Chapter 1: And so It begins...(A brief History)

Hey guys, this is my first Fanfic, and i'm still far from finished! I would love to hear from you, and, if you really love it let me know and I'll keep writing and try to get it complete ASAP. thanks!

This story is narrated by Fox McCloud's youngest brother Matt McCloud, you're average rebellious 17 year old. C:

Before I knew it I found myself scurrying to my car. It was a crisp December afternoon and the wind made the wintry atmosphere even icier. The final bell had rung just minutes before; with the annoying yet way too familiar tone resembling the Big Ben clock tower. Today it gave off a surprisingly wonderful tune reminding me that Christmas break was finally here. We were traveling this year, so today is my last day, and I will be excused from the next couple of days that everyone else at school will have to sit through. The thought made me smile. I'm such a bastard sometimes. Really I am. Anyways, usually Christmas break was boring and uneventful, but cheery and definitely family oriented. This year, however, was going to be a lot different. Every time It came to mind I got so worked up I'd almost puke. Finally the wait was nearly over. We'd be leaving tonight at nine, where we will embark on an eighteen hour trip to North Carolina.

I had just gotten into my car and started it up when It hit me. The ever so wonderful pound and squeal from the engine assuring that this piece of shit would barely make 10 more miles somehow reminded me. I had to take that stupid Spanish quiz before I left for break! Mom would be so pissed if i forgot! I got out and broke through the main doors, up the stairs and down the World Language corridor that lead to my Spanish classroom, and of course I had to wait 20 extra minutes because she went for a coffee break and returned claiming she'd forgotten about me, and had to make a few more additions to the test. Now I'm waiting. I suppose now would be a good time to tell you a little about myself.

My name is Matt McCloud. I am 17 years old, fairly tall, pale, white, Irish, and way too damn skinny (with a pudgy belly, of course). My hair is long and black (dyed), I have snake bites, and if that description didn't tell you enough I'm most definitely a metal head. I hate rap and pop. So don't ask me if I like Lady Gaga, Brittany Spears, or Kayne West, because I don't! Nothing personal, just not my style that's all...errr...sorry...gotta little carried away there...hehe.

Anyways, I'm a "half blood" as some may call it. Half my family is human and the other half is descent of the Fox. It sounds weird, but hey, it's typical with most families nowadays. I have quite a few siblings actually, my twin sister Amber-lee McCloud (Amy for short). We're the youngest in the family. Secondly comes my brother Jay. He's a 19 year old darker-red fox. I love him but he can be annoying as FUCK sometimes and extremely disrespectful. Luckily he's been away at college. He goes to Keene State, and so far its been going great for him. My oldest sibling, Samantha, is 28. She's great. She's always inviting us over her beautiful old home in Springfield. She goes out of her way to call us and drop in every so often. She has a very nice husband named Rick and a beautiful daughter named Emily. She's 7, and she makes me so proud to be her uncle. She loves spending time with Amy and I. We always know how to make fun when we see her. Then there's my brother Fox McCloud. The name-"Fox" its a popular one, but really unoriginal if you ask me. I haven't seen him in 6 years now. At 18 he graduated High school and left for the military-in fact he travels to different planets. My dad was in the galactic military too. "Star Fox." I don't know a lot about it, but I guess my brother Fox is the leader or something. It's like his own little troop. I worry about him so much. I was so mad when he left like that. He tore my moms heart out, and it didn't go over very smoothly with the rest of us either. I was 8 when he left. If you're wondering why we made such a big deal, its because my father was killed in combat in the same armed forces just about a year before. I was 10 when he died, and to this day I'm still not over it. I was so close to my dad, and I was so close to Fox. My mom, on the other hand, moved on. She has a husband named Ryan. He is a lion, who honest to god looks like he could eat you in one bite...He wouldn't do that though! He's actually really cool, funny, smart, gentle, and knows how to shred on the guitar. I honestly must say He makes a pretty damn good stepfather. I'm sure my dad approves of him, wherever the hell he is. Ryan has two sons, Max, who is 18 and in his senior year of high school, and Mikey, who is 23 and currently in the coastguard stationed somewhere in east Asia. I don't know Mikey all to well but like his father looks like a bruiser, yet isn't (too much). Max is like me and Amy; funny, immature, and spontaneous. He always knows wh-

"Hi Matt."

Senora Gomez hurried into the room with a crap-load of papers heaped in her arms. Her hair up in a bun and her legs as thin as twigs off a young sapling supporting a bulging belly; a young fetus awaiting arrival in late july. She looked flustered. The only thing keeping her going was the excitement of the new child. She hasn't stopped talking about her soon to be second child. She already has one daughter, with pictures covering her desk and the surrounding area around her "work space." I think it's really nice that she shows off her child-it shows that she is a proud parent. My friends Lilly, [who compares Senora Gomez to that evil lady in Snow White] thinks her daughter is ugly and that Gomez only cares about herself. I find that a little harsh, but I also find humor in Lilly's hatred.

"Well hey." I replied.

"Everything okay?"

"Yep. Ive got your test ready to go. Sorry about the wait dear."

"It's no trouble, really it isn't."

"Alrighty, here you are! She said delightfully.

"And remember, use a number 2 pencil this time."

"Of course, Senora. I don't wanna relive that mistake I made on the last test." [yes I used the wrong "type of pencil" EPIC FAIL]

Well, it's test taking time. Before I start, you're probably wondering why I'm so stoked about this family vacation? Well, it's because Fox is coming home, along with his friends, and apparently a lover. He hasn't given us much news on this person he's been dating, but I guess we'll find out. Hopefully mom will approve; and even if she doesn't, I'm sure Fox wouldn't give two shits.