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CHAPTER NINE
Chapter Title: The Final Duel
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"SIR METAKNIGHT! SIR METAKNIGHT!" Waddle Dee's voice blared over the intercom within Metaknight's room.
"Yes?" Metaknight replied, pulling his sword from its sheath.
"The Halberde's going down! The reactor has been destroyed! The crew and I are evacuating! Shall I reserve a pod for you, sir?" Waddle frantically reported, anxious to get off the Halberde, which was falling slowly towards the sea.
"No, I have my own agenda to attend, Waddle Dee," Metaknight replied.
"BUT SIR! SIR META-" Waddle Dee screamed. He was cut off when Metaknight slashed his intercom to bits of metal. The golden-armored knight turned to leave his room. His door closed behind him with its final whoosh. The room would never be entered again.
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Kirby slid through the winding passage he had fallen through, scared out of his wits by the sudden turn of events. He had to get off the ship before it hit the water; or else he would die. Suddenly, the tunnel opened up underneath him as he fell into a familiar room.
Kirby came to his feet. He staggered a bit, having fallen through a very long and winding shaft. He was in a large room, with a very familiar velvet carpet. He looked to his side, and saw the same window his friend, Gim, and Blade Knight had fallen through. The door opposite his position was still laying on the floor, knocked off its hinges by Blade Knight and his gang. The smell of damp air filled the room as water vapor floated into the room through the broken window.
"So, we finally meet again, Kirby" an evil voice growled behind the startled skater. He turned around to see the imposing visage of Metaknight standing before him. He staggered backward on his hands and feet, trying to put as much as distance as possible between him and Metaknight. He quickly got to his feet, and stood in his traditional fighting position.
"Oh, come now! Aren't you glad to see your old pal, Metaknight?" the evil knight joked. Kirby gulped hard, trying to get rid of the lump in his throat.
"Metaknight! I will stop you from taking over this world," Kirby stated. Metaknight laughed at the boy's childish remark.
"Oh, you've already done that! You've destroyed my airship! What more do you need to do?" Metaknight imparted in an unusually personable tone.
"I must defeat you!" Kirby replied, remaining poised for battle.
"Fine then," Metaknight commented, "but we shall fight like gentlemen." He pulled out his brother's sword from his back, and slid it across the room towards Kirby. The surprised boarder picked up the sword, holding it like a well-trained swordfighter.
"Okay, now . . . en garde, you knave!" Metaknight blared as he lunged towards Kirby. Kirby held his sword up, blocking Metaknight in mid-dive. The knight jumped back, preparing to attack again. He ran in a wide arc around Kirby, running along the wall. He did a somersault off of the wall, taking a long swipe at Kirby, who had run after the speedy Metaknight. Metaknight hit Kirby on the left shoulder, injuring the skater badly. Kirby did not care, and lunged at Metaknight in full sprint. Metaknight stepped to the side as Kirby ran past him. He took this opportunity, and hit Kirby with the flat of his sword. Kirby fell flat on his face. He was prone to the wrath of Metaknight.
"Kirby, this is when YOU DIE!" Metaknight cheered.
"Not today, Metaknight," Kirby replied as he rolled away from Metaknight. The knight's blade struck the floor, lodging itself within the marble surface. Kirby saw this, and swung at the knight's arm. His sword wobbled a bit as the flat side hit Metaknight's arms, while he was struggling to dislodge his sword. Metaknight lost his grip, and fell to the ground. He slid a few feet away, and then returned to his feet.
"Kirby, you have not beaten me yet!" Metaknight assured the skater. He began to spin in circles, slowly increasing his spinning speed. He was creating a tornado, which blew Kirby off his feet. Metaknight ceased spinning and grabbed his sword, which had been blown out of the floor. He charged Kirby head-on, sword falling towards the downed boy. Kirby blocked, and engaged Metaknight in a series of fencing moves, which Metaknight blocked with ease. Kirby decided he needed a different tactic.
Kirby began to channel his energy into Blade Knight's sword, which began glowing a bright yellow color. He swung it at Metaknight's face, which was a direct hit to his mask. Metaknight's mask split in half as it fell to the floor. His hands shot up to cover his exposed face, which was not used to the amount of light he was currently taking in. He fell to his knees, beaten by his archrival.
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But wait, there's more! Stay in your seat for the next chapter!
