Surprisingly, my sleep started off normally, but it didn't last long.

A sweet, innocent voice started to reach my ears, with my eyes still shut. It called for help once, twice, three times. Each time, the voice sounded more distressed and fearful, only to finally yell out to me, as an image of a pink puff, chained up to a wall, came into view. Was this Kirby?

The puff slowly lifted his head to face me with two large, bright blue eyes. His frown suddenly flipped into a smile, as if he had been waiting for me. "O-oh, my pleas, they've finally reached someone! Who are you, friend?"

Whoa-what? Friend? I haven't even seen him before, and yet he addresses me as a friend? "Um, tell me who you are, first!"

"Gladly. I am the Star Warrior, Kirby."

"Wait, the Star Warrior? Meta Knight mentioned you-"

However, what I said drove Kirby into a frenzy, desperately pulling against the chains. "N-no, don't tell me you've befriended that monster!"

"What? What do you mean, monster? He's a Star Warrior, too!"

The pink Star Warrior calmed himself down and sighed. "Don't believe a word he's said. I'm sure he also told you that I'm missing and that he's trying to find me, but he's lying."

"What? He's lying…?"

"Of course he is. He's the one who trapped me, years ago. There's a soundproof room deep inside the Halberd that is completely locked. Meta Knight's the one with the key!"

"And what makes me think I'll trust you so easily?"

I heard a brief sigh from him as he said the following, "I sent you here to do just that; defeat Meta Knight and free me after all these years."

"What!? You sent me here?"

"I sent a universal call out, and you were finally the first to answer it. I know you don't remember it, but trust me on that." Kirby's two eyes gave an innocent 'puppy eyes' look as his smile faded. "Why wouldn't you believe me?"

"W-well, I guess you're right. Yes, I'll do it, then."

The pink puff sighed in relief as his smile came back. "Thank you! Maybe Dreamland will finally regain peace once again." Slowly, the vision faded until it was all black.