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PINKOFLUFFO'S REVENGE

The story continues back on the Pink Planet, (where Pinkofluffo originated from) where Pinko and of course, his loyal citizens are struggling to get a glimpse of the battlefield through means of a satellite camera.

Pinkofluffo: (whamming his throne armrest hard) "Hurry it up with the computer, you worms! I don't have all day!"
Alien 1: "Yes, sir! Sure, sir..."

Suddenly, the screen flashes. An image of a familiar part of space appears, and the camera homes in on Earth. The alien citizens cheer, pumping their stubby arms up in triumph.

Pinkofluffo: "Good work, minions! You got the satellite camera working! Now, home it in on Earth and find where the battle between my henchman and that old fool Crash Bandicoot is taking place!"

But strangely enough, the alien minions don't have to lift a finger. The screen automatically fades to black, and after only seconds, soon fades back with a good view of the battlefield. To Pinko's dismay, only Bruno and Stinky have remained in battle, but stranger still, they appear to be squaring off against only one opponent -- and it doesn't quite look like Crash...

Pinkofluffo: "What? What is the meaning of this? What happened here? Minions, I order you to take a closer glance at this stranger!"
Alien 2: "Yes, sir, definitely, sir. Your words command our spirits, sir. Straight away, sir..."
Pinkofluffo: "Oh, Just get on with it!!"

The camera homes in on Shen. Pinko squints at the image.

Pinkofluffo: "This person... is unfamiliar to me. What is he doing here? Why do my loyal henchmen look so cautious all of a sudden? Is he on the side of good? But most questionable of all... what does he plan to do?"

Meanwhile, Pura and Polar are not content. Oxide's spaceship echoes with their howling until a mysterious figure, bathed in shadow, enters the area and begins to fumble with Polar's cage lock. Eventually, it opens, and the figure is soon working on Pura's cage. Soon enough, he too is set free. The figure leans down to stroke him, then darts out, Polar and Pura following...

Back on the battlefield, Bruno is already being treated to a serving of his own well-earned medicine. His hefty body is catapulted straight into Stinky's midsection, and the two let out a pain struck scream before toppling over each other onto the hard ground.

Stinky: "Bruno, you overweight little... for Pete's sake, you're squashing me!"
Bruno: "Heck, well it was you who advised me to attack him head-on, remember?"
Stinky: "Yeah, but... aw, never mind. Looks like I shouldn't get a boy to do a man's job."
Bruno: "You wouldn't want to try, Stink! He's quick!"
Stinky: "Quick my head! You just lack the kind of skill that a guy like me possesses. I'm taking him out!"

Meanwhile, Pinko is watching the battle on-screen, his eyes growing redder with every blow that his henchmen take.

Pinkofluffo: "This is intolerable! Just how can a member of the pitiful side of good be skilled enough to take on two of the side of evil? There's something very strange about this person, and I'd like to find out--"

Suddenly, the intense ringing of an alarm pierces the air. Pinko is greeted by two of his people, both in spiked, black leather suits.

Alien 3: "Loyal Ruler Pinko -- an intruder has attempted to escape the planet through the means of the spacecraft in which you got here and free your prisoners -- but do not fret, we have the situation under control."
Pinkofluffo: "What situation? What intruder? Bring her to me at once! Nobody had dare try to escape the planet with what is mine without severe punishment!"
Alien 4: "At once, sir."

Two bandicoot musclemen -- very similar to that of Pinko's recent henchmen -- are dragging Samantha Squirrel (gagged and tied) down the long stretch, which leads to Pinko's throne room. Two other musclemen occupy Pura and Polar, lingering not too far behind.

Sam: (through gag) "Let go of me, you worms! You're not going to feel this hatred of mine if only you let me free!"
Fingers: "I wouldn't be quite so mouthy if I were you, kid - our ruler Pinkofluffo tends to dip traitors like you in cauldrons of boiling sugar."
Mash: "And she's telling us that we'll be the ones receiving the slaughtering! Huh-huh!"
Sandwich: "Nice try, kid. We'll just have to see what Pinkofluffo himself decides how to take care of you, hmm? As well as your two little podgy friends."
Sam: "I'm warning you! Let me go! You're not going to get away with calling these two little friends of mine 'podgy'!"
Slaughter: "Well, perhaps if you were bold and strong, like us, instead of frail and weak, like a girl -- then maybe you could back up those lodgements of yours with a knuckle sandwich or two... huh huh... but I doubt neither us nor Pinko will ever see that coming."

In the meantime, the usual chaos is spreading on the battlefield. With Bruno already defeated, only Stinky is left to defend himself...
Shen Lo Ken: "I was hoping that I could've spared him, and let him get away with a friendly apology. I was only hoping that he could've just felt the pain that he treated my friends to."
Stinky: "Then hit me, then! Wallop my face in, put me out of my misery! Please, just leave me alone!"
Crash: "That's the attitude, Shen! Make him look real frail!"
Cortex: "Ha, ha... never thought that overgrown mould of bandicoot flesh would ever have his day."
Shen Lo Ken: "Well, thanks, guys, but remember that we can't become hideous beasts ourselves. I think we should let him go."
Stinky: "Let me go? What in the name of...?"
Shen Lo Ken: "Yeah, well... sorry for killing your friend. I can understand how it must feel. But hey, I'll contribute what I can to burying the hatchet if you will."
Stinky: "What are you talking about? I'm working for the great Pinkofluffo! You can't simply let me go!"
Shen Lo Ken: "Well I... pardon? You're working for who?"
Stinky: "Heh, heh... I told you! The great Pinkofluffo!"
Shen Lo Ken: (to the others) "Crash... Coco... who is this 'Pinkofluffo' person exactly?"
Coco: "He's an old rival of Crash - that's the reason why we were trying to defeat these three henchmen of his. You see; Pinko himself had made off with Pura and Polar..."
Shen Lo Ken: "He did what? Coco, why didn't you bring this to my attention earlier? I didn't even have any idea why this guy was trying to harm you, I just thought..."

