Aurora Grid
Smash Lord
Hello everyone, you might be wondering why I'm starting a new thead for this fan fiction. Well there are two reasons, firstly I can't seem to post in the new thread, secondly I can make changes to the title now.
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Chapter 13: Mobilise for War
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We once again return to the Shadowed Heights to find it as black and gloomy as ever, but a change happens when the drawbridge to the keep opens up. The heavy drawbridge falls down with a loud bang to bridge the moat surrounding the keep, and a dark creature steps out from the shadows. It is Nightmare, and he takes a deep breath of foul air as he walks out proudly into the desecrated field, followed closely by his brothers and General Tyranitar. The drawbridge heaves under their collective weight but holds the Harbingers of Darkness up, Nightmare looking out across the dark expanse of land with cold, soulless eyes. The time of their great attack has come, and Nightmare can’t wait to conquer this world for their master – Volwrath.
Nightmare: Today is a proud day my brothers, we may have had one or two mishaps in our bid to take this world, but this time we will be victorious!
Scourge: Yes brother, unlike Vile and Bane I haven’t tasted defeat, but I can tell you I don’t intend to. Let us ravage this world and enslave its inhabitants.
Fiend: You mean Scourge, the ones we let live.
Scourge: Ha, well said Fiend, and with the desire I have to cause some havoc, that won’t be very many.
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He grins as he looks down at his clawed hand, but Scourge is unaware of the angry whispers behind his back. Having been reminded of their failure Bane and Vile sneer at him, but they’d rather get their revenge on Mewtwo, his Superclones, Link, Ganondorf and Zelda than take out their aggression on their brother.
Vile: Nightmare, do you suppose Kirby’s allies will come to help him?
Nightmare: I sincerely hope so Vile, but it will be best if we can kill him first, we don’t want them consolidating their powers before we get there.
Bane: Yes...These heroes can be surprisingly resourceful when they fight in groups.
His words harken him back to his defeat at the hands of Wigglytuff, but Bane refuses to let it rattle his resolve, and he looks at his clenched fists with bitter anger and hatred for her and her friends.
General Tyranitar: Then we are agreed; we will find the Star Warrior, kill him and then turn our attention to his friends.
Nightmare: Correct General, without their leader to guide them, the heroes will be disheartened and their morale will drop, making them easy prey for us...
He looks up at the darkening, rumbling sky with confidence in his eyes, and Nightmare allows his hands to drop by his sides. The time has come for their attack, the Harbingers have put it off for too long, now is the time to strike.
Nightmare: Brothers, we fly! To New Cappy Town! And our destiny!
With that the leader of the Harbingers of Darkness throws a fist into the air, and flies high into the sky. Followed closely by Scourge, Bane, Vile and Fiend he flies on to their destination, but General Tyranitar sees the direction they are flying in, and looks to the ground at his feet.
General Tyranitar: Maybe you fly Nightmare...But I will dig to victory!
Wasting no time he performs a small jump, and General Tyranitar smashes his way through the ground, soon tunnelling after his allies like a speeding mole. In his standard Tyranitar form he is incapable of flight, but General Tyranitar can tunnel through the earth’s crust as swiftly as any flier can fly through its firmament. As he tracks the other villains (by following their energy signatures) the General remembers the visitation he was given by Volwrath, and the incredible powers he will unleash on Wigglytuff, Raichu, and all the others who got in his way.
General Tyranitar: *thinking* Very soon Wigglytuff...Raichu...Mewtwo...Pichu…Even you Eevee! You will all feel my anger...My rage...And my new, unmatched, unadulterated...POWER!!!
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With that he blasts through the ground like a speeding bullet, General Tyranitar easily catching up to Nightmare and his brothers high above. The tremors and displaced earth caused by his rapid digging is unmistakable, but General Tyranitar pays no heed to the obstacles in his way, be they trees, buildings, people, or Pokemon. The evil alliance speeds on towards New Cappy Town, but meanwhile others are preparing themselves. We return to the Sacred Forest to find Mewtwo, floating above the ground in quiet meditation. All around him the forest is broken and devastated, but Mewtwo’s thoughts are centred on something much more troubling.
Mewtwo: I was afraid of this...Tyranitar is still alive...And he appears to have teamed up with Bane...Along some other, new Darklings. They appear to be heading South at great speed...Towards...No!
Suddenly his eyes open and Mewtwo stands up, surrounded by rocky walls in his waterfall sanctum. It has been a few hours since their clash with Bane and General Tyranitar, but Mewtwo has been restless, and he steps out from his hiding place to look at the forest around him. He imagines it in flames, the cries of trapped and dying Pokemon, the evil doers are heading for New Cappy Town, and Mewtwo fears once they kill Kirby, all could be lost for the defenders of Earth.
Mewtwo: No...I cannot let that happen...We have to do something!
With that he leaves the entrance of the waterfall cave, Mewtwo flying low over the Sacred Forest, heading towards the home of the two Pokemon who may be able to make a difference. Soon he reaches Raichu’s Clearing; Mewtwo can sense the presence of him, Wigglytuff, Eevee and Pichu. They are all inside the den, resting from the ordeal which took place not to long ago. Moving carefully at first Mewtwo approaches the entrance, and then mentally speaks to the sleeping Raichu, his mental voice gentle, but also firm.
