In a different universe

It was the witching hour in the dark starless night where people who should be in bed were up in an angry mob carrying torches and pitchforks.

"Burn the witch! Burn the witch!" They chanted as they made their way over to a cottage.

Inside the cottage was a female bipedal Bandicoot with brown hair, green eyes, a black shirt and skirt, orange and yellow stockings, and a witch hat.

She was chanting something off a book she was holding, standing on the center of a pentagram surrounded by candles.

"Witch! Return from whence you came or burn alive" the leader of the mob called out.

She didn't respond as she continued chanting. The mob with torches started to move up to the cottage. As they get close, they hit an invisible barrier.

"Witchcraft!" The leader said.

The moon clears out the clouds in its way as it lit up the cottage. The Witch repeats the words as her body glows green. The land starts to shake, making the mob fall or struggle to stay balanced on their feet.

Suddenly, the Witch's cottage explodes with green fire, causing the people to be confused. The leader stood up, staring into the fire.

"Destroyed by her own creation. Burn in Hell, you wrench."

The people retreat to their village, not knowing if the threat to their life has been killed...or if it was a trick.

The Witch was gone...

Not dead

Russlonzo Bucx presents

A special Halloween story featuring characters from

Dodger: Certified Hero

The Loud House

And

Crash Bandicoot

The Dodge and Loudy Bandiroonie Big Halloweenie Special

Dodger POV

What sup peeps. It's officially the holiday season. Happy Halloween!

I know what you're thinking. 18 years-old and you're happy about Halloween? Who isn't? Going out to costume parties, haunted houses, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Plus candy. Boy, I tell you that I feel bad for people with peanut allergies because they're missing out on Reeses. Such a kyptonite for me.

Tonight, I'm in Detroit, Michigan for a costume contest. Since I was 14, I've been in 2nd place. I try to go big, and someone else goes bigger. So, this year, I'm not trying.

But, Dodger, why don't you not participate?

Because there's this one person who one-ups me and brags every year. Mr...

"Enzo Amore and I am a Certified G and a bonified stud, and you can't teach that. The 6-time Michigan Halloween Costume Champion is begging for new competition. Especially from Mr. Runner Up, Dodger Fayetteville. But like always, I'm going to win. See you there."

Enzo Amore. I want to wipe that smirk off his face. But I just gave up.

Dodger, what about your new powers? Don't they come with it's own costumes?

Yes. But didn't you forget about "With great power, comes great responsibility?" Yeah, I thought so.

I'm going as my favorite Power Ranger; Mighty Morphin Black Ranger, Zack Taylor. Season 2 with the thin braids.

Whatever happens, it is what it is.

Lincoln POV

Tonight is Halloween and I'm entering my first ever costume contest here in Detroit. I'm going as my favorite hero, Ace Savvy. I made my own costume and I'm hoping to win tonight. If not, it'll be okay.

Life has been okay since the invasion of the space cows. I just hope Dodger is doing okay with those new powers.

"So Linc, how it feels to participate in your first costume contest?" Luna asked, dressed as her rock n' roll idol, Mick Swagger. "I know you'll rock it out."

"Oh yeah, twerp. It's going to be awesome" Lori said, dressed as Wonder Woman."

I let out a chuckle as I watch the people in costumes who look awesome. No, amazing. They're better than mine. "I don't know. These are way better."

"Don't worry, Linc" my best pal, Clyde, who was wearing a red varsity jacket, red sneakers, and jeans. "You worked so hard for this. Win or lose, bro, you did the best you could."

"Thanks, Clyde. Wish me luck."

With my family and my best friend, I still win.

In the city, two bipedal creatures walk amongst the humans. People really admire their costumes. Even though they weren't costumes.

One was an orange anthropomorphic bandicoot with a black nose, thick eyebrows, green eyes and reddish-brown hair on its head, styled into a typical Mohawk. It wore blue denim jeans and red Chuck Taylor style shoes.

The other was the same type of creature. Except, it was an antropomorphic female bandicoot with green eyes, long blonde hair, usually tied up in a ponytail, and with an earring. She wore a white T-shirt, overalls, and pink shoes, carrying a pink tablet.

"Okay, Crash. We need to find the power gem before anyone does and quick. These people are giving us strange looks" said the Female, feeling afraid from the stares she was getting.

Crash only waved at the people. Following the readings to the gem, the two went inside a comic book store.

Inside, there are people dressed in weird clothes. They follow on the path to the front of the crowd.

