A/N

Ok, for a third time: Que Mission Impossible theme! Ah! Saying this is getting so old!

Finally thank you! *laughs* enjoy guys.

Actually, you said it first, and I thought you said you didn't want anyone snooping through your stuff?

Oh...right..how dare you! *smile turns into a frown*

That's what I thought *hugs Cortex* Let's go anyway!


A Twinsane Wedding

Chapter 9 Mission Impossible: Truth Be Told Part 1

The group and Uka Uka ran upstairs, but Brio made it to the door first. "Boom, I win!" He gave a little victory dance.

"No fair, you got a head start, not to mention you taunted us beforehand!" N Gin wined, crossing his arms like a pouty child.

Brio just flashed him a smirk, "You know what they say: 'all's fair in love and war'." The chemist stated.

N Tropy shook his head at his fellow minions, as he opened the door to Cortex's room, "You two are pathetic, this wasn't a race you know." Uka Uka understood that completely.

"Totally agree, you guys can be so childish at times. So glad I don't have to work with either of you two. Alright focus team, let's just get this over with before Cortex gets back." The evil mask ordered, trying to refocus everyone back on topic. N Tropy, similar to Uka Uka was not one to tolerate silliness or games, he was a guy who wanted a straight answer and wanted to be completely focused on one topic at a time.

N Gin shook his head around before he snapped his finger in an "I've got an idea" moment. "Hey guys, I just thought of something. Wait here a minute." The cyborg dashed off back downstairs to a storage closet and opened the door. He started chucking various objects (ranging from plastic, metal, wood, and other multiple materials) everywhere. They all hit the cold stone floor with a loud clatter, even some glass things were shattered into a million pieces, "Where are they, they've got to be here somewhere?" N Gin knew exactly what he was looking for.

"I think he's gone crazier than usual." Uka Uka said. "And I can make him sweep up the broken glass. He needs to try a different hobby rather than just mechs all the time."

"Agreed." Brio and Tropy said in unison. "Jinx!" The mask rolled his eyes, now he had to deal with the likes of these two and their games? A sudden outburst from down below caught everyones attention.

"Ah ha! Here they are!" The rest of them could only wonder what he had found. Running back upstairs, N Gin held out his hands as he produced two little golden toilet shaped robots with spider like legs, and a camera sticking up out of them. There was a red N painted on the side. "Just so we can have a warning and get out of here in time, before the master gets back."

"Gah! N Gin, what in all of N Sanity Island are those hideous looking devices?!" Tropy asked, slightly flinching a bit. Brio jumped back in horror, as the cyborg set one down on the ground. The robot scurried about all over the floor and in between their legs. The camera moved all about, looking all around the room. Uka Uka raised an eyebrow, clearly curious about these little machines.

The cyborg scientist gave a hearty laugh and explained, "These here are Dr. Cortex's personal spybots. I saw the master throw these into the storage closet months ago. I've done some rewiring and was able to link the two together and establish a wireless signal to transmit between them. So when one sees something suspicious or realizes that someone or something is coming, an alarm will sound on the other. I've wired the signal into both of them, so it doesn't matter which one we've got. It all works in a similar fashion." N Gin stated.

Uka Uka was amazed to see that N Gin wasn't the plain old lunatic that Dr. Cortex claimed he was. "Wow, I guess Cortex was all wrong about you N Gin, he thought you were just a maniac. But you're obviously smarter than you look."

"Why thank you Uka Uka, I try." He gave a small bow. "Alright, I'm gonna go set one next to the front door." N Gin, dashed back downstairs and set up the camera just so.

After placing one right outside the door, the team stepped inside Cortex's room ready to investigate and navigate the unknown.


Nina and Neo headed through Totem Hokum, back to Dr. Jacobson's office. Cortex was impressed by the way his hoverboard handled the ride over here, it didn't malfunction or give him trouble once. "I gotta admit, the team did an amazing job repairing this."

"Yeah, what a nice set of minions we have." Nina acknowledged as she jumped off the board and extended her arms out. Grabbing the branches she started swinging from tree to tree with her grappling hands. Her uncle fully understood, she prefered to use her robotic hands sometimes when she didn't feel like walking. Cortex couldn't complain. "You used to say that those minions of yours were worthless, but they aren't I mean, they made us breakfast, and they repaired your board."

Cortex couldn't agree more, of course, something about that didn't feel right. To him, it just felt..weird. "True, they did do nice work, but of course, I think there's something more behind that motive. Something I'm not seeing. I mean, they prepared breakfast, they were up at the crack of dawn, and Uka Uka not yelling at me? I mean, I no longer work under him, but still..." He just couldn't beleive it. 'What are they up to?'

"Perhaps they're just being nice?" Nina pointed out. "But anyway, it was a nice little gesture."

"Maybe, ah, nevermind about them, let's just get back to Dr. Jacobson." The sound of the newly repaired rockets roaring overhead caught the residents attention. Looking up, the native villagers were surprised to see that Cortex was back. He gazed down upon them and laughed, "Ha, ha, try and get me now suckers, you can't even touch me!" Cortex taunted.

