Love at Sea
By: luvsraven
Chapter Seven: Meeting the Two Coronels
"Where have you two been?!" Moonbay said in anger, walking up to them.
"I am sorry, Moonbay" Sophia said as she bowed her head. While, Irvine just crossed his arms with his eyes
closed.
Moonbay walked over to Sophia, "Oh you are not the one who is suppose to apologize, Sophia....he is!!".
Moonbay pointed to Irvine.
Irvine turned his head and pointed at himself, "Me???".
Moonbay walked over to Irvine, "Yes you! You should know better! If you leave, tell us first! So, that we will
know where you took Sophia!".
Before Irvine could reply a Whale King was seen fast approaching them.
"Ok, let's stop this guys. The Whale King is coming, we'd better get ready" Van as he pulled Moonbay away
from Irvine.
"Fiona? What is that coming towards us??" Sophia walked towards Fiona and pointed at the Whale King
coming.
"Oh? That's a Whale King, it's going to take us to New Helic City" Fiona said, as she got her bag.
"Where is this New Helic City?" Sophia asked nervously for somehow.
"Oh, it's not much far away from here. Hey, don't be nervous about it" Fiona tried to cheer Sophia up.
"Far? Um, Fiona....um I would like to go to those trees and get something" Sophia exused herself.
Fiona nodded. "Ok, I'll call you if we're going. Take your time".
Sophia scurried off to hide behind the trees and bushes. Sophia looked at her necklace and chanted
something again, and the crystal ball came out with the image of her father and her two sisters.
"Why are you looking at me like that??" Sophia asked, her sisters.
"You're asking us?! Sophia, why are you there out in the surface?!" the eldest yelled.
"Yeah!! And you didn't told us about the "one" father said!" the other yelled.
Sophia sweatdropped, "Uh,...hehehehe...I didn't...trust you??".
"YOU WHAT??!!!" the sisters yelled at the same time, angered by their sister just said.
"Look, I wanna talk to father for an important matter!...please..." Sophia pleaded.
"What's wrong, Sophia?"
"Oh, father they are taking me to this place called New Helic city and Fiona said, it's not that far away from
here but, I'll be away from the sea, from you and my family... What should I do?"
"Sophia, you know it hurts me to know you are far away from me. But,.....I'll let you go. Follow your heart
like I did with your mother. But,...you better keep in touch, ok? Or else your sisters will follow you there,
understand??"
"What?! Follow me??!!! No way!! I promise I'll keep in touch!" she joked.
"Sophia!! Where are you?! Let's go!" Irvine's voice came eoching through the forest.
"Father, I better go. Sisters take care of yourselves, ok? Bye" she waved them goodbye and ran into Irvine.
"Where did you go?! Let's hurry!". Irvine held her hand and ran in the Whale King seconds before it took off.
"That was a close call", Sophia said she panted.
"Yeah,...come on let's go to the cockpit Van and the others are there" he took her hand again, and led the
way to the cockpit. While, going there a lot of soldiers whistled and teased them. And the girls on the
Whale King, giggled as they passed by the blushing "couple".
"Here we are, they are right behind this door. Ready Sophia?....Sophia?". He looked back and saw Sophia
walking away. "Hey, where are you going?" he asked, as he catched up to her.
Sophia clutched her hand and looked at the floor, "I'm scared meeting other people".
Irvine lifted her chin and held her hands, "Look, I'll be there don't worry. I'll stay by your side...I promise".
Sophia gave a slight nod and smiled. Irvine held her hand and stood infront of the door. Sophia tightened
her grip as, Irvine pushed a button and the door slid open.
Herman and O'Connell were by the controls checking if the Whale King has no problem. Van, Zeek and
Fiona were by the couch watching some television. And Thomas, Moonbay sat by the table listening to Dr.D
about his story about his encounter with Raven and Reese. As they heard the door slid open, they all
turned to see Irvine standing with someone hiding behind him.
"Hey, youngster! Who's that behind you?" Dr.D asked as he stood up.
"Stay away from her, old man!" Irvine said as he blocked Dr.D.
"Old man?! I gave the Lightning Saix and this is what I get??!!" Dr.D yelled back at Irvine. "Did you say 'her'?".
Fiona walked towards Sophia and whispered something in her ear. And she pulled Sophia behind Irvine,
"Dr.D, Col. Herman and Col. O'Connell, I'd like you to meet Sophia".
