Chapter 49: Travel Plans

Rainbow Resort is actually a giant tourist attraction for non-Dreamlanders. Its terrain varies from the tunnels and cliffs of Ice Passage to the streets and skyscrapers of Neo City (another locale where some Dreamlanders live). In the center of Rainbow Resort sits the Fountain of Dreams, which is what gives the residents of Dreamland their signature good dreams.

The following is a list of the three greatest photo opportunities if you ever decide to visit Rainbow Resort.

3. Titan Tower. You won't want to miss the tallest skyscraper in Dreamland. This great structure is said to reach the heavens.

2. Monochrome Fields. Legend has it that, long ago, all of Dreamland was black and white. If the legend is true, then Monochrome Fields has never changed. You'll be in color, but the background won't!

1. The Fountain of Dreams. Of course you can't go to Dreamland without seeing the thing that first made it famous. This great fountain, with its shimmering waters and fabulous colors, is something you have to see to believe.

The Meta Clan landed on Ride Avenue some time later. Their warpstars were getting weak from overuse.

"Missed 'em again!" roared Meta Knight upon arrival. "How the heck could they have gotten out of our trap?!"

"Plan A failed," said Meta Drone.

"Um, Boss..." began Meta Axe.

"What?" spat Meta Knight.

"I'm just wondering why we're still focusing on killing Kirby," said Meta Axe quickly.

"Kirby is currently the biggest threat to our plan," explained Meta Knight. "I know his mission is to defeat Dark Matter and we must prevent him from doing so. If he succeeds, all our planning will be for nothing. We must be the ones to defeat Dark Matter. If Kirby does first, we lose. Got it?"

"Yes... Sir."

"Now, I have a fool-proof plan for killing Kirby," continued Meta Knight. "All we need to do is capture him when he doesn't have an acquired ability. He can't get any unless he inhales them. We can just get him in a place where he can't escape and then kill him."

"Excellent plan, Sir," said Meta Drone.

King Dedede surveyed the scene. Sand Canyon had fallen without a fight. The sky was pitch black; not even the stars were showing. An incredible darkness had flooded the land. Dark Matter now controlled all living organisms in Sand Canyon.

Nightmare was flying up to the top of the pyramid where King Dedede stood.

"Ah, Nightmare," said King Dedede, speaking Dark Matter's words. "Is Kirby dead?"

"No," replied Nightmare quickly. "The Meta Clan were not successful and Kirby now has the sixth star rod shard."

"What?!"

"It was not my or their fault," continued Nightmare. "A great fire started."

"And why did you not put out the fire? Did you forget your mission?"

"I..." Nightmare faltered. "I... Well I couldn't... because..."

"This doesn't have anything to do with Mr. Storm, does it?"

"Yes!" cried Nightmare. "The eye lives! I was powerless to stop it! It was hurt by the Meta Clan and has gone insane!"

King Dedede growled under his breath.

"What?" asked Nightmare.

"I think it's time for you to show yourself to all and fight directly. Their happy dream must end."

"Yes, Dark Matter. Those pests will soon be exterminated."

Nightmare flew off to the east and Dark Matter turned to travel south.