A Hero's Blood

Chapter 10

Everyone was prepared now with all sorts of magical items plus weapons that they could find. They were ready to take down the Evil Twins, as seeing that Coco had tracked them down in the 63rd dimension. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and Cynthia answered. Standing there was Nacey.

"Cynthia," Nacey asked, a bit surprised.

"Nance," Cynthia breathed.

Hearing that nickname, Cortex perked up.

"Nance," he repeated, a bit surprised.

Cortex went over to the door and saw his older sister standing there, he was beyond surprised. He never thought that his sister would return back to N. Sanity Isle.

"Hello, Neo," Nacey stated.

Just seeing her again brought back memories of when he first created Crash...

-Flashback: 'The First Game Story'-

The first base of Dr. Neo Cortex was in the top of Mount Indigo.

Cortex stated to his right hand man, "Thanks again for signing on, N. Brio."

N. Brio responded, "It's an honor to be in your presence again, my friend."

Render came over and reported, "Everyone is asleep, Cortex. Shall I take the first watch?"

Cortex shook his head and answered, "No need to worry, Render. We're on top-actually in-one of the highest mountains in these islands."

N. Brio added, "No worries up here."

Render nodded as he stated, "Okay, then. Good night."

With that, he went to his room. Cortex rolled his eyes as he picked up a letter.

He stated to N. Brio, "He's such a worry wart."

N. Brio responded, "I agree."

With that, Cortex opened his envelope and read his letter. Afterwards, his eyes started to twinkle.

He said, "N. Brio, listen to this! My dear brother, I'm getting cabin fever here at home. My husband giving me all kinds of grief. Anyways, I was wondering if I can come see you for a few days, if that won't bother you. I'll be on my way in a few days. Oh, and I'll also bring Nina – my daughter as well. See you then, Nacey. I can't believe it! My sister is on her way here!"

N. Brio smiled, faking, and stated, "Along with a little luggage it seems."

Cortex gushed, "Ah, man. This is going to be great! I can't wait to see her!"

N. Brio snapped him back to reality, "I'm glad for you but we need to move on. I'm ready to evolve this creature."

Cortex smiled and ordered, "Excellent! Flip the switch!"

N. Brio nodded as he flipped the switch. The Evolution Ray produces a beam and evolves the creature.

Cortex questioned, "What kind of readings are you getting?"

N. Brio checked the computer and answered, freaking, "More than the machine can register! It's going to blow! Hit the deck!"

Cortex ducked down along with N. Brio as the machine blows. Render comes over – as does the rest of the army.

Render questioned, "What in the sweet world happened?"

N. Brio was able to get out of the wreckage first and answered, "We got record readings. More than yours Render."

Pinstripe was impressed and asked, "Is that even possible?"

"Apparently so," Cristaen answered.

Next to get out of the wreckage was Cortex as he asked, still a bit dizzy, "Did anyone get the number of that bus?"

To this, Ripper laugh insanely as all of the sudden, a bandicoot came out of the wreckage.

Everyone saw this as Tawna asked, "Who's that?"

Crash came over and answered, "I'm just a bandicoot."

Cortex complemented, "And a very powerful one at that." With that, Cortex brushes himself off – as long with Crash, feeling like a strong friend to him already. Cortex named him, "You are Crash Bandicoot and the leader of this fine army."

Crash asked, raising an eyebrow, "And you are?"

N. Brio answered, "He is! That is your creator, Dr. Neo Cortex. But, we all call him Cortex. I'm N. Brio."

Render got immediately jealous and angry, since he was the former leader as he introduced himself, "Render."

Pinstripe introduced himself next, "Pinstripe is the name shooting things is my game."

Cristaen introduced herself next, "I'm Cristaen, Pinstripe's younger sister." In the background, Ripper laughed. Cristaen added, "Oh, and that's Ripper."

Ripper laughed again as Tawna introduced herself last, "And I'm Tawna. It is a pleasure to meet you, Crash."

Crash smiled, sincerely as everyone cheered except for Render, who was green with envy. He vowed then that he would get the leadership back and destroy Crash Bandicoot - as well as Doctor Neo Periwinkle Cortex.

-End of the Flashback-

Cortex hugged his sister and stated, "It's so good to see you! We could use your help to stop the Evil Twins!"

"Who are the Evil Twins," Nacey questioned.

Cortex sheepishly smiled and answered, "Do you remember Victor and Maurtiz, my pet parrots?"

"Yes," Nacey answered, rising an eyebrow.

"I had sent them to the tenth dimension," Cortex stated, sheepishly.

Nacey face palmed herself. She should've saw this coming....

AK1028: Well, this is the end of chapter 10! Sorry for the delay in my stories but I've been super busy with college and with work! Anyways, here's my news!

My news: My birthday is in 6 days. I'm excited. Wish there was a hockey game on my birthday like there was supposed to be. Now I got no plans... As for college, I recently got an A-on my test in my Computer Assisted Reporting class. I also got a B- on my art test in my Creative Expression class. I got a test on the 23rd in my Media Criticism class.

Story news: As for Unova League Chronicles, as soon as I get some decent help, I'll update it! Sorry for the long delay on that!

Final notes: Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!