"The battle is over. The battle is over. The winner is…the Blitz Team!"
"We rock!" Leena yelled as she high-fived her teammates.
"What'd you expect?" Bit laughed smiling his cocky grin at her.
"Ah, the sweet smell of victory," Doc sighed, and his eyes sparkled thinking about all the prize money they'd just won. Being in Class S definitely had its advantages.
"Nice job, you guys," Jamie piped up with a big smile.
That evening, the Hover Cargo pulled into the Blitz Team's headquarters. The zoids were placed into their docking bays, and Jamie hooked up the diagnostic computers to run routine maintenance checks.
"Well guys, I'll see you later; I'm heading out," Brad called as he headed for the door.
"What's up, Brad? Gotta a date with Naomi tonight?" Bit laughed. The glare that he received from his teammate answered the question, and Brad slammed the door behind him.
Bit couldn't stop laughing, and Leena just shook her head. She rolled her eyes and headed off to her room.
"Well, since we don't have a battle for the next few days, I'd say it's time that we tune-up the zoids," Doc Tauros stated. "I think I'll head over to the Battle Commission and see what kind of deal I can scrape up."
"Hey Doc, wait up!" Jamie called as he leapt down off Ranos' wing. "I wanna come too; I've heard they've got new prototype zoids on display!"
"Sure Jamie, come on." Tauros' eyes narrowed on one Bit Cloud.
"Now, Bit, promise me that you and Leena will try to stay out of trouble."
"Hey! It's not my fault if she's on her period right now!" Bit fired back. Luckily, Leena wasn't within earshot, or she would've skinned him alive. Shaking his head, Doc headed out the door with Jamie close behind.
Bit scratched the back of his head. Hmm, he didn't really want to stay in tonight. It was nice outside, and he knew how bored he'd get if he was cooped up inside all night. His stomach growled loudly; the least he could do is grab some dinner in town. A part of his mind wondered if Leena wanted anything to eat as well.
'What the heck? At least I should ask.'
Leena's head popped up from the comic she was reading when someone knocked on her door. Bit's head popped inside, and she glared at him slightly.
"Hey Leena."
"What is it?" she asked a little colder than she would've like.
"Well, everybody's already gone for the night. I was just gonna head into town to grab some chow. You want something while I'm out?"
Leena's frown turned into a small smile at his question. Even it was just for food, he was rather sweet to ask her. As much as he annoyed her, Leena found that Bit Cloud was probably the nicest guy she knew.
"Where are you going?"
"I don't know, what do feel like – Mexican, Chinese, Italian?"
Leena's smile widened; he even let her pick the place.
"Umm…Italian I guess. I haven't had pasta in a long time."
"Not a problem, I know just the place!"
"And don't forget the bread!" Leena yelled at him as he walked out of her room.
'That dolt. He makes me so mad sometimes, and other times, he…he…' She immediately kicked herself.
"Enough of this nonsense," she groaned and went back to reading her comic.
Five minutes later, someone pounded on the outside door. Since her door was open, Leena heard it even all the way across the docking bay.
"Dammit, if that's Bit, I'm gonna kill him!"
Leena trudged across the hanger and punched the button to open the door.
"Leena, my darling!" Her stomach turned instantly.
"Hello Harry," she said dryly.
Before she could object, he pushed his way past her and walked inside. He had that same stupid smile that appeared every time she saw him, and it annoyed the hell out of her.
"Leena, dearest, how have you been? I've missed you," he said in voice that sounded like a whine.
"What are you doing here, Harry?" Leena groaned, not wanting to deal with him any longer than she had to.
"I can't come see my sweetie whenever I want. I just came by to ask you out to dinner."
"Sorry, but Bit already left to pick up some food for he and I." At mention of Bit's name, Harry's eyes blackened, and his smile disappeared.
"Oh, so you're having dinner with 'him' is that it? What's so great about him anyway?"
"Harry, relax, we're not having dinner together; he just asked me if I wanted anything."
"Oh really? Isn't that nice, but I don't buy it. Why did you pick him, Leena?"