Dr.D stopped yelling and hung his jaw open, Herman smiled and O'Connell blushed. As the blonde haired,
blue eyed, pale skinned lady walked out behind Irvine. Sophia slightly smiled, "Hi to the three of you" she
said shyly.
Herman quickly walked over and extended his hand, "Nice to meet you, Sophia".
Sophia took his hand, "Nice to meet you too, Col. Herman".
"Please call me, Herman. And this Dr.D one of our best doctors. And Col. O'Connell" as he said their names
they walked forward. Dr.D bowed his head as if treating her like a princess and O'Connell extended his
hand.
Sophia took it, "Nice to meet you, Col. O'Connell".
"Please...call...call me....Jake" he said nervously, while blushing.
Thomas, Van and Moonbay laughed at O'Connell, "Hey Jake, you are as red as a tomato!".
O'Connell walked over to the three, "So what? You don't see a lady that beautiful everyday, don't you?".
He twirled around, "It' a pleasure meeting you, Sophia. Irvine will show you where you're going to sleep in
for the night".
"Wait! I thought we are getting to the city today?", Irvine asked.
"There will be a storm, that will slow us down to getting there".
"Oh ok, O'Connell. Let's go Sophia" and he opened the door and they walked out of the cockpit. And they
heard Dr.D yelling something like, "Woah!! That was a gorgeous lady! Moonbay ask her what she did to her
hair, and what she eats and maintains a perfectly shaped body! You could look just like her!" then followed
by a loud crash and cursing.
Irvine laughed, "Hahahaha...the old man gets what he deserves!".
Sophia giggled, "You know what I think that Jake is cute".
Irvine stopped walking, Sophia looked at him confused. "What's the matter, Irvine?".
Irvine blinked, "Uh, nothing. Your room is just around the corner. Come on".
When, they turned to the corner. Irvine opened the door, "What the hell?!". Irvine walked over the phone
and contacted the cockpit, "Hello? This is Irvine, I need to speak with Herman............hello Herman? I think
someone got the room first.............what? This is Dr.D's room? Then, where is Sophia going to sleep. She
can't sleep with Moonbay and Fiona cause the room they are using have only two beds..........what?!........".
Irvine blushed,"Wait! It's..it's ok if she sleeps in my room". Upon, hearing this Sophia looked out the window
and glanced at Irvine. "Ok, we'll wait for it" and he hung up. He turned, "Sophia? You don't mind sleeping in
one room with me?".
Sophia turned around, "No, of course not. As a matter of fact I feel a lot safer when I'm with you".
Irvine smiled, "Ok, then let's go. My room is just 5 rooms away, if you need anything just call Herman using
the phone in my room".
They walked out the room and went into Irvine's room. Sophia walked in, the room was small that can
accommodate two people, a window, a bathroom, a small table with two chairs, a full length mirror, and
only one bed, but it's almost big enough for the both of them.
Sophia sat on the bed, "The bed is so soft, Irvine. But, there is only one bed where will I sleep?".
"What are you talking about? You're sleeping on the bed, I'll sleep on the floor" he said as he sat down the
chair.
"But, it's your room! I have no right of using your bed! So, I'm sleeping on the floor", Sophia objected.
"It's only my room when, we use this zoid. Sophia, please don't argue with me....I'm getting sleepy".
Sophia gave up, "Ok ok, if that makes you happy. You take a nap on the bed, I'll look around for awhile",
Sophia motioned Irvine to lay on the bed, after a few minutes he fell asleep.
Sophia took off his bandana and his eyepatch and kissed him on the forehead. She walked out the room
silently and walked towards the hanger. She saw A LOT of zoids, then one zoid caught her eye, a blue Saber
Fang. She walked down the stairs, keeping her eyes on the zoid. She saw a soldier passing by it.
"Wait! Excuse me!!", she ran towards the soldier who stopped walking.
Sophia stopped infront of the soldier, "Um, I want to ask you what is this zoid called??".
The soldier looked behind him and smiled, "It's called a Saber Fang. It's a cool zoid, if you ask me".
"What's going on down there?!", the voice of Col. O'Connell echoed in the hanger.
Sophia and the soldier looked up at the bridge and saw O'Connell with Dr.D right beside him, waving his
hand.
