Author's Notes: YES!!! After all of this time, I'm back (And better than ever)! Sorry about the long wait. I had to do three essays in less than three weeks. This is the final chapter of the midquel. The epilogue will be coming up soon so watch out for that. Good news everyone, I do NOT have an English or Writing course this semester so I'll be placing most if not all of my writing into the sequel. That should start coming out near the beginning of winter.

To WraithX2: Yes, a good chunk of the story will be a Light/Krystal/Fox triangle. Can you imagine the complications? I can and it's going to be a whirlwind of emotions. And I will be pulling Fox and his team (minus Krystal obviously) from after the end of Starfox Command.

To everyone else: Enjoy it, R&R. The usual.

Final Chapter

Meeting for the Week's End

Light and Krystal opened their room door cautiously. Their minds were still reeling from last night's unusual occurrence. If Krystal wasn't paranoid before, she was now. The strange happening, that included Nat and a loaf of bread, was enough to stop the young couple from doing what they had intended. The two had decided to go to sleep after locking up the door and window.

Light dressed in a plain white shirt and blue jeans. Krystal had some blue sweat pants and wore a purple blouse with blue rose petals decorating it.

Paranoia aside, Krystal was absolutely livid. She didn't know what business Nat had busting through their door, she didn't really care though. Right now, in Krystal's mind, Nat was wanted dead or barely alive. "I'M GOING TO KILL THAT INSECT!!!" Light was terrified of his wife at the moment. She had stomped pasted him to get outside of the room. Light went to catch up to her and clasped Krystal's right hand with both of his.

"Krystal, I really think we should leave this alone. We don't even know what his real intentions were…besides going insane and attacking our wall." It didn't really matter what words Light tried to smother her rage. Nat had attacked their wall with bread; that was crazy even for Nat. It was a beyond strange concept to grasp, a concept he may never fully understand. Krystal didn't even want to try to understand why he committed such a strange act; she only wanted to gut him with her bare claws.

"Those friends of ours have been up to something. I don't know what it is, but if it's something perverted and involves me, heads WILL roll!"

"Come on Krystal, Mom and Dad are waiting for us in the dining room. If you want to ring the other's necks then please wait until after breakfast. They'll be there too you know." Krystal thought for a second before sighing in surrender.

"Alright, we'll go. But if I catch Nat or the others red-handed, I'll disembowel them where they stand."

"Deal." Light was willing to take any kind of compromise he could get. They really needed to get to breakfast before it started. He felt sorry for his three friends but time was of the essence. This was the last day of their honeymoon and they wanted to spend it with family and friends…assuming three of them don't get found dead before the day was done. Light let one of his hands go and they started walking away to the dining hall for the morning banquet.

Nat and Chris were in the arcade playing video games. Nat was depressed. He had tried to get that shot with his entire cunning and mischievous mind. He had nothing though. Chris saw first hand what exactly he had been dealing with. Even a full proof plan from Chris had failed terribly. Alex came inside the room to get the others for the morning banquet. "Well, hello there boys." Alex walked up to Nat with a smile on his face. The last night's events were utterly hilarious. "So what's the big plan today?"

"I don't know. No matter what we do, the end result is the same." Alex smiled at this. He was actually beginning to enjoy all of this craziness. His biggest reason for enjoying it so much was watching Nat fail in consistently funnier ways.

"In that case, I guess it's time for us to quit." Alex only said this to be some sort of voice of reason, although he wanted to continue this wacky behavior they had going for them. Nat said he had something a little different this time .

"There isn't one. I quit." Alex's smile deflated. This was something he didn't expect from his underhanded friend.

"Wait a minute…you quit? You?"

Nat moaned slightly. "Yep. I decided to just say 'screw it.' I mean, we have all of the pictures we need for merchandising. We can just get rich gradually."

Alex couldn't believe what he was hearing. "I can't believe it. Don't you have any more wild schemes up your sleeve?"

"Like what for example?" Nat gave Alex a skeptical look. The younger of the three had been trying to get them to stop what their doing from the very beginning. Why in the world would he stop now?

"Well…I don't know, but you're the mastermind behind all of this."

"While that maybe true, I really have decided to give up on this little venture. It just isn't lucrative." This was a new concept for Alex. For the first time in what seemed like eons, Nat gave up on a dastardly plot to get rich quick.

"Wow. I never though I'd see the day."