"Don't get too cocky now Uncle Neo." Nina warned. The natives hurled their spears, into the sky, to which Cortex just flew out of range. The girl swung out of the way before she got pelted in the side. "Oh, see. Now what did I tell you?"

"Sorry Nina. But you know, the last thing I need is to be tied to a post for a second time. I hate being restricted. That and being stabbed again, I have a low threshold for pain." Cortex admitted.

Papu Papu wouldn't be going after the scientist this time. The native villagers angrily shook their fists in the air and retreated, while the Cortex duo made the transition up to the largest hut in the village. Nina lept down from the branch she was holding onto, and landed on the balcony. She retracted her hands back into their metal sockets as Cortex hopped off his board and leaned it up against the door.

A mixture of both adrenaline and thrill ran through him. "Wow, she flies much better now, not a bad ride. Can't beleive the team almost pulled an all nighter to spruce it up for me. And I didn't get speared today. See without Uka Uka driving me to the point of insanity, I'm able to think and my life is no longer stressful."

"Glad to hear that." The two Cortex's then gazed upon the sign hanging on the door.

"The Therapist is In"

Taking a deep breath Cortex raised his hand and knocked on the door. 'I didn't want to come back here, but I have to. Already this is going better than the last visit.' The door swung open, and as soon as Dr. Jacobson saw who it was, his eyes widened.


Uka Uka and the N Team stepped inside Cortex's room, leaving the door slightly cracked so they could hear the alarm if it went off. They fanned out into different directions. Brio looked under his bed while N Gin took the computer on his desk. Aside from being a robotics specialist, he was also technologically inclined. He clicked on a file labled photos, nothing but designs and schematics for new weapons and mechs, and silly pictures that he had downloaded from the internet.

"Do you really think we'll find anything?" N Brio asked, popping out from underneath the bed after finding nothing but useless junk (mainly crumpled up papers, garbage, and dust bunnies.)

"Probably, I'm still getting the impression that he's hiding something." Tropy headed tword his closet. "We just have to figure out what." Looking inside there was nothing but labcoats and hangers.

"Let's just get this done before he gets back." Uka Uka urged.

The master of time caught sight of a white tarp hanging on the wall, covering what looked like a square cubbyhole. N Tropy pulled the sheet off just as N Gin clicked on a digital file labled 'Top Secret Playlist' after pulling out and inserting a flashdrive. When both of them saw what they had uncovered, the two minions almost fainted from shock.


Cortex simply looked at the therapist before giving a nervous wave. "Dr. Cortex?" There was a hint of shock in Jacobson's voice. "This is certainly a surprise, you are the last person I expected to see today. And I wasn't even expecting anybody today." He admitted.

"Likewise Dr. Jacobson." That was one thing that both doctors agreed on.

"Plus, I seem to recall, that when you were here yesterday, you groaned and your last words were, 'Yes alright. You win, we'll be back.' But I said, I needed you and Crash back next week. Why are you here today?" The therapist cocked his head to one side, clearly perplexed by the scientists prescence.

"Crash isn't here, but I'm actually not alone this time." Cortex stepped aside to reveal Nina. "She is a wonderful neice."

The girl smiled and waved, "Hello, good to see you again Eric."

"And you too Nina."

The scientist draped an arm around her, "Nina here is very supportive. I don't think I could ask for a better neice."

"Yes, when she was here with Coco, she told me all about your past failures, your rivalry with Crash, and how much she cares about you." Cortex froze at the mention of his name. Dr. Jacobson gestured with his hands for them to come in. "Well, don't just stand there, come on in you two. You're letting the cold air out." Nina and Cortex stepped inside and closed the door behind them. The pair were led down the hallway back tword the office.

"Confidence, you can do this. He's here to help you." The angel reminded.

"You wanna listen to Mr. Goody Two Shoes over here? That's fine, just sort out this conflict. Cause you've only taken my advice like one time already. Nobody ever wants to listen to me. So, have at it Cortex." The devil said. The man nodded his head yes.

"As I recall from our last session doctor, you said you were confused by how Crash keeps foiling your plans."

"Yes, I just don't get it, and I don't think I'll ever get it. I just can't understand how he can be so goofy, but at the same time, he's also quick on his feet."

"Yes, you said you've never been able to beat him. So, is that why you're here today?" Cortex shook his head. "No? That's not it?" Jacobson tapped his chin with his pen. "Hm? So then what brings you here today Dr. Cortex?"

"Well...I..." Cortex groaned, he really didn't know how to describe his current situation. "This will take a bit of explaining." As the trio stepped inside the office, the therapist grabbed up his clipboard once again. The former native got comfy in his chair and clicked his pen. Dr. Jacobson had only hoped that their little talk last time had made Cortex do some thinking.

And it certainly did. "Alright, tell me what's on your mind. Any problems since we talked last?"

