A/N: Chapter 11 :P I am very surprised at how much I'm writing, Although I did take a small break for this one. I think it's probably because I stopped writing it on paper first. This one is a bit short but I guess you'll just have to wait for the next one huh? Well whatever I guess I have nothing else to say except enjoy the chapter.

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Fox laid on the bed of the military quarters, which he and his time had been given for the duration of their stay on Titania. He had spent most of the past few days simply waiting, and thinking. He thought of all he'd been through in the past few days, and how much was still left to be done. He thought of the loss of Peppy, he hadn't cried since he heard about it, but he was still deeply affected. His teammates were starting to get worried about the way he was acting recently, He knew they were concerned about him, but he could never bring himself to talk to them about what was going on. Fox also thought about how Falco could have died in the recent battle, and how Krystal was captured on Sauria. He was beginning to think he made a mistake dragging everyone else into this mess. Fox quickly shook the thought from his head; he knew that the rest of the team was behind him. "Negative thoughts don't do any good." Although Fox knew that, he found it hard to follow his own advice. He often found himself drifting into such negative thoughts that he would think the worst possible scenario was the only scenario. Fox was shaken from his reverie by a light rap on the door. Fox sat up on his bed and faced the door. "Come in."

Krystal opened the door and walked in looking at Fox with obvious worry printed across her face. Krystal was able to read Fox like a book, without telepathy. She walked over to Fox and sat down next to him on the bed. "How are you?"

The simplest questions always seemed to have the most difficult answers. Fox thought about it, he actually didn't know how he felt. There was such a whirlpool of emotions inside him, he felt sad for Peppy, worried for the rest of the team; he even had doubts of his own abilities recently. Fox decided it would be easier if he just gave the textbook answer. "I'm fine."

Krystal knew how Fox really felt and she wouldn't stand for anything but the truth. "Fox, you and I both know you are anything but fine. No one here has been fine since the start of this mission. We've all been affected by everything that's happened here. We're all feeling the pressure here, we're all sad over the loss of Peppy. You've got to stop treating others as if they could never understand you, or wouldn't be able to relate!" Krystal looked away for a second, taken back by the harshness in her voice. She looked back at Fox almost pleadingly. "Fox if you could just talk to me every once in a while…"

Fox nodded silently. He hadn't seen what effect these events had on the rest of his team, he was too caught up in his own sadness to even consider what everyone else was feeling. "I know I should, I just never talk about the way I feel because I feel like it would just mess with you guys. That's why I try to take care of things myself… But from now on I'm going to tell you anything you want to know. I won't hide the way I feel. I know that I need to be more open, especially to you. I love you Krystal."

Krystal and Fox embraced tightly. It was more than just a show of love; it was also a show of support. Krystal pulled away and Fox saw that her eyes were glistening. "Thank you Fox, I needed to hear that. Remember that if you ever need to talk about anything at all, I'll be there for you."

They still had their arms around one another and Fox felt that this moment would never end, it couldn't end. Fox could feel their bodies gravitating towards each other. They were both gazing contentedly into each others eyes. They warmth they received from each other was next to none. They were drawing ever closer and as the came closer they closed their eyes. Krystal could feel his hot breath on her face and it sent a chill up her spine. Then in an instant of bliss they connected, and their lips meshed. They stayed in this simple of love for what seemed an eternity. They both craved more; Krystal felt Fox's tongue press against her lips, begging for entrance. Krystal let her lips part and felt Fox's tongue slide into her mouth. The moment could have lasted forever for all they cared, but as fate would have it differently.

From the hallway outside came a loud shouted argument, which broke the two from their embrace. Fox wasn't surprised at all to hear who the culprits were. Katt was an octave from shrieking. "Falco, you know you're not supposed to be out of bed!"

Falco responded immediately his voice slightly quieter than Katt's. "I feel fine! Besides we've got to get going, this mission isn't waiting for us!"

Katt responded very oddly at this. She turned her back on him and said in almost a whisper. "Falco, I saved your life; I don't want you to go losing it by being foolhardy."

