Kitsune-san: Hey all! I wanna give a special shout out to Chad who's
reviewed all my chapters so far! Kitsune-san's very flattered you guys like
my story! n_n Chad, I luv u man! This one's for you! Here's chapter 4!
Enjoy!
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"All the doors have been hit! They're all jammed!" Leena shouted from the Gun Sniper with Brad in the Shadow Fox and Jamie in the Raynos behind her.
"Sorry Doc, but we gotta break the walls down!" With that, Bit shot a great hole in the wall and ran out with the Schneider as the others followed. Naomi, Leon, and Harry and his robots were already lined up and waiting for them since their Zoids were in another carrier that hadn't been damaged. "Where's the enemy?!" Bit exclaimed. Everyone else was also shocked. Even Jamie and his Raynos couldn't see anything but desert for miles and miles.
Back in the hover cargo, Doc was trying to figure things out while Kat silently watched with worry. Just then, the video screen popped up, and an ugly old man appeared. "Good day, Mr. Toros. Sorry about that, did I catch you in a bad mood?"
"Who are you?! And what do you want?!" Doc said, quite angry.
"You've forgotten about me? Well, that's a shame... You were always my number one student after all."
Doc's eyes widened as he gasped. "Pr... Professor Gademite?"
The old man smiled. "Ah... So you remember me after all."
"Are you the one who attacked us?!"
"You could say that."
"Why in the world would you do that?! What have we ever done to you?!"
"I see... You didn't know..."
"Didn't know what?!"
Prof. Gademite paused, then said, "Those many years ago, I trust you remember defeating my Berserk Fuhrer with the Liger Zero."
Doc looked surprised. "*Your* Berserk Fuhrer?"
Prof. Gademite looked down. "Yes... I was involved in its construction. I was actually the chief designer. I also played a roll in designing your precious Liger Zero."
"The Liger Zero...? You're lying! That can't be possible!"
Back outside, everyone could hear their conversation. Bit sweatdropped. "Are we standing out here for nothing or what?..."
"I guess I'll just have to prove myself..." With that, the screen and Prof. Gademite disappeared.
Doc waited angrily. "Grandpa... What's going on?..." Kat asked in a small voice, afraid of what was to happen next.
Doc didn't turn around. "A long time ago, when I was still in college, that man was a professor in one of my classes. I was what you would call his class pet. Prof. Gademite was a true genius. If one person could create such a thing as the Liger Zero or the Berserk Fuhrer, it'd be him... But it's still hard to believe..." Just then, the whole hover cargo jerked again as it was being attacked. This time everyone was outside and could see the attacker. The strange Zoid quickly returned underground where it came from
"What *is* that thing?!" Bit exclaimed after he caught a glimpse of it.
"Dad! I got visuals of the enemy Zoid!" said Leena.
The screen in the control room of the hover cargo showed a shot of the unknown Zoid. "I've never seen a Zoid like that before..."
"It kinda looks like a yellow Warshark, but it's really different." Kat noted.
"Yes... Very different indeed..." said Doc.
Just then, the mysterious Zoid popped out again from underground and zoomed past Naomi and Leon so fast that it created a sonic boom and the two Zoids fell back. It returned underground and then rose up again. As it was in the air, Harry decided to shoot at it while it was vulnerable. He shot at it with everything he had, but amazingly, the Zoid dodged every shot by quickly twisting its body in mid-air. Harry was having a temper tantrum. "Oww... I'll get you!!!" He launched the last of his heat seeking missiles at it at once, but the enemy Zoid managed to shoot them down. But one hadn't been shot down, and was heading straight for it. There was no way it could avoid it, no matter how skilled whoever was piloting it was. Just as it was about to hit though, the Zoid opened its mouth and the missile stopped. Then the missile went flying right back at Harry, and he and his robots were blown away.
Everyone was astonished. "How the heck did it do that?" Doc questioned.
Then Prof. Gademite appeared once again on the screen. "So, how do you like my creation? Impressive?" Doc said nothing. "Heh... Figures you'd be speechless. After all, it's the most powerful Zoid in existence. Nothing could beat it. Not even the Liger Zero and the Berserk Fuhrer combined. And I should know of all people. For 13 years I've dedicated my time to nothing but the development of this Zoid... And now it's complete to carry out its mission."
"And what may I ask is that?!" Doc said.
Prof. Gademite smiled. "To destroy the Liger Zero of course."
"But you said you had a part in creating the Liger Zero! Why on earth would you want to destroy it of all things? It doesn't add up! Unless I've caught you in your own bluff!" Doc protested.
