Sorry guys. I had writer's block for a few days and couldn't write. Well, Jade's back in the saddle. Here is my final battle, and my final chapter. MW gets the last chapter. Here we go!
Meta Knight and Sonic entered a darker part of Subspace. They stopped on a large platform and looked around. There was nothing in sight. It was eerily quiet. Then, Sonic took a step forward and cupped his hands around his mouth.
"Hey, jerk face! We got a bone to pick with you!"
Only silence responded. Meta Knight's grip on his sword tightened. A quiet whoosh alerted him.
"Look out!" the knight shouted as he jumped on Sonic.
Suddenly, something crashed where they just were and scattered the platform. They looked back to see a giant, golden lance. The lance freed itself from the crater it made and flew high above them. They stood as their eyes followed the lance. They got into their battle stances when they saw the lance reach its owner.
"Now this is surprising," Galacta Tabuu hissed. "I'm sure that I sent you into oblivion."
"It's over Galacta Tabuu!" Sonic shouted.
"We will destroy you for good this time!" Meta Knight added, pointing Galaxia at him.
Galacta Tabuu chuckled and replied, "No, it is I who will be destroying you. You escaped me last time, but no matter. I prefer this way better."
A light came from his free hand and formed into a gold shield. Then, he swooped down at them with surprising speed. They jumped out of the way as Galacta Tabuu landed hard. Suddenly, he was upon Meta Knight, thrusting his lance. Meta Knight blocked and dodged the attacks, but some grazed his arms and left cuts. Sonic made a battle cry as he came at the dark angel with his homing attack. Galacta Tabuu met the attack with his shield, pushing the hedgehog back. Meta Knight swung his sword while he was distracted and clipped one of his wings. Galacta Tabuu growled and unleashed an energy wave, pushing them farther apart. Then, he took to the air. Meta Knight unfurled his wings and flew after him. Sonic run and jumped off one of his springs. Then the hedgehog bounded off vertical platforms, climbing higher and higher into the air. Meta Knight caught up to Galacta Tabuu and locked blades with him. Because of his size, Galacta Tabuu couldn't fly fast or precisely. Meta Knight took advantage of this and flew circles around him, slicing away at him as he did. Galacta Tabuu swung his lance around wildly and smacked Meta Knight away from him. Suddenly, he saw Sonic coming straight at him. Galacta Tabuu threw up his shield, just catching the hedgehog. However, Sonic had come at him with such force that the shield shattered and Sonic was able to hit him hard. Galacta Tabuu cried out in fury and recovered from the blow. Sonic was falling out of the sky, but the ground was a long way off. Galacta Tabuu dived after him and grabbed him by the throat. Sonic struggled against him as the dark angel went into a spin. Just then, he let him go and Sonic rocketed out. Unable to save himself, Sonic crashed into a wall. He groaned in pain and tried to push himself out. Galacta Tabuu flew in for the kill, but Meta Knight swooped in and with one strong swing shattered his lance. The knight then flew up in front of him and pointed his sword at his throat.
"It's over," Meta Knight stated.
"Humph, you really think I'm disarmed?" Galacta Tabuu replied with an evil grin.
Meta Knight's eyes widened as a circle of lights formed around the dark angel. The lights changed into swords and flew out in all directions. Meta Knight deflected most of the swords, but he was quickly overpowered by the barrage. They cut through him like a hot knife through butter. The knight's cry of pain faded as he plummeted to the ground.
"Meta Knight!" Sonic shouted.
Just then, the light swords circled back and pierced the wall Sonic was stuck in. None of them hit the hedgehog, but they caused the wall to shatter, leaving Sonic to fall to his death. Galacta Tabuu laughed at their pain. Sonic dove after Meta Knight and caught him in midair. Then the hedgehog jumped off platform after platform, reducing their speed enough to land safely. Sonic set Meta Knight on the ground. There was blood and wounds all over him. His wings were in tatters.
"Meta Knight, say something," Sonic said.
"I'm alright," the knight groaned, using Sonic's shoulder to hoist himself into a sitting position. "It's just a flesh wound."
"Just a flesh wound?! That guy turned you into Swish cheese!"
"Now to finish you off, once and for all!" Galacta Tabuu shouted.
He spread his wings as a dark ball formed in front of him. Sonic and Meta Knight braced themselves for the worst. Subspace itself shook from the buildup of energy. Suddenly, something slammed into the dark angel, cancelling the attack. Galacta Tabuu whirled around to the attacker. The star zoomed across Subspace and made a large circle to land another attack. As it came around, they saw a pink puffball riding it.
"Kirby?!" Meta Knight cried out in shock.
Kirby flew the star straight at Galacta Tabuu. The dark angel readied himself then flew out of the way at the last second. Kirby flew away too fast to be able to counter. Just then, Pit flew in and landed next to Sonic and Meta Knight, showing signs of fatigue.
