Hello. c: Thank you for your kind reviews.
My Imagination12: I added a dee for you in the story. Dee rules! Banana dee should take Dedede's throne. Eh.. I mean bandana dee. :P
A serious note: Star warriors are Kirby, Sir Arthur, Sir Falspar etc. race. Assume that the star warriors are knighted as they enter GSA because they are naturally born fighters and thus a great assets for GSA. But for the 'sir' title you have to accomplish something. All the others in GSA are just ''GSA soldiers''. So if I'm talking about Star warriors, I am only implying the Kirby's race. Calling them puffball is just... rather .. kinda awkward to me, I don't mean to offend anyone!
Enjoy!
''Your Majesty,''
A small orange creature walked into the throne room and kneeled before the overweight penguin ''I come to bring news,''
''Well, you better hurry up zoi. I don't have all the time in the world.'' Dedede angrily replied, not caring that his waddle dee servant flinched.
''He meant to waste his time of fruitless searching to something that doesn't exist anymore.'' Escargon interfered with a sarcastic voice.
The penguin's bored expression quickly changed into angry one, slamming his fist on his chair, ''What did you say, Escargon?!''
''N-nothing, your majesty!' the snail hurriedly went back to his work on building a machine. The king's mood is worsening every day; Escargon is tired of getting put of this every day. But he know that his friend is just bored, and him and bored isn't a good combination. So he decided to make something that could help in their search, and so he came with an idea to build a machine that could detect demon beasts.
''Your Grace, I could assist in your help!'' Waddle Dee hold his spear upright, happy that he is the one to bring the news. The king's bad mood didn't go unnoticed by everyone – so perhaps this message will change.
''Help?'' Dedede's face changed into something that he didn't wear for months: his eyes are glowing with interest, and his mouth was almost grinning.
''Yes, we've found a ship on the roof!'' the Waddle Dee happily replied. Escargon's eyes widened, what now? He was busy with a machine! Why does he have to put with this? Frankly the snail isn't very enthralled to steal a ship, which is the king probably planning.
''Excellent!'' The king instantly stood up, and took the snail by his neck. ''You are coming with me, zoi!''
''Y-your m-majesty, I-I c-can't breathe!'' Escargon struggled in his grasp, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. ''A-and who the heck visited us?! P-perhaps it's from an enemy! A-and if we h-have the ship, d-don't we need to pack some st-''
Escargon's voice was too far away to be heard. Waddle Dee watched them as they left. He was disappointed, with such news he excepted a promotion. Oh well, he had still a lot of things to do.
Like, searching for a missing strawberry cake...
-.-.-.-.-
Fumu's room.
''This is delicious!'' Knuckle Joe glowered and he talked with his mouth full. ''What is this thing called?''
Knuckle Joe, Sirica, Fumu and Kirby sat on their chairs. Kirby had the biggest slice, while the rest was fairly divided. But Fumu wasn't eating any, complaining that people worked hard on this and they really shouldn't eat this stolen cake.
''Strawberry cake,'' Sirica answered, ''It is really good.'' She chirped. Then she looked at Kirby. His plate was already empty. ''So Kirby, every time you visit – doing the dishes is unnecessary.'' the girl deadpanned, Kirby only gniffled with an innocent look.
''On a serious note, we want to share something with you Kirby.'' Knuckle Joe said, his face utterly serious. He took his digital map, and the map appeared with a big screen. Kirby poyo'd in awe.
''Shiny! So.. so .. many stars!'' the pink warrior cried happily.
''This is a digital map, Kirby. Here you see everything of the universe, and the places we've visited.'' The fighter explained with a smile, but then Knuckle Joe expression quickly grown serious and looked to the Cappy girl ''Fumu, I warn you now– I'll show Kirby the crystal. You can look at the other side if you want to.''
The girl nodded, and did so. A big image of a gigantic blue crystal appeared.
Kirby looked at it with awe. However he felt a bit strange, this crystal wasn't exactly normal but it was big and shiny!
Knuckle Joe was a bit surprised that the Kirby was totally unaffected of the known effect. The frightening thing of this crystal is, that he only shows an image– people tend to feel terrible uneasy. He himself experienced a crystal from close range, and it was something he never wants to experience again. Even the hardest warriors of steel are effected by the crystal uncomfortable atmosphere.
''Poyo, vaca?''
Knuckle Joe looked confused at him, not sure what he's trying to say. So Fumu inquired helpfully ''He meant, or you were on a vacation. Well, it seems that the crystal doesn't effect him at all if he think that this is a tourist attraction.'' She grimaced at the thought of it.
