Home alone. With the family gone for a month, I can finally have some peace of mind. No disturbances, no noise, no nothing. If this isn't paradise, I don't know what is.

As these words flow through the mind of the 18-year-old, orange furred marsupial, Crash Bandicoot, a well-known hero throughout all of the Wumpa Islands, he had found peace in the silence of his home on Island. Crash was in his room, lying down awake, staring at the ceiling. The bandicoot was reminiscing about how his sister Coco had been nominated for a science award for one of her inventions, and how she can bring two people for company while they travel to Sydney, the Australian capital for the science expo.

2 Weeks Earlier

"Oh yeah, Aku Aku, Crash, Crunch, get to the living room now!"

As Coco's family rushed into the living room, they saw the youngest bandicoot jumping into the air holding a letter and an envelope for which the letter came in.

Crash: "Coco, what's wrong?"

Coco: "I think you mean what's right, big brother! Check this out!"

As Coco gave the letter to Crash, Crash read the letter aloud.

"Dear Coco Bandicoot,

We are happy to invite you to the upcoming Next Best Inventor in Sydney, Australia. The event starts next Monday and ends at the end of the month. Inside the envelope, you will find three tickets for you and two other acquaintances to accompany you. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Mark Hudson, Promoter of NBI"

As Crash gave the letter to Crunch and Aku Aku to read the letter, he walked over to his sister to give her a hug as a sign of congratulations.

Crash: That's great sis! So, what is this big invention of yours?

Coco: Glad you asked. It's-

Aku Aku: Hold on, young one. There are only three tickets. Three of us can go, but one has to stay.

Crunch bent down on his knees and begged to go with Coco. Knowing he wouldn't stop, Coco said yes and Crunch was now on the go for the trip. As they took out the last ticket, both Coco and Crunch looked at the orange marsupial and the witch doctor mask.

Crunch: So, who's it gonna be guys?

Crash: Aku Aku can go. I've already been to Sydney before. (Starts walking away)

Aku Aku: Crash, are you sure you want to stay? You can go if you want to.

Crash: I'm positive, mate. After all, I can visit Sydney anytime I want to.

Coco: Well, that's settled then. Crash will stay and look after the home and the three of us will go to Sydney. We better start packing! (Runs off)

Aku Aku: She's right. Crash, since you're staying, I'll make a list of chores so you can keep the house clean while we're away. Try to stay on top of it. We're gonna be gone for a month.

Crash: Alright. No problem since I'm sure it'll involve sweeping, taking out the trash, cleaning the yard, gutters, and all that nonsense.

Crunch: It's a big responsibility brother. We'll leave some coin for you to buy groceries.

Crash: (not paying attention) Yeah, great. I'm sure I can handle it.

Aku: Crash, we're serious. Here a few rules I'm sure you can follow. No parties, no mess, and no anything bad, dangerous, or illegal.

Crash: You can trust me. If the world can trust me with saving it, I'm pretty sure you can trust me being alone for a month.

Aku: Ok. Crunch, let's start packing.

As they left, Crash waited and grinned an evil smile. Knowing they'll be gone for a month, Crash can finally do what he wants without consequences. With an evil chuckle, Crash walked back to his room.

2 Weeks Later

Crash was still laying down, thinking what he should do. Even as Crash thought back to that moment he smiled and laughed to himself. Crash wasn't planning on doing anything bad. The moment to make an evil smile and laugh was something he wanted to always do. With nothing coming to his mind, Crash closed his eyes.

Crash: Peace and quiet.

DING DONG!

Crash quickly sat up. Thinking about of how it was probably a lost person or some seller of a product, the bandicoot hoped it was either and not his family telling him they missed the flight. Walking toward the door, Crash began getting nervous. Please be someone else, he thought. Anyone but them.

Crash grabbed the doorknob, inhaled some air, and slowly turned the doorknob.

Crash: (nervously and slowly) Hello?

? : Excuse me but do you know where I can-

Crash: Pasadena?

Pasadena: Crash?

Well, I guess won't be alone for a month. Or will he? (cue suspense music!)

Nah, just kidding. He's not gonna be alone.

Review if you like. If there's any errors such as spelling or anything in that catergory, please inform me. I wish to be a better writer. Other than that, stay tuned for more chapters.