Prof. Gademite lowered his head, then looked straight at Doc. "It is true that I had a part in creating the Liger Zero, but ever since it was taken from me I swore to take it back some day, some how... That's when I met with the Backdraft Group."
"The Backdraft Group?!"
Prof. Gademite nodded. "A horrid organization indeed. Unless I used my knowledge to help them, I was to be killed. So that's when I began designing the Berserk Fuhrer."
"So, we have *you* to thank for our troubles then. But you still haven't answered my question." said Doc.
"After the Berserk Fuhrer was created, I had forgotten about the Liger Zero nor had no desire to get it back, since I had so much confidence in my new creation. However, when it was defeated, I dreamed of nothing else but for a Zoid that could overcome any obstacle, including the Liger Zero. And now it's here, the ultimate Ultimate X."
Outside, the mysterious Zoid had long stopped fighting, and everyone could still hear the whole conversation. Bit was quite bored. "Humph... Sure seems pointless to me. I don't get why he can't just forget about the Liger Zero like he did before."
"Bit! Don't you ever take anything seriously?!" Leena exclaimed.
"Like it's a big deal. It'd be a lot easier my way." Bit relaxed and closed his eyes.
"I'll be back so we can settle this, fair and square. I trust you'll accept my challenge. Later, Mr. Toros." With that the screen disappeared for the last time. Doc sighed.
"So, are we going into an official battle with this guy or what?" asked Bit.
"Seems that way. I'll start repairs to the hover cargo right away so we can take in the damaged Zoids." said Doc.
***
After the hover cargo doors had been fixed, all the Zoids came in for repairs. Everyone was doing something, if it be doing heavy maintenance or simply cleaning up. Well, almost everyone.
In the living areas of the hover cargo, Kat lay lazily on a couch with her grandfather reading a Zoids magazine on the table not too far away. "Oww, Grandpa!... When am I ever gonna get a Zoid?... A Zoid that's all mine!" Kat complained.
Doc kept his eyes on his magazine. "For your birthday."
"For my birthday?! Do you know how far away that is?! Besides! You said that last year!" Kat ran up to his side and made a sad chibi face. "Pleeeeease???"
"Well... Maybe for Christmas."
"Oka- HEY! Christmas is even FURTHER away!!!"
"Alright, dear, I'll see what I can do." Doc chuckled.
Kat made a big happy chibi face. "Oh, thank you thank you Grandpa, I love youuu!" Kat said lovingly hugging Doc. Then she danced away singing.
Doc returned to his magazine. "Kids..."
***
Back in the maintenance room, everyone was still working on their Zoids. Kat skipped in and first noticed the green Raynos. She spotted Jamie in the distance working on one of the wings. She smiled to herself and proceeded towards the other Zoids. She passed the Red Blade Liger.. Shadow Fox.. Gun Sniper.. Liger Zero. She stopped and looked up at it. Liger gently purred and slightly moved its head. Kat was somewhat surprised it didn't snort at her or anything like that, but she quickly forgot the issue and dashed to the ladder with her dad at the top. "Hey Dad! Need any help?" she shouted.
Bit was half way in the cockpit installing some unknown device when he heard his daughter calling. He popped up and said, "No thanks, I got everything under control!"
Kat knew that answer by heart already. "Okay, Dad!" She smiled and happily skipped back towards the Raynos. When she arrived at the bottom, she could no longer see Jamie. "Mm... I wonder where Jamie went..." Kat said sadly.
"Hey Kat!" Jamie said coming down from the ladder.
"J-Jamie! H.. hey..." she said shyly.
Jamie smiled. "You're so cute. What're you up to anyway?"
Kat blushed. "I... I was just wondering if you needed any help..."
"Nope, all done. But hey, why don't I make you something to eat? If you're hungry that is."
"S-sure!" Kat said as she followed Jamie, even though she wasn't the least bit hungry.
When they got in the kitchen, Jamie made her a small omelet which she ate happily. But somehow, Bit, Leena, and Brad knew Jamie had gone in the kitchen, so they of course followed for something to eat themselves. Doc also joined in. "So Doc, what kinda battaw are we goin in anyway?" Bit asked while eating a sausage.
"I don't know yet. I haven't heard word from Prof. Gademite or the Battle Commission." As if it were on cue, the vid phone beeped in the other room. Doc turned it on and a judge appeared.
