Peace In Lylat, And Good Will To Star Fox

Written by: Pasta Masta

A few boring words from the not so very beloved author: So, Fox and Krystal are finally (about time, methinks), the rest of the team is happy for them, etc. So now what? Will the General dub this as good news, will they have any kids, and where shall they hold their wedding? Well, perhaps the following writing will give you some helpful insight...

The Great Fox, 10:20 a.m.

It almost made her dizzy to watch the speeding vulpine, but Krystal just stood there, and handed Fox his shirt, and everything he needed to look presentable.

"My apologies for the tardiness, General, not like I'm suggesting that excuses my being la-..." "Fox." the General rudely interrupted him, "Is it true that you and Krystal have become...?" Fox was too excited to hold it in "Yes, sir! Krystal and I have become fiancées!" He answered proudly, but then remembered, "Oh... I'm sorry, General. What was it you wanted to tell us?"

General Pepper was a little surprised by the mercenary leader's different approaching to addressing him, but remembered how giddy he was when it happened to him, and let it slide, "Yes... " he coughed "Well, congratulations you two, this must be joyful time for you." the General offered them a rather forced looking smile.

"However, I'm afraid I can't say the same for us here in Corneria. Those four whom you had a run-in with before your... uh... 'date' with Krystal here on Corneria, it seems that they are determined to get revenge on Star Fox, and they're in front of the Cornerian Military Base demanding the presence of the Star Fox team. They've planted many hidden bombs, and will set off the detonators unless they get what they're after! I want you and your team there A.S.A.P.! Pepper, out."

Fox slammed his fist into an open palm, determination in his eyes, "Well come on, guys! You heard the General! This is urgent, let's show these guys what Star Fox is made of!"

"Uh... Fox?" Falco snickered, looking at his leader's foot, which had a piece of toilet paper stuck to it's underside.

Peppy and Slippy were wrong when they thought Krystal was the only one who could make Fox blush, as Fox immediately turned bright red.

"...! WHAT IN THE NAME OF...!? AH!" Fox was visibly shaking, "Um... I guess I was so wrapped up in hurrying here, that I failed to realize that... Oh how embarrassing; thank goodness General Pepper didn't notice, eh?" he stated nervously.

Krystal folded her arms, and grinned in victory, "I really hate to say I told you so, Fox... Oh, what the heck? I told you so!" the vixen was laughing heartily , and everyone else was laughing at Fox's misfortune. Fox just rolled his eyes, and turned to ROB.

"ROB, set a course straight for Corneria." "Affirmative." ROB replied, Fox then loudly cleared his throat, to gain his teammates' attention, "I'll be back in a second, I just have to take of some... personal matters... " he grumbled this last bit, which just added to everyone's amusement.

Falco wiped a rear from his eye, "Ahhhh. Same old Fox... ha! He had many of those sort of moments in the Academy." the falcon's laughter slowly died, then he looked at Peppy, "So when are we gonna land in Corneria, gramps?"

Sargasso Station, 10:41 a.m.

"At least that pup cleared any suspicions the Cornerian government held towards us." Wolf grunted as he downed a mug of coffee, "And he actually did something that wasn't entirely wimpy; maybe he'll skip the corny speeches the next time we face off."

Panther didn't mind terribly if he never got to see Krystal again, for now he had someone else. As for how long he'd be with her, well... we just have to wait and see.

"Lord O'Donnell!" An ape suddenly piped up, with his eyes on a monitor. "What is it now?" Wolf lazily asked him, "Sir, we've discovered that Star Fox is on their way to Corneria. Apparently a group of four 'gangsters' are promising major destruction to Corneria City, and demand the team's audience."

Wolf was thinking over what he had just heard, "Well, no one, except for me, is permitted to lay a finger on McCloud, and I'm not too keen on letting Corneria's main city getting blown to kingdom come, so I suppose we'll need to pay them a visit, and besides, we might be able to make the Star Wolf team's name strike less fear and terror into peoples' hearts, heh heh... " Leon snorted.

"At least they've removed those blasted bounties from our head." The chameleon figured he should keep the Star Fox team's 'ace pilot' on his toes, so he just subtly nodded, and turned to Wolf, "So, we're heading out right away, correct?" Wolf nodded.

Wolf turned to the ape who told them about this, "Hey, could you get us some more information on these 'gangsters'?" the ape saluted, "Yes sir! Will do."

"Okay, according to Cornerian Government's database these guys have been making shady deals around the galaxy, including a recent attack here in Corneria." "Corneria, huh?" Wolf thought.

