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|caption= Novel cover art

|inspiration= Original story, with elements from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''

|pages= 204

|code= 978-4046313881

{{Quote|In order to eat the fruits which are rumored to be the tastiest in the universe, Kirby and the others head to the "Gloomy Woods," which is also rumored to be dangerous. However, King Dedede is also after the fruit with a mysterious associate?!|Unofficial translation of the opening description}}

'''''Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!'''''<ref>''[[Kirby Art & Style Collection]]''</ref> is the second volume of the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], released on March 15th, 2014. In this volume, a trio of siblings called [[Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina]] track down [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] in hopes of using his abilities to make their way through the dangerous and mysterious Gloomy Woods, so they can taste the rumored tastiest fruits in the universe deep within. Mistaking [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] for Kirby due to their similarities, Dedede follows along to taste the fruits for himself, and soon enough, Kirby, [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]], and [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] join them in the quest. Eventually Dedede is separated, and partners up with an old man called the [[Woodkeeper]], who falsely claims to protect the source of the magical fruits—the Stardust Crystal. In reality however, he is only seeking to take the crystal for himself, and almost succeeds at this in the end, but Kirby and friends manage to stop him and return the crystal to its rightful resting place within the woods.

Two primary elements from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' are implemented into this volume—the [[Miracle Fruit]] and Kirby's [[Hypernova]]. The book also was notably released right around the same time as the game. It does not solely take its story from the game, however.

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|{{center|[[File:V2 Chef Kawasaki Illustration.png|80px]]<br>'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]'''}}

The story opens in [[Dream Land]] during the dead of night, where three concealed figures are conversing with each-other. They're soon revealed to be [[Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina]] — three siblings plotting to retrieve rumored fruits called "Stardust Fruit" from within a mysterious forest crawling with wild aggressive beasts, referred to as the "Gloomy Woods". The youngest, Kerolina, disapproves of the idea after hearing the troublesome details. The eldest, Kerota, then explains to the younger two that the fruits can be obtained with ease and the beasts easily dealt with if they win over [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] as their companion, use his abilities to their advantage, and lead him along with the idea that he'll receive a fair share of fruits. Kerota tops the plan off by explaining they will take it all for themselves when the puffball least expects it, and become renowned for the scheme. The most innocent, Keroji, hesitates, but eventually approves of the plan after being pressured by the others.

[[File:V2 Illustration 3.png|thumb|85px|Kawasaki sends Kirby and Waddle Dee away from his restaurant.]]

Later, Kirby and [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] are about to have lunch at [[Chef Kawasaki]]'s restaurant, only to find the place closed, with [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] being served lunch inside despite this. Kirby hurls himself at the entrance in desperation, only to alert Kawasaki to the door, who quickly shoos them off without explaining himself. The two eventually give up and head off. Meanwhile, inside of the restaurant, Kawasaki is bossed around by a picky Dedede, who came by earlier and claimed to have free rein with the use of his official "Super-Premium All-You-Can-Eat Card", to Kawasaki's dismay.

Eventually the sibling trio find the restaurant, and notice Dedede inside feasting away. They quickly assume him to be the well-renowned Kirby because of his clearly seen appetite, and charge in. The three try to butter him up with compliments to start off their plan, but Dedede only grows frustrated at being misinterpreted as the puffball, and is unable to speak with a mouth stuffed with food. After hearing the mention of the supposed rumored fruits being the tastiest fruit in all of the universe, however, he decides to go along with it, but not before being interrupted by Kawasaki, who pipes up with more compliments in an attempt to ward off the trouble Dedede's causing. The group set off either way, leaving Kawasaki in peace.  

 

They head out to figure things out, with Kirby becoming more frustrated over the situation as they go. They soon encounter [[Burning Leo]], and the puffball immediately questions if he and Dedede are truly alike, only to be taken aback as Burning Leo admits how alike they really are. Waddle Dee swiftly pulls Kirby back just before Burning Leo is [[inhale]]d, and moves on to ask someone else. Soon enough, they encounter [[Mr. Tick Tock]]. Just before asking a proper question, Kirby interrupts Waddle Dee and begins talking to Mr. Tick Tock about the rumored fruits, and fruits in general. Waddle Dee yet again pulls the puffball away from the useless discussion. Stumped, they head back to Castle Dedede, where they spot a familiar airship upon arrival.

[[File:V2 Illustration 9.png|thumb|50px|Meta Knight describes the Gloomy Woods.]]

[[File:V2 Illustration 13.png|thumb|left|85px|The chaos in the room quickly escalates.]]

Dedede, meanwhile, is making his way through the woods before running into [[Grizzo]]. Without proper sight in the darkness, Dedede mistakenly whacks Grizzo and scares him off. Dedede comes across a small house soon after, and is welcomed inside by an old man called the [[Woodkeeper]]. Believing Dedede to be a hero for scaring off Grizzo, the Woodkeeper requests Dedede's help with protecting the valued Stardust Fruit, and warns him to beware of "the master" of the woods, who guards the source of the fruits' growth--the "Stardust Crystal". Dedede follows along, but only in hopes to steal this sacred crystal for himself.

 

Back at the hideout, once the sun sets, the group excitedly sets off for the Gloomy Woods, with large nets in hand. Their new plan is to have Kirby inhale the fruits, then use the nets to catch it before it can reach Kirby's mouth. As they go, Keroji doubts if their scheme is the right thing to do, seeing as they are all now working together, but is again quietly pressured by his siblings to go along with it. Soon enough, they reach the glimmering Stardust Fruits and begin their harvest, being completely awestruck and speechless after tasting the wondrous fruit.

[[File:V2 Illustration 21.png|thumb|left|85px|Kirby obtains the Bell Copy Ability.]]

[[File:V2 Illustration 27.png|thumb|left|160px|Kirby pulls the Woodkeeper back with his Hypernova inhale.]]

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V2 Illustration 4.png|Dedede presents his official bypass to being served without charge.

V2 Illustration 5.png|Kawasaki attempts to rid the place of Dedede by urging him to set off for the fruits.

V2 Illustration 6.png|Kirby and Waddle Dee demand information from Kawasaki.

V2 Illustration 10.png|The trio struggle to appease Dedede.

V2 Illustration 12.png|Kirby catches the smell of curry and runs off.

V2 Illustration 14.png|Kirby inhales Waddle Dee to prove he's the real deal.

V2 Illustration 16.png|The Woodkeeper details the Gloomy Woods to Dedede.

V2 Illustration 17.png|Kirby and Kerota stare in wonder at the glimmering Stardust Fruit.

V2 Illustration 19.png|Dedede faces off against Fire Lion.

V2 Illustration 20.png|Kirby is suddenly attacked by Ringle.

V2 Illustration 24.png|Kirby brings down Dedede using his ability.

V2 Illustration 25.png|Kirby uses the Fire ability to light the way.

V2 Illustration 26.png|Kirby standing beside the Miracle Fruit

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