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// Chapter 26: Galactic Psyche 
// Story: Kirby Star Allies: Friend Hearts are Magic 
// by The Kelduo 
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Lucario chuckled. "So, the roles have been switched for Gim and Spike. Now the student is teaching the teacher for a change."

"True," I replied, "but Gim can't properly train if he has to train the teacher."

Dededance, as the King's Ludicolo was apparently called, chanted, "Ludi ludi co-lo! Ludi ludi co-lo!"

Lucario smiled. "He makes a point. Even if Gim doesn't become any stronger or more skilled, they will have double the firepower--" Lucario laughed. "--pardon the pun, if Spike learns how to yo-yo, and even more so if he adds Sizzle to his yo-yo."

"So, I didn't completely blow it?"

I quickly turned around and glared at the young 'hero.' "Not completely, but you still blew it, NESP."

I aimed my sword at him, but Lucario said, "Save your anger for after Kirby conquers Hyness." Lucario turned to NESP. "I am very disappointed in you, but you had good motives and a good plan. I completely understand that you really wanted to quote the chant that Raven says when she performs a spell, but remember that she is always calm and collected. That is how she keeps her powers under control. I highly recommend you adopt her personality traits to control your own powers."

NESP looked up at Lucario. "...Okay. I'll try to do that. It'll be kind of hard, though."

"That's okay. I'll train you later on, after this ordeal is over."

NESP smiled. "Thanks, Lucario."

I began to worry. NESP had good intentions, but if he couldn't keep his incredibly potent powers in check, something disastrous could happen...

"You okay?" NESP suddenly asked.

I said nothing.

Lucario told NESP, "Sir Meta Knight is concerned about you and your powers. He fears that something dangerous could happen if you don't learn to control your powers soon."

"Hey, it isn't like I can control my powers just like that. I'm just a kid."

"And so is Pummel Fist, but he can control his powers. All you have to do is believe in yourself. I'll be by your side."

"What do I do until I learn to control my powers? It isn't like there's a paradise somewhere that I can go to train."

Lucario chuckled. "You've much yet to learn, my friend. I know something that most people from this galaxy don't. You see, just northeast of Pop Star, there's a hidden planet where you can train to your heart's content. There's even a room where you can fight an onslaught of bad guys, and you'll be rewarded greatly if you can manage to run the entire gauntlet. It's name... Ability Planet."

I glanced over at Lucario, intrigued. "The Ability Planet exists?"

"I'll show you after this journey ends. NESP, I'll take you to the Ability Planet on the Warp Star."

NESP smiled. "Thanks again, Lucario!"

"It's what I do."