Next chapter! I'm uploading as I go, and I'm just writing whatever pops into my head. Hopefully it all makes sense. In this chapter the Candlelight lyrics make a comeback! The whole song will not be in this story. I'm fairly certain there will be a sequel, with more developing on the AxP relationship ;) reminder, the lyrics are in bold and italics! Enjoy!
Candlelit Condor
Chapter 6 – Seems to Me to be Unfair
[Aerrow's POV]
Whoa, I can't believe this. I basically just hit on Piper, and it worked! I'm all to eager to fix up this problem with the lights, not only because it's a nuisance but because Piper wants to finally make time for us. We, the whole team, have done so much for others. It's a whole new chapter of our lives in the Far Side. All I have ever wanted is to save Atmos from Cyclonia's grasp, but now, all I want is her. She is brilliant, after all.
She's almost brighter than the sun
Seems to me to be unfair
It's so unfair that I can't tell her yet. I gotta focus on these candles, not on my teenage whims. Just because I'm in her bedroom...in the dark...and she likes me...I'm kidding!
I squint, trying to see something, anything. "Okay Piper, your room, your candles! Any idea where they are?" I asked.
I heard her step forward, "Of course! If we just came in through the door, they should be where I left them. Which is simple! In my supplies box, in the corner...it should be easy to find!"
She's definitely bright. Oh, good joke! "I hope you've left matches in that box, too," I said as I tentatively walked forward to find a place to sit down. Falling over in the dark takes a toll, even on a Sky Knight! I eventually felt my shoes tap the bed, so I sat patiently.
A few minutes of rustling, shuffling, and then Piper confirming we had everything we needed in the box, she struck a match. Her face lit up, and now we could finally see each other! Sometimes you forget how good a person's face looks when it's not visible. Boy was Piper's face something I wanted to see. I know it's cliché, but she is the prettiest girl I've ever seen, compared to the many faces I've encountered.
When you consider everyone
Who pales when they compare, when they compare
"Right. The candle is lit! Now we don't have to fall over any more," Piper smiled and stood up.
I knew this meant we were on the home stretch, so I arose from the bed and went to pick up the box of supplies next to Piper.
"You keep this team running Piper, what would we do if you weren't so organised," as I lifted the box I continued, "you're a life saver!" adding a toothy smile for good measure.
Piper beamed, "I wouldn't have it any other way!"
I stepped aside to let her through. "Ladies first," I said, gesturing to the door.
The candle's flame flickered as Piper mock curtseyed, "Why thank you, Sky Knight!" She giggled. As she passed me, she grasped my shoulder and pressed a quick peck on my cheek, giving me a wink.
Well. I could get used to that.
I exhaled, "No problem."
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[Third person POV]
After Stork had assessed the damage Radarr had done in his baby's engine room (evidently he had just swiped the power crystals), he had ventured through the main emergency lit corridor listening intently for any signs of the Sky Monkey.
How dare he! 'He won't get away with it,' thought an angry Stork.
"I'll go to the bridge, maybe do some more investigating, but if I see Radarr," he paused, adding in a dark tone, "he's furry toast! But at least my Condor is going to be okay.." he sighed as he trekked on.
The bridge was dimly lit, from the natural aura that the strange land's sky possessed. It was actually a lovely sight, if you thought about it. Of course Finn and Junko didn't really think that way, but they were enjoying casting their gazes out the large windows, taking in their surroundings.
"I bet there's heaps of cool stuff out there! Man, I hope we get to go exploring tomorrow, that would be sweeeeeet!" Finn said to his companion.
Junko nodded in agreement, "Oh yeah, that sound really cool Finn! We should ask Aerrow when he comes back!" he turned on his feet as he heard faint footsteps approaching.
Stork had a deadpanned look on his green face. "If anybody sees Radarr, don't let him escape. He took our energy crystals, for whatever reason..."
"What? That's weird," gasped Finn, as Junko cast a worried look towards Stork.
"I'm sure Radarr wouldn't do it to make us mad, right?" as usual, Junko was the neutral party (slightly to Stork's annoyance!).
Stork sighed, "Well it seems to me to be unfair that he would put us, and the Condor, through this!"
Thus, everybody took a seat, waiting for their two friends to arrive back, hopefully with good news. What a night so far.
We are nearly there! Review if you liked it.
Thank you, everyone, for all the reviews and follows etc so far. I hope that you'll stick with me even after I abandoned this for a bit. You mean a lot to me!
Also, I hope that you like the cover for this story. I made it myself, and thankfully it turned out wonderful (IMO)! PhotoShop 3
Another chapter coming up soon (sorry they're so short, but this is a very structureless story!)
~forgetspecifics
