A/N: Hopefully that last chapter was good, I felt it was. Shane is coming
closer and closer to Krystal in his mind now, but he still doesn't know how
Krystal feels. But now Fox is starting to show more affection for Krystal.
How is it all turning out? Read on and see.
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Star Fox, Nintendo does. Shane and Mia are mine. Any relation to anybody else's characters in ANY way is entirely coincidental.
Chapter 9-Gone Too Soon
Sunrise came, Fox was laying down on Krystal couch, Krystal on top of him. Fox opened his eyes to see the lovely vixen sleeping soundly. Her soft breaths were comforting. They fell asleep like that talking last night. For Fox this was a little something new to him. He knew how he felt about Krystal, and was certain that she felt the same way.
Fox stroked her back and watched the sunrise. Krystal sighed contently and nuzzled his chest more affectionately than usual. Fox slowly sat up and watched as Krystal slowly opened her eyes. He gave her a soft kiss. "Good morning."
She was still a little tired so she rested on Fox's shoulder for a bit. The sky was golden again, with a few streaks of red. It was more beautiful than it had ever been.
Fox stroked Krystal's back a little. "I should be going now."
Krystal was still rested on Fox's shoulder. "At least stay for morning tea." She begged a little, but her eyes were still closed. She spoke softer and that just made her voice sound even better to Fox.
Fox sighed a little. "I would, but I think I need to get back to Falco and Bill."
Krystal giggled a bit. "Its not like anything ever happens Fox. Stay with me."
As much as Fox wanted to, he decided it was still best to leave. "I'll be here for morning tea tomorrow. I promise." He gave a little smile. Krystal came to a stance and Fox did the same.
"I need a shower anyway." Krystal said. Fox gave Krystal a goodbye kiss and left.
Krystal was still a little confused. Fox was actually growing more on her, but Shane still mattered. The fact that Shane was lonely made Krystal feel a little sorry. She finally went off to take a shower.
***
Falco checked back at the chapel. When he opened the doors, Shane was gone. "Poor kid probably ran back into the woods." Falco said aloud. He was constantly playing back last night in his head. This really WAS something he had to keep to himself.
Falco left the chapel and walked back to the hut. Fox was finally back, after being gone for 24 hours anyway. "Where were you?" Falco asked with a smile on his face. "You missed a bit of fun last night."
Fox walked into the hut and had a seat. He was still a little tired. "I was with Krystal all of yesterday." It was no surprise to Falco. He had a seat next to Fox and propped his feet on the table.
Bill walked in a moment later. "You guys heard the new rumor around town?"
Falco's eyes popped. "What rumor?"
"Theres a rumor going around that the Dark Fox was here....in the village last night. But he was dressed in white. He really didn't look all that dark if you ask me."
Falco yawned a bit. "That's nothing to worry about."
Bill propped down next to Falco and put a paw under his chin. "How can you say that? Someone could've gotten hurt last night."
"Bill, just let it be. There is no Dark Fox. Its all a myth that got too far out of hand."
Bill looked at Falco. "You've seen him haven't you?"
Falco looked up. "Maybe. He's an okay fellow. All he needs is someone to lean on...a friend."
Fox's eyes widened as he watched Falco relax. That was almost exactly what Krystal had said. "Where does he live?"
"I don't know really. All I know is that its through the woods." Falco said. It wasn't really a lie since all Shane said was 'north' of the woods. Falco had no idea that his home was so big you couldn't miss it.
Fox sighed a little. No use worrying about it. If anything, Shane would be back. And when that moment came, Fox would be ready to see him. Fox wanted in on some of this too. Fox wanted to meet Shane, and he wanted to make sure that nothing was going to stop him from doing so.
***
Krystal was on her way through the woods after her shower. She wore the same "angel" shirt she wore yesterday when watching the sunrise with Fox. She was also wearing blue pants. It felt much better than what she normally wore. She had to see Shane again. As much as she started to love Fox, her heart told her that she couldn't forget about Shane. She walked at a steady pace and even picked up a flower on her way. It was a red rose, actually. It smelled divine.
