I'm back! Does anyone remember me? Or this story? ::cricket chirps:: Oh
well. I'm gonna write the next chap anyways.
Disclaimer: you know it by now I hope.
Chapter 7: The Battle
"Wake up everyone! Today's the big battle versus the lightning team!!" The announcement was made over the telecom. Unfortunately, it was a very loud telecom. It was also 5 am.
Everyone got up to Doc's calling and went for the breakfast table. "F.O.O.D" Bit moaned out while shaking poor Jaime by the collar. Brad got himself a cup of coffee, and quickly left the table to avoid any trouble. So it was up to Leena to rescue Jamie.
"Bit, for the love of God, get your own food." Leena effortlessly kicked Bit off of Jamie.
"Gee thanks Leena! I hate it when Bit goes all zombie on me." Jamie said relieved.
"No problem Jamie!" Leena smiled at Jamie. "NOW PLLEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I BEG OF YOU!!! MAKE ME SOME BREAKFAST!!!!! SSSOOOOOO HUUUUUNNGGGGRRYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!"
Jamie could only roll his eyes. "Oh alright, but could you please not stretch out each syllable like that? It's really annoying." With that he left to the kitchen.
~After breakfast~
"OK people! This battle should be no sweat at all!" Doc stated proudly. "We've beaten the lightning team before and we won't have a problem doing it again. We have some fast and agile zoids on our hands. So we should just have the Shadow Fox run like crazy around them, have our air zoids stay way high as to be out of range of their fire, and then drop bombs onto them. At which time Brad will have gotten a notice of the bombs ahead of time and be way off at a safe distance! Yes everyone, I am a genius!"
"Aww Doc, don't tell me you've been into one of those catalogs and went off the buy the most expensive bombs that's been advertised, but then found no use for them, so now you just need an excuse to show them off." Jamie, all in one breath, applause.
"You know what, I'm just gonna ignore that question. Ok everybody, get ready for battle!" Doc shooed everyone away.
"Oh! Question!" Bit spoke up, and with a very annoyed voice, "Why the hell did you wake ME up at 5 am just to brief us of the battle strategy if I'm not even going into battle today?"
"Sorry Bit, that was quite unfortunate for you that I have not put you into any consideration, nor the fact that I currently care not for your well being." With that Doc walked off. Leaving Bit with clenched teeth.
~Noon Time~
The judge made his normal pre-battle announcements and the battle initiated. Just as planed, the Shadow Fox ran right for the Lightning Saix, while the Raynos pulled up. Yet, the Hades' Beast was not following the plan.
"Awww come on! Of all the days to be moody. Can't you take your midlife crisis somewhere else?" Leena slapped her palm to her forhead.
Her zoid, however, only ejected the heavy armaments attached to it. Following that, it shook itself like a puppy after getting out of the pool.
"IT WAS TOO HEAVY??? THAT WAS YOUR PROBLEM???? IT WAS TOO HEAVY????? YOU'RE GONNA COST US THE BATTLE!!!!"
A big "klunk" was heard as the massive zoid flopped on to the soft sand beneath it.
"Hey, I woke up at 5 too you know!" Needless to say, Leena was not too pleased with her situation.
"Come on! At least get into the air!" With a lot of struggling, Leena managed to get the zoid back on its feet.
Without a second word, Hades' Beast sliced into the sky at top speed. And with speeds like that, the laws of physics took over Leena's body and she immediately passed out.
Satisfied that it's pilot is no longer complaining. Hades' Beast searched for a good piece of land to rest on and plopped down once more.
~Back to the battle~
"Check it out Kelly!" Chris Tasker motioned her sister towards the Blitz Team's new zoid.
"I don't know if we should approach it, Chris. It could be a trap." Kelly was cautious of whether to or not to go and attack the defenseless zoid.
"Go on." Jack Sisco's image appeared smug over the monitor. "I can take care of that mercenary wanna be."