Not only Knuckle Joe, but also Sirica is genuinely surprised. ''That's strange,'' the boy murmered, ''Perhaps it's because he's a star warrior..?'' Sirica whispered.
Kirby was eating their strawberry cakes, and the warriors were deep in their thoughts. Knuckle Joe was the first out of it.
''But Kirby,'' Knuckle Joe gaze went back to the pink warrior. Kirby was still eating, not paying a lot of attention. ''If it doesn't affect Star warriors, Kirby could help us with destroying it!''
Fumu frowned, why was Knuckle Joe so keen on destroying it? ''Why don't you leave it alone? I mean, sure - people on the Greenstar feels uneasy, okay, why don't stay away from it? From what I've seen from your map – it was far away from habitants. Far from the problem source.''
This time Sirica interefered ''You don't understand, the crystal-'' but she stopped herself before she finished her sentence, Sirica glanced nervously at Knuckle Joe. Fumu was confused by her sudden mood change, Knuckle Joe's expression matched with Sirica.
They were hiding something, but Fumu was not known of being a girl with patience.
''What exactly aren't you telling us?'' she said with her eyes narrowed, she tapped her foot with her arms crossed. Knuckle Joe opened his mouth before they heard an explosion from the roof.
''Oh no, our ship!'' Knuckle Joe shouted, completely startled.
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Roof of Dedede's castle.
''What is going on here?!'' Sirica shrieked enraged, she saw the pair she horribly disliked. Her face totally red ''WHAT are you goddamnit touching our shi-'
''Sirica!'' Fumu scowled, as she ran after the warriors ''Language!''
''I don't freaking care, now look what happened with our ship!'' The girl was totally, no UTTERLY enraged. Knuckle Joe stood here with his mouth gape awake at the scene.
The ship was completely destroyed, Dedede and Escargoon were unluckily involved in the explosion and both have bruises on their bodies and are completely under smoke, coughing loudly.
''Y-you!'' Escargoon sputtered as she saw the fiery girl coming to them ''Y-you are that crazed alien girl from years ago!'' he coughed.
''Oh yes, calling me names definitely gives you a reason to destroy MY ship!'' Sirica roared, seeing red.
''W-we d-didn't destr-roy the ship!" Escargon was truly terrified, as he looks frantically for some defending to prove his innocence but his king was half-concious. ''We only… w-went to see a-and..'' but he knew that the enraged girl won't listen.
''Your ship sucks!" Dedede interfered ''It exploded before we could enter!''
Oh. Dedede, that was not a good comeback. Especially not to a girl who is gone mad.
''Y-your majesty, we better run!'' The snail trembled utterly in fear.
Dedede had a good look on Sirica and decided that his servant's suggestion wasn't a bad idea. They both ran for their life, not caring or they should shouting for help or guards.
Fumu frowned as she inspected the ship, this is a problem. How are they supposed to go travelling again if the ship is destroyed? Knuckle Joe walked to his totally-wracked-up ship and inspected the broken parts.
While Kirby chirpled happily, obvious to the current mood.
''Joe and Sirica, Stay Popstar!''
Fumu sighed, and shushed Kirby
''Not now Kirby, it's not the time for that.''
Knuckle Joe was frustrated, and he kicked a part – that looked like a broken wheel – away.
''It's no use. We can't repair it like this. We have to make a new one from the scratch.''
Fumu had an idea ''Perhaps Sword and Blade can assist you,'' she grinned of her idea ''They definitely will! I mean they build the Halberd with Sir Meta knight! So a transfer ship shouldn't be a biggie for them.''
Knuckle Joe didn't share her enthusiasm.
''Who did do this?'' the fighter murmured. This wasn't just a sabotage, the ship was filled with explosions, the powder was still seen on the ground. Fumu couldn't help but ask the question herself too, but she assumed it was just a stupid prank of Dedede.
Cappy girl's eyes went to the little star warrior. ''Kirby, could you seek Sword and Blade for us? They can probably help us.''
Kirby nodded firmly and ran away, seeking for Sword and Blade.
-.-.-.-.-
''So.. can you help us?'' Sword and Blade were in their training room of the Castle. It was in a basement. Fumu rarely went here, but she found it always interesting to see it. It was a huge place, so all the waddle dees could fit too and train here at the same time. But she heard rumours that the three knights also trained somewhere else, likely with Kirby too.
The knights seems uncertain with answer her question. ''We love to would lend a hand..''
''But?'' Knuckle Joe shifted his head.
''But we have a new mission..'' Sword replied. ''We must absolutely complete it.''
