Of Rivals
Disclaimer: I don't own Star Fox! It's owned by Nintendo, and Terra System, Nebulla Wolf, names, etc. are license of Galaxy Wulf, in which I own.
Chapter 2: The Newcomers
I have no time for this. I have to get my team out of this silly encounter. However, that could not be possible for the moment, since The Pyre had just crashed and I have no other means leaving this place. Well, since we're in a different area, we might as well help out these people.
We were walking towards the headquarters. Hmm… this place rather reminded me of Exilus… It reminded me of Volgar's planet… he has factories and barracks, and many other things… I hoped that since Star Wolf owns this turf, they aren't as bad as they looked. We entered the building, and we stopped at the conference room.
"So, what can we do to help?" I asked as I crossed my arms. I didn't really want to start a useless banter. "Since we're here anyway, let's talk about it. After all, I can read from your mind, O'Donnell, that you need assistance of something…" Those words just slipped from my tongue. How odd, though, since I always control what I say…
He smirked while giving humph. "First of all, I want you guys to call us by our first names… and we also want you to be called by your first names, all right, Rufus? Anyway, we'll talk about that later. For now, I can see that you're tired, so why not take a break! We have extra quarters just right there." He pointed out the direction to a hallway that was filled with doors; most of them were probably rooms for soldiers.
My teammate Lupe was never going to agree on this. "You mean to say that we're going to stay here and do nothing!" he commented as he sighed. "How awfully boring, I tell you!" He then touched his long silver hair and grumbled, "Boys and girls, I think we should not remain stagnant here and do nothing! Star Wolf, what do you do to keep yourselves entertained?" Oh boy, Lupe's statements were probably new for Star Wolf… I wonder what their reaction would be.
"Well," Panther smiled as he sneaked behind the flamboyant teammate of mine, "we usually go out space, looking for some trouble." He then slipped a dagger towards his neck, giving him a slight chill. "When we talk about trouble, we mean getting dirty, pretty boy!"
Lupe just tapped the dagger, giving a slight smoke to puff. "Listen here, pussycat! I don't know how you ruffians play, but when it comes to dirty work, nothing can beat Nebulla Wolf! Hah, just because I'm handsome, that doesn't mean I can't play rough!" I was rather impressed by his ego. Well, it's true, anyway.
"Are you sure you guys know how to play?" Wolf grinned as he showed to us something at the monitor. "If so, then maybe you're up to this." The monitor revealed a planet labeled Katina. It then slowly zoomed, showing us three carrier ships. "These carrier ships are full of chocolates. If you want to play with us, then tag along! We'll be raiding them!"
"You guys like chocolates too? I love them!" Arma reacted gleefully. This gave Leon a silent laugh, but I'm pretty sure Star Wolf wouldn't settle for small things like this.
"Arma, I believe that that's not why they wished to ransack those ships, am I right, Wolf?" I told the Wolf with an eye patch. "So, what kind of person you wish to appear and save these carriers?"
"You're good, Rufus," he then replied at me. I knew it all along… I've been doing that style back in Terra System. "You see, there's this team called Star Fox, those pilots who volunteered to help Corneria. Well, I pretty much have no concern for their teammates, but I want to dance with Fox McCloud."
"A rival, eh?" I spoke out, with my hunch being true. "Hmph, I have no interest for your rivalry! However, since you asked us for help, and we didn't want to remain here, we'll tag along! Right, boys!"
"Of course, boss!" Lupe replied as he revealed his rose. "Besides, I need chocolates too. It makes my beauty more sensual!" I don't know how Star Wolf reacted, but they were pretty much surprised.
"Hmm… then we'll begin," Leon confirmed our mission. "All right, let's get ready for Katina!"
