[center][img]http://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/b3RmLjY2LmUyMTUwOC5SMDAsLjAA/chapbook.regular.png[/img][/center] [center][b]Day/Time:[/b] Day Two - Afternoon [b]Location:[/b] Dream Land Arc [b]Tagging:[/b] [@Lmpkio][@DracoLunaris][@Etherean Fire][@Lugubrious][@Zarkun][@Guardian Angel Haruki][@Rockin Strings][@Crosswire][/center] [hr] Guile noted that Alicia Harnick, or Blue Girl as he nicknamed her in his mind, was joining the Dream Land group. The squad leader was already full of questions, and he too, started to contemplate if making the child a squad leader was a good idea. Children liked to ask questions, and if she couldn’t formulate her own answers or answers to problems, then this group was going to have issues that were going to be no less than the last one. She pointed to a strange shadow on the map that looked very similar to the shape of a tree. Guile frowned at the silhouette. He hadn’t received any intel on it, and so he hadn’t been too worried about it. [color=39b54a][b]“You should focus on the mission,”[/b][/color] Guile told Frisk, completely avoiding her questions. But really it was to imply that there was nothing for her to worry about in regards to the “surprise” or the silhouette. It wouldn’t have been a surprise if he told everyone. Slayer was strangely enthusiastic about sharing some advice and experience with the Alpha team. It had seemed strange because Guile didn’t expect the man (or vampire) to have a heart. Not just because vampires were normally undead but because he gave off the impression that he cared only about himself. Boy was he wrong. Guile didn’t expect anything less from Fox. Fox was a commander-type, and he was so far the most superior hero. His skills on the battlefield were stellar enough to have him immediately moved to Delta Squad, and it could have been because of his universe and upbringing. Not everyone had similar liberties. As Guile looked over the current group of Alphas, and even his Charlie and Bravo Groups, he was eager to see who would be next to rise to Delta group. It was a privilege and a curse, and those with a good head on their shoulders were going to be the deserving. Cloud was quiet as he stood next to a wall with his arms crossed before his chest. His Mako-green eyes were inspecting the group. He swore that when he first joined the cause that there were more heroes. Where did they all go? Did they quit? Did they perish like Mario? The Council seemed to be in need of as much help as they could get. There would be only four of them embarking on the mission to Dream Land. Well…five if one separated the bear and bird. Dream Land looked like a pushover realm, but even Cloud had gone toe-to-toe with the pink marshmallow in the Smash Arena and Kirby was no joke. Hopefully, the pink puff was going to be on their team this time. Guile gave a final glance over the room before he decided to move everyone along. [color=39b54a]“All right; did everyone make their tearful goodbyes? If so, it’s time for the first Alpha group to head out. Head upstairs to the 49th floor to get your booster shots and lollipops and meet me at the Hangar.”[/color] His instructions were different from the last mission. The team wasn’t going to warp directly into Dream Land it seemed. Guile looked over at Fox. [color=39b54a][b]“I’m leaving it up to you to keep the rest of these heroes busy. I don’t want them growing fat and lax just because they’re off.”[/b][/color] Guile followed the first Alpha group over to the elevator. [hr][hr] [h3]Meanwhile…In Dream Land…[/h3] [b]Mt. Dedede[/b] [i]Before the Heroes Arrive[/i] King Dedede was slumped on his oversized throne, holding the jar that contained the red phozons of Mario. He was holding the jar up to the light while the famous red cap was on his head. Grinning wickedly, he shook the jar around to watch the glowing lights bounce about. [color=ed1c24][b]“These look like stupid fire flies in a jar! Are you sure this is actually his soul?”