Okay, I know this is the third story I've posted in-what? 3 days?-the passed few days. But I have been waiting and waiting to post this story! I've been writing it and rewriting it for about a year and a half. I hope you like it. Reviews would be nice. It has a little Buzz/Jessie and some Woody/Bo. I had a difficult time trying to figure out how to piece this one together, but here it is. I've really wanted to post this fanfic for a long time, but it has taken me so very long to get it all together. This chapter took so long to complete because I was trying to come up with an interesting beginning.
I don't own Toy Story, Star Fox McCloud, or Legend of Zelda. But from the first day I played Super Smash Bros. On Nintendo64, Fox has been my favorite character (though I haven't played his game) and Link was my sister's. She was happy when I decided to give them a cameo in this story. Time is after Toy Story2 and before Toy Story3. If my portrayal of Fox is out of character, I apologize. Like I said, I've never played his game.
My family's dealt with it and so have others. You know the feeling when it happens and lingers! For those of you readers who have had to play the Good Host Syndrome or Good Host Fatigue, this story is for you! I hope you enjoy!
It was a bright spring day and Andy's toys were occupying themselves up in his bedroom while he ate breakfast. School was off today, and Andy was looking forward to a leisurely day. Rex and Hamm were on the desk playing a video game. Potato Head was playing cards with Rocky, Wheezy, and Robot. Bullseye was helping Buzz put away some books, games, and racing car magazines that belonged in the closet. Slinky slept contentedly, snoozing on Andy's bed pillow while Princess Mitsy quietly sat on the blanket reading a book as Mrs. Potato Head brushed her long, wavy hair. Woody and Bo Peep were strolling through the upstairs hallway, enjoying their time alone, except for when her three sheep started nibbling on Woody's boots. Snake, the three aliens, and some others were playing Battleship in Molly's room. All the toys seemed to have something to do.
Wheezy clapped his fins, sending the secret signal to his partner. "Square." Robot said, looking at the penguin.
"You're right!" Wheezy smiled, and set down his cards which revealed four of a kind.
"Yes, we won!" Robot cheered.
"Aw, come on!" Potato Head grunted, throwing his hands up in the air. "That's the third time!"
"We keep losing," Rocky groaned, letting his shoulders sag.
"Well, not anymore. I give up. I'm not playing anymore." Potato Head complained and walked away. Rocky stood up and left too.
"We make a good team." Robot gave Wheezy a high five.
"Teamwork." The penguin smiled. Then he climbed up onto Andy's bed. He could hear the young princess doll reading aloud, while the kind, elderly spud softly stroked her hair. "Uhm. Excuse me. What are you reading about, Your Highness?" Wheezy asked.
"Lad a Dog," the princess smiled. "I know, I know. I know I read it a lot, but I just can't help it. He's pretty amazing! And these are true stories too."
"What's he doing this time?" Wheezy asked.
"His master and mistress took him to Madison Square Garden for a dog show. He won Best in Show. And now they're heading back home, but he has to wear an uncomfortable muzzle until they get out of the city." Mitsy explained.
"I don't think I'd like that." Wheezy said.
"And you know what happens next? He gets lost in New York City!"
"Oh my!" Wheezy exclaimed. "How dreadful. I think I'll go do something else."
"But don't you want to stay and find out if he makes it back home?" Mitsy asked.
"No. You can tell me what happens." Wheezy scurried away to find a more pleasant activity.
"I can't if you don't hang around long enough," Mitsy muttered.
"I don't think he likes to talk about people or animals getting lost, not after he almost got sold by mistake and then Woody was taken after trying to save him." Mrs. Potato Head stated.
"Oh. Oh, yeah," Mitsy sighed. "I didn't think of that."
"Ah. Well, thanks, Bullseye. Now everything is in its proper place." Buzz sighed with satisfaction. He stood back with his hands on his hips, admiring the orderly work he and the horse had done of redoing Andy's magazines and such. "Now we can have some relaxation. Or...or you can. I'm gonna see what else I can find to fix. You go ahead and play, boy, if you want." Bullseye wagged his tail and gave Buzz a big, unexpected lick on the face. Buzz's eyes bulged. He was not accustomed to such bold, physical affection. "Whoa!" He chuckled. "Uh, uh...well, go ahead. Go on and find something to play with."
