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

Chapter 3

Battle: Star Warriors

"Dark Star Eraser!" A huge 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. Tac put one hand on his masked face, the other hand still grasped the bag that he always carried. His hand began to glow white.

"Extreme Cat Magnum!" As if propelled by a rocket, Tac's hand shot downward and grabbed Tuff by his suspender, yanking him out of harm's way. Tac gunned the jet star and blasted out of Dark Nebula's range. Galactica Knight tucked in his wings and swooped down toward the tree.

"Galactic Condor Dive!" The star warrior's left arm grabbed Tiff around the waist and held her fast. Then, flapping his feathered wings, Galactica Knight flew back into the sky and away from the monsters. The mega attack hit the place where Tiff and Tuff had been with a mind-mangling explosion. The attack blasted a huge crater in the earth, a small trail of smoke coiling from it.

"Nightmare will be pleased that I destroyed the female. Now, back to my mission." As Dark Nebula hovered away, Tiff and Tuff realized that they were not dead. They were, in fact, sitting on a small hill just outside of town. The two kids opened their eyes and saw their rescuers for an instant. Then the warriors vanished into the chaos of the village. Tiff and Tuff wondered who had saved them from destruction.

- Meanwhile, in Cappytown -

The battle in the village was going badly for Kirby and company. The monsters were overwhelming them with seemingly endless beasts. The current rate spelled death with a capital D. Evil was winning. Then, without warning, a huge fireball swooped down from the sky. The blazing orb destroyed twenty monsters before burning out, revealing a figure with fiery hair, blue skin, flaming hands, and a green jewel on his forehead. Burning Leo inhaled deeply, and then blew a burst of flame that destroyed two Popons and a Denjaa. Meta Knight could not believe his eyes. Leo was thought to be dead! Did this mean that the other warriors had survived too? Meta Knight was frozen in shock. His question was answered when a figure in gold armor flew past him on a formula star, holding out a blade. The figure threw the blade, which spun through the air and boomeranged back, snapping onto his helmet. The attacker was Sir Kibble, a star warrior who used the boomerang on his helm as a weapon. He was another warrior who was thought to be dead. The six who disappeared on Shiver Star were alive! A barrage of ninja stars rained down on the monsters, signaling that Bio Spark had arrived. The ninja was dressed in his classic outfit of purple cloak, red gloves and boots, gold visor, and red and gold tassel. He had drawn his katana and swooped past his foes, slicing and dicing. Meta's head reeled with surprise. They were alive! Dreamland might yet have a chance. Meta was so distracted that he didn't notice the Crab monster sneaking up behind him. The crustaceous creature raised a massive claw and prepared to squash Meta Knight. The monster was about to finish Meta when a red yo-yo shot out and wrapped around the beast's claw. The warrior holding the yo-yo put the slick star in reverse. The Crab hissed as his claw was bent back, foiling his assault. Gim's single, three-fingered hand strained against the Crab's bulk. That idiot Meta needed to make a move soon. Burning Leo saw Gim struggling against the monster and decided to step in. Leo shot downward with and blasted the Crab with maximum heat. The beast was fried like a giant, evil soufflé. Leo grinned, looking at the blowtorched monster.

"Guess I really showed that overgrown appetizer, right!" Leo laughed, "What's wrong Meta? You look shocked." Meta Knight was startled out of his trance. Leo had saved his life while he had been gawking at the others. Dreamland was still in danger. Meta dove back into the fight. "Not even a 'thank you'. How rude can you be?" Leo huffed, but then remembered the battle around him. Leo gunned the turbo star and rocketed back into the sky. The tables had turned for Dreamland with the arrival of the six warriors. Dark Nebula roared in hatred as he saw his warriors cut down.

"Impudent bugs! I, Dark Nebula, will crush you as I crushed the female!" Dark Nebula was blind with fury at seeing the six warriors pulverize his underlings with such ease. The star warrior Galactica Knight was already way ahead of him.

"Eat this, you ugly brute!" Galactica yelled, aiming his lance at the monster. The lance's tip began to glow with a strange light. "Grand galactica tornado" a whirlwind of energy exploded from the tip of the lance, spiraling toward the beast. Dark Nebula screamed as the tornado collided with his body, shredding it apart. When the whirlwind vanished, Dark Nebula looked less like a star and more like a pentagon.

"You little slime… I'll remember this!"Dark Nebula growled angrily, "Forces of Nightmare, retreat to the castle, we need to regroup." The monsters stampeded away from the town, back toward Castle Dedede.

"Those NME creeps won't be bothering us for a few days." Burning Leo said, smiling at the dust cloud, "now if you'll excuse me, I have a pub to defrost." Leo launched a blast of hot flames into Sammo's tavern, thawing everything inside.

"Ooh, I feel like me head's been jammed in a freezer." Sammo said weakly, the Fridgy's chill had sapped his strength, "That mammoth beast got me good."

Leo looked at the surprised cappies with a warm smile, and then he walked over to the bar, hopped onto a stool and ordered a soda and shortcake with extra whipped cream. Dumbfounded, Sammo filled the order and gave Leo the food. Leo let out a sigh as he bit into the cake.

"This is the first time in four years that I've eaten shortcake," Leo said longingly, "the cake is going to taste heavenly." Leo devoured the shortcake in three bites. "Oh, and four more slices for my friends, okay." Leo called the other warriors, who wolfed down the cake with equal relish. Gim treated himself to mixed nuts and bolts at the gas station down the street. The warriors finished eating and went out to help the townsfolk. Galactica and Tac flew off and bring Tiff and Tuff back to Cappytown, while the others when to help around town. When Tiff and Tuff were back in town safely, the six warriors decided to talk to Meta.

-End of Chapter Three-

Author's note: Happy Holidays! This is Shadowrallen. I am now accepting New Monster ideas! Here is the info I need.

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