Luna's P.O.V
After we saved a couple of kids from Talon Academy and took over, we were setting course to Terra Celestial. Of course, poor Aerrow his hair had to be buzzed and cut short, making Mags laugh uncontrollably. Luckily it did grew back, but Aerrow was not pleased with the fact that I took a photo to commemorate this day.
Mags: Heeheeheeheehee
Aerrow: It's not funny Mags
Mags: HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA~!!!! [fall the floor]
Aerrow: Seriously Mags?! It wasn't funny
Mags: [breathe] No, it isn't. It's hilarious!! Hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa~
Aerrow: Ugh... Stork, how far are we at Terra Celestial?
Stork: Not far, we should be approaching the Terra pretty soon... It should be turning night by now
Luna: Oh~ I can't wait to see my family, especially my cousin
Aerrow: So what's your cousin like, Luna?
Luna: You'll see
When we were closing in on our destination, we waited for day to turn into night as the clouds vanished and soon the Terra unveiled itself to us. I watched as my friend's jaws dropped when they saw a beautiful glint of the Terra as it surround itself with stars and beautiful constellations in the sky. My eyes began to tear up as I admire my home, my home Terra, the home where I was born and raised.
Mags: Luna? You okay?
Luna: [sniff] [smile] Yeah... I'm back home [sniff]
Aerrow: [smile] We're glad you're happy. Stork, let's land on Terra Celestial, there should be a landing port somewhere
Luna: Over there in the forest, we should be able to land there
Aerrow: Stork
Stork: Will do
Stork landed the Condor in the forest, as I rushed outside to the forest to see the beautiful view of the trees and skies as the wind blew through, making the leaves dance as I smiled.
Luna: I'm home papa, I made it to Terra Celestial
Piper: Wow~ this Terra is so beautiful, even the forest makes it a perfect place to see the stars
Aerrow: Now all we have to do is head to the town and-
Mags: Aerrow... Don't... Move
Aerrow: Huh? Why not?
Mags: Just don't, move... Or you're done for
We all looked back to see a red dot on Aerrow as he stood still, until Finn got one on his forehead, Piper on the chest, Junko as well, along with Mags, Radarr, and Stork, including me. We all stood there until we heard rustling from the bushes when someone came out pointing their energy arrows and energy rifles at us, until someone approached us and glared. She was a tall woman with medium length dark blue hair, and brightly blue eyes, she had a sky knight suit with a crest of a zodiac on her that appeared to be all the symbols of the Zodiacs but the big one is Aquarius zodiac.
Dark Blue Haired Woman: [glares] Who are you?
Aerrow: Uhm... We're the Storm Hawks
Dark blue haired Woman: State your business
Mags: We would if you put away your weapons and-
Dark Blue Haired Woman: We don't take orders from you so just-
Mags: We came here because Starling informed you that we would arrive and-
Dark Blue Haired Woman: You were suppose to be here yesterday, so I suggest you leave
Aerrow: Leave?! We got delayed because the Cyclonian's created a Talon Academy so we had to infiltrate and save so many innocent kids
Piper: Who are you?
Aquarius: My name is Aquarius, a member of the Zodiac
Aerrow: You mean, you're a Sky Knight!!?
Aquarius: Yes, now I ask you to le-
Luna: No wait!! We came because I need to terminate my arranged marriage!! Please!! I only have this one shot!!
The others raised their weapons ready to aim, when Aquarius looked at me until she gasped as her eyes widen.
Aquarius: Luna?... Is that... Really you?
Luna: Yes... How do you-
Aquarius: I never forget a young lady's face, the one young lady I swore to never let any harm come to you
Luna:.. Aqua?
Aquarius: Yes Lady Luna, it's me... Aqua, we used to go to the field of flowers where you make your flower crowns for me and the Zodiac
Luna: I did...
Aquarius: Everyone, disarm your weapons. Lady Luna has come back home
Every guard disarmed their weapons, as Aquarius approach me and gave me a hug. I hugged her back and the Storm Hawks approached us.
