Here we go, the next chapter of Unknown Daughter reboot. Hopefully this chapter lives up to my promise.
Most of this chapter will be fixing the mistakes I made in the original version. Maybe I can phrase my writing better than last time.
I also added a bit explaining Fox's past loves. I figured Fox would have more loves than just Fara. So I added Katt and Miyu as his lovers. Hope you don't mind things getting a little "spicy."
The first real change in the story will be in this chapter. We'll get to meet Shelby Wilson - McCloud early on instead of in the last couple chapters. A whole new scene will be added to this chapter showing Shelby's relation to Fox.
In the original version there was a recap of the prologue. Well I took that out this time as it seemed unnecessary.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Fox. All rights go to Nintendo.
Hope you enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 1: Fara's Secret
Great Fox II, Early Morning
Fox wakes up a little groggy and very tired, last night wore him out more than he expected it would. The fact that his bed feels as hard as rock doesn't help. It also doesn't help that he also stupidly stayed up late last night watching movies with his mate and doing dares with Falco. Sometimes it's hard for Fox to tell which is worse, watching chick flics or the dares that Falco comes up with. Fox never imagined that he'd actually spend his time watching a chick flick but for his mate Fox will do anything. At the moment Fox is just glad that he has the whole day to relax. after completing a long and boring contract, would've been easier if the employer had filled his team in on all the details.
Fox tries to get up but quickly finds out that he, not with the universe's most beautiful sapphire vixen, probably the only one too now, sound asleep on his shoulder. As much as Fox tried he can't control his eyes from being uncontrollably drawn to her body. The blankets barely cover her goods, making Fox drool a little more than he already was. Fox's gaze darts all over her body, taking notes on every little detail. Even after two years of dating this gorgeous vixen Fox has still not gotten used to the view.
The sapphire vixen is the most beautiful sight Fox has ever seen in his life, and for a man who's traveled all across the Lylat System that is saying something. Her blue fur is unlike anything he has ever seen, clothes do not do her justice. The magnificent curves of her body are beyond beautiful, with Fox trying everything he can to not stare at them, though his mate is used to him staring. Even her face is like something carved by God himself, she is beyond pleasing to look at, as Fox finds himself staring at her face more than her curves. But no matter how beautiful she is what Fox loves most of all is her personality. She is the most caring and thoughtful person Fox know, but she is also a complete badass when she has to be. She is walking contradiction, one minute she will be kissing Fox and the next blowing some guys brains out.
The only thing sapphire vixen has on is her a necklace that Fox gave her a week ago. The string of the necklace is simply a small string, but the real treasure is the jewel in the center. It is a blue, Cerinian jewel, one of the last in existence. Fox gave it to Krystal as a symbol of their love for their two year dating anniversary. Krystal squealed with joy when she saw it. The fact that Fox made it himself, and somehow managed to get a hold of something that came from her home world, was almost too much.
Even though Fox has the most beautiful vixen actually lying asleep nude on his shoulder he can hardly believe it. At times Fox can't bring himself to believe that the same vixen he saved on Sauria and asked to join the team is now his loving mate and now asleep in his bed. There are times when it feels like a dream to Fox, especially whenever they're embracing each other's bodies, kissing and groaning with each thrust. But Krystal has a way of assuring Fox that this is real. Fox has never felt this way with any of the other three women he's mated with in the past. In all of his past relationships, even though the mating was great, the difference is that they were just lust, with Krystal it's actuallly love and that makes it so much better.
Fara was the first and the last before Krystal and was more of an on/off again relationship. Fox remembers they're love fondly at times, especially the nights they gave into their lust. Fara was loving and beautiful but they just didn't click on an emotional level. Fox just wishes their relationship had ended on better terms. It ended with Fox and Fara getting angry at each other and saying things they both regret.
Katt Monroe was the second and more of a fling than a relationship. It began during the Lylat Wars, when both of them had broken up, again, with Katt breaking up with Falco and Fox with Fara. Fox will secretly admit that Katt was certainly better in bed than Fara, being more experienced in sack. Katt taught Fox things that he never imagined. The problem was their relationship was based on mating not love. In the end they broke up after realizing their relationship was only lust and they both wanted more than that. A few years later Katt helped Fox and Krystal with their relationship again by teaching Krystal some bedroom techniques, both were thankful for that.
