oDisclaimer: I do not own Star Fox. This series was created and published by Nintendo. All respect and copywriter ship goes to Nintendo and whoever is in part of making Star Fox.
Author comments beforehand: I've been waiting to get this chapter out of my head! It sure will be a tough act to follow! But I'm sure I can manage! Thank you so much for all of the support! I really appreciate it! Here's chapter four!
Beauty and the Beast
IV. What do we have here…?
Lucy opened the door to her apartment one week after the Wolfen extravaganza to find three pairs of boots. She smiled weakly and then went inside. Once she reached the guest room, she saw Star Wolf sprawled out on the guest bed asleep. Leon was curled into a fetal position while Panther slept at an angle. Wolf was sleeping as if he had been laid in a casket with one fingered paw over his slightly exposed chest over his black thick leaved male tank top. Lucy couldn't help but giggle at this scene. The hare tip toed to the closet and pulled out a blanket, covering the men as they slept. She walked to the door and closed it so that it didn't even make a sound.
Lucy sighed as she sat down on her own bed. I never expected the whole team to show up, she thought. But she had to admit she loved that they all showed up. I'll make them a lovely feast later! She thought with happiness. But then that means I have to go food shopping…aw well! I had to do that anyway!
Lucy then grabbed an outfit to wear, which was a white sleeveless turtle neck with black pants that covered her feet. She also got out a bracelet her father gave to her as a birthday gift and decided this would be a good outfit to wear. She also got a matching bra and underwear set both being white. Plain and simple, that's just how I like it, Lucy replied in her mind. Lucy then went out of her room and into the bathroom. She took off everything and turned on the shower. She sighed under the hot water and began the task of cleaning her body and hair.
"Today was a decent day," she said to herself. "Next lesson I should probably see if I can get a demonstration. It would be good for the students to experience something real instead of lectures and equations."
After talking with herself and showering, she turned off the water and got herself a towel and dried off. Soon, she dressed in her chosen outfit and smiled at herself in the foggy mirror. She then made a face by taking her pinky fingers and stretched out the corners of her mouth. Lucy giggled at her immature behavior. She realized she was so happy that she needed to let some of it out!
Lucy, after a good while of making a face, decided it was best to leave before the boys got up and start complaining, since this her father did that sometimes when he was tired. Lucy walked to the door and opened it soon jumping back and gasping.
Wolf stood there half asleep practically glaring at her with his good eye.
"What in hell's name are you doing?"
Lucy placed a hand over her heart feeling it go, 'thump! thump!' "I'm trying to leave the bathroom," she said. "What are you doing?"
"Trying to sleep but you make too much damned noise for that to happen."
"Hey!" She protested, "Stop acting like you own the place!"
Wolf then blinked and realized where he was. But he shrugged it off anyway not caring that he tried to own Lucy's apartment. "Whatever. So, now that I'm up, where are you leaving to?"
"Uh, well, I figured I would go food shopping. If you want you can come."
Wolf chuckled and shook his head. "Hell no. I hate doing that. As long as you get some meat, I'll be alright with that. Thank you though."
With that the leader of Star Wolf turned and walked back into the guest room, closing the door. Lucy sighed and wondered if Wolf was always such an arrogant person. Reminds me a bit of Falco, Lucy concluded with a small giggle. With that she walked to the door, put on her boots and jacket and closed the door.
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When Lucy returned, she heard some noises coming from the main room. She first dragged in the two bags of food and placed it in a corner while taking off her boots. During that time, she couldn't help but listen to the argument taking place.
"No you moron," said one gnarly voice, "If you do THAT kind of formation you'll surely get us blown up!"
"But," said another with a low purr, "I'll be closer to Krystal that way I absolutely want that! I want to see her stare at me in the eyes and—"
"Shut the hell up, both of you!" yelled a gruff voice. "I'm sick of your pointless babble. We're sticking with this plan and we're going ahead with finding a way to land on this planet. If we can pull it off we'll have enough money to even BUY Great Fox! Now shut up before I really get pissed!"
Lucy shook in fear. Oh my goodness, her mind said, they're planning a mission right in my main room! Lucy had to get a hold of herself before she could take one bag and go into the room. Even when she did she had a nervous smile on her face.
