Here we go, the last, and final chapter of Fox's Unknown Daughter.

Sorry if this chapter feels a little forced, uninformative, unnatural, etc. I had a tough time writing it out, especially Daria and Zathora's conversation.

Obviously, the scene between Daria and Zathora is added. I also changed Marcus's birth scene a little.

If you're curious who Zathora is, well she's an OC of mine, and an incredibly powerful one at that. She is the Multiverse God of Destruction. Zathora's so powerful that she's playing an observatory role, mostly.

I do have a sequel planned out but don't know if I'll get to it. The events in this chapter lead to it.

Hope you enjoy the chapter.

Cornerian Capital, one month later

"Why are you too dragging me along on this adventure?" Thel shouted as he tried to keep up with Daria and Fay.

Daria turned around, fighting back a laugh at Thel struggling to carry their shopping bags. "Because Fay told me to bring you. She said we needed a man to carry everything we buy."

"That's a good girl, control your man." Fay said sarcastically, patting Daria on the back.

Daria turned back to Fay before Thel could complain. Truth be told, she wasn't happy to be there either, they still had a lot prepare in the week before the wedding. But that morning, Fay insisted they go shopping to break the stress. Daria protested but gave in once Fay did the puppy dog eyes trick. Daria talked Thel into going with them, promising that night she'd let him be the dominate one in bed that night, which was all the convincing Thel needed.

"Now isn't this fun and relaxing Daria?" Fay shouted.

"Not in the slightest Fay, I can think of a million things I'd rather do that shop."

"Oh Daria, you're such a Tom boy."

"So are you Fay, just not as much." Daria shouted back.

"Can you too stop your pointless argument?" Thel said, getting Fay and Daria's attention. "How about we rest for a minute?"

Fay shrugged her shoulders, "Sure, the bag boy does need a rest."

Fay and Daria head to the nearest bench and sit down. Thel followed them for a moment till he saw someone he knew in a store nearby. He sat down the bags near the bench before standing up.

"I'll be right back honey, I need to talk to someone real quick."

"Ok hun, I'll be right here." Daria replied, kissing Thel on the nose to tease him.

Thel blushed slightly as he turned the walk away. The last thing Thel wanted was to give Daria a sign of weakness, she'll use it to her advantage that night when they're alone. Thel has half a mind to let her, their evenings were always more passionate when Daria was manipulating him.

Mm, I hate to see him go but I love to watch but him leave.

Daria thought as she watched Thel walk away, her eyes on his well-toned rear, she'll be seeing it later that night.

Daria was broken out of her train of thought by the sound of a cane tapping on the ground near her. She turned her head to see an old lady, a lynx by the look of her, wearing a tattered, black trench coat, and using a cane approach her. The old lady was frail from old age, having to use her cane to get around, maybe a hundred by her wrinkles. Fay and Daria looked at unsure if she needed, or even wanted, help.

"Mind if I sit here young ones?" The old lady asked.

"Of course ma'am." Daria said as she scooted over, close to Fay.

"Thank you missy."

The old lady sat down next to Daria, resting her cane in on the side rail. She made herself comfortable, letting out a long sigh as she leaned back against the bench. Daria looked at the old lady for a moment, she couldn't quite figure out what it was but something was definitely unusual about her. There was an odd sense of pressure coming from her that made Daria feel uneasy. Daria knew that Fay couldn't sense it.

The pressure surrounding this woman is unreal, I can sense it in the air. It's almost as if I can physically feel the power coming from this old woman. Daria thought as she continued her gossip with Fay. It feels very similar to Todd's after he returned from Planet X so long ago, but this is MUCH greater.

"You and that wolf sure make a cute couple." The old lady said with a giggle. "Reminds me of me when I was your age with my husband."

Daria and Fay halted their conversation and turned to the old lady. "How do you know about my fiancé?"

"My body may be old but my eyes are just as good as they were when I was young." The old lady replied with a soft laughed. "I saw you two kiss from a distance, you make such an adorable couple."

"Uh, thanks I guess. You're the first person who actually said that."

"Aw, is it your families giving you trouble? Families usually have trouble accepting a marriage when they don't agree with their child's choice."

