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Shattered Rain
By: Crystal of Psyche
Chapter 10: Recuperation
Author's Note: Okay I admit it. I didn't think that the last chapter was very good. It doesn't match the mood with the other part of the story. For those who liked it, good for you. And those who didn't like it I'm sorry. I'd like to thank Teefa85 and Chad for changing my perspective on the last chapter and telling me who Sanders was. The next chapter is here.
Leon eyes opened slowly, his body was glad to get some sleep. But his mind ached to find Ashley.
I guess Naomi was right about the whole sleeping thing, Leon thought as he got up from the couch. He looked over to where the Kitchen was and Naomi was making some breakfast.
"Good morning sleeping beauty, sleep well?" She asked as she brought over a plate of food.
"Yeah," Leon said as he took the plate and started eating slowly. Naomi just smiled and was happy that Leon got some sleep. She then looked at his face and noticed that it was a more relaxed type pf face.
"You seem happy."
Leon looked at her puzzled face, "Huh?"
"Well I would think that you would be clawing at the door to get the computer."
"I don't know why, but I feel more relaxed like something good has happened."
"Okay??? Do you want to go look around the city for clues?"
"Sure," Leon stood up and they both walked out the door.
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Bit hadn't slept in days either. He tried but the nightmares……they would go over and over in his head.
He would fall asleep at the table for meals. This worried everybody. After dinner Bit fell onto the couch and everyone went on with his or her business, mainly to find out where Ashley was. Bit had worn himself out by looking for clues leading to Ashley's appearance. But he had the same nightmare each time he laid down for a nap he would have the same dream.
Leena leaned over where Bit was lying down; she was worried to death about him. We have to get Ashley back, if we don't I don't know if Bit could take it much longer. We need some help.
Bit began to stir; she quietly walked out the door and into the garage. Bit woke up and stretched another horrible nap. He decided to get some fresh air. He dragged himself out of the base and into town. Going over who might of kidnapped Ashley, he didn't realize where he was going until someone grabbed him and dragged him into the ally.
"Wha???"
"Shuddaaapp!!!" The man said as he pointed a gun at Bit's face, "You're coming with me Bit Cloud!!!"
"Who are you!?!"
"You shouldn't worry about that, I have to ask a couple of questions first."
"And if I refuse?" The man motioned towards the gun right in Bit's face. Bit got the picture. "What do you want?"
"Where's your little girlfriend Ashley?"
"What? Don't you have her?"
"No, there was some…HEY!!! Who's asking the questions here!?!" Once again the man shoved the gun in Bit's face.
"I don't know anything!!!" (Author's Note: Doesn't that sound familiar.)
"Well…. You're still coming with me anyway." The man shoved the gun into Bit's chest. Bit started to panic.
"I don't think so." Came a voice from the entrance of the ally.
"Who are y…." POW!!! Before Bit could finish the man with the gun was on the ground unconscious. Bit looked to see his savior.
"Sanders!!!"
"It's good to see you Bit Cloud."
"You too!! What's this all about?" Bit asked as he looked down at the unconscious man.
"It's about you and Ashley."
"????"
"You two have some secret files about something important."
"NOOO!!! Really?? Something Important!"
"This is not the time for sarcasm. Ashley is with us right now and…"
"Whose US!?!"
"Me, Stoller, and Pierce."
"Really!!! The whole gang is here then. Wait a second you said Ashley is with you!?!"
"Yeah!! I've been trying to say that and…"
"And what?"
"She's wounded pretty bad."
"HOW??"
"Long story, I'll tell you on the way, right now you have to come with us."
"Why?"
"If you don't there's a good chance of the Axis of Evil getting you and doing what they did to Ashley."
"Okay." The two men walked out of the alley and down the street.
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Leena casually walked into another base looking for somebody.
"HELLO!!! Is anyone here!!!??!?!!"
A robot looking thing came up, "Oh hi Leena."
"Hey, How ya doing Benjamin?"
"Fine, I guess. What brings you here?"
"Well I friend of mine is missing and we're trying to find her. So I was hoping Harry would help."
"Hmm…I'm sure he'll help out. Let me try to get him. HARRY!! LEENA'S HERE TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!"
…Silence…
rumble, rumble, rumble, rumble, Rumble, Rumble, RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!
Leena braced herself, for she knew what was coming.
"LLEEEENNNNAAA HOONNEEEYY!!!" Harry Champ came through the hallway doors. He ran up to Leena and tried to hug her. She sidestepped him, and he fell straight on the floor.
