[THUNDERING]
[ALARM BLARE]
Aerrow: What's our status?!
Piper: Losing Crystal Power! Fast!!
Finn: Ohh~ we're goin' down, man! We're goin' down!! AAAAAHHHH!!!!
Stork: [gasp] Luna!!
Luna: On it!!
Stork steered the Condor while Luna helped Junko fixed the pipes, only for more power to be cut.
Aerrow: Hold on!!
Luna felt a hand on her collar shirt as that person pulled her close, while she looked up to see Stork, as she wrapped her arm around him and held on to him.
Stork: As much as I appreciate you wanting to cuddle while I read to you, I need your help pulling the ship up before it crashes!!!
Luna: [blushes] Oh right!!
Luna and Stork pull the controls up at the same time as they try to save the squad, it didn't take long until they pulled up, however the power went off and the Condor fell on ground hard while everyone stumbled a bit and Stork fell on top of Luna.
Stork: I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all, except for my right-hand woman that I told you a shortcut over the Black Gorge would have catastrophic results
Aerrow: Ngh... C'mon Stork, you know all that talk about the Black Gorge is just spooky, old legends...
[Howling]
Aerrow: Isn't it?
Luna: Then how do you explain that?
Mags: Can I get some help here!? Injured squad member on the floor!!
Aerrow: Oh shoots!! Mags!!
Luna: I'm coming!!
Aerrow and Luna rushed to Mags's room to find him on the floor with his cast leg on the bed, Aerrow picked Mags up in his arms and placed him back on his bed while Luna put a pillow under his cast to help elevate.
Mags: Thanks
Aerrow: No problem
Luna: I'm so sorry, Mags. I feel so bad
Mags: Don't be, it wasn't entirely your fault
Aerrow: Again, how did you even sprain your ankle in the first place Mags?
Luna: You don't wanna know
~ WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ~
Luna and Mags were out gathering supplies for the trip, while Luna wore her hoodie and mask on. She was upset and pouty about it since she hated the fact that she needed to keep a low profile, but it didn't help the fact that Aerrow kept checking on on them constantly every 15 minutes.
Aerrow [Com]: Mags, Luna, how far are you guys done with gathering supplies?
Luna: Oh I'm about 15 minutes after you QUIT ASKING US!!!! Seriously Aerrow this is so unfair!! Why do I have to keep a low profile and Mags doesn't
Aerrow [Com] Mags isn't being chased by the Dark Ace who is arranged to be married to him
Mags: Plus, he's not my type
Luna: This is so unfair. There is absolutely no way a dumb talon is gonna believe a girl shouting at the top of her lungs. HEY TALONS YOU LOOKING FOR LUNA!!!?? WELL I'M RIGHT HERE!!!!!! COME AND GET ME!!!!!!
Before long, the crowd looked at the two, while Mags feels embarrassed until he noticed a couple of Talons looking at a photo of Luna and then at them.
Luna: Oops
Mags: YOU IDIOT!! [smack head]
Luna: Owie~
Talon C: THERE SHE IS!!!
Mags: Time to go!
Mags grabbed a hold of Luna collar as they ran away from the market and were being chased by the Cyclonian Talons, they dodged and went through obstacles in order to avoid being caught until they climbed up to a building and jumped off into roof to roof but they were still being chased until the last building was approximately 15 feet away from them. Luna looked back to see the Talons still chasing them while Luna looked down at her hands and breathe, as she turned to look at Mags and outstretched her hand.
Luna: Do you trust me?
Mags: What?
Luna: Do you trust me?
Mags:... Yes
Luna: Good, because we're gonna have to jump high
Mags took Luna's hand as they both took a step back, and breathe until they ran forward and jumped. To Luna's surprise when they jumped into the air, they were floating up into the air, but only for a short period of time until they started falling. Luckily, they landed onto a tent that saved their fall, unfortunately for Mags he didn't land it right and injured his ankle letting out a cry of pain.
Luna: Mags!! Mags!! Are you okay?
