Squadron Log: Clear skies, smooth sailing, and not a Cyclonian in sight for weeks
Piper: In other words, we're bored out of our minds
Luna: Did I hear the word "Bored"? I think I know-
Piper: Gyah!! Never mind!! I-I-I already thought of something [nervous laugh]
Luna: O-Kay, if you need me I'll be concocting a new bomb in mind, and Finn [glares] Radarr and I saw that!
Finn: Oh
Piper: With the exception of Junko's snoring, things are quiet in Atmos... Too quiet
Luna: Well we could play Loteria, I'll shuffle the-
[ALARM BLARES]
Stork: Distress signal, coming from the Terra right below us
Finn: There's a Terra below us?
Piper snatched a scroll and unroll it to reveal a map, as we gathered around to see what it was.
Piper: Terra Niveus Pergamentum, it barley even shows up on this map
Aerrow: Who cares, we finally got some action!
Mags: Finally, I got so bored in organizing my medical supplies is no many ways
Luna: So~ no Loteria?
Storm Hawks: No
I pouted and went to gear up as the Storm Hawks were ready, we flew towards the Terra as we kept an eye out for Cyclonians and landed on the Terra and jumped out ready to fight, but were shocked to see that there was nothing except for what looked to be a vehicle of some sort follow by a flash that blinded us a bit.
Nerdy Kid: That was so cool!! Do that part where you land again!! Only this time get me in the picture!!
Mags: Huh?
Just then, this weird fan stood between Piper and Junko feeling giddy and excited, while Finn had the camera in his hands.
Nerdy Kid: This so rocks! I can't believe I'm standing here with the real Storm Hawks
[SNAP]
Piper: And you are?
Noob: [take his camera] Gah! It's Piper. Your number one fan, names Noob. I'm president of the Storm Hawks fan club
He got out a remote and clicked a button as his vehicle pull up a sign that said "Storm Hawks" and the Storm Hawks insignia sign.
Finn: Sweet!!
Junko: We have a fan club?
Noob: Oh... It's Junko knuckle busters Junko. It's this Terra's leading tourist destination, that and the ancient warped crystal mines. But who cares about those right? [giggles]
Aerrow: This is really flattering, but we need to find out who sent that distress signal
Mags: It's very important, lives could possibly be at stake
Noob: [sigh] Fearless leader Aerrow! And Aerrow Medical Boyfriend. You both rock!!! Actually, that would be me. See, I was monitoring radio frequencies and when I heard you guys were in the area, well... I just couldn't resist
Luna: So you faked a distress call just to get us down here?
Finn: And that's just kind of initiative we should expect from our number one fan. Besides, he hasn't gotten a picture with the Finnster and my beautiful girlfriend, Luna
Noob: Yeah... Not a jig Finn fan
Mags: Pfffftttt [snickering] Wow Finn, I guess there is someone who doesn't like you
Noob: And who's Luna?
[Recording Scratch]
Finn: [gasps] WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW MY BEAUTIFUL BEAUTY GODESS????!!!!!
Luna: [giggles] Finn, don't be so dramatic, I'm sure he knows who I am, right?
Noob:... Nope, are you just a stowaway or something?
Luna: No, I'm a member of the Storm Hawks, right guys?
Aerrow: Absolutely
Piper: Most definitely
Mags: You've always been a Storm Hawks
Noob: Sorry, doesn't ring a bell
Luna: [frown] Fine then, I'm heading back to the Condor
Aerrow: Uh Luna wait! He didn't mean to-
Luna: No no, I insist. Don't wanna keep your number one fan away from you guys. I'll be out of the way, after all I'm just a stowaway to some people's eyes
I walked up to my skimmer and drove off frustrated, as I flew up and went back to the Condor and parked in the Hangar. I walked into the Bridge feeling fumed and sat in the lounge and huffed, catching Stork's attention.
Stork: Something the matter?
Luna: [pout] Nothing, just frustrated of the fact that a fan thinks I'm a stowaway, you don't think I'm a stowaway, do you Stork?
Stork: Of course not, you're my girlfriend and my right hand, if anything you mean the world to me, that and this Condor
Luna: [smile] Awwww, Thanks Stork
Mags's P.O.V
We watched as Luna walked up to her skimmer and drove off, feeling frustrated as she sped off and left. I honestly felt sorry for her, sure we do joke around that she's a stowaway but she really growing to be a part of the Storm Hawks.
Mags: Listen, Noob, no offense but that was pretty harsh of you, Luna is an important member of our squad, she really is and-
Noob: Hey, you guys have to check out my collection of Storm Hawks memorabilia! [walks off]
Mags: [sighs] Kids
Aerrow: Don't worry about it, let's just visit and we'll be on our way
Mags: Fine
Noob: Perhaps you could autograph Junko's teddy bear, which the official sky knight collectibles exchange [take a teddy bear out] assure me is completely authentic
Junko: [gasp] Mr. Bitsy!!! I thought you were lost forever!!
Mags: Okay, now that's weird
The door to his van opened and we were stunned to see so much merchandises of us, cut up cardboard of us, action figures, posters, crystals, and even our wanted sign from when we were accused of stealing the cheese stone and other stuff. But it was disappointing that he didn't have Luna at all, which was pretty glad that Luna wasn't here cause if she did she would be very annoyed.
Noob: I've managed to amass the Atmos' largest collection of spare parts, torn uniform scraps, used axel grease and-
Finn: Can't help noticing you're missing someone here. You must need a while extra wing to hold all the Finn swag. Am I right? Am I right?
Noob: [frown] Nah. This is pretty much it
Mags: Give it a rest, Finn, he doesn't like you
Junko: [pushes the Junko figure head] Oh oh oh, yeah!!
