New Story! I got inspiration to write this story because I heard (maybe just a rumour) that the next season of Storm Hawks won't be coming out till late 2012 so I thought I would do it instead because I can't wait that long.

I do not own the Storm Hawks they are property of Nerd Corp

I will now explain the necessities so that you can understand my train of thought. This story will be kicking off after the last episode of the show where they arrive on the other side (thus the name of the story). Yes I know that it is said that the characters are around 14 in the show (I guess Stork is 16-17 and Junko is 13-15?) but I like to think it went like this, when they found the Condor they were 14, by the time they attempt to register for Sky Knight title around 15-16 then they aged as though the events from episode 1 through to the last have lasted over two years meaning they would all be around 17-18 (Stork being 20) this to me makes a little more sense than having all those events crammed into one year. This story will also be darker as well just to fit in with the scenery.

Enjoy and Review!

Chapter 1 – Strange New World

The crew stood there, admiring the new and exciting scenery.

All of them were speechless, except Aerrow who spoke "this is going to be awesome" as the breeze flowed through his hair.

Piper was standing next to him, absolutely gob smacked, her brain was telling her to rush to her room to fetch the camera but her body was left marveling the new world they have just entered.

It took the Storm Hawks around 10 minutes to finally snap out of their stunned states, Aerrow turned to his now recovered navigator "this is a rare sight" he whispered to her as they watched the tower that was in front of them.

"Indeed it is Aerrow…and you're the reason why I am able to see it" she whispered back side stepping closer to the Sky Knight.

"Anything for my navigator" he replied accidently touching her hand with his; he began to blush uncontrollably as did Piper.

By now the rest of the crew were back inside making sure the Condor was ready for what was ahead so they were all alone.

Aerrow slowly slipped his hand into hers but still looking up at the great silver tower that stood out amongst the faint green tinge of its surroundings.

Piper looked down at their hands and smiled, "this is the happiest I have seen either of them in a long time" admitted Finn who was watching the two from the control window.

"Finn, do you think it is wise to spy on them?" asked Junko who had just finished tightening a valve.

"What harm could come from it Junko? I'm just curious is all" Finn replied stepping away from the window to find his spot at the bench.

"Well for one you could get the love bug…" mumbled Stork still at his beloved controls, Radarr looked up at Stork with a confused look on his face "err?" he squeaked before shaking his head and moving off to find some food.

"Love bug? You have been spending too much time with your head in those biology books Stork" Finn retorted as he placed his feet up onto the table.

Stork turned around to face Finn "its true Finn, My great, great aunty fell in love once then suddenly fell down dead, just like that" Stork's eye twitched as he finished before turning around again.

"How old was she?" asked Junko curious by this phenomenon.

"87, but that doesn't mean it was because of her age she was still up and about writing "the Merbian guide to the Atmos"" Stork retorted not turning to look at him.

Finn started to act like an old lady behind Stork's back which made Junko laugh.

"I can see you doing that in the reflection Finn" muttered Stork un-amused as usual.

"Oh, sorry dude" Finn apologized before the door opened revealing Aerrow and Piper.

"Stork report" Aerrow commanded as he walked towards the controls while Piper went to her maps which were spread across the table which Finn had put his feet atop of "Finn, do you need to have your feet on my maps?" Piper asked angrily.

"Yes, yes I do" he replied smugly before nearly getting thrown off the chair.

"Alright guys, listen in" Aerrow announced causing everyone to turn their attention to him.

"Stork has notified me that we have no navigation here so Stork has to be the pilot constantly if we want to keep moving, so no Finn he can't cook the barbeque" Aerrow smirked as he sat down at the table.

A faint sigh could be heard coming from Stork as Aerrow continued "also we need to find more crystals so that means we have to find a terra or perhaps some form of civilization, Junko how are the skimmer's coming along?" Aerrow asked turning everyone's attention to Junko.

"Well we can fly them, the Cyclonian's were at least that competent but their weapons are very basic so they won't prove very useful" Junko explained as he scratched at his neck.

"Good, Piper I need you to stay here, get as much information as you can" Aerrow ordered, Piper simply nodded.

"Where we going Aerrow?" asked Finn who was picking something out of his ear followed by flicking it away.

"Anywhere Finn, we need to find a place to set the Condor down" Aerrow explained as he stood up.

As Aerrow walked past Piper he mouthed the words "We won't be long" while at the same time winking causing her to blush, she quickly tried to hide this because the rest of the crew were looking at them "Well what are you waiting for?" she asked "you've got some exploring to do!" she announced excitedly.

Junko and Finn stood up from the table and proceeded down the hallway.

As the door shut Piper sighed relieved to have the Condor all to herself, well almost.

"So what were you and Aerrow talking about down there?" asked Stork quickly startling Piper, she let out a little yelp before taking a deep breath "Stork! Don't creep up on me like that…"

"Sorry, but what were you two talking about?" he asked once more.

"Were you watching us?" she asked.

"No" she sighed in relief "Finn was" he replied with a slight smirk.

"Finn! Why Finn, anyone else and I would have been alright with them looking" she thought as she made her way to the window.

"Well whatever he tells you is a lie" assured Piper still looking out the window.

"Whatever you say Piper" muttered Stork.

"Look me and Aerrow are just friends" she explained her patience was wearing thin.

"He never said anything like that Piper" he chuckled.

"Then what did he say?" she asked slightly shocked that Stork had tricked her.

"He said that "this is the happiest he had seen either of you in a long time" or something like that" Stork replied obviously enjoying himself.

A soft smile produced on Piper's face but Stork could not see it.

"So I understand that you have feelings for our Sky Knight?" Stork asked much to the disarray of Piper.

"Stork! Wouldn't of expected such a question from you…" she admitted as she turned around.

"Yeah well I have a keen eye you see" Stork started twitching his left eye.

Piper went silent.

"Look it is none of my business how you two feel about each other, so I won't tell the others" promised Stork who still had a smirk on his face.

2 minutes passed before Piper replied "Thank you Stork" she spoke still sporting a soft smile as she returned to her maps.

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Author Notes:

haha I would like to say that I am ashamed for falling for the cheesy trap in the last story, it will not happen again lol