Mags: Ngh... I'm fine, It's just a sprain
Luna: I'll call for a pickup [typing] Aerrow!! We need a pickup and fast!! Mags sprained his ankle and needs help!!
Aerrow [Com]: Don't worry Luna, Finn and I are already on it. We got your location
Luna helped Mags up as they walked underneath a tree to avoid being spotted from above by any Talons, until they heard an engine roaring as saw Aerrow and Finn arriving on time.
Luna: Aerrow! Finn! Please help us
Aerrow rushed to pick up Mags "bridal style" while Mags was blushing, Aerrow gently placed Mags in front while he sat back on his Skimmer, Luna hopped on Finn's Skimmer as they drove off and headed back to the Condor.
~ FLASHBACK ENDS ~
Luna: Okay, it mostly was my fault, I shouldn't have thought of jumping that high like that. Mags would've been just fine
Mags: No, Luna it isn't your fault. It's mostly mine, I failed to land properly which caused me to sprain it. You were just trying to help us escape and it was brilliant, but how are you able to jump so high like that? That's like the third or fourth time you could do that or float
Luna:... Honestly, I don't know
Everyone gathered at the Hangar so that Piper could check the crystals while the rest were waiting for further instructions. Mags sat against a crate with his crutches by him as they waited for Piper to tell them the news.
Aerrow: Everybody okay?
Finn: We're terrific. Crashing into the Black Gorge suits us just fine
Piper: Something is draining our crystals. In a minute these will be nothing but duds!
Stork: Luna, can I borrow you for a sec to double check if I have what we need
Luna: Sur- Woah!!
Stork dragged Luna away as he smiled and go through the crates while Luna checked the list.
Stork: Mummified Virus Plague
Luna: Check
Stork: Altarain Brain Worm Infestation
Luna: Check
Stork: Oh yes, the Black Gorge
Luna: Check. Oh! I forgot I brought that for you
Stork: Thank you, my dear. perfect timing
Luna blushes when Stork called her "dear" making her pull down her hoodie to hide it, while Mags snickers and Luna glares.
Stork: Luna, my Right-Hand Woman. You'll need this to see [hands her a goggles] please pass them along to the others
Luna: Will do [put the goggles on]
Mags: Pass what?
Stork: The light enhancing glass in these Peepers will let us actually SEE our slow painful demise
Piper: Thinking, let's find a way out of here before that happens
Stork: No airship this size has ever entered The Black Gorge and been heard from again
Finn: Our Skimmers! We could just fly out of here and come back for the Condor later
Luna: [Spanish gasp] Finn! How could you!! I mean I get our safety and all but leaving our Condor, our home!! How could you?!
Stork: My dear Luna is right. And also, that's pretty much impossible. The natural energy field here drains crystals of their energy
Piper: Without crystal energy, our vehicles are useless. So are our weapons
Stork: Might as well hope our end will be quick and painless, but in The Black Gorge, it won't be. Luna. My dear, there is something very important that I must tell you, I-
Finn: Okay, that's actually kind of creepy
[Footsteps]
Finn: Hey, not funny Radarr!
Aerrow: Radarr's with me
Finn: [gasp] Then... Who's with me?
Stork: Ahem, the goggles?
Luna: Yep
Finn put on the goggles, and before he knew it he saw something on his shoulder and screamed causing the little critter to jump and land into Luna's arms.
Luna: Awww, look are you~ you're so adorable~ can I keep it, Stork!! Please~
Stork: Absolutely not
Junko: Hey, cute little fella [pick up the critter] Look at him Finn, he's just as scared as you
Finn: Hahaha. Yeah, cute. And I'm not scared
???: Boo!
Finn: GYAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Mags: Ahahahahaha, gotcha!!
Finn: Not funny Mags, what was that for?
Mags: Payback from when you took my meal from last time when you tapped my shoulder to distract me
Finn: It was one time!!
Mags: Six, six times!!!
Junko: Can we keep him?
