#* STARS ARE IN YOUR EYES AND GALAXIES ARE IN YOUR PALMS // KIRBY

[friendship-ended-with-pokespe]

Kirby: Meta Knight and the Strongest Warrior in the Galaxy Chapter 3

“Now, now, come and have a look! You’re doing yourself a disservice by not buying these super eye-catching goods!” “Over here, big bro......I’ll sell it at a special price just for you......” “Sir, I have a great item for you. All you need to do is see it, so if you could come to the underground section,”

Shady stores stand side by side and shady sellers call the customers. The black market was filled with a sinister feel. It goes without saying for Kirby and Waddle Dee, where even King Dedede and the Meta Knights were overwhelmed by the bizarre atmosphere and were walking in one group. “I-I’m kinda scared. A lot of weird things are sold here......” Waddle Dee shivered and clung to Kirby. Kirby was pop-eyed in the beginning, but became more and more used to it. “Looks fun! Ah, he says that those goods are at 90% discount! What is it!?” “Kirby, you shouldn’t buy stuff that is too unusual......” “It’s ok-ay!” Kirby went to talk to a seller in a shady store in glee. As he brushed away the salesmen approaching him, Sword Knight said in an ill humor. “Such a dubious market. Is our lord really in a place like this?” “He must be! So long as my hunch is correct!” Answered Captain Vul, struggling as both his hands were grabbed by sellers from the carts lined up left and right. Blade Knight said, throwing a side glance at the captain. “......I don’t trust this.” “Ugh......this might be a fool's errand......” But now that they have come this far, they have no choice but to look for clues. They all split into groups and tried to obtain information concerning Meta Knight, but there wasn’t much info.

“Hey, look! I bought an amazing treasure!” Said Kirby, having more or less finished his investigation. He has a small box in one hand. “It’s a magic pocket that increases the amount of food without limit! I bought this treasure in exchange for three Point Stars.” “If it is the real deal.” Says King Dedede in suspicion. Kirby said proudly. “It is the real thing. Look. There’s a cookie here, right?” On the box that Kirby opened, there indeed is a cookie. “Even if I eat this cookie, by tapping this box once......!” Tossing the cookie into his mouth, Kirby tapped the box and opened it. “There! As you’ll see, there’s a whole new coo......coo......kie......huh?” “......No cookie, huh.” Said Waddle Dee in misery. Kirby turned the box upside down and shook it, but there was no new cookie. “Huh? That’s weird. When the store guy did it, he would tap the box and the cookies came out one after another......” “Wahaha! You fell for a silly magic trick.”

King Dedede laughed at him. “Unlike you, I don’t fall for a bogus product. I purchased something with actual value!” “What did you buy?” “A magic essence that makes all the foods tasty!” King Dedede held up a small bottle to display. Inside are white grains. “Were I to sprinkle this over the ice cream I bought from the cart!” King Dedede sprinkled generous amounts of the magic essence on the ice cream. “A normal ice cream will have an unbelievably special flavor......” As soon as he licked the ice cream with his large tongue, the king bent his brows and jumped up. “Augh, what is this! Ptoo, ptoo! So salty!” “Your Highness, this is just a salt!” Said Waddle Dee, checking the contents of the bottle. Dedede’s face turned bright red. “Urghhh......he dare make a fool out of me!? That dealer isn’t getting away with this!” “Haha! This is what a black market is.” Laughed Captain Vul. “70% of the goods in distribution are fake. But occasionally......very occasionally can you find a hidden gem. An article tomb-robbed from the ruins, for example.” “What is tomb robbing, sir?” Asked Waddle Dee, where Captain Vul stooped down and said quietly. “I can’t say it loudly, but they’re basically stolen treasures.” “Huh? Aren’t those from thieves then......?” “Who knows. You shouldn't do it, but there are lots that steal treasures from ancient ruins and sell it off at this black market. Valuables from Halcandra could be found among them.” Sword Knight said with a disgruntled look. “Is there really something that valuable here? Here or there, it’s nothing but sham goods.” “A real treasure cannot be found that easily. You are to persist and search every nook and corner of the black market! We’ll get our hands on the treasure of your dreams!!” “But captain, what we’re looking for isn’t a treasure, but Lord Meta Knight.” Axe Knight pointed out. “I-I know that! It’s not like I’m blinded by treasures!” Yelled Captain Vul, hiding his abashment. At that moment, Waddle Dee noticed something and said. “Huh? Kirby’s not here, sir.” “What?” King Dedede paused and looked around. Kirby was gone before they knew it. “But he was walking next to me a while ago. Isn’t he getting caught up in a bogus shop again?” “It’s not good to get lost in a place like this. Let’s look for him.” “Humph, what a pain in the butt.” To look for Kirby, the group decided to return the way they came.

