Author's Note: I'm surprised that my first non-humor story got as many reviews as I expected! Well, I decided to go ahead and do this chapter. It's long and it will bring some more info on Peppy Ankylosaurus. Do know that this is one of the few stories that will be part of my Yoshi Series. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except Peppy Ankylosaurus and the made-up characters.


Yoshi was on his way to the northern Yoshi Coast, when five shadowy figures appeared from the palm trees. They were all holding bone clubs, and had angry looks. There were five Primi Koopas from King Morton's army.

"Freeze!" They yelled in unison.

Yoshi backed away from them and asked, "Whoa! Who are you guys?"

The leader stood up and said, "We are the Primi Koopa Ninjas. We are the most skilled and trained of our kind. We are here because our leader said that a green Yoshisaurus named Yoshi was coming to save his best friend, Peppy Ankylosaurus, so we were told to stop him."

The Primi Koopas then got into a stance.

"Prepare to battle, young Yoshi!" The leader shouted.

Yoshi had a strange look on his face, as the Primi Koopas replaced their bone clubs with Chain Chomps.

Yoshi gulped and said, "Oh man, I guess I'll have to fight these guys in order to get through."

Yoshi then ran towards the five Primi Koopas. They all jumped and the fat one threw his Chain Chomp at Yoshi. Yoshi dodged the nefarious carnivore and started throwing eggs at the fat Primi Koopa. The fat Primi Koopa was knocked out. The skinny Primi Koopa snuck behind Yoshi and whacked him hard. Yoshi fell, but got back up, only to be chased by the Chain Chomp. After a few minutes, the Chain Chomp grew tired and fell asleep. Yoshi used his flutter kicks on the skinny Primi Koopa. Yoshi then jumped up and ground-pounded the skinny Primi Koopa, knocking him out.

Yoshi got back up, and looked at the other Primi Koopas. The two underling Primi Koopas released their Chain Chomps and took out their bone clubs. Yoshi was being chased by the Chain Chomps, but knocked them out by throwing eggs. The underling Primi Koopas' bone clubs then battered Yoshi. They stopped attacking, but Yoshi swallowed them and spit them out at the knocked-out Chain Chomps.

The leader Primi Koopa gulped as Yoshi eyed him. "Well, its one on one now," He said, as he drew out his bone club.

Yoshi backed a bit, but then got into a fighting stance and yelled, "BRING IT ON!"

The Primi Koopa then started throwing several bone clubs at Yoshi. Yoshi fell down and was continuously beaten up by the leader Primi Koopa's bone club.

Finally, after several minutes, Yoshi grabbed the leader's bone club, and started pelting the leader Primi Koopa with it. After 3 minutes, the leader fainted, and Yoshi proudly smiled. He threw the bone club into the horizon. Yoshi smiled, and he continued towards the northern Yoshi Coast. Meanwhile, in a nearby bush, a Magikoopa was watching Yoshi leave. He ran to the 5 unconscious Primi Koopas.

The Magikoopa looked around, and then he ran to the knocked out leader Primi Koopa.

"Ourgh..." The leader moaned.

The Magikoopa asked, "Are you all right?"

The leader slowly got up and said, "Yeah. I don't know what the hell happened. That green Yoshisaurus is tough."

The Magikoopa gathered the other knocked out Primi Koopas, and then said, "Well, we will go back to King Morton's castle. Hang on."

With a swing of his trusty wand, the Magikoopa and the five Primi Koopas were teleported to the outside entrance of King Morton's castle. Thunder was booming and lighting struck as several Primi Koopa guards helped the Magikoopa bring the knocked-out Primi Koopas into the dark castle.

Back at the northern Yoshi Coast, Yoshi has finally made it out of the Yoshi Island Plains, and was on the beach.

Yoshi looked at the beach, and he noticed a small hut-based house. It had a small chimney, and its windows were clear. Yoshi knocked on the door. The door moved inwards, and out came a two-legged, 4'12 foot tall turtle with a green shell. "Yes? Who are you?" He asked, as he suspected Yoshi.

Yoshi nervously chuckled and said, "I'm Yoshi. I'm looking for a Koopasaurus named Koopa. Do you know him?"

The Koopasaurus chuckled and he said, "Why, My name is Koopa. Is there any thing you need?"

Yoshi gasped and he cheered. Koopa looked at him strangely.

"Sorry about that," Yoshi apologized.