"Harry this is no time to be goofing around!!"
"What's wrong muffin?" Harry said as he got up from the ground. You could see that there was a problem in her eyes.
"Harry Bit's friend was kidnapped. We don't know where she is??" Leena was on a verge of tears. Sebastian, another robot, came up with a handkerchief.
"Thanks Sebastian." Leena wiped her tears and blew her nose and handed it back to him.
"Hmmm…Is this girl Bit's girlfriend!?!" Harry said hoping it was true. Benjamin and Sebastian fell on the ground anime style. A big vein mark came on Leena's forehead.
"NNOOOO!!! SHE'S LEONS GIRLFRIEND!!!" Leena clapped a hand over her mouth.
"WHA???"
"There not really going out, but you could tell that they like each other. Shouldn't have told ya that. Oh well, can you help?"
"I'll do anything for you Leena." Harry said as he bowed in front of her. Leena's sweat dropped.
"Okay you could get up now."
Harry stood back up, "Do you have any sort of picture of her? It might help."
"Oh yeah," Leena started digging in her pocket and brought out a picture. It was a couple days after Ashley joined the team, and they took a picture of Bit, Ashley, Leena, and their zoids in the background. Leena handed it to Harry.
"I'm guessing that's her." He said pointing at the familiar red head.
"Yeah, she's been missing the last week."
"Okay I'll do my best."
"Thanks Harry," Leena hugged him and gave him a quick peck on the cheek and left quickly.
I'm going to regret that when Bit finds out. But who says he has to find out, Leena thought while she jumped in the car, and sped off.
Harry just stood there amazed at just what happened. His hand slowly went up to his cheek, then…………………….
"YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!"
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Sanders led Bit to their secret hideout. (Author's Note: I'm not telling you where it is, then it will remain a secret. Heehee!)
"Here we are." Sanders said as he opened the door.
"Wow, what a dump."
"Hey!! It's perfect for a hiding spot and you should be lucky we're going to protect you until we find those files."
"What's in those files anyway?" Bit asked.
"I thought you knew?"
"No, do you?"
"Absolutely no clue!"
"WHAT!! Your telling me that your looking for some files that you have no idea about!! You probably don't know what's it's called either!!"
"Uh…exactly."
Bit was speechless. He didn't know what to say, he just followed Sanders into the 'dump'. (Author's Note: I'm still not telling you where they are ^.^) He saw Stoller sitting on the couch watching the news, Stoller turned away from the screen for a second.
"Ah, Sanders. I see you found Bit. Nice to see you."
"Hi Stoller," Bit said, "Hey Sanders said that you had Ashley here. Can I see her?"
Stoller's face went to a sad one. "Yeah," He pointed towards a door, "She's in there."
Bit jogged into the room but stopped when he saw who was lying in the bed. Pierce looked from the bedside. She was still bandaging some of the wounds, she saw Bit's sad face turn into an angry one.
"Who did this?" He angrily growled.
Pierce sighed, "A ghost of your past."
Ashley began to stir, Bit quickly grabbed a chair and pulled it up next to the bed. Ashley slowly opened her eyes, letting out a moan. She looked up and noticed Bit and Pierce.
"Hey," Bit said as he took her bandaged hand.
Ashley laughed, "You look like a yellow blob."
"Your eye sight might take a while to adjust. Let's hope you don't have to have glasses," Pierce said as she got up and left the room, leaving Bit and Ashley alone.
"Who did this to you?"
Ashley turned her head toward the window and squeezed Bit's hand, "Let's talk about something nice."
"Okay."
"How's the Genesis?"
"She's fine, but mad that you're gone."
"She's probably gonna come after me."
"Liger will probably do the same with me."
"How's Leon?"
"He looks like hell."
"Is that worried about me?"
"Heck yeah!"
"That's so sweet of him," Ashley went into the world of dreams for a second then she snapped back to reality, and turned to Bit.
"Do I still look like a blob?"
Ashley giggled, "Yeah."
"Well then, I'm still the best looking blob in the world!" Bit and Ashley laughed. Ashley hadn't smiled in a week; this was the first time. It helped her condition but it mostly helped her spirit.
Author's Note: I had to get this done before I go on vacation!!!! But the fanfiction.net failed a couple days before I left and didn't have a chance to get it on until now. So this chapter was better, I liked it better. If you have any ideas I will be willing to listen and maybe even put it the story if that's okay with you. I'm not sure when the next chapter is up but I'll do my best to get it on quick. Bye for now!!!