Away from everyone, Kirby is walking along a squalid road by himself. It is to exchange the magic box that he bought earlier. Kirby doesn’t believe in the least he was tricked by a nasty storekeeper. He thinks only that the good he bought was defective by chance. “I’m sure he’ll exchange it for me if I tell him that the cookies didn’t increase.” However, once he returned to the spot where he bought the magic essence, there wasn’t even a trace of the store. In the black market, dealers that palm off fake goods would quickly close their tents and change locations. “Huh? But the store was around here......did I take the wrong way?” Kirby was stumped, and peered into the alley ahead of him. A curious signboard was then seen. It isn’t composed of a shabby tent like the other stores. The building may be run down, but it has proper walls and roofs. On the old signboard is written “Curio Store.” “What’s curio? Is it like an Oreo?” He couldn’t get the store off his mind for some reason. Kirby drew closer to the store and looked into the window. The store is dusky inside. Stone statues, large pots, furniture, and things resembling junks are crammed in a row. At the back of the store was a counter, and an elderly who appeared to be the shopkeeper was attending to a customer. The customer’s back was turned to his side, but Kirby recognized him at a glance.

“AH!” Yelling involuntarily, he opens the door of the store and barges in. The customer who had back turned turned around. It was Meta Knight, just as he expected. He looked at Kirby and said in surprise. “Kirby? What is it? Why are you in a place like this?” “It’s not why. You went missing, so everyone came to look for you.” “I see......” Meta Knight turned his back to Kirby a second time and said to the shopkeeper. “Then I’ll buy this. I’m fine with the price you gave.” “Thank you very much. This is a very excellent item.” Said the shopkeeper in a gloomy voice, and handed a good over to Meta Knight. It resembles a square case. It’s sized similarly to the magic box that Kirby bought, but is filthier and mustier. Meta Knight made a payment and left the shop without saying anything to Kirby. Kirby followed him in curiosity. “What’d you buy? A curio? What’s curio?” “It means an old antique.” Answers Meta Knight briefly, and walks at a quick pace. Kirby recalled what Captain Vul told him and said. “Is that from Halcandra? Meta Knight, are you gonna use that and call for Galacta Knight?” Meta Knight turned around. His expression can’t be understood from wearing a mask, but he looks to be quite surprised from how he sighs. “-I see. I suppose you saw right through my thought. You heard it from Captain Vul?” “Uh-huh. Everyone’s worried about you. They’re nearby, so come back to where everyone is.” “......No.” Holding the box with his one hand, Meta Knight spread his cape. His cape transformed into black wings. “This is my fight. I have no intention to drag everyone into this. Adieu, Kirby.” No sooner had Meta Knight said than he flew up. “Ah, wait......!” Yelled Kirby, but rising up steadily, Meta Knight changed his direction and flew away. He thought of going after him for a moment, but cannot catch up with his speed in a “Normal” state without a Copy Ability. Not to mention what fix he’ll be in if he strays away from everyone in pursuing him carelessly. For now, he should go back to where everyone is......it was when he thought so. “Ah, there he is! Kirby!” “Don’t just wander off on your own. You’re such a pain in the butt.” The party that was searching for Kirby rushed up to him. “Everybody......!” Kirby informed them in haste. About how he found Meta Knight in an antique store and how he flew away without giving ears to Kirby’s words. Captain Vul stomped his feet with chagrin. “Urghhh, I was one step too late! So which direction did he go?” “Hmm, uhh......he went that way......I guess......?” Kirby pointed at the sky with unsteady hands. “We don’t know what that way is. Tell us exactly!” “Uhh......it was that cream puff-looking cloud......” “You moron, the clouds drift, don’t they!? Ugh, it can’t be helped. Anyways, it’s that way! Let’s go after our lord!” Blade Knight stopped Captain Vul about to start running. “You can’t just go after him by rushing off at random. How about we instead hear from the shop that our lord shopped at? Our lord might have left word with him!” “......Fine.” Holding back their restlessness, the party went into the “Curio Store.”

