Okay, so here's the next RP! Most of the characters included in these all have a tumblr so most of these all have a bit of tumblr inspiration I guess! Lol! And we really don't follow anything preset, we just get the ideas and go. So most of these aren't related in the slightess! Zero and Goose are owned by Bandai, Shining in mine.

Summary: Zero isn't doing so well in a tournament that is held once every year and fears he'll lose to Tallgeese. Can Shining help lift his spirits?

Rated: T (Just to be safe)

Zero and Tallgeese are once again played by ZeroGal5 (It's who she always play) and I'm Shining.

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The tournament had not been going as smoothly as Zero had hoped. What should've been a clean sweep through the morning's events turned into a laughable failure. The Winged Knight had always done well in hand-to-hand combat before at this kingdom wide tournament, but he was off this time around. Not only had he lost to some younger, less experienced knights, but he lost to Tallgeese as well. The idea infuriated him so much that he refused help from his appointed squire and marched to his tent alone.

He stepped inside, hastily taking off his helmet and throwing it onto the ground. "How could I have let myself be beaten so easily? I'm going to get laughed right out of the kingdom for losing to Tallgeese!" He rubbed his forehead irritably, "Perhaps I should just withdraw from the jousting, I never really was good at horseback anyways..."

Unbeknownst to the Winged Knight that flap of tent opened and a purple gundamess stepped inside. Shining rolled her optics at Zero's rant and sauntered over to him. Placing her hands on his shoulders, and causing him to jump, she leaned forward to look into his blue eyes, "If you withdraw now, you won't win. And no one is going to laugh at you for losing to Tallgeese." She then blew some warm air into his neck cables.

Zero shivered as the warm air tickled the cables, "But there's no way that I can regain the points that I have lost, let alone win." He turned around and faced Shining, but didn't look into her optics. "I wish I could beat Tallgeese into the ground, especially since he spoke of you so disrespectfully. I mean, what good am I if I cannot defend for your honor..."

Shining smiled behind her faceplate before taking Zero's head in her hands and moving it up to look into his optics, "Listen here, Knight. Where there's a will, there's a way. I've watched you practice your jousting, you can make up your points. As for Tallgeese...Don't let him get to you. He's simply jealous." She then placed her forehead against his, "And you defend my honor just fine."

Zero blushed as his optics met hers, reaching up and holding her forearms with his hands. His eyes softened as he began to gently rub his digits across the armor on her arms, "You are right, he is jealous... Jealous that I have such a wonderful femme like you at my side." He pulled her into a hug, burying his head into her neck, "I'd do anything to defend you, Love. Anything."

Shining smiled as she was gathered into his arms, "I know, Zero. I'd do the same." She then pulled back, "Now. Are you going to go back out there and beat everyone including that poor excuse for a knight?"

Zero suddenly seemed renewed as he bent down to pick up his helmet, dusting it off and placing is back on his head, "More than ready..." He took Shining by the hand and led her out of the tent, heading towards the jousting ring. That was until Tallgeese, astride a brilliantly white mecha horse, cut directly in front of them.

The white mech leaned over his saddle, grinning behind his mouth piece, "Ah, going to scratch out of the jousting portion of the tournament I hope, Winged Knight. I'd be a shame to beat to you too badly..." He suddenly noticed Shining behind Zero, "Especially in front of such a fine specimen of a femme. Of course, she's always more than welcome to join a true winner at his side when this silly tournament is over with."

Shining glared at Tallgeese as he made an attempt to piss Zero off and, once again, stated his liking of her, "Oh do be quite, Tallgeese. We don't have time for your antics today. And you're the one who's going to be beaten during the jousting portion."

Tallgeese laughed as he dismounted his horse, a squire scrambling to hold it steady. He walked over and grabbed Shining by the chin, tilting her head to study her helm, "Such bold words coming from such a small femme," He cooed as he began to stroke mouth guard with his thumb. "Let's see you stand by your precious Knight when I am the victor and he's lying face down in the dirt-"

He didn't even get the chance to finish his sentence. Zero shoved Tallgeese away from Shining and got between them, his blue eyes venomously glaring at his rival, "Don't you dare touch her!"

Shining's lavender optics held just as much venom as Zero's as she glared at Tallgeese over Zero's shoulder, "I may be small but I can still kick you aft." She smirked, "But I'll let Zero have the honors today."

Tallgeese withdrew his hand and backed away towards his horse, "Whatever you say, Lady Shining. You'll come my way, once you see just how much of a failure your heroic Knight is." He remounted his horse, glomming down at Zero, "I'm going to apologize ahead of time for beating you in jousting, Zero. I'll be far too busy accepting my prizes to pay heed to you." He then kicked his horse and rode off towards the arena, his poor squire running after him.

As soon as Tallgeese left, Zero swung around and began checking over Shining's helm nervously, "He didn't harm you, did he Love?"

Shining grabbed Zero's hands they begin to fly around her, "I'm fine, Zero. A little offended at him and completely disgusted that he touched me, but I'm fine." She then leaned in close and pecked the side of his face plate, "Now, let's go get you to the jousting ring."

Zero blushed, comforted by her response, "Yes, I have a tournament to win and a smug Tallgeese to defeat!" They hastily flew to the stadium where Zero's cape was confiscated and lance was issued. Shining headed for the stands while Zero met with his squire and hands at his end, preparing to mount his mech horse. From across the ring he could see Tallgeese prepping his armor, the Winged Knight staring him down.

Shining settled herself by the thrones of the king and princess, not only having a good view of the arena but also close by the royals hence anything happen. She had full confidence in Zero but it didn't hurt for her to send a small payer to the Goddess that Tallgeese wouldn't do anything shady to win.

