Fox's Backstory: Same old tricks

The car stops in front of a school, as two parents drop off their kid. A small child with orange hair, wearing a scarf and jacket walked out of the car and closed the door.
Mr Timber: You be good, alright, Maxwell?
Maxwell: Yeah! I will, dad!
And that was his first lie. When the car leaves, Maxwell walks into the school building and finds his class. The minute he stepped in, everyone in the class turned around to see who had entered their classroom.
Maxwell: Uh hi… I’m Maxwell? The new student?
After a moment of silence, one kid spoke up.
Kid: That's a stupid name.
Teacher: Lewis! Be quiet!
Kid: Whatever.
Maxwell felt every single eye glare into his soul as he walked into his seat. He sighed, hoping this year would be good. It wasn’t. He would be constantly bullied by his peers, and especially by Lewis, until one day, he couldn’t take it anymore and asked to be moved to another class. The teachers allowed him as he transferred. When he walked in, Maxwell made sure not to introduce himself, however one girl recognized her and waved in his direction. The girl had Orange hair and a flower in her hair. For the first time during this school year, Maxwell smiled and sat next to her.
Maxwell: Hey Vic.
Victoria: Fox! What are you doing here?
Maxwell: I wanted to move classes because everyone in there was so mean to me…
Victoria: Oh you poor thing… If your big sis was there, she would have knocked some sense into them!
Maxwell laughs a bit as Victoria pats his head. Later during recess, Victoria hangs out with Maxwell and her friends. One of her friends with grey and yellow hair looked at Maxwell confused.
Girl: Who is this?
Victoria: Oh that's just my younger brother. He’s going to be hanging out with us, kay, Angel?
Angel: Alright…? What's your name?
Maxwell thinks for a bit until he suddenly says his answer
Maxwell: My name is Fox.
Victoria: Oh that's just his nickname-
Maxwell: No it’s not, Vic. Remember? My name was changed to Fox legally since mom and dad loved the nickname you gave me…
Victoria looked confused but Angel nodded.
Angel: Alright, Fox. Nice to meet you
She says turning away and walking to get a cig
Angel *Mumbling* Mortals are so weird…
Victoria turns to Maxwell with a stern look
Victoria: Why did you lie, Fox?
Maxwell: Sis, the last time I said my real name, I got bullied out of class.
Victoria: …I see… but you have to say your real name eventually, okay?
Maxwell: Okay…
Victoria: Oh wait… I think some kids want to talk to me

She says pointing at two kids. One with brown hair and the other with black.
Victoria: Isn’t the one on the right cute?
Maxwell: The one on the left is staring at you weirdly…
Victoria: I guess I’m just popular! Well, see you, Fox!
Maxwell: See ya…
That night…
Victoria Timber was killed. Murdered. Flesh torn out of her body. Maxwell stood next to her gravestone, He tightened his tie like a noose, choking the life out of him, but eventually loosened it. He walked behind a building to get the cigarette but before he could light it, he heard a voice behind him.
Angel: Hey, no smoking.
She says flicking the cig away and catching it.
Angel: It’s bad for your lungs, Fox.
Maxwell: Hey… didn’t you smoke in school yesterday though?
Angel: Well yeah but…
She sighs, giving up on trying to explain.
Angel: It's complicated.
She leans back on the wall with Maxwell as they stare at the clouds.
Angel: …your sister was a great woman. Always helping others… speaking up for whatever she thought was wrong… I wish I was able to protect her…
Maxwell: Yeah… sometimes… I wish I was better… stronger…
Angel: …we all think that.
She gets up from the wall and heads off
Angel: The teachers said they’ll give everyone related to the murder a week to regroup. I’ll see you then, Fox.
Fox nods as he’s left alone with his thoughts… he looks at his black tie and starts to tighten it again, stopping his air flow for a couple seconds before pulling it back. A couple days later, the police arrived at the school in a hurry. The students were panicking and everything was in chaos. Maxwell stood on the roof of the building, holding onto the fence. He tightened his tie once again, stopped his air flow to think, and then released the tie. Just as he was about to let go, he heard a voice
Lewis: Hey. What's up?
Maxwell looked up and saw the boy who bullied him at the start of the school jump the fence and stand next to him.
Maxwell: Go away.
Lewis: Hey… you’re that Maxwell guy.
Maxwell: I said… go away!
Lewis: Sorry but I can’t do that… I’m here to get you down.
Maxwell: I’m planning to.
Lewis: Well not like that!
He sighs as he straightens his beanie, revealing his brown hair.
Lewis: Look. I’m sorry for what happened to your sister, and I’m sorry for what I did to you before… I was… not in the best mood that day.
Maxwell: Oh really? What happened that you decided to relentlessly bully the new kid, huh?
Lewis sat down on the roof and stared down…
Lewis: …My parents were murdered by hitmen.