Suddenly, a hideous explosion rips through the air. The smoke clears, exposing none other than the voodoo twins, Aku Aku and Uka Uka, along with colleague Snappy.

Crash: "Nice timing Aku! Say, where'd you come from all of a sudden... and how'd you get here so quick?"
Aku Aku: "Ho ho... Hi there Crash. (turns to Shen and Stinky) I see that the battle is just about... underway. Sorry about interrupting, Shen -- and especially on such short notice. I just thought that now would be an ideal time to test out our new, erm, flight gear."
Crash: "You're kidding... you found us a spaceship? Way to go!"
Aku Aku: "Heh, heh... thanks, Crash, but I'm sure that what we have here will be of much more convenience to us than your run-of-the-mill spacecraft."

All eyes turn to Snappy. Unexpectedly enough, he's sporting none other than Crash's familiar jetpack, and in one arm handling a sack, presumably filled with yet more jetpacks. He flashes a teethed grin at Crash.

Crash: "Whoa... jetpacks? Call me dissatisfied, but I'm not sure if we'd be able to--"
Aku Aku: "Crash, I know what you're thinking, but yes, these jetpacks should indeed be able to reach a similar top speed to that of your bog-standard spacecraft. Plus, I've sensed some good news, guys -- apparently, I sense that Pura and Polar are still alive and well!"
Shen Lo Ken: "Man, that's a relief."
Aku Aku: "Ho, ho, ahem, yes. But there is a catch -- the two are no longer occupying Oxide's spaceship. In fact, they are now on Pinkofluffo's home planet, and are already very close to receiving their torture."
Midget: "No way!"
Aku Aku: "Yes way. But there's more. I also sense that a friend of ours has also attempted to rescue them. But unfortunately for us, to no avail. We can only hope that she is still safe, and that we can still reach Pinko's planet in time to save both her and our much sought-after pets... (turns to Shen) Shen, I know you haven't dealt with your opponent fully yet, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could join us on this mission. You would definite serve us well."
Shen Lo Ken: "Sure, Aku. No problem. Besides, I was feeling just a little bit troubled about defeating this one..."
Stinky: "What do you mean? You mean to say that you're actually going to let me go?"
Shen Lo Ken: "As much as I hate to say it... it's honestly only right that we do. (to Stinky) Stink, by saying this I'm not trying to force you into anything but... well, if you would just like to redeem yourself in any way... well, would you like to join us?"
Stinky: "Christ, like I have a choice... oh fine, then, I surrender! Anything to save my hide… I'm coming with you..."
**************************************** As our heroes are preparing for their important journey, it appears that they may have set off just a little too late...

...For meanwhile, only yards away from the door to Pinkofluffo's throne room, trudge his remaining four muscular henchmen, no doubt cackling with glee over what's in for their victims. The entrance to the room is opened, and the four linger silently in. Pinko, having once had his back turned, swivels to meet his bold henchmen.

Fingers: "Pinkofluffo --"
Slaughter: "May we present you with --"
Mash: "The unfortunate victims--"
Sandwich: "Once lurking in your ship."

The four step aside to greet their ruler to his 'prisoners'. Pinko studies Sam for a minute, only to shake his head with disbelief.

Pinkofluffo: "I don't get this. Who is this creature? I demand to know."
Sandwich: "Pinko -- it is a creature from Earth -- a creature you have little knowledge of."
Pinko: "Fool! I have knowledge of everything! But nonetheless... thank you for bringing these people to me, my humble hench-- I mean, slaves."

As Pinko leans back to cackle with glee, his henchmen exchange angry glances.
Mash: "HEY! We're not your slaves, you little--"
Pinkofluffo: "Silence, fool. I set the rules around here."
Sandwich: "You have no right to call us a slave! Nor a fool!"

The henchmen are about to argue further, when an angry glint settles in Pinko's eyes.

Slaughter: "Oh, no..."
Mash: "You fool! You should never have said that to him!"
Sandwich: "Oh, no... oh, no..."

Before the unearthly faces of his henchmen, Pinko produces his pitchfork and launches an angry-red fireball in their direction. Screams are heard all round before an explosion that flings Sam, Pura and Polar to the ground. As Sam raises her eyes, Pinko is casting his eyes back at her with a mischievous, yet evil grin.

Pinkofluffo: "Did you like that? Did you like that? I just thought I'd demonstrate to you what methods of torture we sample our prisoners around here."
Sam: "You... evil... thing! Even if they were on the side of evil, they helped you!"
Pinkofluffo: "Hee hee hee... yes, of course. But henchmen kinda act like a toilet roll. You can only use 'em so much, and then... you throw them away!!"

Pinko breaks into yet another mad cackle. Sam rises to her feet and helps up Pura and Polar.

Pinkofluffo: "What's the matter? You want some? Alrightey--"

Pinko launches yet another fireball, this time barely brushing Sam's hair and plummeting straight into the wall at the far end of the room. Polar howls madly.

Pinkofluffo: "Fool! None of you will survive the wrath of the great Pinkofluffo! You shall all die in the flames of my evil! Foolish mortals! No-one can save you now!"

Meanwhile, the heroes desired so much on Pinko's planet appear to have dumped the jetpacks for a new means of transport. Instead, they appear to be being greeted to a large, metallic hub by Cortex.

Cortex: "Step into the vortex and I guarantee that you will all be transported at light speed to the Pink Planet. It's a, erm, new creation of mine."
Shen Lo Ken: "Wow... so we won't have to take the jetpacks? Thanks, Cortex, you've really been some--"

As Shen is about to enter the vortex, Crash pulls him back.