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Mewtwo: Raichu...Raichu...Wake up Raichu!
Raichu: Uuugghh, huh?
A voice in his head wakes him up, but as Raichu rises to a sitting position he feels his hand brush against something warm and soft. Looking down he sees it is Wigglytuff, sleeping peacefully as she tries to allow her body time to heal itself. A warm, calm smile comes to his face to see her sleeping so peacefully, and Raichu bends down to kiss her on the cheek.
Raichu: ...Wigglytuff...My sweet love.
Wigglytuff: Mmmmm...
The bliss of this moment causes him to forget the voice he heard in his head, but as Raichu goes to lie down beside Wigglytuff he hears it again. It is louder and more urgent this time, Raichu glancing over as he sees Wigglytuff stir in her sleep.
Mewtwo: Raichu, it’s Mewtwo, please come out of your den. It is important.
Raichu: Mewtwo? Okay.
Raichu comes out of his den and into the light; he looks up to see Mewtwo standing over him, a somewhat concerned look on his face. Now he has Raichu’s attention Mewtwo no longer sees the need to speak mentally, and starts to talk audibly.
Mewtwo: There you are Raichu, good.
Raichu: What is wrong Mewtwo? You sounded like something terrible had happened.
Mewtwo: Nothing terrible has happened yet, but if we don’t act fast it will.
Raichu: What? What’s going to happen?
Mewtwo: The end of the world. Tyranitar and Bane have met up with a small force of Darklings, and they are heading towards Kirby’s home.
Raichu: ...They’re going to attack him and Jigglypuff, aren’t they?
Mewtwo: Yes Raichu, but we have to act fast if we want to stop them. I know you are still recovering from your battle with Bane and Tyranitar, but I need you and Wigglytuff to go and help them, perhaps with your help they can defeat these enemies.
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Suddenly he begins to glow with a blue light, and Raichu hums contently as he feels his injuries fade away. Mewtwo holds a hand out to him and shows he is using his Psychic powers to accelerate Raichu’s natural healing, and then reaches out towards the den, from which another blue light emanates from. Giving his body a bit of a stretch Raichu feels all his aches and pains are gone, and his energy levels are at their maximum.
Raichu: Thank you Mewtwo, I feel a lot better now, like I just woke up from a wonderful sleep.
Mewtwo: Hmm, well, I believe you did when I woke you.
A faint chuckle is heard as Mewtwo mentions he woke Raichu up, and the electric Superclone looks back to his den, remembering waking up with Wigglytuff by his side.
Raichu: You’re right.
Mewtwo: Don’t worry about Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee, I healed them too, I’ll see if I can wake them up.
He closes his eyes and enters a trance-like state, but as Raichu looks up at Mewtwo he wonders why he is just standing there. Moments later the sound of movement comes out from the den, and Mewtwo opens his eyes as Raichu turns round, to see Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee emerge from it.
Wigglytuff: Raichu? You’re up.
Raichu: So are you Wigglytuff, do you feel better?
Wigglytuff: Much better, I thought I’d wake up feeling aching and uncomfortable, but I feel great.
Pichu: So do I, it’s like the battle with Bane and Tyranitar never happened.
Eevee: Yeah.
He is happy to see they are feeling better, but Mewtwo knows that they have to fight again to stop Bane, Tyranitar and the others. Looking down at the smaller Pokemon Mewtwo gets their attention, so he can tell them what they have to do.
Mewtwo: Good, I see you are all feeling better. I told Raichu this but now you all have to hear it. Bane and Tyranitar have teamed up with some evil Darklings, and now you, Raichu, and Wigglytuff have to go fight them.
Wigglytuff: You mean Tyranitar meant it when he said this wasn’t over?
Raichu: I’m afraid so Wigglytuff, we beat him and Bane, but now we have to finish them off. If we don’t everyone we care about will suffer, along with the rest of the world.
Mewtwo: They are moving to fight Kirby, so you won’t be fighting them alone. If you can get to Kirby and Jigglypuff first you’ll have a better chance of beating them.
Wigglytuff: I don’t want innocent creatures to come to harm...People or Pokemon...
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She thinks this over carefully as she looks at the ground, and Wigglytuff imagines all the evil Bane and Tyranitar will do if they are allowed to roam free. At first her loyalty was only to Pichu, Eevee and her Superclone family, but Wigglytuff realises she has a responsibility to the whole world. In their community they are locked away from the outside world, but when a danger threatens that world it can threaten her home too, and Wigglytuff realises she and Raichu must fight to save everyone, even the humans that once hunted them. She looks back up to Mewtwo, Wigglytuff joining Raichu at his side, and holding his hand supportively.
Wigglytuff: Alright Mewtwo, I’m in!
Raichu: So am I! We’ll go help Kirby, he saved us from Mewthree, we should return the favour!
Pichu: Yeah, I want to go too!
Eevee: So do I!
Raichu smiles when he sees he has Wigglytuff’s support, but seeing Pichu and Eevee wanting to fight worries him. This battle will be the most dangerous one they have ever fought, and the last thing he wants is them to come to harm. Raichu looks down at Pichu and Eevee with stern eyes, Wigglytuff also feeling they should sit this one out.
Raichu: I’m sorry Pichu, but not this time.
Pichu: What? You won’t let me fight!?
