When Garlude finally arrived home, she lay down on the sofa, set an envelope down on the coffee table, put a blanket over her, and fell asleep. Within about three hours, Meta Knight and his apprentices entered the apartment.
"Hi, honey," she yawned and sat up on the sofa. "Did you bump into any monsters on your patrol?"
"Thankfully, no," Meta Knight responded. "What's in the envelope?"
"Open it, and you'll find out," Garlude.
Meta Knight picked up the envelope and opened it. His jaw dropped under his mask, and his eyes turned blue.
"I'm pregnant," Garlude beamed. "You're going to be a father. Isn't this wonderful?"
"Why wouldn't it be?" Meta Knight answered as he placed his hand on his wife's belly. "You're going to be the mother of my child."
"Congratulations, you two," Sword and Blade said simultaneously.
"Thank you," replied Meta Knight.
"The kids have to find out about this," Garlude smiled. "Leave the photos here for them to look at when they get home from school."
Later that day, Sirica and Kirby arrived home. Garlude was sitting on the sofa, reading a book. Meta Knight and his apprentices were away grocery shopping.
"Hi, Mom," she greeted her mother as she took her backpack off her shoulders.
"Hi, kids," replied Garlude. "How was your day?"
"Boring, to be honest. How was your day?"
"Well, I went to the doctor's today, like your father suggested, and it turns out that you were right."
"About what?"
That was when Garlude pointed at her ultrasound photos that were on the coffee table.
"You're pregnant?" Sirica gasped. Garlude nodded. "Oh, my Nova, I'm going to be a sister."
"Well, half-sister," Garlude chuckled. "After all, it is Meta Knight's child I'm carrying."
"Poyo?" Kirby wandered into the room, curious about what was going on.
"Did you hear that, Kirby?" Garlude patted her adoptive son's head. "Mommy has a baby in her tummy, and you're going to be a big brother."
"Poyo! Poyo!" he squealed in delight before he danced around the living room.
The family of Star Warriors made their way to Astrid's house to give her the big news. Garlude knocked on the door.
"How are you, Waddle Doo?" Astrid greeted her sister as she opened the door.
"Filled with glee, Waddle Dee," Garlude replied.
"Now that you're all here, why don't you all come in?" Astrid suggested.
Astrid led everyone into the living room, and they all took their seats.
"So, Garlude," she said to her sister. "What brings you all up here?"
"Only the best news that you'll ever hear," Garlude responded.
"Uh-huh? What's that?"
"I'm pregnant; you're going to have another niece or nephew."
"Oh, my Nova," Astrid's eyes flooded with tears as Garlude showed her the ultrasound photos. "My big sister's having another baby," she had Garlude in a tight hug.
"You realize we're twins, right?" Garlude sighed.
"But you came out first."
Later, the family made their way to Jecra's house, and Meta Knight rang the doorbell.
"Hi, guys," Jennifer greeted. "Good to see you all again."
"Well it isn't my two favorite comrades," Jecra hugged Meta Knight with one arm and Garlude with the other. "How have you been this past while?"
"How can it get any better than this?" Meta Knight replied, his eyes glowing blue with joy.
"It's not like you to be this happy," Jecra commented.
"That's because I'm pregnant," Garlude replied before showing them her ultrasound picture.
"Shut the front door," the burgundy Knuckle Joe smiled. "Congrats, you two."
"Oh, my Nova; we've got to celebrate!" Jennifer yelled excitedly.
"Good idea, honey," Jecra smiled at his wife. "How about we take you out for dinner?" he suggested. "It's all on us, so you don't have to spend a penny."
"Poyo! Poyo!" Kirby squealed.
"I take it, that it's hard not to excite Kirby when it comes to food?" Jecra chuckled.
"Well, my friends, Tiff and Tuff, seem to think so," Sirica responded. "They've known him since he first came to Dreamland."
Both Star warrior families made their way to Kawasaki's. As usual, Cappies were swarming into the restaurant like bees on honey. Eventually, the Happy-go-lucky chef got around to them.
"Hiya guys," he greeted them. "Are you all dining together?"
"Oh yes," replied Jecra. "We, my wife, Jennifer, and I are treating these two to a special meal, considering that they're having their first child together." he patted his comrades' shoulders.
"Congratulations," smiled Kawasaki. "I'll get you all seated."
Later that evening, as everyone was enjoying their meals, Jennifer began to speak.
"Hey, Garlude, have you considered moving out?"
"No," replied Garlude. "Well, not until now; I thought our apartment in Castle Dedede was big enough for us all, and I didn't realize that I was pregnant until Dr. Yabui told me this morning. Now that you mentioned it, I guess it wouldn't kill us to consider it."
"Lucky for you, there's a house right next to ours that's for sale," Jecra added. "It's worth checking out."
"Oh, Sweet Nova, this food is so darn tasty." Garlude happily chowed down her burger and fries.
"I hope that burger didn't have pickles in it, considering that you ate an entire jar last night," Sirica chuckled. Her comment made everyone at the table burst out laughing.
Once everyone finished eating, Jecra and Jennifer paid for all the meals, and both families parted ways.
"We'll see you around," Meta Knight waved to Jecra.
"We should do this again sometime," replied the burgundy warrior. "I'll let you know when. And again, congrats on the new baby."
"Thanks," said the blue puffball. "We hope to see you again soon."