I wanted to write another chapter! This is fun, plus, I don't know if you guys noticed that I put up the real 14th chapter, called Good News, Bad News. If you didn't read it, then don't read this yet, or else you'll be confused! Anyway, onward!
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids. (Disclaimers are over rated, just like being called evil…never mind…it's from a school conversation)
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It had been two days since Bit had woken up in the hospital. He said he was better, but if he went too long without a shot of the poison antidote, the nauseous feeling would come back, so it was decided that he would stay the full five days in the hospital. The Blitz team spent most of their time in the hospital, because the doctors had let them all remain in the guest rooms while Bit remained in the hospital. The Fire Star team also stayed in the hospital and the two teams spent most of their time hanging out together, talking about how they all first met each other and everything. They also played games often when they had nothing better to do. Mattei and Jamie only had a two-year difference between ages, so they spent most of their time playing cards and different board games together. Doc had gotten some more zoid models and spent his time playing with them. Brad spent time talking with Leon about who knows what. Naiomi and Leena spent most of their time with Meiyuu, talking about their pasts and everything. Bit just talked to whoever he could, but spent most of his time resting because of the antidote, which makes people drowsy. Rick Star still hadn't woken up yet, and when she wasn't talking to Leena or Naiomi, Meiyuu spent most of her time by his bedside.
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The morning of the third day rolled around and they all decided to go out for breakfast, leaving only Bit and Rick, who still hadn't woken up yet, there. Of course, Leena brought back some food for Bit without anyone knowing. Leena then noticed Meiyuu walking down the hall. She quickly ran up to her.
"What is it Mei?" she asked. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to go see Rick."
"Don't worry, I'm sure he'll wake up soon," comforted Leena.
"Yeah," Meiyuu said as she sadly walked down the hall. She walked into the room, only to find that Rick still hadn't awoken yet. The only sound in the room was the gentle beeping and humming of all the different machines in the room. She sadly looked down and walked over to the side of his bed. She kneeled down and rested her head down on the side of the bed.
"Please wake up," she said. "You've been asleep for about 3 days now. I'm afraid. What if you…you never wake up?" She began to cry. "Please just wake up. I don't want to live without you, so please wake up…I…love you," she said.
"And I you," came a quiet whisper. She seemed shocked and then looked up at Rick, who didn't seem awake at all.
"What?" asked Meiyuu. She was confused.
"And I you." It came again, but this time, Rick opened his eyes and sat up. He just smiled at her. "Hi," he said, as he plastered an idiotic smile on his face. Meiyuu's eyes went wide and then she quickly sprang up and hugged him. He returned the hug. She was still crying.
"I was so afraid. I was afraid that you were going to…"
"Hey, I'm alright," said Rick comfortingly. He was stroking her hair lightly. She then pulled away from him and he wiped away her tears.
"You promise?" she asked.
"I promise," he said. They got closer and their faces were only about an inch away, when Mattei came passing by the door and noticed that Rick was up. He became overwhelmed with excitement and ran in the room.
"Rick, you're awake!" he yelled. They quickly moved away from each other. Mattei came running towards and Rick hugged him.
"Hey bro, how are ya?" asked Rick.
"Fine, but we missed you," said Mattei. "And you two don't have to be embarrassed. I know you two like each other. I don't know why it took you two so long to find out," said Mattei. Meiyuu and Rick just looked at each other, blushing slightly. Then the three of them all just smiled and laughed for a while. Their laughter eventually faded.
"How long have I been here?" asked Rick.
"About three days," said Meiyuu.
"That long?"
"Yeah."
"And you two stayed here too?"
"Yep," said Mattei.
"Well, wasn't it boring here all alone?"
"We weren't alone," said Mattei.
"You weren't?"
"No. We've been spending time with the Blitz team," responded Meiyuu.
"What? They're here too?"
"Yep."
"Why?"
"Well, Bit was poisoned, so they took him here. That, and his shoulder was injured."
"Really?"
"Yeah." Just then, the Blitz team walked in through the door, looking for Meiyuu and Mattei. They were surprised to see Rick, who just looked to them and smiled.
"Hi," he said. They all smiled back.
"It's good that you're awake," said Leena.
"We were all hoping for you," said Naiomi.
"Thanks," said Rick. Bit then seemed to stumble down the hall and walked into the room. They were laughing at him for tripping over his own two feet. "Gee Bit, you walk much?" asked Rick sarcastically. Bit just stood up strait.
"Ha ha, very funny," said Bit sarcastically. They both just put on those stupid smiles.
"So, how ya doing?" asked Rick.
"I should be asking you," responded Bit.
"Touché." They both just laughed. Meiyuu and Mattei had walked over to Leena and the rest of them.
"Look at them," said Leena. "They just met the other day and they act as if they've known each other forever."
"I know," said Meiyuu. The two teams spent the rest of the day talking about stuff and then night came and they all slept peacefully, except Leena. She knew that tomorrow would be the day Bit would be released from the hospital and each night, the dream replayed in her head. The next morning rolled around quickly and both teams were incredibly happy. Bit would stay there until 4 o'clock and then he would leave. Leena's dream took place at three and she knew this. Leena was fixing her guest bed like everyone else had done. Jamie walked by and looked a little worried about something. Leena noticed this.
"What is it Jamie?" asked Leena.
"Huh?" asked Jamie. Leena had snapped him away from his train of thought.