"Oh, Dr.D....Jake.... I-I was just asking this responsible soldier what's this zoid called....and surely being
nice and all...he told me!", she yelled so that they can hear her.
Dr.D quickly ran down the stairs and stood beside Sophia in half of a second. The soldier walked away,
quietly after seeing how fast that Dr.D can be... Jake followed Dr.D but slowly, knowing Sophia is watching.
"Why?.....You want that zoid?", Jake asked.
Sophia looked back at the zoid and back at Jake, "Actually.......yes. If I can have it, that is and you can
teach me!".
Jake smiled, "I'd be honored! Dr.D will give it to you!".
Dr.D looked at Jake as if he is insane. "What?! Are you nuts?! I can't just give it like.....'Ok Sophia you can
have it'....there's no way I'm giving it to her! It's too dangerous!".
Sophia walked towards Dr.D and begged, "Please Dr.D...I promise I'll take good care of it...I'll even let you
put any necessary weapons or stuff on it....please".
Dr.D stared at Sophia puppy dog face and gave up. He threw his arms in the air, "Ok ok ok!! Sophia, just
take good care of it!".
Sophia leeped with glee, "Thank you, Dr.D!" and she kissed him on the cheek.
"Ok! Let's get started on your first basic lesson", Jake said as he held Sophia skinny, pale hand in his.
"Basic? I wanna learn how Irvine do his moves with his Lightning Saix", Sophia protested.
"Oh, Irvine?.... Well, how can you learn his moves if you don't know the basics?", Jake asked raising his
eyebrow.
"Well, I'll just have to press the same buttons in his Lightning Saix", she said triumphly.
Jake smirk and crossed his arms, "Really? But, did Irvine tell you that the panels in every zoid is different?".
Sophia grabbed his hand, admitting defeat and smiled. Jake in return smiled back and taught her which
button to walk the zoid, use it's weapon, talk through the com link and other stuffs she needes to know
about her very own zoid. Weird. For all of her life she didn't seen any zoids like these underwater.
Of course, the water type zoids. She shooked her head to get rid of the thoughts and paid close attention
to Jake. And they spent all afternoon, teaching Sophia. She even forgot she didn't ate her lunch and she
even forgot about Irvine.
Irvine steered in his sleep and rolled over to he edge of the bed and fell with a loud thud. His eyes flew
open, scowling in pain. He sat up and touched his head. "Damn it!! My head hurts!!!", he yelled in anger. He
then noticed that it was kinda dark outside. He stood up, peered out the window and saw that the sun
setting. He looked at the wall clock, "It's 6 o'clock! Where is Sophia, anyway?", he asked himself.
He took his eyepatch and bandana and he put it on before walking out the room. On the way out, Thomas
just happen to just pass by.
"Hey Thomas! Where is everybody?", Irvine asked as he placed his hands at the back of his head.
Thomas stopped walking, "Oh well let me see.....Van, Zeek, Moonbay and Ms.Fiona is in the cafe eating
and I'm going there too. You wanna join us?".
"You mean Sophia, is not with them?".
"Oh , you know if you want to know where she is. You should have asked, 'where's Sophia?' not 'where is
everybody?'....Ok ok, I'll tell! Geez! She's with O'Connell in the hanger", Thomas said before Irvine loses his
cool.
"She's with Jake?.....alone?? Just the two of them??", Irvine couldn't restrain himself from asking.
Thomas raised his eyebrows, "Hahahahaha! Irvine tell me honestly! You're getting jealous, are you?!!".
Irvine blushed, "No-no way!!".
Thomas lightly punched Irvine on the shoulder, "Hey dude! Chill out! To tell you the truth, man. You better
go tell her how you feel, before Jake does. Like I didn't have the courage to tell how I feel for my Fiona!".
Irvine opened his mouth to reply, Sophia came running towards Irvine and Thomas.
"Hey hey Sophia! Where's Jake?", Thomas asked glancing at Irvine, who's eye twitched.
Sophia brushed some strands of hair from her face,"Oh Jake, went to the cockpit 3 hours ago. Dr.D then
took over to teach me. I had so much fun!!".
"Teach you what??", Irvine asked getting curiously.