Piper: Hey! Why don't I have an action figure?
Noob: Oh that's because the brainiacs in merchandising say girl figures don't sell
Mags: Wow, talk about rude
Noob: Don't worry, I made my own Piper action figure using this!
He then showed us a figure of Snipe dressed to look like Piper, this made the others laugh but shut them up with a stern stare and that got them to zip their mouths.
Aerrow: Uh, well Noob, this has been really interesting but we should probably be getting back to the Condor, right Mags
Mags: Oh! Most definitely! Especially if a glitter bombing child ends up building a merciless bomb that we will regret letting her make
Noob: Oh, right. You guys must have Cyclonians to battle and other important Sky Knight business
Junko: Actually we got nothin' going on right now
Mags: [frown] [whispers] Way to blow our graceful exit!
Junko: Oops! Sorry
Noob: And now that I've met the real Storm Hawks. My life is complete, well almost complete. There's just one tiny thing that would fulfill a lifelong dream, I'm almost too embarrassed to ask but [grabs Aerrow shirt] could I have a ride on the Condor? It'd be the ultimate story for my fan club newsletter!! Please!! Oh please!!!
Mags: [whispers] Aerrow no, if we do that it'll be just like Leugey all over again!!
Junko: We have a newsletter?
Noob: Publisher, photographer, and editor in chief [hands a newsletter]
Aerrow: It's an honor to be asked but we really have to-
Finn: Give our number one fan the ride of his life!
Noob: Oh...
Mags: [glares] Finn
Finn: [nervously laugh] Just for a few minutes
Mags: Oh it will be a few minutes for you when I put you in the infirmary!!!
Noob: But, you're their squad medic
Mags: I'VE HAD BAD DAYS!!!! HMPH!!!!
We reluctantly took Noob to our Condor, who was all giddy and jumpy as he looked around while we all looked at Finn knowing what he's trying to do.
Finn: Just a quick spin around the Terra I mean what possible harm could it be?
Noob: [gasp] STORK!!!
Luna: Huh?
Stork: AHH!!!!
[Snap... Snap]
Noob: I can't believe it's really you!! Can you get a shot of me at the controls?
Luna: [growls] What is he doing here?
Mags: Apparently "Finn" Thought it would be a bright idea to bring him along just so he could get a quick spin around the Terra
Finn: Hey, I do care for Luna to be recognized too, she's adorable
Noob: Uh, who is?
Luna: [growls] [eye twitch] I never felt so irritated in my life, I'm about to whack him with my chancla
Aerrow: Umm, Luna. I don't think that's a good-
Noob: Hey, what's this thing do?
Luna: [eyes widen] [gasp] Don't touch-
It was already too late, he pulled the controls and we were tumbling down and flew out of control, as we all fell and slid across the Bridge while Luna knocked Stork down too.
[groans]
Luna got up with Stork glaring at him, as Luna got Stork his disinfecting spray while Stork went to shoo him away.
Stork: Who are you? More importantly- Luna my disinfecting spray
Luna: Here you go [hands Stork the disinfecting spray]
Stork: Where have you been and are you carrying any rare communicable diseases?
Noob: [looks around] [gasp] A frost crystal that was actually touched by Piper! [snatch it] Can I have it
Luna: Don't touch it!!
Piper: It's highly-
It was too late, as it activated and blasted Junko's teddy bear and froze it.
Piper: [sigh] Unstable
Junko: Ooh, cold
[shatters]
Junko: Mr. Bigsy!! [tears up]
Noob: That's a priceless Storm Hawk collectible, it's irreplaceable
Junko: [weepy] Tell me about it
Luna: [pat Junko's back] Don't worry Junko, how about I try to make you a replica of it. How does that sound?
Junko: [smiles] Thanks Luna
Luna: You're welcome [glares] As for you Noob, you had your fun, now it time for you to-
Finn: Seeing that a certain part of your collection is a little slim, here's a set of headshots autograph by yours truly. Go ahead, take 'em. Sure they're worth a little cha, huh?
Noob: Uh... Yeah, thanks. What I'd really like is to see some genuine Storm Hawks action up close. When do we get to fight some Cyclonians?
Aerrow: That's what I'd like to know, we haven't heard a peep from them in weeks
Noob: Clearly, the Cyclonians are terrified of the Storm Hawks. You guys rule the skies
Aerrow: More like the Cyclonians are up to something. But what?
Luna: Yeah, Saturn said that she'll report to us if anything is up but I've haven't heard from her in a while
Noob: Why would their intel contact you?
I looked at Luna and I could tell she was fuming with hatred with this guy, cause I noticed her eye twitching for a bit and looking a bit red in the face as she grits her teeth.
Luna: Because I know her well, cause I'm part of the Storm Hawks, I'm Stork's right hand!
Stork: She's right
Noob: No way, Stork doesn't need a right hand, he can do things without anyone's help. You're just a stowaway, how come you didn't take her home
Luna: [mutters] Why you little-
Aerrow: Uh! Luna! Why don't you go out in the Balcony to get some fresh air!!
Luna:... Fine
Luna left to the balcony to blow off steam, while I was glaring at Finn, getting ready to put him in the infirmary this instant.
No One's P.O.V
Meanwhile in Cyclonia, Cyclonis was typing away as she starts making something with the help of the crystals while Ravess, Snipe, Repton and his Raptors stood near and listen to Cylconis.
Cyclonis: We are about to commence phase one of operation exodus. It is essential to maintain absolute secrecy, right now all you need to know is that I require a large supply of these rare warp crystals
Ravess: You're sending us on a scavenger hunt?
[BLAST]
Ravess gasped as she shielded herself, when the blast nearly missed her by an inch.
Cyclonis: And nothing will interfere with that mission, is that clear, Ravess?