Stork: If you want to live, I really wouldn't recommend it, and plus. [drags Luna away] I do not need my Right-Hand Woman to be distracted
Luna: But it's so cute~
Stork: Shield your eyes [cover her eyes] besides. Never trust a native to the Black Gorge. Ever
Luna was upset about the fact that they couldn't get to keep the cute and adorable critter, as she pouts and goes limp in Stork's arms.
Luna: Awwww [pout] I wanted to keep it so I can cuddle with it
Stork: [mutters] You have me
Junko: I'll call you Mr. Cheepers
Luna: Can I see Mr. Cheepers?
Stork: No
Aerrow: Maybe you outta ask Mr. Cheepers if he can get us out of this mess
Piper: Wait a minute! I think I can! The Gorge may drain crystal energy, but I happen to have one Solaris Crystal which absorbs Solar energy
Luna: Cool~ can I see that please~
Stork: [sigh] Fine [remove his had off Luna's eyes]
Luna: That's so cool!
Piper: It is. I can harmonize it to recharge the Condor and get us out'a here! Wait a minute... It's dead!
Luna: Weird, the last time it worked was when Finn used it while we were at Tropica
Piper: [glares] Finn? What did you do?
We all looked at Finn while Mags crossed his arm and glared while Luna was curious as to what Finn did.
Finn: Ahh... To my defense-
Mags: You never have a defense
Finn: In my defense!! We all enjoyed the impromptu luau on Tropica, did we not?
Mags: [eye wide] You. Did. Not. Just used it to barbecue it!! Why didn't you stopped using it!!
Finn: I had some important matters to handle
~ WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ~
Everyone was enjoying their vacation at Tropica while Finn was cooking the impromptu iuau meal for all, while everyone was relaxing. Finn could hear a familiar giggle from afar as he looked back to see Luna wearing a yellow sunflower outfit with a yellow fringe off the shoulders crop top, and black skirt with sunflower on it. She smiled and giggled as she played on the water and smiled. The suns rays captured Luna's beauty as Finn and Stork watch her play on the water as their jaws dropped from the beautiful blue haired beauty.
Finn: Ahem!! Junko, I'll be back
Finn rushes to a palm tree and leans onto it as he poses for her, when he caught Luna's attention she giggled and blushed while Finn winked at her and "chika-cha" at her while pointing both fingers like pistols, as she looked down at the water to grab something Finn took this opportunity to approach her. As he was about to speak a beach ball hit him across the face and knocked him into the water, creating a splash as Luna looked up and saw no one around.
Junko: Luna!! Meals ready!!
Luna: Coming~!!
Luna ran off, leaving Finn on the ground feeling bummed that his plan didn't work. However, a certain Merb was satisfied with his aim.
Stork: Oops
~ FLASHBACK ENDS ~
Piper: You used my only Sol-Crystal for a barbecue!?!
Junko: It was pretty tasty
Mags: You're lucky I'm not able to walk, so I can smack you for using that crystal to our barbecue!!!
Finn: Oh, what a shame
Luna: Don't worry, I have a glitter bomb for that
Luna was about to hand Mags her glitter bomb, until Aerrow walk by and snatch it.
Aerrow: Not a chance
Luna: Ah poo!! Don't worry, I have a-
Aerrow: Don't even think about it
Luna/Mags: [pout] No fair
Piper: [sigh] Okay, we'll just have to expose this crystal to direct sunlight to recapture its charge
Aerrow: That's all? Well let's catch that rock some rays and get outta here
Luna: Eh, one problem. We're down here, how are we going to get any sunlight. It's like being in the deep deep ocean
Stork: Um... Excuse me... They call it The Black Gorge for a reason [unroll a map] There is only one place that sees direct sunlight here, but only for a few seconds... Once a year. And it's at the far side of the Gorge. That one tiny moment is just about... Luna dear
Luna: Two-hours from right now
Aerrow: Two hours? Plenty of time
Stork: Let's not forget...
Luna/Stork: Metal eating Vulcabats, Enormous Meat-Eating Plants, And, the worst of all... The vilest creatures of the entire Gorge. The Giant Poison-Toothed Spiny Gorge Sloth
[SQUAWK CHEEP!]
