Chapter 24: Sora's Dreamland Adventure Part 2
Sora and the gang are chasing Kirby down a flight of stairs.
Plucky: He's really fast for a small guy.
Sora: We gotta hurry, he's getting away.
The gang finally reached the bottom of the castle and stopped when Kirby stopped at the door behind the corner. Everyone was panting from running down the stairs.
Tuff: Kirby could probably run up to 100 miles.
Tiff: I think I know why Kirby led us down here.
Kirby opens the door and waves his hand, telling everyone to come in. What everyone saw in the next room amazes them. It was a round circular room with alot of shelves and antique items. During the time they were looking around, Sora noticed one of the torn pages and grabbed it while no one was watching.
Sora: What is this place?
Tiff: This must be where Kirby keeps all of the souvenirs he found from other worlds.
Plucky: So, you're saying that Kirby's from another world?
Tiff: Yeah. You see, Kirby was assigned to this world and wasn't suppose to arrive for another 200 years. But Dedede summoned a monster here, which made Kirby's space ship to respond and warp drives.
Plucky: 200 years?
Sora: So that's why he acts like a baby.
Dizzy: How long is 200 years?
Sora: Really long time.
Tiff: I've never told anyone this, but one day, I'm going to visit other worlds with Kirby. Ever since he came here, it's been on my mind. I know it sounds crazy, but that's something I wanna do.
Sora: I don't think it's crazy, I used to feel the same way.
Plucky then stomps on Sora's foot.
Sora: OW!
Plucky: Revenge is sweet.
Tuff: Is that an Ice Cream Island tradition?
Tiff: I don't know. But what do you mean used to?
Sora: I mean, I still do. That sounds like fun.
Tiff: I know! Why don't we go after the keyhole you mentioned earlier? I've seen many cool things before, but this keyhole sounds like something out of this world.
Plucky: But what about your father? Didn't he say-
Tiff: My father treats me like a little girl. I'm smart for my age and very mature. It's like my father doesn't understand anymore.
Tuff: Our dad is usually a nice guy. He wouldn't act like that.
Unknown to everyone, Fololo and Falala were watching the whole thing. They turned to each other, nodded, and left.
Tiff: I'm going whether you like it or not Mr. Plucky.
Dizzy: No shoes, no shirt, no service.
Everyone just looked at him funny.
Sora: Um...right. Let's get going, guys.
The gang started to leave the room. Before Sora left, Tiff stopped him.
Tiff: Sora. Please don't tell dad about this.
The gang left the room. Unknown to everyone, including Fololo and Falala, somebody else was watching them. A big light purple snail named Escargoon.
Escargoon: Those brats are going after the keyhole, eh? King Dedede would love to hear about this.
Escargoon slithered back upstairs to the throne room where King Dedede was sitting in his throne. He was looking at the mirror he was holding.
Dedede: Who's that fine looking hunk in the mirror? Oh, that's right. It's me. You are beautiful and smart. With my plan falling into place, I'll finally get the respect I deserve. Not even Kirby can stop me.
Just then, a little red creature brought in a giant steak. Dedede got up and ran over to the table, sat down, and began eating. Suddenly, Escargoon entered to see Dedede eating.
Escargoon: YOUR MAJESTY!
Dedede: Escargoon, can't you see I'm busy eating?
Escargoon: I'm sorry to interrupt you, but Kirby and those brats are looking for the keyhole.
Dedede began choking on his steak upon hearing the news.
Escargoon: What's wrong? Snail got your tongue?
Dedede then bonks him with a hammer. Escargoon got up and helps him spit the steak out. He then grabs Escargoon by the throat.
Dedede: How on earth did they know about the keyhole?
Escargoon: That key brat is with them, sire.
Dedede then drops Escargoon and ran out into the balcony. He took his binoculars and looked out. He saw Sora and the gang running out of the castle.
Dedede: So, they think they can find the keyhole? Well, they've got another thing coming to them because I've got the heartless on my side. And Tiff is doing her part.
That monster you ordered is making Sir Ebrum look like a heartless man. In my opinion-
Dedede: Nobody wants your opinion!
He slams the binoculars on Escargoon's head.
I need some more of them heartless and Ebrum is doing his part as well.
Dedede sat down at his throne and pushed a button. One of the walls moved up and a giant TV monitor came down. The screen turned on, revealing Ganondorf.
Ganondorf: King Dedede. What do you want this time?
