Star Fox, its characters, names, etc. all belong to Nintendo. Any stuff that has already had a specific media is not mine! Galaxy Wulf, its characters, trademarks, names, etc. all belong to me.
Notice: This is a PROLOGUE of THC, meaning it happened before the events of Two Heroes Collide. I've taken the first few parts of my story from the official Star Fox manga entitled "Farewell, Beloved Falco" in the Japanese site of Nintendo. Luckily, there's an English version that you can get at [www.arwinglanding.tk]. Oh, I will temporarily stop Two Heroes Collide: Juniors if I am making this. Don't worry! I think this will only take 15 chapters or less!
Anyway, let's begin...
Chapter 5, City Blues
The whole members of The Northern Wolves stopped to the city for a while. After many encounters from the air and a lot of sudden attacks to the city, the group decided to relax for a while in the city.
Falco tagged along to Ellie. He is the new kid on the block, so he tried to hang along with her in order to get to know the city. He feels sort of frisky about strolling around.
"Hey Ellie! May I join in the group?" he asked while looking at the tall buildings.
"Of course! We could buy a lot of stuff from the mall!" Ellie smiled as she tucks Falco's jacket.
Frigi also added, "Good idea! We need to buy the Plasma Generator parts for Falco!"
"Little upgrades, perhaps?" Cold insisted.
"I'm coming with you two!" Glacier grinned while rubbing his palms. "I can get to use the particle wielder!"
"I'm tagging along with Falco-san and Ellie-chan!" Anna gleefully declared. "What are you going to do, onii-chan?"
Garou grabbed his bag and grinned, "To a gym, of course! I need to break some sweat and beef up some biceps!"
Falco sighed as he sweat dropped. He remarked, "Wow... You're really strange... You should relax after what happened earlier!"
"That's the boss!" everyone grinned at him.
A minute later, everyone is set. Falco received 10000 DL [DL, or DenoLite, is the currency used inside the Terra System] from Garou, making his eyes scintillate. Northern Wolves is a paid team, anyway, so they have a good amount of dough to support more than everyone. Now everyone is happy!
"So where is the mall?" Falco asked around, glaring all of the buildings and the vehicles moving around.
"Oh be patient!" Anna replied. "We're going to reach there!"
Falco just smiled and looked around. He then noticed something different. He never was like this before - a quiet and smiling person. He used to shout and gruffly speak to another person. Now, he feels that he is well behaved. Maybe he doesn't want to be embarrassed to Ellie, or what?
The three suddenly stopped at a huge building. They looked up to the large bold words showing at the top of the entrance hallway's roof. ABSOLUTE ZERO is highlighted, with the small captions, "The freezing point of Arctican City at its coolest!" flashing below it.
By the way the building looks, Falco guessed that it's the mall. "I guess we're here!" he quoted, before he instantly leaped out and shouted, "Come on! Let's party! Yahoo!"
The three immediately entered the mall and quickly roamed around, browsing and started buying. They are in for a lot of enjoyment at its coolest!
They first went to the clothes section of the mall called The Groove Hide. They tried on the latest models of jackets, undershirts, pants, and shoes available. Frenzy of new fashion is what it's all about.
Falco's beak dropped in one of the hippest outfits in display. The green jacket made of special fabric combined with a cool white undershirt. A suave blue pants and cool new sneakers will add to the combo.
"Man I got to have those things!" Falco whined as he drools towards it.
"Wow, I got to say this!" Ellie smiled at him. "Falco, you surely have a good taste for fashion!"
"Let's see how you look with those stuff on!" Anna wondered delightly. "I'll also buy myself some clothes!"
Falco rushed inside the shop, immediately picking out those he wanted and quickly entered the changing booth. Anna and Ellie sweat dropped as they smile to their avian friend, rushing around the selection.
He finally stepped out, shining with his new look from the new outfit.
"He he he! How do I look?!" he grinned out with a sparkle. "Ellie, am I cool enough for you?!"
"Yeah!" Ellie smiled back. "But I'm still looking for a good scarf..."
Falco browsed through the hanging scarves. He noticed a fuchsia scarf with sakura flower designs. He picked it up, and grabbed a beautiful green beret.
"Ellie, this scarf looks good on you!" Falco blushly answered as he gives it to Ellie. He then faced to Anna and smiled, "Oh, try this on, Anna!"
