Hi everyone heres the next chapter! I hope you enjoy it

for the lonelyisland fans out there ive left a tiny reference in this chapter think of it as like an xmas gift XP altho im not sure how a reference would be a gift but ya nah just pretend cos i cant exactly give you all actual gifts XD

disclaimer i dont own storm hawks i mean lets face it if i did would i really be writing fan fics? no id be making my fan fic ideas into eps so people would actually be able to watch the storm hawks and cyclonians spend xmas together XP Damn that would be so cute!

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Dark Ace felt memories flood his mind as he returned to the condor after ten long years. The nostalgia had made him almost forget about his stomach growling, almost. Aerrow lead them to the kitchen while the rest of his team walked behind their new guests, keeping a look out for any suspiscious behaviour. But before they could make it Cyclonis stopped in her tracks, with her talons naturally following. She turned to the Piper with an agitated look and said

"Piper need a remind you that we are not prisoners. We are your guests and I wish to be treated like one."

It was Finn who spoke up, he was against the Cyclonians boarding from the start so he wasn't afraid to stand his ground "Can't really blame us." Thats all he said but it was enough to make the master of cyclonia understand the situation they were in.

"Very well, if you feel that uncomfortable I'll make a deal with you all. Lets come to an agreement that we shall all act as though we're on the same team. Therefore the storm hawks don't glare at us with mistrust and we won't go snooping about stealing your crystals. Deal?" She was furious that she was being treated this way but tried to sound as friendly as possible towards them.

Being the leader Aerrow decided that she had made a valient point. "OK for this christmas only we'll leave our war outside." The Storm hawks all replied with a moaning fine, the Cyclonians all nodded except for Snipe who whined about taking too long to get to the kitchen.

As soon as he the fridge was in his sights Snipe ran as fast as his tired legs would carry him to it. Almost ripping the door off from desperation he peered inside and grabbed a carton of milk, suddenly his attention was drawn to some cookies on the counter. He stood up straight and grabbed a large handful, taking in turns to fill his mouth with cookies and milk, Snipe ignored the annoyed looks he was getting from his hosts and continued his fast dining.

Cyclonis trying to look as formal as possible simply made her way to the fruit bowl and grabbed a few selections then sat herself down at the table, Ravess decided to do the same, not to look elegant just because she didn't want to put on too much weight.

The Dark Ace cleverly took another approach and sat down with no food despite the hunger protests of his stomach. Piper had noticed this and went to confront him about it, figuring that he was up to something. "Why don't you get something you said you were hungry?"

He gave a devilsh smirk and looked at her. "Glad you noticed crystal girl. Get me a fry up and be quick about it." She seriously could have slapped him in the face if it weren't for the truce they just made. Prepare a meal for him, was he serious! There was no way she was going to be a slave, but she also didn't want to get mad, for Aerrow's sake.

"I'm sorry but what makes you think I'm going to make anything for you?"

"Oh come on you have manners don't you? Now be a good host and do what I asked its only fair." Fair? He was talking about fairness? She stared at him, she was holding back her anger the best she could but he was testing her patience and she didn't like it. Dark Ace was simply peering at her with a mischevious grin and a cocked eye brow. This was going to be more fun than he thought, annoying this girl made a lovely change from always getting on Ravess' nerves.

"Fine, I'll make you one. But only because you're weak at the minute." Thank atmos she had managed to keep her cool.

"See that wasn't so hard was it?...And I'm not weak" The nerve of him! He didn't even thank her for doing him a favour. Although Piper noticed how defensive he got, if he annoyed her again at least she too had an angle to play.

Trying to break the ice a little bit Aerrow sat at the table with his Cyclonian guests. Although he was planning to start a light conversation, nothing was coming to his mind. 'Dammit' he thought 'What should I say to them? OK just clear your mind and bring up something simple, but what ever you do don't mention the explosion, you have no idea how they feel about it and you don't know what happened so at all costs avoid talking about the explosion on Cyclonia!.'

"So how exactly DID Cyclonia blow up?" were the first words that left Aerrow's mouth. 'OH DAMMIT!' He couldn't believe how easily he just screwed up there, he quickly glanced at his company then stared at the table with his hand on his forehead.

The Dark Ace grunted at Aerrow's curiosity and simply said "New topic" With that said Aerrow's eyes looked up to see what kind of mood he just put the Dark Ace in. Not good, his nemesis was staring into space with a severly angered look smacked across his face. Aerrow had to change the subject quickly, even though the commander's reaction to his inquiry did make him even more curious.

Despite her collegue's foul mood Cyclonis answered Aerrow, she promised she wouldn't punish the Dark Ace, but making him suffer a little by bringing up his mistake was the least he deserved for destroying the terra.

"I wasn't there when it happened but the Dark Ace accidently wrecked one of my crystal machines resulting in a dangerous explosion that devasted the terra. Now we're without a home, belongings or money."

He couldn't believe she told Aerrow! Then again he couldn't really blame her, though he hated admitting it. His eyes glanced around the room and he noticed that the rest of the group, both hawk and cyclonian were a little on edge. 'Are they like this because I'm pissed off?'

