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Author: Everyone talks like this.
*Everyone thinks like this.*
(and everyone does stuff like this)
(authors note: except if I do this)
~ this is where bits of a song come along~
-also this is were text messeging is at-

AN: It's not too late, you can still submit by the way.
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A glass of water was on the table. Then it was picked up as water emptied into Jamie's mouth. He was listining to every single thing Ori was talking to him about how her family's like around the house. Mostly about people like her brothers. But that's when her dad, Korvis Starfire (AN: I think) came into the door, giving a surprise look on everyone's face.

Ori: (shocked with sweatdrop) Ah! You're home!

Jamie: I can explain..

Dad: Whoah! What's he doing here!?

Ori: He's an old friend. He just came into town and fainted, so I took him under care.

Jamie: It's true...

Dad: .... Is he planning to stay for the night?

Ori: Uh huh.

Jamie: I'll sleep on the couch if you want, Mr. Starfire..

Dad: Well in that case, you're welcome to stay. (walks up to Ori) Don't forget your future comes first, Princess. (walks to the kitchen)

Jamie: Your dad's.... nice...

Ori:... Right...

Dad: Hey! What's Etoile doing here?

Jamie was beginning to like this place. When it came to being in the base of the Blitz team, it was all work and no play. And play was already taken by Bit and Leena. But when it comes to sitting next to his good old friend, Ori, he has never felt so happy. Too bad he has to go tomorrow.

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Chakra moved onto a platform nearby inside the hanger of the Whale King. As she got up, the platform started to rise as she finally reached the top of a sky colored Zabat. With that, she grabbed for a toolbox right near her and opened for some tools. Down below came Aileea.

Aileea: Don't you ever get tired of fixing that piece of junk?

Chakra: Well at least I HAVE a Zoid, unlike you.

Aileea: Shut up! You know that I'm too good to have a Zoid like that sky blue Zabat.

Chakra: And what? You were suppose to get that shadow Zoid that Craig has.

Aileea: It wasn't suppose to be his in the first place! He already has that damn Warshark of his!

Chakra: I bet you're just jealous of him. You know, he's around your age. You should go out with him.

Aileea: SHUT UP!!!! I'm going to tell you this. If I was going to go out with anyone, it wouldn't be someone with that big of an ego like Craig's.

Chakra: (singing) Aileea and Craig sitting in a tree, F-U-

???: And those are the words of today?

Aileea and Chakra looked at the direction of the person who said that, but all they see is a red Zaber Fang. Aileea walked to the other side and found someone standing on the platform. The person was a 16 year old girl at the height of 5'6. She has black and brown dyed hair in pig tailed braids and blueish grey eyes, along with a white and dark blue school uniform. She looked like the average person with not that much curves. Right now, she was using some tools to improve some of her custom parts for her Zaber Fang.

Aileea: (sweatdrop) You were listining to the whole thing weren't you, Kiyin?

Kiyin: Maybe if you were a little bit more quiet, then maybe I would've not heard anything. Besides, didn't he run away?

Chakra: I bet he couldn't take the pressure. (starts laughing)

Aileea: (laughs along but then stops) ... But he took the Shadow Zoid...

Kiyin: Who cares? We're in the spotlight. And the plan's going to take place in a few days, remember that.

Chakra: Oh yeah..

Aileea: So then it's just gonna be the four of us huh?

Kiyin: Guess so.

Aileea: ... Hey! Where's Suna?

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A nearby city was being attacked by the Liger Zero X. As the city burned, the Liger Zero X extended its electromagnetic blades and started cutting down the buildings. Some opposing Zoids then started to attack, but the Liger Zero X brought its blades up and then sent an electromagnetic surge to them, causing something to go wrong with the command system.

???: My system's frozen!

Inside the cockpit was Sari, holding up her picture of Commander Altail. Rumors were spread that he was here this morning, so she decided to have a little visit. Givin the opportunity, Sari extended her blades and charged straight at the Zoid, which ended up being cut in half. As soon as her assault was over, she just walked away from the city with her Liger Zero X, knowing that no one was there for her to see.

