Author's Note: I don't own Zoids.

"talking"

/thinking/

Chapter 5
A New Life

At hearing her name the blond looked up. Her crimson eyes widen as she saw the people in that room. She knew this wasn't going to be good.

Molly stared at Van, Irvine, and Thomas. They were in complete shock. /I wonder what is going on here?/ Molly thought.

"Fiona." Van said. He was finally able to regain his voice. Van noticed Fiona putting her hands on her son's shoulders bringing him closer to her. / Her son, our son./ Van thought with joy. He approached her but she took a step back bringing the little boy with her.

"Is it really you Miss Fiona?" Thomas asked. It had been six years and it was natural for a person to change.

Molly stared at her husband. /Fiona? Is she the woman Van is in love with? If she is then that boy, oh dear this going to be like one of those soap operas./

Fiona didn't know what to say. Even though it has been six years, Van will still talk to her. Her mind was completely confused. She didn't know how to react.

"Mommy do you know this people?" The little boy asked. Everyone stared at the boy.

/What am I going to do? Why is Van even talking to me? Is it because he knew?/ Fiona asked herself.

"Mommy?" The boy asked. Why was his mother acting like this? She seemed scared.

"Let's go." Fiona softly said. She grabbed little J's hand, but once she turned around to leave she bumped into someone.

"Oh I'm sorry I wasn- Fiona?" The brunette asked. Fiona realized that the person she bumped into was none other then Moonbay.

/This is definitely not my day./ Fiona thought.

"I can't believe it! It's you!" Moonbay exclaimed with joy. She hugged Fiona forcing her to release her son's hand.

A small smile appeared on Fiona's lips. Even though this was not what she expected she was truly happy to see Moonbay again.

"Where were you all this time Fiona? You have no idea how much we missed you." Moonbay said as she finally separated from Fiona.

Fiona was speechless. What was she supposed to say? The truth? Hell no. Fiona felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Irvine being the one who had placed his hand on her shoulder.

Irvine too hugged her and Fiona responded happily. He had always considered Fiona as his little sister and he had missed her as well. "You have no idea how much I missed you." Irvine said his voice cracking a bit. He controlled himself because he didn't want to cry in front of everyone.

"I missed you too Irvine." Fiona softly said.

"Fiona It's good to see again." Thomas said. Fiona separated herself from Irvine to hug Thomas. Thomas still cared for Fiona, but no in the same way as six years ago. He saw her as good friend and nothing else. Besides he had fallen in love with Molly, a nurse that worked in the Guardian Force, he loves her so much that they even got married.

Van watched how happy everyone became. He noticed how Fiona was reacting at first, but seeing her smile right now made him smile, a true smile. Van saw the little boy staring at his mother with confusion. He approached the little boy and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey." Van said. So it wasn't the greatest line, but he was nervous. He had always dreamed of this day and now that it was happening he didn't know how to react.

Little J stared at Van. He smiled at him and asked, "How do you know my mommy?"

Before Van got a chance to answer Fiona grabbed little J's hand and pulled him back. Once again she put her hands on his shoulder and brought him close to her. Everyone stared at what Fiona did. For some reason she still seamed scared.

"Fiona," Van softly said. One of his hands reached out to touch her but she backed away. This only confused Van. /Could she still be angry at me for what happened?/

"Fiona I'm sorry about what happened. I'm truly am." Van sincerely said.

He didn't receive a reply from Fiona. Instead a guilty expression appeared on her face.

"Fiona please say something." Van begged. Fiona had his heart in her power. She was the only one who could take him out of his misery.

"I'm sorry." Fiona softly said. Her response only confused him more. Why was she sorry?

"Fiona!"

Everyone turned to were the sound of the voice came from.

/Oh on./ Fiona thought. She didn't know what to do. Although it was too late.

Little J smiled towards the man that had said his mother's name. "Hi Daddy!"

The man stood next to little J and placed a hand on the little boy's head and smiled. "I'm glad you're alright. I was so worried. I thought something terrible had happened to you." The man said as he smiled at him.

Van was in complete shock. Why was his son calling another man "daddy?" He turned to see Fiona and found her staring at the floor. Now he understood why she had said that she was sorry.

Everyone else stood there quiet. No one said a word.