Stork: You'll never make it. Better off living out the rest of our short lives in the wreckage of the Condor. Now as I was saying [grabs Luna's hand] Before we perish, Luna, I-
[SCREECH]
[BANG]
Storm Hawks: GYAH!!!!!
Piper: Guessing that would be the Vulcabats
Everyone rushed outside to protect the Condor, Luna got her Hammer Guitar and started smashing and bashing each Vulcabats she sees until she got an idea. She took out some of her good old glitter bombs and tossed them high in the air, drawing the Vulcabats attention as they flew after it. Before long, the bomb blew up and covered the Vulcabats wings together causing them to fall.
Aerrow: For a minute I thought those were your glitter bombs
Luna: No, they're my defective ones. The ones I made mistake. I didn't fill those with glitter, just glue
Aerrow: Well done
Piper: The Condor won't last through much more of this! We've got to get them off the hull!
Finn: Don't worry, Finn's got this under control!
Mags: Finn you idiot!! Your weapon won't work!!
Just like that, his Energy Crossbow didn't work and the arrow only moved an inch. Causing the Vulcabats to come at Finn, while he screamed.
Finn: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!
Luna: I got this, Bang! Bang!!
[BAM]
Finn: How come her weapon isn't drained?
Aerrow: Because her weapon isn't energized by crystals. Her hammer guitar is useful
Mags: Only her crystal energy whip is powered by crystals
Finn: Oh~ AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! [grabs Luna]
Luna: Huh? Whoa!!!
Finn carried Luna on his shoulder as he ran with a Vulcabats following them, until he tripped and fell. Luna sat up and looked back to see the Vulcabat snarling at them.
Mags: I wonder... Finn!! Throw your energy crossbow!!
Finn: What!? But it's my-
Mags/Luna: JUST THROW IT!!!!
Luna: If you do, I'll let you cuddle with me
Finn: You got it!!
Finn threw his crossbow at the Vulcabats as it munch on it, before Mags could breathe another Vulcabat's head came through the walls causing Mags to fall off the crate he was sitting and try to back away.
Luna: Mags!!!
Outside of the Condor, Aerrow heard Luna scream Mags name as he hit another Vulcabat and rushed back to the Condor. When he arrived he spotted the Vulcabat coming at Mags, until he used one of Mags crutches to hit the Vulcabat, as it got a hold of the crutches and tugged it. Aerrow quickly let go, while Luna took the opportunity to smash it.
Aerrow: Mags, you alright?
Mags: Ngh... Yeah, I'm fine
Aerrow: Come on, let's get you to somewhere safe
Aerrow picked up Mags "bridal style" while Mags blushed and looked away, he noticed Luna looking as she smiled and said a "heh." Making Mags look at her and glare, while mouthing the words "Don't even think about it."
Finn: They're coming through!!
Aerrow: We need to give 'em something else to chew on! Quick, grab more stuff!!
Luna: Why don't you hold onto Mags while we grab more stuff
Mags: Don't even-
Aerrow: She's right, you can't move at all so I'll have to carry you
[Crash]
[Rummaging]
Junko: Wait! What are you doing!?
Aerrow: Creating a distraction!
Junko: But, that's my extra special piece of... Silvery metal!!
Piper: What does it do?
Junko: I don't know, I just like it!
Luna: Sorry Junko, it's gotta go to a better place
[Junko Shriek]
Finn: Hey, Junko's room is full of metal stuff!
Junko: Please don't
Aerrow: You gotta take one for the team Junko
Luna: Also~ I'm sorry for doing this
Junko: Doing wha-
[BAM]
Luna's P.O.V
After we got all of Junko's metal stuff, it was enough to keep the Vulcabats from chewing on the Condor.
Aerrow: Great! That'll keep 'em off the Condor for a while
Piper: We have less than two hours to go get this crystal charged up and back on the Condor
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Junko: There's Mr. Cheepers!
Luna: Awww, Mr. Cheepers!!