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The Whale King has landed somewhere around a nearby city somewhere to save some feul. This gave Suna the right time to look around. She then walked into a food court and then sat down as she stared into her bracelet as memories ran into her mind. She then started wondering about life in the Backdraft Group. She got arrested just for having nowhere else to go. Not far away from her sat Evan, who was just relaxing until Suna caught his eye.

Evan: *Whoa!*

Of all the people Evan has seen in his life, he thought to himself that no one could be more beautiful (and hot) as her. While looking, Suna finally turned to his direction, causing Evan to turn around in embarassment but also causing Evan to be the attention of Suna.

Suna: * Hello...*

Everywhere she went, boys would always fall for her and give her whatever she wants. But no one ever had her to love back... But Evan, somehow, was different in some kind of way. She also thought that he was kinda cute. Someone then walked up to her and sat down. Suna turned around to find that it was Chakra.

Chakra: What are you doing?

Suna: We're not going anywhere. We might as well make the best of our time.

Chakra: (looks at Evan) So you make the best of your time by looking at HIM?

Suna: (turning red) What do you mean!?

Chakra: I saw you looking at him. You can't hide anything from me, you know.

Suna: ...

Chakra: (having an evil smile) (yells at Evan) Hey kid! My friend wants to talk to you!

Suna: (turns really red and smacks Chakra)

That has REALLY caught Evan's attention. He probably thought it was a trick, but if it wasn't... But there's a 50/50 chance that he'll make himself look stupid on front of people he never even knew in the first place. But there isn't anything to lose anyway. So he then got up and started walking up.

Suna: * Oh great. He's coming this way. Okay then, keep in cool. He's like everyone else, so just stay calm.*

Suna sat there as Evan sat down. Just by looking at him shake, she can already tell that he was very nervous. Before anything else happens, she's just going to have to tell him that this was all one big mistake.

Suna: Hi..

Evan: .. Hi.

Suna: Sorry. My friend over here's an idiot.

Chakra: Hey!

Evan: (stuttering) Oh- well that's alright.

It has been a pretty long time since she had seen a boy somewhere around her age. When it came to training in the Backdraft group, there were never really that much boys, but Craig and Vega. And she kinda feels sorry for him, so she might as well start talking.

Suna: So you from around here?

Evan: Not really, I just travel around.

Suna: Hey! I do too. My name's Sukiana Miyake, but my friends call me Suna.

Evan: Name's Evan Daken. You battle Zoids?

Suna: Oh yeah. You should see what kind of Zoid I have. I bet you'd be jeleous. (laughs a little)

Evan: Oh really? I bet you mine's better. It's nothing like anyone else's.

Getting as bored as ever, Chakra almost fell to the ground and almost went to sleep. Just then, a dog was biting onto her shoe. She kicked it off, only to have it bitten by the dog again. She then tried to kick it, but then she fell to the ground. Aileea walked over and found Suna with Evan.

Aileea: * I bet she's trying to get his money..* What are you doing? The Whale King's going to take off soon!

Suna: (realizes that Aileea was there) Oh!

Evan: Well... I'll see you soon.

Evan was feeling alittle bit disappointed. Everywhere he went, girls would always be saying what kind of cutie he was. But the thing was that none of them were even his type. But, somehow, he became attracted to Suna. He then got up, but had an idea. Suna, also, doesn't really see guys like him around. He's like one of the only people that she actually finds to be attracted to. She then got an idea.

Suna and Evan: You want my number? (both blush)

Suna: ..Ok..

Evan: If it's alright with you..

Aileea: .. *Oh brother.*..

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In a nearby hotel room, the phone rang and was picked up by Martin, who was watching a report about a new team going up to class S. What he has heard has pretty much brought a smile to his face. A few minutes later, Martin was walking to the garage of the parts shop as it opened. There stood the worker and right behind him was the Silver Streak.

worker: Sorry about the whole taking-the-whole-day thing. We really didn't know about how long it takes us to install a sonar system.