The owner of the curio shop saw the party crowding in and was wide-eyed. “Welcome......there sure are an unusual amount of customers today.” “We ain’t no customers. We wanna ask about the customer that shopped in this store just now.” Said King Dedede in a menacing voice. His narrow eyes blinking weakly, the shopkeeper stared at the group once again. “Are you all acquaintances of that masked swordsman?” “You happen to know where he headed to? Hiding it won’t help you!” King Dedede bent over the counter rudely and tried to catch hold of the storekeeper by the collar. Waddle Dee stopped him in a hurry. “You shouldn’t act violently, sire. We need to hear from him at any rate.” Kirby jumped onto the counter. “What did he buy? It looked like the box that increases the amount of cookies.” “......Eh? Cookies......?” “Uh-huh. The box that I bought broke. Meta Knight’s is made in Halcandra, right? Lucky him. I want a cookie box made in Halcandra too!” “I have not the slightest clue as to what you’re talking about......” The storekeeper shook his head. “What the masked swordsman bought is indeed made in Halcandra, but it is no cookie box.” “I take it that you robbed it?” Asked Captain Vul, but the shopkeeper pretended not to hear him and continued. “It is a music box made in Halcandra. It’s much, much, precious.” “A......music box?”

“Yes. It is a mysterious item that cannot be manufactured even with modern technology.” “A music box......eh. How silly.” King Dedede grimaced. “I don’t know how good of a sound it makes, but a music box is a music box. Pretty sure all it produces is music if you wind it.” “That is not true, sir.” The shopkeeper had a proud look. “A music box made in Haldandra makes no sounds.” “......What? You punk, are you fobbing off defects?” “No, it makes no sounds since its origin.” The shopkeeper looks around at the group in a daze and is more and more triumphant. “A music played by the music box from Halcandra is heard not with the listener’s ears, but with their heart. The most fitting music for that moment to that person is played. So various musics such as sad melodies or soothing melodies can be felt depending on the person......” “A defect, that’s what it is.” Concluded King Dedede harshly and continued. “So didn’t Meta Knight say anything? Like where he’s planning to go from here.” “He did not. The masked swordsman only checked to see if the music box was really made in Halcandra, and purchased it. This is enough from me......” “Humph, how pointless. Let’s go.” King Dedede tries to leave the shop right away. Captain Vul asks the shopkeeper. “I wonder if there’s a place like an unwanted wasteland around here?” “......Beg your pardon?” “I’m asking if there’s a place worthy for the legendary swordsmen to clash.” The storekeeper is puzzled. Sword Knight added an explanation. “Generally speaking, we’re looking for an area that’s wide but inconspicuous, and wouldn’t trouble anyone even if the ground splits a little. Is there any nearby?” “Y......Yes......” Answered the storekeeper, to the modified question while darting his eyes about. “If you desire for such a place, Lightning Wastes would be the most suitable to start with.” “Lighting Wastes?” “Yes. It is said that lightning struck the wasteland long ago and reduced the whole surroundings to ashes. All that is left are crumbled ruins with no one living in it.” “Is it the ruins that you robbed from?” The storekeeper pretended to not hear it and said. “It is to the north from here, and takes about two days on foot. If it’s Lighting Wastes, there won’t be any grievances no matter how wildly you run amok.” “Two days......you say. That’s way too far! The fight will be over.” Moaned Captain Vul. “Can’t we just board the Halberd?” Suggested King Dedede, but Captain Vul shook his head. “The Halberd by nature is a ship meant to navigate the universe. It isn't cut out for short distance travel.” “Then there’s no choice but to get hold of a vehicle from somewhere.” “If only Wheelie was here, I could use the ‘Wheel’ ability!” Said Kirby regrettably. Then, hearing his words, the storekeeper butted in. “Did you just say Copy Ability? You wouldn't mean that you could use a Copy Ability, do you?” “Yeah, I can!” Answered Kirby cheerfully. By inhaling an opponent with a special power, Kirby is able to copy that power. For instance, by inhaling Wheelie, a resident of Dream Land shaped like a tire, he’ll be able to acquire ‘Wheel’ ability that lets him roll at a ferocious speed. “But Wheelie isn’t here, you see......” “Please wait, sir. I have reserved goods for that case.” Said the shopkeeper, and took out a large sack from a shelf at the back. “Please have a look.” The shopkeeper opened the sack and took out a clear orb from within. Within the orb was a star-shaped object, and on the surface of that star was a figure of a tire standing out clearly.

