Week Prior Corneria Air Base Lab

"Falco, it is time to come in from out there." A lab assistant called out to Falco, who sat in a small garden in the center of the base.

"Already hmm," Falco got up and dusted himself off. He missed the freedom of going off to do his own thing. "Anything new come up doc?"

"Maybe the doctor wishes to speak with you." The assistant smiled to him and escorted him to his room. "He should be here shortly, please wait patiently thank you."

The door shut and the girl was gone leaving him alone in silence. He turned to his TV and turned it on to his new favorite show and watched quiet intently until he heard the door knob jingle and turn. Sitting back up Falco turned his television off and looked to the door as the doctor walked in and took a seat on a small stool.

"I got some good news and some bad news Falco." The doctor spoke softly.

"Well what is the bad news first that way the good news can cheer me back up a bit." Falco pulled his leg up to lean forward on.

"Well the bad news is, well you are not going to stay here and keep us company anymore." The doctor sighed before smirking a bit. "Good news is you can leave and go back to doing what you enjoy most."

"WHAT! You mean I can go fly again, I can go back to my friends and… … so soon?" Falco had jumped up and started to bounce around a bit rather excited. "How can you let me go when you know what's wrong?"

"There is the catch; you will have to come back every year to get a check up and vaccination starting today." The doctor pulled out a small packet and a needle. "It will suppress and kill off the other chemicals in your body. Come over here and sit."

"Anything I will have to keep an eye on, doc?" Falco sat next to the doctor as he had his arm cleaned up and was quickly stabbed by the needle. "Ow, like if I should feel light headed or something?"

"Well if you feel sick take it easy, if you feel a rage building find a place to cool off. If at all something like last time happens or something else and you don't remember come straight back no questions." The doctor stood up and rubbed his arm a bit. "Whenever you wish to leave you can. Your flight suit is waiting in your Arwing.

"Thanks Doc. Thanks a lot." Falco took off out of the room he was going to get back to his friends as quickly as he could.

"Falco your friends were last contacted by Sauria if your quick maybe you can catch them." The doc called out after Falco getting loud called back from him.

Corneria Space present date 9:00 am

Fox zipped quickly through the enemy ships keeping his guns cool until he was fired upon. Slippy followed closely looking for the main ship of this attack. As they moved they were also mapping out the positions of the enemy to see if this giant chess match could be ended quickly. Unfortunately this was going to be a very long and very difficult match.

"Fox, all the ships look the same, and none of them are moving. It's kind of scary." Slippy spoke out over the intercom

"Yea, but keep your eyes and ears open Slippy, we are the first line of defense until Corneria can get their ships up here to fight." Fox grumbled softly as he watched everything his eyes moving quickly to the slightest movement.

After a few moments Fox and Slippy were greeted by a pair of enemy Arwings. Fox move away quickly only to find himself being chased as well as Slippy. Fox flew as quickly as his Arwing could go before hitting hyperdrive trying to get away so he could fight back. After a moment he threw his controls down, hit the break, and then pulled back slamming the gas. When he did this his Arwing went down and slowed down letting the other fly over him and he was now behind them.

The chase was on and Fox was now the hunter. He took aim and held it before he fired and took his prey out. He would rather not fight but if they were going to attack first he wasn't going to stand back and watch. Turning quickly he went after Slippy and the one chasing him and taking him out quickly keeping Slippy safe.

"Slippy, you ok?" Fox called out

"Yea, I am ok. Fox we have a bogey coming in. From the Rogue Galaxy side of Lylat! I cannot read who it is."Slippy cried out flipping over and flying away from it not sure if it was enemy or friend.

"BEHIND YOU SLIPPY ANOTHER BENERIAN ARWING!" Fox hollered as another enemy Arwing flew in from out of sight to attack Slippy.

"What..."Slippy turned and let out a scream as he tried to avoid an oncoming missile.

Within a split second the missile exploded and through the flash Slippy flew unharmed. And the enemy Arwing was soon nothing but rubble and junk as the bogey flew through the area and around everyone quickly. The one inside was a pink feline and she gave a wink to Slippy as she passed.

"Slippy you should be more careful." Katt laughed over the radio. "Katt Monroe, at your service, Capitan Fox McCloud."

"Katt what are you doing here?" Fox took off to a safe distance away from the Benerian army to make a plan before they were attacked once more.

"Well I got a call from the old fur ball and decided to help my old friends. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't?" Katt smiled and looked back to the enemy. "Well they are hiding the Lead ship really well. What are we going to do?"

"We have to wait for Pepper to tell us what to do and what he can do. I am sure the Benerian fleet will take down any spacecraft that tries to leave the planet be it Military or civilian." Fox growled trying to think of what to do. "We have to use what we gave to distract them."

