Meta Knight, confident in his magical abilities and assured that the peculiar incident with Kirby had passed, returned his sword to its scabbard, his gaze lingering on the discarded beanstalk bean on the ground.
Meta Knight: "We must dispose of this bean properly. It holds powers that are not meant for consumption."
Tuff, ever the inquisitive one, picked up another bean from the ground—one that had escaped their notice. It was a deep shade of blue, much like Meta Knight himself.
Tuff: "Hey, Meta Knight, check this out! It's blue just like you! Maybe it's safe?"
Before Meta Knight could caution him, Tuff, fueled by the mischief of youth, playfully tossed the bean in Meta Knight's direction. Meta Knight, caught off guard, instinctively caught it in his mouth.
Meta Knight: "Mmmph!" (A muffled sound of surprise.)
Tiff: "Tuff! What have you done?!"
Almost immediately, Meta Knight felt a sensation different from what Kirby experienced. His body began to glow with a faint blue light as roundness overtook his usually trim figure.
Tuff: "Uh-oh... I didn't think he'd actually eat it!"
With each passing moment, Meta Knight's armor appeared to strain against the increasing pressure. His demeanor remained calm, though his eyes were unmistakably wide with alarm.
Tiff: "This is bad! Meta Knight, can you counteract it?"
Meta Knight, determined to maintain his composure, tried to focus and channel his energy. However, it was to no avail; the transformation continued. His body began to turn a vivid blue, and he rounded out symmetrically, taking on an uncanny resemblance to a giant blueberry.
Meta Knight: (Straining to keep his voice measured) "I...seem to...be incapable...of stopping this."
Kirby, fascinated and concerned simultaneously, wobbled over to the round, blue Meta Knight.
Kirby: "Poyo, poyo po?!" (Asking if he's okay, in his language.)
Meta Knight, whose mobility was now greatly hindered, managed to let out a stiff chuckle despite his predicament.
Meta Knight: "I...am unharmed. But mobility...is presently a challenge."
Tiff, now taking charge of the situation, gathered everyone.
Tiff: "Okay, team. We can't let Meta Knight stay like this. We need a plan!"
With Tuff feeling remorseful and Kirby eager to help, they followed Tiff's lead, contemplating a solution. They remembered how Meta Knight managed to help Kirby before—perhaps if they worked together, they could replicate the magic.
The four of them, Tiff, Kirby, Tuff, and the inflated but still wise Meta Knight began to focus on reversing the transformation—a new adventure set against the backdrop of the colorful Dream Land. They intended to help their friend, no matter how peculiar the challenge.