Title: Episode 36 - Duality of Deception*

[The scene opens with Dream Land recovering from recent events. Marx, having played a pivotal role in the previous episode, feels overshadowed by Kirby's heroics and Fantoccio is feeling underappreciated despite his efforts.]

Marx: *(muttering)* "Why do all my efforts go unrecognized? I need to be the star for once."

Fantoccio: "The strings of appreciation never tug in my direction. It's time I took center stage."

[Suddenly, the air grows dense, and Hawk Moth reappears via a darkened portal, sensing an opportunity.]

Hawk Moth: "Marx, Fantoccio, your desire to stand out is palpable. I shall gift you the powers to seize the spotlight. All I require in return are the miraculous powers of Kirby."

[Two Akumas fly from the portal, one landing on Marx's jester hat and the other on Fantoccio's puppet strings, transforming them into "Lord Chaos" and "Puppet Master" respectively.]

Lord Chaos (Marx): "With this power, the universe will revolve around me!"

Puppet Master (Fantoccio): "And they'll finally see the tugging talent of Fantoccio's strings!"

[The newly transformed villains start wreaking havoc, with Lord Chaos warping reality at will and Puppet Master controlling characters against their will.]

[Back with the Dream Friends, Kirby senses the turmoil and quickly gathers the team.]

Kirby: *(anxiously)* "Poyo poyo!" *(Trouble, we must help our friends!)*

[Magolor, assessing the situation, lays out a plan.]

Magolor: "We must approach them with care. These are our friends, affected by dark powers beyond their control."

Susie: "Let's reset the stage for our comrade's return to sanity."

[As they confront Lord Chaos and Puppet Master, the team focuses on dodging the distorted realities and puppeteered attacks.]

Cuphead: "You two ain't actin' right! Let's snap you out of it!"

Ms. Chalice: "We've got to remove those Akumas!"

Mage Sisters: "Sister power on standby for a magical cleanse!"

[Drawcia and Elline rejoin the fray, using their artistic and magical talents to paint illusions, confusing the villains and momentarily negating their powers.]

Drawcia: "A splash of disarray should do!"

Elline: "Diluting chaos with calming colors!"

[Shadow Kirby and Dark Meta Knight provide cover, deflecting and slicing through the misguided magic spells. Taranza, recently redeemed, steps forward wanting to assist his friends.]

Taranza: "Let me help. I know what it's like to be under that spell."

[They manage to get close enough to Fantoccio and Marx, engaging them both in a heartfelt appeal to their true selves.]

Adeleine: "Marx, you've always been an essential part of our adventures, with or without recognition."

Ribbon: "And Fantoccio, your talents pull at all our heartstrings."

[Using a combined effort, Kirby inhales and purifies the Akumas, freeing Marx and Fantoccio from Hawk Moth's control.]

Lord Chaos (Marx)* and *Puppet Master (Fantoccio)* *(returning to normal): "What were we thinking? Thank you for not giving up on us."

[Galacta Knight lands, emphasizing the lesson learned today.]

Galacta Knight: "Even the strongest can falter under shadows of doubt. True strength lies in unity and perseverance."

[The episode concludes with the team reaffirming their bonds and the importance of mutual appreciation. The camera fades out as the day in Dream Land ends with laughter and shared stories, mending the fabric of their kinship.]

[End Scene*