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RISE OF THE APAROID CRUSADERS

It has been some time after the Anglar Invasion. The Star Fox team was now living in their very own house in Corneria. Their house is not like any ordinary house. The house features as Star Fox's personal headquarters with a communication room where the team receives mission briefings from General Pepper who has already recovered from his illness. Sirens are equipped in the house's ceilings to notify them of any incoming transmissions in the communication room.

Apart from living in their very own house, Fox, the team's leader and Krystal, were having a good time. They had become a couple and are considered the Star Fox's dream team. Fox and Krystal are so tied to each other that it is impossible for anything to break their bond. The two of them are happy with each other and their teammates, Falco, Slippy, Peppy and R.O.B. 64.

Everything was fine until one fine morning, in the Star Fox team's house, General Pepper had given them a briefing about a mission. This mission was not going to be an ordinary one for it will be in a planet not in the Lylat System but in another system called the Milky Way system. That planet was Earth.

It all started when Falco, Slippy and Peppy had gone out shopping, leaving Fox and Krystal alone at home. Fox and Krystal were busy chatting about everyday life in the living room. "It's been a long time since we had a mission you know," said Krystal to Fox.

Fox replied, "True. Well, that means the Lylat System is at peace again," "Yup," Krystal said.. "Oh, uh, Krystal?" Fox asked. Krystal, "Yes?" Suddenly, Fox's face went red. He felt like he had butterflies in his stomach.

"Umm… Uh…"

"What's wrong, Fox?"

"Well, I…"

Krystal giggled. She then said, "Don't be shy, Foxy. Say it," Fox then gathered his courage, his face still red, and said, "Alright, I…" All of a sudden, a siren in the living room's ceiling sounded. "A mission?" Krystal said as she and Fox looked at the siren.

"I'll call the others," Fox said. "Let's go," Fox and Krystal then went out of the living room to get changed into their piloting clothes.

After some time has passed, the Star Fox team were already gathered in their house's communication room. General Pepper was on the screen. "I'm glad to see that you've all gathered here, Star Fox," General Pepper said. "As I'm sure you all might be able to guess, I am going to give you a mission,"

Fox asked, "What is it, general?" "First off, let me say that I will pay you all if all of you do a good job. Now, for the briefing, the mission this time will be on Earth in the Milky Way system," The Star Fox team was surprised upon hearing General Pepper's words.

"Earth?" Falco said. "Now that's interesting," "Wait, but how can we go to the Earth? We have no necessary device to enable us to go to another system, general," Slippy said. "I know your concerns, Star Fox," General Pepper replied. "However, I would like to tell you something which we kept in secret for this mission. We had built a hyper drive engine inside the Great Fox,"

"A hyper drive engine!" Peppy exclaimed. "But, will it really work? I am not sure whether a ship can go through another galaxy quickly via that method just as it can via an orbital gate. This kind of technology has never existed in the history of the Lylat System,"

"Have no fear," General Pepper said. "This engine we have created has been tested. The chances of it being successful is seventy percent," "That should be good enough then, general," Peppy said. "When do we leave, general?"

"Tomorrow," General Pepper said. "Oh, by the way, actually the enemy this time is something we have encountered before," "Encountered?" Krystal asked. "Is it Andross?" "I can't be sure, Krystal, but the enemy is actually the Aparoids,"

The team were shocked upon hearing this. "The Aparoids?! But, we killed them a long time ago!" Fox said. "True. That is why I am asking you all to find the cause. They are heading to the Earth and I fear that it is not their only target," General Pepper said.

"This is all very weird," Fox said. "Who else would know about the Aparoids besides Pigma? He was the only one who knew them from what I remembered," "We'll have to find out by heading to the Earth by ourselves," Falco said.

"I have a very bad feeling about this," Krystal said. "Alright, Star Fox, I'll see you tomorrow at the Great Fox's hangar. We will keep track of your location in this mission. Pepper out," The screen then went off. "This is a big mystery," Fox said. "Whoever thought the Aparoids would be back after a long time,"

"Someone must have been so smart to know a lot about them and then bring them back," Falco said. "But who could it be?" Slippy said. "Anyway, team, no point worrying about so much about who's the mastermind. I think the enemy wants us to do that so that we get knocked off our trail," Fox said.