Miyu Lynx was the third but also the hardest. Fox and Miyu began dating after Fox helped her get into medical school and she rewarded him by . . . well, one long and enjoyable night in bed, that lead into them dating. That was most of their dating relationship though they tried to make it work many times. Fox's kinkiest moment was when he was dating Miyu. During one of their dates Miyu noticed how lonely her friend Fay Spaniel was, which gave Miyu and idea. Long story short, Fox ended the night with both Fay and Miyu nude in his bed. It ended when they both realized their relationship only worked when the bed was rocking. Thankfully they stayed good friends afterwards.
As much as Fox enjoyed his past relationships, in more ways than one, he tries not to look back on them. More often than not they just made him feel guilty because Krystal had been a virgin before they met and he had had the opportunity to play the field. Little did he know that Krystal was secretly glad Fox had those mating experiences because of how much they improved their own.
Fox, completely in awe in the sapphire vixen's beauty, gently strokes her cheek. Her soft blur fur feels soothing to the touch. Krystal lets out a soft purr as Fox strokes her cheek.
"Oh Fox that feels nice."
Fox nearly jumps up at Krystal's whisper. She spoke without opening her eyes and vey smoothly. The only indication Fox has she is awake is her mouth moving.
"Krystal, I thought you were asleep."
"I just wanted to close my eyes for a few minutes. Last night was exhausting. You are such an amazing lover, best I've had by far."
Krystal opens her eyes and Fox finds himself staring deep into the most beautiful eyes that he has ever seen. Krystal's turquoise eyes are mystifyingly beautiful. Fox and Krystal smile at each other for what feels like forever, taking in the beautiful of their mates.
Krystal finally breaks the silence. "So Fox what is on today's list?"
"Not much that I know of. We don't have any contracts at the moment, thankfully. Slippy will probably spend the day tinkering on his latest inventions. We probably won't see Falco till at least noon."
"Don't forget about Katt. She is spending some time with us to get her Cat's Paw repaired."
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that." Fox replies, glad that Krystal is happy around his past lovers. "But actually she's here to get it upgraded. Katt's been complaining a lot that her ship is starting to get old. She wants something that can outrun the new ships. Katt wants Slippy to take a look at her ship and make suggestions."
"Wait, if Slippy's just making suggestions than who's upgrading her ship?" Krystal asks.
"Well, last I heard Fara is. Katt convinced Fara to build a new ship for her."
"Hmmm, makes sense, Fara's company does make the best ships in Lylat. Too bad she doesn't like me."
"What are you talking about Krystal?" Fox asks.
"Fox, I'm a telepath, I can read her mind." Krystal looks at Fox a little annoyed given she's told Fox this a hundred times. "Though Fara hasn't said anything I can tell that she doesn't think very highly of me."
"I would say that she's just jealous of you because of our relationship but that wouldn't be true. She doesn't love me anymore I know that."
"Well I know that you two used to screw, and were in love. But considering that ended before we even met I don't hold it against you or her. And I don't hold it against any of other your past loves." Krystal replies as she snuggles against Fox. "Let's not talk about it right now. I just want to relax."
"Sounds good to me." Fox says with a smile. "Oh and one more thing Krystal I forgot to mention."
"That's nothing unusual." Krystal replies with a smirk. "What is it Fox?"
"I forgot that Fay and Miyu will be joining us soon. They've been busy running small time missions for Corneria in the Lylat outskirts. They won't be with us long, just a few days."
"Fine by me. I haven't seen them in ages. I need someone to gossip with." A sadistic smile crosses Krystal's face. "But I got something we can do till they arrive."
"What do you have in mind?"
"Yes . . . This." Krystal says than jumps Fox.
Krystal forces Fox on his back and pins him to the bed. Fox doesn't even try to fight back. Even if he wanted to he couldn't, Krystal has his arms down and is sitting on top of his lap.
"Oh Krystal, I like where this is going." Fox moans as Krystal kisses his neck.
"Shut up and take it like a man."
Suddenly their foreplay is interrupted by Fox's phone ringing. Fox hardly looks at the phone. He's too busy distracted to Krystal's tongue in his mouth to see who is calling him.
