Star Fox High Reel Days Chp 21

Star Fox High Reel Days Chp 21 Triple Threat

Time flew by for the soon to be graduated seniors as this year just seemed to be going so fast. That's how it always is, when you're growing up time seems all but to stand still sometimes. But when you reach adulthood you will soon be longing for just what you had, an easy life. Teens often take for granted what they have and always complain right up until they've lost it. A line is drawn from what is right and what is wrong in the early years of adulthood, and sleeping in till one in the afternoon everyday surely isn't very acceptable for an adult. But they were young adults at least so it was a bit more appropriate.

A lot had changed in the little time that passed. School was starting to wrap up quickly especially for the seniors. All seniors were required to do one final project named specifically after them. It was a way to prove to the school staff and various hearers that you had what it takes to make it in the world, which did make some sense to a certain degree…Most students thought it was a stupid excuse for half of a credit you needed to graduate, and some of the more lacking and dumbfounded seniors even dropped out due to the project directly. Though they weren't going to make it far in the world as it is, it was a way to weed out the smart so they could ensure a bright future.

Life changed a lot for the young father as well. Fox did in fact go with Jason's idea and was now mainly playing music instead of being a waiter, though not by much. Not only did he make a bigger pay every few weeks, he still kept a lot of his waiter tips, most of the patrients now tipped him better knowing he was the DJ and the lead show. Even though he was a bit busier he was probably making close to twice the pay he use to make, and it helped out a lot with Jamie's needs and his own personal wants such as savings and anything else he acquired.

Though life was looking good for Fox, it wasn't looking so great for his friends this time around surprisingly. Bill and Falco were struggling big time on their senior projects, and not only because of their procrastination or 'Senioritis.' The project required twenty-four hours of work that didn't include preparations whatever they were needed for the students project, and must benefit the community in some way. Many students were just going to the younger schools to talk about sex and drugs and how to stay away from those things. But so many students were doing that they stopped allowing seniors to do so, and so the two teens' idea of an easy project was out of the question.

Fara surprisingly had problems of her own. Nearly all of her father's stocks in the usual market, the housing market and even his own company were skyrocketing downward, and they were practically broke. So broke in fact that Allen had to work nearly nonstop all week to try and salvage whatever was left of the corporation and try to turn sales around. It seemed as though due to Andross' dealings with Venom the market had crashed, specifically for Allen's company that dealt with many Venomian clients for flight gear and even the Cornerian military stopped purchasing from Phoenix Corporation. It got so bad in fact that their home went into foreclosure, at least for the time being and the two had to stay somewhere else. But it wasn't all bad.

Allen kindly asked Fox and his family to take Fara in for the time being; with him constantly working around the clock he didn't want to leave his only daughter alone with no one to be with and nothing to do. The family understood completely, and with Fox still living in his too large of an apartment with just him and Jamie there was plenty of room for Fara to move in together with him, they just trusted the two teens to…do the right thing.

And they did, truth be told the two foxes' relationship was stronger then before, but not as strong as it's ever been. What Fox and Fara had going for them was called in most teen cultures a 'Flirtationship.' More then just a normal friendship, but also less then a relationship. It was practically another sway for 'Friends with Benefits' although there were no benefits in this tie of feelings…At least to that certain degree. The two often were seen together, and news of them living together also quickly spread. Most thought they were in fact together but they stopped caring what others thought long ago.

Fara made sure to pull her own weight around the house. Cleaning up after herself, keeping everything neat and tidy and shared cooking dinner for the two as well whenever Fox was helping the baby girl. She even went as far as to take turns feeding the baby and changing her too. They were roommates but had a stronger connection, a connection that couldn't ever be broken, no matter who tried and this connection would last forever.