While Doc received the info on the battle, everyone in the kitchen gobbled down their snacks like nothing mattered. When he returned, everyone looked up. "So what's up Doc?" Bit asked. Kat giggled.
"The Battle Commission has scheduled a battle to start two days from now at the coordinates WO8X24. In this battle, there can be no limit to the number of Zoids. But I trust Prof. Gademite will only be using his new Zoid."
"No limits to the number of Zoids, huh?" Naomi said walking in with Leon, Harry and his robots behind. "That's convenient. Now we'll get to repay him for what he's done to our Zoids."
"Yeah! And don't forget me too!" Harry said with a determined expression. "I'm a man destined to be king! And the Champ Team will have its revenge!" Harry started to laugh evilly, so Benjamin and Sebastian dragged him away.
"I'm gonna head over to the control room. You warriors had better get as much rest as possible." With that, Doc left the room.
"Hey guys, wanna do something while you're all here?" Brad suggested. Most agreed, and Brad, Naomi, Leon, Bit, and Leena walked out of the room. Brad turned. "Yo Jamie. You coming?"
"Nah, I gotta clean up the kitchen anyways. You guys go on ahead."
"Okay, suit yourself." Brad then left with the others.
Jamie and Kat were alone once again. "Hey Kat? You're not going with the others?" Jamie asked.
"Well, ah..." Kat tried to cover it up. "I, um, didn't think they'd want a little kid like me bothering them..."
"Hm... Well, hey, what'd ya say we go and play video games? I'm sure that'd be fun." Jamie suggested with a bright smile.
"S-sure!" Kat said as she jogged behind him towards the living room.
***
Later that night, around 10:00, mostly everyone had gone to bed so they could get an early start. But Bit and Leena were wondering around the place looking for Kat. Then Leena arrived in the dark living room. The TV was on and shone bright. Leena could see Jamie's black hair on the other side of the couch. "Jamie?" Leena said walking into the room.
Jamie turned around and said in a quiet voice. "Oh, hey Leena."
"What are you doing?"
"Shhh... Just watching TV, but Kat's asleep." Leena walked around the couch to find Kat sleeping soundly on the other end of the small couch with a blanket placed over her body. "We were playing video games, and I guess she got a little tired out."
Leena warmly smiled and gently picked Kat up. "Thanks for taking care of her."
"No prob." Jamie said with a light smile.
Just as Leena was exiting the room, Bit walked around the corner and almost bumped into her. "Watch it! Kat's asleep!" Leena whispered.
"You found her! That's good." Bit whispered back. He looked into the living room and saw Jamie. "Night Jamie."
"G'night Bit." Jamie replied.
***
It was very late at night in the woods. Mechanical footsteps could be heard coming closer... closer... Then they stopped. Then pitch-blackness came. As Leena opened her eyes, she saw a little girl with blonde hair and bright green eyes in the distance. "Kat... Is that... you?" She looked hurt, and afraid. "I've... seen this before..." Then the mechanical footsteps came again... Closer... closer... Then Leena could make out the form of the Liger Zero as it passed her and headed straight for Kat. With one powerful blow Kat and the ground below her went flying... Then fell into a dark and endless void. "NOOOOOOO!!!" Everything vanished.
Leena then appeared again, weeping over the body of her beloved daughter. Through her tears, she could vaguely see another body lying not to far from her. "J... Jamie?..." As a tear dripped onto Kat's face, she disappeared in a glitter of sparkles. Leena seemed to pay no mind as she crawled towards Jamie. As she approached him, she lightly touched his face, but the moment she did, he disappeared the same way as Kat. She was left, alone in the dark, when suddenly a familiar low growl sounded above her. She looked up, and saw the dark silhouette of the Liger Zero, its eyes glowing red. When the Liger became visible, the body of Kat could be seen in its mouth among the sharp yellow teeth. Kat's body was splattered in blood, as Liger's teeth were. Then everything around Leena, including herself, started slowly sinking into blood... Someone was calling for her as the tears flowed from her eyes... "Leena!... Leena!..."
***
"Leena!" Bit stopped shaking her when she slowly opened her eyes, which tears were still falling from. Leena stared at her husband like she had just seen a ghost. Bit wiped her tears away, kissed her cheek and hugged her without a word. Leena was barely conscious, but she slowly snuggled her body close to his, trying in vain to take in the fact that it was a dream, and she was warm and safe now in Bit's arms.
She had seen that dream before... But when?... And why would she have it again?...
