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Chapter 16 – The Plan

Everyone on the Condor with the exception of Harrier had their faces glued to the window as Cyclonia came in to view.

Harrier being the only one actually able to fly a vessel bigger then a skimmer was at the controls and it was a good thing as his wounds had not healed.

Harrier wasn't amused "I'm still not happy with this" he pointed out as he slowly walked towards one of the levers.

"Harrier quit your whining, you know that it is the smart move seeing as you're the only one that can pilot the Condor and your injuries make you a problem not a solution" Starling replied, her eyes still glued to the sight of Cyclonia.

Harrier sighed as he pulled one of the levers.

Beside Starling were Junko and Finn staring at what should be normal Cyclonia.

"Well buddy, ready to go save the day?" asked Junko, his positive re-enforcement gleaming as usual.

"Junko dude, I'm always ready to go save hot babes" replied Finn to everyone's disgust.

"Don't forget the other hostages Finn they need saving too" Junko pointed out innocently as he turned to the sharpshooter.

That's when inspiration struck Finn, he turned to the Wallop with a sleazy smile "actually Junko how about this you go save all the other hostages while I go save Dragonfly and Marie-Ann"

Junko thought about it for a second before answering but he was cut off by Piper.

"Junko don't answer that, Finn you know the plan don't go changing it for 'you're benefits'"

Piper stood at the window with her arms crossed staring at the giant tower they were approaching.

Finn motioned to retort when Junko stopped him.

There was a silence as they approached Cyclonia until Dez decided to break it.

"Do you think they know?" he asked.

"Yes they know...we're just waiting for them to show themselves" Piper didn't look at Dez.

Dez didn't like the idea of charging through the front gate, he was always a back entrance kind of person.

Uncomfortable with Piper's plan he moved towards the table to go over it once more.

"I wonder how many they are going to throw at us" thought Piper unaware of the Wallop standing over her.

"Ah...Piper, could you go over the plan again?" asked Junko nervously.

Piper turned sharply to find the Wallop nervously waiting for an answer.

"Weren't you listening before Junko" she asked slightly annoyed with the Wallop but she knew she could never show it to Junko, there was something about him that made you forget your worries when he was close by.

"Ah no I wasn't Piper sorry; it's just Finn mentioned candy when you were explaining..." Junko shrugged nervously.

Piper shot an evil eye towards Finn "I had a feeling it was something to do with Finn"

"Hey!" Finn retorted loudly.

This made Piper chuckle before putting on a serious face once more "alright here's the plan once more you and Finn will go after the hostages, as quick as you can, so Junko that means your tearing the doors off don't worry about the locks"

"Got it"

"Starling and I will go for Aerrow"

"And me?" asked Dez

"You're going for anything that could help with our escape, sorry Dez I don't know you enough to be trusted with hostages" Dez nodded in acknowledgement.

"Look alive sirs and madam's we have company" announced Harrier as he pointed out to the cloud of Talon's approaching the Condor.

"Alright Finn get on the turret and make a path for us, we do not have time to waste with Talon's not when our Sky Knight is in trouble" ordered Piper.

"Rest of you to the skimmers" as she gave the order she ran towards the Cargo Bay as the rest of the crew followed.

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Within the Dungeon of Cyclonia

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We find Stork hanging off the top of the roof of the cell.

"Stork is that really necessary?" asked Joker trying to keep his amusement within.

"Do you know how many infections you can get from dungeon floors!" he replied rapidly.

"How many?"

"Don't encourage him" Marie-Ann smacked Joker over the head as she spoke.

"A little unnecessary don't you think? I'm only after some amusement while were stuck in this cage" replied Joker rubbing his head.

"Well it's pretty obvious that Stork is stressed by the situation so he doesn't need you to make it any worse by encouraging his phobia of infections" as soon as Marie-Ann finished Stork let an almost inaudible "Glep".

"What are you guys talking about in there?" cried out a voice from the other cell.

"Good to hear your voice Seth, were just talking about Storks phobia of infections" as soon as Joker finished the sentence he placed his hand over his mouth in shock.

And once again Joker received another smack over the head.

"What? I knew I said something wrong you didn't have to hit me again..." cried out Joker as his head was starting to hurt.

Joker was rudely quietened by Marie-Ann's hand that pressed against his mouth "shh...can you hear any guards?"

Joker listened for a second before shaking his head.

"Alright here's our chance to break out" Marie-Ann had the look in her eye Joker knew that meant she had a plan.

She quickly shuffled over to the edge of the cell "psst Seth"

"Hmm?"

"What kinds of crystals run your arm?"

"Only Energizer crystals...why?"

Suddenly Marie-Ann's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree.

"Seth what happens when you rub two Energizer crystal's together?" Marie-Ann snickered as she spoke.

There was a silence before Seth replied.

"Well if you rub two Energizer crystal's together it over powers the crystal's...causing a...oh why didn't I think of it before!"

Marie-Ann listened as there was a rustle from the next cage followed by Angel blurting out "I'm a doctor not a Crystal Specialist!"

Then there was a silence once more before they could hear an agonizing cry.

"Seth! You dim-wit! Why didn't you think of this before?" it was Dragonfly beating up Seth.

"Hey! Argh! It just didn't come to mind sheesh will you quit it! Thank you, now can you place the crystal's near the door, I can't cause my 'arm' is inactive"

"Alright stand back Marie-Ann and Joker could be quite a blast" as soon as the news hit their ears they moved to the other side of the cell bringing along a sleeping Radarr and Stork who was still attached to the roof.

Suddenly there was a large explosion BOOM!

The room filled with dust which caused everyone to start coughing.

"ARGH! Infections!" cried out Stork before fainting.

Joker and Marie-Ann sat in the corner, unable to see past their hands.

Suddenly a black figure approached them.

It was Seth.

He grinned as he helped Marie-Ann up "Let's get out of here shall we?"

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Author Notes:

Hey All!

Yay a chapter I actually like lol

can anyone spot the Star Trek reference?

5 points to you if you can spot it!

Junko: Oh I can spot it!

Finn: as can everyone else Junko...

Thank you

From the one they call Doilan.

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