ZOIDS

A New Terror

Chapter 5

By: Spectral

Note: I do not own ZOIDS or its characters. Here is a list of the characters that I do own: Peter, The Strike Ray, Cassandra, The Black Wing Liger, The Shadow Cat, Phantom, Mizuki, Vince, Renegade, The Shadow Stalker Team, Shane, Edd, and The Dark Claws.

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          It was night. The kids were setting up camp. The zoids formed a barrier of sorts around their campsite. Mizuki was the only one who thought to bring a tent.

Peter: *tending to fire* Who's going to take the first watch tonight?

Shane: I will.

Mizuki: Are you sure?

Shane: Of course.

Vince: Okay, but try to stay awake.

          Shane cooked a small dinner and the kids ate. After dinner they decided to play a game.

Mizuki: Okay, Peter. Truth or Dare?

Peter: Truth.

Mizuki: Do you really want to become the third Wild Eagle?

Peter: I'm not sure. I don't know if I want another mind in my mind… anyway… Vince, Truth or Dare.

Vince: Dare.

Peter: *sinister smile* I dare you to go over to Shane and try to beat him up.

Vince: Easy, sorry about this, kid. I'll try not to hurt you.

          Vince rolled up his sleeves and walked over to Shane. Shane stood up and turned to face Vince. Vince threw three punched that were easily dodged by Shane. With the Phantom as his father, Shane had been trained to fight and defend himself very well. Vince lunged and Shane jumped back. His right hand glove began to glow and he landed a shocking punch to Vince's stomach. Vince had the air knocked out of him and was shocked.

Shane: DON'T call me "kid".

          Shane helped Vince off the ground and everyone started laughing. Shane and Vince went back over to the others and sat down.

Vince: Alright, alright. Shane, truth or dare?

Shane: Dare.

Vince: *Evil smile* I dare you to strip down to nothing but your boxers for the rest of the game.

Shane:  Alright…

          Shane pulled off his boots and socks then stood up. He removed his two shirts. Shane turned bright red and took off his pants. He folded his clothes and set them down next to him on the ground.

Shane: *still blushing* Truth or Dare, Mizuki?

Mizuki: Truth.

Shane: Who do you like better? Vince, Peter, or me?

Mizuki: Like you guys as what? Someone I'd want to go out with?

Shane: Someone you'd want to date.

Mizuki: I'm really not sure, either you or Vince. Truth or Dare, Peter?

Peter: Truth.

Mizuki: You're very boring… okay… umm do you have a girlfriend?

Peter: Yes… Vince, Truth or Dare?

Vince: Dare.

Peter: As always… This is for making Shane strip… I dare you to strip down to absolutely nothing for the rest of the night.

          The color drained from Vince's face as he began to strip. After he removed the last article of clothing, Mizuki scooped the clothes up and used them for a cushion.

Vince: Shane, Truth or Dare?

Shane:…

Vince: Shane?

Mizuki: Hello?

Peter: Zi to Shane. Are you there?

          Shane was staring into the darkness. The look on his face indicated that he was concentrating. He then shrugged and turned back to his friends.

Shane: Uhhh… Truth.

Vince: Drat… ummm… why'd you pick truth?

Shane: Because I knew that your dare was going to be "take off your boxers and leave them and the rest of your clothes off for the rest of the night".

          Mizuki and Peter laughed. They decided to end the game because it was late. Shane put his clothes back on and laughed as Vince tried to get his clothes back from Mizuki. Vince gave up and went over to his sleeping bag, mumbling. Peter jumped into his Strike Ray and quickly fell asleep. Mizuki just disappeared into her tent. Shane sat staring into the fire.

          It was quite late when Peter took over the watch. Shane walked over to his own sleeping bag and fell asleep.

**Dream**

          Shane was in the middle of the desert. He tried to move but couldn't. He was just standing there. The sky was black. In the distance, five large black shapes moved closer. Suddenly they were right in front of Shane. They seemed to be Zoids, but he couldn't tell. They were still hidden. 

          Shane turned in place and saw the Blitz Team waiting to fight. They charged forward and opened fire. The Largest black shape opened its mouth and fired something that completely destroyed the Blitz Team Zoids. Shane tried to yell but no sound came out.
          Then the White Blade Liger, Strike Ray, and Spinno-Sappa appeared next to him. Next thing he knew, Shane was in the cockpit of the Shadow Cat. Two of the other black shapes opened their mouths and fired their beams. Shane tried to yell again as the beams collided with the Shadow Cat's head.

BOOM!

Vince: Shane!

**End Dream**

          Shane woke up covered in sweat. He sat up and looked around. Vince (back in his clothes) was crouching next to him, a concerned look on his face. Shane looked at his best friend for a moment and then put a hand to his head.

Vince: Are you okay?

Shane: Uhh yeah…just a bad dream. What time is it?

Vince: *not really convinced* It's still early. The others aren't up yet.

Shane: Oh…

Vince: Are you sure you're okay? You were yelling and thrashing around…

Shane: Yeah, I'll be fine.

Vince:  Alright but don't scare me like that again…

          Vince got up and walked over to the fire. He was making breakfast. Shane got up and changed. Peter jumped out of the Strike Ray and rushed over to the food. A loud of dust that was Mizuki flew from her tent and dove onto the food. Shane slowly walked over to the others and started eating.

          As soon as they finished eating, the kids packed up camp and jumped into their zoids. The four Zoids pulled away from the campsite and took off. They continued on to the finish line.

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Day 2