"H-hello everyone, I'm back!"
Star Wolf stared at her and then they all grinned. Wolf closed his eye and leaned back into the couch and propped his feet on the table. "Welcome home, enjoy your outing."
"I-I think so… uh…"
Then they started to laugh. A low, simple laugh where it wasn't because something funny was said but just to kill the awkwardness in the air. After that subsided, Panther got up and offered to help Lucy with the food, which she thanked graciously. Soon, smells of cooked meats and assorted vegetables filled the room. Leon even settled the kitchen bar with plates and utensils. While that occurred, Panther replied with a comment along the lines of, "You just want to impress Wolf," which led to Leon throwing a fork at the big cat. Lucy laughed and tossed whatever she had in her frying pan into the air, making a rain shower of green, orange and red before it spilled back from where it came from before. Wolf was watching the hare. He gazed at her, watching her every move. He took a couple more seconds to look at the lady hare before turning back to his magazine.
"Aright," Lucy said after sitting down, "Let's begin our meal!"
At nine o'clock at night, the four ate their dinner while the others of Fichina were safe in their beds dreaming peacefully. Panther told Lucy about his lover Krystal who was apart of Star Fox. Lucy nervously smiled as she soon figured out from a whisper from Leon that it was all a lie and that this vixen was actually Fox's girlfriend. Lucy also learned that Leon was obsessed with sharpening knives in hoping one day that he could plunge one into the heart of a certain bird. Lucy soon asked Wolf a question about the Wolfen and its mechanics which led to Panther butting in. Wolf growled at him while Panther seemed to eat up the anger like he was with his steak. Lucy during this whole period never felt happier. She smiled and for once in a very long time, she truly felt like she had a family to laugh with.
Soon, at eleven P. M., the dishes were being washed by Wolf and Lucy while Leon and Panther were back in the guest room, chatting more about the mission that Lucy had barged in on. The pair cleaned and dried each plate, shined the forks and knives and made sure that there were no stains in the wine glasses.
"I truly enjoyed this," Lucy said while putting the last plate away. "The last time I had such a warm atmosphere was when I was twelve, right before my father left to help Fox with defeating Andross."
Wolf glanced at Lucy and then followed her to the couch, where she began telling him about her past.
"I remember that day perfectly…Fox was with me helping me with some homework when Father came rushing in. I just recall just staring at the tattered clothes on his body, the blood running down his cheek and the tears in his eyes. He saw Fox and hugged him so tight and told him what happened to James. I saw Fox just deteriorate in his arms. He crumpled to my father's feet and just knelt there, his face in pure shock. General Pepper came in soon and then…" Lucy's face seemed to go black. Wolf stared at her. "Fox screamed. It pierced my heart; that blood boiling scream of grief. I know that feeling all to well…" She shook her head as she felt the tears come to her eyes. Why am I pouring this stuff out to Wolf? It's not like he asked about it… she thought. Her mind agreed with her at that moment. Just stop before you get too deep. But she couldn't. Her mouth just kept moving.
"When I was younger, my mother was diagnosed with an illness. At first it was a cough. Just a light cough and it didn't seem to bother us since I was sick before with a cold. We all assumed it was a cold." Lucy laughed quietly. "Ahhh…we soon learned that it was going to get worse. The cough went away and she started to get high fevers, chills…vomiting. The vomiting got so bad that she started to throw up blood. The first time I saw it I stood there, frozen as the red liquid dribbled down her beautiful fur. Father took her to the hospital and form then on, that's where she stayed."
Lucy didn't let the tears stop now. She didn't even care that Wolf was watching her do this. Stop! Stop this instant! Don't get too close, remember who he is! Her mind protested, but the voice was growing weaker, feebler. "The last time I saw her she looked so tired. I was bawling my head out and I saw Father crying too. She told us not to cry and to be brave. 'Mommy was going to be okay no matter what'."
"I-I guess you know how that one ends…" Lucy replied before crying. Wolf just sat there, looking at her as she sobbed in sorrow. He never expect someone to just open up to him. He felt his heart lurch and he couldn't stand to see this poor girl cry anymore. Wolf leaned in and took a finger to her eye and wiped a tear drop away.
