Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids, and this is for all the chapters!

Ahem, well here's the next chapter. Hey, evilgirl() (I think that was your name) I made Shadow talk like that cuz I wanted everyone to know what he was saying. I know he growls and stuff. Raven is the only one who hears Shadow talk! Every one else in the story just hears Shadow growl and grunt and roar or whatever he does. Just wanted to make that clear (I hope that was). And I also wanted to mention that Rave won't be falling in love for a few chapters. Hey, love takes a while. I gotta do a few other hookups first. *Grins evilly*

Raven Falls in Love Moonbay Meets Christie (Chapter 4)

Moonbay ran as fast as she could to the bookstore. By the time she got there (which was in 5 minutes) she was huffing and puffing.

I don't think I've ever ran that fast in my life. Except for that one time when that Zoid in the ruins was chasing us.

She looked at the bookstore, which was huge.

"Damn, wish I had this kinda bookstore when I was a kid." She said out loud. "You shouldn't curse like that!" a little voice piped up.

"Huh?" Moonbay looked around, confused.

The little girl sighed and said, "No, down here."

Moonbay looked down. She saw the little girl.

"Why are you out here at this hour?" asked Moonbay.

"Why are you?" she asked back.

"I'm allowed." Said Moonbay after a sigh.

"A certain someone sent me here." She remembered Raven's instructions very clearly.

~*~*~*Flashback~*~*~*~

"And remember, if you ever say, or even mention me I will make sure you pay!" Raven said. Christie had nodded vigorously. She didn't want to know what he had in mind to make her 'pay'.

~*~*~*Flashback ends~*~*~*

Moonbay smiled. "Who is this certain someone?" She asked very nicely.

"Mmmm. I can't tell you." Moonbay frowned. Then she smiled again.

"If I give you a lollipop if you do tell." Moonbay said pleasantly.

Christie's eye's got big. She absolutely loved candy. But then she remembered what Raven had said.

Christie sighed. "I'm sorry, I can't. But he did tell me to give you this." Christie handed Moonbay the note.

Moonbay smiled. She unfolded the note carefully, as if it were a hundred dollar bill.

Good Job! Seems you have met the child, Christie? As you might have noticed, her arm is broken. If you could take care of her, then I shall tell you exactly who I am. ~Secret Admirer~



Moonbay sighed. "This easy, huh?"

She took Christie and started towards the Children's Hospital.

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"Look, I have no idea who her parents are! I know absolutely nothing except that her name is Christie!" yelled Moonbay again at the nurse.

"I found her on the streets, ok? Just get her arm fixed, please." Pleaded Moonbay.

The nurse sighed, and then brought Christie into a room.

Moonbay sighed and put her head down. She thought of what had happened that day, when she had seen Thomas.-Wait? Thomas? What about Van, Fiona, and Irvine? Crap! They must be worried sick by now!

She went over to the pay phone, put some money in, and dialed the hotel number.

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Back with Irvine, Fiona, Van, and Thomas.

"Wonder when Moonbay'll be back." Irvine said.

"Don't worry, she can take care of herself." Said Fiona confidently.

"But she's been gone so long." Van said.

"Oh, you guys are such worry warts!" Fiona said, slapping them hard and happily on the backs. Maybe a little too hard.

"I think she's had a few too many drinks." Mumbled Irvine.

"I only gave her a couple sips." Van mumbled back.

Fiona suddenly took Van's cup and drained it. Van's and Irvine's eyes' got big.

"I can't even drink that much, let alone in one sitting." Irvine said, stunned.

"Yeah, neither can I." Van said.

Fiona looked at Irvine dreamily. "Let's marry. You like nice and tough, you could protect me." She said dreamily.

Thomas sat up straighter.

"Uh, Miss Fiona, I believe I would a much better choose than Irvine."

"No, no. You're too scrawny." Fiona said, continuing her steady gaze toward Irvine.

"AH HA HA! MAJOR DIS!" yelled Van happily. Irvine laughed a little too. Thomas went red in the face.

"Hey, uh, I'm going back to the hotel room. Van, gimme a call if Fiona gets to be too much." Irvine said.

"Yeah, sure." Van replied.

While Irvine was walking down the streets, a dark, hooded figure appeared.



Yes, yes, I'm so cruel to be stopping right here, aren't I? *Laughs evilly* If you want me to continue, please review! Remember, suggestions are always welcome too! I'm starting the next chapter right away!