Though still many challenges awaited the fennec. If she wanted to keep all her old things such as her car, her PSC and anything else she wanted then she would have to work and earn the money herself. Luckily she was able to land a job after a friend put in a good word for her with the manager, and she started work almost immediately. It didn't take long for her to own all the credits she needed to pay for gas, insurance, food and whatever else she needed. And with her Senior Project completed and already out of the way just waiting to graduate she had all the free time in the world whenever she wasn't working.

Other then that, Prom was well on its way and every senior simply couldn't wait. Wondering who the Princes was, who the Princesses would be, and just what kind of magical scene would unfold. Though most thought of course Fox would be a prince and another popular girl would be paired up with him. But you just never know what will happen.

"Hurry up we're gonna be late." Fox called out to the fennec that was still in the bathroom getting ready. Fox quickly scanned the apartment looking for anything he may have forgotten or left out until he couldn't find anything. He checked the PSC for the time as they needed to be out of here within the next few minutes, it's a good thing he dropped Jamie off early to grandmother Vixy.

"I know I'm almost done." Just as she said that did Fara step out of the bathroom door, looking up to Fox as she was dressed just like him, though her clothing wasn't as tight as his own for Galica. The easy job she had landed Fox had talked Jason into hiring her. Instead of her usual emerald green her eyes held a fiery red presence as she blinked.

"Does red look good?"

"It looks great." Fox lifted up his shades as she could see his own. Instead of his usual emerald eyes a bright orange glowed in his pupils. "Orange looks good to you?"

"Very." Fara closed the door behind her as she reached for her coat. "Those things are really hard to put in at first."

"Yea it just takes practice." The two headed out the door as Fox placed his guitar in its case on the backseat, digging out his keys as Fara walked toward the passenger side door. They only ever took Fara's car whenever it was necessary, so they practically always used Fox's car. For school, for grocery shopping, to go to work or even some relaxing time.

"Another six hour shift." Fara yawned as Fox jumped into the car with her. They worked the same hours to try and keep it simple and balance out life with school and work; it was also more enjoyable for the two as whenever they weren't busy however often that was.

"Yea hopefully it will pass on quickly." Fox yawned as he shifted into reverse looking over his shoulder. "I'm not so into passing out on the couch again."

"I put a blanket over you." Fara said cutely as he took a quick glance at her smile.

"Why couldn't you just have wakened me up?"

"Because I wanted to sleep in your bed…without you in it this time. It's really comfy, besides you looked so cute on the couch with Jamie napping on your chest."

"Cute huh?" Fox's own mood had shifted downwards as he exposed a sly smirk. "I guess I should be use to that." The fennec's soft laugh eased Fox's mood as he pulled onto the road heading to work. As Fara looked out the window to the quickly passing buildings did her mood suddenly change. She had just remembered what Miyu had told her the other day, when Fara felt something big, the grand ending was about to unfold.

X

A few days back…

"You're spending a lot of time with Fox lately." Luna commented on Fox's and the fennec's shared time together as she smiled. The two walked side by side, heading toward the gymnasium as it was now time to see who the prince and princesses are for this years Shooting Star Prom.

"Well his family took me in and I'm living in his apartment right now so that's kind of given you known?"

"Yea I know." Luna giggled as she flipped her hair. "I just think it's really cool of him to take you in when you need it." The artic wolf's comment made Fara's heart stop for a moment as she thought about it. Fox didn't' even hesitate to share what he had with the fennec, even if she was a girl living with a guy and they weren't seeing one another. Luna studied the look on Fara's face; she had seen that same kind of look many times before. Just as she thought; she liked him. It's a good thing that Luna and practically nobody knew about the night of skinny dipping, oh that would be some story to explain. It was dirt they had on Falco and he had over them, it was their own little secret.
Suddenly the two girls were rushed by a large group of ladies of many various ages and species. This has happened before, only this time the group was a bit larger.

"You're Fara right? Are you dating Fox?" One of the girls asked as they all had hungry eyes wanting to know the truth.

"No." Fara plainly said. "We're just friends and I'm staying with him for the time being that's all."

