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have a silly Foxstal scribble

Fox and Fara are a typical high school relationship that perhaps lasted too long.  I see their relationship as sort of a whirlwind that happened over the course of their young years, primarily in high school, where they were figuring themselves out.  Fox was young and a bit of a wildcard at times.  Fara was a few years older so she was perceived oftentimes as more mature, but suffered from her own wild emotions that caused her to sometimes make foolish decisions.  Being the daughter of a supremely wealthy businessman meant that she was used to things just falling into her lap… she expected everything in her relationship to sort of be the same.  Meanwhile, Fox was straight up inexperienced and not really sure how to behave in a relationship.  This resulted in lots of ups and downs, lots of passionate moments, especially as Fara helped Fox through James’s death.  I feel like they were the couple that everyone thought would end up together and then when the Lylat Wars happened, Fox’s main focus shifted and their relationship suffered for it. I think the ultimate problem they faced was Fara having a specific idealistic image of what she wanted out of life and Fox couldn’t really conform to that image, so they went different ways. 

Fox and Falco have a fairly secretive/guarded relationship.  Fox is initially terrified of Slippy and Peppy finding out because he’s scared of any drama that might bring (accusations of favoritism, professionalism, etc) as well as the shifting of the team dynamics.  Falco is more carefree about it but respects Fox’s wishes.  Falco is more flirty between the two but only because Fox tends to reserve flirting for the bedroom.  They steal time together whenever they can– even if it’s at the cost of burning through Arwing fuel cells.  Their relationship feels quick to develop, especially at the heels of Fox and Fara breaking it off.  Fox initially thinks Falco might be a rebound.  But the further they fall into love, the more Fox realizes that no, this is genuine and he cherishes every moment they have together.  Falco’s carefree attitude makes up for Fox’s reservations at times.  After some time, they tell Peppy and Slippy, but the two had already kind of figured what was going on and no one is upset or anything.  Life carries on.  Eventually Falco’s wanderlust causes him to break up with Fox but that’s a story for another time.

Fox and Krystal feel the most like a partnership where they are both on the same footing in the sense that they both have their respective devastating traumas they’re dealing with and they constantly cling to each other for support.  While Falox was more secretive and maybe got steamier quicker, Krystal and Fox pretty quickly learn to open up to each other due to common interests and that leads to a relationship later on down the line.  They quickly realize that they both want similar things out of life and that lays out a great foundation for their future. They exchange culture tidbits often.  Krystal teaches Fox how to speak some Cerinian.  Fox teaches Krystal about Cornerian holidays. However, Krystal, despite her kind heart, has a stubborn streak, which collides with Fox’s own stubbornness. When they fight, it seems like the whole world can feel it.  Krystal clings onto relics of her past– a problem that manifests during a mission and nearly costs her her life.  It’s because of her unwillingness to “let go” of some things coupled with Fox’s inherent fear of losing all of his loved ones that she and Fox end up breaking up.  

Fox and Krystal talked about having another kit when Marcus was around 3. They wanted to have a bigger family. Actually, when Violett Lombardi, the hybrid daughter of their two best friends, Falco Lombardi and Katt Monroe-Lombardi was born, Fox and Krystal were chosen to be the little violet gryphon's godparents, which also makes Marcus her big godbrother. This also made Fox and Krystal wanting to have more kits.

So 5 months after Marcus turned 3, Krystal became pregnant for the second time. It was a sweet joy for the McCloud family......

However, that happiness was cut short when only 1 month later, Krystal started feeling severe pain in her stomach. It turned out that she had suffered from a............miscarriage. She and Fox had lost that kit. The kit that would have been Marcus' little brother or sister. This was a devastating moment for the McClouds, but the loss of the kit devastated Krystal the most. Fox goes to the family room only to find his wife sitting on the couch, all heartbroken and embraces their 3 1/2 year old Marcus as she bursts into tears. The scenery had saddened Fox as he hated to see his wife hurt like that.

