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Snowy Reflections Chapter 3

The whole Blitz team, with the additions of Leon and Naomi, sat in the dining room of the Hovercargo, quietly eating the food served up by Jamie for breakfast. They had finally gotten out of the snowstorm over the night, and made it into more pleasant terrain. Outside the Hovercargo, rolling hills covered in healthy green grass were spotted with occasional clusters of wildflowers.

Inside the Hovercargo however, the mood seemed a little tense. Each member seemed to sense something different, but none could place it. For most of the breakfast, they all sat in silence, waiting for someone to tell the news, whatever it was. Finally, Doc got tired of waiting, and turned to look at his daughter mischievously.

"So honey, is there anything you and Bit would like to tell us?"

Leena nearly choked on her toast, and after recovering, glared daggers at her father. Everyone at the table turned to stare at Leena and Bit, anxious to know what was up. Leena blushed as Bit took her hand into his.

"Leena and I just thought you all should know that we have become a couple."

Jaws dropped and eyes widened, except of course for Doc's. He continued spooning food into his mouth as if Bit hadn't said a word. Brad quickly regained his composure, and sipped his coffee, still staring at the new couple. After several moments of uncomfortable silence, Naomi and Jamie began laughing.

"Nice joke Bit!" Jamie managed to make out between gasps for air.

 Doc put another bite in his mouth. "They aren't kidding, I saw them together last night in new reading room."

Naomi and Jamie quit laughing, and Naomi leaned forward. "You aren't kidding…?"

Bit shook his head. "Nope. We talked a lot last night, and found out that we both had mutual feelings for each other."

Leon stared at his sister's neck, where several red marks still showed. "Looks like you did more than just talk Bit Cloud."

Everyone turned to look at Leena's neck, which she immediately tried to hide. Brad laughed, and smiled mockingly at Bit.

"Just talking eh?"

Bit shrugged and pointed to Naomi, whose neck also bore marks. "Leena's not the only one."

This time it was Brad and Naomi's turn to blush. Jamie, who had been confused at first, finally realized what the marks were, and burst into fresh laughter. This was a dangerous mistake, and a hard blow to the stomach from Leena quickly quieted him down again. Bit noticed Leon still glaring at him, and he tried not to cringe. It was not a good idea to get on the bad side of a Toros. Doc stood and cleared his throat.

"Well warriors, we have a battle this evening. You have plenty of time, but I suggest you work on your Zoids. Maybe that will keep you guys apart, so we won't have any more marks on our warriors!"

He laughed at his own joke, and Jamie managed to snicker even though he was still doubled over in pain. As everyone began to leave the room, Leon watched Bit closely. He wouldn't get out of this one easily…

            Bit sat on top of the Liger Zero's white head, watching Leena as she worked on her Gunsniper across the hanger. Her lithe form climbed agilely over the Raptor-like Zoid, checking wires and tightening bolts. He was so intensely focused on her that when he heard the Liger's deep mind voice, he jumped.

Took you two long enough! I've seen this coming for a long time now.

            Bit laughed at his huge partner. "Oh really? You never told me!"

You must take things at your own pace. Plus, I enjoyed watching her chase you.

Bit glared at his friend. "Thanks pal."

The Liger purred softly, then turned its huge head to look at the woman his partner loved. I'm glad to see you so happy. You both love each other very much, though you seem to have problems showing it…

Bit smiled sheepishly as he watched Leena strain to tighten a stubborn bolt. "Yeah, I still haven't told her that…"

The Liger growled softly. You haven't told her you love her? I know you do, why do you not tell her? You must do that.

Bit shrugged, and jumped down to the hard floor below. "I'd better go help her."

            As he walked off, the Liger watched him and thought to himself. You need to tell her…

            Leena pushed as hard as she could on a large wrench, trying to get a stuck bolt to tighten a little further. The bolt on her blue Gunsniper might as well have been a rock for all it moved. Leena hit the wrench in frustration, almost growling at it.

"Why won't you TIGHTEN?!"

She pushed down on it again, using her full weight, beads of sweat forming on her brow. She felt strong arms reach around her and began to help, and the bolt finally tightened into place. She turned to see Bit standing behind her, slightly dirty from working on the Liger.

"You looked like you needed some help."

Leena leaned up a kissed his cheek. "Thanks Bit."

Bit put on a mock pouting face. "Is that all I get?"

Leena smiled up at him seductively. "You wanted something more?"

That wiped the fake look off his face  immediately, and Leena laughed at him. "God, men are so pathetic! One sexy look and they're off in La-la land!"

Bit smiled and leaned down. He wouldn't let her get away with that one…the sound of Leon's voice made both of the warriors freeze.

"Bit Cloud, we need to talk."

Bit slowly turned to see Leon standing right behind him, staring at him as if he could burn a hole through him. 'If looks could kill, I'd be sooo dead…'

Leena jumped in front of her stunned boyfriend. "Now wait a minute Leon, I get to come too!"

Leon looked down at her sternly. "No you don't."

Leena crossed her arms defiantly. "And just how are you going to stop me?"

A growing wail could be heard echoing through the hangar.

"LEEEEENNNAAAAA!!!!! Where are you, my love?"

Leena froze in horror when she heard that voice. "Not…Harry…"

            The brown haired man burst through the door with a huge bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates, screaming out his devotion to her. He quickly attached himself to a terrified Leena, just as Leon dragged off an equally terrified Bit.

            An hour or so later, Bit and Leena reunited in the hanger, minus Harry and Leon. Leena had finally convinced poor Harry that she WAS dating Bit, and she WASN'T planning on dumping him. Bit hadn't been as lucky. He was forced to watch a half hour movie on Why You Should Choose Abstinence, then he had to watch a demonstration of what Leon would do to him if he hurt Leena or let her get hurt. They both sat down on the golden paw of the Liger and sighed happily, relieved to finally get away from their captors. Leena looked at Bit apologetically.

"Sorry. My brother can be a little over protective."

Bit rolled his eyes. "A little?"

Leena laughed, and leaned against his chest. "Fine. A lot over protective."

Bit put an arm around the young woman's shoulders. He could see why Leon was so protective. As strong as she was, she was still vulnerable, and she didn't seem to realize it. She would walk right into a fight, expecting fully to come out unscathed. Leena looked up a Bit, a mischievous gleam in her eye.

"Don't I still owe you something?"

Bit returned the grin, quickly scanning for any sign of Leon. "Yeah, you do…"  

A/N: I have some people to thank! First of all, thanks to all my reviewers, your reviews make my day! Special thanks to Kitai Matsuru and HealerAriel for reviewing both chapters! Second, thanks to zoidboy for the Liger idea. Thanks to both my friends at school who reviewed in the middle of class… ^_^;;; and once again THANK YOU ALL, I LOVE YOU! You have no idea how much this helps my low self esteem. Keep reviewing and giving ideas and creative criticism!