I was about to run out to get him when I felt someone grab my collar while I wasn't moving at all when I ran, I was pulled back and pouted when I saw that it was Finn and Stork.
Stork: Not a chance
Junko: Hey, I think he knows the way
Stork: When you take this journey, and if you do you most certainly will die, the only path to follow is this map. The one person to escape The Gorge fought irreversible Gorge Madness to create this so any desperate soul trapped here would have a chance at survival. A slim chance [hands the map to Aerrow] Take the map. As usual I'll stay behind with my Right-Hand Woman, plus Mags since he's on a cast. We'll hide out in- I mean protect the Condor
Aerrow: [hand the map back] You do realize you're coming with us Stork, even Luna and Mags are coming with us
Luna: But how? Mags can't walk
Aerrow: I'll carry him on my back, shouldn't be a problem
Stork: I am?
Aerrow: Besides, you're the expert on this place. We need you to be our guide
Stork: Guide?
Luna: Don't worry, Stork. I'll be right by you. You faced worst things, I'm sure you'll do just fine
Stork: But... I... [faints]
Luna: Oh boy, the pressure got to him
Aerrow: C'mon Stork, we need you
Luna: [crouches down] He's right, We need you... I need you
Aerrow: You're the only one who knows enough about this place to get us there
I smiled at Stork as he looks at me with a blush on his face, as Aerrow helps him up.
Stork: Piper is good with maps. Let her do it! Just follow the dotted line and avoid anything with a skull and crossbones
Piper showed Stork the map as it contained so much skulls and crossbones, at this rate we'll be lost.
Piper: I'm with Aerrow on this one Stork, you're the expert
Luna: [pat his shoulders] You can do this Stork, if you can pilot the Condor, I'm sure you can be a great guide [kiss his cheeks]
Stork: I'll need a minute, be right back
Stork left as she quickly gather some material to put on some armor while we wait.
Aerrow: Luna, how are you so used to Stork's paranoia, it's almost as if you understand him
Luna: Well, I do study about other Terras and well, Stork home Terra is what interest me. Since his home Terra, Merbia is filled with thousands of natural disasters that seem to be taking place at any given point, so in a way I understand his fear and paranoia
Storm Hawks: Oh~
Stork: I'm ready!
We all looked back and saw Stork covered in whatever he could find, a pot, helmet, gloves, and an inflatable duck around in until it deflated. I held my breath as I try not to laugh at Stork silliness, as much as I love the Paranoia Merb he always finds a way to make me smile.
Finn: Now that's inspires confidence
Luna: [giggles] But he sure does know how to put a smile on my face
Stork: Take along look at the person next to you, as more than likely, they will not be coming back. Except Luna, you're too pretty to die
I blushed while I hid my face in my hoodie, after Aerrow lifted Mags on his back we followed Stork to the path we need to go.
Junko: Ugh! I feel like I just lost something important
Stork: Ahead is Meat-Trap Marsh, the first of the ever-increasing Gorge horrors that all lead to the Giant Poison-Toothed Spiny Gorge Sloth... And out inevitable demise
While we were walking I heard Radarr growling for some reason, I felt bad for Mr. Cheepers so. I decided to have Radarr be with me.
Luna: Hey Radarr, wanna hop on my back?
Radarr reluctantly accepts as he climbed onto my back and held onto my shoulders while I pet his head, he rubbed his head against my cheeks as I smiled and laughed.
Aerrow: Radarr seems to like you, Luna
Luna: I have a habit of making friends with a couple of creatures and animals
We reached to a black watery lake, with a few rocks around. Making me curious of what was bubbling in the water, but at the same time not wanting to go and check it out.
Finn: This doesn't look so bad. AHHHH!!!
[SPLASH]
Finn: Okay, it's bad
Luna: Finn get out of there!! Who knows what's in there!!
Finn: Relax, Luna. I'm okay
Just then Mr. Cheepers wanted us to go to a cave for some reason, I mean it is a smart choice but something seemed a bit off.