"Really? Because I've heard that you're dating him right now."

"No I'm not he's just a good friend of mine. I'm not trying to be anything more with him."

"Promise?"

"No I won't." Fara rudely gave back as she made her way through the crowds as she and Luna kept on walking. "Feed on someone else's gossip for a change." The large crowd of ladies didn't look so happy as the fennec could care less, she learned a long time ago to stop caring what others think. The only input that mattered to her was her own.

"Does that happen to you often?"

"Ever since people have found out I'm staying at Fox's house now." Fara looked back to the large group finally breaking up. Even after all this time Fox was still paraded around like some God amongst men but it was finally starting to die down. "Everyone thinks I'm sleeping with him and that we are dating but we're not." She sounded so infuriated, and sounding like she was really trying hard to persuade Luna although she knew Fara was telling the truth.

"I know Fara, I believe you."

"Thank you." She said quietly as Fara let her head fall down. "Ever since this happened everyone has been treating me differently, and not in a good way. Even Krystal and Miyu treat me differently." She sounded so sad, Luna was all but to use to the situation Fara was in now. She had been in it multiple times, but never really affected her like this. People could talk all they wanted to; only you know what the truth is and what's a lie. Only you are true to your own ideals.

"It'll pass." Was all Luna could think of to say.

"I really hope so." The two made their way down past the crowds and toward the darkened gym as each student took their intended path, or mostly at least. Sometimes students sat in different placement of where they were supposed to sit, to be with friends or their boyfriend or girlfriend. How they couldn't stand to be apart for thirty minutes was a mystery to Fara but no one ever cared.

The two girls were greeted by a smile as Fox waved them both toward him. "Hey."

"Hey Fox." Fara gave back to him first as she took a seat on his left hand side.

"Hey." Luna took a sit on his right as everyone else besides Slippy and Amanda sat a row beneath them. For this years Prom Court instead of some kind of whacky video they had a picture slide show, starting with baby pictures all the way to their senior portrait pictures now. Once again this year the large body of students grew quiet as Mrs. Warren, the pink haired rabbit took her place and greeted the students, for these seniors the last time ever in their high school career.

"Hello one and all and welcome to this years Shooting Star Prom Court!" A large thunder of applause followed by several sharp whistles followed the cheer as everyone settled down again. This year's students were especially enthusiastic and school spirited. "Now please let me explain, due to recent budget cuts we are only having a single junior prince and princess on this years court instead of two. But we will still have the same number of senior prince and princesses for the court. And this year instead of a usual Prom we're going to have a ladies talent show! So ladies if you have that special someone in your heart that you feel like expressing now is your chance! Now let's roll onto the photo timelines!"

It came and went quickly as most were excited but some didn't care. If you weren't a junior or senior it was really just for your better knowledge, you couldn't go to Prom unless you were asked which did happen on occasion. Just because the prince and princesses were paired together doesn't necessarily mean they had to go together, though often it ended up that way as well.

Finally came the moment of truth, who was on the court for the seniors. Everyone watched with anticipation as the first picture came on by, and an adorable blue bird smiled at the camera in a shirt and diaper.

"Oh no." Falco bowed his head as everyone was laughing with him. The baby grew to be strong, tall and devilishly good looking as he had fully matured into young adulthood. Falco Lombardi leaned up against an old oak tree as he smiled toward the camera.

"Your senior prince: Falco Lombardi." As the avian stood from the stands he made his way down onto the gym floor where he was presented a bouquet of roses he was supposed to give to his chosen princess. The pictures rolled and it seemed as though instantly people knew who it was due to the loud yells of excitement. A golden girl grew to a lovely lady right before everyone's eyes, as she looked toward the camera with the brightest of eyes and a smile that could melt just about any man's heart.