Maxwell’s expression went from angry to a more understanding one as he sat down next to him.
Lewis: …It’s because of my stupid last name… Kingsman. Everyone wants us dead. And it’s all because of this “Curse” we have.
Maxwell: Oh wow I’m so sorry…
Lewis: Don’t be. I’m just trauma dumping to you at this point… But back on topic, if you decide to end your life here… Think of the people who will miss you? Your parents?
Maxwell thought about this. He was right. His sister wouldn’t want him dead, and his parents will be sad to lose two kids in the span of two days. After some time, he tightens his tie again and then releases. He then jumps the fence again back to safety with Lewis.
Lewis: Anyways, I’m Lewis Kingsman. You?
Fox: Well, you know me as Maxwell, but people call me Fox now.
Lewis: Fox… hm. If you’re making a nickname for yourself, I’ll call myself Apsogos.
Fox: Seriously? That's worse than Maxwell.
Apsogos: At least I didn’t name myself after an animal
They both laugh together as they head down the stairs. The next couple years were great for Fox and Apsogos, however Fox has been continuing to lie every now and then in order to get stuff, for example, some free food, some money, and even a night at a free hotel room. One day, the two were in the middle of a scam when Fox bumps into two girls. One of them was wearing black shades and yellow hair, while the other was wearing clear glasses and a lab coat.
Fox: Geez, I am so sorry, Ma’am.
Yellow haired girl: Oh don’t worry, darling. It’s really hard to see with these shades.
Brown haired girl: Really hard? Laura, it’s pitch black!
Fox is confused as the woman takes off her shades, revealing her glowing yellow eyes.
Laura: Name’s Laura, sweetheart. You?
Fox: uh… I’m Fox…
Laura: Aw… like the animal?
Fox: y-yeah…
Laura: isn’t that cute, Aella?
The scientist, who was named Aella, didn’t answer as she was focusing on Apsogos waiting for Fox
Aella: Fascinating…
Laura: Anyways, cute scarf you got there. Weird how you’re wearing it over a tie though…
Fox: Yeah…
He stared at his scarf and tie. He’s been wearing the tie ever since the funeral and sometimes tightening it to refresh his mind. As for the scarf, Victoria always used it to cover his mouth whenever he was going to say something that tells too much information.
Laura: hello?
Fox: huh?
Laura: I said… Can I have your number?
Fox: oh… yeah sure!
He looks through his pockets and hands Laura a slip with his number on it.
Laura: Thanks. See you soon, darling

She blows a kiss to him as she puts on her shades and heads off with Aella. Apsogos walks up to Fox, who was still in shock at what happened.
Apsogos: Hey, Fox? What the heck was that?
Fox: I uh… I think I have a date.
Apsogos: Hm. Good for you. I think that brown haired chick was checking me out earlier too. Anyways, have you ever looked around and realized how many people suddenly have powers?
Fox looks around and notices. Some people are just carrying futuristic weapons with them, and others are just using their powers for mundane things…
Fox: Yeah that's up with that?
Apsogos: I’ll tell you what. It’s the Gods. Always messing with mortals for their own entertainment. My theory is that they gave a couple of mortals some powers and see where it goes. Like a chimp with a machine gun.
Fox: Guess we’re the unlucky ones.
Apsogos: Nah. That means we’re still true mortals. We don’t need those powers. All we need is hard work, some training, and experience.
Fox nodded, but he stopped paying attention. He’s currently focused on two things. One, his date with Laura. Two, Apsogos and Aella would be a great couple. Later that night, Fox and Laura were eating at the most romantic restaurant ever. An in-n-out.
Laura: Wow thank god you didn’t choose somewhere fancy to impress me. That would have been way over the top.
Fox: Haha yeah…
He was actually planning to go to a fancy restaurant but didn’t have the budget for it. Luckily he’s good at pretending that he planned things.
Laura: So… tell me about yourself.
Fox: Well uh…
It was just like all those years ago. If he introduces himself like he normally would, would he miss his shot? No, he can’t risk it. It doesn’t matter what he wants to be, all that matters is what people want him to be. And so, he tightened his tie once again, and then released, with a confident smile.
Fox: Well, you see… I was actually a traveler.
Laura looks interested in this
Laura: Really?
Fox: Oh yeah. I danced in the moonlight in Paris, I climbed Mount Everest with my friends, and I trained with martial arts masters in Japan.
Laura: Hm… so you can fight?
Fox freezes but continues the lie
Fox: Of course I can! I trained there for years!
Laura: Alright. Lets spar.
Fox: …what?
Laura: outside. Now. Don’t keep me waiting.
Laura sips her soda and heads outside in the parking lot, leaving Fox alone.
Fox: Oh god what did I get myself into he says.
Fox gets up and walks outside. Surely he can hold his own-
*ten minutes later*

