A/N; THIS IS A CHAPTER IN DEDICATION TO ZS-ADUN! BECAUSE ITS THIS LUCKY PERSON'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday Zs-Adun, happy birthday to you. And this chapter, is my birthday present to you, so here you go, and happy birthday.

Disclaimer: Nope don't own em, I never have, never will.

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Van was the first to wake in the early morning. Thus having to find a way, to detangle himself from Fiona's grasp. Succeeding, he quickly recovered Fiona with the white sheets.

"Now to find if I have to stay in this hospital any longer," said Van as he quietly opened the door, shutting it behind him.

It took him a while to find a service desk, and when he did, he found a woman briskly typing on a computer.

"Can I help you?" she asked as she turned to face him.

"Yes, could you tell me the release date on Van Flyheight?"

"Yes sir," the woman replied as she typed once again.

"You know I was just coming to tell you that you could go," Van heard a voice behind him.

"I've got this one Lucida, you can go back to those files." The man in the white uniform behind Van told the woman.

"Sure Dr. West."

"Come on," said Dr. West as he motioned for Van to follow.

"I went to see if you were awake, but when I walked in, all I saw was that pretty girl who brought you here sleeping, and you were no where in sight," Dr. West explained as they headed back towards the room.

"Yah, I was impatient, so I wanted to find if when I was able to head out," Van said sheepishly.

"Yah, I know what you mean, but you should stay in town for a while, there's some pretty romantic spots around here."

"Really, I just might do that!" Van exclaimed, maybe he would finally be able to take Fiona out for a nice dinner.

They stopped outside of the room. "Well enjoy your stay."

"Yah THANKS A LOT!" Vans called as the Doctor began to walk down the hall.

"No problem!" He called back.

Van found Fiona still sleeping when he opened the door. He walked over to where the telephone sat on the nightstand beside the bed. Picking up the phone book, he began to flip through searching for a number . . .

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Darkness' tracker began to beep when he came within distance of the small town in which Fiona had fled with Van.

"Trapped like a rat," Darkness grinned. "I'll get you girl for what you did to my face."

Darkness stopped just short of the town, placing his zoid on stealth mode as he jumped out.

"Time to do a little searching," he laughed as he wandered into town.

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Fiona opened her eyes as she heard the clicking of a phone being set down.

"Morning Beautiful," Van exclaimed as Fiona sat up.

"Morning Van," Fiona exclaimed as she stretched her arms above her head. (Ok, now I'm hungry)

Van gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. (Ok, that food was good ^_^)

"Who where you calling?" Fiona asked as she climbed out of the bed.

"No one," Van replied as Fiona just looked at him. "The Dr. said I could go now."

"That's good, so are we leaving town," Fiona asked as Van stood beside her.

"Not quite yet," Van replied as they walked out of the room.

"Why not?"

"It's a surprise," Van replied as they walked out of the small hospital and into the busy streets.

"But where will we stay," Fiona asked timidly as Van weaved her through the crowded streets.

"Here," Van replied as they stopped at small hotel. The two causally walked inside.

Van came to a desk and answered the questions needed before receiving two keys.

Fiona looked around, this place was bigger than she had expected.

"Come, we should be upstairs," Van motioned as Fiona looked up the staircase. "After we get settled in, we will get you some new clothes."

"Yah ok," Fiona realized she was still in the nightgown from way back when Roxanne gave it to her. Fiona gasped.

"What's wrong," Van asked urgently.

"I forgot about Roxanne!"

"Who?"

"The girl who helped me back at the Dusty Base, she must be so worried about me!"

"Don't worry about it, how about we go and visit her later," Van suggested as they reached the top of the stair (Yah, those stairs are pretty big eh.)

"You mean it?" Fiona asked as they began to walk down a long hallway with rooms along each side.

"I don't see why not," Van replied as he stopped in front of room A36 (Can you guess who's room that was?)

"Here this is your room key," said Van as he handed Fiona a small white key card. "I'll be right across the hall, why don't you get settled in and come over in a few minutes."

