Kirby's Nightmare in Equestria
Arctic
The ground around the train was a pure blanket of white. Tiny crystals fluttered through the air past the speeding locomotive. The windows were icy cold, and the train was nearly an iceberg in temperature, yet the commuters felt nothing of it... all but one.
Kirby was shivering, covered in a blanket, as he watched the white specks fly past his bedside window. He had been admiring the beautiful scenery, and a little cold wouldn't stop him. He was just glad that he wasn't simultaneously eating the spiciest food in the planet like back in dreamland. Oh how much he missed it. He wasn't completely told what the reason for going to this place was, but he was glad to be going with new friends.
The mares in the room were huddled around a notebook on the floor, discussing what was to happen and where they were going. Kirby managed to hear his name several times through-out the conversation, but he passed that aside.
Spike had gone to the doughnut shop, once again, to snack. He had been told about what happened in Appleloosa while he was asleep. Instead of confusion or worry, he was just amused at the thought of Twilight being eaten.
As he thought on about what happened in the Apple town, it confused him more and more. Why did Twilight have his Warpstar? Why were the people scared when he ate those apples? Why did Twilight make him plasma? He would have to figure that out later, but what really mattered, was when they were finally going to make it there. He kept on hearing about Crystal ponies, Crystal Empire, and weird dark magic unicorns. He had never heard of them, but they sounded altogether cool to him.
Kirby hopped out of his bed, blanket worn around him like Meta Knight's cape. He walked over to the ponies on the floor before sitting down.
Twilight noticed him before turning towards him.
"Oh, hey Kirby. If you're wondering, we should be at the next train station in a matter of ten minutes!"
Kirby then put on a huge grin before standing up and running.
"Wait, Kirby! I need to ask you some que-!"
*SLAM*
Kirby ran down the halls of the train as he hurried towards Doughnut Joe's shop car. He wanted to hang out with Spike, who seemed to share more interests with him than any other pony he had met here, but that didn't mean they weren't his friends.
He quickly reached the car before jumping into a seat across from Spike, since he was sitting at a table for two. Spike looked up before getting a noticeable grin on his face. Kirby had been weirdly fun to be around in Spike's opinion.
"Hey Kirby!"
"Poyo!"
"Oh yeah, you can't talk. You want a doughnut? We're gonna arrive in about-"
"Arriving at Arctic Station in five minutes."
"-five minutes..."
Kirby vigorously nodded in response. He hadn't necessarily eaten a good, healthy, complete meal, but those were the best doughnuts he had ever eaten.
Spike stood up before walking over to the counter. He handed the bits over before picking out a doughnut and giving it to Kirby. He then sat down in his seat.
"Hey, just a question, but would you get a power if you swallowed me?"
Kirby stopped for a second before thinking. He didn't really know what Spike did. He could attribute to nothing in particular for all he knew. Kirby then did a shrug-like gesture, much to Spike's disappointment.
Kirby then hopped down from his seat before floating to the nearest window. For the most part, it was snow, but in the distance, he could see a large bubble-like dome in the distance with a tiny station up ahead. Closer was a sign that read, 'Arctic Station, where ponies come to look at large quantities of snow."
Kirby turned around before running back through the double doors he came in, ignoring Spike's voice. He quickly sprinted to the car where he had first entered the train. He then waited. And he waited. And waited.
A minute later, Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack trotted through the doors into the same car Kirby was in before stopping at the sight of Kirby sitting right in front of the door, the employees staring at him in confusion.
Before any of the mares could speak up, the train began to slow down. Kirby began to roll on the floor before stopping at the wall. As the train came to a stop, Fluttershy flew over to him in worry, to find out that Kirby had been asleep the whole time. She quickly picked up Kirby before he awoke from his sleep and jumped down.
The doors to the car slowly opened as it revealed the numbing cold outside. Kirby then noticed a giant pile of suitcases on Spike's back, who had walked from the shop to help Rarity carry them.
They all stepped outside of the train and onto the station platform. Kirby was shivering like crazy from the cold. Suddenly, a scarf flew around his body before being tied. It strangely warmed him as if it was springtime.
"I told you these scarves would come in handy!"
The other ponies seemed to slightly annoyed by the comment, but they quickly threw it aside as they trotted down the steps.
Out of the blistering snow storm came a figure. As it came closer, it was revealed as a pony. It was wearing an unusual piece of clothing which seemed to have served the use of keeping warm, and snow out of the eyes, but it didn't seem to be of much use, seeing as how the other ponies were wearing nothing.
As the pony came into complete view, Twilight jumped up in happy surprise.
"Shining Armour!"
"Twiley!"
The two embraced as they finally met. They seemed to be acquaintances of some sort.
"Hey, we need to get back to the... who's that?"
Shining Armour stopped as he came into view with the pink warrior known as Kirby.
Twilight was about to speak up before Shining cut her off.
"You can explain later. We need to get back to the Crystal Empire with Cadance right now."
The mares nodded before they were interrupted by a sound from behind. They each looked backwards to be met with the view of a giant black cloud with a face. Before anything could happen, Shining Armour broke out into a run.