Kirby looked at it and recognized it by feel. “That’s a Copy Essence!” “Indeed it is. This too is what I robbed......dug out from a certain ruin. I wasn’t able to meet a customer that could use these and didn’t know what to do with it until now......” Copy Essence is a valuable item that can seldom be found. Kirby can use the Copy Ability stored in it through contact. It moreover is one of a kind that can be reused several times. “I’m certain that you will be able to use it. Handy Copy Essences like these are in a low-priced assortment.” The shopkeeper took out several types of Copy Essences like ‘Fire’ or ‘Ice’ from inside the sack. Kirby is elated. “Wow! We’ll arrive in a flash to Lightning Wastes with these!” “I’ll sell it to you. Although it’s sort of expensive, the reason being its pricelessness......” “How many Point Stars?” Asked Kirby, but the shopkeeper smiled wryly and shook his head. “My sincerest apologies, but it cannot be paid with Point Stars. This store only accepts cash.” Kirby looked up at King Dedede and Captain Vul. King Dedede said quickly. “It goes without saying how rich I am, but I don’t have any right now. I used up a large sum from that salt just before.” “Ugh......I guess there’s no helping it.” Captain Vul begrudgingly took out a wallet from his inside pocket. “How much is it?” The shopkeeper wrote the sum on a paper. Captain Vul was stunned. “T-T-That’s so expensive!!!” “The reason being its pricelessness......” “Don’t you think I’ll be penniless if I pay that much? Can’t you reduce it just a little? By half-price at least......” “You must be joking.” “How could I pay that......” “No time to haggle, Captain. We need to hurry up and set out!” Axe Knight urged him. “Cripes......it really can’t be helped!” Holding back his tears, Captain Vul paid the fee just as the shopkeeper showed. “Ahh......I’m broke. No more snacks from morning......” “Cheer up, sir. I’ll share some of mine with you.” “Then off we go!” The party left the antique shop with Kirby who was pumped-up at the front.

