The Fragile (By Tinkachu!!)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Tink's note: I do not own zoids, although I wish I did. But I do OWN the characters in this story, the ones who aren't featured on t.v. So if you take 'em, I'll have to chop off your head, put it on a rotisserie, and turn it over a fire. Actually, heads are quite good that way.. Nah j/k, I'll just be greatly displeased. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -

Chapter 1: Arctic

The crystal malachite is a precious stone indeed, but it could cost a

man his life. In the future, robots called nightfalls are created to fight the war between the eastern part of the prime meridian, and the western part of the prime meridian. They possess powers that not even man with elemental powers could possess. They are generated from orbs that are found in the caves of the arctic. Since the Arctic is an end point of the meridian, both soldiers of the eastern and western sides may walk there. It is also considered a place of peace, so no fights are to be fought there. Japan has been split into four small countries, and has been considered a continent. So it is now the eastern side, consisting of Asia, Africa, Australia, and Japan, versus the western half, North America, South America, Europe, and those brave enough to fight from Antarctica. The cause of the war, you ask. Both sides of the meridian were living

in peace in the year 3005. But then, word of the malachite was heard through every ear of mankind. The eastern side said it needed it more then the western because of the famine in Africa, but the western side said it needed it more because of those who suffered disease in South America. Thus, battle started. Zoids are still used in the New Century, but less. Since the nightfalls were created, zoids were considered powerless, and useless. Some are still around today though. Bit Cloud, known for being one of the greatest pilots of all time, traveled to Earth after retiring from the Blitz team, with wife Leena at his side. Eventually, the rest of the Blitz team also went to Earth to start lives of their own. Leena gave birth to a baby girl, which they named Emerald for her green eyes. Emerald grew to become as courageous as her father, but less cocky. She was wise for her age, and was always at the top of her classes.

Until that one fateful day....

"MOM!!! DAD!!!" Emerald cried as she looked at the burning house. Her mother and father were inside trying to rescue her newly born brother, Gabriel, named after the angel. She ran towards her home, but was stopped by the Eastern soldiers. "MONSTERS!!! LET ME GO NOW!!!" she screamed as she tried to break free. "Quit being so rebellious, we're not going to hurt you!" the soldier holding her said. "I BET THAT'S WHAT YOU TOLD ME PARENTS!!!" Emerald yelled as she continued to struggle. A crack of a whip could be heard in the back, and Emerald stopped struggling. She turned to find a tall man, in his 20s, standing there, with an emotionless face. "You've done it now." the soldier holing Emerald said. "W-who is that?" she said with fear. "Lieutenant General Sisqo. He's not a very friendly guy." He responded. Sisqo walked slowly towards her, and when he came in contact, grabbed her face to get a better look at her. "I can see you are the offspring of Bit and Leena Cloud. Your eyes tell all," he said coldly. "But that will not stop me from placing you in the Iron Maiden." Emerald looked at him in horror. She didn't think that there WERE any Iron Maidens left. "Y-you still keep an Iron Maiden?" she asked, her voice trembling. "Yes, it's so sad that such a pretty face shall be placed in it though." he said as he let go of her face, and walked towards his car. By now, cars have advanced greatly. Now, they can be powered by the light of the sun, and of the moon. And, the best thing of all, they can hover across land, and sea!! They drove back to the base, without saying a word. Emerald was placed in a cargo box that was connected to the car. She was cold, frightened, and

