Sierra Foxtrot: Revised Blue Version

by K.S. Reynard

(AU) A revised and edited version of the original Sierra Foxtrot, complete with a more palatable pairing. With a more streamlined plot, better planning, and even more snark than before, it's gone from being a dumpster fire to simply a dumpster. Join Fox in his quest to rebuild his team as he traverses planet Lylat, all while uncovering a plot to overthrow Lylat's power structure.

1. Introduction

Greetings, and welcome.

If you clicked on this link, I'd like to thank you for being willing to try something different - but not too different, because there's a good chance you clicked on it because you thought there would be a Fox/Krystal pairing. And you're right - there will be. Not immediately, though. You'll need to give it a bit of time to build up. Anyway, if you want to read the story now, please click the button to go to the next chapter. If you'd like a bit more background info, continue reading.

Okay then - you wanted to learn about the lore of Sierra Foxtrot. I appreciate that. I'll try to keep things as simple as possible. So, basically, in Sierra Foxtrot, Lylat is a single planet, and all the planets are represented as nations in a near-future setting. I'm picturing 2030, or some year in that area. Don't be fooled, though - sci-fi shenanigans can and will occur, as will violations of the laws of physics. Yeah, about that. You saw the Humor tag, right? Keep in mind that Sierra Foxtrot isn't an entirely serious story. Make no mistake: the plot is real. However, the way the plot unfolds can sometimes veer off into the ludicrous, the crass, or the completely demented. It doesn't start out being all that funny, but at a certain point, things start to unravel. Think of it as being in the vein of the Borderlands video game series. If that's not your cup of caramel macchiato, that's fine. This story might not be for you. But if that's what you're into...well, you might really enjoy this story.

If you've read the original Sierra Foxtrot, some of the changes are related to cutting down on the number of minor, unimportant OC's in the story and making the plotline a bit more coherent. A lot of details in this version will be identical or similar to the original, but some key elements will be different, especially considering that Krystal will play a larger role in this one. So, it's not a full rewrite, but it's not a mere edited version, either.

Also, take note that there will be references in this story - references to pop culture, music, other video games, random trivia, etc. And there will be a lot of them. You can try to find them yourself if you want, but I've included a footnotes section at the end of every chapter for your benefit/entertainment. The notes include writing details, things that influenced me while writing Sierra Foxtrot, changes that I made from the original, and general silly comments and banter.

This story is rated T, but it's on the more mature end. I've tried to keep things from getting too adult (there is no onscreen sex, for instance), but it can get a bit graphic and/or raunchy at times. Just a heads up in case that bothers you.

All right, enough of this. Just read the story.

May the fark be with you.