With that, the Tasker sisters took off. But they soon came to a halt when faced with the motionless zoid before them. Approaching with caution, then readied their ammunition.
Meanwhile, in the sky, Jamie finally found the perfect shot. Two of the three Lightning Saix finally stopped moving. It would be cake to finish them off now. And to kill two off with just one bomb. Leena is brilliant. Without hesitaion, Jamie sent Leena the warning message and unloaded a big one.
Leena, still quite unconscious, or maybe just catching up on the lost sleep, did only enough to make herself more comfortable in the pilot's chair. All three zoids were hit hard.
When the smoke cleared, the two Saixs were system frozen. Yet the Hades' Beast miraculously rose out of the ash. A sharp glance towards the Raynos and it took off. A trail of green followed close behind.
If the black zoid had given Jamie enough time to blink, maybe Jamie could have saved himself. Maybe he could have transformed into the infamous Wild Eagle. Maybe a gruesome scene could have been avoided. But no. The assailant went straight for the throat of the other zoid. Quickly bringing its kill to the ground, Hades' Beast gnawed on the Raynos' neck for awhile before ripping it apart with its sickles and drinking out the zoid's core.
Now, it looked for another something to kill. The green light engulfed the zoid, and next, the zoid engulfed the remaining Lightning Saix. Again going for the throat.
"Hey Leena!! I had it all under control!!! I didn't need your help ya know!!!" Brad would have said more but the judge interrupted him.
"Illegal maneuvers practiced on the battle field! The Blitz team loses by default! Stop the battle immediately! Judge's order to Leena Tauros: Drop the Lightning Saix right now! I repeat."
The judge capsule was crushed under the Hades' Beast's foot. It then looked around for any more objections. Brad was smart to stay perfectly still and silent. Content that there are no more disruptions, the green light lifted itself and the zoid nuzzled the few scratches it received from the Lightning Saix's protests, then fell onto its back, then to its side, and resumed its nap.
~Next day~
"Well gang, after writing many letters of apology to the zoid battle commission people who are not as friendly as they want you to believe, we will remain in Class S." Doc said with an exhausted smile, and a cheer with clapping pursued.
"Unfortunately, It's gonna cost us a lot of money to bribe those guys, and pay for the judge capsule, and the damage repairs for Jack Sisco's Lighting Saix, and also we have to buy a new zoid for Jaime too, speaking of whom is in the hospital, so we'll be having take out for the next few days." A long groan followed that statement.
"But don't worry people! It's all coming from Leena's account!" Doc finished his announcement and another cheer rang out.
Leena couldn't say too much about the situation. She figured it was her fault that she wasn't able to control her zoid. She saw her father approach her and quickly started to apologize. "I'm sorry Dad, I promise it won't happen next time."
"Sorry Leena, there won't be a next time. The Commission has forbidden the use of that zoid. Oh well, I'm almost done with it anyways. You'll just be sitting out of battles for the next weeks" Doc walked off leaving Leena quite upset. She didn't know why though. Isn't getting rid of the Hades' Beast what she wanted?
At this point, Bit came steam rolling through the corridor. "LEENA!"
"Huh? What's up Bit?" Leena spun around.
"What's this?" Bit tried to stray calm as he held up the front page of the Romeo City Times and jabbed his index finger at the biggest headline.
"Um. 'Pizza Store Burnt Down - Owner mourning over lost recipe and Chihuahua' NO! SAY IT AIN'T SO! THAT'S MY FAVORITE PIZZA STORE!!!"
"Huh? Oh, sorry, my bad. I meant THIS article" Bit once again jabbed his pointer finger.
"Let me see. 'Top Zoid Pilot Proves that One Can Achieve Greatness Regardless of Sexual Preferences: Bit Cloud is an inspiration to all' Wow Bit, you're a hero!" Leena seemed happy for Bit.
"But the whole world thinks I'm GAY!!!" Bit was furious.
"Aren't you? Or are you just embarrassed? Don't worry Bit, there's nothing wrong with being gay. I know a couple of gay people and they are all very nice."