It had to be taken time for Krystal to heal emotionally from that miscarriage, but with the help of her loved ones, she manages to get over that loss. Fox was of course, hurt as well, but he was doing his best to stay strong for both his wife and son. And little Marcus was always doing his best to comfort his mommy and daddy especially by being a very good and attentive son despite being so young when that loss happened.

However, whenever she sees her girlfriends getting pregnant again, Krystal couldn't help but feel inferior(and slightly jealous) because she couldn't get pregnant again after that one miscarriage and even after what happened, Fox and Krystal were trying to conceive again, but would always have failed attempts. They both hated having to always see their pregnancy tests as "Negative".

Despite all of this, Fox and Krystal were still enjoying their little family with their small pup Marcus for the time being.

And even though she can't get pregnant again yet and while the other ladies have more babies, which would sometimes make her feel a slight inferiority, Krystal does all of her best to be happy for her friends as they bring new additions into their owns families. This includes Katt who gets pregnant for the second time 3 years after Violett's birth, and Amanda Toad gets pregnant 5 times with her and Slippy Toad's two youngest tadpoles from their 5th pregnancy being twins.

There was also that one time when Fox and Krystal with 5 year old Marcus has made a visit to the Greys, Bill Grey and Lucy Hare-Grey, Peppy Hare's daughter, with their 4 year old daughter Ruby Grey. During that visit as Fox and Bill have a friendly guy to guy chat while Marcus and Ruby play with each other, Krystal has gently asked Lucy on why she and Bill have not given their daughter Ruby, Peppy's only granddaughter, a sibling. Lucy responded with her honest answer by saying that she and Bill have not actually thought about having another hybrid child, and that they are actually perfectly fine with having Ruby as their only "bunpup". Lucy also shares to Krystal that little Ruby totally enjoys having her mommy and daddy and granddaddy all to her herself, and that she can sometimes be quite a handful for an only child. Although Ruby doesn't mind sharing grandpa Peppy to the other kids like Marcus, Violett and Tripp Toad, Slippy and Amanda's 1st son, as he's a surrogate grandpa to them. There are some parents who decide to have just one child while there are others who have multiples. It would be their decision together despite what others would say.

Lucy does encourage Krystal to not give up hope on trying again for another kit, but also tells her that if she and Fox one day feel that Marcus is enough for them then they should still be happy and grateful that they'll always have him as their son. Because no matter how many children you have, 1, 2, 3 or more, they will always be a blessing. Krystal really appreciates what her close friend tells her, and the two wives hug each other. She and Fox will still plan on having another kit.

Around 2 years later in that warm autumn season when she and Fox waited a few more years to heal and try again, Krystal becomes pregnant for the third time. The couple were so happy that they were able to get pregnant again and that Marcus who was 7 1/2 years old at that time will finally become a big brother.

Things were going so well with Krystal being around 4 months pregnant. But again....something tragic happened. A week after Marcus' 8th birthday, there was an attack on Corneria. And during that attack, Krystal was unfortunate as she used her telepathy, but was instantly knocked out and her body gets pushed down to the stairs. She was laying unconsciously on the stairs with the side of her head bleeding. Krystal was then taken to the hospital, and before the doctor gives her the news that she never wanted to hear again, she had used her telepathy as she places her paw on her stomach and sensed that her kit......was no longer there.... She knew, and what made it worse for her was when hearing the doctor telling her that she has lost her and Fox's kit. When Fox rushed to the hospital, he sees Katt, Lucy and Amanda all hugging Krystal who was crying her eyes out. Krystal then looks up at Fox in an apologetic look with shame and devastation. That was when Fox realized what has happened and is now hurt by that same suffering that he never wanted his family to go through again. 8 Year old Marcus was standing there seeing his father down to his knees on the floor looking down as tears start to stream down his face while Falco, Slippy and Bill try to comfort him. The young pup then sees his mother still crying nonstop while Katt, Amanda and Lucy were also trying their best to comfort her. Marcus realizes that he had lost his other little sibling and looks down at the floor in tears. Peppy puts his hand on the blue pup's shoulder as the old rabbit is hurt of what had happened to Fox, Krystal and Marcus, and in his mind, he says James' name as James McCloud, his best friend and Fox's father pops into his mind.

