INT. DREAM LAND CASTLE - BANQUET HALL - DAY
The banquet hall of Dream Land's castle is bustling with activity. Decorated opulently, tables laden with all forms of delicacies stretch across the room. At the head of the room, KING DEDEDE sits in his ornate throne-like chair, surrounded by Waddle Dees and his subjects. A large plate of exquisitely prepared shellfish sits in front of him.
KING DEDEDE
(Vibrantly)
Ah, my dear subjects! Today, we feast like the kings and queens of Dream Land! Bring forth the feast!
A Waddle Dee nervously approaches King Dedede, a concerned look beneath its bandana.
WADDLE DEE
(Softly)
Uh, Your Majesty… if I may… remember the last time with the shellfish…
King Dedede waves off the concern with a grand gesture, unable to contain his excitement.
KING DEDEDE
(Dismissively)
Bah! What's a king without a little adventure in his diet? Bring forth the shellfish, I say!
With a deep, hearty laugh, King Dedede eagerly grabs a piece of the shellfish, shoving it into his mouth without hesitation. The hall watches in suspenseful silence.
Suddenly, King Dedede's eyes widen in realization, his face turning various shades of blue and green. He tries to speak but only manages to release incoherent mumbles.
WADDLE DEE
(Worriedly)
Your Majesty!
The subjects and Waddle Dees panic as they gather around their king, who now slumps in his chair, completely faint.
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INT. DREAM LAND CASTLE - KING DEDEDE'S QUARTERS - LATER
King Dedede wakes up on his bed, surrounded by concerned faces. Kirby, having been alerted to the commotion, is among them, looking particularly worried yet annoyed.
KIRBY
(Concernedly)
Poyo! Poyo?
King Dedede, now semi-conscious, manages to speak, though still visibly weak from the ordeal.
KING DEDEDE
(Groggily)
Oh… my head… What happened? Did I miss the feast?
WADDLE DEE
(Relieved)
You fainted, Your Majesty, right after eating the shellfish… again.
KING DEDEDE
(Sigh)
I suppose… I must finally admit… shellfish and I are not to be. A king must know his limits, after all.
Kirby, relieved yet amused at the situation, lets out a little giggle. The room fills with a light-hearted relief, knowing their king is alright.
KIRBY
(Amused)
Poyo, poyo!
King Dedede manages a weak smile, accepting his fate with the shellfish, but happy to be surrounded by friends who care.
KING DEDEDE
(Reflectively)
Perhaps it's time I found a new favorite dish… something less… adventurous.
Everyone laughs, relieved that the crisis has been averted, and King Dedede's health is no longer in jeopardy.
FADE OUT.