Ice Ridley stood atop the Gangplank Galleon's bow, watching as a small island drew closer into view up ahead. Kaptain K. Rool walked up behind him with a small telescope, holding it up to his good eye to take a closer look.

"The Isle del Bongo." The Kremling Kaptain said between deep, raspy breaths. "The last known resting place of the Crystal Coconut."

"So what exactly is this Crystal Coconut thing that we're after?" Ice Ridley asked.

"It be an item of supreme magical power, said to give whoever possesses it power over time itself." Kaptain K. Rool explained. "It was used by my ancestor King K. Rumm to rule over the ancient civilization of Kremlantis long ago. That is, until it was stolen from him by a pirate what went by the name o' Kaptain Skurvy. It was thought to have been lost forever 'til me crew and I had a run-in with another pirate crew not long ago, led by none other than a descendant o' Kaptain Skurvy's what went by the same name. We stole a map from 'im what led us here."

"Control over time…" Ice Ridley repeated. Just a few days ago he would have considered that to be out of the realm of possibility. Yet given all of the weird things he had seen and experienced lately it now felt like something that could really exist.

"Aye." Kaptain K. Rool nodded. "An' once I get me that Crystal Coconut, I be usin' it ta take revenge against me rival and Donkey Kong Island will at long last be mine."

Ice Ridley had no interest in that, instead focusing on how he would be able to betray and take the Crystal Coconut for himself when they found it. With the power to control time, he could go back to when this whole mess had started and show that stupid space witch a piece of his mind! Or better yet, go back even further to kill the Hunter before she ever crossed paths with the Space Pirates! With that power, he could seize control the entire Space Pirate organization, destroy the Galactic Federation and rule the known universe with an iron claw! Nothing would be able to stand in his way to total domination!

That was all that Ice Ridley could think about until they had reached the island. He and Kaptain K. Rool formed the landing party along with three members of K. Rool's crew, a bulky brown Kremling in a green helmet, a muscle-bound blue one wearing a camouflage tank top and pants, and an even more muscular blue one with white hair and a black leather jacket. Between the three of them, they seemed to share about one person's worth of brains.

"Alrighty, krew!" The Kaptain stretched his arms out as he addressed the others. "Ye know what we be here for, so let's go get that Crystal Coconut!"

K. Rool strutted into the jungle that seemed to spread across most of the moderately-sized island, with the other Kremlings and Ice Ridley following behind him. They traveled a route through the jungle indicated by the old map Kaptain K. Rool held, until they were stopped by a deep crevice that blocked their way. The remains of a rope bridge were still visible at each end, but the bridge had collapsed long ago.

"Well, men." K. Rool rolled up the map and tucked it in his belt. "We be need'n a way 'cross this here bridge. Anyone be havin' any ideas for once?"

"Kersplat!" The white-haired Kremling in the leather jacket yelled and punched a tree.

"Good idea." The camouflage-wearing Kremling said. "I'll help you with that."

Together, the two blue reptiles were able to knock down the large tree through sheer force. The tree fell towards the crevice to form a makeshift bridge for them to all walk across. Unfortunately, the tree they had chosen wasn't quite tall enough to work and didn't reach the other side, sliding into the crevice and falling into the abyss below instead.

"Huh." The Kremling in the helmet grunted. "Maybe try again?"

"Before you do that, I think I have another idea." Ice Ridley stopped them and turned to the crevice.

Ice Ridley used his frigid breath to freeze the edge of the crevice and from there began to build a bridge of ice that led across it. He made sure to make the bridge as wide and deep as he could so that it would be able to support the weight of his rather bulky temporary companions.

"Aye, very good." The Kremling Kaptain marched across the bridge after Ice Ridley, swinging his arms from side to side as he went. Ice Ridley noticed that the Kaptain's steps grew oddly heavy as he had almost finished making his way across, almost like he was trying to discretely stomp on the ice.

The brown Kremling made his way across the bridge next without any issues, followed by the blue Kremling in the tank top. That just left the one in the leather jacket still on the other side, eyeing the bridge cautiously through his sunglasses.

"Kersplat?" The big blue reptile stepped cautiously onto the ice. It was clear that he wasn't comfortable walking on it, but he tried. The big blue Kremling proceeded slowly and carefully across the ice, doing his best not to slip and fall to his doom below. However, his best proved not to be good enough. He took one wrong step and his right foot slipped out from under him, causing him to fall forward onto the bridge. At first, it seemed that he was fine and he started to get back up, but then the ice below him began to crack.

Ice Ridley took a step forward, preparing to grab the Kremling and fly him back to safety. However, he was stopped by a powerful grip from a clawed hand on his shoulder and could hear Kaptain K. Rool's distinctive breathing just beside him. He turned to the Kaptain, who shook his head while trying to hide a sly grin. Ice Ridley turned back just in time to see the bridge give way.

"Kersplaaaaaaaaaat!" The leather-clad Kremling screamed as he fell to his doom.

