Everyone gasped. 'Raven? With a time-traveling zoid?' they thought.
"Yes, I know you must all be surprised. Raven could destroy you all if he wanted to. Make it so you were never born. But that's why I'm here. I've come to offer you a chance to stop Raven," the White Tyrant said, with false friendliness.
"There's a catch. There's got to be a catch," Moonbay said, stepping forward.
"Ahh. The smart girl. Yes, of course there's a catch."
"Well? What it is?" Thomas growled.
"A death. That's the catch. All I want is one death. Either one of you must die, or, you must kill Raven," the White Tyrant's voice seemed to be happy, yet cold.
"What?!" Van yelled. "You expect one of us to die?!"
"Van, he said that either one of us, or Raven," Irvine said calmly. "So all we have to do is try not to die and kill Raven instead."
"You make it sound easy," Van muttered.
"So, will you take my offer and go save the world? Or will you decline it and go back to the little battle you were about to start?" the White Tyrant asked impatiently.
"How can you be able to help us? Do you have the power to let us follow Raven to whatever time he decides to change?" Fiona asked quietly.
"Oh yes. I almost forgot."
Again, there was a blinding flash, and suddenly, there were two more occupants in the room.
"AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" the girl screamed as she found everyone staring at her. "WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!?!?!?!"
The girl fell back and crawled backwards to the cave wall. Zeke approached her cautiously, sniffing, and trying not to frighten the girl.
"GET AWAY FROM MEEEE!!"
"GRAAAAAARRRR!!" the second shape shot forward, blocking Zeke's path.
Startled, Zeke took a step back and looked at the creature. It was like the other creatures he had seen before. The creatures that were helping the evil people try to destroy everything. But this creature didn't look evil. It was too beautiful to be evil. The angry creature fluttered its wings in annoyance, making the titanium feathers clink together. The creature's body looked similar to Zeke's, but more slender and elegant. It's silver, almost white body seemed to lighten the whole cave. Zeke stepped back again, and lowered his head.
"And this, is Reigan Valkyrie," the White Tyrant said.
"H-how do you know my name?!" Reigan said, now completely terrified.
"I know many things child," the Tyrant snapped. "Anyway, this girl will help you. She has an organoid, as you can see. This organoid has the strength you need to follow Raven. The organoid is also capable of transferring some of its energy to another organoid, which makes it possible for that organoid to follow Raven as well. Now, you only have two organoids, which means two zoids. Choose carefully, because your decision will be final."
"That means... not all of us can go. Doesn't it?" Fiona said.
"Yes, Zoidian, that is true."
"Problem solved! We'll just take my Gustav! Then everyone can go!" Moonbay said happily.
"That might not be a bright idea. You Gustav might fit many people, but it does not go into combat very well. You want two zoids that fit a reasonable amount of people, and that have superb fighting skills."
"Well then we're taking my Blade Liger. It'll fit two people," Van said confidently.
"Who died and make you King of Zi?! You can't just choose!" Irvine said, whirling to face Van.
"Well you're Lightning Saix doesn't comfortably fit more than one person now does it?!" Van yelled back.
"Hey! I have a zoid too you guys! My Dibison is just as good as your guys' zoids!" Thomas said, stepping in.
Reigan's head began to swim. These 'men' were getting on her nerves.
"Okay! Just SHUT-UP!!" Reigan screamed at the top of her lungs.
Everything seemed to freeze. Reigan was breathing heavily, and was suddenly embarrassed by the attention, but stayed firm. Fiona smiled at Reigan, and took it from there.
"We need to think over this carefully. The choices we seem to have are Moonbay's Gustav, Van's Blade Liger, Irvine's Lightning Saix, and Thomas' Dibison."
"I have a zoid too," Reigan said, looking at the imaginary cricket on the cave floor. Everyone stared. "It was originally modeled from the Command Wolf, and its combat system and battle skills were enhanced. It overheats sometimes, but the cooling gear usually works well. My zoid is called a Konig Wolf."
"A Konig Wolf..." Van whispered to himself.