The horse chased his tail, then knelt on the floor, panting happily. "You want me to ride you, is that it?" Buzz asked curiously and the horse nodded eagerly. "Sorry, fellow, but I have work to do." And Buzz started to walk away. Bullseye huffed in disappointment, then whipped his head straight up. He'd tried it once, with Woody, and it worked. No reason he couldn't do it again. He charged forward and bounced right under the space toy, startling him. "What? Hey, what is...Bullseye! What are you doing?" Buzz scolded. The horse didn't answer but took off galloping out of the bedroom. "Whoa, Bullseye! Whoa!" Buzz ordered. "Slow down, I say! Halt! Easy!" Bullseye was having a rootin' tootin' good time, running wild, just like when he'd first seen Woody.
"Sorry, little fellas," Woody chuckled at Bo's sheep, baaing up at him and hopping up and down. "But I'm afraid I don't have any snacks for you this time." The sheep glanced at each other, huffed at the cowboy, and scurried away.
"Aw, well, I like you too!" Woody groaned sarcastically. "What is it with pets, huh? They don't want your attention. All they want are full stomachs."
"Not Buster." Bo Peep grinned. "He likes to play, and be chased, and scratched, and..."
"And fed and watered," Woody rolled his eyes. Bo gave him a smack on the shoulder with her staff. "Hey, what was that for?" Woody sputtered.
"You sure are grumpy this morning." Bo said.
"No. I was really just kidding." Woody smiled innocently with big eyes. Bo snickered.
"Sometimes you have a dry sense of humor," she teased. Woody chuckled and they continued to walk.
"But only sometimes," He said. Bo shrugged and smiled. Their peace was interrupted at the sudden sound of rushing hooves around the corner. A blur of brown, green, white, and purple appeared and charged toward them. "Hey! Look out!" Woody hollered and shoved Bo quickly towards the wall, out of the pathway, bracing himself up against her. Buzz and Bullseye whizzed passed them and into the hallway bathroom. "Buzz!" Woody shouted after them. "What the heck do you think you're doing?!"
"Whoa!" They heard Buzz holler and then he reappeared in the same rapid manner. "It's not me, it's your wild steed, Sheriff!" Buzz called out, looking at them helplessly as he gripped the gallivanting horse's mane. "Slow down! Halt! Heel!" The Space Ranger's voice trailed off as he was whisked into another part of the house. Bo Peep was giggling behind Woody.
"I never thought I'd see the day that Space Ranger would be forced to become a bucking bronco!" She laughed. Woody snorted.
"He did look pretty funny." Woody agreed.
"You'll have to bear with me that this is a bit out of my line!" Buzz declared to the horse, scampering through Molly's bedroom. Buzz's eyes widened in horror as they were headed straight for the ongoing Battleship game. "Halt, Bullseye! Whoa!" Buzz demanded, but the horse didn't slow down at all. "Nnnoo! Look out, guys!" Buzz hollered and the other toys' jaws dropped as the horse jumped high, clear over the game without upsetting the board or pieces.
"Hey," Buzz's face relaxed a little in relief. "Nice one." He praised. Then he heard a wild "yeehaw" somewhere close by and was cut off guard as he realized he was about to collide straight into Buster who was carrying Jessie the cowgirl on his back. "Careful! Watch yourself!" Buzz tried to warn them, but it was too late.
"What?" Jessie asked, peeking around the dog's big head and her eyes widened when they all bumped into each other. Buzz was tossed against the wall and landed on the floor, hitting his head.
"Ugh." He moaned dizzily.
"Whahoo!" Jessie cheered, jumping to her feet. "That was a barrel of fun. Come on, you critters. Let's do it again!" She grinned at the dog and the horse that were both gaining their footholds again. But then she heard groaning and rushed toward the dazed Space Ranger. "Oh my word! Hey, y'all all right?" She asked.
Buzz was trying to regain focus and looked up. His vision was blurry and it looked as if he saw three red-headed cowgirls standing upside down, staring down at him with wide green eyes. He grunted, shook his head, then opened his eyes wide, trying to see clearly. There she was, and clear as day. It was her, that spirited, funny, attractive, friendly cowgirl he'd been admiring since she'd come to live at Andy's 2 months ago. Here she was, standing over him, with a curious, vibrant face, and her big green eyes gazing into his. "Hey, ya okay?" She asked.
Buzz just sighed contentedly. Then a familiar voice broke into his thoughts. "Hey, what commotion did you cause now?" Buzz sighed, this time in annoyance. It was Woody. Why did he have to disturb this dreamy moment? Then a tall shadow stood next to Jessie, peering over Buzz. "Buzz, what happened?" Woody asked. "We heard a crash."
"It wasn't exactly a crash," Jessie corrected him. "It was more like an unexpected greeting." Buzz subconsciously smiled at her remark.
"Are you all right, Buzz?" Bo Peep asked. "You look a bit dizzy." Buzz didn't answer. He wasn't listening.