This wouldn't usually bother him, infact he would enjoy that they were all cowering beneath his foul mood, but it was christmas and he'd already wrecked it for his master. So he had to make an effort! It was his own given mission to get through the holiday and stay on good terms with the Storm hawks. In order to do this he had to look at situations as a different person. In retaliation to his master telling Aerrow about his failure, he would have made a scene by standing up with a fist pounding on the table as he did. Then storming out of the room. But this time he had to brush it off as if they were all friends, so he worked with what else he knew: humour.

"Yeah I lost all the money, so I guess that means I'm not getting my newly upgraded skimmer for christmas?" It wasn't really funny but Dark Ace felt that it worked affectively, everyone in the room either smiled or sniggered. 'Maybe this won't be so hard. No one better get me really pissed though, I won't be held responsible for the wall demolition when I throw someone through it!'

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It was the evening of christmas eve, usually the Storm Hawks would all be sitting together playing some games and watching movies. But this time they had guests, and things were being done a little differently. In other words they weren't doing anything, except for Dark Ace and Cyclonis who were playing a card game. There was a real awkardness in the air which was the reason for the silence. It was killing Junko inside he always looked forward to the fun him and his team would have. The games, the food, the laughter. The Cyclonians had taken it away from him, he decided he wouldn't tolerate it. Not a christmas. "Um anyone up for a game...or something? Never mind" It wasn't as assertive as the wallop had hoped but at least he had hinted to Finn and the others that he wanted to have fun.

"Uh I guess we could play something...its been a while since I've played a kiddies game though." Junko never thought he would find joy in something that Snipe had said, but he just couldn't stop a smile of hope from growing on his face.

Trying not to let the idea of fun die in the room Finn asked Snipe "Oh really? Well if it was up to you what would we play instead of a 'kiddy' game?"

Suddenly a burst of excitement surged through Snipe as he jumped up from his seat and exclaimed "Oooh we could do what I do at christmas in restaurants when I don't have any money left!" The storm hawks all looked at each other a little worried then they panned their eyes over to dark ace and cyclonis for reassurance, unfortunately they looked too wrapped up in their game as if they were trying to ignore what was going on behind them.

"Which is?" Aerrow asked feeling a little concerned.

"I throw stuff on the ground!" Snipe's voice was raised and as soon as he had finished naming his activity he went over to the table in which the card game was being played and toppled it over. The Dark Ace and Cyclonis were still in their seats, but they both turned their attention to Snipe in sync and stared at him with a look of disgust.

Snipe began sniggering and he said "See its loads of fun! We should see how much stuff we can break!" Dark Ace stood up, he really couldn't be bothered with Snipe's stupidity, he positioned himself infront of his annoying associate.

"Snipe you dumb bastard I was winning that game!" After having said his piece and seeing Snipe's worried reaction that he had upset him, Dark Ace delivered a punch to Snipe that caused the sergant to topple to the floor. It also appeared that he had been knocked out. The silence had returned, but it was more from fear this time. The Storm hawks had faced Dark Ace in battle but he was usually this cocky arrogant character who was easy to beat. They had never really experienced him when he was in a really foul mood like this, and he must be feeling violent if he managed to knock Snipe out cold.

The commander turned to face his audience, he looked at his master who was still seated with her arms crossed. She once again felt like she needed to tell him off, for atmos sake why couldn't he have just remained at a placid state of mind during their stay?

The storm hawks expected some huge arguement to arise or the Dark Ace to begin punching walls through frustration. Instead his look of madness changed and you could tell from his face that he was back to his sarcastic side, which was shown to be true as he got away with his crime by simply saying "What? It wasn't a storm hawk so you can't get angry". His master simply sighed and agreed with a simple fine.

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After too many moans and whines by the Dark Ace and a few 'I don't think so' from Cyclonis, no game where played which upset Junko. But a light comedy film was put on to lighten the mood, and it ended up being something played in the background as the group sat together and discussed past experiences with each other. There were laughs and regretful sighs as emotional scars were rooted up but overall a bonding was forming. A few questions were shot here and there and strangely enough, no one felt the need to get defensive. It was a nice easy night where everyone was in harmony.

Dark Ace had been in a teasing mood throughout the night and felt the need to joke about people every chance he got "So exactly how long have you two been dating?" he asked Aerrow and Piper. He was well aware that they weren't actually courting but he brought it up anyway just to see Aerrow get nervous and embarrassed.

"What! We're not dating! Shes just my friend!" Aerrow protested, his cheeks turning rosey from the humilation.

"Right shes a girl and shes a friend so shes your girlfriend" Ravess decided to join in with Dark Ace's torment, she just couldn't let him have all the fun. Although everyone found it amusing and cute that Aerrow was tripping over himself trying not to offend anyone, Stork decided to try and change the subject or at least move all the attention and embarrassment on someone else.

"Well, what about you three? You're adults you must have some amusing relationship tales to tell, not that I really care mind." Aerrow had never been so greatful of the merb in his entire life.

Ravess found this subject a little too personal for her liking, though no one knew why so she refused to answer.

