Andross was defeated! The Cornerian people cheered for their heroes!

(Hmm.. Things usually dont work like that... Not so easily.)

Fox drew his eyes away from the blinding water, deep in serious thought. Corneria's sun was intensly bright, radiating with warmth. Its glare off the ocean was intense.

Falco felt concerned when he noticed Fox in such a state and knew that it wasnt a simple glare that was bothering him.

"...Fox.. are you doing alri.."

"Let's talk later, Falco. Just wave to the people."

Everyone roared with appreciation for the 4 heroes they knew and loved: Fox Mccloud, Falco Lombardi, Slippy Toad, and Peppy Hare. 2 strangers stood among them, bringing confusion among the crowd. However, Katt Monroe and Bill Grey deserved to stand among the heroes. They did their share of destroying Andross' forces.

They all stood upon the GREAT FOX which flew overhead for everyone to see. The massiveness of the vessel was too incredible for words, and even Fox didnt care to know the details. It flew the team to planets, it covered for them in intense battle, that was all he cared for.

After a sweep over the adoring fans, the Great fox flew down to land.

Celebration was going to be far from over. It was the greatest day in the history of Corneria.

Thier computerized pilot, ROB 64, even couldnt control his emotion chips.

^STARFOX, CONGRATULATIONS. YOU'VE MADE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAPPY AND THE PLANET IS FREE FROM ANDROSS. FOX, I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO YOU. PLEASE STEP INSIDE THE GREAT FOX. THE REST OF YOU GO GET READY FOR THE CELEBRATION WITH AWAITS YOU^

Slippy jumped excitedly like a child.

"I knew joining this team would be beninficial! Im gonna eat like a frog!"

Peppy gave Slippy a stupid look. "Slippy, not only is that comment rediculous, but you ARE a frog!"

Slippy rubbed his chin. "Yah.. I guess I am. Oh well, Im going to eat like.. Myself then."

Peppy shook his head and followed everyone else out the door.

Bob stopped before he exited the room. Something didnt seem right. Why did Fox have to enter the Great Fox to talk to ROB 64? ROB 64 could talk to Fox whereever he was.

He looked back to see the Great Fox taking off!

Fox stared at Bob with a confused look on his face from a window. He seemed to cry out for help.

Bob ran after the Great Fox as best he could, but to no avail.

"FOX!! Whats going on?????????"



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Ash held Pikachu tightly to his bosom. Apparently, his particular Pikachu was incredibly weak against Ice attacks and as of now, he was freezing to death.

Ash wiped tears from his eyes, tears bearing marks of stupidity. He seemed to gasp out words as he talked to his friend.

"Pikachu, Im sorry. Articuno was way too much of a challenge. Now just keep warm... Joy will help you once we get to the Cerulean Pokecenter!"

Rain provided no help as it showered over their now drenched bodies. A hole seemed to reside in Ash's stomach, because a feeling of emptiness and dread enveloped him. He sprinted even tho his exhaustion was extreme, and it was all worth it. The Pokecenter zoomed into view in no time. He entered as quickly as he could and yelled with all his might:

"NURSE JOY!"

Unfortunetly for dead tired Ash, his yelling emulated a whisper quite well. Ash stumbled over to the counter, where a worried Joy awaited.

"Oh my, what happened here?"

"...Just help him, could you?"

Joy smiled. "Ill see what I ca.."

She stopped. Ash stared at her as her pupils seemed to dim.

"N-Nurse Joy, are you alright?"

Nurse Joy shook her head.

"Oh...Its nothing, Im sorry. Give me your Pikachu and go over to the next room to rest."

"Yah.. I could use a rest..."

Ash appeared to fall asleep on the spot. Nurse Joy tiptoed away. A couple of hours later, Ash awoke to a surprisingly quiet Pokecenter.

He walked around to see no one in sight.. which was odd considering Pokecenters ALWAYS had at least a handful of people in them at ALL TIMES. He called for Nurse Joy..

Nothing.

"NURSE JOY?" Louder.

Nothing.

"NURSE JOY!" Louder, with anger forming.

Still nothing. Tears stormed down his face.

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH MY PIKACHU!!!"