"Yes, how did you know that?" Daria asked, shocked and confused.

"News probably got around quick, you know how quickly gossip spreads on Cornerian." Fay said.

The old lady shook her head. "No, I went through the samething with my husband so many years ago. My family did not approve of him at all. I just ignored them, which really upset them. By the time our daughter was born I had stopped caring about what they thought about it. I suggest you do the same."

"That's exactly what I plan to do, though they have accepted it I still don't think they like him."

"Good, don't let anything stand in the way of your love. Do that and your marriage will last."

"How long have you and your husband been married?" Fay asked.

"Longer than your parents have been alive." The old lady answered.

Daria couldn't help but laugh as what the old lady said was true. Judging by the old lady's appearance, Daria could guess that she and her husband had been married for decades. In a strange but humorous way the old lady did answer Fay's question.

"Hey Daria, I got to go to the bathroom, I'll be right back." Fay said as she stood up.

Daria nodded. "Take your time Fay, I'm not going anywhere."

Fay smiled back and took off running towards the bathroom. Daria shook her head in amusement, Fay had the smallest bladder. Though with Fay gone Daria was left alone with the strange old lady. The power Daria was feeling from the lady was puzzling her and she needed answers.

The old lady shifted positions so she's closer to Daria. "So, now that we're alone we can have a serious talk."

"Serious talk?" Daria blurted out, turning around expecting to see the old lady sitting there but found something completely different sitting beside her.

Sitting right next to Daria in the old lady's place was, well, she didn't know what it was. A monster? Demon? Angel? Whatever the woman was, her appearance was freaking her out.

This must be the power I felt from her earlier. It must be the old woman, can't call her that now.

The woman looked like a hybrid of crocodile, sabertooth tiger, and goat. Her tail looked more like a crocodile's, being long and thick, but with fur instead of scales. It seemed to be nearly four feet long and very muscular, leading Daria to believe a swipe from her tail would shatter even a bull's spine. The woman's claws were black and looked sharper than the sharpest sword. Her muzzle was shaped like a feline's with two front teeth sticking out of her mouth like a Sabertooth Tiger, looking like they could break through anything even metal. What puzzled Daria were the long, curved horns sticking of the woman's forehead. To Daria, her horns looked like goat horns, very unusual for any species besides goats and sheep. Her entire body was covered in thick, blood red fur that almost seemed to glow in the sun. The woman's hair was black and long, tied in a pony tail, flowing down her back past her rear. Looking at her eyes Daria could see that they were slits like a feline but dark red, literally glowing. She was very muscular, more so than Daria, her arms looking like tree trunks. Since the woman was sitting down it was difficult for Daria to gauge her height, but even sitting down her head towered over Daria's. She was wearing an elegant white dress with a slit clean up to her hips and clung tight to her body in the right places, particularly her hips and breasts. The sheer sight of the woman made Daria want to her and run.

Out of fear, Daria reached for her knife only to find it gone. Panic and fear took over Daria as she frantically searched for her knife. Daria had never felt that kind of fear before, the woman's presence was affecting her in ways she couldn't imagine. Being completely defendsless was something she was not used to. She was ready to fight if she had to but restrained herself as the woman hadn't made herself a threat, yet.

"Looking for this." The woman said in a strong, powerful voice.

Daria looked up and saw the woman twirling her knife in her hands. "How did you . . ."

The woman held up her hand, silencing Daria. "I don't need you wasting time attacking me, that would only annoy me. I'll give it back if you promise not to draw it, even though it, and you, pose no threat to me."

Daria nodded, her fear not letting her do much else. "Ok, I will not try anything."

"Smart woman."

The blade disappeared in a flash from the strange woman's hand, making Daria wonder where it went to. Daria looked around confused till she felt something in her hand. She looked down to see that she was holding her own knife. Somehow, the strange woman had gotten the knife in her hand from her own without Daria noticing.

"How did you . . . what kind of magic is this?"

"It's is so easy to blow the minds of mortals." The strange lady chuckled. "That wasn't even a portion of my power, Daria."

