Yay! Ok, I am going nuts because I have ALL of the Zoids, New Century DVD's AND my Shadow Fox (not available in Australia, I have been told) arrived today. And I built it. Its so cool!

Disclaimer - I own nothing. Thats right. I only own Captain Robert J Hunter. And Lieutenant Thomas Richard Shubaltz. But Thomas really can't be called mine. But he is. And I want Bit Cloud. He's next on my adjenda.

All Reviewers - WRITE MORE, I'M WAITING *Taps foot and crosses arms*

I Hate Christmas because I got no presents (awww). Oh well, *sticks huge novelty bow on Thomas's forehead* That'll do, ne?

Prelogue to what this chapter involved:

Maelgwyn: Jeez, what am I going to write, cause I know what but... Two seperate thought bubbles appear. One full of hentai/yaoi thoughts, the other is plot line.
Thomas: *peers in closely* Whats this *picks out thought and goes pale* is that legal?
Maelgwyn: *hits Thomas* Sure is, I'm the author *To which Thomas faints* *Perfect idea grows in head ~ giggles* That'll do fine...

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The desert was still, not a breath of air at all disturbing the sands. One lone Rev Raptor stood, around it was it's destroyed comrades. It hissed, moving it's head to find the opponent that it was assigned. The computer was already trying to find the best approach vector. "Hehehe, thats not a problem" smirking, the opposing zoid pilot cockily retorted.

The blue liger completely sliced through the last 'sleeper' Rev Raptor, completely unnoticed and without enegising the blades. Through the klaxon, the loudspeaker blared "Good Job Lieutenant, return to base"

"Too easy" Thomas yelled at the empty hander, stretching as he jumped out of the cockpit and landing with cat-like presicion, and headed to the debrief room. O'Connell tsked at the way Thomas was acting, it was so out of character for him, and headed for the same room. He heard a low moaning, with someone calling him. "I have to go to work, and so do you" to which O'Connell added "lazybones" as he kicked the other person's foot. (A/N Awwww, no more! I can't handle another romance. But guess who it is). He straightened his tunic out as he walked the deserted corridors. He reached the room too soon, twisting the doorknob and entering, to see an insolent Thomas, blankly staring at the wall with his legs crossed; boots on the table. O'Connell growled "What the hell are you doing?" and walked over to the blank faced lieutenant. He hit his feet, to try and get them off of the freshly polished table. Unfortunatly, it caused him to fall onto the ground, in the exact same position.

"Uhh, someone HELP!" O'Connell yelled at the passing recruits, which went and fetched the wrong guy for the job - Doctor D.

"What do you want... what the?" The doctor said firstly with insolence at being disturbed, then with increduability at the Lt. on the floor.

"Give me a hand Doc, we have to get him to the infirmary" O'Connell sighed, dropping the clipboard to hoist the other man up.

"Nah, I don't like him" Doctor D turned his head and crossed his arms. O'Connell sighed, and started to drag the guy. He was heavier than he looked. Doctor D went back to his coffee. "Mmmm Nice and salty" he said as he left the room.

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Thomas awoke in a familiar room, to the same familiar sounds. He sat up suddenly, which just gave him a headache. "Ouch, my head hurts; I'm in the infirmary and this time I didn't do anything wrong!" was all he said, wrenching off the medical gear, so he could access the nearest computer terminal. Beek needed some work, and he could access the mainframe through the hospital terminals. Now, if only he can get onto the system...

"I wouldn't do that just yet, you have fainted not due to a physical problem, but one of psychological importance..." Robert said, standing in the doorway, his blue eyes (yay I finally gave him some more distinguishing features) sparkled "You have an alter personality, one which is triggered by the Shadow Liger"

"Cool, but can it happen later, I have to get this last bug out of Beek, but could you make me some coffee?" Thomas trailed off, as Robert sweatdropped. Ok, so it must be a alter ego, he's fine now...

