Chapter 1
The story continues as fox is awoken from his sleep and has some surprising things revealed.
The Swarm War
Chapter 2
Cornerian Orbit
8:00 am
Orbiting the world of Corneria was a ship it was big by cornerias standard maybe 1Km long and was almost reminiscent of a bird of prey with four wings it's hull was a pure mix of white and grey and a few cannons could be seen stationed on the prow. This ship was no ordinary ship but the legendary vessel "The Great Fox" crewed by the famous star fox mercenary group. Or as most people think of them "The Saviors of Lylat".
In the ships captains cabin laid Fox Mcloud leader of this particular band of mercenaries. He was a red fox standing (although currently sleeping) at approximately 5'5 and cut a lean figure not really muscled as he was a star fighter pilot and was not often seen on the ground. His fur was a light red almost orange had piercing emerald eyes and a short muzzle which was tapered with white just like his hands,feet, and tail.
When suddenly he was jarred from his slumber by a annoying beeping noise emanating from his wrist computer which he proceeded to answer. "Fox here" he mumbled in response to the call.
A hologram emitted from the device revealing the aged face of a certain blood hound. "Fox I have urgent news you need to hear". When fox was finally fully coherent it dawned on him who he was being addressed by and he rocketed out of his bed and saluted.
"General Pepper" he exclaimed "to what do I owe the pleasure?"Peppers face was stoic as he responded."
I have an important mission for you."
Fox was all business "what do u need sir I'll see it done?"
Pepper replied "I have a vital assignment for you that needs to start right now."
Fox looked worried "but sir Andross has been defeated and finally slain what do u need now?"
Pepper looked tired as he responded "Fox I have something confidential to tell you, we discovered a new alien race a few months ago after encountering them on a deep space recon".
Fox was stunned "sir!" He exclaimed why wasn't the public informed, or starfox for that matter".
Pepper looked sad and said "the council decided that it should be kept secret even from you but that's beside the point secrecy is longer viable we have learned some things about them, for example they are a fur less race called humans who are in appearance similar to simians."
Fox was speechless. "No fur at all?" He asked finally.
"Well some have headfur but not all of them" pepper said. "Anyways they belong to a militarized government called the Terran Empire spanning countless worlds." "
Sounds ominous" fox replied.
"We have learned from what they have willingly shared with us that they only encountered one other alien race who they furiously call The Parasite, an extragalactic collective of monstrous world consuming bugs."
"Good god" fox said they don't sound friendly at all" he said trying to lighten the mood."
"I wouldn't joke about those things when around Terrans for they have consumed over a dozen worlds and killed billions" General Pepper scolded."
Fox looked suitably chastised for his remark. "Sorry general"
"It's not me you'll be answering to but to the Terrans".
Fox once again looked surprised "what do you mean general?"
"The reason for this call is two fold, first to inform you that you will be escorting the Terran representatives ship from the designated meeting place back to Corneria, and secondly you will be stationed on his ship."
"What!" Fox yelled "why are we going to be put on his ship!"
Pepper was calm as he spoke "we have after, agreeing to a meeting established that we will need to prepare for the arrival of the Parasite the Terrans actually found us when observing a hive fleet and gave us the warning when they spotted it nearing our system and are willing to lend us aid in the hopes of establishing an alliance, they seemed desperate and from what we've gathered almost all of their assets are used holding back the tide of monsters"
"Wha-Wha-what those bugs are heading here!" Fox stuttered.
"Yes and we will need to be prepared which is why I am sending my best to be trained by this representative named Varrus, he will teach you how to fight and is on loan to the Cornerian Defense Force (CDF) for the duration of this war if it is to happen"
"Phhht what is one guy gonna do to help" Fox scoffed.
"That one guy as you called him" Pepper said "is a special forces commando augmented specifically to kill these bugs and will be a valuable asset to our defense, from what they told me he is their most valuable weapon against these monsters and they gave him to us so that we will have a fighting chance against these things, which is a huge show of faith that they are willing to help us and form an alliance" Pepper fumed.
"Okay okay okay" fox said placatingly "I was just curious how he was going to help"
"He also owns a ship and has committed it to this war in order to help" Pepper said.
"Alright alright I get it we need his help when do we leave"
"Wake up your, crew you leave immediately".