The two she-wolves beamed at him, making the falcon blush out more red. They pay for those garments and accessories, and wear those stuff out.
They enjoyed playing at the arcades. Falco blasted out his shooting skills with Terrorista One, a shooting game, and Anna sticks to action games like Genetix. Ellie beat up many humid players with her Wolf, Fox, Wulf trio at Capcom vs. Nintendo: Heroes of the New Millennium, a fighting game.
Later, they got hungry, and going to the Food Court isn't really a bad place to go. Falco ruffled up two boxes of pizza, Ellie ordered a Special Sizzling Steak meal, and Anna requested for Super Fillet Braise. They gulped happily, grinning how each other eat. There is also a romance in the meal, as Falco attempted to make Ellie take a bite at the Pepperoni pizza, but he slipped, slapping the pizza filling to Ellie's face. Anna grinned, and Ellie just laughed. Even though embarrassed, Falco once more attempted and was able to make Ellie eat a slice.
It was later afternoon when they finished. They were all laughing and talking as they walked back to The Glacier. The earlier happenings were really things to remember.
When they got there, Anna smiled at the two. "Okay, you two just stay here! I'll be talking to the guys!" she grinned as she skipped away.
"Umm..." Falco coughed out. "Now that we two are alone, can I ask you something?"
"Tee hee! You don't have to tell me! Please ask!" Ellie smiled.
"Well," Falco started as he blushes, "I really had a wonderful time..."
"Me too..."
"Umm... What I really wanted to say is I had a wonderful time with you!"
"Falco..."
"Oh... Uhh... He he... Sorry if I..."
"I also had a wonderful time earlier with you..."
"Ellie..."
Falco the grabbed something from is pocket. "I wanted to give you this," Falco proclaimed while blushing, "but I couldn't because there are too many people..."
Ellie turned red and smiled. She opened the box and saw a necklace with the letters E, L, L, I, and E crafted to the jewel. Her eyes tantalized, saying, "Falco... Th-thanks... I..."
However, before Ellie could say another word, Frigi busted in. It knocked the two back to their usual posture.
"Falco, I have some news for you!" Frigi announced. "We have fixed your Arwing! We installed the new plasma generators and replaced the fuel cells. We also upgraded your armor to Lightanium-Anatyde. Your ship is as good to go!"
"Home..." Falco softly spoke out.
However, that word made Ellie shatters her heart. "Why?" she asked herself. "Why am I feeling this?" She ran away up to her room, trying to figure out while tears fall down. Is it because of she will be parted to Falco?
Falco thought of it. He knew she would not accept it. Maybe she did, but the part of leaving will make her cry. He has to choose to go home or to stay.
Later that night, Falco felt something outside the immobile flagship, up to the upper parts. He walked out of his room, and saw the shutter to the exterior open. He climbed up, surprised to see Ellie. She is looking at the stars and the full moon.
He sat beside her, trying to make her feel better.
"So... umm... You're wearing the necklace?"
"Yeah... When you leave, I'll remember you..."
"Ellie..."
"Sorry... I guess I sometimes get maudlin..."
"You know, I wasn't able to say those three words earlier..."
"Falco..."
"I wish I could've said I love you earlier..."
"F-falco... I also..."
Ellie suddenly hugged Falco, saying the same words. She then kissed Falco, this time to the beak. They wanted to show their affection, and finally, they now know why they are feeling strange lately.
The two let go, and then looked up to the moon. Ellie smiled and howled to the moon. Her female cry is easy to notice: gentle and good to hear.
"Try it Falco!" she giggled.
Falco sweated and smiled, but he finally howled. His howl is like a wolf, but a little bit coarse. Then, from the city, howls were also heard. The beautiful sounds of night caressed his and Ellie's heart, making them feel better.
He then noticed Ellie sleeping. Her head was placed onto his shoulder, snoozing soundly. He gently carried her down to her room, closing the shutter and covering her with he blanket of her bed. He kissed her forehead, saying "Good night..." as he walked out quietly.
Feeling a lighter soul, he now walks back to his bed. He tucks himself to bed, now finally said what his heart has been wanting to say.
However, earlier during the mall...
"Falco Lombardi found. Target has been located."