Lighting Wastes-a forgotten land with the cracked earth stretching out. Long ago, a massive lighting is said to have struck the wasteland. Struck directly by the lightning is said to be a palace that used to boast its splendor. Beautiful streets were said to be around it, but were all burnt to the ground by the lighting as well. All that’s left now is the wretched remains of the crumbled palace. Standing on once the plaza of the palace, Meta Knight pierced his Galaxia to the ground. Lifting the case he bought at the curio store: a music box made by the ancient civilizations of Halcandra, he opens the lid. With it, a music that couldn’t be heard by anyone’s ears began playing. The melody was calm and tense as though displaying his heart as of now. As he listened to the tune in his heart, Meta Knight murmured. “Truly an excellent craftwork. Though I’m afraid that it’ll be destroyed-” Meta Knight placed the music box at his feet and closed the lid. The melody that resounded only to his heart disappeared. “This is the only way for my wish to be granted. Forgive me.” Meta Knight pulled out Galaxia and raised it high. The moment he was about to crush the music box: “Wait, sir!!!” A shout reverberated through the wasteland. Something raises a thick cloud of dust and approaches at a breakneck speed. Meta Knight looked that way with his Galaxia raised. Its momentum was too much that it went past Meta Knight and came to a sudden stop. It’s a cart connected to a tire. He braked too suddenly, where the group on board were flung away. “Ahhh!” “Ouch!” “Be careful, Kirby!” Tumbling on the ground were King Dedede, Waddle Dee, and Captain Vul with Meta Knight’s men. “Sorry, sorry! I put too much speed!” The tire spun once and turned back into Kirby in an instant. “You guys......” Muttered Meta Knight with sighs mixed in. Kirby and the others crowd around Meta Knight. King Dedede opened his mouth in irritation. “We were looking for you, Meta Knight. You can disappear all you want, but tell your destination to your lackeys at least. Thanks to that, even I had to go through all that pain!” Captain Vul said in a serious tone. “My lord, are you planning to unseal Galacta Knight?” “......” “Please stop. Have you forgotten the last time you fought him? Were you to be severely injured yet again......” “I was injured because of my weakness.” Asserted Meta Knight in a cold voice, different from his usual self. “I wish to become much stronger. For that I will keep challenging him as many times as necessary.” “My lord is already strong enough!” “-I lost a man.” Seeping out from his voice were emotions he couldn’t suppress. Sadness, frustration, and anger toward himself. Captain Vul and the others gasped. “That too is my weakness. I don’t want to repeat that mistake ever again.” “Sir......!” “Step back. You guys are the ones that might get dragged in and severely injured.” Meta Knight re-gripped Galaxia and raised it towards the music box. However, Kirby jumped out quickly and snatched the music box. “Kirby!” Yelled Meta Knight in surprise and glared at Kirby. “What are you up to? Give it back.” “No can do, Meta Knight. This is a music box made in Halcandra, right? It’d be a waste to break it.” “You have no involvement in this. Give it back!” Meta Knight’s voice roughened. Kirby held the music box in his arms and stared at Meta Knight. He wasn’t lying when he said that it would be a waste to break it, but that wasn’t the only thing he felt. He feels that Meta Knight is somewhat off. He is lamenting the loss of his man so much so that he became unable to hear any voice from those around him. It isn’t like him to give no ears to even Captain Vul. He has a hunch that at this rate, something terrifying will occur were he to summon Galacta Knight as he desires. He mustn’t let him break this music box. Meta Knight approached Kirby with Galaxia in his hands. “I’m telling you to give it back. Or else......” “I can’t. Listen to me, Meta Knight, please!” “Give it back!” Meta Knight raised his Galaxia and kicked the ground.

Kirby jumped up in surprise. The sword Meta Knight swung downwards hit the ground and gave off sparks. “Meta Knight!” “Give it back, Kirby. I want to fight Galacta Knight......to become stronger!” It doesn’t seem like any words will get through him. Kirby held the music box tight and began running. “Kirby!” Meta Knight turned his cape into wings and chased after him. “I would like a Copy Essence! Wheel or Jet please!” Screamed Kirby as he ran. “O-Okay.” Blade Knight was carrying the pouch with the assortment of Copy Essences on his shoulders. He opened the pouch hastily and took out the contents inside. “Erm, this would be......Hammer? This is Parasol. Ah, would this do it?” “No, sir, that’s sleep! He’ll fall asleep if he copies it!” Waddle Dee stopped him in a panic. As Blade Knight was at a loss from being unaccustomed to it, Meta Knight swooped down at Kirby. “Give it back, Kirby!” “Wahhhhhh-” Kirby was grabbed from behind and was about to tumble. At that moment, King Dedede leaped up before his eyes. “Give it here, Kirby!” “......Yeah!” Kirby pitched forward and gave the music box a good throw. Dedede catches it superbly. “Hahaha! I bet you can’t snatch it from me! Snatch it if you can!” King Dedede carried the music box under his arms and began to run. Meta Knight’s eyes below his eyes shone sharply. “Only a fool would anger me!” Muttering in a cold voice, Meta Knight spread his wings widely. Learning that not only Kirby, but even King Dedede is trying to get in his way, he appears to be really enraged. “I won’t show mercy no matter who the opponent is.” Brandishing his treasured sword, Galaxia, Meta Knight pursues King Dedede. Having been half-fooling around, Dedede’s countenance changed once he saw Meta Knight actually swooping down at him. “H-Hey, you son of a duck. You’re pointing your sword at me!?” “It can’t be helped so long as you don’t give the music box back.” “Calm down, Meta Knight......!” Meta Knight lent no ears and slashed at King Dedede. “Toss it here, King Dedede!” Yelled Captain Vul and stretched his hands. The king gave the music box a good hurl. But Meta Knight was quicker. Meta Knight turned in midair and swung his Galaxia upwards. He strikes with all his might at the music box flying in the air. The music box broke into pieces. Fine parts such as cylinders and cogwheels flew about. And lastly-a curious sphere sparkled brightly and flew out. Contained within the orb is something similar to a gold-colored cogwheel.

