Forgiving you

Chapter 4

It's been a few months since Wolf joined Star Fox. They've done countless missions together, risking their lives as they get paid. With Fox by his side he felt like he can do anything. They've done stealth, land, and air missions and with the help of Wolf, Star Fox was better than before. Wolf felt like he changed but still had his rude attitude towards the team but with Fox around he couldn't help feel different.

The team had gotten used to Wolf, except for two members, Falco still held suspicion and Krystal had her jealousy.. Wolf had enough money to get his own house, he left Fox's house feeling upset and alone, but he knew they'd still meet in the same place. His feelings for Fox still grow strong, he watched for signs of reciprocation, but he didn't see any as if Fox was uninterested in him. He was beginning to feel impatient, he restrained him self with the fear of Fox's rejection, but he realized the stall didn't serve him any good, Krystal was moving in on him, and once more Wolf wasn't sure what he was feeling.

Wolf was sitting on a chair by the window in the kitchen of the Great Fox, lost in thought. They've just got back from a mission on Katina, setting course back to Corneria. He stared into the stars, thinking about Fox. Fox was always busy with Krystal, which gave Wolf mixed feelings, anger, sadness, and greed. In other words he was feeling Jealous or heart broken. Wolf never experienced jealousy or heart break that much so he'd forgotten it. Last time he felt jealousy was when he hated Fox, and last heart break was when his dad said he didn't love him...He shoved the past to the back of his head and went back to thinking about Fox again. He felt like he couldn't win Fox over, probably because he liked females and Wolf was a guy. Fox wouldn't want him. But he still had an active positive side. Fox was always nice to him; Wolf assumed it was because he liked him? He just joined a few months ago, and in the beginning Fox was already treating him like a friend. But it could have been because Wolf saved him on that day.. Wolf didn't know what to think anymore. He shifted in his seat, continuing to stare at the stars.

Wolf's ear twitched when he heard a door slide open, He turned his head to see Fox walk in. He couldn't help but smile whenever he's around him.

"Oh hey there Wolf what's up?" Wolf didn't wanna talk about his feelings for him so he just lied to keep the familiar tough Wolf Fox knew well. He took off the smile and turned his head back to the window.

"Nothing, just staring at the stars."

"Oh, ok... Nothing bothering you?" Fox walked over to the fridge to grab something to eat, finding a leftover meat sandwich and took it out.

"Of course not! Just can't wait to go home!" Wolf said with an irritated tone, he didn't know what came over him, maybe it was because of his jealousy or the feeling of security with his personal thoughts. Fox twitched a bit from the tone and took a bite from the sandwich.

"Well looks like you can, in a few minutes" Fox said as his mouth was full, pointing out the window seeing Corneria grow bigger as the Great Fox motions towards it. Wolf growled in annoyance. He didn't really want to go home because it felt lonely, and it wasn't the same without Fox around to say good morning, greet him at the table with food when Wolf wakes up last, and especially he enjoyed Fox's company. He sighed wishing he could live with Fox again.

When they got to the Sky port, everyone went for the exit to go back to their homes, Krystal passed as she gave Wolf a quick glare which made him confused but he didn't take it personal. Wolf saw everyone leave the Great Fox and felt fear, he didn't wanna be alone.. He didn't wanna leave Fox, so he decided to say something to him, and hoped it didn't sound too awkward, his eye detected the vulpine walking out but he went over to stop him.

"Hey...Fox.." Fox turned tilting his head and raised a brow.

"Yeah? What's up?"

"You... Hungry? Fox gave him a weird look and shrugged.

"Well...I guess" Wolf gulped before continuing.

"I can treat you to lunch If ya want.."

Fox blinked looking like he was surprised by what Wolf said. Wolf felt pressured and decided to make it seem like a natural question.

"Ya know. Hang out and talk.." He gave a nervous smile as he waited for a reaction, after a few long seconds Fox's face calmed.

"Sorry Wolf but I have to meet up with Krystal soon." The vulpine scratched his head with a nervous smile.

"But next time ok?" Wolf gave a disappointed frown but quickly picked it up to avoid suspicion.

"Oh..I see. well thats ok." He gave a forced smile, it really wasn't ok knowing that Fox would be with that vixen again. Fox smiled too and put a hand on Wolf's shoulder.

"Alright see you later" He turned and walked to the elevator, Wolf's eye automatically locked onto Fox's tail, and left when Fox already entered the elevator. Wolf was alone in the Great Fox lost in his thoughts upset that Fox would rather be with Krystal then be with him. He walked towards the elevator to head on home.

