text: In doing so , he discovers that King Dedede has stolen the Star Rod , the source of power to the Fountain of Dreams , and broken it into seven pieces , giving six fragments to his allies , Whispy Woods , Paint Roller , Mr. Shine and Mr. Bright , Kracko , Heavy Mole , and Meta Knight , also keeping one for himself .
simplified: In doing so , he discovers that King Dedede has stolen the Star Rod , the source of the Fountain of Dreams 's power , and broken it into seven pieces , giving six fragments to his allies and keeping one himself .