Author's notes: HI!! I'm back, I've been busy. Well I've been in Barcelona without a computer so that's the main reason I haven't updated. I own nothing but the plot, the account and the computer. Credit where it's due for anything and everything else.
DOOMED?
Weeks had passed since his visit to Cyclonia and Aerrow was still no clearer on what he should do. He couldn't send Dark Ace, he refused to call him Tanner when he wasn't around, back to his old master. It was evident that she didn't want him back. If Aerrow followed that plan, he would more than likely be sending Dark Ace to his death. Part of him, his darker side, wouldn't have minded at all, but he was a sky knight first and foremost, and he couldn't do that knowing full well the consequences.
He could send Dark Ace to Atmosia, but that would probably come to the same resolution as sending him back to Cyclonis, despite the fact that he had been redeemed. And Piper would hate him for that.
He sighed. Piper, she had fallen for Dark Ace, fallen hard. If he was honest with himself, this was a contributing factor to Aerrow's jealousy towards the ex- Cyclonian commander, one of the main ones actually. Everyone, himself included, had thought that Aerrow would end up with Piper. He would have liked that.
But no.
For some reason the fates seemed to have it in for him so they threw Dark Ace into the equation.
And then there was the one solution that would make everyone happy. Leave.
If he left, Aerrow reasoned with himself, he wouldn't have to watch and stand by as Piper and her precious Tanner became an 'official' couple. Also if he left, it would make things simpler for the happy couple. Dark Ace wouldn't have to be mindful of Aerrow's feelings, and nor would Piper.
If he did follow through with this plan of action, there would only be one place he could go that would guarantee he would see Piper rarely.
No, Aerrow shook his head, he couldn't think like that. He was the leader of the Storm Hawks, officially anyway, it was Tanner in the eyes of his team mates. But they needed him, didn't they?
He caught sight of himself in the mirror. Aerrow studied himself. His eyes were darker, or maybe it was just the lighting. No, they were definitely darker than they had been.
A knock at his door pulled him out of his morbid thoughts. " Aerrow?"
" Yeah, Finn?"
"We, well me and Junko, were wondering if you were ok, coz you've been in your room a lot the last few weeks, and we got worried."
Aerrow opened the door, " You were worried about me?" Finn nodded, " Finn, I'm ok, I just need some time to think some things through."
" Well it must be a pretty big problem if it's taking this long. Need a hand?"
" No, I'm almost done with it, but thanks anyway Finn."
Finn went back to the helm. " Guys I'm worried about Aerrow."
Piper looked at Finn " what do you mean?"
" I mean he's acting out of character, he's been in his room a lot, he's being evasive-"
" That's a big word for you Finn." Tanner joked.
Finn glared at him momentarily then continued " As I was saying, he's being evasive, quiet, withdrawn and he looks different."
Tanner frowned " What do you mean? Different in what way?"
" His eyes are darker. Well everything about him looks darker."
Tanner remained silent. They all did, apart from Stork. " We're doomed."
" No we're not Stork. Aerrow's just going through a phase." Piper said, trying to be optimistic.
" All the same, we should keep an eye on Aerrow," Tanner said, " if Finn is right, and Aerrow's appearance is becoming darker, we have to be careful, he could end up like me."