Snipe: Unless she runs into the Storm Hawks [sinister laughter]
Ravess: I've noticed you haven't managed to defeat them either, especially that blue headed glittering brat. Dear brother
Snipe: [mimicking] So what?! She's just a small pipsqueak
Repton: Gyah! Don't say that around here, she could probably sense it somehow or hear you from a far distance!
Cyclonis: If the Storm Hawks do manage to interfere, I'll reward untold riches to the Talon who can ground them, permanently. And snatch Luna, I have some important things to do with her other than wedding plans, her powers will be of use for my future plans. And to make sure you don't fail, I have assigned a commander to keep a keen eye on you
Ravess: [scoff] Don't tell me it's the Dark Ace
Cyclonis: Fufufu, I beg to differ, it's someone else who has worked the ranks... Ah, here they come
The door opened as Ravess, Snipe, and Repton turned around to see who it was, and to their shock it was none other than the new warden.
Commander Saturn
Saturn: You called, Master Cyclonis? Ready to follow orders
Cyclonis: Ah, Commander Saturn, so glad to grace us with your presence. I require you to keep a sharp eye on Ravess to ensure that nothing gets in the way of my plans, and also to ground the Storm Hawks. Permanently. And if all goes according to plan, take the Luna girl and bring her to the Dark Ace
Saturn: [bows] I'll make sure to clip their wings, permanently till they are extinct
Ravess: [gulp] [shaking breath]
Cyclonis: Good, you are all dismissed
Everyone else bowed and left, while Ravess was next to Saturn at the time, she was feeling anxious and nervous. Especially from the rumors she heard about Mr. Moss being left in the Wastelands, she remembered instinctively that Hamish came back with her and was holding Mr. Moss's hat making other talons question if Saturn left him there to fend for himself or just clipped his wings.
Ravess: Ummm, Commander
Saturn: Yes?
Ravess: I umm... I was wondering about a certain sky knight from Terra Celestial, the leader
Saturn: [narrow her eyes] Why do you ask?
Ravess: [gulp] You see, I... I wanted to know more about him
Saturn: If you're hoping to figure out his weakness, you're wasting your-
Ravess: No, nothing like that... Just info about him, like what does he like and other stuff
Saturn:... Well, he is a very respected man, strong fighter, has a father and a mother. But I should warn you Ravess, if you grow attached to the enemy, there will be severe consequences if Cyclonis finds out
Ravess: [scoff] Me?! In love with the enemy?! That's preposterous!!
Saturn: Say what you want but I know that box of roses and music sheets didn't come from a secret admirer or that violin too
Ravess stopped dead from her tracks as she stared at Saturn with wide eyes and in shocked, she didn't expect her to have a keen eyesight to notice those things, not even her brother knows about it. He isn't the brightest person at all, and Saturn knew about it, even though she hid them from anyone who enters her quarters.
Saturn: You coming or what? We have our orders from Master Cyclonis, we wouldn't want to disappoint her, do we
Ravess: Right! Coming!!
Back at the Condor, Luna was in the balcony, moping at the fact that she was labeled a stowaway to the eyes of Noob and others probably, when she decided to bring the radio over to see if she could chat with Scorpio for advice until she heard something from the channels and heard Saturns voice in a whispering tone.
Saturn [Radio]: [whispers] Saturn to the Storm Hawks, come in Storm Hawks
Luna: Saturn? What's going on? Is there something we need to know?
Saturn [Radio]: [whispers] Indeed, I don't have much time to explain, but you need to be on high alert, the Cyclonians are searching for warp crystals, I've already alerted the Zodiacs with them dealing with Snipe and Repton, but I'm stuck with Ravess to supervise her. In fact, we're heading to a Terra called Terra Niveus Pergamentum in search of the crystals
Luna: [gasp] The warp crystal cave... If they find it the -
Saturn [Radio]: [whispers] We can't let that happen, listen to me Luna. You need to alert the Storm Hawks and tell them to seal the cave off so that Ravess can't find it
Luna: I... I will
Saturn [Radio]: [whispers] Alright, I'll try to stall as much as I can, proceed this mission with extreme caution
Luna: We will
The Radio went dead silence, as Luna stood up to go let the Storm Hawks know when she thought about something. If she seals the cave off and deals with the talons and Ravess, the.n that would certainly show Noob that she's a member of the Storm Hawks. She wandered into the Bridge with the Radio in her arms as she placed it back down on a desk and walked away, only for Mags to call out for her.
Mags: Hey Luna, wanna show Noob your bomb collection?
Luna: Nah, why bother. It'll be a waste of time, I'm going to head out to Terra Celestial and... Talk with my aunt Celenia, for some advice
Mags: You sure? It's a long way over there, why don't we just drop you off and-
Luna: Nah, it's fine. I need some fresh air, and I'm be fine, don't worry about it
Luna left as she sped off and drove out of the Condor and flew off, making Mags and Aerrow worried about her but didn't know where she was truly heading.
Aerrow: You think she's okay?
Mags: Knowing Luna, she may not be looking too good, think we should tell Noob to leave?
Aerrow: Oh most definitely
Mags: Good, because I volunteer to tell him, knowing you it's gonna be the "Leugey" situation all over again
Noob: Whoa~!! Check it out!!! So much bombs
Mags/Aerrow: Uh oh!!
Aerrow and Mags sped off quickly to where Noob was, only to see him admiring the bombs in Luna's room that Piper, Finn, Stork, and Junko tagged along to see.
Noob: This is incredible, the design, the craftsman, and the making of this. Nothing too difficult for Junko to build
Junko: Uh, actually. I didn't make these
Noob: Oh! Well I guess Piper was the creative one who made these
Piper: Sorry, but I don't have the skills to handle explosives like that
Noob: Well then, who made them?