Crash: "Hey, wait a second... since when have we ever trusted Cortex with anything?"
Coco: "Crash, he wants to redeem himself--"
Crash: "If you think Cortex could ever resist slaughtering us then think again! Have any of you guys ever seen the actual blueprints to this thing?"
Cortex: "The blueprints? Oh, I don't know where--"

But Crash is already flashing the actual blueprints of the machine before his friends' eyes. Coco groans with disbelief.

Coco: "A Cortex Vortex in clever disguise! I might have known!"
Uka Uka: (to Cortex) "You fool! You blew your chance!"
Aku Aku: "Never mind that! Simply grab a jetpack and get going! We've wasted far too much time as it is! We must stop Pinko in his tracks and get going--"
Cortex: (begging) "Please! Another chance..."
Crash: "We've wasted all your chances with you! We're never going to reach that Pink Planet in time..."
Aku Aku: "Everybody... wait a second. I sense more grave danger... look, we've wasted too much time here. The best thing we can do now is to use my powers. I can transport-- at most-- three of you to the Pink Planet in a matter of seconds... but I can't afford to transport the whole lot of you in such strict time. I must elect three of you to be transported to the Pink Planet."
Crash: "Only three? But--"
Aku Aku: "It's the only way. But it’s the best way in times like these. Crash -- Coco -- Shen -- I elect the three of you to be transported to the Pink Planet now. Good luck."

Within only seconds, the trio materialise out of sight. Cortex groans.

Aku Aku: "Don't worry about them. They'll be fine. I can transport them back to Earth once they are done. As for you guys, you can all keep out of trouble while I sit back and report on what's happenin' up there. Hope it's good..."
*******************************************
From within the doors of Pinkofluffo's throne room, a war was taking place. Having defeated all four of his henchmen in a single strike (with little thanks for their enforced efforts), the cunning creature was dead-set in an evil grin, the chances of his victims' survival growing slimmer.

Pinkofluffo: (to Sam) "You've surprised me, brat. I mean it. You have quite the wits. However, it shall only be so long before I have that... erm... (glances to Polar bear) brilliant polar bear skin rug assuming the role of my drab carpet."

But Pinko has only so much time to speak before the ringing of yet another alarm interrupts him.

Pinkofluffo: "What... what is this? A prank..."

Pinko is greeted by yet more of his people.

Alien 4: "Greatest ruler Pinko -- we have reason to believe that you have yet more visitors -- ahem, I mean, intruders. But we shall dispose of them in the usual manner."
Pinkofluffo: "What 'usual manner'? There has never been a 'usual manner'! You bring any unwanted guests to me and I shall sort them out!"
Alien 5: "Yes... yes, sir."

The two head for the door, only for one to exchange a curious glance with Pinko.

Alien 5: "Sir... we also came for... your employees. It is the end of their work day."
Pinkofluffo: "They never did have an end to their work day. And besides, if you're referring to those four overgrown flesh moulds, I... erm, fired them. Literally."

Pinko bursts into yet another cackle. His two citizens exchange confused glances, before leaving out the usual exit.

Pinkofluffo: "The fools. And they wonder why their wages are always shooting up. They had better return the intruders here immediately... Let's hope they're not..."

Suddenly, Pinko recalls the origin of his victims, and it isn't long before his breath is caught in his throat.

Pinkofluffo: "Curses... Crash Bandicoot! I remember now, that other guy I saw... on the screen... he was believed to have defeated both my remaining henchmen, but Crash Bandicoot... he was nowhere to be seen... what if he had decided to come here? Curse my stupidity... it may just be right! Now things are serious, if I don't defeat these three sprouts before me immediately then I may just have my day... man, I remember perfectly what happened last time... want to prevent that from happening again..."

But unfortunately for Pinko, he is interrupted yet again by his citizens, who come bursting into the room.

Pinkofluffo: "What? What are you doing, fools? Where are they? The intruders, where are they?"
Alien 4: "We apologise, humble ruler... but the intruders... they escaped."
Pinkofluffo: "What? Fools! Spread out! Find them! I order you --"
Alien 5: "We attempted, sir -- but the weaponry -- it was once behind the locked doors of your torture chamber. But unfortunately for us, we have belief that the intruders have somehow been there... (lowers voice to a whisper) Ruler, We have lost the key!"
Pinkofluffo: "What? This is serious! If those intruders aren't returned within the next five minute interval I shall... oh, curse this, you are all unworthy to me!"

Pinko quickly arms his pitchfork.

Alien 5: (trembling) "No, sire... forgive us!"
Alien 4: "We apologise for the wrong that we have done!"

Growing tenser with every outcry of his minions, Pinko's skin begins to pulse a bright red, his pitchfork glowing wildly.

Pinko: "Nobody... and I mean NOBODY lets down the orders of the great PINKOFLUFFO!!!"

With a final cry, Pinko releases a bright spark upon the tip of his pitchfork. Upon making contact with the floor, it explodes, leaving Pinko -- and his three prisoners -- remaining in the room. To their dismay, instead of stopping to continue with the duty he had been set, Pinko approaches a once unnoticed door along the side of the room. Before disappearing into it, he casts his victims an angry glance.

Pinkofluffo: "I caution you... do not dare try to escape from this throne room during my absence. Or else the three of you will die!"

However, it isn't too long before Pinkofluffo has made his exit and his prisoners are looking to their means of escape.

But meanwhile, it's the ambitious trio of Shen, Crash and Coco who receive the biggest fright, for as they venture the landscape of the Pink Planet, a mysterious, shadowed form is rising in the distance...

Crash: "Aw, darn our luck! Guys, does it make you wonder why that thing had to rear it's ugly head just as we were coming?"
Coco: "Crash, I don't see anything, all I see is a shadow on the horizon, what's the worry?"

However, what Coco doesn't know is that this is a form that Crash was once familiar with... none other than the deadly mechanical suit of Pinkofluffo. Deep within the central hub of this suit, Pinko is assuming the controls, cackling with glee.

