HAI! I warn thy nao, I'm kinda new at writing this stuff. Not reading it, writing it.

A better summary coming up. *Kind of important* After the Storm Hawks travel through the doorway to the Far Side, a couple of hours later (I couldn't be stuffed writing those few hours, if this spawns a bigger story I might write 'em) the Condor's power starts to malfunction, causing the lights to fail. You guessed that didn't you? Piper uses what little crystals she has, and lots of candles to shed some light on the dark hallways and Aerrow can't help but notice her in this natural illumination. And I'll warn you if the POV changes, but it'll most likely be Aerrow's, as you can see. Sorry for this long Author's Note, who knows if you've actually read this far anyway? I'll stop boring you now.

Can you guys tell me if you want more of this fic, which I'll have to find time for because homework (always with the homework) gets in my way...anyhu, enjoy!

Oh, and that damn disclaimer - I do not own the glory that is Storm Hawks, it belongs to Nerd Corps.

Candlelit Condor

Chapter 1 - Power's out?

Aerrow's POV

I think it's fair to say that everyone must be tired after all that's happened today, I know I am.

Why? Maybe because we took down Cyclonia and freed all of Atmos, and traveled through the doorway to the Far Side…and now here we are.

Well, I'm currently half asleep slumped down on the couch in the living room, (A/N: does anyone know what the real name of the room where the projector is? From Second Chances and Home Movie Night? That's the one I mean) not even paying attention to the movie I decided to watch.

I would probably be more awake if it wasn't on, but I don't know if I even want to be asleep, as much as I need it.

But my sleepiness can't stop me from noticing that the movie has stopped. Even the lights seem to be dimmer than they already were.

That's odd.

I don't bother to worry, though. It can't be anything too serious, just a little temporary power glitch.

I wouldn't be surprised actually, who knows what damage the Condor could've taken today?

Stork might be freaking out…I smile a little at the thought. He loves the Condor, after all, we all love something…or someone… oh, the stupid thing is working again.

Time to get back to not watching the movie.

Over the noise of it, I can hear the faint but distinct sound of light footsteps on the metal floor.

What, the things stopped? Again?! It seems the projector is the only thing is the room to have lost power.

I look up over the couch, and find myself looking at the one and only Piper. She seems to be as puzzled as I am.

I lift my arm and point at her. "Did you turn it off?"

"No," she doesn't hesitate to start speaking again as quickly as she stopped.

"That's why I came to find you, the Condor seems to be losing power."

"Really? I hadn't noticed!" I retort with fake shock, even though my face shows that I already know this.

She puts her hands on her hips, like when she knows the answer to her own question. "Haha. Now, we really should be on the Bridge with everyone else trying to fix this, don't you think?"

I exhale slightly, and surrender. Piper is always right. I know it, and she probably does too.

--x--X--x--

I get up from my position on the couch, as comfortable as it was, and stretch a little. As if on cue, the projector once again comes to life and displays the end credits for the movie.

"Wow, that's pretty weird. It's like it knew you had to get up!" Piper widens her eyes and waves her hands around trying to emphasize her point from where she took her place beside me.

"My thoughts exactly. Now come on, do you want me to come, or did I get up for nothing?" I utter the last part into her ear as I grab her shoulders, and start to push her along in front of me.

For that, I earn a teasing punch on the arm as Piper turns around to face me. I think she may have heard what I attempted to whisper just now. "Of course I want you to come, but you also have to come. It's your job," she states knowingly, raising an eyebrow at me like I asked the most obvious question in the Atmos.

"True…where would I be without you to remind me?" I joke with a half-grin planted on my face.

Piper giggles softly and starts to head towards the door. She looks at me and replies, "Why don't you think about where you'd be without me and get back to me, Aerrow."

I don't think she got my joke.

I chuckle as I follow her. "Oh, I will, Giggles. I will," that causes her to stop dead in her tracks. Ouch. A not-so-friendly punch that time.

This time her expression is a little more serious, but I can still see in her eyes that she doesn't mind too much. "Hey! What did I say about using that name!"

"Sorry. I think it's cute! I mean, come on! Giggles?" Ouch. She doesn't hesitate to hit me again. "Sorry Piper! I was just saying-ow! That…I'm sorry!'

"Cute?" is all she says to this.

"Well…yeah, I guess…it, uh, shouldn't we be going now to check out what's going on?" I attempt to change the subject. Not subtly I might add.

It worked. "Oh yeah!......Don't call me Giggles."

"I promise I won't! My to do list: To not call Piper Giggles, and to think about where I'd be without her here," I recite out loud, to her satisfaction.

"Good work. Now let's go already!"

Little does she know I'm already thinking about how much she helps me out, and the team, too. I can't help but allow my thoughts to wonder as I absent-mindedly trace Piper's path to the Bridge.

So, what did you think, eh? You know what to do. No pressure. I welcome constructive criticism, and, well, non-constructive criticism. Flames are stupid, if you didn't like it from the summary, then why bother coming here?

Thanks for reading! :D

-forgetspecifics