Moonhawk

Chapter 43 - Captured

"I see, he said that I'm good with talking." Moon repeated out loud after Hawk told her about the plan. She was flattered to know that admiral Corentin said that.

"Yes, Moon. You are pretty good with that." Even Hawk admitted that Moon had a special talent to find the right words to say in situations. "Just look how many arguments you've solved in our crew. How many times did Queen and Davy argue with each other, do you remember how you've always found a solution to end their discussions? Without you, the crew wouldn't be here today."

That made Moon blush. She never thought about that detail. It is true, she solved a lot of arguments, even if she had to step out of her comfort zone. But everything she did, to keep the crew together, the Nightclaw wouldn't be the same without her.

"Moon, I didn't promote you as a commander just because I fell in love with you, no. I promoted you back then, because I realized that you are very talented at choosing your words wisely. And I was right. I made the right choice as well to promote you. You are more needed than ever now." Hawk's voice sounded different. Proudly different.

Moon was speechless. She appreciated the compliment. To show it, she gave Hawk a tight hug.

"Thank you, Hawk." Moon said grateful after she hugged him. "Say, honey. You still have feelings for Pitch as well, don't you?"

That sudden question came out of nowhere from Moon. Hawk stood up, together with Moon and gave her the feather back. He held his chest with his hand and admitted: "I do miss him, yes."

She wasn't mad at him for still having feelings for Pitch, in fact she felt sympathy and was even more determined now, to try to bring him back. For Hawk. The cyan bean held up her hand and decided to lay it on Hawks chest, to feel his heartbeat and whispered: "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's bring him back. Together."

A sparkle was seen in Hawk's visor. A joyful and excited sparkle. His fears vanished for a split second and he became very determined to bring his former captain back.

Everyone who was involved in Admiral Corentin's plan was ready. All members from the Nightclaw stood in their positions, exactly how Captain Hawk wanted.

They all knew, once they arrived at Yumalon, that lasers would immediately be shot at them. Berry on the bridge activated their shields before they went out from hyper speed. Moon besides Hawk was very nervous.

A few hours passed by as the Nightclaw suddenly dropped out of hyper speed. Planet Yumalon was suspended in space right in front of them. No space ship was seen from out the Nightclaw's window but the brave purple captain felt that somehow, something wasn't right. He walked a few steps ahead to study the view. No one was here until sudden lasers hit his spaceship. Different kinds of battleships flew into their direction and attacked the Nightclaw. Berry activated the protection shields immediately.

Vibrations were felt once a laser hit them. They all expected a sudden attack once they arrived but Hawk started to doubt the plan would work out as soon as the moment began. Those battle ships had their own pilots, each one.

"Captain, their lasers are very strong! Our shields have trouble holding up to the barrage." Berry noticed and reported.

Their purple captain walked one step forward, he was very certain of his words. "Attack them back, Berry. Keep trying. We can no-"

In that very moment, the Nightclaw made a huge rumble and it interrupted Hawk's sentence. Lights flickered on and off as well. Something hit the entrance of the spaceship, it tried to connect. To connect with the entrance and board the ship.

Flash and Mr. Food were together where the crime began to grow. Both watched, how the entrance made scratch marks from out the outside, rumbles continued. A mechanical claw scratched the door and opened it. The two Nightclaw members had to be careful now: after the door was opened, a brown claw, which held a knife in his hand stepped into the ship. Flash can't get rid of the feeling that he saw this bean somewhere before, but there was no time to think about it.