"You gonna answer that Fox?"
Fox looks at Krystal confused as he strokes her cheek. "I would but I'm busy at the moment.
Krystal glares at Fox. "Fox, I can see Peppy's name on the display. You'd better answer it."
"Fine, this had better be good." Fox groans as he answers his phone. "Hey Peppy, what do you want?"
Is that anyway to greet your oldest friend Fox?* Peppy jokes back. *Don't I get a how are you doing Peppy, how's life treating ya or anything like that?*
"Sorry Peppy, how's life treating you?"
There we go Fox, that's how you start a conversation. To be honest Fox, I miss the old days flying with you. Though the money and the benefits are great, being General does get boring after a while. How are things going for you boy?*
"Things are going great for me Peppy. Krystal had me a little distracted when you called."
Peppy chuckles on the other end of the call. *Well Fox put your pants back on. I got a mission for you.*
"Oh, dang Peppy you really know how to ruin the mood. Just tell me what the mission is and Star Fox will complete it."
Can't tell you over the phone. Just be at Cornerian Military Headquarters at 2100. I'll tell you everything you need to know then. Oh and tell Krystal I said hello.*
"Ok Peppy, I'll see you then."
Fox hangs up the phone. "Well Krystal, we got a new mission. And Peppy says hello."
"Fox I heard the whole thing. I'm sitting right here."
Fox tosses the phone aside, grabs Krystal, and forces her down on the bed before she can react. Fox immediately gets to work exploring Krystal's body. His lips gently kissing her neckline while his right hand runs up and down Krystal's hip. Krystal moans at every touch.
"Oh Fox, where is this coming from?"
"Let's just say I like to keep my vixen satisfied."
"Well you're certainly doing a good job." Krystal moans as Fox returns his lips to her neck. "Good thing we got twelve hours till the meeting. You're gonna need all that time to satisfy me."
A seductive smile forms Fox's face. "I wouldn't have it any other way. By the time we're done the bed springs are gonna need to be replaced."
X
Shelby Wilson - McCloud bursts through the front doors of Corneria's Dynamic Research Facility growing and half asleep. All eyes in the waiting room fall on Shelby as she enters the building. Over a dozen researchers and interviewers freeze seeing the middle - aged Artic Fox walk past them. Shelby doesn't want to appear as a jerk to everyone in the room but after three days of field research she just wants to get to her office without being stopped for questions. She walks as fast as she can, a scowl on her face so everyone will avoid. Fortunately everyone is too stunned to approach the famous doctor as she walks past them to the female Rabbit at the front desk.
"Miss Violet hold my calls for ten minutes. Unless it's an emergency, personal, or family call, hold it. Shelby groans as she walks past he secretary. "I need a few minutes to myself."
"Yes Mrs. Wilson - McCloud."
Shelby walks into her office and collapses into her chair. The last five days Shelby's gotten ten hours of sleep tops. Between taking care of the twins and researching the connection between Cornerians and Cerinians, something she's been doing for more than a decade before Krystal appeared and Cerinians were discovered, Shelby's had little time to sleep. Her research was easily when Cerinians weren't known to exist compared to know. Her research involved studying fossils and discovering unusual abilities hidden inside millennia dead Cornerians. Now that Krystal and Cerinians are known to exist she's had to conduct her research in a completely different methods. Shelby had to learn entirely new research methods just to keep up with her studies.
Shelby looks at the large, framed picture on the wall and has to fight back a tear as s flood of love and sad emotions hit her, most loving memories. The picture is one of Shelby and her immediately family. In the middle is Shelby sitting in the chair with her Red Fox husband. Her husband's arm is around her back, both holding a newborn Red Fox/Artic hybrid in their arms. Shelby is holding the boy while her husband is holding the girl. Standing on Shelby's right is her son, nearly full grown, resting his hand on her shoulder. On her husband's left are two red fox boys, one full grown in a Cornerian military uniform and the other around ten years old, her step sons. Sitting between Shelby and her husband is their young daughter.
