Sorry for taking so long to update. I've been really busy. I hope everyone had wonderful holidays.

A heads up, there is a curse word in this chapter. I know language is becoming less of a big deal, but I did want to give a heads up. Please read and review. I don't own the Storm Hawks.

Episode: the Last Stand


"We're entering the waste lands now," Piper said as she stood hunched over a map.

"Hold on everyone, the turbulence could get rough," Aerrow grunted as he grabbed the railing in front of him.

"Of course, we're heading deep into the most dangerous part of the Atmos," Adrianna said as she fell backwards.

"Aren't we always headed to the most dangerous part of the Atmos?" Fin asked as he was slammed into the pulse beacon. He then shifted his attention towards Adrianna, "Not so graceful, now are we?" he snickered.

"Shut up," she said before she and everyone went stumbling or sliding to the right.

"You get a lock yet Stork?" Aerrow asked he still somehow managed to remain standing.

"Tuning encrypted signal," Stork muttered as he fiddled around with a few things. "We're getting close," he continued to mutter.

"This is the Storm Hawks," Aerrow announced to those that had sent out the distress call. "We're tracking your distress call and moving in close. I repeat, this is the Stork Hawks."

"Do we even know their location?" Adrianna asked as she contemplated staying on the ground so that way she wouldn't fall again.

"What is your exact location?" Aerrow asked the miners.

"Far end, Grave Canyon," one of the miners replied back. "Lava Lake."

"Fire scorpions, constant quakes, total doom, never gonna make it," Stork rambled.

Another blast to the Condor sent everyone stumbling, and Adrianna sliding across the floor.

"Junko, we sure could use you out here," Aerrow said over the P.A. as he saw the huge hole left in the Condor from large molten rock.

"Almost ready guys," came Junko's reply.

"We need you on the bridge, now," Aerrow said, slightly aggravated.

"Tada," Junko said triumphantly as he entered the bridge. "I'm ready."

"Is that a skirt?" Finn asked as he took in Junko's appearance.

"It's traditional Wallop greeting attire," Junko said as he strode over to the hole in the bridge. "I want to look good for BAHRF."

"BAHRF?" Finn repeated, his voice full of confusion.

"The Brotherhood of Atmosian High Risk Fuel workers, the toughest Wallops ever. I always wanted to be just like these guys. You know, heroic," Junko said as he struck a pose.

"Junko, you are a Storm Hawk," Aerrow pointed out.

"I just want to make a good impression. Cause, you know, I'm not really strong as most other Wallops," Junko whispered to Aerrow. He then proceeded to fix the hole in the Condor.

"We're coming up on Lava Lake," announced Stork.

"The mine is on the far side of Lava Lake. Grave Canyon is our only choice," Piper said as she studied the map.

"Stork, through the canyon," Aerrow ordered.

Everyone braced for the trip through the canyon, really hoping that they lived through this little trip.

"Hang on guys, we're almost there," Aerrow announced as they got closer to the mine.

"Bout time," came a muttered reply.

"Junko, prep for aerial rescue, I don't want to land if this cave is coming down," Aerrow ordered as he looked out the windows at the falling rocks.

"The path back is blocked," Piper said as fear creeped into her voice.

"If we can't go back, let's go up," Adrianna said as she death gripped the table to keep herself from falling.

"That means we have to pull out over Lava Lake," Piper told them as she pointed to the map.

"Punch it Stork," Aerrow ordered.

"Right," Stork stuttered as he was abnormally terrified.

"Aerrow, everything is starting to overheat," Adrianna pointed out.

"We're overheating," Stork said in agreement.

"Just keep us up long enough to clear the lake," Aerrow told him.

"We may not stay airborne that long," Adrianna almost screamed. 'The Condor is too old for these kinds of things,' Adrianna shouted in her mind.

They had barely cleared the when the Condor finally overheated and sent them tumbling into the ground. As the Condor finally came to rest, everyone groaned from wherever they laid in a daze.

"Most dangerous place on Atmos, check," Finn said from his position on his back.

"Everyone okay?" Adrianna called out as she pealed herself up off the floor.

Her friends had started muttering replies when they all heard a whistle sound.

"Break time," one of the rescued Wallops announced, and he began setting up chairs and a table.