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Uugh... FINALLY done with that chapter!... It only took me two hours to write, but I'm glad I got it over with... I absolutely HATE writing the "info chapter" of the story... Oh well, until next time! Ja ne!
~Kitsune-san
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"All the doors have been hit! They're all jammed!" Leena shouted from the Gun Sniper with Brad in the Shadow Fox and Jamie in the Raynos behind her.
"Sorry Doc, but we gotta break the walls down!" With that, Bit shot a great hole in the wall and ran out with the Schneider as the others followed. Naomi, Leon, and Harry and his robots were already lined up and waiting for them since their Zoids were in another carrier that hadn't been damaged. "Where's the enemy?!" Bit exclaimed. Everyone else was also shocked. Even Jamie and his Raynos couldn't see anything but desert for miles and miles.
Back in the hover cargo, Doc was trying to figure things out while Kat silently watched with worry. Just then, the video screen popped up, and an ugly old man appeared. "Good day, Mr. Toros. Sorry about that, did I catch you in a bad mood?"
"Who are you?! And what do you want?!" Doc said, quite angry.
"You've forgotten about me? Well, that's a shame... You were always my number one student after all."
Doc's eyes widened as he gasped. "Pr... Professor Gademite?"
The old man smiled. "Ah... So you remember me after all."
"Are you the one who attacked us?!"
"You could say that."
"Why in the world would you do that?! What have we ever done to you?!"
"I see... You didn't know..."
"Didn't know what?!"
Prof. Gademite paused, then said, "Those many years ago, I trust you remember defeating my Berserk Fuhrer with the Liger Zero."
Doc looked surprised. "*Your* Berserk Fuhrer?"
Prof. Gademite looked down. "Yes... I was involved in its construction. I was actually the chief designer. I also played a roll in designing your precious Liger Zero."
"The Liger Zero...? You're lying! That can't be possible!"
Back outside, everyone could hear their conversation. Bit sweatdropped. "Are we standing out here for nothing or what?..."
"I guess I'll just have to prove myself..." With that, the screen and Prof. Gademite disappeared.
Doc waited angrily. "Grandpa... What's going on?..." Kat asked in a small voice, afraid of what was to happen next.
Doc didn't turn around. "A long time ago, when I was still in college, that man was a professor in one of my classes. I was what you would call his class pet. Prof. Gademite was a true genius. If one person could create such a thing as the Liger Zero or the Berserk Fuhrer, it'd be him... But it's still hard to believe..." Just then, the whole hover cargo jerked again as it was being attacked. This time everyone was outside and could see the attacker. The strange Zoid quickly returned underground where it came from
"What *is* that thing?!" Bit exclaimed after he caught a glimpse of it.
"Dad! I got visuals of the enemy Zoid!" said Leena.
The screen in the control room of the hover cargo showed a shot of the unknown Zoid. "I've never seen a Zoid like that before..."
"It kinda looks like a yellow Warshark, but it's really different." Kat noted.
"Yes... Very different indeed..." said Doc.
Just then, the mysterious Zoid popped out again from underground and zoomed past Naomi and Leon so fast that it created a sonic boom and the two Zoids fell back. It returned underground and then rose up again. As it was in the air, Harry decided to shoot at it while it was vulnerable. He shot at it with everything he had, but amazingly, the Zoid dodged every shot by quickly twisting its body in mid-air. Harry was having a temper tantrum. "Oww... I'll get you!!!" He launched the last of his heat seeking missiles at it at once, but the enemy Zoid managed to shoot them down. But one hadn't been shot down, and was heading straight for it. There was no way it could avoid it, no matter how skilled whoever was piloting it was. Just as it was about to hit though, the Zoid opened its mouth and the missile stopped. Then the missile went flying right back at Harry, and he and his robots were blown away.
Everyone was astonished. "How the heck did it do that?" Doc questioned.
Then Prof. Gademite appeared once again on the screen. "So, how do you like my creation? Impressive?" Doc said nothing. "Heh... Figures you'd be speechless. After all, it's the most powerful Zoid in existence. Nothing could beat it. Not even the Liger Zero and the Berserk Fuhrer combined. And I should know of all people. For 13 years I've dedicated my time to nothing but the development of this Zoid... And now it's complete to carry out its mission."
"And what may I ask is that?!" Doc said.
Prof. Gademite smiled. "To destroy the Liger Zero of course."
"But you said you had a part in creating the Liger Zero! Why on earth would you want to destroy it of all things? It doesn't add up! Unless I've caught you in your own bluff!" Doc protested.
