Mags's P.O.V
I woke up before anyone did and went into the kitchen to make myself some breakfast, when I spotted Luna wearing an apron and cooking us breakfast.
Luna: Morning~
Mags: Luna, did you make all this?
Luna: Yup, I thought maybe you all deserve a little breakfast so I took the liberty in cooking you guys a delicious meal
Mags: Aww you shouldn't-
???: MAKE WAY I CALL DIBS!!!
???: NO FAIR!!!
I sighed when I stepped aside until the doors flung open to Junko and Finn falling to the floor like a bunch of idiots, I looked down at them while Luna smiled and laughed.
Luna: Morning boys, you hungry
Finn: Hell yeah!! We miss your cooking~
Junko: So much!!
Luna: Well eat up boys
They both munch on the food, while I went to get a plate of my own. Soon Aerrow, Piper, and Stork walked in while Radarr climbed onto Luna's shoulder as she handed him his plate of food.
Stork: You could've waited for us
Luna: Here you go, Stork. I hope you like the cookies I made you
Stork: I would've if a certain "SOMEONE" didn't gobble them up!!
Luna: Oh! I meant the cookies I made for you when Raddar spotted me
Stork: Eh? So does that mean-
Mags: Hold on, Luna. When we saw you come out of that duffle bag, you had crumbs on your cheeks
Luna: Oh, Eh heh heh... I may have eaten those cookies Stork was saving. Sorry
Finn: Oooh, you're in for a yell, Luna~ Don't worry, I'll be here to comfor-
Stork: You're forgiven [munch]
Finn: What?! We get yelled at while she gets a forgiveness?! What gives?!
Stork: She's my Right-Hand Woman, plus she's too cute to be yelled at
Luna: So~ do we have another mission?
Aerrow: Piper, Mags, Radarr and I are going to get the Phoenix Crystal, it may be dangerous and risky
Mags: But still our style
Luna: Oh! Can I come too?
Aerrow: Sorry Luna, but I think you should lay low for now
Luna: But-
Aerrow: You can't go with us this time. The Dark Ace is after you and who knows if he'll show up again
Luna: [pout] Okay
Mags: [pat Luna head] You'll get your chance to go out. I know it
Aerrow: In the meantime... Stork can teach you a couple of things about the Condor
Stork: I will?... I mean, of course! There is much to learn my wise pupil
Luna followed Stork while carrying her plate of breakfast, when they left I looked back at Aerrow with a stern look on my face.
Mags: Okay, what gives? I thought we decided to let Luna get in on the action?
Aerrow: She will, we just need to be cautious about some things
Mags: Aerrow
Aerrow: Okay, I'm just worried that Dark Ace will show up and kidnap her. Luna still needs more training, and until she can defend herself we'll let her join in
Mags: Fine, but we're not delaying it, if we do Luna will start to feel left out and she'll rebel. You know that she's-
Mags/Aerrow: Notorious for rebelling against anything and will have her own action
Aerrow: I know I know, we don't leave her out
Piper: Speaking of out, we need to get out of the Condor so we can go get the Phoenix Crystal
Aerrow: Right, let's finish up and go
Mags: Yup
We finished breakfast and head out to fetch the Phoenix Crystal up on a cliff, we carefully and quietly tiptoe around as to not disturb it or make any noise, until Radarr stepped on a bone as it snapped into two.
Radarr: Eep!
Piper: [whispers] Radarr, quiet
Aerrow: [whispers] Piper, why are we whispering?
Mags: [whispers] Aerrow, this is a Phoenix nest
Piper: [whispers] You know what a Phoenix is, right?
Aerrow: [whispers] Sure. it's a birdie
Piper: [whispers] It's more than just a bird. It's a VERY BIG bird and it's usually ON FIRE
Aerrow: [whispers] Well, it's also not here
Mags: [whispers] You don't know that
Meanwhile, in Mags mind:
Mags: 'oh my god, how can someone be so dumb and so cute at the same time?!'
Just then we spotted something glowing from a distance and spotted the Phoenix Crystal, but no sign of the Phoenix anywhere.
Aerrow: Which means score one fire blasting Phoenix Crystal for the Storm Hawks [picks up the crystal]
Mags: Nice
Piper: The Phoenix and the Crystal are linked, so we need to be careful and...
Just then, something snatched the Phoenix Crystal out of Aerrow hands, as we look back to see the Dark Ace holding the Phoenix Crystal.
Aerrow: [glares] Dark Ace
Dark Ace: Aerrow. So nice to steal from you again
Mags: Give that back!!
Dark Ace: Why of course, except you Storm Hawks have something that belongs to me
Aerrow: Nice try, we are not handing you Luna
Dark Ace: Then I guess the crystal is mine to take
Before he could leave, Radarr took the chance to bite Dark Ace's leg. He threw the Phoenix Crystal up in the air as I rushed to go catch it, when I did a loud screech was heard and this made all of us panic. Soon, a large screech was heard outside as Piper and I slowly turn around and saw the ginormous Phoenix appearing before our eyes.
Mags: Uh oh
Aerrow: You know what, maybe you should have it [hands the Phoenix Crystal to Dark Ace and grabs Mags hand]
I blushed when Aerrow held my hand as I was about to swat him away, when Dark Ace handed the Phoenix Crystal to Piper.
