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Storyteller 2013 *rubs his eyes*: Isis, Did you have to do that Amanda? This chapter contains language, and Sci –fi violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
*Amanda walks over to him and feels his head.* Are you feeling alright?
Storyteller 2013: Yeah I just need some motivation.
Amanda: You have a fever MEDICAL EMERGENCY YOU NEED TO BE QUARANTINED!
Storyteller 2013 kicks and fights Amanda: BUT I HAVE A STORY TO WRITE!
Chapter eleven
The battle of Sector X
Miyu sat in front of the T.V. in the rec-room watching a top forty pop music video countdown while she ate her breakfast. I can't believe people actually call this music! I like some of the artist that they've shown but most of these assholes don't know when their fifteen minutes are up! Still I guess that this is better than the alternative.
Miyu's only company was Slippy and Amanda, who were acting all lovey-dovey over their breakfast date. At first it wasn't so bad with the usual, "Good morning my angel. I made your favorite this morning." From Slippy and the "Oh Slippy Thank you you're such a sweetheart." Reply from Amanda. After that the level of mushiness slowly rose to the point where her stomach threatened to turn over just from listening to them so she turned on the tv but unfortunately the only thing that was worth watching was this countdown however that did less to distract her. I need to get out of here! I will do frigging anything! Just get me the hell out of here! Miyu prayed frantically.
Just then the door opened and in came Krystal and Cyrus from their morning training session both were dressed in white Star Fox tee shirts but Krystal was wearing sweat pants and sandals form her home world, while Cyrus wore relax fit Levi's and tennis shoes. Cyrus was grinning from ear to ear and looked a lot better than he did yesterday, cute but fatigued and melancholy. Now he looked handsome and confident.
"Come on come on, say it!" Krystal said poking Cyrus in the ribs. Cyrus turned to her and shrugged.
"I already did!"
"Yes and I want you to say it again." She gave him a broad smile.
"Fine." Cyrus sighed. "I like-" He stopped short as his eyes met Miyu's. "Morning Miyu is there anymore of the Fruit Loops?"
Miyu pointed at the bowl in her hands. "Sorry last bowl."
Cyrus made a mock sad face then went to the kitchen and looked for something else to eat. Krystal sat down next to Miyu.
"And how are you this morning Miyu?" Krystal inquired wistfully.
"Aisde form listing to the love birds over there I'm fine."
"Yes but you got to give Slip and Mandy some slack they are getting married in a year and change after all."
Miyu nodded then asked Krystal.
"What about you and Fox? I thought Fox would be asking for your hand when he moved in with you or did you move in with him?"
Krystal was about to answer, when Fox entered the room looking a little upset. Fox wore his green flight suit with a kaki jacket and, red bandana around his neck. His green eyes scanned the room and soon gaze fell upon Cyrus. "What do you think you are doing Cadet Blaze?"
The silver fox snapped to attention. "Just getting breakfast sir!" Cyrus replied in military fashion.
Fox scowled at Cyrus and walked over to the young tod. "No you're not pissant, you are going to report to the hanger on the double and clean it from wall to wall!"
"Sir yes sir!"
I guess I forgot to clean up yesterday oh well there goes my day. Cyrus thought as he started to leave.
"Hey now wait a minute Fox!" Miyu said as she rose to her feet. "You can't just drop that on him without help, he'll be at it all day!"
Fox looked thoughtful for a moment then a cunning smile spread across his face. "You know your right Miyu, in the interest of fairness you can help him."
"What?"
"You heard me now both of you go double time!"
Miyu turned on her heel and stomped out the door with a stiff back Cyrus followed after her looking back at Krystal apologetically. Krystal just nodded her head and waved him away as Cyrus left Fox walked behind Krystal and held her for a moment. "I'll see you later Krys." He whispered after he gave her an affectionate kiss.
"OK, have a good time baby and be careful out there."
"I always am."
