Chapter 9
Fox saw a rift form in space before him. He couldn't stop the smile from creeping along his muzzle. He would be home soon and back with his team.
" Well, it looks like this is good-bye." Razor said over the communicater.
" Yeah, it's been intresting having you around." T-bone said.
" Well, good-bye Razor, T-bone." Fox said.
" Good-bye Fox." Razor said.
" Yeah, Bye Fox. Keep kickin' tail." T-bone said as he gave Fox a thumbs up.
" Yeah, you too." Fox said then he flew into the rift.
Fox could feel his Arwing shaking as it flew through the rift. Fox was in the rift for only a few seconds before a flash of light blinded him for a moment. He felt his Arwing come to a sudden halt. Fox opened his eye's and blinked a few times as his vision returned. The first thing he saw was the wall. Fox then looked around and saw the door open. He watched as Falco and Slippy ran into the docking bay.
" Fox! It's really you!" Slippy cried out as he ran towards the Arwing.
" Fox, it's great to see you." Falco said.
" Hey guy's!" Fox said as he jumped out of his Arwing. Slippy plowed into Fox, hugging him.
" I'm so glad you're back!" Slippy said.
" I'm gald to be back." Fox said patting Slippy on the back.
Falco just stood there, waiting for Slippy to back off from Fox. When he finally did, Fox and Falco just stared at one another for a moment.
" I've got to tell Krystal!" Slippy shouted, then ran out the door. Falco walked up to Fox and wrapped his wings around him tight. Fox was surprised as he heard Falco breath in deep, and then felt hot tears splashing on his shoulder.
" I'm so glad you're ok Fox. I thought we lost you." Falco said in a low voice. " I'm so sorry Fox. It was my fault. I should have helped you."
" It's ok Falco." Fox said as he embraced Falco.
" No it's not! You're my best friend, you're like a brother to me! I should have helped you, but I didn't!" Falco said.
" That's enough Falco! It wasn't any ones fault but my own. I didn't let you help me when I should have." Fox said as Falco pulled back. He wiped away the tears and cursed himself.
" How 'bout it's no ones fault, ok?" Falco said as he pulled himself together.
" You got it pal." Fox said with a smile on his face. Just then Slippy and Krystal entered the docking bay. Krystal had a smile on her face.
" Krystal." Fox said as he held his arms out for her, she ran into him and hugged him tight.
" Oh Fox! I can't believe it, you're here, you're back!" Krystal said as she hugged him tight.
" Yeah, I'm back, just like I promised." Fox whispered as he held her.
" Yes, you did." Krystal said as she held him tight. They all stood in silence. After a few minutes, Falco got tired of the silence.
" So, I bet you got some stories to tell us, don't you?" Falco said as he leaned on Fox's Arwing.
" Maybe I do, maybe I don't." Fox said, kind of teasing Falco.
They all headed down the hall. Fox was glad to be back with his team, and they were glad to have him back. Fox was only back for two day's when Falco pulled one of his pranks on Fox, who for once was glad about it. He was glad that things were beginning to return to normal. Fox hoped that Jake and Chance made it back home safely and he would never forget his friends that he made in his short time away from Lylat. Fox hoped one day they could meet again, under different circumstances.