"Oh, how to operate a zoid. Cause I have my own zoid! It's a Saber Fang! Isn't it great?!", Sophia hugged
Irvine lightly, making Irvine blush slightly and Thomas laughing his head off.
"Ok ok! Break it up!", Dr.D yelled from behind.
The three turned their heads to see a fuming Dr.D behind them. Dr.D walked in the middle and pushed
Sophia and Irvine apart.
"What's wrong with you?!", Irvine yelled at Dr.D.
Dr.D stared at Irvine and whispered, "Why? You want her hugging you?".
Irvine walked away, blushing. "Fine, old man!".
"Old man!! Now look here Irvine!!......blah...blah....", Dr.D yelled as he followed Irvine to the cafe, leaving
Sophia and Thomas behind.
"What did Dr.D whisper to Irvine, that made him red so much??", Sophia asked, being so innocent.
Thomas scratched his head, "I don't know. But, we better eat our dinner before Van eats all the desserts!".
"Why? Does Van eats too much dessert?", Sophia asked as they walked towards the cafe.
"No, not always. Only if the dessert has papaya in it".
"Hey Thomas, Sophia! Join us, the food is being served in a minute!", Moonbay waved her hand to get their
attention.
Thomas sat between Moonbay and Van, while Sophia is seated beside Irvine and Fiona. The food that was
served are crab soup, beef steak, slipper lobsters and drinks. Everyone was eating except for Sophia, Irvine
noticed this and whispered to her, "Hey, you ok? Why aren't you eating?".
"Oh, well I'm fine....it's just that I haven't eaten any of these kind of food", Sophia said lowering her head.
"Well, here try this beef steak", Irvine cut a piece of steak and Sophia opened her mouth to welcome the
tasty steak.
Sophia took the bite and blushed at the sight of Irvine spoonfeeding her. Everyone stopped eating and
watched the scene. It was their first time to see Irvine being that SOOOO nice to anyone before.
"Oh! It's that sweet Van?", Fiona said as she clapped her hands.
Van smirked, "Yeah! I never knew Irvine would be such a softy".
"Too soft, that is! Hahahaha!", Moonbay teased them.
"I can't wait to know what will happen tonight", Thomas whispered to Van.
"Ok! Ok! I was just being nice! Just to prove that I can be a softy! Geez!", Irvine shouted.
Sophia giggled, and cut a piece of the steak. "Ok, Irvine. It's your turn...open your mouth".
Irvine is now blushing furiously, slowly opened his mouth and took the bite. By doing so the sauce of the
steak found it's way to the side of Irvine mouth. Sophia quickly got a napkin and wiped the smudge away.
Sophia smiled and continued eating, while Irvine kept on glancing at Sophia while no one is looking.
Sophia and Irvine was walking their way to 'their' room or rather his room. On the way it started raining,
thunder clashed outside followed by lightning, causing the Whale King to move side to side avoiding the
it to be striked by lightning.
"You ok, Sophia?", Irvine asked as he saw Sophia bump onto the wall.
"Uh, yeah I'm ok good thing your room is only a few steps away I'm getting sleepy", Sophia yawned and
quickly covered her mouth before Irvine could see her yawning.
"You better get some rest, I know you got tired with Jake this afternoon", Irvine said, cusing Jake under his
breath. He pushed a button and the door slid open, and Sophia sat on the chair.
"Irvine the floor is cold, you might catch a cold if you sleep there. So, I suggest both of will share the bed...",
Sophia suggested, as a sense hotness raising on her face.
"I'll be ok, don't worry", Irvine reassured.
"But, I'm feeling guilty! Please don't protest anymore! Look, I'll sleep on my side of the bed. I won't bite,
you know!", feeling kinda insulted of Irvine not wanting to sleep beside her.
Irvine chuckled at the phrase 'she won't bite', "Ok ok. Fine".
Sophia was getting excited! She is going to sleep in one bed with the person she likes.
Sophia climbed into the bed and now lay on the side facing the wall, falling fast as sleep. Irvine took of his
bandana and eyepatch and laid it on the table. He took a deep breath and gathered all his courage, and
then pulled himself up into the bed.
Irvine curled up as far from Sophia as possible, with his body almost at the edge of the bed. Glancing
nervously at Sophia's relaxed form so near to him, he prayed quickly that he won't snore or something that
might embarrass himself, while he sleeps, and only moments later, he was asleep.
