Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!

Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land! Cover art for Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land! Details Volume # 13 Published March 15th, 2019 Original story? Adaptation of Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Chapters 9 + Prologue + Epilogue Pages 216 Main character(s) Kirby Prince Fluff King Dedede Meta Knight Yin-Yarn Me-Devil Ye-Devil We-Devil ISBN 978-4046318947

Volume order ← Kirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?! Kirby: Save the Rainbow Islands! →

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Kirby is sucked into Patch Land by a mysterious magic sock, and sets off on a great adventure with Prince Fluff to defeat Yin-Yarn, who is trying to conquer the world! With the new "Metamortex Transformations" and "Ravel Abilities", they face powerful enemies who block their way!! However, around that time, Yin-Yarn was also about to invade Dream Land...?! To save both worlds, Kirby is going to play a big active role! A novel version of the popular game, "Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn"!

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— Unofficial translation of the description

Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land! is the thirteenth volume of the Kirby novel series, published in Japan on March 15th, 2019. It is an adaptation of the Nintendo 3DS game, Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, retelling the story first seen in Kirby's Epic Yarn, with elements of its 3DS version.

Kirby gets ambushed by a strange man completely made of yarn, and gets sent to a world also completely made of yarn, Patch Land. There, he meets Prince Fluff, who asks him for help putting back the continents of his world together, which were torn apart by the same man who ambushed Kirby, Yin-Yarn. With his newly gained Yarn Transformations and Ravel abilities, Kirby and Fluff set off an adventure to save not only Patch Land, but also Dream Land.

Characters

Characters of "Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!"
Main characters
Kirby	Prince Fluff	Yin-Yarn	Devils: Me-Devil, Ye-Devil, We-Devil	King Dedede	Meta Knight	[[]]
Supporting & minor characters
Chef Kawasaki	Uniclod	Bandana Waddle Dee	Yarn Waddle Dees	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]
For characters lacking illustrations, see this page

Plot synopsis

Prologue

Kirby goes to Kawasaki's restaurant to get lunch, but unexpectedly finds it closed. Kirby calls Kawasaki, who tells him he's sick, and that his restaurant will stay closed for an unknown period of time. Disappointed, Kirby accepts and wishes him a speedy recovery, but before he can leave, Kawasaki warns Kirby to be careful: if he finds someone made of yarn, he should stay away from them. Kirby does not understand, and while Kawasaki tries to reaffirm how they are dangerous, Kirby gets distracted thinking of food and doesn't listen to him, eventually leaving him behind.

Inside the restaurant, Kawasaki recalls how he was attacked earlier while he went to gather ingredients. The evil yarn person transformed his body into yarn, and he was so embarrassed about it that he closed his restaurant, and lied to Kirby about him having a cold. He regrets doing that, worried now that Kirby did not take his warning seriously, and could get into trouble if he is also transformed into yarn.

In the meantime, Kirby, still hungry, wonders where he will find food, when a tomato rolls in front of him. Without thinking twice, Kirby starts to inhale his favorite food, not realizing it's actually made of yarn. From the nearby bushes, a person completely made of yarn with a big hat shows up, and yells at Kirby not to eat his magic tomato, the Metamato, but it's too late, and Kirby eats it. Swallowing it and realizing how it tastes different from a regular tomato, Kirby finally notices the yarn person, and realizes it's likely the one Kawasaki warned him about. Angry at Kirby, the yarn person makes a sock he has with him start sucking up the air, lifting up Kirby. Confused, and unable to do anything, Kirby ends up being sent inside the sock.

Chapter 1: Yarn Kirby?!

After falling for a while, Kirby eventually lands on an open field. He looks around and finds the landscape strange: everything looks as if it was made of yarn and fabric. Before he can understand where he is, Kirby hears someone crying for help, and sees a blue boy being chased by a horned monster. Kirby doesn't think twice and attempts to inhale the monster, but he cannot for some reason. That is when he realizes his body is now also made of yarn. Worried and unsure what to do, but still wanting to help the boy, Kirby ends up transforming into a car somehow. He dashes in front of the boy and he jumps on Kirby, telling him to go towards a castle. Kirby does as ordered, leaving the monster behind.

In front of the castle, Kirby breaks and the boy jumps off of him. Kirby transforms back, and the two introduce each other: the blue boy says he's Fluff. He asks where Kirby is from, and when he says Dream Land, Fluff admits he hasn't heard of it before. Concluding that Kirby is a traveler from faraway, Fluff asks him to tell him his story. Kirby agrees, thinking Fluff can help him get home after a quick talk, unaware that an adventure awaits them.