Nat kept his focus on the racing game he was playing. "That makes three of us."

Alex had mixed feelings about Nat's sudden change. On one hand he was glad that Nat had finally grown some common sense. On the other hand…it was just hilarious to watch Nat's reaction when he failed. 'Oh well,' Alex thought. "That's a good thing."

"Yeah, I guess so. At least I no longer have to risk life and limb for something that might have made me filthy, stinking rich." Nat lost his focus during that small speech and crashed his virtual car into the wall head on. The game screen read 'game over.' Nat sat there for a few moments to breath in and out a couple of times before jumping out with repressed energy. After getting out of the game seat, Nat looked rejuvenated. He also had an award winning smile glowing on his face. "YEAH," He bellowed with resolution. "Who needs those pics to get rich? I've taken enough to start an official fan club." Nat turned to Chris, who was trying to break the world record for the highest score on Donkey Kong. "Chris, what does your cousin have ordered for us right now?"

Chris paused his game and turned to the other two. "My cousin has us down for coffee mugs, and t –shirts. Why?" Chris was genuinely curious at Nat's question. Something was going on in that boy's head, and that something had to have involved tons of money.

"I want you to call him as soon as possible. I want frisbees, bobble heads, purses, and yes…I even want the Krystal action figure!" Chris smiled at this. Financially, it was a big risk. If Nat's wildly mad grin was any indicator though, a huge fan club could bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Chris laughed in his throat, "Understood. When we get to land, I'll call my cousin as soon as I can."

"Good." Nat had a victorious smile on his face. His head was clearer than it had been for the past few days. It honestly didn't matter if they couldn't get those nude shots. They had so many shots, bikini shots primarily, it was almost impossible for them to not make money.

"Since this business meeting is over," Alex interrupted Nat's current train of thought. "We need to get to the breakfast banquet. They'll be beginning soon." The three left the arcade and went to go toward the direction of the dining hall. They were almost to the hall when Chris suddenly stopped.

"Wait a minute guys."

"What is it Chris," Alex asked.

"You guys go on ahead of me. There's something I need to take care of first. Save me a seat." Chris left the group to look at each other in confusion. Nat and Alex shrugged and went along their own way.

As Nat and Alex walked through the dining room entrance, they spotted Light and Krystal in the line for food. "Hey, Alex. I think we should wait a while before we get our food." Alex turned to him, eyebrow raised.

"What for, I'm starving to death."

Nat pointed out Krystal's current expression; It did not look like a happy one. "Because I want to hold off my execution for as long as humanly possible." Alex took a second glance at Krystal. Her left eye was giving off a light twitch. Not a good sign. Alex quietly nodded. The boy wanted some clam chowder but there was no way he was going to risk having that as a last meal. The two went to stay out of sight of the disgruntled bride.

After getting trays full of food, Light and Krystal walked briskly to where Light's parents were eating. They sat down and the humiliation immediately began. This time however, it was Sarah who initiated the embarrassing questions. "So Krystal, am I a grandmother yet?" Light and Krystal resigned themselves with a heavy sigh. They had a feeling it would be like this for quite sometime. Light was tired trying to explain that it was impossible because of the species difference. Krystal had no intention of telling her husband about her wish until she felt the time was right.

"I'm sorry, but no. I'm not pregnant…yet." Light looked at his wife questioningly. Krystal saw the lookout of the corner of her eye.

"What?"

Light thought about asking what she said but kept his mouth shut. He guessed that 'yet' was only his imagination. Krystal however, knew something he didn't.

"Nothing," he replied to his blue furred wife. Krystal nodded and started to dig into her fried chicken. Light was beginning on his macaroni when Jenny and Sheldon sat to Light's right. "Jenny? Sheldon? What's bean happening you guys? We haven't seen you two in a while."

Sheldon sat beside Light, and Jenny beside him. "We've been getting to know each other," said Sheldon.

"Really?" Krystal's interest was piqued. She had been wondering what those two were up to these days.

Jenny answered the question. "Although I don't like to admit it. The other night was one of the sweetest nights of my life. We've been inseparable ever since." The young girl had a small on her face as she said this "Thank you Krystal. I owe you one."