Mags: Luna did
Noob: The stowaway? No way, not possible
Aerrow: Oh believe us, we've seen this girls skills in bomb. She made the glitter bomb first
Finn: Yep, that was her biggest accomplishment, that and her other bombs too
Stork: Oh yeah, her regular bombs, flash bombs, smoke bombs, and~ the most diabolical bombs of all of Atmos. The stink bombs
Noob: You mean this one- whoa!!
Just then, Noob dropped the bomb as it flies up in the air and was lit up, hearing the hissing sound, the Storm Hawks freaked out.
Mags: OH NO!!!! HER UPGRADED STINK BOMB!!!!
Finn: Wait!! What smell did she added
It wasn't long till it exploded and the Storm Hawks along with Noob were coughing and gaging, Stork quickly rushed to the Bridge and pressed a button as the windows automatically opened and let out the horrendous smell out while the other still coughed and gagged while Finn ran to the bathroom to puke.
Mags: Ugh!! Now we know what the smell is [cough] [gags]
Aerrow: Yup [cough] [cough] sewers on a hot day [cough]
Piper: [cough] mixed with [cough] [gags] wet Radarr
Radarr glared at them as he stood proud of his smell, the only one who appreciates it is Luna.
Noob: You sure it was her?
Finn: Trust us, she whips up so much horrible smells that it can knock out an entire army of Cyclonians
Aerrow: And that's not all, she's a really good cook
Mags: Yeah, one time she convinced us to try a dish that contained habanero, it was okay, unfortunately for some of us. Mainly Finn, we couldn't stand the taste
Finn: [glares] Hey!! I too can handle it
Mags: You were running, crying, and screaming [Mimic Finn] "IT BURNS~!!!! IT BURNS~!!"
Piper: Other than her cooking skills, she knows how to keep the Condor active, she teaches us everything from her Terra, their cultures, and their heritage too
Junko: I especially love the food there
Aerrow: And her family along with her are also welcoming to us, when we first met Luna we weren't official sky knights, but to them we are... That's how much she means to this squad, she is Stork's right hand after all
Stork: My right hand and officially Finn and I's girlfriend... She still hasn't decided on who she's wants to be with, but we give her some space
Noob stood there astonish as he ignored the others talk about her, he noticed on their wall a photo of them from before Luna was there, to an after photo of Luna being included as she stood between Stork and Finn, while those two hold her close and she smiled big. His thoughts were then interrupted when Finn decided to show him around the Hangar where the skimmers are at.
Finn: But the true highlight of this Number One Fan's Day with the Storm Hawks was my exclusive one-on-one interview with the squadron's most valuable member, Finn. Hey, you getting all of this down?
Noob: Oh... [snap] Hey oh [snap] hey, get a picture of me next to Aerrow's skimmer
Finn: Now wouldn't you rather have a shot actually sitting on my sweet ride?
Noob: Ah, alright. If I have to [throws the Camera at Finn]
Finn: [catches the camera] Hey! Don't be a grumpy guss pretend you're chasing Murk Raiders into a pit of spiny gorge sloths!!!
Meanwhile the others were thinking of how to let Noob down in telling him that he needs to go, when they hear a loud scream follow by a loud crash from the Bridge and in the hallway that caught Aerrow and Mags attention.
Finn: Hey!! Come back with my ride!!
Mags: We have to go save him, right?
Aerrow: Yup, let's go!!
Aerrow and Mags dashed ahead and stepped on Finn's back as they ran ahead, hopping on their skimmers and flew after Noob.
Mags: If only Luna was here she could make the skimmer float and we wouldn't have to deal with this!!!
Aerrow: What's taking her so long?! Noob, deploy your wings!!
Mags: Hurry!!!
Noob: You know, I've noticed that sometimes your skimmers wings deploy automatically and sometimes your co-pilot deploys them manually that seems wildly inconsistent
Radarr: [Squawk]
Aerrow: We got upgrades, okay
Mags: JUST DEPLOY THEM!!! NOOOOOWWWW!!!!!
Mags and Aerrow grew anxious as Noob struggled to figure it out, until finally he was able to deploy them but flew back towards them and almost hit them by an inch. Just then, the Wasteland Lavaserpents appeared, at first they thought this would scare him but instead made him more excited.
Noob: YES! I'M FLYING JUST LIKE A REAL STORM HAWK!! HAHAHA, WHOA!!!
One of the Lavaserpent almost chomped him, but missed. This made him go on a long lecture about one of their adventures that Mags was growing irritated, and looked at Aerrow.
Mags: If that doesn't scare him away, then I'm this close to putting him in the infirmary!!
Aerrow: Noob! Time to bail!
Noob: I can't abandon an authentic Storm Hawks skimmer, what would the fan club say?
Aerrow: Just jump!! He's got a spare!!
Noob: So losing this one would actually increase the other's collectible value
Mags: I'm gonna put him in the infirmary if he does not jump!!!
Noob: Whoa!!!
Another Lavaserpent appeared and chomped on the skimmer, making Aerrow and Mags panic, but saw Noob hanging on the edge and falling. Sure enough, Aerrow managed to save him just in time, but only was able to salvage a part of Finn's skimmer. When they got back, they greeted the others while Mags handed Finn the steering wheel of his skimmer.
Finn: This is all that's left of my skimmer?
Noob: You have a spare
Finn: But that one smells funny
Noob: Mind if I keep this as a souvenir? Not that it's worth that much
Piper: I think maybe it's time for the president got back to his fan club, don't you, Noob?
Noob: Hello? The ambush sighted on page 113. There are only six Cyclonian Talons since Raptors are not technically Talons and therefore do not count. Worst log entry ever
Piper got her entry log journal and glared at Noob, getting ready to throw the book at him when Junko intervene and caught her wrist.
