Ch15 Stitching the Wounds
Macbeth 19.8 ABY three days after the inavsion.
The Imperial army slowely consumes Macbeth like a plague. Tie Bombers and Imperial walkers crush everything that stands in their way. After only two of fighting the Empire has already taken two of Macbeths major cities. The Cornerian army is overwhelmed. With nearly a third of Macbeth's armor divisions lost and half of Macbeths railroads destoryed, the Cornerian troops have had to resort to guerrilla tactics and hit and run fighter raids to slow the endless hordes of advancing Imperial forces. A third Cornerian starfleet is has been crippled. Useing what serviceable ships avialible, the Cornerian fleet ties to play cat and mouse with the Imperial fleet to draw them away from Macbeth. After seeing the amount of damage done by the Imperials so, Fox and Peppy know that they need a new strategy.
Inside the Macbeth Military HQ infirmary.
"Ahh Fox, what happened, where am I, who are you?" Krystal looks around and finds out she is in a bed and covered in bandages.
"SSG Mason, I'm with CDF medical corp, you were hit by a flak burst a few days ago. Your damn lucky to be alive, the shrapnel just missed your vitals, but you did loose alot of blood. Don't worry though you'll be outta here in a day or two. So just take it easy, and get some rest."
"Where's Fox at sergeant?"
"I beleive he and the rest of the team are conducting air raids on the enemy, but don't quote me on it though. They should be back later this afternoon."
"Thankyou sergeant." She than falls back to sleep.
Meanwhile.
In skies of Macbeth the rest of StarFox harass the Imperial army. Fox dives down and fires his cannons, and takes two AT-STs and around ten stormtroopers. Falco then flies just above the ground and shoots up an AT-TE, blowing off its topside mass driver cannon.
"Man their just is no end to these guys." Bill says as he straffs a squad of stromtroopers.
"The enemy is nearing the outpost perimiter, we have to slow them down. Our troops down there are vastly outnumbered." Fox points out.
"Were completely out of bombs, and were getting low on fuel. There isn't much more we can do right now." Katt says.
"Minor details Katt, we can still waist these bastards." Falco ignorantly comments.
"No Falco she's right. I think we may have to fall back. We can't afford to run out of fuel. Everyone make one last gun run and make it good, then return to base."
The teams swings in low and fires off a heavy burst cannon fire. Each killing over a dozen Imperial ground troops and several AT-STs and AT-PTs.
"This Captain McCloud to any Cornerian ground forces in this region, We can't give you any more support for today. Were low on fuel and out of heavy munitions. I advise you to fall back, repeat fall back." Fox only hoped that those troopers down there got his message.
"Ok team lets head back."
Imperial Forward Operation Base Kew City twenty minutes later.
After receiving the reports on Macbeths progress Jadex knows he needs to update DeGuale.
"Admiral DeGuale this is Jadex do you copy."
"I read you Jadex, whats our statis?"
"Sir my forces have advanced to Macbeth and have engaged the Cornerian forces occupied there. We have taken two of Macbeths major cities and have done exceptional damage to the Cornerian Army and Navy. At are going rate we should have full control of Macbeth in about two weeks sir. In addition, the reinforcements you sent us have arrived this morning. I also plan on sending a detachment to Zoness in a few days aswell sir."
"Good work Jadex. Have your forces encountered StarFox yet?"
"Yes sir, they have been causing alot trouble for our ground troops. They will die soon enough sir."
"Make sure of it Jadex. DeGuale out."
Macbeth Military HQ.
After nearly eight hours of air raids the team finally returns to the post. As Fox exits his craft Falco walks up to him.
"Whats with you Fox? I mean, the only way were going to stop these guys is to go up to them and kill the bastards."
"You just don't get it do you. This enemy is not like the aparoids or the Venomain. You seen first hand our bomds barley scratched their cruisers, and they outnumber our ground forces 3-1 easily, and they just keep coming. We don't even know if this is their main force, what if they more? Our team alone is not going to stop them and your little hotshot adittude isn't not going to win the day either. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go check on Krystal."
Falco wasn't able to come up with a comeback. Fox left the hanger and headed towards the MED center. As walked through hallways he saw dozens of Cornerian troops and pilots on strechers in crital condition and several more being treated for various injuries. It was a disturbing sight.
"Maybey if I brought Falco in here, mabey he might understand what war really is." he thought to himself.
Once he reaches her room he knocks on the door, but no one anwsers. After a few seconds he decides to walk in and sees Krystal sleeping.
"Hey Krys are you awake?"
The sound of his voice startles her and causes to jump.
"Oh Fox you scared me."
"I'm sorry. We just got back from our mission. How do ya feel?" He then hug her.
"I'm alittle sore, but the doctors say I be ok and out of here in a couple of days."
"Thats good to here Krys. Its been boring with out you."
"Well I'm glad you missed me. So hows the war effort going?"
Fox pauses for a minute before saying anything.
"Not good I'm afraid. The enemy has captured two of Macbeths cities and are pushing our forces back. Most of Macbeths supply lines are cut. We have alot of wounded troops. Many of our ships have been damaged and destroyed. Our forces are unable to stop them. I know thats not what you wanted to here."
"I'm afraid Fox."
Fox puts his arms around her. "We'll make through this you'll see. Now get some rest ok. I'll come by in the morning."
"Ok Fox, I love you."
"I love you to Krys." he says as walks out of the room.
Fox then heads back towards his assigned quarters. Just before he reaches him room Bill gets his attention.
"Whats up Bill."
"Fox we got a message from Corneria."
"What's it say?"
"Its from General Hare. He wants us to report to High command as soon as Krystal is better."
"Did he say why Bill?"
"No he didn't. I would imagine it would be important if he's pulling us from the front for this."
"I think you may be right, do Katt and Falco know yet?"
"No, I just got the message about ten minutes ago."
"Ok I'll inform the others you just get some rest, you earned Bill."
"Thanks Fox I'll do that. See ya."
"See in the morning Bill."
Fox then heads out to find Katt and Falco.
Authors notes: Sorry it took so long to get out and for being short. But anyways how do like this so far? Things are getting messy and is only going to get worse for them. Big plot twists soon to come, so stay tuned. Thanks for reading and reviewing.