Fox lays beaten on the floor as Laura, holding energy swords, walks up to him.
Fox: H-hey… you never said you had- powers…
Laura: I didn’t? Oh that's on me… my bad~
She says laughing as she tosses a sword at Fox. On contact, the energy is absorbed in Fox and heals him.
Laura: Sorry for the ass beating… but that was fun.
Fox: Heh… I’m a bit rusty on my martial arts…
Laura: I can tell.
She says helping him up.
Laura: I had a wonderful night with you… and I also had an idea.
Fox: Really? Does it involve Aella and Apsogos?
Laura: Heck yeah.
She says laughing. She then kisses Fox on the cheek and turns around to leave
Laura: See you soon, Fox.
A couple years passed after this, Fox and Laura successfully got Aella and Apsogos together, Fox and Laura got married, and so did the other two. Even though he settled down, he hasn’t given up on his ways and continued to lie to others. He ditched the scarf but kept the tie on, and Laura got him a hat for their honeymoon. Eventually Apsogos had a son named Matt Kingsman. Fox thought to himself… sooner or later Matt would have a little friend. Meanwhile, Apsogos walked into his new job, an organization known as Scarab.
Apsogos: Boss? What's the assignment this time? Any more Vessels?
The Boss: Not today. Linda?
Linda: R-right!
She runs up to Apsogos and hands him the assignment. As he reads, Apsogos tosses the paper away.
Apsogos: No can do.
The Boss: What? Why not?
Apsogos: That's my best friend's wife. I’m not just going to kill her for some money.
He turns to walk away but the Boss yells back
The Boss: Very well! However it’s always still on the table!
Later that night, Apsogos went home and put his weapons away. He noticed his son standing emotionlessly in his room and went down to Aella to talk to her about it.
Apsogos: Hey, Aella?
Aella: Yes, dear?
Apsogos: Matt is… more quiet than before… Did you do anything while I was gone?
Aella smiled as she adjusted her glasses
Aella: Of course I did!
Apsogos: …what?
Aella: I accidentally overdosed him on some things… and apparently he's soulless too! How fascinating!
Apsogos starts to grow agitated as he slams his hands on the desk.
Apsogos: What on earth are you talking about?! That’s your son!
Aella: Hm… maybe by blood… but I see him more as an experiment.

This was the last straw as Apsogos leaves and heads into his room. He walked back and forth, not knowing what to do… his head was clouded with hatred until he decided to let some steam out. He picked up his phone and dialed his job
Apsogos: Give me something to kill. I don’t care what.
Meanwhile, Laura and Fox are sitting at the park together, enjoying the view.
Laura: This is nice…
Fox: Yeah…
Laura: I wonder what our child will be like…
She says, staring at her stomach. Fox gets up and thinks until deciding.
Fox: You already know the gender, right?
Laura: Yep. Female.
Fox: Hm… let's name her Eren. and I bet she’ll be just like you. Energetic, a bit of a flirt, and always trying to help others.
Laura smiles at this as Fox holds out his hand to help her up… but the second she does…
BANG
A sound of a gunshot is heard as a bullet goes clean through Fox’s head. Laura turns to the source and sees Apsogos… tossing a gun away after it’s been used and taking out Order.
Laura: Sogos! Why would you-
Apsogos: I know… It’ll be over soon… don’t make this harder than it needs to be.
Laura takes off her glasses to get a better look. His eyes… they’re not the one of a man who is in the right state of mind… and thus the fight begins… meanwhile in Scarab, The Boss was chatting with Linda.
Linda: Uh… Boss?
The Boss: Yes?
Linda: D-did you notice something off with Apsogos when he came back?
The Boss: Not really…?
Linda: Those eyes… He looked like he was in pain…
The Boss thought about it…
The Boss: Hm… when he comes back, I’ll make sure to do something nice for him
???: Don’t.
The Boss: what?
Linda looks at the Boss concerned
LInda: I-I didn’t s-say anything s-sir…
???: He will reject you. Eliminate him…
The Boss: No… no I can’t I won’t…
The Boss runs into his quarters as Linda is left alone…
Linda: What was that static sound?
Elsewhere… Fox wakes up in a dark void… is this heaven? Or hell?
???: No you’re not there yet.
???: Dear, don’t intrude on his thoughts. You’ll scare him.
Fox: What- who are-
???: allow me to introduce myself
A figure appears in front of him. It was a man with grey hair, green eyes, and a black suit of armor
Hades: I am Hades. The god of the underworld.
Fox: …so I am dead.
Hades: Yes. killed by your own best friend. I’m sorry for your tragedy. However! My wife-
A woman with grey hair, black dress, and green eyes appears next to him.
Persphone: hi!
Hades: -Wanted me to stop working so much and told me to get an assistant. And so we chose you.