Once he was at his house he sat on the sofa, laying on it. He couldn't stop thinking about Fox and that vixen. Were they together? He winced at the thought of them kissing, and making love. He remembered the image of Fox holding her in his arms back at the Katina mission. He growled clenching his fists shut then relaxed. His eyes started to water as he had a change of emotion, he wanted to be held like that, he wanted to feel Fox's warmth and his love. He stood up and decided to take a walk, he picked up a jacket and headed out the door. The fresh air was a good way to keep him calm. He liked the real natural oxygen that produces on a planet, then the artificial oxygen made for ships. While he was walking he saw a store not so far from him. He felt a bit thirsty so he went in to buy a drink. Once he was in, he was greeted by the shop keeper saying his name with the formal word 'Mr'. Since he was with Star Fox Wolf was pardoned, and he requested that Panther and Leon's Bounty was taken off as well. Even though he didn't think about it, he still worries for his former teammates.

He picked out a drink from the freezer and looked at his right. He froze for a sec noticing what was on the shelf. They were those Star Fox dolls Fox collects, a new one caught his eye, seeing himself in his Star Fox uniform. He smiled but turned his eye to Fox. He felt embarrassed but he wanted to buy it, he hoped he didn't look silly holding a doll around. He picked up the Fox doll from the shelf and looked around to see if people were looking, he walked over to the counter and blushed setting both his drink and the doll on it. The Raccoon shop keeper's eyes widened a bit giving a chuckle.

"Oh..I didn't know Mr. O'donnell had a soft spot for plushies!" He laughed again which made Wolf's pride crack a little but he had an excuse prepared, common but effective.

"It's for...someone...She likes Fox." The Raccoon relaxed his face and made a gentle smile.

"Ohh i see well then I hope she likes it" The shop keeper handed him the drink and the doll as Wolf paid. He stuffed the Fox doll in his pocket with satisfaction. He walked out feeling a little better; Fox looked so cute even as a doll. He gave a small snicker forgetting he was depressed. Suddenly something caught his attention across the road. It was a small flower hut with a variety of flowers displayed outside. He walked over to look at them. He quickly noticed a familiar bloom which brought a calm smile to his face. He stuck out a hand to touch it, feeling the soft petals. This must be the Stars Fox loved, It had the full description, it was beautiful, milky colored, soft liquid shine, and the way the petals are sorted looked like a star.

"Beautiful flower...isn't it?" A familiar voice came from his left. He forgot to charge his eye piece, which left him with a blind eye. He had to turn his head fully to see a Black cat looking at him.

"Panther?" Wolf said with surprise, he hadn't seen Panther in a long time, he felt happy to see a former teammate.

"Gonna buy that for someone?" The black cat said with a smirk. Wolf blushed and shook his head.

"No..." The black cat started to play with a red rose beside the Star.

"Oh but I can tell you set your eyes on someone." Wolf was blushing as red as the rose the cat held. Panther WAS good at this lovey stuff, and is obsessed with it.

"You can say that..." Wolf scoffed turning his head back to the Star flower.

"Ahh..so who is this fine lady?" Wolf felt a bit awkward hearing Panther call Fox a lady, but he didn't want his underling to see his former leader in a different way.

"W-well...she's...in Star Fox." Panther's eyes widened as his tail began to flick.

"Another female in Star Fox?.. Interesting" Wolf heard the denial in the cat's voice forgetting that Panther liked Krystal and that she was the only girl in the team, he hope he didn't make it sound that way, he shouldn't have said Star Fox and wished he could change his reply, the thought disgusted him. Wolf and Krystal? no way!

"Y-yeah! She's new."

"I see.. so are these her favorites?" He lightly stroked a finger on the white petals of the Star. Wolf looked at his pocket with the Fox doll and nodded.

"Yeah...she loves them..." Wolf felt weird calling Fox a she, but had to keep up the act to avoid suspicion. Panther smiled and turned his head back to the Star flower.

"Did you know, wives who have Pilots as husbands give these to their love before they set on a journey outer space?" Wolf shook his head raising his brows.

"No.."

"They say they give good luck to a pilot, for a safe journey across the stars. That's why this is called a Star."

"I see..." Wolf felt that Fox knew about this which made him feel good to get to know Fox more.

Panther picked up the bouquet of roses and paid the old woman at the counter then wrote behind the receipt he just got, handing it to Wolf.

"Here's my com number, let's keep in touch this time my fellow companion." Wolf's good eye twitched when hearing the word 'companion' he was his leader dammit!

Panther walked off with his roses and waved to Wolf who nodded as a response. Once Panther left his sight he decided to go home.

He was at home laying on the bed with the Fox doll in his hands, smiling at it, he brought it close rubbing it against his cheek. With the Fox doll in his arms, he felt less lonely now, and couldn't stop imagining the real Fox right here with him. He started to fall asleep, easier than before, still having those dreams when Fox and him are together.

