Chaotic Century Zoids fic. This is about the Shubaltz brothers when they're kids and their relationship to each other. Being the series doesn't go into detail things in this story may be OOC. My theory of the Shubaltz brothers life as kids.

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A/N: Thanks for all the wonderful reviews. This chapter is their fourth and fifth grade year. Next chapter is the last chapter of two grades per year then it will only be one. I have predicted about 11 chapters for this story. Also this story happens during the War after Karl met Van. Enjoy reading!! ^_^

Chap.4

(Fourth Grade: Karl-9, Thomas-8)

It had been a long day when the two brothers, Karl and Thomas, got home from school. The two boys had received report cards. Their grades were extremely good, but they wouldn't have a chance to tell their mom until later about them. She was having a ball with all her business friends which meant the boys would have to dress up in tuxes. They hated dressing up but they had no choice. The worst thing of all was they were always bored at these events.

" I'm tired!" Karl sighed, " And we still have a ball tonight."

" Sorry to coin a phrase here Karl but 'Does't mine ears deceive me.' You're actually complaining?" Thomas said to his brother as they headed upstairs to their room to get homework done before getting ready for the party.

" Yes," Karl replied simply. Out of nowhere a door slammed. " What was that?"

" Don't know." Thomas answered back with a shrug of his shoulders. Their question was answered when Tiffany came into view right as the two boys reached the top of the stairs.

" Karl, Thomas. I need to see you!" She called up the stairs.

" We're right here mom. No need to shout." Thomas called down to her. She looked up to see the siblings there on the stairs.

" Sorry about that, just wanted to ask you something before you get ready for the party tonight…"

" And that would be…?" Karl tiredly asked.

" How was your day at school? Didn't you get report cards today?" Their mother asked.

" Yes we did." Thomas answered. He got it out and dropped it over the railing letting it float straight into his mom's waiting hands.

" Karl what about you?" Karl pulled it out and did the same thing as Thomas.

" If you will excuse me mom, I want to get my homework done." Karl informed her as he walked past Thomas, down the hall, and into the room he and his brother shared. Thomas looked over his shoulder at his brother's retreating back. His brother wasn't kidding when he said he was tired, that thought worried Thomas.

When Tiffany let Thomas go he shot down the hall and to his room. Opening the door he saw Karl on his bed lying on his side. Thomas looked over at his brother, something was wrong, Karl had said he wanted to do homework but he wasn't, instead Thomas found him sleeping.

Thomas walked over to his brother and called out softly, " Karl, you okay?" Hearing Thomas Karl sat up in bed and looked over at him. " You were okay at school."

" Not really. I had a headache ever since third period and I haven't been feeling good all morning." Thomas scrutinized Karl now that he had mentioned it, Karl was looking a little pale. At that moment Lisa walked in with a pile of laundry to put away for the boys. Seeing Karl lying down she was surprised to see he didn't look very well.

" Karl you okay, honey?" Lisa queried concerned for him.

" Not really Lisa, I was just telling Thom, I've had a headache since nine-thirty this morning and I wasn't feeling good since I woke up."

" Okay, let's check your temperature. You'll still have to go to the ball I'm afraid but we can get you something for the headache at least." Lisa took Karl's temperature to see it was ninety nine point seven degrees. " Well you're running a slight fever. Why don't you lie down. I'll wake you up when it's time to get ready for the ball."

" Arigato, Lisa." Karl sighed gratefully as he laid down once again.

When Karl woke up Thomas was just finishing getting ready. Thomas seeing him awake hands him some medicine for his headache. " Here take this it'll help you feel better according to Lisa. I was about to wake you up."

Karl accepted the medicine. He then got up to get ready. After he was dressed the boys went downstairs to receive their mom's guests.

Once everyone was at the party, the boys went off to a little corner and talked trying to stay out of sight. After a while their mom found them and dragged them out of their corner introducing them to her colleagues. Their mom was always hoping to get them to follow in her footsteps and to have some connections in high places in case they needed a job. Not that the boys wanted that.

" Samuel, these are my sons Karl and Thomas. Currently Karl is the best in his class at school." Their mother told her colleague. Karl looked over at Thomas and gave him a look that said he knew that he had the same grades as him. Throughout the rest of the night their mom went on like this saying how good Karl was at everything. With the praise Karl's headache kept getting worse while Thomas' feelings were being hurt worse and worse.

Finally the boys were released for the night. Karl and Thomas to be polite resisted the urge to dart up the stairs like they really wanted to. When they were in the room the boy's changed into pajamas and lounged on the beds. Karl saw Thomas' hurt look, making up his mind quickly he went over to Thomas and gave him a hug, " Don't take to heart what mom said tonight. You know we have the same identical grades. It probably won't ever happen again."

After Thomas had a little time to vent about the unfair treatment, the boys fell asleep exhausted from the days events.

The next day Karl woke up to see it was past eight thirty. He jolted out of bed. He was way late for school. Mom was going to kill him! When he left the bedroom he ran downstairs to the kitchen to see Lisa talking with the cook. Hearing something Lisa turned around to see Karl.