"Crying…never really helps you know." He managed to say. "I'm sure your mother wants you to smile, like you were before."
Lucy stared blankly at Wolf, shocked that he was showing such compassion. One last drop fell and landed on the couch and a silence occurred once again between the two. They stared at each other, looking at each other as if that was all they could do. Wolf brought his hand away and licked the tear off of his claw. Lucy felt her cheeks grow hot and she felt her heart speed up. He looked at her again and suddenly, began leaning in to her once more. But not with his hand, with his face.
The hare knew all too well what was about to happen. One month ago, she never dreamed that this would occur; befriending a murderous mercenary such as Wolf O' Donnel. But as he lifted her chin the same way as the time before, Lucy knew what her heart was trying to tell her.
At first, Wolf's lips upon hers were cold and they just sat there, giving her comfort from her spill before. But once he parted and turned his head, he came back and began moving his lips, showing her that this was indeed intentional. She closed her eyes and brought her arms around his muscular neck, pulling the wolf closer to her. Lucy sighed under the taste of the wine and kissed back, enjoying the kiss more than she could think. Heat surrounded the two and Wolf started leaning forward, pushing the hare back onto the couch so now he was on top of her, continuing the romantic moment. With each touch they began to go deeper, as if kissing was the only way to figure each other out.
Lucy didn't know why this was happening. Why she was letting herself fall under his romantic leadings, but at this moment all she wanted was Wolf loving her. They didn't even notice another figure come into the room, standing behind the couch as they continued to kiss.
"You know," said the voice with obvious happiness, "It's not nice to make out front of other people." The voice then let out a low, amused purr.
The pair broke apart. Lucy's face grew as red as a tomato and she suddenly pushed Wolf off of her, making him land to the floor. He growled in pain and anger. "What the hell Panther."
Panther chuckled and let his tail twitch behind him. "Just pointing out the obvious, Lord O'Donnell. You can't make her yours in one night." Wolf's tempter was rising now and he let out another threatening growl. "Leave. Now."
"Alright, but don't get angry if you can't find your underwear in the morning!"
Panther had to dart out of the room so he could avoid a death experience. Wolf huffed and got up, looking down at the embarrassed hare. They stared at each other before someone spoke.
"I'm sorry about before." Wolf replied.
"N-no, that's fine…I…" Lucy said, cutting off before she finished.
The air was uncomfortable and both were nervous to do anything so Lucy excused herself and ran into her room, shutting the door and began to take out her cell phone. She pressed the numbers and sat on her bed, her fingered paw shaking as she heard the ringing of the phone. Lucy sighed out loud when she heard a 'hello?' from the other end.
"Francesca! I am so glad you're up!"
"Of course I'm up!" the mouse said with an irritated tone, "I have so many darned tests to grade that I can't sleep!"
"I-I have something I must, no ABSOLUTELY tell you!" the hare said quickly.
"Geez, I haven't seen you this frazzled since the day you got your first boyfriend! Well, who's the guy?"
Lucy gulped. "Uhhh…well, remember a week earlier…"
"Ugh, I am GLAD you brought that up. Do you know how dangerous it was?" Francesca said, "I was so scared that we were all going to die! I was so shocked to see him lick your cheek. Really creepy! It was like he TASTED you or something!"
"Well…you s-see," Lucy tried to get in but Francesca continued.
"I complained to the board about this. I hope they do something because if that happens again I am just going to simply call the police to hoard him off to jail where he belongs!" Francesca ranted.
"Just hold up!" Lucy said. "I have something to tell you about Wolf!"
"Wolf?" the mouse replied in confusion, "You never call people by their first names unless—"
The mouse's voice froze and Lucy closed her eyes as her friend began figuring it out. "Don't tell me that you're ACTUALLY dating him now."
"Well…" she said with a nervous tone "not dating but…"
"YOU KISSED HIM?!" The mouse howled. "How could you KISS him?!"
"It was in a moment! I-I don't know, it just happened!" the hare protested, clutching the cell phone.
"Spur of moment?! You just don't let assassins kiss you for the HECK OF IT!!"