Kirby looks at the floating sphere and shouts. “It’s Energy Sphere!”

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[friendship-ended-with-pokespe]

Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess Chapter 8

Spreading his cape, Meta Knight flew in the air and chased after Baron Gallic’s flying boat. Realizing the pursuit, Gallic fired blindly the machine gun installed on the airboat, aimed at Meta Knight. Meta Knight drew closer to the flying boat as he swiftly dodged the attacks.

“Curse you......! He’s a blasted eyesore no matter where I go......!” Right when Gallic was about to take aim, the aeroboat shook suddenly. Thrown off balance, Gallic turned around in anger. “What is it with you, Spear Cotta Knight......!?” What met his eyes was an unexpected sight. Pushing Spear Cotta Knight away, Princess Marona is gripping the control stick. Spear Cotta Knight clung to the princess and screamed. “K-Knock it off~! What is wrong with you!? Do you even know how to control it!?” “Like heck I would!” “We’re crashing~!” “I would rather crash than be kidnapped by Gallic!” “What the devil are you doing!” Changing his expression, Gallic pinioned Princess Marona. Marona gave the control stick a good kick. The hydroplane started falling as it shook roughly. “Y-You blasted wenchhhh! How could you be so gosh darn violent!? And you call yourself a princess!?” “I’m not gonna be a princess anymore! Don’t look down on me, Lady Marona!” “You boneheaaaaad!!!” Gallic tried to put the airframe back on its feet somehow, but it was too late now. The uncontrollable aeroboat is losing height while clattering violently. Having chased after them, Meta Knight rescued Princess Marona right before colliding with the ground. “Thanks, Meta Knight.” “Are you unhurt, Princess Marona?” “Yes!” Right then, Baron Gallic rose up, pushing aside the debris of the smashed up airboat. He has the royal recipe, the national treasure in one hand, and countless knives ready in the other. His stylish outfit in tatters, his appearance was a far cry from his title of baron. Beneath his feet, Spear Cotta Knight rose slowly. “L......Lord......Baron......” Spear Cotta Knight tried to reach out his hand, but Gallic brushed it off violently. Gallic hollered with bloodshot eyes. “It was a mistake of me to be deluded by the brainless princess’ words and blinded by the throne! I should’ve just ran off with this recipe book!” “I’m not giving up the recipe book! Give it back!” Princess Gallic was about to hound Gallic, where he then threw his knives at her. Meta Knight jumped out and knocked down the knives. Gallic laughed in a raspy voice. “You’re doing the knight who protects the princess thing, Meta Knight? I don’t think a side of justice like that suits you.” “......” “I hear various rumors about you. Some bad ones as well.” Gallic is trying to irritate Meta Knight and make an opening. Meta Knight didn’t fall for such a trick. “I hear that you’re associated with Daroach from the gang of bandits. I wonder how you could reproach me when you're friends with petty thieves.” “Do not insult Daroach. He is no petty thief!” “Ha, a thief is a thief. Even Daroach would be in a tizzy had he learned of this recipe. How is he any different from me?” “Daroach doesn’t steal for money. He only steals treasure that he deems worthy of with style. He is different from you wretch!” Meta Knight swung his sword. While laughing, Gallic dodged the attack. “Money? You wouldn’t believe that I stole this recipe to make money, would ya? That isn’t true, Meta Knight.”