Daria remained silent as she tried to wrap her mind around what just happened. As much as Daria wanted to understand it she had a feeling that she wasn't going to get an answer, and if she did she probably wouldn't understand it. Daria reluctantly decided to not question the strange, clearly her very presence was beyond her understanding.

"I got to say, you're handling yourself better than most people that see my true form." The woman said, smiling. "Most take off running or try to attack me on sight, that never goes well for them. Others are frozen with fear, but you are not. You are not running or fighting, that speaks volume to me."

"Experience in combat I guess, not much fazes me anymore. But I've never seen anything like this before." Daria replied. "So I have to ask, who are you? No, a better question is what are you?"

The woman crossed her arms under her ample bosom, looking down at Daria. "Someone you should really listen to."

Normally, Daria would snap back at someone who gave her an answer like that, but she held her tongue. After witnessing what the woman was capable of, Daria decided it was better if she didn't talk back and remain as non - aggressive as possible. Daria relaxed after a moment and slowly approached the women, she couldn't help being curious.

"Ok, what do you want to tell me?"

"Hm, a mortal that'll listen right off the back, and a Lylatian at that, something even I haven't seen before." The strange woman smirked. "A war is coming, unlike anything Lylat has ever seen. In two decades, an enemy will appear that will threaten Lylat, laying waste to everything in their path."

Daria looked at the strange lady, unsure how to respond to such a statement. "That's not what I expected to hear. I mean, Lylat being invaded is nothing new, especially Corneria. I hate to be rude, but the fact that it's coming from you, a woman I don't know or understand, doesn't help."

"That's only natural, most just laugh when I tell them what's coming. Accepting something like that from me is not easy. However, I know a part of you believes what I'm saying."

"And how can you tell that?"

"An eternity of observing mortals, and I can sense things that you can't." The strange lady answered. "I don't need you to fully accept what I'm saying, but you must listen to me, even if you don't believe me."

"Ok? If what you say is true, then we need to be prepared for it. What can we do to prevent the war from happening?"

"There's nothing you can do to be prepared for it, Lylat simply is not advanced enough to take them on, even though the war will not happen for two decades. The enemy you will face are too powerful, facing them head on will only be suicide."

"Oh yes, that's very helpful." Daria replied sarcastically. "Then why are you even bothering to tell me what's going to happen if we can't do anything about it?"

"I didn't say that, there is still hope, that's where you, Vixy, and Marcus come in. The three of you will save Lylat."

"Wait, how do you know Vixy, and who the hell is Marcus?"

The strange lady laughed. "Sorry, I forgot, Krystal hasn't given birth to Marcus yet. I'm a little forgetful at times when it comes to specific details."

Daria froze hearing the strange lady mention Krystal and Mars, as if she wasn't scared enough already. Somehow the woman knew information that not even Daria knew, about Krystal, and Vixy. The very thought of it sent shivers down Daria's spine.

"How, how do you know about Vixy and . . . Marcus?" Daria shouted.

"Now, now, no need to shout, we don't want to draw attention to ourselves." The strange lady smiled. "I think it's obvious that I know certain things that no one else does by now."

Daria sighed. "Ok, you got a point there, but the more you talk the more I have trouble believing you. Bringing up Vixy and this Marcus didn't help."

"I'm not asking for you to believe me, that is not required. But, I do highly recommend that you heed my warning, or at least think about it."

Daria looked down at the ground, pondering the strange lady's words. How could Daria trust the words from such a woman, she didn't even know the lady's name? She was talking about the future, speaking as if she was the messenger from a god, or a god herself. Talking about Vixy only made Daria even more uneasy.

For all Daria knew, the woman could've been a demon, lying to her. Buy, despite everything telling Daria to ignore the woman, something she couldn't explain was drawing her closer. Daria found herself wanting to hear more, trusting her for reasons she couldn't explain.

"Alright Lady, I'll at least hear you out. If what you say is true, and I play a major role in the future, then what do I need?"

"For now, it's actually pretty simple. Keep an eye on your niece and future nephew, and to keep yourself safe, you three are more valuable to the future of the Lylat System and beyond than you think." The strange woman replied. "I know it's hard to understand, but this is something you have to take on faith."