Pinkofluffo: "Mortals... they thought they had defeated me once and for all, the great Pinkofluffo, heh-heh... well, now's my turn to be spading out the surprises... for at this moment, the once wrecked robotic suit belonging to that of Pinkofluffo has been rebuilt, and now... now I claim my revenge... on the overrated coward they call Crash Bandicoot... (grabs the microphone) Crash! Do you hear me, Crash Bandicoot? This is your old friend, Pinkofluffo speaking! We both had a bit of a laugh over our... heh-heh... last encounter... but now the tables have turned, and this is the one battle depending on none other than your fate! Crash Bandicoot... prepare for your miserable demise!"
Shen Lo Ken: (whispering) "I knew it... that overweighing clump of metal and bolts is his." Coco: (shuddering) "Shen... are you...?"
Crash: "Shen... she's, erm, implying that you help us here!"
Shen Lo Ken: "I hate to say it, Crash, but there are times when old friends must have their quiet talks, man to man."
Crash: "What? You're... betraying me?"
Shen Lo Ken: "Of course I'm not betraying you, Crash... and nor is your sister. But we can't risk anything that’s serious happening, even if we succeed in blowing that huge tub up. Crash, you stay here and face off against Pinko-- me and your sister here will continue in search of where your pets are being imprisoned."
Coco: "Good luck, Crash. C'mon, Shen, which way to Pinko's Palace?"
Crash: "What? Oh, great... they're leaving a shrimp of orange like me to go against this ... big... thing."
Coco: "Crash, please... you succeeded before. We know you can do it again."
Crash: "I merely made it out safe before! How'd you expect me to win over that... thing this time?"

After what felt like a mere five months of unrivalled peace, it appeared that Crash Bandicoot's furry little rival was far from finished. Determined to secure his win once and for all, it was now up to the wild marsupial to defeat the crazy Pinkofluffo for a second time. But would it be possible for him to succeed with his opponent having such an advantage over him?

Pinkofluffo: (chuckling evilly) "Hehe... the fool! He honestly thinks he can beat me -- the great Pinkofluffo -- unarmed! Now is my perfect chance to confirm who really is the big cheese. (into microphone) Give up, Crash Bandicoot! Please don't make me have to settle our little conflict this way!"
Crash: "What... what way?"
Pinkofluffo: "Hehe... why, I thought you'd never ask -- Crash, by tearing your pitifully rank body into shreds!"
Crash: "Heh heh... can't we settle all this with a quiet little chat?"
Pinkofluffo: "Fool! You have no idea what you are up against! I would advise you surrender, Bandicoot, before I prepare the skewers for my rat kebab!"
Crash: (scratching his head) "You know, Pinko, that's a very interesting question... exactly what would I lose by giving in anyway?"
Pinkofluffo: "Pitiful mortal... yourself, of course!"
Crash: "Yeah, but... besides that."
Pinkofluffo: (chuckling menacingly) "Don't you remember, Bandicoot? I have your two pets imprisoned within my grasp! Perhaps they may be of no use to me, but through your eyes they adore your affection, your company, and -- eww -- your love. Remember that I am not at all a stranger to you, Marsupial. After our last encounter -- a fierce war you succeeded in by -- obviously -- luck, I know you all too well. And I know that you'd do just about anything to win back your pets..."

Crash: (begging) "I'll become your slave! A minion! Honest!"
Pinkofluffo: "Fool! That would be of little help to me! I only get the worst minions! (lowers glowing machine gun cannon) Prepare to die, Bandicoot!"

Crash has little time to react before he is attacked by a fast-moving glob of mysterious glowing green gunk. It smacks straight into his arm, producing dollops that drop onto the floor.

Crash: "Eeewwww!! (holds arm out) You've got it made, Pinko! Experts in the art of bacteria would go crazy for the wonders your nostrils contain!"
Pinkofluffo: (real mad) "FOOL! YOU SHALL PAY FOR THAT REMARK!!"

Pinko's machine gun glows magenta, and fires a large glob of the corresponding colour at Crash, which lands close to the dripping green blob.

Crash: "Eww... where'd that one come from?"
Pinkofluffo: "Foolish moron! You have no idea of the affect of these materials! Crash Bandicoot, should a blob touch a blob of an entirely different colour, the skin it is touching will begin to sizzle!"

Whilst Pinko is saying this, the two blobs on Crash's arm make contact, breaking out into a burn.
Crash: (to himself) "You know, somehow this just isn't my day..."

Meanwhile, Aku Aku is watching guard over the remaining of his apprentices. Midget and Snappy look immediately tense. Uka Uka approaches Cortex.

Uka Uka: "You stupid fool -- were it not for that foolish mistake you made, they would never have suspected us of doing them any more bad, and that stupid brother of mine wouldn't have to stand watching over us now!"
Cortex: "Please, master... forgive me..."

Uka is about to respond when Aku Aku explodes in a cheer. Everybody turn his way to hear what he has to say.

Aku Aku: "Children -- you will not believe this! Our once imprisoned friends have been freed!"

Midget: "What the... you're kidding."
Snappy: "Hey, hey hey hey -- what about our Crash? Is he okay?"
Aku Aku: "No... not as okay as his sis and Shen. Apparently, he has been facing against Pinkofluffo and his mechanical suit almost since they left us. And it appears that he could just about do with his friends' help right now... which is lucky, considering that they're heading for the battlefield right now."
Midget: "Aku... I've always wanted to ask something. If you are only able to transport up to three people at once, how are you expected to return six?"
Aku Aku: "I'm... sorry, Midget. I did lie about that..."
Midget: "So why didn't you--"
Aku Aku: "--BUT six is the most I can transport at a decent speed. I cannot do much more than that. That is why I sent only three over to the planet."

