My Morphine:

Ch nine: Mutiny.

Meara groaned as she opened her eyes, staring into a bright overhead light. She raised an unsteady hand to block out it's unwanted presence as she heard a soft voice.

"Good morning. It's about time you woke up." Said the man she saw before blacking out, giving the same cheery smile.

"Uh…?"she twisted her head to look at him, sitting by her side, wearing dark blue jeans and a jade coloured long-sleeved shirt. He smiled and flicked a bit of blonde hair from his pretty green eyes as she sat up wobbly.

"Mizuno!"

"In the flesh!"

She smiled, then flopped back down, listening to him laugh softly.

"Be careful, you've got a concussion, so take it easy."

"Sorry…" She heard quiet footsteps and looked to see who it was. "Reese!" She said happily as the cerulean haired Zoidian sighed and placed two cups of coffee down on the table.

"Hello, feel any better?" She asked, kissing her on the forehead.

"Yeah…dizzy though."

"Mizuno….? What are you doing here?" She asked curiously as he lowered his eyebrows.

"Oh, why thank you, I come all the way from Guygalos to save your behind and that's what I get?" He teased.

"Brother! You know what I mean!" She huffed, receiving his same warm smile.

"I came to save you, that's what."

"But, how did you find me?"

"It wasn't easy, you know, I was going on the description of a 13 year old, you know, but it's not like you've laid low or anything." He sat back, with his coffee in hand, taking a sip. "I had a vision you were in trouble, that's all."

She sat up again, slowly, scooting over so Reese could sit with her. "Thank you. Where would I be if I didn't have you to bail me out?"

"Six feet under about four years ago." he grinned.

Raven gazed to Thomas who was in the chair next to him, his cheek resting on his forearms, fretfully asleep. He smiled and lifted his hand, pulling his fingers through Thomas' soft, blonde curls. With a soft whine he raised his head, blinked a few times, then grinned.

"Raven!" He threw his arms around his neck the best he could.

"Hey.." He replied softly, placing a kiss on his lips. "Where are we?"
"Um, well, it was the only place I could think of…"

"Where are we?" He asked again, not quite amused.

"Red River." He said meekly as the maverick rolled his lavender eyes.

"Have you had any direct contact with Elise Lynette?" He whispered.

"No, but I've heard she's pissed off."

"Well, you slapping her s'no way to get back on her good side."

"That's a scream coming from you."

"Hey, she liked you once." He smiled, playing with his sandy-blonde hair. "So why is Elise Lynette even allowing us to live?"

"Because, we've been proclaimed the murderers of Hiltz, and that's a good thing, murder or not."

Raven let out a sudden laugh and nuzzled Thomas' cheek. "Ah, so her plan has backfired some, huh?"

"I suppose."

"So have you spoken at all with your brother, I know you missed him a lot."

Thomas flushed slightly and nodded. "He's happy I'm okay."

"I am too." Raven told him quietly. "Thomas…I…"

"Uh huh?"

"I love you."

"I love you, too." he replied, placing a kiss on his lips.

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Meara came from behind the heavy curtain, dressed in her normal attire, black bondage pants, a corset-top and spikes everywhere. ((^_^;))

The three walked to Raven's room where Thomas sat by his bed. The dark haired teen was already up and moving around, despite the doctors' orders.

"So what do we do about Elise Lynette?" The brunette asked, plopping down at the foot of Raven's bed. He took no notice of her and smiled.

"Nice to see you again, Mizuno."

"Likewise."

"Hel~lo!?" She chirped, preparing to poke Raven in the stomach. "Don't ignore me! It's not like I'm talking about the fucking weather, here!"

"Mea. I'm not sure, okay?" The maverick conceded truthfully. "We're trapped in enemy territory. And the doctor says I should take it easy for a while or I'll reopen the wound."

The brunette jumped up and let out a cross between a shriek and a squeak. "Mizu! She's got him! She's got him! Raven!? Since when have you ever listened to what a doctor told you?!"

Mizuno smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Meara, calm down." he said as she looked between the two of them.

"She's got you both! Thomas, Reese, we're the only ones left!" She began to freak.

