- Chapter 6

The next morning Meta Knight gathered averyone around him and
said taking a deep breath. "There is something I need to tell
you."
Everyone sat silently waiting for him to begin. He took a few
more deep breaths then started, "As you all know we are being
followed by a monster named Dark Knight." they nodded. "the
reason is, he is after me. He wants me to....."-here he
hesitated knowing this would be hard-"he wants me to go back
to.......to Nightmare."
Everyone gasped. "What do you mean Meta Knight?" Tiff asked.
"Nightmare created me," Meta Knight said slowly. "he made me
very powerful but, I refused to obey him so he decreased my
power and threw me out. I joined the Star Warriors because I
could not just stand by and let him destroy the universe. When
Nightmare found out and using his powers he seperated me from
the darkness still hidden in my body."
"So Dark Knight is-" Tuff began.
Meta Knight nodded. "He is me only evil," the Star Warrior said.
"that is why he was sent here. He is more powerful then he was
back then."
"What do you mean?" Renee asked.
"Back when he was first created he challenged me but lost. Even
though he did he had injured me greatly and Pisces had to use
her powers to save me or I would have died," Meta Knight shook
his head at the memory. "I am afraid I might not be able to
defeat myself this time."

"But you can, Meta Knight," Lalala spoke up.
"Yeah, and we can help you," Lololo put in.
"Thank you," he said greatful and relieved that they understood.
"but if we meet him again I will have to fight him myself. This
is my battle not yours."
Sword, who had been quiet until then, asked, "Why didn't you
tell us this before?"
"Because," Meta Knight said looking away. "I was afraid of what
you would do if I told you. I was afraid you would not
understand."

"But we do, Meta Knight," Tiff said walking up to the Star
Warrior and putting her hand on his shoulder. "besides you're
good now and you being a monster won't change that one bit."

