Part IX
Moon Mountain Madness
Fox, Krystal and Tricky said their goodbyes to the Earthwalkers that saved them, then resumed their journey to find the Anceint Healing Stone. They were on their way to Moon Mountain Pass, which Fox completely hated. Tricky wasn't fond of it either because of the gysers that shoot out green steam, and the unusual plant life there. Krystal had never been there. She had only heard about the stone from another source.
"Krystal," Fox began, "I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that we both made it out of that cave alive." Krystal looked at him and smiled almost causing Fox to trip over himself.
"Thank you Fox, that's very sweet of you. I'm happy too that we are both okay." She looked to her left. "And it's all thanks to Tricky for getting help." Tricky's face went red.
"But Krystal..."
"Yeah?"
"What exactly... happened in the cave with all of those Lightfoots? I looked at you for a sec, and noticed something about you that was different, but only for a second." Krystal slowed her pace.
"Oh well... honestly, I don't know. I'm not really sure what came over me."
"But you mentioned killing. You said that you didn't want anymore killing. What did you mean? You do remember that right?" Krystal slowed down even more.
"Well yes I remember saying it... but I don't remember why."
"You told me you sometimes released your anger on your foes, with a really angry voice too! I was gettin' kinda worried."
"Yeah I'm really sorry about that Fox. I have no idea what was happening in that cave."
"Oh, you don't have to be sorry, I was just worried about you!" Krystal smiled at him again. Everytime Fox would almost freeze.
"Yeah but I'd rather not talk about it. Talking about it just makes me mad."
"Why?"
"Well like I said, I'm not really sure. Maybe I'll find out someday."
"What are you guys talking about?" Tricky asked.
"Oh it's nothing," Krystal said, hoping that Tricky would leave it at that.
"Well alright, if your sure."
"Hey Krystal," Fox began.
"Yes Fox?"
"I was wondering this for a while now but... do you think..." he hesitated.
"Yes..."
"Well uh..." 'Comon Fox just say it!' he thought to himself. 'It would be better than leaving her alone on this planet!'. "Well I was wondering if you were interested in... well... joining the Starfox Team." Krystal stopped walking. She turned and faced Fox. Fox was almost frozen! He could barely move.
"Fox!" she yelled. "Do you mean it! Do you really want me to live with you on that big ship of yours, and be apart of the team?!"
"Well, yeah! Nothing would make me happier!"
"Oh Fox!!" Krystal jumped towards Fox and hugged him. Now Fox was completely frozen. She let go of him and saw he was bright red. She laughed then said, "I would love to join the team! But wait, do you think it's alright with everyone else?"
Fox was in a daze. "Uh huh." He shook his head. "I mean yes of course! I'm sure no one will mind."
"Oh thank you so much Fox!"
"Your very welcome! I'm sure you will be a huge help on the team! Uh... we may have to get you a new outfit though."
"What... why? What's wrong with what I have on?" Fox looked at her and laughed.
"Well nothing's wrong with what you have on, but let's just say you just need more on than that."
"Well alright that's fine."
"Hey you guys I think were are almost to Moon Mountain Pass!" yelled Tricky. He was right. There were less and less trees, and the ground was getting much greyer and duller.
"Do you know your way around here, Tricky?" asked Fox
"No not really... I just knew how to get here."
"How are we going to find our way around this place? Peppy has the map stored in his database. If only-" he was interrupted by his PDA beeping. "I think it's the team! I hope they're alright." He pushed some buttons on the PDA. There were a few beeps, then static. Fox pulled it to his ear to listen closer. He could faintly hear the sound of Peppy.
"Fox. I'm not sure if this is reaching you or not, but if it is I just wanted you to know that we are alright."
"Peppy! Can you hear me?" Peppy didn't respond, he just continued as if unable to hear Fox.
"We were attacked by some of the remains of the Andross Army. I don't know what happened to you but we really could of used your help. The Great Fox has been pretty bruised, and is definitely going to need repairs. I strongly advise you to return to the Great Fox immediately to help defend against any further attacks. The ship can't take much more of this! We are also running very low on supplies, and may need to head to the nearest RZ when you get back. I hate to say this, and I know you hate hearing this..."
"Let me guess," Fox groaned, "This is gonna cost us a lot of our reward money..."
"But this is probably going to end up costing us a lot of money Fox. It may have to come from our pay from the Dinosaur Planet mission. Let's hope for the best. I'd hate for you to lose all that well earned money. Contact me ASAP whenever possible. Peppy out!" Fox only laughed.
"Anything wrong?" Krystal asked, curious of his laughter.
"Oh nothing, it's just... this is what always happens. We get our pay, then spend it all on repairs and supplies. It's kinda funny."
"I'm sorry Fox."