Shelby doesn't want people to see her sobbing over the loss of her husband and older step son. The last thing Shelby wants is for people to see one of Lylat's top researchers crying. Instead Shelby focuses on the fun times she had playing with the kids and the multitude of nights she and her husband consummated their love. Knowing all of the "intense" fun they had together Shelby still can't figure out how she and her husband only had three children, not counting her own son and two step children.
Shelby looks down at her wedding ring and has to wipe a tear from her eye. Despite her husbands death she never took it off. To Shelby it didn't feel right to take off something her loving husband gave her. There are too many good memories that Shelby wants to hang on to.
"Mrs. Wilson - McCloud you got a personal call." Miss Violet's voice echoes over the intercom.
"Thank you Miss Violet, who's calling?"
"Fox McCloud, he wants to speak with you immediately."
"Patch it through immediately." Shelby exclaims excited.
Shelby adores talking to Fox, it always brightens her day. Fox always has the most interesting conversation, especially when his relationship with Krystal got serious. Shelby was so happy when Fox told her that they were dating, though she wished they'd wait longer to start mating.
"Hello Fox, it's been a long time."
Hey mom, I figured it was time we talked again.*
Shelby smiles when Fox calls her mom. Even though she's Fox's step mom he still sees her as his mother. Shelby guessed a long time ago that since Fox lost his mother when he was young, and James married her a few years later, it's natural for Fox to see her as his mother. Losing James made things hard, raising six kits, thankfully three were in the Cornerian Military Academy at the time, the oldest had just graduated, leaving Shelby to mother the other three, but Shelby did her best and the kits have all turned out fine so far.
"So Fox are you still coming for dinnner next week? Daria and Zane are going to be there."
Of course mom, wouldn't miss it for the world. I haven't seen them in a while. I know Krystal is looking forward to seeing them again, especially Samuel and Sasha. It is alright if I bring her right?*
"Of course it is, she's practically family. Sasha and Samuel love her. Daria is good friends with her. And Zane . . . well you know what he thinks of Krystal."
Shelby hears Fox chuckle on the other end of the line. The last time Shelby talked to Zane he made it quite clear of his feelings for Krystal. If Fox wasn't dating Krystal he'd be trying to mate her.
Yeah that isn't going to happen. If anyone mates with Krystal it's going to be me.*
"As long as you put a ring on her finger at some point Fox. Have you decided when you're going to ask Krystal to marry you?"
The phone goes silent on the other end. *Uh what makes you think that I want to propose to Krystal?"
Shelby can't help but laugh. "Because you and your father are a lot alike. I saw the same look in your father's eyes when we were dating, and he never lost it during our marriage. The way he acted at me is the same when you're around Krystal. You were there Fox when we were dating, you saw how your father acted. It almost mimics your behavior exactly. Trust me Fox, I know what I'm talking about."
I don't know what to say mom. I love Krystal with all my heart, but I don't think we're ready for marriage.*
"Fox, you're father and I dated a year before we got married. You and Krystal have been dating for at least two years." Shelby replies trying not to laugh. "I had to convince your father to propose, and it was easy."
How did you do it?* Fox asks.
Shelby smirks as she remembers the fond night James proposed. "Long story short, I told your father that if he proposed I'd give him something that resulted in your sister being made."
I didn't need to know that mom. I'm not going to do that to Krystal.*
"Well then you'd better propose to her mister. Krystal is like me, she doesn't like to wait, but at the same time probably wouldn't mind being your girlfriend for a few years before marriage. Just let me know when you do, and when she says yes."
Ok mom, I'll give it some thought.* Fox groans sarcastically. *I should let you know that I might be a little late for our family dinner or we may have to postpone it.*
"And why would we have to do that?"
Because General Hare needs us for a contract. I don't know how long it's going to take, hopefully not more than a couple days. We'll see how it goes.*
"Oh, well good luck with that Fox, come home safe as you always do."
That won't be a problem mom.*
"Oh before I forget Fox I got a letter from Daria about her enlistment. Her contract has expired and she's been offered the choice another three year contract or retirement."
What does she want to do?* Fox asks not sure why Shelby is bringing this up, though he has an idea why. *It's her choice and I figured she'd want to follow in Todd's footsteps, considering how she idolized him.*
Shelby can tell over the phone that Fox is a little touchy on the subject of Todd. It's not a subject anyone in the family wants to bring up, especially Daria.