"What is Kirby doing here?" Sonic asked the angel. "I thought you took him back to the Smash Mansion!"
"I tried, but he got away from me," Pit replied.
"And you didn't think to stop him?!" Meta Knight shouted in rage.
"He has a Warp Star!" Pit argued. "It's kinda hard to keep up with him!"
Kirby charged at Galacta Tabuu with fire in his eyes. Then, the dark angel summoned more light swords and shot them at the pink puff. Kirby dodged them then turned and began sucking in air. The swords were pulled back into his mouth. As he swallowed them, he began to glow white. A yellow hat with a curved blade formed on his head. When the light faded, Kirby took the blade from his head and made a battle cry.
"Cutter Kirby? I was expecting Sword Kirby," Meta Knight mumbled.
"Well, Cutter Kirby is good too, right?" Sonic said.
Kirby threw the blade with all of his strength. The blade spun rapidly as it hurtled toward Galacta Tabuu. He easily dodged it and watched it disappear into Subspace. Big mistake. As he turned around, the Warp Star upper-cut him, sending him flying back. He shook his head then his eyes widened. Kirby had jumped off the star and was diving at him feet first. Kirby landed hard on his head then jumped off. While Galacta Tabuu was stunned, Kirby threw punches and kicks, all meeting their mark. Then, the dark angel came to his senses and back handed the little warrior. He plummeted out of the air, but the Warp Star caught him.
"You puny insect!" Galacta Tabuu screamed. "I will make you suffer!"
Before he could act on his threat, a blue arrow hit him in the back. He whirled around and glared at Pit. The angel aimed and shot arrow after arrow. The arrows met their mark, pushing Galacta Tabuu back.
"Enough of this!" he shouted.
He waved a hand in front of him, creating a golden circle. The arrows flew into the circle and disappeared. The circle changed to red. Suddenly, the arrows shot back out, but now they were dark red, multiplied immensely, and were heading straight for Pit. The angel gasped and dropped below them. He looked back to see the arrows turned around and zoomed towards him.
"Heat seeking arrows! That's not fair!" Pit yelled, flying as fast as he could.
While he was distracted, Galacta Tabuu charged up an energy ball that he was going to fire at Pit. Suddenly, Kirby's cutter blade came out of the darkness and sliced one of his wings off. He cried out in agony. Kirby circled around, caught the twirling blade, and placed it back on his hat. When Galacta Tabuu looked up, he saw Pit flying straight at him with the barrage of arrows right behind him. At the last second, the angel made a sharp turn, but the arrows continued towards Galacta Tabuu. Unable to react from shock, the arrows rained on him, blocking him from sight. Kirby and Pit flew side by side as they watched and waited. When the arrows cleared, Galacta Tabuu was covered in black blood and his other wing was broken off down to the nub. He fell unmoving into the depths of Subspace. Everyone watched as he disappeared from sight. Then, they cheered in victory. Kirby and Pit made their way down to Sonic and Meta Knight. Kirby jumped off his Warp Star and landed in his father's outstretched arms.
"Oh Kirby," Meta Knight said, hugging him tight, "you did great. I'm so proud of you."
Kirby leaned back and gave him a big smile. Meta Knight sat him on the ground, but then his eyes turned red.
"But you are so dead for disobeying me!" the knight shouted.
Kirby cringed in shame. Sonic came over and placed a hand on the knight's shoulder.
"Aw, chill out," the hedgehog said. "Go easy on him. He did save us after all."
Meta Knight eyes reverted to yellow, but he still smacked Sonic's hand away in irritation.
"You don't tell me how to raise my son," the knight replied.
"I think punishment can wait," Pit stated. "We have to get you back to the Smash Mansion. You're cut up pretty bad."
"Nah, he's fine. It's just a flesh wound, right?" Sonic said, nudging the knight with his elbow.
Meta Knight pushed the hedgehog away, causing him to laugh. Then before they knew it, all of them were laughing. They laughed so hard that tears were rolling down their eyes. Just then, Kirby stopped and looked behind them. The others stopped and looked at him.
"What's wrong Kirby?" Pit asked.
He didn't say anything. He continued to glare at the edge of the platform. Suddenly, a hand reached up and grabbed the edge. They gasped. The next to come over the ledge was crimson eyes. Kirby's eyes were wide with fear.
"Get behind me," Meta Knight said, jumping in front of Kirby and holding his sword up in defense.
Galacta Tabuu hoisted himself onto the platform. Black wisps were radiating off of him. Black ooze poured out of his many wounds. He staggered forward and breathed heavily.
"How in the world are you still alive?!" Sonic shouted.
"You made the mistake of not finishing me off," Galacta Tabuu hissed.
Just then, he coughed up black blood. He glared at them as if it was just a minor irritation.