Dedede: Listen bud, I need some more heartless, pronto. As soon as I get the Star Rod, I'll be the most powerful thing on Dreamland.
Ganondorf: The only problem with that, King. One with an evil heart cannot pull the Star Rod out of the Fountain of Dreams.
Dedede: You just let me worry about that. That's where Kirby and Tiff comes in.
Dedede laughs maniacally and turns the TV off. Back in the dark room, Ganondorf is speaking with a dark figure.
Ganondorf: He's taken the bait. Soon we'll take over Dreamland with the heartless.
?: Perfect. Kirby, my old foe, your days are coming to an end.
Both villains laughed evilly. Back with our heroes, they are walking through the fields of Dreamland.
?:(Australian accent)Hi, mates. What are you doing?
Everyone turned around to see an orange and white hamster.
Tiff & Tuff: RICK!
Rick: Hello, Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby. What are you doin?
Tiff: We're off to find a keyhole.
Rick: A keyhole, eh?
He then turns to Sora, Plucky, and Dizzy.
Rick: And who are those strange fellas?
Sora: I'm Sora.
Plucky: I'm Plucky Duck.
Dizzy: And me Dizzy Devil.
Rick: Nice to be meetin you mates. I'm Rick.
Sora: We're off to find the keyhole.
Rick: Do you mind if I tag along.
Sora: I don't see why not.
Rick joins along side the gang as they head for the Green Green part of Dreamland. There, they encountered more heartless, including the Blue Rhapsodies. Kirby swallowed one and gain a tiara with icy crystals.
Tiff: Kirby is now Ice Kirby.
Kirby uses his Ice Breath to freeze some heartless inside ice cubes. He then uses Ice Storm to encase himself in an ice crystal and freezes more heartless. Sora then uses Strike Raid which he throws his keyblade like a boomerang, and Stun Impact which created a giant red energy barrier that paralyzed any heartless in his track. The gang quickly eliminated the remaining heartless.
Sora: I've never seen anyone like Kirby copy abilities before.
Tiff: Kirby has a ton of different abilities he can use.
Kirby: Poyo!
The gang ran around Green Green trying to find the keyhole. along the way, they found a chest with five more Pikmin. They wandered around in circles trying to find the keyholes.
Plucky: Where is that darn keyhole?
Sora: That keyhole could be anywhere in this world.
Tiff: Well, Sora. Do any kind of strange things happen when you look for this keyhole?
Sora: My keyblade responds to it when we're close by.
Suddenly, his keyblade began glowing.
Sora: Hey, my keyblade is responding.
Tuff: It's coming from Whispy Woods.
Rick: Then let's go!
Tiff: Hold on! Whispy Woods can be dangerous if you're not careful. We'll guide you through it.
Plucky: Kid, danger is my middle name. I don't need any help. I'll go in there and find that keyhole faster than you can say "good night everybody."
Dizzy: You made that joke already.
Sora: Come on! Let's go see Whispy Woods!
The gang headed off to see Whispy Woods. As they left, two figures were watching them. They were Fololo and Falala. They turned to each other and nodded. Unknown to them, a mysterious figure was also watching. He wore a blue cape in the back and a white mask over his face.
?:(Mexican accent)We shall fight soon.
He walked away as his cape blew in the wind. Sora's group arrives at the entrance to Whispy Woods where they meet a purple owl.
Owl: Greetings, Tiff, Tuff, Kirby, and Rick. What brings you to Whispy Woods?
Tiff: Hello, Coo. We're looking for something called a keyhole. Have you seen one?
Coo: Nope. But I saw something strange. It was something of value.
Sora: Whatever it was, where did you see it? We'll take any lead to find the keyhole.
Coo: It's right by Whispy Woods himself.
Plucky: Wait. There's a guy named Whispy Woods too?
Rick: Well, Whispy Woods is a tree and ruler of the woods.
Plucky: Since when do trees rule over something?
Sora: Plucky, We've been visiting many worlds, anything is possible.
Plucky: You got a good point there, kid.
Coo: Be careful though. He's been acting strange since the black creatures came. He might strike you when you least expect it.
Dizzy then thinks about something.
Dizzy: Wait a minute. This might be chance to prove to everyone that Dizzy better than Kirby.
Dizzy walks forward with a brave look in his eyes.
Dizzy: Dizzy afraid of no tree. Dizzy find item and be back before dinner.
Dizzy ran into the woods, leaving everyone baffled.
Sora: Dizzy? I've never seen him act strange before.
Kirby follows Dizzy into the woods.