Piper: Hey, don't give it to me!
[Phoenix Roars]
Piper: AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Mags: Time to go!!!
We all ran for our lives as Piper panicked and threw it back as Aerrow caught it, making me even more worried for our lives. We managed to get on our Skimmers and drive off as we dive down, only to spot a large pool of water down below.
Piper: What ever you do, don't pull up!
Aerrow: Don't pull up? I like it
[Radarr screeches]
Aerrow: Waaaaa-HOO!!!
We dove into the water as the Phoenix avoided it, once we hear that the coast was clear. We drove up to the surface and crashed onto the ground, however I was underneath Aerrow as he sat up.
Aerrow: That was-
[Smack]
Mags: GET OFF ME GET OFF ME GET OFF ME!!!!!!
Aerrow: Okay okay! Sheesh, you would think that you are used to it
[Radarr whimpering]
We looked to where Radarr was and saw that he was face planted onto the ground, as he slowly got up. Just then he spotted the Phoenix Crystal from the distance and was about to get it, when suddenly this guy shows up out of no where and started speaking so weird.
???: Did you see this? It's exactly what we need
Aerrow: Uh... Hello?
???: Allow me to guess... From your unkempt appearance and appalling skyrides, you must be the children now calling themselves the Storm Hawks
Mags: Duh, we are
Aerrow: Who are these guys?
Piper: The Rex Guardians!
???: Hm. Very good [bows]
Aerrow: Well if you really are a Sky Knight, you'll give back our crystal. We nearly got burned to a crisp for that thing
???: Then it's clearly much too dangerous to be kept by children. It will be taken to Terra Rex
Mags: [glares] Excuse me!?
Aerrow: Hold on, that's not fair...
[Trumpet Fanfare]
Just then we heard a few engines roar from a distance as Junko appeared with Luna on his Skimmer, while Finn showed up with Stork on his.
Junko: These guys giving you trouble?
Luna: [get off] [glares] Anyone who messes with the Storm Hawks, messes with me
???: [gasp] It's you! The Moon in Waiting
Luna: Huh?
Just then, the Sky Knight approached Luna and got down on one knee and took her hand.
???: It is an honor to have finally be in the presence of Atmosia beautiful lady in waiting [kiss her hand]
Luna: Oh dear god, not this again~
Finn: Eh, why is he kissing Luna hand?
Mags: Hey! [points her energy crystal pistol at him] Get your hands off of Luna
???: I suggest you-
Piper: Wait! We're all on the same side here. We shouldn't be fighting each other!
Aerrow: Piper, they snatched our crystal and called us children!
Mags: Plus this jerk just kissed Luna hand
Finn: Low blow
???: The CODE is quite clear, the crystal is ours. If you have a problem with that, you can always issue a challenge
Aerrow: Code? What code?
???: ho ho ho, what code
The other Rex Guardian Sky Knights laughed along while we stood with a stern look on our faces.
???: You're serious
Aerrow: Okay, FINE! I challenge you for the Phoenix Crystal
???: Well it shall be so. Follow us back to our Terra. Tonight l, you shall be honored guests. Tomorrow, we'll see what kind of squadron you really are [looks at Luna] M'lady [offer his hand] I shall take you to our Terra than these... Children
Storm Hawks: [glares] HEY!!!
Luna:... [glares] [cheeks puff] Hmph!! No thanks, I rather be with them than a real Sky Knight. Harrier
Luna crossed her arms and walked away while I snickered and looked at Harrier, he had no chance with Luna. She hopped onto my Skimmer as I got on and we drove off back to the Condor.
Aerrow: Now can someone tell me what this code is?
When we got back, Piper got the book while Luna stood next to Stork for company. I stood next to Piper as she goes through page to page until she spotted it.
Piper: The very first Sky Knight was a Rex Guardian and "The Code" is their ancient set of rules and rituals. No one's changed a word in like 500 years
Stork: And Uh... They seem a little.. Uptight
Luna: Snobby
Mags: Entitled Sky Knights
Luna: Ugh!! I just hope I don't have to dress all frilly again, I'm so done with being a "Lady in Waiting"
Piper: We could probably learn a lot from them, they have class, discipline, well maintained gear...
Mags: Like what? How to be all fancy and stuff?
Luna: I would rather live in the Wasteland than learn from them
Aerrow: Besides all that, what do these guys have that we don't?
Finn: How 'bout a landing strip full of screaming fans?
Once we landed, we got outside to see all the fans huddle around the Rex Guardians as they greet them and sign autographs. This made Luna make a fake gag sound while I chuckled at her childish behavior, as I ruffled her hair while she laughs.
Aerrow: Wow. I mean... Wow
Piper: Yeah
Finn: They've got action figures! Why don't we have action figures?!
[footsteps]
Harrier: This way, I hope you're hungry... While in the meantime our maids will have the Lady-
Mags: Luna... Her name is "Luna"
Harrier: Right... Miss Luna, to get properly dressed and ready for Dinner
Luna: Huh? What's wrong with what I'm wearing?
Harrier: It may be suited for you outside, but for dinner we believe it's best you wear something more... suited
Luna: Excuse me?
