A new sense of repair had been felt by the members of the team. Several weeks had passed since that talk and tensions had start to flow away once they all reconnected... Everyone started to trust one another again.
Fox walked past the common room, where he found Krystal and Falco happily conversing with each other on the right side of the room, the vixen and the avian talking about good times while on the left, Slippy and Peppy were in the business of making themselves some lunch... Seeing his team together brought a smile to Fox's face.
Fox's relationships with his team mates had grown much stronger since then...
Deciding to get back to work on his Arwing, Fox made his way down to the hangar to get to his ship. Once getting out his tools, he went right to it... Though, he remembered that a part he needed was being delivered today.
After a while, Fox kept working on his Arwing in the hangar, fixing up his G-diffuser system. Almost got it, Fox thought, as he had kept using the spanner to put it all in place. He was so concentrated, that he almost didn't notice that a ship had entered the hangar bay, the pilot stepping out and walking over to Fox.
When Fox came out from under the Arwing, he found a familiar and beautiful sight in front of him, as the pilot was shown to be Miyu Lynx herself, holding a small part in her left hand that he desperately needed.
"Need a hand, stranger?" Miyu asked him playfully.
The two proceeded to work on the Arwing, installing that one part, and once everything was set, they tested the ship, and it hovered as a sign of working progress.
Taking a break, Fox and Miyu decided to catch up...
"You should have seen it," Fox spoke as the conversation continued, "It took months to get it all out."
Miyu giggled, then stated, "Yeah, and you remember that park incident... Whoo, that was so good."
"Yeah, well they had it coming. We won that basketball game fair and square."
"Gosh, we had so much fun when we were kids."
"You know, it was strange," Fox spoke, "When I first saw you, I never took you to be the kind of girl to like sports and that shit. I remember, how when we were kids, and every day for school, your dad made you wear this little white dress, and a big blue bow in your hair... and you hated it. You always wanted to get dirty, found that out as soon as I was showing you around the school."
"Well, ya' never judge a book by its cover," Miyu stated, blushing a little bit, "You know how much trouble we got ourselves into?"
Fox stood up and placed a firm finger on Miyu's chest, "You mean how much trouble you got us into."
"...Heh, r-right," Miyu spoke, blushing, "Though, I never took it too far."
"...Yeah, but Wolf... He used to be our friend, then... He started hanging around that Ringo once we got into high school, then he wanted nothing to do with anyone anymore."
"Some people change, Fox... I'm just glad we didn't... though..."
"...What?" Fox asked.
"You and I have always been very close, since we were kids," Miyu spoke, "...We've been friends for a very long time, and then... When we were in high school... I did let you know how I was feeling about you for some time."
Fox and Miyu started to get a bit serious now as Miyu kept speaking, "And I get it, you weren't sure... But then there was the dance, and I wore this pretty red dress... And I could see that once you saw me, you started feeling the same way... Then we got into the Academy, and you started dating Fara... I know I was just jealous, but Fox, I didn't like Fara, she was bossy, and inconsiderate."
"...Miyu," Fox spoke, calmly, but a bit stern, "What are you getting at?"
"I would never want to be that way to you," Miyu continued, "...Then... We finally got together, and it was one of the best times of my life."
"And then you ruined it," Fox stated, getting a little aggravated, "You talk about being considerate, you slept with Bill, and then you lied to me."
"Yes, I know, and I'm sorry," Miyu said, feeling ashamed, "I was weak, and selfish, and really immature... But... After all this time, I know that this is what I want... I want to try this again."
"Miyu... stop." Fox spoke.
However, Miyu stepped close to Fox, resting her hands softly on his shoulders. "Fox... I promise, I won't ever hurt you again... I really want this, with you..."
With her eyes showing both dreaminess and pleading, Miyu looked into Fox's eyes... Then once she slowly leaned in, Miyu kissed Fox, their tender kiss holding for a moment... However, Fox then withdrew, with Miyu now getting a worried look in her eyes.
"...Fox," Miyu spoke, "...Please, give me another chance."
Fox, however became very stern. "I think you need to go." Fox stated, then he started walking back to his Arwing.
Miyu pleaded, "Fox, wait-"
"Leave now, Miyu!" Fox demanded.
Fox walked over and placed his hands on his ship, having his back turned to a now hopeless and guilty feeling Miyu. As she stood there, Miyu started feeling very ashamed and hurt by herself, and that's when tears started flowing from her eyes. Fox could hear Miyu crying, so he walked back over near her.
