lugiamania: Hey all! I'm trying to make my Zoids fics my current goals right now expect some fast updates soon.

Everyone: Yay!

Leena: So, how are you so far on this fic?

lugiamania: Well, I'm about 30-40% finished with this one. My other fic, The Day You Came Back is around 60-70% finished.

Brad: So, I'm assuming you're trying to finish these as soon as possible so you won't have so many unfinished works?

lugiamania: ^_^;; Well, basically, yeah. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna get sloppy if that's what you mean!

Naomi: I'm sure he wasn't trying to do that, right Brad?

Brad: Yeah, whatever...

lugiamania: Anyways, now onto my faithful fans!

Raven: Thanks! Here's the next chapter!

TFRiD Queen: Ah, what can I say? I like torturing him. :P

chibicherry: Thanks so much! ^^

Shadowwolf: Well, all your waiting has paid off!

Jamie: Should I read the disclaimer now?

lugiamania: Sure, why not? It's not like we have anything else.

Jamie: lugiamania does not own anything except Christi.



Brad yawned. They had been awakened early by Jamie who told them to meet in the mission briefing room because he had found something VERY important on the disk.

Where is he? He wakes us up early then practically abandons us! Bit complained while looking for something to eat. And I didn't even get breakfast! He continued to whine until Leena whacked him upside the head.

Oh quit your bellyaching! We're all in the same boat as you! Leena said, annoyed.

He's probably eating right now, not giving a damn about us. Bit sulked. Just then, the doors opened, revealing a very tired looking Jamie.

Hey Jamie, what's up? Naomi asked as he walked by.

Jamie just walked over to a chair, sat down, and sighed.

What's wrong Jamie? Leena asked again, seeing as to how the young teen just buried his head in his arms.

Well, I suppose you ought to know. He finally said after a moment of silence.

Know what? Brad questioned.

Well, the disk I scanned contained information on the Backdraft's latest weapon.

What is it this time? Nukes? Clones? Robots? What? Bit asked impatiently.

Well, you're partly right about the robot part. The Backdraft are planning to build enormous robots, structured like animals. Only these robots have immense firepower and destruction capability. Even with our best equipment, we don't stand a chance against them. Therefore, I've come to one conclusion. Jamie stopped there, giving time to let it sink in.

What? We're doomed? Bit asked half-jokingly, but stopped when Leena whopped him on the head.

No, it's not that. I've decided that we're gonna fight fire with fire.

You mean... Brad let the question hang as Jamie finished it for him.

Yup, we're gonna develop some of our own.

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So, you think Jamie was serious about that? Leena asked as the foursome walked through the halls after being shooed out by Jamie, saying he had important work to do.

Probably. Jamie never jokes about anything. Brad answered.

Hmm, guess you're right. But will he actually be able to do it? Leena questioned again, doubtful that even Jamie could make something like that.

Don't forget Leena, you're talking about a fourteen year-old genius. If anyone can do it, it's Jamie. Besides, don't forget that he has the plans of the Backdraft. Bit assured her.

Guess you're right Bit. So, what do you guys wanna do now?

Well, it's been a while since we've had a break. Whadaya say we go shopping? Naomi suggested while the guys groaned and Leena cheered.

Yay! Let's go! she cried while dragging Bit by the arm.

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What about this one?

Nah, it's too formal.

Guess you're right. Naomi put down a jacket she was eyeing and picked up a pair of studded jeans.

How this? Naomi asked Leena as she held up the jeans.

Not bad. I think it'd really look good on you! Go try it on! Leena urged as she pushed Naomi toward the dressing room.

Here, I think this will go well with the jeans. Leena handed Naomi a halter top just as she was about to go in.

Naomi sighed. Leena was forever trying to get her to wear one of these. Still she pulled it over her head just to please Leena.

Hey, not bad.' Naomi thought as she buttoned up her jeans. Leena was right. it does look good.'

So, what do you think? Naomi asked as she stepped out.

Wow! You look awesome! I'll bet Brad's gonna be speechless when he sees you!

Naomi blushed a little. Well, it's settled then. I'm getting it!

Meanwhile...

Ugh, shopping is BORING! Bit complained as he and Brad sat on a bench in front of the Gap, where the girls had spent over an hour.

Better not let Leena hear that. Brad warned. Unless you want to end up in a body cast.

Let me hear what? Leena suddenly appeared behind Bit.

Ack! Leena! Uh, n-nothing! Really! Bit yelped as Leena eyed him warily.

was all she said.

Hey Brad. Naomi greeted him with a kiss.

Hey. So, you wanna go out to dinner or something? Brad asked, as it was almost 7pm.

Sure. Where are you taking me? Naomi inquired.

You're just gonna have to wait and see. Brad teased.


lugiamania: So, where is Brad taking Naomi? Well, you're just gonna have to wait and see!