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Krystal stared in shock at her apparently alive older brother. Then again, she hadn't exactly seen him die when her ship left Cerinia. Fox looked from her to Krypto and thought, ' I didn't know she had a brother...wait, I don't even know her name...stupid, stupid..'
Krypto walked to her slowly, " It's been a while my dear sister. I was afraid you hadn't lived. " Krystal came back to her senses and finally found her voice. " Krypto...I...I thought you died...how did you survive the planet explosion?.." Krypto was about to answer when Fox stood and said in curiosity, " Planet explosion?..." Krystal looked to Fox, then to Krypto. " This is a new friend of mine..umm..." " The name's Fox McCloud, you left before I could tell you. " Krystal blinked, then laughed slightly, " My name's Krystal, sorry about that. This is my older brother, Krypto " Fox thought her name sounded like an angel's. " N..no problem. It's nice to meet you, Krypto. " She laughed again and Krypto nodded in acknowledgement of what he said.
Fox then remembered his first question. " What planet explosion are you talking about Krystal? " Krystal looked down and sighed softly, then after a while, she looked back up to him and told him about when their parents were killed and Krypto had gotten her out safely. Fox stared at her, amazed that she had gone through losing parents as well. Krystal sighed again and looked up at Fox as she finished. " I don't exactly know how the planet exploded though. " She looked to Krypto.
Krypto looked to the ground and took a deep breath before telling them what happened to him.
" After your ship disappeared, I was still holding off the gun bullets. It took a lot out of me and I started to get weaker by the minute. Just as the bullets stopped, I dropped my barrier and lost conciousness. I was out for days. I finally woke and found myself in some base. There were some people from our tribe there watching over me. I then realized that they were the ones that killed our parents and tried to get out of bed but they forced me down and then gave me a shot of something. It made me lose my memories... " He took another deep breath before continuing.
" I was like that for a few weeks since it takes spiritual powers time to fully heal. They tended to me and I just let them, having forgotten everything about them killing our parents and you leaving. Then I met Darien..."
Krystal gasped as he mentioned the name Darien. Fox looked at her with a confused look on his face, then looked back to Krypto. He nodded to Krystal before continuing.
" Yeah, Darien of all people was the one who was leading the wars. Since our parents were the leader of our tribe of people, he had them killed. He wanted domination of the planet and to do so, he was killing off the leaders of the tribes and their children. He entered my room and had heard of howI was able to use barriers and apparently didn't want me killed. He then spoke to me. " Do you remember anything of your family, Krypto? " I didn't know why he was asking this so I just answered honestly. " No..." Darien then smiled and said, " How about you be apart of my family? " I then stupidly answered yes, since I thought if I said no I would be killed then and there. "
Krystal shook her head, " How could he? After all our family did for him?...Damn him..." Fox looked at her. She looked to Fox and as if knowing his question, said, " Darien was a close friend of the family...but right before the wars started, he disappeared. We all assumed him dead..." Fox nodded in understanding, then looked back to Krypto, Krystal doing the same. Krypto continued.
" For several years after, Darien had me healed to full health. He then started training me in combat so I could assist in the wars. I soon became one of the best pupils he had, since he had taken other tribe children with powers like me. His training was tough though. " He lifted both sleeves to show deep red scars. Krystal and Fox winced at the sight of them.
" Once I was old and skilled enough to fight, I began helping in the wars. Soon the planet was conquered but Darien had become greedy and now saught to dominate the Lylat System. Cerinia was no longer of use to him so...he blew up the planet with lasers designed to do so. If those lasers were used in space fights, entire fleets could be destroyed in a single blast. It was then that my memories came back.
I had the urge to kill Darien myself but knew I shouldn't, it would be suicide. So I just acted like it never happened and continued to serve under him. He then sent me on patrol of the planets and I saw your ship and followed you here. I must say I am impressed with your fighting skills Krystal. "
Krystal took a moment to let this sink in. " Krypto...would Darien come after you if you stayed out too long? " " No, I can contact him anytime and let him know if I must stay out longer. " He lifted his hand and it showed the same wrist communication thing that Fox often used.
Fox then spoke up, " This Darien sounds like Andross. He started out good but was eventually tainted with greed. " Krypto looked to Fox, " So you would be able to possibly help? " Fox nodded, " Yes, my team and I have dealt with crazy bastards like this. We will do what we can. " Krypto nodded gratefully. " So you reallyare the leader of Star Fox. I've heard of you and your team's accomplishments. I am grateful for your assistance. " Krystal looked to Fox and smiled softly. Fox was glad his fur could hide his blushing.
" I'll contact them to let them know of you guys. If you need a place to stay, you can stay with my team on our main ship, the Great Fox. " Krystal and Krypto looked to each other, then looked to Fox and said in weird unison, " Yes, thanks for your generosity. " Fox blinked, then nodded and contacted Peppy with his wrist com. " Peppy, I have two people here that need our help and hospitality. Can you prepare two guest rooms? " " Yes Fox, i'll tell the others on your way back. " " Thanks Peppy. " Fox was about to close the link when Peppy spoke again, " Fox, who are the people coming? " " Oh, two people from Cerinia. Krypto and his sister, Krystal. " Peppy smiled as he heard Krystal mentioned. " Alright Fox, hurry up here with them. " " Alright, i'll be there shortly. " Fox closed the link and looked to them.
" Alright, you guys get in your ships and follow me to the Great Fox. Don't worry about the others, they don't bite. " Fox then got into his Arwing, Krystal and Krypto getting into their Cerinian ships. They started up their ships and after Fox took off, they followed him. Krystal then opened a comm link with his ship only. " Thanks again Fox. You don't know how much this means to me. " Fox blushed. " Eh, anything for someone in need. " Krystal smiled as Fox closed the link and entered the Great Fox as they approached it. Krystal and Krypto following him. Fox got out of his ship and the others followed. They then saw the team waiting to meet them and for Fox to introduce them.
' I hope they can accept them here for a while. ' Fox thought.
' I hope I don't get in the way. ' Krystal thought.
But Krypto's thoughts were way different from Fox and Krystal's. ' Finally, the Star Fox team...Master Darien will be pleased...'
What do you guys think? I wrote this kind of late at night so sorry if this chapter sucks. Please read and review. Ideas are always welcome. Thanks and have a great day.