Well, here we go, the rewrite to one of my most popular stories, "Unknown Daughter." I know I did this story more than a year ago but after rereading it I realized what potential the story had I got interest in it again. Plus I saw quite a few mistakes I needed to correct.

For most of this story it'll stay the same, with grammar corrections and hopefully better paragraph structure. But some of the ideas I did in the original version I will expand on. I felt like a lot of the ideas needed to the expanded. So let's see how this story goes.

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

Hope you enjoy the chapter.


Unknown Daughter

Prologue

Two years after the Aparoid Invasion

Phoenix Manor, Papetoon, late night

Fara Phoenix walks down the hallway from the bathroom to her room, her wet fur wrapped in a bath towel and a small bra and shorts. As Fara walks down the hall she can't help but notice how big the manor is. The manor is so big that there are times when Fara feels like she's walking through a ghost town, hardly seeing anybody but the help. When Fara was a child she would scream out and it'll echo throughout the whole house, which didn't make her parents happy. But now as an adult, personqlly, Fara doesn't like the house, it always feels empty and can be quite lonely at times.

Phoenix Manor was built a century ago when her Great great Grandfather started Phoenix Industries, turning it into a multi - billion dollar company in just a couple years, by contracting to the Cornerian military, which has continued for a hundred years. The manor itself is spaced out over five acres, though they own over a thousand acres of land, and stands four stories tall. The Manor was originally a castle, built back during Corneria's Dark Ages nearly two thousand years ago. Fara's Great Great Grandfather bought the castle and renovated it as the Phoenix Manor, where it's offered home to now six generations of the Phoenix family.

As Fara walks down the hallway, trying to dry off her short hair, she can't help but think about how empty it feels sometimes. The Manor is so big that it often feels empty and lonely. 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. The only other people the frequent the house are the staff, friends, and Fara's father's business associates.

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 mama, 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. Vixy wraps the blanket as tight against her as she could hoping it would protect her from Fara's torture. Fara just shakes her head at her daughter's stubbornness.

"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 relentless torture as her fingers find her sensitive spots. Vixy screams and laughs as Fara's torture continues for several minutes. She tries to resist but Fara knows all of Vixy's ticklish areas and doesn't let up. Eventually Vixy throws up her hands and surrenders and Fara relents her torture.

"Ok mama, 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. At preschool you are very popular. 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. As if raising a three year old on her own was hard enough, though being a billionaire makes it easier at times. Though Fara has shown Vixy pictures of her father and told her stories about him Fara 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. Your father and I didn't exactly end our relationship on the best of terms, and that's putting it in a good way. We haven't spoken to each other in nearly four years, unless you count the time he introduced me to Krystal. I'll admit I didn't like her."

"But mama 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 for Fara. As much as Fara wants to stay away from Fox, Vixy's outburst is beginning to make her come around to telling him the truth. Fara takes a second to calm down before saying anything she'll regret to think of a proper response.

"Vixy, I'll make you a deal." Vixy immediately sit ups, paying attention to everything her 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 so we'll see what we can do."

Vixy jumps on Fara, wraps her arms around her neck, and squeezes tightly. Vixy has a surprisingly strength level for a three year old as it feels like she can hardly breathe. But Fara ignores her breathing difficulties and squeezes Vixy back. Vixy kisses Fara's cheek repeatedly.

"I promise I will mama. I'll be the best little girl on Papetoon . . . no the whole Lylat System"

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

"I promise mama."

"We'll see sweetie." Fara replies as she pats Vixy's head. "Now be a good little kit and get some sleep."

"Yes mama." Vixy says in a different tone than what she usually sues when her mother tells her it's bed time.

Fara lets go of Vixy who lets out a loud yawn and lays down on the bed, curled up in a ball. Within minutes Vixy is sound asleep, her sleeping form reminds Fara of a big ball of fur. Fara smiles as she lays down and cuddles up next to Vixy. She can't help but coo at the feeling of the kit's warm, soft fur against her belly. Fara carefully strokes Vixy's back soothing the kit deeper into sleep.

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

X

Fara is suddenly awakened by her phone ringing. Her eyes slowly open only to see the alarm clock register it as 2:13am. Fara looks down at Vixy, sees the phone's ringing woke her up, and growls, infuriating Fara. Fara reluctantly grabs the phone and answers.

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

*Pepper is no longer General, he has been relived due to health concerns. This is his replacement, General Hare.*

A smile cross Fara's face. "Hey Peppy, glad to see you have finally retired from mercenary work. 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 laughs as she snuggles against Fara. Vixy has the cutest little laugh.

*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 secure. What I have to say affects your company, so much so 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 as she looks down at Vixy. "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 panic when he finds out. I'll be surprised if he doesn't faint."

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

*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 replies sarcastically. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Fara hangs up and lays back down to sleep. Vixy doesn't take her eyes off Fara, just lays there looking up at Fara. After a few minutes, Fara starts feeling uncomfortable. Vixy hasn't stared at her like this 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 as she sighs. "Yes, you heard right."

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

"Maybe, if things work out."

"You promise mama." 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 her mother . Fara pulls up the blanket over both of them. To Fara, Vixy looks just like a baby kit cuddled up next to its mother.

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

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

Fara wraps her arms Vixy and squeezes softly. Vixy is asleep almost instantly, letting out the cutest snores. Fara stays in bed with Vixy all night, watching the adorable kit sleep. She can't sleep with the thoughts of the future plaguing her mind. 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 can't be but worry about Fox finding out the secret that she has kept from him, and nearly everyone important to her, excluding her family, 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.