Chapter 2: A Great Adventure with Prince Fluff!

Now inside the castle, which Kirby notes that is fully made of yarn, Fluff introduces himself again, saying he's the prince of Patch Land. He explains that it used to a be a peaceful country, until an evildoer named Yin-Yarn attacked and split Patch Land into multiple parts, aiming to conquer the world. Fluff was about to start a journey to restore it, when he was attacked, and saved by Kirby. Kirby mentions how he has no clue how he was able to transform into a car, prompting Fluff to ask how he even came to Patch Land. Kirby explains what happened earlier, and when he mentions a tomato, Fluff has a thought: perhaps it was one of those rare, magic Metamatos said to be able to grant powers to whoever eats one. Hearing the name, Kirby says that indeed, that was what the capped man mentioned. Right after, Fluff asks Kirby to lend his strength to help restore Patch Land, to which Kirby quickly accepts, feeling bad for Fluff. Before they leave, however, Kirby mentions he's hungry, to which Fluff laughs and asks his chefs to prepare them food. However, when the food is brought, Kirby notices it's all made of yarn, and he's sad. He asks for real food, to which Fluff says that is real food where they are. Kirby gives in and eats the food, realizing it tastes like real food. While he eats, however, he starts to think of Kawasaki's food, missing it, although he ends up brushing it off and just continues to eat. Both now full and having eaten well, Kirby and Fluff leave the castle, ready to start their adventure.

Walking around a grassy field, which Kirby notices once again is made of fabric and yarn, Fluff says they are now in Grass Land, which used to be pacific until Yin-Yarn attacked. Surely enough, after saying that, an Uniclod appears. Kirby tries to inhale the monster out of instict, but he remembers he cannot in his current state. Fluff tells Kirby to transform into a car and they can both run away, but before Kirby can do that, the Uniclod is close to hitting Fluff with his horn. Desperate, Kirby extends his hand towards Fluff, which unexpectedly causes a woolen yarn like a whip to come out from his hand. It hits the monster, tearing it apart completely. Fluff asks Kirby what was that, and Kirby doesn't know how he did it. He tries to do the same thing again, and extends his hand towards an apple tree, causing the whip to appear again and grab an apple from it. Finding it convenient, and happy that they can now beat the monsters easily, the two continue their journey.

Chapter 3: Big Fierce Fighting with Metamortex Transformations!!

As Kirby and Fluff walk, they hear an evil laugh, and look around trying to find its source. They spot a hole and see an eyeball from it, and Fluff, worried, says they were found by the ones who live on the other side of their world, the people of the lining. The hole grows larger, and a round one-eyed purple creature with bat-like wings comes out of it, and starts flying around laughing maniacally. They start throwing some black balls, which appear harmless at first, but turns out to have spikes: one hits Fluff and he gets hurt. Angry at the creature, Kirby tries to attack them with his yarn whip, but they dodge, and throw a ball at Kirby, which he also dodges. They do that for a while, when Kirby wonders if he can throw something bigger at them. He looks at the apple tree from earlier, and grabs the largest apple he can find with his yarn whip, and throws it at the creature: they cannot dodge and are hit. Defeated, the creature comments how it was so much fun, and starts laughing a lot.

With the matter settled, Fluff asks if they are subordinate of Yin-Yarn, which they deny. They introduced themselves as Me-Devil, and says he was attracted to that side of the world after hearing Kirby battle with the Uniclod earlier, wanting to battle him as well. The devil says that, as a prize for their fun time just now, he can give them secret information only people of his world know. Kirby, without thinking twice, asks for "gourmet information", but Fluff quickly instead asks for information on how to put the continents together, which Kirby agrees to take prevalence over his request. Me-Devil says that to do that they need the Magic Yarn, and points out how Yin-Yarn's henchman probably each hold a piece of it: there is one guarding each continent. He comments how in Grass Land it's a dragon named Fangora, and that it likely is in the sky. Kirby wonders then how they can battle it, and Fluff suggests to wreak havoc on Grass Land, its territory, to anger it and make it go after them. Kirby thinks of causing a mess with apples, but Fluff says that won't be enough, and asks Me-Devil if he knows of any weapon. He says that, since Kirby ate a Metamato, he can undergo a Metamortex Transformation if he touches a Metamortex, but he doesn't know where to find one. Fluff thinks that maybe the treasure room of his castle may have one, and he runs towards the castle, with Kirby following.