"Fox you know how much your sister wants to be a part of Star Fox. It's her dream to fly with you. Your father and you inspired her."
I know, but I don't think she's ready. She's too young and inexperienced.*
Shelby growls loud enough for Fox to hear it on his end of the call. "Fox, Daria is only a year younger than Krystal, and older than her when she joined the team. Plus Daria is much more experienced than Krystal and better trained, you saw to that yourself. What do you expect when she's served under your friend Bill."
*But mom . . .* Fox doesn't get to finish his sentence as Shelby growls at him again.
"Fox, stop thinking of Daria as your little sister. Even Todd, when he was alive, and her CO, let Daria be herself. Do your sister a favor Fox and do the same."
Shelby hears Fox sigh on the other end of the line. *But what if something happens to her like it did to Todd?*
"Let me tell you something your father told me. Live your life to the best of your ability and don't let worries or the future get in your way." Shelby replied as calmly as possible. "Just talk to Daria ASAP, at least give her the opportunity to prove herself."
Alright, I'll take to her soon. We'll see what she can do.*
"Thanks Fox, I wish we could talk longer but I got work to do. Tell Krystal I said hello."
You're welcome mom, I will and I love you.*
"I love you too Fox."
X
Cornerian Military Headquarters, 2100 MT
Fox and Krystal fly over the Cornerian Mountain Range that separates Corneria City from the Cornerian Military Headquarters. The mountains act as a natural defense barrier for the base, as any enemy target flying over becomes a silhouette target for the AA guns. This time however, Fox and Krystal find the base relatively empty, except for a few guards and high ranking officers the scanners indicate that the base is empty. Normally Fox can see the people walking around from his Arwing as he lands. The times he doesn't Fox usually finds out there's a covert mission or security risk happening.
"Security is surprisingly light for the Cornerian Military Headquarters." Krystal says as she lowers her Arwing to the ground.
"Well Krystal, Peppy did say that this mission was top secret. He doesn't want whatever he needs us to do getting out. So it makes sense that on these missions they'd have a skeleton crew working."
"Whatever the reason is I'll just be glad to see Peppy, it'sbeen way too long."
Fox and Krystal land in the courtyard just in front of the main Cornerian Military Headquarters action would get most people arrested on sight. But considering that they are part of the famous Star Fox team, and Peppy has given them permission to land there, the guns don't even go up.
"What do you think Peppy called us in for?" Krystal as she jumps out of her Arwing.
"I don't know Krystal. But if I know Peppy, which I do better then anyone, except you, for him not to tell us over the phone it has to be important."
"It had better be if he had to interrupt our hot steamy morning." Krystal shouts making Fox blush, who hopes no one heard it.
Being this late in the day there is hardly anyone at the headquarters other than the guards and a few officers, even less now with the skeleton crew. Fox is glad that hardly anyone is there to see him with Krystal. Though they have been dating for nearly two years Fox still doesn't like the idea of being romantic in public. At most Fox is comfortable with holding Krystal's hand when they are in view of the public. Krystal however, finds Fox's shyness cute. Very few things make her hotter than watching Fox blush when she's kissing him in public. Once that led to them almost getting arrested for public exposure and indicent public behavior. Krystal forgot that unlike Cerinia, public foreplay and mating in public is illegal.
As they walk to the building Krystal is currently more interested in the work and life going on around her. She can still see the damage caused from the Aparoid Invasion all around her despite most of it being already repaired. But Krystal can still see some evidence of the invasion, plasma scorching and bomb craters for example, that most people would miss if they weren't paying good attention.
"It's impressive Fox."
"What is Krystal?"
"Well Fox, it's been two years since the Aparoids attacked. This city was almost in complete ruins. It was horrifying. I can still see a crater over there where a bomb hit."
"It was a devastating attack Krystal. We were both lucky to survive." Fox replies trying to comfort Krystal.
"I know, but that's not the point. I mean look at this place. Two years later and already Corneria is thriving again, though it does need a little more fixing up for Corneria to be back to its former glory."
"What can I say? My people don't like to sit around."
