Firstly, I'd like to thankyou for reading my first Fanfic, ever. This was done in about two to three hours one night. Trust me, I've been thinking about it for about 2 days. If you like it, review it. If you don't, lie. Nah, just kidding, please be honest. Any flaming can be redirected to this email address: getbent@idontcare.com. Constructive criticism is welcomed. And I am thinking of another chapter, so please tell me if you think it is worthy of it ;). Anyways, on with the show…
Disclaimer: I do not own Zoids. If I did, would I work at McDonalds? However, I do own a Command Wolf, a Bear Fighter, a Raynos, a Sledge Head and a Hel DiGunner. They re made of plastic and are 1:72 the size. I will kill anyone who touches them.
*Evil Gleam*
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Chapter 1: Disappearance
The sky was black, blacker than ink, as Lt Thomas Shubaltz walked down the long, and deserted road. He was completely oblivious to the rest of the world. How could SHE? (Author Note: Shimmery monologue scene commences)
Fiona, her name was Fiona. I was smitten since our first encounter. She was perfect. I have always tried to give her the best. The best presents and also the best part of me was given to her. Then why did she leave? No one knows to where either, not even Van. I left the Guardian Force because I could no longer devote the whole of me to the Guardian Force. I was no longer a man... (End of monologue)
A heavy downpour commenced to fall from the heavens of Zi. It brought him slightly out of his stupor, still completely oblivious to the soundings but enough to... A light shined in front of him, beckoning to enter. Oblivious to the extent and severity of the weather, Thomas altered his course to intercept the white beacon in the black.
He entered a tavern. There was the bar to the left, which was already jam-packed. Off to the right was a small stage. A lady wearing a shimmering red cocktail dress (Author note: I like red) was singing, with long, drawn out notes and with great sadness in her voice. Thomas spotted an empty stool at the far end of the bar, closest to the stage. He ambled over, like a zoid on autopilot, and said
"Is this seat taken?"
"No, please be my guest," the person beside him said. Thomas thought he recognised the voice, but from where?
He sat down, with a small groan. It felt like he has been walking for weeks. A small pool of water gathered around his feet, as his uniform dripped dry, on him. The bartender enquired for his choice of poison.
"Whatever he's having" was the dreamy reply, indicating the occupant beside him.
Like magic, a double dry whiskey appeared. Thomas slammed down the drink as quickly as it appeared.
His 'magic' glass was then refilled, without him asking. Looking drearily at the drink, he heard the applause for the singer.
*This is not a songfic, but get this song, it is good (Believe me..) ~… is the song BTW*
She started on her next song, entitled Rainy Day Man (From Sailor Moon).
He glanced at his neighbour, and a light blinked on, one that has been extinguished for days. "Van Feiheight? Is that you?" Thomas said. Van looked awful, his hair was hanging down, and he had a 5 o'clock shadow. He seemed more depressed than Thomas.
~Rainy day man
"Yeah, Thomas, is that you?" He seemed more distant than normal
~When I think about the first time
~I thought I found someone who cared for me
~Things were not as they appeared to be
~Rainy day man, on your shoulder I cry
~When my first brush with love left me shaking inside
~Rainy day man
"How are you?"
"Been better," was the reply. Thomas then noticed the smell on his ex co-workers breathe. He had been drinking heavily, for a while by the looks of it.
~Ever since I can remember
~Just like a brother, you been strong and true
~Always been the one to see me through
"How long have you been here?"
"Dunno, ages I think." With that Van's entire self broke down, "She's gone. To goodness knows where. I hoped I could tell her my feelings, but she's gone."
"I understand"
"No you don't." And with that, he started weeping uncontrollably on the Imperials shoulder.
~Rainy day man
~You're much more than a friend,
~I would give anything just to see you again
~Rainy day man
With that, Thomas reached out and grabbed Van's left shoulder, drawing him closer and hugging him tightly. Thomas then wiped Vans fringe away from his face, carefully, like with a small child's. Using his right thumb, he gently lifted up his head, revealing the pain plastered over his face, but looking into his deep brown eyes, it was for losing a close friend, not a partner.
"Everything will be cool, right" Thomas tried to put some console his friend, putting hope in his voice, but he was losing the battle with his internal emotions. His external facade then shattered, tears welled up. He rested his forehead on Van's forehead and wept uncontrollably.
~Always the one to see me through
~Rainy day man, on your shoulder I cry
~When my first brush with love
~Left me shaking inside
~Rainy day man
~You're much more than a friend
~I would give anything
~Just to see you again
~Rainy day man
*This song will be used in other Fanfics of mine, so if you want to use it, be my guest, cause I don't own it ;)*
*ZOIDS Chaotic Century © 1983-2002 Tomy Corporation*