However, while Aku Aku and the rest of his apprentices await the arrival of their friends back on Earth, things on the Pink Planet are getting only worse for Crash. Only so long ago on the battlefield, Crash was squaring off before past ally Pinkofluffo in preparation for the battle that would -- in however an unpleasant way -- decide he who remains, and he who is left to face the wrath of death. And by the rate the battle was heating up, it was obvious that Crash wanted desperately to avoid the latter.

Pinkofluffo (at Crash): "Fool! You obviously do not realise how inferior you are to me! If you were to see your fate hit you like a brick, you would turn back now!"
Crash: "Man... for a little guy who resembles a Care Bear, he can definitely enforce his intentions with words. (deliberately yelling at Pinko) UGLY, TOO!!"
Pinkofluffo (threateningly): "I heard that, you puny lil' runt! You soon won't be making a clown out of me when you find that your usually pleasant orange fur is a satisfyingly sizzling shade of charcoal black!"
Crash: "Boy, bet Shen would be able to devise a good retort to go with that one..."

Meanwhile, the imprisoned trio of Sam, Polar and Pura are still puzzling out their means of escape when Pinko's throne room door opens, exposing the faces of Shen Lo Ken and Coco.

Sam(glancing at Shen): "What the... I don't remember you."
Shen: "Heh... I can see we haven't really met. The name's Shen Lo Ken... although people usually just call me Shen. I presume you're a friend of my colleagues Crash and Coco Bandicoot."
Sam: "Why, yes. And I presume you must be, too -- you don't sound the slightest bit like a minion of Pinko."
Shen: "Right now your friend Crash is in quite an uncomfortable position, so as you will probably realise, none of us can really stand around as such right now. With any luck, though, we should be able to have Aku Aku transport you straight to Earth from here."

Meanwhile on Earth, Aku Aku hears the message, and draws attention as he releases a happy scream. Uka gazes suspiciously at his brother.

Aku Aku: "Children -- your friends are finally ready to return!"
Uka Uka(mad): "WHAT?! Does this mean that Pinko is not going to succeed?"
Cortex: "Heh... not quite, master. Remember that our worst enemy Crash Bandicoot is still within the grasp of Pinkofluffo, as well as his other two friends."
Uka Uka(at Cortex): "FOOL! Do you not realise? You have always said that yourself ever since you have launched a plan of your own to take over the world -- that Crash and his pals would never succeed -- but yet you are never quite right! Oh, why do I even bother with you? A powerful and deserving being such as I should not be the assistance of a fool like you! A great master like me should be the assistance of a cunning and skilled life form such as PINKOFLUFFO!"
Cortex: "Master -- you wouldn't..."
Uka Uka: "I SHOULD! What have I ever done to deserve a reckless partner such as you?"
Midget (interjecting): "Heh -- um, attempt to take over the world?"

Cortex gazes hopefully at Midget, unaware of the rapidly-growing red source of light behind him.

Uka Uka (mad): "FOOLS!! YOU ARE ALL FOOLS!! None of you realise what incredible potential you all have for the role of a world-class idiot! I shall join Pinkofluffo -- (turns to Cortex) -- and I shall never be turning back!!"

With that, Uka Uka hovers above the heads of his enemies, and explodes into several tiny sparks of light.

Midget: "Hey... where'd he go?"
Aku Aku: "The Pink Planet. And I have reason to believe that with all the power he has created with his anger, little will be able to stop him in his tracks, should he join Pinkofluffo on the battlefield."
Cortex: "Can't... can't we stop him? I mean, he was my master, and I can't take over the world without a good one like him."

Just then, Sam, Pura and Polar materialise into the room.

Midget: "Hey, Aku... I see you brought them back. Our friends, that is."
Aku Aku: "Ho ho... yes, of course. Now we must simply turn our attention to... the battlefield."

A screen comes down behind Aku Aku, and everybody turn to view it as it produces an image of the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Shen and Coco arrive just in time to see Pinkofluffo, his mech suit's arms around Crash's midsection.

Shen: "Hey there, Crash! Sorry about having to leave you. If you'll accept my apologies..."
Crash: "Heh... any time, Shen, save all the thank yous. I was just getting --"
Coco: "Oh no... Crash, Pinko, look out!"

The pair duck as a glowing red lifeform hovers before them, pulsing with anger.

Shen: "What in the name of... Uka Uka?"

Uka Uka: "Mortals! No good shall succeed in this battle. From this point on, I am here to ensure that Crash Bandicoot is sent plummeting back down the murky death he has always belonged, now that I am once again faced with the opportunity that foolish Pinko character had missed!"
Pinkofluffo: (at Uka Uka) "Hey, I'm not that bad, surely!"
Uka Uka: "You were, my friend, but now that my power is approaching it's full potential, the two of us shall have little trouble defeating Crash, and his stupid friends. (hovering over to Pinko) We are now ONE."

Crash scrambles to his feet, and the pair of Uka Uka and Pinko approach he, Shen and Coco.

Crash: "It's... it's two against three! We should have little trouble finishing off these guys."
Shen: "Yeah, but don't get too over-confident, Crash... these are two of your worst allies, after all."
Coco: "Crash... you honestly think we can win?"
Crash: "No problem! C'mon, people, let's square off against these two!"
Uka Uka: "I would be cautious, Crash Bandicoot -- we are both far too wise to have chosen to do something stupid."
Pinkofluffo: "Yes, and even if you do win us, you shall never find out where we have hid your friends."
Uka Uka(to Pinko): "Fool! The joke's on you! I came here because of the very fact that you had been stupid enough to release those three! Now they are back on the Planet Earth -- safe from our bidding!"
Pinkofluffo: "What? Planet Earth? Why did you not say so earlier? Quickly -- we must reach Planet Earth as soon as possible!"
Shen: "What? Hey, don't you two even think of --"

Uka and Pinko prepare to take off, only for them to be flung into the side of a rock by a glowing yellow beam.

