A/N: Due to not so popular demand...

.:':. .:':. .:':.

"While I was sitting there, I felt some people come up behind me. I could tell immediately that they were Cyclonian. I guess I should have felt scared, run, or confronted whoever they were...

"But I didn't do any of those things. Instead, I just let their leader sit down next to me on the bench. I couldn't see who it was specifically – they were wearing a cape, casting their face in shadows – until they took off the hood. The fact that the person was a woman was a surprise. I had expected it would be a guy snooping around here. I couldn't really see much in the darkness; just enough to know that although she was certainly old, time had left her curiously unwrinkled. Then it hit me – it wasn't just some lowly Talon, like those escorting her – it was Master Cyclonis herself. The old Master, that is. You wouldn't know of her; she died a few years after we won the war. You would have been about nine. She just smiled at me when she saw I recognised her. Strangely, I still wasn't scared, just in awe. Possibly flattered that she would bother paying attention to a mere co-pilot.

"Hello, Asaph. I tensed. No one, besides the rest of the Storm Hawks and the Sky Knight council, knew my real name. I had always been called Ace – now as much a shortening of my name as for my ability at piloting skimmers – and it had stuck. Her smile grew wider at my confusion. Yes, I know your true name. Would you prefer if I just called you Ace? It was all I could do to nod. Why did she care, anyway? I was just the co-pilot for the Storm Hawks. We were on opposite sides of the war. I know you must be wondering why I would bother talking to the co-pilot for the Storm Hawks, correct? After all, I am leader of the Cyclonians, those that you destroy in battle every day.

"I was a bit spooked. It was like she could read minds. No need for discomfort, Ace. My aptitude with crystals lets me into people's minds and see the future. But that is not what I am here for. I have a favour to ask of you... I had been more confused than ever at that point. What could I possibly do that she couldn't?

"Whatever thoughts ran through my mind were nowhere near the mark. You see, being able to see the future can be a curse as well a blessing. In this case, it is both. I know that in about five year's time, I shall die. It won't be an honourable death, just a simple passing away during the night. I am very sick, so much so that it hurt just to come here to talk to you. Every movement pains me. But, there is always the blessing in foresight. I also know that you are instrumental in the victory for Cyclonia.

.:':. .:':. .:':.

A/N: Okay, I know it looks short, but trust me, it's still 500 words. Oh, and I know everyone's going to groan and roll their eyes and probably leave anyway, but I would really appreciate some votes in my poll. I only have two votes at the moment, so it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to those who vote and review :)