(fire inu): So glad you like it! I figured that since I wasn't workin' on that last one, starting a new one was the least I could for those who enjoyed it.

(Bluefly7): I'm so glad you like it! Makes me all happy and gay!

Ok, maybe not gay. But happy. It makes me very happy. (And tell your friends!) ;)

Ha-ha! Back for another chapter! So what DID happen to our friend Diego? What the hell caused him to black out? You're about to find out. Enjoy!

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Zoids: FUBAR

Chapter 2

Clive

Damn. I didn't mean to do that. When I CSFed his zoid I didn't realize that would happen. I was foolish. I should've known. I'm too old to be making mistakes like that.

This all started when I got a phone call. A phone call from a friend of mine at the Zoids-R-Us garage. My friend is a security guard who works there. Last week someone snuck in and robbed the place of a Fire Fox, a very valuable zoid. Since then they've really tightened security. The last thing they need is another expensive zoid going missing.

So I told him that if they had any trouble at all to call me. I'm a fairly experienced warrior, so I can prove a helpful ally in battle.

But I didn't expect this.

When I got to my destination I spotted a Spinnosappa. I'll tell you what, this thing was haulin' ass. It wasn't hard to figure out who this was. It was clearly another thief.

So I attacked it. Took it down almost instantly.

But I wasn't expecting this.

When I jumped on top of it with my Konig Wolf, it still had those blasted chainsaws raised! I didn't think much of it then, but now....

When the zoid had had enough and CSFed its saws fell and this damn thing sliced open its own head!

Damn it! I could've killed that boy!

I leapt out of my zoid's cockpit and hurried over to the Spinnosappa. When I managed to open the canopy and drag the boy out, I checked his pulse....

Yes! He's still alive! I picked him up and placed him gently inside my Konig Wolf. He was young. Can't be more than seventeen years old. And he's light. I noticed that when I had to carry him. He's far too light for a boy his age.

But I'll change all that.

I know it's wrong. He should be in prison right now for attempting to steal a zoid, but he's in no condition for something like that! Plus, I've always wanted a child of my own. I guess you could call me the Father-Goose type of man.

So I left the fallen Spinnosappa and took the young man home.

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Clive

I walked silently down the hallway toward the boy's room. He's been asleep for hours, he's bound to wake up soon. I even made him soup. Mmmm....

Chicken noodle was always a favorite of mine. I hope he feels that same way. I'll be quite put out if he doesn't!

I pushed the door open with my foot. Nope. Still sleeping.

I sighed, placed the soup tray on the foot of the bed, pulled out my book, and settled down in the chair for a long night of reading.

I had just finished the first page when—

"Where the hell am I? Who the hell are you!?! WHERE THE HELL IS LUCIFER!?!?!"

I think he's awake. "Settle down boyo!" I told him. "You don't want to knock your soup over do you?"

He relaxed physically, but his eyes were wild and terrified. "Who the hell are you?" he asked through clenched teeth.

"I am your friend, boyo. Eat some soup."

"I don't want your damned soup!" he hollered. "Who are you and where is Lucifer!?!"

"I'm not familiar with this 'Lucifer person,'" I said. "My name is Clive Felleman. Would you be so kind as to tell me yours?"

"Where am I?" he demanded. "Where the hell am I!?!"

"Stop your yelling! Now tell my, boyo, what is your name and who is this Lucifer person?"

He gave my a scornful look, but answered, "My name is Diego. Lucifer is a good friend of mine. Do you know where he is... please?"

"Now we're getting somewhere." I passed him the soup. "Eat. I'll explain everything."

He looked skeptical. "Boyo, if I wanted to kill you I would've done it long ago while you were sleeping! Not with poison soup!"

He took the soup from my hands and cautiously took a taste. He spat it back out. "Holy shit! What'd you put in this? Hot sauce!?!"

Oh, did I forget to mention that I like spicy foods?

"It's only some pepper. It won't kill you."

He gave me a look, but ate it.

"Now, where to begin...?"

"How 'bout how I got here. Can you tell me that?"

I nodded. "Yes I can. You are here because I almost killed you."

He spit the soup out of his mouth. "What the hell!?! You tried to kill me!?! You bastard! I'll kill the shit out of you!"

"Look boyo, you are in no condition to fight me! Now let me explain—"

"Where's Lucifer!?!" He rapidly hit buttons on his watch. "LUCIFER!!!" He screamed. "LUCIFER!!! LUCIFER!!!"

"Oh, for the love of Eve," I cursed. "CALM DOWN!"

He seemed startled by my outburst. "What did you do to Lucifer?" he asked quietly.

"Who is this Lucifer? You have yet to tell me."

"Lucifer is my partner."

"What does he look like?"

"He's an organoid. Really dark blue, almost black—"

"It's a what? An organoid!?" I yelled. I thought organoids no longer existed. The whole world thought they no longer existed! So what the hell is he doing with one in his possession!?!

"Yes," Diego said nodding. "An organoid. Where is he?"

"Boyo, do you understand the problems you could cause with an organoid? If people were to find out, the world would want to take it from you! Scientists, zoid enthusiasts, zoid warriors, and thieves much like yourself!! For all we know, that bloody Backdraft group could still be at large! They would stop at nothing until—"

"Look," he yelled back. "I can take of myself, and so can Lucifer! The two of us are unstoppable! No one can separate us! Not even your fuckin' Backdraft group! Now where's my organoid!?!"

He doesn't understand. Who in the hell raised this kid without telling him the value of an organoid!?! Huh, who taught this kid that stealing was ok?

"Diego," I said slowly. "I don't know where your friend is. When I took you out of that Spinnosappa you were the only one there besides myself. I saw no organoid."

"But he was in the Spinnosappa," he said, getting frantic again. "He melded with it! He's probably still inside!"

I suddenly felt an odd compassion right then and there. This boy, though a thief, was young and confused. That organoid seems to mean a lot to him, so I'm going to do whatever I can to get it back.

"Boyo." He looked back at me. "I'm going to need you to stay here for a couple days. Can you do that for me?"

He shook his head. "No way man!"

"Why not?" I demanded.

"I need to get Lucifer ba—"

"You needn't worry about that, boyo. I'll take care of that for you."

He looked at me, utterly confused. "Why?"

"Because I need something to do."

"Why are you helping me?"

"Boyo, sometimes you just need to accept things without knowing 'why.' And by the way," I said. "Here's your music." I passed him the Walkman.

"Uh, thanks."

"Now stay here, and I'll come back later with your Lucifer."

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So how'd you fools like it? For those of you who have read my last fic, Zoids: Warhorse, I hope this one is living up to your expectations. I'm sorry I took that last on down. I know you guys enjoyed it.

But while I'm here, I'd like to mention that only about a third of the people reading this fic are actually reviewing for it. Look guys, writers need your insight and opinions! It's your responsibility as a reader to tell them that kind of shit. What do you like, what don't you like? I'll take anything! Flames are accepted, but I'd appreciate constructive criticism. Tell me what you don't like and WHY you don't like it. Praise is always accepted with open arms. Hey, you review for my shit, I review for your shit! Sounds pretty fair to me.