RusVal-Hey, peoples, I'm back!
Jazz-Dude, only I am supposed to say stuff like that!
RusVal-Anyway, sorry for the wait. I've been kind of... busy.
Jazz-Yeah, Beyblading is very time consuming.
RusVal-Shut up, you.
Jazz-All right, all right.
RusVal-So, I have received the most recent Sonic comic, # 123, and I am ready to put this story into high gear. You see, I had been holding back a bit waiting for vital information from this issue. Now that I have it, I can go ahead with some elements that I didn't want to jump into without the proper information. You'll find out what it was soon enough. So enough talking, lets get busy!

Ch. 3: Preparing for takeoff

The day before...
Sonic shouted as he zoomed through the forest in search of said Mobian.
It was the next morning after Tails had flown away, and Sonic was desperately looking for his best bud. He knew Tails hadn't gotten far, since Tails's plane was still in the runway, but somehow Sonic still couldn't find the little fox. After a couple more minutes, Sonic finally gave up and headed back for his house.
As he approached, he noticed Sally and Rotor standing at the front door.
Hey, Sal, Sonic said as he came to a stop next to her, what are you doing here?
Have you found Tails? she asked worriedly.
No, and I have looked for miles around, Sonic reported sadly, why? Have you found something?
Not of Tails, but of something he talked about, Sally said before motioning Rotor to hand Sonic something.
I took these pictures the last two nights, Rotor stated, I thought Tails might be interested in them.
The pictures that Sonic held were of an oddly shaped figure in the night sky. As he looked at them, something occurred to Sonic. What is it? he asked Rotor.
I wasn't sure at first, Rotor replied, but I noticed that it had a smooth, symmetrical design to it. After studying it odd courses I came to the conclusion that it was some sort of spaceship from an advanced civilization.
Advanced civilization? Sonic remarked in shock.
If this is true, Sally observed, then Tails did see something those nights.
Rotor continued, I happened to be watching it last night when it suddenly blew up!
Let me guess, Sonic remarked, Robotnik's satellite defense system?
Yep. And, as if that wasn't enough, Nicole has picked up another strange object that appeared out of no where, Sally added, we have reason to believe it may be survivors from that ship.
So, why don't we just go and save them? Sonic asked impatiently.
Unfortunately, we need to use the plane as well to get there, since Rotor wants to go, too.
So we need Tails to fly him there. No prob! I'll keep looking, Sonic declared as he started to leave. Before he could, though, Sally put her hand on his shoulder and stopped him.
You have been looking for him all morning, Sally affirmed, you should probably take a break.
Sonic sighed and nodded. It probably was best to wait before looking again. Besides, he hadn't eaten since the day before, and he was starving!

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In a tree near Knothole Village, Tails sat dejectedly on a high-up branch. After flying off, Tails landed in this particular tree to sleep for the night. When he woke up that morning, he didn't get out of the tree because he knew Sonic would be looking for him as soon as possible. However, after seeing the only proof he had of an object in space go up in flames, Tails couldn't stand to even look at his best friend. What could he say? Sorry, but it blew up, and I can't prove what I said?' Sonic would laugh at him till morning. And what of Sally? She probably be upset over his outburst at her the day before.
Tails looked at the blue afternoon sky. He knew he had to go back sooner or later, but he had kept putting it off. He then thought of something, and mentally kicked himself for not thinking of it sooner. I could have gone to Rotor, he thought to himself, asked if he saw the strange object. After a couple moments of mentally slamming himself for not thinking straight, Tails resolved to go back and ask Rotor if he saw anything .
As he got up to go, his mind went back to a dream he had the night before. He never thought much of it due to the circumstances, and he wasn't sure why he thought of it now, but he could remember every little detail. In the dream he was flying in his plane, the Hurricane, over a field. As he was flying, the Hurricane started to change shape. While it was changing, Tails would panic, thinking it might fall out of the sky. For some reason that he couldn't think of, it didn't. When the changing stopped, Tails saw that he was in some sort of high-tech jet. Tails couldn't make out some of the details due to his limited view, but by the engine sound it was definitely a jet. It wasn't until he looked at his surroundings that Tails realized it was a dream, for he was flying in outer space! As he looked in awe at his surroundings, he noticed that another jet, similar to the one he was flying in, was flying right next to him. As he looked into the other jet's cockpit, he saw... another fox! Tails couldn't believe his eyes, but he didn't have time to wonder, for the other fox looked straight at him! Tails nervously waved, and the other fox smiled before the he jetted ahead. It was right about here that Tails woke up.
As Tails pondered this dream, he came to the conclusion that it was due to an overactive imagination, that another fox pilot like Tails couldn't exist. Besides, he had more important things to think about besides dreams. Like what he was going to say when he got back.

