#meta is very worried about doing the ‘wrong thing’ or getting dedede’s hopes up and dark is perfectly happy to just roll with it

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Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Hades (Chapter 10)

Morpho Knight swung his sword down the slope, releasing a powerful shock wave. The crescent-shaped waves hit Meta Knight in quick succession.

Meta Knight flew left and right, but his arm was hurt and he groaned in pain. Morpho Knight didn’t even look tired.

Meta Knight remembered what happened in the underworld. In that world, he couldn’t feel tired, hungry, or pain at all. The red knight might not feel any of those feelings no matter how much he fights because of the power of the butterfly of Hades.

If so, does Meta Knight have no chance of winning…?

(No, it can’t be...) Meta Knight gripped his sword and thought. (Those who do not feel tired do not understand the breath of battle. Those who do not feel pain cannot read the movement of their enemy.)

Behind Meta Knight were King Dedede, Kirby, and Blade Knight. Both the great king and Kirby fought desperately, but they had finally lost their strength.

Only Meta Knight was standing. He didn’t know if he could get through this mess. Already, just breathing was painful and his whole body hurt.

(Good. I feel tired and painful because I am alive!)

Meta Knight gathered his strength and jumped up, slashing at Morpho Knight.

However, he repelled it easily.

Morpho Knight slashed violently at Meta Knight’s landing.

Due to his tiredness, Meta Knight, who had been struck before, couldn’t move. He held his sword over his body and guarded desperately, but the damage was great.

His head was fluttering. His eyes were hazy, and his feet were swaying.

(Will I… will I go to the underworld again? This time, forever?) When such an ominous idea came to him, something happened.

“Meta Kniiiiight!”

He heard a loud voice. Waddle Dee’s voice.

Meta Knight raised his face.

Waddle Dee overcame a broken pillar holding something.

“Don’t come any closer!” Meta Knight shouted out.

Waddle Dee turned around, gained momentum, and threw what he was holding in his hand.

“Meta Knight! Here…!”

Something flew through the air. Meta Knight quickly reached out and took it.

Immediately, Meta Knight’s whole body shook. His fatigue and pain disappeared as they were swept away. He felt the power in his hand.

“My treasured sword… the Galaxia!”

It’s unmistakable and genuine. Meta Knight held the Galaxia high. A bright light spilled from the tip of the sword.

Morpho Knight attacked. Meta Knight lightly dodged, shook up and jumped high.

“Spinning Knight!”

While spinning in the air, he slashed at Morpho Knight.

Morpho Knight flinched and was struck down.

Then, immediately, he held his sword horizontally and drill slashed!

Morpho Knight was blown off and struck against a collapsing wall.

Meta Knight had completely regained his power. The Galaxia gave him strength. And the Galaxia was also strengthened by returning to the hands of its true owner. The sword fighter and the sword, united for increased power!

However, Morpho Knight wasn’t finished.

When he stood up, he swung his sword down and sent crescent shock waves one after another. They flew with tremendous speed, but Meta Knight didn’t give up, dodging one after another, getting closer to him.

“Take this-!” Meta Knight swung after Morpho Knight. 

Morpho Knight disappeared suddenly. He escaped with teleportation in an instant. Morpho Knight materialized above and behind Meta Knight.

Meta Knight looked back, feeling sick.

Morpho Knight slid in and rushed through the air.

It was tremendous speed. Meta Knight couldn’t dodge it.

“Kah…!” He was moving before he realized.

He grabbed the Galaxia, held it in front of him, and took a strong stance.

At the moment of attack…

“Galactic Counter!”

A deadly mystery that uses the enemy’s attack power against them!

There was no delay, the timing was perfect.

“...ts!” Morpho Knight stiffened his whole body and his attacks were slow.

The game was on. Meta Knight quietly stared at the enemy.

A streak of light spilled out of Morpho Knight. The lights gradually increased, two, three, and the brightness increased. His mask, his sword, and his wings on his back were swallowed by the white light. The knight turned into a ball of light and disappeared with a burst.

After the knight disappeared, countless red butterflies were dancing. The butterflies flew turbulently, fading little by little, and eventually disappeared as if melting away.

“Meta Knight…”

Meta Knight, staring at the disappeared butterflies, was called and turned around.

