We have to figure out what Master Cyclonis is planning.
[Lightning strikes suddenly occur and the sky turns dark red. A giant hologram of Cyclonis appears in the sky, visible across the entire Atmos]
Or she could just... tell us.
Atmosia. You have just witnessed the dawning of a new age, the rising of the great thunderhead rumbling with Cyclonian power. These attacks are but a raindrop compared to the storm my armies can unleash. Surrender now and your terras shall be subjugated with minimal damage. You have until sundown.
[The Sky Knight squadrons are gathered on Atmosia]
We can't wait for her to come to us! We must raise an army and take the fight to Cyclonia!
Oh, must we? Well, let's not forget what happened the last time we followed a Storm Hawk into battle.
[Squadrons are talking amongst themselves]
At least the Storm Hawks have tried, Harrier. The most dangerous place you've led your team, is a hair salon. [rolls eyes]
[Cyclonis is talking to Piper in a nightmare-like vision]
So sorry to interrupt... but I just had to compliment you on all the progress you're making.
Keep out of my head, Cyclonis!
[Piper tries to hit Cyclonis, but she suddenly disappears and then reappears behind Piper]
It's like you were born to do the Binding. That's what it's called; the power you've been wielding. Of all the weapons in a crystal mage's arsenal, none is more dangerous, and none more dark.
This "Binding"... It's evil?
Well, of course, my friend. You didn't think all this power came without a price?
[Piper tries to hit her, but she teleports to a different place again]
But don't let that stop you. Keep practising. It'll make you strong, help you win. And in no time at all, you'll be just... like... me.
[Cyclonis has turned herself into Piper. The vision ends, and Piper wakes up next to Aerrow]
[During the fight against Cyclonia]
Brand-new Condor... nobody scratch her, nobody--
[A Cyclonian fires at the Condor, cracking the windshield]
Gah! No! No! You’re all going DOWN!!