Falco stopped on his way to the door and his shoulders slumped. He turned to Katt with an expression that suggested pain. "I know that you saved me and I'm very thankful, but this problem is too big to just ignore…" Falco trailed off and sighed. "Listen I'll make you a deal, just let me up onto the ship. I won't get involved in any battles or anything I just want to make sure we aren't too late."

Katt kept her back turned and she shuddered visibly, after a moment she let out a half-hearted reply. "Do what you have to." Then Katt turned around, and Falco could see her holding in tears. She walked towards him, and then pushed past him roughly making her way to the door. Falco's heart sank.

Fox walked out of the bedroom and saw Falco staring at the door Katt had just left through. "What was all that about?" Fox asked, although he had heard most of the conversation anyway.

Falco took his eyes off the door and turned to face Fox. Although Falco faced Fox, his mind was elsewhere. "It was nothing, and we can start after the last machine now…"

Fox nodded sympathetically. "Falco, if you ever need to talk about anything just talk to me okay?" Fox didn't expect Falco to accept but he thought he may as well offer.

Falco nodded absently. "Alright, I'm going to head up to the Great Fox now…" Falco walked slowly through the exit and to his displeasure he saw that his arwing was not there. Then remembering the crash he headed back inside.

Fox was still standing there waiting for Falco to come back inside. "I'll have to have the Great Fox come down to us; my arwing was destroyed as well."

Suddenly Falco punched the wall, and his sadness was replaced by anger. "I feel so useless! I'm injured and I don't even have my arwing! You might as well go without me, I'm not going to be any help the way I am now!"

Fox grabbed a hold of Falco's shoulders and shook him hard. "Calm down, you're a part of this team, you're coming with us. Besides you don't need to be in a cockpit to be helpful, you have battle wisdom. Now get your act together, now is no time for self doubt!"

Falco nodded sadly. "You're right I don't know why I thought that… I should probably go now." Falco pulled away and walked in the opposite direction.

Fox watched him walk away, worrying about his friend. He pulled out his comm. unit and called up to the Great Fox. "Hey R.O.B bring the ship down here, we need to board."

R.O.B replied quickly. "Affirmative, Slippy and Katt are already onboard. The rest of the team is expected to be picked up on touchdown."

Although R.O.B didn't realize it he just reminded Fox of a very touchy subject. Fox thought again that Peppy would not be here ever again. As suddenly as Fox was reminded of Peppy, Krystal walked out of the bedroom and cupped his face in her hands. "Fox nothing you can do can make him come back. Thinking of it will only make it worse."

Fox almost lost control and cried right there. "I know… it just seems like… like the universe stopped."

Krystal kissed Fox lightly and then looked into his eyes. "Fox I know you're stronger than this. It may seem like everything is at a standstill, but life goes on. Would Peppy want you to just mope around?"

Fox chuckled slightly. "He'd probably tell me to get off my butt and get something done."

Krystal smiled and kissed Fox again. "So how about you take his advice and get your butt to work?"

Fox smiled and gave Krystal a huge hug. "Thanks Krystal. That really helps, but how about you get off your butt too? That way we can both get some work done."

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General Scales's ship landed on Venom's surface. A score of guards filed out of the ship and formed two lines on either side of the ships entrance. General Scales stepped out next, walking in between the two lines. His disgusting features added to his imposing presence. He muttered only one word to the Sharpclaw. "There." And he pointed toward the crumbling remains of a building. They started towards the building. "This is definitely the place. I remember it as if it was yesterday. The machine built in my image… that was a glorious day!" The procession of guards entered the crumbling building aware that at any moment the building may collapse. General Scales strode forward eagerly and in the back of the building, just as he remembered was the technology that he required. The Sharpclaw around him gave a jump as Scales Laughed triumphantly. "Ha! Try to come now McCloud! I look forward to the day I can destroy you!

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A/N: Yeah not much happens in this one, but it took me so long to write. I got lazy for awhile there but I got it done eventually. I think this may be reaching the climax! I can't wait to see what happens. : P