"RUUUN!"
The Mane 6, Spike, and Kirby all turned and began to run. Spike dropped the suitcases, where they all burst open.
The group all ran, as the cloud began to gain on them. In the distance, the slightly translucent barrier dome came into view. Inside was unlike the outside. The grass was green and the town was vibrant in colour.
Suddenly, Shining Armour stopped outside of the barrier and turned around, facing the darkness. Kirby, who was the last in the group running, stopped and turned around as well, as the rest of the group sprinted through the bubble.
Kirby took no haste as he began to inhale air at his best strength. The surrounding snow began filing into his mouth. The air was sifting towards Kirby, along with the dark cloud. The cloud began to bulge at the side, getting pulled in towards Kirby.
Before the cloud could get any closer towards Kirby, a large amount of scarves flew through the storm and into Kirby's mouth. This startled Kirby as he closed his mouth and swallowed.
A flash emanated through the storm as Kirby's physical appearance changed drastically. His body became non-existent, save for the yarn outline his body gained. His facial features floated in the middle of the the air where they used to be on his body. He turned entirely flat, yet somehow stayed on his feet and didn't fall over.
Kirby was aghast at the sudden change and quickly ran into the barrier, seeing as how he couldn't swallow the cloud in this state.
Shining Armour, on the other hand, was too surprised by Kirby's actions to take note of the battle commencing as the darkness swallowed his body.
Twilight and the other ponies were relieved to be away from Sombra, yet at the same time, worried about Shining.
They were each answered as the white stallion trotted through the force-field, head low. His horn was covered with tiny black crystals all over. He attempted magic, but the crystals prevented anything from happening.
Twilight was saddened by this, but knew not to lose hope so easily.
Shining Armour then raised his head before turning it towards Kirby, who was still in his yarn form.
"Twilight, one question."
"Yes?"
"Who is Kirby!?"
"He had never heard of them, but they sounded altogether new to him." Kind of redundant don't you think
1812553 I think I accidentally did that when deleting and fixing lines. I'll look for that and fix it.
EDIT: Fixed.
BAHAHAHAHA-
I DEMAND MORE.
..Just a suggestion. Double powers, from Kirby 64, and the Air Rides.
1812657 Double powers are in, but I have no idea how to implement the Air Rides, as much as I'd love for Kirby to have a wide variety.
.......... I need to see Kirby do his victory dance. Make it happen.
1812664.. Hmm... Tell ya what, i offer my assistance in implementing ideas!.. If ya want it..
1812694 Y'know what? That's be the perfect way to end this story arc...
1812696 If you could give any ideas, I'm ALL ears. Seriously, I love it.
Yarn Kirby...... I think I love you man. Now then there is only one thing for me to do, and that is: Wait for the Bandana Waddle Dee! (If he is coming that is.)
Now, all we need is ghost kirby, tornado kirby, and ufo kirby, and we'll be in business!
1812925>>1812835 You guys are so hard to please.
I can't really say bandana Waddle Dee will be there, but the other abilities may come up in separate story arcs.
If someone could PM all if not a majority of all the Kirby power suggestions, I could organize and possibly include them.
Damnit Rarity. You just had to bring AAAALLLL those scarves with you didn't you!?
All the chapters start with A.
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That's a interesting new form. Wonder what it's useful for.
1812949 Actually, I'm very easy to please. Stood for a good 15 minutes at a Mall Soda Vending Machine because it had a touch screen. (Definitely... not one of my better moments in public.) Bandana Waddle Dee, I'm sorry man. You never have a chance to shine...... always 4th player or just a waddle dee... ANYWAY, off to bed. Great chapter, wondering if he would get a power from spike. Maybe..... Needles? (Dammit, it's not Spike Kirby. No pun there.)
1812979 *Insert slowpoke brony meme*
1812984 Plays Kirby's Epic Yarn, and you will see how much of an OP ability it would be in any other situation.
1812664If you're talking about the Warp Star on air ride, just make it change WITH him. Yarn kirby would get the Wagon Star or something, While all the BASIC powers wouldn't do anything. If Kirby swallowed SOMBRA for example, it would proably be Mirror Kirby, because Crystals. And because Mirror (imo) is an advanced ability, he'd get the Swerve Star....
BETTER IDEA! Make the warp star have a chance of morphing anytime it gets hit by an attack. Depending on what hits it, the change will be different. Elements/ultimate attack= Hydra/Dragoon
Pinkie's Party Cannon= Slick Star
Energy Based attack(Fire,Magic, Electricity)= Formula Star, Rocket Star, or Jet Star. *
Now, for a bit of my own headcanon. I imagine the WarpStar to be sentient as it seems to try and follow Kirby even when he gets blasted of of it. That's why he never falls off uring a battle, or if he does, that's why he lands on it again. Following this logic, it wouldn't too hard to assume that The Warp Star would be smart enough to decide what to transform into, if it transforms at all.* This is why formula/Jet/Rocket star share the same Transformation Triggers. Because I fel the Warp Star would know what would be best in any given situation.