"Your senior princess: Darcy Maguire." The happy girl made her way down the bleachers and onto the gym floor, where she was presented with a nice bouquet and the two embraced. Though it was a happy scene, not everyone was so happy. Katt looked at the two just stunned, as the group of friends just watched her. Everyone thought that Falco and Katt would be paired up together even though they weren't dating anymore, but it didn't seem that way. She tried to remember what she was taught, but this time it proved much more difficult.

"That's kind of a shocker." Krystal referred to their mismatch of pairing as Katt tried to ignore it.

"I don't care." She said a little too quickly for her own good. Everyone knew she was lying right there and then but best not to push the subject.

The second reel started as a grey canine baby came into picture, though Bill was smiling he wasn't so sure at first, there were lots of grey canines here in the school. But as the pictures came and the baby got older did his smile grow wider and wider until.

"Your senior prince: Bill Grey." The said canine stepped up from his seated position as he trailed down the bleachers and onto the gym floor. There he was presented with a bouquet as he eagerly awaited his princess. Though everyone already knew who it would be. The slide show came without any surprises as a poodle girl grew to be one hell of a women who held a dazzling smile that made this canine's heart sing her name.

"Your senior princess: Fay Spaniel." The said girl practically dashed down the bleachers as she dove into Bill's arms. It was a dream come true for the couple as he swung her around in place until finally handing her the bouquet where the two kissed. They seemed happy enough as the canine couple took their place next to Falco and Darcy.

The next photo reel started as an adorable picture of a baby vulpine sat naked on a white fluffy rug. Though it did generate a lot of laughter and praise it wasn't quite convincing enough. The crowd of students grew louder and quieter with each photo, until finally it reached the photo of his middle school picture and his senior portrait. The young, dashing Fox McCloud sat on top of a tree limb smiling wide dressed in his lettermen's jacket.

"Your senior prince: Fox McCloud." A huge roar shook the very foundation of the gym as Fox walked down and smiled. At first he headed toward his group of friends as the three men all shared a big group hug. Once that was done he kindly took the bouquet as he eagerly awaited his chosen princess.

This was it, the moment everyone, including the staff was waiting for. Four girls stood as candidates for Fox's princess, whether they wanted to believe so or not. Just who would be chosen? The obsessive Miyu Lynx, the especially gifted Krystal Cerin, the understanding Luna McKee, or the greatest friend Fara Phoenix.

"Just so everyone knows." Mrs. Warren took a small pause from the reel as she addressed the student body. "This vote off was extremely close, literally down to only two or three votes. And now your chosen princess."

The awry sound of silence fell upon the student body as most quivered and shook with anticipation. But once the first picture was shown was it all but to obvious, as her face lit up while the others mentally cursed to themselves. An adorable dark brown vixen stood in a ballerina's stance wearing one of their customary tutus, growing to be a beautiful, adventurous girl as she sat in the opposite branch Fox was sitting in their senior portrait.

"Your senior princess: Fara Phoenix." Another massive roar of praise and excitement broke away as Fara's whole face lit up with embarrassment as she stood up to proceed downwards. Luna even stood up cheering by her side as the two girls hugged right before Fara descended toward the gym floor. Fox stood there tall and proud as they looked toward one another, as he presented the bouquet to his lovely princess did the two share a quick embrace, and walked off toward the other chosen.

"And now our final prince and princess." Mrs. Warren stepped back as she let the high reel speak for itself. It took a moment as a picture of a small grey furred boy rode his first bike. At first people didn't really seem to get who it was until his middle school picture that led to the finish. Wolf O'Donnell sat up straight on a weightlifting bench as he smiled awkwardly; he had never really been shinned in a spotlight such as this.

"Your senior prince: Wolf O'Donnell." The students cheered immensely to the friends' surprise as the lupine headed down the bleachers. Fox being the only one brave enough to step up headed toward the lupine in good faith to show sincerity and respect as the two shared a small embrace.