"What Three little Arwings? I can see that working well." Katt sighed "But it looks like Birch isn't moving his men yet. I wonder why?"

"In order to attack the planet they have to go in to the atmosphere and Corneria has the best Land to air defense. Right now Beneria has the upper hand with being able to stop almost any ship from leaving or entering the planet. It's a stalemate, just a matter of time." Fox growled.

"No need to growl boy, we can win" James's voice called over the radio. "Besides we can think of something to distract them. We have six of us now."

"Dad, you're here too. Six?" Fox was confused until two black Arwing came in to view next to his father. "Ah Wolf, Panther, your mission went well I hope."

"Yes and no." Wolf snarled. "We got Krystal there and dropped off the supplies, but Hawk got away. And they got Krystal's Arwing."

"WHAT?" Fox screamed out. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY GOT HER ARWING? AND WHO IS THEY?"

"Well Hawk got a friend and they apparently were able to get the better of Krystal. We went down to help she said she was ok and told us to get them. But we lost them and found him." Panther purred out looking at the enemy. "Well we took a whole planet of Aparoids down. Think we can take down a military army with twice the fire power?"

"We have no choice" Fox and James spoke up at the same time and glanced to each other through the windows smirking like they had come up with the same plan.

"You thinking what I am thinking?" Fox smirked.

"Flying Lessons?" James laughed.

"Yea, let's teach their Pilots how to fly again." Fox smirked and shifted and took off. "Take out their guns and Engines, try not to kill anyone, let's go!"

The six of them took off quickly in to the large mass of enemy ships rolling spinning and looping around them getting their attention. They even fired a few missiles and shot at them to get then to send out their Fighter pilots so they could work on knocking out part of their forces and making them less of a threat and to give the Cornerian army and civilians a chance to get in to position to attack and evacuate.

Fox and the others were using this time to have some fun, but still took what they did very seriously because it was still life or death out in this space. Panther and Wolf started a running count of how many Arwings they unarmed. James was showing off his skills as he flew proving it was like riding a bike and he never forgot. Katt and Slippy were keeping an eye out for the others they were not sharp shooters but they did back up very well. Fox moved quickly counting his marks as he took them out as he was still trying to figure out how big this army really was.

Planet Sauria 9:15 A.M

Krystal woke up slowly her body aching from the day before. Turning her head she looked around till she saw Tricky lying quietly sleeping bandaged tightly done around his chest. She smiled see he was alive and well taken care of. She started to look around once more noticing she was no longer in the com. Center on the planet. She was outside lying in a sleeping bag and the sun was just peaking over the tall cliff around the valley they were in.

She turned to push herself up when she felt a severe stabbing in her hip. She cried out and stopped moving. She remembered the blaster shot she had received the day before. She whined and shook with pain not wanting to move again. Tricky raised his head and looked to her before he slowly got up and walked closer to her and lay back down.

"Tricky, you're alright?" Krystal spoke softly to him.

"Yea, I am. I have a very thick skin so that blast hurt but didn't do too much. He said it was like a bad burn, would heal in no time at all." Tricky spoke happily knowing she was awake and well.

"He? Who is he?" Krystal turned her head to look but couldn't see anyone in her sight.

"Hey Kris." A familiar voice called out before the face that matched came into sight. "You took a nasty hit. Let me help you up. I got breakfast."

"Falco? I must be dreaming" Krystal put her arm around him as he helped her up and sat her gently next to a tree log so she could lean back. "What are you doing here?"

"Doctors said I am good to go, just have to go for my yearly from now on." Falco smiled and gave her a small box of cereal. "I am really sorry for everything I have done, I can understand if you cannot forgive me."

Krystal listened to him and nodded to him. She understood and he knew she did but also knew she had every right to hold a grudge and hate him. Falco looked away from her and to the ground as he finished his own breakfast. He stood up and tossed the trash in to a small bag hanging off his Arwing. Falco pulled the ladder down before walking back over to her. Krystal watched him and realized that he was not wearing his favorite coat.

She looked down and saw that she was wearing his coat. She also saw that she was not wearing her clothes at all. She was wearing a pair of his pants and under the coat she had her own tank and Bra. She looked around slowly and Falco saw her confusion mixed with a bit of concern. He walked over and sat back down.

"Your clothes are in the Arwing along with everything else that cannot stay here. Your clothes had quite the hole in them and a lot of blood on them." Falco blushed a bit and didn't look to her. "So I had to put you in something clean and such."

"Thank you Falco." Krystal winced as she started to push herself up to her feet. "We need to go now. Fox and them need us. Hawk is working for Birch…and they got my Arwing."

Falco got up and helped her quickly. He looked back to Tricky and smiled. Tricky got up and walked over letting Krystal lean against him. Krystal looked to Tricky and patted his nose gently before looking to Falco once more.

