This is my first time writing a Star Fox fanfiction and the second story I've ever written, so I'm still fairly new to this. I haven't really played Star Fox games much, but I've known about the series and have wanted to write about it for a while now.
There are also a few differences between what's canon and in this story. You know that long 8-year gap between Star Fox 64 and Adventures? Yeah, I shortened it to 4 years. And let's just say that Command never happened, although whether or not it's canon was ambiguous to begin with.
The story takes place after Assault and has some new enemies and characters that hopefully won't make your eyes burn.
I hope you enjoy reading it!
All was quiet in the Lylat System ever since the Aparoids were destroyed one year ago. The devastation and grief the invaders had caused was difficult for everyone to bear. But thanks to the efforts of the Star Fox team, the Aparoids were defeated, and the Lylat System was saved. However, the Aparoids had left behind so much destruction and among the planets, Corneria had been hit the hardest.
Fortunately, the recovery process following the invasion was going by smoothly; and it wasn't long until the citizens of Corneria were back on their home planet, enjoying the peace. Not all wounds had fully healed, though, and everyone hoped that somebody… or something wouldn't plan to attack them during this time of vulnerability.
In a dark, distant part of the Lylat System, a large cruiser accompanied by many other frigates and starships made their way closer and closer to their destination.
"At long last, the time has finally come…" A tall, dark green lizard mused. He was dressed in a beige military uniform, with a matching bullion hat. His uniform sported many medals and badges, signifying that he was of high rank. The lizard kept staring at the stars out the window when the door behind him opened.
Another soldier in a red uniform entered the room. "General Cobra, sir!" he saluted.
General Cobra kept his back toward the soldier as he continued to look out the window. His eyes glanced toward the other soldier's reflection. "What is it, Lieutenant? State your business."
The Lieutenant brought his hand down. "Sir, we've just now crossed into the Lylat System's borders."
"Hmph." Cobra crossed his arms and shook his head disapprovingly. "You say this as if it's dire information that I absolutely must know."
"Well, isn't it?"
"Of course not!" the General quickly turned around and glared at the startled Lieutenant. "You mean to tell me that you came all this way just to inform me of something I already knew?" he hissed.
The Lieutenant trembled in fear. "I- I didn't know, sir!" he stuttered as he took a step back.
Cobra sighed, shaking his head again. "Honestly, I would expect the Komodo forces to have a little more common sense. I've been in the Lylat System once before, back when I was but a Captain." He paced back and forth, occasionally checking to see if the Lieutenant was still paying attention.
"Years ago, the Komodos crossed the border with one purpose- domination. Unfortunately for us, the general was a bone-headed idiot who thought a single team of mercenaries posed a threat. Even when he retreated, I fought back." He clenched his fists. "I was right. The team only had three pilots and they didn't stand a chance against us, no matter how skilled they were. But then… he showed up."
"Who did?" the Lieutenant asked.
Cobra grimaced. "The 'Legendary Pilot.'" He paused, when he saw a look of confusion on his subordinate's face. "A… phenomenal pilot well-known throughout the Lylat System. He came to this team's aid, and he brought reinforcements with him as well. Soon, I was forced to retreat as well, and we haven't crossed the border since."
The Lieutenant said nothing. He simply nodded.
"But now I am the General. Things will not end the same way they did before. Instead of relying on sheer power or thick-headedness, we will use razor sharp wit and cunning strategy to expand our power. And it all starts with that planet!" the General pointed at a tiny blue speck in the distance.
"Planet Corneria, sir?"
"Of course, Lieutenant. Corneria is in a rather…" He paused for a moment to think of word, "defenseless state at this time. They're still in the process of recovering from their last invasion." General Cobra smirked. "After all, it was very kind of the Cornerian Army to take out the Aparoids for us, wouldn't you say?"
"Er… yes, of course." He hesitantly agreed. "Although, the Dimitri System wasn't so brutally attacked by the Aparoids as other parts of the galaxy."
"True, but they were pests nonetheless." The General turned back to face the window again. "Tell Damon to assemble the troops and prepare for battle when we reach Corneria."
"Yes sir." The Lieutenant saluted. As he was about to leave, he stopped and looked back at the General. "I do have one question though. Do you think this Legendary Pilot will be of any threat to us?" Cobra didn't respond, although the Lieutenant heard the general chuckle to himself before he left.
"This time, nothing will stop the Komodos from their conquest…" Cobra said, pointing at Corneria again. "The Lylat System will be ours!"
Just gonna point out something about General Cobra, he's a Komodo Dragon along with most of the rest of his forces and not a cobra. This was pretty much a prologue to get the story started. Next chapter, we'll meet the Star Fox team!
I'd like to know what you think so I can try to improve, so feel free to leave a review!