The Search for Fox Part VII
The Sharpclaw Trial
The Sonic Team, the pokeagents, and Krystal sat in their cell and waited for something to happen. Sonic got up to the bars, got out a mug that he, for some ironic reason, had on his person, and started rattling it against the bars.
"Come on, this has to work" said Sonic
"Try doing that for the rest of your life, Sonic, but nothing is going to happen" said Umbreon
"This has to attract something" said Sonic "Besides, these guys are stupid, they'd fall for anything, I bet"
Sonic continued doing the same thing, until a Sharpclaw came up to the cell.
Sonic looked up and said "Hey, big guy! Can you help us get…"
POW! The Sharpclaw hit Sonic right in the face, and Sonic fell to the floor.
"You keep quiet, prisoner! Me trying to take nap!" said the Sharpclaw walking away
"I stand corrected, something did happen" said Umbreon "that Sharpclaw gave you a black eye"
"Ow" said Sonic getting up "WHEN I BUST OUT OF HERE, YOU'RE AS GOOD AS DEAD! YA HERE ME?"
Sonic drooped his head and walked on over to his bed and said "Man, this sucks!"
"We're barely fed!" said Amoeba
"Three rhymes" said Shadow "Head, bed, fed"
"Fox…" said Krystal "Why? Why did you betray us?"
"I think I know why" said Knuckles "He got so tired of all this drama in the recent stories, that he joined the other side! He could have planned this all along!"
"What drama?" asked Shadow
"Like, uh, Return of Gannondorf?" said Knuckles "Or, My Feelings Towards You? Those last two Tillerian stories had drama in them"
"Dude, I don't care! This is totally bogus!" said Espeon "Why would he like, betray us?"
"I would like to see him again and tell him I love him" Krystal said to herself
"That's a bummer, Krystal" said Espeon "Sometimes, love bites"
"It bites when you don't hold on!" said Sonic "I'm sure that if we kept going, and never give up, I'm sure we'll find the Fox we knew and bring him back"
"How, Sonic?" said Tails
"We never give up" said Sonic "We always hold on. You know when people say 'life sucks'? Well, that's what quitters say, and I'm not a quitter! Life sucks when you don't hold on. If you're in a really bad situation, find something positive, hold on to it, never let it go. The more you hold it, the more it will grow, then, the next thing you know, everything'll turn out alright"
"That was beautiful, Sonic" said Shadow "Now, if only we can find the positive thing of this situation…"
"…We have each other" said Sonic "No, no wait! We have a clue!"
"Not Amoeba, Skipper, Blazekin, and Treeko they don't" said Knuckles
Sonic looked over to Krystal and said "Hey, Krystal, you know what I think? I think we can still bring Fox back"
"Really?" said Krystal "How…… He's really turned. And he's got proof. Look what he did to you, Sonic, he beat you in a race, and he tied you in chains to restrain you. How do you know that Fox is still good?"
"I've got a theory" said Sonic
"Have you been thinking scientifically again, Sonic?" said Knuckles
"Logically" said Sonic "The worn down energy of my medulla oblongata has shone a light present within my cranium, thus adding a series of knowledge down the…"
"NO MORE! NO MORE!" said Knuckles grabbing his ears
"I love it when I do that" said Sonic
"What are you getting at, medulla man?" said Amoeba
"Okay" said Sonic "What if Fox was not doing all that stuff"
"Sonic, we saw him do them in person" said Umbreon
"That's not what I mean" said Sonic "What I mean is, remember every time Scales ordered Fox to do something? Have any of you noticed that all those times he raised that scepter of his?"