“......” “I collect treasures for my lovely Malice Stone.” “......What did you just say?” “Malice Stone becomes brighter and stronger if I let it consume valuable treasures! Me stealing is what that beautiful jewel desires! I offer what I stole to Malice Stone, where I attain even stronger power! I don’t want money even the slightest bit!” Gallic’s eyes started sparkling brightly. Meta Knight gasped. Gallic stomped his feet furiously. “But that rambunctious princess swiped it from me! I won’t give up! I will find that jewel even if I have to reduce all the vegetation in this star to ashes!” Gallic was about to turn his body. However, Spear Cotta Knight clung onto his feet. “This is huge, lord baron! Please look! Here......” “Be quiet. I don’t give a hoot about you anymore.” “Malice Stone is here! “What!?” Baron Gallic turned his eyes. Pushing his way through the debris of the airboat, Spear Cotta Knight took out a red jewel. At once, Princess Marona rushed before Meta Knight and spread her hands. “You mustn’t look, Meta Knight! Lower your eyes!” “Princess......!” “How could the red jewel be in a place like that......! Gosh!” Flung away by the princess, the jewel rolled down the slope of the hill and fell somewhere far away from the fortress. The baron’s face radiated. Spear Cotta Knight held out the red jewel and said proudly. “I found it, lord baron! For my lord, I......!” “Be quiet, give it here!” Gallic tore off the red gem from Spear Cotta Knight’s hands. “Haha......hahaha! What a miracle! It came back to me already! It came back to my side!” Holding the jewel high, the baron jumped for joy while laughing. “So you didn’t want to leave me, oh lovely Malice Stone......” Baron Gallic rubbed his cheeks against the jewel in ecstasy. Meta Knight cast his eyes down and said. “-I get it now, Gallic.” “What?” “That jem certainly doesn’t want to leave your side. Since you’re such a convenient retainer.” “......What?” “Gallic, you are under that jewel’s control. You may think that you’re using that jewel’s power, but it’s the other way around. You’re being used by that jewel.” Gallic opens his eyes widely and glares at Meta Knight. “What an idiot! You’re saying that Malice Stone is using me?” “Correct, you’re bewitched by that red stone. You said it yourself. You steal treasures to feed that jewel. Both my sword and the recipe book......treasures yearned by people as precious is the best feast that stone can have.” “......What......the heck did you just say!?” “You committing theft in succession wasn’t out of your own desire. You were only manipulated by the jewel that requested for treasures.” “Be......quiet!” “You're not controlling others. You yourself is being controlled. Open your eyes, Gallic!” “Don’t be stupid!” Baron Gallic pulled his face and readied his knives. Meta Knight may have casted his eyes down, but realized his killing intent. “Princess Marona, get down!” Shouted Meta Knight, raised his head, and stood in front of the princess. The knives thrown by Gallic were all knocked down. He quickly shut his eyes-but, the strong radiance released by the jewel was engraved in his eyes. “......!” His head became blank, and a strange feeling came over him. His consciousness becomes faint. He succumbed to the power of the gem. Meta Knight desperately tried to recall what was precious to him. The people that he encountered, small but happy memories, his men who follow him. Baron Gallic started laughing. “Just give up, Meta Knight. There won’t be anything painful once you receive the power of the Malice Stone! Just like me!” “Gallic......” “Just relax, Meta Knight.” Baron Gallic continued to throw his knives. Relying on his instincts, Meta Knight tried to knock down the knives with his eyes cast down, but: It was too much. He was able to repel some of the knives thrown by Baron Gallic, but the sharpest one hit his mask directly. The mask broke without a noise. Gallic didn’t fail to notice his face, exposed for only a brief moment. Meta Knight held up his cape and covered his face.

