Chapter 1: Another day in Dream World

Looking out across this bridge I am reminded of all that I have seen in my life. From the time I was found laying here, up until this very point in time. Back then everything was peaceful and the sky was blue. Although I don't remember the day I was found, I still came here a lot with my parents to just look across the sea. That was back when this place was still part of a lively town. Hillside Town.

Now days Hillside Town lays in ruins with flames that never go out. What did King Dedede do to this place anyway? What is with these flames? Anyway, what I know for sure is that this town will never return to the way it was. The King's guards are everywhere, no one even dares to try and stop them... Including me. Well anyway I guess I better head back to town. I've been out here long enough.

After standing up and taking one last look over the sea I started making my way to the west. A bit to the south west of Hillside town is where you can find a boatman who is always ready to take people across the river. I've never bothered to ask the boatman his name but I can say that I've talked to him at least a hundred times.

"Ready to go back?" he asks me.

"Yeah I'm ready."

The boatman then looked at me for a few seconds, then told me to get in the boat.

"You come here a lot don't you?"

"I guess you could say that."

"Any reason?"

"..." I didn't reply.

"I see. Well if you don't want to tell me it's fine."

Finally the boat pulled into the small dock and I got out. I then thanked the boatman and went on my way. In the past there was never a boatman. That bridge I was found by used to go from one side of the river to the other, but then Dedede destroyed it. I'm not sure what he has to gain from destroying that bridge, but I hope he has a good reason for it. At least the boatman gets something out of it.

The way back to Cappy Town isn't what you would call "safe." During a flood some time ago the jail house fell apart and many Waddle Dee bandits escaped. These bandits are known for making people "disappear" and they are also known for being ace thieves. Most people who run into them either lose everything they own, or never return. So either way, I have to be careful on the way back.

As I climb down the hills I scan the area to make sure there are no bandits around. As soon as I saw that it was safe, I slid down one of the ledges. Since the bandits often wait for travelers along the main road, it's easier to just jump down the rocky hills rather than following the path. Once I made it down the last ledge I kept on walking through the fields.

Looking around I could see that there are two houses and a path which leads to town. One of the houses is a place that offers part time jobs delivering items to people. Normally they don't pay very well, but sometimes they have some pretty rare stuff to give you for helping them. As for the other house, it's a star lab. I've gone there many times to make wishes, but so far none of them have came true.

"Wow for once I didn't run into any bandits!" I said as if someone was there with me. "I guess today is my lucky day!"

Guess I should have kept my mouth shut because the next thing I knew a rock hit me in the back. Normally a plasma wisp's plasma would destroy the rock, but since I cant use my powers it hit me with full force.

"W-What was that!" I yelled while not knowing what to do, but as I said that about four more rocks hit me. "Crap!" Not knowing what to do, I made a break for the Star Lab.

Inside the Star Lab I could see there was very few places to hide, and I knew the bandits were coming after me. "W-what should I do?" I began to panic. I've never had to deal with this many bandits before. From what I could tell, there was about ten bandits running after me, but more could be close by. Really I could count on it...

Looking over at the fence that blocked off part of the star lab, I could see that there was a part of it that was loose. While acting without thinking I broke off a piece of the fence. The fence was made out of metal and the broken end was splintered. I then turned to see that the group of bandits was almost to the Star Lab door. "This is it." I thought. I then clenched the metal bar tight and dashed off into the mob.

As soon as I got to the first bandit, I quickly slashed at his hand knocking his sword out of it. The bandit was stunned for a few seconds, so I used that time to follow up my attack with a quick punch. The bandit then fell to the ground and began to back away from me. Normally a star warrior would finish the job but I held back. One less bandit wouldn't change anything and besides I had more coming at me.

While moving quickly to the right in order to dodge the hits of five other bandits, I noticed that another small group was heading right at me. "This is bad" I muttered to my self as I tried to come up with a plan. The group was small, but they all had swords and spears. If I tried to take them on I'd get hurt... Or worse. I had to think fast, I didn't have much time. I started to dash around to dodge the swords. Just one wrong move and it'd be all over for me! Things weren't looking good at all, but that's when I saw it! The key to winning this fight!

On top of the Star lab is a steeple, and on the left side of it the bricks seemed to be weak. I could see a few were sticking out, and were ready to fall at any second. That was all that I needed to win, that one weak spot!

