Chapter 2 - The Second Move

Dark Ace arrived on the Terra in no time at all. He walked through about five different streets and came to the conclusion that no-one would want to talk to him. Every person that looked at him ran inside their homes and immediately locked their doors. After about an hour of strolling around the entire Terra, Dark Ace finally came across someone that didn't run inside or anything. He stood behind them for a few seconds waiting for them to notice him and turn around but they didn't.

"Can I help you?" I asked. I could tell when someone was behind me. Besides, the broken mirror to my right gave it away who it was behind me. I really wanted to turn around and punch him but I didn't. It was because he wasn't armed or attacking me.

"Yes I'm looking for this young girl," he muttered as he stepped closer and handed over the photo. I refused to turn around even then so that he would think I was someone else.

"Well you came to the right person. I know exactly where she is," I retorted with a small smile before turning around.

Five hours later I was sitting in a dimly lit room surrounded by Dark Ace, Master Cyclonis, Ravess and Snipe.

"You don't know exactly why you are here, but I am sure that Dark Ace filled you in on the way. You are here because you are apparently the best Sky Knight in all of Atmos," explained Ravess finding it hard to compliment a fourteen year old girl.

"You heard that correctly but there is one other who is the best. I think his name is Aerrow?" I retorted whilst glancing at Dark Ace emphasizing my sarcasm on Aerrow's name. It was obvious that he hated Sky Knights as he was the one who practically destroyed my life by killing my dad and brother.

"No need to worry about my little hatred or my past. He is the only Sky Knight I wish to defeat. He's been a pain in my side for long enough. Besides you are on our side, I won't harm you," said Dark Ace. Master Cyclonis sniggered behind him and then continued to explain why I was there.

"Elaborating on what Dark Ace has just said, we would like you to assist us in the defeat of the current Storm Hawks. We would do it ourselves but our expertise won't stretch far enough. We..."

"Let me guess, you want me to be a decoy and lead the Storm Hawks to all of your planned traps so you can be rid of them and continue with your plans to take over Atmos? If that is the case, I will only do it for a small payment and if I am allowed a small squadron to assist me in the soon to be defeat," I replied. Master Cyclonis glared at me but Dark Ace whispered something in her ear. She nodded reluctantly and continued speaking.

"If that is all you wish for then you will have it. I advise you to choose your team wisely: the Storm Hawks need to fight people of a higher ability to them." She replied sternly.

"She seems to be a smart young girl. I believe she will make the right choice. First thing you need to see would be the storage room for skimmers and weapons. Come this way and I shall show you myself," said Dark Ace as he put a hand on my shoulder whilst giving Snipe and Ravess a dirty look which they returned.

As soon as we were out of the room I could hear voice becoming raised but I couldn't make out what they were saying.