"Ok? Can you be a little more informative? I'd like to at least know why other than some unknown role, and to protect my niece and nephew."

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"It's not an unknown role, for now your role is to mentor Vixy and Marcus. You'll be responsible for preparing them for a future enemy that could possibly destroy the Lylat System. When the time comes, you'll be right there fighting beside them."

"That's better I guess, it should be obvious I'll fight beside them, I'd hate to miss out on a good fight." Daria said energetically.

"Believe me, it'll be a glorious fight, no doubt about that. But that fight is still two decades away."

"That's a long time to wait for an enemy I don't know."

"Don't worry, another fight is coming soon, it'll be a warm up for what's too come." The strange lady smirked. "My advice, focus on the fight that's coming soon, not the later one, you'll need all your focus if you want to survive it. Focusing too far into the future distracts you."

Daria shook her head slightly, smirking to herself. The conversation was getting weirder by the second. Daria was starting to think she was dreaming, but if she was then it was the realist dream she'd ever had. As much as Daria felt uneasy about their conversation, she still decided to at least hear the woman out.

"Ok? Then what should I do and what can you tell me about the fight that's coming?"

"Straight to the point, I like that." The strange lady said. "I can't tell you much, not without giving away too much of the future, but it will be against an old enemy of your brother's."

"I think you're gonna have to be MUCH more specific than that."

"True, but that's all I can say about who it is. Even if I told you who it was no one would believe you."

"Because it came from you?" Daria asked sarcastically, getting a laugh from the strange woman.

"You got a point there. Best thing I can tell you to do is train and keep an eye open for any suspicious war news. But most importantly, keep a special eye on your niece and nephew, make sure nothing happens to them. A lot of people are going to come after them, especially when they get older."

"I don't think you need to tell me that. Of course I'm going to watch out for my nieces and nephews, that's part of being an aunt."

The strange lady shook her head. "More so than usual. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to watch and train them."

"Alright, I'll see what I can do. Just so you know I still find all this ridiculous."

"You're not the first person to say that, explaining things to mortals is not my strong suit."

"I can see that." Daria replied with a sigh. "Is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"Yes, but you may have trouble accepting it." The strange lady answered. "Don't give up hope for your brother."

Daria rolled her eyes. "I know that, Fox is so clueless it's hard to have faith that he'll do anything right."

"I wasn't talking about Fox." The woman said, glaring at Daria. "I can see why you thought I was talking about Fox though."

"Wait, are you talking about who I think you are . . . Todd?"

The woman nodded, confirming Daria's guess. Daria almost collapsed at the woman's confirmation, her greatest hope being realized and possibly completed. It had been so long since Todd went missing that Daria had all but giving up hope that he was still alive.

"I . . . I don't know what to say. I want to believe it, but it's just so hard to accept."

"Really, I figured that if anyone would have no doubts in believing my words on Todd it'd be you."

A big smile formed on Daria, she wanted to hug the woman but resisted doing so. "I believe you, I don't know why but I do. Maybe seeing your power had something to do with it, I don't know. Thank you for telling me. Can you bring him here?"

The woman nodded. "I could do it instantly, but I won't. Doing so would disrupt plans and possibly put the entire system in danger. Your brother has a role to play that hasn't been completed yet."

The woman's vague answer angered and confused Daria to the point where she could hardly contain herself. Daria wanted desperately to scream at the woman, demanding her to say everything she knew about Todd. She's been hoping for so long to see Todd again that at times the mental pain had been unbearable. At that moment, for the woman to say she knew about Todd but wouldn't tell her everything, infuriated her. But, Daria knew that yelling at a woman with such immense power would get her nowhere, it would only have made things worse. It took all Daria had to calm down and act appropriately.

"Can you at least tell me how long it'll be till I see my brother again?" Daria pleaded.

The woman smiled. "A few months, your nephew will be born before then. I understand how you feel Daria, such things are never easy to accept."

"I suppose that helps, not much, but it does a little. All of this is so hard to accept."

"I know, I wish I could be more informative but there's only so much I can reveal without giving away too much of the future. Revealing too much never works out well, it can change the future drastically, almost always for the worst." The woman replied. "I will tell you this, a sign that your brother's returning very soon will be when a panther named Cara and her child Lyndsey are picked up by the Cornerian Fleet in an escape pod."