Junko: Wait!... Um.... Don't you need to go home and put out your newsletter?
Stork: Can't keep the fan club waiting
Noob: Oh, I'm not just the president of the Storm Hawks Fan Club, I'm also the only member
Piper/Mags/Junko: WHAT?!
Noob: Now if you'll excuse me I must take photo reference for a life size replica of the Condor, I intend to construct out of toothpicks
Mags was red in the face when he heard what Noob said, and got ready go send him to the infirmary when Aerrow quickly rushed ahead and picked Mags up and carried him further away.
Aerrow: Nononononononono~!!! Don't do that! Don't do that! Don't do that!
Mags: Can I for once put someone in the infirmary?!
Aerrow: Ummm... Later. Other than that, how do we get rid of him?
Piper: I think I might have a plan
The Storm Hawks got ready and waited for Piper's signal as she let the others know, and Mags triggered the siren to go off.
Stork: Distress signal, coming from the Terra right below us!!!
The Storm Hawk got ready and acted accordingly as they left to the Hangar to get ready for battle, when Noob came in to ask.
Noob: What's goin' on, guys? Cyclonians? We finally get some action? Oh, this is so cool! Just like the fifth time you took on the Dark Ace. Or was it the sixth, I always get them mixed up
To Noob's disappointment, the doors opened only to reveal his van, while everyone else placed their weapons away.
Noob: But this is my home
Piper: That's right
Noob: Where are the Cyclonians?
Aerrow: There are no Cyclonians. It's time for you to go home [walks away]
Noob: Oh I get it. This is some kind of Sky Knight loyalty test right? Well I won't leave the Storm Hawks, ever
Finn: Ugh! Don't you get it, you're driving us all crazy!! You even driven my girlfriend away cause you didn't acknowledge her!!
Noob: [takes the newsletter] You guys don't like me?
Aerrow: We like you, it's... You know, you're probably safer here
Mags: And we don't appreciate how you didn't acknowledge Luna, sure she may stick out but deep down, she's a part of this squad. Without her, I doubt Aerrow and I would ever build up the courage to confess our feeling towards each other
Finn: And I learned to consider others too
Mags: Sometimes
Piper: She brightens our day with her culture and music
Junko: Her meals are really delicious too
Mags: What Aerrow said. you're probably safer here
Noob didn't take it well as he walked away and threw the newsletter away too, leaving it on the ground while the Storm Hawks felt disappointed in themselves but had to be said. The Storm Hawks left and began to head out to Luna's location at Terra Celestial, just to check in on her and pick her up in case her skimmer stopped working. Unknowing to them, Luna was actually back at Noob's home Terra where she completed her task in covering the cave of the Warp Crystals.
Luna: There, that should do it, taking down those signs and covering the cave was easy. Now to head back to the Condor and see if Mister Storm Hawk President is still there. Huh? Again with the distress signal? Ugh!! That's it, I'm gonna give him a peace of my- huh?
Luna looked from a distance when she spotted Ravess and Saturn, along with the Cyclonians arriving at the Terra that it made Luna realize what Noob was trying to do. This time, he needed help.
Luna: Alright then, time to spread a bit of love and glitter. Fufufu~
Luna spirited and dragged her skimmer to a large bolder to hide behind, as she waited till they landed as they looked around.
Talon G: This tourist trap hasn't yielded Warp Crystals in centuries
Ravess: Then we'll grind the entire terra to dust if need be, interrogate the local
Luna: [whispers] Not on my watch, Ravess
Before any of the talons could go anywhere near, one of them stepped on something that clicked and rapidly beeped as it erupted and exploded covering the talons with orange and blue paint as they groan in pain.
Saturn: An ambush? No... It's a trap, whoever is there must be-
[door opens]
Noob: You want my stuff Talon swine? You're going to have to go through me first!! Taste my fury!!
Luna: [whispers] Oh my god [smack her forehead] he is embarrassing himself
An arrow flew towards Noob as it knocks his fake weapons and two talons caught him, while the other inspects the fake weapons.
Talon J: Hey, these blades are fake
Noob: Ahem, I prefer the term "authorized limited edition reproduction"
Ravess shot an arrow and took down the antenna, making Luna anxious as Noob was now in danger by Ravess.
Ravess: No one will be alerting the sky knights today. Now tie him up and let see what he's hiding in there
While Ravess went to check, Luna crept behind each talon and took down each one of them who she could get close to until she heard Ravess again spoke.
Ravess: Well, looks like we found an even greater treasure than Warp Crystals
Saturn: Ravess, we were instructed to find Warp Crystals, do not keep the mission on pause, we have work to do
Ravess: Just until we lure the Storm Hawks and I gracefully swoop in and take down the Storm Hawks, soon everyone will know the name of- The great violinist, Ra-
Luna: SNOOZVESS
Ravess: [glares] What?! WHO DARES TO SAY THAT?! WHICH ONE OF YOU SAID THAT??!!!
Talon J: IT WASN'T US!! WE SWEAR!!!!
Just then, something came flying towards them as one landed on a talon's head and rolled on the ground, when Ravess saw the poison like apple bomb, she panicked and before she could make a run for it, the bombs erupted and unleashed a horrid smell, making the others gag and cough. That's when Luna appeared in the smoke with a grin on her face, while tossing and catching her glitter bomb.
Luna: Nice to grace us with your snooze crew, Ravess. Why don't you let that boy go before you put him to sleep with your sleepy excuse of a music
Ravess: [growls] You. I should've known those paint bombs were yours
Luna: Hah! And there's more where that came from... So who's the new chick, your replacement? Did snoozvess got demoted after losing to the Storm Hawks countless times?
