Author's note: I don't own Kirby or any characters in it.

Chapter 2

Dreamland's Nightmare

Meanwhile, at the king's castle, a shadowy event was taking place. The Nightmare Enterprises monster teleportation device, that had remained inactive for six months, had activated itself and was now connected. A ball of multicolored energy appeared hovered above the platform, growing every second. The ball of energy had stopped growing. With a flash of light, the ball morphed into a huge, stars-shaped portal that pulsed and rippled. Suddenly, the portal flashed several times and monsters of every name and nature erupted from it, appearing at unbelievable speed. Leading the beasts was a black, evil-looking being shaped like a star. It had a single, blood-red, reptilian eye at its center and tendrils of purple miasma rose from its body.

"This is the king's throne room?" it intoned skeptically, "It does not seem grand at all."

The wall-mounted TV lit up, revealing the familiar face of Customer Service. The salesman told the being, which was called Dark Nebula, to lead the horde of monsters in an attack that would that would completely destroy the kingdom. The army was to split into three groups, one would head to the Boomadooma volcano and set up a fort, one leave the castle and attack the town, the third would stay at the castle and guard the portal. Dark Nebula would be leading the attack on Cappytown, Heavy Lobster would guard the portal, and a Wolfwrath would lead the volcano squad. As the bestial army streamed from the throne room, Nightmare knew he had won. Kirby could not fight off all of the monsters. Dreamland was finished.

- Meanwhile, on Shiver Star -

"They're trashed," Tac said flatly, sliding out from under his starship, "there's no way we can repair them." He was right; the ships were smashed beyond recognition. "So we're trapped on this frozen rock." Burning Leo hissed, "Wonderful." A sour mood settled over the six warriors clustered around the pile of wrecked spacecraft. They had been stranded for three years and now it looked like they would be trapped on the ice world forever. After several minutes of silence an idea came to Galactica Knight.

"Gim, do you still have the air ride machines?" the knight inquired. "Yeah, why do you ask?" Gim had no idea how air ride machines could help them, but he decided to hear Galactica out, "I believe I can use my lance to open a portal to the nearest inhabited planet, where we may be able to restock." The others were skeptical but if it meant leaving Shiver Star, they'd try it. Gim ran to the large igloo that the warriors had used as a house and retrieved the five objects. Leo instantly grabbed his old favorite, the turbo star. Red and white, with a long body and engine pods floating on either side, the turbo star was a master of speed. Gim hopped aboard his machine, it was the slick star. a circular vehicle with a striped magenta body, three white orbs hovering around it, and absolutely terrible control. Tac favored a jet star. The sleek, arrowlike design and great airspeed were a perfect fit for him. Bio Spark, a balanced warrior, chose to ride a winged star, swooping in for the attack and then disappearing back into the sky. Sir Kibble took the last air rider, a formula star. When all the warriors were ready, Galactica Knight prepared to open the portal. Transforming his cape into feathered wings, the knight focused all of his energy into his lance. The tip of the weapon glowed brightly, then fired a beam of light into the sky. When the beam had traveled about twenty yards, it punched a hole in reality, creating a swirling blue portal about ten feet wide. With a flap of his wings, Galactica Knight propelled himself into the air and into the portal. The other five warriors took off after him, air riders accelerating to top speed. As the last of them shot through the hole, it snapped closed behind them, disappearing into nothing. As the six travelers rocketed across hyperspace, they wondered what kind of welcome they would receive.

- Back in Dreamland -

Cappytown was in chaos. Monsters were running rampant, destroying everything they saw. A Denjaa threw a bomb through Chief Bookem's window, blowing a hole in the wall of the police station. A Fridgy lumbered up to Sammo's tavern and blasted the inside with a gust of supercold air. Sammo and fifteen other cappies that were hiding within were instantly frozen solid. The monster horde seemed endless. Meta Knight, Sword Knight, Blade Knight, and Kirby rushed around the village, smashing monster after monster. But for every creature they defeated, two more seemed to take its place. Fire and smoke blotted out the dreamland sun. The army of beasts raged into the houses, smashing and destroying everything. Tiff, who had been hiding in the tree in Cappytown square with her brother Tuff, screamed as a bomb exploded near the tree, shaking them out of the branches. Dark Nebula heard the scream and turned to find the source. The two children were cowering against the tree, surrounded.

"Back away, you fools,"the evil entity commanded, looking down on the two children. "I will deal with them personally."The monster aimed his voice at Tiff, "You are the female that helped Kirby defeat my master. My main goal is to destroy Kirby and Meta Knight, but I may get a bonus if I erase you as well."The creature laughed, "Get ready to say goodbye."

Dark Nebula's single eye began to glow purple. Small purple stars of energy spiraled toward it, giving it more power. The monster was charging up for a mega attack! Tiff looked up at the monster floating above them. The whole kingdom was doomed and so was she. No one noticed the swirling blue portal that had opened not too far away from town. Six flying objects emerged from it at great speed and as suddenly as it had opened, the portal snapped shut.

"I never expected to find the planet under attack," Galactica Knight said to his comrades, "think we should step in?" "Heck yeah!" the five others said simultaneously. With those two words, all six warriors dove into the fray, ready to fight to the end. Tac and Galactica Knight instantly noticed that a big, star-shaped beast was preparing a mega attack. The monster was aiming the devastating blast at a pair of scared kids! The two warriors changed course toward the hovering creature, maximizing speed. Tiff looked up and realized that the levitating monster had stopped charging power.

"Now you will feel my wrath! I, Dark Nebula, will destroy you in the name of Nightmare!"Dark Nebula laughed, "Dark Star Eraser!"

A massive bolt of black and purple energy erupted from Dark Nebula's eye. As the blast rocketed toward them, Tiff and Tuff closed their eyes and prepared for the end.

- End of Chapter 2 -

Author's note: sorry for the lame cliffhanger ending. Don't give up on this fanfic yet. Please review my story. Happy Holidays! ;)