"Ok? That sounds pretty weird."

"I know it does, but that's the best hint I can give you without giving too much away."

Daria hung her head in frustration. "So, I'm supposed to be on the lookout for a panther woman named Cara and her daughter Lyndsey, in the situation you described? That's not exactly helpful."

"No need to look, you'll find out about it pretty quickly once they're discovered."

"How so?"

"You'll see what I mean." The woman answered.

"A vague answer, again, seems to be common for you." Daria replied, getting a smirk from the woman. "How do you know all of this?"

"I have seen it with my own eyes." woman answered. "There's very little I haven't seen."

Daria gasped. "You've time traveled?"

"No, time travel is strictly forbidden, for VERY good reasons. There are other ways to view the future."

"Ok, that didn't really answer my question."

"I answered it, in my own way." Zathora replied, getting another eye roll from Daria. "There's only so much you need to know for now, but more will be revealed in time."

"Oh, so I'm on a need to know basis, just like my military days."

Zathora couldn't help but laugh. "This is why I like you, that fiery spirit. You remind me of a much younger me. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll go far in life, and make your husband very happy."

"I already make him happy, every night."

"That doesn't surprise me one bit." Zathora said, placing a hand on Daria's shoulder. "It's time for me to go, I've told you everything you neee to know . . . for now."

Daria growled as the woman turned to leave. "Wait, you still haven't told me your name or what you are?"

The woman stopped in front of Daria and turned her head over her shoulder, a big smile on her face. "Zathora, that is all you need to know."

Daria shook her head. "You know Zathora, you're very cryptic, vague."

"I know, that's how my kind is." Zathora replied with a smirk.

Daria scratched the back of her head, confused, pondering Zathora's answer. It was painfully clear that Zathora was SO much more than some random person, her knowledge of the future and display of power proved that. Daria just couldn't figure out was what Zathora was, and it was driving her crazy. The power she demonstrated was significantly more than anything she'd ever seen or believed any mortal like her was capable of.

"You're kind, what are you? A demon, angel, very advanced alien race? A god?"

Zathora smiled and nodded at Daria before disappearing in an instant. Daria starred blankly at the spot Zathora had been standing in, no evidence she had even been there. If Daria hadn't witnessed Zathora for herself she wouldn't have believed it, she didn't fully understand and fully believe it happened.

Did that really happen? I must be losing my mind.

Cornerian General Hospital, four months later

Fara bursted through the emergency room's door gasping for breath, angry as hell, and worried sick. Her short hair was a mess and her cloths look hastily thrown on, showing how much of a rush she's in. Her sudden and loud entrance scared the falcon secretary awake from her desk. Staring an angry and wealthy fennec vixen like Fara Phoenix in the face was not a pleasant experience for anyone.

"Where is Fox McCloud?" Fara growled.

"Room 127, go through the sliding doors and it's the first room on the left."

"Thank you ma'm, sorry for scaring you." Fara apologized as she walked away.

Fara walked away trying to be calm, which wasn't working so well. Being woken up at three in the morning by an emergency call from Fox didn't make her happy. All Fox told her was to come to Cornerian General Hospital. Fara thought it was another false birthing alarm for Krystal, it's happened three times already.

Fara entered the hallway expecting to find it empty; instead she saw Peppy sitting in a chair in front of the door that the secretary told her, with Vixy right beside him. Daria and Thel were sitting together on a bench across the hallway. Peppy looked a little stressed but surprisingly has a happy/calm expressiom. Vixy on the other hand looked to be completely in panic mode.

Fara ran to Vixy, kneels down to her eye level, and hugs her."Vixy, what is going on sweetheart?"

Vixy didn't say a word, just looked ahead with a thousand-mile stare. Fara could see that Vixy is worried about something Peppy had to explain for Vixy.

"Well long story short, Krystal went into labor a few hours ago. We came here as soon as we could. Fox is in there right now with her." Peppy answered for Vixy.

"So it's actually happening, Krystal's giving birth?"

Peppy nodded. "Yes, they were at Shelby's when it happened."

