The group, having successfully managed to return Magolor to his usual self, were discussing ways to prevent similar incidents in the future when a sudden rustle in the nearby foliage caught their attention. Emerging with a mix of curiosity and caution was Taranza, the arachnid-like magician from Floralia.
Taranza: "My friends, I couldn't help but notice the commotion from over the treetops. What curious predicament has unfolded here?"
Meta Knight, still holding the remnants of a beanstalk bean, replied with a stern tone.
Meta Knight: "Taranza, beware. These beans hold transformative properties, and we've just dealt with their chaos. Best to keep your distance."
Taranza, however, was drawn to the mystical aura of the beans.
Taranza: "Oh, such intriguing magic within these tiny seeds. Surely, my control over sorcery could unveil their secrets without the... mishaps you've encountered."
As Taranza reached for a shiny black bean, Tiff jumped forward in an attempt to stop him.
Tiff: "No, Taranza! Don't underestim—"
Before she could finish her sentence, Taranza had already consumed the bean. A confident smile quickly turned into a look of surprise as his body began to swell, his lavender complexion turning a dark purple.
Taranza: "What is this enchantment? I can't seem to—"
In mere moments, Taranza transformed into a plump, oversized blackberry, his multiple eyes wide with astonishment.
Taranza: "...Maintain my form!"
Kirby, who had observed the scene with an inevitable sense of déjà vu, puffed up his cheeks solemnly.
Kirby: "Poyo... po-yo..." (Understanding Taranza's plight, empathetically.)
Susie stepped forward, holding a device she'd been tinkering with.
Susie: "Well, Taranza, it seems you've found yourself in quite the jam. Let's test out this 'De-Berryfier' I've been working on, shall we?"
Taranza, hardly able to move in his berry state, could only nod in anxious anticipation.
Meta Knight, sighing once again, readied his sword, prepared to cast a spell if the technological solution failed.
Tuff, unable to resist a chuckle at the sight, tried to offer some words of encouragement.
Tuff: "Hang in there, Taranza! If Susie's gadget doesn't do the trick, we'll figure something else out. Just... try not to squirt any juice!"
As the group gathered around Taranza, working together to return him to his original state, it became clear that the beanstalk beans were no mere trinkets to be trifled with. Yet in the midst of their encounters with transformation and chaos, the bonds between the inhabitants of Dream Land only seemed to grow stronger. Each challenge they faced served not only as a lesson in caution but as an opportunity to deepen their trust in one another and combine their strengths for the greater good.
