Hey everyone, nice to see all of you here again for another chapter once more. Today we will get to the meat and grind of things as this chapter will not only meet the heroes the Bandicoots. But will explain what the villains will be after on this world/series. Since this will have Dr. Nefarious teaming up with the Crash Bandicoot villains I hope everyone will enjoy what is to come in the future.
Disclaimer: I don't own Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts, One Piece or anything except OC's.
Chapter 9: Meet the Bandicoots
In the ocean around south-east Australia is the island(s) called Tasmanian Islands, on one of the islands namely North Sanity Island is the home of the Bandicoots Family.
The Bandicoots consists of Crash Bandicoot who is small, but is the most agile of the group while being the one who saves the day against Dr. Neo Cortex. His famous Spin attack never gets old after all these years.
Coco Bandicoot the smart one who can put up a good fight when needed. She would some times get help from two animals which would sometimes be consider as pets by others namely, Pura who is the young tiger, and Polar who is a young polar bear helping Crash every now and then.
Crunch Bandicoot the muscle of the group. He was just a victim to the latest scheme from Dr. Cortex, now has join the bandicoots as the good guys against the forces of evil.
And Aku Aku the mask that is all good and pure in the world. With his guidance, wisdom and sometimes be worn as a mask for invincibility. Aku Aku has made himself the leader that the Bandicoot family came to know and respect over the years against the forces of evil. Together they have defeated many forces of evil rather they are Uka Uka and Cortex forces, or the world(s) villains here and out in the galaxy.
Right now though are focus is on the ship, where Dr. Nefarious and the his band Metal Army will land in one of Dr. Cortex's base of operations. Since Dr. Cortex doesn't want Crash to interfere anytime soon, he made his base of operations on a new island called Popoa Islands made of two half's first for wild life the other for Cortex's new base.
The people that are outside(Uka Uka, Dr. Cortex, Dr. N Gin, Dr. N Tropy, Tiny Tiger, and Dingodile) will be meeting the Metal Army(Dr. Nefarious, Lawrence, Pete, O'Malley, Zim, and Sephiroth) as the two groups have gathered with one goal in mind.
"Greeting Dr. Nefarious, I am Dr. Cortex, these are my associates. Dr. N Gin, Dr. N Tropy, Tiny Tiger, Dingodile, and our leader and guidance Uka Uka the evil Mask." While being introduce one by one greeted the guests, Uka Uka simple glared at the them warily of them as they stay here.
"It is an honor to meet you Dr. Cortex, allow me to introduce ourselves. I am Dr. Nefarious, this is my butler Lawrence, and these are my associates, Pete, O'Malley, Zim, and Sephiroth." Now they taking a turn being introduce one by one greeting the people they'll be working with on there stay.
"Uh hum, now that the introduction are done, let's get done to business." Uka state the meaning of this temporarily alliance.
"Ah, yes of course. You said about needing parts for your newest evil scheme is that correct?" Cortex ask making sure he had the right idea what they are here for in the first place.
"Correct, and as agreed we will assist in your newest scheme as long as we get the parts we needed on our stay." Dr. Nefarious explain his term of agreement.
"Acceptable." Uka Remark. The two parties then went moving towards the base of operations. While walking Nefarious and his band took the time to look at their surrounding to notice somethings how the base is set up or how they will move around when walking to here and there. As they walk Nefarious curiosity got the better of him on what they are scheming being an evil villain himself, Nefarious likes to know what they will be doing for their next evil scheme of things.
"So just being curious and all, what is your latest evil you are planning anyway?" Nefarious ask with a metal grin.
Cortex sweat a bit trying to hid his anxiety. "I... don't know what your talking about." Cortex said as his lie was horribly shown on his face.
This made Nefarious snort at what Cortex tried to hid if he could snort anyway. "Yeah right, I can tell from one villain to another that you are working on a evil as we came right on your door steps."
"Very true Mister Cortex, your face shows some signs of worry and sweat is dripping near your eyes. Even I can tell and I don't do the evil work business often." Lawrence input his thoughts in the conversation.
