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Squitter was web platforming up Crocodile Isle. He was most of the way up K.rool’s Keep and was close to the window of the war room. He shot another web platform up, and when he heard voices from the window far above him, Squitter knew he had to hurry if he was going to hear anything important. Squitter had started at about midnight, web platforming from the bottom of Crocodile Isle. Squitter was tired. The wristwatch that Cranky had strapped around one of his legs beeped. Squitter realized it was 6:00 in the morning. Which was the commencing time of the meeting, so he had to hurry.
Cranky was watching Squitter slowing moving up the imposing Crocodile Isle.
“Squitter has to hurry! It’s 6:01!” Cranky said.
He pressed the button on his watch to start an audio transmission to him.
“Squitter, please hurry up! The time is 6:01! The sun is almost up! Start doing instant web platforms, if you don’t mind,” Cranky said.
He knew it was risky. Because one false step meant death. But it was of the utmost importance not to miss this meeting. The leaders of the Kremlings and the representatives of each kremling species were there to make a master plan for the second half of the year to come, 6:03. No kong had ever witnessed or listened to such an important kremling meeting. There was one exception, but she got caught. And she was executed after the meeting adjourned.
“Squitter! You’re almost there!” said Cranky.
He hoped that the spider would not get caught. If that happened, what was to come in the kremling invasion would be completely unknown.
"I mean the kremlings cannot expect someone to climb a sheer cliff," said Cranky.
Finally, Squitter was above the window and had hooked up the web platform to the castle. So, it would not eventually disappear.
Squitter had adjusted the web to 45 degrees so he could peer inside the window without being seen. He reached over to click the button to turn on the apparatus on his back. This apparatus would enable Cranky to hear what was going on inside.
“I hear you loud and clear!” said Cranky.
Cranky had said to him that the Hypersonic Audio Receiver would be able to hear even the slightest sound through the castle stone.
Cranky barely heard, the kremling representatives being called out, “Klampon, Present?”
“Here,”
“Krusha, present?”
“Here,”
“Gnawty, present?”
“Here,”
“Rekoil, Present?”
“Here,
"That be all, Master Kunning be proceeding things this meeting,” said the Klump. Squitter was confused, why was K.rool here? Maybe he actually is dead?" he thought.
Cranky heard through the receiver, everything.
“Everyone please sit down,” said Kunning.
There was a groaning sound as all the wood benches groaned.
“The most important matter of today is, of course, the Invasion of Kong Island, codenamed, The Approaching Storm. You might have noticed that the Artifact is back online. Additionally, it is up to 90% of its historical strength. The ships in construction in the Krem Quay are the Kumulonimbus and the Gangplank Galleon II. The Kumulonimbus will contain the main invasion expeditionary force of 10,000 kremlings. There have been 20 species selected for the endeavor. The list of species is in the pamphlet each of you has. Five hundred of each breed will make it equal. Pick the best 500 you have. The Kumulonimbus has 3,500 cannons, which should be sufficient to have the kongs capitulate immediately. The far side of DK island will be invaded first, as many kremlings live there and few kongs. The Gangplank Galleon II will provide an auxiliary reserve force of 1,000. The breeds in the 1,000 have not been established yet. The kongs will be severely outnumbered, and in the end, we will be the victors. On top of that, we have many allies on the far side of Kong Island, including but not limited to, the largest colony of zingers in the world headed by King Morzeka. All representatives that are in favor, say aye,” Kunning said.
Every kremling hand shot up.
“Good! That means we can adjourn for now and discuss less important issues after the break,” said Kunning.
When everybody left, he said to Krusha next to him, “That went well. Remember the last time we tried to get all of the kremlings to go to war? It erupted with petty squabbling because we weighted the numbers based on breed, like more Armies than Gnawtys. But it is nice we have Gnawzookas joining our number,” said Kunning.
“I hadn't heard that! That is stupendous!” said Krusha.
“Do you know when the ships will be completed?” asked Kunning.