"Don't mention it," Krystal said with a giggle. Suddenly, Krystal caught a glance of something, or someone to be more specific, moving toward a table that was pretty far away from theirs. "Hey you!" The figure stopped moving abruptly. "Turn around slowly." The individual rotated until both pair's of eyes locked onto each other. "NAT!!!" she heart the boy mutter 'crap' to himself before trying to make a run for it. Krystal wasn't about to let him get away. She pushed her seat aside and leapt over the table to catch him. She caught Nat by the collar and pulled him to face her. "Hello there Bug, are you having a good day?"

Nat was in trouble. Not too long ago, Alex went to the restroom just before they could get in line. So he was left alone to wait for his friend and stay out of a certain princesses' sight, which failed. "Well, good enough."

She gave him an insidious smile. "Good, because I want you to enjoy your health while you still can." Nat gulped. Alex had eventually gotten out of the restroom and went to scout out his friend in the crowds of individuals. He finally spotted Nat; unfortunately he was currently busy 'conversing' with everyone's favorite vulpine. He quickly made to leave the dining hall, going against his stomach's protests. Alex's fortune wasn't much better than Nat. The latter saw Alex behind Krystal and she followed his eyes to see the fleeing boy. Before Alex could exit the area, Krystal caught him with her other hand. She choked him back in the room. "Well looky here. An A.V. boy in one hand and an insect in the other. Whatever am I going to do with you two?" Although it was a rhetorical question, the two didn't dare answer her for fear of what the answer might be. The only thing they could do was shrug. "Well you know what I'm gonna do?" They closed their eyes waiting for pain. "I'm going to let you go." They each opened a cautionary eye.

"Really," Nat said. Alex thought this was a miracle in the making.

She nodded with a 'mmm-hmmm.' "It's a time for celebration. You might as well enjoy your time on the cruise." She loosened her grasp and let the two get back on their feet.

"Wow, thanks," Alex replied with relief. Nat still couldn't believe it.

"This is pretty awesome of you."

"Oh it's no problem." She started to walk away and leave the two with calmer minds when she turned around suddenly. "Besides…when we get on shore, there will be hospitals available to take you in when I'm finished shattering your bones." The fear immediately began flowing back to them. Then she looked at them with a vampire smirk. "And once you check out, I'll swipe both of your crutches, club your limbs with those, and break your bones all over again." Her smirk seamlessly switched to an innocent smile. "Well, see you both at the fireworks show this evening." As Krystal left to go join Light and his parents, she crossed paths with Chris. He had left Nat and Alex to go break into Light and Krystal's room to steal back his bugs and microphones. He couldn't find one of them though. As the two crossed paths, Krystal stopped him in his tracks. "Chris," He turned to look at her. She flicked something small at him, which he expertly caught. It was the missing bug. The one Nat destroyed in his fit of rage. The guy forgot to take the broken bug back. "I don't have any authority over your pain…but Kayla does. Bye-bye." She waved and left him suddenly scared for his life. Chris went to join the others and they looked at each other. They were in for one agonizing homecoming.

Once the sun started to set on the reflective horizon on the sea, all of the passengers of the ship gathered on the deck to watch the last event of the fun filled week. Light and Krystal gathered with all of their friends and family. Everyone waited patiently for the firework show to begin. As soon as the sun set completely, a voice boomed across the mass of people to gain their attention. "Welcome everyone," Leonidas roared. "I have enjoyed our time together immensely. I hope this week together has been one of the most fun any of us humans, or alien princesses, have ever had. We must remember that the reason for this entire celebration is to witness the first step of the Earth's integration with planet Cerinia. This goodwill marriage will keep both of our planets on the terms it should be. In peace. The Captain raised a glass of red wine before the people. And now, let us give cheers to our happy couple as we end our fine cruise." Everyone gave a loud cheer to the flushing young man and young woman. "And now, let the fireworks begin!"

As the old sea Captain finished his speech, the ships crew started launching rocket after flaming rocket into the dark heavens. The colored blasts in the sky were beautiful. Light looked next to him and saw the most beautiful creature among creation…to him at any rate. Her already wonderful face glowed in the presence of the colorful blasts. Krystal caught Light's gaze and smiled. Despite all of the madness this honeymoon had brought on she knew in her heart that it was still worth it. She got closer to Light and leaned her body into his so she could draw comfort in him as they watched the marvelous display of dazzling explosions. After a couple of minutes, Krystal decided it was time to retire even though the fireworks show was only just beginning. "Hey Light. Let's go to bed."

