Kirby's Nightmare in Equestria
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Quick Note: This chapter is after the chapter I am currently making. The previous chapter is not necessarily imperative to be read, and you can continue reading regardless.
Applejack and Kirby stood by the Ponyville train station. Applejack had been trying to explain to Kirby some things regarding Equestria itself, but Applejack's method flew right through Kirby's mind. Kirby was intelligent and could memorize certain things well, but it would take more than a short session to get it through his mind. Back in Cappy Town, they didn't have anything like ponies and special unicorn magic.
Luckily, Applejack was able to explain to Kirby about her friends, their names, where they lived, their occupations, and many other aspects. Kirby, on the other hand, was more interested in the abnormalities of this world. This world had many noticeable differences. The colors in both worlds were both bright, the worlds both spoke the same language, and they seemed to be oblivious to Star Warriors. Kirby was also confused why he obtained the beam ability from Twilight. He was also confused why the giant gingerbread house had a giant stone candy cane on it instead of real candy.
Applejack had already purchased three tickets to Canterlot using the money Twilight threw at her in haste. One for Spike, Twilight, and Kirby. She had no idea why they had to go, but she just tossed it aside as Twilight's business. The train left in 15 minutes, which gave them plenty of time. They ride was only a simple 30 minutes, but it was still the quickest way to Canterlot.
'Ah wonder why Kirby's comin' along too.'
Applejack was about to start up another conversation, but before she could, a purple speck began to grow in the distance, along with another, shorter purple speck. As they grew closer, Applejack was able to identify them as Twilight and Spike. Twilight had a rather large saddlebag that seemed to be filled to the brim with scrolls, quills, and other items that had to do with writing.
The cowpony quickly trotted up to Twilight before giving her Spike and Twilight's tickets.
"Um, need any help with that?"
"No thanks, Applejack. I need to start boarding anyway, the train's leaving in 10 minutes!"
Applejack nodded in understanding before stepping out of the way.
The mares said their goodbyes before Twilight, Spike, and Kirby boarded the train.
Kirby was rather confused by all that was going on. First, he landed and slept in a barn. The next thing he knows, he's on a train to a place called Canterlot. He wasn't sure why he needed to go, but there must have been a reason his ship sent him here. Kirby then decided to go along with it. These ponies seemed really nice.
They quickly took their seats before Twilight took out a notepad out of the large bag and opening it to the page she previously had before their Q&A got interrupted.
'All this time, Kirby seemed to have a large interest in eating food. It would probably have to do with his UNIVERSE for a stomach. Note: I'll have to research that later.
"So, Kirby. I have another question for you."
Kirby seemed to lift his head in interest, for he had nothing to do the whole trip seeing how they said it would take 30 minutes.
"Do you like food?"
The train ride neared Canterlot as their Q&A came to an abrupt stop. Twilight had been asking Kirby many Y/N questions, most involving food. She did manage to get lots of unnecessary info that pretty much did nothing as well. Spike, on the other hand, slept the entire time due to the fact that he barely got any sleep while Twilight studied all night.
The train slowed to a stop as it reached the train station. The realization hit Twilight like a ton of bricks.
"I FORGOT TO STUUUUUUUUUUUDYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"
The booming voice was accompanied by a purple blur flying out of the train. The voice echoed everywhere, and seemed to silence the whole city for a second.
As Kirby and Spike stepped out of the train, Kirby gave Spike a confused look.
"Oh, yeah. Twilight...does that. You'll get used to it."
Spike then began walking towards the Canterlot Castle, where Twilight was bound to be. For Twilight, it was be tardy, or not study. Kirby then followed suit behind Spike.
The pair continued walking down the streets of Canterlot. Spike walked casually, while Kirby skipped along in glee, which seemed to be the usual attitude of him. The ponies around them turned their attention towards them, and fell silent. Not a single sound was made the entire trip. The ponies were either aghast at the sight of Kirby, or just plain confused.
"Just don't pay them any attention. They'll get used to ya."
Kirby nodded in response.
Twilight ran the castle with haste. She didn't want the princess to think she was slacking and be tardy! Usually, she'd be crumbling under the weight of the saddle bags, but the thought of possible being late gave her an incentive not to take a break.