He awoke from his com ringing; he yawned and looked at the window to see it was morning already. He growled and reached for his com which seemed far. He was too lazy to get up, but he used a bit of his tired strength to roll across his bed, just before he missed a call he quickly pressed the button. Wolf yawned into the com before asking who this is.

"Who is it?..."

"Wolf?" Wolf broke out of his tired state noticing the voice but couldn't fight the fact that he was annoyed, he hated when people wake him up too early.

"Hey pup...why'd you wake me up?..Its like 6:00am!"

"Oh sorry. Should i let you rest?" Wolf felt like sleeping but changed his mind since it was the guy he loved, talking through the com.

"Uhh..actually thats alright...so whats up? we got a mission already?" Wolf could hear Fox clear his voice then spoke.

"No, just wondering if you still want to eat together, but i guess i should have waited..hehe" Wolf smiled at the fact that Fox woke him up early just to eat with him.

"Sure you wanna go now? or...what time?" Wolf stood up to get ready, walking over to the closet to get on his clothes.

"7:00 . at Java Nova?" Wolf couldn't help feel like this was a date, he hadn't hung out with Fox like this in a while, because that blue vixen kept hogging him.

"Sure I'll be there" Wolf changed his mind about changing and stripped out of his clothes to take a bath. He had a quick shower, making sure to be clean for Fox. Wolf liked to call it a date, even though he never experienced one before, he wasn't actually sure about how it works, and he wasn't sure if Fox would like it being called a "date"

"Ok i'll be heading there now cya Wolf." Fox hung up on the com, leaving Wolf with his free hands to scrub his body. After the some what long shower he went over to change, he just wore some casual stuff, he didn't wanna give Fox the impression that Wolf thought it was a date. It disappointed Wolf that by honesty it was just some normal hangout thing between friends.

When he was done changing he went out not bothering to get a jacket since it was a hot and bright day, a good day to spend this "date"

He arrived at Java Nova shortly because it was like a few blocks from his house, he noticed Fox wasn't here yet and looked at his watch to see that it was 7:13 was Wolf too late? He sighed with worry. Maybe Fox forgot or couldn't, because Krystal dragged him into some excuse for him not to go. Wolf sat at a near by table which was between the exit and the counter. He sat there for a while then looked at his watch again to see 7:20. He was getting impatient and more worried. After a while his leg began to bounce out of impatience as he started to growl. Where was he? Was this some kinda prank? Wolf started to feel angry from the thought. Did Fox know about Wolf's attraction and wanted to tease him?, he glared from the thought and got up from his seat walking towards the exit. There was no point in staying if Fox isn't going to come. As he was about to open the door, it opened for him. Wolf's glare faded to see Fox.

"Oh hey Wolf. where you going?" Fox said with a bit of confusion. Wolf's frown slid up into a smile as he sighed in relief.

"Oh..just was about to get some fresh air, hehe" Fox smiled and gestured his head towards the counter.

"Alright well then lemmie order something cool, I'll be right back" Fox walked over to the counter with a puny squirrel standing behind it. After a few minutes Fox came back with two iced coffees.

"Here you go it's a FrapFichina" Fox grinned and Wolf chuckled a bit from the punny name. They soon arrived at their usual spot, the bench in Corneria park, Wolf took a sip from the cold drink and realized that he drank it too fast and got a brain freeze, he grunted as he held his head Fox watched and laughed as he took a sip from his own drink.

"Haha don't drink it too fast!" said Fox as Wolf rubbed his head and nodded still pained by the brain freeze. Wolf turned his head to the statue, looking at James McCloud, remembering the times he fought him and realized that he never got to know about him.

"Hey Fox.." The vulpine was rubbing his head when he finally got brain freeze and turned his head to Wolf.

"Yeah?" Wolf turned his head at the statue again.

"What's your dad like?" Fox sipped from his drink again and looked at the statue too.

"Well..he was brave, strong, and pretty cool." Fox held his hand against his eyes and grinned miming invisible sunglasses, Wolf smiled at Fox's silliness and wanted to ask another question but this time a bit personal.

"How was your dad like...when you were a pup?" Fox shifted on the bench to get comfortable.

"Well...He was very strict; he wanted to make sure that I was enough to keep Star Fox living. I had to be brave, serious, intelligent, cunning, and prideful. With his strictness I aced everything in the Flight academy. Even though he was serious about my future he was still a good father. He still had time to play with me as a kid, buy me icecream, hangout and talk about stuff.." Fox smiled a bit and looked down. Wolf frowned from slight envy that his father wasn't anything like that except for the strict part. He turned his head to Fox to see him blush a bit.

"To tell the truth...You kinda remind me of dad.." Wolf's eyes widened a bit and smiled. Was that why Fox was so nice to him? Because he reminded him of James? Well Wolf didn't wanna look like a father figure...He wanted to be a lover..

