Jason rubbed his gently over Phantom's head, smiling at he looked down at the Tiger. "Only a matter of time now Phantom." He closed his eyes, watching as the Berserk Fury slowly made its way towards the Imperial Capital. "Tell me Phantom, do you think Raven was the best choice. We could have gotten Van as well." He listened as his Organoid gave a low and slow growl. "I suppose we could get both, but perhaps we should wait and see how all of this plays out." He smiled. "I doesn't matter to much though, they are nothing more then tools. Always have been to me, they'll be dead within the year along with everyone else on this planet." He paused as he turned, watching a huge man slowly walk in. "Well look who has decided to crawl back." He knew it was Drake, he wasn't too hard to sort out. Jason watched as he came up to him. "I told you, you know you are nothing without me."
"Shut up Jason." Drake walked over to the well and stared down as the vague orange coloring in the water. "How much longer."
Jason smiled. "All I need in the crystal." He put his hand back on Phantom's head. "Raven will take care of Van and the rest. I want you to find me the crystal."
Drake nodded. "Any idea on where to look."
"I always do." Jason closed his eyes, searching around the planet for the stone that held the power of his Zoid. "Two men, Zack Rigor and Marcus Toro."
Drake nodded. "Where are they at?"
"Imperial Capital." Jason watched as Drake turned around. "Wait a second, I don't want you interfering with Raven. Wait a while, you'll get your chance in time."
Again Drake nodded and walked over to a large stone. He sat down and looked at the old catacombs of the city, the smell of dead bodies filled the air.
"City of the Dead." Jason said, still looking down, still petting his Organoid. "It lives up to its name."
Drake didn't say anything, he just stared at the walls. "Anubis, come!" He shouted, watching as his Organoid came down the tunnel he had. He watched as the blue Organoid walked besides him and lied down. Drake scratched his chin, remembering this all to well.
Raven watched as the snow-capped mountains slowly went by as his new Zoid marched on. He wanted to get there as fast as he could, and then kill Van and everyone else he had to kill quickly so he could be with his family again. But he wouldn't rush, he was afraid to hurry. He was doing his best to remember his parents, but nothing came to mind. He was also trying to figure out what he would do when he met them, what he would say to them. He did remember a promise his dad had made him just before he died, about them leaving this planet. Raven smiled. "That's exactly what we'll do." He said softly. He looked over as Shadow flew next to the Fury. Then Raven wondered what his parents would say about him, about what he has done, what he had to do to bring them back into his life. He felt a tear go down his face, he didn't even know he was crying. He shook his head, trying to get that last thought out of his mind. He looked up at the sky, the dark clouds from the cemetery seemed to be following him. He didn't care though, darkness always seemed to follow him. But now he had a slight chance of hope in his life.
Van watched as Irvine and Thomas walked over to him. "What's up guys?"
Irvine just shrugged. "Nothing as usual. They're still trying to get something out of those two bandits."
"Have they gotten anything out of them yet?" Van asked, looking out at the small lake, the sun starting to set on the other side of it.
"No, they just keep talking about how were going to lose and all that other crap." Thomas said. "What's wrong with Zeke?"
Van looked back at him, the Organoid still looking at the sky. "I don't know, him and Fiona have been acting really weird today."
"What's wrong with Fiona?" Irvine asked.
"I don't know, she had a bad dream last night and for the most part she's been avoiding me."
Irvine and Thomas looked back at the cabin. "Well Kruger wants us back tomorrow night so you know." Irvine said.
Van shook his head. "You're not staying."
"No, we have some stuff to do, you stay here and enjoy yourself." Irvine said.
"Later Van." Thomas said as he followed Irvine.
Van smiled as he watched his two friends get in there Zoids. He stayed there, looking out as the sky turned from blue to orange as the clouds seemed to glow in the fading light. He kept looking out at it, enjoying the view.
"Hi Van."
Van turned and saw Fiona standing there smiling at him. "Seem a lot happier."
She nodded. "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing really." He pointed over to the horizon.
Fiona sat down next to him, looking out at the sun as well. A few minutes went by before she said anything again. "I'm sorry Van."
Van looked at her. "Sorry for what." He didn't understand her at all.
"You don't think I ruined your life."
Van laughed. "Are you kidding, Id hate to think of my life without you. What's bothering you so much anyways?"
"I just have a feeling something bad is about to happen to you, to everyone."
Van brushed a few strands of her hair back. "Don't worry, I'm not going to let anything bad happen to you or me, or anybody. I have done a pretty good job of that so far. Sure I slipped up a few times but nothing serious has happened. We found Zoids Eve and destroyed the Death Sauer twice along with the Death Stinger. Hilz and Prozen are dead and with the exception of a few lunatics out there everything is calm and peaceful."
Fiona looked at him. Her face innocent and worried like that of a young child, trying to understand her place in the world. She was lost, lost to all and lost to none. Her past remained a mystery as well as her secrets. She had learned much within the 5 years since she had been out of that pod, but at the same time she felt as if she was just beginning to learn anything. Fiona felt as if a massive chunk of her life was missing, and if it was revealed it would kill everyone she cared and loved. She felt Van gently touched her face, his warm and soft skin comforted her.
"I'm going to take care of you Fiona, I promise." Van smiled at Fiona, leaning over he put his arms around her and began to kiss her passionately.
Fiona didn't know what to do, so she just let him kiss her. She put her arms around him, holding him tightly against her as she laid back on the grass bringing Van with her. After a while, she wasn't sure how long, Fiona felt Vans lips leave hers. She opened her eyes and found herself staring into Vans eyes. Fiona smiled, forgetting about that dream she had and everything she was afraid of, but at the same time she was now even more afraid of losing Van, and after she thought for a moment, that dream was starting to come true.
Raven looked down at the small colony as he sat in his new Zoid. "The Windcolony." He said smiling. "Well Van, you ruined my life, now its time to ruin yours." He looked around, the small village having no idea what was about to happen to them. "Shadow." He yelled. "Lets see how powerful this new Zoid is."
The Berserk Fury straightened its back, its tail turning stiff and the claws digging into the ground. Raven smiled as the mouth opened and a small ball of energy formed, and a beam of energy more powerful then anything he had seen before. The small town became engulfed in a massive fireball, when the smoke was cleared nothing but the charred remains of a few buildings stood.
Raven laughed. "This is it Shadow, are last chance to kill Van." His laugh died down and all he did was smile. "This is are last chance period."
Jason, Drake, and Phantom watched the power of the Berserk Fury play out, destroying the small village in only one shot.
"Ouch." Drake said smiling. "Where did you get that Zoid."
"Don't worry." Jason looked over at Phantom, listening to his growling. He ignored it. "Raven knows he has to kill Van this time, his drive alone will be enough to kill him. But with that Zoid, he's even more dangerous then me."
Drake looked at him. "Until you get your Zoid."
Jason smiled. "Until I get my Zoid."