Storm Hawks: The Yuuzhan Vong War

XXI

As the Storm Hawks began infiltrating the Vong Capital Worldship, they navigate their way through the seemingly endless corridors. The battle between the Atmosian Coalition and the Yuuzhan Vong could be heard raging outside.

Finn: Sounds like they're really going at it.

Aerrow: The sooner we take down Tsavong, the sooner we can force the Yuuzhan Vong off Atmos.

With that, the Storm Hawks continued navigating through the corridors of the the Worldship, they noticed that there was little resistance from the Yuuzhan Vong.

Piper: Something's not right. Why haven't we been attacked?

Junko: Maybe they don't know we're here.

As Junko said this, Radarr picked up some unpleasant scents. He begins screeching to the other Storm Hawks, warning them of something. Heeding Radarr's warnings, Aerrow has the other Storm Hawks form up around him. They soon found themselves surrounded by a group of Yuuzhan Vong warriors led by a High Priest.

Yuuzhan Vong Priest: For the glory of Yun Yuuzhan and the Yuuzhan Vong! Show these infidels the glory of pain!

With that, a battle broke out between the Storm Hawks and the Yuuzhan Vong. By this point, the Storm Hawks had gotten accustomed to the savage and brutal fighting style of the Yuuzhan Vong. Aerrow and the rest of the Storm Hawks held their ground as they took down the Yuuzhan Vong warriors one by one. Eventually, Aerrow stood over the defeated Yuuzhan Vong priest. 

Aerrow: Your invasion of Atmos is over. 

Yuuzhan Vong Priest: Your....your heresy will be punished. You have all been judged...by Yun Yuuznan and the Gods! Your abominations shall be purged!

As the Vong priest took his last breath, the Storm Hawks pressed forward. Meanwhile back at the Condor, Stork had the Condor's defenses armed and ready. All was quiet on the Condor as Stork was pacing around the Condor, expecting the Yuuzhan Vong to attack. His instincts were right as several Yuuzhan Vong warriors began closing in on the Condor. 

Yuuzhan Vong Warrior: Into the ship! Kill any heretics that hide inside!

As the Yuuzhan Vong warriors readied their weapons, Stork began freaking out. When one of the Vong warriors attempts to tear down the loading bay doors, he is immediately shocked into unconsciousness. In the cockpit, Stork breathed a sigh of relief. That relief was short lived when he sees the Vong warriors climbing on the Condor. One of the Vong warriors climbs on the cockpit windows. As the Vong warrior catches a glimpse of Stork, the Merb begins freaking out.

Yuuzhan Vong Warrior: I see one of the heretics! He reeks of fear!

With that, the Vong warriors began their attempt to break into the Condor. Stork flies into panic as he sets off all the traps he could to try in an attempt to push the Vong back. During this, the traps he sets off manages to take down most of the Vong warriors. However, one of the Vong warriors manages to break through the cockpit window and gets inside the Condor. Stork attempts to run away, but the Vong warrior quickly grabs him and attacks him. 

Vuuzhan Vong Warrior: In the name of Yun Yuuzhan and the Yuuzhan Vong, you will know suffering beyond your comprehension! 

In that moment, Stork's fears were about to be realized. It seemed as if he was about to die a slow and gruesome death at the hands of the Yuuzhan Vong warrior. But as the Vong warrior was about to kill Stork, Stork kicks the Vong warrior in the face and crawls away. As Stork crawls away, the Vong warrior regains his composure and catches up to Stork. As the Vong warrior as about to kill Stork with his Amphibistaff, Stork manages pulls a lever. When he does that, a large bottle falls on the Vong warrior's head. As the bottle shatters, a gas is released. The Vong warrior begins to cough as he breathes in the gas. Eventually, the Vong warrior passes out. As the Vong warrior was imobilized, Stork takes a minute to catch his breath. Meanwhile, the Storm Hawks were closing in on the bridge, fighting their way through wave after wave of Yuuzhan Vong warriors. Aerrow was then contacted by Stork. 

Aerrow: What is it, Stork? 

Stork(Communicator): The Vong broke into the Condor, but they've been taken care of. I can't have the Condor stay in the hanger. I need to take the Condor out of the Worldship. 

Aerrow: Get the Condor out of there, Stork. Fly around the Worldship and wait for our signal. 

With that, Stork took the Condor out of the Worldship's hanger just as more Vong warriors poured into the hanger. Meanwhile, the Storm Hawks reached the door that would lead them to the bridge. Aerrow and the other Storm Hawks took a moment to prepare themselves for the confrontation. When they reached entered the bridge, Tsavong Lah was waiting for them. 

Aerrow: Tsavong Lah. 

Tsavong: Storm Hawks. So you've come to me. Good. 

Aerrow: It's over, Tsavong. You're beaten. 

Tsavong: How could you defend a world rife with such abominations? We are trying to cleanse this world.

Piper: By killing millions of innocent people?!

Tsavong: Death and suffering are the fuel  of civilization. Purity cannot be achieved without pain and sacrifice. 

Finn: This guy's totally lost it! Let's kick his ass and go home! 

Junko: We won't let you hurt any more people!

Aerrow: This is it, Tsavong. We're taking you down and we're going to drive you off Atmos. 

Tsavong: In Yun Yuuzhan, the God of creation has thrown his seed into this Galaxy. Yun Yuuzhan dwells among us and we desire he is one with us. Highest of all creation, he lives among us. He journeys with the escalated and welcomes the glorified. Come now, all who pain and sacrifice the cuts of life. Come no, all who fight and battle for good causes. Come now, all who seek and be warmed by the fire of love. We are the Yuuzhan Vong. Our cause is right and just. For the glory of Yun Yuuzhan and the Yuuzhan Vong! You will be purged. In the name of Yun Yuuzhan, Atmos shall be purified.

In that moment, the Storm Hawks prepared themselves to fight Tsavong Lah. As the battle between the Atmosian Coalition and the Yuuzhan Vong raged above the Black Gorge, the Storm Hawks would battle against the Warmaster of the Yuuzhan Vong with the fate of Atmos on the line.