Ravess: Oh, she's someone you and the sky knights need to fear, you've already met her as the new Warden, so now she'll be sure to clip your wings, but not until I take you and your obnoxious screeching music!!
Luna: Not even, Rock rules
Ravess and Luna were having a stand off, when Ravess shot arrows at Luna, only to be swiftly avoided while the Talons tried to attack her, when they tried to approach her she dodged their attempts to grab her as she had one glove off and tapped the Talon while they floated in midair. Meanwhile Noob stared in awe as Luna takes down each Talon one by one, when the only people left are Ravess, the two Talons holding Noob and Saturn who somehow vanished.
Luna: Just you and me Ravess, go ahead. Take your shot
Ravess grew irritated as she rapidly shot arrows at Luna, only to be avoided as Luna got closer to Ravess and closed the gap to smash her hammer guitar against Ravess while her legs moved when she got pushed back. Before she could draw back, Luna performed an aikido move and knocked her to the ground as she struggled to get up with Luna's foot holding her shoulder down.
Luna: Now, I'm giving you one last chance, leave and never return or else I'll-
Noob: Luna!! Look out!!
[BANG]
Luna: GAHHH!!!
Luna flinched in pain, as she slowly collapsed and landed next to Ravess unconscious, while Ravess sat up in shock and looked up to see Saturn with a cold stern look on her face while holding a silencer in one hand. This made Ravess shiver and breathing shake as she looked back at Luna who was unresponsive, meanwhile two of Saturn Talons picked up Luna's body and dragged her away while she groan in pain.
Ravess: W-W-What did you do?
Saturn: What I was ordered to do, clip their wings. Don't worry, it's not like I executed her, I'm not that murderous. My energy silencer allows me to shoot an excruciating pain to the body, making them numbed and unconscious, it's only temporary. We got one Storm Hawk member wings clipped now we need the complete set, if you want to deal with the Storm Hawks, be my guest, but I will be taking Luna back to Cyclonis and collecting the Warp Crystals. Remember your mission, is that clear, Ravess?
Ravess: O-Of course, no delay
Saturn: You better hope what you have planned works
Ravess watched Saturn hop on her skimmer, while Luna was placed on the back like a rag doll, as Saturn and her talons sped off and left to look for the Warp Crystals. Meanwhile, the Storm Hawks heard the siren stop wailing which made them feel happy.
Stork: Distress signal cut out
Piper: [sigh] Guess he finally got the message
Junko: Or maybe he doesn't like us anymore
Finn: Uhh, news flash, Junko! We don't like him either, especially Luna
Junko: I know, but... He's the only fan we've got. We can't leave him hating us. It's bad karma or something
Stork: And there's no fury like a super fans scorned, torches, pitchforks! [shudders] it gets ugly
Aerrow: [sigh] Looks like we're going back to apologize
Mags: Speaking of her, she's been gone for quite a long time, no calls, nothing
Piper: That's very unusual
Aerrow: We'll contact Scorpio and see if she's doing okay, hopefully she isn't too mad
Back at the Terra, Luna was lying on the ground with a cloth covering half of her body as she groans in pain, she opened her eyes slowly and sat up while adjusting to her eyesight until she's saw a brute talon in front of her and screech.
Brute Talon D: Ummmm... Here, Commander Saturn wanted me to hand you a bottle of water
Luna: Uhhhh.. Oh! I'm sorry [take the bottle] not used to seeing talons who are part of the resistance [sips]
Brute Talon D: Not a problem, Miss Luna
Saturn: Thank you, that'll be all. Alert me if the Storm Hawks arrive
Brute Talon D: [salute] Yes ma'am [walks away]
Saturn: How are you feeling?
Luna: Like as if I hit a ton of bricks, what was that?
Saturn: My energy silencer, it can inflict excruciating pain to the body, making them numbed and unconscious. Luckily, it's only temporary
Luna: Ugh, it still hurts
Saturn: Don't worry, with the water and medicine, you'll be back on your feet soon
Luna: Thanks
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Brute Talon D: Commander Saturn, we spotted the Condor approaching as we speak
Saturn: Tch, I should've known they'd something went wrong. Luna, we don't have much time, you need to punch me in the face and tear a piece of clothing off your clothes, we need to make it seem like you put up a fight and escape
Luna: What?! But I-
Saturn: We don't have much time, just do it! You have to alert them that it's a trap
Luna: Ummm... Okay
Luna raised her fist and punched Saturn across the face, then tore a piece of her sleeve and handed it to the talon while he handed back her weapons.
Saturn: Good, now go!!
While Luna sped off to get to the Storm Hawks, the Condor landed and they walked out to go talk to Noob, unknowing to them that Ravess and her talons were ready to attack.
Aerrow: Noob? It's me, Aerrow!! I got the whole team here! Come on out, buddy! We just wanna talk!
While the Storm Hawks approach the trailer, up on the cliff was Ravess and the talons waiting to spring a trap on them.
Ravess: Wait till the Storm Hawks get close enough to the trailer. Then open fire
Aerrow: I get it, we totally deserve the silent treatment, but just give us a chance to make it up to you, okay?
Just then, the sign that says "Storm Hawks" and their insignia popped up. Making them think that it's a good sign, when the light was flickering, as Piper examined it. Mags looked to his right and spotted something from afar and couldn't believe his eyes.
Junko: That's a good sign
Stork: That's a bad sign
Piper: P113?
Aerrow: All right. If you won't come out, we're coming in
Mags: Hey guys, Luna is supposed to be at Terra Celestial, right?
Aerrow: Yeah, so~
Mags: Then how do you explain Luna's skimmer over there
The Storm Hawks looked to where Mags pointed and were stunned to see Luna's skimmer here, but why? And how? Was their question. That's when they hear a groan in pain from a distance and spotted Luna, only she was clutching on her side and had her sleeve torn a bit, causing her to trip and fall.