[/b][/color] King Dedede asked the cat burglar standing at the foot of his throne. Tac nodded rapidly while King Dedede gave him a half-lidded, [i]I don’t believe you at all[/i] look. The doors of his throne room were then pushed open by two Waddle-Doo guards. “Sire, you have two visitors. Meta Knight and-and-and…” the Waddle-Doo guard rubbed the side of its eye in confusion. Meta Knight marched passed the red soldier, his blue cape swirling to his authoritative gait. [color=0072bc][b]“Never mind you.”[/b][/color] The Waddle-Doos quickly saluted and scrambled back to their posts. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/61/62/b1616244840bcf2ee8580b93e574f7dc--fantasy-warrior-game-concept.jpg]The figure that strode next to Meta Knight was shrouded in a black cloak[/url]. The figure was tall, about 6’4” while Meta Knight was only about 4 feet. King Dedede sat up in his chair and hopped off his throne onto a pair of armored legs with wings. The wings started flapping, lifting the lazy fat penguin into the air and carrying him over to his two new guests. [color=ed1c24][b]“Welcome! I suppose you’re here for the jar and hat?”[/b][/color] King Dedede greeted. He reminded himself that he was wearing Mario’s hat and quickly removed it from his head as a momentary blush tinged his nonexistent cheeks. The cloaked figure said nothing and instead held out a hand toward the hovering penguin. King Dedede smirked and clutched the jar against his body protectively. [color=ed1c24][b]“Now, now, we had a deal didn’t we? I give you Mario’s Hat and Soul, and you give me the power to rule the Dream Land universe and destroy Kirby once and for all!”[/b][/color] The cloaked figure dropped its hand. Meta Knight frowned as he warned, [color=0072bc][b]“You should mind your tone, King Dedede. A great power stands before you.”[/b][/color] King Dedede shrugged. [color=ed1c24][b]“Yeah, well, if she or he was such a great power, then he-she wouldn’t mind sharin’ it. No power. No soul and hat.”[/b][/color] The cloaked figure held out its hand again, and it was clenched into a fist. When it opened its hand, in its palm was a purple and black crystal. King Dedede hovered closer to the crystal, squinting his eyes at it suspiciously. The cloaked figure then suddenly clenched the crystal and jammed it into the penguin’s throat. King Dedede gasped, rearing back in shock as blood gushed from his neck. Meta Knight quickly dove to catch the jar that fell from the penguin’s hands and rolled upright in time to catch the fallen cap too. “SIRE!” the Waddle-Doo soldiers exclaimed as they quickly rushed the cloaked figure. The cloaked figure had grasped King Dedede by his neck and turned to face the charging knights. Holding King Dedede aloft in its hand, [url=http://orig03.deviantart.net/748a/f/2012/333/1/7/dark_blue_cat_eye_by_nightfever100-d5mifb6.jpg]through the cowl that swore they saw gleaming two feline-like eyes[/url]. The Waddle-Doo Knights froze unsure what to do as they watched the king kick and rasp. [color=ed1c24][b]“I…I feel it,”[/b][/color] King Dedede wheezed to not only the Waddle-Doo’s shock but to Meta Knight’s surprise as well. The cloaked figure lowered the king to the floor and released him. The wound on the penguin’s neck stitched itself closed as though his flesh had a mind of its own. King Dedede rubbed his throat, his blue eyes wide in awe. Holding up his arms, he flexed his biceps as an arrogant frown hardened on his face. [color=ed1c24][b]“I feel it! The power! It’s like a fire growing inside me. I have more energy now than I ever had before!”[/b][/color] the king exclaimed. His eyes gleamed with a craze that made the Waddle Knights tremble. [color=ed1c24][b]“I must test this power at once!”[/b][/color] The cloaked figure turned to leave, the tails of its cloak twisting. Meta Knight stared at the cloaked person nervously before he slowly followed after it, gazing back at the cackling Dedede. He couldn’t help but wonder what sort of nightmare had befallen Dream Land as they headed back to his [url=https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/7/7f/Halberd.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/275?cb=20100521182824&path-prefix=en]Halberd ship[/url]. [hr][hr] After the heroes managed to receive their vaccinations, they joined Guile in the hangar to join him along with Rosalina on a red spacecraft known as the [url=https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/3/3b/Ragnarokairship.