Froznog escorted Krystal to the lake outside of his home. There he conjured a spell which created a Portal right in front of the lake. "Come through this portal" Said Froznog, "There we can start your training." Without hesitation Krystal followed him through the portal which transported them to a room with different doors. "What place is this?" Asked Krystal as she looked around. "This is the chamber of your mind" replied Froznog "These doors that surround us represent each aspect of your emotions." The doors suddenly open and out came creatures that looked exactly like Krystal. "Are those suppose to be me" Asked Krystal. "Indeed my child" Froznog answered "But each of these creatures differ from one another, for example the yellow one in front of me represents the feeling of Joy." "Hi there" Said Yellow Krystal "It's a great day for exploring in space with the Star Fox team." "The indigo one represents Sadness" Said Froznog. "Sometimes I feel as if I don't belong, despite how much Fox helps me, I can't help but feel he left a void in my life." Said the Indigo Krystal. "That's not true" Said Krystal, "Fox has done so much for me-I mean us. "Moving on" Froznog said "The pink one represents the feeling of Love.""Fox is so handsome and so brave" Said the Pink Krystal "I hope he understands how I truly feel about him." Krystal walked up to the pink Krystal and hugged her. "You and I both"She said. Just then a Red Krystal comes up and attacks her. "I'm gonna guess this one represents the feeling of Anger." Said Krystal. "You're guess is very good" Said Froznog."I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THAT SLIPPY" Yelled the Red Krystal "HE IS ALWAYS SO RECKLESS, AND THAT FALCO THINKS HE'S A HOTSHOT, HE ANNOYS ME!" The Red Krystal started screaming very loudly. "AND PEPPY AND HIS BARREL ROLL CATCHPRASE, WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN!?" Yelled the Red Krystal. "AND FINALLY FOX THINKS HE CAN HOG ALL THE GLORY WITHOUT THANKING ME!"
"I'm gonna have to stop you there" Said Krystal. "Fox never takes all the credit for his deeds, He knows what it takes to make a great team." The Red Krystal started to attack her until Froznog intervened. "It seems that your anger is becoming strong." Said Froznog as he calmed the red Krystal down. Krystal blushed from embarrasment when a green Krystal walked up to her. "The way you blush is so creepy." The Green Krystal said. "You must be the feeling of disgust" Said Krystal. The Green Krystal nodded her head and looked down."When was the last time you had your nails done?" Asked the Green Krystal, "It's nothing personal, I just think it's weird to see them sticking out like that." Just then a Purple Krystal tackled her to the ground. "Are you ok, where did she hurt you?" Asked the Purple Krystal. "I'm fine, and you must be the feeling of Fear" Said Krystal. "Yeah that's right"Said the Purple Krystal. "Let me tell you, I'm afraid Fox is gonna dump me and kick me off the team!" Krystal looked at her purple counterpart with a skeptic look. "I'm also afraid that Some Alien creature will destroy Us" The purple Krystal said as she trembled in fear. "well then now that you've gotten to know your emotions the test can begin" Said Froznog.
Meanwhile back at the condo, Peppy, ROB, Falco, and Slippy rushed inside after they recieved the call from Fox. "What seems to be the problem Fox?" Asked Peppy. "It's hard to explain" Said Fox, but when I got into the room where Krystal was sleeping, I noticed her staff suddenly appeared. I was just about to move it to a safe place when it created some kind of vision." "What kind of Vision was it?" Asked Slippy. "I'm not sure" Replied Fox "It looked like a golden castle, like a kingdom of some kind." Fox took the others to the guest room and grabbed Krystal's staff. "I'm not sure if the staff will show it again, but I'm hoping it might provide some answers." Said Fox. "Ok, obviously you've been stuck here too long" Said Falco. "Maybe Falco's right, maybe you need some fresh air to sort out your head" Said Slippy. Just then the Staff created another vision showing Queen Subcoina standing outside the palace gate. "What is this?" Asked Peppy in amazement, "I never seen anything like this." Falco, ROB, and Slippy were equally shocked. "I don't believe it" Said Falco. "She is our only hope" Said Queen Subconia. "Only hope for what?" asked Fox. "I don't think she can see or hear us." Said Slippy. "She must save us" She continued "The Kingdom of Dreams hang in the balance." The vision disappeared with everyone in shock. "That was amazing" Said Slippy. Fox returned the staff to the bed and sat down. "This is unusual"Fox thought, "Could that queen from the vision be talking about Krystal?" Fox just looked a Krystal for a moment then turned to Peppy. "We must learn more about this Kingdom of Dreams"Said Fox. "It sounds like I got here just in time" A Voice cried. The Star Fox team ran out of the room only to find Beltino Toad, Research developer and Slippy's dad. "Dad, what brings you here?" Slippy asked. "Well Son, I wanted to drop by to visit Peppy but when I got here I noticed you were talking about something interesting." "You mean the Kingdom of Dreams?" Asked Fox. "Correct" Replied Beltino "About 10 years ago I did some research about dreaming and how it affects people's brain patterns and that's when I learned about the palace, We really haven't uncovered much at the time, but hopefully with your help I can unravel this mystery." Fox thought about it for a moment and then nodded knowing that it Could help Krystal. "I'll do it" Said Fox. "Learning about dreams can be interesting" Said Peppy. "You can count me in" Said Slippy. "I don't belive this" Said Falco "But I guess duty calls no matter where you are." "Fantastic" Said Beltino, "That reminds me, I brought two researchers who will assist us. Beltino pointed out to a white Poodle and a Lynx. "No it couldn't be...Faye...Miyu is that you?" Asked Peppy. They walked up to peppy and the rest of the team. "It's great to see you Peppy" Said Faye "It's been so long!""Yeah same here" Said Miyu. The two girls met up with Fox and the others and shared a great reunion. "I'm guessing you know them" Said Beltino. "That's right" Said Peppy, They use to work for our team but somewhere along the line they left to study abroad." "That's right" Faye said "I was so fascinated by all the planets and the creatures that live there, I wanted to learn all about it." "Personally I just wanted a break from all the piloting and barrel rolling" Said Miyu, but somehow Faye's research got me itching to be a researcher." "Regardless, we're happy to happy to see you" Said Fox. "all right everyone the time has come to crack the greatest mystery of dreams" Said Beltino. everyone rushed inside to make preperations.
