I (ok, to start off, thank you for taking the time to read this fan-fic, it's based off of Zoids, and takes place a few years later, THIS fan-fic is a sequel to another fan-fic that ended in a cliff-hanger situation. anyway, that aside, ENJOY! )

The 'Mourning' After

The day after the Finals, where Bit and Sean had fought in an unsanctioned battle, that ended with Sean's Custom Hound Soldier being thrown from an extremely high cliff, the news had spread about Sean's apparent death, including rumors that it was all planned by Bit. Bit made no attempt to correct them. In his emotional state, he was convinced that it was his fault, though not intended. Leena was torn up, unable to believe the fact that Sean, her favorite student, was dead. Bit did what he could to comfort her.

"Leena... I'm... sorry" Bit told her apologetically, "It was an accident..."

"I know..." she replied through her tears "...It's not your fault, Bit..."

that day, school was cancelled, and a memorial service was set up in it's place. They couldn't have an actual FUNERAL until they find the body, which they had yet to do, even his Custom Hound Soldier was yet to be found. But the memorial service took place anyway. There were several speakers, most of which had left their speeches rather vague, due to the fact that most of the classmates knew very little about Sean, he was an enigma to them all, because he rarely said anything about himself. the only speech that had any real information was Leena's speech, due to the fact that he actually did confide in her, so she knew some things about him. Her speech made up for the lack of the others. the whole time Bit just sat there, feeling eyes upon him, knowing people were accusing him in their minds, and was just trying to hide his fear, but he couldn't hide his mental anguish.

Just as Leena had finished her speech, the door opened, and in walked Sean, he was beaten up, including a black eye, a trail of dried blood down the side of his face, and a slight limp in his walk, due to a sprained ankle. His waist-length black hair was pretty mussed too. but the important thing was that he was alive. The entire room burst into gasps and whispering.

Sean looked around, "hmm...never thought I'd live to see my own funeral..." he stated as a joke, before looking at Leena, who'd already ran to him and hugged him tightly. Her grip caused him a bit of pain, but he didn't stop her.

Leena didn't speak, she only cried in Sean's arms, unable to believe that he was still alive, but still thankful for it. In return, he just let her cry, holding her in his arms "...there there...it's ok...I'm fine..." he whispered soothingly.

"..ahem...Sean...?" Bit started, hoping not to interrupt their moment. When Sean's eyes moved to him, he continued, "...well...first off...I'm sorry about that...I didn't mean to..." Sean just nodded in understanding, "...oh...and uh...just...how the hell did you survive that fall?"

Sean just laughed a bit under his breath "...well...my Zoid is a tank, it can take heavy amounts of damage." he then let looked down, "...I will admit I was sorta nervous on the way down, but rolling down the side of the cliff, and the trees at the bottom sorta softened the landing." Sean then turned around, walking away, Leena staying by his side, to help with his limp. As Sean was walking out he stopped and turned his head, looking back at Bit, "...Oh...and that battle..." his eyes narrowed as he smirked "...we'll call it a draw...but hey...that's better than anyone else has ever done...so be happy for that..." and he turned back and kept walking.

Bit followed them outside, seeing the Custom Hound Soldier, and even though it fell all that distance, it was still in considerable shape. Only a few dents and things. Sean walked up to his Zoid and looked it over "...hmm...nothing major to worry about...I can have it fixed by tomorrow..." he then looked back at Bit, who's jaw had dropped "...Told you it's a tank..." he stated with a smirk.

SaisaishiDragon- (pops up from outta nowhere) Hi, guys! 3 My friend Kris is kinda sorta taking this story over for me, so yeah... Here's his e-mail address so you can tell him what you think of it. And ladies...Please... Don't spam him with your phone numbers. lol Later, guys!