ATTENTION READ! I wasn't going to do Writers notes, but I felt I should go ahead and do this one, there is a short sex scene in the beginning of this chapter, I'm doing this as a warning to anyone who wants there to be a warning of sorts, I just don't want to get bitched at because someone reading a rated M story didn't think that there might be sexual parts, but yes this story has sexual parts. enjoy
Ch. 3
Trainees Part 1
"So, are you nervous?" Krystal asked as she looked over at Josh, the two were laying down on her bed naked, in her room aboard the Great Fox. Josh's left arm was wrapped around her shoulder, holding her against his body. Her left arm was draped across his chest as her left leg was laying over his legs, Her head snuggled against his shoulder. The Human was looking at the grey metal celling for a few seconds before he started to nod his head.
"A little bit yeah, I'll be the only Human at that place, worst part is that you wont be there." He said and rolled his head over to the side so he could see her face, her Cyan eyes stared deeply into his own.
"Its only for ten weeks, I know it seems like a long time but, you'll be so busy with making friends and training that you'll hardly notice it." She said, Josh scuffed.
"Trust me Blue I'll notice...But if it means that I'll be able to stay with you, than so be it." Josh slowly began to rub his thumb up and down her shoulder, "There's nothing I wouldn't do to stay by your side." Krystal gently smiled and held onto her human tighter, the next ten weeks without him was going to be torture. Knowing that later today he would head off to the academy and no longer be by her side, that for the next ten weeks he would no longer be the last thing she saw before sleeping and the first thing she saw when she woke up was already breaking her heart, and he hadn't even left yet. The thought made her frown, she knew she should be enjoying these preciouses moments with him and live in the moment instead of worrying about later, yet she couldn't help it. They had spent nearly every second together for the past eight months, how could she not be sad to know he was leaving her.
"I'm going to miss you." She said as she pressed her face closer to his flesh and deeply inhaled his scent. Josh smiled and brought his lips to the top of her head and kissed her.
"I'm going to miss you too Blue...So how exactly did I even get accepted into the Academy? Wouldn't they wait a few years or something like that before introducing a newly discovered Alien?" He asked.
"Well, first off Fox had to pull a lot of strings with the Galactic Council, and the Academy administrative so they would let you attend, and yes it would take years, you and Ryan will be the only Humans allowed in Lylat for awhile, just as citizens of Lylat wont be allowed into Earth aside from the Galactic council and the ambassador of Lylat."
"I guess I should go thank Fox the next time I see him...And we should probably get out of bed soon."
"Why?" She asked, "I'm really comfortable in this position...Aren't you?"
"Of course, but I have to start packing soon." He said, hearing his words made the Cerinian frown again. She looked over at the dog tag laying on his hair covered chest that she had given to him as a gift for his late birthday, she used her left hand and picked the dog tag up to get a better look at it. One side was blank while the other had an engraving of a blue fox's face. While it was only a few months since she gave it to him, it felt like years had passed since then. She laid the dog tag back against his chest and moved her body so she was straddling him, she looked deep into his eyes with a mix of sadness and love. Brushing one of her hands against his recently shaved cheek she spoke softly.
"Mate with me one last time before you go U-Kia." She said, Josh placed his hand over hers and brought it to his lips and kissed it.
"I'd be a fool to refuse." He said and gently rolled Krystal onto her back, he placed his lips against hers and kissed her with as much passion as he could give. Her hands began to rub all over his bare back, her claws gently dragged over his flesh. Reaching his hand down he grabbed his erected member and aligned it against her moistening entrance. He bucked his hips and entered her body causing the Vixen to grunt in both pleasure and pain. She had only just recently lost her virginity a few hours ago and was still sore from it, him being inside of her was still causing her a bit of discomfort as she had yet grown accustomed to his girth and size. Luckily though he was gentle with her and resisted his primal urge to lose control and fuck her brains out.