Koopa laughed and said, "That's all right. Why don't you come in for some tea? We can...chat." Yoshi agreed, and they both went into the house.

Behind the nearby bushes were two Magikoopas.

"Should we report this to King Morton?" The red Magikoopa asked the green Magikoopa.

The green Magikoopa shook his head and said to the red Magikoopa, "Not yet. Let's hear what will happen."

The red Magikoopa shook his head in agreement, and they both looked at Koopa's house as the scene switches to the inside, where Koopa and Yoshi are sitting on cushions, enjoying some homemade Koopa Tea.

"So, what brings a fine Yoshisaurus like you to my house?" Koopa asked.

Yoshi sipped his tea and put it on the ground. "Well, an army of Primi Koopas appeared and they wreaked havoc in the Yoshi Village. The village itself is totally damaged, and we need help to restore it."

Koopa put down his tea and looked at Yoshi. "You came to the right place, Yoshi. For years, I have visited the beautiful village that was the Yoshi Village. From what you tell me, it seems that the village needs help. I know the perfect solution!"

Koopa and Yoshi walked towards a strange contraction with a blanket on it. Koopa took off the blanket and a 5'12 foot tall telipad was revealed.

"Wow, what's that?" Yoshi asked.

Koopa stood in front of the telipad and said, "This is my own personal telipad machine. It will teleport you anywhere. So far, it will need a few hours to maintain it, but once it works, you can go to another telipad located somewhere else."

Yoshi looked in amazement at the sight of the telipad machine. Yoshi turned to Koopa and said, "Koopa, this is great!"

Koopa smiled as the two reptilians sat back down at the tea table.

"So you need some supplies, eh?" Koopa asked.

Yoshi nodded his head and said, "Yeah. We need some wood, leaves, and sticks."

Koopa rubbed his chin and said, "Well, I'll be glad to trade them for some coins. How about 50 coins?"

Yoshi smiled and said, "I already have 50 coins with me."

Koopa smiled and said, "Splendid! We have a good start, so far. Yoshi, do you know that coins can be found all over Dinosaur Land?"

Yoshi nodded his head and said, "Yep. There are plentiful of coins here on Yoshi Island, so what's the catch?"

Koopa got up and said, "Yoshi, I'll need about 25 coins for the wood, 10 coins for the leaves, and 15 coins for the sticks. Does that sound good?"

Yoshi nodded his head in agreement and handed Koopa his current 50 coins. "Koopa, when I get 50 coins or more, I'll come back to give them to you," Yoshi promised.

Koopa smiled and said, "Thanks. Stars can also be great."

Yoshi scratched his head that time. "Stars?" He asked.

Koopa chuckled and said, "Oh Yoshi, you don't know what a star is? They are mystical objects that are scattered all over Dinosaur Land. They are very rare, and they tend to be around tough enemies. They can recover many things that are broken or disturbed. I heard that you can get one of those stars at Tyrannoyoshi Rex's Lair."

Yoshi scratched his head again and said, "Tyrannoyoshi Rex's Lair?"

Koopa pointed out of his window and to the huge nearby caverns. "Those caverns are home of the nefarious Tyrannoyoshies. They are carnivorous, and they are related to the Yoshisauruses. Their ruler, Tyrannoyoshi rex, is the most feared and most powerful of all Tyrannoyoshies. He guards the star that is in the lair," Koopa explained.

Yoshi looked at Koopa and said, "Thanks. For the sakes of the Yoshi Village, I will go and get those stars!"

Before Yoshi left, Koopa gave him a map. "Use this map to navigate Dinosaur Land easier," Koopa said.

Yoshi smiled and he opened the door. "Thank you. I'll come back," Yoshi said.

"Good luck on your adventure!" Koopa said, as Yoshi closed the door.

Back in the bushes, the red and green Magikoopas were watching.

"Should we tell Lord Morton about this?" The red Magikoopa asked.

"Yes…this Yoshi fellow will be a thorn in our bushes. We must stop him at all costs!" The green Magikoopa replied, as both of the Magikoopas disappeared in a purple cloud of smoke.


Author's Note: Well, I hoped you enjoyed the battle scene. Koopa Troopa will play a big role as Yoshi's helper. Anyway, just to let you know, Peppy's origins will be explained in the next chapter, as well as Yoshi going to the Tyrannoyoshi Rex's Lair. I hoped that you like this chapter, and please review!