As Wolf waited his princess did the reel of photos role. Though just like with Bill and Fay…sadly everyone already knew who she would be. The photos rolled as a cute dark brown vixen sat on her knees under the largest Christmas tree probably anyone have ever seen. As the photo's evolved did her body take on a more feminine shape and curve and as a finale her fur color changed into a strong grey as she sat smiling wide on the park bench.

"Your senior princess: Jessie Grey." The girl stood up as she cautiously headed toward her prince as a large burst of cheer followed her every step. Wolf wasn't known for showing his emotions in the public, well at least not on such a grand scale. Wolf awaited his princess with a cool face as the two embraced and he handed her the bouquet. As they took their place did the junior and senior court was finished, now which of these souls would be chosen as king and queen?  

"I present to you: This years Shooting Star Prom Court!" Another loud burst of cheer and applause broke up the silence while the lights came on again. School was now over as the court members were asked to stay after everyone had left so they could get pictures together as couples and in groups if they wanted to. Once everyone was gone were the pictures going by as everyone smiled wide. To be on court your final year was definitely exciting and a highlight of your life.

"Hey Fox." Fara called the young man as she still held the given bouquet in her arms. "I know we got paired up and all but do you actually wanna go to Prom with me?"

"Of course." Fox didn't even hesitate to answer to Fara's surprise. Just because they were paired up on court didn't necessarily mean they had to go together.

"Really?" Her face lit up as a light blush formed. "I thought you might have asked someone else like Krystal or somebody."

"That would be kind of…weird honestly." The vulpine admitted as he smiled to the fennec. "Besides we're already paired up, let's definitely go together."

"Okay sure." Fara smelled the sweet scent of the roses as they waved each other goodbye. As she stepped up to the bleachers to grab her bag and purse was she suddenly stopped.

"Fara." She looked over toward the call of her name to see both Miyu and Krystal standing by the set of stairs. Fara first went to retrieve her bag from the stands as she slung them over.

"What's going on?" She called to them but neither replied, as Fara looked over toward Krystal did she break the contact. Even though she was just as confused as the fennec still they had that strange weary sense around one another, they were the greatest of friends but weren't showing much of it lately.

"We need to talk, lets all meet at Galica today during your break." Miyu left leaving the two vixens alone as she walked away. Krystal didn't really know what was going on though she had an idea. As Krystal walked away Fara could only wonder what was happening, and how she was affected by it. Though she knew deep down inside what was happening, and what it was all about. It was always about him, it was about Fox.  

X

Present Day…

Tonight wasn't especially busy as most would think for it being a Friday evening and most beings didn't work the next day. Fara may have been new but she wasn't new to singing or to be on stage. As Wolf and Jason tended to the customers Fox and Fara were on the stage, though Fara was lead singer as it was a women's voice in the song.

Won't listen to any advice
Momma's telling me I should think twice
Better left to my own devices
I'm addicted, it's a crisis

My friends think I've gone crazy
My judgment's getting kinda hazy
My steeze is gonna be affected
If I keep it up like a lovesick crack head

The fennec paused as she looked to the vixen in her back slapping her side. Jason was actually really glad he hired this new girl, she put on quite the good show.

What you got, boy, is hard to find
I think about it all the time
I'm all strung out, my heart is fried
I just can't get you off my mind

She flipped up her shades as Fox stood by her side flipping his down. She let all her crazy out there as a huge roar exploded for more.

Because your love, your love, your love is my drug
Your love, your love, your love
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug
Your love, your love, your love

The moment intensified as the lights went low and the spotlight shined on Fara singing her heart out.

I don't care what people say
The rush is worth the price I pay
I get so high when you're with me
But crash and crave you when you leave

As the crowd cheered for more did the fennec smile as she kind of sassed talk the crowd, looking from one being to another.

Hey, so I gotta question
Do you wanna have a slumber party in my basement?
Do I make your heart beat like an 808 drum?
Is my love with your drug? Your drug, your drug
Your drug, is my love your drug?

All went silent for a single moment as Fara bowed her head. As her eyes bolted open did the music follow in quick pursuit.

