A/N: Hello wonderful, wonderful readers! I am so glad I'm finished! This is one of the longest manuscripts I have ever written! Thank you FanFiction peoples!

Everything Kirby in this whole story belongs to Masahiro Sakurai, HAL Laboratory, and Nintendo.

I felt like I was about to cry.

As I stared at the Halberd—yes the Halberd, in the flesh—the realization of a goodbye hit me, full force.

I wasn't the only one who was on the verge of tears. Mac's lower lip was quivering, even though she was smiling. Kirby's eyes were shining wetly—he also clung to my leg.

I felt Carter's eyes on me. I had forgiven him for his stalker ways. Okay, so he wasn't that bad of a stalker. But I decided that I would give him a chance, regardless.

He warily curled his hand around mine, knitting our fingers together.

I had also given him a lecture about physical contact between us. Every touch has to be fairly chaste; I'm only thirteen after all. I think he took it very well. It was really sweet how he would let me have my way, and not complain at all.

Mac gave me a knowing—and smug—smile.

The hum of the starship broke through my thoughts. Meta Knight had a communication device in his metallic-white space vehicle that he came to Earth in. We're just lucky Sword and Blade know how to pilot a ship. I met them, too. Nice guys. And did I mention they are really good at Poker?

"Mhh mhh, urf." Dedede's words were muffled because he was tied up by Mac—without Meta Knight's permission, of course, although his eyes were pink when he got an eyeful of the dictator-king.

She moved towards him, and he flinched.

"Yes, fear the Macinator!" She had that evilly satisfied tone in her voice.

Meta Knight and his lackeys—I mean his trainees—loaded up the ship.

Meta Knight gave Mac the privilege to direct Dedede to the Halberd. She had a spear in her hands. I had the feeling she would enjoy this too much.

"Let's go, Pengy!" Mac began prodding him with the spear, eventually leading him into the Halberd. Carter and I were laughing the whole entire time. I could feel the tremors of his laughter through his hand. It was a pleasant feeling.

Kirby tugged on my jeans, demanding my attention. I picked him up with my left arm, seeing as my other one was occupied. He nuzzled my shoulder in a very toddler-like way.

"You know, I never really understood why he likes me." I told Carter. He looked at me with a puzzled—and rather cute—expression.

"Why wouldn't he like you? You're smart, caring, pretty, delusional, and you have to have everything your way." That earned him a kick in the shins. He just smiled at me, and my anger towards him just disappeared. Why didn't consider opening up to him sooner? He really is a great guy, as cliché as it sounds.

"I'm really gonna miss this kid." He said. At that moment Kirby decided to jump on him. Carter laughed as Kirby hugged him.

"Me too," I got out between slightly sad laughs. It was true; Kirby was one of my priorities. I would miss him a lot.

"Is everyone ready?" I heard the all-too familiar voice behind me. I jumped slightly, and we turned around.

"Jeez, Meta Knight, you nearly gave Vivian a heart attack."

"My apologies, Carter," Meta Knight studied our interlocked hands. "I see you finally straightened out things with each other." He said to us. I blushed again. Carter turned his head, the tips of his ears reddening. There is just something embarrassing about a Star-Warrior scrutinizing your relationship.

"Oh, hi Mety!" Mac daintily skipped towards us, after christening a fifty thousand year-old knight a nickname.

"Hello, Mackenzie. I suspect Dedede made it on the ship without a fight." He didn't doubt the fact the penguin was completely terrified of her.

"Yup. He is totally afraid of me. I think I traumatized him." Mac had a very satisfied look on her face.

"You better send him to a psychiatrist, Meta Knight. He may start developing phobias of blond-haired blue-eyed elves." Meta Knight started chuckling.

Mac gave me a reproachful look, which I ignored.

Only then I noticed that she had something hidden behind her back.

"Mac, what are you hiding?" I had a feeling I didn't want to know what it was.

She pulled a bottle front of her, smiling impishly. "I found it on the Halberd. I told you guys Meta Knight had champagne!"

"Mac, you do realize we're eight years underage, right?" Carter asked her, genuinely wondering.

She looked appalled. "I wasn't going to drink it! Maybe one sip…" We looked at her scathingly, "just to try it! I swear!" She was visibly sweating.

"Okay Mac, relax. We weren't going to kill you over it." I tried—and succeeded—in calming her.

"Umm, Meta Knight, why do you have alcohol on the ship?" I asked him.

"I really do not wish to answer that. Mackenzie, can you please return that were you found it?" I decided not to bother him about it anymore. I really wasn't concerned, though; he was old enough. It was Mac I was worried about.

She rushed back on the ship to put the champagne back.

Kirby was in both of my arms again, and he looked like he was about to fall asleep. The sun was descending, signaling the end of the day. This had been one of the most exciting weeks of my life. Action, adventure, friendship, I sound like a novel.

