Well, I don't know exactly know how to start this Author's note. This is a new story that I've thought of rather recently. I have high hopes for it.

I had the idea several months ago about Vixy. I thought "What if Fox and Fara had a daughter and Fara didn't tell Fox till Vixy was three?" I figured that it'd be a funny and emotional story. I wanted to put it in a story but could only think of a future story to put it in. Then a few weeks ago I decided to do this story.

At the moment this story is based off of an idea for a future story. It does not pertain to any of my current stories or series.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Fox. All rights go to Nintendo.

Hope you enjoy the chapter.


Unknown Daughter

Two years after the Aparoid Invasion

Phoenix Manor, Papetoon, late night

Fara Phoenix walks down the hallway from the bathroom to her room. The house is so big that it feels like it takes forever for Fara to walk. There are times when Fara feels like she's walking through a ghost town. She can scream out and it'll echo throughout the whole house. Personally, Fara has never liked the house. The empty space has created a lot of loneliness for Fara over the years.

Phoenix manor was built three decades ago when Fara's father inherited control of the company, Phoenix Space Dynamics, from her grandfather. The manor itself is spaced out over five acres and stands four stories tall. It was built mostly to impress visitors. From a distance it looks more like a palace than a house, except the property is surrounded by an electric fence instead of stone walls.

As Fara walks down the hallway, using the towel to dry off her hair, she can't help but think about how empty it feels sometimes. With only twelve people currently living at the house, her grandparents, on her father's side, parents, seven brother sisters, herself, and someone very special to Fara, a large house like this feels empty.

Fara stops for a second in front of door to the room next to hers. To Fara, it's the only room that matters. Inside is someone very special to Fara. Someone that Fara would die for

Suddenly, Fara's large, fennec ears pick up something coming from the room. Fara walks close to get a better hearing. It sounds like the cries of a toddler. Fara's maternal instincts take over as she quietly opens the door. It's a little dark in the room, the only light is an Arwing nightlight glowing in the corner. Other than a few toys and drawers, the only thing in the room in a small bed. But it's what in the bed that matters most. Lying under the covers is the most important thing in Fara's life.

Fara quietly walks to the bed so not to disturb the vixen laying in it. As Fara gets close enough she can see what appears to be a three year old, female fox lying in the bed. Though it is dark Fara can plainly see that the girl is a fennec fox/red fox hybrid. She has Fara's long ears, which are long like a rabbit but wide at the base. Being a hybrid, her fur is half as long as a red fox but soft like a fennec fox. Her fur is also sand colored like her mother's. Fara can tell that the child inherited her father's handsome looks and her beautiful green eyes. Fara is in awe of the beautiful vixen crying in the bed. It hurts Fara's soul to see her like this.

"Hey Vixy, why are you crying?" Fara asks as she sits down on the bed next to the young, beige vixen.

"Nothing mommy, I just got something in my eyes."

Fara smiles, "Oh come on Vixy. Tell me the truth. Or do I have to torture you?"

Vixy doesn't say a word. Instead she grabs the blanket and yanks them over her head to hide from her mother.

"Ok Vixy, I'll take it that you want torture."

Fara pounces on Vixy and starts tickling her. The thin blankets do little to shelter Vixy from Fara's torture. Vixy screams and laughs as Fara's torture continues for several minutes. Eventually Vixy throws up her hands and surrenders. Fara relents her torture.

"Ok mommy, I was crying because I'm lonely."

Fara's taken back by Vixy's comment. "Lonely, Vixy, you have me, lots of family, several friends from what I've seen. You have no reason to be lonely."

"But I don't have a father." Vixy shouts.

Vixy's outburst catches Fara off guard but doesn't completely surprise her. Lately Vixy has been asking a lot of questions about her father. It's been driving Fara crazy but also makes a lot of sense. A three year old needs her father in her life or to at least see him. Though Fara has shown Vixy pictures of her father she knows that it's not enough.

"Well Vixy, I would love to introduce you to your father but there are some things that have to be considered. Plus your father and I didn't exactly end our relationship on the best of terms. We haven't spoken to each other in nearly four years."

"But mommy it's not fair. I promise that I'll be a good girl."

Fara sighs, "I know sweetheart. You deserve to see your father. But I just don't think that now is the best time."

"But mom, I want to meet him NOW."

Fara has to stop herself from growling at her daughter. Vixy's outburst is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Fara takes a second to calm down before saying anything.

