Chapter 17:

Reuniting With Gallus/Silverstream Tricks Another Hippogriff

It was right now nighttime at Echo Mine, and another Bison-like Griffon stood by a cave entrance. Inside, Slim and his henchman Brain are trying to show Drain and Crain Slim's disguise.

" OK, boys let's go through this one last time. Who am I?" said Slim.

" Oh, that's easy. You're Slim, the boss," said Crain.

" Correct, Heh. Now, I put on my hat, then I put on my spectacles-," said Slim as he puts on his hat and spectacles.

But it was when the spectacles were put on Crain and Drain began to panic.

" Aaah! Hey! Who are you?" demanded Drain.

" Yeah, where's Slim?" demanded Crain.

" Ooooooh! It's still me. Can't you two stupid sack of hammers ever get it, right?" said Slim as he removed his hat and spectacles and got angry red as Crain and Drain quivered and huddled together.

Then a train whistle was heard.

" Boss, he's here," said Brain.

" Oh! The Ever-Punctual " said Slim now calmed down.

A train appeared from one of the tunnels and starting to slow down.

" Ok, everybody make way for the big Griffon in Black Market Griffon Residents," said Slim.

The train slows down to a complete stop as steam spews out of its pistons, and a short figure appeared. Meanwhile, Brain had the spectacles and hat on and turns to Crain and Drain.

" Ahhhh!" yelled Drain.

" Hey, who are you?" demanded Crain.

" Aaaaaaah! It's me you feather-brains!" growled Brain as he also turns angry red and Crain and Drain quivered more in fear.

Meanwhile, a purple hat was seen walking through a whole group of Griffons.

" Alright, come on! Move it, Bessie, or I'll tan your hides right here!" a voice said.

Slim then pulls up a small griffon in a purple suit.

" I - Hey - Hey - Hey! Watch the suit! Watch the suit!" said the Griffon.

" Feast your eyes! 5,005 griffons on the barrelhead as promised, Mr, Weasley," said Slim as he placed the Griffon down.

" The name's Wesley. So, Slim, what do you say we get a move on and load these cash Griffons onto the train. A.S.A.P., huh? Let's go!" said Wesley correcting as he hands Slim his suitcase.

" Yes, yes, of course. Just as soon as I finished counting. Hmm," said Slim as he opens the suitcase which is filled with money.

Meanwhile, outside of Echo Mine, The Young 4 and Lucky Jack have finally arrived.

" "Echo Mine". Guys, Lucky Jack did it! We're here!" said Ocellus as she read the sign above them.

" Well, I'll be. I can't believe I'm sayin' this, but this whole journey sure has been easy for us," said Smolder.

" Yeah, Lucky Jack, you just got us here in just one peace," said Sandbar.

" Well, seein' is believin'," said Lucky Jack.

" And Yona not believe what Yona's seeing," said Yona noticing something ahead.

" Oh, no! It's Silverstream! She beat us here already," said Smolder.

" Hold on, looks like she's being blocked by that Bisongriff," said Ocellus noticing that Silverstream is talking to the Bisongriff blocking the entrance.

" So you see. I'm supposed to be here in case one of the Hippogriffs got tired," said Silverstream trying to reason with the Bisongriff.

" Griffons Only," said the Bisongriff, Junior.

" Look, sir, you don't understand my situation," said Silverstream.

" No, you don't understand, young lady. So I'll say it again, the only creatures who can get by me are Griffons. Griffons Only," said Junior as the Young 4 near them.

Then The Young 4 looked at each other and smirk, getting an idea.

" Oh, please, look, Sir. let me explain. Now what?" said Silverstream as she heard somebody cleared their throat and turned to see the Young 4.

" What, what are you four doin' here?" asked Silverstream as Ocellus went up to Junior.

" Ha-ha! Sorry, we're late sir, we got separated from the flock. Also, did you see a Blue Griffon that passed by here?" asked Ocellus.

" Why, yes indeed little lady, right this way. Tell him Junior sent ya," said Junior stepping aside.

" What? Hey! This is not fair…," groaned Silverstream as Smolder walked past her with Lucky Jack riding on her back.