"Not only that, while we face chat, you showed an eager face even when you tried to hide it from me I can tell. Meaning that you had an plan starting or have an plan already in mind. Which brings us to the question, what is your evil scheme?" Uka watch and listen in close distance hearing everything from the conversation. Despite having an idea that Nefarious is the type of villain who will back stab on chance and is almost the same idiot type as his own scientist Cortex, he knew deep down that Cortex was way over his head considering Nefarious is an galaxy type villain. Which means out of the two of them, Dr. Nefarious is more dangerous by hundred times over Cortex. However it didn't mean he would play along with his little to turn the tide in his favor.
"Impressive, very impressive Dr. Nefarious. You figure this much out already without us telling or hinting you of our plans. But of course, I will tell you anyway of what are newest world dominations plan." Said Uka as he smirk for a floating mask. "Now listen closely as I will only tell you once, we are after what is know as Gems of Life."
(A/N: I just want to say now, I tried to look up the right words for this part of the section. Not easy trying to find the right words for other language for that word in particular. So please no flame review if the word is wrong I tried using every search other then google translations. Cause that translation sucks a*s, anyway if you like to help make a quick comment/review on if the words are correct or not that be helpful thank you. Afterwards I'll delete this note and fix this chapter all together.)
Many years ago the world existed without life. How long this happen is unknown even to me, but what is known is before this planet existed the gods known as Five Kalikala Mask. These are the mask gods are what created the powers of the crystal we know of today, not only that they have also created the gems as a secondary power compared to the crystals.
But this wasn't enough, you see the mask gods wanted to see life exist see something living in front of their eyes, which is how they came up with the idea of creating a planet, plants, animals, and people. Eventually they have created the world and plant life as we know on this planet. But what you don't know is no matter how much power they put into creating life on this world such as animals or people, they died in a short span of hours, minutes, or even seconds without supporting themselves.
The Mask gods, were not disappointed, but more sad cause of how they could not create life even with their own god like powers. And that is when they came with the idea of creating, the Gems of Life. The Gems of Life would then be a glowing rainbow like gems filled with their own god like powers each representing the name and power of the mask gods.
First mask god Ahi, she bring everything the will of flame with it she can burn or make herself stronger by just her will alone. Now known as gem of flame anyone who controls it will have stronger will and controls fire at their command.
Second Mask God Pu'uwai, he that is powered by emotions. When in happiness, harmony spread across far and wide, when in sadness, many things can happen like asking for forgiveness or sad for ones tragic life, when in rage, chaos rain upon his enemies while spreading destruction towards his enemies. Within the Gem of Emotion, one is stronger when powered by emotion through the gem.
Third Mask God Wa, he who control times can change their own fate and destiny. With the power of time you can change not just your everyday lives, but your own past mistakes while making a better future for your own desire. It is even said you can prevent your own death granting oneself immortality. The gem of time when in ones hand can be the most powerful and most dangerous object anyone can obtain.
Fourth Mask God Ho'okumu, she that can make anything beauty out of anything through creating out of nothing. There are times where many question how does she do it or how one comes up with these ideas. The simplest answer is one has to look for inspiration by taking what is your surroundings. In the gem of creation anyone can create anything with a simple thought as long as one has enough imagination in hand.
Fifth and Final Mask God A'o, he is the smartest and most wisest among the Mask Gods, one who makes the decisions and gives advice to the other mask gods. Simplest term with the gem of Learning, who can make anything possible with the gem in anyone's possession.
With all five gems combine they create the Gem of Life(Ola). This power allowed not only the Planet to live a long lasting life, but more plants grew with great nourishment, animals began to come alive, and most of all people began to live. Still death existed as such the cycle began for generations to generations to come. As for the Mask Gods, they vanish without a trace leaving only powerful masks such as me and Aku Aku around to either guard or destroy the planet.
"And that is the Legend of the Gems of Life." While Dr. Nefarious, Lawrence and Sephiroth listen with great interest through all the details. The rest well... fell asleep.