End of chapter 7
By: luvsraven
Chapter Seven: Meeting the Two Coronels
"Where have you two been?!" Moonbay said in anger, walking up to them.
"I am sorry, Moonbay" Sophia said as she bowed her head. While, Irvine just crossed his arms with his eyes
closed.
Moonbay walked over to Sophia, "Oh you are not the one who is suppose to apologize, Sophia....he is!!".
Moonbay pointed to Irvine.
Irvine turned his head and pointed at himself, "Me???".
Moonbay walked over to Irvine, "Yes you! You should know better! If you leave, tell us first! So, that we will
know where you took Sophia!".
Before Irvine could reply a Whale King was seen fast approaching them.
"Ok, let's stop this guys. The Whale King is coming, we'd better get ready" Van as he pulled Moonbay away
from Irvine.
"Fiona? What is that coming towards us??" Sophia walked towards Fiona and pointed at the Whale King
coming.
"Oh? That's a Whale King, it's going to take us to New Helic City" Fiona said, as she got her bag.
"Where is this New Helic City?" Sophia asked nervously for somehow.
"Oh, it's not much far away from here. Hey, don't be nervous about it" Fiona tried to cheer Sophia up.
"Far? Um, Fiona....um I would like to go to those trees and get something" Sophia exused herself.
Fiona nodded. "Ok, I'll call you if we're going. Take your time".
Sophia scurried off to hide behind the trees and bushes. Sophia looked at her necklace and chanted
something again, and the crystal ball came out with the image of her father and her two sisters.
"Why are you looking at me like that??" Sophia asked, her sisters.
"You're asking us?! Sophia, why are you there out in the surface?!" the eldest yelled.
"Yeah!! And you didn't told us about the "one" father said!" the other yelled.
Sophia sweatdropped, "Uh,...hehehehe...I didn't...trust you??".
"YOU WHAT??!!!" the sisters yelled at the same time, angered by their sister just said.
"Look, I wanna talk to father for an important matter!...please..." Sophia pleaded.
"What's wrong, Sophia?"
"Oh, father they are taking me to this place called New Helic city and Fiona said, it's not that far away from
here but, I'll be away from the sea, from you and my family... What should I do?"
"Sophia, you know it hurts me to know you are far away from me. But,.....I'll let you go. Follow your heart
like I did with your mother. But,...you better keep in touch, ok? Or else your sisters will follow you there,
understand??"
"What?! Follow me??!!! No way!! I promise I'll keep in touch!" she joked.
"Sophia!! Where are you?! Let's go!" Irvine's voice came eoching through the forest.
"Father, I better go. Sisters take care of yourselves, ok? Bye" she waved them goodbye and ran into Irvine.
"Where did you go?! Let's hurry!". Irvine held her hand and ran in the Whale King seconds before it took off.
"That was a close call", Sophia said she panted.
"Yeah,...come on let's go to the cockpit Van and the others are there" he took her hand again, and led the
way to the cockpit. While, going there a lot of soldiers whistled and teased them. And the girls on the
Whale King, giggled as they passed by the blushing "couple".
"Here we are, they are right behind this door. Ready Sophia?....Sophia?". He looked back and saw Sophia
walking away. "Hey, where are you going?" he asked, as he catched up to her.
Sophia clutched her hand and looked at the floor, "I'm scared meeting other people".
Irvine lifted her chin and held her hands, "Look, I'll be there don't worry. I'll stay by your side...I promise".
Sophia gave a slight nod and smiled. Irvine held her hand and stood infront of the door. Sophia tightened
her grip as, Irvine pushed a button and the door slid open.
Herman and O'Connell were by the controls checking if the Whale King has no problem. Van, Zeek and
Fiona were by the couch watching some television. And Thomas, Moonbay sat by the table listening to Dr.D
about his story about his encounter with Raven and Reese. As they heard the door slid open, they all
turned to see Irvine standing with someone hiding behind him.
"Hey, youngster! Who's that behind you?" Dr.D asked as he stood up.
"Stay away from her, old man!" Irvine said as he blocked Dr.D.
"Old man?! I gave the Lightning Saix and this is what I get??!!" Dr.D yelled back at Irvine. "Did you say 'her'?".
Fiona walked towards Sophia and whispered something in her ear. And she pulled Sophia behind Irvine,
"Dr.D, Col. Herman and Col. O'Connell, I'd like you to meet Sophia".