Aquarius: Thank goodness you're okay
Luna: Me too... Oh! And we have the scroll, the one containing my arranged marriage, see! [hands Aquarius the scroll]
Aquarius: I see, and just in time. The Lunar Eclipse is in three days, which gives us enough time to prep things and for you to reunite with your family
Aerrow: We're glad she'll get to be reunited with them. I'm Aerrow, the Storm Hawks leader, this is Piper our specialist, Junko the strongman, Finn the marksman, Stork our helmsman, Radarr my co-pilot, and Mags our medic
Mags: Hey
Aquarius: You two must've took care of Luna, I thank you for keeping her safe
Aerrow: You're welcome
Aquarius: Come, I will escort you to the house of the Zodiac, from there the family lives and takes care of the Zodiac... Welcome to Terra Celestial
When we walked out of the forest, the Storm Hawks were amazed by the sight of my home Terra as the town was glowing and there were people just doing what they were doing. Cleaning their homes, making repairs, buying supplies or groceries, kids running and playing in the plaza. When we reached to what appears to look like a church, we entered and walked into the center of the building to see a couple of Sky Knights having a spar, two to be precise until the guy with green hair and glasses was knocked to the ground and yield against their leader, but not just any leader.
Luna: Scorpio!!
Scorpio: Huh? Luna?! You're home!!
I ran up to him as he picked me up and spin me in his arms, while the other Sky knights mutter and watched.
Aerrow: Luna, you know him?!
Luna: Of course! He's my cousin after all
Storm Hawks: YOUR COUSIN IS A SKY KNIGHT?!
Luna: Ironic, right?
Scorpio: Fufufu, don't mind her she's a spirited one. I'm Scorpio, leader of the Zodiac
Aerrow: I'm Aerrow, leader of the Storm Hawks
Scorpio: I see, you look just like him
Aerrow: I'm sorry, who?
Scorpio: Lighting Strike, I mean who wouldn't after all. You both share the same hair color, you can say you're his son
Aerrow: Really?
Scorpio: Yep
Green haired boy: [stand up] You should really show them the archive, Scorpio
Piper: And you are?
Capricorn: [blushes] Oh! I'm Capricorn, crystal specialist
Piper: You're a crystal specialist?! I didn't even know the Sky Knight of Terra Celestial have a crystal specialist!
Capricorn: Well, I tend to stuff my nose into the books and knowledge of crystals. For example, did you know that Message Crystal can be used to record a message, and be relayed at a later time
Piper: I didn't know it could do that! Did you know that a Chroma Crystal is a
Capricorn/Piper: Crystal that can change the appearance of the user
Carpricorn: As the name suggests, the crystal alters the color of distinctive features such as hair and attire, but retains general facial features and body build unlike the Cloaking Crystal
Piper: Nevertheless, the disguise is well enough to fool another person. The effects of the Chroma Crystal become void when the user loses possession of the crystal
Capricorn: Right!
Pink Haired Girl: Okay you nerds enough of your boring lectures, you're gonna make us snooze
Scorpio: This is Virgo, our weapon specialist
Junko: Hi! I'm Junko, and this is Finn, Mags, and Stork
Virgo: Hmm. Let me guess, your weapon [point at Junko] are the Knuckle Busters, yours [points at Mags] is a twin energy pistols, and your weapon [point at Finn] Hohoho, yours are Energy Crossbow. Hey Gemini! You got yourself a rival with this marksman wannabe
[Bang]
[Bang]
[Bang]
Gemini: Is that so~?
Gemini came down from the balcony and landed in front of Finn as she stood holding her energy rifle in her hand, as she looks at Finn up and down like she's examining him until she spoke.
Gemini: I don't see much
Finn: Oh, is that so? Then why don't we put that to the test
Gemini: [smirk] Your energy crossbow against my energy rifle with a scope, ha! You're so on
Scorpio: You two can have your little competition later, right now the Storm Hawks are our guest, we should invite them to dinner
Piper: Umm maybe we should-
Aerrow: Sure, we haven't eaten yet
Scorpio: Perfect, you'll get the chance to meet Luna family
Piper: [grab Finn collar] [whispers] Use a spoon this time!!
Finn: Why?
Piper: [whispers] Do you want me to repeat what happens at Terra Rex?!
Finn:... Nevermind
Piper: You all behave yourselves. Except Mags and Luna, you two are already well behaved
Mags: Amen to that
Boys: Hey!!
We all walked to the Dining Room where we all stood next to our seats while I stood next to Mags and Stork, it didn't take long until the doors open and I saw my grandparents, aunt, and uncle.
Luna: Grandma Moonlight
Moonlight: Luna? Mi preciosa nieta [Translate: My precious granddaughter] she has finally come home!
