Welcome to Monstro and fight Larxene

Crash: So, Ryan, did anything back there help ya remember your friend's name?

Ryan: Uhhh... Her name's the only thing I can't seem to remember.

Sci-Ryan: You gotta try! Hurry up and remember it!

Ryan: (Smiling weakly) Hehe..

They are now in Monstro

Ryan: What a weird place! Everything's kinda springy and soft.

Crash: Nice and warm, too. I'm startin' to feel like a nap.

?????????: I think you should be a little more worried.

Crash: Who's there?

(Pinocchio is hiding behind a wall)

Pinocchio: You're inside the belly of Monstro the Whale.

Spikewave: Why, I know that voice... Pinocchio? Pinoke, it's you! Come on out!

Pinocchio: Is that you, Spikewave? Gosh, I thought I'd never see you again!

Spikewave: Gee, there's no way you wouldn't find me again. I'm your conscience. And your conscience will always be your guide. Remember?

Pinocchio: Sure, Spikewave. And I've been a good boy, promise. I didn't tell a single lie.

(Pinocchio's nose grows longer)

Pinocchio: Uh-oh!

Spikewave: Well, for Pete's sake!

Pinocchio: Oops! But...how did YOU end up inside Monstro, anyway?

Ryan: We, uh, sort of used a special way...

Crash: It's so special, we don't know how we did it!

Pinocchio: That's too bad... I was hoping you could help me and Father get out of here.

Spikewave: Well, I'll be! Geppetto's here, too?

Pinocchio: Sure he is. Follow me!

(They follow Pinocchio)

(They come to a ruined ship inside Monstro's mouth, where Geppetto is)

Spikewave: Geppetto!

(Geppetto walks to the ship's edge)

Geppetto: Bless my soul, it's Spikewave. How in the world did you get here?

Spikewave: You tell me! How does a clockmaker wind up in the belly of a whale?

Geppetto: Well, it's a long story...

(The gang climbs on to the ship, and Geppetto tells his story)

Sci-Ryan: So you sailed out to look for Pinocchio...

Crash: ...and Monstro swallowed you!

Geppetto: Yes, but I found my son. I would do anything for my Pinocchio.

Ryan: But now you can't get out, can you? Being stuck in the belly of a whale is awful.

Geppetto: Not if Pinocchio and I are together. That makes everything a little bit better. There's nothing better than being reunited with someone you care about.

Ryan: Yeah... I know what you mean.

Geppetto: I don't care if I'm trapped here, so long as I have Pinocchio. He's such a good boy.

Spikewave: Well, he still tells fibs. But with a little help from me...

Geppetto: Oh, Spikewave, you worry too much.

Ryan: Speaking of Pinocchio... Where is he?

Crash: He was here a minute ago. Where's he gone this time?

Geppetto: I expect he's off exploring. That boy has been poking around just about everywhere inside this monster. He won't tell me why it's so important. I tell him it's dangerous, but he won't listen.

Spikewave: That boy's a handful! Ryan, if you don't mind...

Ryan: I know, I know. You want us to help you find him, right? C'mon, guys, let's get going!

Pinocchio: Oh!

(They find Pinocchio in another area of Monstro)

Spikewave: Pinocchio! What are you thinking?! You know Geppetto worries when you wander off by yourself.

Ryan: Spikewave was worried, too!

Pinocchio: I'm sorry...

Ryan: What are you doing, anyway? Looking for something?

Pinocchio: Um...yeah, I'm looking for treasure!

(His nose grows longer)

Spikewave: Here we go again!

Pinocchio: But, Spikewave...

Crqah: Now, don't be so hard on the little fella, Jiminy. We promise not to get mad, Pinocchio. Is that why you're afraid to tell? No need to fret. Tell us the truth---we'll understand. Put your trust in Crash!

Pinocchio: ... I was looking for a way out. Father says he's happy, but it's my fault we're stuck here. I shouldn't have run away from home. I want to help Father get home to the workshop. But he'll worry if I tell him what I'm doing.

Spikewave: So that's why you thought you had to tell a lie.

Craah: You did it 'cause you love your dad!

Ryan: All you need now is courage!

Pinocchio: What?

Sci-Ryan: Tell Geppetto the truth. With a little courage, you can do it! If you tell him how you really feel, I bet he'll help you find a way out.

Ryan: And we'll give you a hand!

Pinocchio: Really? You'll help us? Okay, I'll give it a try! Wish me luck, Jiminy!

Spikewave: No more keeping secrets, then. Have we got a deal?

Pinocchio: Sure! I'll be brave and tell Father how I really feel. No lies this time!

Spikewave: Great! Then your nose won't---

(The ground shakes)

Ryan: What's happening?!

Crash: I got a bad feeling about this!

Spikewave: Pinocchio, run for it!

(Pinocchio runs away. A Parasite Cage Heartless falls from the ceiling in front of him)

Ryan: Pinocchio!

(Pinocchio is trapped inside the Heartless)

Pinocchio: Help! I'm trapped!

Ryan: What?!

(They fight the Parasite Cage. After the fight, the Heartless is knocked out, but Pinocchio is still trapped inside)

Pinocchio: Help me! I'm scared!

Ryan: Pinocchio, be brave!

Pinocchio: How?

Ryan: Don't give up! Try fighting your way out!

Pinocchio: Be brave... Okay, I'll try!

(Pinocchio jumps up and down, which opens the Heartless' cage and allows Pinocchio to climb out, right before the Heartless is destroyed and its heart is released)

Spikewave: Pinocchio, are you all right?

Pinocchio: Don't worry, I'm okay. Just a little sticky...

(He gets up)

Pinocchio: But I have a great idea! That thing spit me out when I started fighting back. Why don't we try the same thing with Monstro?

Ryan: Of course! If we're lucky, Monstro might cough us up!

Crash: Great idea! Let's go deeper inside and try it!

Pinocchio: I'm going, too!

Spikewave: No, it's too dangerous.

Pinocchio: Aww, c'mon...

Spikewave: You should be with Geppetto. No use escaping from Monstro if you two get separated again!

Ryan: Leave this to us.

Pinocchio: I guess you're right. Be careful, everybody!

(Everyone besides Pinocchio leaves)

(They enter Monstro's throat)

Matau: Looks like this is as far as we go.

Sora: Ready, then? Let's shake things up!

Crash: It would be easier if we had someone to fight...

Ryan: Perfect timing. Looks like we've got company!

(Several Shadow Heartless surround them. One spooks Sci-Ryan. They defeat the Heartless)

Ryan: Whew...

(The ground shakes, which shocks them)

Crash: What the!?

Spikewave: It's working! Monstro's gonna sneeze!

(Monstro sneezes. The group is risen out of the throat. They land in Monstro's mouth)

Ryan: Oww... Now I know what getting shot out of a cannon feels like.

Crash: Where's Pinocchio and his dad?

Spikewave: They're gone. They must've gotten out safely.

Ryan: Without you, Spikewave? I thought there was no escaping your conscience!

Spikewave: I don't mind being left behind, as long as they're both safe. Maybe Pinocchio doesn't need me after all.

Ryan: What do you mean?

Spikewave: That little puppet used to have trouble telling right from wrong. But he's come a long way. Maybe he doesn't need Me anymore. Seems like he can do this on his very own.

Ryan: Don't you remember what Geppetto said? "There's nothing better than being reunited with someone you care about." I bet Pinocchio's counting the days till he can see you again.

Spikewave: Well, what do you know... You might be right.