Diddy walked up the stairs to his room as he carried a large box that seemed to heavy for the monkey to carry. As he almost reached his bedroom door Diddy Kong found himself stepping on a banana peel that must of fallen out of a trash can since today was trash day. Diddy Kong felt himself slide backwards falling down the stairs behind him landing on his skateboard that he had foolishly left out. The box still being securely held by the young monkey. The skateboard came to an abrupt stop flinging Diddy Kong to the air. The box in his hand landed on the couch but the monkey who once held in wasn't so lucky he fell behind it. Diddy looked around him for a moment tears welling up in his eyes. A whimper swelled in his throat before a stifled sob came out of his mouth. Not long after he was having a long cry to himself as he felt pain throbbing through out his body.
Outside the hut Donkey Kong was walking back home from Cranky's who seemly wanted him for some heavy lifting at his house. DK personally didn't mind but now was content in going inside for a nap on the couch. Before he opened the door DK heard a loud sob coming from inside the house.
"Diddy?" Donkey Kong called as he quickly opened the door.
What he found inside wasn't how he left it. The living room for the most part was a mess thankfully it seemed the rest of the house was fine. Donkey Kong though had little thought about the condition of his living room as he swiftly followed the cries which led him to the couch. On top of the couch was the box. DK moved the box to the table and then went behind the couch. What he saw probably broke his heart. Diddy who looked stuck behind the sofa was covered in bruises. Screaming like murder during that he was coughing for air at the same time. Donkey Kong quickly and gently pulled Diddy from behind the couch holding him close to his chest.
"Okay Diddy I got you. It's okay your fine. DK's got you little buddy. Okay. Shhh. Shhh." Donkey Kong said trying to calm his nephew down.
Donkey Kong laid himself on the couch with Diddy still laying on his chest . Donkey Kong started to gently patting his nephew's back keeping in mind of his bruises mumbling soothing words into his ear. Rocking him like he was only two years old instead of the ever growing ten year old. After what felt like hours Diddy calmed to sharp breathing, sniffles, and the occasional hiccup. When Diddy opened his mouth to try to explain himself. Donkey Kong hushed him.
"Later Diddy. You can explain what happened later but first relax. Take a nap." Donkey Kong said with a yawn as he held Diddy in a protective position on his chest so Diddy listened to the soothing heart beat. That was lulling him to sleep.
'Next year I'm hiding DK's birthday present down here. So it can save me from all this type of pain.' Diddy vowed right before the lullaby of Donkey Kong's heart beat lulled him to sleep.
Donkey Kong sighed in relief as he heard the soft snores of his nephew. Soon after DK closed his eyes for a nap.
About an hour later Cranky Kong came inside.
"Donkey Kong we need to have a chat..." Cranky called but was silent as he saw his grandson who was asleep and his great grandson who was asleep on top of him who looked like he was roughened up a bit.
"Huh. Never mind." Cranky Kong said gruffly before leaving the house closing the door quietly.
'Sure he was a grouchy old ape but that didn't make him cruel.' The ape thought as he went along.