Prof. Gademite lowered his head, then looked straight at Doc. "It is true that I had a part in creating the Liger Zero, but ever since it was taken from me I swore to take it back some day, some how... That's when I met with the Backdraft Group."
"The Backdraft Group?!"
Prof. Gademite nodded. "A horrid organization indeed. Unless I used my knowledge to help them, I was to be killed. So that's when I began designing the Berserk Fuhrer."
"So, we have *you* to thank for our troubles then. But you still haven't answered my question." said Doc.
"After the Berserk Fuhrer was created, I had forgotten about the Liger Zero nor had no desire to get it back, since I had so much confidence in my new creation. However, when it was defeated, I dreamed of nothing else but for a Zoid that could overcome any obstacle, including the Liger Zero. And now it's here, the ultimate Ultimate X."
Outside, the mysterious Zoid had long stopped fighting, and everyone could still hear the whole conversation. Bit was quite bored. "Humph... Sure seems pointless to me. I don't get why he can't just forget about the Liger Zero like he did before."
"Bit! Don't you ever take anything seriously?!" Leena exclaimed.
"Like it's a big deal. It'd be a lot easier my way." Bit relaxed and closed his eyes.
"I'll be back so we can settle this, fair and square. I trust you'll accept my challenge. Later, Mr. Toros." With that the screen disappeared for the last time. Doc sighed.
"So, are we going into an official battle with this guy or what?" asked Bit.
"Seems that way. I'll start repairs to the hover cargo right away so we can take in the damaged Zoids." said Doc.
***
After the hover cargo doors had been fixed, all the Zoids came in for repairs. Everyone was doing something, if it be doing heavy maintenance or simply cleaning up. Well, almost everyone.
In the living areas of the hover cargo, Kat lay lazily on a couch with her grandfather reading a Zoids magazine on the table not too far away. "Oww, Grandpa!... When am I ever gonna get a Zoid?... A Zoid that's all mine!" Kat complained.
Doc kept his eyes on his magazine. "For your birthday."
"For my birthday?! Do you know how far away that is?! Besides! You said that last year!" Kat ran up to his side and made a sad chibi face. "Pleeeeease???"
"Well... Maybe for Christmas."
"Oka- HEY! Christmas is even FURTHER away!!!"
"Alright, dear, I'll see what I can do." Doc chuckled.
Kat made a big happy chibi face. "Oh, thank you thank you Grandpa, I love youuu!" Kat said lovingly hugging Doc. Then she danced away singing.
Doc returned to his magazine. "Kids..."
***
Back in the maintenance room, everyone was still working on their Zoids. Kat skipped in and first noticed the green Raynos. She spotted Jamie in the distance working on one of the wings. She smiled to herself and proceeded towards the other Zoids. She passed the Red Blade Liger.. Shadow Fox.. Gun Sniper.. Liger Zero. She stopped and looked up at it. Liger gently purred and slightly moved its head. Kat was somewhat surprised it didn't snort at her or anything like that, but she quickly forgot the issue and dashed to the ladder with her dad at the top. "Hey Dad! Need any help?" she shouted.
Bit was half way in the cockpit installing some unknown device when he heard his daughter calling. He popped up and said, "No thanks, I got everything under control!"
Kat knew that answer by heart already. "Okay, Dad!" She smiled and happily skipped back towards the Raynos. When she arrived at the bottom, she could no longer see Jamie. "Mm... I wonder where Jamie went..." Kat said sadly.
"Hey Kat!" Jamie said coming down from the ladder.
"J-Jamie! H.. hey..." she said shyly.
Jamie smiled. "You're so cute. What're you up to anyway?"
Kat blushed. "I... I was just wondering if you needed any help..."
"Nope, all done. But hey, why don't I make you something to eat? If you're hungry that is."
"S-sure!" Kat said as she followed Jamie, even though she wasn't the least bit hungry.
When they got in the kitchen, Jamie made her a small omelet which she ate happily. But somehow, Bit, Leena, and Brad knew Jamie had gone in the kitchen, so they of course followed for something to eat themselves. Doc also joined in. "So Doc, what kinda battaw are we goin in anyway?" Bit asked while eating a sausage.
"I don't know yet. I haven't heard word from Prof. Gademite or the Battle Commission." As if it were on cue, the vid phone beeped in the other room. Doc turned it on and a judge appeared.
While Doc received the info on the battle, everyone in the kitchen gobbled down their snacks like nothing mattered. When he returned, everyone looked up. "So what's up Doc?" Bit asked. Kat giggled.
