Well... since I was thinking that I'm writing this fanfiction on paper and I already have like... 3 more chapters ready, I thought I might as well update another one for those who are reading this fanfiction. Once again, please R&R!!
Disclaimer: Storm Hawks doesn't belong to me, but to Ace Fipke (trust me... if it DID belong to me, I would DEFINATELY make Aerrow and Piper get together. lol)
Claimer: Kara, Adrian, Starlight, Terra Foresta, etc...
About 15 to 20 minutes later, Starlight the falcon led the Storm Hawks to a very green terra.
"Hey, we've been through this part of Atmos many times already. How come we've never seen this very, very green terra before?" Finn asked.
"Piper, you wanna explain it to them?" Kara questioned, writing a letter and not looking up.
"Well, it's been said that Foresta can only be seen when it's queen wishes it to be. But interesting enough, animals can see it," Piper explained.
"What are you writing?" Aerrow asked Kara curiously.
Kara looked up, blinked, then looked at Aerrow. "What? Oh. I'm writing a letter to Queen Arra. The Forestians aren't very friendly to unwelcomed visitors, according to the history books," she replied.
"But if they weren't expecting us, how can we see the terra?" Junko implored.
"Star," Adrian said simply, "Star and Kara have a connection, and with Kara's powers, she can technically see with Star's vision. But because she needs all of us to be able to see it, she's using more of her magical powers to do that, which explains her lack of awareness."
Kara's head snapped up from her writing. "What? Who has a lack of awareness?" she questioned cluelessly.
"See what I mean?" Adrian pointed out.
Suddenly, Kara started to roll up the letter and tie it up with a piece of blue ribbon. "All done!" she exclaimed happily. She blew a high whistle, summoning Star as the Condor stopped.
Star landed on the table in front of Kara.
"Great job, Star. Now can you please do me a favour and give this to Queen Arra on the Terra?" Kara asked the falcon.
Star nodded, and Kara gave her a biscuit before she left.
"So... now we wait until Star returns," Adrian announced.
5 minutes later, Starlight returned with a trinket clasped between her beak. It was a small figurine of a dolphin with a rose in it's mouth and it was attached to a chain.
"We've got permission, "Kara announced, "take the Condor in nice and slow. Land near that castle over there." She pointed to a grey castle within the forest of tropical trees.
Without warning, Kara began to sway, and Adrian grabbed her arms to sturdy her.
"You okay?" He asked worriedly.
"I'm tired from using too much magic, I guess. Maybe also because of the incident earlier with the Cyclonians," she replied.
Aerrow gazed at her with worried emerald eyes. "Kara, you really should get some rest," he told her.
She shook her head. "It's gonna have to wait. I thought this was more important," she retorted.
Adrian kissed her on the forehead. "You're so stubborn," he said.
"Awww..." Finn cooed teasingly, "that's so cute."
Both Adrian and Kara rolled their eyes.
"Well, you gotta admit, that was pretty cute," Piper said.
"It was," Junko agreed, "You guys look so cute together."
"Thanks Junko," Kara said sarcastically, sturdying herself.
Aerrow laughed, "Don't worry about it, Kara. They're only joking."
"We're approaching our destination!" Stork exclaimed.
"Okay, prepare for landing, Storm Hawks!" Aerrow ordered.
"We taking the Skimmers?" Finn asked.
The redhead nodded. "Stork, are you taking the Storkmobile? Or riding with Finn?"
Stork twitched. "This is probably a really bad idea, but I'm trusting that there are no booby traps, so I'll ride with Finn," he answered.
After the Condor landed near the town surrounding the castle, Aerrow ordered the Storm Hawks to get on their rides, and Kara placed the prophecy into her pocket. She slipped the figurine of the dolphin into her bag that she had placed on her Air Skimmer III Extreme, and got on. Starlight hovered in front of her.
"Oh, you wanna come along and explore Foresta?" Kara questioned and Star screeched joyfully. Kara nodded in agreement.
"Okay, are we all set?" Aerrow asked, looking at his squadron.
They all nodded.
"Then let's ride. Queen Arra should be expecting us at her castle," he said, revving his skimmer and leading the squadron out of the Condor and to the huge castle.
When the Storm Hawks arrived at the main gate, they were stopped by fierce-looking guards wielding energy staffs.
"Dismount your rides," A guard ordered.
They all did as they were told and Kara used her magic so that a long, white cloak covered her uniform, a leaf-shaped clip connecting two sides of the fabric to create a hood, which had been drawn up.
The guards gasped and bowed in respect, shocking the rest of the Storm Hawks.
"Milady Kara! We humbly apologize for our rudeness. We thought that-" a guard said quickly.
"Queen Arra did alert you that we were arriving, did she not?" Kara implored, interrupting the guard's thoughts with the ring of authority in her voice.
"Y-yes, she did, "another guard admitted, "Please forgive us."
She shook her head. "There is nothing to forgive. You are only doing your duties," she said, "Now, if you'll excuse us, I believe we have an audience with Queen Arra."
The guards moved aside, heads still bowed. "Thank you, Milady." they all said simultaneously.
As Kara led the Storm Hawks through the gate, they stared at the castle in amazement.
"Dude, what just happened back there?!" Finn exclaimed.
"Yeah," Aerrow agreed, looking at Kara, "you wanna explain this one to us?"
"I told Queen Arra in the letter that we were coming, and that I would be dressed in a plain white cloak, so that none would dare challenge myself or any of you. The cloak is to signify that I am the Guardian of the Atmos, and so I would not be questioned by any suspicious of me or those with me," Kara explained.
"Amazing," Junko commented.
"That was close," Stork said, "I thought we were doomed back there."
Kara chuckled, "As long as you're with me, no harm will come to you by the Forestians."
"Kara, have you been here before?" Adrian asked suspiciously.
"Not that I can remember, no," she replied truthfully, "Why?"
"It seems like you're so... familiar with this place," Aerrow told her.
"And you act like you know that there are no booby traps and that we're totally NOT doomed!" Stork exclaimed.
"I don't know why, but I feel... comfortable here, like I do with the Storm Hawks," Kara commented, smiling warmly while drawing down her hood.
"I wonder why," Piper said in wonder, thinking out loud.
Radarr squawked, looking ahead at the woman approaching them.
Queen Arra wore a long, simple green-blue dress. The dress had a square-neck opening, and white lace on the ends. It really complimented her slim and tall form. Her blue-green eyes sparkled with joy, and her long, dirty-golden hair shone dimly in the light. A small, golden tiara was sitting on her head, proving she was indeed the queen.
"Welcome, Storm Hawks," she greeted in a sing-song voice.
Every single Storm Hawk bowed to her in respect.
"Come now, stand up. There is no need to bow among friends," Queen Arra said.
"Thank you, Your Highness," Aerrow replied formally.
"There is no need to thank me," Arra said, "And you have brought the legendary guardian with you!" She looked at Kara. "It's been a while, hasn't it, Kara?"
"Your Majesty?" Kara asked, puzzled.
The queen looked thoughtful. "Well, I suppose you wouldn't remember, after all, I did order that those few memories be taken," she stated.
They were all shocked. Queen Arra has met Kara before? And she had ordered some memories to be taken away? Just what was going on here?!
Please R&R!!