Because your love, your love, your love is my drug
Your love, your love, your love
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug
Your love, your love, your love
Your love is my drug

As the spotlight faded and the normal lights came on did a huge clapping applause was given to the fennec who breathed heavy. Her voice still wasn't use to such the shows she was giving as she and Fox stepped offstage before he went to work with his music.

"Thank you very much!" She hung the mike back up heading toward the front counter but was flagged down by a customer.

"Hey!" A vixen older then herself called out Fara's name "Come here a second." Fara did as she came up with an open smile.

"Is there anything you guys need?"

"I'm just curious but are you dating that guy?"

"Who?" Fara asked as she followed the vixen's finger who pointed straight toward Fox who was cleaning a glass. Wolf was reaching for a second rack of glasses on a platter as customers just seemed to pour in now. Though as he was stepping down did his balance shift and the platter was starting to teeter.

"Watch out." Fox quickly caught on and helped stable the platter as Wolf regained his balance calming his nerves. Falling down was one thing but falling down completely covered with shattered glass wasn't as fun as it sounded.

"Hey thanks man."

"Sure no prob." Fox replied with a happy smile. In this long absence of something greater happening in their lives, Fox and Wolf's relationship changed drastically to his surprise and they could even call themselves friends. One time as the cook left the kitchen for a quick smoke break he accidentally left the burner on just as Fox was walking in to wash some dishes. The burner sizzled the bubbling fat that had fallen off as it reached something more flammable and a mini explosion erupted right next to Fox catching his shirt and pants on fire. Wolf was the first to respond as he ran to the kitchen getting a thick cloth to pat the vulpine down but when he quickly realized it wasn't working reached for the fire extinguisher to smoke out the flame. Even though Fox didn't really like being sprayed with the chemical he was more then relieved when it was all over as Wolf put the fire out on the burners. If he wasn't there it could have been much worse, Fox could only call himself lucky he got away with a second degree burn. He was skeptical first but after Wolf saved him while others ran out he couldn't stay mad, he in fact did save his life and the whole restaurant. Forgiveness was the least Fox could do…but it still didn't change the fact he was dating Jessie. And although he wasn't about to interfere with that sort of an affair, he simply ignored her but kept strong ties with Wolf; just as he always wanted since he wanted to apologize.

"Oh no I'm not." Fara was brought back to reality after that little flashback; she looked toward the group of girls as they all seemed surprise.

"Really?"

"Yea we're just good friends."

"That's a shame." She sounded sad. "You two look really cute together."

"Oh well thank you." Fara excused herself given the queue of blush across her face. She had to attend the front counter as Fox prepped up for his song blitz. The whole point was Jason's idea, he not only paid Fox extra for even singing but also more credits were in Fox's pockets with how hard and long the song was to play and sing, and Fox always chose harder songs to do so Jason came up with the idea of fitting multiple songs in a certain period of time. Fox mainly sang four songs in a flat fifteen minute period or three songs in a twelve minute time line. It was hard but the credits were definitely worth it.

Fara looked up to the clock as that ominous feeling fell upon her figure; her break was just about to start and just like on queue came in Krystal. Fara tended her to a table and brought her a drink as she took a seat across from her in the booth.

"So what's going on Krystal?"

"I don't know." Was all she said quietly. "But I know it isn't good I don't need my telepathy to figure that out." The two stopped chatting as it wasn't really a friendly chat anyway as the lynx came in and joined the two on the table. She waved to Fox with a cheerful smile as he was just about to start, but the moment she turned her back toward the vulpine did her smile vanish. In her mind this was serious and she didn't want to give it away to the vulpine. Miyu entered the booth as Fara scooted toward the center. For a moment Jason was looking around for the fennec as he found her sitting down where she tapped her wrist signifying she was on break.

"So what's going on Miyu?" Krystal asked breaking the ice. "What did you want to talk about?"