I ran up to my grandmother as she opened her arms to hug me, until my grandpa, aunt, and uncle realized it was me and hugged me shouting "she's home!" While crying.
Luna: I'm back home
Moonlight: Thank goodness you're okay
Celenia: When we heard that you had captured we feared for the worst
Luna: I'm fine, how did you know I was captured?
Hilal: Your aunt Celenia had a vision and she saw the worst, but thankfully it turned around when the Storm Hawks were able to rescue you
Aerrow: We would do anything to save your granddaughter
Moonlight: And we thank you for keeping her safe, my name is Moonlight, my husband Hilal, is the chief of the terra. Oberon runs the banks and keeps track of all the accounts, as for Celenia, I must warn you she can see the future but she tends to see if people have-
Celenia: TRUE LOVE!!! I can sense it!!
Of course my aunt Celenia had to sense love in the air, but before she could say anything my grandmother bonked her head before she could do a reading.
Moonlight: Not in the dining table, tonight we feast in welcoming our new guest. The Storm Hawks [clap her hands together] Now, let the feast begin
The chefs brought us a meal to our suited favorites, making everyone happy as we ate and talked about what been going on.
Stork: So, you're Luna grandparents. Correct?
Moonlight: Indeed
Finn: And~ what would it take to impress your granddaughter?
Mags: Boys. Zip it
Moonlight: Fufufu, if you boys want to know wait after dinner, you'll see
Aerrow: So I heard that I was the last descendant of Lighting Strike, is he my father?
Moonlight: Perhaps, you do carry a resemblance to Lighting Strike, however the weapon that he possessed is in the hands of someone you fought
Aerrow:... The Dark Ace
[fork drops]
Aerrow: Uh... Did I-
Gemini: We haven't heard his name for a long~ long time
Piper: Why?
Leo: It's because of him that caused... Someone close to us to perish
Virgo: Not to mention destroy half of Terra Celestial when we were attacked, luckily we survived and the Cyclonian retreated
Aerrow: You guys must be very proud of defending your Terra
Scorpio: We are, but sadly some of lost a few loved ones and people we care for, which is why some of them end up becoming one with nature and flourish into a enormous beautiful tree
Piper: You value the forest
Capricorn: And nurture them, make sure to tend to its every needs, and to not to disturb it. Lots of family members always create an altar for their passed away loved ones
Piper: How thoughtful, you must've put a lot of work in creating something they can contribute
Capricorn: [blushes] Well, yeah I mean I thought about our people and...
[Scorpio and Leo snickering]
Capricorn: I hope to help as much as I can
Moonlight: Speaking of help, we were hoping you Storm Hawks can help us prepare some things
Aerrow: Such as?
Moonlight: Every year we host the Moon Lantern Festival here in Terra Celestial, a lot of civilians from other terras come to visit the festival and forge their own floating lanterns to make and share their achievements and goals, as the lanterns float into the sky
Finn: Sweet~
Aerrow: So it's like, making a wish
Moonlight: You could say it like that, we need the help to prep the festival and gather some crystals, Capricorn would go alone but I think Piper wouldn't mind tagging along to the caverns of the crystals
Piper: Are you kidding?! It's would be a dream to go there!!
Celenia: Capricorn can be your guide, just the two of you. I'm sure he can handle it
Capricorn: O-Of course
I wasn't one to turn a blind eye but I could've sworn I noticed a hint of blush on their faces, while Celenia smiled like a Cheshire Cat.
Oberon: Aerrow, I assume you want to know more about Lighting Strike, I'm sure you can learn more about him in the archives with Mags
Aerrow: That would be great, you in Mags?
Mags: [blushes] Y-Yeah, sure
Celenia:... Hmm~
Luna: Oh! Maybe I can visit the place where I was raised, I mean if it still there
Celenia: It's still there, we were able to salvage some of your old stuff but feel free to let us know if something missing
Luna: Yeah...
Celenia: Why don't Stork and Finn go with you to see it
Gemini: What?! What about our-
Celenia: Your Target challenge will be changed to a different time
Finn: Yeah, give you a chance to practice before I wipe the floor off of you
Gemini: Funny, I was gonna say the same to you, Finn
Leo: Junko, Radarr, if you aren't full I think the assortment of food around town could be to your liking
Junko: Really?! We can go?
