Chapter 28: Captain Falcon!
They each got off of the Great Fox.
"Ah the air of the city!" Pikachu exclaimed heavily breathing in "It smells so great!"
"What does? The air pollution, garbage or car exhaust?" Fox asked, Pikachu just shot him a glare of death as a response. Across the ground there were several pieces of paper. Fox picked one up and instantly dropped it in shock. There on the ground was a wanted poster for Samus in her full body armor. "Do they suspect that she came here?"
"I think its just because it's a large town and often a quick stop for many bounty hunters before they move on." Falco responded.
"If they catch her they will treat her like a criminal!"
"In the eyes of the Government she is a criminal Fox." Falco said. "We can't do anything now."
Fox was silent; he just continued to read over the wanted poster. "It says that she destroyed a Government space station and is the murderer of ten million people."
Falco just took the wanted poser and ripped it in half. "The Samus we know is a completely different person it's as simple as that. You saw her too she couldn't find it in her heart to murder five people, I doubt she could cause that amount of destruction. Its probably a lie anyways."
"Do you think we will be wanted by the Government?" Pikachu asked.
"Perhaps," Link replied.
Fox looked at them. "You will," he responded. "World hopping isn't exactly all that legal and we have cretin parameters that we have to follow. We are probably going to be in trouble for our little appearance in the Mushroom Kingdom and the fact that it was public makes it much worse."
Someone in a black trench coat approached them. The person wore black shades covering the eyes and a hat that hid some blonde hair. "Glad you could make it," a voice of a female said to them. Nearly everyone recognized the voice as Samus and stopped themselves from shouting it out loud. "Yes I know I'm wanted but I'm positive that they don't know what I look like underneath the armor. Anyways I found Falcon."
"Good work," Fox complimented her.
"Finding him was easy," She admitted pointing to a giant poster advertising a F-Zero race featuring Captain Falcon. "Arranging a meeting with him was the hard part." She handed over a piece of paper to Fox. "There's the address."
Fox smiled. "Good."
"I'll lead you there but I won't enter due to any connections he might have with the Government and incase the Government suspects our previous connections." She began to lead them away from the Great Fox, which was now being looked at by several mechanics. "I'd be careful around this area, there are a few gangs around here!" as soon as she said those words she pulled out a energy whip and sent it into the corner with utmost care and pulling out someone who was in a business suit. "You just never know who is lurking behind a corner, it could be a kid armed with a weapon making you wonder 'who the hell raised this child' or a Government agent. Unfortunately we got the latter."
The Government agent looked up at Samus and recognized Star Fox. "Great now we have to terminate him…" Fox sighed raising his gun. Fox hesitated for a moment until he pulled the trigger.
The rest of the trip was rather smooth except for the stray cats that Pikachu seemed to be afraid of. They appeared in front of a giant hotel building. They entered the lobby and noticed everyone staring. Samus walked up to the receptionist and said, "We are looking for Captain Falcon."
"I see," the receptionist responded. "And does Mr. Falcon know you are coming?"
"Yes," Samus replied uneasy.
"Now then Miss Aran you should know that some of our best clients are criminals, and we have no intention of turning you over to the Government. So please let that ease you."
"Sorry but it doesn't!" Samus coldly replied. "I don't trust easily."
"Of course," The receptionist said. "Please allow the bellboy to show you to the room."
A human looking bellboy came and began to direct them to the room where Captain Falcon was staying. Eventually they got there and the bellboy opened up the room for them. "The receptionist has all ready called Mr. Falcon to warn him that you're coming." He timidly said.
"I'll be staying outside," Samus reminded them.
They all entered into the expensive hotel room. It was quite large and decorated with many expensive things. Sitting on a chair waiting for them was Captain Falcon wearing his helmet. "Welcome," He said. "Please sit down." They all sat down in several expensive looking chairs. "Now then…" He sighed. "I went out of the bounty hunting business a few years ago. Why do you need my help?"
Link then explained everything, from The Master to the N-Sword and how they needed to find Onett in order to go there. Captain Falcon didn't seem all that interested until Link said. "Then Samus told us about you saying that you might know the location of Onett."
"Samus recommended you to me?" He asked suddenly full of energy and life. "Oh boy she must love me! If only she wasn't a criminal we could get along so much better." out of nowhere Samus dropped down from the ceiling in her skintight blue Zero Suit, and punched Captain Falcon in the face, in the process breaking his nose.
"So much for staying outside…" Fox moaned.
"No," She said coldly. "I just thought that you might be able to help them fight against The Master, I could of always recommended Master Chief, but I'm sure such things are beyond him!" Everyone made a mental note not to piss off Samus. "Of course he is farther away than Mute City, and odds are he wouldn't know the location of Onett!"
Captain Falcon got up. "Fine," He responded. "I will get you the location of Onett, but in return I want one thing."
"If it is a date with me you can forget it!" Samus barked perhaps reading his mind.
