CHAPTER 9: DREAM ARENA - The Golden Armored and Mysterious Knight.


Somewhere, in a strange and dark, dark realm… Where dreams aren't even a thing… There was a mysterious person sitting on a throne, completely covered in darkness...

Joka arrived at the throne to talk to the mysterious man. Joka kneeled down to him. The mysterious man seemed to be a lion.

?: Ah, Joka… Can you tell me… what you came here for?

Joka: Your highness… i'm here to inform that the five Armed Moo's that we've sent, have been… killed.

?: Killed… You think it could be the work of the… Dream Traveler?

Joka: I think so, your highness. But i'm still not sure.

?: Hmph… i think we should send our Nighty-Knights out to-

Joka: No, i think there's no need for that just yet… Let me send out the Gold Armored Knight to kill the Dream Traveler. I've heard a few reports of a few hidden Moo's that the Dream Traveler was seen around the Dream Arena. Nobody could possibly defeat someone as skilled as the Gold Armored Knight.

?: ...As you wish. But if the Gold Armored Knight will not make a return in a few days, then i'm definitely gonna send out Nighty-Knights over all dream worlds… I will reign over all dreams, and nightmares will be spread! My ambitions won't be stopped by a foolish Dream Traveler. Joka, i trust you on helping me fulfill this ambition...

Joka: Hehehe, of course, your highness… I'll not disappoint you!

?: Now go, my dear Joka…

Joka stood up and left the throne room.

Joka (Thinking): Tch, i can't believe the mighty Hue actually trusts me like that… At some point, i'm definitely gonna rule all dream worlds on my own. Moo's and Nightmares will rule and be at my command! If my Gold Armored Knight will be killed by that brat, then i'm gonna immediately take over Phantomile on my own!

Joka (Thinking): Mark my words, you brat!


Back over at the Dream Arena...

Klonoa: ...Hey, Huepow… do you feel something… strange?

Huepow: ...yeah, it feels… familiar.

Klonoa: I'm glad i'm not the only one who feels it.

Huepow: I've had this feeling for quite a while now, but now it seems like it's really noticeable. The fact that i was able to call you back here to Phantomile seems proof that there's indeed something out there.

Klonoa: Once we've found Clawford, we're going to find out what's out there.


Klonoa goes over to the computer panel and activates to go another round. Klonoa was teleported into the Arena. As it's opponent was also teleported onto the field, it was revealed to be some unknown knight in golden armor wielding a spear and a shield.

Klonoa: Hmm?

Announcer: What's this?! A mysterious knight in golden armor makes its way into the Arena who seemed to want to fight against Klonoa the Dream Traveler! He didn't even fill in any description of himself, or... well, anything! What kinda fight could this be?!

Klonoa: Wait, that's...

The Golden Knight raises it's spear.

Huepow (In Ring): That thing looks familiar...

Klonoa: Well, if i think what i think it is, then i've gotta destroy that thing immediately!

Kio: Klonoa…!

Klonoa raises its Wind Ring with the Wind Sword. Klonoa seemed confident, while the Golden Knight seemed... silent.

Klonoa: Hehe... The first one to actually pose a threat that also seems pretty strong. Rupurudu!

The Golden Knight and Klonoa started running towards each other. The Golden Knight tried to stab Klonoa, But Klonoa immediately dodged and then Klonoa tried to slash the Golden Knight with the Wind Sword. The Golden Knight blocked the attack with it's shield. The Golden Knight jumped backwards with a backflip.

Klonoa (Thinking): Whoa, he definitely knows how to fight for a...!

The audience was cheering. Klonoa and the Golden Knight were just staring at each other.

Golden Knight: ...

Klonoa (Thinking): I've gotta think of some strategy. I don't know if this will work...

Klonoa: Alright, sir knight!

Klonoa pointed at the Golden Knight.

Klonoa: Whatever it takes, i'll defeat you!

The Wind Ring's emerald began shining.

Huepow (In Ring): Klonoa! I think i'm strong enough to operate this attack for you!

Klonoa (Thinking): It all seems so… clear to me, it's like i can see the wind...

Klonoa: TORNADO ATTACK!

Klonoa swings the Wind Ring. And to his surprise, a strong wind force blasted across the battlefield. The Golden Knight was blown backwards and fell to the ground. It seemed like the Golden Knight dropped his shield due to this, but didn't even bother to pick it back up.

Balue (Thinking): Tornado Attack, huh...

Klonoa immediately activated the Wind Sword after that.

Klonoa (Thinking): I'm really getting the hang of this!

The Golden Knight immediately charged at Klonoa with the spear, but Klonoa was able to jump over the Golden Knight easily. Klonoa immediately slashed through the golden armor as hard as he could.

Klonoa: HYA!

The armor actually broke off. As it was revealed who the knight was, the audience went silent.

Klonoa: ...I knew it, i exactly knew it.

Announcer: ...WHOA! What's this?!

The knight turned it's back. And it's revealed to be...

Moo: MOO!

A red Moo.

The audience was completely shocked. They couldn't believe it.

Kio: Wha-?!

Announcer: I can't believe it! It's one of those nightmare creatures! This is the first time one of them was actually able to enter the Arena...!

Moo: Moo!

The Moo held it's spear in a defensive position.

Klonoa: Well, time to defeat this Moo completely! Rupurudu!

Klonoa tried to slash the Moo with the Wind Sword. The moo was able to block the attacks with its spear and dodge them.

Moo: Mooo!

The Moo tried yet again to stab Klonoa, but Klonoa dodged the stabs.

Moo: Moo...?!

The Moo was open to attack for a short moment, so Klonoa decided to use that moment as quick as he could.

Klonoa: WAHOO!

Klonoa slashed through the Moo.

Moo: MOOO!

The Moo popped.

Klonoa: ...I-i've did it... i've won.

The audience went silent for a bit... and then everyone cheered for Klonoa.

Announcer: He did it! He's defeated one of the most feared creatures around here! Klonoa wins!

Kio: Whoa, he did it…!

Klonoa was teleported back into his room.