Hello everyone!

First of all, I'm SO sorry it took me so long to post this final oneshot! I didn't have time to write while I was away, and I was very busy the week after I got back. When I finally sat down and wrote this a few days ago, I wasn't pleased with it at all. I kept revising and reworking it, but I don't think this is my best work of the collection (I apologize to Midnight-Rose-Dew in advance, I know you asked for my best one yet, and I don't think I've delivered... sorry).

Secondly, thank you everyone for the reviews! Eleven reviews for one chapter! I think it's a record for me :D An extra BIG thank you goes out to Midnight-Rose-Dew, WhispertheWolf and Gatomon Fan 7, who reviewed every single oneshot in this collection! Also, thanks to jenergy, Doilan and BlueDragon123, who were all steady reviewers of this collection. And thanks to all my other reviewers as well: Abysilityy, Socksycherry, vera, angel162446, ellebaybee, FamousFi, DragonessTiger, Cowgirls Angel Rita, I-ink, Demon Piper and RubyGloomRocks! (hope I didn't miss anyone!) You guys give me the motivation to keep writing!

Disclaimer: I do not own Storm Hawks nor the song "May I" by Trading Yesterday.

May I Hold You

"May I hold you as you fall to sleep.

When the world is closing in and you can't breathe,

May I love you.

May I be your shield.

When no one can be found, may I lay you down."

From his chair beside the bed, Aerrow gazed lovingly towards his slumbering wife. A small smile graced Piper's lips, assuring the sky knight that her dreams were peaceful. Aerrow was content to watch his wife sleep, smiling to himself at how angelic she looked, wrapped in the protective folds of many layers of blankets. He had full intentions of letting Piper's slumber continue. After all, she'd had a long day.

A gurgling noise brought the sky knight's attention back to the bundle he held cradled in his arms. Just visible beneath the pink cloth enfolding her lay his newborn baby daughter. A few little locks, like slick threads, sprouted from the infant's pearl smooth crown. She had the same midnight blue hair as her mother. Her skin, red tinted and wrinkled, appeared to be too big for her little bones and muscles. Aerrow's eyes twinkled with laughter as he remembered Finn commenting on how the baby resembled a prune and how Piper had glared at the sharpshooter in the same irritated way she'd done when they were younger. Aerrow knew that it didn't matter what his little girl looked like, she would always be beautiful in his eyes.

The baby made another little gurgle and shifted restlessly in the confines of her blanket. Aerrow began to rock the little girl in his arms to lull her back into her quiet snooze. A tiny hand reached out and grabbed hold of his shirt. The sky knight smiled, amazed at how strong the little hand grasped the fabric. How could something so small hold so much life, and so much of his heart?

Aerrow knew - probably to Piper's future dismay - that he would spoil this little girl rotten. She had only been in this world for a few hours, and already she had him wrapped around her teensy little finger.

Even after this short time, his daughter was his whole life, his everything. Aerrow knew he would do anything to make her happy and keep her safe - just like he had and would always do for Piper. His whole existence would be nothing without these two very special ladies.

As he memorised every feature on his daughter's innocent face, Aerrow made himself a promise - right then and there - that he would protect his little girl was all the evils of the world. He would kiss away her tears, brought on by scrapes and bruises, or broken hearts, or life's harsh realities. He would always encourage, no matter what dreams or paths she chose to follow. He would be there to soar with her as she flew and catch her when she fell. He would hug her and kiss her and tell her how much he loved her everyday, so she would never question how much she meant to him.

But, most importantly, he would be there.

Aerrow was determined that his daughter would not end up like himself and Piper; young and alone, with no parents to run to or lean on. Aerrow knew that he being an orphan was not his parents' fault - war was cruel and unfair - but it hadn't made life any easier or reality any less harsh. Aerrow didn't want his daughter to experience the great pain he'd felt when he lost his parents. Like a bottomless pit, the emptiness that lose had left in his heart was unfillable. Aerrow wouldn't wish the terrors of his childhood on his most vicious enemy. No child should know the feeling of waking up cold and hungry, having the horrors they'd seen in reality played out repeatedly in their dreams, and not having any big, warm, protective arms to run to for comfort and reassurance. Sure, Aerrow had good memories from his childhood, and he had always had his friends by his side, but it just wasn't the same, having to look out for themselves. They had all grown up far too quickly.

So Aerrow made himself another promise. He would cease his daredevil stunts and unnecessary risks. He could never stop being a sky knight, but he could make sure he always returned home.

The baby in Aerrow's arms moaned as she began to wake. He caught a glimpse of the stunningly blue eyes that hid under his daughter's droopy lids. The endless blue of the little orbs reminded Aerrow of the sky he had always loved so dearly. Piper was sure their daughter's eyes would turn into his emerald green, but Aerrow wouldn't mind at all if they changed to the same sparkling gold as her mother's, always big and filled with emotion.

The little girl scrunched her eyes against the unfamiliar lights, her features showed irritation as another light moan escaped her lips.

Aerrow chuckled softly, "You're just as cranky as your mother in the morning."

"I heard that." Aerrow looked up to see Piper smirking as she pushed herself up from her pillow.

Smiling happily, Aerrow placed the baby in Piper's arms and joined his wife on the bed. Piper leaned against Aerrow's sturdy chest as he wrapped an arm around her.

"You think we're ready for this?" Piper asked, grazing a gentle finger along the soft skin of her baby's tiny cheeks.

"Well, I don't think we could ever be truly ready." Aerrow answered, thoughtfully, "But, yeah, I think we'll be ok."

"This is the start of a whole new chapter in our lives." Piper philosophized, smiling up at her husband.

"Well, lets make it a good one." Aerrow said, eyes twinkling merrily as he gave Piper a quick peck on the lips.

Together, they gazed lovingly at their little miracle, both knowing that they had never been more happy in all their lives.

Well, there you have it, the final oneshot of this collection!

The idea for this oneshot was one of the first to come to me when I listened to this song. If you listen to the song, it goes all soft and gentle at the start of the final chorus, and the image of Aerrow holding a little baby just came to me.

I know some of you will wonder why I didn't give the little girl a name. The main reason is that I'm not very good at making up names, and it really wasn't overly important. Also, some of you may be wondering how old Aerrow and Piper are in this fic, and really, I'm not quiet sure.... I put in the thing about Piper giving Finn the look she did when they were younger to give you readers a sense that this is farther into the future, but for you who need numbers, lets say they're in their 20s...

I must say, after writing these oneshots, I think Aerrow is definately my favorite Storm Hawks character to write. I think it's because he has the most depth of all the characters on the show (ie. he is very outgoing and optimistic, but can also be serious and tactical). Aerrow has lots of different sides, and it's fun to explore them.

This is probably the last bit of writing you'll see from me for a month or so. I'm taking a break to do some personal writing. But you never know, I may get some inspiration, so keep an eye out! If not, I'm hoping to be back in the fall with "Shattered". It's going to be a challenging write because I'm planning on writing from the perspectives of each Storm Hawk, and I'll be focusing on characters I'm not the most comfortable with... but I like a good challenge, and I'm sure it'll improve my writing skills!

If you're still reading this, I apologize for the rambling. I hope you enjoyed this oneshot collection as much as I did writing it!

Please feel free to review and leave your comments and/or complaints!