"Maybe because of the way you act or something...I dunno..You just have the same feel for some reason." Wolf felt a bit glad that Fox was this far in trust with him, than before.

"S..sorry did I creep you out?" Wolf realized he didn't reply for a long time and shook his head.

"Nah...just kinda surprised..hehe." Fox rubbed the back of his neck nervously, then rest his hand by his side.

"How bout your dad Wolf?" Wolf picked his head up widening his eyes, he knew this conversation would lead to this.

"He..." Wolf paused not knowing what to say about his dad, but memories began to come back, terrible memories..

"He..." Wolf paused again and found himself clenching his teeth, he tried to calm himself down, since Fox was watching.

"You alright Wolf?" Fox put a hand on Wolf's back which made Wolf feel calmer, he felt less tense as he sighed.

"My..Dad isn't like yours...He hated me." Fox's eyes had pity as he watched Wolf stare at the cement.

"He was strict though…Like you he was preparing me to be the Star Wolf leader. But he did it with force…" Fox was speechless not knowing what to say but attempted to speak.

"What about your mother?.." Fox said as Wolf looked up at him with depressed look that made Fox feel upset.

"Dad got rid of her…" Fox's eyes widened as he set his drink down on the bench.

"Why?..."

"I don't know…I was very young. Dad forced her out of the house saying she was ruining me.." Wolf felt like whimpering but didn't wanna look like a coward infront of Fox.

"Did she love you?..." Wolf shook his head then began to drink his iced coffee which melted.

"I…don't know…No one ever loved me before.." Wolf scoffed as he took another drink to calm himself down, looking away from Fox. Fox looked down onto the cement, fiddling with the drink he took back into his hands.

"I'm. Sorry to hear that.." Wolf didn't reply, he was back in his memories again, seeing the images he'd never forget. Images of his father beating his wife, till she bruised and bled. It looked like he was trying to kill her.. She left the house in pain limping from broken bones. Wolf was very young, and couldn't understand a thing. When he grew up to be a healthy boy his father treated him like a full grown soldier, he gave no mercy in training, punching the tears out till Wolf couldn't cry anymore, and punish him when he got bad grades in the flight academy, Wolf tried hard, he wanted to be acknowledged by his father, but no matter how hard he tried he never got any smile, a pat on the back, or a "good job." Wolf made a small whimper which got Fox's attention. Wolf noticed what he did, feeling like an idiot. Wolf felt like running in shame, he didn't want Fox seeing him like this. Fox was looking at Wolf with sympathy in his eyes, and started to widen a bit in surprise when he saw Wolf's eye shine. Wolf had to leave fast.

"I…I gotta go I just remembered I had to do something..cya later pup.." Wolf stood up and started to walk away. Fox didn't say anything and let Wolf leave.

When Wolf finally had distance from Fox he let some tears out. There was no one around so it was safe to cry. But he felt like a weak pup, if his dad were still alive he'd be very disappointed. Wolf arrived to his house with his tears gone, but still had the pain from reminiscing. He decided to call it a day and went upstairs to lay on his bed. He picked up the Fox doll and held it close. Wonder what Fox thought about that scene back there? Wolf worried that he would think differently about him. He just hoped it didn't affect him too much. Wolf closed his eyes and waited for him to doze off.

Wolf woke up with a huge headache, groaning as he held his head. He felt slightly dizzy and remembered about Fox giving him that look. He stared at the bed for a long second then picked up the doll looking at the cute face the creators gave him. He smiled at it then stood up. He decided to burn stress off by exercise. He wanted to use one of the public weight rooms but he thought about the training room on the Great Fox and decided to train there since it was free with a private pass for only Star Fox members. Wolf changed into his black muscle shirt and brought some fresh clothes in case he reeked with manly. He looked over at the bed seeing the Fox doll sitting there. He picked it up and put it in his bag, he thought just in case he wanted to sleep in his dorm, finding it easier to sleep when he had the doll with him. He blushed feeling like such a kid.

He arrived at the Mother ship and used the elevator. When he got to the bridge it was empty no one was here except for ROB who was charging his batteries. Wolf walked through the halls hearing a sound of someone hitting a punching bag, coming from the training room. Looks like he wasn't the only one here. When he enters the room he saw Fox punching the sand bag. Wolf was sweating as he thought about that awkward time yesterday. Wolf was about to leave but Fox looked at him.

"Oh hey there Wolf never knew you'd actually use this place." Fox said with his usually friendly face. Wolf wanted to stay all of a sudden maybe because it was Fox who was talking. Maybe Fox didn't mind Wolf feeling a bit down with things. Wolf cleared his voice and set his bag down.

"Just thought I should make some use with this room." Fox stopped punching the bag and cracked his knuckles. Fox started to walk into an open field which seems to be an arena.

