Entertaining Exercise

What was this? A day to actually kick back and relax? Impossible! Not with how she ran her rather hectic life. No way, no how. She breathed destruction and had a soul built for chaos. Her mind sought no pleasure in anything else besides reeking havok and causing others unimaginable pain. The woman's hands were tools of war. Even her looks could slay. Everything about her was about death, pain, and darkness. So, to see the Ancient Zoidian in a two-piece black bikini, louncing on empty bleachers and smelling of suntan oil..was quite unusual, to say the least. There was no cloak. No clothes. Just that bikini and a pair of black sunglasses over her eyes. She was..tanning..in the open-air racing arena. Huh.

Kokushibyou was quite concerned himself- since when they get a day off to just relax? Not that he minded..it'd give him much delight being able to rest his limbs and repower himself. Besides- it was such a beautiful day. The sun was shining in a crystal blue sky, the only ones he was forced to be around (thus far) were his comrades. Yes, this was very relaxing. His talons felt soothed on the beach's sand, just a mile away from the more civilized area of the island. The ocean's waves crashing upon the shore gave off a serene melody, which the Berserk Breaker found himself rocking to. He began walking along the shoreline, occasionally glancing at his dark reflection in the ever moving water.

Being the hyper-active psychotic thing she was, Kakkazan needed to always keep moving. And what was a better way to release her energy (in a non-violent manner) than to take a run? That's right, the crimson dinosaur was running the race track, her brown jagged talons bashing against the asphalt that usually went untouched- considering Sinkers were the primary event here. Her lava-like eyes shone with delight as she stretched forward, reducing the wind resistance against herself to accelerate faster. Every lap, the Bio Volcano was trying to push herself further- to surpass her original speed. But everyone has a limit..

Kaosu was laying down in the middle of the arena in a patch of green grass. His red optics followed the Megaraptor as she ran, long neck craned around here and there to try and keep up with her movements. It had been a while since he had been with such company, and he wanted to enjoy it to the fullest. While relaxing, the purple Dracith raised and lowered his flexible tail, while his silver claws kneeded at the soft ground. So comfortable. So pleasant. This was turning out to be a great day indeed. Little worries. A rather vacant land. Absolutely perfect.

Meishu, the Buster Fuhrer, was taking this opportunity of freedom to practice his skills in the air. He and Yozora, the Buster Eagle he fused with, had made a pact to always work together and build their combined bond for better performance. He was currently soaring about a thousand feet above the ground, white wings stretched to their limits, boosters flared only half-way. The tan Zoid was attempting to pull off aerobatics- be they loops or corkscrews, to even barrel rolls and so forth. Anything that might help him in the future..

This could turn out to be a fine day indeed, yup. Sage had acquired his new zoid, was back to some civilization, had plenty to eat and what not, all was good. Hadn't punished the little bird yet, but all in due time....wait, "Where be that little birdganoid, anywho, gah, why...WHY?! I was stuck with one that just doesn't listen, no, just does whhhhhhatever he wants, that he does and gah gah gah!!" Stop belly aching, giving me a headache. The newly evolved Gojulas Giga rumbled softly, making so much better speed than before, being in pursuit mode and boosters, gah, Sage enjoyed the ride so much more now. "Blah, lets just find the little doo hickey, aye aye."

Hop hop, hopping along, the black raven a went. It never really walked any sort of normal, mostly a step then hops, which entertained Sage for the first two minutes then annoyed him prefusely, so, the bird never changed. The sun shined off its metallic feathers as the curious under sized organoid hopped up each stand, quickly and quielty. Curiousity was his main lead in life, it drove him everywhere like it drove him here. Cirdan finally stopped, staring with yellow eyes at the woman, head tilting back and forth before he squacked then abruptly spoke into her mind, I say, a who, be you and a what be ye a doin outta here, a hummmm????

"There it be!!!!!" The massive zoid came to a sudden stop as Sage opened the canape and jumped out, holding onto the little zip line he installed so he could get up and down quickly and easily, for the most part. Sage grumbled as he slowed from his little run to the bleachers and started up the stairs, after the little thing. His eyes soon found her, which quickly made him forget why he came here in the first place. "Seijaku, has to be you, aye." He grinned, he remembered how she looked in that little suit before, something he'd never forget. Just why was she out here though, tanning he assumed, did she tan, he would of never figured.

From above, Meishu was the first to detect the other Zoid's presence. His glowing blue eyes stared down- way down- at the giant Gojulas Giga that was nearing the others' position. Now what do you suppose that guy is doing here? Surely not a racing Zoid- unless it's for the special olympics.. He grumbled- mainly to himself, on the account that the Buster Eagle on his back had become one with his mind. And yet, he could feel its consciousness in the back of his mind, squaking away a 'unno in answer. The Buster Fuhrer began flapping his white wings rhythmically, keeping himself both aloft and in one place within the air. At least it's not much of a threat... Or was it?

The Berserk Breaker's sensors flared off, alerting him to another's presence a good few miles away but enclosing. He raised his head and turned his snout towards the direction the disturbance came from, but could so nothing upon the horizon. To accomodate that, the 3D Radar came into action, displaying the surrounding land in a ten mile radius as a grid graph. Though misshapen, the form of the Giga was easily recognized, and his optics began burning a more menacing red. Slow dinosaur, but one with a good gun.. Kokushibyou rumbled, shifting his entire body towards its position. For now, he'd watch it from afar- keeping his distance out of caution. But should it show any signs of hostility..well, one less Giga would walk the planet.

Seijaku didn't expect to hear something speak to her telekenetically, and the almost shrilling voice made her cock a brow. A hand raised and fingertips clamped onto the rims of her sunglasses, which she tugged down and looked over. An Organoid? And..a crow at that. Very rare these days. With her attention caught, the woman sat up on the bleachers and began pulling her silver hair out from her face. "I'm sunbathing and enjoying my day off. And who might you be, little one? Plus, where's your partner?" Her red eyes scanned the arena, but found nothing else besides her still running Bio Volcano and lounging Dracith.

Kaosu raised a claw and pointed it to the now arriving Gojulas Giga. It seems this might be them. The dragon hissed, pressing all four claws into the ground and pushing himself into a standing position. He stomped his way on towards the dinosaur, making sure he didn't accidently get in Kakkazan's way while crossing the track. Upon reaching the dinosaur, he stretched down his long neck into a bow and lowered one front leg onto its knee- making sure he didn't squish the pilot. Greetings, large one. I am Kaosu.

The Ancient Zoidian turned her head to the red-headed man and raised the other brow. "You're that pilot from Mt. Osa." No, those suppressed memories of him had yet to surface. Probably best for the two of them. More so since all her (current) Zoids were around. Heh. "So, this is your Organoid, huh? Better watch after it. I'm not sure how Koi would react to it." Most likely slaughter the bird, thinking it would make for a fine meal. But meh.