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080712123807]Ragnarok[/url]. The ship resembled a dragon, and as Guile introduced: [color=39b54a][b]“This is the Ragnarok, the fastest interdimensional ship in the galaxy. Well, at least that’s what the engineers claim. This will be your home and saving grace until you all complete the mission. If anyone needs to be pulled out of the mission for any reason, then we will pick them up here. Let’s get on board.”[/b][/color] Cloud marveled the ship, passing beneath its wings as he followed behind Guile to the hatch. As they started up the ramp, Cloud suddenly was taken aback by the sight of a bloated and strapped down Wario. If everyone thought he had been big before, he was looking like a blimp now. Tied at his side was Waluigi who was kicking his feet rapidly and squirming desperately to free himself. Cloud’s mouth was hanging open in confusion as Guile walked over to rest his hand against Wario’s swollen side. The Street Fighter smirked and had an almost wicked gleam in his eye. [color=39b54a][b]“Surprise!”[/b][/color] he exclaimed to the group. [color=92278f][b]“Surprise? What do you mean surprise?”[/b][/color] Wario shouted. He was sweating bullets and was apparently suffering. [color=92278f][b]“What did you guys do to me? NO; what did SHE do to me?”[/b][/color] He demanded looking over at Rosalina who was standing there calmly and with an irritated look on her face. [color=92278f][b]“Please! Just let me fart, burp, anything! I’m gonna explode!”[/b][/color] Waluigi whined, [color=a187be][b]“I don’t wanna be around when he explodes, wah!”[/b][/color] Rosalina raised her nose. [color=00aeef][b]“If you weren’t so disgusting, then you wouldn’t be in this predicament.”[/b][/color] [color=92278f][b]“Disgusting? You act like you don’t fart! Farting is completely natural!”[/b][/color] [color=00aeef][b]“If your farts were natural, then you wouldn’t be ready to explode. You look like a bombomb.”[/b][/color] Guile headed toward the bridge and explained, [color=39b54a][b]“Our two new additions to the team will be goin’ in first. We gotta special treat for the king.”[/b][/color] Cloud walked around the two villains on his way to the bridge and muttered under his breath, [color=00a99d][b]“I don’t even wanna know.”[/b][/color] The trip was already getting weird. [hr][hr] [center][img] http://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/b3RmLjcyLmZiNzRlYy5SSEpsWVcwZ1RHRnVaQSwsLjA,/double-bubble-shadow.regular.png[/img][/center] [center][hider=Map][url=http://pre02.deviantart.net/2533/th/pre/f/2016/295/4/c/trying_a_new_style_by_electrontheshinx82-dalvohc.png]Link[/url][/hider][/center] [b]Location: Butter Building[/b] [i]The King’s Address[/i] King Dedede stood (more like sat on his new flying leg contraption) on the balcony of one of his many castles before a crowd of Waddle-Doos, Waddle-Dees, Poppy Bros Juniors, Bronto Burts, Cappies; you name it. They stood in division formations gazing upon their king who had a black, visible aura swirling about his body. His eyes were glowing red as a large grin parted his beak. Resting his flippers upon the banister, he leaned over to gaze upon his fearful subjects. [color=ed1c24][b]“Today is a special day. I am no longer the King Dedede you knew before. I am no longer the weak king who was always kicked out of his castle by an annoying pink marshmallow. No longer will my title be 'King.' No! I am more than a king now. You have seen my power. Mt. Dedede is no more. It is now only a crater in this pathetic gumdrop planet! I will now be called World Emperor Dedede! All of you will have nothing to fear for there will be no greater threat than me. With my new god powers, Dream Land will become the Dream Universe for I will take over every star in the cosmos!”[/b][/color] King Dedede proclaimed. The soldiers raised their little paws, flippers, and nubs and bellowed in approval. Meanwhile, bursting through the Dimensional Mirror was a foreign red dragon ship. The ship did a speedy circle around the Star-shaped continent, flying through Grape Garden, over the Fountain of Dreams, and Rainbow Resort. When it passed over an enormous gorge or crater where Mt. Dedede was supposed to be on the map, the ship slowed as Guile examined it. [color=00a651][b]“What the hell happened here?”