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Chapter 6

A Dreadful Scheme

Kirby was tossing in his bed, thoughts of the day still plaguing him. It was now nearly midnight and Kirby had been trying to get some sleep for the past two hours, but there were just too many questions in his head. He had thought about it all day, but to no avail. He just couldn't find the answers. I know I've seen that masked man somewhere…but I just can't put my finger on where or when. As Kirby processed his thoughts, he was shaken by a violent tremor. He quickly rushed outside to see what had happened. He saw the grass at the foot of Mount Dedede begin to part. A large zeppelin rose from the hole in the ground and once it was high in the sky, it started to move away from the castle and…towards the ocean…Kirby hoped that Dedede wasn't going to try and cause trouble.

Meta Knight stood at the edge of the beach on the deserted island that he temporarily would call home. He still held the wrapped star-shaped object in his hand, knowing it would soon be time for him to pass it on. He walked toward the water. Two purple bat-like wings expanded from his back, coming out of there hiding place under his cape. He flapped his wings causing him to rise off the ground. He then flew off toward to the mainland. He passed over the dark-blue ocean, the only things visible being the silhouettes of different islands and the main continent that held the Dream Fountain. He did however hear a slight rumbling, almost the sound of an engine. He stopped gliding forward, looking around to see what was producing the noise. He eventually looked up, noticing a zeppelin flying past him and toward the island. Meta Knight was worried that they may be going to attack the remains of the Halberd, but…he had a mission to complete, and the sooner he got it done, the better. My crew can handle themselves. He contacted his crew to let them know that trouble was coming. "Blade, do you copy?"

He was returned with a "yes sir".

"If you can make any of the Halberd's weapon's systems functional, do it. You may soon have some unwanted visitors."

"We'll see what we can do sir."

King Dedede, led by Waddle Doo and Waddle Dee walked onto the main bridge of the zeppelin, Kaboola. Capsule J, the ship's captain stood at attention at Dedede's entrance and saluted. "His Highness is on the bridge." The rest of the crew stood, turning towards Dedede and saluted.

"Yeah alright, you guys just keep doin' what you're doin'," said Dedede walking up to Capsule J, who, in his grey body suit, looked very similar to Waddle Doo, aside from the jet pack on his back. "So Captain, we found where those alien thingies are hidin'?"

"Yes, sire. We've traced the crashing point of the alien ship to this island. We shall arrive shortly," said Capsule J.

Waddle Dee still looked worried. "Well, even if we do find them, can this ship beat whatever they have?"

Capsule J seemed to smirk under his suit. "Kid, let me tell you a little bit about this ship. She's got two large cannons on her sides, machine guns covering all her sides, and a dozen rocket launchers. I think that we'll be able to handle whatever these invaders throw at us. This ship is the forerunner of the next generation of Dreamland technology."

Waddle Doo looked disapprovingly at Dee. "This is what happens when you speak. You just make a fool out of yourself. Now be quiet and go get the King something to drink." Dee, feeling rejected, slowly walked out of the room.

One of the crew turned to Capsule J. "Sir, we are nearing the island. I'm reading minimal energy readings. We may have caught the aliens by surprise."

"Alright. Sire, may I suggest you find a place to sit." Capsule J turned and walked swiftly back toward his chair, and after inputting a code, several strategic screens came out of his chair. "Battle stations! We're going to fly in swift, do as much damage as we can, and get out of there. Prepare to descend on my mark…3…2…1…Mark! Arm the main cannons. Load Rocket launchers. Ready defense systems incase they send up bogeys."

The ship began to descend. Two panels opened up on the side and a pair of large cannons came out. Several panels also opened, revealing the rocket launchers.

"Increase speed. Charge main guns. Fire on my command."

"Sir!" said one of the crew members. "I'm getting some energy readings. Their small right now, but they're building up swiftly. It looks like a weapon."

"…These guys are good," Mused Capsule J. "Pull up now! We'll come in from a different angle. Find that weapon and lock onto it." The ship began to rise up. As it did, a large laser beam came from the island, barely hitting the engine. Capsule J looked alarmed as the ship heavily rocked. "Pull back! Take us to a farther distance." the ship made a wide turn and headed away. "What's the status of the engine?"

"We've taken an indirect hit. We've lost about 43 of our maneuverability and speed," stated a crewmember.

"…Head back to the castle…we'll formulate another plan there. I ask for your forgiveness my liege," said Capsule J as he kneeled before Dedede.

Dedede, however, was too busy looking for a plastic bag or bucket. The ship's rocking wasn't helping him keep his dinner down either. "Yeah…that's nice…ugh…" he rushed out of the room hoping to find a bathroom.

"…Status report," Capsule J stated after watching Dedede.

A crew member turned his chair around. "We're trying to stabilize the systems…but it's very possible that we're going to have to put down before we reach the castle, sir." The ship violently rocked as if it were responding to him. "Sir! We're losing altitude! I think we'll make back to the mainland, but there is no way we'll arrive at the castle. We need to make immediate repairs to the engine systems."

"Alright, put down in a wide area, keep us as stable as possible as we come in." He then looked at his screen to look for an area to put down. "…I'm giving you the coordinates to the outskirts of the Fountain of Dreams…It's the largest open area in the vicinity."

Meta Knight stood in front of the Fountain of Dreams, a special scanning device in his hands. Meta Knight walked around the structure, looking over the device intently. The results weren't good. The power flowing through the Dream Spring was fluctuating. No one had looked to balancing the power of the Fountain of Dreams in quite some time. It's a good thing I came when I did…a few more years and the full power of these dreams would've been released again…I'm going to need some special equipment. Perhaps the Cavios government can help us…in the middle of his thoughts he saw the same zeppelin setting down near his position. Meta Knight dashed away to the nearby brush to hide until they would leave.

"Sire, are you alright now?" said Waddle Doo, as King Dedede had walked back into the room, looking better now.

"Uh yeah…just don't use the bathroom for awhile. So, uh, where are we at anyways?"

Waddle Dee came back onto the bridge. He would've had the drink for Dedede, but the constant shaking of the ship had destroyed every glass on the ship. He looked outside immediately recognizing the area. "Ooh…the Fountain of Dreams. I've waited a long time to see this place. I've always wanted to see if any of the legends about that place are true. Ya know, they say that there is an incredible power source there…I wonder if it's true."

Hearing the word power, Dedede was immediately interested. "Power, like what kind of power?"

"I don't know, but apparently, there are these objects around the Fountain that contain a great amount of power in them…why do you ask, Sire?"

A wicked smile formed on Dedede's face. "Oh, nothin', but I think that after all this time, you should be able to explorificate the place. In fact, I'll go too. Waddle Doo, get some men and come with us. Hey, Capsule J. Finish up those repairs by the time we get back."

To be Continued

Dun Dun DUN! Heh heh. Anyways, the craziest thing happened before I posted this. Mr. T came in, grabbed my computer, and read my story. Afterwards he had this to say: "I pity the fool who don't read and review this!" Take Mr. T's advice! Or else!