"What are you talking about?" Her eyes widened as Harry looked at her with eyes full of disdain. She almost felt afraid at the look on his face. Suddenly, he grabbed her shoulders.
"Tell me!" he shouted into her face. "Why Bit, Leena? I have more money, more power, more everything than he does. He's not worthy of you!"
"Hey! Don't yell at me, you jerk. I'm not a piece of property all right." Leena tried to break free, but his grip was too strong.
"Wrong Leena, you're mine!" Harry growled, and a sinister smile crossed his face. She gulped at the almost evil aura she saw in his eyes. "You'll always be mine."
"No, I'm not, now let go of me!"
Harry grabbed her arms and trapped her wrists behind her back. He pulled her flush against him and smiled slyly.
"You're beautiful, Leena." He raised a hand to cheek, but she snapped her head away.
"I said let go of me, you bastard," she spat in his face.
"Hmm, Bit hasn't had you yet, has he?" The coy smile turned into a sick grin.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"So, I'm right. He hasn't touched you yet. Well, I'll take care of that right now." Harry abruptly kissed her, and Leena tore her head away in disgust.
"You son of a bitch!" She brought her knee up with all her might and slammed it right on target. Harry slumped over and released her.
Leena made a mad dash across the hanger bay, but Harry hadn't been hurt as bad as she thought. He chased after her and tackled her to the ground. Leena pounded him with her fists, but he pinned her arms above her head and pressed his body down on hers.
"I shall have you, Leena, one way or the other!"
"You'll never have me!" she hissed at him.
"We shall see." He began groping her with his free hand, and she squirmed trying to wriggle out of his grasp.
Her heart nearly froze when his hand slid up under her skirt. No, he wouldn't! But the sly, lustful expression on his face told Leena that he was probably capable of anything at that moment.
"Harry…ouch!" she gasped when he rubbed her forcefully.
"Now Leena, you shall be mine!" Pulling aside her underwear, he forced his fingers inside her body.
"Ahhhhh!!!" Her screams echoed through the large hanger, and she heard the familiar sound of a zipper being undone.
Bit Cloud felt incredibly stupid as he approached the door to the docking bay. He'd walked almost halfway to the restaurant then realized that he'd left his wallet inside Liger Zero's cockpit.
'Leena's gonna kill me.' He knew how cranky she got when it came to food. As the door slid open, he felt that something wasn't right.
"Ahhhhhh!!!" The scream echoed in his ears, and he recognized it immediately – Leena.
Now granted, Bit had heard her scream before – mostly in anger, but what he'd just heard sent an icy chill through his veins. It was a scream of fear and agony.
"No…don't please…stop it…don't touch me…"
Those words made Bit's mind kick into overdrive. It was Leena, and someone was hurting her. Rage erupted from inside him, and he bolted across the hanger.
Leena was crying in streams as Harry repeatedly thrust into her. Nothing he did felt good; all she felt was pain and misery.
"Take your damn hands off her!"
In a flash, she felt Harry's weight lifted from on top of her, and her eyes caught site of familiar head of blond hair.
'Oh Bit…' More tears came, but these were tears of relief and joy.
Meanwhile, Bit was busy turning Harry Champ's face into a bloody pulp. He'd caught the young man off guard, but it wouldn't have mattered anyway. Driven by a boiling fury coming from deep inside him, he pounded his fists into Harry's body. Bit punched him in the stomach until he heard his ribs crack then drew back and drove his fist right in between Harry's eyes, smashing his nose in.
"Get up, you bastard!" Bit got him to his feet and slammed him into the wall.
"Don't you ever touch Leena again, or I swear to God, I will rip your head off and shove it up your fucking ass!"
Bit dragged him across the floor and using almost inhuman strength picked Harry up and threw him out the door. Slamming the door, Bit put the base on Level 1 security alert and rushed back to check on Leena.