Harrier: Housemaids, see to it that the Lady Luna gets ready for dinner
Two housemaids took Luna hand as she gets dragged away from us, Aerrow was about to go after her when I stopped him.
Mags: Don't... She'll be alright
Aerrow: We can't just let them-
Mags: I'm upset as you are, but we can't make things worst or else we won't get the Phoenix Crystal
Aerrow: [sigh] Fine, hopefully nothing bad happens to her. I mean, what could they do to make Luna feel bad
Boy was he wrong.
Luna's P.O.V
I was being taken to the castle as the houses maids brought me into a wash room, while one of the other house maids prepared a bath.
[song: Honor to us all by Mulan]
[Main Housemaid]
This is what you give me to work with
Well, honey, I've seen worse
We're gonna turn this sow's ear
Luna: Whoa!!
[Splash]
[ Main Housemaid]
Into a silk purse
Luna: [gasp] [cough] Is there a reason why I have to take a bath?!
Housemaid A: It's to have you prep for you dinner with the Sky Knights, you wouldn't want to disappoint the Rex Guardians
[Main Housemaid]
We'll have you washed and dried
Primped and polished
'Til you glow with pride
Trust my recipe for instant bride
You'll bring honor to us all
After the housemaids were finished washing me from head to toe, I was dried up and they fixed my hair.
[Housemaid B]
Wait and see
When we're through
[Housemaid C]
Boys wil gladly go to war for you
[Housemaid B]
With good fortune
[Housemaid C]
And a great hairdo
[Housemaid B/C]
You'll bring honor to us all
[Terra Rex Villagers]
A girl can bring her family
Great honor in one way
By striking a good match
And this could be the day
I followed the housemaids to a different room that had two other housemaids with a measuring tape and a few outfits on racks, I'm beginning to hate this already.
[Housemaid D]
Men want girls with good taste
[Housemaid E]
Calm
Obedient
[Housemaid D]
Who work fast-paced
With good breeding
[Housemaid E]
And a tiny waist
[Housemaid D/E]
You'll bring honor to us all
[Terra Rex Villagers]
We all must serve our Emperor
Who guards us from the Huns
A man by bearing arms
A girl by bearing sons
While we were walking to the next room after I was dressed, we walked past a few kids who were playing and pretending to be sky knights and talons, until one of them pretending to be a talon snatched a little girls doll and wouldn't give it back. I snatched it from him and glared as the boy ran and I handed the doll back to the little girl, she smiled and I smiled back until I was dragged away to a room so that they could put make up on me.
[Housemaids F/G]
When we're through
You can't fail
Like a lotus blossom
Soft and pale
How could any fellow
Say, "No sale"
You'll bring honor to us all
You'll bring honor to us all
You'll bring honor to us all
[Main Housemaid]
There, you're ready
[Elderly woman]
Not yet
An apple for serenity
A pendant for balance
Beads of jade for beauty
You must proudly show it
Now add a cricket just for luck
And even you can't blow it
They were putting the final touches on me as I sat still, when they were done I was escorted to the dinning room.
[Luna]
Ancestors, hear my plea
Help me not to make a fool of me
And to not uproot my family tree
Keep my father standing tall
[All Housemaids]
Scarier than the undertaker
We are meeting our matchmaker
Destiny, guard our girls
And our future as it fast unfurls
Please look kindly on these cultured pearls
Each a perfect porcelain doll
Please bring honor to us all
(Please bring honor to us all)
Please bring honor to us all
(Please bring honor to us all)
Please bring honor to us all
No One's P.O.V
While the Rex Guardian were waiting for the Storm Hawks to arrive, when they did the squad sat down while Piper and Mags were embarrassed of their squad until the guards spoke as soon as they heard footsteps.
Squire: The beautiful Lady in Waiting has arrived, Lady Luna
They all turned to see Luna walk in, while Finn and Stork jaws dropped seeing Luna wearing a dress, make up, and her hair all fixed. In their eyes she was absolutely beautiful and smiling, but from the others point of view she wasn't, instead she frowned and looked like she wanted to die.
Aerrow: Is she okay?
Mags: Nope, she wants to die
Just when Luna was about to pull the chair, Harrier pulled it for her, only for her to push the chair back and glare while he frown and went back to his seat. Luna pulled the chair and sat herself down, while she sighs. She looked up and spotted Stork and Finn waving, while she smiled and waved at them.
Harrier: Glad to see you've dressed up for the occasion [Posh clap] Let the feast begin!
The chef and waiters brought everyone some food to eat, while Luna ate and watched the Storm Hawks make a fool of themselves except for Mags and Piper. But instead of feeling disgusted by their poor manners, Luna just smiled and silently giggles. After dinner everyone was excused, while Luna was to be escorted to her sleeping quarters by the housemaids since her room is further away from the Storm Hawks and Rex Guardians.
Aerrow: Radarr, go with Luna to keep her company
Radarr went after Luna as she looked back and picked him up in her arms, when she got to her sleeping quarters. She got dressed for the night but decided to go out into the garden they had, she was surprised to see all the flowers that she picked one up and frown.
Luna: [sigh] Radarr, I don't know why but I hate being a "Lady in Waiting" but everywhere I go everyone seems to see me as that. If I keep acting like that, how will anyone get to know the real me
[Song: Reflection by Keke Palmer]
[Luna]
Look at me
You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Everyday
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
But I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl I see?