"WHY DID YOU IMBECILES SLEEP THROUGH AN IMPORTANT DETAIL!" Uka yelled waking everyone up.
"Huh what? Oh yeah, the Gems of Life. Was it something to do with food?" Pete asked.
"Tiny is hungry." Everyone else nod in agreement making Uka grumble.
"Nincompoops." Saying more to himself than to others. "Well, do you get why it is so important for this evil scheme Dr. Nefarious?" Letting the imformation sink in Nefarious evilly thought to himself of the possibilities, but smiled nevertheless. "Yes, I do."
"Than come let us begin the search." The two groups, Metal Army and Cortex Forces walk to the station where their plans will begin.
With the Sunny Go Nami guiding them with some help with the Keyblade and Compass. While Nami would keep an eye on the horizon, Yuffie would join up with Nami to have some chat along with Robin and Aerith joining up every now and then since their was nothing to do at the moment. Franky would then steer the ship to make sure they are going the right direction while Zoro help Nami using his keyblade as some guidance every now and then.
Usopp at the moment is tinkering with some tools to make a new gadget for his future battles, surprisingly Cloud took interest in Usopp's inventions giving hints and advices on how to use them effectively in battle.
Sanji stayed in the kitchen, but came out sometimes for breaks, Tifa took interest in the wonders on how Sanji is able to become a great cook. Asking some tips and cooking lessons how to cook some great meals Sanji happily applied without going lovey-dovey not to much anyway.
Chopper is sometimes either with Luffy or doing some medicine, Leon ask out of curiosity seeing the medicine is old fashion, but is able to work fine nevertheless. Chopper would happily explain how they work and how to create the medicine.
When on break Zoro would train himself, but is join by Leon and Cloud wanting to become strong too in future battles.
On nice quiet times like these, Luffy would try and play around with someone. But since everyone has been busy as of late, Luffy went for fishing to pass the time. Chopper, Usopp, and Auron would join him in the passing time until they hit land.
They sailed the seas like a normal ocean for once without the hazard of the Grandline weather, considering the Straw Hats have been worst weather then this before. After they have sailed for some time they have finally came towards an island or islands for the matter. This got everyone excited, especially Luffy wanting to be on new land or new world in this case.
"OW finally after some sailing, thought we never make it to an island. This won't ruin my SUUUUPER week." Franky commented.
"Looks like an nice calm island for once, maybe their won't be trouble here." Usopp said to himself.
'I wonder if I can find some cool stuff on these islands.' Chopper thought.
"Well, looks like we made it, good work Nami." Cloud thanked Nami
"Y-Yea, anyway let's see what's on this island." Nami recovered having not been complimented by nobody other that much other then her crew.
They deem the ship is safe on it's own so they all went off to explore the island. When they got off the ship to explore the first thing they notice was their is an house near the beach area.
"Huh, wonder who lives here?" Tifa asked.
"Probably someone who we shouldn't bother." Auron stated being the oldest here.
"Ah, it can't hurt to take a look." Yuffie said.
"I would listen to what Auron says." Zoro also agreeing to Auron's statement.
"Ah come on Zoro who could possibly live here that be so dangerous." And like that Usopp spoke to soon as an Orange thing with blue pants jump grabing Usopp's face hugging him tight as Usopp's screams is muffled by the orange furry thing while running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.
"AAAAHHHH what is that thing!" Chooper shouted in panic, before someone came in to attack. But was knock out in one hit K.O. by Tifa's punch as another furry orange thing this time female came by to attack. "There problem solved."
"NO IT HASN'T!" Chopper yelled asking for an doctor, but is reminded he is an doctor and went to check on her. Then once more another red-orange furry thing almost tall as Franky came attacking. But Franky saw this and intercepted the attack punching it in the face stung the attacker for a moment.
"Was that it, that the best you got undes man." It comment. This was a wrong move on his part.
"HUH, who you calling undes man you furry bimbo."
"I heard better name calling from a turtle as much as your blue hair looks like a cactus."
"And I bet you hit like a wimp as much as leaf touch the skin."