"Well... yes, there have been some." The scientist heaved a long sigh, and laid back while Nina went over and stood by Dr. Jacobson. Cortex knew that he wasn't going to rush this session, he then took a deep breath and spoke exactly what was on his mind. "I'm so confused doctor." Cortex reached his arm out and grabbed a fresh Wumpa Fruit from the bowl and bit into it. It's purple juices dripped down his chin.

"Why's that?"

"Well, for one, you've gotten into my head. Mainly because of what you said about Crash last time. You said specifically, and I quote, 'If you say he's an idiot, then how come you've never been able to beat him?' I'll be honest with you, he isn't the biggest idiot that I know. Me and my colleague experimented on a blue kangaroo, and it failed. Ripper Roo was one of our first test subjects, and I ignored his warnings about waiting to turn him evil, and the Australian creature was turned completely insane. Same thing happened with Crash, but honestly, Ripper Roo is twice the crazy than that orange bandicoot. In fact he was so unstable, that we had to put him in a straight jacket and put him through a couple years of intense therapy. He loves to throw dynamite too."

"Wow, that is crazy, but do you really think of Crash as 'any' amount of crazy?" Dr. Jacobson didn't think Crash seemed too insane when he first met him. "Cause like I said, he seems rather sweet."

"Maybe, but sometimes, he does things without thinking." Cortex lifted up his coat and showed him the stab wound. The gauze was soaked in blood once more.

"Yikes, that's a awful looking wound you've got there."

He didn't need to be reminded of that. "Yeah, Papu Papu and the natives got me before me and Crash even made it up here to your office. I let him take the lead, because I didn't want to have to remember what had happened here. A few days ago, I got tied up to a totem pole by Papu Papu and his minions. I don't even know why they were mad at me." Cortex just couldn't figure that one out. It currently remained a mystery.

"So, you let Crash take the lead because you wanted to forget about those horrible memories?"

Cortex nodded, pulling his lab coat down. After he shook his head yes, he realized that he might as well tell Dr. Jacobson the truth. "Yes, I did and truth is after I gave him a chance, I stepped on a branch and caught the natives attention. Me and Crash took cover in a shrub but they jabbed their spears into it and right into my side. That's how I got this injury."

"And you put the blame on him?"

"Yes, I said it was his fault, but maybe I was just worked up, because after we left your office yesterday, I almost got a spear right in the neck. I then jumped into Crash's arms and told him to hightail it out of here. I took my anger out on him. I shouldn't have, I only have myself to blame for that one."

Hearing that left Jacobson a bit surprised but the therapist was able to wrap around what he was saying, "I get it now Cortex, instead of blaming yourself at the time, you instead went ahead and blamed Crash, who apparently didn't do anything wrong. But you soon realized that it was your own fault. We call that self realization." He explained. Cortex turned his head sideways and looked him right in eyes.

"Oh, you are good. I also think that Crash..." The scientist hesitated for a breif moment. "I think that maybe he isn't as bad as I thought he was." Just saying that felt like acid on his tounge. He looked at Nina who had a smile that, after hearing her uncles last remark transitioned into a wide eyed look of shock. Dr. Jacobson beared the same expression. What would their reactions be to that response?

A/N

I have a few plans for the N Team and Cortex, probably in the next chapter? Maybe? After this therapy session? Also a little FYI, Cortex's little yellow toilet shaped spybots, and the pancakes, they actually come from Crash Twinsanity's sequel, Crash of the Titans. I know, you're all gonna roast me alive for mentioning that game, but you know, I'm ok with it. XD

Really?

Yes really. XD Let's go, reviewers.

FlautraRura: I try to do some sweet moments in this story, and we've already had plently. The romance category is where I really thrive. You're right, just the one picture was enough, but sadly there are others. XD I know right, it's mixture of both worry and terror when it comes to Coco's anger. And I took your advice from chapter 1 about the first therapy session, as you can see I made this one on one session even longer than the first, hope you like it.

Anon: The bandicoot family is made up of nice, caring, consideret people. After what happened on the boat back in chapter 3, I sense it's going to be an emotional rollercoaster when the time comes for group therapy. XD I know right? CTR: Nitro Feuled is awesome. I can't beleive there's a Twinsanity Easter egg in Cortex Castle and also the fourth hub world! Saw it and I freaked out!

No, no, you freaked out and almost fainted when you met my real life voice actor.

Right, I went to my first Comic Con last September, dressed as Cortex after playing the N Sane Trilogy, so many people asked me for a picture. I waited in line for 2 hours, my back was killing me. But I actually got to meet Lex Lang himself! He greeted me in the Cortex voice, saying 'well if it isn't one of the best Cortex costumes I've ever seen.' A part of me died on the inside from happiness after hearing that. He signed my copy of the N Sane Trilogy along with a poster of Cortex that he gave me for free. Even got a hug from him. Best Saturday ever!

Back to the story.

Right, I think I'm gonna make this chapter two parts. This is part one obviously, next up is probably part two. What has the N Team uncovered, what's next in the therapy session? You'll have to wait to find out. Until next time R&R and keep smiling!