"Alright everyone," Aerrow said hesitantly. "What's our status? Junko?"

"Only minor damage to the air frame, that's good," Junko reported as he tore his eyes away from his heroes.

"The energy crystals are seriously overheated. That would be bad!" Stork exclaimed.

"And our skimmers are seriously messed up," Piper announced.

"Let's get to work team," Aerrow ordered.

"I'm heading up top to keep a look out. I don't want any fire scorpions to sneak up on us while we're making repairs," Adrianna stated as she got ready to leave the bridge.

"Uh, hey guys, we sure could use some help on these repairs," Aerrow said politely.

Adrianna rolled her eyes as the Wallops ignored her brother and started talking about the game that had happened last week. She really wanted to intervene when they had rudely refused to allow Junko to have a doughnut. She was about to say something when a voice came over their P.A. system.

"Hello down there! Am I looking at the Storm Hawks, trapped at the bottom of this here waste land?" Moss asked.

"I know that voice," Aerrow said as tried to remember where he knew the voice from.

"I was fixin to arrest me some outlaw miners today, when low and behold looks like I got me a bonus catch too," he said before signing off.

"Moss," Adrianna seethed.

"Who is that?" one of the Wallops asked.

"Mr. Moss-" Aerrow started.

"An idiot," Adrianna interrupted.

"He's the warden of the Zartacla Prison," Aerrow said as he glanced up at his sister. "The last time we ran into him, let's just say we left his sky ride pretty banged up and his prison a little empty."

At this, Adrianna ran from the room. She could feel Lilith stirring and getting mad.

"They are the reason that I was made a fool of," Lilith yelled in their combined mind.

"Shut up," Adrianna seethed as she walked through the Condor she paused as she came to a mirror that had been put up in the hallway.

"Help Moss and we will be welcomed back by Master Cyclonis," Lilith tried to persuade.

"No," Adrianna said as she focused on the mirror.

Lilith appeared in the mirror, taunting her. "Come on, you've played hero. This life doesn't suit you. You enjoyed life when we worked for Master Cyclonis."

"I hated my life as her pet," Adrianna spat. "I'm not going back. Not now, not ever so just get out of my head."

"I will always be in your head. Right there with you. And I will relish the moment when you hand the Storm Hawks to Master Cyclonis," Lilith said happily.

"No! I won't do it," she yelled as she punched the mirror, shattering it into tiny pieces.

"You don't have to if you don't want to," Aerrow said as he held his hands up in surrender.

Adrianna took a calming breath before she opened her mouth to speak. "What did you need?" she asked.

"Are you okay?" Aerrow asked in concern. The world and Mr. Moss could wait.

"I'm fine," Adrianna said as she tried to brush off her brother's concern.

"What happened?" Aerrow tried to continue to push.

"A demon, that I will never be rid of, tried to raise its ugly head. I'm fine, really Aerrow," Adrianna insisted.

"You need to talk with someone about what happened," Aerrow continued to push.

"I promise that I will tell you everything once we escape from Moss," Adrianna promised. "Now what needs to be done so that way we can escape?"

"I was going to ask if you wanted to work on the skimmers to try and get them repaired," Aerrow said as he made a mental note to make sure he help his sister to her promise.

"Gladly," Adrianna said as she and her brother walked to the main hanger to get to work.

After some time of putting the skimmers back together, Aerrow paused to ask Piper and Finn if they saw anything.

"I've got visual!" came a reply from Piper. "The good news is: Moss only has three guards. The bad news is: he's got like a gazillion fire scorpions with him."

"Fire scorpions," Aerrow said as he paused what he was doing.

"I hope those engines cool fast," Adrianna said as she looked up from her skimmer.

"Junko, how are those fortifications?" Aerrow asked.

"Great, these guys whipped up a wall in no time," Junko replied.

Adrianna continued to listen after Junko gave his report. Junko had accidently left his walkie button pressed and the siblings had heard everything the older Wallops had told their friend and teammate.

"I'll be right back," Adrianna seethed as she stood up and walked out of the hanger. She quickly found her teammate. "Junko," Adrianna called as she walked up to the Wallop, "let's make sure that those guys did a good job with making a wall. I want your approval." Adrianna made sure that the other Wallops heard her.