He slowly began to rock his hips back and forth, pulling his member in and out of her canal. Krystal dug her claws into his shoulders as pain and pleasure started to overpower her. She began to rock her hips back and fourth as well, trying to match his thrusts with her own. The two lovers started to breath faster and more heavily as their climax approached. Krystal lifted her legs up and wrapped them around his waist pulling him in deeper, wrapping her arms around his neck she pulled him down and brought her muzzle close to his face and began to softly moan into his ear, hearing her moaning and calling out his name was bringing him closer to the edge of orgasm. He wanted to so desperately increase his speed and thrust harder, however doing so could end up hurting her and he didn't want that, however the loving and sexually gaze in her eyes that was directed at him, her mouth which was slightly open with her tongue moving around inside, her ragged heated breathing wasn't doing him any favors. Needless to say the amount of discipline being used to control his urges was beyond count.
"Ah...I'm really close..." She almost whimpered out of pleasure, Josh continued his thrusting. Her eyes nearly rolled into the back of her head as her orgasm hit her. The Human could fell her vaginal walls gripping his member tightly, thus his own climax approached and he began to ejaculate inside of her. After their orgasm had subsided the two lovers remained connected for a few more moments as they tried to cool down. When the Human pulled out of Krystal she immediately felt empty on the inside and started to miss the feeling of them being connected to one another.
"I need a shower, you coming?"He asked, Krystal nodded and looked deeply into his eyes.
"Yes...I'll be there in just a moment." She said.
"Don't keep me waiting." He replied and moved his lips against hers and kissed her long and hard. After which he moved away from the bed and picked up his underwear from the floor and slipped it on and left the room to head to the shower area. Krystal remained on her bed, she could still fell his warm semen inside of her and knew that his sperm was already swimming through her body trying to find and fertilize her eggs. The Vixen placed her hands over her stomach, while interbred offspring was common in Lylat the actual chances of Josh getting her pregnant was ten out of a hundred. And while the Vixen completely loved and cherished the idea of having children one day, it just wasn't something she was interested in at the moment. She still had her whole life to live first before she settled down. Krystal stared up at the celling for a few more seconds before making her way over to her dresser and got out new clothes to wear after her shower.
Josh made his way to the Lounge area and found Fox, Slippy and Falco hanging out. They had just arrived at the Academy and now it was time for the Human to say his good byes. After the Human Gorton war ended Josh got to spend five months with Star Fox on Earth, he got to know each of the guys and considered them good friends. He knocked on the metal door frame to get the guys attentions, all three turned around when they heard the knocking and noticed the Human. Slippy was the first to reach the Human.
"I wish you the best of luck Josh, and in advance I'd like to just say welcome to team Star Fox." The Toad said and held out his hand for the Human to shake it, Josh smiled and reached out and shook the Frogs hand.
"Thanks Slippy, when I get back you'll have to show me some of the cool gadgets you guys use."Slippy nodded with a smile.
"Sure thing." He said and took a few steps back to let Falco through. The Bird eyed the human for a few moments before holding out a feathered hand.
"I look forward to fighting together sometime." The Bird said, Josh nodded and shook Falco's hand.
"As do I, I'm sure you have a lot you could teach me."
"Yeah Maybe." He replied and then moved so Fox could finish up. Josh and Fox shared a quick smile and then shook hands.
"I appreciate all that you've done for me Fox, I know it must not have been easy to get me accepted into the 're giving me a chance at a better live...I wont let you down." He said
"I know you wont, its been an honor to have known you Josh Grant, I look forward to you being on the team. It wont be the easiest life, but its an honorable one." Fox replied and then reached into his pant's pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. "They have communication areas at the Academy, type in any of these numbers to reach one of us when ever you want to talk." He said and handed Josh the piece of paper. The Human accepted the paper and looked at it for a few seconds.
Fox- 22234171
Falco-22234172
Slippy-22234173
Krystal-22234175
"I will, thanks again Fox." The Vulpine nodded and moved back a little. Josh reached down and grabbed his packed duffle bag and started to walk out of the lounge room. Standing in the hallway was Krystal, waiting to walk him out of the Great Fox. The two shared a quick glance before making their way to the elevator, once inside Krystal pressed the "Hanger" button on the panel and the doors closed. The ride down was spent in silence, only their breathing and elevator moving was heard. When the doors opened again they were inside the Hanger, they began to walk towards the ramp to exit the ship. To Josh it felt like the longest walk of his life, outside he could see the Academy was a large building that appeared to be made out of concrete. The Human turned his attention to Krystal to find that she was looking away from him and appeared to be sad. Josh sat his duffle bag down on the ground next to him and embraced Krystal in another hug, holding her tightly for what would be the last hug for ten weeks.