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Sonic was on his way to meet up with Sally after eating a large lunch when he heard a familiar voice,
Hey, Mina! Sonic waved as the female mongoose ran up, but stopped when she stumbled and fell.
Mina! You all right? Sonic asked as he rushed over to help her up.
she said with a bit of a blush in her cheeks.
You know, you should be more careful, Sonic commented, your still healing from a gunshot wound.
Oh, don't worry, Mina giggled, we mongooses heal fast.
Sonic insisted uneasily.
Dr. Quack said I'll be fine in a couple days, Mina reassured him.
Sonic sighed. After that incident two weeks ago, Sonic was a little worried about Mina. He knew that she loved him, and he knew that she knew that he decided on Sally. However, it didn't seem to hurt their friendship any. It probably also helped when Sonic mentioned Amy Rose's crush on him, and how that didn't come to anything. Somehow Mina felt better after hearing that story.
So, you want to play the guitar later, or something? Mina asked.
No, sorry, Sonic replied, I have a mission later today.
Oh. Well, that's fine, Mina said sounding dejected.
Maybe tomorrow?
Ok. See you tomorrow! Mina's expression brightened before she walked off.
Sonic sighed once more as he turned to head towards where he was going to meet Sally.

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I'm not mad at you, Tails, Sally reassured the young fox. Tails had returned that evening, right before Sonic was going to go out in search of him again. At first, Tails looked very sad, but when Rotor showed him the pictures of the ship, Tails brightened like a new light bulb.
I'm sorry I ran away, Tails had apologized, I just didn't know what to say.
It's all right, little buddy, Sonic remarked as he rubbed Tails's head, just don't do it again, ok?
Heh, heh. Ok, Sonic.
Unfortunately, it's getting too dark to fly, Rotor pointed out, we may have to go tomorrow, unless we want to hit something.
I'm fine with that, Sonic said, I'd hate to run off before Chili-dogs!
The group laughed, then said bye to one another before heading to their respected home. When Sonic and Tails got into their house, they had supper like they normally did, and went to bed early. The next day was going to be very busy, and the two wanted to make sure they were fully alert for the long trip ahead. However, even though Sonic went fast asleep, Tails remained awake. He was too excited about what they might find in their search. His mind raced in circles as he imagined what they would see. Everything from little green men to even weirder creatures came to mind. He then thought of his dream the night before. Maybe, he thought, just maybe, I could be right about aliens looking like us. Tails then shook his head. Yeah, right. What are the chances of that happening.
With one more glance out the window at the stars beyond, Tails closed his eyes and slowly went into a deep sleep.


Jazz-Okay, so we now know what happened before StarFox came to Mobius, so what will happen in the battle to come? Find out next time on StarSonic!
RusVal-WHEW! Glad THAT is over with. You wouldn't believe what I had to go through to get this posted. Originally, I was planning to to a little further, but I decided to cut it short and catch up the story the next chapter.
Jazz-Catch up the story?
RusVal-You'll see. Anyway, lets answer some reviews!
Jazz-Oh, boy. I always wanted to do this! (Runs out the door, then comes back in carrying a huge mailbox) good thing Hot Shot grabbed this at Bob's!
RusVal-(Grabs and opens mailbox) Drum roll please.
Jazz-dalalalalalalalalala.
RusVal-(Dumps mailbox. Five letters fall out. Sweatdrops) Okay, we may need a smaller mailbox.

Crow T R0bot-Gee, thanks.

Kaysin-12-Well, as people can see, Kaysin and I are personal friends. We are even writing a story together!
Jazz-And it is taking forever, dude.
RusVal-Now don't you start!

Zindakku Hirokai-Wow, I feel flattered being reviewed twice by another Game crossover writer. By the way, I will explain about the plane in the next chapter, promise. And thanks for giving me an idea for the summary.
Jazz-looks like we have a hooked reader.
RusVal-And I don't want to disappoint this one. So, until next time, speed on, full afterburner.
Jazz-Hmm, not a bad catch phrase...