Staring straight
Back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Luna walked by the water as she sees a reflection of her old self as a Lady in Waiting in Atmosia when she had long hair.
[Luna]
Who is that girl I see?
Staring straight
Back at me?
Why is my reflection someone
I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else
For all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be free
To fly
That burns
With the need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think
How we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
She walked into a gazebo that contained mirrors as Luna looked at her reflection, along with a reflection of her old self and the sky knight self she wants to be
[Luna]
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else
For all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
Oh, yeah, yeah, mm
Luna sat on the floor as she tried to hold back her tears, when Radarr showed up and handed her a handkerchief. Luna gladly took it as Radarr also handed her a bracelet she made that contained charms that symbolized each member of the Storm Hawks. She placed the bracelet on, and picked up Radarr as she walked back to her sleeping quarters and lay on the bed as she looked out the window where the moon shines, thinking about her father back at Atmosia.
Luna: Buenas noches, Papá
Luna closed her eyes, while Radarr decided to crawl underneath Luna's arms and fall asleep next to her. Luna had a faint smile and held Radarr close, as she drifted to a deep sleep. Meanwhile, back at Atmosia, her father was sitting in the living room on a couch looking at the only photo of his daughter and him when they opened the shop together as he sighs.
Deimos: My little moon, you're just like your mother. Adventurous and curious of the world of Atmos...
The next day, Luna woke up by Radarr when they knocked on her door. Luna opened it and saw the housemaids once again with one of them holding a dress in their hands, making Luna eye twitch as she groans.
Luna: Ugh... Not again
Meanwhile, The Storm Hawks were driving up to the stadium. However, Mags and Piper were not happy about what happened at Dinner while Aerrow noticed how upset Piper and Mags are.
Aerrow: Ok, dinner last night didn't go so well
Piper: Didn't go so well? Try a complete and total disaster!
Mags: Yeah, and that poor squire
Junko: What? I thought he was choking!
Aerrow: Heh. Forget it, what matters now is winning the challenge. Just 'cause they've got fans, and shiny armor, and fancy rides doesn't mean they're any better than us!
Mags: True, I just hope Luna can join us in this challenge
When they got to the arena, the crowd cheered, while they were stunned.
Finn: We're so gonna lose
[Trumpet Fanfare]
Squire: The Lady in Waiting, has arrived!!
The crowd cheered and awed when Luna came in as Finn and Stork hearts skipped a beat seeing her in a beautiful white dress, while the others could see she wanted to die already.
Mags: Nevermind. Poor Luna, she is so dying on the inside
They all stood across from the Rex Guardians while the judges arrived, with Luna standing next to them.
Judge A: Sky Knights. Prepare your squadrons for the first event! And in addition to the prize of being the Phoenix Crystal, the addition prize will be the hands of the Lady Luna
Storm Hawks/Luna: WHAT!!!??
Radarr: EEKK!!??
Luna: [eye twitch] Ummm, I did not signed up for this!!! Guys!!!
Mags: Don't worry Luna, we'll get you out of this
Judge A: The first event demonstrates grace and control. It is the noble art of... Sky writing
Luna was looking bummed out since she couldn't participate, she watched as the Rex Guardians earned ten points but it didn't much impressed her when she saw their Sky Writing. When it was Finn turn he turned to Luna to do is signature catchphrase while pointing both fingers like pistols at Luna, She blush and waved at him as he takes off and does his own Sky writing making Luna smile and applaud.
Finn: On a scale of one to ten I think that's an awesome
Luna: [giggles] Oh Finn
Judge A: The score for Storm Hawks minus fifty two points!
Luna/Finn: What?!
Judge A: You have been penalized for failing to salute, and defacing the noble symbol of our Terra
Luna: [mutters] Oh no
Finn: C'mon, it's totally an improvement, that swan rocks
Aerrow: Forget it Finn, you did great. We'll make up the points in the next event
Finn looked up at Luna as she smiled and blew a kiss towards him, he pretended to catch it in his hand and hold it over his chest where his heart is. The next event was Stork's turn, to build a ride with spare parts. Luna felt confident that Stork could successfully earn points in this event, she smiled and watched as Stork began building.
Judge A: A pilot is only as good as their ride, he or she must know it inside and out. The first competitor to assemble a working ride from these spare parts will score twenty points
Junko: You can do it Stork
Luna: I believe in you, Stork!
Finn: You better win dude
Just then the Rex Guardian's Sky knight snapped his finger while a mechanical crew got to work assembling a working ride, however Stork managed to build one quicker than they did.
Luna: Way to go! Stork!
Stork: [smile] This may look like a normal converter, but it's also a sonic scrambler
[Engine Roars]
Luna blew a kiss to Stork as he catches it and smiles but he also winked at her, making her blush and hide it from behind her fan.
Judge A: Storm Hawks, you clearly assembled the vehicle in the faster time
Aerrow: Finally!
Finn: Wait for it...
Mags: Huh? What do you mean-
Judge A: But your modifications are completely unauthorized! And you failed to wash your hands before and after the job. Dis-
Luna: Now hold on! My mother was a Sky knight and I assure you that I understand the reason he needs to wash his hands but shouldn't he have done that after he finishes assembling the vehicle. I wise man once told me "if your hands aren't dirty, you're not getting the job done"
The crowd whispers and muttered, agreeing with what Luna said while she looked back at the Storm Hawks as they smiled at her defense.