Fara relaxed little hearing that Fox and Krystal's baby is coming. Peppy explained that Fox and Krystal were spending time with Shelby, who were there with Vixy for advice on labor, when Krystal's water broke. Fara knew about it, she wanted to be there with Fox and Krystal but couldn't because of work; being the vice CEO of Phoenix Enterprise, her father the CEO, was a tiring job.

Fara looked at Vixy and her calm mood changes instantly. Vixy looked to be completely freaking out, Fara immediately understood why. Since Vixy inherited her fennec ears from Fara, she could hear all of Krystal's screams coming from the room. Fara could see how that would freak a six-year-old out. Fara sat down next to Vixy to comfort her. Vixy hardly moved a muscle, she just sat there as her mother wrapped her arms around her.

"A little advice Vixy." Fara said while lightly patting Vixy's head. "Try thinking of something else. Think of something completely different, something happy."

"Ok mommy, I'll try."

Vixy's mind ran through the memories of the last few months. It's been an emotional roller coaster for Vixy, adjusting to her new life with her father and Krystal being in it. After seeing the tension between Fara and Krystal, Vixy found it suspicious that they were constantly together. At first, Vixy thought it was because they were just trying to keep things pleasant around her. Then, one day, Vixy walked onto the porch of Fox's house to see Fox and Fara wrapping their arms around each other and kissing passionately. That's when Vixy learned that Fox, Fara, and Krystal were in a love triangle. Once Vixy found out, everything changed, Fox married both Krystal AND Fara within two weeks. It was a private wedding, everyone wanted to keep the media out. Fox and Krystal moved into the Phoenix Manor, despite what Fara's father said. Fox almost disbanded Star Fox to spend time with Vixy, Fara, and Krystal, but agreed not to, only taking the occassional easy job or something that required the team's attention.

"So Peppy, how long has Fox and Krystal been in there?" Fara asks.

"About an hour. She's only been in labor for a few hours. Apparently, she wants to get the kit out as soon as possible."

"Lucky her, I was in labor with Vixy for twelve hours. Makes me a little jealous of Krystal."

"You've always been jealous of Krystal, Fara." Daria said. "Even after Fox married both of you."

Fara looked over at Daria and Thel, who were practically cuddling together. Thel had his arm wrapped around Daria as she leaned on him. Fara couldn't help but find it adorable, they're a cute and loving couple. Fara's impressed that Daria's the dominant one in their marriage and wasn't afraid to show it. They also kept their marriage out of the public, but for safety reasons; mostly because Thel being Wolf's son. Only Fara, Fox, Krystal, Vixy, Shelby were there. Wolf and Cara arrived just as the ceremony begun. Things were tense but no fight broke out, and after the vows were exchanged Wolf said that he accepted Daria into the family, reluctantly though.

As Fara observed Thel and Daria, she noticed something unusual about Daria. The expression on Daria's face was one of confusion mixed with happiness. Fara didn't think much of it till she looked closer; it seemed that Daria was aware of something confusing, and didn't feel like sharing.

What is with Daria, it's as if she knows something we don't.

Fara looked and saw Vixy still freaking out. She didn't need to be a telepath to know what is going on in Vixy's mind. Fara coult tell that Vixy is thinking something horrible is happening to Krystal, and she can't blame her. Her large, fennec ears were picking up on everything from the delivery room that Vixy was. Fara gently grabbed Vixy and pulled her close to cuddle her.

"It's ok Vixy, Krystal will just fine, I promise you." Fara whispered to comfort Vixy.

"But Krystal is screaming so loudly. She cannot be fine." Vixy whimpered. "What is going on in there mommy?"

Fara patted Vixy on the back of the head and looked into her soft eyes. "I promise you Vixy, from experience, I know that Krystal is going to ok. The pain she is feeling is necessary for the good of the little child she's carrying. I felt the same pain when I had you. I wish I could say more to ease your concern but I don't know what to say."

Vixy laid her head on Fara's chest and closed her eyes. "It helps a little mommy. But I just wish that Krystal didn't have to suffer so much."

"Me too sweetheart. But I promise you that it'll stop soon. When it does you'll forget all about this screaming."