"My Wolf's cockpit was enlarged a little so it can fit two people inside. Also, I had a special Arsenal Bay built into the back of my zoid. From the bay, the person inside can control all arsenals, though the pilot still has control."
The pilots argued for several minutes, then came to the conclusion of taking the Konig Wolf, and the Blade Liger. Though not too comfortable, all six people were able to fit into the two zoids.
"Comfy? Didn't think so. But I don't care. Have a fun little field trip and remember our deal," the White Tyrant seemed to fade away as the two zoids began their warp into time. The dark colors of the cave swirled together and they could see the conversations they were having a couple minutes ago. Then everything began to speed up, until the pilots couldn't see anything except for some colorful blurs, and then they were swept into oblivion.
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I stood watching the horrible battle rage on. Well, at least to other people it would have been horrible. To me it was like watching a favorite TV show. I felt my lips curl upward in a grin as both the Empire and the Republic zoids fought each other, destroying themselves. How wonderful it was to see fighting again. And I had Shadow back too, now. That idiot Hiltz had basically killed me, though I already am dead. I was never alive. You see, to be alive, you have to actually feel emotions. You have to feel mental and physical pain. I feel none. Nothing, nada. But I guess I was alive that day Hiltz had shot that charged particle cannon. Because I felt the sharp feeling, that people call hurt, in my stomach as I saw my organoid Shadow die before my eyes. That was the first time I had known I had affection for Shadow. I guess I have something to thank Hiltz for. For if Shadow had not died that once, I would have never been here...
**Flash Back**
'Moisture? On my cheeks? Ah, I remember now. Tears they called them. The salty water that is created by the eyes when sad or very jubilant. I haven't cried in over... bah, I don't remember anymore. Shadow, my faithful companion, why did you have to leave me? I fell so, so empty now. Weak I guess. You've been with me for as long as I can remember, and now, you're gone. It's like a dream really. This is one of those think I never even thought could happen...' I pitifully thought to myself.
Sitting in the corner of my own house, I watched over Shadow's motionless body. The body that once used to be full of life, the body that used to always be next to me and fight with me no matter the odds. I knew sitting there like a pathetic little boy wouldn't bring Shadow back, but then again, what could? I started to stand; my leg was falling asleep. But then, a white light. Trying to shield my eyes and look to see where it was coming from at the same time, I saw that Shadow was gone.
'Where is he?! Shadow?! Shadow!!' I screamed mentally at myself.
The light was now outside. I jumped out the window, not bothering with the rusty doors. The light was fading, and I knew I would never catch up to it, but I didn't care. I was running with false hope, but in my mind I was thinking that maybe, just maybe, I could get Shadow back. The white light was completely gone, but I ran on, not willing to give up.
'I'm out of shape,' I suddenly thought as my calves were beginning to tire, and my thighs were beginning to cramp.
My legs finally gave way, and I fell down the hill, rolling into a small canyon range. I tried to get up, but my legs were petrified. They wouldn't budge. Feeling even more pathetic, I curled into a ball, and lay there in the dark shadows.
Who dares enter the realm of the Time Cat? a voice echoed through my head, literally.
The strange voice was coming from the inside of my head! My legs suddenly started working again.
"Who's there?! Sh-show yourself!!" I screamed into the dark, eerie shadows.
I heard sounds. Very familiar sounds though. I couldn't quit figure it out, until the sound seemed to be walking on top of me. It was the sound of a four-legged zoid. A "talking" four-legged zoid.
A human? In my realm? How did you get in here? Speak fool!
The zoids stepped into view, but the coal black night prevented me to see much of it. It looked like a- well a cat-type zoid. Its stride was graceful, and its limbs were slender. The face of the zoids seemed very indignant by me, and I could see its sharp, needle-like claws. (They were more like 8-feet needles but that's besides the point.) I held myself high, and tried to look as unafraid as possible, but I was aware that with a twitch, the zoid could cut off my head.
"My name is Raven, and I have come into your realm in search of- of... well, in search of my friend."