Aerrow: I also have an objection! None of this stuff would work in the real world. The Cyclonians would wipe the skies with us if we acted like this
Luna: He has a point
Harrier: The Cyclonians may "wipe the sky" with you, but they wouldn't dare tangle with us
Luna: [mutters] Wanna bet on that
Harrier: Even those brutes have honor
Mags: Yeah unfortunately they're the enemies
Aerrow: Honor? Have you MET the Cyclonians?
Judge A: Enough! The event goes to the Guardians
Just then Luna and Mags thought they were gonna hear cheers, they only hear the crowd booing to the Rex Guardians. Making Luna smile while Mags snickers, they were happy that the Storm Hawks were putting on a good show.
Judge A: The next event is the knowledge of one medical equipment and remedies, he or she will alphabetize their tools, medicine, and supplies in the correct order.
Aerrow: You got this Mags!!
Finn: Give it all you got!!
Luna: I believe in you Mags!!
Mags stood in front of the table with everyone all mixed up, once the judge announced they could begin the event started. While the Rex Guardian's Sky Knight was about to pick up the first thing, Mags was quick and swift as he organized everything while the Sky Knight was left stunned and couldn't move. Before long, Mags put the last item in the right place and stood firm and proud, the timer showed that Mags completed it under 15 seconds flat. The audience was silent until they cheered and chanted for Mags, Luna stood up and applauded while the Storm Hawks cheered.
Mags: [smirk] Beat that
Harrier: What?! How is that possible?!
Luna: [giggles] When it comes to Mags, he's really quick to react
Piper: He's our best medic
Aerrow: And speed is his strength
Mags: Sorry, but a true medic has to be quick to react and know each and every tool, medicine, disease, and illness. Nice try
Judge A: 45 points go to the Storm Hawks
[Crowd cheered and applauded]
Mags walked off with confidence, until someone picked him up, he opened his eyes to see Aerrow holding him and twirling him around. Making Mags blush while Aerrow smiles, Luna smiled from afar as she wished she had a camera to take a picture of this beautiful moment.
Aerrow: You did it! Mags!!
Mags: Y-Y-Yeah, I did... Now will you put me down or-
Aerrow: Alright, alright. I'll put you down
Aerrow placed Mags down, while they watched the next event which happens to be Piper's turn.
Judge A: The next event is a display of the traditional fighting technique of Sky-Fu
Piper got up from the stage as the female Sky knight got up and stood firm, the event began as they display a graceful performance of Sky-Fu. Luna payed attention to the event, as she watched them perform to perfection. Until something caught Luna and Piper's eyes.
Judge A: Each of you performed to perfection. The event is a draw
Piper looked at Luna as they both nodded, as they both thought the same things.
Luna: Hold on
Piper: Wait a minute. According to Lysander's wardrobe decree section four, jacket clasps must be gold in color
Luna: Hers are silver
Judge A:... It appears you are both, correct. Rex Guardian is... Disqualified
Harrier: What?! But that's... That's-
Piper/Luna/Mags: A taste of your own medicine
Judge A: For the last event, the Sky Knight duel!
Luna looked back at the Storm Hawks as they got prepared for the final event, making Luna a bit worried about Aerrow but at the same time feel confident that he'll succeed. When the event started, Luna watched as Aerrow and Harrier duel, they battled all out when suddenly Harrier accidentally hit his Skimmer and caused it to stop working. Making everyone gasp in horror as they fall, until Aerrow pushed him off and held onto him while he screamed. It didn't take long until Aerrow activated his glider to land safely, Luna sighed as Aerrow pointed his blade at Harrier until he surrendered before the time is up.
Harrier: I... I Yield
Luna: Yes!! [jumps with joy] Yes! Yes! Yes~!!
Luna got off from the stage, not caring about the judges calling out for her as she leaped into their arms and hugged them. They were all so happy, that they won and Luna didn't have to be given away.
Harrier: That was the most flagrant disrespect for the code I have ever seen!
Luna: Hey! He saved your life, that's what matters and you should be thankful for that!!
Harrier: Why are you out here!! You should be back at your seat being a "Lady in Waiting" you are even worst at being one like a selfish pipsqueak
[Gasp]
Luna: [eye twitch]... What. Did you say?
Mags: Oh no, he said it
Luna: [growls] Are you talking to me?
Finn: He said it!
Luna: Are you talking to me!?
Stork: [Smirk] Oh this outta be good
Before anyone could predict what Luna was about to do, she knee him where the sun don't shine, and use aikido as he fell flat onto the floor while an angry Luna is loose.
Luna: Me!! Selfish!! I have been stuck being forced to be a perfect "Lady in Waiting" which by the way makes me wanna puke hearing it!! And for the record, I never agreed to be some kind of prize to be won like that!!! In fact, I never wanted to wear this hideous dress at all!!!
Luna ripped the bottom of her dress as the crowd gasped as she tear it to pieces and revealed that underneath her dress she wore her Sky knight outfit this whole time, except she didn't have her jacket. A whistle was heard as Luna looked back and saw Mags holding her jacket and goggles, Luna smiled and walked towards him as she gladly took them and slipped them on. Mags ruffled Luna's hair until it was back to its original shape, the Storm Hawks surround her while Stork stood next to her.
