"The Zoid Whisperer"
The sun was just beginning to set over the cliffs of Red River, as a platoon of Molgas commanded by a Dark Horn and a Red and Black Saber Tiger made their descent to a battle that could decide their lives. Lagging behind all of these zoids was a Silver Saber Tiger piloted by a young girl and her organoid who ran along its side like a faithful companion. The silver zoid stopped on a nearby cliff overlooking the battlefield that could very well be, the Imperial army's demise. The sunset looked beautiful and mysterious as the sky painted a picture of its pinks, purples, oranges and even reds. Red, the color of blood which was about to spilt and for what reason?
"What are we doing Storm? What kind of life is this? How can these men ever live with themselves after going out and shedding blood? How do they feel after killing a man or a woman?"
The girl was then interrupted by a growl, the growl of the Red and Black Saber Tiger.
"We don't even think about how it'll affect us now, but how it will affect us after the war is over." Replied the Major.
"And what if you don't make it? What if somehow you lose yourself out there, and never return?" questioned the zoidian.
"Then I and many others don't have to live with the nightmares of those whom we killed, who come back eventually to haunt us. Alease, you may be working for me, but call me by my name "Karl" no need to address me as your superior officer. You have already proved to me how loyal you are by going through with the battle simulations beforehand." Replied Karl.
"Yes, I understand, but you won't see me putting up much of a fight."
"Don't worry just stay with me, and I will protect you."
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Ilea awoke from this dream with a splitting headache and many questions, many of which she could not answer. Just who was this handsome Imperial Major named Karl? And who was this girl? Who by the way looked exactly like herself? The only aspect that Ilea understood about this dream and could compare from her earlier flashback was the fact that both women pilot the same zoid.
"No, there is just no way that my partner was in fact her zoid. Impossible, from the looks of these crazy dreams and flashbacks they had to have taken place during the war between the Empire and Republic. But, that was hundreds of years ago. I don't understand, what's wrong with me?" questioned Ilea as she sat in the zoid hanger.
"Ilea are you feeling alright? I heard you talking to yourself, and I got concerned and just wanted to see if everything was ok."
Ilea's heart quickly skipped a beat, and she lost her breathe for a moment; because of the sudden appearance and voice of Leon Toros he had frightened her.
"I'm sorry Ilea, did I scare you? Usually I leave that up to Leena. I guess I should have come in from the front huh?" Smiled Leon.
"No don't worry its ok; I just didn't think you'd be up at this hour or anyone for that matter."
"Actually, not to be such a spy but you know you're room is right across from mine, and I could hear you tossing and turning and mumbling some words, so I got up to check on you but you weren't in your room so I figured I'd find you out here with the zoids. I know this sounds funny, but other than hanging out with the other girls, I always see you out here with the zoids, and sometimes I can hear you talking to them. Tell me, do they understand you?" asked Leon.
"Yes, I think they do. Sometimes I feel as if they are the only ones listening. Like just yesterday, your Blade Liger didn't think you were going to take him out for a run, because you aren't fighting on a team anymore. I always laugh at Kelly's and Chris's Lightning Saixs, because they are always fighting about who will go into battle next. Well, and you know Leena's Gunsniper has her attitude down flat, cocky as ever." Smiled Ilea.
Leon laughed at this remark and looked upon the girl, with a deep fascination. She stood looking upon the zoids so serenely and in deep thought, yet she looked so beautiful in his eyes. "Hold up, I barely even know Ilea yet alone am just getting over Naomi. But, there is something about her that I find we both have in common and it's that we both have the ability to trust in not only our own potential but also the zoid's.
It was like a slow motioned dream as the Blade Liger, knew that Ilea had been talking about him brought his nose down to Ilea and Leon's level. The lion type zoid emitted a low growl.
"Well, what did he say?"
Ilea laughed. "He said that he is not mad at you, and that he'd feel better if you took him out for a run."
"Really now? How about you and I take him? Because, I just know that we're not going back to bed anytime soon."
"Sure, Leon I'd like that."
"Alright, but don't you think your Zaber Fang will be jealous?"
"No, as long as I'm not piloting the zoid."
Before getting into the Blade Liger, Leon waited until Ilea got in first but realized that the platform was out of the cockpits' reach. The liger moved his head over closer to the platform, but a small gap lay between him and the platform. Leon then walked up behind Ilea.
"Ilea, do you mind if I help you?"
Blushing deep red Ilea smiled. "Sure Leon I don't mind."
Thinking that Leon would pick her up from under her arms, Ilea was surprised when Leon literally swept her off of her feet, holding her bridal style and gently placed in the second seat behind the pilot's seat. Leon quickly held back the blood coming to his checks, as he had inhaled the fresh smell of picked strawberries the aroma coming from Ilea's auburn locks. As soon as the two were strapped in, the Blade Liger walked from the hanger and began the desert with a steady run. The pitch black sky was carpeted with great balls of gas and the two moons of Zi shown graciously among the desert floor, as the sand was being kicked up from the Liger's feet as he bounded forward.
"You know Ilea, now that your zoid needs some major repairs I don't mind if you need to pilot my Liger. He really likes you."
"Ok, Leon but let's keep this our little secret between you, me and him." Whispered Ilea.
The Blade Liger then roared happily.
"Hmm, I guess he heard you Ilea." Smiled Leon.
"Yeah, but he promises that he won't say anything to anyone."
"Ilea, can I ask you something?"
"Yes, Leon what is it?"
"Well, I know the Zoids Battle Commission is holding the annual dinner party and we're supposed to dress fancy, and I was hoping you'd come with me as my date." Blushed Leon.
"Of course, I'll come with you and the ladies love to dress to impress so I know they'll enjoy the night. Also I know the other teams will be there, so it should be a lot of fun." Replied Ilea placing a gentle hand upon Leon's broad shoulder, making him blush even more and feeling butterflies well up in his stomach.
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"Stoller, have you decided when again you should try and carry out your mission?" asked Alteil into Stoller's Whaleking.
"Yes, sir a very helpful source is here with me right now, and he says we should try the annual Zoids Battle Commission dinner party, tomorrow night."
"Perfect, get your men ready."
The screen of Alteil once again went black, as Stoller turned to a shadow in the corner.
"You better be right and not pulling my leg. I don't want to be humiliated again." Said Stoller.
"This time you won't, Ilea is a hard catch, but she won't get away from me." Smirked Jack Sisco.
TAH-DAH a cliffy! I just love how this turning out!
"Everything You Want" Vertical Horizon
Somewhere there's speaking
It's already coming in
Oh and it's rising at the back of your mind
You never could get it
Unless you were fed it
Now you're here and you don't know why
But under skinned knees and the skid marks
Past the places where you used to learn
You howl and listen
Listen and wait for the
Echoes of angels who won't return
Chorus
He's everything you want
He's everything you need
He's everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
He says all the right things
At exactly the right time
But he means nothing to you
And you don't know why
You're waiting for someone
To put you together
You're waiting for someone to push you away
There's always another wound to discover
There's always something more you wish he'd say
Chorus
But you'll just sit tight
And watch it unwind
It's only what you're asking for
And you'll be just fine
With all of your time
It's only what you're waiting for
Out of the island
Into the highway
Past the places where you might have turned
You never did notice
But you still hide away
The anger of angels who won't return
Chorus
I am everything you want
I am everything you need
I am everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
I say all the right things
At exactly the right time
But I mean nothing to you and I don't know why
And I don't know why
Why
I don't know