Maybe this was for the best....wait...it could be a very good thing, he could start over, like nothing of it happened, yes, perhaps this would work. As she spoke, Sage popped out of his little thought zone, blinking for a sec then grinning, "Yes yes, from Mt. Osa, quite a gathering it was, heh.." His thoughts finally returned to the point at hand, his little organoid. Sage glarred at him for a moment, Cridan looking up at him, a nevous squak leaving his beak, Oh, ah yes, ah hello oh big one, heh, well, ah, a be going perhaps I shall!! Sudden;y the little bird leapt off the bleacher and darted underneath, quickly disappearing into the shadows, leaving Sage caught in a mid-groan, "Gotta be kiddin...Loves to torture me he does, ack!!" Sage plopped down onto the bleacher, resting his chin in his hand and letting out a sigh then looked at the little one, "Oh well, he can take care of himself, yes yes...So, got a name little lady?" He grinned, starting over could be fun, or perhaps suicidal, meh, made it more fun.

Now that he was on his own for atleast a little bit, Vengeance was gonna explore a bit. The Giga peered around, he knew there ere other zoids about, but who would talk to. Well, the dracith made that decision easy, bowing before him..woulda blinked if he could, oh well. Ah, well, 'ello, called Vengeance I am. Would bow back, but that could be hazardous to my own health, so yeaaaa...Ah, what exactly are ya or any of these other zoids a doin out here, eh?

Seijaku sat up fully and properly, making sure her legs were closed together. She then adjusted the spaghetti straps to her upper piece, raising her bust with the suit's tightening. "Indeed. It had been a while since I last saw my former little minion, Rio." A grin was pulled upon her lips, one that was both mischievous and sinister at the same time. Her sunglasses were slipped back down her nose and over her eyes, protecting them from the violent rays of the sun. She wasn't used to being in it- the sunlight. Rather, she always wore a cloak to cover herself and hide from the light that pained her so. But today was very different.

The Ancient Zoidian's sights moved back to the crow Organoid. "I think it's afraid of you..A big man such as yourself- muscle-mass wise, mind you, with a tiny little thing like that.." At that most opportune moment, a black bolt of energy crashed down from the heavens and onto the bleacher beside her. Though no indication of impact had been made on landing, the energy dispersed upon doing so, revealing behind a silver dragonic beast. Koi, a very menacing and intimidating creature, cast his almond-shaped black eyes upon the man, then casually turned his snout to the woman. "Well, guess I'm not one to speak either. We seem mismatched too." She chuckled nervously.

A hand was offered in greeting. "Seijaku Kurakowa. And you are?" To this, Koi sneered, baring every fang in his maw. He knew this man well- too well. How he had come back from the dead twice was beyond him. The mere aggitation made the six swords at the end of his tail flare out. His optics widened, a telekenetic line was forced with the man- a private one. Just what do you think you're doing...

Kaosu raised back to his mighty claws, baring his golden fangs in a grin. Vengeance. I like that name. His head turned towards the bleachers for a moment to study the red-headed man. Even he recognized him. But perhaps it was best not to bring that up with her. I suppose your pilot seeks revenge on someone to name you that? He queried, cocking his head back to the dinosaur.

"Minion, eh...heh." He made a note of that for the next time he sees Rio, just as a point of annoyance. As for the sun, he had forgotten that he wasn't sitting in a.c. as finding Cirdan had occupied his mind. So, when he finally had a moment to think he noticed himself burning up, and quickly took off his jacket, "Blah...mind-lapse, yes indeedy, ok, much better, anywho."

Her comment on Cirdan being afraid quickly drew him from his shaded position, popping his head up quickly. Fraid?! Think not! Blah, insulted indeed! "Yet hide cha do, little one, why, hm? Twas a mismatch indeed.." Cirdan glared at him and was ready to open his beak again when the black light suddenly came down, revealing the menacing organoid and sending the crow disappearing again. But the appearance of Koi only made Sage grin more.

Sage took her little hand in his, engulfing it, "Called simply by Sage I am, nice to meet ya oh infamous one, heh..one such as yerself can't hide easily fom the news or the nightmaric rumors of soldiers, yes yes, scary indeed, heh.." His crimson eyes then fell apon Koi, a smart smirk apon his face. Not so easy to get rid of me is it my dragonic friend...no no. I don't intend to do no harm, no no, I only want a fresh start, yes, things turned out mighty messy before they did.. I mean, what do you have to fear from me, eh?

At the time I was acquired, yes, perhaps..But he doesn't mean harm no longer... he's had alot of time to think, scary concept if ya know him any bit. Yes yes, now, I don't believe its what he wants..Far as I know truely. Vengeance grumbled a 'dunno' and took a look around. All these zoids part of yer group, eh? Some I don't even recognize, never seen their type before I haven't.

Not-too-secretly, Seijaku glanced over the rims to her sunglasses to watch the man remove his jacket. He had a much better figure than she originally thought- something that must woo many woman. And being one herself, she was impressed as well. "Care to join me?" That grin on her lips said it all- it was mischievous, yet inviting at the same time. "Why waste such a beautiful day in such clinging clothes? Get some color. Never know when you'll have another chance to relax." Ah, such true words. After so many recent events, the Ancient Zoidian really had no idea just how hectic things would become. She had made a pact with a demon, had another side to her signed to the devil already. Dark times were ahead. So it was best to enjoy the light while she could still reach it.

Seijaku reached behind her and slipped an arm down beneath the bleachers, trying to stroke the crow Organoid's head below comfortingly. There there. Nothing to worry about. That's just Koi- my friend. He won't hurt you and neither will I. I also appologize for my remark- but sometimes, with some beings, the only way to get results is through harsh means. Her smile widened to show a few teeth, arm pulled back out onto the surface and came down at her side- only for its hand to be picked up in the man's own. Again, those sunglasses slipped down her nose to exposed her eyes with a raised eyebrow. "Sage..that name's familiar.." Shrug. "Infamous as I am, things are only to worsen for the world. So be prepared." Wink.

Fresh start? The Organoid visibly twitched. He absolutely loathed humans- hence the whole hating Iwannakillyou thing before. His six swords, which had flared out, locked into position and let loose a flash of golden light- but the weapons disbanned and returned to their resting forms. He turned his silver snout to the woman, his friend, then back to the red-headed fool. Koi knew how hard things were getting for her. She really did need some company besides himself and the Zoids. And though he hated to admit it..she was happy with him at one point.

A claw was raised, nails flexed to point at Sage's throat as he leaned in close. Hurt her again, and I'll make sure to kill you a thousand times over, so there can't possibly be anymore miracles for you.. Almost like a big-brother figure, he was becomming..Scary.

The Dracith scratched under his chin lightly- as not to damage the purple armor with his rather..dangerous nails. Whom was it on, if you don't mind me asking? He was a curious dragon. One who had a kind disposition and noble breath, but his true self and intentions were dark indeed. Why else would he be the Chaos Dracith of his kind? All these are indeed part of the family. Would you like me to introduce you?