Tiff: Kirby. Come back here! We better go after them.
The kids ran into the woods leaving a nervous Plucky.
Plucky: I'll just wait here and admire the beautiful scenery of Dreamland.
Sora came back and grabbed Plucky by the back.
Sora: Come on, Mr. Danger!
The group ran through Whispy Woods calling out their friends name. Coo just sighed and rolled his eyes.
Coo: Kids these days. Always acts, never thinks.
The group finally arrived at the center of the woods where they saw Kirby standing next to a frightened Dizzy. He had his eyes closed and was down on the floor.
Tiff: Thank goodness, they're alright.
She ran to Kirby and hugged him. She turned to see Dizzy shaking.
Tiff: I guess Dizzy got too scared in here. But Kirby was brave enough to help out.
Dizzy: Aww, Dizzy just pretending to be scared. Dizzy did it to keep Kirby entertained, because Kirby was scared.
Plucky: Funny, but I noticed that you were the one who was scared.
Dizzy: Was not!
Plucky: Was too!
Sora shook his head and turned to Tiff.
Sora: So, where can we find Whispy Woods?
Tiff: He shouldn't be too far from here.
Just then, tree roots came out of the ground surrounding our heroes like a cage. Plucky and Dizzy embraced each other. Sora got his keyblade out ready to fight and Kirby joined him.
?: Who dares disturb my woods?
Plucky: Boy, this guy's got more bark than bite. Get it? Bark? Bite?
Sora:(Sweatdrops)And I thought Howdy's jokes were bad.
?:SILENCE!
Plucky jumped into Dizzy's arms screaming.
Tuff: Whispy? Is that you?
?: Who are you? And why have you come here?
The group turned to see a tree with a face looking down at them.
Sora: That must be Whispy Woods.
Tiff: Whispy? Don't you recognize us?
Whispy: The only I recognize is that you're a brat on my territory. And you will all be destroyed.
Sora: Let's take him down.
Tuff: Wait! Whispy may be acting weird, but he's still our friend. Don't hurt him.
Plucky:(Sarcasm)OK. We'll let him pound us into an early grave. That sounds like fun.
Tiff: He doesn't mean it like that. He may be under some sort of spell.
Sora: Then, how do we break it?
He looked up to notice something glowing on top of Whispy.
Sora: What was that?
Dizzy: Maybe it make Whispy kooky.
Sora: Then I'll go for it. It might be our only chance. You guys distract him.
Tiff: Be careful, Sora.
Sora uses the Dino Egg to release Yoshi. Whispy blows wind out of his mouth which blew the group back a little. He then shook his leaves which caused apples to fall. Yoshi and Kirby ate the apples and spat them back at Whispy. Plucky and Dizzy uses Fira and Spin Attack to hit Whispy. Sora jumped above Whispy and picked up an item that looks like a glowing star.
Sora: Where have I seen this before?
He puts it in his pocket and rejoined his friends, hoping the spell was broken.
Sora: Did it work?
He turned to see Whispy making an evil glare at them.
Sora: I'll take that as a no.
Plucky: Well, I'm making like a tree and leave!
Rick: What about Whispy?
Tuff: Forget it, let's get out of here!
Everybody ran away, except Dizzy.
Dizzy: Dizzy no scared! Dizzy big, brave...
He noticed Whispy growling at him, causing him to gulp.
Dizzy:...coward.
He ran through the woods and caught up with his friends. They got out of Whispy Woods and stopped to catch their breath. Coo approached them.
Coo: Are you alright, children? I could here you run all the way from the woods.
Tiff: We're fine, Coo. You were right about Whispy. He's been acting weird, just like dad.
Sora: Well, at least I have this.
Sora pulls out the glowing star. Tiff observes it.
Tiff: Where have I seen this before?
Kirby took the star out of her hand and looked at it. He ran away into the fields.
Tuff: Kirby! Come back!
The gang chased after Kirby again. Coo was left confused.
Coo: Did I miss something here?
The gang was still chasing Kirby who was far ahead, leaving everyone behind.
Plucky: Man, this kid should enter the Olympics. Where is he going?
Tiff: I think we're heading back to the castle. Kirby might know what to do with that.
Sora: He's pretty smart for a little guy.
Dizzy grumbles, growing jealous of Kirby again. The gang followed Kirby all the way to the castle.
That's it for chapter 24. I forgot to credit KingdomKey23 for the Star Fighters last chapter. Our Dreamland adventures still continues next time.