A/N: OK, I'm back with another chapter, and I hope you all like this one.
Again, you see a lot of characters in thought and that's my second and
final warning to that. If that annoys you I'm sorry but I am the author
after all. Anyway please read and try not to flame.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Star Fox, Nintendo and/or Rare do. Any relation to my original characters in any way is entirely coincidental. If you would like to use my characters please ask me. _______________________________________________________________________
Chapter 4-A Kat's Cradle or Krystal Clear Eyes
Krystal was shaking when she took the cordless phone from her mom and listened to what Katt was about to say. 'It's probably about Foxxy's Café' she thought to herself. Still, Katt was unpredictable and she might not be upset. Then again, Krystal still had to ask her about why she lied and that would probably set Katt off.
"How are you doing sister?" Katt began as Krystal made her way up the stairs and to her room.
When Krystal made it to her room she closed the door and finally replied, "I'm fine."
"That's good." Katt said nervously. Something was wrong. Katt didn't normally start off like that. She usually started off with the biggest gossip you could think of. She also tried to sound calm about everything.
"Katt?" Krystal broke the moment of silence.
"I know, you're probably wondering why I was at Foxxy's and not with Fox right?" Katt suddenly snapped. She wasted no time getting to the point. Not only that, but she really didn't sound so happy.
"Well, yes. You said he asked you out on a date...but he called me." Krystal as she came to rest on her bed.
"Well, yeah I said that. But I only wanted to get a rise out of you. I guess it didn't work as well as I thought it would. But you walked into Foxxy's with him, and I never expected that."
"I never expected to find you there." Krystal said with a bit of betrayal in her voice. "You lied just to get a rise out of me? Come on, there's got to be more to it Katt."
"Well, I'm not going to hide the fact that I like him a lot. But you..you just stood there and did nothing. You should stop being so shy."
Krystal sat up on her bed and suddenly lowered her ears. Katt had a point. "I know but..."
"But what?"
"It's not as easy as you think it is to be around someone you like and open your mouth. I get nervous."
Krystal could imagine Katt rolling her eyes right now. "Come on Krystal, you can't always expect love to find you."
'Wanna bet?' Krystal wanted to say. She was very content with the way she was, but Katt was indeed right. "I know."
Katt suddenly felt a little more relaxed. "And I was at Foxxy's for some cheesecake is all."
"You forgot your change." Krystal smirked
"I told him to keep it. Besides I could probably take my receipt in and ask for the change."
"Well, that's good I guess."
Katt became much more relaxed now. "So how was it?" Katt giggled.
"How was what?" Krystal said in an "innocent" voice, pretending not to know what Katt was talking about.
Katt laughed a bit on the other line. "How was your 'date'? Tell me about Fox McCloud. A fox like that doesn't come around very often you know."
Krystal had to admit that Katt was right. A fox like that didn't come around that often. "It wasn't a date. Just a little outing."
"Didn't look like an outing to me. So tell me what you know about him."
Krystal told Katt what she knew about Fox. About how he had lived in Corneria all his life, and about how he was friends with Shane and Slippy. She also mentioned about how Shane gave Fox the number. She talked about how Fox's taste in movies was different from most other guys. Then she mentioned that they were going to the movies.
As Katt listened to this she finally asked, "So, do you have his number?"
'Of all the things she had to ask THAT' Krystal thought. "Well, yes I did. He told me to call him sometime."
"Well, looks like you've got something." Katt said. "So how about hooking me up with him one day? You know, just as friends. I'd like to get to know him."
'Not this...' Krystal sighed. She really didn't like it when Katt did this. This was usually how it started. First Katt would pretend she wanted to know them. Then when she finally did, BAM! She would ask them out. That's how it usually worked, but Krystal was determined not to let that happen this time. "I'll help you get to know him, sure. But you have to let ME get to know him too."
"OK then. We'll both get to know him."
Krystal started to think again, 'As long as I keep my eye on her there's no way she'll make off with this one.'
There was a moment of silence and that was unusual for Katt, considering she was a talking machine usually. "Well, what movie are you going to go see?" Katt asked.