"Well.what if it messes with my career?"
"Just because you happen to be somewhat different from other guys doesn't change anything. We're still friends, you are still respected. In fact, I think more people look up to you now."
Bit wanted only to shoot himself. Leena had all the reasons. It's not that he had anything against homosexuality, it's just that now it will be impossible to get himself a girlfriend. What should he do now? Tell Leena he was only joking and admit he's straight then get beaten up to a bloody pulp for staring at her without clothe on?? He could only pray that his mother will never see that article.
"." was Bit's only reply. Which was basically silence. Which was basically Leena's cue to be on her way.
"Wow, and it's only been two days since I told Jamie about it. Rumors spread pretty fast." Leena said in aw.
~Meanwhile at the Hospital~
"Cough up the cash Brad." Jamie had a sly smirk on his face.
"It's not over yet Jamie." Brad was pissed. Yeah, pissed is the word for it.
"Come on! Bit's gay! I was right, you were wrong. That's the end of it."
"No. I sense someone isn't telling the truth."
"Brad give it up! It's only $50."
"I value my money Ok??? I'll give it too you when I'm sure."
"No. I want the money NOW"
"Fine, fine. Here, I'll give you $100 now. Cold cash. Then, you are going to agree to the bet again. This time for $200. If those two still don't go for each other, then you'll end up making $300 in total. How's about it?" Brad seemed desperate.
Jamie couldn't understand what has come over Brad. How could he be so confident that Bit and Leena will hook up? Does he know something that Jamie didn't? Or was Brad just psyching him out? Or maybe all that coffee finally got to poor ol' Brad. Oh well, better take advantage of Brad while he could. "Sure Brad! You're on!"
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I don't know what possessed me to continue. But I have a received an e-mail from someone (Vicky Le?). Unfortunately, I deleted it by accident and wasn't able to return something. So I decided to post the next chapter instead. So this chapter is for all the people who've enjoyed my story so far. I don't know when I'll continue, but I'll try my best!
Disclaimer: you know it by now I hope.
Chapter 7: The Battle
"Wake up everyone! Today's the big battle versus the lightning team!!" The announcement was made over the telecom. Unfortunately, it was a very loud telecom. It was also 5 am.
Everyone got up to Doc's calling and went for the breakfast table. "F.O.O.D" Bit moaned out while shaking poor Jaime by the collar. Brad got himself a cup of coffee, and quickly left the table to avoid any trouble. So it was up to Leena to rescue Jamie.
"Bit, for the love of God, get your own food." Leena effortlessly kicked Bit off of Jamie.
"Gee thanks Leena! I hate it when Bit goes all zombie on me." Jamie said relieved.
"No problem Jamie!" Leena smiled at Jamie. "NOW PLLEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I BEG OF YOU!!! MAKE ME SOME BREAKFAST!!!!! SSSOOOOOO HUUUUUNNGGGGRRYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!"
Jamie could only roll his eyes. "Oh alright, but could you please not stretch out each syllable like that? It's really annoying." With that he left to the kitchen.
~After breakfast~
"OK people! This battle should be no sweat at all!" Doc stated proudly. "We've beaten the lightning team before and we won't have a problem doing it again. We have some fast and agile zoids on our hands. So we should just have the Shadow Fox run like crazy around them, have our air zoids stay way high as to be out of range of their fire, and then drop bombs onto them. At which time Brad will have gotten a notice of the bombs ahead of time and be way off at a safe distance! Yes everyone, I am a genius!"
"Aww Doc, don't tell me you've been into one of those catalogs and went off the buy the most expensive bombs that's been advertised, but then found no use for them, so now you just need an excuse to show them off." Jamie, all in one breath, applause.
"You know what, I'm just gonna ignore that question. Ok everybody, get ready for battle!" Doc shooed everyone away.