Miyu sniffled and spoke, "I-I'm so sorry, Fox... I'm really sorry that I hurt you."
"That can't happen anymore," Fox said, "Besides, I'm focusing on my team... and Krystal."
"Yeah, I know," Miyu sniffled and then sighed, "...It's just... I just really hoped we could get that back... But I don't even care about that anymore, I just... I just really don't wanna lose you, Fox. You're my friend, and I love you, really, I do."
"...I still want that, Miyu," Fox reassured, "But you need to respect what I have. Besides, you like her, don't you."
Despite her tears, Miyu let out a short chuckle, "Of course, I really like Krystal, she's great," Miyu said, "...It's okay... I like having you for a friend... Please don't tell Fay about any of this."
Fox proceeded to give Miyu a hug, which surprised the Lynx just a little bit, but she quickly embraced it, smiling as she hugged back. "...I'm happy for you," Miyu said, "I'm happy you found something in her."
Krystal walked through the hallway to the hangar, looking for Fox. However, as she walked through, she started hearing some noise. Out of curiosity, the vixen walked around the corner to spot her new friend Miyu Lynx, grunting as she was trying to open a steel box with a screwdriver.
"Come on, you," Miyu uttered as she struggled. However, as she kept prying, suddenly, her hand slipped and the screwdriver went and sliced the palm of Miyu's left hand. "Agh, damn it." Miyu cursed as she grasped her hand in pain, tears starting to come out.
Both curious and sympathetic, Krystal slowly walked over to Miyu seeing that tears were streaming from her eyes. However, Krystal could sense that these tears were not just from this recent accident.
"...Miyu?" Krystal asked with concern.
Once Miyu saw the vixen, she suddenly started to get swept up with jealousy, but immediately, she felt very guilty for feeling this way towards her and suppressed that feeling.
"Oh, Krystal, hey," Miyu greeted warmly, then she sniffled and wiped her eyes, "Don't worry, it's just allergies... and my hand ain't that bad anyways."
Krystal started feeling very sympathetic to the Lynx. Seeing the blood seeping from Miyu's hand, Krystal reached into her pocket, taking out her handkerchief and handing it to Miyu. Once the Lynx saw this, she got a smile again.
"...Thanks," Miyu spoke as she took the handkerchief, "You're a real sweetheart, y'know." Krystal offered a rather cute smile back while Miyu cleaned her bloody hand with the handkerchief.
"I have pride in being a nice girl." Krystal replied playfully.
"Well, you're one of the rare ones," Miyu said, "...Huh... a real gem."
"It's how I survive in this life," Krystal said, "Being like this... It helps."
"Oh, yeah," Miyu said, "...You okay from that?"
"...It's difficult times," Krystal said, "I'm still finding my mission in life... With their help, I'm getting better a midst this intense crisis."
"From what I've heard, they seem to be better as well," Miyu spoke, "...Fox and Falco started talking again, I see."
"I think this is it," Krystal said, "Chiming like this, this is his time with him."
"You believe the team'll last longer now?" Miyu asked.
"I think it will," Krystal said, "...I believe it will... Everything they've given me, I'm really appreciative for. If they desire my help, I'll give it... Anything."
Miyu looked and saw deep sincerity in the vixen's eyes. "...You really care about these guys." Miyu implored.
"...Yes," Krystal responded softly, "It's like they're family... It is mine, my family."
Seeing these genuine feelings Krystal had for the team was sudden to Miyu, but she soon got a smile of satisfied relief. They're in good hands with her, Miyu thought.
"Well, I best be off," Miyu said, as she finished cleaning her bloodied hand with the handkerchief, then she handed the handkerchief back to Krystal, who accepted it with her right hand, "Been nice meeting you."
"Likewise, Miyu." Krystal replied sincerely, stuffing the handkerchief back into her pocket.
Miyu walked past the vixen, heading back to her ship to exit the Great Fox. However, before she did so, Miyu turned back towards Krystal, gaining her attention by speaking, "Krys... You're a lucky girl."
Krystal and Miyu smiled very warmly at each other before Miyu then left, taking the small steel box with her to try and open later. As soon as she left the Great Fox in her ship, Miyu immediately felt better knowing Fox, and his team, would get better and thrive.