Crash: "Hey -- good attack, Shen!"
Shen: "Quick guys, while they are dazed -- attack them NOW!"
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Upon becoming enraged over the pleasure his brother was enjoying, Uka Uka had become set to joining forces with Pinkofluffo in a bid to obtain the win Pinko had -- clumsily -- lost near half a decade ago. And now on the Pink Planet, the battlefield didn't look a particularly inviting sight.

Pinkofluffo (in a daze): "Ugh... what on the..."

Just as Crash is preparing to attack Pinko's mech suit, a glowing, grinning life form approaches him from behind.

Coco: "Oh my gosh -- Crash, behind you!"

Uka lunges for Crash, only be attacked from the side by Shen. As he attempts to draw Uka away from the battlefield, Pinko begins to recover and reaches with a threatening hand for Crash's feet.

Meanwhile, the citizens on Earth watch on, daring not to look away.

Midget: "Man... I think Uka Uka's power has rose with his anger. Just look at him -- he's catapulting around the battlefield at a wild speed!"
Aku Aku: "Yes, and unfortunately, he's not a good fighter."
Sam: (to Aku Aku) "That's a bad thing?"
Aku Aku: "I would think so. (motions to the screen) See how easily Shen is dodging his every attack. He simply cannot cope. But yet the less sucessful he becomes in battle, the higher his anger rises -- and the stronger his power becomes."
Midget: "Then how are we supposed to...?"
Aku Aku: "They appear to be much more driven into avoiding their opponent than attacking... they don't seem to realise the rate at which Uka's power is rising. I fear that--"
Cortex (interjecting): "Can't we warn them in some way?"
Aku Aku: "I'm sure we will not have to. Trust me, our friends have their ways of rising victorious over their opposition. (chuckles) I'm pretty sure that Uka's such high power will at one point get the better of him..."

Meanwhile, the battle was proceeding at an even worse state, with Pinko's mech suit arms now firmly around Crash's midsection.

Pinkofluffo: "Fool... this is where we exchange our last goodbyes, rodent! That is, unless you would rather consider giving in."
Crash: "Heh... well, is it ever too late to do so?"
Pinkofluffo: "Hehe... well, I wouldn't quite say that. Although I would prefer my slaves in the best possible quality."

Uka Uka suddenly approaches Pinko, glowing a blood-red.

Uka Uka: " MORON! Dispose of the fool! We're stumbling into all the old mistakes! I would rather you kill the idiot now than later!"
Pinkofluffo: "But -- what about those other slaves they let free? They're still enjoying festivities on the Planet Earth!"
Uka Uka: "I would rather deal with these three first. That way, we will have no-one to stop us in our bid to retrieve your stupid prisoners."
Pinkofluffo: "It's not as if they can follow us there. We're the only two here with the ability to travel through space!"

Uka Uka and Pinko exchange glances, before preparing to take off -- only to be both walloped in the back by Shen.

Shen: "Man... you two aren't up to something very pleasant!"
Uka Uka (to Pinko): "Idiot! There is only one way we can finish these three off now."
Pinkofluffo: "What way?"
Uka Uka: "By fusing. Together, we can create a force no bandicoots could ever defeat -- your wits, alongside my power... an unbeatable combination."
Pinkofluffo (suspicious): "I'm not particularly fond of that mischievous grin of yours, but heck, in exchange to see the death of one of my worst allies... I'm going with it."

Pinko and Uka Uka rise to their feet, both sporting evil grins. Coco rushes up to Shen and Crash, who are both seemingly unharmed. The three watch Uka and Pinko, who begin to rotate continuously in the air.

Crash: "What... what are those two planning?"
Shen: "It doesn't look friendly. Don't seize any chances by jumping in, guys, I doubt it'd be pretty."

Uka and Pinko halt in the air, then begin to transform as Uka Uka's glowing face begins to disappear behind Pinko's suit. Eventually, the red glow reappears, this time surrounding Pinko, whose eyes are also glowing threateningly.

Meanwhile on Earth, Aku Aku recieves the first shock.

Aku Aku: " What the--"
Midget: "Hey... what happened?"
Aku Aku: "Unusual... one of our two enemies appear to have vanished!"
Midget: "Hey... no way! No way can one of those two have left the battlefield so fast!"
Aku Aku: "It's unusual... I feel the presence of them both, yet I only sense one enemy life form on the battlefield. Somehow, Uka and Pinko have fused to become one."

During this, the newly-formed Pinkofluffo is approaching Shen, Crash and Coco, his face set in an unusually smug grin...

Coco: "Man... what did they do?"
Crash: "Where's Uka Uka?"

Pinko replies, with an unusual hint of Uka Uka in his voice --

Pinkofluffo: "Silence, minions. From this point on, you're going to have to be the little bit more careful over what you have to say -- especially about us -- 'cos you wouldn't want to witness the impact of my -- heh, um -- our fist in your face."
Shen: "Hey, what the --?"
Crash: "What's with Pinko's voice? He almost doesn't quite sound like himself..."
Pinkofluffo: "MORON! You mean to say you idiots have not yet realised? You are no longer speaking to Uka Uka, and you are no longer speaking to that inferior twerp Pinkofluffo. You are witnessing the being far more powerful -- plus far more witty -- than any of the two. You are face-to-face with a warrior that represents the ability of both Pinko and Uka -- but yet you are still in both their presence. You are looking at Pinko and Uka -- fused! (approaching Crash) ...and with such incredible ability at our disposal, it shouldn't be too long before Pinkofluffo fulfils the true revenge he has always longed for."

Crash attempts to escape, only for Pinko's mech suit arms to wrap round his midsection.

Pinkofluffo: "And it is now that we provide for you all a short demonstration of our work. (glances at Shen and Coco) That is, unless you direct us to Earth so we may dispose of your friends and assign you our slaves instead."
Crash(screaming): "Don't do it!"
Coco: "Crash, he could tear you to shreds--"
Crash: "Forget that! Just don't allow him to leave for Planet Earth!"
Pinkofluffo(smirking): "Very well, then. (turns to Crash) It shall be the end of you, pitiful marsupial. You know, I always knew I would get my revenge -- one day. It was just a matter of when."