"Mommy!" A little girl came running towards Fiona and hugged her.

The man that was next to little J came up to Fiona. "I'm glad you found him."

"And who might you be?" Irvine rudely asked. He was tired of everyone just staring and not asking where he knew they were dying to.

The man stared at Irvine for a bit. "My name is Jason, I'm Fiona's husband."

Van's heart shattered at that moment. Not only did he realize that he didn't have a son, he no longer had Fiona. She had moved on with her life. She had her own family. She had a husband!

Irvine's jaw went straight to the floor. Fiona was married? This wasn't good. Not at all. He hadn't expected this one.

Jason stared at Irvine. What was wrong with this guy? Fiona grabbed her daughter's hand.

"Let's go Jason." Fiona said hoping that he didn't notice her distress.

"Hold on a minute!" Moonbay said. Her eyes showed a bit of anger and Fiona knew to who it was.

"Is there something wrong?" Jason asked, clueless as to what was happening before he had gotten here.

"Of course there is! Since when are you Fiona's husband? Fiona, why did you marry this guy?" Moonbay asked, well yelled.

Jason looked at her confused. She knew Fiona? "I didn't know that you knew my wife." Jason said. The guy was clearly confused.

"Of course I know her! She's like my sister! And-"

"Moonbay!" Fiona cut her off. Fiona gave Moonbay a stern look. She knew Moonbay was angry, but right now it wasn't the time for one her arguments.

"Fiona, I have a right to know what happened. One moment you're marrying Van and now you show up with your husband!" Moonbay yelled.

Everyone stayed quiet until Jason decided to speak. "I guess these are the friends you mention before."

Fiona only nodded. The truth was she wanted to get the hell out of here. She wanted to leave before anything else was revealed.

"Why don't I take you to one of the rooms that we are putting the people in." Molly said all of the sudden. She hadn't said a single word until now, but she knew Moonbay's temper and if this kept going Fiona would become a widow by the end of the day.

"That's all right. We will be leaving now." Fiona softly said. She didn't want them to find out like this, but now she couldn't do anything about it.

"No Fiona, it will be better if you stay here." Irvine said. Fiona tried to protest, but Irvine gave her a stern look.

"Yes Mis- I mean Fiona. After all, those rebels are still out there attacking," Thomas said not noticing the look that Fiona made at hearing the last part.

"Maybe we should Fiona. After all the children must be tired and I don't want them to get sick." Jason said.

Fiona only nodded. Why was it that her life always got complicated when she was finally able to achieve a bit peace?

"I should check the children." Molly said.

"No, that's ok." Fiona said.

"I insist." Molly said trying to make Fiona notice why. Fiona understood, and nodded.

"Little J, Alice go with Miss-"

"Mrs. Shubaltz." Molly said surprising Fiona.

"Oh I see." Fiona said. She was happy that Thomas had finally found the woman that truly would love him. Fiona turned to look at her children and nodded, indicating them that it was ok that they go with her.

The children followed Molly while everyone else remain silent. Fiona looked for Van but he was nowhere to be found. Her heart saddened as she realized the pain that she had caused him. /Forgive me Van, but I had to do it./

Van sat on his bed in his room. He held his head with his hands. He couldn't believe what just happened. How could she! His love for her was so great that he had even waited six years for her to return! And now that she did she came back with a family of her own!

"She's married. She fell in love with another man and had his children. His son!" Van said to himself. He got up from his bed and started throwing things. Why did she do this to him? Had he hurt her so much that she would do this to him? Hadn't he shown her his love her?

"It doesn't matter now. She has her own life now, besides it's not like she still loves me anymore." Van kept saying to himself. He punched the wall with all his strength leaving mark on the wall. A knock was heard on his door but he ignored it. He didn't want to see anyone. He knew it would be one of his friends trying to calm him down. But he knew that it wouldn't work.

How could he calm down when he had lost the love of his life? She was the woman who he had dreamed of for years, the one who he had wished to build a family together and be happy forever.

Van laughed. Happy forever. That was such a lie. Everything was a lie. The same person that was at the door kept knocking until Van yelled, "Go away!" Didn't they understand that he didn't want to see anyone?

The knocking stop, but the door opened. The last person that he wanted to see came through that door.