Knight Errant
Part 2
Kirby: Why are we here?
He was rather disappointed that his talk with his family had been cut short. Now he and Meta Knight were inside Kabu, where the Warp Star was stored, for some reason unknown to him.
Meta Knight: There are some things I need to tell you.
Kirby: Like what?
Meta Knight: Like this. *removes his mask*
Underneath his mask he was the same specie as Kirby, only smaller and with cobalt blue skin and pinker cheeks. Kirby had seen Meta Knight without his mask before, but he still looked surprised.
Kirby: What happened to your eyes? They're all stare-y!
Meta Knight's white eyes, once vibrant and shining like Kirby's blue ones, now were misted over and had a glasslike quality to them.
Meta Knight: I went blind.
Kirby: *gasps* Really? How long have you been blind?
Meta Knight: *pauses to think* About 35 years, maybe forty.
Kirby: Forty years? How come no one's noticed?
Meta Knight: My other senses are developed enough to make up for my lack of vision. Sword and Blade are admittedly a big help as well. They keep my secret well, and I expect the same from you.
Kirby: Why do you keep it a secret?
Meta Knight: For many reasons, more than I can name. I have other things that I need to tell you.
Kirby: Can you tell me about my parents? And why you never told me about them?
Meta Knight: I intended to tell you, but there was never a right time. I actually thought about telling you today, but then they came.
Kirby: Can you tell me more about my parents and how you met them? Dad told me a little bit.
Meta Knight: Okay.
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Meta Knight: That battle was very rough on Kirby's starship. The entire right side is scratched up and there is an enormous dent in the front. I want you two to go fix it.
Sword: Right away, sir!
Blade: *whispering to Sword* I don't see why Kirby can't fix it 'imself; 'e knows 'ow to do it…
Later
Sword: At last, we're finished!
The two knights had been working for a few hours on Kirby's starship. It was now restored to its original shape and ready to fly again.
Blade: Yeah, though it feels like we forgot somethin'…
Sword and Blade: *look around the room and then at each other* The garbage can!
Blade: Wot're we gonna do with all this trash?
Sword: I don't know, but I ain't carryin' it up!
Blade: Nor am I!
Sword: There must be some plaice we can stash it, where no one'll ever find it.
Blade: I 'ave an idea! Let's put it inside the starship; I bet there's some spots we can fit it, like between the cushions, under the seat, in the glove compartments…
Sword: *cuts him off mid-sentence* Let's go!
Blade: *feels under the seat* Good, empty spaice! *starts putting in garbage*
Sword: This side's full-to-burstin'; 'ow about yours?
Blade: I just got the last bit of trash in.
Sword: Good; I'll move onto the glove compartment. *opens it up and feels inside* Oh, wot's this? *pulls out a small, folded piece of paper*
Blade: *looks up from his work* Wot maikes you think it's important?
Sword: I don't know. *opens it up*
Dear Lee,
Thank you very much for agreeing to take care of Kirby for us. I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to my wife and I. You may be holding the fate of the galaxy in your hands!
By now, you've probably received our two daughters, and I hope they are doing well. We'll stop by whenever we can to see them, but we don't know how often that will be. Another war has started, and Dusty and I have been called to action.
NightMare Enterprises knows of the prophecy, and they have already begun to persecute us. Sending our children off to you was the only way to keep them all safe. In the event that we die in battle, please continue to look after my children. And tell them that no matter how far apart we are, we will always love them. When Kirby arrives, write back to us. Our contact information is on the back.
Once again, thank you.
Sincerely, Turbo Knight
Blade: *turns to Sword* We've got to show this to Meta Knight! *the two run off*
Later
Sword and Blade: *burst into Meta Knight's room* Sir!
Meta Knight: *looks up, noticing the urgency in their voices* What is it? Are you finished?
Sword: *nods* Yes, but we found something really important! *holds the paper up*
Blade: It's about Kirby!
Meta Knight: Let me see. *takes the paper, begins to read it* Oh my. *stops reading for a moment*
Blade: Are you goin' to tell Kirby?
Sword: Should we?
Meta Knight: No. Not at this moment, at least. I will tell him eventually when the time is right. However, I will contact Kirby's parents. They must be very worried about him. Perhaps they may even think he is dead.
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Kirby: So that's why you never told me. I have another question for you; what was your name before you were knighted?
Meta Knight: That is none of your business.
Kirby: Aww…I wanna know!
Meta Knight: No.
Kirby: Please?
Meta Knight: No.
Kirby: Pretty please?
Meta Knight: No.
Kirby: Pretty please with a watermelon on top?
Meta Knight: No. Before you leave, there is one last thing I need to do.
Kirby: *eagerly* What? Does it include me?
Meta Knight: Now that I am -unwillingly- retired and probably will not have to fight any battles for the rest of my life, I feel this would be of much more use to you than it would be for me. *unsheathes Galaxia and sets it in Kirby's hand* Kirby, I have been planning to give Galaxia to you since you arrived in Dream Land that fateful day 200 years ago. You were always destined to wield it.
Kirby: *blushes* Wow, really? That's awesome! Thankies!