Just then, a large explosion was heard in the background. Crash gazed up from Pinko's grasp in disbelief as several large pieces of rock began to shoot across the sky.

Crash: "Oh, no -- some kind of asteroid shower."

But as several pieces of the rock immediately came plummeting onto one far side of the battlefield, it became evident to Crash what was really causing the havoc.

Crash: "Oh, man -- it's planet rock! Some unfortunate habitat has just exploded -- this is not good. Got to warn Shen -- (turns to friends) -- um...?"

Suddenly, Shen appeared to storm out from behind Coco, snarling up at Pinko, his expression furious.

Shen: "THAT -- IS -- IT, Pinko! Do you not realise how stupid the mistake you're making?"
Pinkofluffo (curious): "Who are you yelling at? What mistake? What is it that you're talking about?"
Shen: "Trust me, Pinko, you're making a big error."
Pinkofluffo: "I don't get it. What gives?"
Shen: "Pinko -- (pointing) -- look at the sky. This entire planet is under attack from a heavy gunfire of planet rock. And to make matters worse, this little shower hasn't even warmed up yet. Within time, this planet is going to be in such a wreck from the impact of this rock gunfire that it too could explode -- taking us all with it."
Pinkofluffo: "Minion. You have little idea at all about what power I possess. Perhaps this attack will be strong enough to take you all down -- but I, Pinkofluffo, shall never die! And I shall even go to the lengths of proving it --"

Shen and Coco watch in awe as Pinko releases Crash and takes off in the direction of the rock gunfire. Crash groans in pain as Coco rushes over to see to him, while in the meantime, Shen is hopping over the battlefield at lightning speed in the direction of where Pinko is heading.

Coco (shaking Crash): "Brother, are you okay? If it weren't for Shen interjecting, you could've --"
Crash: "-- I know. Pinko really could have claimed his revenge. Speaking of which, where is Shen right now?"
Coco (gazing around): "He... I believe he left."

And sure enough, Pinko is moving swiftly in the direction of the airbourne planet rock, with Shen waiting for him at a far corner of the battlefield.

Pinkofluffo (gazing down at Shen): "Fool! What are you doing here? I thought you were still back there."
Shen: "Pinko, you simply have far too much power to carry on your back. I managed to reach here faster than you on the ground."
Pinkofluffo (angry): "HOW DARE YOU SPEAK SO SMUGLY, you little brat! I am far superior to you, and you know it!"

Pinko is suddenly pushed into demonstrating his true power as a heavy shower of planet rock comes fleeting his way.

Pinkofluffo (glowing a deep red): "Okay, then -- enough talk with you! I have far more power than you, and that is settled. And if you would like a little sample of my true power then you shall have it!"

Pinko's mech suit begins to grow a menacing red, bright white flashes of electricity surrounding him.

Pinkofluffo: "Prepare, my inferior friends, to see the true power of the one you always underestimated. Prepare, my friends, for the final nail in Mr Inferiorio's coffin. Prepare, my rivals -- FOR THE WRATH -- OF PINKOFLUFFO!!"

The sky appears to become a terrifying blood-red as Pinko allows the flying rock to hit into him. Pinko deflects every rock with ease, shattering them into a thousund tiny pieces that come falling to The Pink Planet like rain, but Shen looks far from impressed. As Pinko is still occupying himself with deflecting every rock, Shen creeps up from behind and gives Pinko a hard wallop in the back that sends him plummeting straight back down to Earth.

Pinkofluffo: "OOF!!"

Pinko hits the ground, triggering a threatening explosion that in turn shatters more of the incoming rock gunfire. But despite this, Shen flings himself back onto ground and continues walloping Pinko's mech suit, with every blow causing unbelievable damage.

Crash and Coco, in the meantime, are still shielding themselves from the planet rock shower -- only to faintly see explosions on the horizon.

Crash (looking out): "Man... it sure doesn't look safe out there. What's happening back there? Is Pinko really doing Shen in?"

Meanwhile, the battle is still raging as wild as ever. Pinko's mech suit is flung into a nearby cave, sheltering it from the rock shower. As the mech body goes skidding on it's back straight across the ground, the side door falls open, and Pinko tumbles out with a sharp groan.

Shen (Superman-style): "Shall we do a few rounds without the suit?"
Pinkofluffo (getting to his feet, angry): "No... no way! You absolutely wrecked my mech suit! And I thought I was the superior one!"
Shen: "Power can never win over good, Pinko -- no matter how strong that power is. Give it up, Pink -- I can't get you out of this unless you co-operate."
Pinkofluffo (aiming his pitchfork): "Are you bringing me to Earth?"
Shen: "Yes, I hope to do so. But for now -- (pulling away Pinko's pitchfork) -- without weapons."

Pinko groans in defeat. Shen is about to respond when the cave roof begins to collapse in on them.

Shen: "Man -- it's getting worse out there! You know, I think this is going to have to be the last day I skip watching the Weather Report. (gasps) Oh no, I forgot -- Crash and Coco are still out there! Oh, now what can I do? Aku will never let me forget it if I told him I left his 'children' out in a deadly asteroid shower!"

Just as he is about to give up all hope, The wrecked mech suit begins to fall apart. Uka Uka floats out from beyond the mess.

Uka Uka: "I'll get those two 'children'. Besides, I'm the one with the most power around here -- I should be able to go out there, collect those two and return without becoming a victim of that shower."
Shen (suprised): "Man... I'd be only grateful, Uka, but... since when have you decided to do good?"
Uka Uka: "I know you would never leave without those two. But at the same time, we both want to return Pinko. We'll make a deal here -- I collect your friends and we all find a way out of this together."

