hey y'all! Decided it was about time I updated. So here ya go. Well, first I'm gonna do that thing that I always do...

Xanxi: Well, I guess my fast updating streak didn't last very long...um...so yeah...anyways, you are correct! I've decided that there will be eleven chronicles. The first ten will be Kirby games (specifically up to the new Wii game that will eventually be released) and the final will be an original story that will be a culmination of the other stories. I will be making references to this final confrontation throughout my saga. I will say no more...in fact, I may have already said to much...anyways...

Shining Riku: Well, I'm flattered, but I don't know if I'm doing that well yet. However, I do indeed appreciate the compliment. Oh, and good luck with your Smash story too! It's really good! Hey, everyone, check out Supremecy!

Anyways, to say the least, we have reached the turning point in the story. Now...disclaimer!

Disclaimer stuff: Kirby and all characters that happen to fall under that franchise are owned by Nintendo and Hal. I don't care if you use any original characters that I make, however, it'd be nice if I get some credit for them. Enough legal junk, let's get on with the story.

Chapter 19

Disaster

Kirby and Meta Knight walked through the dark cavern. Kirby had been silent for a while, following Meta Knight as the two traversed the cavern, climbing down steep cliffs. But eventually, Kirby needed to ask Meta Knight the several questions that had been bothering him ever since his quest began. "Meta Knight…why didn't you just take the star yourself? Why are you making me come with you to do this? If you're so concerned about my planet's safety, then why aren't you doing anything?" Meta Knight said nothing as he continued to lead the way. "I won't go any further until you answer me!"

Meta Knight stopped and after a few seconds turned around. His eyes glowed a deep red color that startled Kirby. "You aren't ready yet…" Kirby looked confusedly at Meta Knight. Meta Knight regained his composure, his eyes returning to their yellow color as he continued. "If you leave, know that you doom everyone."

Kirby wasn't ready to give in. "All I want is to know what's going on!"

Meta Knight's eyes turned green. "Do you truly think you are prepared to know the truth?"

"Yes," Kirby simply stated.

"…Then…" Meta Knight pulled a sword out of his sheath and threw it to Kirby. "You will have to defeat me."

Escargoon had arrived at the Fountain of Dreams. He and the soldiers that were with him searched the fountain and surrounding structures for any sign of the Sparkling Star. Eventually one of the soldiers came up to him. "Excuse me, Doctor, but we've searched the area and there's no sign of the Sparkling Star."

"…Wait…look at this shape on the fountain…it's star shaped but it just looks like part of the fountain…I wonder. I'm going to get a closer-" As soon as Escargoon began to walk toward the fountain, a trident hit the ground mere inches away from him. A small, purple-armor clad individual hovered down in front of him. Escargoon backed away quickly. "Uh…uh…uh, soldiers! Take care of that guy!" The soldiers surrounded the individual, holding their spears in front of them.

The individual's crescent began to glow. Clouds began to gather as lightning began to erratically hit the ground. The soldiers scattered for cover. The individual approached Escargoon. "Leave now," she said.

Escargoon gulped and began to back away toward the vehicle. "Um...right I was…just leaving." As he got back into the vehicle, the armor-clad individual suddenly collapsed to the ground.

"Doctor, the situation is under control. Feel free to continue your work." Escargoon turned around to see Capsule J sheathing his ray gun. He put the armor-clad individual in handcuffs as he put her in the back of the vehicle.

Escargoon nodded and walked toward the fountain. He stared at the star then began to pull on it. As soon as he did, the star shape began to grow. The star came out of the fountain. It was a shining white color. As soon as he pulled it out, the fountain seemed to pulse. The sky turned a sickly green color as a massive storm began. Lightning hit the ground, the ground itself began to shake violently. Escargoon backed away from the fountain, completely shcked by what had just happened. He turned to Capsule J. "We need to leave now!" Capsule J nodded as he and all the soldiers piled into the vehicle. Escargoon took the star with him. "What have we done?" mused Escargoon, out of curiosity and fear.

"You've got to be kidding me!" said Kirby. "Why should I fight you?"

"You said you wanted to know what was going on, right? If you can defeat me, I will tell you. So, what is your decision? Shall you pick up the sword and fight me, or shall we stop wasting time? The choice is-" Meta Knight was interrupted by a rumbling sound. He looked around, noting that small pebbles on the ground were shaking, along with dirt falling from the cavern ceiling. Meta Knight's eyes glowed red. "…so, the seal has been broken..." All of a sudden, the ground began to violently shake. Kirby and Meta Knight dodged a few large stones. Eventually, though, the room caved in.

Once the shaking stopped, Kirby looked around, thankful that the large boulders hadn't squashed him. "Meta Knight! Are you there?" Kirby didn't hear anything. "Meta Knight!" Kirby tried to inhale the large rocks, but they were too heavy. Kirby looked around. To his surprise, there was a small passageway. Kirby went through it. He came out to a very different room. It was a vast open room. Large torches made a walkway to the center of the room. At the far end was a large, wooden statue. It was dome-shaped, the only distinctive features being the gaping eyes and mouth. The eyes seemed to peer into the entire universe. Kirby walked forward to the center of the room.

"Who are you?" said a deep booming voice. The voice echoed across the room. Kirby looked around, but didn't see anyone.

"M-my name is Kirby," Kirby said, deciding that answering was the best thing to do.

"Then you have come for the Star of Water. I have been expecting you. I am Kabu, an ancient guardian of this planet." Kirby turned to see that the statue itself was talking. "A great evil is being released. The inhabitants of your land have no idea of what the Sparkling Stars are keeping locked. By removing them, this planet will soon be plunged into darkness. The only way to stop it is to return the Sparkling Stars to their resting place in the Fountain of Dreams. Even so, the darkness has now been released. It is only a matter of time before the great evil breaks free of its prison."

Kirby wasn't sure he completely understood what he was hearing, however, he knew that to stop whatever this impending disaster was from happening, he must get the Sparkling Stars. "Alright…then can I have the Sparkling Star."

The dark eyes of Kabu seemed to peer into Kirby, though they did not move at all. "You do not know what you are…you have many questions…do you desire these answers?" Kirby nodded. "Very well. The trial of the Star Warrior will begin. If you pass this trial, you will receive the Sparkling Star, and perhaps a few answers."

"Star Warrior?" asked Kirby. Star Warrior…I know that…I know I've heard it before…it seems…familiar…

Kabu began to rise out of the ground. There was a loud mechanical sound, as if Kabu had detached itself from something. It began to spin around. The torches sunk into the ground. The ground was now completely flat. Kabu then spun rapidly toward Kirby. Kirby jumped out of the way and Kabu slammed into the wall, causing that part of the cave to collapse and bury Kabu. The spinning noise stopped and Kirby sighed in relief. His relief was short-lived as he heard the heavy noise of Kabu's spinning begin again. The boulders that were piled on were blown away, barely missing Kirby. Kabu began to rush at Kirby once again.

Meta Knight slowly got up. He was on the other side of the cave. Kirby! Meta Knight looked around, but saw no sign of him. Meta Knight sat there, contemplating what may have just happened. I have no time for this…I have to contact my crew. Meta Knight's wings came out, and he began to fly back toward the entrance.

Sir Kibble surveyed the state of his ship. He and his troops had just about reached the island when the massive storm began. The ship was still in one piece, but it had run aground on a rocky shore, completely destroying the bottom of the hull. What's worse, the only land near them was a rather high rocky cliff. Sir Kibble silently groaned and began to climb up the cliff.

To be Continued

Well, that's that. Can't think of anything creative to say. So review and have a wonderful day!