"Wanna settle this here and now."
"OW let's!" The two went at left and right creating a ball of smoke as they fight.
"Idiots." Was all Nami could say to the two.
"Stay back all of you!" Everyone that wasn't distracted by the commotion look to the voice to see a floating masking flying towards them.
"WHOA, A FLOATING MASK COOL!" Luffy shouted in excitement. "Hey mask guy will you join my-"
"DON'T EVEN FINISH THE SENTENCE!" Nami shouted hitting Luffy over his head. This made the mask pause for a moment before continuing.
"I am Aku Aku, Protector of this island, and I warn you if you don't leave now you will face our wrath." Everyone just gave an blank stare not taking his threat seriously.
"Alright you ask for it, Polar, Pura ATTACK!" Aku was at least expecting something to happen, but nothing came. When he turn around to face them Aku saw the two walk towards the group cuddling or purring like cute little animals. Again they gave an blank stare while Aku jaw drop in dumb struck by what he saw from the two animals reaction to the people.
"I don't think this is what you meant right?" Sanji ask making sure this wasn't what Aku intended.
"Ah, who am I kidding. You guys aren't that dangerous to begin with are you." Aku said as a state of fact, they shrug their shoulders at the statement.
"It's fine, we get that a lot." Robin said speaking for all of them.
"Well at least your being honest." Aku look over where Usopp is struggling with the orange furry creature on his face. "Crash, Crunch that's enough. These people are harmless." This made Crunch stop his action in a tangled mess mix with Franky, Crash let go of Usopp's face letting him breath some air. But once Usopp saw the floating mask and have it register in his brain long enough. He did the one thing in response to an floating magical talking magic... faint. With his back on the ground Usopp fell into deep slumber.
'Huh didn't see that coming.' Aku thought to himself and that is saying something.
Meanwhile with Cortex's forces and Metal Army, the two came upon what look like a seal of some sorts. This seal seem to be some importance as it was involve with the Gems of Life they talk about earlier.
"This is the seal is it not?" Sephiroth ask to clarify what they are doing now.
"Correct, this seal will then unleash the five gems into our world. But their is an catch, once the seal is broken they will spread across the world so that no one will gather them together to abuse their powers. This was a safety measure made by the Mask Gods in order to protect the Gems of Life from any evil doers from using them for any dark purpose. Lucky for us though I can sense where the gems will be hidden, which is why when we go off I want us to search for the gems of life while I'm around to make sure they are the right ones, understood." Uka said with a glare more to Cortex and his gang.
"Uh, yes Uka Uka. We understand, this time we won't mess this up for you." Cortex assured.
"You better hope so." Uka then face the seal with an devilish grin. "Now then, let us begin."
After the two sides explain their story to one another, Aku Aku knew that these people are good even if some are pirates he can tell deep down they mean no harm and have good intentions.
While the Straw Hats explain their story and world with the committee explaining their story and so far adventures with the Straw Hats in the current situation as the two groups go on adventures.
Aku Aku explain the story of Crash Bandicoot and his family how they have fought with not only Cortex, but with all sorts of evil including those that involve going into a race to save their world or worlds from some evil forces. Some like Luffy and Chopper got excited by the tells of good vs evil while the others to the explanation with stride, although few find it interest like Robin wanting to know more about the history of the world.
Crunch was able to make up with Franky going back to work out with exercise. Tifa apologize for hitting Coco as Nami and Yuffie join in the conversation. Luffy and Chopper got along with Crash quite well even though he can't talk. What the three are doing is making funny faces, but Luffy was the most ridiculous of the three having rubber powers to stretch his face to different length and all.
"Yawn What a nice nap, I had the weirdest dream that their are some talking-walking animals with a floating mask." Usopp said having no idea how true he was until just this moment.
"Uh, hum." This got Usopp as he turn to see his dream was real and his first response was, "EEEEEEYYYYYAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH THE FLOATING CURSE MASK AND HIS DEMON WALKING-TALKING ANIMALS ARE REAL!"
