Hey everyone! I'm back with another chapter of the story. We left off with our heroes achieving a victory against K Rool thanks to the timely intervention of the newly rebuilt Battleship Halberd. This will be the last chapter of this segment before I move on to the next one just so y'all know. Now, as always, don't forget to fave, follow, rate, and review and all that good stuff! I really appreciate all the support and feedback you guys give! Let's get into this chapter now!

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Donkey Kong Island, World of Trophies

The Battleship Halberd set down onto the large shore of the island after the total destruction of King K Rool's Lightspace Army ship. Once it landed, the fighters who were on board, Meta Knight, Marth, Ike, Roy, King Dedede, Diddy Kong, and Fox McCloud all got off onto DK Island's sandy beach to meet up with the combatants on the ground.

The two heroes who were waiting for them were the champion ape Donkey Kong and a small boy clad in green who uncannily looked like one of DK and Fox's old friends.

Once the heroes got off the battleship, Diddy immediately ran up to DK and hugged him in pure joy indicating the strong bond they shared.

"-I'm so glad you're okay!-" Cried out Diddy in pure joy and relief.

"-I knew you could do it Diddy!-" Said DK as he hugged him tightly and ecstatically.

While everyone's hearts were warmed, Meta Knight was curious at the boy who accompanied the large primate. "You. Boy."

"...Me?" The kid said with some confusion.

"I assume you fought the Lightspace Army troops alongside Donkey Kong correct?"

"Yeah..." Answered the boy with slight nervousness.

Tell me your name." Asked the star warrior.

"My name is Link. Sometimes, people call me the Hero of Winds." Responded the kid.

"I'm not buying it." Said Fox. "The Link I know was much taller and older than you. If you're some kind of loyal fan, I can respect that admiration. However, it's a whole different story if you want to blatantly impersonate him. Especially if you carry around a fake Master Sword."

"But it's true! I'm the chosen hero!" Said the small Link.

"I have a theory." Interjected Marth. "Maybe what he says is true."

"How can you even think that?" Asked Fox.

"The Great Light Convergence all of you experienced expanded this universe beyond any of us. It brought us new species we haven't even heard of until now. It even brought Roy here from a different point of time in our universe. I believe it's safe to say this Link isn't the Link we knew from the Subspace War, but a different version of him from another point in time. He wields the same weaponry as him as well as some of the same attitude, but it looks far more cartoonish and comical."

"I have an idea on how we can distinguish the two Links should we run into our old friend again." Chimed Ike. "We can still call our old ally Link while we can call this boy here umm… Toon Link."

"Why would you call him something so odd?" Asked Marth.

Ike was quick to respond. "You said it yourself. He looks and acts more cartoonish."

"I can't argue with that." Said Marth as he accepted the rebuttal. He then turns to the small Link. "Are you alright with the name?"

"It'll take a while to get used to, but I accept it!" Answered Toon Link

"Excellent." Said Meta Knight. "Now that that's out of the way, we need to figure out our next plan of attack should Galeem or his forces come back in any place on the World of Trophies."

"Agreed." Added Fox. "We need to find a way to fully defend from his forces. What we really need though, is a way to take him down once and for all."

"So far there have been three confirmed attacks on places on the World of Trophies." Continued Meta Knight. " If we can predict where he'll strike next, we can ambush whatever forces will come by next."

"That sounds reasonable." Added Marth. "The three places he struck were New Donk City, Saffron City, and this very island. I believe a two pronged approach will be more appropriate for a situation like this. If Galeem finds all of us, he'll wipe us out in one fell swoop, ending any chance of our victory."

Meta Knight then continued. "We've all done some research ever since the New Donk attack and we've come up with two likely locations that Galeem or his forces may strike next. Either for collecting new fighters or some form of power to boost his own."

King Dedede decided to add on. "One is a city similar to New Donk but it's more colorful. It's also immensely populated by humanoid organisms who can apparently transform into squids. The second location is an old ruined castle that has rumors going around about it being haunted by ghosts or vampires. No one dares to go near it out of fear for their lives. Both appeared after the Great Light Convergence."

"I have a quick question." Chimed Fox. "What would Galeem have to gain by taking over one or both of those locations?"

Marth was quick to respond. "We've picked up immense forms of energy coming from the two locations that may be just ripe for Galeem's picking. For the large city, it has an enormous eel-like being that has the capability of powering an entire nation. For the castle, we picked up an immense reading of supernatural energy that could be harnessed if given the proper tools."

"I volunteer to lead the team heading to the castle." Declared Meta Knight. "McCloud, you'll lead the city team."

"Wait hold on!" Said Fox. "Why me?"

"You're the best fit considering the fact you've led a whole space squadron before." Responded Meta Knight.

The pilot backed down and accepted the position. "I guess that's true."

"Take the Kongs, Roy, and Toon Link with you too. I'm confident they'll be enough to hold off most forces Galeem may throw your way." Added the small knight.

"Okay." Responded the pilot. "I need to take my Arwing but it can only fit one person."

"Worry not. I can lend you a troop transport ship that can carry your craft and the rest of your team." Said Meta Knight in a reassuring tone. "The rest of us will go to the haunted castle. Is everyone alright with that?"

Everyone wholeheartedly agreed with a nod and some form of a yes.

"Excellent. Let us get to our destinations right away." Declared Meta Knight.

Fox took one of the Halberd's troop transport ships and fired up the engines.

Meta Knight then steered the large vessel until he pushed the thrusters in the direction of the supposedly haunted castle with Marth, Ike, and King Dedede on board.

As both teams were leaving, Meta Knight gave some parting words to the pilot through the Halberd's communicator. "May you emerge victorious. Old friends."

Eastern Ocean of Donkey Kong Island

K Rool was recovering on one of the few remaining gunships that escaped the blast caused by him self destructing the ship. The gunships were flying away from the island as fast as they could over the pristine blue water.

"I can't believe I got bested like that! It's that other ship! If it hadn't interfered, I would have reduced the Kongs' island to nothing!" Ranted K Rool.

A Lightspace Army drone then appeared in front of the king and showed a hologram of Galeem.

K Rool grunted at the hologram. "Your little plan failed! Now I'm back to square one again!" Spouted K Rool in a rage.

"Calm down." I expected you to fail. It's all part of the bigger picture I have set in motion. Once all the pieces are in place, you will have your victory and so much more to be satisfied with." Said Galeem nonchalantly. "Patience is key as of right now."

After some hesitation, K Rool caved in. "...Fine. By the way, where are the gunships taking us?"

"I have a few hidden ships currently on this world. You will go to the closest one from your position and recover there. You will know what to do afterwards."

"Okay then… " Agreed K Rool.

The drone then turned off the hologram and flew back onto one of the other Lightspace Army gunships.

"You'll be done soon enough, Kongs. I'll make sure you won't live to see another day." Declared K Rool.