Dr.D stopped yelling and hung his jaw open, Herman smiled and O'Connell blushed. As the blonde haired,
blue eyed, pale skinned lady walked out behind Irvine. Sophia slightly smiled, "Hi to the three of you" she
said shyly.
Herman quickly walked over and extended his hand, "Nice to meet you, Sophia".
Sophia took his hand, "Nice to meet you too, Col. Herman".
"Please call me, Herman. And this Dr.D one of our best doctors. And Col. O'Connell" as he said their names
they walked forward. Dr.D bowed his head as if treating her like a princess and O'Connell extended his
hand.
Sophia took it, "Nice to meet you, Col. O'Connell".
"Please...call...call me....Jake" he said nervously, while blushing.
Thomas, Van and Moonbay laughed at O'Connell, "Hey Jake, you are as red as a tomato!".
O'Connell walked over to the three, "So what? You don't see a lady that beautiful everyday, don't you?".
He twirled around, "It' a pleasure meeting you, Sophia. Irvine will show you where you're going to sleep in
for the night".
"Wait! I thought we are getting to the city today?", Irvine asked.
"There will be a storm, that will slow us down to getting there".
"Oh ok, O'Connell. Let's go Sophia" and he opened the door and they walked out of the cockpit. And they
heard Dr.D yelling something like, "Woah!! That was a gorgeous lady! Moonbay ask her what she did to her
hair, and what she eats and maintains a perfectly shaped body! You could look just like her!" then followed
by a loud crash and cursing.
Irvine laughed, "Hahahaha...the old man gets what he deserves!".
Sophia giggled, "You know what I think that Jake is cute".
Irvine stopped walking, Sophia looked at him confused. "What's the matter, Irvine?".
Irvine blinked, "Uh, nothing. Your room is just around the corner. Come on".
When, they turned to the corner. Irvine opened the door, "What the hell?!". Irvine walked over the phone
and contacted the cockpit, "Hello? This is Irvine, I need to speak with Herman............hello Herman? I think
someone got the room first.............what? This is Dr.D's room? Then, where is Sophia going to sleep. She
can't sleep with Moonbay and Fiona cause the room they are using have only two beds..........what?!........".
Irvine blushed,"Wait! It's..it's ok if she sleeps in my room". Upon, hearing this Sophia looked out the window
and glanced at Irvine. "Ok, we'll wait for it" and he hung up. He turned, "Sophia? You don't mind sleeping in
one room with me?".
Sophia turned around, "No, of course not. As a matter of fact I feel a lot safer when I'm with you".
Irvine smiled, "Ok, then let's go. My room is just 5 rooms away, if you need anything just call Herman using
the phone in my room".
They walked out the room and went into Irvine's room. Sophia walked in, the room was small that can
accommodate two people, a window, a bathroom, a small table with two chairs, a full length mirror, and
only one bed, but it's almost big enough for the both of them.
Sophia sat on the bed, "The bed is so soft, Irvine. But, there is only one bed where will I sleep?".
"What are you talking about? You're sleeping on the bed, I'll sleep on the floor" he said as he sat down the
chair.
"But, it's your room! I have no right of using your bed! So, I'm sleeping on the floor", Sophia objected.
"It's only my room when, we use this zoid. Sophia, please don't argue with me....I'm getting sleepy".
Sophia gave up, "Ok ok, if that makes you happy. You take a nap on the bed, I'll look around for awhile",
Sophia motioned Irvine to lay on the bed, after a few minutes he fell asleep.
Sophia took off his bandana and his eyepatch and kissed him on the forehead. She walked out the room
silently and walked towards the hanger. She saw A LOT of zoids, then one zoid caught her eye, a blue Saber
Fang. She walked down the stairs, keeping her eyes on the zoid. She saw a soldier passing by it.
"Wait! Excuse me!!", she ran towards the soldier who stopped walking.
Sophia stopped infront of the soldier, "Um, I want to ask you what is this zoid called??".
The soldier looked behind him and smiled, "It's called a Saber Fang. It's a cool zoid, if you ask me".
"What's going on down there?!", the voice of Col. O'Connell echoed in the hanger.
Sophia and the soldier looked up at the bridge and saw O'Connell with Dr.D right beside him, waving his
hand.
