A/N: It seems like we should probably go back to Shane's diary right about now but first I want a chapter where Katt and Shane have a moment to themselves. Remember last we saw Shane he had visited Wolf. So what exactly happened when he got back? The next morning? Well, while Jon is off at the lake, Shane had his own little plans.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For those who are also reading "The Vixen Princess" that story is on hold until this one is complete. It's pretty hard to keep both fics updated and keep up with my studies at the same time.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Starfox, Nintendo and/or Rare do. Any relation to my original characters in anyway is entirely coincidental.

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Chapter 13: Tell Me No Lies

It was early on in the morning and Shane hadn't received an ounce of sleep whatsoever. He'd been too busy thinking about Wolf. He was such an interesting character. He claims he dislikes humans and that he hates them but he WON'T hate them. It didn't make too much sense to Shane. In short, Wolf was just scared. Scared of humans and scared of himself too. It was obvious. Shane's biggest fear was Katt would become too attached to him.

Mia was in bed and Shane was still by the fire place. He rocked himself back and forth. The sun was coming up now and Jon was already out and about. Shane didn't want to think about what Jon was up to. He was probably upset that Shane wouldn't make up his mind anyway.

Shane continued to rock by the fire when he felt a paw placed on his shoulder. "You haven't slept yet?" Shane turned his head slightly and was face to face with Katt.

"I couldn't sleep. Too many stray thoughts afloat. You know what I mean?"

Katt kneeled beside Shane. "That's no excuse! Shane you should never stay up so late!"

Shane sighed aloud. In his mind he was thinking about how to phrase the questions he had for Katt. Then he remembered something Jon said to him. Just south of Zoness was a hill where Jon went for solitude. Shane remembered it as a place Jon had been running off to when he wanted to draw and record in his journal. "Katt…let's take a walk."

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Shane and Katt had soon left the home and started towards the south side of town. "It's a nice morning isn't it. Not too cold. It'll snow soon… you know?" Katt began. "I like the snow. It's beautiful, soft and it looks so…innocent."

"Innocence has a way of betraying you." Shane said. He hadn't had that kind of attitude for a while. In his heart Shane felt betrayed. His thoughts had kept telling him that Katt had no intention on ever telling him about Wolf. It had Shane a little upset that Mia had to bring him up. Of all furs it was Mia who had to do it!

"What's wrong?" Katt wanted to know. "Don't tell me you're the type that gets cranky when you haven't had enough sleep."

Not exactly but when secrets come up can you blame me? Shane wanted to say but he knew there was a better way to go about it. He was going to wait until they reached the hill where at least a scene wouldn't be caused.

When they reached the hill and started to ascend to the top Katt finally asked, "So what is it then?"

The hill wasn't steep and it wasn't large either so they would reach the top in no time flat. Shane didn't answer her but instead kept going to the top while Katt followed.

When they reached the top of the hill Shane sat down and Katt beside him. "Talk to me Shane. You're either upset because your tired…or something else."

Shane sat down and stared into the cerulean sky. "Isn't it beautiful out here? Have you ever seen a more glorious sight?" The field extended for acres upon acres and it was filled with flowers as far as the eye could see. It really was beautiful.

Katt looked upon the field and was amazed. But she still wanted an answer of course. "Shane…"

Before she could begin Shane had began to talk, "When were you going to tell me about Wolf?"

Katt suddenly grew dead cold. Her heart sank. She held her head down for a moment when she thought of the perfect response, "How do you know about Wolf?"

"Mia told me. I should've known something was up. You always running off…" Shane trailed off. "Why couldn't you tell me?"

"That still doesn't fully answer my question."

Shane sighed. "I met Wolf and apparently he doesn't like me… or does he?"

"What's that mean?" Katt asked.

"It means he hates me for something I was and likes me for something I'm clearly not." Shane answered.

Katt raised a brow. Clearly she had no idea what Shane was talking about. He was talking about Wolf but what he said had made absolutely no sense to her. He hates you? No, that isn't what you said, you said he liked you! Katt contemplated in her mind. "Shane… you realize how little sense that makes?"

"It makes sense and you can trust me on it." Was all Shane could say. Can I tell her? What would she think if she knew of our past together? He crossed his legs.

"Shane, tell me what you mean. Please tell me."

Shane shook his head as if Katt were a five year old kit asking the most complex question that no parent could possibly explain in terms they'd understand. You'd probably hate me too. Shane thought.

Katt grabbed his paw and held it in hers. She squeezed tightly as Shane closed his eyes. "Why can't you tell me?"

Shane's eyes remained closed. "Because…" He stopped. He was afraid if he said the words he wanted to say he'd regret them. The very thought that Katt would understand didn't even come into play.

But the worst part was after that the silence was awkward. "Because what?" Katt broke the silence. "Because you don't think I could understand? Shane, how could anything be worse than what just happened two weeks ago?"

This much was true at least. It wasn't as bad as when he met Fox for the first time and told him he was actually human and it wouldn't be NEARLY as bad as when Fox stabbed him after catching him with Krystal afterwards. No, this was actually a small weight placed on his shoulders.

She squeezed tighter and Shane could see a tear in her eyes. She wanted so badly to know. She didn't like secrets anymore than Shane did. "Shane… there's nothing that could ever make me dislike you."

Wanna bet? Shane quickly thought but that only made him squeeze her paw tighter. "I'll tell you some day."

The scary part about it was Katt already knew…

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A/N: I know, I've been gone for so long and suddenly I pop up out of the blue. I've been swamped with homework guys (count that with the fact I'm in honor's classes). Sorry for the long update but hey, tell me if my writing hasn't been the same. This chapter feels a little rusty compared to how good I usually write. It feels like it's missing something. If it is someone let me know.

Again, I have to postpone all updates on "The Vixen Princess" it'll be back on the first page I promise! Please don't forget about that fic. In fact if you really want to remind me of it, bring it up in a review or something as not to let me forget about it forever. I've got another fic in the works for Fictionpress as well but I'm not letting the idea out.