"Oh! Question!" Bit spoke up, and with a very annoyed voice, "Why the hell did you wake ME up at 5 am just to brief us of the battle strategy if I'm not even going into battle today?"
"Sorry Bit, that was quite unfortunate for you that I have not put you into any consideration, nor the fact that I currently care not for your well being." With that Doc walked off. Leaving Bit with clenched teeth.
~Noon Time~
The judge made his normal pre-battle announcements and the battle initiated. Just as planed, the Shadow Fox ran right for the Lightning Saix, while the Raynos pulled up. Yet, the Hades' Beast was not following the plan.
"Awww come on! Of all the days to be moody. Can't you take your midlife crisis somewhere else?" Leena slapped her palm to her forhead.
Her zoid, however, only ejected the heavy armaments attached to it. Following that, it shook itself like a puppy after getting out of the pool.
"IT WAS TOO HEAVY??? THAT WAS YOUR PROBLEM???? IT WAS TOO HEAVY????? YOU'RE GONNA COST US THE BATTLE!!!!"
A big "klunk" was heard as the massive zoid flopped on to the soft sand beneath it.
"Hey, I woke up at 5 too you know!" Needless to say, Leena was not too pleased with her situation.
"Come on! At least get into the air!" With a lot of struggling, Leena managed to get the zoid back on its feet.
Without a second word, Hades' Beast sliced into the sky at top speed. And with speeds like that, the laws of physics took over Leena's body and she immediately passed out.
Satisfied that it's pilot is no longer complaining. Hades' Beast searched for a good piece of land to rest on and plopped down once more.
~Back to the battle~
"Check it out Kelly!" Chris Tasker motioned her sister towards the Blitz Team's new zoid.
"I don't know if we should approach it, Chris. It could be a trap." Kelly was cautious of whether to or not to go and attack the defenseless zoid.
"Go on." Jack Sisco's image appeared smug over the monitor. "I can take care of that mercenary wanna be."
With that, the Tasker sisters took off. But they soon came to a halt when faced with the motionless zoid before them. Approaching with caution, then readied their ammunition.
Meanwhile, in the sky, Jamie finally found the perfect shot. Two of the three Lightning Saix finally stopped moving. It would be cake to finish them off now. And to kill two off with just one bomb. Leena is brilliant. Without hesitaion, Jamie sent Leena the warning message and unloaded a big one.
Leena, still quite unconscious, or maybe just catching up on the lost sleep, did only enough to make herself more comfortable in the pilot's chair. All three zoids were hit hard.
When the smoke cleared, the two Saixs were system frozen. Yet the Hades' Beast miraculously rose out of the ash. A sharp glance towards the Raynos and it took off. A trail of green followed close behind.
If the black zoid had given Jamie enough time to blink, maybe Jamie could have saved himself. Maybe he could have transformed into the infamous Wild Eagle. Maybe a gruesome scene could have been avoided. But no. The assailant went straight for the throat of the other zoid. Quickly bringing its kill to the ground, Hades' Beast gnawed on the Raynos' neck for awhile before ripping it apart with its sickles and drinking out the zoid's core.
Now, it looked for another something to kill. The green light engulfed the zoid, and next, the zoid engulfed the remaining Lightning Saix. Again going for the throat.
"Hey Leena!! I had it all under control!!! I didn't need your help ya know!!!" Brad would have said more but the judge interrupted him.
"Illegal maneuvers practiced on the battle field! The Blitz team loses by default! Stop the battle immediately! Judge's order to Leena Tauros: Drop the Lightning Saix right now! I repeat."
The judge capsule was crushed under the Hades' Beast's foot. It then looked around for any more objections. Brad was smart to stay perfectly still and silent. Content that there are no more disruptions, the green light lifted itself and the zoid nuzzled the few scratches it received from the Lightning Saix's protests, then fell onto its back, then to its side, and resumed its nap.
~Next day~
"Well gang, after writing many letters of apology to the zoid battle commission people who are not as friendly as they want you to believe, we will remain in Class S." Doc said with an exhausted smile, and a cheer with clapping pursued.
