Yes, yes, I know, it's been, like, an eternity since the last time I updated this one. I'm really sorry about that and I promise not to do that ever again. I think I finally have a good idea for this story, so I'm gonna go with it.
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids, only the characters I create.
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Van and Scarlet soon came in contact with their enemy, fighting off as many as they could at once and dodging fire. Needless to say, Van was having an easier time.
"Hey Scarlet, how ya holding up?" he asked.
"I'm fine." Her Rev Raptor took a few hits, but she followed it up with an attack of her own. She was able to put the blade down, since the reinforcements were black Rev Raptors, unlike the previous ones. There were also a few Dark Horns. They had taken down 5 of the zoids, but there were still 15 left.
"This is ridiculous," said Moonbay from her Gustav.
"I'll say," agreed Van. "There's just too many."
"To your right," said Fiona, but Van couldn't respond in time and was hit from the side. He quickly followed up with his blade attack, taking out the Rev Raptor.
"Man, this is hard." Just then, one of the Dark Horns was taken out by shelling.
"Where's that gun fire coming from?" asked Van.
"Over there," pointed Fiona. They looked and saw a Lighting Saix. A com-link popped up and Irvine appeared.
"Hey. I thought you could use some help," he said.
"You bet, but how did you find us?"
"Doctor D told me you guys came here, so I decided to follow."
"Well, it's a good thing you did," said Fiona.
"Now could you guys fill me in here? Exactly what's going on and why is that Rev Raptor attacking the others?"
"That's Scarlet," said Van.
"Scarlet?"
"Yeah. She insisted to help us, so she took an enemy zoid. We think these guys are bandits."
"Makes sense. Let's hurry this up."
"Yeah." They both began to attack the enemy. Moonbay and her Gustav weren't that far away.
"Hey Irvine, nice of you to come," she said.
"I know." He just gave a cocky smile. The battle ensued for a while. Scarlet was having a few problems once the blades on the Rev Raptor broke. She was now using her guns and the claws. 'Darn it. This is harder than I thought it would be. I guess I'm not as good as they said I was.' She was too busy taking out one of the Rev Raptors that she didn't see the other that was charging for her.
"Oh no," she said to herself. The blades of the enemy Rev Raptor hit and easily took out the zoid. Her Rev Raptor toppled over and fell to the hard ground below. A com-link popped up. It was Van.
"You okay?" he asked.
"I think so, but I'm out of this battle."
"You need to get out of there," said Fiona.
"I know, but…" She pushed a few buttons, but the cockpit wouldn't open. "It's stuck."
"You sure?" asked Van. Scarlet removed the restraints and tried to push the cockpit open, but that didn't work either.
"Yeah, I'm sure."
"Well, you can't stay there, or else you'll be an easy target."
"I'm aware of that, but there's nothing I can do. How many more are there?"
"About 9 or so."
"That's not good. You guys sure you'll be alright?"
"Yeah, we can handle it."
"That's good. Then hurry up, okay?"
"Okay," said Fiona. The com-link was shut off and Scarlet fell back in her chair. She looked around, hoping that she wouldn't be attacked, but she was a sitting duck. One of the enemy Rev Raptor approached her, aiming its gun at the cockpit.
"This'll finish you," said the pilot. Scarlet just stared at the guns aimed towards her. She definitely was scared, which was a whole new feeling all together. The enemy was soon hit on the side from shelling. Scarlet looked up to find the Lighting Saix.
"Irvine?" she questioned. "I thought he hated me." She smiled slightly, happy that he didn't hate her. She knew what it felt like to be hated and she really didn't like the feeling. The battle kept going and soon enough, all of the enemy zoids were out of the battle.
"Yes, alright!" cheered Van. The cockpits opened to the Blade Liger, Lighting Saix, and the Gustav. Zeke also defused with the Blade Liger and joined his master and friend. They ran over to where Scarlet's Rev Raptor was. Together, they all opened the cockpit hatch. She jumped out the second it was open.
"Thanks you guys," she said. She then looked to Irvine. "Thanks Irvine. You really saved me."
"Yeah, well, don't think anything's changed. I still don't trust you."
"Just what is your problem?" asked Moonbay. "Why can't you be even just a little nice to her, huh?"
"Save it. I don't need any lectures."
"I think we should probably leave now," said Van.
"Why is that?" asked Fiona.
"That's why." Van pointed to the not so far off town. People had already gathered and were coming towards them. The man in front looked like he was the mayor.
"I would like to say thank you for leading them away from our village," he said.
"You're welcome," responded Van, a smile still on his face.
"However, I would like to know something and I want the truth." He turned to Scarlet. "Are you really her? Are you really Scarlet, the executioner?" Scarlet hung her head, but then looked up to him.
"I'm not going to lie to you, so yes, I am." Her eyes had gone back to that expressionless, yet partially sad look. She wasn't smiling anymore. The crowd of people began to whisper stuff about her, all of them seeming afraid.
"Hold on a second. She just helped save this town. You owe her," reminded Moonbay.
"Do not worry; we don't plan to do anything that would harm her. We only wish for all of you to leave this town now. We don't want another incident like this."
"You think that was our fault?" asked Fiona.
"No, but we don't want any more trouble, so please just leave here."
"Come on," said Irvine as he turned to leave. "Let's just head back. There's no point in talking to people like them." He began to walk away back towards his Lighting Saix. Moonbay went next, running up to Irvine. The others followed shortly after. They began heading back towards their zoids.
"Irvine, why do you insist that you hate Scarlet?"
"Because I do."
"But just then, you…"
"Don't get the wrong idea. Just because I saved her life doesn't mean I've forgiven her. I know you guys would have been mad if I had left her to die."
"Were you really thinking that though? Letting her die?"
"Well…"
"I don't think you would have, even if you do hate her."
"Why is that?"
"Because I know you too well."
"Yeah, sure." They all got in their zoids. Scarlet sat in the Gustav with Moonbay.
"Hey, Moonbay?"
"Yeah?"
"You love Irvine, don't you?" Moonbay nearly slammed on the brakes, but refrained from doing so.
"What makes you think that?"
"You're always talking to him and it's just the way you look at him. I think he likes you too."
"We're just friends okay? Van and Fiona talk all the time."
"They like each other too. It's obvious."
"Well, yeah, I guess, but that doesn't mean anything."
"Did I say something wrong?"
"No, never mind."
"Okay." They all silently headed back to the base.
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Sorry for not updating for such a long time. I've been having problems with this fic. I know this chapter was kinda short, but at least I update. Remember to REVIEW. I'll write more as soon as I can, k?
Audi^.^