Return to Zi

Summary: Lena's been having some weird dreams lately. So, it's up to her friends and some new technology to help her find the man of her dreams. The thing is, time of the essence and their biggest problem. Warning-not a B/L fic.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids.

This is who's talking...

Lena-L, Augusta-A, Moonbay-M, Fiona-F, Maria-Ma, Leigh-Le Irvine-I, Thomas-T, Harry-H, Van-V, Dr. D-D, Kelso-K, Izzy-Iz Tentomon-Tmon

Chapter 3: Brain Dead

Lena had finally found a liable reason. She just hoped her dad was feeling as gullible and trusting as ever. She walked through the Blitz team's base trying to find Dr. Toros and the best way to approach him. Should she flash him a winning smile and ask? Should she beg? Should she be forceful? Lena didn't have time to decide. She walked into the kitchen and found her dad. He was sitting at the table building another one of his zoid models. The doc and his toys; on the other hand, the timing was perfect.

Lena: "Dad, can I go to Waterfall Colony to see Augusta? I mean I haven't seen her for over two years."

Dr. Toros: "Sure, Lena." Toros didn't even look up from what he was doing. He was more interested in his models than what his daughter was saying. Jamie, who sat across from him reading the newspaper didn't look very interested either, for that matter. Lena felt a new sense of power. She started talking in an almost off hand manner, off hand with a bit of apprehension, that is.

L: "Since it takes three days to get out there and three days to get back, which is obviously about a week there, I should only be gone for, oh, say, three months. That's way before the zoid competitions are supposed to start."

DT: "That's nice dear."

Jamie looked at Toros over the paper as his eyebrows rose slowly. Lena thought it might be fun to push this power a bit. Surely her dad would say no to her next demand.

L: "I'm going to take Izzy and Augusta might want us to stay longer than three months. I may even be gone for four or five."

DT: "Okay."

Both Lena's and Jamie's mouths dropped open.

L: "Uh...Thanks, Dad."

DT: "Hmm? You're welcome."

Lena inched backward out of the room, slowly and silently. Just as the door closed, Toros looked at Jamie. "What was it that Lena just wanted Jamie?"

(J – ()*). Jamie hung his head and sank slowly under the table. Toros just shrugged his shoulders and went back to his zoid models.

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Lena walked quietly through the hallways. The shock was just starting to take effect. She turned and walked into her bedroom. As soon as the door closed she leaned back against it, her eyes glazing over. "I'm going to be gone for five months. Wow!"

A smile started to creep over her face. "I'm going to be gone for five whole months... No wait, I'm going to be with Irvine for five whole months."

She brought up Izzy on the computer.

L: "Pack up your gear Izzy."

Izzy: "Huh? Why?"

L: "Because we're going on a road trip."

Iz: "All right!"

Lena smiled thinking about what might happen. "Look out, Irvine. Here I come."

Iz: "What did you say?"

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Sorry it's a short one this time. R&R please.