"Actually it's magical floating mask and experimental walking-talking animals." Aku corrected Usopp.
"WHY DOES IT MATTER! IT'S STILL ALL SAME!"
BONK
"ENOUGH WITH YOUR ANTICS ALREADY DAMMIT!" Shouted Tifa having hit Usopp over his head tired of his cowardly ways.
"Yes Ma'am." Was all Usopp said before shutting up.
"Tifa is scary when angry." Chopper said now frighten of what Tifa might do if they make her angry. Aku eyes suddenly widen as he felt a disturbance in the world.
"Pardon me for moment, there is something I need to attend to, I will be back shortly." Aku then vanish leaving the others confuse while the Bandicoots have an idea that something bad is going to happen.
In an empty space where the powerful masks have their meeting place no matter if they are good or evil. Which is why Uka Uka predicted Aku Aku would come to this place knowing that they will have to discuss what is happen in these recent events.
The two masks of good and evil appeared facing each other as tension was in the air.
"Uka Uka what have you done this time?" Aku asked as politely as possible.
"Why brother, I have no idea what you are talking abo-"
"I will not ask again, what... have... you... done." Aku demanded for the answer this time. Uka smirk at how Aku is trying to be calm and collected,, but knows that this was the calm before the storm.
"Well, if you must know." Getting close towards Aku face in 1 meter. "I broken a seal."
"Which... seal?" Now having less patience then before, getting a good idea that whatever broken seal has been unleashed will be worse then any of Uka or Cortex's evil schemes before, but is hoping for certain that it isn't one of THOSE seals.
Uka grin couldn't be any bigger than before, but now this is priceless. So without wasting time he tell Aku what he needed to know. "The seal that was broken was the seal for the Gems of Life." Uka wanted to see what kind of response Aku would make, he didn't have to wait long.
Once Aku heard this, Aku couldn't even contain his shock and for once in his life anger for his brother of what he had done. "No... NO... HOW COULD YOU! Uka Uka do you realize what you have done!? Not only you risk destroying the world, but risk changing everything that lives on this planet!" Aku in some sense should know by now that Uka would do this, and yet that was only a small part of him saying that. The big part of him says that Uka would learn his lesson and change his ways for what he had done after all these years. But now nothing could have said after this incident.
"Oh, but I do know. In fact the reason for doing this is because I'm putting an end to the struggles of good and evil. No more of good would win and evil will fall and will try again next time. No, this time I will put an end to all of this by unleashing the most powerful, if not the dangerous mystic gem of all time. Which is why brother, this will be our last duel of good and evil for this is the beginning of the end." Uka declared, this surprise Aku making him realize Uka is not kidding around, for this is the real deal. If this is truly the last duel for him and Uka fighting as good vs evil then there that can only mean one thing.
Taking a deep breath, now mentally preparing for the worst that is to come out of the fight. "So be it, Uka. I have tried to reason with you for time after time, but you... you just wouldn't listen. If this will be our last duel, then I will see you at our final showdown." Aku said now ready for whatever outcome maybe in this showdown.
Uka knew this would happen, so before leaving will have the last say before leaving this meeting. "No Aku Aku, not this time. You may have the Bandicoot family on your side, but I have an new allies to fight alongside us. With these allies we now have this as our army." Uka then summon the heartless on his command, gathering the Shadows, Soldiers and Large Bodies to show off his now new improve army. Once again Aku is left speechless of what Uka has done and how far he will go to gain power to rule the world.
"Uka Uka, are these..." Unable to finish so Uka did it for him. "Yes Aku, as legend foretold, this is the army of darkness known as 'the heartless' with this army not only I gain power, but I not have an army to call upon." At the moment, Uka couldn't help but laugh. But not just any laugh, this was an evil laugh of triumph where this time, he is sure evil will win and no amount of good can stop him. "You see now brother, this will make sure you and your family of bandicoots are doom to fail. For nothing and I mean nothing will stand in our way of our plans, NOTHING WILL!"