Wigglytuff: This battle will be very dangerous, we don’t want to two of you to get hurt. You know this is because we love you; we don’t want to put you in danger.
Eevee: That’s not fair! We want to protect innocent lives just as much as you two do! We have every right to be in that battle! You can’t stop us!
Raichu: ......
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Their faces turn somewhat angry when she voices her opinion, but deep down Wigglytuff and Raichu know she’s right. Pichu is growing up, and someday he’ll have to look after himself, the battle may be dangerous, but it is his battle too.
Pichu: Please mom, please dad, let me fight with you! You know I can hold my own in a battle, I was able to beat Larvitar, you might need me!
Eevee: We care too much about you to let you fight that battle alone, I may be new here, but I feel just as Pichu does. Families stick together, and I might not be a part of this family...
Now it is her turn to look deep inside herself, and Eevee remains adamant that she has a right to fight in the battle against the Harbingers of Darkness. She has come to love Pichu, Raichu and Wigglytuff like a family, and she would do anything to protect them, and pay any cost.
Eevee: ...But I feel like I am...I’m helping you, whether you like it or not!
Raichu: Hmm, I guess there’s no way we’re going to be able to talk you out of this.
Eevee: None, either you let me come, or I’ll come on my own.
Wigglytuff: Eevee...
As she looks down at her small friend, Wigglytuff feels that Eevee truly cares about them. She’s only known them for just over a month, but Eevee really feels she is a part of this family. Eevee props herself up on Wigglytuff’s stomach as she looks her in the eyes, Eevee giving the most sincere, determined face you could expect from her.
Pichu: Eevee is right mom and dad, this is everyone’s fight, I know you care about us and that is why you’re trying to exclude us, but we’re all in this.
Raichu: I don’t like it...But if that is your final decision...
She looks inside herself as she tries to come to a tough decision, but Wigglytuff realises that Pichu and Eevee are right. They want to protect the world just as much as she and Raichu do, and she can’t keep them from doing the right thing.
Wigglytuff: Okay Pichu...You and Eevee win, you can come with us.
Raichu: But if things get dangerous we want you to run away, don’t worry about us, just keep yourselves alive.
Eevee: Right, don’t worry about Pichu, I’ll keep him safe.
Pichu: Thanks mom, thanks dad!
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With that he jumps up at Wigglytuff, Pichu giving her the most loving hug he can, then he drops down and does the same to Raichu. In their hearts they fear for his safety, but Raichu and Wigglytuff know one day Pichu will have to make his own choices in life, and this is his fight too.
Mewtwo: Very well, I will teleport all of us to Kirby’s home, I believe it is called New Cappy Town. Are you all ready to go?
Wigglytuff: Yes.
Raichu: Yes.
Pichu: Yeah!
Eevee: You bet!
Mewtwo: Alright, everyone gather close, and I’ll teleport us there.
They do as he says, and Raichu, Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee gather around Mewtwo, so he can teleport them to their destination. The ground around them begins to glow with a bright light, but then it rises above the Pokemon and in a flash they are gone, teleported away. The Sacred Forest falls silent as its most powerful defenders vanish from sight, but elsewhere other heroes are racing towards New Cappy Town. It is Link, Zelda and Ganondorf, and they are racing towards the town at full speed on their horses. Eventually the small, igloo-shaped houses of New Cappy Town come into sight, and Zelda feels they’ve reached their destination.
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Zelda: There’s a town, I think that is New Cappy Town.
Ganondorf: Are you sure? It looks very small, hardly the appropriate dwelling for a hero, which you keep calling Kirby.
Link: I must admit it looks quaint, but Kirby’s a pretty small and humble guy, we’ll go and ask around.
The trio speed up as they approach the small town, Link, Ganondorf and Zelda quickly reaching the outskirts of the settlement. Link dismounts from Epona as Ganondorf summons his steed away, and with Zelda they start looking around for Kirby. The ground is wet and unusually dark, as if a heavy storm rained down not too long ago; the air also feels damp and somewhat cold. Zelda senses some dark energy may be the cause of this, but Link remains unaware, and Ganondorf doesn’t seem bothered in the slightest Soon they see the town slowly come to life, strange creatures walking around casually (Cappies).
Link: What are those?
Zelda: I don’t know, some strange creatures.
Ganondorf: Whatever they are, they don’t look very intelligent.
Link: I’ll ask one if it knows who Kirby is.
Taking up his courage Link approaches one of the Cappies, and waving to get its attention the Hero of Time gets ready to ask it a question. The Cappy turns around to face him, Link somewhat put off by its face and overall appearance, but the alien looks somewhat indifferent to him.
Cappy: Ummm, can I help you?
Link: Hello, I am Link, do you know of someone called Kirby?
Cappy: Oh you mean the Star Warrior!
Link: Star Warrior? You mean Kirby?
His face lights up at the mention of a Star Warrior, and Link is happy to hear this may be the town where Kirby lives. A few other Cappies overhear the conversation and gather round, but Link feels less intimidated by these weird creatures.
Cappy: Sure I do, everyone here knows about Kirby.
Cappy 2: He’s the hero that saved us from evil, many, many times in the past.
Cappy 3: He watches over New Cappy Town and protects us from harm.
Link: New Cappy Town?
Cappy: Now from around here are you?
Link: Umm, no.
