The Storm Hawks had finished the Sports Festival. Despite not winning, they successfully demonstrated what they were capable of. When they decided on Hero names, they collectively decided on using their names. In their apartment, they began discussing the internships.

Junko: I can't believe we're going to be interning with Pro Heroes! This is so awesome!

Finn: You got that right buddy! 

Aerrow: So who are you interning with Stork?

Stork: Selkie.

Upon hearing Stork's choice of Hero to intern for, the other Storm Hawks were puzzled. Selkie seemed like the last Hero Stork would be interning for.

Piper: Selkie? As in the Sea Rescue Hero?

Stork: Yes.

Finn: But Stork....aren't you afraid of the water? Or at least can't swim?

Upon hearing that reminder from Finn, Stork immediately regrets his choices. He begins mentally freaking out.

Stork: All I wanted to do was to work on the Condor......I'm doomed. On second thought.....I think I'll go with Finn. Please let it be good.....

Finn: I went with none other than the Sharpshooting Hero Snipe himself! I finally get to live out my dream!

Stork: That'll do......

Aerrow: I thought being a Hero was your lifelong dream?

Finn: That too, but I get to beat Snipe in a sharpshooting contest! 

Piper: You do know that Snipe uses a gun right? And you use a crossbow?

Finn: It ain't the size or the build of the piece that matters! It what you do with it that matters! Chika-Cha!

Piper rolled her eyes at Finn's cocky attitude. Radarr then chirps his opinion to Aerrow. Upon hearing his opinion, Aerrow chuckled. 

Aerrow: You got that right buddy! What about you Junko?

Junko: I went with Gunhead! 

Finn: The Battle Hero? Nice!

Junko: Figured I'd get some pointers from Gunhead! I'm really hoping I learn something from him! What about you Piper?

Piper: I went with Death Arms. But you should hear about who Aerrow went with!

Aerrow began scratching the back of his head while wearing a nervous smile. Stork was bracing himself for what he perceived as a bombshell.

Aerrow: I went with Hawks.

Finn: You mean the Number Three Hero? Dude that's sick! 

Junko: Wow Aerrow! I'm jealous! 

Stork: And here I thought Piper would be getting a top Pro Hero. Her performance at the Sports Festival was impressive to say the least.

Piper: It was nothing special really.

Aerrow:  Don't sell yourself short Piper! You did the best out of all of us in the Sports Festival! You deserved it!

Piper lightly blushes as Aerrow puts his hand on Piper's shoulders. Finn and Junko were still amazed that Aerrow was going to be interning for a top Pro Hero like Hawks.

Aerrow: So Stork, how's the Condor coming along?

Stork: It's going along decently. The damage it had was surprisingly simple to fix. Though the modifications are proving to be very....tricky...

Piper: I'm sure you'll find a way! You always were the best when it came to tech! 

The Storm Hawks decided to rest up for their internships. They would prepare themselves for their internships and move one step closer to becoming Heroes. Meanwhile at the hideout of the Cyclonian Syndicate, Doctor Skaal is in his lab finishing his experiments on what he called the Nightcrawler Project. Master Cyclonis enters the lad.

Skaal: Ah Master Cyclonis! What an unexpected surprise! What brings you to my humble little lab?

Master Cyclonis: I'm here for an update on your project.

Skaal: We are ahead of schedule Master Cyclonis. I'm simply adding the....finishing touches.

As Skaal finishes up, a twisted and sadistic smile on his face. Master Cyclonis watched with interested as Skaal summoned a group of black armor clad individuals. 

Skaal: And voila! Master Cyclonis! I present to you, the Nightcrawlers! They feel no pain. There bodies have been genetically modified to become the perfect assassins. Nightcrawlers!

Upon the call, the Nightcrawlers removed their masks and hoods. Their faces were dark and their eyes were purple. Master Cyclonis became more interested in the Nightcrawlers.

Master Cyclonis: What of their loyalty? 

Skaal: They are loyal to you and only you. They will follow your orders to the letter. Give them an order and they will follow it without hesitation. 

Master Cyclonis then turns her attention to one of the Nightcrawlers, wanting to demonstrate the loyalty of the Nightcrawlers.

Master Cyclonis: You! Kill the man on the far right!

Nightcrawler: Yes......Master Cyclonis. 

Without hesitation, the Nightcrawler walked up to the Nightcrawler on the far right and snapped his neck without saying a word. The other Nightcrawlers made no attempt to attack the Nightcrawler or save the other one. Master Cyclonis was deeply impressed.

Master Cyclonis: Impressive Doctor Skaal. Most impressive.

Skaal: I'm pleased that you approve. They await your orders. 

Master Cyclonis: Good. Very good. Will that be all?

Skaal: I do have.....one request.

Master Cyclonis: Out with it.

Skaal: Back when I was a scientist of I-Island, I worked on something....extraordinary. Something beautiful. It is the highlight of my work! My masterpiece! My magnum opus!

Master Cyclonis: And why should I care?

Skaal: The power it possesses will greatly serve the Cyclonian Syndicate. All I need to do is acquire it. 

Master Cyclonis took a moment to think of Skaal's request. She then accepts.

Master Cyclonis: Very well. One of our informants has informed me that All For One is planning some kind of operation on I-Island. Perhaps we'll capitalize. 

Skaal: Thank you Master Cyclonis. You truly a a friend to the Scientific Community!

Master Cyclonis then left Skaal's lab. As she does so, she begins planning the I-Island operation. As she does so, Skaal smiles upon his newest creations. 

Skaal: You have truly exceeded my expectations Nightcrawlers! Well done! Well done!

Skaal smiled as his experiment proved to be a success. But the one thing he was most excited for was getting his masterpiece back.