Aerrow/Mags: [eyes widen] Luna!!
Luna: No! Guys!!
Piper/Luna: IT'S AN AMBUSH!!!
Just then, Aerrow spotted an arrow coming towards him as he unsheath his twin energy blades and destroyed it, while a few talons flew on their skimmers and attacked. Everyone scattered while Luna shielded herself creating a force field around herself, until Aerrow and Mags approached her so that she could drop her shield down for them. Aerrow scooped her up in his arms while they took cover.
Aerrow: You okay? What happened to you?
Luna: Well~ I decided to rebel and complete the mission without telling you guys, sorry
Mags: Why are they here?!
Luna: They're here for the Warp Crystals
Aerrow: Why would they need Warp Crystals unless... Cyclonis
Luna: And that's not all, we got bigger problems. Saturn, she's here and she'll have to play along and pretend to be the enemy for now
Finn: We're toast without our skimmers
Aerrow: Then let's make a break for the Condor and even the odds!! Luna gets to your skimmer, quick!!
Luna: You got it
Luna's P.O.V
We all made a quick dash for as I avoided the blast and got to my skimmer, but before I could drive off, I was surrounded by talons meanwhile the Storm Hawks were blocked by Ravess as she laughed while a couple more talons appeared.
Mags: [glares] Step aside Ravess, or else
Ravess: I would, but I think she'll deal with you
Aerrow: Who?
On cue, Saturn stepped in and walked out of the shadows with a cold stern look on her face that could send shivers down anyone's spine just with one glance.
Finn: Ummm... Who's that?
Saturn: Well, it's nice to meet you Storm Hawks, we haven't met but you can call me Warden Saturn. Here's the deal Storm Hawks, I'll need you to turn yourselves in. Give up nice and slowly, or we make this difficult for all of you... Right now, my talons have your precious Luna trapped so unless you want me to spare her life, you must surrender or I'll have to clip your wings
Finn: Ha! You don't scare us
Mags: Me either, so we'll fight our way thought, wether you like it or not
Saturn stood her grounds while I was looking anxious, but prayed for a miracle at least. That was until Finn and Mags were about to draw their weapons when Saturn had her weapon in hand and shot both Mags and Finn while they shriek in pain and fall back. Time slowed down as Aerrow looked back at Mags, his and the rest of the Storm Hawks eyes widen and their heart rate increases when they saw Mags and Finn collapse and lay there unconscious.
Aerrow: MAGS!!!!!
Luna/Piper/Stork/Junko: FINN!!!!
Aerrow got down and held Mags in his arms, trying to wake him up but he wasn't budging at all. Making Aerrow breathe rapidly out of sheer panic, while Piper and Junko did the same and grew scared and worried while Ravess laughed once more.
Saturn: Two down, six to go
Aerrow: Mags... Please wake up!! [tear up] I can't... I can't live without you
Saturn: It's all over for you, give up now
Aerrow: Tch [glares] You-
Ravess: Play something sad. A nice funeral march for the late, great Storm Hawks
Sad violin music was being played as Aerrow and the rest of the Storm Hawks glared, Aerrow with his eyes on Saturn who still had her silencer pointed at Aerrow next.
Ravess/Saturn: Any last words?
[Vroom... Vroom]
Aerrow: Just one. Incoming!!
Aerrow scooped Mags up while Junko did the same for Finn, while I watched as Noob drove his trailer towards Ravess while Saturn and her talons moved aside quick. I started my skimmer and drove after the trailer when Noob jumped out and landed on the back of my skimmer, I drove far away from the trailer while Ravess and her talons were warped to who knows where when I spotted Aerrow placing Mags down and walking up to Saturn angrily and glaring.
Aerrow: You. You did this to them, and now you're gonna pay for-
Piper: Aerrow stop!! Saturn is part of the Resistance, they all are!!
Aerrow: How do we now that for sure?
Saturn: Easy Aerrow, I didn't kill them. I'm not a murderer like Dark Ace, they aren't dead
Aerrow: Prove it!
Luna: Aerrow stop, she's on our side!! Because she also shot me too
Aerrow: What?
Saturn: My silencer only leave excruciating pain, it's only temporary. Look
Aerrow looked back and saw Mags and Finn groaning in pain, while slowly waking up while Piper and Junko helped them up. Aerrow ran up to Mags and held him in his arms, once Mags opened his eye, he saw Aerrow in tears and smiling.
Mags: Ngh... Aerrow, what happened?
Aerrow: I thought I lost you there, but you're okay. We're okay
Mags: How do I know I'm not dreaming?
Aerrow: If it were, would I do this?
Aerrow cupped Mags cheeks and pulled him close for a kiss, while Mags melted in the kiss. The others stare in awe, when their kiss got interrupted by a flash of a camera. Aerrow and Mags broke the kiss and glared at Luna thinking she took a photo, while she sat there confused.
Aerrow/Mags: LUNA!!!!
Luna: What?! I didn't take a picture, I swear!!
Aerrow/Mags: Sure you did
Noob: Actually, that would be me. I took the photo
Aerrow/Mags: NOOB?!
Noob: Yeah, I had to take a picture
Piper: Oh Noob
Noob: Well, that and because Luna told me I had to
EXPOSED!!!!
Aerrow/Mags: [glares] Luna!!
Luna: I THOUGHT WE WERE A TEAM??!!!!
[BONK 2X]
Luna: OWIE~!!!!
Stork: Will someone please tell me what just happened?
Luna: Warp crystals
Piper: I've never seen them in action before
Aerrow: Good thinking Noob!