It was Kirby. He had been injured in the fight, but seemed to regain some energy.

“Did you win?”

“...Yes.”

“Meta Knight really is strong! I couldn’t do it at all.” Kirby looked a little sick.

Behind him, King Dedede stood up slowly. “Uh… Uugh…!”

The king, leaning on his hammer, managed to support his body and said with envy. “I was supposed to do it… I could’ve mustered the strength…!”

“Didn’t you turn and run?”

“I didn’t run off! I was getting a better vantage point!”

Blade Knight also stood up, in tears. “Meta Knight, sir, wow, you’re safe!”

“Yes. No need to worry about me.”

“But what happened? I could have sworn you were on the battleship Halberd…”

Waddle Dee rushed in before Meta Knight answered. “Meta Knight! You won!”

“Waddle Dee.” Meta Knight turned to Waddle Dee.

“I’m grateful you returned my strength with the Galaxia. Thank you.”

“I just carried it. It was the Galaxia that strengthened you…”

Waddle Dee jumped up. “Wait, we still need your help! Your knights are in a hole!”

“A hole?”

“This way!”

Meta Knight followed Waddle Dee to the knights.

The rescued knights were quiet, even surrounding Meta Knight. Everyone’s hearts were so full that no words came out.

Meta Knight opened his mouth. “It was foolish of me to worry, everyone fought so well.”

“Meta Knight, sir…!”

The Meta Knights wept as if the thread of tension had broken.

Sword Knight said. “You’re the real Meta Knight, aren’t you”

“Do I look like a fake?”

“No! You’re definitely real! There’s a big difference!”

Sword Knight saw Beryl crouching down.

Mace Knight snuck behind and grabbed Beryl’s head.

Axe Knight asked, “Let’s punish him for what he’s done. What do you think?”

“Hm…” Meta Knight thought about it.

Beryl was shaking, rattling. 

Javelin Knight spoke. “Let’s tie him to the bow of the battleship and let him enjoy space travel.”

Trident Knight replied, “Why don’t we send him to Castle Dedede? Let the Waddle Dees take a break and let him do all the castle work alone!”

Axe Knight added, “No, let’s send him to all the towns he destroyed and make him fix them back up again! First, Dreamland!”

Meta Knight spoke. “That’s still too kind. Let’s tie him up so he can’t move and have Kirby perform a song for him.”

“Eh!?” Kirby was surprised. “Why do I have to sing for this guy!? What a waste…!”

“...No, trust me.” Meta Knight told Kirby. “Persuade him with your wonderful singing that he should never do anything wrong again.”

“...Eh? Persuade him?”

“Listening to a wonderful song can change someone’s mind.”

“Oh yeah… songs have the power to move hearts. I see!” Kirby was determined and nodded. “I will sing! It’ll be a moving song that will gentle the heart of any villain!”

“While you’re at it, would you like to serve your home cooking as well? You should make a special dish that will make him cry with excitement.”

“Okay! Looks like Meta Knight is kind to his enemies.”

“Waddle Dee.”

Waddle Dee, who was swaying and listening to the story, jumped up when Meta Knight called out. 

“Ye...yes!”

“I’ll leave it to you. Hold Kirby a concert and set up a special seat for Beryl. Don’t forget to serve Kirby’s special dishes. Have Beryl eat until he is full.”

“Uh… uh… uh, yes…!” Waddle Dee imagined it and nodded in tears of fear.

(Me, Meta Knight…! What a terrifying thing! Kirby’s song is so terrible it could crack the walls of Castle Dedede, and Kirby’s food is so bad he could lose his appetite for the rest of his life…!)

Kirby said with a smile. “Heh, I’ll do my best! Let’s work together, Waddle Dee!”

“Ah… okay…”

“What should I sing? I have to sing with all my heart so Beryl doesn’t do bad things again… of course, I’ll do my best to cook too… Wow, I’m excited! Hey Beryl, I hope you’re looking forward to it!”

“Oh, oh. I’m sure I’ll change my mind.” Beryl was relieved and grinned.

The Meta Knights and King Dedede whispered in the shadow.

“Beryl’s acting like he’s saved.”

“How stupid, he doesn’t know the horror of Kirby.”

“Meta Knight is too cruel. No matter what he did, I’m sorry for Beryl.”