Thomas blinked and stood up. "Meara, you're getting a little paranoid. Remember? Raven can negate, Elise's powers."

The pretty girl stopped her frantic banter and smiled shyly, then gave a nervous cough, straightening herself. "I knew that!" She sat down embarrassedly and Mizuno smiled.

"I think she's still a little off, from that bump on the head."

"Well," Reese suggested, "why not since we're here just…" She demonstrated by pulling her finger across her throat, rolling her azure eyes back.

"Dramatic." Thomas teased as she bowed cutely.

"No. It's not a good idea, it's too close, we're too close to her. It's not going to work, do you think she'll just leave herself out in the open?"

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Fiona Elise Lynette sat up in bed, pouting at Van.

"Why not?"

"Why can't we throw Raven and the others out? Because, they've saved us! They killed Hiltz, who would have destroyed us all." he replied as she stood up at the foot of the bed, her hands balled into fists.

"Why not!?" She contorted her face in anger.

Van smirked, folding his arms behind his head, the blankets pooled around his waist, showing off his muscular chest. "Fiona you're being foolish."

She shook her fists and glared. "You're still soft on him, aren't you?!"
"H-huh?" Van looked away slightly, trying not to blush.

"Raven! You still want him!"

"W-what are you talking about?"

"Look at me, Van!"

Reluctantly the Lieutenant did, dark chocolate brown meeting bloody crimson.

"You still want him …" Fiona watched him waver slightly and bring his hand to his head. "Oh, what's wrong Van?" She asked with false sweetness, kneeling beside him.

"I…just felt a little dizzy that's all."

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Raven let out a relieved sigh as he pulled on his usual clothing, struggling some with the armor. He was still at a loss with what to do about Elise Lynette. /What are we going to do. There's no way she'll let us get to her …I fear we've waited too long already./

He sighed again and left his infirmary room to meet Thomas and the others in the hangar.

"Raven!" he heard someone call. He turned to see Van running up to him. The brown haired pilot threw his arms around his neck, making him stumble some.

"V-van what are you doing?"

"Where are you going, Raven?"

"We're leaving."

"Why?! N-no! You can't leave me now…or ever!" He cried, burying his face into his breastplate.

"W-what?" He tried to pry his rival from him.

"Raven, stay! Please!" He sobbed, fat tears rolling down his cheeks.

"You've got to be kidding me." He sighed, rolling his pretty amethyst eyes.

"W-what do y-you mean!? I need you, I can't live without you!" Van blubbered nonsensically.

Raven huffed, pushing back his midnight-coloured hair. He stared deep into his onyx eyes, brimming with tears, seeing with his powers the shadow of a petite blonde girl. /Damn her, Elise Lynette…/ he growled to himself.

Van pounced back onto the black haired beauty who let out a muffled yelp as his mouth was covered by the persistent other's. He tumbled back onto the floor, the Lieutenant straddling his hips and continuing his passionate kisses. Raven groaned softly as Van moved his lips down his neck, rolling his hips against his own. He brought up his hands and pried him off and standing, only to have him repeat his continuing actions. The (poor) maverick managed to force the teen off again, who immediately clung to his waist, unintentionally putting pressure on his wound.

"I love you, Raven! I need you! Please don't go!!" He pleaded piteously.

"No! Let go!" He clung to his knees now.

Raven growled, losing his patience as he freed himself again, leaving Fleiheight bawling like a child on the floor. He crouched down and smoothed his mussed hair.

"I know you won't understand any of this, but I love Thomas with all my heart. You had your chance and lost it."

"Bu-But!--"

He shook his head softly. "I'll try and explain it to you when we succeed and she lets you go."

Van blinked his flooded eyes, spilling more waterfalls of tears down his already tearstained cheeks. "NO! You're mi-mine!" He tackled him again, trying to steal another kiss.

"Raven? Do you need some help?" laughed the tall blonde young man.

"I think that goes without saying, Mizuno!" He said still fussing with Van.

He waved his hand and in it appeared a long segmented rod with ruby orbs and an ornate top. He grinned and bopped Van on the head lightly, watching him slump in the dark haired teen's lap. Raven turned red and hastily pushed him off, jumping up and straightening his clothing.