CHAPTER NINE
Chapter Title: The Final Duel
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"SIR METAKNIGHT! SIR METAKNIGHT!" Waddle Dee's voice blared over the intercom within Metaknight's room.
"Yes?" Metaknight replied, pulling his sword from its sheath.
"The Halberde's going down! The reactor has been destroyed! The crew and I are evacuating! Shall I reserve a pod for you, sir?" Waddle frantically reported, anxious to get off the Halberde, which was falling slowly towards the sea.
"No, I have my own agenda to attend, Waddle Dee," Metaknight replied.
"BUT SIR! SIR META-" Waddle Dee screamed. He was cut off when Metaknight slashed his intercom to bits of metal. The golden-armored knight turned to leave his room. His door closed behind him with its final whoosh. The room would never be entered again.
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Kirby slid through the winding passage he had fallen through, scared out of his wits by the sudden turn of events. He had to get off the ship before it hit the water; or else he would die. Suddenly, the tunnel opened up underneath him as he fell into a familiar room.
Kirby came to his feet. He staggered a bit, having fallen through a very long and winding shaft. He was in a large room, with a very familiar velvet carpet. He looked to his side, and saw the same window his friend, Gim, and Blade Knight had fallen through. The door opposite his position was still laying on the floor, knocked off its hinges by Blade Knight and his gang. The smell of damp air filled the room as water vapor floated into the room through the broken window.
"So, we finally meet again, Kirby" an evil voice growled behind the startled skater. He turned around to see the imposing visage of Metaknight standing before him. He staggered backward on his hands and feet, trying to put as much as distance as possible between him and Metaknight. He quickly got to his feet, and stood in his traditional fighting position.
"Oh, come now! Aren't you glad to see your old pal, Metaknight?" the evil knight joked. Kirby gulped hard, trying to get rid of the lump in his throat.
"Metaknight! I will stop you from taking over this world," Kirby stated. Metaknight laughed at the boy's childish remark.
"Oh, you've already done that! You've destroyed my airship! What more do you need to do?" Metaknight imparted in an unusually personable tone.
"I must defeat you!" Kirby replied, remaining poised for battle.
"Fine then," Metaknight commented, "but we shall fight like gentlemen." He pulled out his brother's sword from his back, and slid it across the room towards Kirby. The surprised boarder picked up the sword, holding it like a well-trained swordfighter.
"Okay, now . . . en garde, you knave!" Metaknight blared as he lunged towards Kirby. Kirby held his sword up, blocking Metaknight in mid-dive. The knight jumped back, preparing to attack again. He ran in a wide arc around Kirby, running along the wall. He did a somersault off of the wall, taking a long swipe at Kirby, who had run after the speedy Metaknight. Metaknight hit Kirby on the left shoulder, injuring the skater badly. Kirby did not care, and lunged at Metaknight in full sprint. Metaknight stepped to the side as Kirby ran past him. He took this opportunity, and hit Kirby with the flat of his sword. Kirby fell flat on his face. He was prone to the wrath of Metaknight.
"Kirby, this is when YOU DIE!" Metaknight cheered.
"Not today, Metaknight," Kirby replied as he rolled away from Metaknight. The knight's blade struck the floor, lodging itself within the marble surface. Kirby saw this, and swung at the knight's arm. His sword wobbled a bit as the flat side hit Metaknight's arms, while he was struggling to dislodge his sword. Metaknight lost his grip, and fell to the ground. He slid a few feet away, and then returned to his feet.
"Kirby, you have not beaten me yet!" Metaknight assured the skater. He began to spin in circles, slowly increasing his spinning speed. He was creating a tornado, which blew Kirby off his feet. Metaknight ceased spinning and grabbed his sword, which had been blown out of the floor. He charged Kirby head-on, sword falling towards the downed boy. Kirby blocked, and engaged Metaknight in a series of fencing moves, which Metaknight blocked with ease. Kirby decided he needed a different tactic.
Kirby began to channel his energy into Blade Knight's sword, which began glowing a bright yellow color. He swung it at Metaknight's face, which was a direct hit to his mask. Metaknight's mask split in half as it fell to the floor. His hands shot up to cover his exposed face, which was not used to the amount of light he was currently taking in. He fell to his knees, beaten by his archrival.
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But wait, there's more! Stay in your seat for the next chapter!