A moment of silence happen between the two. Uka figure this was where Aku is taking this moment to try and think of an plan or response to the situation. But something else happen that even he did not except from his brother happen. For Aku was taking the moment to either response or think of an counterattack against this new and very dangerous. But then a memory came to him about when Crash talk about his dream.
Flashback
Aku was enjoying himself, relaxing in his sleep as peace is one thing people need to appreciate every now and then. He was awoken by none other then Crash who seem to have some concerns.
"Oh, hello Crash. What can I do for you." Normally not many people can understand him cause he can't talk, but Aku is one of the few who can understand what Crash is saying without speaking. As Aku is listening Crash explain in his way about a dream he had and how it was too weird to describe what it means. Aku had an idea what it all means.
"Hmm, it seems what you have experience was a vision within the dream. If it bothers you that much, I can take a look to see what you have saw in your dream?" Crash didn't hesitant to answer yes, Aku then went to Crash putting what seem to be his forehead on Crash's forehead to see what the dream is about.
Once Aku got inside Crash's mind, Aku went looking for what he is searching for Crash's dream. Once he did everything was black, suddenly stars began to appear and some knowledge of the worlds pop inside of Aku head. Many things were there things that even he didn't understand, then there was the point of good vs evil on some worlds, galaxies, universe, and beyond what is out their what maybe the multiverse or in some case the omniverse.
That soon change when all the forces of evil no matter how silly, threating, scary, haunting, or whatever reason stood on two sides far out of reach from what one could see by their eyes. In the middle stood Eleven posing figures with six giants stood behind them waiting for their command, he does not recognize that represents the main cause of gathering dark forces. Next was a blinding light appearing behind him, same as the dark forces, but represent what is good and just as the people in the center are the cause of gathering all that is good, who they are he did not know. But what came next are three objects that appeared in his head. A Doorway or heart that is called Kingdom Hearts, a keyhole also known as the final keyhole, and a sword that looks like a key across like an X called the X-Blade all stood in the center.
However what came next is more terrifying right to his existing spirit then anything he never thought possible. A colossal giant stood in a black coat with a hood covering his face watching the events unfold as two forces of good and evil to battle against one another. Aku got a picture in head why that is realizing that the universe and beyond is on a chess board set on a table with the black coat figure sitting on a chair as he move the pieces known as the dark forces around. He knew from then on that to the figure this was nothing more then a chess game and he was the hand moving the pieces to reach his goal.
Soon the two sides charge at each other, with the center people leading the charge as two forces collide. But the figure decide to move his hand that swallowed everything in darkness as the dark forces are guided by the hand. Aku tried to move, but is more afraid then anything as everything once again became black.
Later a second vision came as his world appear, he stood in space overlooking the planet. What appeared next was the Sunny Go as they soon approach the planet to visit the world leaving the vision to end.
Back in the real world Crash and Aku took a deep breath both experiencing the same thing. Aku took whatever air he somehow breath as a floating mask, first time experiencing something like this in his life time, after a while can only a say a few words.
"Now that... was something else." Aku said as the rest of the day went by like normal.
Flashback End
Back to the present, Aku actually smile confusing Uka wondering why he is smiling after hearing all that he has told him all that is to come.
"It appears there is a higher power at work." Aku mumble to himself.
"What was that?" Uka asked still confused why Aku is smiling.
"Nothing brother, let me say this though. I tried to reason with you, I tried to help you, I hope that you would turn over a new leaf for the better. But now you leave me no choice. Prepare yourself brother, for like you said, this will be... our final battle." Said with seriousness, Aku than left still leaving Uka with confusing as to what that meant near the ending.
Yep, this time instead of crystals it will involve more on Gems. Also the Final boss when done twice, the second time will be done differently, how different not sure yet.
Anyway, just for the record, I have look and watch on youtube the other Crash Bandicoots. I just didn't like them as much right when The Wrath of Cortex was created the others just didn't seem right. Might be appearance or plot of the game not sure, just didn't like how they were treated afterwards.
Anyway, comment or review if you have questions, requests or anything anyone has in mind and I will see you next time.