Back at the Kingdom of dreams Froznog transported Krystal to a battle arena. "Reminds me of Sauria for some reason" Said Krystal. "Perhaps that's because we're in a part of your memory" Said Froznog. "You're bound to see some familiar things around here." Krystal didn't mind, She felt that Sauria was like a second home to her. "I'm ready Froznog" Said Krystal. Froznog used his scepter to create a griffin like creature. "Now then for your training you need to fight using your emotions" Said Froznog. "Use them to defeat this creature."Krystal thought long and hard about this. Of all the times she fought alongside Fox, she never thought about using her feelings as a weapon. She looked at the creature with determination and started running towards it. The creature retalliates by swinging it's claws and sends her back against the wall. "Krystal you must think" Said Froznog "Physical force won't always be the answer." Krystal started to get up then started to walk slowly towards the creature and looked into it's eyes which give her an idea. "Aren't you such a precious thing, you look so adorable with those wings and claws" Said Krystal. The Creature started to roar at first but then started to shrink a little. "you must have worked very hard to become the fearless monster that you are" She added. The creature grew smaller and smaller until it became a small baby chick. "Well done Krystal" Said Froznog "using the feeling of compassion towards creatures enabled you to overcome your opponent. The baby chick rubbed against Krystal, who patted it on the head. "It seems that it's personality changed as well" Said Krystal. Then Froznog created a block like monster. "This is going to be tough" Krystal thought as she studied her new opponent. "Hey, Look at you" Said the block creature "did you come from the Doofus convention?" Krystal stared at the monster angrily. "I mean look at you" The block monster continued "You're so blue, when it's night time and when you're talking, everyone shouts what was that!" Krystal started to shake her fists. "and don't get me started on your hair" Said the creature , did you suddenly walk into a barbershop and asked is there any way you could make me more like a Psycho Mind reader." at that Point Krystal Started to scream in rage. The Block creature was startled by this and disappeared in a puff of smoke."I'm sorry" Said Krystal as she sat down for a moment. "Relax my child" Said Froznog, "Sometimes releasing your anger can intimidate your opponents. Krystal took a deep breath and got back up. "Now then, you may have defeated my previous creations but this one will be the true test of your skill" Said Froznog as he used his scepter to create a snake like creature."Now then, what emotion will you use to defeat this monster?" Asked Froznog. The snake creature started to wrap around Krystal really slowly as she concentrated on what to do. "I must think of something quick or I'm done for" Krystal thought, she focused real hard until she started to cry. The snake creature noticed this and started to back down. "Please don't hurt me" Krystal Cried "I have no quarrel with you, so please stop." She kept sobbing until the snake creature let go of her and disappeared. "Very Good" Said Froznog "sometimes sadness causes others even your opponents to show sympathy." Krystal stopped crying and took a deep breath. "You are now ready for your journey" Said Froznog. "I have one question" Krystal said "How did the sorceress manage to Seal Marvick?" "Oh yes, that's right" Said Froznog, "Come with me" Froznog and Krystal were transported back to the their arrival Froznog used his scepter to create a vision. "The Sorceress sealed my Brother away by using the Dream Sword" Said Froznog, "a powerful weapon, with it the Sorceress was able to stop Marvick in his tracks and sealed him inside a jar." "Where can I find this sword?" Asked Krystal. "The Dream Sword can only appear when all five of the dream amulets have been found" Said Froznog, "The legend states that after The Sorceress sealed Marvick away she had scattered the five amulets all across our world so no one can use them for evil purposes." "How will I find them" Said Krystal. "Luckily" Said Froznog, I have this Charm that can detect these amulets." Froznog gave Krystal his charm so she can use it to locate the amulets. "before you find the amulets, you must head off to Oopar Springs" Said Froznog "you need to seek out Kika, my young apprentince, she can assist you." Krystal took a deep breath for a moment. She knew the responsibilities her journey entails but she also knew that the Kingdom of Dreams was counting on her and knew that if Fox was by her side he would give her his support. "Thank you for everything Froznog" Said Krystal. "You're welcome Krystal" Said Froznog "and Just remember, your emotions are much ore useful then you think."Krystal nodded and headed out to meet up with Flezzub. She told him about the amulets and the dream sword and headed out of the village square, got on the Glucklam and started to head of to Oopar Springs.
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