The ride to the hanger was one of the most intense and awkward moments Cyrus had ever been in. Fox stood behind him with a domineering frown on his face, Miyu looked like she would rip Cyrus's heart out if he would so much as look at her and he felt too nervous to speak to either one of them so they just stood there in silence. When the lift stopped Cyrus and Miyu stepped off the lift and made their way to the cleaning tools.
"And where do you think you two are going?" Fox asked his voice had lost its harsh tone. Cyrus stopped and looked back at Fox.
"We are going to clean the hanger?" he asked
Fox chuckled then threw back his head and laughed. "I guess that I was pretty convincing back there. That was a ruse to get you down here and also just to freak you out a little Cyrus."
Miyu looked confused. "Wait if we aren't here to clean this place up; why are we here?" Suddenly the mechanical sound of Arwings being lined up for takeoff filled the air, the lights came on Cyrus spun around and what he saw took him by surprise. Four Arwings were lined up in launch position. Falco, Katt and Roxy stood nearby shouting. "Surprise!"
Fox put a hand on Cyrus's shoulder. "So do you think you're ready to fly in a real arwing? Because if not…."
"YES YES I AM!" Cyrus shouted excitedly then composed himself, "sorry uh yes please."
"Then you'll need this," Roxy said and approached Cyrus with a folded jumpsuit. "Your boots are in the locker room over there," she pointed over his left shoulder, "as is a headset and helmet."
As Cyrus left Miyu looked at Fox, "So why am I here?"
"You're his wing mate Miyu. I was serious about you helping him."
"Where are we going?"
Katt came over with a flight suit for Miyu as well "Sector X, through the abandoned base and back just a quick run around the block." Katt replied.
"So we are paring up just as a precaution? I hear that Sector X is home to gangs of pirates." Miyu replied.
"Yes but they have been driven off by the CDF in preparation for a base they were building but stopped a few years ago. No one is there now but we're going to play it safe, just in case. Katt was going to go but since you volunteered to fly with Cyrus, she, Krystal, Slippy, and Amanda will be on stand-by in case we need backup." Falco said.
Miyu turned and to the locker room. "You're a sneaky bastard Fox." She remarked as she passed by Fox.
"You never complained about it before Miyu." Fox retorted with a shrug.
A moment later both Cyrus and Miyu both emerged from the locker room ready to fly Miyu dressed in green flight with light violet exo boots suit and cream colored jacket with a light blue headset. She reached into her jacket pocket and brought out a large gold earring which she placed in her left ear."Now I'm ready to fly." Miyu said as she shook her head.
Cyrus dressed in a blue and silver flight suit with purple exo boots and green headset. "Let's get this party started!" Cyrus's enthusiasm was short lived. The Arwings were gone!
"Where are the Arwings?" He inquired. Falco, Katt and Miyu snickered at this little statement. Roxy approached the confused Cyrus and ruffled his hair.
"You silly boy, we don't take off from the hanger bay, we launch from the catapult bay a couple decks below us." She said smiling.
"Catapult bay? Oh so that's what is I thought it was some kind of weapon system." Cyrus said.
"Well now that's been cleared up if you'll join me in the lift we will be on our way." Fox stated as he led them to the sonic lift. A moment later they had reached their destination all got off except for Katt and Roxy, Katt to prepare her fighter the Kat's Paw for launch and Roxy to supervise the launch.
Cyrus could hardly believe his eyes as he was once again blown away by what he saw. The bay was 73 ft long and 45 ft wide, a dim green light lit the room showing the four star fighters pointing towards the stars in the distance Cyrus could see a blueish- yellow nebula shaped like the letter X. As Cyrus walked toward the Arwings Falco called out. "Watch your step Cyrus!"
Cyrus stopped then looked down at the floor only to see a long drop to the floor and machinery turning away. He was glad that Falco had said something otherwise he would have plunged to a rather sudden and painful demise. He back away and looked over at the Arwings. On the far end was a modified Arwing that Cyrus had seen in the hanger now that he had a closer look at it Cyrus could see the added armor plating along the fuselage and under the tip of the nose, on the back was a dorsal fin behind the cockpit. Right next to it was another modified Arwing that resembled the one next to it except for some claw like decorations at the tips of the folded wings.