" Karl, you're supposed to be resting." She scolded him. Karl was confused, why was Lisa scolding him. He was late for school.

" Lisa, I thought I was supposed to go to school not stay home sleeping."

" Karl, you're still sick. I want you to stay home until you're over this cold. Thomas will bring back your schoolwork and your mom has already approved you staying home." Karl knew he had lost that argument. All of a sudden his stomach rumbled.

" I guess, I'm hungry. So what does the Dr. Lisa prescribe for breakfast?" Karl cheerfully asked of Lisa knowing good and well she knew he was teasing her.

Karl throughout the rest of the day was in his room reading some books he hadn't had a chance to read yet. He was towards the end of The Twin Magicians of ZI by: Michelle Wicks, when Thomas walked in from school. Thomas dropped his and Karl's books on his bed and looked over at his brother who seemed totally engrossed in his book.

" What are you reading?" Thomas inquired. Karl read on for a little while until he had a good place to stop.

" The Twin Magicians of ZI by: Michelle Wicks," Karl answered his sibling's question.

" What's it about?"

" It is about twin brothers who were Ancient Zoidians. They had the ability to use magic and end up on a quest to save the world. Want to read it when I'm done?" Karl looked over at his brother, waiting for his answer.

" Yeah sounds good. By the way we had a free day today at school. Our teacher was sick and the sub had no clue what to do and just gave us a free day to do anything we wanted so long as it was quiet."

Karl went back to reading while Thomas started working on his electronics. The two boys were enjoying each other's company. The rest of the day was spent in peace and quiet.

(Fifth Grade)

It was the first day of school. The boys had enjoyed themselves all summer doing the things they liked reading, training on their Zoids, playing with electronics, and all in all driving the servants crazy with the exception of Lisa. When they got to their classroom they saw Mrs. Pellman, a female teacher in her late fifties. When class started, Mrs. Pellman, made an announcement, " This year we will start switching classes. This is the first year we are doing this. You will have three other teachers. On your way out to your first class check the board for your locker assignments. We will later today also take you to the band room. Anyone interested may talk with the band teacher about taking the class. Your dismissed for your first class."

The two boys were surprised to find that their locker was together and a top locker. Normally fifth graders only got bottom lockers. It turned out that a sixth grader was to short for a top locker and had been switched with them.

The brothers went through math, science, and history without a hitch. They loved their teachers. Finally it was lunch. The boys ate enjoying themselves. During lunch they put their stuff in their lockers. After lunch the siblings had English. The boys suffered through English. Finally it was time for Band. The two of them were really looking forward to this. When they met the band director Mr. Fox the boys about jumped for joy. It was an old friend of the family! They would have a lot of fun in this class.

Throughout the class the boys tried out instruments. Karl chose percussion as his primary instrument and trumpet as a secondary. Thomas decided on trumpet. At the end of the day the boys ran home.

As soon as they were home the brothers were bouncing off the walls. They kept talking about school. Finally their mom came home. The two told their mom about band and their day. Tiffany was happy for them. She told them about a ball coming up. The two groaned but knew they had to go. It was just another thing they would have to get used to as they grew up.

It had been six months since they had chosen the brothers had chosen their instruments. Karl and Thomas had already had one concert, and were excelling exceptionally on their instruments. The school's annual art festival was coming up. Thomas had been asked to do a trumpet solo. The boys were also in choir. Karl was also asked to sing a solo at the festival. The boys were also in a few speech events. The boys were extremely busy on that day.

Throughout the day they ran through the school going from event to event. They did very well. Karl and Thomas placed first in all of their respective categories. At the ceremony they went proudly to receive their awards. During the preparation for the festival the two boys worked fiercely on the events they were participating in. Unfortunately they had started to neglect practicing with their Zoids.

" Thomas?"

" What is it Karl?" Thomas replied.

" We've been neglecting our training on our Zoids. We need to get serious again." Karl and Thomas were at home. They were talking in their rooms while their mom had business partners over for finishing out a new deal.

" You're right. Why don't we sneak downstairs, leave a note, and take our Zoids out and go practice?"

" Sounds great!" The two siblings took the back stairs out of the house. Climbing into their Zoids they left for their usual training spot.

The two boys worked hard. Finally they were exhausted but pleased with themselves. They headed home. They went upstairs to collapse on their beds for a nap before dinner. Totally pleased with themselves for the hard work they had put in that day they drifted off to sleep.

" Thomas?" Karl called groggily before he fell asleep.

" What Karl?" Thomas answered just as tired.

" Goodnight."

" Goodnight." Those were the last words heard in that room before they drifted off to sleep, only to be woken by Lisa for dinner later.

A/N: I need to know what you think before I continue with this story. If you want to see what the two were like in the past please review. FLAMES ARE ACCEPTED!! BUT PLEASE GIVE ME THE REASONING BEHIND THE FLAMES!!!!! Thanks for all the wonderful reviews once again. Till next time… Ja'ne and Sayonara ^_~