Loves Arrow
His smirk was as clean and bright as a sunny day. Looking into his green orbs she realized he was indeed telling the truth. He wasn't mocking her in anyway. He liked this side of her. She smiled inwardly and whispered lightly, "Good to know."
He chuckled a bit; he hadn't really expected any other response from her. Maybe a slap or two, but then again he barely knew her. Walking towards the cabin he realized he and Jeanie still didn't really know why Leena had been chased and shot by the royal guards. True they hadn't really asked the question, but it would be rude to ask now in front of his friends whom are but strangers to her.
He glanced at her. 'She could have been a slave that ran away,' he thought. Still looking at her he noticed her glare.
"What are you looking at?"
He shook his head, "Nothing."
"Hmph...Lets keep it that way buster." She said as she quickened her pace a little.
'She's certainly a royal pain.' He thought grinding his teeth slightly. He then stopped dead in his tracks. Now that would make sense. She was after all, prim and proper. And she definitely wasn't like any of the country girls he knew. 'Nah.' He decided. 'She's got too much spice in her to be royalty.' He then began walking again.
"Something troubling you Bit?" Jack asked, raising his eyebrow.
"Yeah, my stomach. So lets hurry it up, okay?" The others nodded, but Christina stole a glare at Leena.
'Boy, who does she think she is? Princess Red-hag? Flirting with Bit and acting like she's better than the rest of us?'
"Christina, green doesn't look that great on you." Jack laughed as Kelly glared.
"I'm not wearing green...Oh. Haha Jack. Hit him once for me Sister!" Replied Christina.
"Will do." Kelly then slapped Jack upside the head.
"Ow! Woman that hurt!"
"Yeah? Well I can think of something else that will be hurting if you don't leave her alone!"
"Enough said. I get the picture." He mumbled, rubbing his head.
"Good." Kelly smiled.
"Enough ya guys, just get inside." Said Bit as he opened the door. The smell of juicy eggs and ham greeted their noses. "My sis, the best cook in all of Eclipse." Said Bit as he took a chair at the table, the others followed as Jeanie placed the food on the table.
"Why thank you dear brother. Now if you'd please say grace." Jeanie took her seat between Bit and Leena.
"Thank you Zoids, for giving us this wonderful home, and food. And thanks for giving Jeanie mom's talent of cooking." Muttered Bit as Jeanie playfully hit him.
"If you keep making jokes during grace the Zoid gods will take away your most precious gift." Jeanie scolded him.
"Enough with the biblical talk. Lets eat." Said Bit as he pilled the food onto his plate. Jeanie handed him the basket of apples. Bit grabbed a green one that matched his eyes perfectly and took a bite into it. "Mm, this the batch we got yesterday?"
Jeanie nodded, "Yeah, from before we rescued Leena."
"Rescued? From what?" Kelly asked, as she took a sip of her milk.
"From the royal guards. It was awful! They shot her in her shoulder with an
arrow."
"I see. And that's why her shoulder is bleeding?"
Leena stared blankly for a moment. Strange, she hadn't really felt the pain since before the bath. She then glimpsed down at her shoulder and sure enough blood was pouring from the open wound.
"Curses! Bit I told you to help her bathe and then wrap her wound."
Bit sighed, "Sorry. I'll take care of it as soon as she's done eating."
"The chaotic century you will! You'll do it now!"
"Fine." Said Bit as he swallowed the last of his eggs. He then grabbed Leena by her arm and yanked her out of her chair and into the other room. Shutting the door behind them Bit then grabbed some bandages that were lying on the bed.
"Jeanie's a real sweet girl."
"Yes. She's a spitting image of our mother." Bit replied, heading towards Leena. "Pull your sleeve down." Leena did as she was instructed. Bit then began wrapping the white bandages around Leena's bloody shoulder gently.
"How long did you court Christina Tasker?" Leena asked curiously.
"Why the interest?" Bit sneered.
"Sorry. I was just assuming it was recent. Since she's so jealous over nothing." Leena winced as the bandage was tugged tightly.
"It was a long time ago. A little over a year." Bit then tied the bandage.
"Oh. And what; you just realized you weren't meant for each other?" Curiosity was getting the better of her. Though that's what had gotten her into this mess. It was because of curiosity that she heard the King and Prince's plans. Though, nothing better could have come of curiosity than saving her own life. But then again, she had nearly lost her life as well.
"Christina is great at many..." He smiled, "Things...But she's not exactly someone I could picture myself settling down with." Said Bit as he then pulled Leena's sleeve up over the bandage.
"Have you told her that?"