"Oh no don't worry about it! I knew this would happen in some way, shape or form, but I still helped that planet put itself back together. Just goes to show you that we aren't in it for the money. The money is vital though for repairs to the ship. I really did think we would get away from that mission flawlessly too... but it's fine. What would I spend the money on anyways?" He laughed again. "Yeah... leave it up to Andross to screw everything up. It's what he's best at! But enough about him. We should continue to look for this stone." Krystal looked at Fox very deeply. She admired his determination to find a way to make everything better, even if there was no money involved. She was very thankful that Fox was letting her join the team. She did wonder if everyone else would let her on though. She wondered if there was maybe a series of tests she was going to be put though. It didn't matter to her though, because she would do anything to be a part of the team. They began walking towards Moon Mountain Pass again.
"So Fox," she started, "what exactly do you have to spend money on again?" She was really just looking for conversation, but she realized that talking about his damaged ship may have not been the best thing to bring up.
"Well, when we get to the ship we'll go to the nearest RZ wherever that is-"
"What's an RZ?"
"A Re-supply Zone. It's where we get all our stuff for food and... well stuff."
"What kind of food do you guys eat on board?"
"Oh well ROB usually cooks... have you seen ROB?
"I think I saw him for a couple minutes on board before. He's... the weird thing right?"
Fox laughed, "yeah... he's the weird thing. Speaking of weird, where are we?" They all looked out into an empty desert of grey sand. "Huh... I don't remember it being this empty. I remember green gysers and weird plants."
"Yeah me too," Tricky said, remembering the hot gysers that shot out from under him everytime he walked near one.
"So... How exactly do we plan to find this stone without a map? And even if we had a map, I dought the location of this stone would be written on it!" Fox then got an idea. "What if that floating lizard guy knows anything about this stone? We should go back and ask him for any infomation he has and a map of Moon Mountain Pass."
"Okay," Krystal said, "let's go back then."
They all turned around and their jaws dropped. There was nothing behind them. It was all desert and dust. Nothing but hills of small grey sand dunes. It was too windy and dusty to see very far.
"Oh no..." began Fox with a worried voice. "I have no idea where we are! If we try to go back we could get even more lost!" Fox started to panic. "Okay, okay... what should we do?"
"Well I could use my staff to sort of... draw a line in the sand so we know that we are going straight." Fox looked at her for a moment.
"I guess that could work." Krystal took her staff and extended it... but before she had a chance to bring it to the ground, she noticed the round end was glowing.
"What's happening? My staff... it's almost trying to pull me in that direction!" The staff turned to the direction leading further into the desert.
"But we could get lost if we go that way!"
"Fox I think my staff is trying to tell me something, and I really think we should listen." Fox stood there for a moment and thought about it. They could get even more lost by going further into the desert. But then again they could still get lost trying to get back.
"Okay let's follow your staff. I hope it knows what it's doing!"
Moon Mountain Madness
Fox, Krystal and Tricky said their goodbyes to the Earthwalkers that saved them, then resumed their journey to find the Anceint Healing Stone. They were on their way to Moon Mountain Pass, which Fox completely hated. Tricky wasn't fond of it either because of the gysers that shoot out green steam, and the unusual plant life there. Krystal had never been there. She had only heard about the stone from another source.
"Krystal," Fox began, "I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that we both made it out of that cave alive." Krystal looked at him and smiled almost causing Fox to trip over himself.
"Thank you Fox, that's very sweet of you. I'm happy too that we are both okay." She looked to her left. "And it's all thanks to Tricky for getting help." Tricky's face went red.
"But Krystal..."
"Yeah?"
"What exactly... happened in the cave with all of those Lightfoots? I looked at you for a sec, and noticed something about you that was different, but only for a second." Krystal slowed her pace.
"Oh well... honestly, I don't know. I'm not really sure what came over me."
"But you mentioned killing. You said that you didn't want anymore killing. What did you mean? You do remember that right?" Krystal slowed down even more.
"Well yes I remember saying it... but I don't remember why."
"You told me you sometimes released your anger on your foes, with a really angry voice too! I was gettin' kinda worried."
"Yeah I'm really sorry about that Fox. I have no idea what was happening in that cave."
"Oh, you don't have to be sorry, I was just worried about you!" Krystal smiled at him again. Everytime Fox would almost freeze.
"Yeah but I'd rather not talk about it. Talking about it just makes me mad."
"Why?"
"Well like I said, I'm not really sure. Maybe I'll find out someday."
"What are you guys talking about?" Tricky asked.
"Oh it's nothing," Krystal said, hoping that Tricky would leave it at that.
"Well alright, if your sure."
"Hey Krystal," Fox began.
"Yes Fox?"
"I was wondering this for a while now but... do you think..." he hesitated.
"Yes..."
"Well uh..." 'Comon Fox just say it!' he thought to himself. 'It would be better than leaving her alone on this planet!'. "Well I was wondering if you were interested in... well... joining the Starfox Team." Krystal stopped walking. She turned and faced Fox. Fox was almost frozen! He could barely move.
"Fox!" she yelled. "Do you mean it! Do you really want me to live with you on that big ship of yours, and be apart of the team?!"
"Well, yeah! Nothing would make me happier!"
"Oh Fox!!" Krystal jumped towards Fox and hugged him. Now Fox was completely frozen. She let go of him and saw he was bright red. She laughed then said, "I would love to join the team! But wait, do you think it's alright with everyone else?"
