Chapter 3: Hunt for The Plants Begins
(Somewhere in the jungle)
Diddy Kong was leading Donkey Kong, Link, Aryll, and Dixie Kong through the jungle to where he remembered seeing one of those plants.
Diddy Kong- I believe it was somewhere over here.
Eventually, they spotted a strange looking plant hiding behind a large palm tree.
Diddy Kong- I spotted this thing some time ago while Donkey Kong and I were first dealing with K. Rool's Kremlings after they've stolen our banana hoard. Didn't think of it when I saw it until now.
Link- At least Ganondorf hasn't taken it yet.
Donkey Kong- You think Ganondorf really is here in Kongo Jungle?
Link- Both Aryll's vision and the vision the Crystal Coconut presented to us showed Ganondorf using the plants to make that potion. And believe me, he's very good at sneaking around unseen.
Aryll- But the real question is where the remaining four are located.
Dixie Kong- I'd suggest Cranky Kong is the best monkey to ask since he usually knows everything that's happening around this island.
Donkey Kong- But my dad really hates to be disturbed, especially by me.
Diddy Kong- You got any better ideas?
Little did Donkey Kong, Link, Diddy Kong, Aryll, and Dixie Kong know, General Klump and Krusha were spying on them from the bushes nearby.
General Klump- Did you hear that, Krusha?
Krusha- Uhhh…what exactly?
General Klump put his palm to his face.
General Klump- Donkey Kong is away from his house, because he's doing something with another member of the Super Mario Brothers' Team? Don't you know what that means?
Krusha- Uhhh…no…
General Klump- How ****ing stupid…Look, it means that Donkey Kong has left the Crystal Coconut unguarded and while he's busy, it's ripe for the picking! We better go tell King K. Rool so we can take advantage of the situation.
(Later at Cranky Kong's house)
Donkey Kong and Link had explained the situation to Cranky Kong. Cranky Kong just sat on his rocking chair and snorted.
Cranky Kong- Plants to turn someone into a giant…sounds like a bunch of hooyee to me!
Donkey Kong- But the Crystal Coconut did give us the warning like how Aryll's goddess powers warned her. That should be enough proof for you.
Cranky Kong- Why not use your friend's big fancy sword? I've heard that piece of junk has a few tricks you could use instead of bothering me!
Link- The Master Sword does have a dousing feature, but with a limited range.
Diddy Kong- Besides, we found one of the plants already.
Diddy Kong showed Cranky Kong the plant which was now potted.
Cranky Kong- Hmm…I think I have seen a plant like that. If I tell you, will you leave me alone?
Link- Fine, just tell us, old man.
Cranky Kong- I believe there is a plant just like that one over by the river area. As for the other three, I have no idea. Now leave me be so I can take my ****ing nap!
Donkey Kong, Link, Diddy Kong, Aryll, and Dixie Kong left Cranky's house as Cranky slammed the door shut behind them.
Dixie Kong- Any chances your old man will lighten up one of these days, Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong- I highly doubt it!
(At Donkey Kong's house)
While Donkey Kong's house was empty, King K. Rool, General Klump, and Krusha enter the place.
General Klump- See, I told you no one was here.
King K. Rool- I see! Donkey Kong, you fool, while you're busy helping your friend with some random nonsense, you left your greatest treasure unprotected!
Then King K. Rool opens the Crystal Coconut's case.
(Over at the river area)
Donkey Kong, Link, Diddy Kong, Aryll, and Dixie Kong were searching around the river for the next rare plant. Link had the Master Sword out and was using its dousing feature around the area. Eventually, Link felt the Master Sword pick up a signal and reacted to it.
Link- Hey, I think I've picked up something!
Link followed the signal until he found a plant growing near the river's edge. Link carefully dug it out as Dixie Kong brought a pot to put it in.
Link- Well, that makes two. Hopefully, we'll have gotten them all before Ganondorf.
(Over in the bushes nearby)
Ganondorf was watching Donkey Kong and Link while hiding in the bushes.
Ganondorf- I can't believe it. Somehow, Link found out what I'm up to, he's gotten another member of the Super Mario Brothers' Team involved, and he's gotten two of the plants I need! ****! It's too risky to try and take them both on at once. I need a distraction to help me add the two plants they've gotten to the two plants I've already gotten.
Suddenly, a voice could be heard in the distance.
(Back over with Donkey Kong and Link)
Donkey Kong and Link heard Candy Kong rushing over towards them.
Candy Kong- Donkey Kong, we've got some trouble and…Oh my! Who is this hunk with a sword you're with?
Link- Not again…and this one's not even humanoid…
Donkey Kong- I'm sure you remember Link, the swordsman from Hyrule and fellow member of the Super Mario Brothers' Team. But what seems to be the problem? You seem to be in a real panic before you started staring at Link.
Candy Kong- Yes, well…I'm afraid King K. Rool has made of with the Crystal Coconut!
Donkey Kong- What the ****?! How did that happen?!
Dixie Kong- Maybe because you left the Crystal Coconut unprotected while looking for those plants with Link.
Donkey Kong slapped his paw into his face.
Donkey Kong- Stupid! Sorry Link, but I need to get the Crystal Coconut back from K. Rool before he starts causing trouble.
Link- Maybe I can help, DK.
Aryll- Link, we came to stop Ganondorf from…
Link- Donkey Kong is our friend and as a member of the Super Mario Brothers' Team, it's my duty to help when another member needs it. Besides, Ganondorf can't make that potion unless he has all five plants and we currently have two.
(Back in the bushes where Ganondorf is hiding)
Ganondorf- Interesting…I might not fully understand what they're talking about, but I think I might've found the distraction I needed. I think I'll follow them for a bit.