lugiamania: Sorry for the long delay, but I was out of ideas for a while, not to mention I was VERY busy with my site.

Bit: Well, you sure took your time!

lugiamania: Watch it Liger-Boy or else I'll delete the Zoids section on my site!

Leena: HAHA! Liger-Boy! Good one lugiamania!

lugiamania: *imitates Elvis* Thank you, thank you very much.

Naomi: So, have you gotten an inspiration yet?

lugiamania: Of course! Would I be writing if I didn't?

Naomi: Well, I suppose no...

Brad: Uh, I don't really get the whole flashbacks thing, I mean, is Naomi having a flashback too or is it just me?

lugiamania: Okay, I see that is a little confusing so I'll explain it more. The flashbacks start out as Brad thinking about the past but then they kinda turn into just 'flashbacks' from a third person view. Now, time to reply to my fabulous fans!

TFRiD Queen: Thanks yer kindly!

darkan93l7: Thank you very much for the comment!

mario72486: Well, the Zoids will play a part in this, just be patient. ^_^ As for the other question, there are some B/L hints (ex. 1st chapter) but this is mainly a B/N story, so the fic focuses mainly on them.

Angelic Aki: Thank you very much for the nice comments! I agree, as much as I like B/L, we do need some variety.

SMOKEY #1: You were reading this for four hours?! Wow, that's impressive! Sorry to keep you waiting, but here's the next chapter!

Naomi Hunter: Oh! Gomen ne! I didn't know about your other name at the time! I just use the name people sign on their reviews! Thanks for the reviews! *checks closely* I did spell your name correctly this time, right?

chibicherry: I totally agree! This fic kicks ass!

Unknown: *blushes* Thankee very much! I always liked Spy Stories, so I just thought, "Why not make a Zoids one"?

biggieG77: Jamie's actually my fav. character, *hugs Jamie* but Brad is very cool as well! have I considered being an author? Well, I've thought about it but I decided it was more fun writing at ff.net cuz there's awesome reviewers like you!

JCKILLA: What am I gonna write about Bit? Well, this story focuses mainly on Brad and Naomi, but I might decide to make this a series with each story focusing on one couple or character. *hint* Sorry if the story's a bit confusing, I know what you mean, I re-wrote some parts to make it more understandable though.

Parasite Death: Please don't blow my head off! here's the next chapter!

Naomi: You want more? Well here's more!

Al: You've been waiting forever! Sorry! I was kinda out of ideas for a while, but now I'm back!

Alright! Now that that's done, Jamie:

Jamie: What?

lugiamania: You know?

Jamie: What?

lugiamania: THE FUCKING DISCLAIMER!

Jamie: Oh! I haven't done in so long I almost forgot! ^_^;

lugiamania: Forget again and you'll lose your job!

Jamie: ACK! No! I promise I'll remember next time! Okay! *reads disclaimer very fast* lugiamaniadoesnotownanythingsodonotsue! *takes a deep breath* Whew, that's done, now on with the-

lugiamania: WAIT! there's one thing I wanna say before the chapter starts!

All: what's that?

lugianmania: YU-GI-OH RULES AND SETO KAIBA AND RAY(from Beyblade) ARE HOT!

Everyone: *sweatdrop*

The next day had been a total disaster. The duo started competing with each other at everything, everything. From target practice to hand to hand combat, Brad and Naomi were determined to best each other to show who was boss. There were so competitive, they practically tore up the training room.

"Now, you may stop for the rest of the day. I have something that I want t-" Commander Stoller was cut off as he stared at the Training room in total shock. The walls had holes in them, most of the equipment was trashed, and Brad and Naomi were having a staring contest with each other, panting.

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!?" the Captain yelled at them, while pacing back and forth in his office. Brad and Naomi just looked at each other for a moment and turned away quickly.

"You two need to work together, not compete about everything! Naomi, I expected better from you!"

Brad smirked as Naomi bowed her head and muttered a "sorry".

"And you too, Brad." Brad's head snapped up. "What?! What did I do?!"

"As the top agent, you shouldn't have been acting so recklessly." Stoller barked.

"I didn't do anything reckless!" Brad snapped back.

"What about the training room then?"

Brad was at a loss there. He just stared ahead at Stoller's angry face.

"Now, you two had better start pulling your act together. We have a serious mission coming up, and I know you two will be excellent partners. Just give it chance." Stoller told the agents, calming down. "You're dismissed."

------------------End Flashback--------------------

Brad chuckled some more as he made his way across the vast, sweeping lawn between the living quarters and the main buildings. They sure were rivals alright, until he saved her...

------------------Flashback---------------------------

"You sure you can handle that?" Brad asked Naomi as they scaled down the side of a building.

"Of course I can! What do you take me for? An amateur?" she snapped back, swinging the silver-colored bomb onto her back.

"Just asking..." Bad muttered under his breath as to two made their way onto the ground.

"Alright guys, just walk straight ahead and you'll be home free." Jamie informed them through the com-link.

"Gotcha Jamie. Then you'll be able to analyze this bomb." Brad replied to his friend.

Brad and Naomi started to jog towards the exit, unaware that they were walking right into a trap. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard.

"Get down!" Brad screamed at Naomi as he pulled out his weapon, eyes searching all around them for the stalker.

"You didn't think that I'd let you get away this easily now, would you?" Palta's voice mocked.

"So you're this Palta guy I've been hearing so much about." Brad spat as he faced him.

"Aw, you're not a fan of my achievements?" Palta mocked, pretending to be hurt.

"Don't patronize me!"

"Well, that's too bad. It looks like I'm going to have to destroy you. Intruders are simply not tolerated around here." Palta said before pressing a button in the wall.

"Self-destruct will occur in 1 minute." a computerized voice rang out.

"Damn you Palta!" Brad shouted, lunging at Palta, but the criminal was too fast for him, and simply leapt out of the way and dashed down a hall.

"Come on, our only chance now is to get this bomb out of this building as fast as possible." Naomi said, already making her way towards the nearest exit.

They sprinted towards the exit, hoping to get out as soon as possible. Just as they were about to make it, a bullet came out of nowhere, aiming for Naomi. Naomi, unfortunately, had been too occupied to notice it, until it was almost too late. She felt someone push her down hard, and then Brad yelling in pain. She spun around only to see her partner on the ground, and a bullet in his arm.

Lugiamania: A cliffhanger, I know, but you'll just hafta wait till next time to see what happens next! I'll post it up real soon, I promise! Sorry for the long delay!

Bit: Yeah right, you'll probably wait another couple of months before you update!

Lugiamania: Don't push me, Liger-Boy! *mad face*

Bit: Eep!