"They said that you could bring one personal item with you, what did you bring?" She asked.
"This." He said and reached into his shirt and pulled out the dog tag that she had given him, Krystal nodded and reached behind her neck and undid the straps to her emerald necklace, she then held it out for him to take.
"Trade me." She said, "This way…I'll have something of you, and you'll have something of me." She said with a saddened smile.
Josh nodded and pulled the dog tag off and handed it to Krystal. She took the dog tag and then placed her necklace onto his palm. She then used her hand to close his fingers around the necklace, she then leaned up and kissed him for the last time. When they parted Josh looked her in the eyes and smiled.
"I'll graduate from here, don't worry. Then we will fly together." He said while stroking her cheek with his hand, Krystal nodded. She believed he would pass, Josh leaned down and picked up his duffle bag and started to walk away but stopped. He took one last look at Krystal and smiled.
"I love you." He said. Krystal could feel the tears forming in her eyes.
"I love you too!" She called out. Josh turned around and headed for the academy. Krystal lowered her head and felt the tears fall, she sniffled and looked at the dog tag in her hand, she looked at the blue engraving of the fox, she smiled and placed the dog tag around her neck. She looked up to find Josh had already entered the academy building. She whispered a good bye and then made her way to the Great Fox Hanger.
So many emotions began to flood the Human's whole being as he entered the Academy's doors. Fear and longing for what was to come, sadness that he had just said his good byes to Krystal and wouldn't be able to hold her again until he completed the training. Determination to complete the training so he could be with the woman he loved and the friends he had made. He hopped he had what it took to pass, and that he wouldn't let everyone down. As the human made his way to a white walled hallway he noticed a few Vulpines who were dressed as soldiers walking around, their outfits looked similar to what Human military personnel would wear on Earth, the only difference was that instead of different shades of green theirs were different shades of grey. They instantly froze and stared at the human, mixed emotions were on their faces for the longest time. He really couldn't blame them for staring, despite how uncomfortable it was. This was after all the first time any of them had ever seen a human before. After several more moments of awkward starring Josh switched his gaze to one of the soldiers and addressed himself. He sat his duffle bag down and saluted them.
"Joshua Nathanial Grant, Private 1st class of the United States Marine Core...I'm the Human." He quickly added. The two soldiers still didn't respond, they turned to look at each other for a few seconds and then turned their gaze back to Josh. The Human lowered his hand and picked his duffle bag up from the grey tiled ground and waited patiently for one of the Soldiers to talk.
"You don't look much like a hairless ape."One of them spoke, Josh raised a brow and turned his attention to the one that spoke.
"Pardon?" He asked, this time it was the other Vulpine's turn to talk.
"Every one was told that you would be a hairless ape." He said.
"Oh...Not that far off I suppose." The human replied awkwardly, "I'm here for the ten week training program." He said.
"Yes,we were told that you arrived and were sent to escort you to the mess hall, that's where the ten week training program presentation is about to start, please follow us." One of them said and the two began at walk off, Josh quickly followed after them and made sure to keep a few feet from them as well. After several twist and turns Josh noticed several young children running around wearing Grey jumpsuits that had yellow strips on them with "CDAA" printed on the front.
"I didn't know there were kids here." Josh spoke out.
"The Cornerian Defense Army Academy is a military school, children as young as age four are sent here to learn. The Academy becomes their home for the next twelve years. When ever they finish the twelve grade they are given the choice to go ahead and start their lives as every day civilians, or they can take the ten week training program, after completion they become official Cornerian military personnel." One of the Vulpines spoke.
"This is not the facility where the training program takes place, that facility is thirty miles east of here." The other spoke, "After the presentation you and the others will board transportation to the CDAA training facility."
"How many Academies are there?" Josh asked, surely there were more than just one.