"Fine," Captain Falcon replied intimidated. "There is one place where you might be able to find the information; The Great Library. It's said to house the knowledge of billions of subjects even those forgotten by man long ago."
"Sounds like our place to start searching," Fox responded.
"Lead us there," Samus ordered. "Like it or not you are now involved with us and when found out you will be wanted by the Government."
"Very well…" Captain Falcon sighed. "Please follow me."
They walked out of the hotel and followed Captain Falcon across town until they stood in front of a giant building. "This is it," Captain Falcon exclaimed. "The Great Library." They entered it and were shocked to see that it was only bigger on the inside. "I'll look for Onett, and you do what ever you please."
An hour later everyone met up again. Captain Falcon had a disk that contained the location of Onett, while Fox had a giant folder.
"What are those?" Captain Falcon asked Fox.
"Documents on the N-Sword and the Great War," he replied simply. "I need to know why there is no information on it anywhere. Its scary almost its like the Government doesn't want anyone to know." A clapping could be heard from the shadows. Everyone faced the shadows and standing there was a man completely dressed in black only his blond hair and a white mask covering his face was seen.
"That's right and there is a reason." He smiled sinisterly. "What do you think humans would do with a sword of endless power? They would abuse it and taint the sacred blade. Power is meant for only those who can control it and the Government is the only one who has the resources to. You will now have to be terminated."
"If it's a fight you want it's a fight you'll get!" Fox said getting ready however before he could start Link stepped in between them.
"Get out and leave him to me!" Link ordered. "None of us can win against him we can only stall for time." Everyone stood completely still shocked. "The air around him is cold and he has the eyes of a murderer. I can sense it in him he will stop at nothing to destroy his opponent. I don't know how much of a chance I have but I'm going to take it and fight against him. Now run!"
Everyone ran out leaving Link behind. "You know you have just committed suicide." The person mocked Link.
Link just looked him straight in the eyes. "Even if I can only stall you for five minutes, it will be five minutes they have to escape." Link held out the NES Sword and a large amount of aura began to gather around it. "You said that only the Government could wield the N-Sword. A fool like you is so ignorant and conceited that they can't even see their own weakness or the truth that lies in front of them no matter how blatantly obvious it might be." Link grabbed the SNES Shield and it became full body armor once again. He rushed forwards and punched the Government agent in the face with all of his strength however despite the attack he didn't even move.
"You think you can stall for five minutes, then I'll give you that to attack me freely. Do what ever you please I will not budge an inch or block but once those five minutes are up you are dead. Perhaps then you will understand the power of the Government."
Link ran forwards punching him in the face, however the person didn't even flinch. "If that was all you had you better start running!" he mocked Link.
Link spent the remainder of the five minutes punching and kicking away. However nothing seemed to hurt him he just continued to stand there peacefully. Link jumped back and grabbed the NES Sword and slashed at the air in front of him. A beam of energy came out of the NES Sword and knocked the man backwards and sent him sliding onto the ground. A beeping then came from his watch.
"Your five minutes are up," He announced getting up off of the floor. "Any last requests."
"Why are you after Samus?" Link asked gasping for air.
"Why?" The man asked. "Its simple really we own her. For us she is nothing more than a mere pawn to move around at will. However when the pawn leaves it shows weakness in the leader and with no allegiance it is a wild card you don't know what way it will attack. Although she is replaceable, people of her caliber are so hard to come by. To us she is nothing more than a tool."
"What is your name?" Link asked gritting his teeth.
"My name?" He laughed. "I have no name." From the ground came several chains trapping Link in his grasp. "I sold my soul to the Government in order to capture criminals like you and chain them to Hell! This is a world where only the strong can survive and only the strong can bring justice upon those who do wrong. How you obtained the NES Sword and SNES Shield, I don't know but I will relinquish them for you. Their power will be put to much better use in the Government's hands. In the ranks of the Government I am known as Captain Beta the second of the twenty four great captains."
Link broke free of the chains and ran forwards only to be met by the rapid punching of Captain Beta. Even though Link was wearing the SNES armor he could feel the punches hurting him. With one kick Link was sent flying backwards into a bookcase where it fell over.
"We have been looking for a reason to burn this library." Captain Beta laughed as he sat down on several books. "The one of a kind documents that we don't want to exist can all be burned here under the excuse of 'caught in the crossfire while trying to capture the criminal Samus Aran and her loyal defenders.'"
Link emerged out of the pile of books. He was suspended in the air by more chains keeping him steady. "Now tell me Link why are you fighting to the death?"
"I will do what ever I can to protect my friends."
Captain Beta smiled and then burst out laughing uncontrollably. "Let me tell you something Link!" he continued to laugh. "Friends get you nowhere! You can only fight for yourself!" Captain Beta adjusted a ring on his left hand's index finger and more chains seemed to appear out of nowhere. "Now prepare to be chained down to your own hell!" He picked up a book and instantly it burst into flames. "Unless of course you want to join the Government!"
