Description- This is my first Zoids Zero fanfic. One of the character's thinking. You now know whom, Leena. She won't tell Bit in this chapter but there is more thinking that I think is necessary to the story.

I want to apologize profusely for not updating sooner. I could not think of what to write. I HATE writer's block. Actually that's another reason why Leena won't tell Bit her feelings in this chapter. I haven't been able to think of how she'll do it, yet.

Disclaimer- I don't own Zoids Zero or any of the other seasons for that matter. I have a Command Wolf and Liger Zero X model but sadly, not the show. To quote whomever said this first "Life's just not fair."

Dedication- Chapter two is dedicated to The Masked Instigator, Fiona Friegheight, and sweet4921. I want to thank you for the reviews.

A/N- Ok this is chapter two. It's still Leena's point of view (P.O.V.).

Confused

~~~Chapter Two: Picking on Doc~~~

I headed to dinner when Jamie called us. My mind still thinking about this "cycle," more so about the final step of it.

Every day I wake up and tell myself "Today's the day I'll tell him." I never do. I may be able to admit all that other stuff to you but for some reason this is one of the harder things to say. Looking at it, during dinner tonight, I have to stop from laughing at it, out loud. Even though I hadn't told him yet I've tried. Many times. And every time I end up chasing him. To almost anyone else, and even to Bit, it seems as though I'm trying to get back at him for stealing my food. There were the select few, beside myself, that know the real reason. Actually I think only Naomi knows. But then again, she's a girl. Girls can naturally spot that sort of thing.

I've finally stopped thinking about my "cycle" and I started thinking about the irony of it all. I mean think about it. When we met Bit it was because he almost ruined a battle for us. I was so mad at him I hated him from the start. Then all of a sudden he turns out to be the only one who can control the Liger 0 and is a good, or should I say great, pilot. He joins the team and just like that we start winning, for a change. Destiny has an awfully funny, and not funny ha-ha, way of getting people together, doesn't it?

Well, next thing I know we're one of the best teams around and I have fallen totally and completely, jaw drop, heart stop, in love with that cocky blonde pilot. Like I said ironic, eh? I think so, anyhow. After all it's not everyday that a girl falls for one of her best friends, is it? Probably is come to think of it. Then again how many of them ever end up telling that person what they feel? But me, I'll be one of the few that does, I hope.

Anyhow where all eating dinner and it's awfully quiet. Ever heard the saying that silence is eerie? Well that may be a little too strong a term but it's pretty darn close when you live with the Blitz team and noise is as constant and inescapable as the weather is. Of course it shouldn't be all that surprising. We had a very grueling battle against the Tasker sisters. Those two are good, darn good. Plus they have a new team member and she's not far behind them in skill, not far at all.

Now thinking about the two Tasker sisters brings on another emotion. Maybe two. The first is inadequacy. Those two are great pilots and are beautiful. Much nicer looking then I am at least. Why would Bit want me when he could have one of them? Come to think of it Bit's so well known by now he could probably have any teenage girl on planet Zi. Maybe even some that aren't exactly teenaged, which is a thought that could be rather frightening.

And as to emotion number two it would probably be jealousy. Like I said the Tasker sisters are beautiful. I've noticed the way guys look at them. Those are the kind of looks I wish Bit would give me, but he doesn't, of course. I can't help but be jealous of them. Who wouldn't be? Probably any one with more self-esteem than I do. Which, honestly, is about every other person on the planet.

As I'm thinking I fail to notice that conversation has finally erupted at the dinner table. Obviously the others have noticed that I'm daydreaming, or nightmaring since my thoughts aren't exactly that good or positive. Bit is the first one to ask me about it. Truthfully it's more like teasing than questioningly. But then again that's Bit. Never one to miss the chance to give me a hard time. Not that I'm any different to him. Of course that's probably because we all live in such close contact. As the old saying goes familiarity breeds contempt. Not that it's contempt more like regular teen-aged teasing since we are the only teenagers here, besides Jamie that is, but then again he's just so much more sensitive to that kind of thing than Bit and I are.

"What's the matter Leena? Liger got your tongue?" He jokes assuming it's funny, which it's not, by the way.

"Really funny Bit. I see Liger hasn't got your appetite." I countered while giving a nod toward his plate piled with massive amounts of Jamie's specialty: Spaghetti and meatballs with salad and homemade garlic bread. I smile satisfied with his reaction. He nods in a really sheepish manner then begins to eat once again. At least eating shuts him up.