Martin: That's ok. I'll just take the Streak and we'll be on our way.

worker: Our?

Martin: Me and the Streak, sir.

worker: Oh.. (chuckles) You better get going now. This Lightning Saix doesn't run by itself you know.

Martin: I guess so.

Martin then got into his cockpit a few minutes later. As the cockpit closed, the Silver Streak started to roar and left the garage. A few seconds later, another Lightning Saix walked into the shop. And out of the cockpit came a 25 year old, 5'10 girl with short blonde hair, a tight green dress with a labcoat that had a tag with the label, Salene Taskerra.

Salene: (in a southern accent) Hi. I need this Lightning Saix fixed by tomorrow.

worker: Lightning Saix must be very popular around here. I should get my own. (chuckles)

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Back at the base, not many people were there. The Whale King was about to take off so Dr. Layon and Craig could fix the Shadow Hell Saix and Larry went to see Harry with what he was doing, not to mention that he needed to go to Jack's place for some cards. So the only ones at the base were Anne and Max. Outside, when the Whale King took off, a giant spider was watching them and next to the spider stood the shadow of a girl. Max and Anne were both on the computer, seeing who the top 100 Zoid teams were.

Max: And once again, we're somewhere up there.

Anne: Now check who the hottest guy is.

Max: (smiles) You're looking at him.

Anne: Come on! I bet that you're afraid Larry's gonna be at #1 and that you're not even gonna be on it.

Max: Well if that's so, (types on the computer) let's go see the top hot girls.

Anne: I don't need a computer to know that I'm hot.

Max: .. Right.. So basically, you need one to know that you're not in the top spot.

Anne: What?

Max: (laughing) That's ok. As long as you're on my team, you're hot in my book.

Anne then looked at the screen only to see that she's off the #1 spot. A few seconds later, someone rang the doorbell, so Max and Anne got up and went to see who it was. When the two went to the door, the only person that was standing on front of the door was the same biker girl Martin bumped into earlier. Right now, she had on a bag over her sholder and was waiting for the two to say something.

Anne: Hi... You need directions?

???: No. That's alright. I was wondering if I can stay here for a while. I really have to place to go.

Max: We're gonna have to ask our manager, but you can stay until further notice... Do I know you from somewhere?

???: (smles) My name's Maria.

Max: I'm Max and this is Anne.

Anne: Sup?

Max: Make yourself at home if you want.

Maria: Thanks cutie.

Max felt his face starting to heat up, hoping that no one would notice. He didn't really do anything but just stood there, so Anne carried him to a nearby couch, making way for their new guest. Maria then got in and passed them by as she took off her sunglasses, revealing her brown beautiful eyes. Before she went to the other room, she then turned to Max and started to say something.

Maria: And I know your eyes are grey, so there's no need to wear your sunglasses.

The biker girl then gave a wink and left for another room. Max then took off his sunglasses, revealing his grey eyes as he wondered how she even knew. Even though Max doesn't quite remember it, Maria smiled as she walked around the base, knowing that she, once again, gets to see her childhood friend. Luckily, Dr. Layon was going to a repair shop far away and Larry probably has some "business" to take care of. So they won't be coming back until the morning. Outside the Alpha team base, the giant spider was standing on the base, but then jumped off silently and started walking to another place in the desert.

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Sunset was coming this way and a Whale King was flying high in the sky. And inside, Kyle slept right beside to the foot of his black blade Liger while Fuma talked to Altail and Polta. All the judge capsules were captured and then given back, so now they're on their next step.

Altail: So what do you think we should do next?

Fuma: We've got to think over what would happen if we successfully complete this mission.

Polta: What if they send some kind of special force to fight against us?

Altail: We already have the other warriors of the Backdraft out of jail. We should be able to have no problem, especially with our specially trained warriors.

Fuma: And the mercenaries we've picked up along the way.

Polta: And not to mention the Zoids we have.

As the three talked about what was going to happen, in Polta's Whale King, somebody was in the back, listening to all of the things that were being said. That person turned out to be Chaos, who now had a concerned look on his face. Right below the Whale Kings outside ran the Liger Zero X with Sari inside.

