Knight Errant
Part 25
Galacta Knight: Thanks a ton for fixing my ship!
Comet Knight: You're welcome. We saw how you fought; you were amazing! You must've been the one Sir Caliburn's prophecy was about!
Galacta Knight: Sir Caliburn…? *thinking* He sounds familiar; I think I've met him before.
Comet Knight: He leads the Star Warriors now. He's an excellent leader; Sir Arthur made the right choice by picking him as his successor.
Galacta Knight: *thinking* I wonder if I should ask this? *to Comet Knight* Have you heard about Meta Knight?
Galacta Knight: *thinking* Oopsies, too late now!
Comet Knight: Meta Knight? That's a name I haven't heard in a while! I've met him a few times, but I didn't know him well. I heard he was a legend, though, one of the best Star Warriors of all time.
It took all of Galacta Knight's restraint to keep him from mentioning his relationship with Meta Knight to the yellow-armored brigade leader. Thankfully, before he could say anything, Comet Knight spoke again.
Comet Knight: Despite his skill, I wouldn't want to be in his position. I feel so sorry for him! Meta Knight thought he was mentoring the greatest Star Warrior in history, destined to destroy NightMare Enterprises and bring peace to the galaxy, only to have him join NightMare Enterprises!
*Galacta Knight flinches.*
Galacta Knight: Yeah…that must be awful.
Comet Knight: Tell me about it. Then he goes and betrays NightMare Enterprises for whatever reason and disappears. The Star Warriors and NightMare Enterprises both tried to hunt him down for a long time, but we've never found him. It's been a long time, and no one's seen him, so it's safe to assume he died. I certainly hope so; he deserves it after all he put Meta Knight and the Star Warriors through-hey! Galacta Knight! Are you okay?
*She races over to catch the collapsing Galacta Knight.*
Galacta Knight: I-I need some time to rest-alone.
Comet Knight: There's a spare bedroom right down the hall. I'll take you there.
Later
Sir Caliburn: You've seen him. Do you think Galacta Knight's the hero destined to defeat NightMare Enterprises?
Comet Knight: Definitely, sir. I saw him defeat an entire fleet of NME ships like it was nothing!
Sir Caliburn: How big was the fleet?
Comet Knight: It looked like a small invasion fleet. It wasn't enormous, but there were definitely more ships than a patrol of Star Warriors could take out.
Sir Caliburn: Is that so? How did Galacta Knight defeat them?
Comet Knight: The amazing thing is he didn't even use a ship! He just flew around and used his lance!
Sir Caliburn: And he did this alone? He certainly does sound extraordinary. Make sure he joins the Star Warriors-whether he is the prophesied hero or not, he'd certainly be a good addition!
Comet Knight: I'll go ask him as soon as he's feeling better.
Sir Caliburn: Is he injured?
Comet Knight: Surprisingly, no. Galacta Knight just had an emotional meltdown, but otherwise, he seems perfectly fine. It's remarkable!
Sir Caliburn: When he feels better, ask him to join us. The fate of the galaxy could depend on you, Comet Knight!
*The screen he's on flickers off.*
Comet Knight: First thing tomorrow, I'll talk to Galacta Knight!
The Next Morning
*There's a knock on the door.*
Galacta Knight: This is the first time I've had a good sleep in a while! I'm finally getting used to sleeping in my armor!
*Galacta Knight goes over to the door and opens it.*
Comet Knight: Hi! I was just checking to see if you were awake.
*They both enter the room.*
Comet Knight: Do you want to join the Star Warriors? I know you said you were an undercover Star Warrior, but I've looked you up in the Star Warriors' database and there are no records of you whatsoever. I don't really care why you lied, but join us for real!
Galacta Knight: I'd like to, but I've been with Star Warriors before. Things got too complicated.
As he said this, Galacta Knight realized he was being completely honest. When he'd stayed with a Star Warrior patrol for a night, his sisters came close to discovering his true identity. True, he hadn't had Vorpal or his armor then, but he still didn't want to take the risk.
Comet Knight: What happened in the past doesn't matter now. We need your help to stop NightMare Enterprises! Please join us!
Galacta Knight: I don't need to be a Star Warrior to fight NightMare Enterprises; I fight them anyways!
Comet Knight: That's not my point! You're the one destined to do this!
Galacta Knight: I'd like to help, but I really can't-
Comet Knight: I won't take no for an answer! Either you'll help us fight NightMare Enterprises by choice, or by force!
*A group of Star Warriors enters the room.*
Star Warrior 1: You wanted us here just in case Galacta Knight didn't join us willingly. Do you need our help?
Comet Knight: He refused to help us! Capture him!
In a flash, Galacta Knight leapt off the bed where he was sitting and flew through the line of rapidly advancing Star Warriors. He hadn't expected his conversation with Comet Knight to take such an extreme turn.
Comet Knight: Getting off this ship shouldn't be too hard; I'm a lot more powerful than them! Still, I don't want to hurt any Star Warriors or damage their ship if I can help it!
*A group of Star Warriors comes around the corner to intercept him.*
Galacta Knight: Sorry about this!
*He raises his shield and flies through the group.*
Galacta Knight: Thankfully, this ship isn't that big! I shouldn't have too hard of a time escaping!
*Galacta Knight raises his shield to block an incoming laser.*
Galacta Knight: I think the hangar's around the corner!
As Galacta Knight rounded the corner, a few lasers struck his armor, not even making a mark on it. He could see nearly all of the Star Warriors on the ship had gathered near the hangar to prevent Galacta Knight's escape.
Comet Knight: We knew you'd have to go to the hangar to get your ship. Now we've got you! *to the Star Warriors* Use whatever force you've got against him! We need to capture him-it's for the good of the galaxy!
Sander: I'm sorry, Galacta Knight! I don't think this is best thing to do, but-
Comet Knight: It's for the best!
Galacta Knight: I don't want to fight you, but I have to break through somehow!
*Galacta Knight smashes through the hangar door-and the Star Warriors-with Mach Tornado.*
Galacta Knight: Oopsies!
Not only had Galacta Knight knocked aside the Star Warriors, but he had created a gaping hole in the ship and torn down a few walls along with it. The ships were unharmed, however.
Galacta Knight: While they're stunned, I need to get to my ship!
*Galacta Knight climbs into his ship and flies off.*
Galacta Knight: Wow, I did a lot more damage to their ship than I thought! I blew apart almost half of it! I hope they can still get home!
*Galacta Knight gazes at the damaged ship.*
Galacta Knight: I need to learn to control my power better!
Sabre Knight: *from Vorpal* No, you think?
Later
Sir Caliburn: So Galacta Knight refused to join and you couldn't capture him?
Comet Knight: That's a lot easier said than done! You have no idea how powerful he is! He almost destroyed this ship without breaking a sweat!
Sir Caliburn: He must be the one…you know what you must do, what all the Star Warriors must do. If we are ever going to defeat NightMare Enterprises, we need Galacta Knight on our side, whether he wants to be or not.
This part took a very different direction than what I had planned in my outline (to me that's a good thing; it's a sign of good writing if the plot and characters do unexpected things). Initially, Galacta Knight's encounter with the Star Warriors was going to be much more good-natured. Still, I really like this part.
An interesting bit of etymology about Sir Caliburn's name: It's not just a reference to Sonic and the Black Knight; Caliburn was the Latinized name of Excalibur. Since the Star Warriors' former leader was Sir Arthur, it seemed like a logical reference.
Coming up next:
With both the Star Warriors and NightMare Enterprises hunting Galacta Knight, things are about to get even more turbulent! Galacta Knight's going to have one heck of a time accomplishing his goals!