Hi again! I can't believe school is starting. This sucks. Oh well...at least I can see my friends...sort of. I won't be able to write as much stuff, but I'll manage somehow.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids.

-...Never Stopping...-

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Everything was dark and silent. Not a beam of light was in the room. In the midst of it, Bit stood, staring forward.

"Where am I?" he asked aloud, his voice echoing in the empty room, or area. He wasn't sure what it was yet, but it was dark and had an almost painful feel to it. He looked around and then behind him, seeing nothing but the empty darkness. When he turned around though, he saw Leena, standing with her back to him. She was only a few yards away.

"Leena!" called Bit, but she didn't move or even flinch. He began to run towards her, but he never seemed to get any closer. Something appeared behind her, something that looked like a man. He seemed familiar. The man glanced back at Bit, and it was then that Bit realized it. It was him. The man standing behind Leena was himself, only different. His eyes seemed hateful and mad. His lips stretched into a smirk.

"Hi Bit," he said. He had the same voice too. Bit stopped running.

"What do you want?" he asked. The other Bit didn't say anything, just smiled.

"You should know," he answered. Bit understood then and looked to Leena.

"No...No! Leave her alone!" yelled Bit. "You can't have Leena!"

"I don't want her...the way you do anyway."

"What?" His clone smiled.

"I want to protect her. Protect her from you," he answered.

"What?" asked Bit. He was now completely confused.

"You'll understand soon enough." And with that, he disappeared and Leena was left standing there. Then, just behind Bit, a gun fired, sending the bullet towards Leena.

"NO!" shouted Bit.

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"NO!"

Bit quickly sat up. He was breathing hard. He calmed down after a while and then took in his surroundings. He was in one of the medical recovery rooms at the base. He then remembered what had happened.

"Leena," whispered Bit. As if on cue, the door to the room opened and in ran Leena, seeing Bit sitting up in bed.

"Bit," she said happily as she threw herself at him. "You're alright." She hugged him tightly and he returned the embrace.

"Of course I am," he said calmly and gently. He released her and smiled.

"It's good to see you're awake," said Lance. They both looked to the doorway as he walked in. He made his way over to them and then leaned against the wall. They both stared at him for a while. "I'm guessing you want an explanation," he said. They both nodded.

"Just what's going on?" asked Bit.

"I'd like to know too," said Leena. Lance closed his eyes and then opened them again. He sighed and then looked to them.

"What do you want to know?" asked Lance.

"Who was that and why was he after me?" asked Leena.

"I was gonna ask the same thing," said Bit. Lance closed his eyes and pushed off of the wall

"That, I can't tell you," he said. "But I can tell you why he was after Leena, and it has a lot to do with you, Bit."

"With me?" asked Bit.

"Yes. I'm not sure if you're going to like what I'm about to say, but this all has to do with the past."

"The past?" asked Leena.

"Yes." He looked to Bit. "10 years ago, you used to live in New Hope with your family. Then, one night..."

"I know," interrupted Bit. "My parents were killed in a fire. But I don't see what that has to do with this."

"Just wait. Afterwards, you were taken to the hospital. You had lost your memory. This is the part that matters. Only a little while after, the town of New Hope burned, but the only ones who died were people who you knew...people who cared about you. We hadn't gotten caught in the fire since we were visiting you that day, but our parents, along with Clark's, died in that fire. Many others died as well. The two people at the hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Brown adopted you and were going to take you home. Right after you stepped out of the hospital, it was set on fire. Nearly everyone in the hospital died. Do you find this odd?" Both Leena and Bit had looks of awe and shock on their faces. Bit lowered his head.

"The Browns died too," said Bit. "About two years later. They died in a car crash. Someone killed them on purpose, but they never found out who." His voice had gotten shaky and seemed full of pain.

"Everyone you get close to, everyone who cares about you is going to die, Bit. He will make sure of that. That is why the people of New Hope are so cold towards you. They're afraid. That hateful and sad day is now a scar on that city. Something that will never heal."

