Disclaimer: I don't own Storm Hawks, I only dream.
Thanks to all who have taken the time to read this story and for reviewing. Personally making Master Cyclonis soft is going to be harder than I thought, so she's going to still be 'hungry for revenge', but her attitude might be adjusted a little bit.
Strange Feelings
Master Cyclonis sat down at the table where everyone had already started eating. She couldn't quite recall when she had eaten with anyone but herself. The company was overwhelming, but she had to do it in order to make sure her plan is fulfilled. A plate was set before her and she stared at it for a moment. What was she supposed to do? Where is a servant when she needed one?
Then Piper dished out some of the 'stuff' onto her plate. She smiled at the girl and then picked up the inexpensive fork. She dug into the food and put it in her mouth. For a minute she was gagging, but then she forced it down. No need throwing up in from of the Storm Hawks or that woman. How much lower could she go?
"So, Lark," Finn said breaking the silence. "Where do you come from?"
She looked up at him, she often wondered if that name would suddenly dawn on them. Master Cyclonis always shifted her glances towards Piper who should've realized the name. She was surprised they didn't or maybe she was being fooled. His blue eyes sparkled mischievously and she frowned. "I lived on Terra Mesa," she replied, she hoped that her lie wasn't detectable.
"Lived?" Piper asked. "Does that mean that you don't any more?"
"I'm a orphan," she said, her tone of voice sounded cold when she said that. "My mother and father were killed by those awful Cyclonians. So, now I live was dear Aunt Anne."
"Aerrow's orphaned too," Finn blurted out. Aerrow shot a warning in his direction. "You're almost just like her!"
Master Cyclonis sensed that Aerrow wasn't buying it. Could he see beneath her disguise? She hoped not, but that idiot Finn couldn't tell if his life depended on it and it sure did. She held back a smile.
"Well everyone," Anne interrupted her thoughts. "I believe I should set some rules. No going outside at night, lock your bedroom doors at night, and please don't grab things out of the frig without permission." Anne's accusing gaze landed on her. She sheepishly smiled. She couldn't help it; she was hungry last night.
Anne left the table with the plates and set to work in the kitchen. Master Cyclonis got up and went into the living room. Hopefully they wouldn't follow her. She sat down on a rocker and picked up that book she was reading.
She heard whispers in the dining room and she wished that she could hear what they were saying. She sighed. When was she going to nab him? Anne had told them to lock their doors. She just had to get a lock picker or something.
Aerrow watched his cousin leave the room. He frowned at the word. How did he have another cousin? He only had two aunts and one only had two sons. He shuddered. Forester and Tom- he believed those were the names. It had been about four years since he last saw them and it still wasn't long enough.
Did he have another aunt or an uncle that he never heard of? He doubted it, but he did want to give Lark a chance. That name was strangely familiar and whenever he heard it something in the back of his head nagged at him. He could hear his fellow teammates talk about the girl.
Aerrow was sent back to reality when he felt Radarr wiggle in his lap. He looked down and saw him curled up in a blue fluffy ball. Aerrow didn't want to disturb his friend, but he was tired and wanted to rest. So much had happened in the past few days, weeks, months.
He walked slowly up the stairs and then he reached the guest room where he was staying. Radarr ran through the crack in the door before Aerrow had the chance to shut it and the suddenness made him jump. Upon shutting it he locked the door. He gazed around the room and then went over to his duffel bag. He dug through it and took out a dagger. He placed it under his pillow and then he dumped the bag on the floor. Better to be prepared, he thought.
He could hear the loud laughter of Junko and Finn. He sat down on the bed and was joined by Radarr. Radarr flopped down on the end of the mattress and instantly the rabbit was asleep.
I wish I could go to sleep that fast, he thought. Aerrow put his head on his pillow and closed his eyes. Soon enough dreams formed and the subconscious mind played tricks with his brain.
Master Cyclonis finished the book and then went back to the kitchen. She had calmed down after the uncomfortable dinner and the strange feelings that overcame her. She had tried to ignore them, but they seemed to grow stronger.
They all were like a big happy family and some wish inside her begged to join. She mentally smacked herself a couple times whenever it popped up. Inwardly she groaned. Piper, Finn, and Stork were still up and later on she found out that Junko, Anne, Aerrow, and Radarr had all gone to sleep. At least three to talk to are better then seven, she told herself and she sat down.
Once they had begun to include her in their conversation she found that they weren't that annoying. Stop it! Her head demanded. What is wrong with you?
She couldn't stand it anymore and she went up to her bedroom. Once she had locked it she plopped down on the bed. Was she jealous? Was she feeling the urge to like them? She stared up at the ceiling. It was blank and that is what she wanted to be- blank, no feelings.
She groaned and then she went through her stuff. She must have packed a lock picker. With about ten minutes of futile searching she found it. Now it was time to nab that fool and this time she wouldn't be forgiving. Besides the lock picker she got a dagger and went out of her room. The house was dark and it told her that everyone was in their rooms. She grinned.
Master Cyclonis fiddled with the lock to Aerrow's room. With a small snap the lock gave in and she creaked the door open. She slipped her thin body through the little opening. Suddenly pain shot into her leg. She looked down.
What the- she thought. It's that blue furry thing!
Her anger overpowered her and she bashed the dagger handle into his head. It let out a whimper and then went limp. A single tear fell from her eye.
Ignoring the unfamiliar feeling she crept to Aerrow's bedside. Her pale hand covered his mouth and the dagger was placed against his neck. His eyes shot open and his green one's looked directly into hers.
"Get up," she whispered harshly.
Without any protest he obeyed, which was strange. What did he have shoved up his sleeve? Without warning he sliced at her with a sharp object. She dodged, but she wasn't fast enough. A drop of blood hit the floor- her drop of blood. She growled and flung herself at him. They toppled over the bed.
She blindly swung at him with her blade and she heard a grunt. She must have got him and she backed him into a corner. He still had the dagger he had nicked her with, but she had the better angle. Master Cyclonis aimed for the dagger and luckily for her his dagger fell to the floor. She heard him utter a curse.
Master Cyclonis smashed the dagger's handle to the boy's head and he stumbled to the ground. She saw a light come on from another room. She swore and then kicked the unconscious Aerrow. She rushed off to her room and shut the door. Leaning against the door she tried to quiet her heavy breathing.
Suddenly out of the silent halls a shrill scream was heard- it was Piper. A grin formed on her lips, but she was still slightly disappointed. Next time she would drag Aerrow off this terra and next time she would make him tell her where the crystal was. She wasn't going to restrain her urge to make him suffer.
To make sure she didn't look suspicious she ran out of her room. With the light turned on it looked like a war had been going on in Aerrow's room. "What happened?" Master Cyclonis asked, innocently. Piper didn't answer. Stepping over Radarr Master Cyclonis kneeled down besides the boy and felt his pulse. "Don't worry Piper he's not dead."
Piper looked up at her, she had been crying. "But Radarr is."
What is revenge without a death? Not much. I'm truly sorry for killing Radarr off, but for the story I just had to. The blot bunny made me, so blame him. Please review.