Sage blinked, "Color, eh?" When was the last time he tanned... or had he ever tanned at all, he spent most of his time inside a building or inside the cockpit of his zoid. It wasn't that he didn't like the sun, h just like air condition more. "Meh, could I guess, aye aye." With a shrug, Sage tossd his jacket ocer the bleachr behind him then removed his boots and socks and set them beside him, or more like dropped and they made a resounding thud. Next he removed his shirt, now just showing off his many oh so cool battle scars, heh. And so he could tan somewhat on his legs, he rolled his pants up to about his knee. There, all set for a tan-time, whee-hoo. "Had too much time to relax lately, yup, too much. Nothing to do, no excitement there isn't."

The crow rested comfortably under the bleachers, relaxed now with the petting. Only on rare occasion did Sage treat him like a pet and did so, usually he would just try to have intelligent conversations with the crow, usually didn't end well either. Sage just grinned at her, leeting go of her hand, "Familiar? Meh.. Always prepared for the worst, thats when theres something to do. Someone of my talents comes in handy in times of darkness, yesh yesh."

Yes, Koi, a fresh start. So don't you worry yer little dragon, organoid, dark, metallic, cold heart...if ya got one, ok, kool kat? Sage chuckled to himself as he leaned back against the bleacher, throwing his hands behind his head. And ya can't underestimate the number of miracles I gots a ready, just would blow yer mind to try and count 'em all, heh.

This made the Giga think for a sec. This was before my time really, never got an accurate account of it all, he was not much of one for conversation, no no. My predecessor would of known, but he was kind of kersploded, yeaaaa.. With a sort of mechanical shrug, heh, he turned his attention back to the dracith, Oh indeed I would like to meet the rest of them, yes yes. An impressive bunch ya'll must be, indeed.

With the sunglasses fixed back in place, she was able to study his anatomy a bit more intimately without being caught. Giggle. Those scars- each one told a story. Ones she no doubt would be familiar with, considering what her past was like. But the more the woman stared at them, the greater a pain in the back of her head became. A hand was raised to her cheek, finger slipped up to trace across a scar on her face. Couldn't remember how she got it, but the pain reacted to it and became worse. Thus, as not to kill her mood, Seijaku removed her finger and relowered her hand, letting it fall to her bare thigh. "You're a lucky man then. But don't worry- peace can't last forever. And I can guarantee you it won't."

When her other hand was released, it fell across her tanning stomach. "So you're a man of war, huh?" The Ancient Zoidian laughed to herself. Humans and their war. But who was she to speak of it? Her life was nothing but such. And she preferred it that way. "Then you'll be glad to hear that new demons are rising from the pits. Ones much worse than myself, mind you." As she leaned back to lay down again, her arms slipped behind her head to form a flesh pillow. "No one has any idea just what will come from their uprising. Not even myself." A full-fledged grin appeared. "But at least I've already made my alliances.."

Koi's black optics flashed many times. He never could fully understand what the human was saying. So why should this time be any different? Rather than to confuse himself or strain his mind in translating, the Organoid gave a snort and began climbing the rest of the bleachers. Before long, he had reached the top set and took perch upon the arena's wall, overlooking the entire land. His wings flared out and fell upon his back, draping over him like a cape. He'd have to keep an eye on those two..

With a nod, Kaosu stretched his neck towards the heavens and parted his maw in a thunderous roar. This made Kakkazan stop dead in her tracks, neck crane around to glare at the purple dragon. With a growl, the Bio Volcano began stalking on over to them, heeding the call with much irritation. Above, the Buster Fuhrer pulled back his wings to enter a dive, curious as to what the dragon could possibly want. He soon pulled up and plowed his talons onto the ground, letting his wings fold and rest beside him. Kokushibyou stalked through the arena's doors, body blending in perfectly with the dark tunnel that separated the arena's innerds from the outside land. He marched on over to the gathering group, just as a GunGyarados swooped down to join in as well.

The Zoids lined up before the Gojulas Giga side-by-side, with Kaosu being at their front beside the large dinosaur. This is Kakkazan, the Bio Volcano. Said mecha flashed her lava-like eyes and gave a little nod with her head. This is Meishu and Yozora- the Buster Fuhrer. The tan dinosaur grinned baring his silver teeth, while the eagle portion of him shrieked. Gamushara, the GunGyarados. The black, silver and red dragon huffed out a trail of smoke. And Kokushibyou, the Berserk Breaker. He bowed in greeting.

There possibly was a story for each, too many for him to remember. Mostly it was him being stupid in a battle, he survived but how.. well, that always escaped his grasp. Sage ran a hand through his crimson hair, taking a glance at he trace her finger over that scar, the one he gave her. He looked away quickly, he regretted that day more than any other time in his life, he wished he could of changed it all. But this was almost as good.. unless she remembers him, then what would happen. "Very lucky I think, escaped deaths enough times.. so far so good, eh." Her last comment made him glance at her once more... exactly what was she planning?

"New demons, eh? Blah... Will have to see how they compete against me then.." He mostly mumbled to himself, he felt a competitive need to prove himself the greater 'demon', twas his nickname, he would defend it if need be. Sage stared blankly at his arm, flexing it over and over while he milled over this new information. So, no doubt there would be a war, with worse people than Seijaku. She was always a difficult challenge for him, how would he handle this new threat. Would be interesting indeed. "And just what alliance have you made, eh little one?"

The Giga could only blink at all of them, so many, veyr powerful zoids non ethe less, how did she amass so many. Oh, ah, Vengeance is my name, yes yes. Heh, I didn't realize there were so many with just one pilot. Indeed impressive, yes. And nine of them looked entirely that friendly. He was strong, but would still need to tread softly among them, a slip up could be trouble.

She stiffled much laughter. "There is no competition with these individuals. They both can gather an army at any time. Both use darkness in their favor, as I am beginning to myself." The woman casually stated, making sure not to point out she had a sinister alter-ego and was controlled by darkness- not a controller of it. "They have their own ways of infecting others. One through physical means, the other mental. Heh." Seijaku pushed herself onto her side to face him, supporting herself with an elbow. "It'd be wise for you to acquaint yourself with them. Don't want such a handsom man to be another victim of their terror." Beneath the sunglasses, her red eyes moved to her hands. ..Victim of my own hands..

"Neither of them had declared a vow of silence from me, so I suppose I can tell you." The Ancient Zoidian looked around for a moment, studying every inch of the arena as though she was fearful of another lurking around. "Have you ever heard of the Bio Cerberus?" This was more of a rhetorical question than anything else- or a way to begin her response. "It is a Zoid like no other. One who loves destruction as much as myself, and has a virus that's able to control other mecha. And.." She leaned in closer, still worried about being overheard. "I believe it can enchant humanoids as well...and has a woman victimized as his power-source pilot."