"What did you do to him, Jessie?" Woody asked the cowgirl. "I thought Buzz was a pretty good self-defense master."
"I didn't do anything to him!" Jessie declared defensively. "But, if that's your way of saying that I'm capable of taking care of myself, I'll take it as a compliment." Buzz didn't realize that he was nodding in front of everyone, with a dreamy grin on his face. But Woody had seen it.
Heelloo?!" Woody exclaimed, right down in the Space Ranger's face. "You can send your rocket ship back to earth now!" And with that, he pressed Buzz's red chest button and his wings popped out. That sent Buzz jumping back up to his feet and getting back into Space Ranger mode.
"Uh, uh, uh...yeah, I'm good. I'm fine. I'm okay." He stammered, so embarrassed that he'd been seen by others, and Woody of all people-uh, toys-gazing dreamily at Jessie, who probably hadn't noticed at all. Except that he'd probably looked so ridiculous. "Uh, well, Uh, uh, I...I've got to go." Buzz said quickly and scurried away.
"What's eatin' him?" Jessie asked.
"I think he likes you, Jessie." Bo Peep smiled.
"Oohh," Jessie nodded and scurried after Buzz.
"I've never seen Buzz so out of focus." Woody shook his head. "When he thought he was a real space ranger, at least he was true to his mission." Bo laughed heartily.
"I never thought I'd hear you admit to actually missing those days!" Bo gasped.
"I didn't say I miss them," Woody corrected her. "It's just...when Jessie's around...Buzz is definitely twitterpated!"
"Oh, definitely," Bo nodded. And the two of them walked back to Andy's room. Just then, they heard their owner rushing up the stairs.
"Come on!" Woody gasped, pulling her along and they burst into the room. "Andy's coming, everyone!" The toys shrieked and quickly scattered all around. Woody thudded on the floor as Rex rushed passed him and swiped the cowboy with his tail.
"Woody, hurry!" Buzz called, and Bo set Woody quickly back on his feet by grabbing his neck with her crook. They just resumed their spots when Andy came in the door.
"Come on, guys. We're going to Jason's house today to play," Andy happily told his toys. He picked up Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, and Slinky Dog and placed them in the backpack. Jason was a friend of Andy's, but his toys hadn't been there for a long time. Jessie had never been there before, and she was a little nervous about visiting a different kid's house. But as long as she was with her friends and they didn't seem wary about the trip, she wasn't going to worry about it.
"When was the last time we visited Jason's gang?" Rex asked.
"Approximately four months I believe," Buzz answered.
"Do you suppose Fox is still around?" Slinky asked.
"Of course!" Woody answered. "He's Jason's top toy."
"Who is Fox?" Jessie inquired curiously.
"You've never heard of him before?" Slinky asked back. Jessie shook her head.
"Star Fox McCloud," Woody answered. "He's a Nintendo character, been around for a long time. He has his own video game like Buzz. He's also an outer space commander and defender, like Buzz." Jessie looked curiously at the Space Ranger who turned his head away grinning.
"Is he nice?" Jessie asked again.
"Aw, sure," Slinky declared. "He's tough and strong, and highly intelligent, but he's nice."
"Is...is Jason a nice kid?"
"He's safe to be around if that's what you mean," Woody explained. "He's a bit more of a tough guy than Andy is, and likes to get the bigger, stronger super toys, but he's a good boy. We always come home in one piece after playing with him."
When Andy arrived at Jason's, the boys decided to play some Nintendo games first, so Andy set his toys down on the bedroom floor while he and Jason hurried down to the basement. The toys peeked out of the bag and looked around. Woody stood up and stepped out. "Hey, howdy, hey!" he called out. "Fox? Link? Hey, fellows! It's us."
"Sheriff? Ranger Lightyear? Is that you?" Came a steady, intelligent voice from above them.
"Yeah, it is," Buzz answered. Then, like a shooting star, a whirling figure dropped from the bed in front of them. It was a stern-looking, agile, sharp fox toy.
"Greetings, good comrades," Star Fox McCloud said, in a cheerful tone that didn't match his piercing eyes. "You're a welcome sight for sore eyes!"
"Roger that," Buzz smiled. "Good to see you, Fox."
"And who is this, Sheriff?" Fox asked, glancing at the cowgirl. "Your newest recruit?"
"Yep, my newest deputy," Woody grinned. Jessie walked up to the toy fox.
"Howdy there! I'm Jessie!" She said cheerily, shaking Fox's hand.
"Welcome, soldier!" Fox said. "You have the makings of an excellent partner here, Sheriff. You'll all make a fine team."