"What's their leader's name?" Wolf inquired, "Their leader's a raccoon named Synddin, and they say he is quite a nasty fellow, indeed."

Wolf snarled, "Oh, him... " Leon saw a look of severe distaste in Wolf's eyes, and not just a common look; their commander really didn't like this guy. The simian raised an eyebrow, "S-sir?" Wolf just waved it off, "Just an... old client."

Cornerian Military Base, 11:04 a.m.

"Sir, they're getting impatient." A meek looking canine frantically informed the General, who sighed.

"I know, just tell them that the Star Fox team will soon be here." General Pepper massaged his forehead, "Come on, Fox... " the General pleaded. Just then he received an incoming transmission, he immediately accepted it, "This is the Great Fox, requesting permission to land." "Permission granted.", the General told them, "Fox, you guys need to hurry! Our 'guests' are getting rather restless." "Roger that, General."

Fox turned to his comrades, "Is everyone ready?" "Of course we are, Fox!" Slippy inserted, "Yeah! Let's go teach those scum what happens when you challenge team Star Fox to a fight!" Falco exclaimed.

"Time for us to teach these guys a lesson, let's rock n' roll!" Fox shouted.

Meanwhile, above Corneria City.

"I see them, Wolf, now what do we do?" Leon voice cracked over Wolf's comm. "What do you think, Leon? Sheesh. We'll see how Star Fox handles the situation, and step in if things go awry." Wolf smirked, "I have a few things to clear up with the pup, anyway."

Panther was a bit suspicious at this remark, "Should Panther ask...?" the feline cocked an eyebrow.

Back to the Military Base.

Fox exited his Arwing slowly, and faced the vile group of criminals, approaching with caution, "Well, well, well... the famous mercenary-hero, Fox McCloud." Synddin snarlingly 'greeted', "If you think you can beat us again, you're dreaming, and you'll be witnessing a rather unfortunate display of fireworks once we take you out!"

Fox thought these guys were either really stupid (thinking they could defeat the Star Fox team), or really uninformed. "Fox, look out!" Krystal cried, but Fox's thoughts were interrupted as an object struck the backs of his knees, one of the canine thugs were able to sneak up behind Fox, and struck him with a crowbar, sending the vulpine to the pavement.

Fox grunted as he stood, "That was a cheap blow, Synddin, but, now that I know that there are no rules in this... " he took out his blaster, and aimed it at Synddin, wanting to remove this threat for good, but his blaster flew out of his hand due to a forceful kick from an unseen thug.

Fox's attacker was suddenly warded off by Krystal's staff, and after nodding towards her in thanks he charged at Synddin, the raccoon however, was expecting this and did a quick dodge to the side, foiling the attack.

One thing Synddin didn't anticipate was the vulpine's speed, and he found out the hard way, as Fox quickly dashed back towards him, hooking him in the jaw.

Fox smiled, "Why... my deer Synddin, is that all you've got?"

"Of course not, Fox McCloud." he spat the name, as he raised his own blaster, "But I'm afraid I'll have to cut this battle short!", Fox's eyes widened, then he snarled, "Not going to happen, Syn." and Fox briskly evaded a laser bolt.

Synddin fired again, this time hitting Fox in the leg, and Fox was wishing he hadn't lost his blaster, as the raccoon leader waltzed up to him, aiming his blaster at Fox's head, "Well, would you look at that. The famous Star Fox leader is lying there wounded, at my mercy, which I obviously won't offer, oh well, I bet he can't wait to see daddy!" Synddin threw his head back in crazed laughter as Fox could just sit, grinding his teeth, how dare this filthy excuse for a being mock Fox AND his father?!

But Synddin's laughter came to an abrupt halt, as he was whacked over the head with an all too familiar blaster, Fox was astonished; this was the second time his life was saved by his 'foe'.

"Wolf!?" Fox could only stare wide-eyed as his arch rival dropped his combatant like a stone.

Wolf just glanced at the fox, "You know me. My life would be too boring without a worthy rival, and I just couldn't let this creep take you out... " Wolf's appearance was emotionless, but Fox could tell he felt a slight satisfaction over what had just taken place.

"Thanks Wolf, I owe you my life... twice." Fox commented, Wolf just rolled his eyes, "Whatever. Later, pup."

Fox failed to hide a smirk.

Author: So, those criminal smuggler's decided to try and rid the Lylat system of Fox McCloud, but they failed. It wasn't the best way to begin a new relationship as fiancées, but the important thing is that they lived through it, eh? I trust this chapter wasn't too awful, and if it was, ask me if I care. =P Anyhow, please stay tuned for chapter 11, well, unless you don't want to...