"Unfortunately, It's gonna cost us a lot of money to bribe those guys, and pay for the judge capsule, and the damage repairs for Jack Sisco's Lighting Saix, and also we have to buy a new zoid for Jaime too, speaking of whom is in the hospital, so we'll be having take out for the next few days." A long groan followed that statement.
"But don't worry people! It's all coming from Leena's account!" Doc finished his announcement and another cheer rang out.
Leena couldn't say too much about the situation. She figured it was her fault that she wasn't able to control her zoid. She saw her father approach her and quickly started to apologize. "I'm sorry Dad, I promise it won't happen next time."
"Sorry Leena, there won't be a next time. The Commission has forbidden the use of that zoid. Oh well, I'm almost done with it anyways. You'll just be sitting out of battles for the next weeks" Doc walked off leaving Leena quite upset. She didn't know why though. Isn't getting rid of the Hades' Beast what she wanted?
At this point, Bit came steam rolling through the corridor. "LEENA!"
"Huh? What's up Bit?" Leena spun around.
"What's this?" Bit tried to stray calm as he held up the front page of the Romeo City Times and jabbed his index finger at the biggest headline.
"Um. 'Pizza Store Burnt Down - Owner mourning over lost recipe and Chihuahua' NO! SAY IT AIN'T SO! THAT'S MY FAVORITE PIZZA STORE!!!"
"Huh? Oh, sorry, my bad. I meant THIS article" Bit once again jabbed his pointer finger.
"Let me see. 'Top Zoid Pilot Proves that One Can Achieve Greatness Regardless of Sexual Preferences: Bit Cloud is an inspiration to all' Wow Bit, you're a hero!" Leena seemed happy for Bit.
"But the whole world thinks I'm GAY!!!" Bit was furious.
"Aren't you? Or are you just embarrassed? Don't worry Bit, there's nothing wrong with being gay. I know a couple of gay people and they are all very nice."
"Well.what if it messes with my career?"
"Just because you happen to be somewhat different from other guys doesn't change anything. We're still friends, you are still respected. In fact, I think more people look up to you now."
Bit wanted only to shoot himself. Leena had all the reasons. It's not that he had anything against homosexuality, it's just that now it will be impossible to get himself a girlfriend. What should he do now? Tell Leena he was only joking and admit he's straight then get beaten up to a bloody pulp for staring at her without clothe on?? He could only pray that his mother will never see that article.
"." was Bit's only reply. Which was basically silence. Which was basically Leena's cue to be on her way.
"Wow, and it's only been two days since I told Jamie about it. Rumors spread pretty fast." Leena said in aw.
~Meanwhile at the Hospital~
"Cough up the cash Brad." Jamie had a sly smirk on his face.
"It's not over yet Jamie." Brad was pissed. Yeah, pissed is the word for it.
"Come on! Bit's gay! I was right, you were wrong. That's the end of it."
"No. I sense someone isn't telling the truth."
"Brad give it up! It's only $50."
"I value my money Ok??? I'll give it too you when I'm sure."
"No. I want the money NOW"
"Fine, fine. Here, I'll give you $100 now. Cold cash. Then, you are going to agree to the bet again. This time for $200. If those two still don't go for each other, then you'll end up making $300 in total. How's about it?" Brad seemed desperate.
Jamie couldn't understand what has come over Brad. How could he be so confident that Bit and Leena will hook up? Does he know something that Jamie didn't? Or was Brad just psyching him out? Or maybe all that coffee finally got to poor ol' Brad. Oh well, better take advantage of Brad while he could. "Sure Brad! You're on!"
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I don't know what possessed me to continue. But I have a received an e-mail from someone (Vicky Le?). Unfortunately, I deleted it by accident and wasn't able to return something. So I decided to post the next chapter instead. So this chapter is for all the people who've enjoyed my story so far. I don't know when I'll continue, but I'll try my best!
