A/N: This is my first StarFox fic ever, and probably my only one. I don't know much about the game - only what I've read on the net, and here - plus what friends have told me. So if I get characters wrong, don't hold it against me. This is a AU anyway, so it shouldn't really matter.

That said, this will be the only one I write for a while, and it probably won't be updated often simply because I promised the guys over at the Inuyasha section some updates soon. (But what they don't know - probably won't hurt me… unless they are readying this right now… then… uh-oh…)

Summary: The StarFox team has received an assignment in which they must negotiate a peace treaty with a planet in another solar system. The reason: Corneria is going to need all the help they can get with a new threat within their own system, and since this planet seems to have advanced weapons technology, they ask for help.

However, not everything goes as planned.

(Great Fox -- 0127 -- Fox's Quarters)

The ship itself was huge, no doubt about that. It played roll as home and base of operations for the StarFox team, which currently slept in their own dorms. Fox snored lightly as he normally did when it was this early in the morning.

Of course, when his phone rang he nearly jumped and hung from the ceiling. Agitated that someone dared to wake him this early, he snapped into the receiver.

"What?"

"Is that any way to greet your General?"

"I don't remember enlisted into the Corneria Army. In any case, what is so important to wake me up this early?"

"Well, one of our scouts spotted a ship a little over two hours ago. However, it has weaponry that I've never seen; and I fear that it is a threat to the Cornerian people. Normally this would be your call to action, with a promised fee, of course…"

"Normally?" Fox echoed.

"Yes… I fear that even StarFox cannot take this threat on without help. If it was any other team, I might risk it… but not one of my best. So, I have a new assignment for you…"

(Great Fox -- 0230 -- Main Den)

"This better be damn good, I haven't had a decent sleep in a while." Falco huffed, taking a seat at the circular table in the room. Peppy seemed about to fall asleep again, while Slippy looked like he was just fine.

"We have a new assignment. We need to travel to another solar system - another planet."

"You woke us up for that!"

"It pays well." Falco shut his beak. "Seems like Corneria has found a new threat. Only problem is, they - including us - are no match for it. They want us to enlist the help of another planet… 'Earth' he Pepper called it. I don't know much of anything about this place, I've got ROB running a scan now."

"And how are we to go about getting this help?" Peppy asked.

"Simple, we state our business, offer something, and boom… hopefully."

"What's this? You took an assignment that didn't involved shooting off your blaster? Fox, I'm impressed; you've grown." Krystal sighed, leaning further back in her chair.

Fox glared at her for a moment. "Yah well… there was a lot of money involved. Anyway, we need to get ready to depart. As it is right now, Pepper only wants me to go in, but I want you guys to monitor everything. I don't care how small it is, I want to hear about it."

"Alright, but couldn't this wait until morning?" Krystal asked, rubbing her eyes again.

"Nope."

"And why the hell now?" Falco asked. Fox braced himself for the sudden jolt before it even happened. "Cause we're here."

The ship lurched at it's cue, coming to a stop just about a crystal sphere of blue, white, and green. "Welcome to Earth guys."

(Earth -- 1147 Time Difference -- Private Beach, Connecticut)

Jason laughed as Amy gave him an annoyed look, her eyes crossing to see the white smudge of cake frosting on her nose. "You are so going to get it." She yelled playfully before tackling her newly wed husband to the ground. "Oh, come on - that's not fair!" She yelled again as she was pinned by her shoulders. "You're so much stronger than I am."

Jason smirked. Right before being flipped onto his back. "You're stronger. But I'm smarter." Amy whispered, kissing him.

(Space -- 1150 -- Fox's Airwing)

"You're clear for takeoff Fox. Have a safe trip." Slippy said over the comm, he was quickly followed by Krystal. "Even though you woke me up early this morning… I still love you, so try and get back here in once peace, Okay?"

Fox smiled. "Sure thing. Fox out."

And with that, the Airwing became a blur.

(Earth's Atmosphere -- 1201 -- Jason & Amy's House)

Jason looked up into the sky just in time to see a streak of blue and red light go across it. It seemed rather odd, plus, it was heading right for his beach, he knew it was only a matter of time before whatever it was - crashed.

(With Fox)

Fox strained his thrusters to try and slow down, but he seemed to be having full electric failure. "Damn it." He yelled, trying to eject, but with no such luck. Even that button was fried. He looked down below him and saw the ground coming up quick, he just prayed he would hit the water.

With some form of luck, he hit the water. But it was a Ying and Yang situation as the water he hit, wasn't deep enough. The sudden impact with the underwater ground was enough to cause the Airwing fuel to leak into the water. One spark was all it took before an explosion rocked the surrounding area.

Fox's last thoughts before he hit the water was simple… "Krystal."

(With Jason)

He saw it. The ball of fire that erupted from the water. The boom that followed rattled the windows of his house. "Amy, grab some blankets and a fire extinguisher!" He yelled, running out of the house, removing his shirt as he went. With a flying leap, he dove into the cold water of the beach. Swimming out to the Airwing he just saw crash.

When he got close to the flames, he took a deep breath and began to dive under them, seeing the cockpit of the weird craft; he tried to look in. He saw a creature in the seat, still strapped in. He jarred the door open and pulled the creature from the ship, swimming away from the flames, before coming up for air, lung burning.

Upon reaching shore he found Amy spraying peaces of flaming debris with the extinguisher, out of training, and first instinct, he began CPR on the 'alien'.

(Great Fox)

Krystal walked into the Great Fox's main den, a smile still on her face.

"Peppy, I'll take over for a while. Go get some rest." She said, but when Peppy didn't move she turned his chair around to see he had a grim look on his face.

"Krystal… Fox's Airwing is down. I can't get a readying on his vitals."

(Earth)

Jason looked over at the wet - sleeping figure on the cot.

"Well, if that isn't the damnest thing I've ever seen. He looks like a Fox; but he seems more human than anything."

Amy hung her head on his husband's shoulder. "Regardless, I hope the poor thing is okay. It had some major wounds."

Seeing the fox shift they both nearly jumped.

"Where… where am I?" It asked, they could see two eyes staring at the ceiling.

"In my home. You don't look like you're from around here."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well… you seem like a fox to me."

"Because I am…"

"So then… what is your name?" Amy pressed.

"I… I don't know."