The next morning, Fox explained the relevant parts of the mission to the scientists inside one of Space Dynamics's labs. While one scientist studied the artifact Fox's team retrieved, another scanned Fox's suit with a machine.

"It's definitely different." the scientist told Fox, "That other piece of tech you found seems to have had some compatibility with your suit. It appears to require some other tech to actually function, though."

"As long as it doesn't delay getting this suit off." Fox told him, "It feels like it's been ages since my fur's been exposed to the air."

"No delay at all." the scientist assured Fox, "Our engineers are finishing up the removal upgrade as we speak."

"I need an upgrade to take this off?" Fox asked in disbelief.

"I don't understand it either." the scientist told Fox, "The engineers sometimes get 'tunnel vision'."

"Is there anything you guys can tell me about this tech?" Fox asked, changing the subject, "Or about this map?"

Fox pressed a few buttons on her bracelet and the hologram map from the structure filled the room.

"We'll get our best men and women on it." the scientist assured her as he hooked his computer up to her bracelet and downloaded the map, "We'll alert you about any developments. If my hunch is correct, we might need your services again."

"What about the tech I brought back?" Fox inquired.

"If my scanner is accurate..." the scientist scanning the object said as he examined the results on his computer screen, "It appears to be an upgrade to some sort of powered armor related to some of the tech already in your suit."

"We'd need to send a team to the structure." the scientist that scanned Fox told her, "But we'd need to clear out the area first and the Cornerian military is busy preparing for another potential war with the Andronians and their allies. Let's just hope the map you found points us to similar tech that isn't surrounded by a hostile military."

Fox soon received a call from Falco on her communicator.

"I'm in the middle of something." Fox told Falco.

"Actually, we're pretty much done here." the scientist told Fox, "Though it appears we'll need your services again in the near future."

"I guess we'll talk again then." Fox told the scientist before walking out of the room.

"What is it, Falco?" Fox asked.

"Panther asked us to meet him again at the burger place today around noon." Falco explained, "He says there's a small matter to discuss concerning 'recent events'."

"I'll meet you there." Fox told him, "Bye."

"Bye."

Fox walked out of the facility and met Krystal by their Arwing.

"Find anything interesting while I was away?" Fox asked Krystal.

"A few new outfits and a few new books." Krystal replied, "Anything you want to do before we meet up with Panther? We have a few hours."

"I know a good quiet spot overlooking the beach." Fox told Krystal, "We haven't really had a good opportunity to relax outdoors."

"That sounds nice." Krystal told her as they climbed into the Arwing. Fox flew a few minutes to a secluded spot on a cliff overlooking the beach. They climbed out and looked at the view.

Krystal couldn't remember the last time, if ever, she had such a view without having an Arwing canopy getting in the way of the nice breeze. Fox walked over to Krystal and wrapped her arm around her.

"This is nice." Krystal said as she freed her arm and wrapped it around Fox. She could feel emotions emerge again. She sensed similar emotions emerge inside Fox.

"How secluded is this spot?" Krystal asked Fox.

"There's typically noone else around here for miles." Fox replied, "The terrain makes this area extremely difficult to reach by foot or ground vehicle."

"No one to interrupt." Krystal thought to herself, "A few hours with her all to myself."

Fox took a deep breath and wondered if this was a mistake. She always tried to maintain self control, which was vital when leading a team. She worried she'd lose control over herself again. She decided to focus on relaxing.

"I love you." Krystal told Fox, sensing the orange vixen's weakening control over her emotions.

"I love you too." Fox replied honestly, "I can't think of a better person to spend my time with."

Krystal wondered how far Fox would be willing to go. Obviously, they couldn't go "all the way" again with the keys to their chastity belts still on the Great Fox. Krystal's hand migrated south and found Fox's rear.

"Krystal?" Fox asked, her heart racing and legs weakening.

"We're all alone." Krystal reminded Fox, "With our chastity belts secured, there's no reason to hold back."

"We're supposed to relax." Fox reminded Krystal, "That's the whole point of coming here."

"I feel relaxed." Krystal told Fox, "I feel very relaxed with you."

Sensing Fox was okay with it, Krystal gave her a kiss on the cheek. The scent of Krystal's pheremone-laced musk filled Fox's nostrils. Temporarily losing control, Fox turned her head and gave Krystal a kiss on the lips.

"Keep going." Krystal encouraged as they wrapped their hands around eachother and began kissing. Their bodies ached painfully for relief, which Krystal found thrilling.

"No more chastity." Fox said as they stopped to catch their breaths, "No more chastity belts when we finally marry."

"Agreed."