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Around night time, in the base of the Lightning team, Jack, Chris, Kelly, with Larry right beside her and Harry were looking at their cards. The time came and all five of the players showed their hands. Somehow, Jack had another full house, but wasn't good enough for Larry's four of a kind.

Larry: Looks like its my game.

Jack: Again?

Chris: (yawning) It's getting late, Jack. Let's go to sleep.

Jack: It's not THAT late. I'm sure the Champ cousins still want to play.

Kelly: I guess we could stay up a little while.

Chris: Forget it. We have a battle with the Delta team tomorrow.

Kelly: (grr) Fine then..

Before both of the sisters went to their rooms, Kelly, with a smirk on her face, got up and whispered something to Larry's ear while he drank some soda. After hearing what she had to say, Larry quickly slammed the cup on the table and spat his drink across the table, only to hit the wall and nothing else. Larry then looked at Kelly walk away as his face turned as red as ever.

Jack: So what did she say?

Larry: ... You don't have to know... Isn't the Delta team an S class team?

Jack: We moved up to class S.

Harry: Really? How do you do that?

Jack: It was probably because we won alot of battles with you not around.

Larry: Right..

Jack: And the day after that, we've been told to go to a battle somewhere next week.

Harry: Against who?

Jack: Dunno..

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An hour later, while the Stealth Stormsworder flew right over the skies, Larry was riding in his cockpit with his cousin in the back seat. Harry was telling him every single thing that keeps on happening when he got to the Blitz team's base.

Harry: Nothing really happened, basically.

Larry: What you just said was that every single time you see Leena, you always see Bit with her. Oh come on. I always see Max with Anne and that doesn't really mean there's something going on with the both of them.

Harry: This is different. I love Leena. Not Anne.

Larry: .. I don't get it. Don't you even get to spend any time with her.

Harry: But I never get to be alone with her. It's always with Bit.

Larry: Well fine then. Let him be there. I don't get it. What does he have that you don't?

Harry: How about a Zoid? An S class team? Leena as a teammate? The Liger Zero? And Ultimate X?

Larry: .. Ever wondered if there was anyone else besides Leena?

Harry: No! Leena's the only one for me! I know she loves me, but I'm sure she's just too shy.

Larry: .. Why don't you let me talk to her?

Harry: You'd do that?

Larry: Sure. We're here right now.

The Stealth Stormsworder then landed and the mouth of the Zoid opened. Harry and Larry then got out and went to the door. Harry gave a knock and waited. No one answered at first, but then the door opened, revealing Brad.

Brad: You're back.

Harry: Thanks. (walks to Jamie's room)

Larry: Hey, Brad. Think I can talk to Leena?

Brad: She's sleeping. And besides, now's not a good time.

Larry: ... Really?

Brad: Jamie's lost somewhere around the desert. But the ZBC found him, so we have to pick him up by tomorrow.

Larry: Why tomorrow?

Brad: Jamie said so. I don't know why, but he just wants to.

In his bed, even as Brad talked, Bit layed down with his eyes open. He was then thinking about what has happened ever since he has joined the Blitz team. Everytime, he would always be with Leena and nobody else, and then again, Harry would always be coming by. Now Harry's been getting help from his cousin. Why was he even thinking about his? It should be none of his business. But for now, he might as well get some sleep. Right outside his door walked Harry, who was getting ready to sleep. But before he got inside, we looked to his side and found that he was looking into Leena's room. After a few seconds he started walking to Jamie's room for some sleep, but then he noticed Mary in front of him.

Mary: You're back already?

Harry:... (walks by Mary).. Most of me...