"I did notice that" said Umbreon
"Well, what if he was using that to control Fox?" said Sonic
"I doubt it" said Krystal "Fox was indeed himself when he took those orders, not doing them, but his mind wasn't controlled. If it was, he would be much crueler"
"What if that scepter doesn't control your mind, but it controls your body" said Sonic
"Fox turning all the sudden, taking orders from someone he knows he's better than, doing things he would never do, did them when Scales raised his scepter, Sonic, you might be onto something" said Umbreon
"Didn't you feel some power of that sort, Krystal?" asked Sonic
"Not really" said Krystal "But, I did feel it when Scales ordered Fox to do something and when Fox was doing it"
"See, there ya go!" said Sonic "Fox is being controlled without a doubt"
"Now that we have a theory, now all we need to do is to find a way out" said Shadow
Then, a Sharpclaw came in, opened the cell, grabbed them, and said "You, prisoners, General want see you!"
The Sharpclaw dragged them out.
"Problem solved" said Sonic
The Sharpclaw dragged them through a corridor and as they went down, it started to smell like a locker room, then they saw showers and gym bags and Sharpclaw… Well, you know. Then, they finally went outside where they were thrown to the ground and the door in front of them slammed shut. They looked up and saw a giant arena.
"Welcome, guests" said Scales in a platform in the audience "Welcome to the Sharpclaw arena, where you will face your trial. Sharpclaw of all ages, genders, and I.Q.s, I present you, the challengers!"
The audience surrounding them roared and booed as they threw food at them, but didn't reach and hit the Sharpclaw in front of them.
"Alright Scales, what is it? Execution?" said Sonic "Because if it is, I don't want to be hanged! If I'm going to die of execution, I'm going to be beheaded, got it?"
"Do you want to be executed?" said Scales
"On second thought, I'd rather live, thank you" said Sonic
"Yes" said Scales "Okay, here you will battle to the almost death against a deadly and ravaging opponent"
"Yeah? Well, bring it on" said Sonic
"Ready" said Umbreon
"Ah, but here's the catch" said Scales
Scales snapped his fingers and a group of Sharpclaw grabbed the Sonic Team and the Pokeagents, and threw them in a cage.
"Hey! What gives?" said Sonic
"Dude! Unrighteous!" said Espeon
"Cool! Hey, Blazekin!" said Treeko "I've been a baaaaaaaad boy!"
"The catch is that Krystal must battle alone" said Scales
"Ooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" said the Sonic team and the pokeagents together
"What's going to happen to us?" asked Krystal
"Okay, here's the catch" said Scales "Fox said that you must face this trial, if you win, then you can go home, but Fox stays with me. But, I said to him that if you lose, Fox will go home with you, but you, Krystal, will stay with me. Understood?"
"I do, but, what about my friends?" asked Krystal
"They're optional" said Scales
Krystal didn't know what to do, win so that she and her friends can go home safely, or sacrifice herself by losing so Fox can go home. She'll have to take the trial and see what happens.
"Alright, General" said Krystal "I accept. What do I have to face against?"
"You will face against my chosen warrior, let's see if you can best him" said Scales "All those people in the audience again, I bring you our champion!"
The door opened revealing Krystal's opponent.
"Fox?" said Krystal "I have to fight you?"
"Sorry, Krystal" said Fox "I have no choice"
Krystal was more worried than before. She didn't want to fight Fox. She couldn't, but she had to.
"Now, please rise for the national anthem" said Scales
Everybody in the audience rose and a Sharpclaw came into the field and sang.
"Grenagjaeaiopgaweafoeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajooooooonnnneoagoaegjaoewihjgoahwerg" sang the Sharpclaw terribly "branshalaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa to waaaa naaaaaaaaaaaa noon a nag a ag ca! Ge al aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nooo foooooooool oooooc leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee maaaaaaaa…"
Everybody in the cages covered their ears.
"This person has an incredible voice" said Amoeba "I wonder if he has a CD of his songs I can buy"
"…GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MEONNNNNAAAAAAAAAAA GGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
Then, the Sharpclaw walked away.
"Now, for the unnecessary sportsmanship! Go over to your opponent and say good-luck" said Scales
Fox and Krystal walked over to each other. As Fox was walking, Scales had his scepter raised.