"I agree with Fox," Krystal said. "Isn't that, right?" "Hmm… True," Falco replied. "Anyway, everyone, just get ready for tomorrow," Peppy said. "Oh, if you all excuse me, I'll be going back to my shopping with Falco and Slippy here,"

"Let us follow you," Fox said. "Oh? Alright then," The Star Fox team then went out of their house to go shopping.

* * *

Meanwhile, in the Earth, at the SRX team's base, Ryusei Date was walking around the corridor for just to stretch his legs for he had just woke up in the morning. As he was walking, he happened to meet with Aya Kobayashi and Raidiese F. Branstein or Rai for short along the way.

"Morning, Aya. Morning, Rai," Ryusei greeted. "Good morning, Ryusei," Aya replied. "Morning," Rai replied. "Aya's got some news for you," "Oh, what is it?" Ryusei asked. "Another mission?"

"No, actually. But, I'm sure you'll like it. The truth is, our team has just been given three new Personal Trooper units," Hearing this, Ryusei replied excitedly, "Really?! What are they called?! Tell me, tell me!"

"Relax, Ryusei," Rai said. "You're always a mecha freak aren't you?" "Of course I am!" Ryusei replied still being excited. "Everyone likes that stuff!" Aya chuckled. "Oh, that reminds me, Viletta said that she wanted to take us to the hangar to give a briefing of the new units soon," Aya then said.

"Really? Well, in that case, let's go," Ryusei said. The trio left for the hangar. There, they met the rest of the SRX team's members, Rio Mei Long, Ryoto Hikawa, Mai Kobayashi and it's leader, Viletta Vadim. The Hagane's crew members, Tetsuya Onodera and Eita Nadaka were even present.

"Hey, Mai! Good to see you here!" Ryusei said. "It's nice to meet you too," Mai replied. "So, what's up lately, Ryu?" Ryo asked. "Oh, nothing much. But, I am really excited to see the new units we're gonna have!" Ryusei answered. "You're always the same mecha maniac, Ryu," Rio Mei Long said.

"Well, yeah, that's right! Mecha is my stuff!" Ryusei said. "Just don't get too excited when I give the briefing, Ryusei," Viletta came in. "Don't worry, ma'am. Your orders here are precise and accurate!" Ryusei said while performing a salute.

Rio Mei Long giggled upon seeing Ryusei's act. Viletta then said, "Oh, the new units should be here already. Everyone get ready for the briefing," As the new units came into the hangar, all the SRX team members were filled with awe especially Ryusei.

The units were all blue in color with white lining and were similar to the R-1. Their boosters were in the form of two wings, each having one metal edge above and below it while the rockets were in the middle of them.

The first one had a sword and a blaster as it's weapons, the second had two claws attached to it's wrist and a blaster as it's weapons while the third had two blasters as it's weapons and a Boosted Rifle similar to the R-1's as it's weapons.

"Here are the units, everyone. They are called the A.R. Series. The first one is called the Arsword, the second is called the Arclaw while the third is called the Argunner," Viletta explained. "They look simple," Ryusei commented. "True," Viletta replied. "However, they are equipped with the T-Link System and are faster than the R-Series. Their weapons may be simple but with the skills of a good Psychodriver, their fullest potentials can be released,"

"And as for the pilots who will have these machines, we have not found the right people yet. However, fear not. We will take our time to do so," Viletta continued. "Also, we originally planned to have four units here but due to the lack of funds, the fourth one is still being built. Dismissed,"

All the SRX team members except Viletta then went out of the hangar. "Wow, those units looked real cool," Ryusei said to Aya as he walked with the team. "True, but, hopefully the pilots for those units are found real soon," Aya replied. "Yes, I…"

Mai's words were cut short when suddenly, the place rumbled. "Wha… What's happening?!" Ryusei said. "Look out there!" Rai said. The team looked out at the window. To their shock, purple bug like robotic beings, both gigantic and human-sized, were attacking the base. And even more surprising, DC soldiers were attacking the place on foot too!