She hesitated for a moment, worried that the next person spoken about would appear. "I can't mention his name. For whenever I do, he appears..and I don't want that." Seijaku was indeed a prisoner in this case, while more of an allie in the other. It was hard for her to discuss the cloaked man- especially to such a nice fellow. "He is born of the darkness. Controls it- it doesn't control him. His power is incredible- far surpasses my own. He has sinister intentions that mine never could have compared to. Someone you definitely do not want mad.."

We are a family. Kaosu announced, baring his golden fangs in a large grin. An odd one, I'll admit. But we've been together for quite some time. Though, two of us aren't here.. He hung his head sadly in silence for a moment or two, recalling the Gairyuuki Meikan and Dark Spiner Denryuu. What had happened of them, he wasn't sure. But we have gained a new one. The GunGyarados. He gestured to her with a claw, smile returning.

Sage turned slightly and looked at her, absorbed in what she had to say. He'd seen and heard many things, but she spoke of a evil like no other, this would be interesting indeed. "Oh, a terror they do sound my little beauty." A wide smile appeared, his crimson eyes burning with a sort of passion, he'd always liked finding the most terrorfying adventures, "Perhaps I'll meet them, yes yes. But what happens from there depends on what suits my liking, oh yes." After a little chuckle his face relaxed and listened to the rest of her little story, rasing an eyebrow at the mention of this 'Bio-Cerberus'. This was beginning to turn out to be more freakish than he realized. This didn't seem real, it seemed like some kind of freakish nightmare. A short gust of wind flowed over him, combining with her words to give him a bit of a chill. This made him noticeably twitch... was he afraid.. nah, he didn't get scared, nothing scared him, he faced death more times than he could possibly count, what made this any different... aside from the whole virus and shadowy powered guys here and the fact there was fear in Seijaku. Seems like the impossible can happen... And seems like his alliances might have to change. "Could you possibley let such an evil take over...?" He glanced curiously at her, "Ya sure you have the right alliances, eh little one?"

Vengeance tilted his head slightly then nodded. Apologize for yer loss I do, yes. And whom may I ask is yer pilot, her name? Only by name would he recognize whom Sage spoke of before, and it would be a surprise to run into this very person. Hopefully there wouldn't be a fight, clearly he'd be done. Least he didn't have to hear the story Sage was listening to, ould give the zoid chills for hours.

Without even realizing it, Seijaku's cheeks had turned a nice shade of red from flattery. Little beauty? She couldn't remember the last time a compliment had been given to her- or could she? There was another familiar thing going on now between the two. It was comforting..and made her...well, made her feel at peace and almost- dare I say- happy. A sickening feeling brewed in her stomach- she worried about him confronting them. For one, should the Bio Cerberus decide he was a threat or a foe in general..she might have to dispose of him. Or he'd do it himself. As for the cloaked man, she'd do everything in her power to keep him from ever showing up. If only there was an ounce of control towards that..

"I can arrange a meeting with the Zoid- but I do not recommend getting involved with him.." This was in reference to you-know-who. A chill ran down her spine, making the woman shudder and seek comfort in her own arms, which wrapped around her. Her sights moved to the bleachers at her feet to his question. "I don't have a choice with him." She almost whispered. "I never did." Seijaku raised her head and turned it back to him. "But with the Bio Cerberus- he asked me to join him. We are on equal footing. I'd rather him be an allie than a friend. Besides..unlike him, the mecha can be dealt with if need be.."

No need to appologize. And her name is Seijaku. Seijaku Kurakowa. The Dracith replied, slowly lowering him into a more comfortable laying position.

Sage chuckled, see her blush, was like before, "So ya do take to flattery, eh? Cute." He shifted back to his original postions, his hands behind his head as he stared at the sky and thought about what she said. "Yes, I would like a meeting, a chance to meet my potential allies...or enemies, heh." Taking in a deep breath, Sage closed his eyes. With that there'd be no turning back for him, this could be a dangerous game and oh how he loves those type of games. Always there was a chance he'd loose, perhaps died. But so far, despite being quite scarred, he was alive and its that luck thats gonna have to get him through this one.

He opened his right eye to look at her, "Things can change, yes yes. If ya truely want to be free, then it can happen, just have to be ready to make sacrifices, if not the ultimate one, indeed." He closed his eyes again and hummed to himself, rocking his head back and forth, "I wonder though, why ya tell me all this, eh? The cutie must trust me, what cha think Cirdan?" The little bird suddenly popped up, standing on Sage's head, head tilted. Dunno why though. Thought she'd might have more sense than that, eh, yes yes, indeed, heh. "Oh thanks, sheesh."

The Giga had to stop and think for a moment. This was rather improvable.... though how Sage has lived for so long also defies logic. Vengeance figured stranger things could happen.

Well now, Seijaku was beginning to feel worse and worse. Comfortable around him, sure, but completely worried at the same time. She didn't want him to get hurt- especially on her account. And the possibility of him doing so was 50-50. The woman, now sitting upright fully, began biting on a nail while thinking things over. He was a strong warrior, with a useful Zoid..the canine might just agree to him joining up. But there was something unnerving with Sage- how he seemed to be seeking a new enemy. One thing was for sure- making himself one with the Bio Cerberus would be a fatal mistake. "You would be wise to make more allies than enemies. For the latter will come much easier than the former.."

Her heart sank along with her stomach, which she began to stroke loosely. "You don't know what you're talking about." A sense of sorrow flowed with her breath. "He controls me. I can't do anything to stop him- I've tried and failed." It was hard to admit defeat, having never had many loses throughout her infamous career. Sacrifices? She was the sacrifice. If she wanted to be free, death was the only way it seemed. The man had her soul, for crying out loud. "I tell you this so at least someone knows. It's hard to keep everything inside..all bottled up." Seijaku raised her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them. "And well..I don't have many friends. Those who are aren't around right now..and you seem..decent enough."

"But..... wheres the fun in that?" Chuckling, he sat up, throwing his arms into the air, "If all you ever know is battle, war, then whats better than having strong enemies to test your prowess, eh? And atleast, if ya die, tis a good death, because you know you fought yer hardest and died giving everything, oh yes! It excites me to know of people with such power, people that can give a most worthy challenge. I'll meet them and then I'll decide which will a more promising fight, yes indeed." Sage grinned at her, "Shouldn't worry so much anywho." He poked her cheek playfully, "Heard it gives ya wrinkles."

He titled his head, feeling slightly sad for her, "Then I am sorry for you. Many a times I don't know what I speak of, but cha gotta think positive, yup. Gotta turn that frown upside down, here, ch'mon." Randomly he stood then scooped her up and with unusual ease, sat her on his right shoulder, his right arm wrapped around her legs to keep her balanced then started walking, away from the gathering of zoids. "Descent? Well then, guess I gotta try harder, eh? Yesh yesh, so for a walk we shall go, dun dun." She seemed down and he was going to try and cheer her up, he'd just have to make sure he didn't drop her or Koi would kill him, just for that... He wasn't going to test that one's patience.