The two remaining Arwings were Miyu's interceptor Arwing and a normal Arwing. The wings on all the fighters were folded back made the fighters look like giant white bullets. The only one that didn't really seem to fit was the one with the claws when he looked at it closer he noticed that the wings seemed to be reversed from the normal swept wing design that all Arwings had.
"Hey Falco are your wings facing forward?"
Falco looked Surprised that Cyrus had found his personal star fighter but he soon hid it and nodded his head.
"Yeah they are, is that a problem?"
"No I think it's cool."
"Come on let's go I need to see how well my baby flies." Miyu said.
The pilots took to their ships Fox and Falco in the mod Arwings, Miyu in the interceptor and Cyrus in the normal one. They strapped in and powered up their fighters as the cockpits closed. Cyrus tapped the keys on his keyboard and brought up the spics for the Ariwng he was flying.
"Commutations lines green. Propulsion system green. Weapons system active. Cyrus here all systems go! "
"Miyu is ready to rock!"
"Falco here let's get this show on the road."
"Alright now." Fox's voice came from the speakers on everyone's headsets, "this is going to be a run around the block but if we run in to trouble out there look out for your wing man and take the fight to them."
"Lift locks released." R.O.B said and the platforms next to them rose upwards and the catapult arms lowered them into place with a low hum.
"See you later guys. Catapult's one through four lunching NOW!" Krystal exclaimed. Cyrus felt the sharp pull of gravity as his Arwing shot forward and out into the stars the moment he was free of the ship he barrel rolled activating his G-diffusers with the others in perfect synchrony. He boosted to the out farther into deep space with a wild shout.
Cyrus banked right eager to see the outside of the Great Fox II and was impressed by what he saw. The Great Fox II was an old assault carrier painted with the red and white colors of the Cornerian Army. It was once the work horse of the Cornerian Defense Force designed to carry vast amounts of supplies and fighters however, due to the fact that nearly three-quarters of the ship was devoted to the immense double hanger bays the ship had no shields and the hull was incredibly weak. What little defenses it had were rivaled by its long range missile launchers that could keep most incoming foes at bay.
As Cyrus did a barrel-rolled over the bridge a blur flew over his head looking up he saw Miyu U-turn and fly back his way as she flew over his head she blew him a kiss. Did she just…
"Did you just taunt me?" Cyrus asked a little exasperated but yet for some reason he felt more joyfulthan anything else.
"Yes I did. I hear that you can fly as well as Fox but right now, I'm seeing a lot of smoke but no fire." Miyu said in a teasing voice.
Cyrus smiled at the mere thought of a race that tested his skills. "Well if its fire you want its fire you'll get! Hope you like getting burned."
Cyrus set his wings and G- diffusers to standard, instantly his comm changed from Arwing readouts to his fellow team mates, what there their shield levels were. Then he hit the boost he caught up with Miyu in the middle of a wrecked space base from the Lylat Wars. Cyrus pulled up right next to Miyu matching her movements turn for turn, stunt for stunt to Fox and Falco it looked as if the two of them were dancing with each other.
Cyrus rolled to above Miyu's cockpit and winked at her.
"You awake down there miss 799?" He teased in a light hearted way. Miyu gave a stiff laugh.
"Ha that's an old score! I can still fly circles around you; Mr. tied with Fox McCloud!" Miyu shouted and dove down a destroyed space dock. Cyrus followed after her taking his ship gracefully through the steel beams until Miyu left herself open the hit the boost and passed her but Miyu was expecting him and soon caught up to him. Miyu glanced at Cyrus. He looked happy like he had found where he belonged in the world. Miyu smiled pleased to see that Katt wasn't bluffing when she described Cyrus's skills.
A run for my money is right. She thought but he was still a rookie and not much of a match for her or so she thought. Up ahead a thick cluster of steel beams drifted slowly across their way. Miyu pulled up over the debris but Cyrus flew right into it Miyu couldn't believe what she saw stopped her Arwing in horror. She knew that flying into debris field like that was dangerous even with the nav computer the odds of making were slim.