"Alright, do you feel like sparring? I could use a sparring partner." Wolf walked up over to Fox giving a smirk.

"Ok but don't go whining when you lose to me!" Wolf said with a cocky tone, he seemed to feel like a different person when he fights. Fox stood with a fighting pose as he gave a smirk.

"Whining? Me? Don't make me laugh!" Fox said with a cocky tone as well. Wolf laughed at the Fox's confidence but felt a bit bad that he was about to fight Fox. He didn't wanna hurt him. But Fox was a big boy he could take care of himself. Wolf got into his stance as well as he beckoned with his claws.

"Don't get too Cocky!" said Wolf with a chuckle. Fox dashed in for the first attack. Wolf held up his hands for a more secure defense and blocked a punch, Fox followed it up with an elbow thrust which hit Wolf in the face, he made a grunt but didn't fully flinch. He quickly went behind Fox and grappled him from behind doing an arm lock. Fox grunted as he felt the pain in his arms. Wolf was so close to Fox, he was touching him, smelling him. The smell was strong, it reeked with male, which Wolf found attractive. Wolf felt something not knowing what but it made him feel happy. Fox growled as he broke out of the grapple. Wolf didn't focus and was elbowed in the stomach making a bit of a yelp. Wolf regained himself and attacked. He was feeling excited, but the excitement felt different, it wasn't the thrill of a fight, it was something else. Fox blocked Wolf's attacks and did a variety of kicks which his opponent blocked. They fought for a while and started to sweat, panting heavily. Fox held up a hand.

"Time out" Wolf held the attack and watched Fox walk out of arena. Wolf's eyes widened with arousal, as Fox began to take his shirt off. Wolf's heart began to race, feeling more excited; He watched Fox get back into the arena. Wolf stared up and down Fox's toned body. He had some fine muscles. Wolf was so focused in Fox's body that he didn't hear Fox talk.

"Ok lets continue Wolf!" Fox charged in swinging a fist at the dazed Wolf. The lupine didn't realize the fist that hit his face. He regained his sense a few seconds then watched the Fox launch another attack. Wolf was still filled with excitement. He gave a growl as he tackled the Fox to the floor pinning him onto the ground aggressively. Fox and Wolf were huffing and were out of breath. Fox smiled while he panted for air.

"Heh..you win this one Wolf." Wolf didn't reply he was just busy staring down into the Fox's eyes. He found himself groping a bit, feeling the hard tense arms Fox had. Wolf continued staring not knowing what he was doing. His heart began to beat faster, staring down at Fox with large pupils. Fox felt a bit uncomfortable as Wolf just stared at him.

"Wolf?..you can let go now.." Wolf didn't listen he wanted this moment to last longer, even though he had no idea how to take it further. Wolf was nervous, he felt his skin burn up from the tense feeling. He inched lower as Fox began to turn red.

"Wolf?" Fox said with a nervous tone.

Suddenly they heard a yell from the entrance. Wolf felt sudden force on his cheek, making a yelp. Wolf was forced off Fox and hit the ground. Wolf was out of his moment to see Falco huffing. He rubbed his cheek and stood up. Falco walked up to the pained Wolf and glared.

"I saw that! You waited for the chance for you and Fox to be alone!" Wolf blushed and said nothing. Did Falco know about his attractions for Fox? But how? He made sure he didn't let a hint out. Wolf was shaking in fear, he didn't want this to spread Wolf looked at Falco who was talking to Fox.

Falco.,. what are you doing? " Fox said with confusion. Falco turned to glare at Wolf before turning back to Fox.

"Fox there's something I have to tell you!" Wolf's eyes widened from what the bird was saying. This is it Wolf thought. His secret will be out. Wolf prepared for the worst as Falco was saying his final words.

"Wolf!" Falco yelled Wolf closed his eyes not wanting to watch. The blue bird pointed at him and yelled.

"IS a spy!" Wolf looked up and sighed but thought that was a stupid thing to say, he rubbed his forehead and chuckled to himself. Fox blinked and shook his head.

"What are you talking about Falco?..." Falco turned his head to Fox and cleared his voice.

"I have proof! I saw that mutt talking to that black cat Panther!" Wolf widened his eyes a bit surprised that The bird was there. Wolf cleared his voice and spoke.

"Well it's not a bad thing to say Hi to your former teammates." Falco shook his head with disbelief.

"No! I bet you were planning something!" Fox sighed and put a hand on Falco's shoulder.

"Falco don't be silly. Wolf has been with us for months now, he should have done something by now." Falco growled and stomped a foot.

"I'm not! See what he did a minute ago? He was trying to kill you!" Fox looked away when Wolf looked at him. Was Fox angry because of that? Wolf felt a little bad with what he did. He shouldn't have forced it like that. Fox took his shirt and put it back on. Wolf wanted to say something, apologize or maybe think of an excuse.