"Strong competition is good and all, but I still value living." She didn't sound all too convincing, but it was true. "Half of me doesn't want to always be involved with chaos. I'd still like to be normal- be able to enjoy myself without worrying about being killed the moment I let down my guard. To be able to go places and travel- have adventures without constantly looking over my shoulder, making sure there's no one out hunting me down." Seijaku shrugged. "But I made my life what it is, and I stand by it. That's why I appreciate having days like today- days to myself, my family.." a hand gestured to the Zoids and Organoid behind her. "Because with all the battles, I lose sight of what I have and should value." Not normal words for her..

She chuckled a bit from the poke. "You're right, I shouldn't worry. It's not like me." Again, her gaze moved over the mecha. "I'm strong. They're strong. Together we're unstoppable. I don't need to worry much with them around. It's when I'm alone that I'm vulnerable.." Seijaku rested her head on the man's shoulder, seeking comfort. But before she could get too comfortable, she had been picked up and put on his shoulder, oddly enough. "Er, what are you doing..?" The Ancient Zoidian blinked many times, looking behind herself to the retreating others.

Koi hissed and turned his snout to the Zoids, who were still talking amongst themselves. Finding himself in a position, the Organoid flared out his wings and gave them many flaps, sending himself rocketing towards the heavens. His silver body gleamed above in the lower atmosphere, due to the intense sun. But otherwise, he appeared as a mere speck above- hardly detectable to the human eye. Up here, he was going to keep an eye on those two..

Sage tapped his chin then nodded, "Yes, perhaps I don't pay attention to the whole staying alive factor well enough, indeed. Well, I wont stir up trouble if it isn't needed, will keep to my own, seeing as yer so worried bout little ol' me, heh.. little." Sage stopped for a moment to stare over the track, "To answer yer question, just taking ya for a walk really, yes yes. I'm not much of one for sitting around, get twitchy at times, yes yes." He never did see her this way, twas different, though sweet. This is how it should be, she doesn't need to remember him, things were going quite fine.. and he didn't feel up to trying and dig him out of all the trouble he would be in if she did, oh god, too much indeed.

"Alone, huh?" Sage started whistling softly, helped him think. Suddenly he stopped then looked up at her with a grin, "Ya don't have to be alone.." He tiled his shoulder forward slightly, unwrapping his arm from around her legs then reached around her with his left hand, and in a fluid, easy motion he had turned her around and stopped her at eye level, holding her up with just his hands on her hips. "I mean if ya don't wanna be.. I can travel with ya, I can make sure you don't have to worry ever again..." Tilting his head, he smiled softly, "What ya say?"

Sure, Koi was out of sight, but he wasn't alone. There was one, in all his sneaky glory, who had caught him as quickly as he had launched off and now sat atop the organoid's back. Spying is bad, oh indeed!!!! Cirdan squaked, pecking at his own wing. How's the view oh large dragon one? How are you on this fine day, eh eh eh? Curious!! Tell please. Hopefully Koi had the patience to deal with the bird, if not... meh, Sage wouldn't think bout him for atleast a little while.

Seijaku felt rather safe upon his broad shoulder for some reason- despite her not being in control and all- which was another suspicious thing. She cast a long look down at the man, her sunglasses slipping down her nose, and studied him. "You know, you don't have to carry me. I can walk on my own." Her bare toes were wiggled- she didn't own a pair of sandals, so bare foot was the only way to go for her while tanning. The woman squirmed a bit- not because she was physically uncomfortable, but was rather embarassed in a cute sort of way. Still..that inner peace felt good. Even if at the same time the back of her head throbbed from it.

"Heh. Yeah, I kinda do." Seijaku smiled- a genuine smile. "Everyone around me always winds up getting hurt in some shape or form. Faith. Elaine. Both of them are in my mess now because of my carelessness." Ah, another stabbing of guilt for her souless body. Her only two humanoid friends on Zi..now they had to suffer like she did, under the control of the same brute of a man. Her eyes widened and hands clinged to his muscular arms as she was suddenly moved around like a doll, sweat drops appeared on the sides of her head as she chuckled nervously, being face-to-face now.

Seijaku then frowned. "I don't want anything bad to happen to you too. I'd love the company, but fear for your own safety.." Wow. She was really starting to turn around. This whole cloaked-man business might actually have some benefits to it. "If you don't mind what dark things follow me and I become..then yes." Her cheeks reddened with a new smile. "I'd like that."

Koi craned his neck and turned his head to look over his shoulder. And behold! He had a little passanger. Grunting, he gave his wings a flap and shifted his weight to the side, so he'd be flying upside-down. To keep himself aloft like this, the boosters on his back flared up and began excreting white flames for both propeltion and stability.Spying is not a trait I like myself, but must be done. He snarled, giving his tail an irritable flick. You should have better sights than I, being a bird and all. You tell me how the view is. I'm tracking by pulse. As for myself..could be better. And you? Pleasant conversation? How bizzare.

Sage held her for a moment, staring into her eyes before he knew he was still holding her up and his face turned red and he gently set her down, "Then its settled, I'll be like yer body guard, of sorts, yup!" He chuckled softly, "Ya don't need to worry about me. Care of myself I can take, yup yup!" Sage took a seat beside her, staring off into the distance. This would be fun, he'd finally get to travel with her again, thos times were the best and it'd be so great to do it again. But this would be different, there was a danger unlike any other and he would make sure he'd protect, with everything he could. "If to the darkness ya gotta go, then I shall follow.. and probably carry a big stick." He laughed, and looked back up at her, "Such odd turn of events for us both in such short time, eh? Fate I assume, indeed!"

The crow hung on with his talons, staring down at the two. A talking that they do, yes yes. Sage sometimes talks to much I think, indeed! HE could see them very well, but decided to leave out some bits of the info. Why so curious, uh, yer name good sir if ya don't mind? Mine is Cirdan, and I travel with the large one, indeed, an interesting journey if ya've ever been around him for more than an hour... how one finds so much trouble is beyond my intellect.

Body guard? Now that was laughable. Especially concerning the mecha he used. Actually..the more she thought about it, the more fitting the Gojulas Giga was. Most bodyguards were large and tough- muscular beings with more strength than intelligence. As much as she hated to put down a dinosaur mecha, that one matched the description perfectly. Not to mention it had some mighty guns besides its pure strength and defenses. As for Sage- bouncer, anyone? He seemed dedicated- something she admired in a person- and the perfect candidate. So heck..why not? "Hey, sounds good." She laughed- or rather giggled cutely. Yikes.

Her laughter grew as he continued to speak. He had a language all his own, which she found funny rather than irritating (as she had long ago). "For there to be light, there must be darkness. As is, without chaos, order cannot exist. If this be so, then some of us have to live in the dark and learn to admire it as much as those in the light. It's not the darkness I fear or loathe. It's the man who controls it." Despite the rather dreary speach, she remained hearty and upbeat. "Fate indeed. Let us hope she is kind to us this time around.."