"FOX GET OVER HERE CYRUS IS-"
Whatever she was going to say trailed off as Cyrus's Arwing flew through the wreckage and passed her moving deeper into the abandoned base.
Cyrus raised his nose and sniffed the air. "UH-OH I smell smoke! You wanted the fire, and now you're burning!"
Miyu growled a curse and set off after him pushing her Arwing to its maximum speed.
"I'm burning huh? I think you're the one who is going to burn you asshole! She shouted.
Cyrus, Miyu, Stop!
Suddenly Cyrus and Miyu slammed their brakes till they had stopped dead in their tracks both had a small headache from the mental shout Krystal sent at them. A moment later Fox and Falco found their way to them.
"Did Krystal call you too?" Cyrus asked Fox nodded.
"Can you call out to Krystal to see what the problem is Cyrus?" Falco asked.
No need I'm still here. A few minutes ago we picked up a very faint signal from a distress beacon but we are too far away to track it. We needed all of you to sit still long enough for us to pinpoint it. Krystal said. A moment later they had it locked in
It seems to be coming from the warp portal section of the base. Fox remarked in surprise.
Can you tell what kind signature the beacon had? Miyu asked.
Cornerian. Krystal replied.
My headset! Cyrus cried. I placed my headset inside one of the stolen warp gate parts on Macbeth and turned one the beacon. That way we could track it to where ever Andrew was hiding! This has to be it!
Maybe, we are try to track it down now standby. We got it, the signal is on a bearing of 367 by 88 Katt and I are on are way there now! Krystal said.
Krystal we're going to check it out if it is the cruiser that is carrying the parts I'll need you to flank them on 205.
Copy that be careful I sense danger out there. Krystal said as Fox and the others went off to investigate.
Four Arwings sat adrift amongst the wreckage and offline base defense drones and took in the scene before them, it wasn't pretty. Three Venomian Battle cruisers were escorting a transport shuttle through a now dismantled section of the base to four huge square shaped satellites spaced about fifty yards apart. Flying around the battle cruisers were a couple squads of Veniomian fighters circled in wide orbits or flew close to the massive battle ships they called home.
Cyrus looked at the small armada with apprehension. There are so many of them!
Falco chuckled through the mental link that Cyrus had set up between the four of them.
You should have been here when we took Area 6. Andross had his entire fleet guarding the space above his palace and blew half of it out of the stars with only R.O.B 64 on Great Fox I to back us up! Ha compared to that, this is a firecracker. No not a firecracker those uh what are those little fireworks wrapped in white paper called?
Snaps and yes I saw the vid when I was at the academy. Another situation was Cyber-Andross a few years after his defeat. But I can't really compare them because I wasn't at A 6 Miyu replied.
It's not their numbers we should be worried about, it what the shuttle is flying into. If they reach the warp portal it'll be near impossible to track them down again. Warp Portals disrupt all kinds of signals once you're inside them. Fox said frustrated.
So our goal is to either destroy the satellites or highjack the shuttle. Cyrus said.
Fox shook his head. The portal's frame is heavily shielded and the center absorbs energy like a sponge when it's full it'll change from blue to red and opens. We might as well hold the door for them.
And we can't transport on to the shuttle without Great Fox and even then it would be hit or miss because it would put us on the defense as well as the offense because her hull is so weak one of the enemy fighters could breach the hull on its first pass. We don't have the backup or the rescores to pull of that kind of attack. Miyu added.
Falco grinned mischievously. Then we'll have to kick some ass to get to the shuttle and disable it before it gets to the last portal!
Fine, Falco you Miyu and Cyrus try to attract as many of those fighters to you as possible can, I'll take out one of the battle cruisers down before you get overwhelmed, well too overwhelmed. By then Katt and Krystal will be here and we can capture that shuttle and use it to find Andrew. Fox instructed.
