Here's the next chapter of Unknown Daughter. So far I've had fun writing this story. It's kind of fun writing out ideas that just popped into my head.

A little recap of what's happened.
Fara has a three year old daughter named Vixy who's a red fox/fennec fox hybrid. But Vixy is unhappy that her father is not in her life. He doesn't even know that she exists. Fara wants Vixy to meet her father but there are complications that she has to consider. With Christmas a week away Fara made a deal with Vixy that if she's a good girl she will arrange for her to meet her father. A few hours later, Vixy got a call from General Peppy who is General Pepper's replacement. Peppy has a mission for her to work with Star Fox. Deep down, Fara knows that this mission is going to change everything.

Though I think I made it obvious in the prologue now we get to see whose Vixy's father is.

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

P.S. As I'm working on this story I'm also working on my Star Ghost II: Avengers story. This story might go a little slowly because of it but hopefully not too slowly.

Hope you enjoy the chapter.


Chapter 2: Fara's Secret

Great Fox II, Early Morning

Fox walks up very groggy and tired. Last night really wore him out. The fact that his bed feels as hard as rock doesn't help. He 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 as the chick flics are nearly as bad as the dares that Falco comes up with. At the moment Fox is just glad that he the whole day to relax.

Fox tries to get up but can't, not with a particular sapphire vixen sleeping on his shoulder. He finds his eyes being uncontrollably drawn to her body. The blankets barely cover her goods. Fox's eyes dart all over her body, making note of every little detail. Even after two years of dating Fox has still not gotten used to the view. As if his morning wood isn't hard enough already.

The cobalt vixen is the most beautiful sight that Fox has ever seen. Her blur fur is unlike anything he has ever seen. Clothes do not do her justice. The magnificent curves of her body are beyond sexy. Fox has to do everything he can to not stare at them, though his mate is used to him staring. Even her face is like something carved by the God himself. She is beyond pleasing to look at. 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 Krystal 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 nearly passed out 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.

Fox, completely in awe in the cobalt vixen's beauty, gently strokes Krystal's cheek. Her soft blur fur feels soothing to the touch.

"Oh Fox that feels nice."

Fox nearly jumps up at Krystal's comment. She spoke without opening her eyes. 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're starting to become an amazing lover."

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. Both 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. 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. "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. She's must've 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."

"Well I know that you two used to screw. But I know that ended before we even met so I don't hold it against you or her." Krystal replies. "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, 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?"

"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 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."

*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 Krystal 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 12 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."


Cornerian Military Headquarters, 2100 MT

Fox and Krystal fly over the Cornerian Mountain Range that separates Corneria City from the Military base. The mountains act as a natural defense barrier for the base. Any 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.

"Security is surprisingly light for the Cornerian headquarters." Krystal says.

"Well Krystal, Peppy did say that this mission was top secret. He doesn't want whatever he needs us to do getting out."

"Whatever the reason is I'll just be glad to see Peppy. It's been way too long."

Fox and Krystal land in the courtyard just in front of the Cornerian Military Headquarters. This action would get most people shot 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, 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 sex." Krystal shouts making Fox blush.

Being this late in the day there is hardly anyone at the headquarters other than the guards and a few officers. 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.

Krystal is currently more interested the work and life going on around her. She can still see the damage caused from the Aparoid Invasion all around her though most of it was already repaired. But Krystal can still some evidence, 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 it's 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 more than my people but for us. 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." Fara answers. "Apparently we're gonna be working together."

"What, Peppy didn't' say anything about you?" 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. You think that I'm not good enough for Fox. But there's more to it than that. You're hiding something that even I can't see."

"Oh it's more than that Krystal." Fara growls. "You are a terrible pilot and constantly getting into situations that require Fox to save your life. It if wasn't for your beautiful 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.

"Fine, we'll continue this later." Fara growls and walks away.

Fox and Krystal look at each other very nervous.

"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's 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 her personality. Let's just get this meeting over with."

Fox and Krystal follow Fara at a distance. They want 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. He looks 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." 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 James and Vixy and Peppy and Vivian. Seeing the picture brings a tear to Fox's eyes.

Peppy sits down at his desk. He doesn't say 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. I'm gonna need you 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 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 attacked by pirates. Several freighters have been attacked. There was one attack 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."

"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're doing this secretly. 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. 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. 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 light laugh. "Oh he'd find another planet to building 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 tense." 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."

"Wow, I never thought that Fara had that kind of anger. 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." 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 jokes.

"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."

"Well, it's simple Fara. Be here at 0700 tomorrow morning and we'll head to the Orbital Station. It's a simple escort mission."

"That's it Fox, I was expecting more than that. I mean, what if we're attacked?"

"I wouldn't worry about that. The Great Fox II has the best radar in Lylat. We'll be able to see our enemies coming and deploy before they get within a thousand miles of us. Does that answer your question?"

"Kind of, that's good enough for me. 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?" Krystal shouts.

"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 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. "Before I joined the team Fox made me pass tests to prove my skill.

Even though Fox loves me 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."

"That seems to be a mistake Fox makes with all of his women. Get used to it Krystal. Eventually Fox will choose his team over you."

Fox steps in between Fara and Krystal. "Whoa, hold up there Fara. I learned my mistake from our relationship. I would never choose my team over Krystal. We're actually talking about retiring."

"Well good for you two." Fara says as sarcastic as possible. "At least Fox has finally learned how to treat a woman. Took him forever to do it. Too bad he choose to retire with a whore."

"For the last time Fara I am not a whore. I have proven that already. You need to stop being jealous of what Fox and I have."

"I am not jealous. If I was jealous of you two at all I would've told Fox that he and I have a child together that he doesn't know about. 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. "Oh crap, I guess things really are gonna change now.

To be continued


Well that was an emotional chapter. Fara and Fox have a 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 son that even he didn't know about? Will things ever be the same again?

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.