"But I...I..." stuttered Bit. He was trying to hold back tears. This was nerve racking.

"I know it's not your fault," said Lance. "But no one is safe around you. He's intent on making you suffer. As long as you live, he will continue to follow you and kill everyone you know. He knows about all of you. This team is doomed."

"Then I'll leave."

"It doesn't matter. He'll kill them anyway. And he'll start with you," said Lance as he pointed to Leena.

"Why me?" she asked.

"Because you're the closest to Bit. He'll kill you first and then he'll kill the rest of you."

"Then do it," said Bit.

"What?" asked Lance and Leena in confusion. Bit raised his head and looked Lance in the eye.

"You told me that you wouldn't kill me until I understood. I do now, and I want you to." Leena stared at Bit, completely in shock.

"No, you can't be serious," she said. "You can't."

"I don't want to see you or any one else get hurt because of me."

"Even if I did kill you, it wouldn't matter," said Lance.

"What do you mean?" asked Bit.

"He would still kill this team. If you die, there will be no one to save them. He won't kill you, so you're our best bet to beat him."

"Why don't you want to kill me? In the hospital, you said..."

"I know what I said. It's because first off, you're my friend, and second off, it would make me no better than him."

"What do we do now?" asked Leena.

"We don't mention this incident to anyone, understand?" said Lance.

"Why?" they both asked.

"Because we don't need any more chaos around here than there already is. He won't come back for a while, so let's concentrate on other things for now."

"Okay," said Leena. Bit just lowered his head and sat there, a blank look on his face.

"I'm going to bed and I suggest you two get some sleep as well. We have a battle tomorrow, remember?" said Lance.

"Yeah, okay," responded Leena.

"Goodnight," said Lance as he walked out the door and down the hall. Leena looked to Bit and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Bit? Are you okay?" she asked. She was startled when she heard him laughing quietly.

"You tell me," he said. "I'm responsible for the deaths of countless people. The only thing they ever did was care about me...and now...all of you are in danger too. You tell me. How do you think I feel?"

"Bit."

"I'm so sorry," said Bit. He then began to shake. He wasn't crying, but it seemed like he was. "I'm sorry for messing up your guys' lives. If I had never met any of you..." Before he could finish, Leena hugged him tightly.

"Don't say that Bit, please?" she pleaded. "I'm happy I met you. We've made it through many ordeals, and now we'll make it through this one." Bit had stopped shaking, but now Leena seemed to be crying.

"What's wrong?" asked Bit.

"I'm worried about you," said Leena.

"Why?"

"You wanted Lance to kill you just now. Please Bit; don't die on me, okay? I don't know what I'd do if you died."

"Leena..."

"Promise me."

"I...I promise Leena...but...why do you care so much about me?"

"Because Bit...we're...we're more than just friends to me...Bit...I..." she started, but he put a finger to her lips and she sat down on the bed with him. He removed his finger and leaned in close to her, closing his eyes. He pressed his lips to hers, giving her a passionate kiss. Leena was shocked at first, but then kissed him back. They then broke the kiss slowly and looked into each other's eyes.

"We're more than just friends to me too," said Bit with a smile. Now Leena was smiling. She got up and walked towards the door, but turned as she reached the doorway.

"Goodnight Bit Cloud. I love you," she said.

"I love you too Leena. Goodnight," he said. She smiled and left the room, walking down the hallway and into her room. Bit sat there for a moment and thought about all that had just happened. He then stood up and walked out of the room, making sure to fix it up so that it looked as if no one had used it. He then proceeded down the hall towards his room. Once he reached it, he opened the door and walked in, closing it behind him. Bit flopped down on his bed and then thought about the dream he had had. 'Why were there two me's?' he thought to himself. He then closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

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Well, what do you think? I finally made Bit and Leena admit their feelings! This felt good to write and I hope I explained some more stuff. And before anyone asks, the answer is no. The guy trying to kill them is not Bit's clone or his twin, or anything like that, so please don't ask. Now go and review, cause it'd be cool to break 100 with this chapter. Audi^.^