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I've been watching Storm Hawks recently and this story started floating around in my head, I just had to write it down. I don't really know if anyone will actually read it though so maybe won't work much on it... I'll keep writing if people like it though! XD Basically its a next gen type fic, featuring Starling as a Master Yoda type figure. Aerrow and the rest of the gang may still show up in the story depending on how it goes!

End Notes

Starling's Log - Entry 01

How nostalgic... It has been so many years since my last log entry. I'd put down my log the day I put down my sword and retired as a Sky Knight. But so much has happened these past few days that have led my thoughts in disarray. I hope that in writing them down I may be able to clear my head a little.

Now, where to begin…? Perhaps at the very beginning of the new Atmos would be best…

Thirty long years have passed since the fall of the Cyclonian Empire. And thirty long years have passed since the greatest heroes in all the Atmos disappeared. Our world has not seen a single sight of the Storm Hawks since they went after Master Cyclonis to the mysterious far side of the Atmos.

Once they were hailed as Heroes, but now their story has passed into mere legend and myth. Their deeds all but forgotten, as well as the great debt all of Atmos owes them… Yes, things are very different here on Atmos these days.

The Sky Knights once heroes of honour and the protectors of the skies, now mere symbols of past glory. Peace made their blades grow dull, their minds weak and greed filled their hearts. The arrogant fools that call themselves Sky Knight nowadays have no sense of honour or justice; merely flouncing about in their fancy rides and abusing their authority.

It's for that reason that I started my school, The Sky Knight Academy, to teach young brave minds the real purpose of the Sky Knights. To show them what a true hero looks like! It fills me with pride and joy to be able to say that many great squadrons are graduates from my school.

The Academy is protected by our own Sky Knight Squadron, to which I trained personally; The Interceptors. The day I saw my old Squadron's emblem flying high and proudly in the sky was one of the happiest moments of my life. They are a fine Squadron and their leader, Zak, is one of the best Sky Knights I've ever trained (if I do say so myself).

Yet there is still one emblem I'd like to see flying in the skies of Atmos once more. Storm Hawks, my old friends, just where are you? I fear the Atmos is in need of your help once again…

Starling's Log – Entry 02

As usual, work calls me away from my desk at the most inconvenient times. But I cannot ignore my duties merely for some quiet time alone with my log… No matter how much I desire it. If were just my usual duties as headmaster of the Academy then I'd gladly put down my pen, but lately I've been acting as a peace keeper for the Terra's.

Peace never lasts they say. Perhaps it is true… Atmos is surely heading on the path of war. This time it appears to be more of a civil war between the two rising factions; The Republic Empire and The Great Terra Union. Or as they are more commonly known as: the Republic and the Union.

The Republic call themselves the new democratic government of the Atmos. Bah! More like Dictatorship! They get their way through bribery and force; seizing control of any and every Terra they can get their filthy hands on. Still the people of Atmos are fooled by their silver tongued President into thinking that the Republic has their best interest at heart.

Though, some weren't so easily fooled. The Union was originally formed to counter the actions of the Republic. An alliance formed between several Terras that eventually grew into one of the largest alliances since the battle against Cyclonia! Clearly their power has gone to their heads these days, and now they bully the remaining neutral Terras into joining them.

Most of Atmos is divided among the two factions with few neutral Terras remaining (my Terra Academia being one of them). Terra Atmosia has somehow managed to avoid any conflict thus far; likely due to the fact it is the capital of the Atmos. But I fear it won't be long before one side tries to take it for their own.

And when they do, all hell will surely break loose…

The degenerates that call themselves Sky Knights these days are of no help. They are willing to sell off their Terra's to the highest bidder. They won't even try to fight back! That's why I believe we need the true Sky Knights to take to the skies once more! We must bring back our former honour and glory!

I know the perfect squadron to lead us back into an age of peace and prosperity! Thing is, they're currently missing. Storm Hawks, my friends, we need you now more than ever. Even just the tiniest shred of proof that you're still out there would be enough for me…

Starling's Log – Entry 03

Another dull meeting that ended on a bad note… I was never one for politics, but even I know these "negotiations" are a just a farce, a cover to make the Republic and Union look good for the populace. I will not be fooled and neither will my students!

I see the sparks of hope in the faces of the young cadets as they take their first steps into these halls. They have so much potential; with a little hard work and patience, they can become anything they wish! And I will do everything in my power to keep their dreams alive!

Speaking of dreams, a strange rumour has caught my attention. It's been spreading around the Terra's like wild fire. A stranger has been seen, travelling from Terra to Terra, causing trouble wherever he goes. He seems to have managed to thoroughly annoy the authorities of both the Republic and the Union.

It started out as simply thievery that led to the utter humiliation of the Republic Police Force. The thief's reputation escalated when he blew an entire Union battalion right out of the sky. Their complete and total failure to catch a single man must have been a great blow the pride of both powers. I have to say, I quite like this fellow's style.

But that's not all that interests me here, oh no. They say this miscreant leaves a calling card of sorts… a very familiar symbol is always left wherever he goes. In all honesty, I don't know whether to be delighted or outraged about this…

This could be the sign I've been waiting for! These rather large scale pranks are definitely the Storm Hawks' style and this could simply be their way of making a big splash upon their return… However, for all I know it could simply be a group of children using the Storm Hawks' name to gain fame. And that would certainly be a more reasonable explanation…

Besides, everyone seems to have a different story about this troublemaker… Some say it's one man, other say it's an entire army, the most popular story seems to be a small gang of hooligans causing all this commotion. Whatever it is, I will get to the bottom of this! I will not tolerate anyone slandering the good name of the Storm Hawks! Not while I'm still here!

And yet, some small part of me does still want to believe. It's been thirty years but… could it really be them? I shouldn't get my hopes up too much. Still, there's no harm in believing, is there?

Okey-dokey, so... yeah some of this story will be set in the Academy but maybe not for a few chapters yet... Me thinks I'll put in some character profiles next chapter, kay?

Let me know what ya think about it so far in a review! XD