Chapter 2: Old acquaintances
The Great Fox set course towards the asteroid field. The team had a reason to believe that Dash and Oikonny could build a tremendous weapon that would mean the end of the Lylat system. "Our enemies might be working on a secret weapon in the asteroid field. That's why we're crossing it.", Fox stated. Marcus replied as he entered the coordinates into the main computer: "I suppose you're right, father. But let's wait for the General's message first." The expected message came promptly. "Guys, I have a message from General Hare.",Marcus said. "He says that right now the enemy is constructing a new weapon against which even the entire Cornerian fleet is helpless. He wants us to take care of this before it's too late. Rumors state that a group of hostile mercenaries roams the area, so we should proceed with caution. This seems to confirm your assumption, father." "Let's get going!", Kojiro added. "Right, let's go!", Krystal called out determinedly. The Star Fox team readied the Arwings plunged into the turmoil of Meteo. "Wow, this is going to be a hell of a battle with all those chunks ...", Kojiro radioed. "Take care and try not to totale your Arwings", Fox replied in response. The team crossed through the asteroid field. There was no sign of any activities, let alone a dangerous super weapon. The asteroids posed the only threat out there. "For our eyes, it seems to be quiet and peaceful, but I sense that the enemy is watching us, so be careful. ", Krystal said to the others. "Well, then let's keep up our guard to avoid surprise attacks. ", Marcus replied tensely. Suddenly, the first enemy units appeared out of nowhere and the team immediately encountered them. Most of the enemy ships could easily be destroyed. But then a ship got on Marcus' tail, bringing him into a pinch.
"Damn, I can't shake him.", the vulpine shouted. Kojiro immediately came to his friend's rescue, attacking his pursuers. "Off with you, persistent foes!" The tiger unleashed a barrage of laser fire and destroyed the enemy ships. "Looks like I repaid my debts, my friend.", Kojiro radioed to a relieved Marcus. "Thanks buddy, you saved my brush."
The team went deeper into the asteroid field, being careful not to get hit by asteroids. Two huge chunks came flying towards them. The team avoided the giant asteroids with evasive maneuvers. After this was over, the team was ambushed and surrounded by enemies. As the enemies ships were about to attack, one of them was destroyed by a laser salvo.
"What was that?" Marcus asked curiously. Fox looked around and saw a fighter,
similar to an Arwing. "This cannot be! Is that you ...". Before Fox could finish his sentence, a radio message came in. "Hey team. Different time, different battlefield and again
no way without Falco's help. Good to see you guys again". Falco finished
his radio message, while the enemy was driven off by a combined effort of all pilots.
"That's what I call a sudden appearance, Falco.", Krystal said with relief. "Yeah, good timing, old pal.", Fox added. "But now is not the time for a reunion. We have an assignment, people."
"Keep cool, we'll get it done." Falco responded. Reunited with Falco, the team went back to the location where the secret weapon was most probably to be expected. As they were closing in to the said position, they were surprised again. "I got four fighters on the radar.", Fox radioed. "Long time no see, Star Fox!", Wolf radioed. "This time we will not let you get away!", Leon announced by radio. "Hello again, Krystal. Let's see if you are still such a good pilot. ", Panther flirted.
The fourth pilot seemed to be a young feline, about Marcus' and Kojiro's age: "Allow me to introduce myself, they call me Felix. Do not underestimate me!". Fox answered in annoyance: "Just what I needed to see - Star Wolf!". Enough chit-chat, we'll put some fire under your tails! " "We have no choice, engage them!" Fox ordered. "You won't be messing with us!" Marcus replied with determination. And so there would be another battle between Star Fox and Star Wolf.
