Hurricane Island [Diddy Kong x Dixie Kong]

Chapter 102: Family Reunion

That same day, Diddy and Dixie finally rested in their respective homes; although they hadn't rested so badly when they were on Hurricane Island, now in their own homes they felt at their best, without further worries.

In the afternoon, Candy and Funky had gone to visit Donkey and Diddy to know more about what had happened, even Cranky and Wrinkly went later to ask them how everything had been. This time, Diddy recounted it more calmly and faster. The Kong family were shocked to hear everything that happened. Wrinkly, especially, had been shocked when knew about the children in Jemky's quartet; she never imagined everything those children lived and did, and she was even very sad to know that she could not help them or Diddy in that situation either. Even so, everything had already happened, and Diddy only had to recognize the consequences of not having reported it in time.

The kongs from the family who had gone to visit Donkey's house stayed until nightfall, keeping them company until it got quite late. Even during the daytime hours, they were visited by Lanky and Swanky as well. Later, they also visited Dixie and her group to see how they were doing. Diddy and Dixie met again... while both Dixie's family and Donkey watched them with a certain curiosity, already knowing about their relationship. However, to avoid pressuring them, they tried not to bring up the topic for the time being, while Diddy and Dixie tried to remain discreet.

During the late hours of the night, they were all already at home resting, and Diddy and Dixie could not be better than ever enjoying a few decent hours of sleep. The next day, they were also able to wake up peacefully.

During the day, the Kong family reunited at various times. As expected, some other apes residing on DK Island had also heard about the return of Diddy and Dixie. Those who were closer to the family asked about what had happened, and they explained everything, though in a more superficial and summarized way.

That evening, the Kong family planned to have a small celebration for Diddy and Dixie's return. They decided to keep it just among the twelve kongs, simply to share the moment. Both Diddy and Dixie, as well as the rest of the kongs, could not have been more excited to have a gathering of the whole group, something they hadn't done in a long time.

This time, the celebration was held near Funky's house, with all the usual arrangements and preparations, as well as an extensive feast prepared by some family members.

Donkey and Diddy arrived at the place, where the others were already waiting for them. Almost at the same time, Dixie and her family also arrived and met up with Donkey and Diddy.

"Hi, little buddies! How is it going?" Donkey greeted the four of them along with Diddy.

"Hi, Donkey! Hi, Diddy!" answered each of them in the same cheerful way.

"Ah, it's about time we were all together again," Donkey said, smiling at everyone.

"Yeah, and much better now that Diddy and Dixie are here," Tiny added in the same way.

They all were very happy, and then they gave each other a few hugs, being Diddy and Dixie who gave each other a somewhat longer hug than the others... earning a few curious looks from the others, so both tried to act normally when parted, while smiling and blushing with a little shyness upon being in front of their families.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Donkey said, trying not to laugh and disguise the situation. "Let's go where everyone is."

The six kongs continued to walk towards the celebration area. But on the way, Diddy and Dixie began to gesture and whisper certain words to each other, while pointing their eyes at the other kongs.

"Tell them first," Diddy whispered with a few small laughs.

"No, you say it," Dixie replied in the same way, giving him a light nudge.