" Howdy, partner," said Lucky Jack.

" Excuse us, Hippogriff," said Yona as she and Sandbar walked past Silverstream.

" Yeah, new recruits comin' through," said Sandbar as he swings his tail at Silverstream, who ends up having feathers in her mouth.

Silverstream spits out the feathers as Junior got back to his spot, blocking the entrance.

" Hey, wait, what gives? How come they get go through and I can't?" said Silverstream complaining.

" They're Griffons," said Junior.

" What? But what about the rabbit? He's not even a Griffon!" exclaimed Silverstream.

" No. But obviously, he was with those griffons," said Junior.

" But, sir, I'm with those Griffons too," said Silverstream bluffing.

Then she got an idea and called out to the Young 4 " Yeah! Hey, guys! W-wait up! You got to tell this guy you know me! See we're old friends,".

The Young 4 then turned to Silverstream as Silverstream keeps calling out to them " Come on, Yogurt! Uh, Ocella! Sandy, uh - uh, Smokey! Come on, it's your old friend, Silverstream, see?".

" Silverstream, Silverstream?" said Smolder.

" Hmmm, anybody remembers a Hippogriff named Silverstream?" asked Ocellus.

" Not sure. Oh, wait a minute, I think it's comin'...," said Sandbar.

" Nah, doesn't ring a Yona's bell," said Yona pretending not to know Silverstream as she and the others walked off.

" No, no, no! Wait! Hey, guys, come back! No!" begged Silverstream as Smolder, Ocellus, Yona, and Sandbar snapped their claws one by one in the last laugh way.

" Hang on - hang on a second. Heh, heh, heh, they're just kidding, Sir. You see if you could just-," said Silverstream as she nervously laughed.

" Oh, hey! Hey! Hey, Guys! Guys!" said Silverstream as Junior tossed her up into the air and hits the ground hard.

" Don't make me hurt you," said Junior warning her.

" Heh-heh," said Silverstream chuckling nervously until she noticed something.

Above them, on the ledge, were Rico and the Adult Hippogriff that replaced Silverstream.

" Rico," said Silverstream quietly.

Then she walked off and said to Junior " Look, I gotta go. But let's go throw on the old feedbag sometimes. Stay cool,".

" Heh-heh, it's hero-time," said Silverstream.

Meanwhile, in the mine, Gallus was walking further into the mine until he stopped and looked ahead to see light at the end of the tunnel. Gallus knew it means that Slim is out there as a look of determination appeared on his face. But just when Gallus was about to head out, he heard a familiar voice.

" Hey, Gallus!" yelled Smolder

" Wait up!" yelled Sandbar.

Gallus looked behind himself to see Smolder, Ocellus, Sandbar, Yona, and Lucky Jack running up to him.

" Guys? What are you doin' here?" asked Gallus.

" We came here to help," said Ocellus.

" But why?" asked Gallus.

Smolder walked to Gallus and said " Because we knew you couldn't catch Slim on your own. So we thought we could come and help. Plus, I wanna say that I'm sorry for being hard on you. Could you forgive me?".

" Hey, you know that I can't keep a grudge against you forever. Right?" said Gallus.

" I know, friends, again?" said Smolder sticking her hand out.

" Friends again," said Gallus as he shook her hand.

" Now, that's what I called to reconcile," said Lucky Jack.

" Oh, who's this?" asked Gallus noticing Lucky Jack on Sandbar's back.

" Gallus, meet Lucky Jack, he's the Jackrabbit who brought us here in one piece," said Ocellus.

" And Lucky Jack gonna help Yona and friends bring Slim to justice," said Yona.

" So you kids are gonna bring Slim to justice?" asked Lucky Jack.

" That's right, Lucky Jack, we're doing this for all of our homes," said Gallus.

" Well, I can't argue with that. Well, kids, if justice is important to you. I'm with ya til the end," said Lucky Jack as he bowed down.

" So what's the plan, Gallus?" asked Sandbar.

" Okay, let's see what do we got…," said Gallus as he thinks for a moment and looks around the mine.