"There are a total of twenty-eight Academies on Corneria, each with its own training facility. There are one hundred and fifteen Academies total in Lylat, this Academy and facility are ranked best. General Pepper himself graduated from this Academy."The other spoke. As they continued down the hallway Josh noticed up ahead was a display case. When the three came up to it Josh paused to take a quick look.
"Top Cornerian Defense Army Academy Graduates" Was displayed on the top, there where over thirty holo graphic pictures shown. Josh quickly scanned through some of them and paused when he noticed a familiar Frog, it was Slippy Toad. Josh gave an amusement chuckle and continued to look through and suddenly his gaze landed on a picture of Fox.
'Explains why he wanted me to come to this Academy.' He thought and was going to walk off until another face caught his eye. He stared at the picture of Krystal for a few moments.
"No way." He said, sure enough bellow the picture in blue holo letters was her name. He honestly had no idea she went to the Academy, she certainly never brought it up, he would have to ask her about it sometime. He continued to stare at her picture for a while, she honestly didn't look different at all, aside from her having shorter hair when this was taken. As he continued to look at her picture he suddenly felt like his heart got pinched a little, not even apart for ten minutes and already he was missing her.
"Excuse me." One of the Vulpines called out, Josh turned his attention to the two Vulpines who looked a little bit irritated.
"You really shouldn't be late." The other added.
"Yeah, sorry." Josh apologized and quickly made his way up to the two Vulpine.
"Out of curiosity Human." One of them asked a few moments later, "Why are you doing this? The ten week training program?" Josh figured that there was no reason to lie so he decided to just tell the truth.
"Once I pass Fox McCloud will accept me as a member of Star Fox." He said. Josh could hear the two snickering.
"Right." One of them said dragging out the "I" in a doubtful tone. Josh ignored the Vulpine's answer, he knew what he was here for. After a few more turns they arrived at the Mess hall, there were hundreds of Academy students waiting there, their loud massive talking drowned out every other sound however as soon as Josh walked into the room it was only a matter of time before each of them began to shut up and stare directly at him.
'Great...More starring, just like the time I pissed myself in the third grade.' He thought and turned to look at the two Vulpines behind him.
"Thanks for the escort." He said, the two nodded and then left the room. Josh looked back at the horde of Foxes, wolves, birds and all other sorts of Anthro beings. He started to feel nervous with all of them staring at him like they were, hell some of them looked like they were afraid he would attack them at any minute, the Human noticed an empty table and quickly approached it. He used his duffle bag as a barrier and hid behind it as best as he could, despite no longer being able to see them, he could still feel their gaze on him.
Josh reached into his pocket and pulled out Krystal's green emerald necklace, he brought it up to his face and stared at the shiny green gem. He carefully dragged his thumb against the gem and brought the necklace to his lips and kissed it. He would give anything to be kissing her at this moment instead, however this was the best he had. Already he was missing her, these next ten weeks were going to be absolute hell, Josh looked at the necklace for a few moments before enclosing it in his fist and giving it a tight squeeze before unzipping his duffle bag and placing it gently inside and zipping it back up.
The sound of doors opening made the human look up, he saw a Dog dressed in military uniform, suddenly everyone in the mess hall quickly stood up and saluted the Dog. Deciding to follow suit Josh stood and saluted as well, as if one cue the Dog turned his gaze to Josh. He showed no shock expressions on his face like everyone else did, in fact he seemed pretty neutral. Suddenly he began making his way to the Human, the closer he came the shorter he actually got. By the time he stood in front of Josh he was already standing a foot shorter. It was here Josh noticed his name tag.
"Gen. Pepper"
"Fox has told me a lot about you." He said to the Human, Josh nodded.
"Likewise General."
"Now I've never fought a Gorton, much less a Gorton War King. They are evil savage beast, to defeat one in hand to hand combat is not an easy feat for any species." He said with hint of impressiveness in his tone. Josh shook his head.
"I didn't do it alone Sir. I had Fox backing me up, in fact if it wasn't for Fox...Well General we wouldn't be having this conversation, any praise should go to him and his team. They are the real Heroes in that war." General Pepper gave the human an amused look.
"Then what would that make you son?"Josh shrugged his shoulders.
"Just a Soldier doing his job Sir." Pepper chuckled a little at the Human's statement.
