Gamelover41592- Eeyep!
So because I need to find more things to write about, I came up with this idea! Let's add another hero to this mess!
"Why do you guys have so many ruined castles?" Owen asked. The next area was, sure enough, a ruined castle in the jungle.
"Because we have had so many evil rulers to overthrow," Shadow said.
"Hey, Kirbs, who's the clone?" A voice said from behind the group. They all wiped around to see-
"Marx, what are you doing?" Kirby asked.
"Well, I was bored and I saw this mirror portal thing and I ended up here," Marx explained. "Where is here, anyways?"
"Welcome to the mirror world," Shadow said. "I am Shadow Kirby, this world's version of your friend, Kirby,"
"Shoulda guessed," Marx said as he summoned a ball to stand on.
"Can you help us?" Owen asked. "You won't be bored!"
"Eh...what the heck?" Marx said. "So what are we looking for anyways?"
"A mirror shard. We need it to reach Dark Mind," Shadow explained as the group started walking again.
"Who's Dark Mind? The bad guy of this little adventure?" Marx asked.
"That about sums it up," Kirby admitted.
"The name was a giveaway," Marx said before kicking his ball at an enemy, causing it to explode before summoning a new one.
"...You can fight with those?" Kirby asked.
"Yep, but it's not like that could beat you with them," Marx said. "Unlike most villains, I knew you were gonna be a problem. Of course, I didn't know how much of a problem you would have been,"
"Seems like that lesson stuck," Kirby said with a laugh.
"Oh ha ha!" Marx shot back.
"What exactly went down with you two?" Shadow asked.
"Marx tried to be evil and take over so daddy stopped him," Owen explained.
"You make friends with very interesting people," Shadow said in a concerned voice.
"So what does this Dark Mind guy want anyways?" Marx asked.
"We think to conquer both the Mirror World and our world," Kirby explained.
"Yeah, good luck with that. With you around, no one can take over Popstar," Marx said.
"I can't tell if that is a compliment, or you speaking from experience," Kirby replied.
"Why can't it be both?" Marx asked.
"Yeah, daddy!" Owen said.
"See? Even your kid agrees with me!" Marx said.
"Fair enough," Kirby said with a sigh.
"Let's keep moving. Marx, maybe you could scout out ahead?" Shadow offered, trying to get rid of Marx before he went insane.
"Oh sure thing!" Marx said before making his wings appear and flying off.
"Finders keepers!" Marx said as he pried a chest open and swiped the treasure that was inside.
"But I found that!" Owen pointed out.
"You found the treasure chest, I found the treasure," Marx said. "Gotta watch those loopholes!"
"He...has a point," Shadow said.
"Still mean!" Owen whined, only to quickly spot another chest. This time, he made sure to grab what was inside.
"See, you're learning!" Marx said with a laugh. Kirby still wasn't sure why Nova thought it was a good idea to revive this guy.
"So where is the shard?" Kirby asked as he looked around the area for both the shard and whatever monster was guarding it.
"I found it!" Owen yelled out as he held up the shard, only for Dark to swoop in and grab it away.
"I don't know why I have to repeat myself, peasants! Stay! Out! OF THIS!" Dark bellowed.
"Who's the edgelord?" Marx asked. Dark turned his glare from the Kirbies and Owen to him.
"This is the mirror version of Meta Knight," Kirby explained.
"And….he doesn't like us that much," Owen said sheepishly.
"You may call be Dark!" Dark ordered.
"Sure thing, Darkie," Marx said. Dark growled.
"Marx, maybe you should stop?" Kirby offered.
"He's getting madder," Owen whispered.
"You insolent pest! I am going to end you!" Dark declared before charging forward.
"Sorry, I've already met my quota for being ended," Marx said as he dodged out of the way, taking the chance to kick a few explosive beach balls at the dark knight.
"So there is more to you then being a nuisance," Dark grumbled.
"Oh, did I impress you?" Marx asked. "Admit it, I impressed you," Dark kept trying to hit him, and Marx just dodged out of the way, letting him, Kirby or Owen get hits in. Finally, Dark flew off, dropping the shard.
"We got it back!" Owen cheered as he grabbed it.
"Only one left," Shadow said.
"Hey, Marx? Wanna keep helping or is your quota for helping us done too?" Kirby asked. Marx laughed.
"Nah, I'll help. Besides, I like that Darkie guy,"
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"Of course you would," Kirby said with an eye roll. Shadow was right, he did have some interesting friends.
This was originally just going to be another boring chapter, but I decided that since I haven't used Marx for much yet(and I have plans for the Animal Buddies and Gooey for later), he gets to help. Thankfully, it seems like he wants too. Also Dark is still refusing help. Next time, we go to the final level and then it's time to face Dark Mind.