Disclaimer: Star Wolf and things relating to Star Fox in general do not belong to me, and yes, Slice and Sear are mine, please don't use them unless you have permission from me. Yes, this is an edited chapter 29 because I found that I'de accidentally had Wolf exiting the room twice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Chapter XXIX: Saving Time
Wolf was abruptly shaken from his reminiscence by the sound of two pairs of boots, one limping the other supporting the other, entering the room. He looked back, past the partygoers at the two whom had just entered. Slice supporting a very tired looking Sear, who looked about ready to nod off at a moments notice. The pair were making painfully slow progress through the room, Wolf decided he would stop staring and look ahead of himself. It made him feel somewhat better since he wouldn't need to look at the injuries that had needlessly been put onto his skunkess wingmate.
The pair moved ahead and finally made it to him, Slice and Sear both giving one armed hugs to the canine. He looked slightly back at them, smiling a little as he turned and returned the delicate hugs. Especially the one to Sear.
"We came to congratulate you..." Slice said, smiling up towards the slightly taller Wolf. Sear nodded her head, her eyelids drooping momentarily as a dreamy smile crossed her muzzle. Wolf could only imagen what she was thinking, but of course...didn't have the time to ask as she drifted to sleep.
"Looks like you should get her back to bed, and be sure to get her back into the infirmary gowns, until she's well I don't want her to be going anywhere or doing anything that will put her health anymore at risk." Wolf said quietly, nodding at a pair of grunts that hurried over to help Slice bring Sear back to the hospital wing. He then watched as the four furrs, Slice, Sear, and the two grunts, dissappeared out the door. He then looked back towards where the Great Fox MK II had been, noting an interstaller lens between places too far to normally travel efficiently in normal space, just as it started closing. Apparently Fox and his crew had taken the quick way home, and he found himself envious of the vulpine and his friends. They had homes whereas the ones in his base were outcasts, even the tough but sweet Slice and Sear.
Shaking his head furiously, he wound his way to the entrance of the room and exited, he had made a decision, despite the fact that he had saved his 'family' of outcasts from Fox, there was still him. He was a problem, the base would never be left alone so long as he could breathe or was uncaptured. Looking back, he nodded his head. He would go and turn himself in to keep them safe. If it would do so much as that, then he would gladly do it. But then again, there was no promise that his 'home' would allow him to go, or even if they would be safe with him behind bars.
He shook his head and started down the hal, only to be dragged back into the party room. "Party isn't complete without you Wolf." Panther said as he grinned, having been reading Wolf's expression while he'd stood there motionless. There was no way he'd let the canine do something as senseless as turn himself in, especially since it was doubtful that they would be found again.
Wolf looked out at the window again and shook his head, apparently he was destined for other things at the moment.