Zoids

Dark Knight

Chapter 7

By Spectral

Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids or its characters. I do own The Phantom, Cassandra, the Black Wing Liger, and this story.

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**Early Morning, Courtyard**

Everyone was tired. The Humans were standing in their bathing suits and Jamie was trying to hide from Cassandra. The Zoids were just confused. Everyone was scared when a roar broke through the morning air.

The Black Wing Liger landed in front of everyone, handed an envelope to Leena, and said something to the zoids. The BWL took off into the air again and the zoids followed on the ground (or air in Raynos's case). Leena opened the envelope and turned to the others. It was a map.

Leena: It's a map. Tom wants us to meet him by the lake.

Bit: Well that explains the bathing suits.

**A few minutes later, lake**

Everyone walked up to the edge of the lake and gasped in surprise. There was a huge obstacle course kinda thing over the lake. Tom was swimming in the lake. He looked up and noticed everyone. Tom climbed out of the lake and laughed.

Tom: As you may have already guessed, today you have to get through my obstacle course. It consists of a swim to the start, a run through the swinging things, navigating your way through the maze kinda thing, a walk across a narrow platform, and the final challenge.

Jamie: And what's the final challenge?

Tom: You have to get past me by knocking me into the water. After that, you can get to the finish line. If you fall off the platform at anytime you'll have to go back to the start of the platform. All right, let's get to the start.

Tom jumped into the water and started swimming towards the starting line. The others followed, but only Bit and Leena were able to catch up to Tom.

Tom: Okay, when you aren't running the course you can watch from these side platforms here. Only one person can run at a time, oh and don't worry, I'll try not to hurt you. See you at the end.

Tom ran through the course. The swinging bags didn't phase him; he got through the maze with ease and walked across the balance beam kinda thing quickly. He stood blocking the finish line with his arms crossed across his chest.

Tom: So, who's up first?


Brad stepped forward and smirked. He started his run through the course. The swinging bags were no challenge, the maze slowed Brad down a bit, and he got over the balance beam easily. Brad was really looking forward to the final challenge. It was his chance to impress Naomi.

Brad charged right forward and Tom just smirked. Just as Brad lunged forward, Tom grabbed his arm and flung him into the water.

Everyone laughed as Brad emerged from the water sputtering for breath.

Tom: Nice try Brad. So who's next?

Naomi: I'll be going next.

Naomi got through the course easily. She walked up to Tom and smirked. She started throwing punches. Tom caught most of them but when he returned a punch, he was flung into the water just like Brad. Naomi walked through the finish line and then helped Tom out of the water.

Tom: Thanks…uhh… who's next?

Cassandra went next, she got through the course quickly and knocked her brother off the platform by tripping him. Brad tried again and shoved Tom into the water. Bit got by his older brother by throwing him like Naomi did. Leena went into martial arts mode and forced Tom off the platform. Last up was Jamie.

Jamie was incredibly nervous. He squeaked his way through the course, only falling once, but when it came to the final challenge… he started shaking.

Tom stood with his arms still crossed. He sensed Jamie's anxiety and was a little worried. They'd have to work on that if he was going to survive any real battles.

Jamie suddenly had an idea. There was no way he was going to be able to overpower Tom. As Tom was thinking of ways to help Jamie overcome his fears, Jamie edged closer.

Tom suddenly noticed Jamie but it was too late. Jamie started tickling the Dark Knight. Tom started laughing and tried to get away. Jamie followed him and eventually tickled him off the platform and into the water.

Jamie crossed the finish line and everyone was laughing. Tom climbed out of the water and walked over to everyone else.

Tom: Haha. That went great. I think we'll take a break now. Let's have some fun, shall we?

With that, Tom picked up Jamie and threw him into the lake. Brad and Naomi then shoved him into the water. They jumped in, followed by Bit, Leena, and Cassandra.

**Hour later**

Cassandra, Naomi, and Leena were sitting on the edge of the lake lounging. The guys were still swimming and dunking each other. Bit climbed up to the top of the obstacle structure.

Bit: Hey, watch this!

Everyone looked up. Bit jumped into the lake and splashed everyone. He swam back to the surface of the water and looked around.

Bit: What'd think of that?

Leena: Oh Bit… lose something?

Bit: Huh?

Bit turned around to face Leena. Leena was standing on the edge of the lake holding Bit's swimsuit. Bit looked down and realized he was nude. Tom, Brad, Cassandra, Leena, and Naomi all burst into laughter. Jamie and Bit blushed.

Bit: Leena, gimme those back!
Leena: Come and get them.

**Minutes later**

Bit had retrieved his swimsuit, but not before he chased Leena around the entire lake. Everyone was still laughing when Bit pushed Leena into the water.

***Zoids***

The BWL landed on the bank of a river. The other zoids ran/flew up and were confused.

BWL: Today we'll be playing hide and seek. It may seem like a game but it's part of the training. So… you're all hiding first. The limits… that forest over there and the other side of the river. Well… go hide.

The Black Wing Liger turned and started counting. The zoids scattered quickly.

**That night**

The zoids met the humans halfway up to the castles. They looked as though they went through a huge war. The BWL didn't tell them he'd be BLASTING them out of their hiding places. The HelCat and Raynos climbed up onto Tom's head. Bit was carrying the sleeping Cassandra, and Tom was carrying the sleeping Jamie. After they swam for a little while, they ran the course again, but with weights.

**Champ Castle**

Harry was asleep. Benjamin and Sebastian were trying to get him to get the Army together but he fell asleep. They both gave up and walked off.

Benjamin: Can we just kill him and take over?

Sebastian: No…if we kill him, his sister will be next in line. We really don't want that empty headed fool as Queen.

Benjamin: You're right…

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Embarrassing Moments and 5 VS 1.