The following morning, Krystal woke up shortly before dawn. Unable to fall back asleep, she decided to climb out of bed and step outside for some fresh air.
The village was eerily calm. The usual sounds of villagers talking and warriors training was replaced by a peaceful silence. After a few minutes, Krystal returned to bed, enjoying the warmth of Fox's body.
A few hours later, Fox woke up.
"Holy...!" Fox shouted in shock as he practically jumped out of bed, just barely stopping himself from accidentally cursing in front of the vixen.
"What's wrong?" Krystal asked, curious as to what could have elicited such a reaction from him. Fox turned around and showed her his new b-cup breasts.
"...How?" Fox wondered out loud.
"Is this... not normal?" Krystal asked, "My knowledge of your people is limited."
"How am I going to explain this to everyone at home?" Fox asked, " 'Hey dad. I'm back and I have breasts and who knows what else. I'm sure you have a lot of awkward questions I have no way of answering.' "
"It's not that bad." Krystal assured him, "Let's not let it ruin the party. The villagers aren't going to care. They're going to think it's something that happens to all the men of your people."
"Falco's going to be worse." Fox said, "Dad's going to at least try to understand. Falco, on the other hand, isn't going to be able to let it go. He's loyal, but can also be a bit of a jerk."
"Relax." Krystal insisted, "Enjoy the party. There's no need to worry."
"I guess it won't be as visible underneath my flightsuit." Fox thought out loud.
"No flightsuit." Krystal demanded, "It's your last day here. The village will appreciate it if you wore your loincloth again, at least for today. I'll provide a top."
Fox sighed, reluctantly agreeing. Why let Falco's reaction tomorrow spoil the mood today? Fox put on the top Krystal handed him and reluctantly followed her outside.
To his relief, none of the other villager seemed to care about his new breasts. Instead, they all seemed preoccupied with the food and music.
"I told you there was no need to worry." Krystal told Fox as they approached the buffet table. Before them was an assortment of fruits, meats, and baked goods. Krystal grabbed some meat while Fox ate a green fruit. After they finished their early morning snack, Krystal led Fox to the center of the festivities where a few of the villagers were dancing in front of the band.
Fox watched the band for a moment. The band consisted of flute players, horn players, and a drummer. They were singing, but they didn't seem to be singing in any real language. Instead, it seemed to be an odd assortment of sounds matching the beat and notes from the instruments.
Krystal grabbed Fox's hands as she led him into an unfamiliar dance. Fox tried awkwardly to follow her lead, but he could feel he was at least a few steps behind.
As the hours flew by, the villagers each wished the pair luck on their trip to the Lylat System. Fox didn't know if they were "ignoring" his new breasts out of courtesy or if they simply didn't care, but he was glad they weren't making a big deal out of it.
Eventually, it came time for Krystal to make a speech she had prepared. The music and chatter stopped as Krystal led Fox onto a platform set up by the band. Fox grew uneasy as all eyes were on the pair.
"Tomorrow, he and I leave for his home." Krystal told the crowd, "I have only a few vague ideas of what this home of his will be like. I know not all the potential dangers of this new world, but I know I will return with tales to tell of those exotic lands. I will have met new people, visited new places, and eaten exotic foods. May there be peace between his world and ours. I may be but the first of our people to leave our home world. May future ventures to new worlds be many."
The crowd cheered as Krystal led Fox off the platform. As the planet's star began to set, the party gradually died down. The pair ate their dinner before Krystal took Fox to the temple.
"Greetings, priestess." Krystal greeted, "We have come for a blessing before we leave tomorrow."
"The journey will take you far from here." the hawk priestess told her, "His world will be alien to you just as ours was alien to him. Be aware of this as you will be an ambassador of our people."
"I understand." Krystal told her, "We will only get one first impression. May I represent our people well."
The priestess handed the pair robes, books, and crystals.
"From what we were able to gather from our foe, his system is a system of frequent war. Worlds are frequently devastated by our foe's ambitions. Don your garb and follow, as I grant you more than a mere blessing."
Fox and Krystal put on their robes and followed the hawk as she led them down a stone staircase. At the bottom was a large stone chamber. Odd bearded faces were carved into the walls.
"The spirits are not bound to individual worlds as we are." the hawk told them, "They travel between worlds, between systems. They have left their mark on many worlds, one of which resides in his system."
She led them into a glowing circle in the center of the chamber. A faint aura began to emit from their robes and their crystals glowed brightly.
"As priestesses, you will be able to call upon the spirits to aid you." she continued, "With their protections, you'll fear not the enemy. With their power, the enemy will learn to fear you."
After a few moments, the circle, as well as their crystals, stopped glowing brightly.
"The spirits have granted their blessing." the hawk told them, "Your journey will be a safe one. Be sure to read your books as they are your guides in your priestesshood. Now go and rest."
As the pair left the temple, rain began to fall. The pair donned their hoods as they walked to Krystal's home. Krystal couldn't thank Fox enough. Not only was he taking her to a new, exotic world, but she was made a full-fledged priestess out of what she guessed was neccessity.
As soon as they returned home, they took off their robes, laid their books and crystals down, and collapsed onto the bed. As Fox slowly drifted to sleep, Krystal wrapped her arms around him and pulled his body close. His wonderful musk filled her nose, but he smelled a little different. Krystal shrugged, attributing it to whatever gave him those breasts. Whatever the reason, the wonderful musk was better than it was a few days prior. After a few moment, she fell asleep too.