Twilight's mind raced with questions. All that had been taking place lately had been troubling her.
'Why does the princess want me? Does it have to do with Kirby? Who IS Kirby? Why does he have a universe for a stomach!?'
The ponies around her shot her glances of surprise, but Twilight was in too much of a rush to pay it any mind. She was too confused as is to care.
Twilight gleamed with happiness with a trace of worry as the castle came into view. She quickly rushed into the castle before the guards could do anything, but they quickly realized it was just Twilight.
She hurried herself into the throne room, where Princess Celestia stood.
*AHEM*
The princesses turned around before coming face to face with Twilight.
"You said you needed me, for, um, a test?" Twilight then levitated the large saddlebags off of her back.
"I made sure to bring lots of quills and scrolls to show all my work!"
The items in the saddlebags spilled out along with a lone scroll that rolled to the princess's hooves. She then lifted it up with her magic before rolling it up.
"This, is a different kind of test."
She then levitated all of the contents back into the bags.
"The Crystal Empire has returned."
Twilight was shocked. She had not ever heard of the crystal empire.
"I-I'm sorry! I thought I was sure about everything, but I couldn't find anything in my books about-"
"There wouldn't be."
Celestia began to walk to the back of the back of the room before lifting the glass of a pedestal before lifting the crystal inside the glass case to the floor in front of Twilight.
"Even my knowledge of the Crystal empire is limited."
Suddenly, Celestia hit the crystal with a beam of magic before a projection of a city emanated around it.
"But what I do know, is that it contains a powerful magic."
The projection showed crystal ponies prancing around the streets before the sky began to darken.
"One thousand years ago, King Sombra, a unicorn whose heart was black as night, took over the Crystal Empire, and enslaved all who lived in it."
The projection then showed of the land turning dark and the ponies in chains, walking, doing all that Sombra commanded.
"He was ultimately defeated and banished to the Arctic North."
It then showed Sombra being sealed between the cracks of ice.
"But not before he placed a curse on the Empire that caused it to vanish into thin air."
She then began to raise the crystal into the air.
"If the empire is filled with hope and love, those things are reflected above all of Equestria. But if hatred and fear take hold-"
Suddenly, Celestia horn emitted a dark, purple and green magic wave that struck the crystal before it turned an onyx black. A dark shadow then cast over towards twilight where a stalagmite of dark crystal grew from the ground right before her where it branched off around her and more stalagmites grew.
Suddenly, Celestia's horn glowed before she shot a beam of magic where it destroyed the dark crystals.
"-which is why I need your help to find a way to protect it."
Twilight looked in shock.
"You want me to protect an empire?"
Celestia then walked over to the pedestal before placing the crystal back in its place.
"This is why I told you it was a different test. You'll be with your friends, Shining Armour, Princess Cadance, and Kirby to help you."
Twilight finally understood, it was a big task, but she could do it.
"Where do I begin!"
"You will be meeting with Shining Armour and Cadance in the Empire."
Twilight was about to agree and carry on, but one giant detail confused her. One thing that was completely oblivious to her.
"Why is Kirby coming along?"
Celestia's eyes closed for a second before she spoke.
"You cannot ultimately defeat Sombra without Kirby. This is Kirby's fight. You are there to assist Cadance and Shining Armour and protect the citizens."
Twilight understood as she put on a brave face, but underneath, there was a layer of worry and doubt. Twilight then turned to the exit before walking.
"You can count on me, Princess."
"Okay, in you go, Kir-"
Spike was interrupted by Twilight walking through the door with an expression of doubt
"Well, that was quick!"
Twilight didn't reply.
"Did you pass?"
Twilight stayed silent.
"Did-...did you...fail?"
Kirby was confused for a second as music started playing from absolutely nowhere. Suddenly, Twilight began to sing a soothing voice. Kirby was confused for a second, before the uplifting voice brought him into a happy mood. Twilight then started to dance and act along with spike in different ways. Even Spike began to sing, which was actually pretty good.
Kirby contributed as he added a distinct, "Poyo!" between every line sung. The group danced through the streets and gardens, singing the whole way as they neared the station. Many dances and magic were used during it, including some rather brief stops.
The song came to an end as they reached to steps of the train stop. Spike sat down before a question reached his mind.
"Uh, fail what exactly?"