“Well, there was a minor delay because Konstrukt and his krew could not decipher your handwriting for some of the plans. But last I heard was 100 days, and the Gangplank Galleon II should be able to set sail the day after,” said Krusha.
“Make sure there are not any more delays. I put too much effort into these over-engineered plans to have them wrecked by a bunch of amateur builders,” said Kunning.
"Yes sir," said Krusha.
“Did you hear all that Cranky?” Asked Squitter.
“Every word,” said Cranky.
“I’m going to stay up here until the meeting ends. But where was K.rool?” said Squitter.
“I have no idea,” said Cranky.
“Do you know what the Artifact is?” asked Squitter.
“I don’t know!” Cranky said, almost laughing.
The rest of the matters were less important to him and he only half listened to him. He was almost nodding off when Diddy tapped him on the shoulder.
Diddy and Dixie had not looked that night beyond the two pairs of footsteps leading away from the treehouse. One trail was identifiable as Kiddy’s. the other appeared to be Donkey’s. Both led into the dangerous jungle. What disturbed them was that a kremling set of footprints went the same direction.
“They should not be going out there. Especially at night, it is dangerous to even Donkey,” Dixie had said.
In the morning, they met at the foot of the treehouse and sat down.
“I haven’t seen any sign of them. have you, Dixie?” Diddy asked.
“I haven’t either,” said Dixie.
“Should we go to Cranky for advice? or head into the jungle and pursue them?” asked Diddy.
“The smart thing is to head to Cranky’s,” said Dixie.
“Ok,” said Diddy.
The walk to the cabin was completely normal, but they found Cranky’s door ajar.
“Did the same thing that happened to Kiddy and DK happen to Cranky too?” Diddy asked.
“I have no idea. Truly, I don’t want to know,” said Dixie.
They both peeped in. The room was empty. It was a bit dirty, but not ransacked. They both cautiously went around the side. Cranky was in the back, sitting in his rocking chair with his telescope in front of him. It was pointing at Crocodile Isle, and he appeared to be sleeping.
“Is he dead?” Dixie asked, fearing the worst.
“I don’t think so,” said Diddy creeping closer.
Diddy tapped his shoulder. “What, what?! Back again?! That was quick! So, you have come back to the master for more advice, eh?” said Cranky.
“Kiddy and DK went into the jungle with kremling footsteps following them!” said Dixie.
“Kiddy and Donkey can handle themselves fine,” said Cranky, attempting to be reassuring.
“In the night?” asked Dixie.
“Forget what I said! The two of them are fools thinking they can go out at night. At night you are facing enemies you cannot see and they can see you. They are toast! And I just realized that is probably where my hunting rifle got to!” said Cranky.
“Your famed hunting rifle?! Yours holds the record for most Kremlings shot in the post-DKC trilogy period!” exclaimed Diddy.
“It does?” asked Cranky.
“So, the best kremling hunter on the island lost his rifle to DK! You say you can hear him coming from a mile away!” said Diddy.
“I was sleeping!” said Cranky.
“That’s fair,” said Dixie.
“It probably boils down to this. I occasionally bring you along on my hunting trips. But I used to bring DK on my hunting trips when he was little. And I always said to myself, this monkey is too trigger-happy. I kept my mouth shut until one day when he shot an endangered banana bird. I said to him that that was the last straw. And he said to me he thought it was Screech! Of all things! DK has always been after that bird. Then I say to him that Screech is not bright yellow! I suppose you can find him at the old hunting spot here. I and DK used to go there all the time for kremlings. But they eventually left because of me, stealthy as I am. Here is a map. I suppose you can find him here. What confuses me is why DK did not get back at me sooner,” said Cranky.
“Thanks!” said Diddy.
“Do you have any more advice?” Dixie asked. “You can find all the fun in ropey rampage in between a rock and a hard place,” said Cranky.
“Ha ha! Bye, Cranky,” said Diddy.
