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'''Nature Notch''' is the second level of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. Its boss is [[Mrs. Moley]], and, as its name suggests, has a natural theme. Many levels take place underground.

[[File:NatureNotch-1.png|thumb|Kirby lands in a dank cave entrance in Stage 1.]]

Section 1: The stage begins at the top of a cave section headed downward. A [[Cupie]] can be found patrolling the area just below, which can be swallowed for the [[Cupid]] ability. More enemies must be bypassed as Kirby makes his way further into the cave. At the bottom, there are two piles of star blocks in each corner. The rightmost one covers the door to the next section.

Section 5: The door leads to another section of the crystal caves, as the path continues to the right. It opens up to a room containing a large chest. Collecting it causes the [[Squeaks]] to appear and pursue Kirby. This time, they are lead by [[Spinni]]. Kirby will have to make tracks to the right to escape them. It's a long run, and the stage exit is guarded by several [[Squeakers]] wielding bombs, but Kirby can do it! If he does get his treasure stolen, Kirby will have to enter the hideout to get it back. There, he can find bubbles containing an [[Energy Drink]] and the [[Ninja]] ability.

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[[File:NatureNotch-2.png|thumb|Kirby stands outside the castle entrance in Stage 2.]]

Section 1: The level begins in a crystalline cave, similar to how the last stage ended. The path continues to the right into a much wider area containing a castle. The [[Cutter]] ability is available in a bubble to the right of the door leading into the castle itself.

Section 4: The door leads to a small hallway beneath a much larger chamber above, [[Storo]] appears in the larger chambers and nabs a large chest. Kirby will have to be very quick to catch him before he vanishes into the hideout with it, else he will have to pursue Storo into the little sandcastle, where he will also have to contend with numerous enemy Squeakers. From there, the stage exit can be found to the upper-left, blocked by a door that can be opened with a switch just to the right, past a bubble containing a random ability.

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[[File:NatureNotch-3.png|thumb|Kirby rides down some [[Waddle Dee]]s in a field in Stage 3.]]

Section 1:This level starts with Kirby falling from the building in the previous level, as the background shifts from night to day. Kirby lands in a florid field with the door to the next section just to the right.

Section 7: The door leads to an underground series of passages, where the Squeaks appear once again to harass Kirby. Our pink hero will have to navigate the maze-like series of chambers while avoiding Doc and his minions in order to keep his spoils. The stage exit can be found to the top-right, out in the fresh air.

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[[File:NatureNotch-4.png|thumb|Kirby takes cover to avoid a boulder in the ruins of Stage 4.]]

Section 1: The stage begins in an underground ruin, reminiscent of the [[Radish Ruins]] from ''[[Kirby and the Amazing Mirror]]''. A path heads up and to the right from there. Not long into the ascent, a boulder will start rolling down the path toward Kirby. He will have to take cover in a notch under the path to avoid getting flattened. As the path continues, Kirby will have to dodge another boulder, as well as an unfortunate Waddle Dee. The door to the next section can be found after the open pit.

Section 2: The door leads to another area of the ruins, this one guarded by a [[Sword Knight]]. Up ahead is another boulder, held in place by a Bomb Block barrier in the way. Kirby will need to release the boulder to move forward, down a slope while the boulder gives chase. If Kirby outruns the boulder, he can reach a chamber containing a [[Maxim Tomato]] bubble. Otherwise, he will end up taking a lower path with a [[Metarun|Metalun]]. From there, another boulder-laden path begins. If Kirby outruns this one, he will be able to grab a Treasure Chest at the bottom. Otherwise, it will be blocked off. The stage exit can be found just above the chest.

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[[File:NatureNotch-5.jpg|thumb|Kirby incinerates a [[Scarfy]] in the caves of Stage 5.]]

Section 1: The level begins in a cave. To the right, [[Flamer]]s patrol gaps between star block walls. The cave then opens up to a wider passage containing bottomless pits. The door to the next section can be reached to the right, past multiple platforms and enemies.

Section 6: The door leads to a field, with an underground tunnel below. A large chest can be found down there, but [[Spinni]] appears immediately to nab it. Kirby will have to chase her down, jumping over all the obstacles in his way as fast as he can and take the chest before she can get to the hideout with it. From there, the stage exit can be found just to the left of the hideout, at the right end of the screen.

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[[File:NatureNotch-MrsMoley.jpg|thumb|Kirby stares down Mrs. Moley.]]

The stage begins in an open field, with a couple of floating platforms and a door to the right. On the platforms are three bubbles, containing a random item and the [[Fire]] and [[Ice]] abilities.

The door leads to another open area, this time with two patches of dug-up ground on each side. [[Mrs. Moley]] appears out of the patch to the right and the battle begins. Mrs. Moley attacks by tossing dirt chunks and other junk at Kirby, which can be inhaled and spat back, though her frequent shifting of position may make this tricky. She may also appear in one of three background holes, where she may decide to try a body slam on the pink puff. Defeating her yields a Boss Battle Badge and opens the way to the next world, [[Cushy Cloud]].

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[[File:NatureNotch-Ex.jpg|thumb|Kirby encounters his first [[Uja]] in Stage EX.]]

Section 1: The stage begins in a forest walkway, as Kirby lands in a bunch of bushes. The path continues to the right, revealing an [[Acchi]] sitting in the way. Using its [[Fire]] ability, Kirby can burn away the bushes he initially fell in to reveal absolutely nothing. However, there are more bushes further right to burn, along with many more enemies to fight (and/or also burn). The path continues for a good way, as Kirby burns many logs in the process. The door to the next section can be found past a particularly dim-witted formation of enemies.

Section 5: The door leads to an open wooded area, separated by large diagonal decks. Kirby appears on the lower deck, and above him is a large Treasure Chest, which is immediately set upon by [[Storo]] and the [[Squeaks]]. Kirby will have to wrestle the chest out of their grasp if he wants it. Should Kirby have to enter the hideout to get it, leaving again will populate this room with a completely different set of enemies. The stage exit is located to the left of the hideout.

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