"Yes son you were a Soldier doing his job, but that doesn't mean your not a hero to some people...Trust me, you're a Hero in my book." Pepper held out his hand, Josh quickly looked down at his fur covered hand and then back into his eyes. Reaching his own hand out the two men shook. "Welcome to the Academy Cadet Grant." Josh gently smiled.
"Thank you sir."He said, Pepper nodded and then the two stopped shaking hands. Pepper then turned around and walked off and began to address the rest of the Cadets.
"As you have been told before, a member of the newly discovered Alien species known as Humans will be participating in this year's ten week training program. I except each and every one of you to treat him with as much respect and curtesy as you would any fellow Cadet, is that understood?" He loudly asked.
"Yes sir." The Cadets called out in unison.
"Good, now before the presentation begins I would simply like to say this. It is a great honor to serve your system, it doesn't matter what your reasons for serving are. Either simply just to serve or for some benefits later in life. What ever the reason is, you are serving regardless, that's enough to make me want to buy each of you a drink. Work hard and never give up, because maybe, just maybe one of you in here right now will end up taking my place in the future. Good luck Cadets." He spoke and turned around and left the room. As soon as he left the room a few more military dressed personnel walked into the mess hall.
"Alright Cadets listen up, this is the day you take your first steps to becoming men and women of the Cornerian Armed forces, no longer will you be citizens . I look at each and every one of you and all I see are soft weak worms who wouldn't last a day in war." Josh couldn't help but snicker at the comment, this solider apparently had no idea that someone in this room had ended a war, "But that's alright, I too was weak, and then I joined the military and now I am strong, as will you be. You will be warriors who will live and die to defend their system...Now the teen week training program is separated into two training courses, five weeks of ground combat and five weeks of Aerial combat. Each day the training will be harder, you will be pushed to your breaking points, some of you will be pushed beyond your breaking point. Now my fellow solider will call out five names and then the team you belong to, remember your team name." Another military man approached with a holo pad.
"Team Abercot. Eric Dustin, Dan Elk, Neil Howard, Hans Troy, and Jack Thiel." He spoke, nearly ten minutes had passed yet Josh hadn't heard his name, he did find out that every team that was called so far was in alphabetical order.
"Team Quintin. Dan Williamson, Sky Boney, Nick Hilly, Justin Taylor, and Will Spence." He paused and scrolled down his holo list, "Team Ragthorn. Jackman Stout, Nathan Hugh, Leana Keith, Lucy Hare, and Joshua Grant." Josh looked up when his name was called.
'So Ragthorn huh? Aright then.' He thought and waited for a couple more minutes for the soldier to finish reading off team names and those who belong to them. Upon finishing them he nodded towards the Solider who talked earlier. He approached the center of the mess hall.
"Alright, your transportation ships are waiting for you, there are two ships and twenty-six teams. If your team name begins with A-M go to transport one, M-Z go to transport two. Welcome to your first day of training Cadets." He said and motioned for everyone to leave the Mess hall, Josh stood from his seat and began to feel nervous. His heart was pounding away like never before. For the past five months this one moment was constantly in his mind, the moment he started his training. For the past five months it honestly felt like it would never come, yet here it was. All he had to do was board the transportation ship and take a ride to the facility, he almost couldn't believe it was finally happening. The Human took a few deep breaths and grabbed his duffle bag and waited for everyone to leave before he made his way out of the mess hall
Boarding the Transportation Ship was just like boarding a plane from Earth, they had to make their way through a bridge like platform to get into the ship. The inside was also just like a plane back at Earth, there were two separate aisles separating three different rows of seats. The seats to the left and right only had two seats per row, while the middle had four per row. As he started to make his way further to the back of the transport he started to wish that he didn't wait to be the last to board, as now it seemed every seat was taken. Aside from there apparently being no more seats everyone was staring at him again. Josh sighed as he continued to make his way further to the back.
'Yes, yes I'm a new Alien, God stop staring ass holes.' He thought, finally he had made it to the back of the transportation and there seemed to be only one seat left which was next to a male Bird. Josh was fixing to make his way to the seat until he felt someone tap his shoulder, he turned around to find another male Bird standing behind him.