She began to pick up the pace, only holding on to the rose that she picked up. She looked back a few times to make sure that no one was following her. With each time she looked back, she started to walk faster. Her bigger fear was that Falco or Fox was behind her. She didn't know why she was so scared of them finding out about where Shane lived. Perhaps it was to protect Shane. Or maybe it wasn't that she was scared of Fox and Falco, but of Shane himself.
She emerged out of the woods and in front of the mansion. She began to climb the steps to his mansion. She was a bit nervous about seeing him. She'd even dropped the rose she'd picked up. She actually wanted to turn back, but something kept bringing her closer and closer to the mansion. She stopped and knocked on the doors with thee rather large knocker.
"Leave me alone!" A voice called out. It was, in fact, Shane.
"Its me Krystal!" she screamed. "I wanted to talk to you for a bit."
Shane creaked the door open and looked Krystal over before he swung the door wide open. As soon as the door was fully open Shane had given Krystal one big hug.
Krystal sniffed at him and noticed that his fur was somewhat wet. "What happened to you? Have you been in the lake?"
Shane pulled away from Krystal to reveal dry eyes. It was clear that he'd been crying. "Shane what's wrong?" Krystal asked very worred about him suddenly. "This isn't like you....is it?" Krystal had never seen Shane cry before. No wonder his fur was wet. It was soaked with tears.
Shane invited Krystal into the mansion. "I'm sorry that you have to see me like this Krystal." He sniffled. He seemed like nothing more than a mere child now. "I'm not usually like this." His fur was damp from most of his crying, and Krystal instantly noticed that something was desperately wrong.
"What happened to you?"
Shane looked at Krystal. "I wish I could tell you Krystal....I really do, but it would change everything." He was starting to break out into tears again. "Its really painful not being able to tell."
Krystal walked up to Shane and hugged him, giving him a pat on the back. "What can't you tell me?" She hugged him close to her. "Or better yet, why can't you tell me?"
Shane let a few tears roll down his cheek. "I can't tell you....because of how I feel about you." Some tears rolled to the tip of his muzzle and fell off the bridge of his nose. He didn't care though. He looked terrible. He was back in black again but his pants were a little ripped. His shirt was still on, but his eyes were bloodshot. He hadn't gotten any sleep at all. Even when rested in the chapel.
Krystal looked at Shane in his eyes deeply. It was probably the deepest she ever stared at him before. It was then she noticed just how red his eyes were. "You haven't gotten much sleep," She stared more intently, "or should I say no sleep."
Just then, Shane collapsed onto Krystal and was nearly in a slumber. Luckily Krystal knew her way around the mansion. Shane wasn't too heavy and she could make it to the master bedroom even with him. She carried Shane into the upper level of the west wing, and placed him in the master bedroom. His eyes were still red as all hell. "You need to rest." Krystal said.
She didn't bother to cover Shane up or anything. She placed him on the bed and watched him start to fall off into a sleep. A tear ran down his eye even while he was asleep. "Poor thing." Krystal said softly. She took his paw in hers. He was colder than ice. He looked terrible! "What happened to you....?" she whispered under her breath.
Shane just slept silently. It was clear that he was about to fall into a deeper slumber than he was already in. Krystal was worried, and began to worry if she should stay or not. She didn't want Shane to wake up....alone. She wanted to stay there with him. Shane really needed someone right now. More than ever. Krystal lowered her ears. Perhaps she should go...she could come back later right?
She stood up and watched Shane sleep. She felt more comfort watching him like this. He looked even more beautiful when he slept. Not only that, but on his eyelids were something Krystal didn't notice when Shane blinked. Shane had red streaks on his eyelids. Puzzling, yet it was somehow cute. She was now, more than ever, starting to fall for him. She remembered the rose that she still had. She sat it on the nightstand next to the bed. Then without a sound, she left.
