Chapter 1: Life is Good

Fox McCloud's heart was beating fast. What was he going to do now? It was like ROB had said earlier in that same old monotone voice,

"My sensors indicate that Fox's temperature is rising. Are you okay, Fox?" Fox's temperature had risen. There, standing in front him was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen in his entire life, which he had just rescued mere hours ago. Krystal, the beautiful vixen was finally with him. Krystal finally broke the long awkward silence with,

"Well, Fox, thanks again for everything you've done. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it." Krystal slowly sauntered over to him and planted a quick kiss on his cheek. Fox could feel the skin beneath his fur turning beet red.

"It was no problem, Krystal, I'm glad I could help." Krystal smiled and turned away with a very sad look on her face. Fox didn't have much experience with girls, but he knew she didn't want to leave.

"I guess I'll be heading back to my ship now, Fox, hopefully I'll see you again someday…" Krystal started to walk out the door, but was stopped by a somewhat desperate sounding Fox.

"Wait, Krystal, um…I don't really know how to put this, but I was wondering if maybe…you'd like to…like…" Fox gazed into the now delighted expression of the vixen's face.

"Oh, Fox, I'd love to!" Krystal answered him before Fox could even finish.

"Really? I mean, good, it's settled, then. I will prepare a room for you." Krystal seemed overjoyed that she was going to get to stay with the Star Fox team. She walked over to Fox's side, getting a little closer than normal.

"I didn't think the galaxy's most famous mercenary was shy? You're not shy, right Fox?" Krystal looked into his eyes, beaming.

"Um, no, of course not, I'm just a little tired from the mission, and a little confused with all that Dino talk people were using."

"Well okay, Fox, I trust you." Krystal replied, obviously not believing a word from the vulpine.

"Okay, well, anyway, you are going to be in room number 7, so, you might want to gather whatever belongings you would like to take, and follow me when you are ready." Fox strode over to his captain's chair located in the middle of the bridge, and sat down. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"Just come get me when you're ready, I'm not going anywhere." Fox could hear footsteps trailing off to where they had originally emanated from. Fox smiled and stretched out a bit.

Man, this is great. Krystal is staying with us, and we're getting paid tomorrow. It's like there's nothing to worry about…

Fox let his thoughts consume him and he let the random beeps and chirps from the computers around the bridge pull him into a peaceful sleep.