A/N: Hello everyone!!!!!!! I AM SO SORRY FOR THE WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This chapter is dedicated to the Red Baroness! Why? You may you ask? Because its her birthday of course! Er. . . it was her birthday, I was supposed to update on the third of april, but things have gotten in the way. So, Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!! Happy birthday Red Baroness! Happy birthday to you! well, that's really stupid cause it was like 4 months and I'm just finishing it, I'm a horrible friend..... So, with that said, this ones for you my friend! And Taltos, what you said in your last review really meant a lot to me, thanks. And while I'm here, Happy belated birthday to you too Taltos!
TO: MESSANGER OF LIGHT/MESSANGER OF DARKNESS:
Ok, now, you referred to yourself as a vampire quite a bit in your 'review' and I just think that's a little too weird for me. I know the only reason you said those things to me was because you don't like EmpressFiona02 and I do, and you saw this and came to flame me. I don't even know if you can call that a flame, I don't know! But even if it aint, you're the only person to say ANYTHING like that, and I would kindly appreciate it if you just kind of left me alone, if you don't like it, don't read it, nobody says you have to, alright. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids, so lets leave it at that!
"How can you have heard he's hot when I'm the only one who's seen him and I only said that we got a new guy bartender?" Fiona questioned the red haired girl who had asked the question before hand.
"I don't know! I just figured that me might have been cute? So, you never answered the question, yes or no?"
"Yes, he's good looking, but I haven't really gotten to know him at all to really judge him."
By now, most of the 20 girls had all gathered around to hear all about the new bartender, Van. All were listening closely as they were changing clothes and sprucing up, after all, it wasn't every day when a nice looking guy wandered into their small town.
"Well Karl says he wants us to go meet him as soon as possible."
Squeals of delight filled the room as it began to empty steadily until only Fiona and one other tan woman were left.
"You know Fiona, you may actually be able to score big with this one. And hopefully nothing will happen, unlike that jerk Ralph."
"Yes, maybe, Moonbay, just maybe."
Her voice was quiet and barely audible, as if just that name brought many unpleasant memories. Moonbay took quick notice and began to speak again.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have reminded you of that."
"Its ok, I don't have to worry about him anymore, he's far gone, and he's not coming back, thank God."
"Yah, now come on and let's meet this hottie of yours!"
Moonbay grabbed Fiona's hand, dragging her back out the door and down the hall to the main room. Most of the girls had already gathered to get a good look at him.
"And here's the last two, we were just waiting for you to get out here."
"Sorry Karl, we were talking." Fiona said sweetly as ever as Karl nodded and began to tell Van of each girl.
"This is Karly." Karl pointed to the red head that had been talking to Fiona earlier, who was now giving Van the flirty eyes.
"This is Cordelia, and her sister Lily is usually here with her." Karl looked around trying to spot the other girl amongst the crowd as Cordelia made herself comfortable on a barstool.
"Hey Cordelia, where's your sister at?"
"She was sick this morning and said she couldn't come." Cordelia replied, acting as if it was nothing at all as she went back to reading the book she had folded in her lap.
"So that's who Fiona was filling in for today, that's good to know, thanks Cordelia."
She quickly waved him off, indicating she was a good part and wanted him to leave her alone for the time being.
"Alright then, lets continue on shall we."
That was about that last thing that Van heard before zoning out, who cared about all the other girls, he wouldn't be staying long anyway. The only girl he wanted was Fiona, which he had spotted currently talking with a tan girl that was beside her.
'Its such a shame that all that beauty will have gone to waste after I'm through with her.'
Van thought to himself with an evil grin as he watched her talk some more, until he realized that Karl was just about done.
"And last but not least, Moonbay and Fiona."
"Nice to meet you Van." Moonbay stuck out her hand as Van took hold to shake it. "I hope your stay here is nice, if you need anything, let me or Fiona know and we'll do our best for ya."
"Thanks."
"Hey Karl, I'm heading out, it's late, and I have to go see if Lily is alright." Cordelia said as she slammed her book, realizing the time.
"Alright then, see you tomorrow."
One by one, Van watched as the bar began to empty and the girls, all except Fiona and Moonbay had left, leaving a grand total of about five people still here.
After Moonbay drained the last of her drink, she looked towards Fiona, who was beginning to clean up the bar.
"Hey Fi, I'm heading out, it's late and I'm tired, I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye Moonbay!"
Van watched as Fiona waved Moonbay off before returning to wiping the bar. Van watched as Moonbay shooed off the last drunk, leaving only Van and Fiona....alone.
"So Van," he looked up at Fiona, who was now standing in front of him and speaking.
"Yah."
"Where'd you come from, before you came here, the nearest place has to be at least 300 ziles from here."
'Think Van, think, you can't blow it here.'
"Um . . . "Van looked around before he said anything more. "I came from West Edge."
'Way to go Van, that was a really stupid answer, I don't even know if there's a place called West Edge!'
"I don't know where that is, but it sounds like it'd be a very interesting place to live." Fiona said simply as she began to put dishes away. "I haven't really been anywhere but here."
"Interesting.....so, do you often stay after everyone else leaves to clean." Van asked curiously as he rested his elbows on the clean bar.
"Yah, I don't mind though, I like to clean and help people." Fiona said as she finished putting the last of the dishes away. Opening the small door that led out from behind the bar and out to where Van was standing, she made her way out to the door. Van stood, getting the hint that she was about to lock up, and followed her to the door. Fiona allowed Van to walk before her as she flipped off the light switch which was on the right of the door, leaving the once populated bar in empty darkness.
Van watched as she closed the door, locking it tightly. Fiona turned to face him. "I'll see you tomorrow then, so goodnight." Fiona said with a wave as she headed down the street, opposite of where Van was currently....staying.
'Knowing where she lives may be of some help in the long run.' Van thought as he pretended to walk to where he was staying, but that was only till she turned the corner, leaving him out of her sight. Turning around, Van began to follow her into the dark night.I CANT BELIEVE IT TOOK ME THIS LONG TO FINSISH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started it forever ago, like in April...and I'm just now finishing it!!!!! Well I got it done....so I hope you enjoyed! Leave me a review please! Catch you next update!!!!!! Sorry that it takes so long for me to update by the way......I'm just glad you've all stuck with me. So Thanks.
Luv,
Michiko