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Fox sighed as he layed down on the couch in the den, staring at the ceiling. He had now lost two teammates and he couldn't understand why. Well, Falco he could understand but Slippy? Slippy always acted so happy go lucky and he never showed if anything bothered him. They were just teasing and he never thought he would actually take it that seriously. He shrugged, it's not like he can really do anything about it now. He got up and walked over to a window, leaning on the windowsill and staring out the window.

He heard the door open behind him and saw Krystal enter the den area from her reflection on the window. Just looking at her made him forget his worries and troubles. She noticed him and walked over to him, standing and leaning against the windowsill beside him, " Hey Fox. "

" Hey Krystal. " Krystal looked at him, concerned. She was getting a feeling of slight sorrow from him, " Is something wrong Fox? " Fox blinked, " No. Nothing's wrong. " Krystal crossed her arms and just looked at him. Fox then sighed, " Yeah, something's wrong. "

" Is it about Slippy and Falco leaving? " Fox blinked again but answered, " Yeah. I never had a problem with them before. " Krystal looked out the window, looking thoughtful. " Hmm...i've never had a problem with them either. Has Krypto been around them? " Fox looked at her, then started considering, " Well, Krypto was the topic of the fight with me and Falco...and i've also seen him and Slippy talking a lot.."

Krystal's eyes narrowed slightly, " I'm going to go talk to him. "

Just as she was about to leave, they noticed Krypto in his ship flying off toward Corneria, which they were passing. Krystal then spoke, " I wonder why he would be going to Corneria.."

" Yeah. Me too. We should keep an eye on him. " Krystal nodded in agreement and leaned against the windowsill again, staring out at the majestic beauty of space. Fox was once again astounded by her beauty, as if he were staring at a goddess. He then was brought out of his thoughts when Krystal spoke, " It's beautiful isn't it? "

" Yeah..but not as beautiful as you.." Fox's eyes then widened at what he just blurted and he mentally slapped himself. Krystal looked at him in mild surprise. They stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity. They were about to lean in when Peppy walked in, " Fox? "

Fox blinked and looked at him. His voice held annoyance. " What Peppy? "

THWACK

" Oww! What was that for! " Peppy whacked him again with his cane and spoke, " Didn't I tell you not to use that tone with me, McCloud? " Fox growled lowly and looked down, " Yes, my apologies, Peppy. "

" That's better. Now, I came here to tell you that i've been summoned to meet General Pepper for some poker games with our old friends. I'm leaving you in charge. " Peppy glanced at Krystal, then back to Fox, " Behave while i'm gone. " Fox and Krystal both blinked, then blushed. Peppy then left and later, they saw him flying to Corneria in his old Arwing. Fox shook his head, " That old coot. Sometimes I just don't get him. " Krystal laughed softly. Fox smiled at her. She smiled back, " Well, it's getting late. I'm going to bed. See you in the morning, Fox. " Fox nodded, " Good night Krystal. " Then he said after she had left, " Sleep tight..."

Krypto landed at a base and jumped out quickly, looking around. It was the middle of the night and the capitol city of Corneria looked deserted except for the occasional ruffians and gangs lurking about. He walked along the sidewalks that wer elit by dim streetlights, giving the city a ghetto look. He walked until he reached a dance club called ' Pitch Black '. He entered and winced as the loud music blared in his ears. He saw many species of animals dancing, making out, and/or getting drunk or high.

He walked around, ignoring the stares from the local sluts as he headed toward one of the back rooms. He took out a key, unlocked the door and walked in, shutting and locking the door behind him. He looked around the room. It was a fancy room considering how the rest of the club looked. It had plush carpets, soft colored wallpaper, and a table with chairs in the middle of the room. The room was meant for meetings such as his.

He sat in a chair and waited. Then, out of the shadows, a fugure emerged and spoke, " Good of you to come, Krypto. " Krypto looked to the figure and said, " Of course I would come sir. " Darien then stepped out of the shadows. Darien was wearing a dark cloak that covered his whole body. All that could be seen were his glinting yellow eyes.

" What did you call me here for sir? " Darien never moved, just spoke, " I've made a change of plans Krypto. It involves your sister. "

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