"That wasn't anything Falco." Fox began to walk towards the exit. Wolf's ear began to wilt, sighing. He walked over to his bag and picked it up then turned his head to see Falco glaring at him.

"I'm watching you fur ball! I'll find the proof that you are still an enemy!" Falco stomped out of the door leaving Wolf behind. After a long thought about guilt Wolf walked out of the gym deciding to take a nap. He was at the entrance to his room then heard voices down the hall. They were Krystal and Fox's voices. He finally saw the two walking side by side with smiles on their faces. Fox looked happier when he was with Krystal, then with anyone else. Wolf couldn't stand the sight and quickly got into his room. He walked over to his bed and fell on it, staring at the ceiling to see his faded reflection from the metal. He didn't bother to look at his bag, he found the zipper and unzipped it, he stuck his hand into the hole and pulled out the Fox doll. Whenever he looked at it, it always brought a smile to his face. He rubbed his cheek against it and found himself grow tired.

Over the days Wolf began to see Fox with Krystal even more frequently, and Krystal wasn't the one bugging him this time, it was Fox. Wolf began to get irritated and wanted to get away from the sight of Fox and Krystal but couldn't, It was back to life shoving things in his face. Wolf hated Krystal.. He was jealous; he wanted Fox to act like that towards him. He felt like he was being ignored. Fox still talked to him but it was even less. Was it because of what Wolf did back there in the gym? Wolf growled, wishing he could change what he did. He was losing Fox slowly. The only thing in the universe that made him happy.

Wolf was on his bed holding the Fox doll in his hands. He gave a sigh then set it on the bed. Fox was out again with Krystal and it's been five hours since he saw him. He began to feel worried. He put the Fox doll under his pillow and walked out of his room. Once he was out of the room he walked through the Great Fox halls not knowing someone has entered his quarters. The blue bird never gave up on trying to prove Wolf was still the enemy, he looked around Wolf's room to find evidence that he was a spy.

(There must be something here that proves it!) He ran over to the bed and looked under it, shuffling through random stuff and found nothing. He looked over to the closet and searched it fully to find nothing. After searching the room he sat on the bed.

(Dammit..He must be pretty good at hiding things!) Something caught Falco's eye. He looked at the pillow noticing something was under it. He motioned his hand towards it and pulled it out. His jaw dropped a bit to see a Fox McCloud doll in his hands.

(Why would Wolf keep something like this?...) Everything was swirling in the bird's head as it began to make sense. Falco looked surprised by the thought. Wolf saving Fox at Nocto, Wolf always hanging out with him, being only nice to Fox and not the team. Falco gulped when he remembered that time when Wolf was ontop of Fox in the gym.

(Was that why Wolf was always so nice to Fox?...He...Likes him) Falco looked a bit guilty for accusing Wolf to be a spy. The blue bird put the doll back under the pillow and saw Wolf in a different way. He left the room with things bundling up in his head.

Wolf was at Great Fox kitchen eating a sandwich. Seems like food supply is mostly sandwiches, he scoffed then went back to thinking about Fox. He hasn't come back yet. Wolf's ears perked up when he heard the sound of a door opening. He looked over at the door with a smile. His expression sank when he saw the bird.

"Oh it's you" Wolf said as he took another aggressive bite to the sandwich. Falco just stared with a different look, it wasn't a glare or a suspicious look. Wolf can't help but ask.

"Whats with the look?" Wolf licked his lips to check if there was anything stuck on his lips. Falco shook his head then sighed.

"Ah nothin" He walked over to the fridge to get something too. Then another sound of the door entered Wolf's ears. Wolf smiled when he saw Fox at the door. Falco watched closely to see Wolf was happy to see Fox, and notice the tail wagging before Wolf did.

"Hey Wolf" Fox said as he walked over to the table. after Falco was in view Fox waved to him.

"Oh hey there Falco." He smiled. Wolf missed seeing Fox's face but he noticed that he felt TOO happy to see him and controlled himself.

"Where'd you go off to?" Wolf said as he changed from his smile to a frown. Fox looked at Wolf and sat down onto the chair.

" Me and Krystal went over to visit Sauria." Wolf wasn't familiar with the Planet name but nodded.

"We also had a bit of a picnic there, since it's such a nice place." Fox smiled as he fiddled with his fingers. Wolf glared, but tried his hardest to calm down. Falco was still watching Wolf for reactions and saw the jealousy in his eye. Wolf sighed and nodded again.

"Nice" He said with a forced grin. Fox smiled and chuckled a bit.

"Yeah it's pretty nice, it brought back memories when I had to save the planet, and man it wasn't easy." Fox laughed while Wolf just tried to mantain his forced smile. Falco sighed and shook his head, he knew Wolf was suffering and he actually felt sorry for him. Suddenly they heard the speakers turn on to hear ROB64's voice.

