Chapter 4: Did I just see him?

Some one is making their way through the base, but isn't being found to get seen. Hidden enemy if you will.

Irvine walks down the halls to try to figure out what happened to the pilot.

"White smock and blonde hair. I know it was Thomas that attacked that pilot." Irvine says to himself while walking down the 2-lane hallway. "It was him and I know it."

In the closet*

Thomas had found the clothes he wants.

"These should work." Thomas says looking himself over. "Now to cover my hair." Thomas then spots a blue hat that says medic on it. He puts it on and observes himself.

"This should work." Thomas says smiling to himself. "Now to get fligheit and take back Fiona."

Thomas exits the closet and is now traveling through the base.

The recreational Center*

Van and Fiona are looking at Bride magazines.

"I love that dress." Fiona says observing the structure of it.

"Yeah it is if you can breath through it." Van says looking at the next picture. "I prefer this one."

Fiona get a look at what van is looking at and turns the page.

"What's wrong with that one?" Van asks turning to Fiona.

"It costs too much." Fiona says looking van in the face.

"Fiona, now I told you once before, pricing doesn't matter to me. I will do whatever it takes to make you happy." Van says taking Fiona's right hand.

"Van I am happy." Fiona says taking the magazine. "I just don't want you spending too much on me alone."

"Well I have one good paying job, so why wouldn't I want to." Van says hugging Fiona close.

Someone is outside the door listening, while keeping his identity hidden.

"That's right fligheit, keep planning your funeral." Thomas says while keeping his face down. Before he could walk off, he runs into someone. Just taking a quick look, he looks to see Moonbay, but not enough for her to see his face.

"Oh excuse me miss." The Thomas says in a deeper voice.

"Oh sorry. Please excuse me." Moonbay says watching the guy walk off. She goes into the recreational area, where van and Fiona are.

"Hey you guys have you see Irvine?" Moonbay asks as those 2 look up at her.

"Oh hey Moonbay. Um no I can't say that we have." Van says smiling.

Thanks." Moonbay says smiling and walking away.

"He has to be around here some where."

In Irvine's room*

Irvine is sitting quietly thinking about what the pilot said about whom attacked him.

"Why does my gut instinct tells me it was Thomas?" Irvine asks himself now leaning on the desk. "High security or not, I know he got out. I saw his picture."

While Irvine contemplates, he decides to call a close friend who works on the detective force to investigate this. When he gets up to go to the phone, Moonbay pops in his room.

"Hey I've been looking all over for you." Moonbay says with a warm smile.

"Yeah I'm sorry for making you search so hard. I've been thinking about what that pilot said to me about who attacked him." Irvine says looking in Moonbay's face.

"Irvine, Listen to me ok? I know you think Thomas is lurking around here some place, but he could have gone anywhere after he got out." Moonbay says now looking at Irvine's disappointing look.

"Moonbay you have to believe me." Irvine says.

"Irvine I do believe you. I know you are telling the truth about Thomas, but for him being here, I can't find that hard to believe because of 2 reasons. We have security outside of the fortress and for second, all the entrances/exits are locked so no one can get in or out without a code." Moonbay says turning from Irvine's gaze.

"Not completely." Irvine says sitting back down. "I have to do one thing."

"What's that?" Moonbay asks looking at him.

"Call a friend of mine who works on the detective force so she can investigate this. I know he was the one who attacked the pilot that's in the first aid sector." Irvine says now hearing Moonbay sigh.

"Irvine, it could have been another blonde who attacked the pilot. Someone, every time, after battle, seems to get attacked if their enemy isn't dead yet." Moonbay says sitting on the edge of the desk.

"Moon, please take my word for it." Irvine says pleading, taking Moonbay's right hand. Moonbay sees this and smiles a bit.

"Ok I will be with you on this, but I don't want everyone else to know because you know how things go here." Moonbay says as Irvine smiles.

"Thanks Moonbay." Irvine says getting up. He stands in front of Moonbay. "Some how I knew you wouldn't let me down."

Moonbay smiles as Irvine gets closer to her face.

"No Problem." Moonbay whispers as Irvine rapidly closes the gap between them. His lips are an inch from hers when the intercom goes off.

"Why am I not surprised." Irvine says pulling back.