Leo: Anytime you want, I'll show you around
Everyone is set with what they were going here in Terra Celestial, when we finished our meal we all went to our designated locations we wanted to go as I walked to the location of my home. I was a bit nervous but scared at the same time, but I held someone holding my hands when I looked to see Finn and Stork.
Finn: It's okay if you're nervous
Stork: We'll be with you
Luna:... Thank you
I continued to walk into the forest path until I spotted from afar the house I lived in, the small cottage that in the forest, that now had a beautiful cherry blossom tree there.
I assumed that's where my mother had been buried for a long time, I walked up to it and see a photo framed on the tree of my mother smiling in her blue floral kimono.
Luna: Mama... I came back home
I walked up the steps of my house and looked at the view from my home, exactly how it was. We were able to see the town. I found the key hidden under the mat as I unlocked the door and slowly opened it to walk inside, Everything was exactly how I remembered it, the living room, the dining table, my old high chair, the kitchen, my parents room, the bathroom, and also further ahead was my room. I got a hold of the door and opened it slowly to see my toys and stuffed animals there.
My books of everything about Atmos and the Terras, I looked up to see the cherry blossom branches on top of the dome as I smiled thinking about my mother watching over me, it was almost as if her presence was in this very room.
Luna: Mom... I have to go
... Remember Luna, I will always be there for you, even in spirit. Persigue tus sueños... I love you, Luna...
Luna: [close her eyes] Mom
I heard the music box next to my bed open on its own, as it played a lovely tune that my mom used to sing to me whenever I couldn't sleep.
[A La Nanita Nana by The Cheetah Girls]
[Luna]
A la nanita nana
Nanita ella nanita ella
Mi niña tiene sueño
Bendito sea
Bendito sea
A la nanita nana
Nanita ella nanita ella
Mi niña tiene sueño
Bendito sea
Bendito sea
Fuentecita que corre
Clara y sonora
Ruiseñor que a la selva
Cantando llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balancea
A la nanita nana nanita ella
A la nanita nana
Nanita ella nanita ella
Mi niña tiene sueño
Bendito sea
Bendito sea
Fuentecita que corre
Clara y sonora
Ruiseñor que a la selva
Cantando llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balancea
A la nanita nana nanita ella
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Finn: Hey Luna, you okay?
Luna: [sniff] Yeah, I'm fine... You know this was actually my very bedroom... I had books about Atmos and all the Terras, but the one thing I didn't get to do, was travel around the world
Stork: But you do now
Luna: [smile] Yeah, I did
Finn: Y'know, you're lucky you have parents Luna, I basically was an Orphan
Luna: You were?
Finn: Yeah, me, Piper, Mags and Aerrow. We were all orphans, but... We were like a family
Luna: What about you Stork?
Stork: Well I don't know particularly much about my parents, I had to flee from my home Terra Merbia when it was attacked by the Cyclonian and took refuge in the Condor
Luna: Wow... You guys had each other but no parents to look up to
Finn: Yeah, it was tough but... Here we feel appreciated, almost as if your family sees us as Sky Knights
Luna: They do, but there's something you two need to remember what I said back at the Condor when I joined the Storm Hawks
Finn: You mean...
Luna:... To me you guys are Sky Knights
I noticed Finn and Stork eyes widen a bit but they smiled and hugged me unexpectedly, I smiled and hugged them back.
Mags's P.O.V
Scorpio lead me and Aerrow to the archives where they keep records of everything that has happened, including the Sky Knights in all of the terras. When we reached to the "L" section, Scorpio dig deeper until he brought out a scroll and a book about Lighting Strike. We sat down and read through everything, about his life, his battles, including his time being a Sky Knight and his squad.
Aerrow: Wow, he must've been recognized by so many people in Atmos
Scorpio: He was, I got to see him when I was just barely getting ready to lead my own Squadron. He came here with his squad one day to observe and watch
Aerrow: And the Dark Ace, was he there?
Scorpio: [frown] Yes, before he became known as the Dark Ace, he would always be around my cousin [sigh] We were so blind that we didn't see his true intentions, but he was so wrapped up with my cousin
Aerrow: Did Lighting Strike noticed it?
Scorpio: No, if you like I can show you something else too
Scorpio flipped a switched and turned on a projector that showed us Lighting Strike and his squadron, along with Scorpio and his squadron when they were young. We saw the Dark Ace before and how he smiled and trained with Scorpio.