Luna: My name is Luna, I am a part of the Storm Hawks, and I'm also Stork's Rebellious Right-Hand Woman. So you can insult them all you want because they can't seem to follow the code, but if I learned one thing from my mom when she was a Sky Knight... It's that every Sky Knight is unique in their own way of following the code, especially when the code is wrong
The crowd applauded and cheered, while Luna walked up to Harrier and spoke.
Luna: And besides... They make a better Sky Knights than you
Harrier: This is outrageous!! He abandoned his ride and he's not even wearing regulation dueling armor!
The judges murmur, while Luna felt nervous but Aerrow and Mags stood next to her.
Judge A: We agree. Although Aerrow won the duel, we penalize him by ten seconds. The Rex Guardians, have won the challenge. The Phoenix Crystal is theirs and Miss-
Luna: Now hold on! According to the the rules, it is said that the "Lady in Waiting" must agree to the terms of the deal that she alone will be a prize for the winner of her hand in marriage. I never agreed, and there are no witnesses that can confirm that I agreed to it
Mags: [eye widen] [smile] That's right, and according to the archive, if there is no witnesses to confirm it then Luna here cannot be a prize for the winner. And if you do, disobey it the penalty for that is that you will have to strip the Sky Knights from their titles
The audience went silent as the Rex Guardians felt a bit worried while Harrier swallowed his own saliva, Mags crossed his arms while Luna smirked.
Luna: It's your word against the code
Mags: It's called a hussle, Harrier
Judge A: It appears that Miss-
Mags: Luna
Judge A:... Luna and Mags are correct, without any witnesses to confirm that Luna agreed. She is no longer the prize
Luna: [grin] HA!!! YES!!! IN YOUR FACE HARRIER!!! I'M FREE!!! I'M FREE~!!!!!
While Harrier felt frustrated, he decided to go fetch the Phoenix Crystal as his prize when the audience booed once more.
Harrier: You should be cheering! I am your SKY KNIGHT!!! I am your PROTECTOR!!! I'm the one who has guaranteed your safety for generations to come!
Aerrow: What's he talking about?
Luna: [grab Harrier collar] What did you do?!
Harrier: [grip her wrist] Dark Ace...
Luna: [gasp] You... You didn't-
But he did, they heard an engine roar as a dust cloud was formed and the Storm Hawks shield themselves. Luna struggled to escape Harrier grip, as she tried to run away before Dark Ace could see her. Unfortunately for her, he walked up to Harrier and smiled.
Harrier: Accept this crystal... To affirm our peace
Dark Ace: Don't mind if I do [take the crystal] however, you also have something else that belongs to me and you shouldn't put your hands on
Harrier: Oh?
Dark Ace: My fiancé
Luna: Gah!!
Mags: Luna!!!
The Dark Ace held Luna close while his blade was near her throat, making her whimper in fear. Mags acted quickly as he draw is energy crystal pistols and aimed at the Dark Ace, but couldn't get a shot at him since he had Luna.
Mags: Let her go!!
Dark Ace: I don't think so, her father made a deal and I plan to claim what is mine
Luna: What deal!? What is he talking about?!
Mags: Nothing Luna, he's just filling your head with lies!!
Dark Ace: Am I though? Or is it you and the Storm Hawks who are lying to her about the truth
Mags: Tch... Why you-
Aerrow: You made a deal with the Dark Ace? Are you out of your mind!?
Harrier: I know exactly what I'm doing. I'm ensuring that the Cyclonians will never threaten Terra Rex
Luna: Geez, that must've been the dumbest decision you ever made, considering that they never make promises to Sky Knights!!
Piper: That's the Dark Ace. He doesn't do deals!
Mags: And he's been after Luna, you just gave her away like she was nothing!!
Luna: What? What do you mean he's been after me?
Harrier: He gave his word. He is honorbound, he has known this girl for long enough
Mags: Harrier, don't-
Harrier: He told me that Luna parents gave him their blessing and agree that she will be married to him!!
Luna: [eye wide] What?
Dark Ace: [smirk] So the truth comes out... Yes, Luna dear. Your parents sold you to me, you and I are suppose to be married and you are suppose to sign the scroll so that the contract is complete
Luna: The scroll... You mean, this one?
Luna took out a scroll which made the Storm Hawks shocked, they didn't know how Luna got it until Aerrow realized the mistake he made. He left the scroll on the deck unguarded and out in the opening.
Aerrow: Oh no
Dark Ace: I'm glad you have it, and Honor is over-rated. The Cyclonian invasion force is preparing as we speak
Before Harrier could react, the Dark Ace punched Harrier away making Luna gasp until she was hit in the back of the head as she felt her body being carried. She could hear the echos of the Storm Hawks calling out for her, her vision kept getting blurry as she saw the Dark Ace hopping on his Skimmer.
Dark Ace: Thanks for the Rock, Scroll, and my Fiancé. Aerrow, I'll send you a photo of our wedding
Aerrow glared as the Dark Ace takes flight with Luna in his arms, while Mags was about to shoot his Skimmer, Aerrow stopped him.