“How could sir make such a proposal…”

“Wow, he’s not kidding around! Good luck, Beryl!”

Meta Knight turned over his cloak and started walking. “Well then, let’s go back to the battleship Halberd.”

“Yes sir!” His subordinates saluted in unison and lined up.

Captain Vul and the Meta Knights were enjoying tea time leisurely for the first time in a long while.

Meta Knight wasn’t there. It seems he had something to do, so he went out without telling them where he was going.

Captain Vul was talking about, of course, Meta Knight.

Axe Knight said. “Even so, it’s strange. Why did Meta Knight, who had been unconscious on the Halberd, appear in the ancient temple?”

Captain Vul replied. “I have an idea, but I can’t quite explain it. I think…”

Captain Vul took a sip of his tea and continued.

“At that time, Meta Knight’s body and mind were disjointed. His body was in a bed in the Halberd here, but his mind was wandering somewhere else.”

“...Huh.”

“Usually, the wandering heart returns to the body. However, Meta Knight is a very strong person, so I think this time his body was called to his heart.”

“...Hmm.”

Blade Knight said. “Meta Knight has a strong body, though.”

“...Well, that is correct. However, if anything, his heart is stronger!”

“Persuasive, if not…” Sword Knight muttered.

“At that time, Galacta Knight took a big hit. Moreover, he was combined with the red butterfly to become even more powerful.”

“Yeah, but what about it?”

“I think I’ve got it. Meta Knight’s desire to fight a strong opponent called to his body.”

“I see, then I understand.”

The Meta Knights nodded.

“Meta Knight’s enthusiasm to fight can be a bit overkill.”

“Hold your tongue. Meta Knight doesn’t like fighting. He likes to make himself stronger.

“Regardless, his desire to fight a strong enemy caused a miracle.”

“As expected from our master!”

Around the time when the peaceful tea party was held on the Halberd, Kirby’s special dinner concert was being held in the basement of the Castle Dedede.

Meta Knight was standing alone in a flower garden of Dreamland.

A pleasant breeze blew and the colorful flowers swayed.

Meta Knight picked up a yellow flower and took a deep breath. It had a refreshing smell.

“It has a nice scent. Pink was… too sweet, wasn’t it?”

Meta Knight couldn’t forget Papi’s happy voice. The whole time he was trying to stop Meta Knight from returning to the original world… At the very end, he was desperate to save Meta Knight. Without Papi, Meta Knight wouldn’t have been able to return to this world.

He wondered, what was Papi doing now? Was he fluttering around looking for someone to talk to?

At that moment, a white butterfly flew by and perched on a yellow flower. It was slowly drinking from the flowers.

Meta Knight muttered in a small voice. “If one day you go to that world, let me know.”

The butterfly stopped moving, as if it had heard Meta Knight’s words.

“I’d like to thank that talkative butterfly with light blue wings. Papi was a good guide… no, a good friend.”

The butterfly fluttered away, and began to fly from flower to flower.

Meta Knight quietly watched until the butterfly disappeared.

(Chapter 9 - Table of Contents)

(The end, thank you so much for reading and all of your support!)

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Hello, IR! I'm very interested in playing Mafia/Werewolf, but I have zero experience in acting and the game itself. So I'd like to ask, if it's alright, for some beginner's advice on how to act and...well, not be a nervous wreck during the game. Many thanks, and hope you all have a good day! - Dragon Spire

I fielded this to the DMP cast since this is really a question for them:

Kikyo: Improv? And use that nervousness. That's what I do

Adric: My advice for this stuff is to just kinda forget you're playing a game. I do my best to when I play to be in the role that I've been given and just forget that DBGreece exists for a bit. It takes a lot of time to get the hang of putting the nerves aside, but eventually it should start to feel more natural it did for me at least with DMP being my only imorov experience ATM. Probably not the best advice but shrug

Queen: Well number one rule is don't keep quiet - the quiet ones always die first. But make a character who's interesting and engaging, who can lead the situation, but at the same time not cast suspicion on yourself. I always find engaging characters are more fun to interact with, whether you're working with them or accusing them. So have confidence! Don't hide in a corner, and immerse yourself in ii.