"Sorry new guy, but that's my seat." He said and weaseled his way past the Human and into the now taken seat, Josh sighed again.
'Damn it...Now where the hell do I go?' He asked himself and turned around hopping that he could find another free seat, yet it seemed everyone was taken, 'Looks like were sitting in the bathroom.' He thought and started to make his way towards the bathroom door, luckily it said it was unoccupied so he reached out and pressed the push pad. The door slid open and suddenly he came face to face with a pink and black spotted pig who was apparently in the middle of crapping.
"Oh Jesus Christ!" Josh shouted and quickly closed the door, "God damn...I'm sorry friend." He said.
"That's okay." The pig said on the other side, "The lock appears to be broken." He said. Josh rolled his eyes and moved away from the bathroom door.
"Great, what am I suppose to do now, just stand here?" He quietly asked himself.
"Hey Human!" A female voice called out, Josh quickly turned his gaze to the source of the call, he ended up finding a Purple and tan fur colored Rabbit waving one of her arms at the left side of the transport, "There's a free seat right here." She said.
'Oh great, finally.' He thought and made his way over to the Female Rabbit, once he did she scooted over and Josh quickly sat down next to her and sat his duffle bag on his legs.
"Thank you very much ma'am." He said.
"No problem Josh." She said and started to pull out a plastic Ziploc bag filled with baby carrots, Josh paused his actions and turned his head to look at the Rabbit.
"How'd you know my name?" He asked, she took a bite of one of the carrots and started talking with her mouth full.
"Fox told me." She said, Josh raised a brow.
"You know Fox?" He asked
"I should say so, we've know each other for years."
"I'm sorry but, who are you?" He asked, the Rabbit instantly sighed loudly and popped herself on the head with her palm.
"I'm so sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Lucy Hare, My Father was Peppy Hare. He was a member of Star Fox."
"Oh my God." He said, "Lucy, right Fox mentioned you. I'm so sorry about your Dad."
"Thanks...I miss him like crazy, but I'm proud to know that he gave his live to defend others." She said and looked very sad.
"If it wasn't for your Dad me and Fox wouldn't be here today. I didn't know him that well, but he seemed like a good man."
"Thank you, that means a lot to me. And he was a good man, I try not to think too much about it. He wouldn't want me to cry for him, he would want me to move on and enjoy the rest of my life...Baby carrot?" She offered and held the bag close so he could eat it. The Human shrugged his shoulders.
"Sure." He said and reached into the bag and pulled one out.
"Oh, I almost forgot to tell you this. Krystal wanted me to tell you when ever I saw you that she loves you dearly and wishes you the best of luck." Josh turned his gaze back to Lucy.
"You know Krystal?" He asked, Lucy nodded.
"Ah huh, Me and Krystal are friends. She'll be ecstatic that we are on the same team." Suddenly the Transportation Ship started to shake as it began taking off. Josh gripped the armrest tightly, an uneasy grunt left his mouth. Lucy turned to look at the Human.
"You alright?" She asked in a concerning tone. Josh nodded.
"Yeah, just a little nervous." He said. Lucy finished one of her carrots and made a "Mm" sound.
"Me too, I could have already done this when I graduated five years ago, but at the time I didn't want it."
"Five years ago? So why are you deciding to do this now?" He asked.
"Joining the army just felt like its what my Dad would have wanted, that and the benefits would really help me get into the Greyhound University of Science." The tone she had when she said the university instantly told the Human that she really wanted to go there.
"What do you want to go there for?"
"Its my hopes that I will earn my degree to become an Astrophysicist and teach Astrophysics at the University."
"Neat, where is the School at?" He asked.
"The whole facility is a giant space station deep in space, right at the edge of the Lylat System's boarder. Of course I'll have to serve the minimum two year term before I can go to the school." Lucy looked at the Human and smiled while nudging him with her elbow. "Unlike some special people, get to go through training and not spend a second in the army. Krystal told me you're joining Fox's team after this." The human nodded.
"Yeah, that's right. Not all of us are smart enough to be Astrophysikestsess...What every you call it." He smiled, Lucy smiled back as well.
"I get the feeling we are going to be good friends." She said.
"I hope so, I could certainly use some friends here."
