The New Enemy

Disclaimer: Star Fox, its trademarks, characters, etc. are owned by Nintendo. I do own, however, this story, and other characters that don't exist in the game.

Episode 2: Graduation

Meanwhile, there's an event being held just down in Corneria. Sterling Academy, the finest military academy in the planet, is just having its graduation. Cadets who're about to be recognized as soldiers and pilots, a part of the defense force, were commanded to fall in line; General Pepper's about to give recognition to them…

"I am so excited about this!" a black wolf with two bangs colored in white cheered as he raised an object that seemed to be a thin but slender wooden sheath. "How about you guys, are you joyful that it's almost near before we're considered as soldiers?"

A female brown ferret smiled back from his gesture. "Shade, of course we're happy too!" Beside her were a brown coyote and a black puma. They were also smiling as well.

"Can you forgive him, Stanice?" the brown coyote smiled as he patted her shoulder. "Shade's being too happy today… Don't tell me he ate too much sugar in the cafeteria earlier!"

"Jake, he ate large amounts of hotdogs earlier," the puma added, making Shade the wolf a glare. "What? I only said the truth! You choked so frightfully, that you scared me to death!" Stanice and Jake continued to laugh, and Shade just excused himself.

"Lucas, I didn't choke intentionally! It was an accident!" he implied as he took out his sword… no… a katana from its sheath.

Speaking of weapons, the katana has a refined metal blade designed to be light for the wielder and strong enough to cut through tanks. It can be held in reverse, making sure that the wielder doesn't kill the target just in case. It has a black handle, and at the lower part of the blade, it has a Japanese writing of Kuroookami (Black Wolf); that's the weapon's name. Its sheath is made from a durable wood; it could be found in virgin forests. It also has that Japanese mark on its lower shaft. The katana is passed among the family of Shade… heirloom of the Ookamijin clan. Shade's true name's actually Ookamijin Kagetsume (Wolf God with Shadow Claw)… Shade Lord is basically his public name. Anyway, it's his turn to hold it, yet he never has used it… although he trained himself to wield it.

"Okay Shade, put your toy back before you kill somebody," Stanice smiled as she tapped the three. "Come on, we're going to be late!"

The four fell in line along with the others, as General Pepper and other commanding officers ordered the cadets. There were many lines, for there were many cadets. Soldiers also assisted to make sure that these lines wouldn't be broken, as wells as everyone would listen.

As the program was commenced to start, many were slightly bored. Of course, that was present to those who felt like rushing. At any rate, no one could avoid it, especially the part when General Pepper was about to give his speech. Since everybody was disciplined, all of them showed fake signs of listening. After all, they were taught on how to put in mind about other things without showing it to the people surrounding them. It was unknown whether the general knew this or not.

The after the proclamation of graduates, it was the awarding of medals for those who excelled in their training. Of course, Shade, Jake, Stanice, and Lucas knew that they're going to have one. They were pretty much good, especially during team-based missions.

"And now, may I call on the famous four: Jacob Laurence, Stanice Emmy, Jon Lucas Charles, and of course their leader, Shade Lord!"

Applauses were given to them as the four walked to the stage. They were awarded with medals. "Team Bravo of Squad Falcon was a very diligent team. Of course, they're also the best among the rest. They showed outstanding performance in everything involving team performance. Congratulations!"

The four smiled after getting what they deserved. It was, after all, graduation…

Short? I know! It's still part of the introduction, so buckle up! Many longer chapters are coming up!