Meta Knight: Kirby, you are about to take on a huge responsibility. As you know, Galaxia is no ordinary weapon. It has a consciousness and spirit of its own, and is extremely powerful. NightMare Enterprises would do anything to get their hands on it. You must defend it at all costs.
Kirby: *salutes cutely* Yes, sir! You know, I always thought you would give Galaxia to Sword or Blade.
Meta Knight: And speaking of whom…*calls out* Sword Knight! Blade Knight! I know that you two are listening in. Come in here immediately.
*his two former squires come in, completely unsurprised that Meta Knight knew they were there*
Blade: I can't believe you're givin' Galaxia to Kirby an' not to either of us.
Sword: Yeah, I thought you planned on either of us 'avin' Galaxia?
Meta Knight: I never said such a thing. However, it is very convenient that you were in the vicinity; I was not looking forward to telling you myself.
*Blade and Sword exchange glances; there is a brief silence*
Sword: An' wotever 'appened to you saiyin' *imitates Meta Knight's voice* "When I die, I want for you -meanin' us- to taike Galaxia an' keep it awaiy from NightMare Enterprises…" That's wot you said when we got knighted!
Blade: I remember that clearly. You did saiy just that!
Meta Knight: That was before Kirby was even born; now circumstances have changed.
Blade: We've been your squires for longer!
Sword: And we're older!
Blade: And more experienced, to boot!
Meta Knight: But Kirby is destined to wield Galaxia.
Sword: We were destined to wield Galaxia!
Kirby: I can't take this anymore! I'm gonna go see my family! *runs out of Kabu and back to the party*
Back on the hill
Tiff: Kirby! You're back! *hugs him*
Kirby: Meta Knight and his squires started arguing; they NEVER argue! I couldn't stand it any longer, so I came back here.
Tiff: That's really unusual. They normally get along fine.
Lololo: What were they arguing about?
Lalala: Don't ask him that! He's not supposed to talk about what happens after his ceremony! That's what Meta Knight told me.
Lololo: Sorry!
Tokkori: It's nice to see you're back early, junior! I was hoping I'd see you one last time before you left. *jokingly* I'll be looking forward to having the house all to myself again!
Kirby: *leans forward to hug him, Tokkori flies out of range*
Tokkori: Sorry, but you're a little too big for that now!
Kirby: *giggles*
*a jet of water hits him and soaks the rest of his family*
Lady Like: What was that?
Tiff: Oh no.
A large car sped towards the hill and screeched to a stop, nearly crashing into one of the buffet tables. A hoselike nozzle was attached to it, continuously spraying water into the crowd.
King Dedede: How can y'all thank about havin' a party and not invitin' me? But bein' the kahnd soul Ah am, Ah did y'all a favah and brought some refreshments!
Escargoon: And what's a party without balloons? *presses a button, a few cannons emerge from the sides and begin to fire water balloons*
Tiff: *leaps out of the way of an incoming water balloon* I should've known King Dedede would try to cause trouble!
Tuff: You think?
Tokkori: Look, people are fighting back!
A Cappy near the edge of the crowd grabbed a watermelon from one of the buffet tables and hurled it at the troublemaking king's vehicle. It burst on impact, spurting pink goop all over the windshield. Others began to follow suit, grabbing various dishes from the surrounding tables. Soon the air was filled with water and flying food.
Lololo: Hey, where'd Kirby go?
Lalala: There he is! *points* He seems to be enjoying himself!
Kirby was chasing after the thrown food, leaping into the air to grab a morsel now and then.
Escargoon: It looks like we're outnumbered.
King Dedede: Yeah, let's get outta heah! This ain't fun no mo' !
Escargoon: *steps on the pedal, the car doesn't budge*
King Dedede: What's the holdup?
Escargoon: The wheels are stuck; there's too much food on them!
King Dedede: Cain't thangs evah be easy? *sighs* Looks lakh we'll have to manage on ouah own two feet! *jumps out of the car and starts running*
Escargoon: Wait up, Sire! *starts running, trying to catch up with him*
Kirby: We sure showed them, didn't we?
Seren: Indeed. I hope King Dedede's learned his lesson.
Tiff: *rolls her eyes* Knowing him, he hasn't.
Seren: *to Kirby* Not to be rude, but shouldn't you be going?
Kirby: Oh yeah! I forgot about that! I need to find Meta Knight and say good bye! He's probably back at the castle! By everyone!
Tiff: Good bye, Kirby!
Seren: Good luck as a Star Warrior!
Kirby looked back as he headed up the hill. He had already said goodbye to Tuff, Sir Ebrum, Lady Like and countless others on his way through town. Now all he had to do was find his starship.
Last summer, I decided I wanted to challenge myself by writing something COMPLETELY different than anything else I've ever written. I've written other fan fictions before, but this is my first Kirby fan fiction as well as my first time writing in script format. It's fun, but it's very challenging for someone who usually writes the standard way.
I've decided to do only minor editing/formatting to the earlier parts such as this instead of completely reformatting them to match the newer parts. It's a learning progress, and though I think I've gotten much better at writing script-fics over the course of this story, I want to leave the older parts (somewhat) in their original state.
Coming up next:
Kirby goes off to the Star Warriors' base, but of course, things never go as smoothly as planned. See what happens in Knight Errant Part 3!