The next morning, deep into the jungle, Tiny Kong, and Junior were still asleep. The sunlight hit them in their faces, and they both woke up from their slumber.
Junior: (yawning) Man, what a night...
Tiny: (yawns) Yeah...ooh...
Junior: Well, let's get a move on.
Tiny: But first, let's find some breakfast. I'm starving.
After they had gotten their breakfast, they marched to their destination. Some more of the Kremling troops were hiding in bushes, and trees waiting to strike. Their mission was to keep Tiny Kong from going to the Grey Mountains at all costs. Tiny's stomach started making gurgling noises. The look on her face wasn't too pleasant.
Junior: Yech...you look terrible. What's the matter?
Tiny: No...My tummy hurts...
Junior: It's hurting now?
Tiny: Yeah...It's really griping, but I think I can go on.
Junior: You sure?
Tiny: Yeah. I've...been doing that for the longest anyways.
Tiny's stomach was feeling really bad now. Tiny Kong holding her stomach, and groaning.
Tiny: (groans)
Junior: You know, I'm going to go on a limb here, and say that you have gas...
Tiny: Maybe. I do get this pretty easily...ooh...I think I'll go over there somewhere...wait here.
Junior: Yeah...please go over there...I don't want to smell that.
Tiny Kong punched Junior on the head, and went behind a tree. Junior just paced back and forth as he waited for Tiny Kong to finish what she was doing. Tiny's stomach was really hurting so she stayed put until she had did something. Few minutes later, Junior was getting impatient.
Junior: Okay. Are you done yet?
Tiny: Just give me a few more minutes...
Junior: (covering his nose) Yuck...you're really paying it off back there...
Tiny: Hey!
Junior. Whoo...
After Tiny Kong was finished doing her business, she came from behind the tree, and leaned against it.
Junior: Done?
Tiny: Yep. My tummy feels much better now.
Junior: Hey, while you were asleep last night, I woke up early, and scouted out the place.
Tiny: You did?
Junior: Yep.
Tiny: And what did you see?
Junior: I saw a house in a tree. I think someone lives there.
Tiny: Really? We need to go check it out. Maybe they know a faster way to get to the Grey Mountains.
Tiny and Junior walked all the way to the house Junior said he saw last night while Tiny Kong was asleep. When they got to the location, Tiny Kong stopped and looked around.
Junior: Why'd ya stop?
Tiny: I don't know. This place...looks so familiar...but then again, I could be wrong.
Junior: Let's find out who's up there.
Tiny Kong climbed up the ladder to the door. Junior climbed up behind her, but his hands kept slipping off the bars. Tiny Kong successfully climbed up from the ladder, and to the door. She examined the house really carefully. To her, it seems like that she has been in the house before. Probably to visit someone, but she still wasn't sure. Tiny Kong knocked on the door a couple of times. No one came to the door. She turned the doorknob, and the door opened.
Tiny: Hmm...?
Junior finally climbed up the ladder. He was breathing heavy. He walked in with Tiny. Tiny was looking around the house.
Junior: You know, Tiny. You're right. This place does look familiar. I'm getting deja vu myself.
Tiny: Of course this place looks familiar, Junior. THIS IS MY HOUSE!
Junior: …...oh...
Tiny: You mean to tell me all that walking, and running away from those Kremlings led us back to where we had started?! I thought you said that you knew where we were going!
Junior: I did know where we were going!
Tiny: No you didn't, Junior! If you have, we wouldn't be back at my house! We would already be at the Grey Mountains by now stopping King K-Rool! You said you knew the way there!
Junior: (sighs) Okay. Okay, I know I told you that...I...I lied to you.
Tiny: Wha...?
Junior: I lied to you. I told you that I knew where we were going but I didn't. I just knew where King K-Rool was taking them. I didn't really know how to get there actually...
Tiny: You...lied to me? How could you lie to me, Junior?! To me?!
Junior: No, no, no. Don't freak out!
Tiny: It's too late for me not to freak out, Junior! You lied to me! You were suppose to be my friend! I can't believe that I put all my trust in you to take me to my friends, and you were just fooling around with me like I was stupid! Donkey Kong's right. Never trust a Kremling.
