Author's notes
Okay, I do a lot of explaining in this chapter while managing to include a good amount of B/L.
There is ooc, get use to it. If anything is unclear or there are any mistakes please don't hesitate to
point them out in you reviews. Also, constructive criticism is wonderful, so are suggestions
about what I should do with the story line although I already have some of it written, but not
typed. Which brings me to my next point, I'm very very VERY sorry for taking so long with this
chapter, but I have a cold, marching band practice after school because we're going to be in the
memorial day parade and my teachers are laying on a ton of homework, tests, papers and project
that are required but they decided to cram into the last two weeks of school. Anyway, that you to
all who reviewed. Keep up that practice and review more! I love them, they give me a reason to
write.
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids, there I said it so if you want to try and sue me you'll LOSE!
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"It's not." Leena's voice held no emotion, but shook slightly as she spoke the words. "Is it?" She
turned to her father who nodded.
She turned back and stared at the zoid in shock and horror. It was a zoid built like a bear,
currently standing on all fours. The main body of it was bronze, while the armor was a deep
indigo. It was elegant but it hurt Leena just to look at it.
"There's a message for you when you're ready." with that Doc turned around and left Leena
alone in the hanger with her new zoid.
A few minutes later, who should chance by but Bit?
He looked at Leena, who was frozen to the spot. "Leena? Are you okay?" he asked.
That's when Leena dropped to her knees. Bit immediately rushed to her side.
He place his hands on her shoulders and then noticed the tears that were silently streaming down
her face.
"Leena?" he whispered into her ear.
She whirled around and threw her arms around his neck, sobbing into his shoulder.
"It was my mom's Bit, it was my mom's."
After the initial shock of the action subsided, Bit fastened one arm around her waist and used the
other to stroke her hair in attempt to calm her down.
"Shh... come on Leena, it's okay."
After a few minutes Leena composed herself and was no longer crying hysterically.
"Thanks Bit." Leena removed her arms from Bit's shoulders but he hadn't let go of her yet.
"No problem Leena. Do you want to tell me what's going on?" his voice wasn't demanding but
instead simply wondering if she wanted to tell him or not.
"The zoid." Leena sniffed. "It was my mom's." She laid her head on his shoulder and leaned
back on him. "Before she died she was working on a project with a bunch of other zoid
scientists. They were trying to create an organoid system. They used the instincts of a bear, for
battle instincts, and some from a dog for obedience. But the program still wouldn't work. The
program didn't have enough intelligence and they couldn't integrate an AI program in with the
organic components from the bear and dog. They came up with the solution of... of integrating
human intelligence instead." At this points she stopped and took a deep breath, she shuttered and
Bit squeezed her a little. "My mom knew she had cancer... and that she would die soon... so..
she...she volunteered to be the final element in the organoid project..." Leena trailed off but then
continued. "In order to have the highest success rate with the project they put her through
rigorous training with the zoid that they had created to place the organoid system in. This way
she would have knowledge of the abilities of the zoid and the battle experience. But... going into
so many zoid battles drained her energy... and it made her weaker.. so... she died sooner than
expected."
"Leena." Bit seemed to cram all of his remorse, sorrow, and sympathy into one word. Leena
went ahead and cried again. It hurt. She didn't want the zoid that made her mother die. She
knew that her mother would have died no matter what but...
She wrapped her arms around Bit again, it felt good having him there. Bit placed his head on top
of Leena's. He hated to admit that he was thrilled about holding Leena, especially since she was
crying about her mom. He hated seeing her so upset.
When Leena finally settled down she thanked Bit again for being such a good friend.
"It's nothing Leena, really." Bit hated having her thank him for doing something he was
somewhat enjoying even though he knew he shouldn't be.
She began standing up. "I think I'm ready to listen to the message that dad said was in there for
me." Bit nodded and helped her up.
Leena bit her lip. "Could- could you wait here for me?" She seemed so afraid when she said it.
Bit gave her one last hug. "Sure Leena."
Then Leena walked over to the zoid, with Bit's hand on her back.
There was no latter or any other means of climbing up. Leena laid one hand on the front arm of
the zoid and it lowered its head to let her in. She climbed in the cockpit. It shut and the zoid
raised its head again.
Bit watched and hoped that Leena would be okay.
Author's Notes
this chapter was originally going to be longer, but I got lazy. Now, review and I will put up the
next one as soon as I get my lazy butt in gear and type it. Also, I made up all the stuff about the
project and Leena's mom. But if you're confused about any of it, tell me and I will try and clear
it up for you!