"Yah ok, see you in a few," Fiona replied as she slipped the key into the lock pulling it out and waiting for the light to turn green before pushing open the door.

Fiona looked around, there was a bathroom, and maybe she could finally get a decent shower. A simple twin bed, like every other hotel, and a small table, with a fridge and a TV.

Fiona sighed, she still had that bad feeling, and she was debating weather to tell Van right now and get it over with.

With these thoughts lingering on her mind, she opened the door, grabbing her key on the way out.

Fiona gave a soft knock on the door as Van came to answer.

"Hey Fi, ready to go?"

"Yah," Fiona replied as Van stepped out, closing the door behind him as well.

Van and Fiona walked out into the now even busier streets. Nobody really seemed to care about the two and kept on their way.

Within and hour Fiona had suitable clothes and they began to walk through looking for some food.

"Hey you think you can finish up, I need to make a call," Van indicated to the phone up the street.

"Yah sure," Fiona replied.

"Meet me down on that corner," Van pointed as Fiona nodded.

"See you in a few then," Fiona replied as Van merged with the crowd.

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Darkness looked around, watching every person as they passed.

When suddenly, a spot of Blonde among the dark colors caught his attention. Quickly jumping to a higher spot, he pulled out his handy, and hidden binoculars.

He placed them to his face, looking at her face.

"I've found you, and there no where to hide this time around," Darkness jumped into the crowd, swimming through till he reached her.

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Fiona walked along so she could meet with Van.

She came to a wide opening between two shops, forming an alley.

She felt a hard push, knocking her into the darkness. A small light flickered on and off above her. Dismissing it as an accident, she was about to continue on her way.

"Your not going anywhere Zoidian," Fiona heard a voice that seemed very familiar. Fiona felt another shove, knocking her into the side of one shop. The bags that were hanging off her arms fell to the ground. The light above her fully lighting up, showing her attacker.

"Darkness," Fiona whispered.

"Yah, and I can tell that you already knew that Blair is still alive, your pathetic attempt didn't work. And you still owe me from what you did to my face," Darkness stated, running his finger along Fiona's jaw line. Fiona jerked away.

"I owe you nothing," Fiona spat out in anger.

 "I think maybe you need to cool down just a bit," Darkness laughed.

"What do you want from me?" Fiona asked, as if she didn't already know.

"You know what Blair wants, your life, but I prefer to see you dangle, I think I'll give you and your boyfriend some time before you both face the music."

"No, you cant! Van has nothing to do with this!" Fiona pleaded.

"He has more to do with than I can ever explain to the likes of you, well, its time to let you dangle, never knowing when I may cut the cord!"

With that Darkness just seem to disappear into . . . well the darkness as the light began to flicker once again.

Fiona sank to her knees in tears, why? Why was everyone out to ruin her relationship! She had to find Van, she had to tell him.

Fiona quickly ran out into the near deserted streets, it was lunchtime now, so everyone was in the café eating. 

She found Van right where he said he would be.

"Fiona what's wrong?" Van asked as Fiona came running into his arms sobbing.

"He's back Van, the both of them!"

"Who's back?" Van asked, a little confused.

"Blair," Fiona mumbled.

"WHAT!" Shock evident on Van's face. "How did you find this out?"

"Darkness cornered me in a alley, he told me . . . he told me that he would let me dangle and not take me to Blair now, he said to spend time with you before, we . . . before he kills us!"

"Oh Fiona," Van pulled Fiona closer. "Don't worry, I promise I wont let anything happen to you."

"Thanks Van," Fiona felt a little more reassured.

"Come on, I've got a surprise for you," Van took Fiona's hand leading her back to the hotel.

"What do you mean surprise," Fiona asked as Van dragged her back.

"Now close your eyes . . .," Fiona did as she was told as Van led her up the stairs.

"Surpri . . . "Van trailed off as the door to his room opened, where he found Irvine and Moonbay making out. "That's disturbing."

Fiona giggled as Moonbay and Irvine broke.

"Sorry Van, we didn't expect you so early." Moonbay apologized

"I love my surprise Van!" Fiona said cheerfully.