"Well let's go then. Tricky you take care of your people. As for the bandages take them off tomorrow and just sit in some clean cool water and stay out of the sun. That should help heal the wound faster." Falco spoke out to Tricky as he was getting his Arwing ready for Krystal. "You're lucky you dinosaurs have thick skins."

"Yea that blaster barely hurt me." Tricky smiled and laughed "Now go kick his Butt, and tell Fox we are rooting for him."

"We will Tricky." Krystal smiled as she grabbed the ladder of the Arwing and slipped her leg through the rung. "We will, and I will come back to make sure your ok too. Good Bye Tricky, see you again soon."

Falco reached down and started to lift the ladder pulling Krystal up with it. She winced and held tight as she couldn't avoid all the pain. She grabbed the lip of the cockpit and pulled herself up as Falco grabbed her around the waist, lifting her up before putting her in his rear seat. He checked her bandages and made them tighter and thicker while putting some more padding on the seat.

"You do realize this flight is going to hurt a lot right? Taking off and hyper jumping?" Falco wanted to make sure she was will and understood the amount of pain she was going to be in.

"What doesn't kill me will make me stronger right?" Krystal smiled as she pulled the buckles around her and buckled them.

"That's the Krys I know." Falco jumped to the front and closed the cockpit door and turned everything on.

Within a few moments Falco was off the ground and taking off and leaving the planet atmosphere. Krystal clenched her teeth tightly and whined trying not to cry from the pain of the G force on her injured body. Falco flew quickly before he triggered his hyper drive and took off. For him being a pilot the G force was hard on the body but for Krystal was worse because of injury on her hip. They were not in HyperSpace long only a little under an hour but for Krystal it was like an eternity because of the pain.

"Krystal are you still awake and Alive back there." Falco spoke up making sure she was ok.

"Yea…"Krystal panted heavily from the pain as she trying to focus off it so it would go away. "How close are we?"

"Very, I can see other ships already. We will find the Great Fox so you can help Peppy and Rob, I will then help the others." Falco paged the Great Fox and flew down to the planet quickly staying out of sight of any enemy ship so he could get in and out. "Just hold out a bit longer Krystal and you will be in a safe and a lot smoother ride."

Falco descended quickly not waiting for clearance as he moved quickly through the sky right to the Great Fox which was parked and taking on passengers for evacuation. Falco landed nearby and opened the cockpit. He stood and helped Krystal out of the buckles and out of the Arwing. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck as he wrapped one arm around her holding her close to his chest as he easily slide down the ladder. He lifted her legs and ran to the Great Fox cutting in to the line quickly making the scare civilians angry. Falco looked to them and narrowed his eyes and kept going.

Falco reached the Bridge and the door slid open. Peppy looked over seeing Falco holding Krystal and rushed over. Peppy though old was very quick on his feet. He took Krystal from Falco and quickly sat her in one of the nearby seats.

"What are you two doing here? What happened to her?" Peppy was very concerned.

"Hey Peppy, nice to see you again. " Falco spoke sarcastically. "Well I am here to drop her off and then I am going back out to help Fox. I will tell you the rest later. Her you can ask her that."

"I am fine Peppy, Just a little blaster shot. " Krystal smiled and pushed herself up quickly. "Get ready for takeoff Peppy we are almost full. I saw that line."

"Ok, Rob you heard her start up the engines, Falco Good luck and safe flying." Peppy stood and saluted Falco before Falco ran out to join the others.

Falco was out of the ship in no time and was in his own Arwing in to time and already taking off. Peppy closed the hatch onec he saw the civilians were inside and in their places. He nodded and waited for the green light to take off as they needed to get off the planet quickly and out of harm's way.

Corneria space 7:00 PM

Fox and the others were growing tired of flying and fighting as they waited for the rest of the army to come out. A few Cornerian war ships made it off the planet and were flying close as Fox and his team saw allied Arwings had come to help. Fox and his team backed off and docked in the war ships for some rest and refuel as well as restock of ammunition. They all sat at a small table in the cafeteria area so they could rest and eat. Pepper walked in and saluted them quickly.

"Thank you for all of your help Star Fox Team, and company." Pepper's voice was rough and tired. "We are doing our best to hold back the enemy now that they have officially opened fired on us. Please rest and relax for the rest of the night. "Pepper Saluted once more before he nodded his head and left the group to rest.

"Thanks pepper. We will." Fox spoke softly as everyone in the group was showing they lack of energy.

"So we wait till the morning before going back out to the Front line and start all over." Panther spoke softly. He looked to Wolf and smirked "I got 7 how about you."

"8." Wolf grinned before taking a swig of his drink.