"Fox, you can't speak of a lady as if she was another secret agent of yours," came a young but determined voice, and a handsome, robust, yet fierce-looking warrior toy walked up next to Star Fox. He looked like a junior counterpart of Robin Hood, yet his own distinct person. "Where, Sheriff, did you find this smart, witty, desert-sand beauty?"
"Well, that's a long story," Woody chuckled.
"Hello, ma'am. I'm Link from the Legend of Zelda game."
"Pleased to meet ya," Jessie smiled.
"Hey, guys! Boy, are we glad to see you!" Another male voice spoke from behind Link. There stood a sturdy, self-assured looking, tall, mission-focused, soldier toy. His face lit up when he smiled. He was made entirely of plastic, with specially poseable arms and legs, had short, sandy brown hair and dark green eyes. His camouflaged uniform complimented his eyes, and he removed his safety gear cap. He was a handsome fellow. A small Velcro label Sgt. Matthew was emblazoned on his uniform. He also had very real looking plastic combat boots and a plastic toy army rifle strapped on his back. He saluted the sheriff and the space ranger.
"At ease, man," Buzz smiled.
"Hey there, Matt," Woody grinned, shaking the young man's hand. "Been a while hasn't it?"
"Good to see you again, Sgt." Buzz smiled.
"Buzz, how many times do I have to tell you to please address me as 'Matt'?" The soldier cocked his head, rolling his eyes.
"Sorry, force of habit." Buzz shrugged.
"Hello, Jessie. Welcome to Jason's room." Matthew smiled, taking the cowgirl's hand.
"Likewise." Jessie grinned.
"Hey, there, Slink, old buddy." Matthew smiled, kneeling down and Slinky trotted to him for a chin rub and a belly scratch.
"Nice to see ya again, Matt." Slinky panted.
"So, how have things been lately?" Buzz asked. Jason's toys' faces dropped. "And by the way, where is everybody else?"
"Well, to tell you the truth, things have been a bit unsettled here," Fox sighed wearily. "You have no conception of how relieved we are to see familiar allies."
"Is something wrong?" Woody asked concerned. Fox always spoke in his formal space commander lingo, but he and the others all knew they were toys. Woody had never seen their friend in such a manner of resignation, and almost exhaustion.
"Is everyone okay?" Slinky piped in.
"Yikes! Have you been replaced?" Rex cried.
Fox didn't answer, which worried Woody. "We've had a big-headed problem to deal with," Link groaned. "Very big. We've tried to overcome the nuisance, but our efforts have failed."
"Huh. Yeah." Matthew huffed, staring at the floor. He pursed his lips in annoyance.
"A big-headed problem?" Jessie asked curiously. "Sounds like a case for Sheriff Woody to tackle."
"Ha. Well, good luck," Link groaned again.
Fox was about to speak, but was cut off. "Who goes there?" Someone demanded, a voice that Woody and all the others but Jessie didn't recognize. A large and tall figure strode up between Fox and Link, shoving them aside. It was a plastic, muscular wolf that was adorned very much like an ancient Roman soldier, with a royal purple cape, a small crown, and a plastic spear with a rubber tip. He looked very pompous. "New subjects, eh?" he asked smugly. "Well, allow me to introduce myself. I am Nero the Great, champion of conquerors. I destroy all my foes, I restrain the unruly, the brave and the good look up to me, and follow my lead."
"Humble, isn't he?" Jessie whispered sarcastically. Buzz huffed.
"Ah-hem," Woody cleared his throat and stepped up to the wolf, extending his hand out. "Well, I'm Sheriff Woody. It's quite nice to meet you."
"On your knees," Nero said dryly.
"I'm sorry?" Woody asked, confused.
"I said on your knees," Nero pointed the tip of his spear right up to Woody's nose. Woody looked at Fox who rolled his eyes and Link who huffed. Then Woody knelt on the floor. "All of you, on your knees," Nero ordered Andy's other toys. They obeyed, confused. "I do not like impudence," Nero stated. "You low lives had better learn to treat me with respect and reverence. Especially you, Sheriff Woody."
"M...me?"
"You're an official symbol of authority. If you don't set a proper example, society will result in chaos."
"We're only visitors," Buzz said. "Our owner doesn't live here and neither do we, so when he leaves, you won't have to worry about our disrespectful manner anymore."
"Visitors? Very well. But remember, this is my domain, and as long as you are here, you will do as I say. On your feet." Then he walked up to Link. "See that they behave themselves." And he marched out of sight.
Sorry if the intro appeared off topic and leading away from the title! Reviews are certainly welcome. If I didn't get Link and Fox quite right, I'm sorry.