Chapter 2: The Wise Old Man
He opened his eyes slowly..maybe it had all just been a dream. There was no snores from beside him..he hadn't been woken by laughter and had to wrestle his little buddy off..Diddy was well and truly gone. DK picked himself before heading for the waterfall. He cleansed every nook and cranny trying to waste time before he had to undertake the task that would be more difficult than going after Diddy. He had to go back to the one person he feared the most. No more time could be lost he needed to start searching..DK thundered towards the giant cave..his surroundings now nothing but a blur. The cave was quickly coming into focus so he began to slow down…the dusty track leading into a long winding darkness..It was time.
DK could feel his heart beating like a drum..The suspense was killing him..he better be home. "Ive been waiting for you.."..the husky voice came from within the shadows. "makes me think if Diddy wasn't missing would you even have visited". The continuous tapping of the stick echoed all around the cave. "Im sorry son..I don't intend to take it out on you". Cranky Kong.. DK's grandfather was now visible. Bent over clutching his cane..spectacles and a wispy white beard he appeared frail, a shadow of his former self, but was really just as damgerous. "DK..as tough for me as it is to say this I do miss you..You're one of the only things I have left and I don't want to lose you like we have Diddy.. You're the only one who can save him. You know what you have to do." DK paused to weigh up his options..a single tear trickled down his fur. With a single nod he turned away ready for the adventure that lay ahead.