"Probably 'Behind the Foxes Eyes.' I don't know though, seems like something Shane would want to see."
Katt sighed. "Would you forget about Shane and think about Fox. Think about what Fox would like, NOT Shane. They may be friends but remember they're two different furs."
Krystal couldn't help that fact that a part of her did actually miss Shane. But to her, Fox was a much better catch. "He likes romances. That's very different about guys to me. Usually they want the violent movies with blood and stuff."
"Maybe he's a sensitive one." Katt chimed. "Or he's just trying to get to you by hiding his real fursona."
"No, he isn't doing that...he's...different."
"Yeah, he probably is. I like that vest that he wears. It looks so good on him, don't you think." Katt sighed lovingly.
"He looks so cute. He's well groomed too and he smells nice." Krystal commented.
"He needs to stop wearing those gloves though. You know the ones with the cut off fingers. He needs to stop wearing those. He obviously likes to act all big and bad. But according to you he's a sensitive sweetheart."
"He's a keeper Katt." Krystal said earnestly. She never thought she'd find herself saying those words out loud again. Considering that's what she said about Shane and then after they broke up she swore never to say that about another fur.
"Sure he is. Like Shane was?" Katt joked. "But you probably don't even want to talk about him. What else is there about Fox?"
They continued on like that for hours and not once did what Katt felt for Fox come into the conversation at all. Katt seemed to be good at that. She always knew how to avoid herself and talk about someone else. They continued like that for a while when Krystal came to the realization that they'd been talking about HER and not Katt. "What about you and Fox?" She asked suddenly.
"Me?" Katt pretended not to know what Krystal was saying. "I just like him a lot. I want to know him. I wouldn't like him so much if he wasn't so good looking. You're lucky, you got to spend some time with him. I want to do that someday."
"But still, what is it about Fox? What is it that makes him so much better than any other fur?"
"He just looks so good. And his voice is so soothing when he talks low."
"Oh, tell me more." Krystal said. For once, and with ease, Krystal got Katt to talk about herself for once.
***
"You're late." Slippy pointed at the clock as Fox walked into Peppy's Café.
"I'm here at least aren't I?"
"But you're still late."
"Where's Shane?" Fox asked looking around.
"He left a while ago. Said something about you dating a backstabber." Peppy told Fox while he was wiping the counters off.
"Why does he have such a problem with Krystal?" Fox asked. "I know they went out, but was she really that bad to him?"
"He must've gotten hurt real bad after that one. Trust me Fox, no one can be as bad as Katt Monroe. She's the worst." Slippy took a sip of hot cocoa.
Fox looked to Slippy and then sat down at the table with him. "What did you say?"
"Katt Monroe. Never heard of her?"
"Oh, I've heard of her." Fox said, not mentioning that Krystal and Katt were best friends. He had no idea if Slippy and Shane knew that.
"She only likes the popular furs. I guess I was too geeky for her with all my computers programs and stuff. Looking back on it, I'm glad it ended. She was stuck up too, but at least she's outgoing. She always speaks her mind...which is another reason not to date her actually."
"So she only likes the popular furs huh?"
"Yeah. If you ask me, Krystal is a much better pick. At least she knows how to treat a fur. She isn't so biased, and knows when to shut up."
Fox rolled his eyes and looked at Peppy, "How about some hot cocoa for me too?"
Peppy nodded, "Sure thing Fox. Oh, say hello to your father for me."
Fox smiled. Peppy never changed. "So what are you going to do now that Katt's gone though?"
"Go single for the rest of the year, and next year. I'm too geeky for most of the girls." Slippy said and shook his head. "I wish I was more like you Fox. You're a ladies man. You could get any girl you wanted."
"Slippy stop saying that. There's love out there for everybody. You just have to find it. Love doesn't come looking for you." Fox said as Peppy gave him his cocoa. That was one thing about Fox that Shane didn't like very much. Fox had too much of a positive attitude. Shane always wondered if Fox even had bad days.
"I don't know Fox. It seems like furs only go out with furs just to be seen. Where's the love in that? There is none. Maybe I should wait until I'm thirty."