Aerrow: If I'm right, I could've been eight years old at that time, all this time I had a father and... He took his life away from me
Mags: [frown] Aerrow, it's gonna be okay
Scorpio: I'll leave you two alone [leaves]
Aerrow: How could he do this Mags? What drove him to hurt my father and take away the only father I had
Mags: I don't know, but I know this... Whatever happens, we'll be with you all the way, even me
Aerrow looked up at me as I smiled at him to show that I mean it, Aerrow smiled back and placed a hand over mine making me blush. We were both close, making my cheeks warm as I saw his emerald green eyes that we were lost in a trance of each other when suddenly we heard a loud bang from outside.
Gemini: Ha!! In your face!!!
Finn: Best two out of three!!!
Gemini: You're on!!
Aerrow: Heh, those two are probably at it with their competition. Wanna go check it out?
Mags: Y-Y-Yeah. Sure, I mean we learned so much about Lighting Strike, I feel like we now know more
Aerrow: Yeah, we sure did
Aerrow and I went outside the Courtyard to see Finn and Gemini having a target practice competition, Finn was trying to keep up until he lost again.
Gemini: Haha!!! Yes!!!! I reign supreme!!!
Finn: C'mon man!!!
Gemini: You lose Finn
Mags: Mind if I give it a go?
Gemini: [grin] Sure, your twin energy pistols against my energy rifle. There hasn't been a single sky knight who can out beat me, so you better bring the fire, Mags
Mags: [smirk] Heh, funny! I wanna gonna the same to you
Aquarius: Ready?
Mags/Gemini: Born ready!!
Luna: You can do it!! Mags!!!
Aerrow: Show her who's the best!!!
Finn: Avenge me!!!
Aquarius: Targets up!!
The targets flipped up as Gemini and I got set with our weapons ready, whoever could took out more targets before the timer runs out.
Aquarius: GO!!!
Gemini and I rushed ahead as we shot down the targets we could find, I quicken my pace and took out as many targets I could spot. I was up to 47 targets while Gemini got 45 targets, I was in the lead which made me smile as I picked up the pace, I cartwheeled and leaped up to a pillared and shot the targets above. Looking back to the scoreboard to see I'm up to 62 while somehow Gemini got 66 targets. I was shocked and looked back to see her grinning while I frowned. Time was almost up and we were both tied to 69 targets we tired looking for the last one when we both spotted it high above the sky, so far from my reach that I leaned against a pillared when I noticed something usual about it. It was made of copper, which made me thought of something Luna told me about copper.
... Did you know that copper can make a bullet bounce off in a different direction, it's so cool...
Mags: I got an idea, if I can't reach it, maybe something else can help me reach it
I angled my twin energy pistol, as I shot it as the energy bounced off from one pillared to another until finally it was going towards the target but also Gemini energy bullet was heading towards it. I stood there anticipating for the worst, when the bullets were nearing the target until it was down. We looked back at the scoreboard and watched in silence until we saw the number change on the scoreboard, and to my shock.
[Heart Beat]
[Heart Heat]
I won.
I could hear the others cheering while I stood there and smiled, I looked back only to be tackled by Aerrow in a hug.
Aerrow: You did it Mags!! You beat Gemini
Mags: [blushes] Y-Y-Yeah... Something like that
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Gemini: Bravo, Mags. You truly got a sharp aim for this, I tip my crown to you
Mags: [smile] Thanks. You were awesome too, your acrobatic skills really made it impressive
Gemini: Takes practice
Aquarius: Say, I wonder how Piper and Capricorn are doing. I hope they get the crystal, the festival is about to begin
Piper's P.O.V
I was walking with Capricorn as we near the cave, when we got there I spotted two pillars with two people attached to them. One was holding the sun while the other was holding the moon, and in between is a waterfall but no door.
Piper: How do we get in?
Capricorn: By using these special flutes to help us, just follow my lead. You stand on the sun while I stand on the moon platform.
Capricorn handed me a brightly orange red flute while he held a violet and black flute, we stood on the platforms as he raised the flute and I follow along as we played a beautiful tune. After we finished playing the song, the platform where we stood began to glow as the waterfall split into two and unveiled the entrance to the cave. Capricorn lead me inside and to my awe there were so many variety of crystals, so many that not even I got a chance to see before my eyes, only in the books.
Piper: Wow~ this is...
