Chapter 1: New Opportunity

Star Fox Hangar

Corneria

August 18, 2016

3:19pm

Late one afternoon at Star Fox HQ on Corneria, the hub of galactic peace, the Star Fox team were all gathered on the bridge of the Great Fox II but the atmosphere was bittersweet because at this very moment, their rival team Star Wolf was being honored for defeating the Anglar Empire and they managed to do it with help from Star Fox's former teammate Krystal. Everyone was in complete shock that they're own friend and most trusted ally betrayed them. But Fox took it the hardest because he was in love with her once but now she was gone because he pushed her off the Star Fox team in order to keep her safe.

"I can't believe this!" Falco shouts. "After everything we've been through together and even did for her, this is how she repays us?!"

"What did you expect was going to happen, Falco?" Katt asks.

"Well, we should've known she would do this! Well, it doesn't matter now, she's gone and out of our lives!"

"But Falco, she's our friend." Slippy interjects.

"Slippy, are you out of your mind?! Krystal's not our friend anymore! She never has and never will be in the future!"

"That's what you think, bird brain! But, I know she's still our friend!" Slippy fires back.

"No she's not, toad!"

"Don't… call… me… toad!"

"Then don't call me bird brain!"

"Or what?!"

The argument between Slippy and Falco continued for several minutes and soon Katt and Amanda got involved and the argument became worse. Meanwhile, Fox sat in his chair and couldn't help but listened to the argument and couldn't help but grow angry himself. As the argument continued, he grew more and more angrier until finally he hit his very boiling point and shouts, "ENOUGH!" The shout was so powerful, Falco, Slippy, Amanda and Katt became silent and even became worried. "Look, if anyone's to blame, it's me! If I hadn't kicked her off the team, none of this would've happen and Star Wolf would still be criminals!" Fox explains. "I thought she would be safe if she was off the team but instead, I lost her! Bottom line she's gone and she's never coming back! End of discussion!" Everyone remained silent for a few minutes after hearing Fox's shout until finally Slippy breaks the silence asking, "So, what happens now, Fox? Do we disband the team?"

Hearing Slippy's question was a good point. Now that Star Wolf was the top reigning mercenary team and the Lylat systems new protectors, Star Fox wouldn't be needed anymore which meant disbanding the team and sending everybody their separate ways. But Fox wasn't going to do that because he and his team lived by a powerful code, 'Never give up' and Fox wasn't going to back down so easily. Determined, he replies, "No, Slippy. We're not disbanding. We're staying together."

"Are you sure about this, Fox? I mean, how will we be funded?"

"We'll worry about that later, Slippy."

"Actually Fox, Slippy has a point." Falco interjects. "Without funding, we're no good to anyone."

"I know, Falco. As much as I hate to admit, you're right. But that's not going to stop us that easily. We're not going down without a fight."

As the team debated, ROB enters the conversation saying, "I am receiving a request from General Peppy Hare to come aboard the Great Fox II."

"Okay ROB, let him come aboard." Fox says in approval. "Wonder what brings Peppy to the Great Fox II?"

"Well, let's wait and find out when he gets here." Slippy suggests.

But the team didn't have long to wait because the bridge door opens and Peppy Hare walks in but he's not alone. Following right behind him was a human military officer with dark skin and dark hair. "Good to see you all are still standing. Anyway, I'd like to introduce you to General Travis Johnson of the US army." Peppy introduces. "General Johnson, this is the Star Fox team I told you much about."

"And let me say what an honor it is to meet the real heroes of the Anglar war. General Hare told me much about you all."

"Please General Johnson, the honor is ours. So, what bring you and Peppy to the Great Fox II?" Fox asks.

"Well, General Hare told me what happened to you and you're team with one of you're pilots so I've come to offer you guys a second chance." General Johnson offers.

"Us?" all of the Star Fox team says in both surprised and confused at the same time.

"Well of course, who else is there?"

"With all due respect General, why choose us and not Star Wolf? Besides, they're the heroes now."

"Oh yes, so I heard. But I prefer to recruit this team Mr. Lombardi. Because one, you were the real heroes of the Anglar war, not Star Wolf because they stole it from you which is why General Hare recommended you for Eagle Eye."

"Eagle Eye?" Katt asks. "What's that?"

"Eagle Eye is a new military task force established by the Corneria and Earth governments to handle any threats domestic or abroad." Peppy explains.

"And it's a real good thing too. Because a new threat is growing within Venoms borders." General Johnson adds.

"What kind of threat?" Amanda asks.

"Apparently, our old friend Andrew Oikinny is alive and he's formed an alliance with Dash Bowman."

"Oikinny?" the team ask in disbelief and Falco jumps in saying, "You mean to tell me that Andross wannabe is still kicking?"

"Unfortunately so. So, are you guys in?" Peppy asks.

The team thought long and hard about the offer to join Eagle Eye. At first, the team would've said no but now realizing that Oikinny and Bowman's alliance was a dangerous threat. The team debated among themselves while both military officials watched and waited patiently for the group to come to a decision. After much debate, they all came to a decision and Fox spoke out saying, "Peppy, since the situation with Oikinny and Bowman is somewhat bad, my team and I have come to an agreement. We're in."

Peppy let's out a sigh of relief and says, "Oh that's good. Thank you, Fox and I promise you all I won't let you guys down again."

"Anything for a friend. Also, can you do me a favor and don't tell Star Wolf about Eagle Eye or us joining up?"

"Not to worry, Fox. Eagle Eye has been classified above top secret. In order to find out anything about it, you'd need Level 10 access. As for Star Wolf, they don't have it." Peppy reassured.

"Thanks, Peppy. I owe you one." Fox replies and then turns toward General Johnson. "General Johnson, I believe this is going to be a very productive friendship."

"Excellent, I look forward to working with you and your team also, Mr. McCloud."

"Likewise, General."

Star Wolf HQ

5:18pm

Meanwhile, at Star Wolf headquarters, Wolf, Leon, and Panther were all in the dining room having a celebratory drink for not only defeating the Anglar empire and saving the Lylat system but for also driving Star Fox out of business for good. It was a truly amazing time for the team, except for one of them. Upstairs in one of the bedrooms, a blue vixen sat at the end of her bed. This was Krystal, a former pilot of the Star Fox team and Fox's ex girlfriend. However due to circumstances before the Anglar war, she joined Star Wolf and helped them to defeat the Anglar war. But not only did Corneria turn against her, calling her a traitor but she felt the guilt of her choice weighing down on her.

What was I thinking? It's all my fault and now everyone I loved is gone, even Fox.

She stands up and walks over to one of the windows overlooking the city of Corneria. She had her hands over her chest and says, "Fox, if you're out there, I'm so sorry for what I did to you and the others. All I wish is for you're forgiveness and that we can be together again."

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