Junior: Wait! Tiny wait! Listen to me please!
Tiny: (voice breaking) NOO! You are a liar, Junior! I trusted you...and you would go, and do something like this. My friends are in danger...and they were counting on me...you know what? I think I should go on my own now.
Junior: Tiny, just listen to me, please...
Tiny: (voice breaking) No...I'm going alone...
Tiny Kong walked out of her home, and left Junior standing by himself feeling horrible for what he did. Few minutes later, Junior was outside searching for Tiny Kong to apologize for what he had done. Tiny Kong was sitting under her favorite shady palm tree, crying. Junior heard her cries, and followed the sounds. Junior found Tiny Kong sitting up under a tree. Junior walked in front of her. Tiny saw him, and turned her head to the side.
Junior: Look, I know that you are mad at me right now...I just wanted to come, and say that I'm sorry for lying to you...when I knew how important it was to get your friends back.
Tiny: (sniffling) Why would you lie to me?
Junior: (sighs) I didn't want to be left alone in the jungle. You were getting ready to get your friends from King K-Rool...and I messed things up for you...I know that they are counting on you.
Tiny: Hmph...I'm not sure if they want me to save them...
Junior: ...wait, what?
Tiny: (sighs) Remember how I told you about what happened between me and Dixie that day? Well, she wasn't the only one that I messed things up with. It's everybody else...I ruined their day, and they all got mad at me. I am not sure whether to go and save them or...just let it be. Plus, I'm not sure whether I'm the hero type to do this. I'm just a sidekick.
Junior: Aw, come on. Of course, you are the hero type, Tiny Kong. So what if you are the sidekick? That's what they do. They help the main hero in need whether they have mixed feelings about you...or not.
Tiny: Well...t-they do need a hero...
Junior: Yeah. I mean, at this moment, just like you put your trust on me...they are putting their trust on you.
Tiny Kong thought about what Junior said. Her friends needed her, and she's the only one that can help. She got up, grabbed her backpack, and started walking off.
Tiny: You're right, Junior. Donkey Kong and the others do need a hero...and you know what? I'm willing to take that position...but, a hero will always need a sidekick by their side...no matter what...
Junior: YES! I knew you would forgive me!
Junior ran, and climbed up on Tiny's back with his claws digging deep into her fur.
Tiny: Ow! Ow! Ouch! Yow! Junior! Watch those claws! They hurt!
Junior: Can't help that, sweet cheeks! Alright, let's go help your friends...and get me back to the ship...
Meanwhile, on the Kruiser ship...
Kritter ran to King K-Rool to give him some news. K-Rool was asleep in a chair made especially for him.
Kritter: King K-Rool?! King K-Rool?!
K-Rool: Who dares wake the future ruler?!
Kritter: I'm really sorry, King K-Rool, but there's some news. That no good monkey Tiny Kong has gotten past the Kremlin troops.
K-Rool: WHAT?! Those stupid...(groans) I can't believe this! I don't want that chimp foiling my plans!
Kritter: What should we do?
K-Rool: I don't know. I'll have to come up with something...mm...
Dixie: ….oh...
K-Rool: (groans) If those two knuckleheads had made sure we got all the Kongs, none of this would have happened. Everything would be just perfect, but as usual they screw up!
Kritter: Shall I go down and tear her to pieces?!
Dixie: No! Leave my sister alone!
Kritter heard Dixie Kong and walked to the cage with a little smirk on her face.
Kritter: (chuckling) Why, of course, we'll leave your sister alone...if she plans to give up her attempt to come and rescue you all. Sadly, it's just not happening.
Dixie: If I wasn't locked up in this cage, you will be sorry for laying a single claw on Tiny Kong!
Kritter: But..too bad you're in it. I'm going to make sure she doesn't follow this Kruiser ship, and if she does, prepare to watch... her...die!
Dixie: I'm warning you!
Kritter walked away, laughing at Dixie Kong.
Dixie: Donkey Kong, we have to figure out a way to get out of here.
DK: I know, Dixie, but there's nothing we can do. There's just no way out of this jam! All we have to do is wait and hope for the best.
