Age of Heroes pt 3
Aerrow and Crow stared each other down, each holding their respective weapons. Crow held his red crystal sword with both hands, while Aerrow held his two crystal daggers ready to fight. In a split second Aerrow jumped straight at Crow bringing his daggers down on him, only for Crow to block them with his sword.
Crow then used Aerrow's own strength against him by sidestepping and letting Aerrow land on the floor. Aerrow jumped back into the fight swinging left and right while jumping and pressuring Crow back. However Crow kept his guard up by blocking or dodging the attacks, clearly showing his greater combat experience.
"Good, very good. Using superior speed and acrobatic moves to keep an opponent on his toes, all while using a defensive stance. However you are still far from becoming a master in this style of combat." explained Crow
Crow then proceeded to adopt a more offensive strategy. He began using quick wide swings to get distance between Aerrow and himself. He then went in for a few quick stabs, that forced Aerrow to dodge and try to get more distance between himself and the veteran knight. Crow kept pushing Aerrow back keeping him at a distance, perfect for his sword, not so much for Aerrow's daggers.
Meanwhile Starling was facing Master Cyclonis, who was a bit distracted at the moment. She was paying more attention to Aerrow than she should. Of course Starling used her crystal nunchucks to blast Master Cyclonis only for her to block them with her shields.
"Ok that's it. Freeze." said Cyclonis blasting an ice ray from her hand at Starling.
Starling managed to dodge the blast and it hit the glass prison that held Junko and Finn.
"This is our chance! Junko SMASH!" said Finn
Junko then began to punch the frozen glass making small cracks.
"Oh that's cold." said Junko
Meanwhile the fight was going on between Starling and Master Cyclonis. Starling kept to the shadows while Cyclonis was having around several thoughts going through her mind. What was this Sky knight like? What was his favorite color? Among many other questions. But before she could continue wondering those things Starling came out of the shadows only to be caught by an energy hand coming out of Cyclonis' hand.
"Mind if we switch partners? No? OK!" said Cyclonis throwing Starling towards Crow and then sent another hand to snatch Aerrow
Aerrow confused just stood there facing Master Cyclonis. Who was not attacking him but instead began talking to him.
"So, you clearly know who I am, but I do not know your name. If you would be so kind." said Cyclonis
"I am Aerrow leader of the Storm Hawks. And I am here to stop you." said Aerrow
"Stop me from stopping a war that has been raging for thousands of years? That actually makes you sound like the bad guy. Look we both want for this war to end, this storm generator is going to do just that." explained Cyclonis
"Wiping out thousands of people all so you can rule over Atmos? I don't think so." responded Aerrow
"You must know that war like life is not as black and white as we are lead to believe. I only want this to end." said Cyclonis sounding more like a sad child than a power hungry ruler Aerrow though of.
"If you want peace so badly, then why not try a different approach." said Aerrow
"I wish that there was a better option, but there isn't." said Master Cyclonis
Suddenly the machine began to activate and began creating bigger and bigger storm clouds. The winds began to turn even more violent and began to tear the walls and the very room. The only plus side to all this is that everyone stopped fighting and Finn and Junko managed to get out.
"Dude, finally! So are we late to the fight?" asked Finn before ducking to avoid a metal beam.
"Something is wrong. It shouldn't be doing this now!" said Cyclonis with panic
"We have to stop it!" said Aerrow
Cyclones went straight to the controls and began punching the controls trying to make it stop, but it seemed like it wasn't working. Aerrow looked at the Aurora Crystal and got an idea.
"We have to go now!" said Starling
"This storm will destroy everything." said Crow
"No. This ends now." said Aerrow jumping at the Aurora Crystal
Aerrow then pulled out his two daggers and joined them together to form a double blade, then he raised it above his head and then struck the Aurora Cystal shattering it into pieces. This made the storm that the machine created begin to collapse and stop expanding. Aerrow then jumped off of the machine and landed beside his friends.