Her husband looked at her, eyebrows raised. "Why?"

She shrugged. "I just want to end the night a little bit differently." He eyed her for a moment before what she really meant dawned on him. He mouthed an 'Oh' to her before a soft smile graced his gentle features. Light then quietly led his wife out of the crowd and to their room. Sarah and Tim had been watching their exchange and smiled to each other in understanding when the two newly weds left. Not even noticing that the presence of the two being honored were no longer present, the crowd on the bow watched the fireworks burst in the sky for another half-hour.

While the passengers of the cruise ship watched the beauty of the reds, greens, whites, and blues booming in the starry night above, their eyes fixated themselves to what they all believed to be a part of the show. The good Captain knew better. The guests believed they were seeing was a fancy new type of firework. Leonidas' ocean blue eyes widened in frozen panic. All of the joy of the night's celebrations had left him. What replaced that joy was a terrible fear for the future of their planet.

Back at the excavation site, the assistant who escorted Allistor and Lindsey to the hidden chamber came running in from outside. His eyes exuded the fear he felt inside. He was panting and couldn't speak very clearly. All of his words were broken because of constant stuttering he was exhibiting. He was finally able to choke out what he had intended to scream out instead. "Professor…Allistor. We have a…serious problem." As well as the rest of the scientists and workers, Allistor and Lindsey dropped what they were doing and looked at young man's condition. He looked like he just saw his own death before his very eyes.

Allistor and Lindsey ran up his new assistant and helped to keep the keep the boy from staggering off his feet. "It's alright. Now calm down for a moment and tell us what happening." Lindsey tried to be as consoling as possible for the poor guy.

His panting started to slow down but he began to look at her with the widest frightened eyes she had ever seen. He also started to slowly shake his head but she couldn't tell why he made such a gesture. "Not happened…happening! Outside…in the sky!" Lindsey's gaze left the spooked assistant and stared at Allistors'. She turned back to the boy and ordered him gently, "Please stay right here." She turned back to her partner. "Let's go." Allistor nodded and started making a jog with Lindsey to the darkened outside. Once outside of ruins where his first adventure with Krystal ended, he saw the beginning of the next one in the starry horizon.

The wedding guests on the cruise ship watched as the last firework shot off and explode in the sky. They had all wondered why the strange red light they saw wasn't dissipating. Once the dancing lights from the last rocket dispersed, there was a collective gasp. It wasn't only the guests on the cruise ship or the scientists and archaeologists at the Konossos ruins, but the entire half of the world that wasn't facing away from the terrifying astral anomaly. All those who could see it, saw what looked like the veil of the night being torn with crimson tears. Once a large chunk of the darkness became completely entrapped by the zigzagging tears or cracks, the peaceful black was replaced by a sky only seen in nightmares. A gripping clutched the gullets of everyone who dared to watch as a swirling blood colored vortex could now be seen. It might have been the imaginations of the onlookers but many could have sworn that they could a deadly howl, one that sounded too similar to the howl of a raging twister.

Nat, Chris, Alex, and all of their friend and family had an alarming amount of shock set on them. Alex finally said what everyone was thinking. "Oh my God!"

Nat stared up into sky with as much seriousness he was capable of. "This looks like trouble!" For one of the first times in his life, Chris was speechless.

Back at the exaction site, all of the available staff stood watching. They felt as helpless as newborn kittens. Within a moment's notice, the swirling vortex of a crimson sky and its ripping tendrils disappeared leaving the night as it was before. Every part of Lindsey's being trembled. "What in the world…was that?"

Allistor looked at her with as much fear as her but his facial features managed to hide what he felt. He looked at her with terrible foreboding. "The beginning…of the end!" She was afraid of what he might say but nothing could have prepared her for that.

As the horrified and stupefied public murmured amongst themselves, Light and Krystal slept soundly in their bed. Their extremities were wrapped around the other and they had slight smiled whilst they dreamed of a beautiful future together. A stark contrast for what truly waited and lurked around the bend of their happy life. Even in the midst of the shadow that would soon envelope them all, Krystal's subconscious mind placed her blue furry hand on the lower part of her stomach. The wish she made at the end of the great adventure that brought Light and she together…had finally come true.

Author's Notes: Now how's that for ominous. Just as a reminder. You will not need to remember the info. in this story. All of the important information will be revisited in the sequal.