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(AN: Now let me tell you this. I'm not really good when it comes to a romance scene, so bear with me, OK?)
(optional: play Musiq Soulchild's "Love")

In the middle of the night, Jamie was asleep on the couch. Upstairs, Ori, with her hair down (AN: I just can't picture it), was still on her computer, looking through all of the things on her computer that had info on Jamie.... But then something came to her head. Jamie's going to leave soon and she isn't doing anything about this. She really wanted to see him again. She remembered that every time she watched him on ZBC (AN: It's like NBA or NFL or WWE), she would always get a certain feeling. Ever since they were little, she always had a thing for him. She just didn't realize it until then. She remembered when he left, all of her sadness were eating her up, inside. She could always call him for a visit, but she likes it better to have him around her house. Without even giving it a second thought, she got up and walked to the couch Jamie was sleeping in.

Right on the couch layed Jamie with his yellow armor off along with his gloves, only leaving his white shirt and his teal pants on. He couldn't sleep a wink. Jamie has been away with the Blitz team for so long now. And he only gets to stay with someone he really cares about for only one day. Ori, to Jamie, was nothing like Bit or Leena or Brad. He didn't know what to do now. All of a sudden, he was being pushed, being forced to sit up. As his eyes opened, all he saw was the dark, but the light of the night flew straight through the windows, exposing some of Ori. The young boy couldn't stand such a torture anymore. She was like an angel that he can only hold in his hands for only so long. And then soon, she will have to go away. Jamie couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to say something, but then she spoke.

Ori: .. Jamie.. Can I ask you something?

Jamie: ... What do want to ask?

Ori: .. Have you ever thought of me when you're with the Blitz team?

Jamie: Why would I forget someone like you?

Ori: Really, Jamie. Do you.. (looks down and blushes)

For some reason, Ori just couldn't say it. She never had to go through something like this before. Who knows, maybe if she DOES tell, he might then see her in a different light. She was scared just from thinking about it. Jamie then spoke.

Jamie: .. Do I what?

Ori: Do you ummm... really have to go?

Jamie: Wish I didn't... (looks down in a sad way then looks up)... Why are you asking this to me?

Ori: ... Jamie.. What I'm trying to say is that I...

Jamie: You..

Ori: ....I don't want you to leave!

Everything was silent. There was no turning back anymore. Ori had to say whatever she needed to say, but what if something happens between them and their friendship? She then looked at Jamie, who had a shocked look on his face. It had to be done.

Ori: Ever since you left, I couldn't stop thinking about you. The only way I could see you over the years is by watching you battling Zoids. But now, you're here and I really enjoyed every second of it. But now that you're going (tear forms).... I don't think we're going to see eachother again after this visit, so I just wanna say that.. I...

Something was pulling her back. For some reason, she just couldn't say it. This was the breaking point and she just couldn't get through. Jamie sat there, looking at her with his ears open, wanting to know what she has to say.

Jamie: ... I think I know what you're saying.

Ori: You do?

After hearing every single thing Ori said, Jamie was nothing else but shocked. He didn't know what to say. Ever since he started Zoid battling, he never knew he could've missed someone as much as the person who was talking to him right now. There was no turning back for him also, so he might as well start talking.

Jamie: Yeah... And I feel the same way.

(AN: Now try Rightous Brothers' "Unchained Melody")

Ori had her head down the whole time, but as soon as Jamie said what he needed to say, she was shocked. She lifted her head up and found Jamie looking at her, smiling and hoping that she was better. Emotions of happiness were circling around her head as she looked back. On the wall right behind them, you can see two shadows holding each other as their lips met. The two of them wished that this lasted all night, hoping they would never part. As the two embraced, the midnight moon shined through the window. In Jamie's head, he knew that he had to go back...

But does he REALLY want to go?

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*Attention*
If you read #2 on the prologue, you will see that you can change the outcome by answering a question in the end of the chp. I'm having a temporary writer's block, so you can help. I'll just ask you a question and later on, that answer will come true. So here we go:

Tomorrow, Jamie has to go back. But he's having some doubts about leaving. Should he go home or stay with Ori?

(optional)
You think you can tell me what kind of pairings you think are going to be on the story? I'd like to see how many kinds of combos there are. Hey! Even my OCs are involved in this.

Please review and tell me what you think. Tell me what you want to see and maybe I'll think it over.