"Well that's not all," Van replied.

"There's more?"

"Tonight, I'm taking you out for a romantic dinner, so Moonbay's here to help you get ready." Van replied as Fiona looked over.

"Oh Van, REALLY!" Fiona asked as she flung her arms around his neck.

"Yah, now lets get going, meet me and Irvine in the lobby at 5." Van replied as Fiona raced out the door. Moonbay following close behind.

"I'll be back boys, don't have any fun with out me," and Moonbay left with a final wink.

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Moonbay entered Fiona's room.

"Moonbay, its so good to see you," Fiona gave Moonbay a sisterly hug.

"Yah, now lets get you ready for your big romantic date!" Moonbay said cheerfully as she began to work her magic.

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1 hour later

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"Moonbay, I just figured out I have nothing to wear!" Fiona said in alarm as Moonbay finished her hair.

"Don't worry, I have a present for you," said Moonbay as she pulled out a box from under the bed.

"Is this for me," Fiona asked as Moonbay handed it to her.

"Yah, open it," Moonbay urged as Fiona opened the gift.

"Moonbay, it beautiful," Fiona replied in shock as she pulled out a long light pink dress and sandals.

"I saw it in a store, and the first thing Irvine said was, 'that would look good on Fiona' so I just had to get it for you." Moonbay replied as Fiona raced to try it on.

"I love it so much! THANK YOU!"

"Let me help you with that."

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"Geeze Van, even you look good in a suit, its kinda scary," Irvine laughed when he looked at Van.

"Shut up Irvine," Van yelled as he looked at himself in the mirror once again.

"You know, you only have about 10 minutes till we have to meet the girls," Irvine stated as he looked at his watch.

"What!" Van asked surprised that it was already so late.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine, you should see Fiona's dress." Irvine stated calmly as ever.

"You mean you saw it!"

"Yah, I picked it out, course I know what it's going to look like."

Van sighed, he might as well leave for the lobby now, Irvine on his trail.

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"Ok Fiona, I think your ready!" Moonbay said as she clasp her hands together.

Fiona looked at herself in the full-length mirror. Her bangs crimpy, and the back on her hair in a lose bun, and any bits of hair sticking out where curled. The dress, sleeveless, swirled around her ankles. The light pink and silver sandals tying up her legs about mid high. Just a bit of make-up, not too much.

"Thanks so much Moonbay, but could you tell me what time it is?" Fiona asked as she turned away from the mirror.

"5 till," Moonbay replied as she looked at her watch.

"We are going to be late, come on Moonbay!" Fiona called as she raced out of the room, Moonbay walking behind her.

"Take your time Fiona," Moonbay yelled as Fiona slowed down at reaching the top of the stairs.

Van and Irvine were having a quite conversation, until Irvine noticed the girls at the top of the stairs.

"Hey Van, look up there." Irvine pointed to the girls.

Van turned around, his jaw couldn't drop any further.

Was the girl at the top of the stairs really Fiona? She seemed more like an angel to him.

Irvine looked over and promptly pushed Van's mouth closed, couldn't have him looking like even more of an idiot than he already did.

"Geeze, Van looks pretty good in a suit, eh?" Moonbay whispered to Fiona who just seemed to nod.

As soon as the girls reached the bottom Van raced over.

"Wow Fiona, you look really good!" Van complimented.

"Thanks, you don't look to shabby yourself," Fiona replied as Van took her hand.

"Lets go then," Fiona replied as she started to drag Van out of the hotel.

"Have fun you two!" Moonbay called after the two.

"Thanks guys!" Van called as Fiona pulled him out into the star lit sky.

'I hope this dinner helps Fiona relax a little, but even I'm a little freaked that he's still alive, but now its time to have fun,' Van thought as Fiona clung to his arm as he led the way to the fancy restaurant

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A little longer than normal! Yah, no action, I know, but don't worry, it will come soon enough!!!!! Well have a great day Zs-Adun! And have a great birthday! Well sorry for the wait, leave me a nice review please. Chapter, with my Lucky # 13 (That's my tennis #)

Aloha!

Michiko