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It had been a few weeks since Fox and Wolf had left Corneria to live out their mercenary lives in the stars. Fox was sitting in the recreational area of the Star Fox. He had his PDA in one hand, and a cup of water in the other. It was currently 3 Am Cornerian time and Wolf was still asleep in his quarters. Fox left him to sleep, for the past week he barely slept. He didn’t know why but he couldn’t seem to get more than 4 hours of sleep in a day. The vulpine was interrupted from his thoughts by a very familiar canine walking into the room. Wolf had most definitely just woke up, sold by the fact that he still had no shirt on. The lupine most likely came to check on him.
“You know you can’t keep doing this, you're going to kill yourself. You need sleep.” Wolf stated plainly. A look of worry painted on his face.
“I know. I just can’t seem to sleep.”
Wolf walked over to the Fox and sat down next to him. “Can’t or won’t?” the lupine questioned.
“Can’t.” Fox replied.
Wolf put an arm around the vulpine and pulled him close. “Maybe I can help.”
The lupine started to pull the vulpines face towards him and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. When they pulled apart Wolf looked into Fox’s eyes, he had bags under his eyes. “Come on, we’re going to bed.”
“Fine.” replied Fox
The vulpine got off of the couch and made his way to the living quarters, with Wolf in tow. When they finally got to their room Wolf sat down on the bed. Fox went to the closet and stripped his shirt off and threw it in the corner of the closet. Fox went over to the bed and got under the covers, Wolf did the same. Wolf put his arms around the vulpine and pulled him into his chest. Fox pressed his muzzle into the crook of Wolf's neck, and for the first time in days he finally fell asleep.
Cold that’s all that Fox could feel. Where was he? How did he get here? Fox opened his eyes and all he could see was darkness. He tried to shout for help but nothing came out. Suddenly lights started to come on, and he could finally see where he was. He was in a cell in the middle of a room filled with bodies on operating tables. There were white sheets stained with blood over the bodies. The door to his cell opened and he stepped out, and to his horror found what the sheets were hiding.
Wolf woke up to Fox shaking in his arms, “Fox.”
NO! NO! It couldn’t be who would do this.
Fox was hyperventilating at this point, “Fox! Wake up!” Wolf shouted, gently shaking the vulpine to get him to wake up.
Fox felt tears coming to his eyes. This couldn’t be happening.
“Wake Up!” He shouted louder.
Fox’s eyes jolted open, he could feel tears starting to come from his eyes. “Fox, are you okay.” Wolf asked gently.
“No.”
Wolf grabbed Fox and pulled him into his chest. Fox was trying with all of his might to fight the tears but wasn’t succeeding. Fox put his arms around Wolf and started to cry. The lupine started to rub the others back in an attempt to comfort him. The vulpine was finally starting to calm down. After a few minutes all that could be heard was sniffling. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you. I don’t know what happened.” Fox said, trying to calm his breathing.
“You don’t have to be sorry, what did you dream about anyway?” the lupine asked.
“I don’t wanna talk about it, i’m just happy that it is over.” Fox replied.
Fox pulled himself from Wolf's chest and looked into his eyes, “You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to,I won't pry it from you. I'm just glad that you are okay.”
Fox took his PDA off of the dresser next to the bed and looked at the time, It was 9 Am.
“I think we should go get breakfast.” Said the vulpine changing the subject.
“Yeah, good idea.”
Fox got up from the bed and went to the closet to find a shirt, he decided on a black tank top. Wolf got up and did the same. As soon as they were finished they left the room and went to the rec room of The Great Fox. Fox looked through the refrigerator, and saw that it was almost completely empty. “I think we need more food, we are almost out.” said the vulpine.
“Maybe, or we could use the food fabricator.” replied Wolf.
“We could, but it’s disgusting and has no taste.”
Wolf gave him a look of understanding. “It is pretty disgusting, and I guess we are on our way to Corneria to get our next mission. We can get it while we are there.”
“That's a plan, but for now we’re gonna have to eat what we have.” said Fox pulling out a box of frozen waffles.
“Well it’s better than nothing.” said the lupine.
Fox threw a few in the toaster, and went back to the refrigerator. “So what do you want to drink? We got soda, milk, orange juice, and… beer.” asked Fox.
“Well, i’d like some orange juice. Also I got the beer before we left Corneria last time we were there.”
Fox got two cups from the cabinet and filled them both with orange juice. He then went to the toaster to grab the waffles. He got some plates and set them on the table; they both sat down and ate in silence. They both finished their plates and threw them in the sink.
“So how long do you think till we get to Corneria?” asked Wolf.
“Twenty minutes, or more, I think.” he replied.
Wolf went over to the couch and sat down with Fox following him. After they both sat down Fox layed down on Wolf's lap and looked up at him. “You are adorable.” Wolf said with a grin.
Fox was about to say something, got distracted by something red dripping from Wolf's nose. He just stared not knowing what to say, “Wolf, your nose, it’s bleeding.” Fox said with a worried expression.
Wolf reached his hand up to rub his nose and looked at his hand. No blood. “Fox, my nose is fine.”
Fox sat up and looked at Wolf, this time he didn’t only see blood on his nose, but it was also coming from his mouth and ears as well. “Fox, are you okay, i’m fine.” Wolf said.
“No.. no you're not, there is blood. It’s everywhere.” Fox said in a shaky voice.
Fox started shaking, Wolf grabbed a hold of Fox’s arm. “Look at me.” Wolf said gently.
Fox continued to stare at the floor. “Look. At. Me” Wolf said more sternly.
The vulpine slowly looked up at the lupine who now looked completely normal. Fox immediately embraced the other. “Your fine, what did you see?” asked Wolf.
Fox was about to answer but got interrupted by the ship. “We have arrived at Corneria.” it said.
Fox got up and headed towards the bridge, “No time, let's get ready to go.” Fox said leaving the lupine in thought.
What just happened was Fox hallucinating. He was not going to let the Fox keep this secret anymore. He was going to find out what the other one saw.