"No!" The other blue Kremling bent over the side of the cliff and reached his hand out as if to reach for his fallen comrade. But of course, it was far too late to do anything.

"I be sorry for your loss, Krusha." The Kaptain walked up to his distressed Kremling. "Your cousin 'twas a fine Krem. Alas, if only there had been somethin' we coulda' done ta save him."

"This was your fault!" Krusha stood up and turned around, pointing an accusatory finger at Ice Ridley. "You're stupid bridge wasn't good enough!"

"It should have held." Ice Ridley defended himself. "I made sure that it would be strong enough."

"Aye, that tragedy be no one's fault." K. Rool said as he pulled his map back out. "Now, must be movin' on. It be what he would 'ave wanted."

With that, the Kaptain proceeded along the way that the map indicated they should go. The others begrudgingly followed him, though Krusha made a gesture to indicate that he was watching Ice Ridley.

The trail led them to the base of a snow-capped mountain. A tunnel of some sort had been carved into it, which the map indicated would lead straight to the resting place of the Crystal Coconut. In theory, they were mere moments away from their prize.

"This be it." Kaptain K. Rool rolled up the map again and tucked it back in his belt. "Just a little further and we've got it."

Just then a large white object fell to the ground in front of them with a massive thump, sending a shockwave through the area and nearly knocking Ice Ridley and the Kremlings off their feet. At first, it almost seemed to have been a large snowball that had simply rolled off the mountain. But snow doesn't stand up.

"Get off my island!" The large, ape-like creature yelled as it banged its clenched fists against its chest wildly and bore its sharp white teeth.

"It can't be…" The Kaptain muttered under his loud breath. "Who be ye?"

"I'm Eddie! The mean old Yeti! Now go away and leave me alone!"

Eddie slapped the ground with his impressively-sized hands, creating another shockwave that sent all three Kremlings flying back. Ice Ridley was able to hold his ground only by digging his claws into the dirt just in time and retaliated by attacking with his ice breath. The cold didn't bother Eddie, who simply shrugged off the frost and charged forward with his fist drawn back, ready to punch Ice Ridley in the face with all of his strength. However, the punch never made contact as the yeti was sent flying back by an explosive blast. Ice Ridley turned to see what had caused the explosion and saw Krusha holding a large wooden bazooka that he hadn't noticed the big blue Kremlin carrying earlier.

"I'll hold him off!" Krusha yelled to the others as he loaded what appeared to be an orange into the bazooka. "You go get that Coconut!"

Kaptain K. Rool ran past Krusha towards the tunnel, followed by the brown Kremling. Eddie the mean old Yeti leaped toward them to attack but was struck by another blast from Krusha's makeshift weapon, allowing the two Kremlings to make it inside.

Ice Ridley turned to Krusha. "Are you sure you've got this? I can help you fight."

"No!" Krusha loaded his bazooka with another orange. "I've got this. You need to make sure that the Kaptain and Klump get that Crystal Coconut safely. I'm not losing another comrade today!"

"Right." Ice Ridley gave Krusha a space pirate salute in honor of his bravery before sprinting into the tunnel to catch up with the others. As he entered, he could hear Krusha fire another blast.

"This is for Kersplat!"

Ice Ridley sprinted through the tunnel. Although upon further inspection it was actually a large stone hallway, leading into some sort of ancient temple. He slowed down as he reached the main chamber, where Kaptain K. Rool stood in front of a large stone idol built into the far wall. They had reached a dead end, with no sign of the Crystal Coconut in sight. Or any sign of Klump, for that matter. There was, however, fresh blood dripping from the mouth of the idol.

"What happened?" Ice Ridley asked cautiously, already suspecting what had taken place mere moments before he arrived.

"Oh, it be a tragedy." Kaptain K. Rool turned to Ice Ridley. "The idol demanded a sacrifice to proceed to the chamber of the Crystal Coconut. Klump offered himself up to the idol, even though I begged him not to, but it was too late."

The Kaptain needed to work on his acting skills. It was obvious to Ice Ridley that he was lying about the Kremling's willingness to give his own life. Before he could confront K. Rool about it, however, the room began to shake violently. The wall containing the idol opened up, revealing the way into a large volcanic chamber. A narrow bridge led to a naturally formed pillar in the center of the area. A stone altar sat upon the pillar, upon which the Crystal Coconut rested.

Before Ice Ridley had a chance to react, Kaptain K. Rool made a mad dash for the magical artifact. Ice Ridley sprang into action, chasing the pirate. But he was too late. K. Rool managed to grab the Crystal Coconut before Ice Ridley was able to catch up to him.

There was a blinding flash of light and Ice Ridley was sent flying back into the temple. He got up again and slowly crawled his way back towards the altar, where K. Rool was now levitating above the ground. What appeared to be white lightning crackled from his body as he held the Crystal Coconut as if to admire it.

"At last!" K. Rool's ominous breathing now seemed louder than ever, echoes through the volcanic chamber and sending a chill down Ice Ridley's spine. "The Crystal Coconut is mine!"