Junko: I think Mr. Cheepers is trying to tell us something. Hey, maybe he knows a shortcut!
Stork/Luna: There are no shortcuts!
Stork: Straying from this map means certain fool at the hands of the Giant Gorge Sloth!
Stork/Luna: Unless of course that's what you want...
Junko: No thank you
Mr. Cheepers: [Warning squawk!]
Junko: It's okay Mr. Cheepers, Stork knows what he's doing
Just then we all hear a couple of snarls from a distance as the others screamed, while I looked up to see the Enormous Meat-Eating Plants.
Finn: What's happening? Um guys, you might want to look over here!
Piper and I looked back to see even more Enormous Meat-Eating Plants showed up, but to our surprise we saw a path that we could take to escape.
Piper: Thanks, Finn, good thinking
Piper stepped on Finn's head as she leaped from rock to rock, avoiding the Enormous Meat-Eating Plants.
Aerrow: Mags, hold on
Mags: You don't have to tell me twice. Aah!!
Aerrow and Mags made it though, while Radarr went next and leaped over one Enormous Meat-Eating Plants to another. Stork was up next and stopped when one of the plants got close and shot spit all over Stork while he frowns.
Stork: I wonder if I'll have a gruesome allergic reaction to that
Finn: Get me out'a here!
Junko: I got you Finn! [pulls Finn out]
Finn: Ah, Junko what are you doing?
Junko launched Finn in the air, unfortunately one of the Enormous Meat-Eating Plants caught Finn with its mouth.
Finn: Oh, great!
Luna: [eye widen] Finn!! [glares] No Enormous Meat-Eating Plants is gonna eat that pretty boy!!! AHHHH!!!! AYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAAAAAA!!!!
I threw a bomb at the plant as it screeches in pain, while I leaped forward and pulled with all my strength to get it to let go of Finn. Once I pulled its mouth wide open, I grabbed Finn's hand and tossed him in the air as he crashes with the others while Junko made it across. I however was punching the plants tongue until I jumped up and got out my hammer guitar ready to smash in as it opened it's mouth and I fell into it's mouth.
Storm Hawks: LUNA!!!!!
Stork: Nooooooooo~ she was so young and pretty~ I didn't get a chance to tell her that I lo-
Before Stork could finish, the plant exploded into pieces while I was covered in slime and gunk as I climbed up from the water and onto solid land.
Luna: Everyone okay?
Mags: Peachy~
Finn: Luna!!! My love~!!! You're okay [hugs Luna] Don't ever do that again [showers Luna with kisses on the cheeks]
Luna: I appreciate that Finn, but I'm covered in slime
Finn: Ah!! [spits] pah!! [spits] Gross
Aerrow: What's next?
Stork: Um, let's see... Living Tar, Cave of Eels, treacherous terrain, then the irreversible Gorge Madness!!
Finn: Irreversible madness, Pfft! Bring it on. I'm ready for anything!
Luna: But first, let's fix your hair up. It's irritating me to see your handsomely hair all messed up
I walked up to Finn and fixed his hair up, when I did I walked by the water and washed off the slime I had on me. After that, we continue off to our journey. We ran into the Living Tar as we split up to avoid it, unfortunately for Finn he got caught. Luckily, Junko and I managed to save him. Again. Then we arrived at the Cave of Eels only for Finn to once again caught by the creature, while Junko and I once again save him.
Luna: I'm starting to see that I'm being your Knight in Shining Armor while you're the damsel in distress, Finn
Finn: It should be the other way around!!
Luna: Hahaha!!
Junko: Mr. Cheepers!
Finn: It's me. I taste good [lick himself] my flavor is irresistible!!
Aerrow: What's gotten into Finn?
Stork: Let's see, Luna dear, checklist
Luna: On it! [take out a notepad]
Stork: Darting eyes
Luna: Check
Stork: Shortness of breath
Luna: Check
Stork: Paranoia directed toward inanimated objects
Finn: I'm on to you Little Rock!
Luna: And~ check!
Stork: The sure sign of Gorge Madness
Piper: You sure?