Cappy 2: Well stranger, this is New Cappy Town, and we are the Cappies.
Cappy 3: We come from the planet Pop Star, like Kirby, but about 14 years ago he crashed down there and lived among us.
Link: Really? I always thought Kirby wasn’t from Earth.
Cappy: Nope, in fact no one is sure where he came from, we’re pretty sure he isn’t native to Pop Star or Earth.
Link: Well can you tell me where I can find him?
Cappy 3: Yeah, he lives right over there, with Jigglypuff and a couple of their kids.
With that the Cappy points to a small, dome-shaped house in the town, and shows Link to Kirby’s house. It’s very small by Hylian standards, but Link understands that being small himself, Kirby wouldn’t need a life-sized dwelling.
Link: Okay, umm, Cappies. Thank you for your help.
Cappy: No problem stranger.
Cappy 2: Why do you need to see Kirby anyhow?
Link: We on a mission, and we need his help.
Cappy 3: I see, well you came to the right place, Kirby is a hero and a great fighter, no one can beat him.
Link: Yeah, I know.
He finds it a little humorous how highly the Cappies hold Kirby, but Link understands why they are so impressed by his fighting skills. Kirby saved the Earth more than once from evil, and he could very well be the one to defeat Vile and anyone he brings with him. Zelda and Ganondorf follow Link as he approaches Kirby’s door, the Hero of Time ready to knock on it and ask Kirby for help.
Zelda: So did the creatures say this is where Kirby lives?
Link: Yes, they call themselves Cappies, pretty friendly creatures.
Ganondorf: It’s a little small don’t you think? Maybe heroes are content to live in small, shabby dwellings like this, but I myself prefer the high life, castles and all that.
Link: Well let’s see. Hello?
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With that he knocks on the door three times, and soon enough the door opens to Link, Ganondorf and Zelda. A small face peeks out from low down behind the door, but when they see the two, large eyes they think it is Jigglypuff who has opened the door to them.
Zelda: Oh hello Jigglypuff, is Kirby here?
???: Jigglypuff? Oh no you’re thinking about mommy, I’m Kiby.
Ganondorf: Kiby?
Before they can inquire further the creature opens the door fully, and Link, Ganondorf and Zelda see it is one of Kirby’s children – his daughter Kiby. Having not seen her since the second battle with Noir a year or two ago they are surprised by her appearance, but Link, Zelda and Ganondorf soon remember Kirby and Jigglypuff’s twin children.
Zelda: Oh that’s right, Kirby and Jigglypuff had children not long ago. Hello there.
She kneels down and gently strokes Kiby on the head, Zelda smiling as she looks at this little mix of Kirby and Jigglypuff. Kiby smiles back and rocks a little as she feels herself being stroked, but then Link and Ganondorf feel a little impatient to see Kirby and ask his help.
Link: Could you ask your father Kirby to come out here, Kiby?
Ganondorf: We need to talk to him, it’s important.
Zelda: Could you do that for us Kiby?
Kiby: Oh, okay, I’ll go get daddy.
Quickly she runs back into the house, and Kiby returns with Kirby by her side. Almost pushing him Kiby gets her dad to the door, and Kirby looks up at his visitors, somewhat surprised to see them.
Kirby: Hello Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Kiby told me some giants had come to visit. Welcome, how can I help you?
Link: Kirby, we need your help against an evil enemy, a Darkling named Vile attacked Hyrule.
Kirby: Darkling!? You mean like Noir!?
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Suddenly his eyes open wide, and Kirby looks terrified by the mention of Darklings. It seems only yesterday that he fought with Noir, and the thought of more like him sends a shiver down Kirby’s small, round back.
Zelda: I am afraid so Kirby, Vile looked very much like Noir, but younger and with green eyes, but he was just as evil and ruthless.
Ganondorf: We defeated him, but more like him could be on Earth, Zelda and I have felt a powerful influx of negative energies in the past few hours.
Link: Will you help us Kirby? Vile is sure to return, and perhaps with reinforcements.
He turns away for a moment as he contemplates the situation, but Kirby knows he should help his friends. The memories of Noir and Neera burn brightly in his mind, and Kirby never wants anyone else to fall victim to their evil kin. The Darklings are the most evil and cruel race he has ever come across, and Kirby knows it is his mission to protect the Earth, especially against the likes of Darklings.
Kirby: ...Okay, I’ll help you, Jigglypuff too.
Link: Great, I know with all of us working together we can beat Vile and his allies.
It seems they will be joining forces once again, but before Link, Zelda and Ganondorf can get to work with Kirby and Jigglypuff a bright flash appears only meters away from them. The light glows powerfully, and everyone fears this could be an attack by Vile or his evil allies. Everyone prepares for a battle, but is this really an evil invasion of New Cappy Town?
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The wheels of war have begun to turn, Nightmare and his brothers are flying to New Cappy Town, while Tyranitar tunnels after them. Mewtwo has taken Raichu, Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee with him to help Kirby defeat the evil Harbingers and Tyranitar, but they are not alone in this struggle. Link, Zelda and Ganondorf have arrived at New Cappy Town and have found Kirby, but they may have to fight sooner than they fought. Will more heroes come to help fight the good fight? Or will New Cappy Town be reduced to a smoking memory?