Noob: Best. Mission. EVER!!!
Finn: [hug Noob] Aw!! Never thought I'd be happy to see ya little dweeb
Noob: Yes, well when you're through suffocating me, you might want to look into something called operation Exodus
Junko: What's operation Exodus?
Noob: Only a little piece of information I managed to extract from Ravess
Piper: Hm, think it's got something to do with the warp crystals?
Aerrow: Whatever it is, it can't be good
Saturn: Indeed, I don't have the full details but all I know is that she has something big she's planning
Aerrow: I'm sorry for thinking you were our enemy, I shouldn't have overreacted like that.
Saturn: It's alright, I had to play my role so that I wouldn't blow my cover
Aerrow: Nice work Noob
Junko: You gave up your whole entire collection of Storm Hawks stuff to save us, you really are our number one fan
Piper: And we're sorry for treating you so badly
Finn: But, hey, we'll make it up to you with as many autographed souvenirs as you want
Noob: That's very generous of you guys, but... I've come to realize something. I shouldn't waste my time obsessing over every last bit of Storm Hawks minutia. I should do something important with my life, that's why I'm going to concentrate now on my true passion
Noob pressed a button on a remote, as it unveils another trailer that had the Absolute Zeroes on it, with cut up cardboard of Suzy Lu and her crew.
Finn: The Absolute Zeroes?
Noob: Best sky knight squadron ever!!!
[Recording scratch]
Mags: Okay, I'm out of here
Noob: Oh! And Luna!!! I'm sorry for being so rude to you, I realized that you are an important member of the Storm Hawks. You were pretty awesome out there taking down Ravess and her talons
Luna: [smiles] Thanks, and y'know. It's not easy being a Sky knight, it takes hard work and dedication to protecting your home, not just your home Terra, but all of Atmos. Here, I made this for you, it's a distress signal button so in case any talons or enemies attack your home Terra, you can give us a call
Noob: Really?!
Luna: Yup, but if you keep constantly pressing that button too much it'll self destruct
Noob: GYAH!!!
Luna: [giggles] I'm kidding~ but seriously, your entire trailer will be covered in glitter, rainbow glitter
Noob: [salutes] You have my word Luna, I'll contact you guys only in case of an emergency, an actual one
We all smiled and left, while I helped Finn up and on my skimmer as I drove slow and back to the Condor. We waved to Noob goodbye and walked into the Bridge and sigh, it was exhausting but we managed to complete the mission.
Luna: Finally, mission accomplished
Aerrow/Mags: Luna
I froze when I heard Aerrow and Mags, and turned around to see them with a stern look on their faces while I nervously laughed knowing too well what comes next.
Luna: Time out?
Mags: No, we won't be timing you out, instead we got better ideas
Unfortunately, that better idea was for me to clean Finn's stinky skimmer including the rest of the Condor. As irritating it was, I was so down to getting a sample of the weird smell but was told not to get it.
Luna: [pout] No fair, I wanted to know what this smell is~
[Footsteps... Footsteps]
Aerrow: How's the scrubbing going for you?
Luna: Can't I just get one sample? Please~
Mags/Aerrow: No
Aerrow: it was weird of Saturn to ask us for you and Finn's piece of clothing, why that?
Mags: She said it was to prove to Cyclonia that she completed the task and to avoid suspicion, I think it was for the best
Aerrow: Yeah, you're right
No One's P.O.V
Back at Cyclonia, after Cyclonis lectured Ravess and her actions, the doors swung open as the Dark Ace, Snipe, and Repton looked back to see Saturn walking in with something in her hands.
Cyclonis: I hope you had better luck than Ravess here, Commander
Saturn: I have in a way, we weren't able to retrieve the crystals but as promised I managed to clip three wings from the Storm Hawks
Cyclonis: Is that so?
Saturn brought out from her pouch three set of clothing materials that belong to Finn, Mags, and lastly Luna, making the others eyes go wide especially the Dark Ace until he was filled with rage and had his energy blade unsheathed and aiming at her neck.
Dark Ace: You clipped my fiancé's wings?!
Saturn: I was following orders, the Storm Hawks are now down with only three of their squad members, Aerrow is losing his mind of Mags being injured along with the rest worried about Finn and Luna, however Luna regain consciousness so there's no need for the weapon
Cyclonis: She's right, with those three out of the picture for now, Aerrow is in sheer panic without them. Good work, Commander, you will be rewarded for your service. You may all go
The Commanders and Repton left, while Ravess followed Saturn in the hallways so she could catch up to her and talk to Saturn about their discussion.
Ravess: Ummm, Saturn. I was hoping we could finish what we were discussing about a certain sky knight, Scorpio
Saturn turned to her as Ravess stood there feeling nervous and fearful for her life, that Saturn signaled her hand to follow and say "come" as she walked to her quarters. Ravess followed and entered Saturn's quarters only to see it have an alter by the window with a photo of her deceased husband there, next to her nightstand was a photo of her two boys as Saturn in the photo stares at them lovingly that it made Ravess think of her parents and how her mother loved her violin playing.
Saturn: Here, some hot chocolate from my home terra [hands her a cup]
Ravess: [sips] Mmh... It's rich and delicious
Saturn: Thank, I do miss my home terra sometimes, but sacrifices need to be made... So, about Scorpio, what would you like to know? [sit on chair]
Ravess: Well [sit on chair] Everything, is he single? Or at least seeing someone?
Saturn: No, highly doubt it. He isn't seeing someone... But I know in his heart, when he finds someone he cares... He'll show it
This made Ravess think back of the times he gifted her the violin, the roses with the lovely music sheets, the times he never once fought her even though they're enemies. Perhaps in her heart she was slowly falling for Scorpio, and in hopes to see him one day to express how she feels about him.