"It is almost time for us to depart." Meat Knight said. I was covered in sadness again.

Mac loped back to her place beside me. Sword and Blade followed her out here. They flanked their leader.

Carter spoke up first. "I guess this is goodbye. Sir Meta Knight, Sword, Blade," He nodded towards them and shook Meta Knight's hand, "Kirby," Carter smiled at him.

"Catah!" Kirby said his name, and then proceeded to give him a hug. That earned a few chuckles and an 'aww' from Mac.

Mac was next, and what she did shocked us all. "Bye Mety!" She swooped him up in a hug. I saw her fingers adjust something. Sword's eyes widened while Blade blanched. When she let go, the knight's mask was dangling in her hands.

"Oh my God," Mac and I said at the same time. Standing before us, was a mask less Meta Knight. Of course I've seen him in the games without his mask, but this was pretty crazy. His eyes were a little different; they were black and gold, rather than pure white. They looked more like Kirby's, except more round in shape. And he was very, very, cute, which was obvious because he looked like Kirby.

His eyes turned red for a moment, but as soon as he regained his composure, they shifted to pink. We could now see his smirk.

"You've had your fun, Mackenzie, now may I please have my mask back? It is a prized possession of mine. You are lucky I am in a good mood today, otherwise I wouldn't be so forgiving."

"But Meta Knight," she wined, "you are so cute!" I think Sword and Blade looked flabbergasted, but it was hard to tell. Meta's eyes just narrowed and turned back to yellow.

"Please don't test my patience, Mackenzie. Now give me my mask back." He held his hand out, and she grudgingly gave it back. He strapped it back on, regaining his knightly looks.

"Bye Sword, bye Blade," she waved at him, and they were still gaping at her—probably wondering why she was still breathing. "Bye pip-squeak!" She hugged Kirby.

"Mac!" He squealed. I was surprised he pronounced her nickname right; it must be because it's so short.

I guess it was my turn next. I felt a goodbye in my throat.

"Goo- goodbye Meta Knight," I stuttered, and my voice cracked. I reached out to shake his hand, but I went to hug him instead. He seemed to stiffen, and relaxed as I let go. "I wasn't going to steal your mask, if that's what you were thinking." I smirked. His eyes turned pink.

"Bye Sword, bye Blade. It was very nice to meet you." I smiled at them.

"The pleasure was ours', miss." Sword told me. What a gentleman.

The last goodbye seemed to be the hardest. "Kirby, I am so proud of you. You gave me the best week of my life. Now go grow up." I smiled warmly at him. He seemed to have that same oblivious look on his face, yet it was cute. I picked him up and squeezed him hard.

"Veevee!" Kirby said his dub for my name.

"Bye Kirby." I set him down. He tugged on my pant leg, and held up a round, silver device. I took it from his hands.

"What's this?" I asked.

"It is the communication device I used to contact Sword and Blade. I had the feeling Kirby may want to visit in the future. Beings like you are very hard to forget." He looked pointedly at Mac when he said this, "I also thought if trouble arose on your planet, it would be wise to contact us." I was very surprised, to say the least.

"Thank you," I could hear sincerity ring in my voice.

He nodded. "I believe it's time for us to depart. Goodbye." Meta Knight said his final words. He started to head towards the Halberd. Sword and Blade said curt goodbyes, and followed Meta Knight. Kirby also turned, but he waved at us. Everyone waved back.

I couldn't believe it; they were leaving. In less than one week, they had already become one of the biggest parts of my life.

The ship roared, beginning its journey back home. I could feel something cool slide down my cheek—I didn't realize it was a tear until a warm hand wiped it away. It made me smile.

It made me realize I was content, and this bittersweet goodbye was now a milestone in my life.

It also made me realize that goodbyes suck.

FIN!!!

A/N: *Takes deeps breaths*… WOOOHOOOOOO!!!! I'M DONE I'M DONE! *Breaks down into a sob* Now I'm sad I'm done… Now just a fair warning, if another chapter is added to this story, it's an author's note. You have been warned.

Acknowledgements (optional read)

Chloe (Chuloe of the Earth): *Clears throat*. I'd like to thank the academy…*MC whispers in her ear*. Wait, this isn't my Grammy Awards speech?Okay, then I'd like to thank Masahiro Sakurai (for being a genius like that), the people that brought me into this world (Mommy, Daddy, and God; who else?), Flyleaf, Muse, Linkin Park, Paramore, Coldplay (for creative inspiration), and, last but not least, my reviewers (You guys rox sox! I really spell 'rox sox' like that)

My reviewers are: Meta Knight Lover (reviewed every chapter, plus she's one of my FanFiction friends. She's a great chatter.) BloodLush Vampire (Basically, she did the same thing as MK Lover, but she is an amazing person.) Juliethebold (my first reviewer, who gives me honest and encouraging critique), MisoSoupwithEggplant, and Authenti (your reviews help make my day!)