Author Note: Cernia has been changed to Cerniria. I don't own StarFox, Nintendo does. Some alcoholic reference in this chapter. Forgive me on some of the mistakes of spelling Cerniria on the past chapters… Enjoy

Chapter 7

"Ugh, my head is killing me," Fox had just awaked from unconsciouses. He found himself in a cave with a spring just outside. The only thing he had on was a T-shirt and his pants. Some of his clothes were neatly folded in a pile with his pack, but they looked like they've been dragged all over the place. He also noticed extra clothes. His overcoat was jumbled up next to him. "Man, this feel's like a bad hang over…"

As Fox investigated his situation, his overcoat slightly moved. He froze in fear as it rose up. The vulpine pulled off the overcoat, and dropped his. But it just turned to be Krystal just sleeping under it. She was just wearing a bra and panty and her hair was mangled and she was also dirty.

"Sweet holy…" Fox screamed. "Please tell me I didn't… No?"

"Who's screaming?" Krystal said, still sleepy eyed. She looked at Fox and every where else. She didn't seem to notice the situation. "Oh."

"What do you mean OH," Fox demanded.

"Yeah, I kinda knocked you unconscious and dragged you to this cave," Krystal said, with a faint smile. "And if you think I did something, you're wrong; I'd never do such a thing." The vixen got up and pulled out her staff.

"What are you doing with that?" Fox asked, crawling backward from Krystal. The staff glowed white and shot a small bolt at him. He was now paralyzed temporally. He was also in an uncomfortable position. "Can't… move… anything… must… talk like this."

"You stay here while for a bit, I need to pick up some food," Krystal grinned; she grabbed Fox's ears, playing with them. She got dressed, and left.

After a few hours of trying to move anything, Fox gave up. He let sleep take over.

"Wake up sleepy head," Krystal slapped Fox a bit. "I got some fish and fruit. The spell should be wearing off a bit."

It did, Fox weakly moved his arms and legs, testing his body. He looked around and saw Krystal had already started a fire. He moved closer to get food. But she pulled out her staff and pointed it at him again.

"So tell me, Fox, why exactly do you want revenge?" Krystal asked. Somehow this woman knew what Fox wanted.

"Well you did lock me up here on this dreadful planet, and this whole revenge thing was just going to be prank," Fox said, twittering his fingers. "I was just going to pull off your robes, and expose you to the guards."

"So you weren't going to kill me? If that's the case, I don't need to kill you," Krystal said, and she continued on eating her fish. "And if you're wondering why I knew you wanted revenge or pull a prank on me, I can hear your mind."

"Oh god damn it, I can't think anymore with out you reading my mind," Fox said angrily.

"Don't worry, I can hear your mind, not read it, I have to be in earshot range to hear what's your mind thinking, and it's not like I'll be ever be concentrating on just you," Krystal said. "Not many Cernirians have this type of ability. So just be glad not many can do this."

"Well, I'm sorry about the rocky start, I would of never taken your stuff if I knew it was yours" Fox said, looking down on the ground.

"Same here too," Krystal said, looking at Fox.

The pair continued talking until night fell. But the moons provided light for everyone to see. Fox had already fallen asleep; Krystal was staring up into the sky, with a beverage in hand. She looked down on the sleeping fox and slightly blushed. "Why am I thinking about him? Oh, we almost killed each other."

"His fur is so soft," Krystal was feeling on Fox's tail. As time flowed on, she became sleepy. Not realizing what she was doing since she was bit drunk, Krystal snuggled up next to Fox and pulled the overcoat over them.

Fox woke up suddenly, it was morning. His eyes were still not opened, he moved a bit, not noticing Krystal slept right next to him. He rolled off, over the dead fire place, but small burning embers where still left. "What's that smell?" the vulpine asked himself. He looked around for the source, his tail was on fire. "OH GOD, my tail is on fire!"

Krystal woke up to Fox's screaming. "What is it?" She caught a glimpse of him running around with his tail on fire. "Oh god, your tail is on fire Fox!" Her staff levitated and flew into her hands. "Hold still." Fox slowed down, but his tail whisked around madly. An icy breeze blew from the end of Krystal staff, taking out the fire.

"Thanks," Fox fell down in exhaustion.

"You're welcome, Fox," Krystal said with a smile. "I think we should get back to the city."

"Yeah, I think so too, if you catch my drift," Fox said sarcastically.

They left the cave with their stuff and head for the capital city. The two sneaked over the wall unnoticed and walked for the palace.

"Krystal, I noticed that most of your people wear simple clothes, and use outdated technology," Fox asked.

"Oh, my people still hold onto old traditions, but we still use advanced technology, just that, we don't really need it for survival or simple tasks," she replied.

"So, I'm here to learn from you guys?" he asked again. "So, why not learn about Cerniria from non other than the queen of the UCE?"

"I guess, I could use some company," Krystal answered.

It was true, the Cernirians did hold on to old traditions. Not many futuristic vehicles or floating buildings were around like on Corneria. Krystal and Fox continued walking in silence. Both continued unnoticed thanks to their low-profile clothing. They reached the palace and quickly entered.

"Your Highness, I've been looking for you!" Fiona ran towards them with two guards following. "Whaaa, what is this runt doing here with you!"

"He'll being staying with me," Krystal said. "I trust him."

Fiona looked at Fox with distrusting eyes and left with the guards. He stuck out his tongue and followed Krystal to her quarters.

To Be Continued… 