[/b][/color] he wondered aloud. Rosalina stepped closer to peer through the window at the vast hole in the ground. [color=00aeef][b]“What power…oh look!”[/b][/color] Hovering over the chasm on a large yellow star was a pink dot. Kirby looked up at the strange ship and quickly maneuvered his warp star up to it until he was hovering before the bridge window. The pink marshmallow looked over all the occupants before he smiled and waved. [color=f49ac2][b]“Eeey!”[/b][/color] he greeted. Rosalina smiled. [color=00aeef][b]“It’s Kirby! Do you think he might know what happened?”[/b][/color] [color=39b54a][b]“I’ll open the hatch,”[/b][/color] said Guile. As the Ragnarok hatch opened, Kirby flew around and crashed his star into the floor as it popped into mini stars and disappeared. The pink critter skipped along recognizing Wario immediately as he hopped up onto the fat man and began bouncing on his bloated stomach as though it was a trampoline. Wario’s eyes nearly bulged. He was really going to explode now. [color=92278f][b]“GET HIM OFF! THAT’S IT! I’M TAKIN’ EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU BITCHES WITH ME!”[/b][/color] Wario yelled. As he went red in the face, straining hard to try and release the pint-up gas, Waluigi started to panic. [color=a187be][b]“Waah! He’s trying to detonate! Get me out of here!”[/b][/color] Rosalina quickly rushed over to Kirby, holding her hands up to him. [color=00aeef][b]“Kirby get down from there.”[/b][/color] The pink warrior stopped bouncing and leaped down into Rosalina’s arms. She held the marshmallow like a child and frowned at Wario. [color=00aeef][b]“Try all you want. You won’t be able to do it.”[/b][/color] [color=92278f][b]“DAMN IT! I’M GONNA GO INSANE!”[/b][/color] Rosalina carried Kirby to the bridge so she could introduce him to the new warriors. [color=00aeef][b]“Everyone; this is Kirby. He may be small, but he’s actually a legend. He’s the Hero of Dream Land.”[/b][/color] Cloud didn’t make eye-contact with it. There was one evident memory he had in his mind fighting Kirby, and it was being sucked into its mouth; to pure darkness; and then emerging from who knows where. The creature didn’t seem to have a visible asshole, but he didn’t want to imagine that was where he was ejected from when the thing copied his powers. Kirby enthusiastically waved and greeted everyone, [color=f49ac2][b]“Ey!”[/b][/color] Guile rested a hand on his head as he asked, [color=39b54a][b]“Does he say more than ‘ey’? I thought we were supposed to get information about the crater from this guy?”[/b][/color] Kirby looked at Guile and seemed to understand completely. He faced the group and threw his small nubby arms into the air. Inhaling deeply, he swelled to the size of beach ball before swallowing the air and shrinking back to his normal size. [color=f49ac2][b]“Ey, ey, ah!”[/b][/color] Kirby chirped and that was the explanation. [hr] [i]XP has not yet begun. The story is still currently in its introductory phase.[/i] [b][u]GM Note[/u]:[/b] I presented the very first Delta boss, but the Delta boss’s identity is still a secret. You can try and guess who you think the boss will be, but I will not reveal it until the time comes. I stopped the GM post here because otherwise I would have carried on, forcing everyone into the main event. I stopped in case those who wanted to post in response to everything can do so. XP hasn’t started quite yet, but it will soon. Below is the posting order. Remember, if you don't want to post this round, then "mention" me in the OOC and let me know that you "Pass." You do not have to post if you don't want to. Everyone is free to try and figure out what Kirby just explained. Regardless, you'll figure it out any way. [h3]P.O.[/h3] [i]If a player is inactive for more than 3 days without letting the GMs know of any delays, then the player can be skipped over on the 4th day. If a player does not wish to post, they can Mention the GM and let the GM know he or she "Passes" on his or her turn.[/i] [b]P.O.:[/b] [color=fff200][b]Frisk[/b][/color], Alicia Harnick, Banjo & Kazooie, and Cloud.