"I asked what is it."
"Well, it's just that…Taban and Miharu haven't come back yet and I know they were with us when we first arrived here. I called the base to see if they were there. I even called the Hover Cargo."
"And?"
"There was no answer. I'm a little worried."
"Don't be. They're soldiers remember? I'm sure they're fine, wherever they are."
"Yeah, it's just that…Taban is still injured, so I don't know where they could have gone."
"Don't worry about it."
"Well, alright. I'm gonna go check on Bit and the others. You should get some sleep Leena. You look exhausted."
"I think I will. I'll just use Naiomi's bed. She didn't make it yet," said Leena, as she lied down on the bed. Jamie walked out of the room and left Leena, who soon fell asleep.
[In Leena's dream]
Everything around her was pitch black. Leena stood in the middle of the darkness, trying to find a sign of where she was. 'Well this is strange,' she thought. 'Shouldn't the dream be…' She soon shook her head and looked down to her hands. What scared her then was that she could see herself perfectly, as if the room was well lit, but every wall was black and the lights were hidden. Besides herself, everything was black. "What's going on? Where am I?" she asked aloud.
"Don't you know?" asked a male voice. Leena turned quickly, looking around the room. The voice was familiar.
"Who are you?" she asked.
"It doesn't matter," said another voice, this time female. Leena knew both voices, but just couldn't put it together yet.
"Why am I here?" asked Leena.
"Because you have a job to do," said the male voice.
"A job?"
"Yes."
"What?"
"Don't you know?"
"How can I know? I don't even know who you two are!" yelled Leena very loudly.
"Geez, do you have to be so loud?" asked the guy. Leena knew the voice.
"Are you two who I think you are?" she asked.
"How would we know?" asked the girl.
"It is you! Taban and Miharu! How did you two get in my dreams?"
"It doesn't matter. What matters is that you have a job to do, and it involves Bit," said Taban.
"What?"
"You should know what we mean," said Miharu. Leena thought for a while, but then understood.
"You mean…the dreams," she said.
"Yes," they both said.
"But, how did you…"
"You know how we told you about the drug they gave us in order for us to no longer age?"
"Yeah."
"Well, that's part of the reason. We've seen things like this before and to tell you the truth, the drug made us more aware."
"Aware?"
"Yes," said Miharu. "We intercept things like your dreams, but not always. We got this one though. It's strange, we know, but you have to believe us."
"Of course I believe you. Maybe you could tell me. Why aren't I having anymore?"
"Because the most recent one hasn't passed yet," said Taban.
"Oh. But, it was playing over and over every time I was asleep, so why isn't it now?"
"Because it's too close to the time it will happen," said Miharu.
"Well, why have I even been having these dreams? They're all real, but why am I having them?"
"Because you love him," answered Taban simply.
"I don't understand."
"It's like this. Bit is what we call 'doomed to die'. No matter how many times you save him, this won't end. You've already seen this for yourself," explained Taban. Leena looked downward.
"So, no matter how hard I try, I'll never save him, but I don't get it. Why me?"
"Like I said. You love him. 'Doomed to die' doesn't mean that they have to die. There is a way to save those who are, but only someone who cares about the 'Doomed to die' can protect them. Let's put it this way. Someone is trying to kill Bit, but it's not meant to happen, or like it's not supposed to happen. If these dreams are coming to you and they don't stop, then fate is sending a message: that no matter what, Bit Cloud has to live."
"But what can I do? You said there isn't a way to stop this." It was quiet for a while.
"Well, there are a few ways. Wait a minute. You said that every night since you've had that dream, it's been played over when you sleep?" asked Miharu.
"Yeah." There was silence, but Leena could sense a small trace of panic in them.
"This isn't good," said Taban.
"Why?"
"Well, when the dreams stop, then it can only mean three things. One, the threat trying to kill Bit is gone; two, it's too late to save him; or three, Bit is already dead."
"What?! But it can't be!" 'How long have I been asleep?' thought Leena. "So, is there a way to end these dreams?" asked Leena.
"Two ways."
"What are they?"
"You could either kill the threat…or do it the easy way and let Bit die. But I take it you don't want it that way," said Miharu.
"Of course I don't want him dead," said Leena.
"You should go now," said Taban.
"But wait! How did you guys get into my dream?"
"It's a special kind of connection. It has to do with the drug given to us and our mind connection with our zoids. You see, zoids are alive, as you already know, but ours have mind enhancers so that their minds are in sync with ours. And when a zoids mind and a humans mind is completely in sync, then they can travel into the mind of someone like you. A person who has been chosen to protect someone who is 'Doomed to die'."
"I understand."
"You should go soon," said Miharu. "It's nearly 3 o'clock!"
"Alright," said Leena, as everything, including her, seemed to fade away into nothingness and she could feel her eyes begin to open.
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Well, I hope that that explained some stuff. It explains the whole dream thing and what is up with it. Do you think you got it? I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't. I confused myself a few times when writing this. I hope you guys still like this fic even though I've added a whole new level to the mystery of what's happening, and a note to Sakura Scout. Good job guessing it. She was brainwashed! More or less. I'll get to that near the end, well, sort of. Anyway, good job figuring it out! I love it when people guess stuff! Yay! I'll write more soon, cause I'm really getting into this and all. Well, until we meet again…see ya! Heehee, just kidding. Audi^.^