*Chapter 12: Peace Around the World*

All 42 gems are in the compartment. Felicia aims the super weapon up in the sky, and see the space station from the screen. She gave the scientist a thumbs up, telling him everything is set. Brio walked around the machine and spoke to Crash.

"We are ready." He said. "Crash, would you like to do the...honors?" Crash walked over to the machine. Brio showed him which button to press to fire. Crash pushed the button, and an orange laser shoots out into the night sky. Crash looked down at the screen to see a laser reaching for space, and it hits the space station. The station explodes, and the parts are flying everywhere. Brio smiled at the sight of it. "Well done, Crash. Well done." He said, patting Crash's head.

"What a relief." Natalie said.

"It's finally over." Penta said.
The bandicoots left to return to their island home, and they bring Polar with them since he is Crash's pet. Aku Aku is willing to take Penta back home by the next day. Brio shuts down his machine and Natalie walks up to him. She sat on the chair behind him.

"So what's going to happen now?" She asked.

"Starting my life anew." Brio replied. "Since I was on my own for a while, I feel happier without Cortex. No one to push me around or abusing me. What about you?"

"As usual, I'll be at the lost city. I bet the tribe is worried sick about me." Natalie said with a smile. "Listen, thanks for everything, Brio. I knew you are never like Neo." Brio made a shy smile. Natalie kneeled down and gave him a kiss on the head, making him stutter nervously. She gave him a wink and walk down the stairs to leave the rooftop. "See you next time, Brio. Visit my city anytime." She says. Brio's cheeks turn red after a feeling. He collapse on the floor. Felicia shook her head playfully at him.

"That was something." She said. Brio looks up at the night sky, still on the floor. He let out a loving sigh.

"What a woman..."

The next day, Crash and Coco are outside of their house to say goodbye to Penta who has to return home. The penguin hopes that one day that they will meet again soon. Crash and Coco gave the little penguin a hug, and Polar gave him a lock on the face. Penta waved goodbye and went to Aku Aku who can teleport him back home where it is snowy and cold. Before Aku Aku could use his magic, Penta stopped him.

"Wait! I forgot something!" Penta said. He came over to Crash. He took something out of his backpack and got a purple yo-yo out. "Here. For you." He said. "It's a yo-yo." Crash took the toy from the penguin's flippers. He put his finger through the loop. The yo-yo went down, and up in his hand. Crash smiled at this.

"Well, looks like he's got a toy to play with." Coco said with a smile. "Thanks for that." Penta smiled and went to Aku Aku. The two vanished from the spot. Polar rests on the cool grass and began to snooze. Crash began to do some tricks with his new toy with a grin on his face. Coco got her laptop out and began to type away. "Glad that everything is back to normal now." Crash agreed to that. Dr. Cortex is gone, the crystals are gone, and the gems are safe with Brio. Nothing will threaten Earth or anything else. As long as Crash Bandicoot is there with his family and friends.

Somewhere in the jungle, there is a temple. But the inside is off limits. That's the same temple where Aku Aku told Crash not to go in before. Suddenly, one of the space station parts falls down and hits the temple. It catches on fire, and the temple is destroyed. There is a blue light flying up in the sky, and a deep evil laughter is heard in thin air.

"Free...at last."

The End...for now.

*Author's Note: All right! This bad boy is done! Sorry if this story is rushed, but I don't want to add too many repeats since the game has the same levels and whatnot. I really hope you guys enjoy this. I did my best. So, be on the lookout for the third one! Thanks for reading!*

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