"Very funny Fox, I'm being serious. Your people have been through two devastating wars in the last decade. Yet you still continue to not only exist but thrive. If there's a people that can survive anything the universe throws at them it's you Lylatians."
Fox wraps his arm around Krystal, pulls her close, and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thanks Krystal that gives me hope for my people but also for our relationship. If we could save the Aparoid Invasion that our relationship can survive anything."
Krystal grabs Fox's hand and squeezes tightly. "I love you Fox."
"I love you to Krystal." Fox replies and gives Krystal another kiss on the cheek.
Fox and Krystal turn the corner only to halt, coming inches from bumping into a particular Fennec Fox. Krystal watches Fox nearly jump out of his fur at the sight of Fara Phoenix. The three foxes stare at each other caught off guard to see each other so suddenly.
"Oh Fara, hello." Fox gasps rubbing the back of his head, trying to hide his confusion. "What are you doing here?"
"Same reason you are Fox. Peppy called me in for a mission as well." Fara answers trying her hardest to smile. "Apparently we're gonna be working together."
"What, Peppy didn't' say anything about you joining us?" Fox exclaims.
"Well get used to it Fox. I don't like it any more than you do. If I had a choice I wouldn't even be here."
Krystal steps between Fox and Fara. "What is your problem Fara? You've been a complete jerk to me and Fox since I met you."
"You're the telepath Krystal. You should be able to read my thoughts and tell me why I don't like you."
Krystal glares Fara down. "I already know that it's because you think that I'm a slut and you think that I'm not good enough for Fox. You also think that I'm just using him. But there's more to it than that, I can see you're hiding something that even I can't see."
"Oh it's more than that Krystal." Fara growls and leans at Krystal, their growling faces inches apart. "You are a terrible pilot and constantly getting into situations that require Fox to save your life. It if wasn't for your beautiful curves you wouldn't even be on the team."
"At least I didn't walk out on Fox." Krystal snarls.
"I didn't walk out on Fox because I had a choice. I gave him a choice between me or the team. He choose the team over me. He'll make the same choice with you."
Krystal, filled with rage, grabs Fara by the collar. "Get this through your thick head. Fox and I love each other. He'll never make that mistake, and if he does I'll kill him."
"Don't you dare touch me." Fara growls as she slaps away Krystal's hand.
"Hey guys save it for later. We got something business to attend to." Peppy shouts getting Fox, Krystal, and Fara's attention.
The two vixens were screaming so loud that they didn't notice Peppy walking up to them. The look on his face screams anger, as if he's about to explode. Fox knows its best just to stand back.
"Fine, we'll continue this later." Fara growls and walks away.
Fox and Krystal look at each other very nervous. Reluctantly they follow Fara into Peppy's office. Neither of them wants to be in the same room as Fara.
"Has Fara always been like Fox?" Krystal whispers.
"No, the only thing I've seen her like this, when we were dating, was when she was extremely pissed off. But since we broke up every time I see her she's like this, especially when she found out we are dating."
"Hopefully she'll calm down soon. I don't know how long I can handle Fara when she's like this. Let's just get this meeting over with."
Fox and Krystal follow Fara at a distance, trying to avoid every possible contact with Fara that they can, at least until they get into the meeting. Peppy is waiting for them at his office, looking both happy to see Fox, Krystal, and Fara and infuriated to have to break up an argument at the same time. Fox and Krystal hug Peppy together.
"Hey Peppy, happy to see you walking." Krystal jokes.
"Very funny Krystal, I'm not that old." Peppy smiles back. "I'm just happy to see you. Too bad the only time we meet these days is when I have a contract for your team."
"I'm sorry about that Peppy. Hopefully with peace around the corner we'll be able to finally have a peacefully talk." Fox replies.
"Soon, with pirates and some renegade Venom soldiers our only threat that'll be option I hope. I don't know about you but I'm tired of war." Peppy says back then turns to Fara. "Glad to see you come Fara. I know that this is the last thing you wanted to do."
"Anything for an old friend." Fara replies and hugs Peppy. "So, what do you need from me Peppy?"
A stern look crosses Peppy's face. "Follow me into my office. It's not safe to talk out here."
"After you old man." Fara jokes.
"Very funny young lady."