Capricorn: Beautiful, I know. it's okay if you cry, I won't judge
Piper: [wipe her tears] This whole cave is amazing!! I can't imagine how much work so many people have done to preserve and protect these crystals
Capricorn: Yeah well I made sure to identify them while the others work on harvesting them, there's actually one crystal I was thinking you could have in case for emergencies
Capricorn lead me to a tunnel that took us to where more crystals are, he carefully removed one of the crystals that turned out to be a Message Crystal.
Capricorn: For you, in case you ever need to leave an important message to someone, you can use this [blushes] And also I made this for you
Capricorn handed me a small box wrapped in orange ribbon. When I unboxed it I was speechless when I saw a necklace with a citrine gem holding it, I pulled it out and admired it as Capricorn spoke.
Capricorn: I wasn't sure what your birthstone is so I took the liberty to match the stone with the color of your eyes
Piper: Capricorn, it so beautiful... Thank you. You know, I actually have the Windstone Crystal with me
Capricorn: What?! No way!! How did you acquire such an amazing crystal!?
Piper: Well we went to Terra Gale and we rescued Dove from the Cyclonian, Wren gave it to us as a "thank you"
Capricorn: That so amazing, the Storm Hawks must be pretty lucky to have you as a fighter like you
Piper: Aren't you a fighter too?
Capricorn: Nah, I'm usually here in Terra Celestial, but I don't mind. Let's me protect my people and be close to my little brother, he's ill and his heart is weak, but he's doing okay for now
Piper: [frown] I'm sorry, it must've been hard not having a mom around
Capricorn: Actually, my mom she was captured by the Cyclonian and forced to work for Master Cyclonis
Piper: What?!
Capricorn: Yeah, I know it's hard to believe but she doesn't have a choice. It's either survive or be thrown into the Wasteland, my mother was smart to survive
Piper: Capricorn... We will save her, I promise you that
Capricorn: No! If you do it will ruin the trust of the others and they won't-
Piper: They won't what?
Capricorn: [sigh] Do you promise not to say a word to the other Sky Knights?
Piper: What?
Capricorn: Please Piper, if they find out then all the work we put in to gain their trust will be gone for good, please!
Piper:... Okay, what is it?
Capricorn: [breathe] We, forged a resistance in Cyclonia, we call it the Cyclonian Resistance
Piper: What?!
Capricorn: See, we gained so many talons trust that they are against Cyclonis's idea in creating a new era of taking over Atmos. They wanna help by providing us information of what Cyclonis is up to, what she's plotting to take over, and what the other of her trusted Talons are up to. Ravess, Snipe, Mr. Moss, even the Dark Ace!
Piper: And you all did this for what?
Capricorn: To give them what they want, freedom. They're tired of working for her or the others, they have no respect for their talons so they decided to unite and fight against Cyclonis, but in order to take down her entire plans and empire we need to take down the others. One by one until she is vulnerable for us to attack and take her down, it's the only way. We plan to tell Aerrow and the others so they know about it too
Piper: Capricorn... Your resistance is... It's incredible! How do you managed to pull this off so well?!
Capricorn: Well, when my mother contacted us in secret, she told us how she rallied up so many talons that want to help
Piper: Really?
Capricorn: Yep, and with more allies we can definitely take down Cyclonis
Piper: Capricorn, it's brilliant!
I was impressed by how the Zodiac created and forge a resistance against Cyclonis and with her own army of talons, I'm surprised she doesn't see it at all. Capricorn and I looked at each other when I felt my cheeks go red, as my heart kept beating fast.
???: Hello~ Capricorn!!! You in here buddy?!
Capricorn: Gyah!! Oh! That must be Leo
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Leo: Hey buddy, did you find the Fuel Crystals in case the machines don't turn on
Capricorn: Oh! Yeah. I was gonna call you to see if you can help us
Leo: No Problem, me and Junko can handle it
Capricorn: Just be gentle
After Junko and Leo gathered the crystals, we left and head to town where the Plaza is crowded with venues, food, people, and kids. Everyone smiling and laughing as they enjoy the festival while some of them are drawing on their paper lanterns to float in the sky.
Piper: Oh~ I can't wait to float our lanterns in the sky
Capricorn: If you want, there's a spot the rest of us Zodiac go to, you and your friends can come if you want
Piper: [gasp] Yes!! [blushes] I mean, sure
Capricorn: After Moonlight speech we can all go
Piper: Sure
Scorpio [Bullhorn]: Announcing the arrival of the Chief's wife of Terra Celestial!! Mistress Moonlight!!