Meta Knight looked at the girl greatfully. "Thank you, Tiff," he
said, "I am glad you all understand."
"Poyo!" Kirby squealed grinnng.
For some reason this made everyone laugh.
When everyone had calmed down Meta Knight said. "Come on we had
better get back to the castle before Dark Knight does."
Everyone got to their feet and began to retrace their steps
throught Kabu Canyon.
As they walked Meta Knight noticed Sword giving him a stange
look. Why is he looking at me like that? he thought. Doesn't he
understand?
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Dark Knight watched them from a ledge high above, his eyes gray
with rage. Meta Knight told them the truth but they hadn't
reacted the way Dark Knight had hoped they would.
He clenched his fists angrily. Nothing would make Meta Knight
return to his master. Nightmares words echoed in the monsters
head. "If you don't convince him to come back to us then I want
you to get rid of him.......For good!"
Dark Knight's cape turned into wings and he flew after the group
withdrawing his sword which took form with red electric sparks.
The sun reflected off the purple stone giving the sword it's
power.
If I can't make you return to us then I'm going to get rid of
you, Meta Knight my loathsome copy! Dark Knight thought, and
nothing is going to save you this time not even that woman's
magic!
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Meta Knight heard the sound of wing beats and looked up . Dark
Knight swooped down out of the sky and rammed into the Star
Warrior knocking him onto his back.
"Meta Knight!" Sword and Blade shouted rushing up to him.
Dark Knight flew after the two knights causing them to fall to
the ground covering their heads to protect them.
Tiff screamed as Dark Knight swooped over her and the other kids
heads. Pisces rushed up to them and knocked them to the ground
warning them not to stand up.
Dark Kngith flew back at Meta Knight who had just gotten to his
feet. The monster slashed a Meta Knight's face but only hit the
mask making a deep gash in the silver metal.
Kirby tried to rush over to help the older Star Warrior but Meta
Knight shouted at the pink puff. "No Kirby, this is my battle!"
Kirby stopped in mid run and stared at Meta Knight in concern.
Meta Knight turned his attention to the monster flapping his
wings to stay airborne. "Leave the others alone. I'm the one you
are after."
"Glad to comply," Dark Knight said swooping at Meta Knight
again.
This time Meta Knight was ready and he pulled out his sword
hitting the monster hard with the flat of it. Dark Knight
screamed and flew into a rock.
Meta Knight walked up to him and pointed his sword at the
monster. "Get up," the Star Warrior ordered. "if you want to
challenge me I accept."
Dark Knight scrambled to his feet and moved a few paces back. "I
will enjoy defeating you and ridding Nightmare of such a
rebelius creature."
The sun went behind a cluster of storm clouds and the wind
picked up blowing both creatures capes around.
Dark Knight roared and rushed at the Star Warrior his sword
ready. Meta Knight dodged and sliced at Dark Knights back but
only ripped the black cape.
Dark Knight countered but Meta Knight put up his own sword
blocking the move.
As everyone watched Tiff noticed Meta Knight seemed more
prepared. Probably since most of Dark Knight's moves are the
same as his, she thought.
"Tiff, do you think Meta Knight will win?' Tuff asked.
She shook her head. "I don't know," she answered, but she
thought I hope Meta Knight wins. If he loses who knows what Dark
Knight will do to us.
Kirby made a serious face as he watched the older Star Warrior
fighting his dark side. The little puff wanted to help but he
had been told not to so all he could do was watch and hope Meta
Knight won.
Pisces watched with a horrified look on her face. She remembered
the last time the two had fought each other. Meta Knight had
almost lost then. Would he lose more then the dule this time?
Would he lose his life as well?
Meta Knight fought harder then he had ever fought before. Since
he had some experience from his last encounter with Dark Knight
he was more aware of the monsters moves which indeed were very
similar to his own.
Meta Knight knocked Dark Knight back against a bolder and as he
stuck Dark Knight jumped high into the air. The Star Warrior
looked around for the monster. It was like before.........
"Look out behind you!" he heard Tiff scream.
Meta Knight, instead of turning, jumped.
Dark Kngith's sword clanged loudly on a rock.
The monster looked up into the air and saw Meta Knight coming
down on him hard and quickly. Dark Knight's eyes flashed orange
and dashed out of the yellow sword's reach.
Meta Knight chased after Dark Knight then jumped back realizing
what his dark side was doing.
Dark Knight turned, his sword glowing. Meta Knight's sword also
glowed in reaction. Our swords are responding to each other! he
thought startled.
Meta Knight saw Dark Knight's eyes flash grey and realized the
monster had planned this. He also realized he could use this to
his advantage.
"This time I'll be rid of you for good," Dark Knight said.
"Not if I can help it," Meta Knight said, his own eyes flashing
a brilliant green.
He jumped high into the air and, using the focused energy Dark
Knight had been planning to use against him, let it go. Sword
Beam cut across the ground but Dark Knight dodged. The beam
raced across the ground........to where Sword, Blade, and Pisces
stood!
"Look out!" Meta Knigth shouted.
Sword and Blade jumped out of the way just in time, but it hit
Pisces point blank!
With a scream the force of the beam knocked her off the ledge
and into the dark ravine!
"Pisces!" Meta Knight shouted rushing up to the ledge and
jumping off after the female Star Warrior.
Meta Knight knew the only was to save her was to use the one
thing he had told no one not even Pisces about. He groaned as
his cape slowly transformed. The cape spread out into two blue
and purple demon wings with a claw in the center part where the
wing bent.
Flapping them as fast as he could he swooped down toward her.
"Pisces!" he shouted reaching out.
He grabbed her by the wrist and swooped back up the canyon.
Pisces looked at at him her purple eyes growing wide. "Meta
Knight," she said in disbelieve, "you.........you
have.........."
He nodded. "Yes," he said shifting her to his back so she could
hold onto him, "now hold on!"
Beating his wings hard they flew at great speeds to the top of
the canyon.
Meta Knight appeared over the ledge and Pisces let go of him
landing safely on the ground next to Tiff and Kirby. The Star
Warrior ignored the gaping stares of his comrads and went right
after Dark Knight. The monster saw the attack coming and dodged
then said his eyes firey, "So you want to fight in the air do
you?"
Dark Knight's wings appeared and he flew at the Star Warrior.
Meta Knight swooped and dipped avoiding slash after slash from
Dark Knight's blood red sword.
After awhile Meta Knight's wings began to get tired from misuse
and he wasn't sure if he could stay in the air any longer. But
he knew he had to get rid of Dark Knight so he focused as much
energy as he could into his sword and was surprised on how
brilliantly it glowed.
Dark Knight stopped at the sight of the bright light. The
monster knew Meta Knight was creating Sword Beam and this time
it would be unavoidable.
He took one attempt to stop the Star Warrior but when he did
Meta Knight let the energy go and it flew through the air toward
Dark Knight. Dark Knight let go of the Dark Beam he had been
holding in and it passed right by Sword Beam and clipped the
fastenings that kept Meta Knight's mask on instead. The next
instant Sword Beam hit Dark Knight's body so hard he flew right
into a canyon wall.
Everyone heard the crunch of bones and the loud grunt as the
monster crashed into the wall. He then slowly fell to the rocky
ground.
Meta Knight landed in front of Dark Knight and his wings
vanished returning to their cape form.
"Get up," Meta Knight ordered the monster.
Dark Knight slowly got up but his eyes were faded. Meta Knight
pointed his sword at the monster. Dark Knight staggered and his
eyes flickered red then went dark.
The monster fell face flat on the rocks. Meta Knight raised his
sword to finish it off but just like before he couldn't kill him
and lowered the blade.
"What are you waiting for?" Sword asked surprised that the older
warrior hesitated. "why don't you kill him?"
"I cannot."
"Why?"
Meta Knight turned to the younger knight but said nothing. He
just pushed his cape behind him and began to walk back to the
others. He heard Dark Knight groan and looked back. The monster
didn't move it just stayed still. Meta Knight knew just like
before Dark Knight would not attack him again after he had lost
unless he was provoked.
But Meta Knight didn't even bother he just turned back to the
others and said. "Let us go back to the castle."
"But what about Dark Knight?" Tiff asked still staring at the
monster.
Meta Knight didn't turn back again. "He will not hurt us again
for awhile," the Star Warrior said.
"Is he dead?' Tuff asked.
"No, he is alive, but he is too injured to hurt anyone," Meta
Knight answered suddenly feeling his own injuries from his fall
the day before and for some reason his mask felt loose. "let us
be going."
They began their journey back to Castle Dedede where they knew
everything would be back to the way it was before Dark Knight
had caused trouble.
As they walked Meta Knight suddenly began to feel light headed
and staggered. This was the same way he had felt after he'd
beaten Dark Knight the last time.
Then he fainted dead away.
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"Meta Knight wake up," said Sword's voice bringing the Stat
Warrior around.
Meta Knight moaned and opened his eyes. The sun light nearly
blinded him. He saw Castle Dedede, the road to it, and Cappy
Town. They were back.
"Hurray!!!!!!!!" the kids squealed rushing out of Kabu Canyon
and into the field. "We made it! We're back!"
Meta Knight insisted that he was able to walk and began to
follow the kids to the castle.
Sword, Blade, and Pisces followed him smiling happily. They were
glad that they were out of danger.
Meta Knight never looked back he just headed to the castle glad
to be safe and home. He felt like a little kid and would have
run with the rest of the children if he had been, but since he
was a grown up he just walked quicky up to the castle glad that
he had brought all the children even Kirby back safe and sound.