Quickly I dashed to the Star Lab, trying to gain as much speed as I could! As soon as I was close enough to see the bricks clearly I threw the metal piece of fence as hard as I could, and I hit the target! One of the bricks that was sticking out was sent flying upon impact, and the others began to crumble. By this time the bandits that were chasing me caught up.

"Looks like they didn't notice!" I thought to myself as I dodged their attacks. That was when I knew that my plan was going to work! As I dodged each attack I slowly got closer to the Star Lab. All I had to do was wait for the right time. Finally one of the bandits lunged at me with full force. Just before the sword hit my body, I used my arms to jump high into the air. The sword then hit the Star Lab.

At first nothing happened, but as the bandits looked up at me as if they were waiting for me to land so they could pounce, the Lab started to rumble. Hundreds of bricks then began to tumble off the roof. and the bandits knew that they were as good as gone. Some of them tried to run away, but by the time they noticed what was happening it was too late. Every single one of them was crushed and buried under the bricks.

After I landed I stood still as I looked at the pile of bricks. "I guess, I had no other choice..." Even though they were bandits, I still felt bad. Each one of them was a normal person before they began their life of crime. Every single one of them had a life... I guess this world will never be like it used to. Why does it have to be this way! I then turned and headed toward town which was only a few feet away.

When I returned to town I noticed that a lot of Waddle Dees had been watching from a distance. It's strange, why does everyone like watching fights but no one will ever step in and help? Maybe this is the same reason King Dedede still has control of Hill Side. If only someone would step up and fight back! Guess the same goes for Dark Matter as well. I understand that Legend and the other Star Warriors are fighting, but even so, they cannot do it alone! Well anyway, looks like I'll be the talk of the town today... Hopefully they forget about it soon...

"Hey Night!" I heard a voice yell from afar. It was my friend Wads. "You were amazing out there! You really gave them a good fight!"

"Ha ha thanks Wads, but it's not like I planed on getting in one ya know. Heck I didn't even think I'd win!"

"Well you did great! And good thinking on using them bricks!"

"Yeah well... Just hope I don't have to pay for it..."

"Aww don't worry about it. Since the last Dark Matter attack a lot of people have stepped up to help with rebuilding. So I'm sure they will have it fixed in no time!"

"Guess you're right. Well anyway I've got to head home. I'll see you later Wads."

"Ok then, see you later Night!"

"Night huh?" I thought to myself. "I'm still not used to it..."

Although it's only been a few years since the day my parents were killed, many people have forgotten about it, and I've taken on a new name. Everyone now only knows me as Night Fayt. The only ones who remember my real name have either moved away, or they are long gone. Not even Wads know my real name, and that might be for the better.

The night before my parents turned into Waddle Doos, a strange man showed up at our door, and he said that he was looking for me. I remember I hid in my room and put my head against the door to listen to what they were saying. The man kept asking questions about me. It was as if he knew all about how my parent's found me. Even so my parents refused to tell him anything and finally they slammed the door in his face.

Soon after I could the man yelling something along the lines of "YOU WILL REGRET THIS! KURO WILL BE MINE!" It still bugs me today. The next day my parents were transformed into Waddle Doos. Back then was when Dark Matter first appeared, and I figured it'd be best to become a new person, so I changed my name. I was no longer Kuro, I became Night Fayt.

Only a few months later, Dark Matter retreated from Dream World, and things began to return to how they used to be. Dream World became a paradise again and a lot of people started to move to Cappy Town. After the attacks I was left homeless, and ended up moving in with my best friend Noel and her family. Since they were also Plasma Wisps I really felt like I fitted in.

Later on Wads moved to Cappy Town, and all three of us became good friends. However a year later Noel moved away and I stayed in Cappy Town. It's been over ten years since then, but it feels like it was just yesterday...

Anyway, I still wonder who that man was, why was he looking for me? Also why did Dark Matter target my parents? So many questions that are still left unanswered, but that's my life. I appeared out of no where, I cannot use my power, and I've been targeted... I guess I'll just have to get used to it. I'll always be different from everyone else. Maybe one day I'll be able to find the truth behind it, since Dark Matter has returned.

I then headed north through Cappy Town Square, then east in front of the shops. I then reached my home and went inside for very much needed rest.