"That always happens." Moonbay says looking away. Irvine goes to the intercom on the wall, on the other side of the desk. He presses the button.

"Yes." Irvine calls back.

"Karl here, you're needed in the Zoid hangar." Karl calls.

"Sure thing." Irvine says taking his finger off the button.

"Zoids Hangar." Irvine says fixing up the papers on his desk.

"I'll go with you." Moonbay says getting off the desk. Irvine turns off the lamp. They both leave the room.

In the Hangar*

Thomas has found refuge in the hangar. He spots the blade liger and remembers that belongs to Van.

"Fligheit's Zoid." Thomas says growling. "Oh how I would love to---- Thomas is cut short when he hears the voice of his brother, Irvine and Moonbay. He hides in the nearest dark area.

"Irvine, Something went wrong with that Ptera Striker." Karl says as they enter the hangar.

"Like what?" Irvine asks in question.

"The exhaust is dirty. I said specifically for all zoids exhaust to be checked at least twice a day. Karl says stopping in front of the huge Zoid.

"I check it today. Oh my god I just remembered. I took it out for a test run because it wasn't running properly." Irvine says turning to Karl. "Sorry Major."

"It's ok Solider. Just make sure you check those twice a day." Karl says walking off.

"What was wrong with the Petra Striker?" Moonbay asks turning to Irvine.

"Oh it was running slow. The combat system was ready to die because when I practiced with the missiles in the field, the missile pods were jammed." Irvine says walking over to it.

"Well I'm going to get something to eat. Want anything?" Moonbay asks as Irvine turns to her.

"Well you could bring me a sandwich with all of the toppings." Irvine says smiling.

"Sure thing." Moonbay says as she turns to leave. Once she's out of the hangar, Thomas comes into plain view, but Irvine can't see him.

"This is for shooting me in the shoulder." Thomas says now grabbing a bucket of grease and spilling some on the floor near the Ptera striker. Thomas then goes back into hiding to see if what he has done will do any damage.

Irvine comes out of the Ptera striker to get it going.

"Ok it's running. Now to check the exhaust." Irvine say climbing down not looking at the floor. Once his left foot touches the ground it doesn't slip right away, but when his right foot touches the floor, and he begins to step forward, He slips and falls on his back.

"What the hell? Irvine says looking behind him. "This wasn't here a minute ago."

Thomas smiles from the dark depth of the hangar, now seeing Irvine hurt.

"It's not over." Thomas says to himself, now leaving the hangar. He's satisfied for now.

Irvine suddenly gets hit with a sprint of pain in his back.

"Shit that hurt." Irvine says now lying there in the puddle of grease. "I hope Moonbay comes back soon."

In the cafeteria*

Moonbay has just gotten finished making two sandwiches. One made of ham (which is hers) and one with the works (which is Irvine's)

"I hope Irvine doesn't mind Mayonnaise on his." Moonbay says now making her way to the zoid hangar. She travels the distance and soon ends up there. Once she walks into the hangar, she spots Irvine on the floor and quickly rushes to his aid, while avoiding slipping.

"Irvine what happened to you?" Moonbay asks helping his off the floor, but still remaining on the floor.

"I don't know. I was climbing out of the Ptera striker and when I stepped down I slipped and fell on this mess." Irvine says picking his hand up and looking at it.

"I didn't see this here when I left." Moonbay says looking at the mess.

"Exactly as to why I know something is wrong." Irvine says now standing completely up, while helping Moonbay up. Irvine climbs back into the Zoid and turns it off. He climbs back down, this time being careful.

"What are you doing? You have to check the exhaust." Moonbay says watching Irvine put the tools away.

"Not until I know it safe." Irvine says walking towards the entrance of the hangar.

"Where are you going now?" Moonbay calls after him.

"To do a little inspecting." Irvine says now completely leaving the hangar.

After leaving the hangar, Irvine finds a phone and dials a number. After a few rings the phone finally picks up.

"Hello." The other end says.

"Yes detective Vaughn please." Irvine says. "Yes I'll hold."

Who is Detective Vaughn and how does Irvine know her? Read more to find out. 2 new fan characters are appearing next chapter so please review and I'll have the next one out as soon as possible. I'm sick right now and surprised I could do all this now. Well review and thanks.