Ok, so recently my partner Dingo-Sniper and I made a squadron for Storm Hawks (I got back into the series and dragged him into it with me X3). So, I wrote this little oneshot/prologue about our squadron, you know so people could get an idea of what the characters are like. Unfortunately, given all the projects we have going on right now, this is likely the only piece of Storm Hawks stories I'll be able to write about our team. Either way, I hope you enjoy it.
Storm Hawks was created by Asaph Fipke. The Blackburn Jaegers belong to Zephyros-Phoenix and Dingo-Sniper.
"Whoa! Look! It's the Blackburn Jaegers!" exclaimed a group of children as they rode by.
"Do we really have to do this?" Basil groaned.
"Yes, Basil. You're part of the team now, but we have to get you added into the registry to make it official," Osprey said.
"Don't sweat it, Bas. It's just a technicality," Crow added, lightly patting Basil on the back.
"Ugh, I just don't like being here with all these people staring at me," he muttered, eyeing the crowd that grew around them.
"Well, this is Terra Atmosia. People aren't used to seeing a Raptor here unless it's attacking them," said Crow.
"I suppose they have a good reason to be cautious," Basil admitted.
"You know I've been meaning to ask something about that. You're a Raptor and you used to be one of the Raptors… Who thought it was a good idea to give the Bogaton squadron the same name as a species? That just confuses people!" Lily Ray exclaimed.
"Tell me about it! Sometimes I think it would just be better if I was a Terradon like my cousin. They're certainly far less… intimidating," Basil said just as a parent sharply pulled her child towards her.
The Jaegers rode their Skimmers through the city streets, while Krane - their silent carrier pilot who didn't have a Skimmer of his own - sat with Lily Ray. Once they reached the Sky Knight Council, they parked the rides in the large open courtyard and made their way inside. Once they were away form their rides, a group of kids and teenagers gathered around their Skimmers with wide eyes, admiring every little detail.
"Councillors," Osprey greeted the elderly men with a bow as they sat high above them in an elevated booth.
"Ah, Sky Knight Osprey, how good to see you again," greeted the lead councillor. "What brings you to Atmosia?"
"We've come to make an addition into the registry for my squadron," she replied, gesturing to Basil, who stepped forward.
"I-is that a… a R-Raptor?" he stuttered as the councillors behind him began murmuring.
Basil noticed this and began growling at a low hum, but stopped when Osprey put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Yes, councillors. This is Basil and he is a Raptor, but he is part of my squadron. Surely, members of an esteemed council can overlook a minor detail such as species?"
The council members whispered to each other before turning to the Jaegers. "Very well, Sky Knight Osprey. This is your decision," the lead councillor said hesitantly. He opened a large book and brought a feathered quill into his hand. "Now, before we put in any additions, I'd like to review the current roster."
"Osprey Fenix: Sky Knight and leader," Osprey announced.
"Crow Bishop: Sharpshooter, tactician and crystal mage," Crow declared next.
"Lily Ray: First officer and wingman. Oh, and Krane: Carrier pilot and flight engineer!" Lily Ray quickly added for their silent helmsman.
"And your new addition?"
"Basil: Stealth, heavy ballistics and demolitions," he grinned with a low hum in his throat.
"Uh, I see," the councillor groaned nervously. "There you have it, Mr. Basil, you are officially a Blackburn Jaeger."
"Thank you," Basil nodded before turning to leave with his team.
"See? That wasn't so bad," Crow said as the doors to the council hall shut behind them.
"Easy for you to say. You weren't the one they were all staring at," Basil muttered.
"I'm surprised they didn't wet themselves when they saw you!" Lily Ray added.
"I'll admit, that would have been pretty funny," Basil chuckled, as Crow and Lily Ray laughed with him. They quickly ceased their laughter once Krane nudged Basil with his elbow and they saw Osprey staring at them with a blank expression.
"Enough jokes, guys. We've done what we came here to do."
"Aw c'mon Ossy, we're just having some fun. You don't need to be such a hoser," Lily Ray jested.
"I am not a hoser," she protested, crossing her arms.
"Then let's celebrate! There's a great place just down the block that I heard serves the best ice cream," Lily Ray suggested.
"All right, all right," Osprey conceded.
"Oh, do you think they'll have lactose-free ice cream? I'd rather not repeat what happened last month on the Frigate," Crow interjected.
"None of us want to repeat that, Crow. It took all of us three days just to scrub the bridge clean!" Basil added as they all laughed.
Also, I just want to point out that we did not name them after the Jaegers in Pacific Rim (even though we both love that movie). They are named after the Parasitic Jaeger, aka the Arctic Skua.