*Chapter 1: A New Plan*

Above Earth's orbit, there is a space base. Inside the chamber meeting room, there are the villains gathered for a meeting. No other than Cortex and his minions. Almost a year ago, they use N. Tropy's tuning fork to get back to their present time from being trapped in the ice age and get back at the bandicoots. But now, things aren't pretty with Uka Uka who is angry with the villains.

"Imbeciles! Fools! Nincompoops!" The demonic mask yelled. "Can't you idiots do anything right?! No one dares to fail the Mighty Uka Uka!" The mutant minions cower in fear and shame. Cortex looked up at the mask with plead in his eyes.

"Uka Uka, it was not our fault! It's that bandicoot!" He said. "He's the blame of all this! He defeated me three times! Three times, I tell you!" Uka Uka made a deadly glare that could kill, and will shoot red lasers out of his eyes at Cortex who quickly kept his mouth shut. The minions remain silent, afraid to say a word. They've been through a lot back at the ice age, almost freezing to death. And Cortex was right, it was Crash who's the blame.

"That bandicoot must be eliminated!" Uka Uka growled. "We need to come up a plan to destroy Crash! Or else..." Cortex held his head, sighing to himself.

"Why do I get myself in these situations?" He muttered. Boyd leaned over to Dingodile and N. Gin, asking them if they are up for a poker game after this meeting, but Cortex didn't listen to the conversation. N. Tropy rubbed his chin, thinking of what plan might work. He raised an eyebrow, and turn to Cortex.

"Say, doctor." He spoke. "Haven't you been tinkering with some kind of new secret weapon in your laboratory?" Cortex's eyes grew wide when N. Tropy brought that up. The others turn to him, even Uka Uka who raises a brow with interest. The doctor felt his spine stiffen, and sweat drop down on his forehead. How did N. Tropy know about Cortex's secret weapon anyway?

"I...don't know what you're talking about, N. Tropy." Cortex lied, glaring at the doctor. "I haven't been tinkering." He turned to the others who look at him. "Right?"

"Uh..." Dingodile started.

"Well..." N. Trance spoke. Then, N. Gin turned to Cortex. He couldn't take this anymore. He wanted to get this meeting over with.

"Dr. Cortex, I think he's referring to the super-secret weapon you've been laboring over day and night, since the last time Crash defeated you." He blurted out. Cortex signaled him to keep quiet the whole time, but it was too late. Uka Uka focuses on Cortex with his gold eyes.

"Super-secret weapon, you say?" He asked. "Tell me about it, Cortex. Surely you cannot hide it from me." Cortex had no other choice. He looked up at the evil mask.

"Well, in my scientific endeavors I have been able to create a genetically-advanced superweapon of unbelievable strength, but the power source is the final missing portion that we need." Cortex explained. There is silence. Uka Uka started to think. This weapon needs a power source. Then, Uka Uka got an idea.

"Elements...elements...yes. The Elementals!" He said with a evil grin.

"The what?" N. Trance asked.

"Elementals?" Dingodile wondered, scratching his head with one finger. Tiny and Boyd shrugged. Cortex realized what Uka Uka is talking about. He formed a grin.

"Right! The Elementals, that's it!" He said. "If we unleash their destructive energy to create enough power to bring my secret weapon to life. We can make it capable of crushing mountains; demolishing entire cities!"

"And wiping Crash Bandicoot off face of the Earth forever!" Uka Uka exclaimed with a evil smirk. "And as for my brother, he will be long gone. The islands, the world, will be ours!" Cortex form an evil smirk. The new plan of using the weapon with the Elementals will work perfectly. No way Crash could defeat the new weapon.

"Get ready to face my wrath, Crash Bandicoot!" He said, letting out an evil laughter. Boyd raised his hand.

"Hate to interrupt your parade, mates, but...what are the Elementals and are you certain that they are going to help us?" He asked. Uka Uka faced his allies.

"They obey no one...yet, they need to be free from their prisons." He told them. "I will make them an offer they can't refuse."

*Author's Note: Well, well, another Crash game novel. I've been brain storming and all, and I thought "Why not?" Yet, there will be some changes in this. The game isn't as good, but I could fix that. By writing it! LOL So, here you are! The new adventure begins!*