This story takes place a short time after NCZ ended. This 'chapter' will be, for lack of a better word, a 'refresher' chapter, focusing on the last few moments of NCZ. (Trust me, remembering exactly what certain people said will be very important. Otherwise, this story won't make as much sense.) I won't cover everything, just what is particularly important. I really hope everybody likes this story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Zoids. If I did, do you honestly think I'd be sitting here, instead of running amok in Van's Blade Liger???
"So, this competitions held every four years?"
"If we win this, we'll automatically move up to class S!" Jamie replied enthusiastically.
"But guys, all the class A teams are qualified to participate in the Royal Cup. This won't be a walk in the park."
"You getting' scared?" Brad teased.
"No way! Who are you kidding? I know we'll win." Leena countered.
"Hm. If you manage to win this tournament, you can probably pay off all your outstanding debts to me. So let's do it gang!" Doc 'encouraged'.
"Yeah!" Leena said, beginning to get excited about the whole thing.
Clouds were passing over the wide stretch of land at a nice, soothing pace. Bit and Liger were lazing around and 'talking', while Bit watched them.
"My life sure has settled down over the last few months." Bit remarked. Liger replied in his own way, that only bit seemed to be able to understand.
"I gotta admit, I still feel kind of restless. What about you, Liger?"
Again, Liger growled lowly. "Come on, partner. Tell me what you think." Another growl.
As the Hover Cargo came into view, Leena could be heard over the intercom. "Bit! The next battle's been decided!"
"That's good to hear." Bit said, probably more to himself than anyone else. "We gotta get going, Pal." He said as he stood up. Liger roared in reply.
(A/N: Fast forwarding to the Royal Cup now)
Announcer: "The battles will take place on the enormous plain of the Degan peninsula. In total, there will be one hundred teams on this three hundred eighty-five square mile battle field. And all will put their reputations on the line to compete for the prize money, the glory, and a ticket into class S. This class A event is certainly unique! The Royal Cup is held only once every four years. The moment is almost arrived for 'Ready? Fight!'.
Will we see a major upset today by the ferocious Zaber Fangs?"
Kirkland: "We're gonna win this!"
Omari and Lineback: "Yeah!"
Announcer: "Although each team is allowed to fight with up to four Zoids, the Zabers team will only be using three."
Kirkland: "We managed to get this far with just the three of us, and we're gonna keep things the way they are."
Omari and Lineback: "Yeah!"
Announcer: "The Fluegel Team will battle toward the finish line with their two fierce Zoids. Will the Red Comets be strong enough to blaze past all their opponents? And the luckiest guys of all, who've had fortune smile at them, ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Champ Team!"
Sebastian: "Who would've thought that WE would make it into the prestigious Royal Cup!"
Benjamin: "Not me, for one."
Harry: "Leena? Where are ya' girl?"
Announcer: "The teams will be placed six miles apart around a six hundred mile starting line. Oogh! They'll be waiting for the commencement of the battle tomorrow- aagh! (A/N The Announcer just got blown away. Literally.)
Jamie: "Are you guys all clear on this? One rule we know for certain is the first team to make it to the finish line is the tournament winner. The only set back is that they haven't told us exactly where the finish line is."Leena: "How do we finish if we don't know where to go?"
Doc: "As we win against other teams we'll be fed info on the finish line location. If you do exceptionally well, and win against five of the teams, we'll know exactly where it is.
Brad:
"Five teams shouldn't be a problem."
Jamie: "Also, any Zoid that experiences a system freeze will be forced to leave. And once all of the teams Zoids are knocked out, that teams out of the tournament."
Doc: "Don't worry, once you're there, the judge will give you all the instructions you need. Just fight like usual. Win that prize money and let's move up to class S!"
Bit: "So what's the big deal about this class S?"Doc: "The opponents and the prize money are a whole different ballgame. It's truly outstanding."
Leena: "Sounds like the class we deserve to be in!"
Brad: "And the money we deserve to be earning."Bit: "And it's that incredible, huh?"
Leena: "Look out class S! Here we come! Go Blitz Team!"
(A/N The Announcer blows back in, landing, in a rather dazed state, in front of the Hover Cargo.)
Announcer: "The start of the tournament…. will be announced by the judge tomorrow at daybreak. This has been a live broadcast….. from the starting line. *Faints*
(Blitz Team vs. Fluegel Team)
Brad: "I've got a proposition for ya', Naomi. If you lose, how 'bout we enter as partners next time? What do ya' say?"Naomi: Sounds good to me, 'cept I'm not planning to lose, Brad."Brad: "I'll take that as a yes."(Fast forward to later in the battle: Brad vs. Naomi)
Brad: "Now I've got ya'."
Naomi: "Oh well, I guess that's it for me. Maybe being your partner next time wouldn't be so bad."
(Bit just defeated the Berserk Fury)
Battle Commission Guy: "Congratulations Bit, you certainly earned this victory. The Blitz Team has won the Royal Cup. The highest verge of that old Ultrasaurus wreck you were on was the hidden finish line. Proceed to the cockpit, Bit."
Doc: "Bit, you've done us proud son. You came to us as a cocky junk dealer, and although we may have doubted your decisions, you always came through in the end. You were born to be a warrior, Bit Cloud. One of the greatest Zoid warriors that have ever lived, and the only one capable of piloting the Ultimate X, Liger Zero. Now, about that money you owe me for Liger's parts, haha…."
Battle Commission/Bit Cloud: "You win the match. Liberty, courage, and a sense of justice. Only a warrior who possesses such qualities deserves the Royal Cup. Bit Cloud, your team has fought hard, and shown unsurpassed camaraderie, but the Blitz Team couldn't have won the championship without you. Your tribute to Zoid warriors around the world, as the ultimate warrior, you'll advance to the next challenge. Today, fame and glory are your's. So use your portion of the Royal Cup prize money to treat yourself to a well deserved break, before your next challenge."
Bit: "A nice long holiday right about now might be just the thing. Finally, we made it to the top. There's a whole world out there to explore, maybe now's a good time to take off for a little adventure. What do you say, Liger?"
Liger: "Roar."
*Phew* Okay, I think I've covered everything that you'll need to know for my story. I hope to have chapter one out very soon! If you have any questions or whatnot, feel free to message me!
Thank you! ~Tsuki.