Cranky: That's not the Donkey Kong I know. He doesn't just give up on anything.
Diddy: Yeah. You always have a plan up your furry sleeve.
Funky: Somewhere..
DK: I know guys, but I think we should just wait for Tiny Kong. She's our only hope. Like I said, there's nothing we can do. All we can do is wait for Tiny Kong to come and save us.
Tiny Kong was walking along the jungle with Junior sitting on her shoulder looking around. Tiny Kong knows they are going the right way. None of the things they passed seemed familiar at all. They both found a mine track with a mine cart sitting on the tracks waiting for someone to ride it down the mine tunnels. Tiny Kong ran up to it with excitement.
Tiny: Wow...
Junior: What's a mine cart doing out here?
Tiny: I don't know, but I like to know where the mine cart leads to through those mine tunnels.
Junior: Mine tunnels? Um...we're going in the mine tunnels?
Tiny: Yep...wait a minute. You're not scared of going through these tunnels are ya?
Junior: What makes you say that?
Tiny: I felt your hands tense up when you said mine tunnels, Junior.
Junior: Doesn't necessarily mean that I'm scared. I just think that there might be another path to take besides this mine cart.
Tiny: Who cares about what you think? I'm getting in.
Tiny Kong climbed into the mine cart. Junior had jumped off of Tiny's shoulder, and walked away from
the mine cart. Tiny gave him a look.
Tiny: What are you doing?
Junior: I'm not going in there...
Tiny: Aww...is someone scared of the dark?
Junior: I'm not scared. Don't get me started about that. Are you sure this mine cart is the way to go?
Tiny: If you think that there is another path to take, then you go right ahead. I'm going to take the mine cart. Besides, I like riding in these things, and it may be the fastest thing around that can get us to the Grey Mountains unlike your so-called path that you think is around...are you coming or not?
Junior: (growls) I hate you...help me in.
Tiny Kong pushed the lever for the mine cart to go, and off they went into the dark mine tunnels. Tiny Kong and Junior were on the mine cart traveling through the dark tunnel to see where it will lead them. Junior hope there's an exit with some light ahead. Tiny thought different. She hoped that this will get them to the Grey Mountains faster to catch King K-Rool in the act. She felt something tug at her fur.
Tiny: Now what are you doing?!
Junior: Oh, nothing. J-just..sitting here...waiting to see where it leads...
Tiny Kong shook her head.
Junior: You know, if you are a tad bit nervous, we could head back to where there's some light.
Tiny: Nope. We came this far into the tunnel. Might as well ride it out to see where it leads...unless you are chickening out.
Junior: I'm not a chicken, Tiny. I'm a Klaptrap. Well, the strongest Klaptrap there is...
Tiny: Then, how come you are so close to me?
Junior: Why would I? Unless, you want me to.
Tiny: Ech! That's not what I meant...
Tiny Kong grabbed him by the tail and put him on the other side of the cart. Junior got upset and crossed his little arms. The mine cart was still going. It was impossible to see where they were right now, so again, they rode it out. It felt like it was taking forever to reach a dead end considering the fact that it is dark inside, and they had no light to use.
Tiny: This has been a long ride. I don't even think we are getting anywhere.
Junior: I knew we should have walked.
Tiny: Well, I wouldn't want to anyways. Just sitting here, not putting pressure on my legs, feels really good right now...Huh?
Junior: What's wrong?
Tiny: We're slowing down.
The mine cart slowed down to a complete stop. They didn't know what was going on or what was about to happen. They both stood very still at the moment.
Junior: ...
Tiny: ...
Out of curiosity, Tiny Kong crawled to the other side of mine cart to see. She grabbed her flashlight from her backpack, and turned it on.
Junior: Oh, now you want to bring out your flashlight! I was scared out of my wits of riding in this dark place!
Tiny: Shhh...Keep your voice down. Someone else might be here...and you just admitted that you are a scaredy-cat.
Junior: I'm not a scaredy-cat. I just don't like dark places...
The mine cart started moving upward along the tracks. Junior was really scared. Tiny Kong put her flashlight down immediately.
Tiny: We're moving again...
Junior: No kidding, Sherlock.