"Vixy, I'll make you a deal." Vixy immediately sit ups, paying attention to everything he mother says. "If you are a really good girl this week I'll talk to your father this Christmas. How does that sound?"

"But Christmas is next week?"

"Exactly, consider it a Christmas present. That is if you're a good girl. I'll some connections with Santa."

Vixy jumps on Fara, wraps her arms around her neck, and squeezes tightly. Vixy has a surprisingly strength level for a three year old. Fara can hardly breathe. But Fara ignores her breathing difficulties and squeezes Vixy back.

"I will mommy. I'll be the best little girl on Papetoon."

"We'll see Vixy. That means no mischievous behavior, which means not acting like yourself."

"I promise mommy."

Vixy lets go of Fara after a few minutes. She yawns and lays down to sleep. As she's watching Vixy fall asleep, Fara is drawn to her daughter. She lays down next to Vixy. Vixy cuddles up next to mother so close that Fara can feel every breath. Fara carefully strokes Vixy's back until the vixen falls asleep.

"Vixy, I hope you know that I will do anything for you."

X

Fara is suddenly awakened by her phone going off. Her eyes slowly open and find the alarm clock saying 2:13am. Fara looks down at Vixy and sees her awake. Now Fara is starting to get mad. She reluctantly grabs the phone and answers.

"This had better be good General Pepper." Fara says groggily.

*Pepper is not here. He has been relived due to health concerns. This is his replacement, General Hare.*

"Hey Peppy, glad to see you have retired. You're getting too old for the mercenary life anyway."

*Very funny Fara. I'm not that old.*

"You're older than my father. Heck, you're practically a dinosaur old man."

Fara hears chuckling from Peppy's end. Even Vixy hears it. Fara looks down and sees Vixy quietly laughing.

*I wish I could continue this banter but I have to be serious for a moment.*

"Dang it Peppy, you are such a buzzkill. This had better be very important."

*I wouldn't have contacted you this early if it wasn't. I can't tell you over the phone, it's not safe. For your company I mean. I've brought in Star Fox for security reasons. Just come in to my office tomorrow at 1900 and I'll explain everything.*

"Oh great, that's the last thing I wanted." Fara thinks. "But maybe this is a blessing in a disguise. I might be able to get Vixy to stop asking me about Fox. Too bad Fox is gonna kill me when he finds out."

"Alright Peppy, I'll be there. Just don't expect me to get along with Fox."

*I don't Fara, you two fell out of love a long time ago. Just promise you won't kill Fox, or Krystal.*

"I'll do what I can Peppy." Fara smiles. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Fara hangs up and lays back down to sleep. Vixy doesn't take her eyes off Fara. After a few minutes, Fara starts feeling uncomfortable. Vixy hasn't stared at her like that since she wanted to find out who her father was. Fara didn't hold out very long under that stare, it's just too cute.

"Ok Vixy, what is it?"

"Are you gonna be helping Star Fox?"

"Man those long, fennec ears come in handy." Fara thinks. "Yes, you heard right."

"Does this mean I get to finally meet daddy?"

"Maybe, if things work out."

"You promise mommy." Vixy begs.

"Pinky promise." Fara and Vixy wraps their pinky's together squeezes, sealing the promise.

"Now got to sleep Vixy, that's an order."

Vixy curls up next to mother. Fara pulls up the blanket over both of them. To Fara, Vixy looks just like a puppy cuddled up next to its mother.

"I love you Vixy." Fara says and kisses Vixy on the forehead.

"I love you to mommy." Vixy replies and kisses her mother's muzzle.

Fara cuddles up next to Vixy and wraps her arms around her. Vixy is asleep almost instantly. Fara stays in bed with Vixy all night, watching the beautiful vixen sleep. As Fara lays there she can't help but think about what Peppy told her. Star Fox helping her with whatever the mission is. Fara hides it well but she is worried about Fox finding out the secret that she has kept from him for so long. Knowing the truth will shake Fox to his core. And, though Fara doesn't particular like the cobalt vixen, it'll probably ruin Fox's relationship with Krystal.

"Why do I have a feeling that this mission is gonna change everything?"

To be continued.


Well that's the beginning of the story. Fara Phoenix has a three year old daughter that means the world to her. Vixy wants to meet her father but Fara is reluctant to introduce them. But by the sound of call Fara received Vixy might actually get her chance to meet get her wish.

Please leave a review. I honestly want to know what you think of the story and how I can improve it.

Hope that you enjoyed the story. This is John Storm signing off. Star Frosty ya'll.