A/N: I thought I have a funny idea. Anyway seen the Crash and Spyro episode in Skylanders Academy? Well here where this idea comes in. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 4: Skylanders Rumble
It took them a long time to think of when they'd strike next until a thought came to Link's mind, making him question. "Wait a minute. Would they strike before Crash and Spyro became heroes?"
"That's it!" Future Rosalina said in reply, before she quickly withdrew a scroll from its cabinet and held it up.
"What is that?" Roy asked in a curious tone.
"This scroll contains a different world." Future Rosalina said, before going on and explaining. "You see, before he became a hero, Spyro the Dragon was attending an academy called Skylanders Academy alongside Stealth Elf, Jet-Vac, Pop Fizz and Eruptor under the guidance of Master Eon. And once when Spyro destroyed a Ball of Evil, it accidently brought Crash Bandicoot to their world, who was just on his first adventure to save Tawna from Cortex."
"Of course. No doubt Ripto would want to destroy Spyro then so he wouldn't interfere with his plans." Mario said, causing Luigi to nod and then add. "And Cortex would want to be rid of Crash before his first plan came to fruition."
"I have to warn you though, this Crash is quite different from the one you know. So Mario, you, Link and Pikachu will go and be look out to keep sure everything stay in place and we keep an eye to see if the scroll changes." Future Rosalina said as she handed Pikachu the scroll.
"Pikachu Pika Pika Pikachu?" Pikachu asked, meaning. 'How can he be different?'
But knowing that time wasn't on their side, the heroes decided to find out and entered the world.
-Skylanders timeline-
When they arrived, they hid under the bushes to see a Mabu couple tied to a stick, about to be cooked by some Garbu creatures.
"Pika, Pika, Pikachu!" Pikachu cried out, wanting to help them, but stopped when Link looked over at him and said. "Err... I think we don't need to interfere."
Pikachu was confused at first, but couldn't say a word as an orange furred bandicoot with red hair, brown gloves, blue jeans and red boots then leapt from the trees, down at the Gabus, where he jumped on their heads, before landing on one of their TNT crates.
"You set off our TNT! Are you crazy?" One of the Garbus gasped.
"Hehe. You can make a strong argument in favour of that." The bandicoot smirked and bowed before he set off more.
"Crash Bandicoot... is he... is he talking?" Mario asked, gobsmacked, because he knew the main Crash hardly spoke, just letting out gibberish or random noises in response to his emotions.
{He's more smarter too. This is not the Crash Bandicoot you know.} Future Rosalina said as Crash rescued the Mabu couple and went back in the bushes to a purple dragon, where he and his friends were waiting.
"Mabu saved! Oh, and we should probably duck." Crash told them.
Doing as Crash had said, everyone all ducked as well as the still hidden Mario, Link and Pikachu, just as a huge explosion was heard, defeating all the Garbus.
Mario, Link and Pikachu crawled to where the others were and continued to make sure they were not seen.
And with the Garbus taken down, Stealth Elf, Jet-Vac, Pop Fizz and Eruptor congratulated Crash for their rescue, while Spyro just looked at him in awe as he then said. "That was... the COOLEST thing I've ever seen!"
He then leap down to Crash's feet and said. "Teach me your ways, Crash Bandicoot."
{Ehh? Spyro's supposed to be a mature hero than that.} Donkey Kong spoke, to which Shulk then replied. {Remember, this Spyro is still a student, so he may be a bit of a child at first. Mario, keep your eye on them and see no harm comes to either of them.}
For the rest of the time, Mario, Link and Pikachu kept an eye on the group.
Pikachu couldn't help but giggle at Spyro acting as such a fanboy over Crash and began to even dress as him, wearing a wig, his gloves, fake eyebrows and boots, which made his friends all uncomfortable and Crash fairly embarrassed.
{The scroll, strange! Cortex and Ripto are here!} Lucina called out, shocking Mario, Link and Pikachu as they turned away from the group and spoke through their earpiece, before Link asked as he drew the Master Sword and looked around. "But where? I don't see them?"
{They must be hiding somewhere! Spyro, Crash and the others should be fine for now. Just try to hunt them down!} Shulk ordered as Mario, Link and Pikachu nodded and left the group.
But after a long hour later they could not find even a trace of the villains.
"Pikachu Pika." Pikachu said, meaning "We can't find them."
{Wait! Oh no! Return to the others! Kaos has just captured Spyro and just gained his hand on an evil book. What's worse is Cortex just showed up! Hurry back!} Peach called out, causing Mario to say in a panic filled voice. "They moved too-a fast!"
-Meanwhile-
Kaos had been knocked down in anger, while Spyro, who had tried to copy Crash and his style, only to wind up trapped in a green bag wrapped by chains looked on in shock, as did the other Skylanders and Crash as Cortex stood before them, holding the dark book.