Mags: He's like that when he skips lunch too
Finn: [licks himself] I am delicious!!
Aerrow: How much more map is left?
Stork unravels the map as it was very long, yep, something tells me that Finn isn't gonna last long.
Junko: Maybe we can take one of Mr. Cheeper's shortcuts? He keeps going off the map and hasn't even broken a sweat
Luna: Yeah, but that's a bit odd
Stork: A shortcut!? Shortcuts are a sure path of doom. It's why we're here in the first place, remember?
Aerrow:... Sorry Stork, but we're out of time. If sunlight won't return for a while year-
Piper: We have to at least try to follow Mr. Cheepers
Stork: Oh fine, ignore the map. But I won't be responsible for the shocking, horrible consequences
Everyone follows Mr. Cheepers while I stayed behind with Stork and patted his back.
Luna: Don't worry, if anything bad happens then you can say to them "I told you so"
Stork: Fine
Luna: Now come on
I took Stork's hand as we followed along, when we got to the other side we were surprised to see that we made it to our destination.
Aerrow: See, we made it!
Stork: It seems Mr. Cheepers was right. Sunlight Valley is on the other side of that wall
Piper: We had better hurry. The sun will be shinning any minute
We heard someone munching on something, as we spotted Finn trying to munch on his foot.
Piper: And I think it's far to say Finn's getting worse, Let's go!!! [runs off]
Stork: STOOOOOOOOOPP!!!!! I get it now!! It's a trap!! He lead us to the far side of the valley. Home of the Giant Poison-Toothed Spinney Gorge Sloth!!! I can't let you pass!!! Behind this wall is a fate worse than any you could possibly imagine. Worst than Meat-Traps, or Snapping Eels or Living Tar!! Hide your eyes!!! [Cover Luna's eyes] I will sacrifice myself for you Luna!!! For I-
Junko: Well will you look at that. Mr. Cheepers has friends! Lots of 'em!
Luna: Huh?
Stork and I walked over, as we realized it was only critters that look a lot like Mr. Cheepers, in different fur colors while Aerrow carefully placed Mags down leaning against a tree.
Stork: Oh well... Nevermind
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Piper: I'll be right back with a fully charged crystal!
Junko: This is great, look at all of the pets we can bring back to the Condor
Luna: Awwww~ can I please have just one? Please [sad puppy dog eyes]
Mags: Well~
Finn: Aw man. I thought I was really going to lose it there. At least your big sloths were just a myth!
Stork: Oh, doom. Why have you forsaken me?
Luna: Aww poor Stork, I know how much you were expecting something terrible to happen but at least it could be worst. I mean look at these adorable cutie pie~ yes you are~
Finn/Stork: I thought we were your cutie pie~?
Luna: You're my first and second
Finn/Stork:... Who's the first
Luna: Ugh... Now which one of you will be my adorable cuddle buddy~
Just then, when Piper shined the So-Crystal, the critters started to screech out of no where, making us all confused and Junko scream when suddenly it transformed.
Finn: Wait a minute. Cheeper's friends growing spines? Dripping teeth? Becoming Gigantic. SLOTH!!!!
Stork: Well what do you know. Guess I was right after all
Mags: Piper, might be a good time to go!!
Piper: Just another second, we don't have a full charge yet!
Mags/Aerrow: PIPER!!!!
Piper: [turns around] On second thought, that's enough!! Let's move!!
Luna: On second thought I don't want one of these to be my cuddle buddy, I'm good with what I have now
Stork: [smirk] Good, now lets move [grabs Luna's hand]
Luna: WHOA!!!
Aerrow: Sorry Mags I have to do this
Mags: Wha-gah! [blushes]
[picks him up...bridal style]
Aerrow: Hold on tight okay?
Mags: Y-Y-Yeah [blushes]
We all started to run while Mags clutch onto Aerrow as we ran to the path Stork instructed us to go and took the long path and crossed the Eel, when the Sloth were about to cross we noticed a couple more eels show up and some of them got caught,
Luna: No way, that's why Mr. Cheepers keeps going to the shortest routes
Finn: FEAR THE BITTER TASTE OF FINN!!!!