"STAR FOX TO THE BRIDGE" The robotic voice said as everyone in the room stood up. Wolf shook his feelings away to be prepared for a mission. Emotions distract you, he thought. They all walked out of the door to head on to the bridge.

Once they all went to the bridge everyone was there. Including Krystal which made Wolf pout.

"I'VE RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CORNERIAN CAPTAIN OF THE FORTUNA BASE" Wolf thought there were no Cornerian bases on that planet anymore, ever since Wolf and his team beat Fox. Which was one of their rare wins, but remembered that since Andross was dead There was no more Venom army. ROB brought up the hologram to reveal a female canary.

"Star Fox I presume? We need your assistance." Fox nodded then folded his arms.

"I'm listening."

"remnants of the Venom army has infiltrated our Fortuna base, trying to reclaim what they've lost. They have got their hands on every weapon in our base and are using it against us. Guns, Turrets, Missiles, and our aircrat disabler. I've ordered some of my men to deliver you a package of Ion canons, It sends out a strong radioactive wave that destroys energy flow,There are two of them. use it to destroy the battery of our base, you can only fire once with each canon. It takes two shots to destroy our battery so do becareful with it. You have to be fast, the anti aircraft device takes about 3 minutes to charge. use that time to destroy the battery! But I request you leave before your timer says 80 seconds. Our device has a range that is almost planetary, so leave before Its too late." Fox nodded and saluted.

"We'll do our best captain..." The canary smiled and put a hand on her chest.

"I'm Captain Clenay." She said, then marked an area on the Fortuna base map. Looked like the base was built in a crater.

"The Battery Is over here, Its exposed incase something like this happens, I've got the password to activate the shield so they are defenseless, but still have caution, they can still send hostile damage."

"Ok we'll try our best Captain, Fox out." Fox looked at everyone and nodded.

"I assume they'll charge the Anti aircraft device, once we arrive, lets use the time to Destroy that battery." Fox looked at Wolf and then the team.

"Me and Wolf will take the Ion canons. You guys watch our backs while we charge the canons." Everyone nodded then went off to the docking bay. Once Wolf and Fox attached the Canons onto their ships they left through light speed.

They arrived at Fortuna to notice a bit of a commotion at the base. The Cornerian back up was warding off the enemy but were easily shot down by Fortuna's Tri laser turrets.

"Ok team lets move out!" Fox used his turbo speed to enter the crater base as everyone followed. They were greeted by a barrage of lasers and missles. Fighter jets started to focus more on the Star Fox team.

"Fox! H-Help!" Slippy cried as two fighters locked onto to him. Fox growled and turned his ship to Slippy's. Just when he was gonna press the triggers to shoot the fighter jets, the fighters exploded into flames. He looked over to Wolf's ship and smiled. Slippy sighed in relief as he checked his shields to see it was damaged but barley.

"Thanks Wolf! you're a life saver!" Said Slippy with a nervous laugh.

"Good job Wolf." Said Fox through the com. Wolf smirked and headed towards the battery, which they assumed was the big glowing orb.

"Ok team split! Me and Wolf will stay here to charge our Ion canons." Everyone nodded then shot any fighters that try to stop Fox and Wolf. The two began to charge their canons as cyan light formed. The others were busy taking out the fighters. The air fight was intense. Slippy's shields were almost at it's limit. They noticed while they were fighting they had one minute left. Did the enemy expect them and charged the device early? Both Fox and Wolf were sweating. Their canons are still charging. Come on dammit Wolf growled, his gauge was slowly getting to the end while he snarled with impatience. Slippy's shields were almost gone, one more hit he was finished. The green toad looked at his radar to see two enemies following him. He screamed when he saw a laser pass his ship.

"GAH! someone help!" Falco cringed when he saw Slippy in danger, he accelerated towards him but was stopped by enemy fighters, he cursed, not able to save slippy. The fighters disappeared on the toad's radar, He sighed again and looked to see Krystal.

"Thanks alot Krystal!" said slippy with his heart racing.

"You're Welcome" She said through the com. Suddenly Krystal's wing was blown off. She gasped to see she was within the range of a turret. Her other wing was blown off by another blast. She struggled to regain her balance when she saw four enemy fighters fly towards her.

"That one is almost at it's limit! Focus your attacks on that one!" She heard a voice which she assumed was the enemy. She was in danger.

Wolf grinned with satisfaction when he saw his beam was ready, he aimed at the battery and fired, the energy ball exploded on the orb making it blink. Wolf chuckled when he saw a crack form on it.

"Yes! now your turn Fox!" Fox looked at the status of his teammates to see Krystal's shields were almost at the end of the gauge. He hesitated with a growl, He was thinking and didn't notice his canon was already charged.

