It had already been a week since Kira had joined up the Storm Hawks. She was already learning more and more about crystals and navigation under Piper's teachings. Of course, when ever the Cyclonians came around, Kira's education was put on hold, and she was left behind with Stork. It wasn't exactly fun considering that all Stork did was rush around while trying to keep the Condor steady.

"I want to help!" Kira said as soon as Aerrow and the others came back on the Condor.

"What are you talking, Kira?" Aerrow asked. "You've been doing a good job by working with Piper."

"Yeah, but I want to go out and fly with you guys!"

Aerrow just looked at Kira with a strange look before saying, "No."

"Aw, come on!" I whined. "Please? All I've been doing is learning about navigation and crystal works!"

"It's too dangerous." Aerrow retorted.

"But Aerrow, textbooks can only take me so far. I need field experience, and you guys can help!"

"How are you going to defend yourself?"

"You can teach me combat skills."

"Who's going to teach you how to fly?"

"You, Piper or Finn could." Aerrow let out an exasperated sigh.

"I'll think about it." he said, and I let out an excited squeal.

"Oh, really?!"

"Yeah. I'll think about it." Aerrow said. "However, if I say no, you can't complain."

"And if you say yes, I'll commit to it one-hundred and ten percent!" I said with a smile.

"Alright. I'll hold you to it." he said, and he then turned to talk to Stork. Piper went to go look at maps, Junko was working with pipes and wheels, so that left...

"Hey Finn." I said casually as I moved towards the table.

"Hey Kira." he replied as he lazily followed me. "I heard that you wanted to help us fight against the Cyclonians." I nodded. "That's cool."

"Yeah, but Aerrow is acting like an overprotective brother." I complained.

"That's because he's just trying to make sure you're safe." Piper suddenly said from right next to us. I hadn't realized that she was using this table for her navigational tactics. "It's only been a week, but Aerrow has kind of grown attached to you."

"What do you mean?"

"Well," Finn jumped in. "Aerrow has been with us for..."

"Finn, do you even know what you're talking about?" Piper inquired. Finn made a motion as if to say something, but then he let a small 'no' squeak out. "I didn't think so."

"Will someone please tell me?"

"Well," Piper started. "Aerrow is actually the only direct descendant of the original Storm Hawks." My mouth just dropped. I mean, the original Storm Hawks were supposed to be really great, and Aerrow had some serious skills. I guess it was just so overwhelming to hear it said. "Yeah," Piper continued. "Ever since the Dark Ace, the sky-knight for the Cyclonians, took down the original Storm Hawks, we've been all Aerrow's got."

"Wow." I said in awe as I let my gaze drift towards the red-headed sky-knight. "I had no idea."

"Don't worry about it so much, Kira." Piper said to me as she let her hand rest on my shoulder. "If Aerrow gets a little overprotective, it's only because he cares." I gave Piper a quick nod, and her, Finn and I had a very animated chat.

It had been about three days since I had talked to Aerrow about me flying and fighting with the team. He said he wanted to meet everyone in the hangar. Naturally, I was excited, nervous and surprisingly a little nauseous, but I tried to keep a straight face. I failed miserably.

"Ooh, I can't wait!" I squealed when I was half-way to my destination. In my frenzy of excitement, I hadn't noticed Stork right next to me. He let out a small yelp.

"Oh, sorry Stork." I said. He just grumbled a little. "So," I said trying to strike up casual conversation. "do you have any idea as to what this meeting is about?"

"Not really."

"Oh..."

"All I know is that it has something to do with you." Stork said, and that hyped up my curiosity.

"Really? Why does is have something to do with me?" I asked. Stork was about to say something, but the sound of the doors opening told us that we were at the hangar. We walked in and sat with the others. Aerrow stood next to something that was covered.

"Okay." Aerrow said. "You all know that Kira wants to join us in the fight, right?" Everyone nodded. "Well then, I've got a surprise for you." With that, the sheet was taken off and there stood an air skimmer. The metal shone slightly, and I was in awe.

"Aerrow, is that really for me?" I squeaked.

"Sure is." I squealed again. "But," Aerrow interrupted. "I want you to work with Stork so you can get a feel for the controls." The bubble of happiness just blew up in my face. Stork?! Of all people, why did it have to be the guy who hated me?

"Aww! Aerrow, why can't you or Piper help? Why not even Finn of Junko?" I whined.

"Kira, it has to be Stork. He's the one who built it."

"But he hates me!"

"Well, she obviously doesn't want to work with me, so I'll be driving the Condor." Stork said as he got up to leave. Radaar dashed in front of the door and growled a bit. Stork sneered at him

"Now hold on Stork, Kira." Aerrow said, and Stork and I turned to face him. "I know you two may not get along that well, but here's your chance to." He had me with that. It would be a great way to learn more about Stork. I sighed.

"Alright." Stork agreed as well.

"Good." Aerrow said with a light smirk. "Stork will start teaching you tomorrow."