Aerrow: That's why they have a shortcut! The Giant Sloths don't like it here either!
Mags: Let's keep going!!
We all kept running as we ran into the Living Tar, but split up so the Giant Sloths can deal with it. We were approaching the Enormous Meat-Eating Plants only find them not around. We all leaped from one rock to another, until Junko and Finn reached the end and was blocked by none other than Mr. Cheepers.
Junko: Don't you remember me, Mr. Cheepers? I cared for you, you were my best friend
We all kept silence and waited, until Mr. Cheepers snarled and was about to attack when I step forward and tossed three sticky bombs into its mouth. Before long the Enormous Meat-Eating Plants showed up and chomped on Mr. Cheepers
Junko: Oh yeah? Well you were a lousy pet, Mr. Cheepers!
Luna: We gotta go!!
We all kept running the path until we reached the Condor, unfortunately one of the Vulcabat finished the last piece of metal.
Junko: No!!!
Aerrow: Junko!!
Junko: It's like all my stuff, it's gone!!
Mags: It was for the best, but now they'll be munching on the Condor again!!
Luna: Don't worry, I got this!! Hey Vulcabats!!!! EAT STINK BOMBS YOU FLYING CREEPS!!!! HOLD YOUR BREATHS!!
I tossed ten stink bombs in the air as they flew up to catch it, but before it could eat them, the bombs went off and they all collapsed into the air and landed on the ground unconscious.
Aerrow: Nice work!!
Luna: Thanks but they won't last forever, we need to be quick
Stork and Piper ran ahead, only for Piper to trip on the skulls and fall as the So-Crystal went flying in the air, we all panicked but I rushed ahead and clenched my fist as I jumped off but for some reason I was floating once again and caught the So-Crystal, as time went slow I was spinning and floating up in the air for a while until I was slowly descending into the air. Before I could fall into the endless pit, I was caught in someone's arms and looked up to see Stork.
Luna: Stork, you saved my fall
Stork: Anything for my Right-Hand Woman
Luna: [giggles] Now let's get out of here
Everyone rushed into the Condor as Piper got the ship working, and Stork steered, while I went outside to use Flash bombs to draw them away.
Piper: They're still coming through!
Stork: No steering, that's gonna be bad
Once we got out of The Black Gorge, the Vulcabats screeched and flew back to the Black Gorge.
Luna: WE LIVE~!!!!
Finn:... Then the giant plants wanted to eat Finn too, but you wouldn't let them, would you Condor? [sigh] I'm feeling better now
Aerrow: Exactly how irreversible is this Gorge Madness?
Stork: Well... It could be more of a twenty-four hour thing. Give or take a couple... Years
Piper and I hugged Stork while he panicked, but I patted his head so he knew that it was me and Piper.
Piper: You know if it wasn't for your obsessive paranoia Stork, we'd all be just another legend of the Black Gorge
Aerrow: What we need after so much darkness is a little sunshine! Anyone know a shortcut to Terra Rey?
Stork: [shivers] Shortcut?
[Door opens]
Mags: Good news!! I'm healed~!!!
Aerrow: That's great Mags, glad to have you back on your feet
Mags: Yep, but there's also one more thing to do. I'll be taking Finn to his room where he'll be at tranquility state
Aerrow: Sure
While Mags took Finn away I sat on the couch feeling pouty, since Mr. Cheepers turned out to be a sloth and I didn't have anything to cuddle with.
Stork: Luna, my dear. Do you want me to cuddle with you after I take us to the Terra
Luna:... Yes
Stork: I'll be there shortly
Luna: Can you read me your book please?
Stork: Yes my dear Right-Hand Woman
[Door opens]
Mags: All done, I believe Finn will be happy with the gift Luna left for him
Aerrow: What did you do?
Luna: No-
[BANG]
Finn: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Luna: Ignore that, he's still stuck with the Gorge Madness [giggles]