Fox: What? Why?!
Hades: You know I wouldn’t be asking questions if I was told I was being revived.
Fox: Wait, I am?
Hades: yeah, we can’t have a dead man collect souls, can we?
He says chuckling a bit and holds out his hands
Hades: I will bring you back to life and give you a weaker version of my powers, however you’ll have to work for me. Deal?
Fox: …Deal.
And so, Fox and Hades shook hands. Back in the real world, the fight was drawing to an end. Apsogos had Laura cornered and was about to stab but then…
Laura: Look behind you!
Apsogos: Like I’m going to fall for that-
Laura: No really! Fox is back!
Apsogos signs and turns around to see Fox… his head still bleeding from the gunshot wound. He looks at Fox, not with hatred, but with determination to save his wife.
Apsogos: another trick from the gods? I guess I’m the only true mortal now, huh?
No answer. This pissed off Apsogos even more as he dashed at Fox with his sword, but when he stabbed… it didn’t do anything to Fox, who just punched him back… This actually hurts… a lot… In retaliation, Apsogos equips Blitz and starts to move frantically around Fox, trying to make him lose focus but… he just stands there. He’s not focusing on the fights… he’s focusing on his life as a whole. His marriage was built on a lie, his friend is with a wife that he hates because of his tricks, and his last memory with his sister was lying in front of her… he tightens his tie around his neck and then lets go once again and raises out a hand…
“I’m…”
Right when Apsogos appears in front of him, Fox presses his palm onto his chest
“…Terrible”
In a flash, Apsogos’s soul is shot straight out of his body as he falls to the floor. Fox walks up and grabs onto his soul and walks to Laura.
Fox: You okay?
Laura: Yeah… what was that…
Fox: I’ll explain later…
Laura gets up with Fox as he stares at Apsogos’ body. He then tossed his soul back into him as he got up.
Apsogos: …why am I alive?
Fox: That’s just me paying back a favor…
Apsogos: For killing you?
Fox: No. For saving me from myself
Apsogos thinks back to that time that he stopped Fox from jumping off of the school roof. He laughs a bit as he gets up.
Apsogos: And I’m guessing that even after I tried to kill your wife, we’re all fine?
Fox: You didn’t seem like you even wanted to do it. You just needed something to do.
Apsogos: You’re too forgiving.
Fox and Apsogos shake hands as he runs off, leaving Fox and Laura alone.
Laura: I wouldn’t have let him go if I were you…

Fox: Don’t worry. He knows not to do something stupid like that again.
Laura sighed as she held Fox’s hand. They walked home together. And thus the fall began. In just the span of a couple years, Apsogos’ body was found hanged in his room, Laura died giving birth to Eren, and Aella would barely pay attention to Matt, causing Fox to have to take care of him. It was hard being a single parent, but Matt and Eren were good at taking care of themselves, so they wouldn’t give him too much stress. Fox would always try to make some time out of his day to give those two grand adventures like he would usually talk about, hoping to make their childhood more fun. Eren seemed to enjoy it, but Matt would always react emotionlessly, but still tagged along. After some time, Fox ran into a familiar face.
Fox: Agh- sorry…
Angel: No no it’s fi- wait… You’re Victoria’s brother! Fox, right?
Fox: Huh? Yeah! You’re Angel!
Angel: Yeah… I was just heading to the underworld and-
Fox: So was I!
Angel looks at him confused.
Angel: Wait… Hades chose you as his successor? That's cool, I guess. Wanna head there together?
Fox: Yeah okay, fine by me.
And the two headed off into the underworld. Hades and Persephone were waiting for the two and clapped when they arrived
Hades: Finally you two found each other.
Persephone: You two are going to be work partners now! Isn’t that fun?
Fox: Uh… yeah! Sure!
Angel: Nice to work with you, Fox Timber!
Fox: Maxwell.
Angel looked at him confused
Fox: My name is Maxwell Timber, but everyone calls me Fox.

A couple years later
Fox was eating at a restaurant with Eren and Matt, who were catching up on their adventures
Eren: …And then, Matt got saved by Sun Wukong!
Fox: Really, now?
Matt: He stole my win. And he also said something about someone looking like me stealing his weapon.
Eren: I wonder what happened to the Baboon Brothers?
Matt: Probably planning something
Fox looked up and for a couple seconds, he saw Laura and Apsogos chatting like old friends. He blinks and he just sees Matt and Eren.
Eren: Dad? Are you okay?
Fox sighed as he looked up, wearing his usual fake smile.
Fox: Yeah. I’m fine. Just… Nostalgia.
THE END

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Bro cooked

AMAZONG!!!!

also did this confirm the baboon brothers are making a return?

Probably

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