Fox shook his head. Slippy usually got on his nerves about this. Ever since then with Katt, Slippy had always been avoiding relationships and trying to stay hidden from any member of the opposite sex.
Fox was just about to get up and leave when Shane stepped back in. The other troubled soul with relationships. "I didn't think you'd come." Shane rasped.
"What happened to you? Did you have a bad day or something?" Fox looked Shane dead in the eye.
"How could you do that Fox? Krystal is so selfish, and yet you chose HER over US. I'm telling you Fox, that's the wrong vixen to be messing with. Find a better interests than her." Shane shook his head. "I'm trying to save you Fox."
"There's nothing to save me from." Fox replied, ready to walk out. "I'll be fine. You just need to move on with your life."
"Listen to me Fox. I'm not joking when I say Krystal is by far the last choice for a vixen you should ever have. There are plenty more to choose from...like Fara. She's a nice one. Even Katt looks more promising than Krystal."
At the mention of Katt Slippy jolted up. "No! You stay away from Katt! She's an evil wicked witch with a capital 'B!'" Slippy shouted.
This was the point at which Fox felt he should leave. "Well, I'll see you guys in school tomorrow. I'm going home to study a bit, we got a test in history tomorrow and it's over the Lylatian Wars. I can't afford to fail it or my dad will be pissed."
"See you around Fox." Shane called out.
"Don't forget to give your father my greetings." Peppy shouted.
Fox nodded and waved as he ran off.
Once Fox was gone Shane looked at Slippy. "If he goes with Krystal, he's going to screw up you know."
"Not as bad as if he were to go out with Katt. I'm telling you Shane, she's a lot worse than Krystal."
Shane ignored it and walked out of the café. "I'll see you tomorrow."
After Shane left, Slippy wasn't too far behind him. Peppy sighed after Slippy had left. "Kids." he muttered and then wiped off the counter again. "I'll never understand the younger generations." ____________________________________________________________________
A/N: This chapter wasn't quite as good to me as the other ones but it's still good. Anyway, R+R and try not to flame me. The next chapter shows a regular day at school basically. And what of Katt? Well, who knows for sure? Oh, and I know that the mention of "Behind the Foxes Eyes" is just another way to advertise my fic but I couldn't use any other fic names to do it.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Star Fox, Nintendo and/or Rare do. Any relation to my original characters in any way is entirely coincidental. If you would like to use my characters please ask me. _______________________________________________________________________
Chapter 4-A Kat's Cradle or Krystal Clear Eyes
Krystal was shaking when she took the cordless phone from her mom and listened to what Katt was about to say. 'It's probably about Foxxy's Café' she thought to herself. Still, Katt was unpredictable and she might not be upset. Then again, Krystal still had to ask her about why she lied and that would probably set Katt off.
"How are you doing sister?" Katt began as Krystal made her way up the stairs and to her room.
When Krystal made it to her room she closed the door and finally replied, "I'm fine."
"That's good." Katt said nervously. Something was wrong. Katt didn't normally start off like that. She usually started off with the biggest gossip you could think of. She also tried to sound calm about everything.
"Katt?" Krystal broke the moment of silence.
"I know, you're probably wondering why I was at Foxxy's and not with Fox right?" Katt suddenly snapped. She wasted no time getting to the point. Not only that, but she really didn't sound so happy.
"Well, yes. You said he asked you out on a date...but he called me." Krystal as she came to rest on her bed.
"Well, yeah I said that. But I only wanted to get a rise out of you. I guess it didn't work as well as I thought it would. But you walked into Foxxy's with him, and I never expected that."
"I never expected to find you there." Krystal said with a bit of betrayal in her voice. "You lied just to get a rise out of me? Come on, there's got to be more to it Katt."
"Well, I'm not going to hide the fact that I like him a lot. But you..you just stood there and did nothing. You should stop being so shy."
Krystal sat up on her bed and suddenly lowered her ears. Katt had a point. "I know but..."
"But what?"
"It's not as easy as you think it is to be around someone you like and open your mouth. I get nervous."
Krystal could imagine Katt rolling her eyes right now. "Come on Krystal, you can't always expect love to find you."
'Wanna bet?' Krystal wanted to say. She was very content with the way she was, but Katt was indeed right. "I know."