"How I've longed for this moment! In a very short time, the dark book will make that me more powerful. With this, even Kaos and Bowser with their full might cannot stop me!" Cortex announced, planning to combine the dark magic with his science and his evil.
"Cortex!? What in blue blazes are you're doing here?" Crash asked in shock.
"Ah, Crash Bandicoot, my old nemesis and my greatest mistake. Are you trying to stop my first plan of mutating animals? Well where I come from, you foiled my plans every time! But not anymore. Since you are only a freshman, I'll utterly destroy you and the whole universe will bow before me!" Cortex announced.
"So this is that Dr. Cortex person you speak of?" Stealth asked, making Crash nod and say in reply. "He is, but something different. Foil his plans many times? I am just trying to stop him from harming my friends."
But at that point, Ripto appeared beside Cortex and told him. "Spyro the Dragon dies first, Cortex! Hand over that book!"
"Our goals are the same then, but forget it!" Cortex snarled at Ripto's decision.
"I die first? Who are you? I've never seen you before." Spyro asked in confusion, before adding. "I'm sure I'd remember someone as ugly as you."
"The universe will be mine to rule. And there's no place for you in it!" Ripto said to Cortex.
"You two are not ruling anything because we're stopping you both here and now!" Came a voice, which caught everyone's attention as Mario, Link and Pikachu emerged from their hiding place to confront Cortex and Ripto.
"What!? You again?" Ripto questioned, making him then state. "This is beginning to annoy me!"
Cortex also had enough of their annoyance and turned to Ripto.
"How you feel about a temporary truce for now?" He offered.
"So first things first eh? Very well, I'll agree to that." Ripto said as they turned their attention to Mario, Link and Pikachu and held up the beaker bottles Ganondorf gave them, to which Ripto then stated. "We'll make you all regret interfering in our business!"
With that said, they drank from the potion and before long, both gained dark auras and their eyes glowed pink.
{Stay on your guard! Those two are even more powerful when you first fought them!} Shulk warned his allies, just as Link blocked a blast from Cortex's raygun, while Mario used his cape to deflect one of Ripto's fireballs.
Ripto laughed, amused, before telling the heroes. "This is one of Brio's potions powered up by the Smash Breakers' magic. Now I am invincible!"
"You think you can beat us now? We'll crush you where you stand!" Cortex added as he started throwing mines at the group, but Pikachu used his Thunderbolt attack to destroy them all.
"Are you alright, Spyro?" Asked Eruptor as the other Skylanders rushed to Spyro's aid.
"Yeah, I am fine, but... I sense something bad coming from those two." Spyro said in reply.
"I am the one who stole that book!" Kaos snarled as Cortex still held the book.
"Give that back!" He demanded, but was just ignored by Cortex, who had been further consumed by revenge and power.
{This fight is too dangerous for the Skylanders as this place disabled their fighting powers. Only Crash is unaffected. They need to leave to an area of safety.} Future Rosalina said to them.
"Skylanders, leave this to us! We handle them while you take Spyro to safety!" Link called out to the other Skylanders as they continued to fight Cortex and Ripto.
"You'll be in the way if you all stick around. Just trust us and we handle this!" Mario said.
"But that book Cortex got is the dark relic needed to bring Crash home!" Jet-Vac told them.
"I'll stay behind and help them since I am not affected. You guys just get Spyro out of here. I am not standing around here anymore. I am joining in!" Crash told them.
"Ok... We understand." Stealth said, before facing Crash and telling him. "You be careful, Crash."
"Crash. Win this one for me, ok?" Spyro said as they carried him away, before saying to Mario and the others. "And I don't know who you guys are but thank you. I owe you all one."
Crash smiled as he then went up to Cortex and used his spin attack, knocking Cortex back.
"Thanks for joining us, Crash!" Pikachu smiled.
"And I thank you for coming to our aid. I don't know who you guys are but I am not leaving you to fight Cortex and red all by yourselves." Crash said in reply.
Ripto snarled as he tried to blast Crash, using his magic to cast a barrage of green energy orbs from his mouth, which the Bandicoot dodged with his speed and slide attacks.
But then Ripto stopped his assault, gasped and groaned in pain.
"Wh-What's happening? I feel a surge of pure, dark energy!" He questioned, feeling something was terribly wrong.
"This... was Ganondorf's doing! He tainted the potions somehow!" Cortex groaned, before both yelled further as more dark energy came coming out shocking the heroes.
"Now what's going on?" Mario asked before they heard a cackle, turned and saw Wario and Waluigi had joined in on the battle.
"Well it looks like Mewtwo's little experiment was a success." Waluigi commented.
"Wario! Waluigi! So Bowser and the others are behind all of this?" Mario snarled.