A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Hope you liked the second chapter and remember to review!! Suggestions are okay, and so are nice comments. Flamies are just mean, and if you want to complain, at least say it in a nicer way so it doesn't necessarily sound like a compliant okay? Thanx again and keep reading! Yay! XD
"Yes, I know you must all be surprised. Raven could destroy you all if he wanted to. Make it so you were never born. But that's why I'm here. I've come to offer you a chance to stop Raven," the White Tyrant said, with false friendliness.
"There's a catch. There's got to be a catch," Moonbay said, stepping forward.
"Ahh. The smart girl. Yes, of course there's a catch."
"Well? What it is?" Thomas growled.
"A death. That's the catch. All I want is one death. Either one of you must die, or, you must kill Raven," the White Tyrant's voice seemed to be happy, yet cold.
"What?!" Van yelled. "You expect one of us to die?!"
"Van, he said that either one of us, or Raven," Irvine said calmly. "So all we have to do is try not to die and kill Raven instead."
"You make it sound easy," Van muttered.
"So, will you take my offer and go save the world? Or will you decline it and go back to the little battle you were about to start?" the White Tyrant asked impatiently.
"How can you be able to help us? Do you have the power to let us follow Raven to whatever time he decides to change?" Fiona asked quietly.
"Oh yes. I almost forgot."
Again, there was a blinding flash, and suddenly, there were two more occupants in the room.
"AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" the girl screamed as she found everyone staring at her. "WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!?!?!?!"
The girl fell back and crawled backwards to the cave wall. Zeke approached her cautiously, sniffing, and trying not to frighten the girl.
"GET AWAY FROM MEEEE!!"
"GRAAAAAARRRR!!" the second shape shot forward, blocking Zeke's path.
Startled, Zeke took a step back and looked at the creature. It was like the other creatures he had seen before. The creatures that were helping the evil people try to destroy everything. But this creature didn't look evil. It was too beautiful to be evil. The angry creature fluttered its wings in annoyance, making the titanium feathers clink together. The creature's body looked similar to Zeke's, but more slender and elegant. It's silver, almost white body seemed to lighten the whole cave. Zeke stepped back again, and lowered his head.
"And this, is Reigan Valkyrie," the White Tyrant said.
"H-how do you know my name?!" Reigan said, now completely terrified.
"I know many things child," the Tyrant snapped. "Anyway, this girl will help you. She has an organoid, as you can see. This organoid has the strength you need to follow Raven. The organoid is also capable of transferring some of its energy to another organoid, which makes it possible for that organoid to follow Raven as well. Now, you only have two organoids, which means two zoids. Choose carefully, because your decision will be final."
"That means... not all of us can go. Doesn't it?" Fiona said.
"Yes, Zoidian, that is true."
"Problem solved! We'll just take my Gustav! Then everyone can go!" Moonbay said happily.
"That might not be a bright idea. You Gustav might fit many people, but it does not go into combat very well. You want two zoids that fit a reasonable amount of people, and that have superb fighting skills."
"Well then we're taking my Blade Liger. It'll fit two people," Van said confidently.
"Who died and make you King of Zi?! You can't just choose!" Irvine said, whirling to face Van.
"Well you're Lightning Saix doesn't comfortably fit more than one person now does it?!" Van yelled back.
"Hey! I have a zoid too you guys! My Dibison is just as good as your guys' zoids!" Thomas said, stepping in.
Reigan's head began to swim. These 'men' were getting on her nerves.
"Okay! Just SHUT-UP!!" Reigan screamed at the top of her lungs.
Everything seemed to freeze. Reigan was breathing heavily, and was suddenly embarrassed by the attention, but stayed firm. Fiona smiled at Reigan, and took it from there.
"We need to think over this carefully. The choices we seem to have are Moonbay's Gustav, Van's Blade Liger, Irvine's Lightning Saix, and Thomas' Dibison."
"I have a zoid too," Reigan said, looking at the imaginary cricket on the cave floor. Everyone stared. "It was originally modeled from the Command Wolf, and its combat system and battle skills were enhanced. It overheats sometimes, but the cooling gear usually works well. My zoid is called a Konig Wolf."
"A Konig Wolf..." Van whispered to himself.
"My Wolf's cockpit was enlarged a little so it can fit two people inside. Also, I had a special Arsenal Bay built into the back of my zoid. From the bay, the person inside can control all arsenals, though the pilot still has control."