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A few minutes after the screaming stopped, agonizing minutes for Vixy, Shelby walked out of the room. Fara didn't think about it before hand but it made since for Shelby to be there during the birth, she's a scientist/doctor. Everyone's mood lightened when they see her smiling, except for Vixy who's still trying to understand what's going on. Vixy ran to Shelby and hugged her.

"Grandma Shelby, is Krystal ok?" Vixy begged, giving Shelby the cutest puppy eyes she'd ever seen.

Shelby Wilson – McCloud looked down at Vixy and smiled The little fennec/red fox vixen was just as cute as when Shelby first saw her three years ago. Shelby feel in love with her step - granddaughter at first sight. She made sure that Vixy was well loved in their family. Samuel and Sasha loved Vixy immediately, nearly wearing themselves out playing with her. Zane came around to a Vixy very quickly as well, seeing her as his niece. It took hardly any time at all for Vixy to feel like family. Seeing these tears in Vixy's eyes hurts Shelby a little. Shelby grabbed the little vixen and pulled her into a hug.

"Krystal is just fine lil Vixy." Shelby said as she dropped down to Vixy's eye level. "Your father and Krystal are in there right now. Krystal asked me to let you in. She wants you to meet someone."

Vixy looked at Shelby confused. "What do you mean Grandma Shelby? I didn't see anyone else besides you, Krystal and dad go in there."

Shelby patted Vixy on the head. "Just follow me and you'll see what I mean."

"Ok," Vixy replied and grabbed a hold of Shelby's hand.

Shelby lead a hesitant Vixy into the room. Vixy closed her eyes out of fear of what she might see, only for Shelby to gently remove her hands from her eyes and gasp when she saw a beautiful sight.

Vixy's eyes rested on Krystal, lying in a hospital bed, looking absolutely exhausted, gasping for breath. Fox was standing beside her with one of the biggest smiles that Vixy had ever seen on him. Vixy could see why her dad had such a big smile by looking at what Krystal was cuddling. In Krystal's arms was a small kit wrapped in a blue blanket.

Krystal looked to Vixy and smiled warmly. "Hey sweetie, I called you in cause there's someone I want you to meet."

It took a moment for Vixy to understand what Krystal was talking about. Overwhelmed with joy Vixy runs to the bedside to see the baby but encountered a problem, the bed was too high up. Fox knelt down to Vixy and lifted her up into the chair by the bed so she could get a better view. Vixy couldn't help but smile at the sight of her half - brother laying in Krystal's arms. The boy had Krystal's beautiful, sapphire fur and Fox's features. Vixy noticed her baby brother looked just like Fox but with Krystal's blue fur. Vixy thought that that the little boy was the cutest thing she's ever seen. But his eyes were little strange, his right eye is blue while the left is green.

"What is his name dad?" Vixy asked.

"We've decided to name him, Marcus." Krystal answered for Fox.

"Well Krystal, Marcus is so cute." Vixy squealed and she had to resist the urge to say aww and start cooing. "Can I touch him Krystal?"

"Of course you can Vixy, he's your brother." Krystal replied with a smile.

Vixy hesitantly reached towards Marcus who raised his hand to hers. Their eyes locked as Vixy reachesd to touch him. A connection between the half - siblings was formed right there that goes deeper than blood. As if in that moment Vixy would do anything for Marcus.

Vixy didn't notice Fox and Krystal looking at each other. Krystal gave Fox a "I told you so" smile. Fox had experienced the feeling multiple times in his relationship with Krystal, especially from Fara. He had yet to prove either of them wrong. She was right that time as well, Vixy did need to see Marcus. Fox thought that Vixy would be jealous, he's glad he was wrong.

Vixy stroked little Marcus' cheek, enjoying the bonding time that the two of them have had together. She could( get enough of Marcus, he was just so cute. Then Marcus reaches up and grabs Vixy's finger. Vixy hardly noticed how soft Marcus' fur was.

"I promise you baby brother, I'll look out for you." Vixy said as she strokes Marcus' cheek. The fact that Marcus was her half-brother doesn't slow her down. She loved Marcus more than anything. "I love you little bro."

The End.

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