After dinner we all go into the sitting room. Brad watches some battles on the television. Dad is in the other room working on a model. While they do that I laugh out loud as a very flustered Jamie attempts, attempts being the key word, to teach a very angry Bit to play chess. Watching anyone try to teach Bit chess would usually be funny enough but to add to it Bit keeps complaining about the pieces.

"How dumb! There are no Ligers in this game. There isn't any zoid at all. What's the point, Jamie?" Sometimes Bit can be so single minded.

"There's not suppose to be any Zoids in it. This game has been around longer than the oldest known Zoids have been."

"No wonder it's so boring. It's old. Old things are always boring and pointless and stupid!" Bit yells in pure anger and frustration.

Brad has obviously noticed that this is getting Jamie really angry. In order to prevent a fight he decides to lighten the mood by making a joke. "Hey Bit you'd better not let Doc hear you say that he may think your talking about him." Just then Dad walked in. Apparently he had heard everything from 'Old things are always boring and pointless and stupid!' and on. I was willing to bet he didn't know that the conversation as about chess. I was right.

"What do you mean?! I'm NOT old, boring, or stupid!" He shouted indignantly. Unfortunately, for my father, he had forgot to mention that he wasn't pointless, and I wasn't the only one to notice that fact. Only a few short seconds later the sitting room of the Blitz team base was enveloped in a peaceful and comfortable laughter. Dad, realizing the mistake, began to laugh along with the rest of us. We laughed for at least a good two minutes, until we all had aching sides.

"We weren't talking about you Doc. We were talking about chess. Bit here, in his pigheadedness, thinks chess should have zoids in it." Jamie told dad while rolling his eyes at the glares Bit was giving him from his comment.

"You know, I think Bit may have a point there. It would be better with zoids in it. What a great idea! I'm going into town to get some miniature zoid models and a chess board! If anyone wants to come I'll be back in five minutes. If your coming be ready and waiting." With that Dad left for his office to get ready to go. All the while he was muttering, "Genius, absolutely genius."

"Well I'm going. Someone's gotta keep Doc from spending our money, too." I rolled my eyes. Brad was always thinking about money. Or was it that...

"Well that could be the reason, but you know I heard Naomi was going to be staying in that town for a few days. Perhaps our favorite mercenary also heard this rumor?" I smiled in a satisfied way when I saw the look on Brad's face.

"In that case I'll go, too. It's going to be a lot of work to keep Doc from spending to much money and keep Brad from attacking every guy who looks at Naomi the wrong way." I watched Brad turn red yet again and then see him jump after Jamie.

"Wait a minute. That means me and Leena will be here alone." Bit realized at the same time I had. "Let me go with you please!" He begged Dad as he returned with the keys to the van.

"Sorry Bit, but after we have all the supplies loaded there won't be enough room for another passenger." I groaned along with Bit. I may have liked him, or should I say loved him, but that didn't make spending any amount of time alone with him any easier. Most likely we would fight the entire time. Well that or completely ignore each other, neither of which were very exciting.

"But Dad." I pleaded.

"I'm sorry you two but you'll have to stay home this time. Now when we get back I'd like to see the base in one piece, understand?" Dad could be such a parent some times and only the times when he didn't need to be.

"No worries Doctor Torous. We're practically adults. We know how to behave." Bit said in what he must have assumed to be a cool and mature manner. It wasn't but I agreed with him anyhow.

"Yeah Dad. We'll be good."

"And no fighting."

"C'mon sir we never fight."

"Where on Zi would you get such a ridiculous and ludicrous idea? Imagine Bit and I fight. Why I never!" We might not always get along but when it comes to teasing others we worked together quite well.

"Alright, alright. I get the picture. We're going to go then. We'll probably just stay in a motel for the night being that it's so late."

"Yeah and if we're not coming home tonight then you'd better behave in more ways then one. If you know what I mean." Brad gave a conspiritual wink to the both of us.

"BRAD!" Bit and I yelled at the same time. Both of us were angry but slightly embarrassed by his remark. I noted the red on Bit's face matched that of mine and I have to admit I was kind of glad he too was embarrassed.

"I had to get you to back for that remark about Naomi from before. And don't worry I'll be getting Jamie back as well." He grinned a rather cocky grin which was very out of place on Brad. Jamie shuddered worriedly, but then again if I were him I'd be worried too.

"See you in the morning." Dad, Jamie, and Brad left. Bit and I watched them disappear in the east. I sighed and turned to Bit.

"So what do you want to do?"

~~~End Chapter Two~~~

Well how did my few, very few, readers like the new chapter? Like I said before I accept flames with a good reason. Sorry I know I said Leena would tell Bit her feelings in this chapter but I've been having trouble thinking up how and I didn't want you guys to wait any longer. I PROMISE next chapter Leena will admit her feelings. I also promise not to take so long in updating. Hope you guys liked it. Bye until next time!

Okami