Prologue—Five Years Earlier
1700 hours, 13 August, 2102, Sauria, Walled City
"Something is lurking in the shadows."
At least that what the king Earthwalker wondered as he padded through the forests outside of the Walled City. The only sound was the fallen leaves crunching under his feet and. There was no wind on this night. The monarch paused and stared up at the stars, letting his eyes reflect a comet that soared high above the canopy. The Earthwalker chuckled to himself and continued on his way.
Many years had passed ever since Fox McCloud and the Starfox team had saved the planet Sauria from General Scales, then a year later the Aparoids, but the king felt the presence of another great evil arising from the depths of the planet.
As he was walking, the Earthwalker suddenly came upon a small meadow surrounded by the trees. It supplied soft green grass underfoot and slicing directly through the middle was a cool, crisp stream.
Overcome by a wave of thirst, the king paced forward and took a long drink of the fresh water.
He sighed and lifted his head up to find himself face to face with another Earthwalker. He gasped in fright and staggered back, startled. Standing on the other side of the creek was another of his kind. The king looked closer and recognized him as the king before himself, and his father.
"Greetings," the old king said, dipping his head respectfully.
"He-hello," the king replied, returning the gesture, "What do you wish from me?"
His father shook, "Nothing, but there is something I could tell you right now."
"Oh," the king said, puzzled, "What is it?"
"That is something I cannot answer, peace will come to you when she arrives, but if you are sure, I will tell you of the evil that is rising."
The king thought for a moment, "I- I am sure"
The old king leaned in closer, "Okay, here's the secret…"