"Fine, I'll make it, just as long as you stay put! And don't do anything I wouldn't"

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*Another Song to finish this story off with. Its called Rhythm Emotion and it's by Two-Mix. They ROCK!*

Thomas was listening to a Discman as he walked, stealthy, to the hanger. He was not supposed to be out of the hospital yet, but the liger was like a drug, and he needed a fix.

~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~The beat of my heart
~Goes on towards you SO FARAWAY...

That made him think of Robert. He was the only person, other than Fiona and Van, that made him pine. He missed him terribly, and he would be mad, but Thomas just continued on, an addict with a need that exceeds everything else...

~It's already all right to be hurt Without closing my eyes
~I want to live hot and fierce

~Cause you gave me the strength to go on I want to embrace you

"Robert, oh were art thou?" Thomas whispered as he stepped into the liger's cockpit. Zeke, the quiet, very unwritten organoid fused with the liger as the cockpit closed

~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~Mistakes and aches
~Both guide me to a moment of brilliance
~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~The beat of my heart
~Goes on towards you SO FARAWAY

"Boo, Right behind you. I knew you wouldn't follow my orders" Robert said, hiding in the passenger seat, which made Thomas' heart skip a beat, in both fear and anticipation. Robert was in standard republican dress, as Thomas was in his standard imperial uniform.

~Yes Taking in the present
~I want to further discover "kindness"

~Reviving the days of youth
~Where everything shines

He let the liger exit the hanger at full speed, hurdling into the desert night, a huge storm brewing. The darkening clouds block out the twin moons. The lier, already a dark colour blended in perfectly to the uneven, rocky ground.

~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~We believe in the compassion to feel and share
~Each others pains
~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~I want to say these certain passions
~With this KISS SO FARAWAY

~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~Mistakes and aches
~Both guide me to a moment of brilliance
~I JUST FEEL "RHYTHM EMOTION"
~The beat of my heart
~Goes on towards you SO FARAWAY

Lightning struck close by, sonic booms rocking the liger. Unfortunatly one came too close, and fried the combat systems, and the safety limiters. The liger wouldn't stop, or do anything but keep running forwards. Beek was trashed. Thomas tried the throttles once again, as Robert attempted to shut down the liger. The last bolt though, hit the liger square on, destroying the electrical systems. It also started to electricute it's occupants.

With his last breath Thomas said "I love you, Robert"

To which was replied "Same for you"

They both lapsed into unconciousness

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{For Purists, here is the the song in Japanese

Kono mune no kodou ha
Anata he to tsuzuiteru so faraway…
Mou kizutsuite mo ii hitomi wo sora sazu ni
Atsuku hageshiku ikiteitai
Akiramenai tsuyosa wo kureru
Anata dakara dakishimetai
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Ayamachi mo itami mo
Azayakana isshun no hikari he to michibiite
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Kono mune no kodou ha
Anata he to tsuzuiteru so faraway…
Sou shinayaka ni ima wo suhada de uketomete
Motto "yasashisa" mitsuketai yo
Subete ga kirameiteta
Osanai hi no "kise ki" tori modoshite…
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Otagai no setsunasa
Kanjiai wakeaeru nukumori wo shinjiteru
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Kono Kiss de tashikana
Jyounetsu wo tsutaetai so faraway…
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Ayamachi mo itami mo
Azayakana isshun no hikari he to michibiite
I just feel "rhythm emotion"
Kono mune no kodou ha
Anata he to tsuzuiteru so faraway…}

And thats the end. Its 12:30 and I am tired so if its too short or makes no sense, heres the condensed version of what happens:

1. Thomas has split personality, kinda like the Wild Eagle!

2. Liger goes on run without permission

3. Robert hides in liger

4. Liger is hit by lightning, frying everything

5. Both pilot and co-pilot pass out and b4 that happens, confess their emotional state.

NEXT STORY:.:.

Itll be a NC0 fic, and itll have Thomas and Robert in it... How, youll see. I apologise once again, but I just cant write this one.

Maelgwyn