"I'm going to give it to you both straight up." They all leaned forward as Miyu looked from Krystal to Fara, both dead in the eyes. "We're going to settle who gets to be with Fox, once and for all." Both vixens were stricken in a weird way, and definitely not in a good way at that. Settling the score? It sounded like such a stupid thing to even bring up but Miyu had her heart set on it.

"What are you talking about?" Fara asked as she still didn't quite get it.

"Look there's three of us and only one Fox. He's been single for months now and we all know that isn't going to last much longer. I say instead of us three constantly fighting and competing for him we settle the feud between us three right here and now."

"There is no feud between us." Fara defied against the lynx's statement as she batted her head.

"There definitely is. You and Fox have been getting real comfortable around each other lately and I'll tell you right now I don't like it." Another cat fight could have possibly broken out as Miyu was showing just how she felt on the subject. Fara knew Miyu to be obsessive but now she was pushing it, even if she was on her medicine. Fara would not back down as the two glared at one another.

"So what?" The fennec shot back letting her annoyed mood fuel her words. "It's not like I'm any closer to him then you or Krystal are. He sees all three of us equally he doesn't play favorites."

"That's not true and you know it." Miyu was persistent as she looked toward the blue vixen. "Am I wrong Krystal? Don't you feel Fox's friendship for you slipping away like mine?" Even though Krystal didn't want to admit it, and hated to acknowledge what the lynx was saying, she knew Miyu was ultimately right.

"I honestly do." Fara couldn't believe that Krystal of all people was sucked into this. "It's hard to explain but…I can feel Fox's affection for me and Miyu fading while yours is getting stronger."

"You two are hallucinating or something. Maybe our friendship is stronger then before maybe it isn't but it doesn't change how he feels about either of you two as well."

"So you're saying you don't love Fox is that right?" Fara didn't know if she should have felt offended or embarrassed to the sudden, emotionally deep question. She looked away with a moody kind of look as she thought to herself.

"I-I don't know how I feel." She made contact making sure her words would not be swayed. "But I do know this isn't the answer, this isn't the right way to try and settle this conflict we have going on."

"Well I can honestly say I love him." Miyu wasn't afraid to say it as she looked toward the vulpine singing his heart out.

She's beautiful as usual
With bruises on her ego and
Her killer instinct tells her to
Be aware of evil men

And that's what you get for falling again
You can never get him outta your head

And that's what you get for falling again
You can never get him outta your head

Its the way that he makes you cry
Its the way that he's in your mind
Its the way that he makes you fall in love

Its the way that he makes you feel
Its the way that he kisses you
Its the way that he makes you fall in love, love

Fox didn't realize it but he was singing his way straight into Miyu's heart stronger then ever before. Now more then ever was she determined that this time, this time it would be her moment to shine.

"I've always loved him through everything we've been through together." Miyu's voice quieted as she continued on. The lynx looked toward the blue vixen as she wondered the same thing. "Krystal?"

Krystal looked toward the vulpine as he had switched songs. The first one fit his and Miyu's role, but this one it was all about Krystal and the role she played by his side as Jamie's mother.

You, you got me
Thinking it'll be alright
You, you told me
"Come and take a look inside."
You believed me
In every single lie
But I, I failed you this time

And it feels like tonight
I can't believe I'm broken inside
Can't you see that there's nothing that I wanna do
But try to make it up to you?
And it feels like tonight
Tonight

"I know I can." Krystal said hardly above a whisper as she kept her gaze on Fox's figure. "I can say that I love Fox and that I would do anything for him." With that agreement the two looked toward Fara as she was left with nobody to back her up. Then it hit her that usually who was there to back her up, always with her was Fox himself…

I was waiting
For the day you'd come around
I was chasing
And nothing was all I found
From the moment you came into my life
You showed me what's right

And it feels like tonight
I can't believe I'm broken inside
Can't you see that there's nothing that I wanna do
But try to make it up to you?
And it feels like tonight
Tonight

"Well Fara? How do you feel?" Miyu was getting impatient as Fara still hadn't spoken up as she was lost in thought. She looked back from Fox to the girls as nothing would sum up to the surface. So many thoughts raced through her mind, so many memories of her and Fox together throughout the years.