"What Cortex and Ripto are doing here is shaving their own life for a new level of power. That's a new spell Mewtwo has just created." Wario replied.
"Yes, and Cortex and Ripto are our little guinea pig.s" Wario then cackled. "Let's see how long you last against them."
"So much power flowing through me. You'll be sorry, Wario, for giving me such vast strength!" Cortex yelled.
"Now we can crush those fools once and for all!" Ripto announced.
{Guys, don't worry. I am coming to help you! I send the Miis to deal with Bowser, Ganondorf and Mewtwo who is blocking our path! Goku, David, everyone. I am going to stop Cortex and Ripto! Take care of Ganondorf and the others!} Samus contacted them, causing Goku, one of the mightiest Miis to say. {You got it. Just watch yourself Samus!}
{You too guys.} Samus said as she then teleported herself, appearing alongside Mario, Link and Pikachu, dressed in her Power Suit and ready to battle.
"Samus!" Pikachu called.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm joining in!" Samus told them.
"Another friend of yours'?" Crash asked Mario, making him nod and say. "Yeah, and her Power Suit should be more than enough to help us win. Now... let's finish this!"
Cortex and Ripto snarled as they brought their weapons out and powered up a huge blast, combining science and magic into one devastating blast.
However, determined to keep the peace of all worlds and stop the villains, Mario held out his hand and summoned his strength for a huge powerball, Pikachu charged up a great amount of electricity from his cheeks, while Samus held her arm cannon out and powered up for her Zero Laser, though none were aware, Kaos had grabbed the boom when Cortex wasn't looking and tried to make a break for it, but stopped when Link blocked his path.
"Sorry Kaos, but you come next!" Link told him.
Back with Cortex and Ripto, both fired their blasts, as did Mario, Pikachu and Samus, causing both blasts to clash, but in the end good triumphed once again as the heroes' attack burst through Cortex's and Ripto's attack, causing Cortex and Ripto to gasp in horror as the blast hit them all, causing a huge explosion.
And when it died down, both of them were down, defeated, while Wario and Waluigi had used the explosion to run away, showing their cowardice.
"Time to send these two back to their own worlds!" Samus, who had returned to her Zero Suit after using so much power then said as she opened two vortexes, to which Ripto, who was unconscious was sucked into one, but Cortex was still trying to remain in the Skylander's world as he put his hands firmly in the ground.
"No! No! I will not go back!" Cortex called out.
"Crash! You must help me! Don't send me back to my timeline or Uka-Uka will show his vengeance." He begged.
"You know, I would, but knowing how evil you are, I am sending you back. Oh, and thanks for the tips for the future. Now that I know I'll be defeating you more often. So see ya later." Crash said as he kicked Cortex into the portal, sending him back to his own time.
And with Cortex gone, Samus approached Crash, smiled and said to him. "Thank you Crash. Now those two won't be messing with anymore timelines."
While Crash was glad to be of assistance, Link too had helped as he had snatched the book from Kaos and threw it to Crash.
"I believe this will get you home." The Hyrulian commented.
"Give me that book before I put the hurt on you too!" Kaos ordered.
"Sorry mate, but I am not from this world, so my powers here are a-ok!" Crash said as he span around once again, hitting Kaos and sending him flying into the sky.
"Well, time should be fine here. Let's head back." Samus suggested to the other four heroes, before Crash called out to them.
"Hey, wait. You know, thank you all for your help. I wouldn't have done it without you." He said.
"Ah, think nothing of it, Crash. Just keep that personality and talking in the future. It suits you." Mario grinned.
Crash smiled in reply to Mario's word and waved goodbye as the four returned to the Time Nest.
-Time Nest-
After the heroes and heroine returned, the past Rosalina smiled.
"Phew. That's the last we'll be seeing of Cortex and Ripto. But I don't think Bowser and the others are finished yet." She said, glad that some evil had been stopped, but knew that she and the others still had a long way to go until all the timelines were completely safe.
"Alright then, if you need me, I will be back with the Miis, fending of Bowser, Ganondorf and Mewtwo." Samus said as she began to return to battle, causing Future Rosalina to smile at her blonde haired ally and say. "Yes, thank you Samus."
"Still, we need to know what will happen next?" Yoshi spoke up, which made Ness comment in reply. "Guess we'll just have to wait till the next changes comes up."
"Still... that power. To think Mewtwo had created such a terrible magic." Link said, as Pikachu nodded, never expecting out of all the villains, Mewtwo to focus on magic, let alone such powerful and dark magic.
"You'll all be fighting that kind of power in the future so stay alert." Shulk then said, making the others all nod.
A/N: Next chapter shall be Street Fighter with a bit of Tekken getting in the mix. Stayed tuned.