Their unfulfillable urges quickly grew almost painful, convincing the pair to slow down. The pair decided to look at the view of the beach, wishing their bodies were more accepting of their chastity. They nearly contemplated ways to avoid the frustration again. Fox knew of over-the-counter drugs that would temporarily reduce their maddening cravings for the other's body. The idea of staying away from one-another most of the time until the wedding was also briefly considered by the pair.

Krystal quickly dismissed those ideas. She and Fox would remain together, bonded by their shared frustration until they can bond over their shared pleasure. She's also read about couples that came to enjoy their chastity, sometimes even more than sex. This was another idea she dismissed. She was barely holding onto her sanity and there was no way she'd deprive herself of Fox's body.

"That was a bad idea." Krystal told Fox, the pain of frustration subsiding.

"I don't know." Fox told Krystal, "There was something almost fun about it."

Krystal was surprised by Fox's response, sensing no joke.

"Besides, it was a good preview of the first night of our honeymoon." Fox added, "I doubt you'd be pleased if I was anything less than a sadist with your chastity."

Krystal shuddered at that word. Chastity. It was true she wouldn't be pleased if Fox went easy on her. If Fox kept true to her word, Krystal was planning on giving Fox a night she'd never forget. She had purchased some books and movies that promised to be very educational. She only wished she had some practice too, but Fox was unavailable for that.

Krystal fantasized about their relationship as wives. What if Fox grows to enjoy Krystal's frustration. Krystal had to admit there was a predatory appeal in frustrating one's partner. Fortunately for Fox, Krystal's preferred source of predatory satisfaction was the battlefield. Would Fox's predatory instinct be unsatisfied by the battlefield? Would it result in the blue vixen's misery or an ironic pleasure?

Her thoughts returned to her question from the party. She had trouble remembering what, exactly, it was but knew it was personal, embarrassing, and involved Fara.

Krystal's attention returned to Fox. She had to admit there was no one she had ever been so obsessed over. She loved the way the blue suit hugged her body and the way her legs looked in high heels, standing and walking. She loved how Fox's face looked so cute, yet also mature. She loved how firm and accomadating Fox could be. Fox seemed as if she were made specifically for Krystal.

Fox's mind was likewise focused on Krystal. Krystal's personality and body seemed almost perfect. She could be caring, competitive, and bloodthirsty. She loved how eager Krystal could be to bring out the best in others. She also loved how Krystal's body was about as perfect as her personality. She loved how Krystal had the body of an athlete, as strong in body as she was in mind.

Fox still didn't want to admit it, but she loved Krystal's heels. She had grown to enjoy the clicking sound they made on hard surfaces and how they seemed to craft Krystal's legs into something more elegant.

The pair watched boats float by the coast, wondering which ones were for fishing, which ones were for science, and which ones were strictly recreational. It was a decent distraction from their unfulfilled urges.

An alarm soon went off on Fox's communicator, telling her it was time to meet up with Falco and Panther.

"I guess we better get going." Fox said.

"One last kiss before we go?" Krystal asked.

"Sure." Fox told her, "We can't afford to lose control again, though."

The pair kissed, their tongues passionately intermingling for a few minutes before they separated again.

"We can kiss again later." Fox assured Krystal as they walked back to their Arwing. Fox climbed into the backseat, wanting Krystal to gain more experience. As the canopy closed, her mind began to wander.

The Arwing provided some privacy. Would there be enough room to climb into the back after turning on the autopilot? Just how far could they take it back here? A few moments later, they landed by the burger place. They spotted Falco and Panther talking next to Panther's Wolfen.

"Glad you could make it." Panther told Fox.

"What's this matter you wanted to discuss?" Fox asked.

"We have a decent idea of what 'they' want." Panther explained, "They're also expanding beyond Lylat and Cerinia. The goal is to gather enough resources to wipe out the Cornerian forces."

"That much we already expected." Fox told Panther.

"They're also trying to reverse engineer the tech you keep taking from them." Panther continued, "With what they've learned so far, they're experimenting with ways of pulling entire planets apart, both to destroy the biosphere and to grant easier access to minerals deep inside the planet."

"How can we trust this information?" Falco asked, skeptical of Panther's claims.

"I sense no deception." Krystal told Falco.

"They've been sending quite a few battleships, transport ships, and cargo ships to Cerinia." Panther added, "Wolf's been interested in visiting that planet as well as working alongside the famed Star Fox team."

"We'll consider it." Fox told Panther, "It might be nice working alongside another mercenary team rather than against them."

"I'll tell Wolf you've expressed some interest." Panther told Fox, "For now, let's get some lunch."