Zero exchanged his regular armor for his jousting set and made his way to his team consisting of a squire and two grooms. He had expected to his usual mecha horse, Chalice, there. Instead there was a normal, organic horse. The chestnut colored creature looked old and tired, eyeing her bag of grain that lay to the side instead of Tallgeese, who was mounting his mecha horse at the other side of the ring.

Zero looked to his young squire, "Excuse me lad, but where is Chalice?"

"She wasn't fit for the tournament today, Sir Zero," The boy answered, looking ashamed. "But you may borrow Ivy if you wish. My father used to joust on her back when he was knight himself, and he said that he could always trust her..."

The young boy offered Zero the reins, the Winged Knight looking moved by the boy's generosity. He looked at Ivy and smiled behind his mouthpiece, "I'm sure she will be great luck today, then."

His squire smiled and Zero took up the reins, mounting Ivy and taking up his lance. He looked to Shining in the crowd and gave her a little nod, shutting the visor over his optics.

Shining smiled as Zero nodded at her. Though she was wondering where his normal horse was. Shaking her head to expel lingering, distracting thoughts, She turned her undivided attention to the ring.

Suddenly, Tallgeese gave his steed a sharp kick, sending the mech beast lurching forward. Zero followed suite, giving Ivy a gentile squeeze and the old mare responded immediately. Both came barreling down the fence, lances pointed at one another, that was until Ivy stumbled, making Zero's lance shift. Tallgeese's lance made contact with Zero's shield, but the knight was able to stay atop of his horse. That was one point for Tallgeese; none for Zero.

Shining frowned as Tallgeese got a point. Doubting that would have happen if the mare hadn't stumbled. Hoping for Zero to knock Tallgeese off in the next turn, she cheered for Zero as they reset.

Both knights stopped briefly at each corner, but with both lances still intact they immediately charged for each other again. Ivy seemed more confident as she galloped fiercely towards their opponent, Tallgeese's steed doing the same. Zero's lance made contact with the white mech's shield earning him a point, but Tallgeese's lance broke. An extra two for the Knight of Tempest. Three points for Tallgeese; one for Zero.

Shining crossed her arms as she watched the match continue. At this pace Zero would never catch up in points. Not that she didn't believe he could do it, but he would be very upset if he lost to Tallgeese a second time.

Both mechs ended up in their respected corners, Tallgeese taking a moment to replace his lance. Zero could be heard panting from behind his visor as his confidence began to deflate, "The only way I could beat him is if I were to knock him off his mount..." The knight huffed, looking over to his squire.

The young boy gave Zero a smile, his eyes beaming, "You can do it, Sir Zero. I know you can!"

Ivy seemed to perk up upon hearing the squires words, and so did Zero. Just as Tallgeese urged his mount forward Zero did the same with Ivy. They drew nearer and nearer, the pressure in the stands growing. Tallgeese drew his lance back to strike but left himself open. Time seemed to slow down as Zero pressed his lance forward right into the enemy mech's helm, crushing it and forcing Tallgeese to flip backwards off his horse. Amazingly, Zero had managed to dismount the white mech, earning him an instant victory.

Shining beamed behind her faceplate and cheered for Zero as he won. And he showed that pervert Tallgeese just who he had been messing with. Shining quickly got down from the stands going over to where Zero was dismounting the horse. "I told you could do it!"

Zero pulled off his helmet, beaming with pride and pulling Shining into a hug. "I-I suppose you did..." He leaned in and whispered into her audio receptors, "Thank you for believing in me."

Shining smiled as Zero pulled her into a hug. She then kissed his cheek, "I always do."

Zero blushed deeply, his spark fluttering from her affection and roar of the crowd. He then noticed Tallgeese still sitting on the ground, his squire struggling to get the knight's helmet off. Zero's lance had hit him so hard that it had actually dented it into Tallgeese's helm, getting it stuck.

"G-Get this blasted helmet off!"

Shining sniggered and tried to hide her giggled behind her hand. "Well then...I suppose that serves him right. It is Tallgeese..." She then leaned over to whisper into Zero's audio, "Just like what you'll get later will serve you right."

The Winged Knight shivered, cheek plates burning and his optics growing wide. "That sounds like the perfect way to end an exhilarating day, Love." He whispered to her, wafting warm onto her helm.

Shining giggled before she pulled Zero inside a stray tent. Pushing herself close to him, she wafted hot air into his faceplate before pulling back. "That's just a sneak peek, Knight." She then nonchalantly walked away, with just a slight sway in her hips.

Zero's knees nearly buckled when she had pushed her chassis against him, making him quiver with anticipation. He followed closely behind her, taking note of her swaying hips. "Oh I have a few tricks up my sleeves as well, milady. Just you wait..." He teased as he playfully pinched her aft before they exited the tent. Normally he wouldn't act so brash, but he couldn't help himself.

Shining blushed and gasped playfully, "My, my Zero, so brash today." She then took his hand and bumped her shoulder armor against his, "Carful or we might wind up missing the awards ceremony."

Zero smirked, collecting himself as they exited the tent, "No award can ever compare to you, Shining."

Zero had been coined the champion of the games that year, a first for him. Tallgeese failed to show to the ceremony and it was rumored that it was because his helmet had refused to come off... For three days. Of course, as far as Zero was concerned, the best award that he could've ever earned that day was Shining's affections at the end of the day. She was all that he needed to remain happy, something that a trophy or title could never do...

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Two done….more to go! Hope you enjoyed this one, and these will eventually turn M just to let everyone know. Heehee. Stay tuned!