Find out on the next exciting episode of Kirby’s Quest: The Volwrath Saga!
I'll put up the sound files a little later, so you can hear the music to this chapter too.
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Chapter 13: Mobilise for War
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We once again return to the Shadowed Heights to find it as black and gloomy as ever, but a change happens when the drawbridge to the keep opens up. The heavy drawbridge falls down with a loud bang to bridge the moat surrounding the keep, and a dark creature steps out from the shadows. It is Nightmare, and he takes a deep breath of foul air as he walks out proudly into the desecrated field, followed closely by his brothers and General Tyranitar. The drawbridge heaves under their collective weight but holds the Harbingers of Darkness up, Nightmare looking out across the dark expanse of land with cold, soulless eyes. The time of their great attack has come, and Nightmare can’t wait to conquer this world for their master – Volwrath.
Nightmare: Today is a proud day my brothers, we may have had one or two mishaps in our bid to take this world, but this time we will be victorious!
Scourge: Yes brother, unlike Vile and Bane I haven’t tasted defeat, but I can tell you I don’t intend to. Let us ravage this world and enslave its inhabitants.
Fiend: You mean Scourge, the ones we let live.
Scourge: Ha, well said Fiend, and with the desire I have to cause some havoc, that won’t be very many.
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He grins as he looks down at his clawed hand, but Scourge is unaware of the angry whispers behind his back. Having been reminded of their failure Bane and Vile sneer at him, but they’d rather get their revenge on Mewtwo, his Superclones, Link, Ganondorf and Zelda than take out their aggression on their brother.
Vile: Nightmare, do you suppose Kirby’s allies will come to help him?
Nightmare: I sincerely hope so Vile, but it will be best if we can kill him first, we don’t want them consolidating their powers before we get there.
Bane: Yes...These heroes can be surprisingly resourceful when they fight in groups.
His words harken him back to his defeat at the hands of Wigglytuff, but Bane refuses to let it rattle his resolve, and he looks at his clenched fists with bitter anger and hatred for her and her friends.
General Tyranitar: Then we are agreed; we will find the Star Warrior, kill him and then turn our attention to his friends.
Nightmare: Correct General, without their leader to guide them, the heroes will be disheartened and their morale will drop, making them easy prey for us...
He looks up at the darkening, rumbling sky with confidence in his eyes, and Nightmare allows his hands to drop by his sides. The time has come for their attack, the Harbingers have put it off for too long, now is the time to strike.
Nightmare: Brothers, we fly! To New Cappy Town! And our destiny!
With that the leader of the Harbingers of Darkness throws a fist into the air, and flies high into the sky. Followed closely by Scourge, Bane, Vile and Fiend he flies on to their destination, but General Tyranitar sees the direction they are flying in, and looks to the ground at his feet.
General Tyranitar: Maybe you fly Nightmare...But I will dig to victory!
Wasting no time he performs a small jump, and General Tyranitar smashes his way through the ground, soon tunnelling after his allies like a speeding mole. In his standard Tyranitar form he is incapable of flight, but General Tyranitar can tunnel through the earth’s crust as swiftly as any flier can fly through its firmament. As he tracks the other villains (by following their energy signatures) the General remembers the visitation he was given by Volwrath, and the incredible powers he will unleash on Wigglytuff, Raichu, and all the others who got in his way.
General Tyranitar: *thinking* Very soon Wigglytuff...Raichu...Mewtwo...Pichu…Even you Eevee! You will all feel my anger...My rage...And my new, unmatched, unadulterated...POWER!!!
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With that he blasts through the ground like a speeding bullet, General Tyranitar easily catching up to Nightmare and his brothers high above. The tremors and displaced earth caused by his rapid digging is unmistakable, but General Tyranitar pays no heed to the obstacles in his way, be they trees, buildings, people, or Pokemon. The evil alliance speeds on towards New Cappy Town, but meanwhile others are preparing themselves. We return to the Sacred Forest to find Mewtwo, floating above the ground in quiet meditation. All around him the forest is broken and devastated, but Mewtwo’s thoughts are centred on something much more troubling.
Mewtwo: I was afraid of this...Tyranitar is still alive...And he appears to have teamed up with Bane...Along some other, new Darklings. They appear to be heading South at great speed...Towards...No!
Suddenly his eyes open and Mewtwo stands up, surrounded by rocky walls in his waterfall sanctum. It has been a few hours since their clash with Bane and General Tyranitar, but Mewtwo has been restless, and he steps out from his hiding place to look at the forest around him. He imagines it in flames, the cries of trapped and dying Pokemon, the evil doers are heading for New Cappy Town, and Mewtwo fears once they kill Kirby, all could be lost for the defenders of Earth.
Mewtwo: No...I cannot let that happen...We have to do something!
With that he leaves the entrance of the waterfall cave, Mewtwo flying low over the Sacred Forest, heading towards the home of the two Pokemon who may be able to make a difference. Soon he reaches Raichu’s Clearing; Mewtwo can sense the presence of him, Wigglytuff, Eevee and Pichu. They are all inside the den, resting from the ordeal which took place not to long ago. Moving carefully at first Mewtwo approaches the entrance, and then mentally speaks to the sleeping Raichu, his mental voice gentle, but also firm.
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Mewtwo: Raichu...Raichu...Wake up Raichu!