"You will pay for doing this to me," he growled. "You've taken away my chances of universal domination. Now I will take away your lives!"
Galacta Tabuu cringed in pain. Suddenly, a sliver of light broke out of his skin, then another and another.
"What is he doing?" Pit asked.
Meta Knight gasped in horror.
"You have to get out of here!" the knight cried.
"What? Why-?"
"Just go! Kirby, use your Warp Star to get everyone away."
Kirby nodded and called to his star. It shot out of Subspace and headed towards them. Kirby grabbed Sonic's arm and ran down the platform.
"Wait, what about you?!" Sonic called.
Kirby jumped with Sonic and the star caught them. Pit flew up and grabbed one of the points. The three of them flew off out of sight. Meta Knight turned back to Galacta Tabuu, who was laughing.
"You fool!" he shouted, more lights coming out of him. "There's no way they will escape, no matter what you do! You'll all die!"
"Not on my life," Meta Knight replied.
The knight broke out into a sprint. Galacta Tabuu was now glowing white. Meta Knight let out a battle cry as he slammed into the dark angel, sending them both falling over the ledge. As they fell, Galacta Tabuu cried out in pain as the white light consumed him. Meta Knight closed his eyes and took one last breath. Then, everything went white.
A loud boom directed the three to look back. A white sphere appeared far away, then it quickly grew.
"Hurry it up Kirby," Sonic said, fear gripping his voice.
The star carried them through the void as the explosion raced up behind them. They passed the area where Master Hand laid. Soon, they could see the open door leading to the Smash Mansion.
"There it is!" Pit said, pointing at the square of light.
They could hear the explosion destroying the platforms behind them. They held on tight to the star in anticipation. Then, they passed through the door. The wind they created caused the doors to slam shut behind them. The doors jolted from the Subspace explosion, but held tight. However, the trio was unable to slow down and crashed into the opposite wall. The wall crumbled, creating a dust cloud. They coughed out the dust and tried to pick themselves up.
"We're, we're alive," Sonic said shakily.
He stood, but his knees buckled and he fell back into the rubble. Pit pushed a wooden post off of his stomach. Kirby crawled out of the debris and rubbed his head. Pit stood and shook the dust from his wings.
"Well, that was exciting," the angel stated.
Kirby staggered up and ran to the double doors.
"Daddy!" he cried out as he tried to pull the doors open.
"Kirby, no!" Pit said as he ran up and pulled Kirby back.
Kirby fought against Pit with what little energy he had left.
"Daddy, poyo!" Kirby shouted.
"I know, but you can't go in there," Pit argued, a knot forming in his throat. "That explosion must have wiped out all of Subspace! There's nothing left!"
Kirby stopped struggling and panted. Pit had tears in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, Kirby," the angel added. "Meta Knight is gone…"
Kirby stared into the angel's eyes. Then, tears flooded his eyes. The child cried uncontrollably. Pit held him close, letting his own tears stream out. Sonic stumbled out of the rubble then dropped to his knees. He looked at them with cloudy eyes. He slammed his fists on the ground in despair and gritted his teeth.
Then, a light came out of the cracks in the door. They didn't notice it, but they looked up when the doors creaked open. A bright light came out from the opening. They watched it in awe. Then, four figures floated towards them. They stood for battle, but relaxed when they saw that the figures were the trophy forms of Wolf, Ganondorf, Bower, and Wario.
"What, what is this?" Pit asked in amazement.
The trophies passed through the doors as though a magical force was pushing them. Suddenly, they dropped to the ground. Sonic walk up to them and touched one of them.
"Yup, they're real," the hedgehog stated. "I can't believe these freaks made it out of that."
Kirby stared into the light, waiting. Seconds went by, but they felt like hours. Pit put a hand on his shoulder. A tear rolled down Kirby's cheek. Then, a figure appeared. They gasped at the sight of it. Kirby held his breath as it got closer. Soon, they could see the form was Meta Knight.
"Son of a gun! He made it!" Sonic cheered.
"Wait, something's not right," Pit stated.
As he came closer, they could see that he was using his sword to keep himself up. He limbed weakly and his eyes were dim. His wounds had worsened. Blood came off of him in beads, as though there was no gravity around him.
"Daddy?" Kirby muttered.
Meta Knight came through the door, panting heavily. A halo of light surrounded him. Suddenly, the halo vanished and he fell to the floor. The doors closed shut and the light vanished.
"Meta Knight!" they shouted as they ran to his aid.
They turned him over. His eyes were black and he wasn't breathing.
"Meta Knight! Don't give up on us!" Pit cried.
"I'll get help," Sonic said as he dashed down the hallway.
"Daddy, daddy!" Kirby cried.
They didn't notice as his hand twitched and his chest rose slowly.
Phew! Aw man, I poured all that out in one day! My head hurts now. Anyway, will Meta Knight make it? MW will tell you. My job is done.