"Look…" She finally spoke; there was no hiding it anymore. "I-Maybe I do love Fox but either way he doesn't want to be with anybody right now. There's a reason why he's been single for so long now."

"That's why we have to seize the opportunity now while we can." Miyu pounded her fist onto the table to try and sound more convincing, though she didn't really have to now. Both of the girls had been persuaded of what their true feelings were. Fara looked back to the vulpine as he switched songs yet again. She didn't know if it would be or not but her heart sang for a song Fox would sing about them two…The other girls got the same kind of offering so perhaps she would as well…

I always knew that you'd come back to get me
And you always knew that it wouldn't be easy
To go back to the start to see where it all began
Or end up at the bottom to watch how it all ends

"So what do you suggest then? How do you think Fox is going to respond when he figures this all out? I don't have to tell you that he's not a prize to be won, and he's not afraid to tell you himself." Fara still tried to defend the vulpine's well being. She didn't like this one bit but she wasn't about to back down and let Krystal or Miyu think they could win Fox's heart just like that. He had always been there for her, been there for all of them, now it was Fara's turn to try and fight back. If the only way to defend Fox was to try and sweep him away from the other two with this ridiculous plan then…so be it.

I remember when I said I'm nothing without you

"The talent show at Prom." Miyu got both vixens' attention as she continued. "We each choose a song to sing and just whoever wins gets Fox while the losers back off. Does it sound simple enough?" Neither Krystal or Fara spoke as the fennec looked back to Fox's darling smile as he loved putting on this kind of performance, it was hard on one's lunges but it was good times doing so as well. Sometimes she wondered if he believed in the words she spoke with all his heart.

Somehow I found a way to get lost in you
Let me inside, let me get close to you
Change your mind, I'll get lost if you want me to
Somehow I found a way to get lost in you

In you…

"I think so." Krystal coed as the two looked toward Fara. She only sighed as the fennec dropped her head. She hated to be in this predicament but didn't see any other option.

The pain of it all
The rise and the fall
I see it all in you

"Fine then." Fara agreed with a fiery temptation in her eyes. The other two girls could clearly see it as they were preparing as well for this epic battle.

Now every day
I find myself saying
I want to get lost in you
I'm nothing without you

"Let's do it."

Somehow I found a way to get lost in you

"Then it's agreed." Miyu stood up as she looked toward the other girls with a serious face. "The talent show it is. The winner gets Fox; the losers back off for good." Miyu excused herself as she headed out. Fara was hoping to get some kind of sympathy, some kind of real feeling from Krystal as she had more reason in her then Miyu. But nothing spawned at all as Krystal looked toward her most darling friend. But in this competition they were bitter rivals, not even their friendship could persuade Krystal away from this route. She wanted Fox that much was true, but in order to do that she had to forsaken Fara, and that's exactly what she was going to do.
Krystal said nothing as she walked away, her look said it all. She was not about to let this opportunity slip by and watch Miyu claim Fox for herself. Fara held her head as the fennec didn't know what she had just gotten herself into. Doing this may in fact actually turn Fox against her, hell against all three of them. But she couldn't just stand aside and let Krystal or Miyu just claim him, he was his own being after all.

But Fara was determined now, now more then ever in this triple threat cat fight for true love. They had been friends for years, and stuck by one another through thick and thin as the hard times came and gone. But the only way they win, is against one another.

Author's Notes

Oh yea it's on now!

Songs used in order of appearance:

Your Love is My Drug: By Kesha

Pretty Girl: By Sugarcult

Feels like Tonight: By Chris Daughtry

Lost in You: By Three Days Grace