Raichu: Uuugghh, huh?
A voice in his head wakes him up, but as Raichu rises to a sitting position he feels his hand brush against something warm and soft. Looking down he sees it is Wigglytuff, sleeping peacefully as she tries to allow her body time to heal itself. A warm, calm smile comes to his face to see her sleeping so peacefully, and Raichu bends down to kiss her on the cheek.
Raichu: ...Wigglytuff...My sweet love.
Wigglytuff: Mmmmm...
The bliss of this moment causes him to forget the voice he heard in his head, but as Raichu goes to lie down beside Wigglytuff he hears it again. It is louder and more urgent this time, Raichu glancing over as he sees Wigglytuff stir in her sleep.
Mewtwo: Raichu, it’s Mewtwo, please come out of your den. It is important.
Raichu: Mewtwo? Okay.
Raichu comes out of his den and into the light; he looks up to see Mewtwo standing over him, a somewhat concerned look on his face. Now he has Raichu’s attention Mewtwo no longer sees the need to speak mentally, and starts to talk audibly.
Mewtwo: There you are Raichu, good.
Raichu: What is wrong Mewtwo? You sounded like something terrible had happened.
Mewtwo: Nothing terrible has happened yet, but if we don’t act fast it will.
Raichu: What? What’s going to happen?
Mewtwo: The end of the world. Tyranitar and Bane have met up with a small force of Darklings, and they are heading towards Kirby’s home.
Raichu: ...They’re going to attack him and Jigglypuff, aren’t they?
Mewtwo: Yes Raichu, but we have to act fast if we want to stop them. I know you are still recovering from your battle with Bane and Tyranitar, but I need you and Wigglytuff to go and help them, perhaps with your help they can defeat these enemies.
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Suddenly he begins to glow with a blue light, and Raichu hums contently as he feels his injuries fade away. Mewtwo holds a hand out to him and shows he is using his Psychic powers to accelerate Raichu’s natural healing, and then reaches out towards the den, from which another blue light emanates from. Giving his body a bit of a stretch Raichu feels all his aches and pains are gone, and his energy levels are at their maximum.
Raichu: Thank you Mewtwo, I feel a lot better now, like I just woke up from a wonderful sleep.
Mewtwo: Hmm, well, I believe you did when I woke you.
A faint chuckle is heard as Mewtwo mentions he woke Raichu up, and the electric Superclone looks back to his den, remembering waking up with Wigglytuff by his side.
Raichu: You’re right.
Mewtwo: Don’t worry about Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee, I healed them too, I’ll see if I can wake them up.
He closes his eyes and enters a trance-like state, but as Raichu looks up at Mewtwo he wonders why he is just standing there. Moments later the sound of movement comes out from the den, and Mewtwo opens his eyes as Raichu turns round, to see Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee emerge from it.
Wigglytuff: Raichu? You’re up.
Raichu: So are you Wigglytuff, do you feel better?
Wigglytuff: Much better, I thought I’d wake up feeling aching and uncomfortable, but I feel great.
Pichu: So do I, it’s like the battle with Bane and Tyranitar never happened.
Eevee: Yeah.
He is happy to see they are feeling better, but Mewtwo knows that they have to fight again to stop Bane, Tyranitar and the others. Looking down at the smaller Pokemon Mewtwo gets their attention, so he can tell them what they have to do.
Mewtwo: Good, I see you are all feeling better. I told Raichu this but now you all have to hear it. Bane and Tyranitar have teamed up with some evil Darklings, and now you, Raichu, and Wigglytuff have to go fight them.
Wigglytuff: You mean Tyranitar meant it when he said this wasn’t over?
Raichu: I’m afraid so Wigglytuff, we beat him and Bane, but now we have to finish them off. If we don’t everyone we care about will suffer, along with the rest of the world.
Mewtwo: They are moving to fight Kirby, so you won’t be fighting them alone. If you can get to Kirby and Jigglypuff first you’ll have a better chance of beating them.
Wigglytuff: I don’t want innocent creatures to come to harm...People or Pokemon...
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She thinks this over carefully as she looks at the ground, and Wigglytuff imagines all the evil Bane and Tyranitar will do if they are allowed to roam free. At first her loyalty was only to Pichu, Eevee and her Superclone family, but Wigglytuff realises she has a responsibility to the whole world. In their community they are locked away from the outside world, but when a danger threatens that world it can threaten her home too, and Wigglytuff realises she and Raichu must fight to save everyone, even the humans that once hunted them. She looks back up to Mewtwo, Wigglytuff joining Raichu at his side, and holding his hand supportively.
Wigglytuff: Alright Mewtwo, I’m in!
Raichu: So am I! We’ll go help Kirby, he saved us from Mewthree, we should return the favour!
Pichu: Yeah, I want to go too!
Eevee: So do I!
Raichu smiles when he sees he has Wigglytuff’s support, but seeing Pichu and Eevee wanting to fight worries him. This battle will be the most dangerous one they have ever fought, and the last thing he wants is them to come to harm. Raichu looks down at Pichu and Eevee with stern eyes, Wigglytuff also feeling they should sit this one out.
Raichu: I’m sorry Pichu, but not this time.
Pichu: What? You won’t let me fight!?
Wigglytuff: This battle will be very dangerous, we don’t want to two of you to get hurt. You know this is because we love you; we don’t want to put you in danger.
