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Chapter Three: Dedede's Operation

In Lilycove City in the Hoenn Region, young Pokémon Trainer Red wakes up in the Cove Lily Hotel and heads downstairs to the lobby, feeling well rested. He's traveled to the region from his homeland of Kanto with his three Pokémon, Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. His goal here is to collect all 8 Gym Badges of Hoenn and defeat champion Wallace. He waves good morning to the manager and glances to the T.V., where famed Hoennian news duo Gabby and Ty are reporting on the abandonment of everyone by The Creators.

"What does this mean for us here? Or for the Pokémon?" Red asked to no one in particular. "I hope this is just a big misunderstanding… Oh well. Are you ready to go to the next Gym, you three?"

"Squirtle Squirt!" Squirtle chirped happily.

"Yeah, let's go!" The boy shouted in anticipation as he and his beloved trio of Pokémon rush out of the Hotel.

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Back in Dream Land, King Dedede prepares to send out a broadcast going around the worlds telling any who would be interested that he is planning on making The Creators take back their creations.

"King, are you ready?" asks the Waddle Doo in charge of the broadcast.

"Of course I'm ready, you numbskull. Let's get this thing started!"

The Cappy holding the camera signals to the penguin King, and shouts out "Action!"

"Hello, citizens of Dream Land and beyond! As you all know, The Creators have abandoned us all! This move is horrifying! And with no explanation, either! It sounds crazy, but it's true! So here's my idea. I am going to go in their headquarters in two days, and try to reason with them. If that doesn't work, then we all will fight back for our existence! Now who's with me? Come here to Castle Dedede by the morning of the day after tomorrow, and we will return our worlds to order! Thank you for your time."

"That was great, King! Perfect even! Bravo!" the Cappy enthusiastically told Dedede.

"It was pretty good, if I do say so myself" King Dedede responds, chuckling. "Now, I'm feeling generous. Let's have a feast in celebration to the fact that we are leading the force of victory!"

The entire squad in the throne room cheered out as the King triumphantly smiled on.

In the distance, Meta Knight gazes on from a treetop.
"The fool is getting too confident. Brashness is not going to help convince Them at all. Hmph…" the masked swordsman murmurs as gazes on at the Castle.

"Hey! You. Can you get off of me, Pal?" The tree, which turns out to be none other than Whispy Woods shouts out at the swordsman.

"You talk?"

"Absolutely I do. Now get off, or I'll have to blow you away!" the tree threatened.

"Okay, whatever. Have it your way, Tree." Meta Knight responded as he glides off, his cape transforming into wings.

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The broadcast from Dream Land spread everywhere. Now citizens from Castelia City to Smashville to Fourside all consider the option of going straight to the source. In the city of Corneria, in the Lylat System, two members of the Star Fox Team, Fox and Falco, are fixing a mechanical problem in Falco's Landmaster when they hear Dedede's speech.

"Heh. Seems kind of naïve." Falco smirks.

"Well, Falco, that idea holds some merit, but the way 3D is handling it, he's not going to find much success. The last thing we need at this moment is to have a force of creations ticking The Creators off. That's just going to separate us even worse."

"You don't usually ramble on that long, Fox."

"I had a lot to say. Don't you agree with me though?"

"Yeah, you're actually right this time about something for once."

"Haha. Always the charmer, eh Falco?"

"That's why I get the lady folk. You get Krystal. Slippy gets Amanda. Peppy's got his wife. I get all the good ones."

"Sure, Falco. Whatever you say. So…It's been a while since Wolf and his partners have shown themselves here."

"Maybe they've just given up on the whole mercenary business."

"We can hope that, can't we?"

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In the Mushroom Kingdom, Luigi walks through the near-deserted streets of Toad Town. 'It's past midnight now, but the Castle's lights are still on. Princess Peach is still at work. Good. I'll be able to talk to her tonight' Luigi thought as he neared the Castle. Out of nowhere, the green-capped hero got ambushed by none other than Wario.

"What are you doing here?" snarled Wario.

"I could ask the same thing of you. Don't you have a company to maintain?" Luigi coolly responds.

"I'm picking up something…from a friend in Town. Hehehe. Nothing wrong about a friendly visit, right?"

"Don't you dare steal anything, you greedy rat. Too many bad things are happening as it is, we don't need you to mess anything else up."

"That's crazy talk! I'd never steal anything…. Well, I won't ….Nice catching up with you. Say hi to the brother for me. Hehehe." Wario says as he slowly backs away, breaking into a run.

Far away and out of stamina, Wario stops to catch his breath when he sees an ad from King Dedede about going to The Creator's headquarters. A perfect chance to steal from the Creators. Hehehe. Nows my chance! Wario schemed in his head.

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Meanwhile, back in Corneria, Wolf, alone in a dark room watches Dedede's speech. He nods, and then calls up an unidentified person.

"I've found our chance."