Katt suddenly felt a little more relaxed. "And I was at Foxxy's for some cheesecake is all."
"You forgot your change." Krystal smirked
"I told him to keep it. Besides I could probably take my receipt in and ask for the change."
"Well, that's good I guess."
Katt became much more relaxed now. "So how was it?" Katt giggled.
"How was what?" Krystal said in an "innocent" voice, pretending not to know what Katt was talking about.
Katt laughed a bit on the other line. "How was your 'date'? Tell me about Fox McCloud. A fox like that doesn't come around very often you know."
Krystal had to admit that Katt was right. A fox like that didn't come around that often. "It wasn't a date. Just a little outing."
"Didn't look like an outing to me. So tell me what you know about him."
Krystal told Katt what she knew about Fox. About how he had lived in Corneria all his life, and about how he was friends with Shane and Slippy. She also mentioned about how Shane gave Fox the number. She talked about how Fox's taste in movies was different from most other guys. Then she mentioned that they were going to the movies.
As Katt listened to this she finally asked, "So, do you have his number?"
'Of all the things she had to ask THAT' Krystal thought. "Well, yes I did. He told me to call him sometime."
"Well, looks like you've got something." Katt said. "So how about hooking me up with him one day? You know, just as friends. I'd like to get to know him."
'Not this...' Krystal sighed. She really didn't like it when Katt did this. This was usually how it started. First Katt would pretend she wanted to know them. Then when she finally did, BAM! She would ask them out. That's how it usually worked, but Krystal was determined not to let that happen this time. "I'll help you get to know him, sure. But you have to let ME get to know him too."
"OK then. We'll both get to know him."
Krystal started to think again, 'As long as I keep my eye on her there's no way she'll make off with this one.'
There was a moment of silence and that was unusual for Katt, considering she was a talking machine usually. "Well, what movie are you going to go see?" Katt asked.
"Probably 'Behind the Foxes Eyes.' I don't know though, seems like something Shane would want to see."
Katt sighed. "Would you forget about Shane and think about Fox. Think about what Fox would like, NOT Shane. They may be friends but remember they're two different furs."
Krystal couldn't help that fact that a part of her did actually miss Shane. But to her, Fox was a much better catch. "He likes romances. That's very different about guys to me. Usually they want the violent movies with blood and stuff."
"Maybe he's a sensitive one." Katt chimed. "Or he's just trying to get to you by hiding his real fursona."
"No, he isn't doing that...he's...different."
"Yeah, he probably is. I like that vest that he wears. It looks so good on him, don't you think." Katt sighed lovingly.
"He looks so cute. He's well groomed too and he smells nice." Krystal commented.
"He needs to stop wearing those gloves though. You know the ones with the cut off fingers. He needs to stop wearing those. He obviously likes to act all big and bad. But according to you he's a sensitive sweetheart."
"He's a keeper Katt." Krystal said earnestly. She never thought she'd find herself saying those words out loud again. Considering that's what she said about Shane and then after they broke up she swore never to say that about another fur.
"Sure he is. Like Shane was?" Katt joked. "But you probably don't even want to talk about him. What else is there about Fox?"
They continued on like that for hours and not once did what Katt felt for Fox come into the conversation at all. Katt seemed to be good at that. She always knew how to avoid herself and talk about someone else. They continued like that for a while when Krystal came to the realization that they'd been talking about HER and not Katt. "What about you and Fox?" She asked suddenly.
"Me?" Katt pretended not to know what Krystal was saying. "I just like him a lot. I want to know him. I wouldn't like him so much if he wasn't so good looking. You're lucky, you got to spend some time with him. I want to do that someday."
"But still, what is it about Fox? What is it that makes him so much better than any other fur?"
"He just looks so good. And his voice is so soothing when he talks low."
"Oh, tell me more." Krystal said. For once, and with ease, Krystal got Katt to talk about herself for once.
***
"You're late." Slippy pointed at the clock as Fox walked into Peppy's Café.
"I'm here at least aren't I?"
"But you're still late."
"Where's Shane?" Fox asked looking around.