Eevee: That’s not fair! We want to protect innocent lives just as much as you two do! We have every right to be in that battle! You can’t stop us!
Raichu: ......
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Their faces turn somewhat angry when she voices her opinion, but deep down Wigglytuff and Raichu know she’s right. Pichu is growing up, and someday he’ll have to look after himself, the battle may be dangerous, but it is his battle too.
Pichu: Please mom, please dad, let me fight with you! You know I can hold my own in a battle, I was able to beat Larvitar, you might need me!
Eevee: We care too much about you to let you fight that battle alone, I may be new here, but I feel just as Pichu does. Families stick together, and I might not be a part of this family...
Now it is her turn to look deep inside herself, and Eevee remains adamant that she has a right to fight in the battle against the Harbingers of Darkness. She has come to love Pichu, Raichu and Wigglytuff like a family, and she would do anything to protect them, and pay any cost.
Eevee: ...But I feel like I am...I’m helping you, whether you like it or not!
Raichu: Hmm, I guess there’s no way we’re going to be able to talk you out of this.
Eevee: None, either you let me come, or I’ll come on my own.
Wigglytuff: Eevee...
As she looks down at her small friend, Wigglytuff feels that Eevee truly cares about them. She’s only known them for just over a month, but Eevee really feels she is a part of this family. Eevee props herself up on Wigglytuff’s stomach as she looks her in the eyes, Eevee giving the most sincere, determined face you could expect from her.
Pichu: Eevee is right mom and dad, this is everyone’s fight, I know you care about us and that is why you’re trying to exclude us, but we’re all in this.
Raichu: I don’t like it...But if that is your final decision...
She looks inside herself as she tries to come to a tough decision, but Wigglytuff realises that Pichu and Eevee are right. They want to protect the world just as much as she and Raichu do, and she can’t keep them from doing the right thing.
Wigglytuff: Okay Pichu...You and Eevee win, you can come with us.
Raichu: But if things get dangerous we want you to run away, don’t worry about us, just keep yourselves alive.
Eevee: Right, don’t worry about Pichu, I’ll keep him safe.
Pichu: Thanks mom, thanks dad!
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With that he jumps up at Wigglytuff, Pichu giving her the most loving hug he can, then he drops down and does the same to Raichu. In their hearts they fear for his safety, but Raichu and Wigglytuff know one day Pichu will have to make his own choices in life, and this is his fight too.
Mewtwo: Very well, I will teleport all of us to Kirby’s home, I believe it is called New Cappy Town. Are you all ready to go?
Wigglytuff: Yes.
Raichu: Yes.
Pichu: Yeah!
Eevee: You bet!
Mewtwo: Alright, everyone gather close, and I’ll teleport us there.
They do as he says, and Raichu, Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee gather around Mewtwo, so he can teleport them to their destination. The ground around them begins to glow with a bright light, but then it rises above the Pokemon and in a flash they are gone, teleported away. The Sacred Forest falls silent as its most powerful defenders vanish from sight, but elsewhere other heroes are racing towards New Cappy Town. It is Link, Zelda and Ganondorf, and they are racing towards the town at full speed on their horses. Eventually the small, igloo-shaped houses of New Cappy Town come into sight, and Zelda feels they’ve reached their destination.
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Zelda: There’s a town, I think that is New Cappy Town.
Ganondorf: Are you sure? It looks very small, hardly the appropriate dwelling for a hero, which you keep calling Kirby.
Link: I must admit it looks quaint, but Kirby’s a pretty small and humble guy, we’ll go and ask around.
The trio speed up as they approach the small town, Link, Ganondorf and Zelda quickly reaching the outskirts of the settlement. Link dismounts from Epona as Ganondorf summons his steed away, and with Zelda they start looking around for Kirby. The ground is wet and unusually dark, as if a heavy storm rained down not too long ago; the air also feels damp and somewhat cold. Zelda senses some dark energy may be the cause of this, but Link remains unaware, and Ganondorf doesn’t seem bothered in the slightest Soon they see the town slowly come to life, strange creatures walking around casually (Cappies).
Link: What are those?
Zelda: I don’t know, some strange creatures.
Ganondorf: Whatever they are, they don’t look very intelligent.
Link: I’ll ask one if it knows who Kirby is.
Taking up his courage Link approaches one of the Cappies, and waving to get its attention the Hero of Time gets ready to ask it a question. The Cappy turns around to face him, Link somewhat put off by its face and overall appearance, but the alien looks somewhat indifferent to him.
Cappy: Ummm, can I help you?
Link: Hello, I am Link, do you know of someone called Kirby?
Cappy: Oh you mean the Star Warrior!
Link: Star Warrior? You mean Kirby?
His face lights up at the mention of a Star Warrior, and Link is happy to hear this may be the town where Kirby lives. A few other Cappies overhear the conversation and gather round, but Link feels less intimidated by these weird creatures.
Cappy: Sure I do, everyone here knows about Kirby.
Cappy 2: He’s the hero that saved us from evil, many, many times in the past.
Cappy 3: He watches over New Cappy Town and protects us from harm.
Link: New Cappy Town?
Cappy: Now from around here are you?
Link: Umm, no.
Cappy 2: Well stranger, this is New Cappy Town, and we are the Cappies.
