Disclaimer: The Star Fox characters are not mine, the Cerinians in this fic except for Krystals are mine as well as the villians.

Notice: This is a sequal to the story How the Other Half Lives. It would be a wise idea to read that first before you read this as it will come into play much more as the story proggresses.

Sorry for those of you who read the first chapter one that I posted. I went back and found that I had made a huge mistake.

Enjoy!

Ch1: Is She There Yet?

Dear Fox,

If this letter is in your possession, that means I am not coming back along with you to Corneria. Please know that this decision has nothing to do with you or the team. I felt it all along and I can feel it now even as I write, there is something amiss; at the very core of life and death, past and present, Will and Fate. My people may be in danger, and as a born Cerinian, I must do my duty and help; I know you would do the same for your home. Do not doubt for a second, every waking moment I will miss the company which you provide; you are an irreplaceable part of me, your friendship is one I will always treasure. That being said, I knew I couldn't let you leave without knowing that when I needed your companionship the most, I would be able to reach you no matter how far apart we are. Along with this letter, is a Cerinian power stone, one much like the stone in my staff. As long as you have that with you and I have my staff, we can communicate using their energy.

Even with that, I will still miss you, but I know that one day we will be together again. One old Cerinian saying quotes: The distance between two is only as far as is allowed; miles away we may reside but forever, side by side we shall be.

Keep this in mind and I know one day, we will meet once more.

Remember Forever,

Krystal of Cerinia

Official Star Fox Member

As long as I am able

Fox dejectedly put the letter aside and sighed. See each other once more; ha, he thought not. Six months, six undeniably long, dreary months had passed on by since the day the team had left Krystal on Cerinia; or rather she left them.

Yet, he supposed he couldn't be mad at her; after all, she did stay behind to help her family in some upcoming disaster of epic proportions. But, he wondered, what? What were they so afraid of? And was that why she had been so upset during the duration of their stay? As usual, Fox felt so in the dark, even if this time, it wasn't his fault.

Ever since she had left, things weren't really as exciting anymore. Sure, they got plenty of jobs and while they were not as big as some of the ones they had been assigned earlier, most gave them quite a good payroll. It was just not the same without the benevolent vixen on the team; somehow, she made everything seem…different, she gave him determination to help others with her fiery willpower.

But, those thoughts would have to wait, today was the debriefing for yet another successful mission. So at two o'clock, Fox McCloud and the rest of the Star Fox crew made their way to the general's office at the Corneriain Army Headquarters.

General Pepper sat across from the Star Fox team his eyes resting on the wall behind them before he spoke.

"Good afternoon Team, I trust you all are well?"

Fox sighed, it was the same old routine everyday; he was sick of it already, "Yes, Sir." he replied.

"Well than," the general started before he was interrupted by a knock on the office door.

Into the room stepped cautiously one of the young secretaries, the poor rabbit looked frightened out of her mind.

"What is it, Catherine?" Pepper questioned irritably, someone always wanted something from him.

Nervously, the bunny told him, "Um Sir, there's a young man on a transmission asking to speak to the General of Corniera. He says it's important that he sees you immediately."

The General grumbled, "Tell him I'm busy with Star Fox and what he needs to say will have to wait."

Catherine nodded and left them alone. Minutes later however, she was back again,

"Sir," she hesitated, "He says he needs to speak with the Star Fox team."

"What's his name?" Fox asked, curiously.

"He says his name is Jade, there is no last name though."

Fox's eyes widened, "Put him through." he commanded

'Jade, what would Jade be calling for?' Last time Fox had seen him, it hadn't been on the best of terms; for some reason he got the feeling that the other fox didn't like him very much.

After a bit of static, the transmission finally cam through and sure enough, there was the young, green guard just as tall and poised as always. However, this time the aura of calmness was replaced with a sense of urgency.

"Hello Jade," Fox greeted as warmly as was possible.

"Why hello, Fox," he replied, "By any chance, has Krystal contacted you recently?"

Fox shook his head, "No, why was she supposed to?"

Jade looked unduly worried at that, "Why yes," he answered, "She was, Krystal left Cerinia just last month to return to Corneria. Her ship should have reached there a week ago. You mean you haven't heard anything from her?"

"No, last I heard from her was maybe a month and a half ago. What do you think could have happened?"

"I don't know," Jade admitted, "But I have a feeling that it's nowhere near good news."

"Hold on," Fox ordered the Cerinian, "We'll be right there."

Fox than turned to the General, "Sorry Pepper, we have to leave; Krystal could be in danger. Come on team, let's get moving!"

'Dang! Come on Krys hang on. We're coming!' he thought to himself as he rushed out of the room.

Unaware to him, from a only a little distance away, a pair of greedy and malicious eyes watched as the vulpine mercenary ran out, and into their hands..

A/N: Yes, I know this was short but all the other chapters will be much longer, I promise! This is just getting started.

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