It was the Aparoids fighting with the DC soldiers.

"What the...?! What are those things?!" Ryusei asked. "And why are DC soldiers attacking us on foot?!" Ryoto exclaimed. "There are even Lion units attacking us from the air!" Rio said. Viletta then appeared in front of the SRX team and said, "Everyone, get into your units now! We have to protect the base!"

"Roger!" Upon these words, the SRX team members quickly ran to get ready for battle.

* * *

Back at Corneria, in General Pepper's headquarters, the Star Fox team was running to the Great Fox. They were notified about the Aparoid attack in the Earth and proceeded to start their mission in Earth. As they arrived in the Great Fox, Peppy and R.O.B. 64 were starting up the Great Fox's machinery.

Once the preparations were complete, the Great Fox left Corneria. As it started to fly in the space sky, Peppy said, "Alright, let's hope the hyper drive works," Peppy pressed a button. Upon this action, the Great Fox immediately lurched forward as if it was jumping into another dimension.

The ship rumbled violently. It rumbled so violently that everyone nearly lost their footing. Krystal slipped and yelped. Fox quickly grabbed a hold of her and held her tight.

* * *

After some time has passed, the Great Fox reached the Earth's area. "We did it!" Slippy said happily. "We've reached Earth!" "It's a miracle!" Falco said. "Yes, we made it alive," Peppy said. Fox let go of Krystal and asked, "Krys, you alright?"

"I'm fine thank you," Krystal asked. "You saved me. Thanks," Krystal pecked Fox on his cheek. Both of them blushed afterwards. "Hey, Fox, going lovey dovey in the middle of a mission? Isn't it the wrong time?" Falco asked.

Everyone except Falco chuckled. "Anyway, we must hurry. R.O.B, increase speed to location of attack," Peppy said. "Understood," R.O.B. replied. R.O.B. handled the flight into the Earth. Some time later, they were reaching the SRX team's base. Peppy then accessed the communication room's screen to observe the events at their destination.

"Look at that… Hey! What are those giant robots?!" Falco said as he was looking at the screen. Everyone looked at the robots. It was the SRX team's Personal Troopers fighting the Aparoids and the DCs' Lion units. Peppy was observing the SRX team's base's area to see what was going on.

To the Star Fox team's shock, soldiers were fighting back the Aparoids and the DC soldiers. A lot of them were being killed. "This is horrible," Fox said. "Everyone, you know the drill," Peppy said. "Go!"

The team then rushed to their Arwings. As they launched, the Great Fox quickly accompanied the fast Arwings.

* * *

The SRX team were furiously fighting the Aparoid and DC forces. Ryusei used the SRX's sword and weapons to obliterate the enemies while Viletta backed the SRX up. Mai had her ART-1 blast down enemies with it's guns while Ryoto and Rio fought with the joint efforts of the Huckebein Mk-III and the AM Gunner.

The Hagane was even fighting fiercely. Tetsuya was giving continuous orders and the ship's weapons were firing like mad. After some time fighting, Ryusei said, "There's no end to these things!" "Keep fighting!" Aya encouraged the SRX team. "We mustn't give up!"

Viletta then said, "Ryusei, Rai! Go help the soldiers defending our base! They're in trouble!" "What about Aya?!" Ryusei asked. "I can handle them with the R-3's Strike Shield! Go, quick!" Hearing this, Ryusei had the SRX split into the R-1, R-2 and R-3. The R-1 and R-2 then went into the SRX team's base's hangar.

At the base, after changing into their normal SRX uniforms, Ryusei and Rai got a hold of some weapons and helped the remaining soldiers shoot down the DC soldiers and the Aparoids attacking them on foot. There was no end to the horde of enemies.

The R-3 was tring it's best to kill all the Aparoids and Lion units. Suddenly, an Aparoid was about to hit her. Seeing this, Ryusei shouted, "Aya, NO!!!"

Aya thought it was going to be the end until a laser shot the Aparoid down. Team Star Fox's Arwings along with the Great Fox had arrived to help.