"Oh, Dr.D....Jake.... I-I was just asking this responsible soldier what's this zoid called....and surely being
nice and all...he told me!", she yelled so that they can hear her.
Dr.D quickly ran down the stairs and stood beside Sophia in half of a second. The soldier walked away,
quietly after seeing how fast that Dr.D can be... Jake followed Dr.D but slowly, knowing Sophia is watching.
"Why?.....You want that zoid?", Jake asked.
Sophia looked back at the zoid and back at Jake, "Actually.......yes. If I can have it, that is and you can
teach me!".
Jake smiled, "I'd be honored! Dr.D will give it to you!".
Dr.D looked at Jake as if he is insane. "What?! Are you nuts?! I can't just give it like.....'Ok Sophia you can
have it'....there's no way I'm giving it to her! It's too dangerous!".
Sophia walked towards Dr.D and begged, "Please Dr.D...I promise I'll take good care of it...I'll even let you
put any necessary weapons or stuff on it....please".
Dr.D stared at Sophia puppy dog face and gave up. He threw his arms in the air, "Ok ok ok!! Sophia, just
take good care of it!".
Sophia leeped with glee, "Thank you, Dr.D!" and she kissed him on the cheek.
"Ok! Let's get started on your first basic lesson", Jake said as he held Sophia skinny, pale hand in his.
"Basic? I wanna learn how Irvine do his moves with his Lightning Saix", Sophia protested.
"Oh, Irvine?.... Well, how can you learn his moves if you don't know the basics?", Jake asked raising his
eyebrow.
"Well, I'll just have to press the same buttons in his Lightning Saix", she said triumphly.
Jake smirk and crossed his arms, "Really? But, did Irvine tell you that the panels in every zoid is different?".
Sophia grabbed his hand, admitting defeat and smiled. Jake in return smiled back and taught her which
button to walk the zoid, use it's weapon, talk through the com link and other stuffs she needes to know
about her very own zoid. Weird. For all of her life she didn't seen any zoids like these underwater.
Of course, the water type zoids. She shooked her head to get rid of the thoughts and paid close attention
to Jake. And they spent all afternoon, teaching Sophia. She even forgot she didn't ate her lunch and she
even forgot about Irvine.
Irvine steered in his sleep and rolled over to he edge of the bed and fell with a loud thud. His eyes flew
open, scowling in pain. He sat up and touched his head. "Damn it!! My head hurts!!!", he yelled in anger. He
then noticed that it was kinda dark outside. He stood up, peered out the window and saw that the sun
setting. He looked at the wall clock, "It's 6 o'clock! Where is Sophia, anyway?", he asked himself.
He took his eyepatch and bandana and he put it on before walking out the room. On the way out, Thomas
just happen to just pass by.
"Hey Thomas! Where is everybody?", Irvine asked as he placed his hands at the back of his head.
Thomas stopped walking, "Oh well let me see.....Van, Zeek, Moonbay and Ms.Fiona is in the cafe eating
and I'm going there too. You wanna join us?".
"You mean Sophia, is not with them?".
"Oh , you know if you want to know where she is. You should have asked, 'where's Sophia?' not 'where is
everybody?'....Ok ok, I'll tell! Geez! She's with O'Connell in the hanger", Thomas said before Irvine loses his
cool.
"She's with Jake?.....alone?? Just the two of them??", Irvine couldn't restrain himself from asking.
Thomas raised his eyebrows, "Hahahahaha! Irvine tell me honestly! You're getting jealous, are you?!!".
Irvine blushed, "No-no way!!".
Thomas lightly punched Irvine on the shoulder, "Hey dude! Chill out! To tell you the truth, man. You better
go tell her how you feel, before Jake does. Like I didn't have the courage to tell how I feel for my Fiona!".
Irvine opened his mouth to reply, Sophia came running towards Irvine and Thomas.
"Hey hey Sophia! Where's Jake?", Thomas asked glancing at Irvine, who's eye twitched.
Sophia brushed some strands of hair from her face,"Oh Jake, went to the cockpit 3 hours ago. Dr.D then
took over to teach me. I had so much fun!!".
"Teach you what??", Irvine asked getting curiously.
"Oh, how to operate a zoid. Cause I have my own zoid! It's a Saber Fang! Isn't it great?!", Sophia hugged
Irvine lightly, making Irvine blush slightly and Thomas laughing his head off.
