[Meta Knight looks up to see Sirica on a level higher than the one he's standing on]
SSirica
It's been a very long time.
You speak as if we have met. Have we?
SSirica
So you don't remember? My mother was the Star Warrior Garlude!
[Meta Knight gasps in realization that Sirica is Garlude's daughter, just before Sirica starts opening fire on him and his knights with her machine gun]
SSirica
My name is Sirica.
Why are you after Meta Knight?
SSirica
He has something that is very precious to me. His sword: Galaxia.
You mean Meta Knight's sword has a name?
This is ridiculous! Meta Knight's a great Star Warrior, not a thief like you.
SSirica
Hmph. Meta Knight inspires great loyalty, for someone so heartless.
[Kirby and the kids gasp at what Sirica just said]
SSirica
Your friend Meta Knight was an enemy of my mother. [begins flashback, in her mind] It was many many, years ago. My mother Garlude was considered the greatest of all Star Warriors. She and Meta Knight had been chosen among many noble warriors to reclaim the sacred sword, Galaxia, which had been stolen by the evil beast: Kirisakin. They began to battle the great monster. Both were brave and fought valiantly, but in the end, the beast proved too strong for Garlude. Just as she was reclaiming the sword, she was overpowered! Meta Knight stood and watched as my mother lost the battle. He stole the sword and fled, leaving my mother to perish... alone. [ends flashback]
That didn't happen! Get out, you liar!
That's right! Meta Knight would never do somethin' like that.
SSirica
I speak the truth. He abandoned my mother and stole Galaxia.
That is what you say. [appears behind Sirica, with Blade and Sword following immediately after]
SSirica
Let's settle this.
Don't worry, Meta Knight. You're gonna be good as new.
I am grateful for your help, Tiff.
[beat]
Meta Knight, tell me. You didn't really steal that Galaxia sword, did you?
You would never do something like that. Maybe you should tell her the truth.
Nothing I say will change her mind, I am afraid.
But Meta Knight, how are we gonna convince her that you're innocent?
My sword knows I'm innocent.
[sighs] A lot of good that does. After all, it's not as if your sword can talk or anything.
We must speak with Kabu. He will explain things to you.
I, Kabu, the All-Knowing, shall show you.
[Kabu shows Meta Knight and Tiff a vision of the past detailing Galaxia's history]
Let us travel back into a time long-forgotten. Thousands of years ago, when the universe was young, Photron, the mighty ruler of the fire people, began to forge a great sword. He called this sword Galaxia. This was no ordinary sword, for it was created with a will and life of its own, and glistened with great mystical powers. eNeMeE sent the monster Kirisakin to steal the Galaxia sword. It was hidden in a dark cave and the great beast guarded it for years. Much time passed. Meta Knight and Garlude found themselves in the cave of Kirisakin. The mighty warriors had been sent to retrieve the sacred sword. Meta Knight saved Galaxia, and the evil empire of eNeMeE no longer possessed the power to control the universe. [the vision ends]
I didn't know your sword was so powerful. But there's one thing that still bothers me. What really happened to Garlude?
[Tuff and Kirby come running to Kabu with the bag of medicine in hand]
[hands Tiff the bag of medicine] Here it is.
Great! This'll make you feel much better, Meta Knight.
SSirica
So this is where you are hiding!
[everyone looks up to find Sirica standing at the top of the stairs]
No way. She must've followed us here.
SSirica
That sword is mine! Now you will pay. [opens fire upon everyone, who all move out of the way to dodge the machine gun rounds]
GGalaxia
[after Sirica tries to pry it from the ground a second time] My name is Galaxia. Only the most powerful of knights may wield my ancient magic. Meta Knight is the chosen one. Your mother Garlude knew well this truth. [begins flashback to how Garlude sacrificed herself to deliver Galaxia to Meta Knight] In sacrificing her life, Garlude made the ultimate sacrifice.
[Garlude manages to pry Galaxia from its pedestal and throws it to Meta Knight before Kirisakin delivers the killing blow to her from behind. Meta Knight claims Galaxia and leaps at Kirisakin to fight it. End flashback]
SSirica
If my mother gave her life, then I shall too. [yells in might as she finally successfully pries Galaxia from the ground]
[three Destraya ships suddenly attack the other Destraya ships to everybody's amazement]
What's going on? They're fighting each other.
And they're not attackin' us.
We are not fighting this battle alone.
[turns on his screen to contact the Halberd crew] Hey, how's it goin', gang?
I took over a Destraya and was hoping you'd let me join your party.
SSirica
[her screen comes on as well] Do you remember me? I came along to help, too.
SSirica
Knuckle Joe and I have become friends now and we're teaming up to help you defeat eNeMeE.
ASir Arthur
[his and his knights' screen comes on as well] And we will be joining the battle as well.
Arthur, and the rest of the Star Warriors!
ASir Arthur
We were able to raid the fortress and commandeer some Destraya ships. We will clear the way for you to enter the fortress so you and Kirby can challenge eNeMeE.
But right now, just sit back and let us handle that fleet.
SSirica
Now onto victory!
ASir Arthur
Full speed ahead!
[the three Destrayas that Knuckle Joe, Sirica, Sir Arthur and his knights stole destroy the other Destrayas]
They destroyed the enemy ships!
Yes! Now we can enter the fortress. Set engine to maximum power! [the Halberd blasts its way past more Destrayas and successfully enters the entrance to Nightmare's fortress]