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A/N: I like how this chapter ended. Yes, Krystal is still confused, but she knows how both feel. The next chapter will be highly focused on Fox because its now time for him to start snooping around.
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Star Fox, Nintendo does. Shane and Mia are mine. Any relation to anybody else's characters in ANY way is entirely coincidental.
Chapter 9-Gone Too Soon
Sunrise came, Fox was laying down on Krystal couch, Krystal on top of him. Fox opened his eyes to see the lovely vixen sleeping soundly. Her soft breaths were comforting. They fell asleep like that talking last night. For Fox this was a little something new to him. He knew how he felt about Krystal, and was certain that she felt the same way.
Fox stroked her back and watched the sunrise. Krystal sighed contently and nuzzled his chest more affectionately than usual. Fox slowly sat up and watched as Krystal slowly opened her eyes. He gave her a soft kiss. "Good morning."
She was still a little tired so she rested on Fox's shoulder for a bit. The sky was golden again, with a few streaks of red. It was more beautiful than it had ever been.
Fox stroked Krystal's back a little. "I should be going now."
Krystal was still rested on Fox's shoulder. "At least stay for morning tea." She begged a little, but her eyes were still closed. She spoke softer and that just made her voice sound even better to Fox.
Fox sighed a little. "I would, but I think I need to get back to Falco and Bill."
Krystal giggled a bit. "Its not like anything ever happens Fox. Stay with me."
As much as Fox wanted to, he decided it was still best to leave. "I'll be here for morning tea tomorrow. I promise." He gave a little smile. Krystal came to a stance and Fox did the same.
"I need a shower anyway." Krystal said. Fox gave Krystal a goodbye kiss and left.
Krystal was still a little confused. Fox was actually growing more on her, but Shane still mattered. The fact that Shane was lonely made Krystal feel a little sorry. She finally went off to take a shower.
***
Falco checked back at the chapel. When he opened the doors, Shane was gone. "Poor kid probably ran back into the woods." Falco said aloud. He was constantly playing back last night in his head. This really WAS something he had to keep to himself.
Falco left the chapel and walked back to the hut. Fox was finally back, after being gone for 24 hours anyway. "Where were you?" Falco asked with a smile on his face. "You missed a bit of fun last night."
Fox walked into the hut and had a seat. He was still a little tired. "I was with Krystal all of yesterday." It was no surprise to Falco. He had a seat next to Fox and propped his feet on the table.
Bill walked in a moment later. "You guys heard the new rumor around town?"
Falco's eyes popped. "What rumor?"
"Theres a rumor going around that the Dark Fox was here....in the village last night. But he was dressed in white. He really didn't look all that dark if you ask me."
Falco yawned a bit. "That's nothing to worry about."
Bill propped down next to Falco and put a paw under his chin. "How can you say that? Someone could've gotten hurt last night."
"Bill, just let it be. There is no Dark Fox. Its all a myth that got too far out of hand."
Bill looked at Falco. "You've seen him haven't you?"
Falco looked up. "Maybe. He's an okay fellow. All he needs is someone to lean on...a friend."
Fox's eyes widened as he watched Falco relax. That was almost exactly what Krystal had said. "Where does he live?"
"I don't know really. All I know is that its through the woods." Falco said. It wasn't really a lie since all Shane said was 'north' of the woods. Falco had no idea that his home was so big you couldn't miss it.
Fox sighed a little. No use worrying about it. If anything, Shane would be back. And when that moment came, Fox would be ready to see him. Fox wanted in on some of this too. Fox wanted to meet Shane, and he wanted to make sure that nothing was going to stop him from doing so.
***
Krystal was on her way through the woods after her shower. She wore the same "angel" shirt she wore yesterday when watching the sunrise with Fox. She was also wearing blue pants. It felt much better than what she normally wore. She had to see Shane again. As much as she started to love Fox, her heart told her that she couldn't forget about Shane. She walked at a steady pace and even picked up a flower on her way. It was a red rose, actually. It smelled divine.