Cappy 3: We come from the planet Pop Star, like Kirby, but about 14 years ago he crashed down there and lived among us.
Link: Really? I always thought Kirby wasn’t from Earth.
Cappy: Nope, in fact no one is sure where he came from, we’re pretty sure he isn’t native to Pop Star or Earth.
Link: Well can you tell me where I can find him?
Cappy 3: Yeah, he lives right over there, with Jigglypuff and a couple of their kids.
With that the Cappy points to a small, dome-shaped house in the town, and shows Link to Kirby’s house. It’s very small by Hylian standards, but Link understands that being small himself, Kirby wouldn’t need a life-sized dwelling.
Link: Okay, umm, Cappies. Thank you for your help.
Cappy: No problem stranger.
Cappy 2: Why do you need to see Kirby anyhow?
Link: We on a mission, and we need his help.
Cappy 3: I see, well you came to the right place, Kirby is a hero and a great fighter, no one can beat him.
Link: Yeah, I know.
He finds it a little humorous how highly the Cappies hold Kirby, but Link understands why they are so impressed by his fighting skills. Kirby saved the Earth more than once from evil, and he could very well be the one to defeat Vile and anyone he brings with him. Zelda and Ganondorf follow Link as he approaches Kirby’s door, the Hero of Time ready to knock on it and ask Kirby for help.
Zelda: So did the creatures say this is where Kirby lives?
Link: Yes, they call themselves Cappies, pretty friendly creatures.
Ganondorf: It’s a little small don’t you think? Maybe heroes are content to live in small, shabby dwellings like this, but I myself prefer the high life, castles and all that.
Link: Well let’s see. Hello?
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With that he knocks on the door three times, and soon enough the door opens to Link, Ganondorf and Zelda. A small face peeks out from low down behind the door, but when they see the two, large eyes they think it is Jigglypuff who has opened the door to them.
Zelda: Oh hello Jigglypuff, is Kirby here?
???: Jigglypuff? Oh no you’re thinking about mommy, I’m Kiby.
Ganondorf: Kiby?
Before they can inquire further the creature opens the door fully, and Link, Ganondorf and Zelda see it is one of Kirby’s children – his daughter Kiby. Having not seen her since the second battle with Noir a year or two ago they are surprised by her appearance, but Link, Zelda and Ganondorf soon remember Kirby and Jigglypuff’s twin children.
Zelda: Oh that’s right, Kirby and Jigglypuff had children not long ago. Hello there.
She kneels down and gently strokes Kiby on the head, Zelda smiling as she looks at this little mix of Kirby and Jigglypuff. Kiby smiles back and rocks a little as she feels herself being stroked, but then Link and Ganondorf feel a little impatient to see Kirby and ask his help.
Link: Could you ask your father Kirby to come out here, Kiby?
Ganondorf: We need to talk to him, it’s important.
Zelda: Could you do that for us Kiby?
Kiby: Oh, okay, I’ll go get daddy.
Quickly she runs back into the house, and Kiby returns with Kirby by her side. Almost pushing him Kiby gets her dad to the door, and Kirby looks up at his visitors, somewhat surprised to see them.
Kirby: Hello Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Kiby told me some giants had come to visit. Welcome, how can I help you?
Link: Kirby, we need your help against an evil enemy, a Darkling named Vile attacked Hyrule.
Kirby: Darkling!? You mean like Noir!?
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Suddenly his eyes open wide, and Kirby looks terrified by the mention of Darklings. It seems only yesterday that he fought with Noir, and the thought of more like him sends a shiver down Kirby’s small, round back.
Zelda: I am afraid so Kirby, Vile looked very much like Noir, but younger and with green eyes, but he was just as evil and ruthless.
Ganondorf: We defeated him, but more like him could be on Earth, Zelda and I have felt a powerful influx of negative energies in the past few hours.
Link: Will you help us Kirby? Vile is sure to return, and perhaps with reinforcements.
He turns away for a moment as he contemplates the situation, but Kirby knows he should help his friends. The memories of Noir and Neera burn brightly in his mind, and Kirby never wants anyone else to fall victim to their evil kin. The Darklings are the most evil and cruel race he has ever come across, and Kirby knows it is his mission to protect the Earth, especially against the likes of Darklings.
Kirby: ...Okay, I’ll help you, Jigglypuff too.
Link: Great, I know with all of us working together we can beat Vile and his allies.
It seems they will be joining forces once again, but before Link, Zelda and Ganondorf can get to work with Kirby and Jigglypuff a bright flash appears only meters away from them. The light glows powerfully, and everyone fears this could be an attack by Vile or his evil allies. Everyone prepares for a battle, but is this really an evil invasion of New Cappy Town?
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The wheels of war have begun to turn, Nightmare and his brothers are flying to New Cappy Town, while Tyranitar tunnels after them. Mewtwo has taken Raichu, Wigglytuff, Pichu and Eevee with him to help Kirby defeat the evil Harbingers and Tyranitar, but they are not alone in this struggle. Link, Zelda and Ganondorf have arrived at New Cappy Town and have found Kirby, but they may have to fight sooner than they fought. Will more heroes come to help fight the good fight? Or will New Cappy Town be reduced to a smoking memory?
Find out on the next exciting episode of Kirby’s Quest: The Volwrath Saga!
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