''So excuse us.'' The knights left the training room. ''It is time for our night patrol now. You three should .. go to sleep or something. There is a spare room you can use.''
Before they could close the door, Fumu held her grip tight on the door ''W-wait! What about Sir Meta knight..?! H-he could help us right?'' she almost desperately begged. ''You can't let them stuck here forever!'' But the knights didn't answer and walked away, disappearing in the dark corridor.
''Well sis,'' Bun smiled, he suddenly opened the door causing his sister fall on the ground of surprise. Her brother just came walking it from the other side of the corridor.
''Bun! What are you doing here?!''
Her brother hasn't changed that much in those years, except his bangs is gone now. You could see his eyes which is very similar to Fumu's but he has rather unique orange eye colour.
''I've heard everything. It's not like Dreamland is a bad place to stay, isn't it?'' he grinned.
''You don't understand! They can't stay here,'' The Cappy girl exaggerated her sentence.
''Eh, why not? You are always bragging how amazing Dreamland is.''
''It is alright Fumu.'' Knuckle Joe said with a shrug. ''It is not a problem to stay here for a while.''
Bun looked at the pair, he hasn't seen them for years. He noticed they both grown up but not changed that much. ''Wow you've changed your hair.'' He commented to the warrior girl.
Sirica scoffed, still very angry of her destroyed ships, threw her hairs behind her back with a scowl and ignored the boy. Bun wondered or he said something wrong.
Girls.
''I'll show you the rooms,'' Fumu changed the subjects. ''I think it's a good idea to have some rest..'' The warriors agreed. ''Yes, I think we'll think of something tomorrow.'' Knuckle Joe murmered.
-.-.-.-.-.-
Close to kirby house, on the green hill.
''Don't forget Kirby,'' Sword said as they bring Kirby back to home, they found Kirby at the castle while they wanted to begin with their patrol. ''Tomorrow evening, at the beach like always.''
Kirby nodded. ''I remembah.'' He brabbled, ''Swor and Blaid can help Joe and Sirica?"
Sword was not sure or he was talking about remembering the usual training every day, or that the little warrior just remembered to ask them the question about the pair warriors.
''No Kirby, We won't help them. I mean, we can't.'' Blade told the pink warrior.
''It is for their own good, Kirby.'' Sword patted the confused Kirby. ''Why you don't have some rest now? It is already very late, you need to be fit for tomorrow training!''
Kirby nodded eagerly, he looked forward to that day. He climbed on the tree and sleep in his nest.
''Wasn't Tokkori supposed to sleep in a tree?'' Blade asked as he looked to Kirby.
The question remained unanswered and the knights went back to the castle, on their fullest guard. They must be not caught, especially not from the children.
-.-.-.-
Castle.
Fumu couldn't sleep with her mind full of questions. The warriors were hiding something from them. It is related with the crystal. But why would they come here to tell Fumu about the crystal? It is not like she can lend a hand in that kind of area. She felt worn, perhaps she should try to sleep somehow.
But then it hitted her.
''You don't understand! They cant stay here,'' Fumu cried desperately to her brother.
''Eh, why not? Her brother raised his eyebrows.
''It is alright Fumu.'' Knuckle Joe said. ''It is not a problem to stay here for a while.''
Of course. She should've seen it sooner. They weren't there for a chatty visit! They came here with reason. She would find answers, but that could wait for tommorow.
-.-.-.
Kirby's house
Fumu wasn't the only one awake on night. Kirby couldn't sleep too. He was plagued by nightmares. Most of them Kirby can't understand. Some mean words and sometimes it was just screaming as someone was dying.
But sometimes it was smooth unfamilair voices, trying to reach him. But Kirby felt horribly uncomfortable, and visibly shuddered.
He woke up in sweat, gasping and utterly tired. He rubbed his eyes, and walked away from his house. Fresh air will probably help.
But, even in the dark night – he saw a beautiful butterfly he never seen it before. Kirby liked butterflies. They look like flying flowers, and they made him incredibly happy. The butterfly was navy blue and with white circles imprinted on wings making it looks like stars. Especially with the moon light on it, the hue on the wings looked extraordinary beautiful. Kirby wanted to catch this butterfly! He happily chased the butterfly, but the poor flying creature won't let get caught and flied to the forest.
As they both moved deeper and deeper in the forest, Kirby halted. He looked at his surrounding but he couldn't see a lot in the dark. That is the moment he lost the butterfly sadly, but he also was lost himself.
''P-poyo..?'' Kirby shuddered, it was cold. He should return back, but he didn't know how. Perhaps he can find his foot prints.. otherwise he should.. take a nap in one of those trees? No, not an option. Those trees didn't look too friendly.. ''Everyone..?'' he cried, but there was no respond.