"Fox! fire the canon!" Wolf yelled through the com. Wolf's eyes widened when he saw Fox's Arwing turn around.

"Fox! what the hell are you doing?" Wolf roared into the com. Fox flew towards Krystal and shot the fighters off her. She sighed with relief and smiled. Then a voice of ROB entered their ears.

"YOU HAVE 89 SECONDS LEFT YOU HAVE TO RETREAT" Fox looked down and cringed. Wolf was huffing with anger. They all had to abandon the mission. They all flew out of the crater to head back to the Great Fox.

Bridge doors opened with an angry yell.

"What the hell were you doing Fox! You had it! why didn't you fire?" Wolf yelled at the Fox who was looking down.

"Krystal was in danger." Fox said as he was still looking at the ground. Wolf growled and hit his fist on the wall.

"She could take care of her self! Now you just caused us to fail a mission!" Wolf didn't know which he was more angry about. Fox thinking too much about Krystal, or the failure of a mission.

"I never leave my teammates to die!" Fox finally picked his head up to yell back at Wolf. Everyone just watched the argument. Wolf was silent for the moment but growled at Fox.

"I don't know about Star Wolf! But in Star Fox WE don't leave anyone for dead!" Fox yelled. Wolf scratched his head and stared at Fox with fire in his eye.

"Atleast MY team can take care of them selves! and WE were three in a team!" It was Fox's turn to be silent, he growled and clenched his fists.

"If she can't take care of herself then I think you should take her off the team!" Wolf said as everyone looked at him, including Krystal who looked down with guilt. Fox looked over at her and darted his head back to Wolf.

"You're NOT the leader of Star Fox! I'am! You can't tell me what to do!" Wolf walked closer to look more intimidating.

"Shes a girl! what are you doing risking a girl's life on dangerous missions! It would save her life if you put her out of danger!" Fox looked down at the ground clenching his teeth.

"You don't understand!" He picked his head back up to glare at the angry lupine. Wolf scoffed and snarled.

"Yeah? and Why not?"

"Because no one ever loved you before!" There was silence in the air. Wolf's eye widened as his face calmed slowly turning into a frown. Fox knew that was a sensitive subject for him. It stopped Wolf, leaving him speechless. He growled, turning to the door and left the bridge. The team started to walked back to their rooms too but Falco stayed with the Fox who just stood there staring at the ground. The bird walked up to him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"That was pretty harsh..." Fox turned his head to him and scoffed.

"Why do you care? I thought you hated him." Falco was silent for a few seconds then spoke.

"Theres...something you need to know about Wolf.." Fox's ears perked up then turned his head back to Falco.

"What are you talking about?.." Falco hesitated a bit, thinking of how he should say it.

"Well...I found...something in his room.." Fox tilted his head in confusion. Falco paused a bit not sure if he really should tell him.

"It was a...Fox doll...I found it under his pillow..." Fox's eyes widened from what he was hearing. He opened his mouth to speak but words didn't come out until a few seconds.

"W-why?.." Falco didn't say anything for a few seconds.

"Do you know why he was always so nice to you?..." Fox shook his head, but something was in his head, but he didn't wanna think about it.

"I think Wolf...Likes you..." Fox clenched his eyes shut when he heard that. Its what he was trying to avoid in his head. Fox's heart was beating fast. He was in disbelief. Wolf wasn't like that, the Wolf he knew was tough and mean. He thought about that time when Wolf was ontop of him staring with that aroused eye, It made him feel-. Fox shook his head and shoved the thought away.

"That can't be...Wolf isn't like that...He.." Fox paused and winced. Falco sighed and patted his back.

Wolf was in his room resting his chin on the pillow. He sighed and brought out the Fox plushie and stared at it. He shouldn't have taken it so seriously. Now Fox was angry at him. Come to think of it, it was the first time Fox ever yelled at him. Wolf felt guilty as he stroked the face of the doll with a thumb. He stood up and decided to apologize. He put the Fox toy down and walked out of the door. He arrived to the bridge to see Fox and Falco. He looked at Falco then at Fox who looked surprised by Wolf's presence. Wolf walked over and cleared his voice. he felt nervous since he just got out of an arguement with Fox.

"Hey...pup.." Fox just looked at Wolf then backed up a bit.

"Yeah?.." Wolf noticed the serious look in Fox's eyes assuming he was still mad.

"I'm...Sorry about what I said before...Will you-" Fox interrupted.

"I...uh..sorry I just remembered I had something to do." Falco's eyes widened as he watched Fox leave the room. Wolf was confused and nodded..

"Ah...Ok..." Was Fox still mad at him?...He knows he shouldn't worry so much, things like this fade away easy. Falco just stared at the Wolf who just looked at the ground. Wolf walked towards the door to head back to his room.