Aerrow: No don't, if you do you might end up hurting Luna. And I know how much you wouldn't want to hurt her
Mags:... [sigh] I know... and also-
[Smack]
Aerrow: Ow~
Mags: You had one job, Aerrow. One! Job!!
Aerrow: Okay, okay. You can smack me in the head a couple times later, right now we need to get the crystal and Luna. C'mon guys, we gotta stop him and rescue our friend!
Before any of them could get to their Skimmers, two Rex Guardians blocked their path as the Storm Hawks stopped running.
Aerrow: Oh come on, he's getting away!!
Mags: We can't let him marry Luna!!
Harrier: This is our battle
Piper: You don't know who you're dealing with
Harrier: QUIET!! You're about to see how a real Sky Knight does battle
The Rex Guardian's left while the Storm Hawks watched, Mags was growing frustrated with this and smacked Aerrow again.
Aerrow: Ow~ What was that for!?
Mags: You said I could smack you in the head a couple of times later
Aerrow: I didn't mean now!
Piper: Not gonna lie, but you did deserve it
Finn: Those guys are gonna get smacked down so hard
Mags: They better not hurt Luna
Up in the clouds, Luna kept stirring as she tried to clear up her vision. Hoping it would be just a dream, unfortunately it wasn't. She was in the arms of Dark Ace and she had so much in her head that she couldn't wrap around together, marriage, her parents giving her away, the scroll.
Luna:... Ngh... My head...
Dark Ace: Shhh, hush my dear. Soon all of this will be over and when you sign that scroll, you'll belong to me. For now, just rest. Wont be long before you awaken to your powers, Hm?
The Dark Ace looked back as he spotted the Rex Guardian's after him, he glared as he turned his Skimmer around.
Dark Ace: Bad decision... Only five of you? I'd better go easy
Luna looked ahead as she spotted the Rex Guardians instead of the Storm Hawks, she groan at the thought of the battle not going to end well for the Rex Guardians. Boy was she right, they were all take down one by one until Harrier was left.
Finn: I almost feel bad for them
Mags: Well I don't
Piper: You gotta let us get up there
Aerrow: C'mon! Look around! The Dark Ace just took out four of your squad without breaking a sweat? You think he's gonna have trouble taking down Harrier?
Before any of them could say anything, Mags groaned and grabbed one of the Rex Guardian's collar shirt and pulled them close while glaring.
Mags: [glares] Listen to me closely, this is my serious face if you want to not end up in the infirmary. That little girl is in danger, and if anything happens to her. I won't be able to forgive myself for letting the Dark Ace marry that girl even though he is older than her and she should be able to live a free life without having a arranged marriage on her. So let us help and go rescue her or so help me I WILL PUT YOU IN THE INFIRMARY!!!!!
Rex Guardian B: I thought you're a medic!!
Mags: I HAD BAD DAYS!!!
The Storm Hawks stood there while the two Rex Guardians shiver in fear as they stepped aside, giving the Storm Hawks access to their Skimmers. While the Dark Ace battled against Harrier and cut down his parachute, Luna seize the opportunity to make the Dark Ace's skimmer jolt as she attempts to escape. Only to be grabbed by the ankle as she is dangling from his Skimmer, the scroll fell out of her pouch as she caught it and looked back at Dark Ace.
Dark Ace: Don't make this even more difficult, Luna. Accept your faith and I'll forget about your little stunt to escape
Luna: Ngh... Let go of me!!!
Luna stomped on his hand as he let go, making her fall down as she tries to reach for her parachute. Only to gasp when she couldn't feel it, she looked up and saw Dark Ace approaching her while holding her parachute in his hand. Before Luna could scream, someone swooped in and caught her in their arms making Luna look up and smile.
Mags: Need a lift?
Luna: Mags! What took you so long?
Mags: Oh you know, I had to threaten some Rex Guardians into letting us come and rescue you
Luna: You're the best
Junko: Here he comes
The Dark Ace came at them as they all scattered, but Junko Skimmer was taken down. He got a hold of the wings as he tried to fly, meanwhile Finn started blasting at him when he blocked Finn's attack and shot a blast at the same time Finn did, they both got away but unfortunately for Finn his Skimmer was cut in half.
Finn: Aw man... Woahhhh!!!!
Luna: Finn!!
The Dark Ace turned around as he went after Piper, while Aerrow and Mags followed behind him.
Mags: Luna, think your Hammer guitar can reach
Luna: No, but I've been working on this technique for a while and I think I'm ready. Just don't let me fall
Mags: You got it
Luna got on the back of the Mags's Skimmer as she grabbed her hammer guitar and started playing a musical tone, which left Mags curious about what she's about to do.
Mags: What's that gonna do?
Luna: You'll see, I just gotta keep playing until I got enough energy to create a blast big enough to destroy at least one of his wings on his Skimmer. Let me know when Aerrow is done fighting the Dark Ace
Mags: You got it! In the meantime I'll try to shoot him down while he's distracted
Mags tried to keep up as he tired to shoot the Dark Ace's skimmer, just when Aerrow dodged his attack. Mags and Luna shot a blast at the same time, when it somehow combined together to breathe an enormous dose of energy to almost destroying Dark Ace's skimmer until he dodge the attack and looked back at them.
