Zoids
Dark Knight
Chapter 8
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**
All of the Zoids were waiting in the courtyard. The humans were sleeping in. Their training started at night.
A thunderous roar shattered the morning's silence. The zoids sprang to attention as the BWL landed.
BWL: Today, you're going to have to face off against me. I want to see your best techniques thrown at me and then you have to survive a blast from me.
ShadowFox: What?
Red: Are you sure that's a good idea?
Raynos: You might get hurt.
BWL: Relax. I'll be fine. Besides, if I were you I'd be a bit more worried about myself. Let's get going.
The Black Lion took off into the air and the other zoids followed. They came to a stop by the same stream they had trained at before.
They lined up as the Black Wing Liger landed in front them.
BWL: Alright, GS. You first. Let's see what you can do.
GS: Fine, but remember, you asked for it.
Gs stepped forward as the BWL assumed a fighting stance. GS's eyes started to glow red.
GS: Weasel Unit Total Assault!
GS opened its mouth and released a blast of fire. It slammed into the black wing liger but the winged lion seemed to be unaffected. It roared and the fire blast was knocked into the air. GS stopped her attack and got slightly scared.
The Black Wing Liger opened its mouth and a bolt of black lightning was fired. It hit GS and knocked the gunsniper back a few feet.
GS: Ow.
BWL: Who's next?
Helcat: Me.
The tiny zoid stepped forward and assumed a fighting stance.
BWL: Are you sure about this?
Helcat: SHADOW CANNON!
The black wing liger got its answer when the Helcat fired a giant blast of Shadow energy. The blast slammed into the Black Wing Liger and knocked it a few feet back. The zoid stayed on its feet as purple smoke cleared.
BWL: Strike Shadow Claw!
The winged lion made a swipe with a glowing paw. A wave of shadow energy race across the ground, slammed into the Helcat, and sent the small zoid flying into the Liger Zero.
BWL: Strong attack but you need to work on the defense. Red, you're up.
**Later that night**
As the zoids walked back up to the castle they passed Bit and Tom. They were locked in a training sword fight. The swords stopped clashing as the zoids got closer.
Tom: How'd today's training go, liger?
BWL (Telepathically): Things went well, but remind me not to underestimate Helcat anymore…
Tom: Alright… you guys should go get some rest.
The zoid nodded and then followed the other zoids back to the castle. Bit and Tom lowered their helmets and went back to fighting.
Leena: Hey, have you guys seen Jamie and Cassandra? I can't find them anywhere.
Tom: No.
Bit: They just snuck off together again. They've been doing that for awhile now.
Leena and Tom: I did not know that.
**Still later…**
It was very dark. When everyone approached the edge of the forest, they barley found Tom and his armor.
Tom: Tonight we're going to have some fun, well I will atleast. Your objective for the night will be to destroy this target on my back. IT won't be as easy as it sounds… first you have to track me down in this forest, second, you'll each be wearing a target of your own. Once its destroyed, you're out of the game. Everyone clear on the rules?
Everyoneelse: Yeah.
Tom: Then let's get started. Come looking for me in about ten minutes.
Tom jumped backward into the forest and disappeared into the darkness. After ten minutes, everyone else split up into groups and walked into the forest.
***Group 1; Leena, Cassandra, and Brad***
***Group 2; Bit Naomi, and Jamie***
**Group 2**
Bit: Be careful guys, he could come from any direction.
Naomi: Yeah, he had us do this at night for a reason…
Jamie: Great…
**Group 1**
Brad: How're we gonna get him when we find him?
Leena: Well, my plan is, Cassandra can keep him on the ground with her arrows, then you to that little earth wave thing, and I'll rush in for the kill.
Cassandra: If you think that'll work…
Brad: What was that?
Leena: What?
Brad: That sound. There it is again!
Cassandra: I heard it that time too.
Suddenly there was a gust of wind and the target on Cassandra's back was sliced in half. Tom turned around and raised his sword again.
Brad: Ground Crusher!
Brad's eyes and axe started glowing. He slammed the glowing axe into the ground into the ground and a wave of dirt and rock shot forward. Tom jumped into the air, and landed behind Brad. The Dark Knight turned and slashed with a glowing sword Brad's target was shattered.
Leena: Fire Wave!
Leena slashed with her sword and a wave of fire shot forth. Tom was hit by the wave but he and the target on his back were unharmed.
Tom: Dark Lightning.
Tom pointed his sword at Leena and a bolt of black lightning raced towards her. The young queen knocked the bolt away with her sword but when she looked up, the Dark Knight was gone.
Leena: Where'd he go?
Tom: Up here.
Tom fell from above, Leena put her sword up and blocked his. They clashed swords a few times then Tom jumped over her and stabbed the target on her back.
Tom: Three down, three to go.
Leena: Darn it.
Tom: See ya after I get the others.
The Dark Knight disappeared into the shadows as the defeated Leena, Brad, and Cassandra made their way out of the forest.
**Group 2**
Naomi was sitting in a tree, crossbow loaded and ready. Bit stood on one side of the tree, Jamie on the other. They had set a trap for Tom.
Naomi: See him anywhere?
Bit: No.
Jamie: Nothing here.
Naomi: Well, he'll come eventually…
Tom: Like now?
Naomi jumped into the air as the branch she was on was sliced in half. She turned and fired a shot at the Dark Knight. He dodged the arrow and sent a bolt of black lightning at Naomi.
The crossbow wielding warrior moved out of the way but just as she was about to reload her weapon, she saw the Dark Knight rocketing towards her. With one slice, her target was gone and Tom had landed.
Tom turned to Bit and raised his glowing sword. Bit charged forward and attacked. They clashed swords twice before…
Jamie: Freeze Shot!
Tom turned to see a wave of light blue energy fired from Jamie's sword. He jumped back, but the beam hit his left leg, freezing it solid.
Jamie and Bit raced forward and attacked at the same time. Tom blocked their attacks with his sword and tried to jump away but his leg was still frozen. He knocked Jamie into Bit and broke the ice with a glowing sword.
Tom: Let's even up the odds a bit.
Tom started glowing. The glow got brighter and suddenly there were two Dark Knights. They both rushed forward and attacked Bit and Jamie.
Tom(s): Shadow Cannon!
Both Toms pointed their swords at their opponent and a beam of black energy was fired. The beams knocked Bit and Jamie into trees, destroying their targets.
One Tom faded into the darkness and the other removed his helmet. HE then walked over to Bit and Jamie and helped them off the ground.
Tom: You two okay?
Bit: Yeah, we're fine.
Jamie: Let's just not do that again…
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**Meanwhile at Champ Castle**
Harry was watching his new sword being forged. He looked over at his armor for a moment. It had been completed earlier. Benjamin and Sebastion said they'd be embarrassed if they had to fight with someone who wore armor as stupid as that. Harry had just ignored their comment; he didn't see anything wrong with having hearts on his armor. He then turned back to watching the preparation of his sword.
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Next Time:
The mysterious Pierce and Stoller