Hello, my Fan Fiction Buddies!

I hope you enjoyed those refreshments in the last chapter!

Now...IT'S CHAPTER 21 BABY! OH YEAH!

*grabs a random football out of nowhere and spikes it*

???: ...Okay...um...

Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING BUT HIKARU. (NO DUH.)

READ! READ FOR YOUR LIFE!

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"..."

Hikaru opened her eyes and found Meta Knight staring straight at her. Still embarrassed from earlier, she tensed up and a small sweat bead formed on her head. She leaned back farther in her chair, and her face turned a bright red. Her eyes gave out a look that "oh-so-innocently" said, Why are you staring at me?!

Meta Knight's eyes only gave out the usual blank expression. This just made Hikaru even more freaked out.

"Aaah..."

His attention (to Hikaru's luck) then turned towards Bun, who was yawning in his seat. Fumu looked at him irritated the first time, but then she eased up when she saw him slouch in the chair. "Tired?" she asked. Bun nodded and yawned again. "Thinking is hard..." he slid off of his seat and made way to the bathroom to brush his teeth. Fumu also yawned and jumped off of her chair.

"I think I'll go to sleep too," she said to both Meta Knight and Hikaru. "You don't mind if we discuss this tomorrow, do you Sir Meta Knight?"

Meta Knight shook his head. "Not at all. You children need your rest." Fumu nodded. "Goodnight, Sir Meta Knight." she said as she followed Bun into the bathroom. "Goodnight, Fumu." he replied. Kirby saw everyone leave, and followed them towards the bathroom.

Now Hikaru and Meta Knight were alone in the kitchen, and Hikaru was now even more tense than ever. Finally, she just decided to break the awkward silence.

"M...Meta Knight," she said. "Can I talk to you?"

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Out in the hallway, Meta Knight stood on the window sill, and Hikaru stood behind him.

"Look," she said meekly. "I was just...concerned for Kirby's sake." Meta Knight made no response, and only stared up at the moon. Hikaru continued to talk. "It's a...kind of...thing that happens to me when I freak out. I wouldn't call it a panic attack, but...I call it a "freak-out attack"," she looked down at the ground. "Okay...before I start running my mouth off...I'm really sorry that I shook you like that. It's normally something that I can't control, and it scares others...and me...but mostly other people."

The moon illuminated the hallway, and all the stars twinkled brightly in the sky. Meta Knight stood completely still, and Hikaru grew worried. She slowly walked towards the knight, standing by his side. Her eyes widened, and she forgot all about her apology.

Meta Knight's eyes were a bright pink, and his mask was shining under the moon. His cape, which was wrapped around him, blew softly in a breeze.

Hikaru's mouth hung open slightly, but then...she smiled. He looks so...calm and peaceful...and...

A deep blush spread across her face, but she continued to look at him as if he were a jewel. Unexpectedly, he turned to face her, and she stepped back in surprise. "Your eyes," she said. "They're so...pink." Suddenly, she remembered why she was with him in the first place. "I mean...were you listening? I...said I was really sorry." He nodded. "I now understand why you acted that way," he said. "It was out of a great concern for Kirby."

Hikaru smiled and put her hands behind her head. "Yes. It was. I might have just met him, but he's so CUTE!" she nearly squealed at the thought of it, but she stopped herself. "I mean...he's the last Star Warrior! Of course I would be concerned for the little guy." Meta Knight nodded. "Is that all you wanted to tell me?" Hikaru nodded also. "Yes. That's it. Um..." she looked up at him. "I guess I'll just go back to my room, then. G'night, Meta Knight."

She trailed off down the hallway, Meta Knight looking back at her, and then turning towards the windows.

"Goodnight."

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Hikaru entered the apartment and closed the door gently. She entered her bedroom and saw a lumpy figure on the sheets. It was Kirby, sleeping soundly. She smiled daintily, picked him up, and placed him on the pillow. She then sat on the edge of the bed, and sighed.

I wonder what those pink eyes of his meant...

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The next morning, Hikaru walked out of her room and found Fumu, Bun, and Kirby sitting at the table, eating cereal. "Hi," she said casually, leaning over Kirby's seat. "Good morning," Fumu said. "Hey," Bun said, finishing his last bite. He walked over to the sink and tossed in the bowl, but then turned to Hikaru and motioned her over.

"What is it, Bun?" she asked, walking over to him. "I saw you and Meta Knight alone at the table last night," he said. "And your face was red." Hikaru stared at him for the longest of times, until he continued. "And then I saw you guys leave the apartment. What happened?"

Hikaru looked at him angrily. "Why do you need to know?"

"Because."

She rolled her eyes and folded her arms. "Fine," she said, towering over him. "I did something really stupid, and then I apologized for it. Happy?" Bun smiled. "But why did you leave the apartment?" Hikaru stared at him blankly, but then turned to Fumu. "Is this kid always so nosy?" she asked, obviously irritated.

"Yes."

"Poyo, poy."

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Meanwhile, Dedede sat on his throne, admiring the new demon beast that was just sent in.

"So..." he said. "It'll really do that?" Customer Service nodded. "I'm quite sure. Once it gets Kirby, he'll be no more."

"Excellent!"

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Out in the garden, Fumu was discussing something with Hikaru under a tree, and Bun and Kirby were playing with a soccer ball.

"So...you're positive you can't remember anything before and after the event of when something black surrounded you?" Fumu questioned, writing something on a notepad she brought. Hikaru looked up. "I also remembered a scream...a really high-pitched, scared scream." Fumu continued writing. "Then...that means someone was with you, right?" Hikaru looked back down. "I guess so. Other than that, it could've been my own scream."

"Hello, Fumu. Hikaru."

The two girls looked up to see Meta Knight standing before them. "Oh, hello, Sir Meta Knight," Fumu said as usual, looking up from her writing. Hikaru waved slightly. "Hi," she said.

"How's life?" Meta Knight nodded. "Fair," He turned his attention to Fumu, who continued writing an extra sentence on the notepad.

Hikaru leaned over and tried to look at the notepad. "What are you writing, anyways?" she asked. "You never told me." Fumuquickly closed the notepad. "Nothing in particular," she responded. "Just taking notes." Hikaru shrugged and leaned against the tree.

"Anyways," Fumu said, placing the notepad beside herself. "Shouldn't we be trying to figure out the events from yesterday?" Meta Knight nodded. "That is the exact reason why I am here," he said. "Okay," Fumu said, standing up. "Bun! Kirby! Get over here!" Bun gave a last kick to the soccer ball to Kirby before running off towards his sister. Kirby caught the ball and squeaked with happiness, but then he looked up.

"Buttuhfwy?"

A little butterfly fluttered just above his head. He "poyo"ed, stood up, and began chasing the small insect, trying to catch it. He ran around the castle corner, jumping up and down, until he came to a complete halt.

"BZZZ!"

ZOMG!

What else did Kirby find?

You'll have to find out in the next chapter!

-Hikaru2009