Tiny smacked him upside his head, making him fall down.
Junior: Ouch!
The mine cart reached its peak, then it sped downward like a big roller coaster ride. The friction of the cart pushed Tiny Kong and Junior back to the other side of the cart. He grabbed Tiny's fur to keep him from falling off the cart. Tiny Kong grabbed the edge of the cart for support.
Junior: AAAAAHHHH! GET ME OFF OF THIS THING!
Tiny: I wasn't expecting it to go this fast!
The mine cart went so fast that Junior had lost his grip to her fur and now he's grabbing on to Tiny's foot. Tiny Kong pulled him back in. The mine cart had made a hard stop, which jerked the two back on the other side of the mine cart. He landed on her belly, and the mine cart went up another hill with a steady pace.
Junior: Not again.
Tiny: This wasn't the type of ride I had in mind.
Junior: I want to get out of here!
Tiny: So do I, but I'm not sure whether we can get off right now!
The mine cart was bumped by another cart, causing the cart that Tiny and Junior were on to go downhill faster than before.
Tiny: What was that?!
Junior: I don't know! All I know is something had hit us!
Tiny Kong brought out her flashlight again to see. The light showed Klubba and some Kremling troops in another mine cart. It was them who bumped into theirs. Tiny quickly turned her flashlight off.
Tiny: Eep! Uh, Junior?
Junior: Yes?
Tiny: Don't look back...
Junior grabbed the flashlight from Tiny Kong, and aimed its light behind them. Junior didn't see a mine cart behind.
Junior: There's nothing back there. What are you talking about?
Tiny Kong grabbed the flashlight, and looked back. The mine cart that she saw was gone.
Tiny: Whew...(chuckles nervously) Must be hallucinating that one. I could have sworn I saw some Kremlings with laser guns, and one with a very big club behind us.
Junior: Oh...
Tiny turned around with the flashlight, and the light shined on Klubba, and the Kremlings that she saw behind them. Tiny's face went from relief to fear, and the flashlight went out.
Tiny: (high pitched) Uh-oh...
Klubba swung his club at her. Tiny grabbed her flashlight and threw it at Klubba's face. The mine carts were going every which way. It was hard for the Kremlins to catch Tiny Kong and Junior. Klubba finally caught back up to their mine cart. Kritter grabbed Junior, and Klubba grabbed Tiny Kong by her arm squeezing it tightly.
Tiny: Get off me!
Kritter: Get ready to fire! Sorry, snookums. But you have now officially became our little target practice.
Tiny Kong struggled to get out, but Klubba was too strong. As they got ready to pull the trigger, Junior got away scott free and bit Kritter's hand, making him drop his gun.
Kritter: Ouch! You stupid little monster! Why did you do that?!
Tiny: Alright, Junior!
Junior: I know! Now what? Oh!
He saw some light up ahead.
\\Junior: YES! LIGHT! LIGHT! WE'RE HOME FREE!
He climbed onto the mine cart Tiny Kong was in. Tiny was confused.
Tiny: What are you doing?! Get..off!
Klubba: No way, sister.
Klubba held up his club, ready to bash her one good one. Junior grabbed the brakes.
Tiny: Wha-? No, Junior! Those are the-
The mine cart made a complete stop, but the Kremlins cart didn't. Their mine cart forcefully pushed the rides outside. Both of the mine carts fell off of the rails, and so did they. They rolled down a very rocky cliff like a furry ball and some scaly rubber ones. At last, they all plopped to the ground. Klubba's club had bonked him on the head, and he fell unconscious. Tiny Kong got up feeling very dizzy, and started walking as if she was drunk. She shook out of it, and turned her back to look at the pitiful crocs, who weren't qualified to do the job of making her disappear out of sight. All of a sudden, Tiny Kong was kicked to the ground by a foot.
Kremling 3: Get ready to fire, boys! We got her surrounded now!
Tiny: Too bad that you are the one Kremling that can't make a complete circle by himself.
Tiny Kong picked up a stick, and threw it at his face, and ran off with Junior who was still dizzy from the fall.
Kremling 3: Will you idiots get up?! We got to make sure she doesn't get to the Grey Mountains before the king does!