Chapter 1: Double Trouble

It was an ordinary day in the Bandicoot Kingdom. The wumpa fruit were growing, the bandicoots were playing, and Crash Bandicoot was relaxing on the shores of N. Sanity Beach. He was lying down on the sand with a bottle of Wumpa Whip in his hands. Crunch, on the other hand, had started an exercise club for kids. Coco was reading a science book, while Aku-Aku laid in his beach chair. "This is the life," Crash said, sipping some Wumpa Whip from a straw. "The Bandicoot Kingdom is safe, no evil is happening, and the beautiful Princess Petunia is safe in her palace." Aku-Aku nodded his head and said, "And that no good Dr. Cortex is not up to anything." "Don't forget Cruella Crakador!" Coco reminded them.

Meanwhile, in a castle far away from the Bandicoot Kingdom, the evil Dr. Neo Cortex was thinking of a plan to defeat the Bandicoots and conquer the world. "I can build a super robot!" N. Gin suggested. But Cortex shook his head. "That won't work," he said. "He's defeated my strongest robots before!" N. Tropy looked thoughtful. "I can get a herd of yetis from the past!" he suggested. Cortex said, "Nope. Won't work." "Mr. Cortex! Mr. Cortex!" someone yelled. Cortex turned around. A small turtle-like creature came running into the room. "Who are you?!?" Cortex asked, confused. "I'm Turtly, general of the Turtlehead armies!" The creature said. He handed an envelope to Cortex. "Here's a letter from the Turtlehead queen herself!" he said. "Gotta run!" Then he ran off. Still confused, Cortex opened the envelope and read the letter.

Dear Mr. Cortex,

I hear you're having trouble with a bandicoot named "Crash?" Well, you're in luck! I was Crash's first enemy, you know. And guess what? Be prepared that a woman is visiting your castle in 2 minutes. I have come up with the ultimate plan to defeat Crash! And when we succeed, you get the entire world, except for the Bandicoot Kingdom. That's for me! I'll see you at 1:00 p.m.!

Signed,

Cruella Crakador

Cortex thought it was a great idea! Then, the doors slammed open! A woman with ghost-like skin, long brown hair, and a blue, spooky dress. "I'm Cruella Crakador, queen of the Turtlehead Kingdom." Cortex smiled evilly. "Well then, Cruella," Cortex said. "What evil plot have you come up with?" Cruella smiled. "Ask my son. James!" she cried. A turtle-like creature with blue hair walked into the room. "This is James, the one who comes up with my plans!" Cruella explained. James smiled and said, "Here is my plan!"