"The Battle Commission has scheduled a battle to start two days from now at the coordinates WO8X24. In this battle, there can be no limit to the number of Zoids. But I trust Prof. Gademite will only be using his new Zoid."
"No limits to the number of Zoids, huh?" Naomi said walking in with Leon, Harry and his robots behind. "That's convenient. Now we'll get to repay him for what he's done to our Zoids."
"Yeah! And don't forget me too!" Harry said with a determined expression. "I'm a man destined to be king! And the Champ Team will have its revenge!" Harry started to laugh evilly, so Benjamin and Sebastian dragged him away.
"I'm gonna head over to the control room. You warriors had better get as much rest as possible." With that, Doc left the room.
"Hey guys, wanna do something while you're all here?" Brad suggested. Most agreed, and Brad, Naomi, Leon, Bit, and Leena walked out of the room. Brad turned. "Yo Jamie. You coming?"
"Nah, I gotta clean up the kitchen anyways. You guys go on ahead."
"Okay, suit yourself." Brad then left with the others.
Jamie and Kat were alone once again. "Hey Kat? You're not going with the others?" Jamie asked.
"Well, ah..." Kat tried to cover it up. "I, um, didn't think they'd want a little kid like me bothering them..."
"Hm... Well, hey, what'd ya say we go and play video games? I'm sure that'd be fun." Jamie suggested with a bright smile.
"S-sure!" Kat said as she jogged behind him towards the living room.
***
Later that night, around 10:00, mostly everyone had gone to bed so they could get an early start. But Bit and Leena were wondering around the place looking for Kat. Then Leena arrived in the dark living room. The TV was on and shone bright. Leena could see Jamie's black hair on the other side of the couch. "Jamie?" Leena said walking into the room.
Jamie turned around and said in a quiet voice. "Oh, hey Leena."
"What are you doing?"
"Shhh... Just watching TV, but Kat's asleep." Leena walked around the couch to find Kat sleeping soundly on the other end of the small couch with a blanket placed over her body. "We were playing video games, and I guess she got a little tired out."
Leena warmly smiled and gently picked Kat up. "Thanks for taking care of her."
"No prob." Jamie said with a light smile.
Just as Leena was exiting the room, Bit walked around the corner and almost bumped into her. "Watch it! Kat's asleep!" Leena whispered.
"You found her! That's good." Bit whispered back. He looked into the living room and saw Jamie. "Night Jamie."
"G'night Bit." Jamie replied.
***
It was very late at night in the woods. Mechanical footsteps could be heard coming closer... closer... Then they stopped. Then pitch-blackness came. As Leena opened her eyes, she saw a little girl with blonde hair and bright green eyes in the distance. "Kat... Is that... you?" She looked hurt, and afraid. "I've... seen this before..." Then the mechanical footsteps came again... Closer... closer... Then Leena could make out the form of the Liger Zero as it passed her and headed straight for Kat. With one powerful blow Kat and the ground below her went flying... Then fell into a dark and endless void. "NOOOOOOO!!!" Everything vanished.
Leena then appeared again, weeping over the body of her beloved daughter. Through her tears, she could vaguely see another body lying not to far from her. "J... Jamie?..." As a tear dripped onto Kat's face, she disappeared in a glitter of sparkles. Leena seemed to pay no mind as she crawled towards Jamie. As she approached him, she lightly touched his face, but the moment she did, he disappeared the same way as Kat. She was left, alone in the dark, when suddenly a familiar low growl sounded above her. She looked up, and saw the dark silhouette of the Liger Zero, its eyes glowing red. When the Liger became visible, the body of Kat could be seen in its mouth among the sharp yellow teeth. Kat's body was splattered in blood, as Liger's teeth were. Then everything around Leena, including herself, started slowly sinking into blood... Someone was calling for her as the tears flowed from her eyes... "Leena!... Leena!..."
***
"Leena!" Bit stopped shaking her when she slowly opened her eyes, which tears were still falling from. Leena stared at her husband like she had just seen a ghost. Bit wiped her tears away, kissed her cheek and hugged her without a word. Leena was barely conscious, but she slowly snuggled her body close to his, trying in vain to take in the fact that it was a dream, and she was warm and safe now in Bit's arms.
She had seen that dream before... But when?... And why would she have it again?...
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Uugh... FINALLY done with that chapter!... It only took me two hours to write, but I'm glad I got it over with... I absolutely HATE writing the "info chapter" of the story... Oh well, until next time! Ja ne!
~Kitsune-san