"Ok ok! Break it up!", Dr.D yelled from behind.
The three turned their heads to see a fuming Dr.D behind them. Dr.D walked in the middle and pushed
Sophia and Irvine apart.
"What's wrong with you?!", Irvine yelled at Dr.D.
Dr.D stared at Irvine and whispered, "Why? You want her hugging you?".
Irvine walked away, blushing. "Fine, old man!".
"Old man!! Now look here Irvine!!......blah...blah....", Dr.D yelled as he followed Irvine to the cafe, leaving
Sophia and Thomas behind.
"What did Dr.D whisper to Irvine, that made him red so much??", Sophia asked, being so innocent.
Thomas scratched his head, "I don't know. But, we better eat our dinner before Van eats all the desserts!".
"Why? Does Van eats too much dessert?", Sophia asked as they walked towards the cafe.
"No, not always. Only if the dessert has papaya in it".
"Hey Thomas, Sophia! Join us, the food is being served in a minute!", Moonbay waved her hand to get their
attention.
Thomas sat between Moonbay and Van, while Sophia is seated beside Irvine and Fiona. The food that was
served are crab soup, beef steak, slipper lobsters and drinks. Everyone was eating except for Sophia, Irvine
noticed this and whispered to her, "Hey, you ok? Why aren't you eating?".
"Oh, well I'm fine....it's just that I haven't eaten any of these kind of food", Sophia said lowering her head.
"Well, here try this beef steak", Irvine cut a piece of steak and Sophia opened her mouth to welcome the
tasty steak.
Sophia took the bite and blushed at the sight of Irvine spoonfeeding her. Everyone stopped eating and
watched the scene. It was their first time to see Irvine being that SOOOO nice to anyone before.
"Oh! It's that sweet Van?", Fiona said as she clapped her hands.
Van smirked, "Yeah! I never knew Irvine would be such a softy".
"Too soft, that is! Hahahaha!", Moonbay teased them.
"I can't wait to know what will happen tonight", Thomas whispered to Van.
"Ok! Ok! I was just being nice! Just to prove that I can be a softy! Geez!", Irvine shouted.
Sophia giggled, and cut a piece of the steak. "Ok, Irvine. It's your turn...open your mouth".
Irvine is now blushing furiously, slowly opened his mouth and took the bite. By doing so the sauce of the
steak found it's way to the side of Irvine mouth. Sophia quickly got a napkin and wiped the smudge away.
Sophia smiled and continued eating, while Irvine kept on glancing at Sophia while no one is looking.
Sophia and Irvine was walking their way to 'their' room or rather his room. On the way it started raining,
thunder clashed outside followed by lightning, causing the Whale King to move side to side avoiding the
it to be striked by lightning.
"You ok, Sophia?", Irvine asked as he saw Sophia bump onto the wall.
"Uh, yeah I'm ok good thing your room is only a few steps away I'm getting sleepy", Sophia yawned and
quickly covered her mouth before Irvine could see her yawning.
"You better get some rest, I know you got tired with Jake this afternoon", Irvine said, cusing Jake under his
breath. He pushed a button and the door slid open, and Sophia sat on the chair.
"Irvine the floor is cold, you might catch a cold if you sleep there. So, I suggest both of will share the bed...",
Sophia suggested, as a sense hotness raising on her face.
"I'll be ok, don't worry", Irvine reassured.
"But, I'm feeling guilty! Please don't protest anymore! Look, I'll sleep on my side of the bed. I won't bite,
you know!", feeling kinda insulted of Irvine not wanting to sleep beside her.
Irvine chuckled at the phrase 'she won't bite', "Ok ok. Fine".
Sophia was getting excited! She is going to sleep in one bed with the person she likes.
Sophia climbed into the bed and now lay on the side facing the wall, falling fast as sleep. Irvine took of his
bandana and eyepatch and laid it on the table. He took a deep breath and gathered all his courage, and
then pulled himself up into the bed.
Irvine curled up as far from Sophia as possible, with his body almost at the edge of the bed. Glancing
nervously at Sophia's relaxed form so near to him, he prayed quickly that he won't snore or something that
might embarrass himself, while he sleeps, and only moments later, he was asleep.
End of chapter 7