"Do you have any idea what you've done Aerrow?" asked Cyclonis
"Yeah, I just saved the Atmos. The War will end but not like this, I promise you that. But right now we should get out of here." said Aerrow
Then all the warriors made their way out through their respective sides. Meaning that Crow and Master Cyclonis went three own way while the Storm Hawks and Starling went through another one. A small part of the ceiling cut off both Aerrow and Strarling.
"Go, I will go for my skipper, we will meet again." said Aerrow running towards the hangar with Starling
Finn, Radar and Junko made their way to the secret passage to the Condor but, Junko got stuck.
"Are you guys kidding me? You don't report in, and now that you are here the whole mother of all storms is about to hit." said Piper in anger
They then proceeded to pull Junko into the Condor which caused the whole ship to be pushed down. With almost everyone they took off following Aerrow's orders.
They all managed to get out of the Cyclonian territory before the storm exploded, sending lightning all over the Terra.
A short time later the Storm Hawks were waiting for a sign of their friend and leader, the smallest one would have sufficed. Piper and Finn were looking through some binoculars for something. Radar even began howling.
"Don't worry Radar, Aerrow made it out. I know he did." said Junko
Suddenly, Piper saw something through her binoculars. It was Aerrow and Starling riding on Aerrow's skipper.
"Aerrow! Here he comes!" said Piper
Soon enough everyone was at the hanger bay to welcome Aerrow back, safe and sound. Radar even jumped at him and hugged him.
"Yeah, you did it man!" said Finn
"That was one legendary come back." said Junko
"You had us all worried." said Piper
"Sorry guys. This is Starling.." began Aerrow but then was cut off by Piper
"Starling from the Interceptors, I have read all about you! You are one of the greatest sky knights. I am your number one fan." said Piper
Starling couldn't help but laugh at Piper's display of admiration.
Some time later the Storm Hawks, and Starling found themselves in front of the High Council. And they were yelling at them.
"Destroying the Aurora Crystal, was without a doubt one of the most reckless ideas I have ever heard. You were tasked to get help, and instead you charged after the Cyclonians. But given the testimony of sky knight Starling we have agreed that it was the right course of action. The Atmos thanks you." said the Headmaster
"So, does that mean, the Storm Hawks are official?" asked Piper
The Council looked at each other and the Headmaster gave a sigh.
"Don't bother Piper. Even if we are not official, if the Atmos is ever in danger The Stork Hawks will answer the call. Let's go guys." said Aerrow as they all left.
"Thank you sky knight." said the Headmaster in a whisper
Back in Cyclonia, both Master Cyclonis, without her armor, and Crow were looking at the remains of the machine to figure out what happened.
"I think I found the problem. Short circuit." said Crow holding a strange crystal
"This crystal was used to moderate the energy. It appears that this could have literally blown up in our face. Had it not been by Aerrow all of Atmos and Cyclonia would have been wiped off." said Cyclonis
"At least we found out some useful stuff from this mess." said Crow
"Like what?" asked Cyclonis
"We know that the new Storm Hawks are formidable opponents, and they, specially Aerrow wish to put an end to this war." said Crow
"Oh, yeah, yeah Aerrow is very well understandable boy. I can see why he is their leader he is such a great fighter, skilled, handsome, honorable, funny, determined, dreamy, and...Why are you looking at me like that?" asked Cyclonis with a blush looking at Crow who had a small smile.
"It's just interesting, his father and I were enemies, if not rivals. And now it turns out that Aerrow is your first love." said Crow with a smile
"I am not in love with him! I mean,...he...I was not thinking that...This is so annoying." said Cyclonis with frustration
"Didn't you just call him, handsome, funny and dreamy?" asked Crow with a smug smile
"I will not say I'm in love." said Cyclonis going to her room.
After Cyclonis left Crow pulled out a necklace. He opened it and saw a picture of him and a beautiful tanned skinned woman with purple eyes and black hair. It was a picture of Cyclonis' mother, Ava.
"Fate does work in mysterious ways. I hope you approve of him Ava, he will need it." said Crow
