Checking the map, Rebecca notes, "Hmm, according to the map, the mine should just be down this next path, and around the bend." Mojo said, "We should keep an eye out for coyotes or mountain lions. These are notorious predators in the desert, along with some poisonous rattlers."

Billy asked, "Duh, rattlers?"

Ace said, "He means rattlesnakes."

As the group safely made their way down the path, they looked over the canyons to see a large cave. Rebecca looks at the map and says, "This is it. All we need to do is go down this winding path and go towards the entrance." Mojo said, "Yes, but we need to keep a safe distance. Look." Everyone looked to see the thieves from before entering the cave. Upon seeing them, Arturo shudders and shrinks down into the wagon. Concerned, Ace says, "Hey dude, don't be afraid. We all got yer back."

"Duh, yeah," Billy adds. "And Rebecca 'n Mojo are here, too We all look out fer each other."

"Sssso assss long as we sssssstick togethersssss, all will be wellsssss." Snake adds.

Already much less scared, Arturo peeks up out of the wagon. "Oh, muchas gracias, amigos."

Rebecca and Mojo ride up to the cave's entrance and hitch Esmerelda up by the cave's door; shortly thereafter, the gang arrive, disembark the wagon, and hitch the burro up right next to Esmerelda. As everyone makes their way toward the cave they suddenly hear a "Hee haw!" and turn to see Pedro standing in front of them.

"Pedro?" Rebecca says in amazement. She traipses up to the donkey and gently pets his floppy ears. "Did you miss us, little one?" Pedro happily brays in reply. "I think he wants to help us catch the banditos." Arturo notes.

"Well, that would be quite wonderful," Mojo notes. "The more, the merrier!" Pedro brays happily. Seeing Pedro, Esmerelda and the burro hitched up to the wagon happily bray hello. Pedro hurries up to them, upon which the three merrily nuzzle each other. Rebecca gives a small smile. "Oh, the little dear! He's so very good at making friends."

Arturo gently puts a leather lead on Pedro and the group make their way into the cave. Rebecca consults the map. She said, "Okay, we should split up and see if we can catch our crooks."

"Good idea." Everyone then quickly disperses.

Snake leads on, holding a flashlight. "Hmm, nothin' ssssusssspicious around heressss, at leasssst I hopessss not."

The rest of the gang wander about, looking for clues. Just then, Pedro brays, "Hee Haw!"

"What is it, boy?" Arturo inquires. The burro snuffs at the ground where something shiny catches the light.

Arturo traipses over and picks it up. "A piece of silver ore! We must be getting close!"

The smallest Gang Green Gang member quickly hurries up to his friends. "Look, guys, Pedro found a piece of silver ore!"

"Silver or what?" Billy inquires. Ace facepalms in exasperation. "D-don't start that again!"

"Coolssss, we musssst be getting closssse," Snake notes. "it won't be longsssss before we find the treasuresss and catch the crookssss!"

"No, honestly, silver or what?" Billy says. "It can't be silver or nuthin'!" Ace wisely ignores him. "C'mon, guys, let's keep explorin'."

"Sure thing, boss." the others oblige, upon which they set off again.