Author's Note: Okay, here we are! The grand finale of this Christmas tale! Hope you guys enjoy it! We left off on yet another cliffhanger when a mysterious figure appeared (and if you guys knew it was Santa Claus… you are correct) and woke up Kirby! Alright, let's finish the story!
When Kirby opened his eyes he saw… NOTHING. "Huh? That's funny. I could have sworn I heard something. But… there's no one here. Not even a single footprint in the snow…" Kirby looked around the rooftop and still it looked like nothing since he fell asleep. So… was it all a dream… or did it really happen…?
Kirby shook his head. "What a dream I just had! I must have fallen asleep. BRR! Boy, am I cold! I better go back inside to warm up for a minute." Kirby got up, shook all the snow off of him and made his way to the door back into the Mansion. "OOH! I think I froze my feet!" Kirby then went into the warm Mansion.
Meanwhile, downstairs in the Mansion, the Smashers were on the verge of nearly giving up because they literally looked everywhere for Kirby. Ike was holding a tired and tearful Ness in his arms in main hallway. "Okay, Ness. Let's just go warm up a bit." Ike said.
Just then, Kirby appeared as he came downstairs. Ness was the very first to notice and he ran out of Ike's arms to Kirby. "KIRBY!" Ness cried as he embraced the freezing puffball.
"Oh, hey, Ness." Kirby said as he hugged Ness back. The other Smashers including Master Hand and Crazy Hand came into the main hallway and cheered and sighed in relief that Kirby was safe. "Oh, hey, everybody!" Kirby said to the others.
"Kirby, are you alright?" Zelda asked in concern.
"Well, yeah, except maybe my feet." Kirby chuckled.
Ike frustratingly took off his winter hat and said, "Kirby, where have you been?!"
"Well, um… I went up on the roof to see if I could see Santa Claus come but then I fell asleep. God, was it cold! I got so cold that I've decided to come in and warm up. But I'm gonna head back up there…" But before Kirby could finish, Ike grabbed him. "Oh, no, you're not! You're just gonna come in the den and thaw out!"
"No, Ike! I can't! I'll miss Santa!" Kirby cried.
But as Ike pulled Kirby into the den, an unbelievable sight awaited them… A giant Christmas tree was lit up and shining so brightly and below the tree were tons and tons of Christmas presents and every single stocking of the Smashers were filled with toys and goodies! Santa HAD come! Everyone gasped in awe how beautiful the scenery was.
"Oh, man! Now I'll never know! Never know how he did it!" Kirby whined as he sat on the sofa wrapped around a warm blanket.
"Kirby, do you remember what Dedede said to you?" Ike asked Kirby as he sat down next to him.
"Well, yeah. Dedede said that if Santa Claus can't get down that skinny little chimney, then no one would get any presents!" Kirby replied.
"Well… just look around you, Kirby. Does it look to you like no one's getting any presents?" Ike asked as he let Kirby look at all the gifts.
"No… But, but it's a miracle! How did he do it!" Kirby shouted.
Master Hand then asked, "Well, why do you want to know so badly, Kirby?"
"Why? It's important, Master Hand!" Kirby said.
The giant embodied hand shook him and said, "No, Kirby. That's not what's important. What IS important is… well, we lost you tonight and we were all very worried about you. And now, we got you back safe and sound and we're all together for Christmas. THAT is what's truly important, Kirby." As Master Hand finished, Kirby looked at all the other Smashers who mostly had genuine and humble looks on their faces including Ike and Ness. Crazy Hand could be heard sobbing in the background shouting, "OOH, THE FEELS!"
Kirby then smiled and finally understood what Master Hand meant. "You know, Master Hand… you're right."
Suddenly, the front door swung open startling everyone and there stood King Dedede with his giant mallet and yelled, "I hear the puffball's back!"
"That's right, Dedede. Come into the den." Samus said.
Dedede came waddling into the den to where Kirby was sitting on the sofa. "Oh, hey, Dedede." Kirby said unsure what to say.
Dedede then nudged Kirby and said, "Listen, ya little puffball… I'm… I'm glad you're back." Everyone else smiled sweetly. "Um… thanks, Dedede." Kirby said.
"That's nice for you to say, Dedede. Even though… YOU'RE the one who caused all of this in the first place." Master Hand pointed at Dedede.
"Yeah!" The other Smashers glared at Dedede. They all knew what he did and it was terrible. Dedede started to chuckle nervously and sweat. But then Kirby stood in front of Dedede to defend him. "Wait, guys! It's true what Dedede did was wrong… but I've forgiven him." Everyone's eyes widened at Kirby's remark including Dedede. He couldn't believe after all the trouble he caused for Kirby, he forgave him.
"But… why, Kirby?" Dedede asked.
Kirby turned up to Dedede and smiled. "Because… it's Christmas. It's the time of year to share love and respect with everyone including your enemies." Dedede was touched by Kirby's short speech and he had tears in his big eyes. "OH! Kirby, I'm SO sorry! I promise to be nice around Christmas from now on!" Dedede sobbed as he gave Kirby a big bear hug. Kirby groaned in the hug and felt like he was gonna be choked to death. "Dedede… please… I can't breathe!" Kirby cried.
"Oh, sorry!" Dedede said as he put Kirby down and everyone laughed at their heartfelt moment. Dedede then smiled widely and cried, "Merry Christmas, everyone!"
"Yeah, merry Christmas!" Kirby, Ness and Ike shouted.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!" Everyone shouted together as a giant star shined in the sky.
THE END!
Author's Note: PHEW! Done! Hope you guys enjoyed this story because I enjoyed writing it! Tell me in your review, what was your favorite part of the story and what do you love to do on Christmas? Me, I love baking Christmas cookies and watching Christmas specials. Thanks so much for reading and happy holidays and happy new year 2015, everyone! XD
