KirbsterMK: Hello, ya'll! I'm back. My computer crashed a while back, and I wasn't able to work on anything for over a week. That was around Christmas. But other than that I have no excuse other than exams and pure laziness. Well, this chapter is rather short, I know. And yes, it will seem as though I've skipped some parts out, but again, it's all explained in Part II. In what chapter, I do not know.

Just for the record, here, Part II will be about the future (a few years after the anime takes place) and how Kirby finds out about his past. Part III? Pretty much about how the war with NME starts up again. I'm thinking about doing a Part IV, but I'm not sure yet. Just be patient!

Again, very short, and I apologize in advance, but, hey, I didn't have any other ideas. *sweatdrop*

Chapter V

            Aveik ran into her friend, Sukari in the next village. The others, Salvador, Marro, and Bruno, were also there.

            "Aveik, the attack isn't too far from here. A few miles away. We don't need help getting there." Sukari said before Aveik could talk. Sukari arched an eyebrow when she saw Kirby. "And . . . who's this . . .?"

            Aveik shook her head. "No time to explain. I'll tell you later."

            Sukari nodded, looking over at the rest of the group. "Let's get going then."

            The group followed Sukari's lead to the battlefield, which was only a few miles away. With any luck, they would reach the fight before too many were killed . . . But Aveik wasn't too hopeful.

            Tashi ran to MetaKnight's side, helping him sit up, although he was a bit reluctant. "MetaKnight, are you okay?" She asked, concerned for her fellow Star Warrior.

            MetaKnight coughed, then answered shakily, "Yes . . . I'll be fine . . ."

            It wasn't long before a Monster noticed the two sitting there vulnerably. The large, panther-like creature, crouched low, and slowly made its way to the Star Warriors. It let out a growl when it was less then three feet away from them, hiding behind a few tall bushes.

            As it pounced, MetaKnight sensed its presence, and instinctively pushed Tashi away out of harm. Just as the Monster was about to claw MetaKnight to shreds, a white/silver blur rammed it to the side. It was Aveik, with Kirby hanging tightly onto the fur on the back of her neck.

            "Give it up and I'll let you go without getting hurt . . ." Aveik's voice was dangerous. She didn't like letting the enemy getting away, but it was the best decision now as MetaKnight was wounded. Kirby hadn't even noticed his hurt father.

            The panther hissed in reply, and rushed towards Aveik . . .

            But even then, the panther-like creature was stopped, as Sukari attacked. The panther was easily twice the size of either of the two friends, but as a group, they might be able to get rid of it.

            Bruno came up from behind Aveik and, without warning, ran forward and bit down on the panther's paw. It howled in agony, as blood began to seep out of the wound, staining the ground beneath it.

            The Monster swatted Bruno away with its unharmed front paw, knocking him into a tree. Salvador came from behind the panther, shook his head, then pounced.

            It was while Aveik paused, watching the group take turns attacking, that Kirby noticed his father lying on the ground.

            He jumped off of Aveik's back, and rushed to his father's side . . .

            "Daddy . . .?" He asked hesitantly.

            No response. For a long while, he sat there, shaking his father, hoping to hear him. But he could see the blood around his father, and after listening for a minute, could hear no breathing.

            His father was dead . . .

            Kamina backed up, more out of shock than anything. Was this really happening? Somehow, these two . . . creatures . . . had . . . She didn't have time to think before the smaller one pounced, claws extended, and prepared to destroy.

            Kamina easily evaded his attack, but unfortunately for her, the other creature had attacked as well.

            Before she knew it, she was on the ground. She didn't know how, but she could tell she was dying. How had it happened so fast? It had seemed like the three hadn't even fought . . .

            And now it was time for her last breath . . .