"Are you two having a competing for who can destroy more enemies?" James looked at them in disbelief. "Man you young kids have to respect for the battle field."

"Sorry," Both panther and wolf lowered their ears and head to the older Fox apologizing to him.

"You should be, besides I win with 13." James chuckled. "Katt, Slippy, you count too?"

"6 are all. "Slippy spoke up

"5, but Slippy and I were keeping your guys back covered more than anything else." Katt spoke up as she couldn't believe they were playing a game while in battle.

"7, 8, 13, 6, 5… that are 39 plus those I took down are about 50." Fox hummed softly. "They are going to be a difficult enemy to face. But something seemed off by the amount of ships that were out there. Like they were trying to conceal something"

"Probably a decoy to hide someone planning something." Falco walked into the room smirking as the group turned to face him.

"FALCO! What are you doing here?" Fox jumped from his chair walking over taking his hand in a firm handshake before being pulled to a quick hug. "Why are you not on the planet anymore?"

"Doctors said I was fine just need to keep it easy and if I feel ill to relax. I came here after I dropped Krystal off with Peppy."

"What do you mean dropped Krystal of with Peppy? She should be at Sauria caring for Tricky." Fox was growling as he turned to face Wolf and panther. "Falco what happened."

"Well apparently everything when according to plan but they flew off with Krystal's Arwing. I was there and looking for you guys when I found Krystal and Tricky." Falco spoke softly not wanting Fox to fly off the deep end. "They are both fine and Krystal needed a lift back that's all."

"I will call them" Fox ran out of the room quickly followed by James and Slippy.

Katt threw herself at Falco hugging him tightly. Falco smiled and held her close before he looked up to Panther and Wolf narrowing his eyes. Katt saw Falco's eyes and let him go deciding to go see how Krystal and the others are with Fox. When she left Falco walked to the table and looked to them.

"You both are in deep shit when Fox gets back. You guys left Krystal on Sauria with a rather bad injury." Falco was angry and was letting them know before Fox came back ready to kill them. "She was lucky I was looking for you guys on the planet. If she tells Fox you both are going to talk quick and pray he doesn't have any friendly fire accidents."

"Panther you dropped the cargo, did you see her?" Wolf was angry but with himself for not making sure she was okay.

"I saw her curled on the ground covering her head and getting up, I didn't see anything else. I thought she was down cause you fired close trying to hit Hawk, and she would contact us later." Panther dropped his head as he let his rage of Hawk blind him from her safety.

"Well I would beat you two for your stupidity but I won't have to when Fox gets back." Falco stood up and walked out of the room. "Best of luck to you both, I recommend not going too far because that will piss him off more when he finds out."

Great Fox 8:00 PM

Krystal sat in Fox's chair. She had changed into something more comfortable and appropriate. She sat in the seat taking command in Fox's place because he was out. She had the Ship off the planet and following another to a safe Haven for the civilians. A hailing buzzer sounded and she looked up as Peppy nodded to open the link. Fox's face filled the screen.

"Hello Fox." Krystal smiled to him and stood up slowly from the seat as she was in pain but not as much now that she had access to medication that helped.

"Krystal are you ok? I heard you were brought back to the ship by Falco." Fox was very concerned looking to her seeing her stand up. "You're hurt!"

"I am fine Fox just a lucky shot from Hawks new girlfriend before they took off." Krystal smiled. "I am fine Tricky is as well. He sends his luck and cannot wait to see you again. But we must not talk long we don't want anyone to hack out communications link. I will contact you when we are close again."

"Yes please do and Krystal be safe." Fox smiled to her before the communications link dropped.

Krystal stood smiling before looking to Peppy. Peppy only smiled and checked his monitors a bit before spinning his chair around and patting the one next to him wanting her to come over and sit down so they could talk quietly.

"How much longer till we reach the safe haven for these people?" Krystal walked over and slowly sat.

"Only a few hours. It a space base on one of the moons of one of the sister planets. We will land rest refuel and head back to help if we can." Peppy smiled knowing she wouldn't refuse to stay there and be safe.

"Thank you Peppy. I just hope we can stop this war before it's too late."Krystal hummed softly before pulling her knee up on her good side and hugged it. "I wish there was a way to stop it faster."

"Find Birch and imprison him." Peppy smiled with a soft chuckle. "But for now we should just be thankful we are all safe. Tomorrow is going to be a very rough day. If I know Pepper as well as I do. He is going to keep them up in the sky were his best can do their best. And you know Fox and the rest will come back victorious like they always do."

"Thanks Peppy." She stood up and kissed his cheek softly. "I am going to go to bed now. I only pray for good dreams and for our friends to come back safe."

"Good night Krystal." Peppy watched her leave before looking to his monitor again. "You will need all the rest you can get now. Fox, Falco, Katt, James. Come back safe."