Brodingles: Regular Werewolf/Mafia doesn't really involve acting save for good ol' fashion lying, but if you're asking about DMP brand just pretend you're someone else for a while is what I do. I'm not me today, I'm Petrance Pumpernickel who likes pie and shooting. It depends on if you wanna weave a tapestry tale or just win the game how you play that. Improv is really hard, but immersing yourelf into it always helped with nervousness for me.(edited)

Alex: Yeah DMP is just Werewolf plus acting, if you aren't in a group like ours (which even in Ultimate Werewolf Legacy, is a very very rare kind of group) you don't have to worry about ACTING on the level we do. The game is about deception so a lot of it involves saying things with a straight face. Saying something believable and convincing even if it's not true is 90% of acting. If it's just playing Werewolf in a casual setting just play the game and see how others are acting. If people just go straight for the meta and don't bother with characters, great. If they do have characters see what's working and what's not. Characters don't have to be much, I've gone out with nothing but a stupid accent sometimes and people loved it.

Kikyo: Dmp, a game where lying to the face is okay.

Kristen: I mean you right

Alex: There are so many lying to the face games out there tho

Kikyo: True. This one is special to me tho.

Adric: A game of murder and lying bringing people closer, I love it.

Juno: Be like me me me and be Dedede

Kristen: The most important thing to remember is it’s just a game and also things will go wrong, whether you’re playing or narrating. Try not to get hung up on that stuff- the truth is things rarely go as they do in your head, all you can do is roll with the punches. That stuff takes practice, so... well, it’s fine, don’t worry about it. Just do your best to relax and have fun!

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Since I decided to cancel this on Patreon, I’ve decided to make a Special Edition version for everyone, with week early access for Patreon Supporters. And this is the chapter that begins it all.

In the World of Kirby, Meta Knight receives the flash containing the message. Being someone who has traveled the vastness of space, he knows a week Universal Time translates to three days on Popstar. Knowing he does not have a lot of time, he gathers everyone he could. In the next day, all who he can find were gathered. Dedede and a large portion of his army was there. Blade Knight, Sword Knight and Silica were by his side as always. And Kirby, Tiff, Tuff, Lololo, Lalala, ChuChu, Knuckle Joe and Gooey were there. Anyone else he could find were either sick or busy with their own things.

Meta: I have gathered you all here for a very important reason. An entity known as the Cosmic Vizier informed me that we have to form a Ten Person team and win a competition or else his master known as Genisis will wipe out our universe.

The crowd is shocked and scared of the news.

Meta: I am already on the team, so we need nine volunteers.

Dedede: Well, all we need is me and my Army to take care of this!

Dedede turned around to see his army shivering in fear. The only one not to do so is Bandanna Dee. He salutes to indicate he is joining the team.

Dedede: Well, he's practically an army on his own.

Blade: Sword Knight and I are willing to fight by your side Meta Knight!

Silica: As will I!

Joe: You can count me in as well!

Kirby: Poyo!

Gooey: Blub!

And in such a short time, a team of one has increased to a team of nine. But after that, no one else wanted to volunteer.

Meta: No one else wish to help.

Tuff: No offense, but the rest of us just can't help.

Tiff: I can summon a Warp Star for Kirby, but outside that I can't provide much help.

Chu: And as much as I want to fight alongside Kirby, I can't keep up with all of you.

Tiff: You nine are the best fighters we have. I don't think there is anyone on Popstar who can help this team.

Meta: Hmm... Anyone on Popstar did you say...

In space, a few hours later, a strange female is floating in space. In one hand, she has a container with the remnants of the Amalgamate. In another, what appears to be a cell phone.

Susie: I'm telling you, this stuff will do wonders for your business. If you mass produce it you could...

She then spots in the distance Meta Knight.

Susie: I'll call you back. Something came up.

She hangs up and puts the cell phone away before Meta Knight arrived.

Susie: Hello Meta Knight. Finally decided to take up my offer? I have the designs for Mecha Knight++ and with a little work.

Meta: We have no time for that. Our universe is in danger and we need one more member of our team to save this world.

Susie: Wait. You're seriously forming a team with those primitives? Do you want to lose?

Meta: Those primitives as you say did defeat your father. And you know what Kirby is capable of.

Susie: Yeah, Pinky is impressive. So I take it you want one of our machines.