1813036 Huh... This... this is genius! I always thought of the Warp Star being sentient, but what you said made me think of something.
An magical advancement from Celestia herself, since she knows about Star warriors already!
Genius. I thank you!
1570696 About not giving RD a super ability, I recall there being a unused super ability in KRtD thats a super version of the cutter. I think they even made a hat for it. Excuse me while I go find that hat.
......... SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARVES!!!
*ignores the fact he is wearing one*
1813276 Those scarves may even be worse than those accursed BARRELS
1813310 Oh no, scarves are one thing, but nothing's more sinister than a barrel that proves to be a formidable obstacle to your goals
1813326 You're right. Nothing's more evil than a barrel. Even the devil's son works with the barrels.
nice implementation of Yarn Kirby. Also yay double abilities. whenever that's supposed to happen. lol
A question. What if Kirby swallows The Doctor (or Time Turner). Will he get Time Control?
1813365 Good question. If this were my head-canon: yes. If this were actual abilities: He'd get Crash.
We need to see some copy clones. A.K.A. the Helpers from Kirby's Superstar. Honestly without having a specific info dump character the Copy Clones should start appearing with each transformation to explain the powers. Even going so far as to teach the pony/being it came from how to get it to activate for Kirby on command.
This also removes some need for an info dump character. Honestly the Copy Clones should begin to appear when he first meets Galacta Noble as that's a secret power or something. The main clone should be T.A.G. which was the thief looking thing that could copy enemies just like Kirby.
By the way, Spike would likely have three powers. Needle, Yo-yo, and Fire. Yo-yo would be his normal one as well as any child character. Because it's a yo-yo man. If he's scared Kirby get's Needle because it's a defensive power. And he can inhale spike's Fire breath for a green version of Fire Kirby. (Use the Bowser Hat from Brawl for the image.)
1813391 I can't really just have a helper come out from nowhere and explain the ability, it doesn't make much sense.
1813399
True. So, don't have it explain it so much as use it. Like this actually marks Kirby advancing from baby stage into childhood. He can summon the copy clones without needing to gain another ability. (Basically it shows progression.)
1813408 But then I'll have to come up with an entire explanation, have multiple scenes with the ponies, figure things out, etc. I don't to put more on my plate than I really have to.
didn't he stay yarn for an entire game? please tell me he can just spit out the scarves and return to normal
1813423
Yeah... I understand. So I have an idea. Have Galacta Noble have a book on the Copy abilities. It starts out blank but, fills itself in with each ability the star warrior connected to their star maiden uses. (I believe the Star Maiden is what gives the Warp Star it's sentience that's why it followed Twilight in Appleoosa. Celestia was Galacta Noble's Star Maiden. Which is how she knows so much.)
1813542 This is why you're my number one assistant.
1813491 He became yarn because of a curse. This is him as a copy ability.
1813561
Please my lord. I'm am simply one hell of a thinker.
On another note. The book should only work when held by the Star Maiden. It should appear blank to everypony else as a defense mechanism. It's star magic so even NME can't crack it because even Nightmare can't beat the Star Rod.
1813561 that's a yes (not stuck in yarn) in my book I just had a sudden thought involving the joust between Rainbow and Fluttershy. Fluttershy lets go of the lance (by accident) and it flys toward some ponies in the crowd, Kirby and Rainbow see this and both go after it. Kirby sucks in air and swallows the lance and some of Rainbow's feathers. now to me that would be combining Cutter Kirby and Wing Kirby which would make... um... something that would have him wield a bladed weapon of some kind and give him wings but what ability was that one called? I've seen it once so I know it's there but I can't remember it's name!
1812694 I second this. Kirby's little dance is too ADORABLE!!!
If you aren't already, then try writing them beforehand then copy and paste the chapter in here to avoid losing your work. If you're doing that already, or it doesn't work like that, then I'm sorry for wasting your time with this comment
1818085 Thanks, but I don't have anything to go to.
EPIC YARN
I just realized something, shouldn't ponies be able to use Kirby's abilities if he rides on them? That would make basic abilities even more exciting if they reacted differently to every pony. This concept existed in Dreamland 2 and Dreamland 3
Who is Kirby?
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That is all.
Hey muno, have you checked out this wallpaper? Seems like your style.
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1834054 New wallpaper forever.
1813399
Screw "sense"! Have the helper stop time for a second, and then tell everyone about it through the fourth wall. Yes, the Kirby "bros" (if there are and girls, then SORRY I can't tell the difference. They all look the bloody same!) can break the fourth wall. Whenever they complete the victory dance they pose looking at you.
I's great and more of kirby really has family the next chapter meet of Galacta Noble and only ask dark matter have apper with ark, mention or cameo
1813378
I'm pretty sure if it were actual abilities, he'd get a brand new transformation with a bow tie and sonic powers.
1913959 I meant canon abilities, but the thought makes me chuckle.
1915086
Ooh, you should totally have Kirby in a fez! Have the mane six looking him over and wondering exactly what his power is, and then have Kirby point at a stall at the fair and show them that no, it's just a fez, he bought it over there.