"There it is. I don't see who could stand in our way. Strange. I was sure he would be here. Let's go gr-"

"Welcome to the KaBlam Comics 23rd Annual Halloween Costume Contest. Can I have the early sign-ups to the front, please? " someone announced.

A few people start to line up next to a trophy with a shiny gem that is changing different colors every second.

"Crash, that's it. We might have to join this contest to get it. Go up there, brother."

Bumping her hip to his butt, pushing him up to the front, the Male Bandicoot lost control, almost running into a kid dressed as a superhero. He stopped in time, letting out a relieved breath.

As everyone was inside, outside the comic store above was a big green cloud that formed. Lightning was sparking all over.

Back inside, the lights start to flicker. Everyone just laughed it off. Two people walked up to the four people at the front.

"Welcome everyone to the contest. As we're waiting, we want to take a picture with y'all next to our trophy."

As Lincoln and Dodger touched the trophy, a guy wearing a type of Power Ranger Megazord type costume looked at Crash, holding its costumes limbs.

"I gotta tie my shoes. Can you hold these for me? By the way, kick ass Crash Bandicoot costume, dude."

Crash held the limbs with his right arm while touching the trophy with the left hand.

The lights kept flickering on and off. Something in Dodger's brain gave him an uneasy feeling. "Please, no. Not to-"

His plead goes unanswered as a bolt of green lightning hit the trophy along with the two Humans and the Bandicoot.

The strong bolt shocks the power gem, causing energy to go through all three males before shattering into pieces.

Dodger was thrown to the wall, landing on a table of comic books.

Lincoln slid over to Clyde. Luna and Lori rush over to him.

Finally, Crash rolled to the crowd where Coco went over to him.

The room was filled with green smoke and cold air. Walking through it was a tall female Bandicoot in a witch outfit. She looked around at the crowd wearing weird clothes.

Two people walked over to her. A male Human with green hair and is usually seen wearing a blue shirt designed with an upside-down smiley face, red pants, and yellow shoes.

The other was blue hair female Human wearing an orange cardigan, green shorts, and purple cleats.

"Hello there. Cool entrance. I'm Henry, and this is my co-worker, June. Sweet costume. You must be here for the costume contest."

"What's your name?" June asked.

The Witch didn't answer. Her eyes glow green. Henry and June found themselves lifted off the floor.

June looked at her partner, scared. "Uh, Henry. Nice trick. You can tell her to stop."

"I thought it was one of your pranks!"

Lincoln pushed himself off the floor, shaking his head. He saw his sisters and his best friend talking to him, but didn't pay attention to them. He saw the two workers levitating.

"That's not good."

Henry and June were pushed away from the Witch, heading to the crowd. Without hesitation, he flew in the air and grab both of them and sat them on the floor.

"Th-Thanks, dude."

June nods her head, agreeing. "Yeah. You're awesome."

Lincoln gave them a nod until he realized that he just flew like his favorite superhero. "Oh my goodness."

The crowd started to panic around the Witch, leaving the store. As she watched the chaos, someone tap her on her shoulder.

Turning around, she was face to face with Dodger in his Electric suit. He saw the commotion, rushed to a private spot on the store, and suited up.

"Nice costume. I love the witch concept. Great effects on the levitation. State your business here tonight."

The Witch rolled her eyes, raising her right hand and flick at the Hero. Dodger was once again thrown to the wall. Unlike last time, he used his super speed and punched her in the face.

"You...punched me..."

"The hammer of justice is unisex."

Lori and Lincoln watch the fight going on, seeing a familiar hero.

"Dodger. He's back" said the Oldest Sister.

Charging up his hands, Dodger went to blast the Witch. She saw his powers and began to whisper a chant that made her eyes glow red.

The Hero returned back to his Halloween costume. "What the."

Taking advantage of the distraction, the Witch went to hit the Human. But her left hand was caught. Dodger uses his fire punch. Like before, she did another chant.

His flame was put out. "H-How? What did you do?"

With a smile, she answered. "I disabled your magic. Now, go away."

With another flick, Dodger met the wall once more.

The Witch turned her attention to a table with toys. Using her magic, she made them grow to the size of Humans. "Deal with them. I got to find my book."

Snapping her fingers, a broom flew in front of her. Getting on it, The Witch went to fly out of the comic store.

But without leaving without a hostage. Levitating, Clyde was taken away. Luna and Lori jump to grab him...

Unfortunately, they were gone.