“You don’t need to hide it, Meta Knight.” “......” “It must be difficult to live with your face hidden. There’s no need for that anymore. The mask broke; you’re free. Join me, with your true face.” “......With you?” “Correct. I have a hunch that we could get along. Why not try to get your hands on the treasures throughout this universe, with me?” “......” “Be honest with your feelings, Meta Knight. There’s no point in sticking to your men. You can discard everything and live as you want.” “As......I want.” “That’s right. Your sword and my wits. There is nothing to be afraid of with these two combined. We could even take over the universe, Meta Knight!” “......” Meta Knight tried to put his strength to his hands gripping the sword. He can’t apply any strength however. The radiance of the red jewel is still engraved in his eyes. (I don’t......need to hide anything. I don’t need to care about my men either. If I live freely as I want......) It seemed very enticing. Meta Knight was about to lower the hand that was holding up his cape. At that moment, a piercing sound of a shout reverberated. “Meta Knight!” It was Princess Marona’s voice. The princess laid hands on his cape and shook it with all her strength. “Get a hold of yourself! You can’t be serious about joining that worthless, phony, deadbeat douchecanoe!” “Shut your face, you pea-brained princess!” Gallic tried to shut her up, but the princess continued shouting loudly. “Think back to what’s precious to you! You have your men, right!? And that round pink kid or that so-called His Majesty!” “......Sword Knight. Blade Knight. Kirby. King Dedede......” “That’s it! Think back to everyone. Gallic or them, which one’s more important!?” Meta Knight closed his eyes. His memories are returning to him one by one. About his men who never tried to leave his side no matter how difficult the battle became. The days of adventure where he went around the galaxy together with Captain Vul. About the times where he was pushed around by King Dedede and Kirby acting as they wanted, and lost his marbles completely. Opening his eyes, Meta Knight regained the strength on the hand gripping his sword. Losing his patience, Baron Gallic shouted his head off. “Don’t listen to that brainless princess’ words, Meta Knight!” “Who are you calling brainless!” “You are, numskull!” Baron Gallic tried to grab at Princess Marona. Raising his cape, Meta Knight stood in the way of Marona, and thrusted his sword at Gallic. Facing Meta Knight directly, Gallic said harshly. “Don’t waste your strength, Meta Knight. You can’t go against the power of Malice Stone!” Gallic placed the red jewel in the palm of his hands and thrusted it at Meta Knight. Without attempting to avert his eyes, Meta Knight simply continued thinking. (Sword Knight. Blade Knight. Captain Vul. My men......) If he thinks only of things that he cherishes, like how Kirby, whose head is filled with foods that he loves didn’t fall to the spell, he also won’t be overcome by the power of the red jewel. Even in his thoughts, the power of the red stone is for sure overwhelmingly powerful. It is on the verge of taking his mind. He was already pressed for time. Before his mind is overpowered, Meta Knight summoned up all his strength and slashed at the red stone. “W......What are you doing!?” Gallic withdrew his hand in panic. But Meta Knight’s sword was a moment quicker. The tip of his sword knocked the red jewel. “Aaugh! My lovely Malice Stone is......!” The red stone is tumbling down. Gallic rushed after the stone. Kicking the ground, Meta Knight jumped over Gallic’s head. Having stopped moving, the red gem glowed particularly brighter. As if releasing all the power from the countless treasures it absorbed. The light like that of a burning flame covered the whole surroundings. “......!” Meta Knight’s field of vision also tinged with bright red. Just before he had his consciousness taken, Meta Knight gathered all the strength in his body and swung his sword down. Receiving the blow from Meta Knight, the red jewel was shattered in pieces.

“W-Waaaughhhh!” A high-pitched scream sounded. Holding his head, Gallic fell on his knees. “How......how could you......my......my......lovely......AAHHH!” Sheathing his sword, Meta Knight looked down at the shards of the jewel. As if breathing, the stone shards were glowing weakly and strongly. However, its light became dimmer little by little and vanished. The fiendish stone that manipulated and tormented countless became mere cold fragments and scattered about. “......Meta Knight.” A timid voice sounded. Once again, Meta Knight held up his cape and hid his face. The princess walked up from behind him. “......It broke, huh? That stone is no more, right?” “Yeah.” Walking over to Gallic, who was breaking down in tears, Princess Marona picked up the recipe book. Gallic did not resist. He is crying with his voice raised like an infant. Having lost the stone, he seemed to have lost even his own heart. “......What a pitiful fellow.” Muttered Meta Knight. Then, at that moment. “H-Huh~!? Where am I!?” Sounded a hysteric voice. It was Spear Cotta Knight, Gallic’s underling. Looking around restlessly, he said in distress. “Why am I in a place like this? Where is this......?” “You.” Princess Marona called out to him, and Spear Cotta Knight jumped up in surprise. “W-What!? Who are you!?” “You mean to say that you don’t remember it? How you were pushed around by Gallic......” “Gallic? Who’s that!?” “......I see. The spell was broken because the stone was destroyed, huh.” Brandishing the spear in his hand, Spear Cotta Knight shouted. “I can’t sit here like this. I gotta return to Seventopia!” “......Seventopia?” “I’ll get scolded by Lady Claycia! Better go back.” Spear Cotta Knight started running in haste. Marona murmured in astonishment. “I wonder what that guy was about. Gallic seems to have brought him from a different star, but......what do you think, Meta Knight?” Princess Marona turned around, seeing no response. Meta Knight was nowhere to be found.

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