The pilots argued for several minutes, then came to the conclusion of taking the Konig Wolf, and the Blade Liger. Though not too comfortable, all six people were able to fit into the two zoids.
"Comfy? Didn't think so. But I don't care. Have a fun little field trip and remember our deal," the White Tyrant seemed to fade away as the two zoids began their warp into time. The dark colors of the cave swirled together and they could see the conversations they were having a couple minutes ago. Then everything began to speed up, until the pilots couldn't see anything except for some colorful blurs, and then they were swept into oblivion.
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I stood watching the horrible battle rage on. Well, at least to other people it would have been horrible. To me it was like watching a favorite TV show. I felt my lips curl upward in a grin as both the Empire and the Republic zoids fought each other, destroying themselves. How wonderful it was to see fighting again. And I had Shadow back too, now. That idiot Hiltz had basically killed me, though I already am dead. I was never alive. You see, to be alive, you have to actually feel emotions. You have to feel mental and physical pain. I feel none. Nothing, nada. But I guess I was alive that day Hiltz had shot that charged particle cannon. Because I felt the sharp feeling, that people call hurt, in my stomach as I saw my organoid Shadow die before my eyes. That was the first time I had known I had affection for Shadow. I guess I have something to thank Hiltz for. For if Shadow had not died that once, I would have never been here...
**Flash Back**
'Moisture? On my cheeks? Ah, I remember now. Tears they called them. The salty water that is created by the eyes when sad or very jubilant. I haven't cried in over... bah, I don't remember anymore. Shadow, my faithful companion, why did you have to leave me? I fell so, so empty now. Weak I guess. You've been with me for as long as I can remember, and now, you're gone. It's like a dream really. This is one of those think I never even thought could happen...' I pitifully thought to myself.
Sitting in the corner of my own house, I watched over Shadow's motionless body. The body that once used to be full of life, the body that used to always be next to me and fight with me no matter the odds. I knew sitting there like a pathetic little boy wouldn't bring Shadow back, but then again, what could? I started to stand; my leg was falling asleep. But then, a white light. Trying to shield my eyes and look to see where it was coming from at the same time, I saw that Shadow was gone.
'Where is he?! Shadow?! Shadow!!' I screamed mentally at myself.
The light was now outside. I jumped out the window, not bothering with the rusty doors. The light was fading, and I knew I would never catch up to it, but I didn't care. I was running with false hope, but in my mind I was thinking that maybe, just maybe, I could get Shadow back. The white light was completely gone, but I ran on, not willing to give up.
'I'm out of shape,' I suddenly thought as my calves were beginning to tire, and my thighs were beginning to cramp.
My legs finally gave way, and I fell down the hill, rolling into a small canyon range. I tried to get up, but my legs were petrified. They wouldn't budge. Feeling even more pathetic, I curled into a ball, and lay there in the dark shadows.
Who dares enter the realm of the Time Cat? a voice echoed through my head, literally.
The strange voice was coming from the inside of my head! My legs suddenly started working again.
"Who's there?! Sh-show yourself!!" I screamed into the dark, eerie shadows.
I heard sounds. Very familiar sounds though. I couldn't quit figure it out, until the sound seemed to be walking on top of me. It was the sound of a four-legged zoid. A "talking" four-legged zoid.
A human? In my realm? How did you get in here? Speak fool!
The zoids stepped into view, but the coal black night prevented me to see much of it. It looked like a- well a cat-type zoid. Its stride was graceful, and its limbs were slender. The face of the zoids seemed very indignant by me, and I could see its sharp, needle-like claws. (They were more like 8-feet needles but that's besides the point.) I held myself high, and tried to look as unafraid as possible, but I was aware that with a twitch, the zoid could cut off my head.
"My name is Raven, and I have come into your realm in search of- of... well, in search of my friend."
A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Hope you liked the second chapter and remember to review!! Suggestions are okay, and so are nice comments. Flamies are just mean, and if you want to complain, at least say it in a nicer way so it doesn't necessarily sound like a compliant okay? Thanx again and keep reading! Yay! XD