Seeing the bird had failed to fall, Koi uprighted himself and exchanged his boosters for the wind- using more of his wings to glide than anything else. Koi. And no- not like the fish. He was getting rather fed up of everyone calling him a fish. His name had other meanings besides that! Yeesh. You are lucky to be with him as he is now. For long ago, things were mighty different..with him, and between them..

Sage nodded then threw his arms up in a big stretch, "Fun it should be!" He dropped his arms then ran one hand through his hair. This battle was going to be quite different from what he was used to. There was more at work than uber zoids, there was actual powers like he's never seen... literally he's never seen them so he was very interested in this tid bit, heh. He'd like to see how these 'men', would react if he had run into them, if he could take 'em. His competitive spirit always got him into trouble, no doubt thats where he was heading now.

"Oh, wise words, heh. Mmm hm, yes yes indeed. Though I don't entirely know where I stand, that I don't, maybe after this I'll know. Always a flip-flopper, aye aye. Always something appealing on the otherside draws me and so on and so forth, indeed. Heh." Giving her a thumbs up, "But nough of the talk of evil and shadows and bio mutant dogs and the what not, heh. I've kinda got the jist of it, yup, I better bring a flash light." Laughing he stood then kissed her cheek, random... yup, "Tag, yer it." Even more random, meh. He was mobile for a big guy and darted down the bleachers.

The bird held back a laugh. Oh indeed I know what you mean, yes yes! He nodded repetitively. I've seen his memories, I know his life like it twas my own, indeed! Things kind of exploded for them, they did. But this time perhaps a difference? Yer thoughts?

Fun? At one point, she did believe her situation was fun. For the man demanded destruction, which was her life and reason for existing. But for some odd reason, the woman began developing a conscience. Why after so many years of not having one should one form was beyond her comprehension, but it was even more aggravating and frustrating than anything else. For with it came emotions she lacked, or had suppressed for a very long time. They leaked out now and then- more so now than before- and always proved to be a nuisance. So now, instead of enjoying her Master's company, she feared encountering him again. Knowing that he demanded the attention of her alter-ego, who wished to control her body fully.

"So, you follow your heart in other words. Not many people can say that." Seijaku smiled, trying to keep herself in a good mood. She chuckled herself. "Yeah. No reason to drag down the mood with such talk. This is my day off- should be enjoying it and not thinking about 'work.' " The Ancient Zoidian turned her head to look at him- just as he went for a kiss. The result? Smack on the lips. You think red is red? Well, her cheeks just invented a whole new shade from that one. As she was about to respond, he took off running. Very..strange.

"Hey! Get back-" A pain. A stabbing, piercing, throbbing pain. Right in her head. Her pupils thinned into serpent-like slits, which then dilated as such to almost completely consume her irises. Pictures began flashing through her mind, which the pupils reflected perfectly. Images of the red-haired man. Images of herself. Images of both of them together. They didn't last long as reality came crashing back down, throwing her into a seated position on the bleachers. She held her head, grinded her teeth together while waiting out the pain.

Groaning when it was over, Seijaku shrugged to herself, having no idea where that came from. She then regained her composure and took off down the bleachers, bossom dancing in her bikini.

Koi winced, sharing the pain that the woman below did. It became so intense that had had to pull himself into a dive, wings folded almost flatly upon his back. Moments before striking the arena's wall (from above), his wings flared out and launched him back up like a parachute. His talons settled upon the cement ledge, their nails piercing into it shallowly. Things might get hectic soon..Keep a good watch over him.

Sage was chuckling to himself but felt a sudden urge to stop. Which he did and looked over his shoulder, tilting his head slightly, something was wrong... but as soon as he was about to see what was a matter she darted after him. So, Sage took off again, "If ya follow yer heart, then yer life if yer own, you make the choices!" He yelled over his shoulder as he came down to the bleacher wall, looking both ways then darted off to the right. Sage had always had that feeling, in his gut, his conscience, about the things he's done and the way he thinks. But he accepted his place, his past, for the most part atleast... He was a soldier, a killer at heart, it was who he was and the thrill for battle would never leave, not until he had his fill. Again he looked over his shoulder, "Not really one to run, specially not from little girls!" He grinned wide at her... Yeah, he was silenced for the moment as he went tumbling head over heel and came to a stop laying upside down, his back propped up against the side of a bleacher. He wasn't sure what happened, his foot hurt though... alot. "I tripped? Tripped? But but...... not fair..." He continued to lay there as she caught up to him, blinking, "Not a bad view, not indeed."

AH! What what what are you ah doiiiiiin?! Wait?! I can fly.. nevermind. Cirdan let go of the dragon as he dived, following quickly behind until Koi came to a stop and landed on his shoulder. Hectic? What happ- Cirdan stopped and titled his head, studying the organoid for a moment, Ya were in pain, was that it, yes yes? Connected to her, hm hm hm? Perhaps things could be hectic.

His words caught her off guard- so much so, that she tripped over her own two feet and fell forward, head first, towards the metal bleachers. On pure instincts alone, the woman managed to catch herself and roll her almost bare body into a sommersault to evade getting harmed. And the best part was, it looked like a nice little trick when she flipped back onto her feet to continue the hurried descent. She hopped off of the last one and came to a skidding stop- which scratched the soles of her feet, but she didn't care. Seijaku grinned, actually having fun at the hunt, and her eyes darted down both ways. It wasn't hard to choose which way to go- he was a large man..made a lot of noise and vibrations.

Though happy, in the back of her mind brewed bad thoughts. Had she been living her life? Truly living? Doing as her heart desired, rather than what others told her to do? For the most part, yes. Then why did it always lead to pain and regret? If she liked to do what she did, why feel sorry about doing it later? Either way, the Ancient Zoidian continued the pursuit without much difficulty, only to wind up tripping herself over something or other, and fell face-down right ontop of him. Head burried in his chest, body sprawled out in a wtf moment. Planting her hands on his large shoulders, Seijaku heaved herself up, blushing badly. "Er, sorry."

We are connected. But the pain is hers alone to be had- not mine. He winced. This wasn't supposed to be happening to him too. They weren't that close, were they? Her memories..the shell containing them has begun to crack..

Sage just kinda could only blink. That was, um, unexpected, her falling on him. Wasn't bad, no, just a what just happened thing. He scratched his head, a sly grin on his face, "No no, its fine, yup." Leaning his weight of a bit, he fell to his side and sat up. "Ya ok there, eh eh?" He had to rub his nogin for a moment then stood up, but oddly, his mind was blank. He actually couldn't think of anything to say... there is a first for everything. Sage shook his head, "Ah so... was that a tag?" He chuckled to himself. He never had trouble leading his own life and not really regretting what he had done, but he never did have a whole lot of purpose. Maybe this was a chance, he could make a purpose out of helping her. Such a perfect plan... that could back fire severly, but he didn't care about the risks, never did before, why start now.