Luna: Whoa! Did we do that?
Mags: I don't know, but that was awesome
Dark Ace: [glares] [look back at Aerrow] This ride isn't big enough for two
Just then the Dark Ace brought out the Phoenix Crystal, making Luna and Mags worried for Aerrow.
Aerrow: I'd think twice about using that again
Unfortunately for Aerrow, he didn't listen and combined it with his weapon. Creating a fire around the blade, Mags and Luna got ready to try to attack if anything happens.
Dark Ace: Afraid of a little heat, are we?
Aerrow: Me? No. But you should be
Out of no where, they all hear a screech from a distance and saw that it was the Phoenix, coming back for the crystal.
Mags: [grin] Heh, should've known. Luna, time to go
Luna: Yeah!
Aerrow: Say hi for me
Aerrow jumped and hoped back up on his Skimmer as he flew off while Mags flew by Dark Ace and smirked.
Mags: Don't worry, I'm sure no one will miss you when they find your remains
Luna stuck her tongue while she pull down her lower eye lid a bit as she glares at him, they both left Dark Ace to dealing with the Phoenix on his own. It didn't take long to see that he'd given up and gave back the crystal to the Phoenix, making them smile as they flew back to the arena and landed safely. When Luna got off, she ran up to Finn and hugged him, while he hugged her back.
Luna: I'm glad you're alright
Finn:... Yeah, me too. My little snuggle buddy
Luna: [giggles] I'm your only snuggle buddy
[Crowd Cheers]
[Footsteps, Footsteps]
Harrier: We were wrong about you Storm Hawks, and we're sorry. Especially you, La- Ahem... I mean, Luna
Luna: I know, and trust me when I say this. Every Sky Knight has their own way of following the code, your is more honorable. Other Sky Knights will probably be different, but that's what makes them unique in their own way. Just like how we have our own way
Mags: She's right
Aerrow and Harrier shook hands, as the crowd goes wild. Making everyone smile, but not everything is over.
Piper: It's not over- the Cyclonians are coming
Harrier: We'll find a way
Aerrow: Maybe we can stick around. That is if you're up for learning some new moves
Harrier: Terra Rex, and I, would welcome that
Finn: So would I
They all looked back to see Finn signing autographs for the girls in Terra Rex, while Mags cleared his throat to catch Finn attention as he stepped aside and saw a very pouting and sad Luna.
Finn: Luna- I mean, it's not actually what it's-
Stork: Not to worry, Luna. I'll be your knew cuddle buddy for now on [hugs Luna]
Luna: Awww thanks Stork
Mags: You should be ashamed of yourself, you are no longe her snuggle buddy
They all left Finn to his thing, while they walked away. After some time, and helping Terra Rex get ready to defend their home. It was nighttime and Luna was sleeping on the couch while Mags was in his medical room preparing a tea for Luna to forget about the scroll and the arrange marriage, when the thought of hiding the secret was eating up his insides.
Mags: [sigh] This is wrong...
Aerrow: Mags... You okay?
Mags: No... This is all wrong, we're keeping secrets from Luna and now we have to feed this tea so she'd forget. Isn't it all wrong?
Aerrow: I know but, we don't want her to have this burden on her shoulder. Besides, once we get to Terra Celestial, her family will handle this, let's just hope they're more peaceful
Mags: Me too
Aerrow: We'll get through this, together
Aerrow placed a hand on Mags shoulder while he blushes when he heard Aerrow's say "together" making Mags feel butterfly's in his stomach, they both stare deep into their eyes as Aerrow was about to speak when Mags remembered something and kicked him on his butt.
Aerrow: Ow!! What was that for!?
Mags: For being careless in leaving the scroll out in the opening
Aerrow: I said I was sorry~
Mags: And you also said I would smack you a couple times later
Aerrow: I thought maybe you moved past that!!
Mags: I didn't [smack]
Aerrow: [shields himself] Okay okay okay, I'm sorry
[Door opens]
Luna: [yawn] What's going on in here?
Mags: Oh sweetie, did Aerrow wake you up?
Aerrow: Hey!
Luna: [yawn] Maybe... Is that tea?
Mags: Eh... Yes and about what Dark Ace said, he-
Luna: Is it true, that I'm suppose to marry him?
Mags: Well-
Aerrow: You know Luna, the Dark Ace will make anything up, I bet he made that up so he can use you to lure us into a trap
Luna: I guess it'd make sense, but the scroll
Aerrow: Ah don't worry about it, the Dark Ace probably made it up just to scare you. Go back to the deck, I'm sure Stork needs you
Luna: [yawn] Okay
Aerrow: [kiss her forehead] Don't worry about it, Me, Mags, and our friends will keep you safe. We promise
Luna: Okay... [mumbles] Please be my brother in law
Luna yawned and walked back to the Bridge while Aerrow was blushing as he brushed it off and looked back at Mags, seeing him poured the tea into the sink.
Mags: I guess we won't be needing that tea
Aerrow: Yeah. One day we'll tell her, when she's ready. I promise
Mags: Of course, but promise me one more thing
Aerrow: Anything
Mags: Get the girl her own room, she can't sleep on the couch forever. It will hurt her back
Aerrow: [chuckles] Okay okay, I'll get Piper to help decorate her room
Mags: Thanks