Lucy sighed and she knew her friend was right, but she couldn't help but protest. In some ways, she wanted him to kiss her. To hold her and tell her it was okay. Lucy wanted to see that man love her and to prove all of his cold rumors wrong.
"…"
"Nothing, huh?" the mouse replied after awhile.
"Well, I guess I'm alright with it. But you guys can't just make out. You have to see if you like each other in that way. I should say 'stay the heck away from him' but you're a strong girl Plus, when it gets tough you can call your Dad and he can get the Cornerian army on him!" she replied with a laugh.
Lucy smiled a bit. "I guess you're right. I have to admit, lately I have been thinking of him more often and when I see him…I feel my heart speed up."
"Well, I guess that means you have a crush on him. But you have to find out more about this guy before you do anything else. I don't want you getting hurt over him, got it?"
"Yes ma'am!" Lucy replied.
"Alright, here's what I'm going to do," Fransesca said. "We'll have an outing tomorrow on Fichina, you and me. We'll discuss about… YOU KNOW WHO and we'll see what's up with everything. How's that for a plan?"
Lucy beamed at the phone now. "Absolutely wonderful! I'll pick you up at the train station at nine o'clock a.m.! Wear light summer clothes, it's supposed to be in the high seventies, believe it or not!"
"Crazy Fichina weather," said the mouse. "Alright, see you tomorrow!"
"Bye bye!" Lucy chirped.
She hung up the phone and fell back onto her bed, listening to her friend's advice repeat in her head.
It's true, she thought. I do have to figure out whether I care for Wolf that much now. I can't believe I fell for his exterior that fast! That I have to admit. I wonder why though… perhaps 'why' is what I have to figure out!
She leaned to her light switch and she turned out the light. Lucy sighed and stared at the ceiling. "This was truly one eventful evening," the hare said out loud to herself. Lucy thought for awhile and she felt her eyes begin to close. But they burst open when Wolf appeared in the room. She sat up and pulled the covers up and watched him close the door. Lucy waited for him to fit next to her and look at her intensely.
"W-wolf…" she whispered.
"I see you're still wondering about before," he replied in an almost whisper. Lucy felt her cheeks heat up as she heard the low rumble of his quieted voice.
"A bit…I do want to say that I did...In some w-ways…want to kiss you." She managed to get out.
Wolf narrowed his eye and leaned in. "Really now?" Lucy's face grew hotter and she leaned back a bit. "Y-yes, didn't you?"
"I wouldn't have kissed you if I didn't" the lupine replied smoothly.
They quieted down and stared at each other in the darkness. These silences come up WAY too often, Lucy thought. She heard her heart ram against her chest and she prayed it would stop. Wolf smiled coolly in the darkness as if he could hear it. He leaned in and whispered, "Goodnight." He blew softly into her ear.
"T-teasing isn't very nice, Wolf…" Lucy said.
Wolf moved to her face, licking her lips with his tongue. Lucy's face reached the darkest shade of red with that. Wolf grinned and murmured, "Haven't we figured out that I'm not a very nice person?"
With that, Wolf O' Donnell left the room, leaving her astounded. Lucy fell back onto the bed and clutched her ear.
"Teasing…isn't very nice Wolf." She said again.
CHAPTER FOUR END
Finally! They kiss! Yes, early, huh? I did that for a reason. They seem like the ones to have action not words. See? Those silences did have a purpose! And oh, referenced chapter two, very surreptitious!
I loved this chapter just because of the spark. Them sleeping together is just to show that, not to suggest anything. So now we get to the juicy romance. Also, in this chapter we see Lucy open up to Wolf, as expected since Wolf is like a rock. Don't worry, I got something cooked up so that Lucy can break the shell and find out what Wolf O'Donnell is all about. So, this was shorter than the rest but I think it has enough meat to make up for it!
In chapter five, Francesca gets to shine through. Yep, I made her up myself! I love her though, she's not one of the annoying OCs I hope. I think she makes a nice side character.
Oh, and if you haven't figured it out, this takes place in the way beginning of Command before she helps Star Fox. Yes, I will try to incorporate some Command in there later on, but for now, I'm sailing my own ship.
Have a lovely day