"He is using the scepter to control Fox" said Sonic "Told ya so!"
When Fox and Krystal were close to each other, they stopped.
"Well, Krystal, good-luck" said Fox
"Fox, I want to say this now while I have the chance" said Krystal "I… Uh……… I……… Lo……… I lo……"
Little did Krystal know that she was getting closer to Fox and their lips were getting closer.
"Geez, pick it up, people" said Scales looking at his watch "That's enough! Start fighting!"
Before Fox and Krystal could have their first kiss, there was a force that pulled them back to the wall on different sides. The referee blew his whistle to start the fight.
Meanwhile at the cage, a Sharpclaw gave the Sonic Team and the Pokeagents reffruit.
"Reffruit? What's that?" asked Sonic
"It fruit you throw at referee, in case bad call comes" said the Sharpclaw "For throwing only, don't eat fruit"
Then, they saw Amoeba with half the fruit in his mouth.
"What he say?" asked Amoeba
"You need to keep eye on him" said The Sharpclaw as he left.
The battle started, Fox and Krystal got off the wall and looked at each other; Krystal slowly drew her staff. She didn't want to fight Fox, she loved him. But, she had to defend herself.
Then, the referee blew his whistle to start the fight. Then, Treeko threw a fruit at him.
"Hey!" said the referee
"You're supposed to throw it when he makes a bad call" said Umbreon
"Sorry" said Treeko
Fox speed to Krystal and jumped on her. Krystal used her staff to defend herself.
"Fox, don't do this" said Krystal "You can fight it, don't let him control you!"
"I'm sorry, Krystal" said Fox "I don't want to do this either, but Scales is controlling me fully"
"Fox, you've got to hold on!" said Krystal
Krystal threw Fox off of her and jumped on top of Fox.
"You can fight it, Fox" said Krystal "You're strong, I believe in you"
"I tried, Krystal" said Fox "It doesn't work"
"Try harder" said Krystal
Fox rolled over so that Fox was on top now. Krystal tossed Fox away from her, and she tried to charge at him. Fox ran out of the way and started using his speed to hit Krystal. Krystal couldn't see Fox coming, so she kept getting hit. Krystal tried to hit Fox, but Fox ran out of the way and started spinning in a circle around Krystal really fast. Krystal was running out of oxygen. She fell to the floor trying to breath.
"This is so entertaining" said Scales "Love hurts doesn't it, Krystal? It looks like we'll be having a servant. But now, for the final act"
Scales stopped spinning his scepter, which he did to make Fox go around Krystal, and pointed it forward and grasped it hard.
Fox ran up to Krystal and grabbed her by the neck. Then, he got out his blaster and pointed it at Krystal.
"Fox, no" said Krystal trying to speak though Fox's hand "Try to fight it, don't let him do something you'll never do"
"I'm sorry, Krystal, very sorry" said Fox "I…"
Then, Fox looked into Krystal's eyes and saw the tears rolling down her face. Fox tried his best to see it as much as he could by keeping him from pulling the trigger.
"Fox, I can't breath" said Krystal
Then, sudden flash backs were going through Fox's mind, then, he remembered that he one time said "I'll never let anything hurt you, Krystal, never, I'll protect you"
Then, something snapped in Fox's mind. Then, he started looking at Krystal again, as she was trying her best to breath, but her breaths were getting fainter. Then, Fox dropped Krystal on the ground. Krystal gasped for fresh air. The crowd stood silent, Scales jaw was hanging low.
"Sorry, Scales" said Fox "You don't control me anymore"
Then, Fox raised his blaster and shot Scale's scepter.
"The Scepter!" said Scales "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Krystal tried to regain consciousness and looked up and saw Fox stick his hand out to her.
