Sickness to Madness: Chapter Two: Welcome to the Forest of Light

By Ninja Misao


The sun shined brightly in the sky as young Van slowly opened his eyes. Able to see clearly he could see he was in a forest but it was different from any other forest he has been in. The trees were nicely fresh the soil was perfect and the animals were non-aggressive. The young Zoid pilot stood up trying to keep his balance he felt dizzy at first but that later passed. The young boy smiled as he began to walk around this enchanted forest.

As Van was walking he came across someone sitting next to a lake. walking closer he could see it was a female with lovely long brown hair. She turned around and looked at the young pilot with a smile.

"Hello my name is Lena." The lass said in a gentle tone.

"Um hi my name is Van, can you tell me where I am?" The young boy asked.

"You are in the Forest of Sigma often called the forest of light..." The young lass replied as Van sat down next to her.

For a moment the young man said nothing then he spoke again. "What about my friends and Fiona I..."

"Calm your self there is no need to worry the lake Mei shall show you what ever you need." Lena said as the lake began to show the reflection of Van's friends.

In the real world

Sitting in the Gustav was a very sad Fiona sat next to a not so happy Zeke, both mourned the disappearance of their friend. Moonbay could only watched them from a distant with a sad face, she also missed Van but she couldn't imagine the pain those two must be feeling right now. The dark brown lass turned to see the command wolf returning from another search. Irvine emerged from the Zoid and walked over to Moonbay.

"Still no sign of him..." the brown haired man said with a sigh. The young woman looked up into the sky and then looked down back at the Gustav.

" Well we won't give up, not until we find him so lets go!" The dark brown haired lass yelled as she hopped back into Gustav and Irvine sat back down in his command wolf.

With a nod from the brown haired Zoid pilot Irvine ran off in front of them with Moonbay following behind. Fiona wiped her tears and looked on a head as well she has done her morning now it was time to find Van and Bring him home.

Back at the lake

Lena watched Van smile as the image faded from the its waters. "

Your friends are strong, it's a shame you can't leave here." The young lass said standing up.

" What!"

"You have been infected with a very bad virus, if you were to return you would possible die. But here your virus is slowly being healed by the powers of this forest." Lena said seriously.

Van stood up as well shocked by what was said. He looked down and sat beside a tree Lena joined him. " Are you infected by this virus too?" the young man finally asked.

"Yes... When I first came here I tired to leave then I learned to accept my fate." With those words the young black haired pilot stood up and helped Lena up to her feet.

"Well then lets go have some fun." Van said with a bright smile. As he took a hold of Lena's hand. With a smile from the lass the both of them ran through the forest having a wonderful time.

Young Van would have fun for now and enjoy himself but deep down inside he would never forget his friends and how much they mean to him. Even if this virus kills him he will find a way to escape this place to be with his friends once more...


Van hasn't given up hope just yet but will that alone be enough to keep him going? And what about his friends will they have enough will power to keep searching for thier lost friend or will they give up? Find out in chapter 3: Van is Dead?