"He left a while ago. Said something about you dating a backstabber." Peppy told Fox while he was wiping the counters off.
"Why does he have such a problem with Krystal?" Fox asked. "I know they went out, but was she really that bad to him?"
"He must've gotten hurt real bad after that one. Trust me Fox, no one can be as bad as Katt Monroe. She's the worst." Slippy took a sip of hot cocoa.
Fox looked to Slippy and then sat down at the table with him. "What did you say?"
"Katt Monroe. Never heard of her?"
"Oh, I've heard of her." Fox said, not mentioning that Krystal and Katt were best friends. He had no idea if Slippy and Shane knew that.
"She only likes the popular furs. I guess I was too geeky for her with all my computers programs and stuff. Looking back on it, I'm glad it ended. She was stuck up too, but at least she's outgoing. She always speaks her mind...which is another reason not to date her actually."
"So she only likes the popular furs huh?"
"Yeah. If you ask me, Krystal is a much better pick. At least she knows how to treat a fur. She isn't so biased, and knows when to shut up."
Fox rolled his eyes and looked at Peppy, "How about some hot cocoa for me too?"
Peppy nodded, "Sure thing Fox. Oh, say hello to your father for me."
Fox smiled. Peppy never changed. "So what are you going to do now that Katt's gone though?"
"Go single for the rest of the year, and next year. I'm too geeky for most of the girls." Slippy said and shook his head. "I wish I was more like you Fox. You're a ladies man. You could get any girl you wanted."
"Slippy stop saying that. There's love out there for everybody. You just have to find it. Love doesn't come looking for you." Fox said as Peppy gave him his cocoa. That was one thing about Fox that Shane didn't like very much. Fox had too much of a positive attitude. Shane always wondered if Fox even had bad days.
"I don't know Fox. It seems like furs only go out with furs just to be seen. Where's the love in that? There is none. Maybe I should wait until I'm thirty."
Fox shook his head. Slippy usually got on his nerves about this. Ever since then with Katt, Slippy had always been avoiding relationships and trying to stay hidden from any member of the opposite sex.
Fox was just about to get up and leave when Shane stepped back in. The other troubled soul with relationships. "I didn't think you'd come." Shane rasped.
"What happened to you? Did you have a bad day or something?" Fox looked Shane dead in the eye.
"How could you do that Fox? Krystal is so selfish, and yet you chose HER over US. I'm telling you Fox, that's the wrong vixen to be messing with. Find a better interests than her." Shane shook his head. "I'm trying to save you Fox."
"There's nothing to save me from." Fox replied, ready to walk out. "I'll be fine. You just need to move on with your life."
"Listen to me Fox. I'm not joking when I say Krystal is by far the last choice for a vixen you should ever have. There are plenty more to choose from...like Fara. She's a nice one. Even Katt looks more promising than Krystal."
At the mention of Katt Slippy jolted up. "No! You stay away from Katt! She's an evil wicked witch with a capital 'B!'" Slippy shouted.
This was the point at which Fox felt he should leave. "Well, I'll see you guys in school tomorrow. I'm going home to study a bit, we got a test in history tomorrow and it's over the Lylatian Wars. I can't afford to fail it or my dad will be pissed."
"See you around Fox." Shane called out.
"Don't forget to give your father my greetings." Peppy shouted.
Fox nodded and waved as he ran off.
Once Fox was gone Shane looked at Slippy. "If he goes with Krystal, he's going to screw up you know."
"Not as bad as if he were to go out with Katt. I'm telling you Shane, she's a lot worse than Krystal."
Shane ignored it and walked out of the café. "I'll see you tomorrow."
After Shane left, Slippy wasn't too far behind him. Peppy sighed after Slippy had left. "Kids." he muttered and then wiped off the counter again. "I'll never understand the younger generations." ____________________________________________________________________
A/N: This chapter wasn't quite as good to me as the other ones but it's still good. Anyway, R+R and try not to flame me. The next chapter shows a regular day at school basically. And what of Katt? Well, who knows for sure? Oh, and I know that the mention of "Behind the Foxes Eyes" is just another way to advertise my fic but I couldn't use any other fic names to do it.