Bit Cloud couldn't believe the site in front of him. Leena, who was usually so vibrant and full of life, lay broken and sobbing on the floor. Her skirt had been ripped, her underwear had been shredded to pieces, and her top had been ripped open to expose part of her breasts. She was trembling, and tears continued to pour from her eyes.
"Leena…" he said softly and knelt beside her. Her eyes snapped open, and Bit gasped at the fear permeating from her eyes.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you, Leena. Harry's gone now, I promise; he'll never touch you again." Bit felt a sudden warmth stirring in his chest, and he listened to his instincts.
Leena froze when she felt his arms wrap around her. Her body trembled in apprehension, but Bit merely held her and placed her head against his chest.
"Shh," he whispered into her hair, "You're safe now, Leena."
"O-okay," she choked out.
Bit looked down at her body and saw blood on the inside of her thighs and several bruises developing on her arms and breasts.
"Leena, I'd like to put you in your room. Would you mind if I picked you up?" She merely shook her head.
"Okay, just tell me if it hurts too much." Bit slid one of his arms under her back and the other under her knees. He slowly stood up and cradled her in his embrace.
Leena grimaced as pain shot through her body. She felt achy all over, and her stomach was killing her.
"Come on, let's get you into your bed."
Bit carried her into her room and gently placed her on the large mattress. He sat down on the edge of the bed and wiped the dried tears from her cheeks. Leena was afraid when he touched her face, but he merely brushed away the moisture from her eyes, and the warm smile on his face made her feel safe.
"I'll be right back, okay Leena." At the mention of his departure, her eyes shot open in fear, but Bit took her hand in his. "Don't worry, I'm just going to get a towel and some warm water. We need to clean you up all right? I'll be right back."
True to his word, Bit returned in less than two minutes. He had a large, soft towel and a bowl of loop-warm water. He knelt down next to her bedside and soaked the towel.
"Leena, would it be all right if I clean your legs?" She nodded her head in consent.
"Tell me if it hurts, okay?"
Bit had no idea where all this tenderness he was showing was coming from; he just did what came to him naturally. He carefully wiped the dried blood off her thighs and calves. Images of Harry holding her down while he thrust inside her bore into his brain, and he felt anger welling up inside him again. No, he had to help Leena right now; revenge would have to wait. Once he'd removed the blood, Bit rinsed out the towel and carefully wiped off her face.
"There you are, Leena, you look much prettier without tearstains on your face." That actually drew a small smile from her.
"Well, I think we should change your clothes." Bit stood up and walked over to her dresser.
"Okay, tell you what, why don't you show me which drawer your pajamas are in."
"First drawer…" Bit held up one finger.
"Second drawer…" He held up two fingers.
"Or third drawer…" He held up three fingers.
Leena held up three fingers.
Bit bent down and opened the bottom drawer. He found a pair of old, flannel pajamas and figured they'd do for now. He shut the drawer and returned to Leena.
"Well Leena, I can't really help you change. Do you think you can do it yourself?" She nodded her head at him. Bit set the pajamas on the bed and helped her sit up.
"Okay, I'll turn around and wait for you. When you're done, just tap me on the shoulder."
Bit turned his back and waited patiently for Leena to change. He could hear cloth hitting the floor and buttons being snapped. Then, a small finger poked him in the shoulder. Turning his head, he saw Leena sitting upright on her bed wearing the pajamas.
"All right, let's get you to bed." She lay back on her mattress, and Bit pulled the blankets up around her.
Kneeling down by her bedside, Bit cupped her cheek in his hand. He was surprised when Leena slowly lifted her hand and placed it over his. She gave him a small smile and nuzzled his hand.
"Get some sleep, okay?"
Bit removed his hand and went to stand up when Leena grabbed his hand in a death grip. She frantically shook her head no.
"You want me to stay?" She nodded yes, and he grinned softly.
"Sure, no problem, you just rest, and I'll keep watch." Leena slowly closed her eyes but kept her hand around his to make sure that he was close by.
Bit grabbed a nearby chair and sat down silently watching over his sleeping beauty.
'I promise you, Leena, I'll make Harry pay for this – with some serious interest.'