Book of the Phoenix

A Zoids Fanfic

A few notes:

Phoenix - aka Rhuidea

Griffin - aka Matt

Falcon - aka Sean

'ye' when said by Rhu sounds like 'yeh'

On with the story!

~*~RC~*~

Chapter 1

Rhuidea stepped out of the cockpit, landing with a soft 'thud' on the sand. Looking up at the city gates she sighed "Hate cities. Give me the open sands any day." Rhu muttered. Glancing at the Sinker behind her, she pulled the trenchcoat tighter around her thin frame before stepping into the crowded streets of Doi.

~*~

"Sorry m'am, but we don' have them parts yet. It'll take a few more days t' git 'em, specially since they need t' come from the factory all customised. Y' don' get many orders for parts to a AX-4039 Raynos y'know, bein' a rare model 'n' all." the shopkeeper informed Rhu, broad accent slurring his words.

"Hnh." Rhu cursed and turned to him from her inspection of a few shelved parts. "Well that's just great. Matt ain't gonna be too pleaed."

The shopkeeper's eyes widened "Ye- ye mean the Matt? As in Matt Shard the Griffin of the Flight Team?" he asked in a hushed voice. "But- he flies a Storm Sworder! 'N' these parts are for a Raynos!"

"So? Who said the parts were for him? Didn't ye hear? The Flight Team has a new member. Now there's 3 of them!" She replied, tone sharp. He cringed at the sound of her voice "Uh... Them parts'll be 'ere t'morrow." he babbled, then waddled into the back room.

Watching the fat man leave, Rhu sighed and left the shop. "Need to watch my temper." she muttered, exiting the City Gates. Climbing back into the Zoid she headed for the desert village Daska.

~*~

Working on a Zoid, Matt frowned as a drop of sweat ran down his nose. Heaving the last turbine into place. "Mudack they're heavy." he grumbled, bolting it into position.

"One of these days you have to tell me what Mudack means." Came the voice of Sean.

"Gah!" caught off guard, Matt promptly fell of the scaffolding platform. Picking himself up, he glared at Sean.

"Next time, Griffin, I suggest you hold onto the bars." Sean said cheerfully.

"Thanks Falcon. I'll remember that." Matt replied sarcastically, dusting off his clothes. Outside, the distinct rumble of a Zoid Engine could be heard shutting down. Falcon and Griffin exchanged glances "She's back!" they chorussed, running out to greet Rhuidea.

End Chapter 1

There you go. First chapter of a new fic. This is my first Zoids fic, but I rp it alot. If you haven't already guessed, this is set in the New Century, not the Chaotic Century

~*~RC~*~