“See you later, Alligator! Ha Ha!” Cranky said.
“According to Cranky's map. The two of them should be around here,” said Dixie.
“Then that is where we should go,” said Diddy.
They walked a long time before nearing the clearing. Then they heard gunshots ring out, a lot of them.
“If that is who I think it is. Then that does not sound good!” said Diddy.
They rushed out into the clearing. Expecting to see one of them or both of them in trouble. Instead, they saw them looking disappointed.
“How did you miss it when you shot 11 bullets?” Kiddy asked.
“Somehow, Screech was moving faster than I was shooting,” said Donkey.
Dixie marched over and wrenched the gun out of Donkey’s hands. “Come on! I almost had him, Dixie!” said Donkey.
“You didn’t have to steal Cranky’s rifle,” said Dixie.
“He was the closest with a rifle. And there are only two or three hunters with rifles these days. And I figured he didn’t need it because it has been sitting on the mantelpiece for years just collecting dust,” said Donkey.
“He takes us on hunting trips now and then,” said Diddy. “Since when? Oh, never mind, it doesn’t matter, I suppose Cranky has a rant ready for me back at his cabin,” said Donkey.
“No, he wanted us to find you to deliver the news. The Kremling Power Source is back online!” said Dixie.
“What! Since when?” Donkey asked.
“Since yesterday, he wanted to call us all together to discuss what to do,” said Diddy.
“Well, we have to go now!” Said Donkey.
Eventually, they made it to Cranky’s Cabin, fairly fast. Donkey offered to piggyback Diddy and Kiddy decided to piggyback Dixie. Cranky was waiting for them in front of his cabin.
“I’m not even going to complain about you stealing my gun. Because there are more pressing matters to attend to,” said Cranky.
Diddy got off Donkey’s back. And Dixie got off Kiddy’s. Funky and Wrinkly were inside.
Cranky started speaking, “For those of you that know, I will give a refresher. For those of you who do not know, this should be news. The Kremling Power Source is back online! It appears that the kremlings are planning an attack led by a mysterious new leader named Kunning. Yes, I know, this sounds like Donkey Kong Country 3 all over again, except it isn't KAOS. The Kremling Life Source is back up to 90% of historical precedence and ships are being constructed in the Krem Quay! I will not say anything more about the ships. But, Diddy, Kiddy, Dixie, and Donkey, what do you think of the new information?” Cranky asked.
“I think Kunning is actually K.rool and this is a final attempt to snatch DK Island up,” said Dixie.
“Then you agree with my opinion,” said Cranky.
“I think the kremlings aren’t going to go through with it. It doesn’t seem like K.rool’s strategy. I said yesterday, that maybe some Kremling hooked jumper cables up to it and jumpstarted the source,” said Diddy.
“I think the kremlings are bluffing,” said Donkey.
“Bluffing to themselves!? That’s ridiculous!” Cranky laughed.
“How do you know all of this anyway?” said Donkey.
“My source would like to remain anonymous,” said Cranky.
“That’s nonsense! Anyway, this is just as ridiculous. K.rool hasn’t been seen in 23 years. He is clearly dead,” said Donkey.
“I think Donkey is right,” said Kiddy.
“You always copy him and think any crazy thing he says is true,” said Diddy.
“Well, that’s only partially true, just last week I had a different favorite sandwich than him!” Kiddy said.
“All right! I concede!” Diddy said.
“Funky, Wrinkly, what do you think?” Cranky asked.
“I think no cool K.rool is back, Cranky dude,” said Funky.
“My name is not Cranky dude,” said Cranky.
“Ok, dude,” said Funky.
“I personally think that if K.rool is back, then he would’ve enacted his plan a long time ago,” said Wrinkly.
“I think the meeting should be adjourned. A decisive conclusion cannot be reached. 4-3! Either way, we should prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Cranky said.
Cranky then slammed his gavel down.
"The meeting is adjourned!" said Cranky.