Fox McCloud vs. Captain Falcon
It was a busy day in the mushroom kingdom that day. People from all around the kingdom came to the race track that day.
Several weeks ago the racer/bounty hunter Douglas Jay Falcon had better known as Captain Falcon had challenged mercenary/bounty hunter Fox McCloud the leader of the Starfox team to a race. The rules were that Captain Falcon who be in his F-Zero while Fox flies in his arwing, then they will truly see who is faster.
Fox naturally accepted.
So now the two racers, they're teams as well as a large group of eager fans turned out that day to see who would win the race.
So they gathered at a large track made just for the occasion. The place was made like a five star hotel.
In the lobby a large group had gathered to see the meeting of the two contestants. A long table had been set up with microphones and a podium in the middle.
Many recognizable faces were there. Sonic the hedgehog, Link, Banjo, Pokemon a colorful cast had shown up for this event.
Then suddenly Mario stepped up to the podium before the crowd.
"Ladies and Gentlemen if I may have your attention." He said and the crowd quieted down." The mushroom kingdom id proud to present the race of Captain Falcon vs. Fox McCloud." The crowd clapped their hands in approval." At this time I would like to introduce the first of the competitors Fox McCloud and the StarFox team."
Then turning to his left Mario pointed out as Fox McCloud, followed by Falco Lombardi, Krystal, Slippy, and Peppy Hare came into the room.
Mario went up and greeted them shaking their hands. Then the team took their seats to Mario's left and he returned to the podium.
"And allow to introduce." He began again." The challenger of this event Captain Falcon." Then turning to his right he pointed out Captain Falcon who walked into the room.
The big man walked into the room waving to the crowd as he came in, then he shook Mario's hand and sat down.
"Well let's get right on with it." Said Mario returning to his podium." Captain Flacon why did you enact this challenge?"
"Why?" asked Captain Falcon speaking into his microphone." Simple." He said next." A 'friend' of mine brought up Fox McCloud and his skill as a pilot and suggested I race him." As he spoke his face trailed off and looked into the crowd, looking for a familiar face he couldn't find. Upon no finding it he looked back to Mario." That is why."
"Very well." Said Mario as he turned his head from the captain to the Fox." And Fox why did you accept this challenge?"
"Fox opened his mouth to reply but suddenly Falco jumped up and grabbed the microphone.
"I'll tell ya why." He said as he did so." Cause he's the baddest son of a bitch out there." He said pointing to Fox. Peppy and Slippy reached up to try and grab the mic from him but were unsuccessful as Falco avoided them." And he's not afraid of nothing that's why-"
Just then Krystal reached up and grabbed the microphone from Falco's hand then handed it to Fox.
"Before my colleague interrupted." Said Fox glancing over at Falco who sat with his arms crossed." I accepted this challenge because I'm not afraid to try new things and test my abilities."
"Very nice." Said Mario as his head darted between the two." Gentlemen if you'd like to say anything now before the race you're more than welcome to." Fox and Captain Falcon turned and looked at each other.
"I'll tell ya what." Said Falco as he reached across and grabbed the microphone again." WE'RE GONNA WIN AND-" But then Fox pushed Falco aside.
"I look forward to an interesting contest." Said Fox as he kept Falco at bay.
"As do I." replied Captain Falcon." Just then Falco jumped up pushing Fox aside and spoke into the mic.
"And that's the bottom line." He said. Then Krystal reached over and smacked him on the head.
At that time Fox and Captain Falcon got up and walked over to each other then they shook hands. The crowd in response clapped and cheered ready for the race to begin the next day.
"May the best man win." Said Fox as they shook hands. Captain Falcon nodded in reply.
Meanwhile in the back of the crowd was King Dedede, next to him was Snake. Dedede stood back and ran his hand along his chin.
"What do you make of it sir?" asked Snake.
"I have the feeling this race will be very interesting." Said Dedede. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a cigar.
Snake leaned over with a lighter and lit it for him. After inhaling Dedede blew the smoke into the air.
"Yes." He said." Very interesting indeed."
As he shook Fox's hand Captain Falcon glanced off into the crowd. And when he did he thought he saw a familiar figure standing in the doorway. He then averted his eyes fully from Fox and in that direction and when he did he saw the figure retreating threw the door.
"Excuse me." He said to Fox then he turned and left. Then he turned and walked in the direction he saw the figure retreated. And when he did he looked down the hall and saw nothing. He was left scratching his head in confusion at who he saw.
That night the Fox stayed up in his bed. He had tried to sleep but found he couldn't. The adrenaline was already beginning to rush threw his body, that and Falco's snoring in the other room could wake the dead.
So Fox rose to his feet and wandered onto the balcony. He leaned over the side and looked down at the race track below.
"I wonder what they'll have us do?" he thought out loud.
"Nervous?" said a voice from behind him. Fox turned around to see Krystal standing there in her night robe.
"No." replied Fox." Excited." He said turning from her." I've never been in a race before. I don't really know what to do, this is his turf not mine."
Krystal walked up and put her arm around Fox.
"I'm sure you'll do just fine." She said as she did so." If you lose you could always challenge him to battling in space." Fox let out a slight chuckle.
Then he and Krystal looked up at the moon as it shined its light down on them.
Walking in a sleepish daze behind them was Falco, disturbed from his sleep by the sound of voices. He wandered over eyes narrowly open and saw the two holding each other in the moonlight.
"Get a room." He yawned as he rubbed his eyes. Then he turned and walked away.
Fox and Krystal turned and watched him go, and then they looked back to each other with raised brows.
"I'm going to go check up in the arwing." Fox said to her." And see if it's all ready for tomorrow."
"Hurry back." She replied." You'll want to be well rested for tomorrow." Fox reached down a kissed her hands then he turned and left. Krystal walked back into the room and watched him leave.
So Fox walked around the hotel and to the garage where they kept his arwing for the race tomorrow.
He walked around, the moonlight acting as his guide so he could see.
Fox walked and rounded and corner and then he bumped into someone. He looked up to see Captain Falcon there half dressed.
"Douglas." Said Fox slightly shocked to see him.
"McCloud." Said the Catpain." Good evening." Then he walked past Fox and observed the area around him, seeing nothing but darkness and the moonlight." I as almost sure." He whispered softly to himself.
But not soft enough for Fox had heard him.
"Looking for something?" he asked as he walked up and stood next to the Captain.
"Someone." He replied looking around in the night.
"Could you answer me something?" asked Fox.
"Sure." Replied the Captain turning down and looking at him." Anything."
"Why did you really challenge me to this race?" asked Fox. Captain Falcon went slightly red in the face at realizing being discovered.
"So you knew huh?" he said as he crossed his arms with a sheepish smile." What gave me away."
"You're stalling for time." Said Fox with a smile seeing threw the Catpains' tricks.
"So I am." Said the Captain as he moved his hands behind his back. Then he looked Fox in the eyes and noticed he still appeared to be waiting for an answer." How far have you gone for love?" he asked with a raised brow.
"To hell and back." Replied Fox.
"Well I'm still in the fire." Said Captain Falcon. The he walked past Fox.
"So this is about a woman?" asked Fox. Captain Falcon stopped and chuckled to himself.
"Something like that." He said turning back to Fox.
"Very well." Said Fox." I will let you get to bed, and wish you good luck on our race tomorrow."
"And to you as well." Replied the Captain. Then the two turned and walked away from each other, tomorrow they would be competitors in a great race.