In the castle's treasure room, Fluff ends up finding a rainbow-colored ring, and he explains to Kirby that this is a treasure his ancestors found long ago deep in a forest, but never found a use for it. Fluff gives the ring to Kirby, which causes him to transform into a giant round robot, surprising both of them. Fluff asks if Kirby is fine, and when Kirby replies, missiles fly off from his mouth. He says sorry, and once again missiles fly off. Fluff realizes missiles fly every time Kirby talks, so he begs him to stop talking completely. With that settled, Fluff celebrates and says that now Kirby is much stronger. He jumps on the robot's cockpit, saying he will give Kirby instructions, and decides to call this transformation "Tankbot". He pulls a lever inside it, causing a mechanical glove to rotate around it, and says that now Fangora won't stand a chance against them.

The two go back to Grass Land, and start to beat monsters over and over easily with the Tankbot, which soon enough draws the attention of Fangora. As it shows up, Kirby shoots missiles at it, but it easily destroyed them with wind gusts. Fangora counter attacks shooting fireballs, which hit the Tankbot. Complaining about the heat, Kirby starts to flap him arms, which makes one of them touch a nearby tree, making him roll around it and unraveling the transformation, transforming Kirby back to normal. Fangora continues to attack, but Kirby manages to dodge the fireballs, and that he's a smaller target. Fluff and Kirby start to take turns throwing rocks at the dragon, which keeps looking at Fluff, then Kirby, then Fluff, over and over, until it gets dizzy and opens it mouth, revealing a tongue with a button on it. Fluff tells Kirby to pull that button, which he does with his yarn whip. Like a tug of war match, Kirby and Fangora both start pulling in their direction, and Fluff goes to help Kirby pull, until they both coordinate to let go at the same time, causing the tongue to go right back at Fangora, hitting so hard its body starts to fall apart. As it does, a strong light appears, which Fluff recognizes as a piece of the Magic Yarn. The Magic Yarn flies off and puts two continents together as the ground shakes. Happy, Fluff says next they should go to Hot Land, and runs off in its direction, as Kirby follows him.

Chapter 4: The Dedede Castle Takeover Operation?!

Meanwhile in Dream Land, Bandana Waddle Dee is doing some cleaning in castle Dedede. Two Waddle Dees come to report their duties to him, who quickly passes their next tasks. However, he realizes the their voices sound weird, and he turns to them, seeing that they are made of yarn. The Dees, being found out, laugh and ambush Bandana Dee, tying him in yarn, making it impossible for him to move. From the shadows, a man made of yarn emerges, and celebrates the success of his operation. Bandana Dee gathers courage to ask what he wants to do, and Yin-Yarn says he also wants to take over their world. As Yin-Yarn knits more yarn Waddle Dees, Bandana Dee realizes that he is making imposter Dees infiltrate among the real ones, and says he has to tell King Dedede about this, but Yin-Yarn says it's too late. Not being able to do anything, Bandana Dee is hopeful that his king won't fall for Yin-Yarn's tricks.

Inside the castle, King Dedede is eating some snacks, bored. Two Waddle Dees come in to serve him, and one says that the king is tired, and they should treat his shoulders. Dedede finds it weird, but ultimately agrees, and lets the Dees do their massage. However, he realizes they are tying his arms in yarn, starting to suspect something is off, and before he can understand, the Dees have completely tied him up. Yin-Yarn then shows up, saying he expected more of a great king, and that regardless now he will be his subordinate. Building up anger, Dedede is almost tearing apart the yarn tying him up. Realizing this, Yin-Yarn makes the sock around his neck glow and suck up Dedede to Patch Land. With Dedede gone, Yin-Yarn says his conquest of Dream Land is one step closer.

Back to Patch Land, Kirby and Fluff are walking through a vast desert of Hot Land. Tired of walking under the scalding sun, Kirby suggests them to take a break. Fluff says he thinks there is a cave inside a nearby mountain, and they head in that direction. However, as they reach there, they realize it's actually a volcano, and the cave is hotter than outside. Fluff apologizes to Kirby, and they decide to give up on the cave, hoping they can find the Magic Yarn soon. However, they notice a hole and a creature come out of it, but it's not Me-Devil as they expect: it's a creature like him, but with a triangular sharp helmet instead. The creature starts to charge towards the two, and they decide to simply run away, with Fluff riding Kirby transformed into a car. The creature chases them until they reach a cactus: Kirby jumps over it, while the creature hits it and gets knocked out. After getting back to their senses, they laugh and introduced themself as Ye-Devil. He says Me-Devil told him of some strong people on Patch Land, but he could not believe cute kids like Kirby and Fluff could be that strong, so he attacked them to see if it was really true. Realizing he's like Me-Devil, Fluff asks Ye-Devil for information regarding who guards the Magic Yarn of Hot Land, and he says it's Hot Wings, who is at a mountain they can only reach by going through the cave from earlier. Fluff says they can't go through the cave, and Ye-Devil gives them a solution: a Metamortex. He gives it to Kirby, who transforms into a Fire Engine, which has a hose that can shoot water. Fluff thanks Ye-Devil, who says it's nothing, as Yin-Yarn splitting the continents of Patch Land also split his world, and he also wants it patched back together. With that settled, Kirby and Fluff head towards the cave.