Meta: More precisely, you.

Susie: Come again.

Meta: Machines can only do so much unless they have the right user. And you know well and good you were more responsible for my capture than your machines.

Susie: Alright. Someone has to carry your team to victory. Might as well be me.

When the three days pass, the Team Meta Knight assembled enter the portal to their fated destinies. But it is not only their world that found it easy to assemble a team. In a world similar to Akuma’s, this world’s Kari was the one who learned the final lesson instead of Akuma. And it is Kari who received the flash.

Seto: What’s wrong?

Kari: We have to form a team or else our Universe is in danger.

In a day, she has gathered her team. Chosen by Kari is Seto: the son of herself and this world’s Akuma. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Shadow: versions who are closer to their game version than the AkumaVerse. Metal Sonic: reprogrammed by Tails who was responsible for this world’s Akuma’s death. Ova: an entity similar to that of the Undertaker. And Seiya: a Diclonius who remains undefeated in battle.

Kari: I received a flash with a message. We must create a team of 10 to win a battle royal or else our Universe will be destroyed.

The group gasped at the news. Some looked worried while only Seiya seemed to enjoy the idea.

Seiya: This sounds fun.

Ova: Can’t we fight this thing?

Kari: For any of us to be able to, we need a lot more than the 10 of us to put up a fight. And we don’t know if these other universes will be willing to do that.

Sonic: Why not call that other universe? I’m sure that Akuma will jump at the chance at fighting something like that.

Kari: If we did that, there could be a chance their universe will be dragged into this too. And we shouldn’t risk theirs too.

Ova: Should we prepare an evacuation? In case we fail?

Shadow: Evacuate an entire universe in how many days?

Kari: 9 days.

Tails: It does seem like a tall order.

Sonic: Then that just means we can’t lose!

Kari: So for the next few days, prepare yourselves. We have a universe to save… And others to condemn.

At the end of the following day, the portal opened for Kari. This caught her off guard because she expected 10 days and not 3. She informs the others of this news and despite being off guard, they are able to arrive when called. They were hoping for more time, but they accepted that it was time and entered together. 

The 7th universe in this Tournament is a world where Silver Fox came from. Specifically a world where a more powerful version took over and nearly conquered the planet. He was eventually foiled and the feud between Robotnik and the Freedom Fighters ended with a peaceful Treaty. Sally Acorn is the one to receive the flash for this Universe.

 Sally thought it was of nothing, but she soon spots a small pool of water. What rose from it was the creature known as Chaos. While no one in this universe knows its purpose, it usually does arrive to help when things are at their gravest. And if it is here, then that flash was indeed true. She informed the others and while scared, they’re willing to risk their lives to save the universe. She also contacted Robotnik to aid the team. He provided a Robotic Sonic that he created to fight Silver Fox. The next day, he rebuilt the fake Sally he used in the past with some modifications for combat. What he promised was a third creation that will take more time. He was hoping to get Rotor’s help in building it since it requires two sets of hands to complete it not only in time but at all.

Near the end of the third day, the portal opens. This caught everyone unaware. With Robotnik’s final machine still needing days to create and Rotor’s aid, they are one person short. Robotnik was panicking as the others were thinking who could they get in short notice or hope that the 9 would be enough. Before settling on entering as 9, a wolf decided to step up. She was known as Lupe and since this peace treaty started, she was spying on Robotnik to ensure this was true. When she saw Sally asking for robotic aid, she soon began to spy on the Princess. She eventually found out about the Tournament and their current situation.

Sonic: Lupe! Long time no see!

Lupe: I would say the same, but that would not be true.

Bunnie: What do you mean sugar?

Lupe: I do not trust Robotnik. My Pack and I have been keeping an eye on him since we first heard of this treaty. Then I noticed you have been visiting him more frequently. And now you are here with two of his machines.

Sally: Lupe, inside that portal is a Tournament we have to win. If we don't, everything we know will cease to exist. If you truly want to protect your pack, you could help us. We are one person short and a full team is better than one less. Will you join us?

Lupe: It seems I have no choice. Besides...

She points towards Robotnik.

Lupe: Someone must make sure he does not betray us.

With the ten selected, the Freedom Fighters enter with a hope that they can return to their world.