Gallus then saw a rope, a mine cart, and suddenly got an idea as he said " Okay, here's the plan. And here's how we're gonna do it, Sandbar and Yona, you two will go out there and get Slim's attention while Ocellus, Smolder, and I will sneak up behind him and we'll knock into the cart, rope him into the cart, and wheeled him to justice,".

" But we'll need something to make sure he doesn't escape from us when we bump into the cart," said Smolder.

" Hey, how about this fry pan?" asked Ocellus grabbing a frying pan.

" Excellent, Ocellus. We could use that to knock Slim out," said Sandbar.

" So, here's how we're gonna do the plan, Yona and Sandbar will go out there and get Slim's attention…," said Gallus explaining the plan.

" Since Slim is a rustler, he'll go after them…," said Smolder.

" Then when Slim's distracted, Gallus, Smolder, and I will sneak up behind him and knock him into the cart…," said Ocellus.

" Even though Slim will be moving, I'll be zooming in tying the ropes and use the fry pan to knock him out…," said Lucky Jack.

" And when Slim's out…," said Yona.

" We'll push the cart out of the mine and when we're away…," said Sandbar.

" Then we will take Slim back to town, bring him to Skybeak, get the reward…," said Gallus.

" And save Sweet Griffon Apple Acres!" The Young 5 and Lucky Jack said finishing the plan in unison.

" It's foolproof. So who's with me?" said Gallus.

" Yona in!" said Yona.

" Count me in!" said Sandbar.

" Sign me up!" said Ocellus.

" So am I!" said Lucky Jack.

" I know I am. But I just hope it works," said Smolder.

" Don't worry it will. Now let's get this plan in motion," said Gallus as he and the others get themselves ready to set the plan in motion.

Meanwhile, outside of the mine, Silverstream peaks from behind the bend and smirked and chuckled seeing the Adult Hippogriff was standing nearby, while Rico was on a ledge below waiting for Slim.

" Phew, good, I'm not too late. Sorry, sir. Still stakin' out for your quarry, huh?" said Silverstream as she approached the Hippogriff.

" Yeah, pretty much, kid, why?" asked the Hippogriff.

" Listen, sir, I came here to warn you. One Hippogriff to another about Rico. As soon as he nabs that rustler, he's gonna be in a real hurry to collect that reward," said Silverstream as she and the Hippogriff looked at Rico.

" So?" inquired the Hippogriff.

" So?! So?! Once, he captures Slim, that's when the Horsewhip comes out and he's not shy about using it either," said Silverstream.

" Did you say Horsewhip?" asked the Hippogriff now getting nervous.

" Yes, I said Horsewhip! And not only are you gonna help Rico catch the rustler but you're also gonna be carrying him as well. I mean have you seen Slim? He's huge!" said Silverstream as she got up in the Hippogriffs face.

" What should I do, kid?" asked the Hippogriff now getting scared.

" Run!" said Silverstream.

" OK, Good Idea," said the Hippogriff.

" Yeah, come on, follow me. Run like the wind, partner, save yourself!" said Silverstream as she and the Hippogriff rushed off and slid down the slope.

" Come on, you gotta take off. Fade! Ride into the sunset!" yelled Silverstream.

" Alrighty, I'm outta here!," said the Hippogriff as he and Silverstream reached the bottom of the slope and ran.

" Aaaah! Go, Scram!" yelled Silverstream.

" Okay, thanks, kid! I owe you one!" yelled the Hippogriff as he runs off.

" Celestiaspeed, my friend!" yelled Silverstream as the Hippogriff was soon out of hearing range.

Silverstream then chuckled to herself and said " So long, sucker. Heh-heh, boy, he must have taken stupid lessons from that Bisongriff,".

But what Silverstream didn't know, is that Junior was standing right behind her and he snorted on her neck angrily.

" Uh-oh," said Silverstream realizing her mistake as she glanced back.

Author's Note: Looks like The Young 5 is back together again and have came up with a plan to bring Slim to justice. But it looks like thanks to Silverstream, their plan might be a little mixed up. How mixed up you may asked? Well, wait until Sunday to find out.

Also, I would like to thank my partner for getting this far. ( Thanks Bvega42 )

This is Dinoman, signing out.