Chapter 5: New Powers, Ravel Abilities!

Kirby and Fluff enter the cave, as Kirby cools down any fires and lava around them, letting them go through without major issues. The inside is steep, so they start to walk up inside the cave, while they wonder what Hot Wings is like. Suddenly, they start being attacked by molten rocks, and they see a subordinate of Yin-Yarn: a Calderon. It continues to attack them, until Kirby attacks it with water, causing it to panic and flee. Before they continue, Fluff realizes the Calderon left behind something: it's some sort of shining yarn ball. Fluff then recognizes it and says that's a Ravel Ball, that can grant a Ravel Ability, and starts to ramble about how Ravel Abilities are used by the most important ministry of his country, as a confused Kirby watches him. Done talking, Fluff asks Kirby to drop his Metamortex Transformation, and he does as ordered. Given the Yarn Ball, it goes to Kirby's head and transforms into a hat with two needles in it, and Fluff realizes it's the Knitting Needles Ravel Ability. He asks Kirby to knit something, but Kirby says he doesn't know how to knit, much to Fluff's surprise, as that's something everyone in Patch Land knows. Still, he insists, saying that with the ability Kirby likely can, and Kirby tries to think of something to knit, when the needles on his hat start to move and a yarn ball with a star inside it is knitted. Kirby throws it at a rock, making a loud sound, and Fluff comments how they can use it to battle Hot Wings. And so, they continue making their way through the cave.

Reaching the peak of the mountain, Fluff and Kirby start to look for Hot Wings, when lava comes from the ground, and a phoenix-like bird emerges from it. She starts to shoot fireballs at them, and the two dodge. Using his Ravel Ability, Kirby creates a yarn ball and throws it in Hot Wings' direction, but she quickly disperses the ball with the wind that comes from her wings. As she goes to attack Fluff, Kirby extends his hand towards his friend, causing his yarn whip to appear and grab one of the fireballs. The fireball is unraveled, and the knitting needs from his ability use its yarn to create and even bigger yarn ball. Kirby throws it towards Hot Wings, who fails to disperse it like before due to it being bigger, and it gets hit by the yarn ball. Fluff tells Kirby to look for her weak point, when Kirby spots a button, like the one Fangora had, on her chest. Kirby throws his whip towards it, and pulls Hot Wings, causing her to hit a rock. Defeated, her body starts to fall apart, and a shining yarn thread appears: another piece of the Magic Yarn. It flies up and connects two more continents together. Happy, Kirby and Fluff celebrate and start running towards their next destination.

Flying in the skies of Dream Land is the battleship Halberd, with Meta Knight on the deck. He looks towards Dream Land, commenting how something is strange. He is interrupted by Captain Vul, who comes to tell him that the cameras are confirming his suspicion: that everyone in Dream Land was transformed into yarn. Meta Knight asks if that applies to Kirby and King Dedede as well, but Vul says they weren't spotted at all, which Meta Knight finds strange. As he says they need to investigate it better, Meta Knight hears some laughing and realizes a man made of yarn showed up. Yin-Yarn announces he will take over the Halberd, and realizing the danger, Meta Knight is about to draw his sword. However, Yin-Yarn is faster and uses his sock to suck up Meta Knight to Patch Land before he can even attack. Laughing once again, Yin-Yarn says he's now the supreme ruler of Dream Land.

Trivia

• The name of chapter 1, 毛糸けいとのカービィ!? (Yarn Kirby?!), is the exact same name as the Japanese name of Kirby's Epic Yarn apart from the added punctuation.
• The Tankbot illustration from chapter 3 shows both Kirby and Fluff piloting it, which contradicts the text that says Kirby transformed into the tank and Fluff went to pilot it, which is also how the Tankbot works in multiplayer in the games.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	星ほしのカービィ 毛糸けいとの世界せかいで大事件だいじけん Hoshi no kābyi keito no sekai de daijigen!	Kirby of the Stars: Major Incident in the Yarn World!