"Thank you." He sighed and picked Van up, sitting him against the wall.

"What was with him anyway?" Mizuno asked, following Raven down the hall.

"You know who's done you know what to him." He answered as the blonde nodded.

"What took you?" Meara asked as Mizuno laughed.

"Oh, Van just wanted a piece of Raven here."

Thomas laughed as Raven threw an arm around his shoulder, planting a big kiss on his lips. "Gods! He's persistent…" he sighed as the sandy blonde nuzzled his cheek.

"Well with you, no wonder why!" He teased as the other narrowed his eyes.

"Oh, quiet, you."

They all looked up when they heard collective footsteps approaching. At the same time Meara and Mizuno materialized their staves and went on guard.

A troop of soldiers stood before them in a tight semicircle around Fiona, who gave a cruel smile.

"Well, we thank you for defeating Hiltz and we wish you well." Her smile turned saccharine but her eyes held hate and malice.

Raven bowed slightly and Meara scowled, not standing down. The black haired pilot sighed and grabbed her gently by the arm, dragging her to the Zoids.

The pretty brunette gave Fiona one last glare as she climbed into the modified Rev Raptor they gave her.

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"Uh! We should have just killed her there!" Meara shrieked angrily as she paced around the living room.

"And that would have caused her to will her soldiers into action and annihilate us." Raven said matter-of-factly.

"He's right, dear." Mizuno said with a nod.

She let out another frustrated shriek and pulled at her long golden-brown hair.

"Meara…will you please calm down?" Reese asked as the brunette sighed and plopped down gracelessly onto the couch, plunking her heavy boots on the coffee table. The female Zoidian laughed softly as the other folded her arms and seemed to sulk.

"Look, I'll say it again. We need to take some time to recuperate, collectively we're only working at about 75 percent!" Raven

"So?!"

"Meara." He warned as she huffed again. "Please try and understand. I know you want revenge, but another few days added onto years won't matter that much."

"Not to you it won't." She whispered, getting up and going to her room, slamming her door.

Mizuno shook his head with a sigh. "She's so obstinate. It makes her blind sometimes you know."

Raven nodded. "I see, but…" He stopped and sighed as well.

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Meara opened her eyes and looked to Reese who was asleep beside her. Slowly she slid from beneath the covers and dressed in a pair of black leggings and a black top, leaving her feet bare. She crept through the hall and down the stairs, sliding open the back door and tiptoeing onto the porch. She looked back up, then transformed into an owl to be able to see her way.

Meara stole quietly into the base as a black cat, her yellow-green eyes glowing in the darkness, heading for Elise Lynette's room. Once inside she transformed back to human and looked to the bed.

/What? Empty?!/ She spun around quickly, but not quickly enough, a blunt object crashing down on her head.

[To be Continued …]

Cliffhanger, yeah, I was writing that chapter for too long. ^_^ *laughs* The part with Van was supposed to be funny…so was it? ^_- Another thing; I envision Fiona kind of ageless in this-- she looks the same as she did in Chaotic Century and her personality is childish still, hence the jumping on the bed idea. She's an evil little girl. `//| _| \\' (~ That's a devil, Fiona as a devil. ^^;;)

Nyaa! So Mizuno is *thumps fingers on table as a drum roll* Aqua Rhapsody! He approached me with the idea, and I liked it. ^_^ I got character descriptions, etc. you know, it was fun. *laughs* However, I probably won't have any more characters added, not because I'm mean, because I don't want to make any character more or less important. I'm already overwhelmed--Notice how Reese doesn't say much? So I apologize in advance. *grins* Does any one (besides Aqua Rhapsody ^_-) Know where Mizuno's staff is from? A hug to who reviews with the answer! *laughs*

Peace & Love,

-Naomi Hun†er.

Disc: Meara is owned by me. The plot is owned by me. Mizuno is owned by Aqua Rhapsody (NOT ME!). Mizuno's staff is c/o ______. ZOIDS is owned by Tomy or whomever, yeah, Tomy.