Aerrow

I stared out at the clouds of Cyclonia while thinking about what happened last night with Lark. There's something about her that keeps drawing me toward her but also something familiar about her that I just can't place.

"Maybe I could convince her to leave with me when the time comes."

But so far I hadn't been able to find where Cyclonis hides her most valuable crystals. Sure I've been with her for nearly three days but she seems more interested in keeping me close than doing much of anything else.

Deciding that I had better things I could do than stare out at a never ending storm I retreat back into my room intending to get some rest when out of nowhere the door flies open and Lark strolls in.

"Lark what are you doing here?" the way she was fidgeting with her hands told me she was nervous or excited

"I wanted to talk about the last time we met…"

"Yeah me to"

"I just wanted to wrap my head around what was going on between us, I mean we have fun together and we kissed a few times."

"We do have a good time together" I say giving her a smile which seems to make her more nervous.

"Exactly so I looked it up and when two individuals have fun together or engage in intimate acts they could be considered…dating"

"Lark if you want me to be you boyfriend then the answer is yes"

The minute those words were said she tackles me in a hug and gives me a small but passionate kiss.

When she finally stops kissing me I notice the slight redness in her eyes and the wetness on her cheeks. Using my thumb I reach up and wipe it away while she turns redder and redder with embarrassment.

"Sorry I've never felt these feelings before so I don't know how to deal with this."

We get to our feet and I pull her into a quick hug before she lets go as her necklace starts to glow.

"I got to go Aerrow but we'll talk more later" she says as she bolts through the door.

Not wanting this conversation to end I wait a few seconds before following her from the shadows down the hall and into the throne room.

I make it just in time to her words as I eavesdrop from the door.

"That was too close, he almost found out my secret. At least he admitted we were dating, but what would he do if he found out?

Before I have time to hear more the sound of footsteps comes from down the hall so I decide to stop while I was ahead and duck into a nearby supply room.

"Miserable fools can't even set up a proper trap for the storm hawks without me to guide them." Comes the voice of the dark ace through the door.

I wait for the sound of his footsteps to fade before sneaking out of the closet and returning to my room while pondering what Lark's big secret was.

Cyclonis

"Master I have returned and now await your orders" The dark ace says bowing before the throne.

"How was your mission I trust you did not return with bad news?"

"No master as ordered I set a trap for the storm hawks and managed to hold them while snipe continued on but we had to retreat when numerous squadrons of sky knights arrived."

"That's troubling news but that can wait for now you're dismissed"

I hear him mutter something under his breath before he leaves the room. The moment he does I go to my crystal chamber to check on the black abyss and find that it is nearly full charged.

"Soon my little friend we'll change this world."

But as a start to think about how this world will change I also start to think about my relationship with Aerrow or should I say Lark's relationship with Aerrow.

"Maybe it's time I told him the truth and hope that he won't think I've been using him this entire time and decide to leave me. No I have to believe that he'll at least allow me to explain"

With a wave of my hand one of my night crawlers comes from out of the shadows.

"Bring me Aerrow at once and once he's here allow now one to enter this room until I tell you otherwise." With a bow he leaves the room and I prepare for the conversation I was about to have.

Within a couple of minutes the door opens before Aerrow comes in before the door closes behind him leaving us alone.

"You sent for me Cyclonis?"

"Yes you see it has come to my attention that you've become romantically involved with Lark"

"I have, why do you ask?"

Mustering all the courage I mentally prepare the next few sentences.

"She is very close to me so I have to ask, do you care for her?"

He looks at me oddly for a second as if trying to figure out where this conversation was going but soon takes a breath before he responds.

"Yes and although I've only known her for a short time I think I might be in love with her."

It takes all of my strength to remain straight face and calm as he continues.

"I know that you two are close so I'm asking you Cyclonis, what is Lark's big secret that she's afraid to tell me?"

"You wish to know? Very well Aerrow but you really won't like the answer."

Taking a deep breath I bring my hand up to my crystal and activate it instantly transforming myself into Lark.

"The truth is Aerrow I am Lark I have been from the very start.