As they restarted there engines two red stars blossomed around the battle cruiser on the left flank, blowing the ship in half the ship. A pink star fighter flew over the wreck of the enemy ship it looked like an Invader III fighter from the Lyat Wars but was different somehow.
"MAKE WAY FOR KATT!"
As the enemy fighters rallied to take out Katt, another bomb detonated in there path taking out a large number of them. From below a pterodactyl looking Arwing attacked firing green lasers into their ranks.
"Well I'll tell you what the girls sure know how to make an entrance!" Cyrus Shouted.
"Split up and take it to 'em!" Fox said as he led the others into the chaotic fray.
"Fighters coming in from above!" Miyu shouted as banked sharply to the left barely dodging the high energy plasma that rained from above.
"I'm on it Miyu hold on." Cyrus boosted toward his pray and locked on. Tapping the trigger he fired the ball of compressed plasma energy he watched destroy its target for a moment then flew off after Five Venomen Interceptors.
"Incoming enemy interceptors bearing 222 by 12!" Suddenly red lasers flash past his cockpit! "What the fuck? Where did these jerk's come from? There all over me!" He barrel rolled and deflected a few of the shots but most of the blasts hit their mark. "I CAN'T SHAKE THEM!"
Fox swore as he deflected another laser bolt from the anti-aircraft guns on the battle cruisers deck. The battle was not going as well as he had expected. After he had led Cyrus, Miyu, and Falco into the battle the enemy had repositioned themselves so they could unleash every fighter in a rain maneuver. Fighters and Interceptors came from above in wave upon wave forcing the Star Fox team to fight for their lives. Yet for as hard as they fought they couldn't get to their target there was just too many of them so Fox and Krystal went after one the battle cruisers in hope of turning the tide even that was going slower than anticipated as they were guarding the mid ships fiercely.
"Katt, Falco, take them down!" Fox commanded.
"Hey I got hands full up here!" Falco called back as he engaged yet another squad of fighters.
"Cyrus see if you can lure them 0.6 Miyu and I will take them off your back." Katt instructed.
"Copy that, I'm heading your way!" A moment later six orange clouds appeared behind Cyrus.
"I owe you one thanks gals!"
"Give me some down time in the sims and we'll call it even." Miyu said with a wave of her hand.
"Fox I've got enemies on my tail!" Krystal Cried in alarm. Fox looked at his radar to see where Krystal was then flew after her pursuers.
"AAH! I'm hit!"
"Hang on Krys I got them in my sights!" Fox replied and let the twin blue streaks incinerate the bustards. He flew over the woman he loved and dropped a gold shield ring for her to replenish her shields with.
"Thanks Fox I thought that they might have had me there for a minute."
"Not while I'm here they won't!" He assured her. "Let's make another pass one more hit ought to blow it!"
"Sounds good to me!"
The two vulpines U-turned their Arwings back to the cruiser and fired on the center of the ship. The lasers caused a hull breach that destroyed the ship.
"Yes!" Fox crowed as he watched the ship break apart. "Alright Star Fox let's clean up the leftovers and capture that shuttle!" Fox said but it was too soon to celebrate because some old friends joined the battle.
From out of the darkness of space Four Wolfen class star fighters, All were black and red but two were unadorned one had a large red rose in full bloom on the fuselage, and the last bore a large fox skull and crossed swords on the cockpit. Star Wolf glided menacingly toward Star Fox like vultuers ready to pick a dying animal.
"Can't let you do that Star Fox!" said Wolf O'Donnell
"I think I'll torture you for a while." Leon said with macabre glee.
"Allow me to introduce myself I am Panther and all who see my roes meet death!" Panther said in his velvety voice.
"I am the Huntress Lupa O'Donnell and you are my pray. PREPARE TO DIE STAR FOX!" Lupa said with a howl.
Storyteller 2013: Oh come on don't tell me you didn't see that last bit coming! But this won't be a typical Team on team dogfight and with that being said. If you liked it please review your thoughts ideas and tips to help me help you enjoy it better and I'll see you…. Next time on Star Fox the chaos quest: The battle of Sector X pt 2 Star Fox vs Star Wolf!