Uka leaves, leaving Shen to wonder whether he should trust him.

The asteroid shower was growing worse on the face of The Pink Planet, meanwhile, as a stern-faced Uka Uka sped over the area of the battlefield, keeping an eye out for Shen's missing bandicoot colleagues.

Uka Uka: "Curse this! I should never have agreed with that suspicious fox character to go find these pitiful enemies of mine. What do they mean to me? What? And why should I be wasting my mind trying to actually rescue these mortals when I could decide to betray that fox guy instead? Revenge would be sweet."

Just as Uka is considering returning to the shelter, a body, hidden behind the thick curtain of the rock shower, begins to emerge, dragging itself in Uka's direction.

Uka Uka: "Oh, no -- oh, no! It can't be! It's that bandicoot character! Oh my gosh, and his sister is emerging from behind him! They can survive in this outrageous weather! And I thought they were dead... darn this, I must dispose of them now, before they get a chance to return to their friend safely!"

Uka Uka prepares to lunge a fiery lightning bolt at Crash, only for another figure to appear before them, deflecting the shot away.

Uka Uka: "Oh, darn it -- why, it's you! Pinkofluffo! Why, I thought you were against them, such as I. And why are you not at the shelter?"
Pinkofluffo: "Shen asked me to do this -- he says that as long as he is superior to me, he can trust me in protecting his friends. C'mon, Uka -- let's get these two to the shelter -- before the storms rages too badly."
Uka Uka: "What? You were on my side! Oh, curses -- why should I have ever trusted a stupid, pink fluffy alien? OK then, have it your way -- help me return these two to the shelter, so we can all plan our escape. Then, my friend, we can plot on disposing of these two, but only once we're back on Earth."

A few long minutes later, Shen is pacing back and forth at the shelter, only to be greeted by Pinko and Uka, dragging in Crash and Coco.

Shen: "Man... they look beat! Thanks guys, where did you find them exactly?"
Pinkofluffo: "We didn't find them. They found us!"
Uka Uka(shoving Crash into the shelter): "Have your idiot bandicoot friend -- we have planning to do, lots of planning!"
Pinkofluffo (shoving Coco into the shelter): "As in, escape plans!"
Shen (looking over Crash and Coco): "I worried about you guys, are you lot okay?"
Crash(dazed): "Heh... yeah, fine, Shen, thanks for your concern."
Coco(to Uka and Pinko): "Boy, so are we going to blow this joint or what, you people?"
Uka Uka: "Hey, don't look at us."
Pinkofluffo (nodding with jealousy at Shen): "Yeah, go see The Man With The Master Plan."
Shen: "Hmm... well, I have been thinking about this recently, and I think the best thing we could try is getting out of this storm -- and off this planet -- using Pinko's mech suit."
Pinkofluffo: "Hey, don't trust me to put it back together, besides, you wrecked it!"
Coco (to Pinko): "Oh, would you just shut up? If you're not going to appreciate the help Shen here wants to give us then you might as well just clear off, besides, you apparently don't want to see yourselves getting off this planet alive anyway."
Uka Uka: "Very well -- by your method it is. I believe I could give this pile of scrap metal a lot more life if I were to provide it's power source."

Before anyone else can give a response, Uka floats into the contraption. It glows a bright red and rises before the remaining four, looking as good as new and ready to go.

Shen: "H-hey, thanks for that, Uka--"
Uka Uka: "No problemo, bud. C'mon then, guys, get into this thing so I can guide it back to Earth."

Shen, Pinko, Crash and Coco fasten themselves into the main hub of the suit and sit back as the suit takes off out of the cave, doing a good job of dodging the asteroid shower as it prepares to leave the Pink Planet's atmosphere.

In the meantime, Pinko is beginning to grow upset, and Crash attempts to comfort him.

Crash: "Hey, little guy -- what's the matter?"
Pinkofluffo: "That... that... that was my... home. And we're leaving it."
Coco: "We have no other choice. That rock shower was probably strong enough to seriously harm your people, and right now it's grown so strong it's probably became enough to send your planet to destruction."
Uka Uka: "PLUS, you're the remaining of a now pretty much extinct species. How does that feel?"
Pinkofluffo: "But... does that mean... I have to... become ... a citizen... of Earth?"
Uka Uka: "That is correct."
Pinkofluffo: "But... where will I... go...?"
Shen: "Hey -- you were pretty tough competition, bud, back there on your home planet."
Pinkofluffo: "Yes... I... know."
Shen: "Well... why don't you join Uka Uka? I'm sure he'd be more than welcome to have somebody as witty as you on his team."
Pinkofluffo (turning to Uka): "Can I?"
Uka Uka: "Yeah... sure thing. We made a pretty good team against those three other twerps... didn't we?"
Pinkofluffo: "Yes... we did. I think we did."
Shen (turning to Pinko): "Hey, how do you say we get warmed up as soon as we reach Earth? One-on-one battle, you and I, no weaponry."
Pinkofluffo: "Hehe... sure thing... friend."
Shen: "Hmm... make that two-on-one. Bet I could take on you and Uka."
Pinkofluffo: "Bring it on!"

Pinko takes control of the suit and taking a turn at Mars, full speed ahead, takes little time in making for Planet Earth, looking forward to the battle.

And although from that time on Pinko's appearance on Uka's side was often a rare one, It was evident that this wasn't his first good stab at fulfilling his greatest revenge, though nor was it his last.

THE END
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Pinkofluffo's Revenge

Starring

Pinkofluffo
Crash Bandicoot
Shen Lo Ken

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Coco Bandicoot
Aku Aku
Uka Uka
Dr. Neo Cortex
Snappy Gator
Midget Gator
Samantha Squirrel
Polar
Pura
Nitrous Oxide
Stinky
Bruno
Fathead
Sandwich
Mash
Slaughter
Fingers

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Goku
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