"No," Link responded. He then cut through the chains with the Heart Sword. Captain Beta stood there completely shocked and could only watch as Link slashed him causing him to drop the book and ignite the library in flames. "Perhaps we will meet again." Link said walking away. He held out in his hand the ring that was on Captain Beta's hand. "But I'll be keeping this."
Captain Beta just laughed. "I see in that short battle you were able to see where I was getting my power from. The Government will be watching you."
Link ran out of the library at full speed to the building that the Great Fox was on. "We can't get out of here because of that stupid barrier," Fox explained to Link pointing at a barrier in the sky. "The Government most likely put it there to stop us from leaving."
"How do we get out?" Kirby asked.
"Well one would normally destroy the conveniently placed shield generators, but since the generators are outside of the shield we have to overload it somehow." Fox replied.
"I'll search for the spot!" Samus said looking up to the sky.
"While you're doing that you can explain something Samus." Link said. "Who exactly is The Government?"
"As you most likely know by now The Government isn't the ones you are all familiar with the political one. Instead it is an organization only using the name in order to carry out covert operations. Essentially anyone who knows about their existence either is eliminated or with them. Found it!" Samus Pointed to a small spot in the barrier that seemed to be a bit transparent.
"Good," Link said, he then held out the ring. "Now what about this?"
Samus looked at the ring in Link's hand "That signifies rank and gives them special abilities. You were fighting against Captain Beta, the second weakest of the captains out of twenty four."
Everyone stared in shock. "Even with the SNES Shield and NES Sword's power I couldn't harm him." Link said obviously shaken.
"Power means nothing if you can't use it." Samus replied.
Link laughed. "It's strange but that sounds like something Beta would say."
"That's because it was something that I would say!" Captain Beta shouted. Everyone turned around to see him. Behind him were about a thousand armed guards. "I was going to let you off easy, but now that you know about us I'm afraid that you have to die."
"Go!" Fox shouted. "Tell Slippy to take off!"
Everyone except for Fox, Samus and Captain Falcon ran in to the Great Fox. A white light appeared in Fox's hands it formed into a giant golden cannon. A white light also appeared in Samus' hands and an identical cannon appeared in her hand only this one was black. In Captain Falcon's hands two small guns appeared. They had what looked like crystal feathers sticking out.
"Surprised they found us?" Samus asked.
"Nope, not in the least," Fox laughed. "Looks like we have our Weapons of Heart." He pulled the trigger and energy began to gather. Samus did likewise and her weapon began to surge with power. They fired the two cannons at the exact same time. Two energy beams came flying out and merged into one hitting the barrier and shattering it.
"Problem one taken care of. Now for these Government dogs." Captain Falcon laughed while he was firing his guns. All three of them dashed into the crowd of agents. They continued to keep the Government agents at bay until they heard the engine of the Great Fox starting up. They then ran to the ship and jumped onto it.
The engines began to roar on the Great Fox as it took off into space. "Get back here!" The Government agents shouted.
"Sir," a lackey ran up to Captain Beta. "The Great Library has been burned to the ground, not a single book remains."
"We must return immediately they are now a Class S threat!" Captain Beta sighed turned and walked into the ship. "And the Government must know immediately."
Fox was breathing heavily. His heart was racing and he was trying to figure out how they eluded the Government. "Damn it!" He shouted out frustrated. "It was a trap, somehow they knew where we were."
"Fox," Samus gasped for air. "I think you have a mole onboard! While I was at Mute City it was as though the Government knew I was there." At those words a force field appeared around Fox, Samus and Captain Falcon.
"And I just think I figured out who," Fox said. "I know you don't like harming other humans but how about destroying a robot?"
"Does it have a personality chip?"
"No," Fox laughed. "I'm sort of a cheapskate"
Samus charged up her arm cannon and aimed it at the force field. "It looks like you haven't changed Fox!"
"And neither have you Samus."
"Ok can we just skip all of the subtle shipping hints and get out of here now?" Captain Falcon said in protest.
To be continued…
Notes:
"The air pollution, garbage, or car exhaust?" shamelessly stolen from the Pokemon dub
"Does it have a personality chip?" Taken from Reboot
I will only have about 12 chapters left... a few to do the Onett ark, and at least 5 more for the final showdown which I promise won't turn out like a really long wait like the Paint monster fight.
Here are the excuses as to why this chapter was delayed:
1. I got a Wii. After going to 4 different stores on the 19th and freezing in the November Canadian weather.
2. I beat Twilight Princess in 8 days… probably would have been done sooner if it wasn't for Work and school… I clocked it at 35 hours but didn't do any of the side quests.
I really want to finish this story…
On a small side note… TOO MUCH PLOT… A lot of stuff isn't important for this story but it will be for future ones that I will hopefully write.