Fox, Krystal, and Fara follow Peppy into his office. Peppy's office is small, for the commanding General of Lylat. The only decorations are a few pictures of the glory days. Four photos in particular catch his eyes. The first is one Peppy, James, and Pigma together during the original Star Fox days. The second photo is Fox, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy aboard the Great Fox just before the Lylat Wars. The third is of Fox, Krystal, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy just days before the Aparoid Invasion. The final photo is the most special to Fox as it was taken thirty years ago. It's the wedding day of his parents James and Vixy and Peppy and Vivian. It was a double wedding. Seeing the picture brings a tear to Fox's eyes.
Peppy sits down at his desk, not saying a word as he looks for his notes. After a minute Fox, Krystal, and Fara start to get annoyed.
"So Peppy what's the mission?" Fox asks.
"Not to mention why am the heck am I here? I'm not even part of Star Fox anymore." Fara adds.
"Well Fara considering that this mission affects your company I think it concerns you. If you don't want to put your company in danger you're going to need to work with Star Fox."
Fara laughs so hard she almost pees herself. Fox, Krystal, and Peppy look at her like Fara has lost her mind.
"Nice one Peppy, I didn't know that you had a sense of humor."
"In this situation I don't. When one of your father's best employee's life is in danger and the Orbital Station is under attack I figured that you'd be completely serious."
"Oh, in that case what other choice do I have?"
"Glad you see it that way Fara." Peppy finally finds his notes. "We've kept this out of the news to avoid a panic. Recently the outskirts of our system have been plagued by pirates. Several freighters have been attacked with one raid within a thousand miles of the Beltino Orbital Gate station. Though the station's defenses can easily handle a pirate attack, Fara your father has asked me to arrange for Beltino to be transported back to Corneria for his safety."
"Let me guess, you want Star Fox to transport him safely?" Fox says with a smile.
"And secretly," Peppy answers. "Beltino is a very important man. There are organizations, including Venom, will do anything to have him. So we want this done as secretly as possible. The only people who know about this are in this room, and you're father Fara."
"Of course, and let me guess, you need me because of the stations security systems. A high level scientists like Beltino cannot leave without arousing suspicion unless an official of Phoenix Space Dynamics is there to escort him."
"Exactly Fara, I guess that means you're aboard for this mission?" Peppy asks.
"Yes, though very reluctantly."
"Glad to hear it Fara." Peppy turns to Fox. "Got any questions Fox?"
"Yes, what kind of opposition are we facing?"
"Well I can't say exactly because we don't know. But we estimate that the pirates have at least fifty in their crew. They have one carrier but it only appears to be able to carry ten ships at the most. Nothing that Star Fox can't handle."
"What about the Venom forces?" Fox asks.
"To be honest Fox, the only Venom forces to be seen in the area is a small squadron of five. They appear to be either a patrol or scouting party. But don't let your guard down Fox. There could be more in the area."
"No problem Peppy. We'll be on our guard the whole time. When do you expect us back?"
"Fara's father has set a deadline for next Wednesday. That gives you a week to have Beltino back here." Peppy turns to Fara. "Your father was really serious about wanting Beltino back. I'd hate to see what your father would do if we failed to get him back in time.
Fara lets out a small laugh. "Oh he'd find another planet to build his weapons for."
The look in Peppy's face is priceless. Fara cannot help but laugh as Peppy looks at her completely shocked.
"I'm joking Peppy. Daddy will not leave Corneria. You guys did give us all of our money after all."
"Damn it Fara," Krystal shouts. "Can't you think of anything else besides giving an old man a heart attack?"
"Krystal, Fara, save it for later." Peppy shouts and Krystal and Fara stare at each other. "So Fox can we count on your team?"
"Consider it done Peppy." Fox exclaims.
X
"Well Fox that was a little more tense than I wanted to be." Krystal says as she and Fox walk out of the Cornerian Military Headquarters towards their Arwings.
"You can say that again Krystal. Fara has always been able to make any moment awkward. That's what made dating her so difficult. There was one occasion on Corneria when we were at a dance club and Fara went completely insane because the waiter brought us the wrong year of wine she wanted. But Fara does have a particular taste for wine."
"Wow, I never thought that Fara had that kind of anger, even if it is wine. She doesn't seem the type that gets upset over the little things."
