Chapter Twenty-Four: The New Sky

I don't own Star Fox, but I own my characters. Using my characters means you have to ask me for permission and giving me credit. I would be delighted then when you do! This is probably one of my long-running stories, so bear with it!

A day has passed since Fox stopped Kane…

"Whoa… where… am I?"

Fox opened his eyes. White light peeled his eyelids. When he finally got up, he was greeted by Falco. They were inside a flagship that was currently hovering above the recovering Corneria.

"Yo Fox, what took you so long?" Falco asked him as he pulled him up. "You've been sleeping like, a day! You just missed Galaxy Wulf leaving!" Fox was surprised to hear this one, as the last time he cooperated with Wulf was when he opened his will to live.

The two walked the corridor after they exited the sickbay. Fox looked once more at the bird, who now regained his old body. He too, realized that his body returned to normal as well. They talked about the things that happened when the vulpine was out from the light.

"So, what happened to our bodies? How did we return to normal?"

"Well, I kinda remembered what Bark told to me before about the Chosen Ones permanently evolved… Well, you see, after finishing the ruckus we had in South Area of Corneria City, Wulf contacted us. We headed back to the dam, and saw you guys KO'd. I think Wulf was the one who suggested about using his blood as a cure, or was it Bark. Hmm… well, whatever. As far as I know, a small amount of McWolf's blood was added to the curing chemical, and well, Wolf, Panther, you, and I returned normal."

"What about Wolf and Panther? What happened to them?"

"Heh, they took off yesterday, too! It looks like they're going to be Star Wolf again, only this time, they're going to be a trio! Yeah, Panther joined Wolf and Leon."

"So, Corneria City… They're starting to rebuild it, right?"

"Yeah, that's what I heard. Some people remained to be evolved so that they could help with the construction. The general is even funding it!"

Suddenly, thoughts flew back to his father. What about James McCloud… where is he now?

"My dad, Falco… where is he?"

Falco didn't answer. Fox suddenly felt that he would never see his father once more. Maybe it was destined to be like that. James was dead, but he showed up again, only to cause trouble. However, in the end, he felt his father's love… He missed him once more just as the same as how he missed him before when he was young.

As the door to the bridge opened, he noticed Slippy and Peppy waiting for them. Somehow, he felt a familiar atmosphere was present.

"Hi guys," he greeted them. "Say, um, this place… kind of feels like… home… I remember Great Fox."

"Well, it's actually Great Fox," Slippy explained it to him, "uh, well, Great Fox V2, but Great Fox's okay. We've decided to start Star Fox again! I mean, now that Galaxy Wulf is gone, we really can't tell whether troubles are here or not. Besides, after what happened, I think many missions are popping up!"

Peppy added and laughed, "Besides, if you won't be our leader, Falco will, so save us Fox!" It wasn't long before the bird tortured him by playing faces.

"Guys… Thank you… Yeah, I'll lead Star Fox… Hey, it might not be a bad idea after all…"

"It isn't…"

A voice pulled the vulpine's attention. When he looked at his back, he saw his father. James didn't leave at all. "Fox, I'm proud of you. You never forgot what it takes to be a leader."

"Dad… Thanks, it's nice to see you around," he smiled back as he approached his old man. "You're still evolved?" He noticed his father's physique, as he's still looking young. Although he's now wearing a loose A-shirt and above-knee shorts, Fox could still tell that he hadn't de-evolved.

James smiled, "Well, if I de-evolve, I'll die. My life's been connected with the virus, although I was able to live harmoniously. Besides, I vowed I'll never abandon my family." Fox was touched. He was now able to hug his dad whole-heartedly.

"Sorry to interrupt family bonding," Falco told Fox, "looks like we have a message…"

A driver and his motorcycle was being chased by a five other vehicles. He drove to an open space, a sandy desert-like area. The five bikers surrounded him, and they were all threatening this rider.

"You're alone little wolfie," one of them jeered. "Too bad you're one and we're five."

"Who said I'm gonna fight you," the wolf replied as he snapped his fingers. The sand suddenly formed an upheaval. As the dirt drifted away, it revealed an electric fence. "I was only trapping you."

"We gotta get out of here!" one of the riders shouted as it tried to jump away from the fence, but he ended being electrocuted. He didn't die, but he was knocked down.

"Let's beat him up!" the leader of the group growled. However, he stopped when the wolf rider pointed to a direction. When they looked at it, they saw a panther pointing two blasters at them.

The wolf smiled as he grabbed his blasters too. He told them, "You know, we could all be nice friendly if you would just you know, return the bag. It's really not nice to steal."

"Heck no! Why would we listen to you anyway?" the one holding the bag shouted. However, he noticed that the bag was missing! When he looked for it, he saw the object floating. It then hit his face, sending him down to the ground.

The chameleon removed his blending to the background. "You people are stinkers," he snickered as he took a motor vehicle along with the wolf and the panther. "Oh, by the way, the electric fence won't come out until the police arrive. See ya!" With those parting words, the bikers knew they were dealing with a certain team.

The three stopped at an old restaurant. They entered the place and looked for an old lady. Panther gave her the bag and bowed, "Here you are, ma'am! The crooks were nothing anyway. They should learn to respect the elders." He then looked at the window behind them, and saw a police vehicle with five riders in it. "I think they won't pick you anymore, ma'am!"

"Bless you three," she thanked them. She was even offering money, but the three insisted in not taking it. They humbly exited the place, leaving their identities unknown.

The communicator of the wolf alarmed. When he picked it up, it was a person he knew. After a few talks, he looked at his companions. "I got a message from a certain group who resurfaced just now. They were asking if we wanted to tag along for some mission."

"Hmm, you said resurfaced," the black panther suggested, "before going there, I think we should resurface the team too."

"You mean… Hmm… That's a great idea," the chameleon agreed.

"Well then, let's show them that we're back. Tell them S-W is coming back," the grey wolf nodded with a smile. They then entered back to their ships tinted with red. They were christened with the name "Wolfen".

A message was shown in the monitor of Great Fox. It was revealed when Gen. Pepper gave them the mission to go to Terra System.

General Pepper,

It is I, Wulf McWolf, leader of a group of space mercenaries in Terra System known as Galaxy Wulf. We are asking for assistance of Star Fox. We are in dire state, as top military commanders in the Infantry Division of the system's defense force known as TERRA Squad, or Tactical Entrapment and Rescue Access Squad, were gone missing. We received information that the person behind this was a colleague of the vanquished criminal there named Kane. It worries me, as she threatened us with ransom with a time limit, otherwise, she would evolve them. Yes, she has a copy of the evolution formula… that's why…

Sorry if I have to add this, but I need to save them, and well, I feel like I need help here. Star Fox is the only one I could count on, and also Wolf, Panther, and Leon. I really need their assistance.

Wulf McWolf

Reviewer's choice: Should I make a sequel or not?