Kirby decided he should walk a bit little deeper, perhaps he can find somewhere to sleep safely on. He saw a large cave, the entrance looks like a wolf's mouth. It didn't look very welcoming. Kirby decided that he won't sleep in that cave, his instinct warned him that was a very bad idea.
As he wanted to listen to his instincts, he heard voices from the cave. Kirby is full on alert, he slowly walked to the cave entrance. Carefully he put his paw on his invisible ears and listened.
''It is good to see you again, friend.'' A gruff voice could be heard. Kirby could vaguely heard some clicks, but he couldn't place what it exactly was. It sounded like almost..
''The voices.. do you also hear them.. in your dreams?'' the voice was barely understandable, even with Kirby's star warriors hearing, it was almost too muffled ''It is almost someone is trying to bring us a message...''
''Yes.. I believe it is not only on star warriors.. perhaps everyone..?'' That gruff voice again, Kirby has a feeling that voice is also familiar. He frowned, trying to remember.
''No that is not possible. Not everyone have such dreams, I've been watching the villagers. They do not have such dreams, or nightmares. Only the ones who know him have such dreams..Perhaps.. it's possible that Kirby have them too..''
''How is that a possibility..?''
''It is very unfortunate that I am not the last survivor of the star warriors. If it was that the case..''
Kirby could hear no more, his senses completely numb. He knew those voices! He ran away fast as he can, completely terrified out of his mind. What does this mean? It was his mentor voice! And the other voice was .. Yamikage. Impossible! Did his mentor turn his back to them? Is he a traitor? No that is too farfetched, but why he would ally with someone who has parted Nightmare in the past? Why would be more surviving star warriors be unfortunate? Was he still in a nightmare? Kirby's eyes began to water, feeling utterly betrayed and hollow as he ran for his very life.
''Did you hear some footsteps?'' Yamikage's instantly head shot up, taking out his shiny shrunken. ''I'll take out the bastard who were spying on us.'' Meta knight was a very careful person, but knowing Yamikage , if the ninja acted - the consequences wouldn't help anything, it would attract attention and that is what he especially don't want now.
''Leave it to be. We have more important matters to do. It doesn't matter if someone heard us.'' Meta knight said, wrapping his cape tight. His hand on the glowing crystal. ''Besides, everything what'll we planning to do - everyone will know eventually.''
''I am truly happy you changed your mind Meta knight,'' Yamikage crossed his arms ''but ..what are you planning to do now exactly?'' he said with a low gruff but interested voice.
Meta knight's eyes glowed green briefly, his hand not leaving the crystal. This is the very crystal that Knuckle Joe and Sirica are after. They are out to destroying it, but Meta knight won't allow that ever to happen.
''We need to distract them. I ordered Sword and Blade to destroy Sirica and Knuckle Joe's ship.'' Meta knight explained. ''They must not know of this location, it would be very dangerous.'' Yamikage wasn't satisfied with that answer, and asked ''But why did you left them there? Wouldn't it endanger everything?''
''It is better that way.'' Meta knight said with confident voice. ''If they are here, then the other star warriors won't come. They are allied with the group so called 'Demon hunters.' I can handle them easily.''
Yamikage chuckled darkly, ''My, my you do resemble of your father when you are strategising.''
Meta knight didn't say anything. Unbeknownst to Yamikage, his eyes were glowing gray. The crystal that the knight was facing to, is glowing his usual eerie aura, and some couldn't help but look at it beauty.
''I do not want to stay here any longer.'' The ninja said with a trace of annoyance in his voice, some people thinks different than the knight does apparently.
'"Does the crystal bother you, Yamikage?'' Meta knight said amused, facing his ally. Yamikage only growled back in response, and tapped his foot. A known gesture that's someone doesn't want to wait anymore. While he doesn't feel anything different, he could see a slight shudder of the ninja body as he had cold.
'Patience. We'll act very soon. Until now, why not have a friendly spar?'' The ninja laughed at his suggestion.
''You know I don't do friendly, Meta knight. I'll play by my own rules.'' He sneered.
Mysterious.. mysterious.. what is going on with everyone and their secrets? And what is the meaning behind this crystal? Why would Knuckle Joe and Sirica wants to destroy it, but Meta knight want to protect it? And Yamikage is back?! How will Kirby handle all of this?
I've already written the future chapters, but it still need work.
Reviews would be very appreciated! I am still open for beta reader. ^_^
Until later, see ya!
Thank you.