To make things worse, Fox and Krystal were told by the doctor that after two failed pregnancies that ended in a miscarriage and then death of their other unborn kit, the couple may not have another chance of conceiving again. And this broke Krystal's heart too much as much as it broke Fox's too. Fox couldn't forgiven himself for not being there for Krystal because that kit would have still had the chance to be born.

After that day, Krystal was too sad and distraught to do anything. She stayed in her and Fox's master bedroom just sitting or laying on her bed. The pupils in her eyes were gone as the eyes were looking lifeless. Fox would hide his emotional pain from others, but he knows that Marcus would already sense it with telepathy. There were sometimes when Fox had to take Marcus to stay over at Falco and Katt's home just for things to clear up and heal as Fox decided to take Krystal for counseling, so that they can take heal together over the loss of their unborn kit. While he was still saddened by the death of the sibling that should have been born, Marcus was feeling better on the days that he would stay with the Lombardis. The Toads, the Greys, Peppy and other friends/allies would help out as much as they need to too. During his stay at his godparents', Marcus would smile when he plays with 5 year old Violett who would put him at ease like a little sister would do, and he would offered to help Katt take care of her and Falco's baby son especially with diaper-changing. Falco would always give young Marcus advice too on how to stay strong for his parents.......while playing video games and Marcus always beating Falco who still sucks at video games!

Fox, Krystal and Marcus were all taking their time to heal and get through this together as a family. And despite learning that they may never have that big family that they have always wanted. Fox and Krystal tell Marcus that he is their blessing, that they will always have him for their kit even if he's their only, and that they will always love him. They also thank him for choosing them as his parents and for being born as their son. Marcus tears up and hugs his parents who return the warm embrace. They will always be a family....

The McClouds get on with their lives together as time goes by. They were even becoming closer than ever as they were staying strong and happy together like a true family.

But then about 2 1/2 years later........something unexpected has happened for the McCloud family. Krystal discovers that she is PREGNANT! It was a miracle! When Krystal shared her husband and son the news, they were all so excited and overjoyed! A miracle that she, Fox and Marcus will never forget.

Krystal's 4th pregnancy was going extremely great. And it was during the 2nd trimester when she was 5 1/2 months pregnant, she learns that she's carrying another tiny kit boy! She and Fox were going to have a second son while Marcus was going to have a little brother. Around a month later in that warm spring season, Katt, Lucy and Amanda threw a baby shower for Krystal. (Of course the three women had to drag their husbands into it along with Peppy's help) The baby shower was one of the best moments that Fox and Krystal will never forget. The couple and their preteen Marcus were all preparing for the arrival of their baby son/brother and can't wait to finally meet the newest addition into their family. This was a moment that they were all waiting for.

And finally, 3 months later, on the 7th of July, Fox at 40 years old, Krystal at 33 years old and Marcus at 11 years old all welcomed him into the Lylat System. A beautiful, handsome, amazing and healthy kit boy. Orange fur like his father while also having pale blue fur like his mother under his orange fur. Blue hair and turquoise eyes like his mother as well. He is their rainbow kit. Their miracle kit that they have all been waiting for these years, and now he's finally here with his daddy, mommy and big brother. And his name is:

Jaxon "Jax" Astro McCloud

ily fam and no worries, this was a GOOD IDEA, I love my two fox children.

It is.... super long though so I’m just gonna link the AO3 version.

more Space Furries fan art, this time attempting to redesign Krystal to fit in with the new Star Fox Zero continuity (or “reimagining” or whatever they want to call it lol) Fox turned out much better this time

@nintendo BRING HER AND FARA BACK YOU COWARDS

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