angry all at the same time. "Those pricks," she thought. "I'll get them back.." The car stopped, and the doors to the cargo were opened. "Alright, young lady, you can come out now." one of the soldiers said as he extended his hand towards her. She grabbed it, and walked out. In the eyes of the other soldiers, she looked like a little lost kitten, cold, hungry, and frightened. "Would you like something to eat?" the same soldier who held her from the house asked, once they were inside. What Emerald saw, was something she hoped her children wouldn't have to see. People, from all over the continent of North America, were laying, sitting, standing, or walking in one building. "Excuse me, Miss?" the soldier repeated. "Hmm?" she said as she woke from her awe. "Just tea." "Nothing else?" he asked, confused. She shook her head. "Alright, if you need me, just holler, my name is Lieutenant Kramer." he said with a smile. She nodded, and covered herself with a nearby blanket. "Ello." Came a voice from behind her. She looked up to find a girl about her age, (which was 16) with purple hair in buns. She looked back down. "Well, you look like you just got dumped, what ails you?" She asked in a light British accent. "My mother, father, and newly born brother are all dead now, because of these assholes." she said, hinting the soldiers. "I know, I hate them as much as you do. I was happily watchin' the telly, when all of a sudden, I hear gunshots and boom! I'm in here." The curtain to their booth opened, and Sisqo stepped inside. "Miss, can I see you for a moment?" "What for?" Emerald said shooting an angry looked at him. "Shots, wouldn't want our prisoners getting ill." He said with a smirk. Emerald couldn't stand the sight of him. She hated him more than anything, for taking her away from her family, and for killing her family. She got up, and followed him. They got the the booth in about a minute. There were so many prisoners there, that it took a little longer to get to the medical booth. He opened the curtain for her, trying to be polite, but she didn't pay any attention. "After you." he said bowing. She walked in, looking away from him. "Hello Miss, can I ask your name?" the doctor inside asked, as he filled the shots with different vaccines. She looked up and said quietly, "Emerald, Emerald Cloud." "Ah, Daughter of Bit Cloud, I'm assuming?" he asked with delight. She nodded. The doctor tried to converse with Emerald, but she was keeping to herself. Finally, her shots were completed, and Sisqo walked her back. "Can I ask you something?" She said as she reached her booth. All the other prisoners were asleep. Collars were worn, because many had escaped, so they were developed to shock the prisoner every time they ran towards the exit. "You may." Sisqo said coldly. "What have we all done to deserve this?" she asked, stopping, and looking up at him, with hatred. "I take orders, and give. That order, I took, from someone of higher authority." he said looking away from her. "Then why'd you kill my family?" "That was not intentional. We hadn't heard of the new addition, so we figured that all three would run out." "I hate you," she said looking at him with more hatred. "You're the most terrible man I've ever met. I hope that when you die, you go to hell!!" She would've continued, if he hadn't placed his hand over her mouth. "Listen, young one, I take my orders, I made a mistake, and I regret it! I'm sorry for what happened to your family, but we cannot undo the past!" She bit his hand after he finished his mini speech. He kept his screams to himself, and grasped his hand with his other. "You're stronger than you seem." she said closing her eyes. "I may be keeping others, but I treat them with justice." "Then what was that about the Iron Maiden?" "I only use it for the ones who are mentally ill. I want other to be safe, and the mentally ill pose a threat." "You have vaccines for them, do you not?" "Sadly, no, we cannot afford them." "Lies," she thought. "All lies." He smirked, "You probably think all of this is gibberish, and nothing more than a lie. But it is the truth." "What?! how could he!?! he just!! he couldn't have!! could he??" she thought. He grabbed her face between his hands, "I can, and I am." He softly pressed his lips against hers, and left. "Ey, Emma, you asleep yet?" Tallulah whispered. Emerald didn't answer. "Emma?!" "If I'm not answering you, that means I'm asleep." "Oh right." There was a shadow that walked by out of the curtain, this made Tallulah jump back a little. "Emma, wakey, take a look outside!" she said as she shook Emerald and pointed. "Tally, it's 4:00 A.M., I've had a shit night, this better be good." Emerald sat up, and rubbed her eyes. As she opened them, there was a figure

that stood outside of their booth. Emerald got up and sat next to Tallulah. "What da ya thank it is?" Tallulah asked. "I have no idea Tally." The figure spoke, and Emerald recognized the voice, "Psst, Miss Emerald, may I come in? It's me, Lt. Kramer." Tallulah looked at Emerald then smiled, "Ah, I better leave you two alone." Emerald blushed, "It's not like that!!" "So, can I come in?" "Sure Kramer." Kramer opened the curtain, and stepped in with a flashlight. He flicked the switch and began to talk. "I found a way for both of you to bust out of here!" he said with excitement. "Excuse me?!" Tallulah said, lifting an eyebrow. "Why are you helping us?" Emerald asked, coldly. "I'm a spy for the Western half, I've come to set you free!" he said proudly. Emerald looked at him, "What?!" "I'm a spy for the Western half, Kramer's just an alias, my real name is Drew Hemeros, pleased to meet ya!" he said smiling and extending his hand. Emerald looked at him, confused, but Tallulah instantly grabbed his hand and shook it. "So, you're father KNEW my mother and father?" Emerald asked. "Yeah, that pretty much sums it up!" Drew smiled. "So, you comin' or what?" "How we gonna get to America?" Tallulah asked. "Pteras'!" "Zoids? We're getting there by Zoids?!" Emerald asked, lifting an eyebrow. "Don't underestimate them, they're pretty useful!" "Can we leave now?! Breakfast is going to start soon, and if I eat another crumpet like that, I think I'll vomit." Tallulah said in disgust. "Okies, are you gonna come or not?" Drew asked as he got up. Emerald shrugged, and got up, "I might as well." They walked slowly to the hangar, and opened the hangar's door. They all got into the pteras' cockpits, and flew to towards California. Sisqo stood there, and watched as they flew away. He chuckled, "So, the chase begins." ---------------------------------------------------------- Well! that's it, I hope you enjoyed it! While your at it, check out my other story, World War Food! see ya on the battlefield! *runs of in her rev

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