Disclaimer: I don't own Star Fox! It's owned by Nintendo, and Terra System, names, etc. are license of Galaxy Wulf, in which I own. The story took place during Star Fox 64, sometime after your battle with Star Wolf at Venom 2. I was wrong about my first two disclaimers. There will be FEW flashbacks here. Anyway, the narrator is obvious. I suggest reading my other fics, since they're also good! Go and read!

Rivals or Friends

Chapter 13: Split Personality

I didn't expect this to happen. Leon was the person who would give light to my sickness? Wow, I was surprised myself. I looked at Fox, who was sitting beside me. We're commuting via transit if you ask. Anyway, he seemed worried. I don't know what's wrong with him, so I'll give it a shot to ask him.

"Err… something the matter?"

He looked at me slowly, as if he was forced to turn his head. He then replied softly, "Just ignore me, okay? I was just thinking about Bill…" Ah yes, Bill Grey. From what I recall, he and Bill were best friends during their academic times. It bothered me when Peppy told me that that dog had the same problems like mine.

Fox was suddenly startled by my look. I didn't realize I was giving a strange facial gesture when I was in deep thought. "Sorry," he suddenly excused himself, "I kind of sounded like a bull earlier, right? Well, I was surprised to hear that Bill also got… you know…"

I nodded. I understand. "Don't worry. I'm not angry. I know what you're feeling." He gave that smile again, and then returned back to the stare at the window. I myself was tired, and this long trip would take a while before it stops, so I closed my eyes. I need a shuteye for about a few minutes.

After a few minutes, after I have drifted to my subconscious, I found myself inside a dark room with a dome-shaped ceiling. In front of me was a cage, chained up and locked. My curiosity pulled me to peer towards it. I glanced for a while, but couldn't see anything. I was determined to see what's in it, though, so I made another keen look to the inside.

I saw a silhouette inside the cage. I looked closer, and then realized that the person inside the cage was a wolf. It then suddenly charged forward to the bars, relentlessly hitting the door back and forth. I stepped back for a while, knowing that the wolf might still be violent, although I had tamed it.

The chains snapped away. The door opened. The silhouette moved forward calmly and slowly. It stood on all fours, and as the creature exited the cage, the person revealed himself. He was I.

My heart beat quite fast. Something was racing inside my blood. I don't know why, but for a moment there, I was terrified. I don't know what to do. I had a feeling that the Wolf there was none other than the wild me. However, I collected myself, for I knew that the wolf was already tamed. However, deep inside of me, something kept on banging my head… I had a bad feeling about this…

I approached the wolf that crawled out from the cage. From what I can picture, he just recently awakened. If I was awake at during this time, I'd probably turned into my wild character. I beckoned at him and looked directly towards his eyes. I then touched his head, which made him come closer. A good sign is apparent. Well, until…

"Wolf, what are you trying to do to me?"

I heard it echoed inside the area. I looked around, but I never saw anybody. I then looked at the other me, who was giving a direct glare towards my eyes. Was it he who spoke earlier?

"Don't hide it, Wolf. I know what you and your friend are up to."

Now I'm positively sure that the voice came from him. He changed his look to a serious and fierce one. He then positioned himself to a stance of attacking. I braced myself. I never knew he'd attack me especially when we're inside my subconscious.

"You wanted to get rid me… You all wanted to rid my existence! I… I won't allow it! If I have to take over your body, then so be it… I don't want to be erased!"

An illusion thinking that he exists… what kind of problem have I stumbled now? Now, the other me wanted me dead so that he'll reign… I mustn't lose it now, though, for he's about to attack me. He suddenly lunged towards me, which I evaded. He then did the same thing; he lunged and charged repeatedly with me as his target. I have no intention in harming him, though, for I can see his pain. A creature that can feel and think has the right to live… but so do I. I own this body and mind, so I have the right to it…

I have no choice but to fight back. It is time to stop whining and complaining about the strength of the foe! I won't be afraid to attack, even if it that person was I. As the fellow gave another lunge towards me, I calculated the right spot and time where to give a strong blow to him. As he was about a few inches near me, I gave my strong punch. It hit his chest, and he was charging towards me, so it'll probably be more painful than normal. He whimpered when he landed to the floor.

"I won't stand for this… I WON'T!" he jerked out as he coughed out blood. Blood… How can there be blood in my mind?

"I won't stand for this one either," I yelled back. "You're just an illusion… a mishap. You're just a figment of my mind thanks to the malice of science. I won't allow you to take over my head. Do you hear me? I WON'T ALLOW IT!" I was surprised from what I just did. Did I just yell? Maybe, maybe because I don't want to be controlled or be forgotten just like before… I don't want that to happen to me, especially because I wanted to change.

He gave a direct look at me once more. Was he trying to figure out what I just told? Was he confused, or was he just plotting something against me? I knew he can read thoughts, so he should've known what I was trying to say, but from his look, it seemed that he had no idea on what I'm fighting for, my head. He then stood up, and then moved away. He walked towards the shadows of the room. He then vanished as he got closer to the darkness. He'll hide once more…

It took me a while before I woke up from dreamland. Fox rubbed my shoulder to snap me finally out of the snooze. "Hey, we're here, Wolf! Say, why do you have that tense look when you're sleeping?" Wow, my face was reacting to what was happening back at my subconscious.

"Well, it's nothing… Just a bad dream," I reassured him as I stood up from my seat. I followed him on the way out. I knew it was not the time for me to tell him that, but then again, he'll learn it when we reach Leon's place… I just don't want him to worry too much on me…