Just a small chapter this time, but what can you do?

While the younger Kongs continued to scale Crocodile Isle, K. Rool had been dozing off in his throne. He was tempted to fall asleep, but he needed to be awake. He needed to be conscious when his troops bring those Kongs over. He could hear a bird flapping into the window, he knew it had to be Screech.

"Your majesty, I have something important to tell you," Screech said as he landed on the throne. K. Rool began to smile. "Let me guess, those Kongs finally got captured?"

"Actually, no," Screech replied. "They've already gotten past Krem Quay, and now they're on their way to Krazy Kremland."

"Really, now?" K. Rool asked bitterly. "Are you sure those lunkheads down there haven't done anything to capture them?"

"Well, Kudgel chased them down until they reached the brambles."

"And what about Klubba?"

"I'm...not sure, actually," Screech said as he brought a feather over his beak. "I don't think those Kongs would've been stupid enough to challenge him, anyhow."

"Unbelievable..." K. Rool said, shaking his head. "But uh...that pipsqueak is still on his way here, right?"

"Yeah?"

"And DK's still hanging out of the Flying Krock, right?"

"Yeah, but-"

"Then I guess we don't have to worry about a thing," K. Rool said, grinning. "All we have to do is wait for them to rescue DK."

"And why would we want them to do that?" Screech asked.

"Because once those brats enter that room, we should be able to wake up Kerozene. That way, I'll be able to kill DK in peace while their souls become nothing more then energy for this island."

"So in other words, a fate worse then death?"

"Exactly!" K. Rool said as he stood up from his throne. "Now if you need me, I'll be keeping an eye out for those brays upstairs!"

Screech tilted his head as K. Rool marched upstairs. At times, he couldn't help but worry about K. Rool's plans...but at the same time, he was certain that everything would turn out just fine. After all, once those Kongs were dead, then there would be nothing else to worry about.

As the Kongs moved on, they finally reached the second level on Crocodile Isle. Unlike the bottom level, the Kongs were able to see flashing lights in the distance. Strangely enough, they could also see Zingers flying by them. Diddy couldn't help but wonder why Zingers would be in a place like this, especially when their queen was all the way back on Donkey Kong Island. Then again, maybe the Zingers have their own reasons for being here?

Eventually, the Kongs made it to the entrance of Krazy Kremland. Although the amusement park looked as if it had seen better days, the Kremlings here didn't seem to mind. In fact, one could say that Krazy Kremland was like a paradise to these Kremlings. The only problem the Kongs had now, however, was how to get through the park. Sure, they didn't have to worry about someone like Kudgel coming after them. But even then, they weren't entirely safe. They cautiously stayed near the shrubs until they spotted another Kong standing outside his tent. This Kong was wearing a blue suit and a crocodile mask, he had Squawks sitting on his afro. When Diddy and Dixie took notice, they quietly approached the Kong.

"There you are!" Squawks exclaimed as he spotted the Kongs, "I was looking all over for you!"

"Who are you talking to?" the Kong asked as he turned his head. He lifted his mask off as he saw the younger Kongs, he had a slight resemblance to DK and Funky.

"And what the heck you YOU doing here?" asked the Kong, "Don't you know this place is dangerous?"

"Believe me, we know," Diddy said bluntly.

"Anyway, Funky told us that we needed to look for you guys," Dixie added.

"Well, then we might want to take this inside," the Kong whispered as he dragged the duo into the tent, weary of who would be listening. He took the duo into the changing room. There, another Kong was inside applying make-up to her face. She wore a long, purple dress and had a matching purple flower over her ear. Next to her desk were a couple of Kremling masks, which Diddy assumed was how these Kongs could stay here in the first place.

"Say, Candy? Did you ask my nephew to come over here?"

"Why...would I wanna do that?" Candy asked as she turned her head, she looked completely shocked as she saw all three Kongs standing behind her. Diddy gave her an awkward smile as he waved.

"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING HERE!?" Candy yelled.

"We're here to save DK," Diddy replied. Candy was stunned. she looked over at Squawks. "I guess you weren't lying after all."

"What? Did you really think I would be joking about this kind of thing?"

"Wait a minute," Diddy interrupted. "Shouldn't you be back with Cranky, Squawks?"

"I know I should," Squawks replied, "But DK asked me to look for you guys."

"Really?" Dixie asked. "What did he say?"

"He told me to tell you guys to go home," Squawks said. "Though given how far you two have gotten, I don't think that's an option, anymore."

"Obviously not," Diddy replied. "At this point, all we need to worry about is getting through this place and Gloomy Gultch."

"Well in that case, you'll need to wear these if you want to get out of Krazy Kremland." Candy grabbed two masks and two different coats, one was blue while the other was purple. Swanky gave Candy a confused look. "You're not actually serious about helping them, are you?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" Candy asked as she handed each Kong a mask and a coat, "If they're goin' to save DK, then they'll need all the help they can get."

"...Right," Swanky placed a hand under his chin. "But what are we s'posed to do? Sit here and wait for K. Rool to capture us?"

"Why don't you just go back to the beach?" Dixie asked. "Everyone else is still there."

"But why?"

"To put a long story short, a Necky attacked Funky's plane," Diddy said as he started putting on the blue coat. "So I don't think everyone else is going anywhere."

Swanky looked at Candy, all she could do was shrug. "Hey, it's not like we're getting that many customers anyway!"

"...All right, then I guess we'll be leaving soon," Swanky said with a groan. "Who knows? Maybe I'll have more luck in the Northern Kremisphere?"

Once Swanky grabbed his belongings, he had left the dressing room. Candy began to follow him. But before she left, she patted Diddy on the head. "I don't know what's going to happen next, but I'm sure it'll turn out all right in the end."

Once again, the Kongs were on their own. However, Squawks quickly flew back to them and landed on Dixie's beret. Diddy gave him a curious look. "What's up, Squawks?"

"Nothing is up," Squawks replied. "But if you're going to K. Rool's castle, you're going to need someone to guide you, right?"

"Yeah, but-"

"Great, then we'll get through Krazy Kremland and move on from there!"

Diddy and Dixie gave each other strange looks. They were thankful to have an animal buddy around, but they weren't sure what Squawks was capable of. Still, any ally was better then no ally, right?

So for those of you that are curious, I have a headcanon that Swanky and DK are half-brothers (Funky is Swanky's brother, but DK's half-brother).

I try to leave things up to interpretation, but it's not like it's super-important anyhow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