"Are you okay?" asked Fox
"Fox, is it you?" asked Krystal grabbing Fox's hand and Fox pulled her up
"Yep" said Fox "I'm back"
"Oh, Fox" Krystal fell into Fox's arms and tears came down both their faces as they hugged "I'm so happy you're here"
"I'm sorry, Krystal" said Fox "I promise, I'll never hurt you again"
Ironically, the once-blood-thirst crowd started "Awww"ing.
"Yeah, yeah, how cute" said Sonic "Can someone get us out now?"
"Be my guest" said Umbreon opening the cage
Sonic was shocked that the cage was unlocked the whole time and said "Uhg, Tillerian, you sick, twisted person, you"
"Fox, I'm so happy your back" said Krystal giving Fox a kiss on the cheek "I missed you"
"I missed you, too" said Fox "Krystal, thanks for finding me. I'm sorry I let you down, but you came anyway. Thanks"
"Ahem" said Sonic who was walking out of the cage.
"Oh, and thanks to you guys, too" said Fox
"T'weren't nothing" said Umbreon
"Yeah, totally happy to have you back, dude" said Espeon
"That was fun" said Skipper
"So, Krystal" said Fox "What was it that you wanted to say to me?"
"Uh……… It's nothing, Fox, nothing" said Krystal
"Big, beam us up" said Sonic "We're all heading home"
Then, Big beamed them all up, except for the crowd and the workers in the stadium, and General Scales, of course. They also beamed up the ships.
They were all heading home by going in a-bit-faster-than-light-speed speed. Fox and Krystal was sitting on the couch, Krystal was cuddled up with Fox, she was so happy to see him again, and coming home with them, too.
"Fox" said Krystal
"Yeah" said Fox
"Um…How did you join, General Scale's army" said Krystal "How did he put you under his spell?"
"Well, you see" said Fox "Scales, had this magic scepter that he found on the planet, and he claimed the planet, too. When, I got there, I was out numbered, so, Scales brought me in, and put me under his control"
"Well" said Krystal "I'm just glad you really didn't join his army"
"Me, too" said Fox
"Fox, let's not tell anyone of this, okay?" said Krystal
"Alright" said Fox "Krystal, I'm sorry about not telling any of you… next time, I promise I won't accept any mission unless it's okay to bring back up, alright?"
"Alright" said Krystal
There was a long pause. Then there was a loud, deep "OOOOOOOOOOORUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!"
"HOLY CRAP! AMOEBA'S GOT SOME SERIOUS GAS!" Yelled Sonic down the hallway.
"GEEZ, AMOEBA, YOU HAD TO EAT THAT REFFRUIT, HAD YOU?" said Umbreon
"THAT'S THE STUFF, HUH, GUYS!" Yelled Amoeba
"Man" chuckles Fox "I sure hope you didn't have to live through this while you were finding me"
"Mmm" said Krystal "a little"
"OH, MAN! THAT IS FOUL!" said Shadow "OPEN A WINDOW SOMEBODY!"
"BAD NEWS, SHADOW" said Knuckles "WE'RE IN SPACE!"
"DOH!" said Shadow
"DUDE, THAT IS TOTALLY NOT RIGHT!" said Espeon
The U.S.S. Hedgehog flew back to the lylat system where they went back to the great fox, and told the other team members everything was fine. Then, the Sonic Team and the Pokeagents went back to Earth. Everything was back to normal. Well, almost…
Back at the planet Sharpclaw, Scales was riding a beast with an army.
"Bah! I hate that Starfox!" said Scales "Especially Fox McCloud and his girlfriend, Krystal. I also hate those other guys, like Sonic the Hedgehog! But, don't worry, I will have my revenge"
Then, his beast tripped over something.
"Why you lazy… COME HERE!" said Scales kicking his beast.
Then he noticed something red that the beast tripped on. He picked it up and it was a red gem.
"What is this?" said Scales "It's power, it's magnificent!"
Then, Scales looked at it more and said "This gem could get me to my victory… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
The
End…?