Cirdan titled his head. Not yers ya say? Ya just about crashed there, yes yes. Perhaps a stronger one than ya care to admit oh large one. The bird hopped down and hopped several steps before looking back at Koi. So, could things get bad, very bad? Do explain.

She slipped right off of him, twisting around suddenly before landing in a seated position upon the bleacher beside him. Her hands began fixing the straps to her bikini top- they were beginning to come undone with all the running. Not to mention the bottom piece was starting to become a thong..but that wasn't proper to fix. Not in the public eye. N' besides..sitting down, that couldn't be seen. "Hmm? Yeah, I'm fine." Seijaku chuckled nervously, rubbing the backside of her head. She normally wasn't such a clutz. But it seemed that her mind was always wandering elsewhere- to a place that existed only in her memories, but couldn't be fully seen.

"I 'unno." The Ancient Zoidian shrugged, huffing out a breath to move a strand of her silver hair off her face. From her sitting spot, the woman began staring at the still bright sky- it was nearing the later hours of the afternoon, yet the color was still as blue as ever. The times she had to admire the heavens were small, and when she did, she often lost herself amongst the clouds..As evident by her staring off as she was now. Thinking? Perhaps. But what about? So many things were racing about her complex mind, even she didn't know what was being focused on.

Koi huffed and gave a flick of his tail, which then arched up and overhead of his shoulder, its tip poking the bird's back. He didn't mind it using him as a perch anymore, but what it had to say was a bit irritating. I shouldn't become attached. At least, so long as he is around..The man cloaked in black. For with him around, there was always the chance that he'd be forced to leave the woman, or she be killed herself. Watch and find out for yourself. Hopefully, it won't get extreme..

Sage sat beside her, looking at her for a moment, then into the sky, kind of wondering what she was staring at. It was nice jus to rest, forget everything. This seemed to only happen when he was with her. He had never wanted things to end how they had before, he hated himself for letting that all happen. And he figured she hated his guts after it all, to no ends, that there would be no chance for fogiveness. Oh but how its all changed. Only, he would have to worry about her recovering her memories, and what would she do.

He yawned then leaned against her, not putting too much weight to knock her over... would spoil the moment. His crimson eyes looked over at her again. "Thinking hard, are we? Seems like ya got somethin on yer mind, yes yes, care to share?" Sage still couldn't help but think, 'What if?' What if all those memories came flooding back. God his curiousity is gonna get him killed.

Cirdan jumped apon his tail, randomly flapping his wings. Could it be helped, that someone you travel with and have taken care of, that you wouldn't become attached, Koi? If you live, you have some feelings, on some level, be they hate or love. And one cannot survive without the other, and its apparent you don't hate yer friend. The bird always seemed to have his only little wisdom about him, made him slightly standable to Sage. She wouldn't try to kill him...... again, would she? Yes yes, yer thoughts.

Seijaku's pupils dilated and constricted again, sensing a phase back into reality. Scratching the side of her head, she shrugged and smiled. "Guess I spaced out again." Again? When was the last time she had done such a thing? Couldn't remember- it was that long ago. In her life, lowering her guard for the slightest of seconds could be disasterous. She could be shot, maimed, even killed. That is, if she was on her own. While with her family, the Ancient Zoidian was almost invincible. Almost. It didn't matter who was around her if he came. Such a worry. Something that would never leave her mind..even when she was enjoying herself.

"It's strange. I have many thoughts running at once, yet each one is perfectly clear and not running into the other." It was difficult to explain how her mind worked when she, herself didn't even know. "For some reason..I remember you. Not from just Mt. Osa either. But long before that day..months..maybe years." Again the woman shrugged, feeling like she was sounding silly. It could have just been a casual pass-by or coincidential run in..but it felt more involved. "I'm also pondering over my past. So much of it has been revealed, but it still seems so complicated." This was more over why she did what she did- because that man had made her. But was it him alone? "And..other things."

This bird was getting philosophical- here he thought it were the ravens that were intelligent..not corpse-picking crows. If he had brows, he'd be scowling right now off into the distance. And had his body a temperature, steam would be sizzling off his scalp. I don't hate her. I do care for her. I want to protect her with everything I have, but I can't. Not with him. He controls me. He was the one who programmed me in the first place. I cannot disobey his order.. It was a scary thing to know his life wasn't really his own- even if it seemed like it for the most part. Koi sighed and rolled his shoulders, then gave his tail a little flick. She's changed a lot. Doubt she would after this little meeting. She's more sensible now..and not as outbursting..

So she was recovering her memories. He didn't know if that ould of happened or not, but it was, so what was there for him to do. Eventually they'd return, and what would be best? Either he could go on, pretending like he never knew her and then she'd remember everything and he'd be in an even worse position. Or he could tell the truth, which maybe, just maybe, would change things, for the better.
Sage leaned on his knees, propping himself up with his elbows. "What to do what to do...." He mumbled to himself, milling over his ideas. Finally he settled on one.

Sage sat up straight, taking in a deep breath, "Well.... there is good reason why ya do remember me, yes yes." He scratched his head nervously, "But there are consequences to this knowledge, that there are and a worry I do about how things would become if ya knew." With a soft smile, Sage looked at her, "But before things change..." Unexpectantly Sage reached up and cupped the side of her face in his hand and kissed her.

Then a hope I do things shall be ok. Yes yes. A dislike you have of Sage, understandable, but can you stand for him to be around, if just for her? Cirdan paced across Koi's shoulders, thoughts a going. This him you speak of, yes yes. Care to indulge me what this one is, perhaps?

Seijaku stretched her arms and rolled back her shoulders- really pulling on the ligaments and muscles for maximum results. She continued to watch the sky, which was beginning to develop some dark clouds- rather ominous looking ones at that. Sighing, the woman raised to her feet and removed the sunglasses, which were folded and slipped into the middle of her bikini's top. There was a wind now- a bit of a chilling one at that, hinting at things to come. "Better get some real clothes on.." She mused, rubbing her arms up and down for warmth. Her red eyes continued to study the clouds- something just wasn't right here. Were they a real omen?

A brow was raised, head turned back to Sage as he began to speak. She could feel his tension, see the nervousness, and it made her queezy. For these were sure signs of something bad. And hokay- he was really beginning to confuse her too. "If it'll relieve your stress, tell me. It's never good to keep anything bottled up inside. Have to face the consequences at one point or another, and learn from them." Knowledgable words from a killer. Scary. A sweat drop appeared on the backside of her head, which she went to reach for, but suddenly froze in lip-lock. Surprising? Yeah. Nice? Hell yeah! But still- what was he talking about before? Her eyes closed to embrace the kiss (which she was rather fond of), hands moved to his chest as she leaned in close.

Koi's mandible dropped so low it looked like it'd unhinge. Acid leaked from his throat cannon, which slithered down his maw and chin like saliva. His black optics rolled back onto the bird, still striken with a look of pure surprise. And all at once, he regained his composure. I can and will for her. But it's him I'm more worried about.. He twitched every time the bird moved from one shoulder to the next, but otherwise didn't mind. Well..his name is Talus. And he has been bred from the darkness itself..

