Author's Note: I don't own Zoids. I wish I did, but I don't.

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( me )

Chapter 3

Death

Thomas jumped out from a vaish Gustav. He looked very tired. The blonde had a sad face. He was walking in the hall and stopped in front of a door. Thomas opened it and walked in.

" Did you find anything? " Asked Irvine. He was laying on a hospital bed. He had been injured badly.

" We found the Blade Liger. Its seriously damadge, but it can be repaired. " Said Thomas trying to avoid the real subject.

" What about Van?" Asked Irvine as he struggled to sit. Seeing that Thomas wouldn't answer he asked again. " Where is he? "

" I don't know. We found the Blade Liger, but there was no sign of him or Zeek. "

" Maybe Zeek got him out. " Said Irvine with hope.

Thomas nodded in disagreement. " I doubt it. Its been two weeks since the fight. If Van would os made it out we should of found him. I think we should realize the fact that Van maybe dead. "

Irvine hated admitting it, but Thomas was right. If Van was alive they should of found him already. " How are we going to tell Fiona? "

" I don't know. " Said Thomas softly. " She'll need us more than ever. "

" Poor Van. He didn't even had a chance to watch his children grow. " He said thinking of his own children and wife. Another week passed ( For any of you who lost track its been a month since Van left the Windlow Colony. ) when Irvine and Thomas decided to tell Fiona.

Thomas and Irvine arrived to the Windlow Colony in a orange Gustav.  Since there both Zoids were still being repaired they had to come on a Gustav.

They approached Fiona's house. They saw Fiona's and Moonbay's children playing together. As soon as the children saw them they ran towards them yelling.

" Daddy! " Yelled Irvine's children.

" Uncle Irvine, Uncle Thomas! " Yelled Fiona's children.

" Uncle Thomas were's my daddy? " Asked Dan. Irvine and Thomas looked at eachother. Instead of answering they his question he asked something.

" Were is your mother? "

" She's inside with Auntie Moonbay. " Said Samira as she pointed to the house.

" Thanks. " Said Irvine. " Now stay outside and play. " The children did as he said.

" It's time for the truth. " Said Thomas as they walked towards the door. They knocked and Fiona appeared in the door.

" Thomas, Irvine. " She said surprised. But she became even more surprised not seeing Van. " Were's Van? "

" Well    Fiona, it's     that    I don't know how to say this. Please try to stay calm      is         that. " But Irvine couldn't finish. He didn't know how.

Fioan was understanding what they were trying to say to her. " Please don't tell that it is what I am thinking. " She said with tears in her eyes.

" Fiona please don't cry. " Said Thomas. He didn't know what to do.

" No no no no no no " Cried Fiona as she covered her face with her hands. Moonbay apeared in the door.

" What's going on? " She asked as she saw Fiona crying. Moonbay quickly understood what was happening. " Oh no. "

" Fiona please. " Said Thomas, but it was no use. Fiona couldn't stop. Her dream had been real. All of the sudden Fiona just fainted. Thomas was able to catched her before she hit the floor. He picked her up and took her to her bedroom.

" Moonbay bring some alcohol. " Said Irvine as he followed Thomas. Moonbay did as he said.

Thomas layed Fiona on her bed. Moonbay came in running with the alcohol. She gave it to Thomas. It took a while for Fiona to regain consciousness.

" Wha     what happened? " Asked Fiona as she sat on her bed and looked around. Then she rememebered. " Oh no. " She said as she started to cry again.

" Fiona. " Said Moonbay as she went up to her and hugged her. It didn't help. Fiona just kept crying harder.

" We are really sorry. " Said Thomas. He hated seeing her like that. Irvine felt really bad too. Fiona was like his little sister and he failed her.

Fiona kept on crying. " Please leave. " She said sofly.

" Fiona    " Said Moonbay, but Fiona cut her off.

" PLEASE! " Fiona said raising her voice.

Moonbay, Irvine, and Thomas left the room. Leaving a heart broken Fiona in there. Fiona got off her bed. She opend a drawer and took out a small black box. She opened the box which revealed a beautiful ring. It was made of gold with a ruby on shaped as a moon. ( I got a thing for moon and stars. So if you guys ever want to give me something keep that in mind. )

Flashback

A 17 year old Fiona watched from far away as she saw how the Zoid Eve became just another ruin. Thinking how she should of gone with it.

" What am I going to do now. My life was suppose to end along with the Zoid Eve's. Now I'm completely alone. " Fiona said sofly, but someone behind her was able to hear.

" You're not alone Fiona. " Said Van a bit hurt. How could she forget about him? Fioan quickly turned around.

" How can you still speak to me after what happened. "

Van took a step foward. He was no very, but very close to Fiona. Van put his hand on her chin and lift it so she would see him.

" Because I love you. " He said softly. Fiona was really surprised, but she became even more surprise after what he did next. Van brought Fiona's face closer to his. She could fell his breath. Then she felt his lips on hers. One of Van's arms rapped around her waisr bringing her closer to him. All Fiona could do was to rap her arms around his neck. After a while they seperated.

Fiona was still shocked. She knew what she felt for Van, but she never expected that he would feel the same way.

" Van I         " But he cut her off.

" You have no idea how I felt seeing you standing in that tower ready to give you life up. Do you know the pain that it would of cause me if me if you had died? "

" I didn't know what else to do. I didn't know you care for me so much. " Tears were forming in her eyes.

" Fiona said Van softly as he embraced her. Fiona layed her head on his chest. He stroke her hair and said, " I have love you since we we met when we were younger. Back then I wasn't able to realize it because I was to young, but now I do. "

Fiona looked at Van. " I love you to Van. "

" I know it's a bit to soon. I mean we haven't even gone out, but I " Van put his hand inside one of his pockets and took out a small black box. He opened it and revealed a beautiful ring. " Will you marry me Fiona? "

Fiona didn't think twice. ( Of course she didn't. She would be stupid if she said no. )  " Yes Van. " Van placed the ring on her finger and then kissed her.

End of Flashback ( Wow! That was long. )

Fiona held the ring tightly in her hand. Van had told her that the ring had belonged to his mother. It was a tradition in the Freiheit men to give this ring to the women they love.

Sadness and anger were mising inside Fiona.  She felt sadness because she lost Van and yet anger because she was left alone with her children.

Her children. How was she going to tell them? Fiona's head was driving her crazy. What is she going to do with out Van? Only time will tell.

Author's Note: This chapter is dedicated to September 11 and to all the people who lost someone that they. My condolence to all.

I had completely forgotten to write this chapter. Today I just looked at my notebook and saw that I had only done two pages. So I started to write. Weeheed a would love to read your stories. Right now I'm a little packed with school, but as soon as I have a spare moment I'll read them. Maybe I'll be able to put another chapter up during the next 3 days. It is going to be Independence Day over here. So I got 2 days off from school. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't stop reading my story,

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