"Oh that's nothing Krystal, try being at my house during Christmas. Billionaire parties always end up in drama." Fara shouts as she walks out from around the corner. "So Fox what's the plan?"
"Damn it Fara please stop scaring me." Fox shouts as he jumps back at the sight of Fara appearing from behind him.
"There's no fun in that Fox."
"At least we agree on something." Krystal adds with a smirk, she can't deny frightening Fox can be very fun.
"I wasn't talking to you Krystal." Fara growls and turns to Fox. "So Fox like I just asked, what is the plan? You always have a plan of some kind, though it's not always a good plan."
Fox rolls his eyes, already getting tired of Fara's negative attitude. "Well, it's simple Fara. Be here at 0700 tomorrow morning and we'll head to the Orbital Station. We don't know what we're up against but we'll be on our guard once we're in the danger zone. It's a simple escort mission."
"That's it Fox, I was expecting more than that? What if we're attacked?"
"I wouldn't worry about that. The Great Fox II has the best radar in Lylat. It can detect ships, even enemy or unidentified ships over ten thousand miles away. We'll be able to see our enemies coming and deploy before they get within five hundred miles of us. Does that answer your question?"
"Kind of, that's good enough for me . . . for now. Guess I'll see you two tomorrow, unfortunately."
"Alright, just try to be nice to Krystal. I don't want too much drama on my ship." Fox jokes knowing that drama is starting to become the norm on the Great Fox II.
"Easier said than done Fox. You know that I have a problem getting along with people I don't like." Fara replies, referring to the blue vixen standing beside Fox.
Krystal, finally fed up, jumps in front of Fox and stares Fara down. "Ok Fara, I've had enough of your hateful attitude towards me. Before we go on this mission I need to know why you hate me so much."
"You want to know what my problem is Krystal?"
"Yeah, why do you hate me when I haven't done anything to you?"
Fara shakes her head in disgust. "Let me put it to you this way. The way I see it you have done nothing to prove to me that you are nothing more than a whore. You have yet to show me any considerable skill in the cockpit that earns you a right onto the Star Fox team. Heck, the only reason you are on the team is because you're sleeping with the leader, and because you look good in a bra and loincloth."
"That is not true and you know it Fara." Krystal screams at the top of her lungs in Fara's face. "Before I joined the team Fox made me pass tests to prove my skill. I proved myself to be good enough to join the team. And for your information Fox and I were not dating when he asked me to join. And let me tell you this, even though Fox loves me with all his heart he would never allow me to fly with Star Fox if he didn't think that I was able to handle myself. There's no way Fox would jeopardized the safety of his team. Even for someone he loved. Besides I more than proved myself during the Aparoid Invasion."
"That seems to be a mistake Fox makes with all of his women, so get used to it Krystal. Miyu and Katt will tell you the same thing. Eventually Fox will choose his team over you."
Fox growls as he steps in between Fara and Krystal. "Whoa, hold up there Fara. I learned my mistake from our relationship. I would never choose my career over Krystal, and she is my team so of course I'd choose her. We're actually talking about retiring."
"Well good for you two." Fara says as sarcastic as possible. "At least you has finally learned how to treat a woman. Took you forever to do it. Too bad you choose to retire with a blue whore."
"For the last time Fara I am not a whore. You need to stop being jealous of what Fox and I have."
Fara growls and yells in Krystal's face. "I am not jealous of you two at all. If I was jealous of you two at all I would've told Fox that he and I have a child together. If he knew than he probably wouldn't be with a slut like you."
Fara suddenly stops as she realizes that what she just said. She got so mad that the truth just shot out of her mouth before her brain could stop her. Fara gasps as she takes a step back looking at the stunned face of Fox and Fara.
"Oh crap, I had to run my big mouth."
To be continued
Well that was an emotional chapter. Fara and child and she kept it a secret from him. And Fara now has to work Fox and Krystal with the knowledge they've learned out for everyone to know.
How will Fox react when it sinks in that he has an illegitimate child with Fara? How will Krystal react to her boyfriend having a daughter that even he didn't know about? Will things ever be the same again?
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Hope that you enjoyed the story. This is John Storm signing off. Star Frosty ya'll.