Before Spike could get an answer, The arriving train's doors opened. Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie all walked out of the car before coming to face Twilight. They all saw Kirby, but the passes it aside for the moment.
Suddenly, Pinkie reached out of nowhere and retrieved a cannon. Then, a loud voice boomed from Pinkie Pie as she turned on a huge smile.
"CONGRATULATIONS!"
Pinkie then cocked the cannon to shoot it, but before it shot, the cannon flew from its place and into Kirby's mouth in a huge tornado of wind. Kirby was enveloped in a flash before a blue cap adorned his head and a bomb appeared in his hands.
Kirby then took the bomb and ate it since he didn't need it at the moment.
The mares who recently exited the train were aghast, especially Fluttershy, who hid behind Rainbow Dash. The silence held for a few moments before Twilight spoke up.
"I'll explain on the train. For now, to the Crystal Empire!"
Silence.
"HUH!?"
A/N:
Hi guys! Here ya go. I only spent 4 hours on this one, with an accidental deletion, but otherwise, it's all good!
Some parts were botched because I deleted it, but I hope it's okay enough.
This is probably my longest chapter ever... which is sad.
Oh well, enjoy!
-munomana (moo-noh-mah-nah)
FIRST! Great chapter by the way!
Yes. Equesteria is severely lacking explosions.
1742298>>1742300 You guys... are quick reader...
I hope Kirby doesn't get bored on the ride.
YES! Bomb Kirby's one of my favorite power-ups next to Magic Kirby
1742319
Haha, yeah. I get that a lot.
1742332 I know. I just changed it. I didn't think that I would be able to include that scene last chapter, if Luna was there. This is a variation of the season 3 premiere.
when do we get fighter Kirby ;3
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1742379 I'm trying to think of a situation where I could use that...
Er........ Other than that great chapter. Also, anyone else notice Crash Kirby is basically a stronger version of bomb Kirby with a one time use?
1742566 Wow, derp dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/Derpy_Hooves_lolface.png
Lemme go ahead and fix that.
1742625 Princess Celestia knows, but all the ponies didn't know what the Crystal Empire was and that's part of their own world!
1742566 in the anime it turned dinosaurs back to extintion and blew up a giant ship in one go. So yeah it's stronger and not yet necessary for the current episode.
Kirby was enveloped in a flash before a blue cap adorned his head and a bomb appeared in his hands.
Poppy Bros Kirby!
Don't worry about the shorter chapter sizes, it makes it easier to read in a sitting.
Unicorn: beam
Party cannon: bomb
Pegasus: wing
Earth: Fighter
That's my guess, anyways. The pegasus one IS obvious...
1742771 Actually, I was planning on changing pony powers based on their apparel and special talents.
1742801 Ah. Makes sense, and a much better idea than the whole "Each race gets its own power" thing.
1742811
I have to agree with this one. Like a chef pony gives cook. Or something like that.
I think Rainbow Dash would give the Jet power it was basically a speed flight power made for the race mini-games.
1742771 1742801
You should make it so that a Pegasus Feather (Regardless of the pegasus) results in Wing Kirby. Then you'll be free to have it change depending on the pony when he consumes their entire being.
1742300
Oh god, why!?
1742417
You should have Mirror Kirby show up in the Crystal Empire. That'd be awesome.
On an unrelated note, does this fanfiction have anything to do with the Gameboy Advance (GBA) game Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland? It's a remake of Kirby's Adventure for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and the title is suspiciously similar.
And this reminds me that I have writing to do myself. Since my side story is set 1,024 years in the past I'll be taking some liberties but, You'll need some of my stuff for anything involving GN (Galacta Noble.)
1742891 I took the name because it would interest readers the most and it sounded good.
This is practically a mix of the Kirby show with some of the games mixed in, especially The Crystal Shards, because mixing copy abilities is awesome.
1742300 Now that Kirby has the bomb power, I have a feeling that will be remedied.
1742911
Oh, so the title wasn't inspired by the game... that's alright.
Reading this has given me some ideas for a Kirby Super Star crossover, but I'm not sure if I could pull it off...