She began to pick up the pace, only holding on to the rose that she picked up. She looked back a few times to make sure that no one was following her. With each time she looked back, she started to walk faster. Her bigger fear was that Falco or Fox was behind her. She didn't know why she was so scared of them finding out about where Shane lived. Perhaps it was to protect Shane. Or maybe it wasn't that she was scared of Fox and Falco, but of Shane himself.
She emerged out of the woods and in front of the mansion. She began to climb the steps to his mansion. She was a bit nervous about seeing him. She'd even dropped the rose she'd picked up. She actually wanted to turn back, but something kept bringing her closer and closer to the mansion. She stopped and knocked on the doors with thee rather large knocker.
"Leave me alone!" A voice called out. It was, in fact, Shane.
"Its me Krystal!" she screamed. "I wanted to talk to you for a bit."
Shane creaked the door open and looked Krystal over before he swung the door wide open. As soon as the door was fully open Shane had given Krystal one big hug.
Krystal sniffed at him and noticed that his fur was somewhat wet. "What happened to you? Have you been in the lake?"
Shane pulled away from Krystal to reveal dry eyes. It was clear that he'd been crying. "Shane what's wrong?" Krystal asked very worred about him suddenly. "This isn't like you....is it?" Krystal had never seen Shane cry before. No wonder his fur was wet. It was soaked with tears.
Shane invited Krystal into the mansion. "I'm sorry that you have to see me like this Krystal." He sniffled. He seemed like nothing more than a mere child now. "I'm not usually like this." His fur was damp from most of his crying, and Krystal instantly noticed that something was desperately wrong.
"What happened to you?"
Shane looked at Krystal. "I wish I could tell you Krystal....I really do, but it would change everything." He was starting to break out into tears again. "Its really painful not being able to tell."
Krystal walked up to Shane and hugged him, giving him a pat on the back. "What can't you tell me?" She hugged him close to her. "Or better yet, why can't you tell me?"
Shane let a few tears roll down his cheek. "I can't tell you....because of how I feel about you." Some tears rolled to the tip of his muzzle and fell off the bridge of his nose. He didn't care though. He looked terrible. He was back in black again but his pants were a little ripped. His shirt was still on, but his eyes were bloodshot. He hadn't gotten any sleep at all. Even when rested in the chapel.
Krystal looked at Shane in his eyes deeply. It was probably the deepest she ever stared at him before. It was then she noticed just how red his eyes were. "You haven't gotten much sleep," She stared more intently, "or should I say no sleep."
Just then, Shane collapsed onto Krystal and was nearly in a slumber. Luckily Krystal knew her way around the mansion. Shane wasn't too heavy and she could make it to the master bedroom even with him. She carried Shane into the upper level of the west wing, and placed him in the master bedroom. His eyes were still red as all hell. "You need to rest." Krystal said.
She didn't bother to cover Shane up or anything. She placed him on the bed and watched him start to fall off into a sleep. A tear ran down his eye even while he was asleep. "Poor thing." Krystal said softly. She took his paw in hers. He was colder than ice. He looked terrible! "What happened to you....?" she whispered under her breath.
Shane just slept silently. It was clear that he was about to fall into a deeper slumber than he was already in. Krystal was worried, and began to worry if she should stay or not. She didn't want Shane to wake up....alone. She wanted to stay there with him. Shane really needed someone right now. More than ever. Krystal lowered her ears. Perhaps she should go...she could come back later right?
She stood up and watched Shane sleep. She felt more comfort watching him like this. He looked even more beautiful when he slept. Not only that, but on his eyelids were something Krystal didn't notice when Shane blinked. Shane had red streaks on his eyelids. Puzzling, yet it was somehow cute. She was now, more than ever, starting to fall for him. She remembered the rose that she still had. She sat it on the nightstand next to the bed. Then without a sound, she left.
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A/N: I like how this chapter ended. Yes, Krystal is still confused, but she knows how both feel. The next chapter will be highly focused on Fox because its now time for him to start snooping around.