Snipe hated the 'mushy stuff' so that was any tales from him out the window, but Dark Ace replied with a mellow tone. "To be honest I've never really been in a relationship long enough, I'm more of one night stand guy...although there was that one woman I got pregnant. Oh and I did get married once too...infact I don't think I remember getting a divorce."

There wasn't a single person on the condor who wasn't intrigued with this new and highly amusing Dark Ace. Everyone wanted to hear his story. Even Radar was chirping for more details. "What! Oh my Atmos when was this!" Ravess asked with a high pitched tone, she sounded like a school girl who needed the gossip from one of her friends.

"I got married to this girl called Forinsyther a couple years back on Terra Neon"

"Dude that is wild!"

"It's not a big deal its not like it was a proper marriage or anything". Everyone was silent in confusion.

Dark Ace was being a fool so Cyclonis asked "What are you talking about? How can it not have been a proper marriage?"

"Well if your'e married on Terra Neon you're only a couple on that terra, so it doesn't really matter. At least thats what she told me anyway."

Piper was the one to speak up this time " What are you talking about? If you get married on Neon you're still married anywhere else"

Dark Ace looked a little taken back in shock from this "Really?" The rest of the group nodded. His eyes widened "Oh my Atmos!...ah well."

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It had been a long night and it was finally time for them all to retreat to bed. Unfortunately the unexpected arrivals made sleeping arrangements difficult, but Cyclonis made it easy by deciding where her talons should sleep. Snipe and Ravess would sleep on the couches where they watched the movie, she would take the spare bedroom and as another reminder that it was his fault that the terra blew up, Cyclonis declared that Dark Ace was to share a bed with Aerrow. Dark Ace had no choice but to agree she was his master and he deserved to be punished. As for Aerrow well he did protest, but his team mates found it far too hilarious so they all agreed that Aerrow should share his bed.

The two enemies stood silently in Aerrow's room. Nothing could be said to make the arrangement easier because this was their worst nightmare and they couldn't get out of it. They had to endure a night of each other. Together. In a small bed. Dark Ace was tired and the silent standing was beginning to annoy him. Staring at the bed they had to share wasn't going to duplicate it or make it bigger they just had to get on with it. "Lets just get into bed and sleep, the sooner we sleep the faster this will be over."

Aerrow stuttered a little at his assertiveness and the fact that he wasn't making a big deal out of it "Right OK well I'm going to get changed so don't lo-" Dark Ace looked at him with a frown and cocked eye brow "not that you would want to look of course"

"Aerrow"

"Yeah?"

"Stop making this awkward, lets just face the other way to each other and change" Aerrow did as he was told. He changed into a short sleeve red pyjama top and grey pants. He heard the Dark Ace changing behind him, realising that he was actually listening to his enemy undressing Aerrow shook his head violently, he felt like such a pervert.

"Wait a minute...how can you get changed all your stuff burned along with your terra"

"Was there any need to bring that up again! And well I'm sure as hell not sleeping in my uniform so this will do. Which side are you planning to sleep on?" Aerrow turned and regrettably blushed a little from the side. He had never seen Dark Ace like this before and he didn't really want to see it again. He was stripped out of his uniform and stood before Aerrow wearing only black boxers.

"Um I prefer the um...I'm really not bothered" The young boy had never found it such a task to speak before and whats worse is he was acting this way infront of the Dark Ace. This was the last thing he needed.

"Fine I'll take the side next to the wall." Despite the fact that Dark Ace sounded so cool and collected, inside he was panicking like mad! He hated that he had to do this and Aerrow was making it worse by getting all flustered.

As he crawled into his enemie's bed and covered himself with the bed sheet his body overflowed with an awful sensation. Every part of him wanted to flee instantly. There was a feeling of dread at the fact he had to lay so close to Aerrow and he felt his limbs get all loose from it. His stomach was overflowing with butterflies and all for the wrong reasons. His mind didn't help the dilemma he was in either, a voice in his head kept quesitoning him and made him sweat with worry 'what if you have a dirty dream and wake up hard! Yeah good luck explaining that to him. What if you forget that your'e having a sleepover with a boy and he ends up waking up to you hugging him and kissing his ear! Wait a minute Aerrow is getting a little too openly embarrassed from all of this, what if hes secretly gay and is really going to enjoy your company? What if he ends up going hard and you wake up to him holding onto you!"

The next thing he knew Aerrow was beside him, and regardless of how much they shuffled around their bodies never stopped touching. Dark Ace made the space a little bigger by lying on his side facing the wall. He heard Aerrow turn to his side also, though he wasn't sure which side he was facing.

Though they weren't aware of it, both men lay awake in panic for hours on end. Finally when exhaustion over ruled their protests to stay awake and alert they lulled into a deep sleep.

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Well there ya go hope you enjoyed it! the next chapter will be up soon!

hope you found the lonelyisland reference too. Why did i put it in you ask? well i was listenin to th song when i was writing this chapter and I thought omg how funny would it be to see snipe knock over a table in slow motion then dark ace and cyclonis like glare at him in slow mo too like they do in the vid XD ahem so yeah if you liked it pls review!