Junko quickly walked away from the three older Wallops. "Um, I think they did okay." Junko had caught the look Adrianna sent the other three Wallops and how she only wanted him to inspect the wall.

"Junko, you don't have to put up with them," Adrianna said once the two of them were far enough away.

"But they're my hero," Junko weakly protested.

"You are the strongest Wallop I know, and you don't have to take the crap they dish out," Adrianna said firmly.

"But I'm not as strong as most Wallops," Junko protested.

"Whoever said strength only comes in the form of physical strength?" Adrianna asked simply.

"That's what Wallops think and believe," he said as he refused to meet Adrianna's gaze.

"Junko, you are brave and kind. Physical strength be damned if you don't have the heart to back it up," Adrianna said strongly. "Those guys, have strength, but you have a good heart and strength. Don't ever let anyone look down on you because you may not be the strongest Wallop."

"Thanks," Junko said with a smile. I meant a lot to him, what Adrianna had just said. He realized that what she was saying was true.

"Take cover!" came Aerrow's command as fire started to rain down.

"Back to the Condor," Adrianna ordered him.

Adrianna and Junko made it back to the Condor. Junko stayed outside to help on the front lines, while Adrianna ran into the hanger to see what she could help with.

"How we looking?" Adrianna asked as she came to a halt beside Aerrow.

"Yours' and my skimmer are the only ones fixed," Aerrow told her as a horn was sounded. "Defensive positions everyone. Piper, help Radarr cool those crystals."

"You ready to go?" Adrianna asked as she mounted her skimmer.

"Let's go," Aerrow said as the pair took off.

"Aerrow, my boy, you got what I call tenacity. But it's time to come on out and face the music," Mr. Moss said as he failed to notice the siblings coming right for him.

"Alright, you better start playing," Aerrow mocked as he and Adrianna went speeding by.

Mr. Moss quickly gave chase. He knew who Aerrow was, but he was unsure of who the other person was. "I'm not going down easily this time son! I left me a little reminder of our last adventure just to keep me motivated," Moss screamed.

As he was screaming, he failed to see Adrianna come from the other direction and side swipe him. The hit caused Moss to spin around multiple times. "Now, you've got another," Adrianna said as she came to a stop beside her brother.

Moss let out a scream of frustration before he fully registered who had spoken. "You! What are you doing with this whelp?" Moss demanded.

"Haven't you heard, I don't work for Cyclonis anymore," Adrianna said as she took off again.

"I hate to tell you this Moss, but it looks like you're going home empty handed," Aerrow said as both he and Adrianna started their attacks again. Both Sky Knights were no match for the warden and they made quick work of the warden's skimmer.

"Well, looks like our ride is here," Aerrow stated happily as he and Adrianna took off towards the Condor.

The siblings landed in the hanger and quickly made their way to the bridge to see what was happening.

Adrianna was really happy as she heard Junko turn down BAHRF. She could tell that something had happen while her and Aerrow had been taunting Moss. But she wouldn't press for details now. With a smile, Adrianna left the bridge and headed back to her room. There was no getting around it. Aerrow would be coming soon to talk with her about her time spent as Lilith. It was a conversation that she was not looking forward to.


Aerrow sighed to himself as he walked the halls of the Condor. They had just dropped off the Wallop miners on a friendly Terra. They were now just cruising around, not looking for trouble but ready just in case. He knew Adrianna had avoided him for the last 24 hours. They both were thinking about the information she was about to tell him. Aerrow didn't know how, but he ended up standing in front of his sister's door. He was about to knock when the door slid open.

"I'm assuming we're going to talk about this now?" Adrianna said as she walked away from the door, a clear indication that she was inviting him in.

"If you're ready," Aerrow said as he shut and locked the door. It wasn't that he didn't trust his team, it was to offer Adrianna privacy. This was the first time she was going to be talking about what had happened and Aerrow didn't want someone walking in on the conversation.

"Ready or not, I need to tell you what happened," Adrianna said as she sat on her bed and brought her knees up to her chest. "Please let me explain everything before you start asking questions."

"Okay," Aerrow said.


Next chapter will mainly be about Adrianna's history.