"Yes."
"And she still wants to be with you?"
"Yeah. But mostly she just wants the sex."
"Ergh! That's disgusting you arrogant prat! I didn't want to know that." Leena yelled at him.
Bit laughed, "Than you shouldn't have asked. Now come on, I think you should finish your meal." Bit then pulled her out of the bedroom and back into the kitchen.
"There you two are!" Said Jack as Bit and Leena sat back down. "I was beginning to wonder if we should leave you two in the cabin alone..."
"Ha, funny." Said a not so very amused Bit.
"Sorry, anyways, Bit you planning to race Liger next Sunday?"
Bit nodded, "Yup. He's ready to win again."
"Good."
"Liger?" Leena wondered out loud.
"Yes, that's Bit's wolf. He's out back." Explained Jeanie, smiling lightly.
"Bit's champion wolf. Every year the men in this town race their dogs and wolves. Liger won last year." Christina Tasker practically snarled.
"You sure stick up for that dog even though he don't like you Chris." Muttered Jack as he took a bite of his apple.
"Shut up dog breath!"
"Liger doesn't like you?" Inquired Leena.
Christina glared, "Liger don't like anyone but Bit and Jeanie. But enough about Liger. Tell us, Rogue, why were the royal guards chasing ya? Did ya steel something?"
Leena's eyes narrowed into slits. "No, I did not steel anything! I...Its none of your business!"
Christina laughed, "Well, its Bit's and Jeanie's business if their harboring a fugitive."
Leena glanced at Bit with hopeful eyes.
"Chris is right. It's our business. What did you do?" Everyone's eyes were on her now.
"I...I...Witnessed...Overheard...Something in the palace that I shouldn't have. A...Secret..." Leena couldn't fully get the words out.
"I see." Mumbled Bit. "Well, it'd make sense. They were willing to kill you back there after all."
Leena nodded.
"Oh but don't worry! We'll hide you out here until they've given up their search. Then you can go home to your father." Said Jeanie as she patted Leena on her back.
Leena shook her head, "My father would turn me in."
Jeanie's eyes lowered, "Well no matter. This winter I have to leave to take care of our aunt. So you can take my room while I'm gone."
"Thank you." Leena then glanced up at Bit for approval.
Bit narrowed his eyes, "You'll have to help out with the chores of course. Cleaning, cooking, and such."
Leena nodded, "I will."
"Alright then. You can stay. I just hope you can get used to taking orders from me." Said Bit with a cocky grin.
"Hey now wait a minute!" Leena started.
Bit shook his head, "Nuh uh! First order; no talking back unless you want more work. Second; you can start by cleaning up the kitchen. I want all the dirty things cleaned. Got it?"
Leena glared at him, "All the dirty things?"
"That's right. Every dirty thing must be cleaned."
"Alright," said Leena as she grabbed a bucket and marched outside.
"Good luck with that Bit. She's a real spitfire." Said Jack as he, Kelly, and Christina stood to leave.
"Thanks Jack, but I think I can handle her." Responded Bit as Leena came back in the house with the bucket filled with water.
"Everything must be clean, well then let's start with you!" Hollered Leena as she poured the water over Bit's head. Bit jumped up as the cold water splashed down on him. Soaking his clothes. Making them tighten around his body.
"Oh yeah Bit Cloud. You can really handle her." Laughed Jack as they left.
Bit just stood their glaring at Leena. "Woman, this is not a good way to get on my good side."
"Didn't know you had one!" Said Leena as she grabbed the bucket and headed outside again.
"That...Woman..." Bit stuttered.
"I think you two kind of like each other." Muttered Jeanie.
Bit turned around sharply, "What!?"
"Well, you gotta admit big brother. You're used to woman giving you what you want. And she's not going to do that. She's a challenge. You like a good challenge." Smirked Jeanie as she gathered the dishes off the table.
"No, I love a good challenge. But not if it's got a mind of its own!" Fumed Bit as he walked into his bedroom and slammed his door.
"We'll see...We'll see..." Jeanie mumbled to herself as the cool fall breeze drifted through the kitchen. "Winters nearly here."
Authors note: Sorry it's been so long, but I don't have a computer. I have to use my friends. And here's a shocker; I moved again so I've been super busy. My friend let me use her computer to update. And for those of you that also read Zoids: Enter the Gate, the fic is not dead. I hope to update the new chapter today or tomorrow, but the chapters in Zoids: Enter the Gate are longer, so we'll see. Thank you all for being so patient. I know its not easy. Thanks again.
Disclaimer: I do not own Zoids or the characters.