Hey Munomana, I have an idea. What would happen if you were to say... introduce a new Kirby power. eh? eh? Let's just say we take a commercial break sometime during the "fight" with Sombra and you just happen to include a Gak commercial. Then let's just say Kirby pops in and becomes Gak Kirby. Then he can whoop Sombra's ass with Gak.
...
Well The King's fucked.
And I totally love how Twi got shoved back into the back seat for this one.
But you already know that seeing as how I'm chatting w/ you while I write this.
Which would mean I'm chatting with you while chatting with you, both at the same time.
So I'm chatting with two yous.
And yet neither of those twos can exist at the same time in the same place.
Which means one is in Equestria.
Which means you know how to get to Equestria.
TELL ME YOUR SECRET!!!
1742940 No Gak. At all.
But I will consider the new power.
1742938 It was inspired by the game, but the story's not about it.
1743156Aw. Would've been hilarious to see Sombra beaten with Gak, even out of TV. Still, new power would be pretty sweet.
NAH. I like King sombra[ro] and hes just like meta knight. fearless, less talkative, full of bravery, and VERY funny
1742319 write the next chapter as if it's a movie directed by Micheal Bay. random explosions everywhere
1742417 I would think he would get it from either accidentally swallowing Rainbow Dash or Applejack.
Great chapter how will Kirby react to his upcoming family reunion? For that matter how will the girl's react when they meet Kirby's mother?
countdown until sword kirby
Umm...
To be honest with you, this chapter was... meh.
I mean, you could have spent more time with the other characters and let Kirby meet the mane 6 instead of sending them off on an adventure ALREADY...
Furthermore, this story are is a rehash of the season three premier except... with Kirby? Most of this chapter i skipped because I already knew what was going to happen! (Twilight goes off to see the princess, the princess tells her about the crystal empire, Twilight goes off with her friends to save it).
I don't agree with this decision. I kinda want an original adventure...
1743158
Right.
My story would use features from other games as well, but primarily would use the power acquisition feature from Super Star: Milky Way Adventures.
In addition to copying abilities off of enemies, once Kirby has found a power statue, he can access that power at any time. In my fic, though, the "power statues" would be objects that represent each ability, like a Royal Guard sword for sword kirby, a candle for fire, etc.
You know, I think I'm going to go for this. Maybe.
1745599 There's a huge difference. This is sorta just an entrance.
174497 I was actually planning on it switching gears once they got there.
i must ask a question.
Are you a fan of Kirby and the crystal shards (N64), and if you are might possibly "combination powers"????????????????????????????????????????????????
1745701 Yes.
By the way, If you thought this is just the crystal empire with Kirby, You're in for a HUGE surprise...
I love you!!!! :D!!!!!
1742911 Reading that comment and the name of this story, something in me clicked. Last Night's Conversation with my mindself:
Me: Huh.... this is a great story.
MindMe: Yeah, hey don't forget to watch the Let's Play of Return to Dreamland.
M: Huh.... wait a sec.
MM: What if...
M: He made the name of this this way so he could do a sequel of return to Equestria?!
MM: Maybe. Nice deduction. Maybe it's part of his master plan.
M: Huh, why is Equestria considered spelled wrong on fimfic?
End.
Also, anyone else waiting for King Sombra's army to be filled with Waddle Dee's and Waddle Doo's with Umbrellas?
When do we see tornado Kirby or electric Kirby?
1745714
Fire/Sword or Spark/Sword MUST make an appearance. that or Spark/Ice the infamous "refrigerator" kirby :3
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Just trying to get general timeline.
After cadence and shining are married.
But alternate universe so cadence is not princess of the crystal empire.
So alt universe somewhere in or after season 2.?.?
Tell me if i'm wrong. Slightly confused
Very good so far, I find it hard to believe you write them in such a short time, 4 hours??
OFF TO THE NEXT CHAPTER !!!! <(AWAY)
1953737
From the looks of it, it's between end of season 2 and start of season 3, since this chapter took a huge chunk from the start of season 3 episode 1.
Hmm... IT isn't Kirby? This should be interesting.
Oh shoot, I see where you're going with this. It's a shame, I was thinking about an idea just like the one you're going for. I'll admit though, that you're doing a better job then what I would've done (I would've had the girls find Kirby in the snow of the Crystal Empire, leaving no character development).
1742334
What the *Naughty Word!* is Magic Kirby?!