Fox was in a daze. "Uh huh." He shook his head. "I mean yes of course! I'm sure no one will mind."
"Oh thank you so much Fox!"
"Your very welcome! I'm sure you will be a huge help on the team! Uh... we may have to get you a new outfit though."
"What... why? What's wrong with what I have on?" Fox looked at her and laughed.
"Well nothing's wrong with what you have on, but let's just say you just need more on than that."
"Well alright that's fine."
"Hey you guys I think were are almost to Moon Mountain Pass!" yelled Tricky. He was right. There were less and less trees, and the ground was getting much greyer and duller.
"Do you know your way around here, Tricky?" asked Fox
"No not really... I just knew how to get here."
"How are we going to find our way around this place? Peppy has the map stored in his database. If only-" he was interrupted by his PDA beeping. "I think it's the team! I hope they're alright." He pushed some buttons on the PDA. There were a few beeps, then static. Fox pulled it to his ear to listen closer. He could faintly hear the sound of Peppy.
"Fox. I'm not sure if this is reaching you or not, but if it is I just wanted you to know that we are alright."
"Peppy! Can you hear me?" Peppy didn't respond, he just continued as if unable to hear Fox.
"We were attacked by some of the remains of the Andross Army. I don't know what happened to you but we really could of used your help. The Great Fox has been pretty bruised, and is definitely going to need repairs. I strongly advise you to return to the Great Fox immediately to help defend against any further attacks. The ship can't take much more of this! We are also running very low on supplies, and may need to head to the nearest RZ when you get back. I hate to say this, and I know you hate hearing this..."
"Let me guess," Fox groaned, "This is gonna cost us a lot of our reward money..."
"But this is probably going to end up costing us a lot of money Fox. It may have to come from our pay from the Dinosaur Planet mission. Let's hope for the best. I'd hate for you to lose all that well earned money. Contact me ASAP whenever possible. Peppy out!" Fox only laughed.
"Anything wrong?" Krystal asked, curious of his laughter.
"Oh nothing, it's just... this is what always happens. We get our pay, then spend it all on repairs and supplies. It's kinda funny."
"I'm sorry Fox."
"Oh no don't worry about it! I knew this would happen in some way, shape or form, but I still helped that planet put itself back together. Just goes to show you that we aren't in it for the money. The money is vital though for repairs to the ship. I really did think we would get away from that mission flawlessly too... but it's fine. What would I spend the money on anyways?" He laughed again. "Yeah... leave it up to Andross to screw everything up. It's what he's best at! But enough about him. We should continue to look for this stone." Krystal looked at Fox very deeply. She admired his determination to find a way to make everything better, even if there was no money involved. She was very thankful that Fox was letting her join the team. She did wonder if everyone else would let her on though. She wondered if there was maybe a series of tests she was going to be put though. It didn't matter to her though, because she would do anything to be a part of the team. They began walking towards Moon Mountain Pass again.
"So Fox," she started, "what exactly do you have to spend money on again?" She was really just looking for conversation, but she realized that talking about his damaged ship may have not been the best thing to bring up.
"Well, when we get to the ship we'll go to the nearest RZ wherever that is-"
"What's an RZ?"
"A Re-supply Zone. It's where we get all our stuff for food and... well stuff."
"What kind of food do you guys eat on board?"
"Oh well ROB usually cooks... have you seen ROB?
"I think I saw him for a couple minutes on board before. He's... the weird thing right?"
Fox laughed, "yeah... he's the weird thing. Speaking of weird, where are we?" They all looked out into an empty desert of grey sand. "Huh... I don't remember it being this empty. I remember green gysers and weird plants."
"Yeah me too," Tricky said, remembering the hot gysers that shot out from under him everytime he walked near one.
"So... How exactly do we plan to find this stone without a map? And even if we had a map, I dought the location of this stone would be written on it!" Fox then got an idea. "What if that floating lizard guy knows anything about this stone? We should go back and ask him for any infomation he has and a map of Moon Mountain Pass."
"Okay," Krystal said, "let's go back then."
They all turned around and their jaws dropped. There was nothing behind them. It was all desert and dust. Nothing but hills of small grey sand dunes. It was too windy and dusty to see very far.
"Oh no..." began Fox with a worried voice. "I have no idea where we are! If we try to go back we could get even more lost!" Fox started to panic. "Okay, okay... what should we do?"
"Well I could use my staff to sort of... draw a line in the sand so we know that we are going straight." Fox looked at her for a moment.
"I guess that could work." Krystal took her staff and extended it... but before she had a chance to bring it to the ground, she noticed the round end was glowing.
"What's happening? My staff... it's almost trying to pull me in that direction!" The staff turned to the direction leading further into the desert.
"But we could get lost if we go that way!"
"Fox I think my staff is trying to tell me something, and I really think we should listen." Fox stood there for a moment and thought about it. They could get even more lost by going further into the desert. But then again they could still get lost trying to get back.
"Okay let's follow your staff. I hope it knows what it's doing!"