The civilians applauded as Moonlight got up to the stage and spoke through the mic.
Moonlight: Fellow citizens, I welcome you to our annual Moon Lantern Festival!! Each year we celebrate the full moon and come together to enjoy the festivities and get together as a huge family, but before we do please bow your heads as we pray for the fallen stars that have passed away for a very long time
Everyone closed their eyes and bowed their heads as the crowd went silent, so I followed along. I noticed the sound of weeping children hugging their parents or relatives thinking they too lost someone they loved, I felt bad for them because they didn't have much of someone to look up to.
Moonlight: Thank you all for praying for our fallen stars. Before the festivities can begin I would like to announce some tremendous news from our fellow Cyclonian Resistance, nothing has been active with Cyclonis, therefore no threats or activities have been reported. Which is a perfect day to celebrate our annual Moon Lantern Festival, everyone enjoy the beautiful venues, the spontaneous atmosphere, and have your lanterns ready to float high into the sky
Capricorn: That's our cue, let's go
I followed Capricorn as the Zodiac and my friends arrived, we were about to walked to a secluded hill where we could see the whole Plaza as we got to making our lanterns when I spotted someone I recognized from a distance.
Piper: Hold up? Is that-
Mags: Huh? Hang on! Is that-
Piper/Mags: STARLING?!
We looked at the distance and saw Starling with her arms around Leo arm, until she spotted us and was blushing.
Luna: Hm? Oh hi Starling! I didn't know you would be here, you could've came with us
Starling: Well I... I was just... Around the Terra when Leo here contacted me about the festival, coincidentally I was just near so I decided to come
Mags/Piper: Uh huh
We all went to the hill and separated into two to make the lanterns, I decided to make one with Capricorn while Aerrow did one with Mags, Luna did one with Stork, while Finn was with Junko. I was designing different crystals on the lantern and did a chibi Capricorn next to a chibi me, after we finished making our lantern we heard Moonlight letting everyone know that they could let their floating lantern go in the sky.
No One's P.O.V
The Storm Hawks, Zodiacs, and Starling let their floating lanterns float up in the sky as they watch them fly while watching the civilian lanterns float as well. Luna admired the sky filled with lanterns as Stork watched her eyes glimmer with a smile, making his heart skip a beat as he slowly held her hand making her look at him. He smiled at her while she smiled back, she leaned onto his shoulder while he wrapped his arm around her and hold her close. Meanwhile, Aerrow and Mags were admiring the many floating lanterns as Aerrow looked at Mags and thought about how far their friendship has grown when he realized how much closer they are. Sure Mags tends to smack or whack him from time to time when they are close to each other, however there are times where he feels like there's more to it than just childhood friendship. Piper scoot a little close to Capricorn as she puts her head against his shoulder, along with Starling who leaned against Leo back.
Aerrow: Storm Hawks, let's make a promise to defeat Cyclonis and her army!
Storm Hawks: Yeah!!
Aerrow: And, to celebrate the newfound friendship with the Zodiacs
Scorpio: Thank you, Aerrow. Just remember, we'll have your back
Aerrow: I'll remember that
Aerrow and Scorpio fist bump while Radarr chirped with joy, Aerrow patted Radarr head while they all watch the lanterns float. Meanwhile, back at the festival where everyone is celebrating and enjoying the festival. Moonlight met with Oberon backstage, while he drove in on his Skimmer.
Moonlight: I assume you have good news
Oberon: Yes, I checked the date and time, in three days will be the Lunar Eclipse
Moonlight: Perfect, the sooner that scroll is out of our sights, Luna can be free
Celenia: I agree, besides. The girl has found true love... Well two possible true loves, my vision must've predicted it so well~ heehee
Moonlight: Don't pressure it
Celenia: Come on!! Starling already has fallen for Leo!! And soon Aerrow has finally realized his feeling for Mags!! And Capricorn our sweet boy has found himself a girl!!
[Bonk]
Moonlight: Hush! you can discuss that in the future
Celenia: Awww [pout]
Moonlight: When one of them gets married, but for now let them enjoy their own lives together
Moonlight watched from afar as the Storm Hawks, Zodiacs, and Starling are enjoying themselves together.