Authors note: IIIIMMM BAAACCCKK. And actually Im really happy that Im back. I enjoyed writing Zoids, Fight for the Future so much, that with a few encouraging word from all o you, Im ready to start the sequel! If your new and haven't read my other story, I suggest that you do... you really won't understand the plot of this one if you don't. Well here it goes!

Zoids, Searching for the Past

By: Luna 339.

Disclaimer: Im only going to say this once: I do not own zoids. The Characters are all owned by their respective owners. The story is mine, so please do not copy it.

CHAPTER 1

Rain finished writing the note and placed it on the desk in her room, where any one could find it, then walked out into the hallway, "Common LightStrike... Lets get going."

LightStrike roared and came down the hallway to meet Rain. In his mouth he had a small suitcase filled with Rains various belongings and clothes.

The two walked down the hallway and into the main room. Rain paused a second, then walked over to the Glass, semi-circular wall, and peered down. In her mind she saw a large dragon type zoid with pitch black armor, standing next to the most beautiful silver blade Ligar. But her eyes only saw an empty room with a small ocean blue Gustav in the corner.

LightStrike made his way to her side, and growled softly, startling her a bit. Rain sighed and turned, walking through the door, "Let's go buddy... we're going to take the Gustav."

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Izumi, Lavender, Tyra, and Goji made their way through the burning desert sands, to the small Oasis where the Waterfall base was located. Lavender had a new zoid that Goji had made just for her. It looked like a female version of the Temjin X.

"We're almost there." Izumi called opening a com-link with the other FireBlazers. It only took them all about 5 more minutes at a run to reach the base.

They all went through the waterfall, and made their zoids come to a stop inside the cargo hold. The group jumped out of their zoids and walked over to the door. Izumi removed a small card key from her pocket, and swiped it through the slot, opening the door. Each of the people from the MCME incident had received a key from Rain, so that they could come and go as they pleased.

They walked into a dark hallway, and Lavender flipped on a light. Making their way to the main room, they where surprised to find the entire base dark.

"Rain? LightStrike? Are you guy's here?" Tyra called, walking down the bedroom hall. She opened the door to Rains bedroom and looked in. After finding nobody inside, she turned on a light and walked in.

Izumi glanced at her watch, "The others'll be here soon too." Just as she finished her sentence Orihime walked in, followed by the Blitz, and Flugle teams. Soon after, Ryuji walked in.

"Speak of the devil." Goji stated with a slight hidden smile.

"So where's the kid?" Bit asked, taking a seat on the couch.

"I don't know..." Izumi answered.

"Hey guy's..." Tyra said, suddenly walking into the main room, in her hand was a small envelope, and she was reading a piece of paper. She looked up, "Oh, good. Everyone's here... you might wanna hear this..."

"What is it?" Leon asked.

"Rain left us a note..." Tyra answered, a small smile coming to her face.

"Well, read it to us all ready, damn it." Izumi stated, finding a place on one of the couches, and placing her feet on the table. Ever since the incident, all the bases had gotten more couches, because the group still frequently visited each other.

Tyra nodded then read, "To my dearest friends..." She paused, "It's been 6 months since we all met, and Im now finally out of that stupid wheel chair. I know all of you are expecting me to be there... but I won't... and neither will LightStrike.

"I've been thinking for the past few months about my past... and about my brother. We never found his body, and I still feel it in my heart that he is still alive. That's why LightStrike and I are leaving. Im going to search to the ends of Zi if I have to... but I will find Cloud. You probably won't see me for a while, you might never see me again, since I no longer have a zoid, and can no longer battle.

"If I don't see you again please remember that I'll always remember you all... no matter what. I can't forget any of you. Please remember to always follow your dreams and have a happy life... and don't forget to take care of the Waterfall base for me please. With all the love in the world.... . Rain Light-Feather."

Everyone stayed quiet for a moment, thinking about what Rain had said. They all knew that she would want to look for Cloud, but they didn't think it would be so soon. Leena laughed, "Man, her and Cloud where like glue. They stuck together through everything."

The group all laughed, realizing how true her statement was. Rain and Cloud loved each other so dearly.

Lavender suddenly got serious, a look of thought on her face. She spoke up and said what was edging at the back of everyone's mind.

"Do ya really think..." She said quietly, yet everyone still heard her, "That Cloud's really still alive?"

"I don't know..." Izumi answered.

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Rain traveled the great desert of Zi all day with LightStrike, listening to various music stations, and having a few seemingly 1 sided conversations with the organoid. Of course he always answered her... but it was always a roar or a growl, so she couldn't understand a word he said.

The sky began to turn a deep pink at the horizons, as the sun began to set, blending to a glistfull light purple, then blue. She stopped the Gustav, and climbed out, followed by LightStrike.

Together, the two removed a small tarp from the transporter, and with a few poles, set it up so they has a small slanting roof. Rain returned to the Transporter, and removed a sleeping bag, she laid it down under their makeshift roof

"Good thing we brought some wood from the Oasis..." Rain said, building a small fire, "Lightstrike, will you go get me the food out of the Gustav?"

Lightstrike nodded and walked to the transporter, removing a small bag of food and handing it to Rain. She munched on it and laid down, looking up at the still slightly light sky. She watched the sun slowly set, and said, "That reminds me of a song mother used to sing to us..." With that she slowly fell asleep, with her loyal friend LightStrike keeping an eyeful watch over her...

~~~~~~End of Chapter one~~~~~~~~~~~

Authors note: So watcha think? Don't worry, everyone will still be in the story, im not going to just forget about the people just because Rain went to find Cloud. The story will also not only be about Rain looking for Cloud either... and the chapters will be longer. First chapters always hard.

Well go review already!