Sage hled the kiss for a few moments longer before pulling his lips back, but still kpet close to her. He just prayed things wouldn't go spiralling out of control like before. But how to make her remember? Sage pulled his attention from her a moment to look at he sky, feelng the chill of the air. That was a big changer ather quicky, he didn't like the feeling he was getting. Sage sighed, "It isn't easy, no no. It'd be easier if ya could just remember..."

He finally looked at her again, leaning his head against hers, grinning, "They say ignorance is bliss.... sometimes I guess thats better than nothing the real truths about life, yes yes.." He was having difficulty, this wasn't like him. Every memory was going through his head, everytime they were together. Sage then slipped his other arm around her waist, keeping her close as he kissed her again. It was th eonly thing he could think of to do... yup, thats exactly it, besides the fact he liked having her this close to him, liplocked and what not.

Cirdan chuckled to himself at the sight of the organoid. Then an interesting this will become. A true evil, eh eh? Well, we'll just have to wait and see what shall transpire... Sage isn't the brightest at times, so let us hope he meets him not..

Seijaku bowed her head once the kiss was broken, planting her forehead just above her hands that still pressed on his chest. She looked up at him with longing eyes, though they seemed glazed over a bit. Memories were once again stirring in the back of her mind. But they were all sweet and full of passion- some..much more than others. Cough. The Ancient Zoidian could feel her heart beating faster while her head ached from the rampaging remenicing- but she ignored the pain. They had kissed before- many times before this day, and held one another in tender loving arms. If they had such a close relationship before, why didn't she remember him? What had happened between them? Had to be something horrible.

"Memories are a tricky thing. They usually need something to trigger them before comming out of hiding." Seijaku looked down and away for a moment, replaying those images she had just unlocked. Why was he withholding information from her? Was he afraid of something? His hesitation could not only be seen but felt as well. Her eyes raised back into his own as their heads touched. But soon they reshut, senses flaring and body shivering with delight as they kissed again. While doing so, she ran fingers down his scars, tracing them with the most caution and precision, wondering what had caused them all. Her hand was nearing his heart..

I hope you'll never have to lay sights on him. Koi sighed, bowing his head and looking away. It was rude to watch them go..at it..

Sage held her close, he didn't want to let go. He had to admit, he was afraid, not of her remembering, of this him she spoke so fearfully of. He was afraid of loosing her again. So, in the back of his mind, he began a thinking, of a probably overly idiotic plan. The more he thought about it, the more suicidal it sounded, but he liked it, he would have to be patient, but in the end, he felt it would pay off for him and her.

He felt her shiver, her heart beating, he felt it all. But something stuck out, he felt her fingers tracing his scars, each one. But his heart started beating fatser and faster as her fingers neared one particular scar. One not far from his heart, not that was very big, it was only the width of a blade. As her finger's brushed across it, an almost painful gasp escaped his lips and he swore his heart just near stopped.

Then having Sage around could be a problematic situation, oh indeed it could. Should be warry of his thoughts from now on, yes yes, don't want him formulatng any plans, no no. But Cirdan already knew it was probably too late for that.

This all felt like a dream. A dream she had lived once before, oh so long ago. Her fingers continued to trail his exposed flesh, running in specific directions as though she was tracing a map. The moment her fingertips touched the scar upon his chest, her mind was forcefully sucked out from reality without a moment's hesitation and thrown into a spiral of darkness. Though her body remained as it was, her consciousness was elsewhere- she had fallen into her subconsciousness. When she landed, the woman was on a beach. The sun was out, a cool breeze blowing- all her senses were vibrant and alive in this false world.

Where..? What's going on? As she began walking forward, her foot hit something cold. She looked down and gasped in horror, fumbling back several steps as she palened in shock. A corpse was there, of a brown-haired man. There was a clear bullet wound in his head. Amon? Seijaku clasped a hand over her mouth. How did she know this guy? His name..where did it come from? Her heart sank along with her knees, which now slipped deeper into the rich and warm sand. The Ancient Zoidian reached out for the corpse, only to be cast in a dark shadow.

Looking up, it was none-other than..Sage? Impossible! He couldn't have done such a thing- he was too kind..a gentle giant. A shaking hand was put to her face. When withdrawn, it was covered in blood. Amon's blood. And there in the man's hand was a gun, its powder still smelling fresh and barrel warm. He had done it. Seijaku didn't know why, but she felt a swell of rage. As though the dead man meant something to her..that he was someone important.

Seijaku reeled back, gasping as she was returned to reality. She wound up losing her balance and falling over, landing hard on the cold ground. Every inch of her was shaking, she felt like throwing up and crying at the same time, but reframed from it. Sallowing hard, the woman straightened onto all fours and from there pushed herself back up onto her feet. She wrapped her arms around herself for comfort, head turned away from Sage and eyes cast to the ground.

Koi could sense the disturbance from his perch- and quite frankly, didn't like it. Uh oh. His black optics raced to where they were, metal limbs strained. We better go..

When the memory raced through her mind, the same went for Sage, but he knew all the answers. He reached for her as reared back from him then stopped and sat down, resting his arms on his knees, staring at the ground, a sorrowed look on his face. "I know... what yer thinking....." Sage balled his right hand into a fist, feeling every emotion of that moment, that day, "I... I have no excuse for what I did... The anger, betrayel, all I could feel... I wanted to kill that man, make him no more, I didn't even know him....... didn't care.."

"We've known eachother for a while... I left for a little while and came back, I thought things were ok, but I guess there was something I missed.." Sighing, Sage sat up, staring at the sky, trying to gather the right words. "I'm not sure how ya lost yer memory, but ya did, ya don't remember this, and ya must not of remembered the retaliation ya took against me, yes..." He placed a hand over the scar, "Closest I've ever been to death. Its how ya got that sca too, if ya was wondering." Standing, Sage took a deep breath then placed his hands on his hips.

"Don't know what else to say..... Other than I'm sorry Seij.. For it all... I don't have any other good reason for doing what I did... is love a reason, if thats what I felt for ya, dunno." Reaching behind his back, Sage drew a gun, the same gun, then sat it down on the bleacher next to her. "Decision is apon you my friend. I must atone for my sins sooner or later, let it be by yer hands if by any."

She listened to him, gaze still elsewhere. The memories were being manually repeated, each time the puzzle came together piece by piece. That kiss from Amon- it was the spark that set off the chain of disasterous events. From Sage shooting him, to her lashing out- having snapped all together- and stabbing him near the heart. The scar.. A hand raised to her face, fingers trailed down the scar he had left her. So that's where it came from and how it had happened. Lifting her vision to him, Seijaku just stared, unsure what to do or to say. What she had felt for him back then was real- just as real as what was going on between them now. And she realized that.

"Sage.." Her eyes squinted, head became fuzzy as she thought more and more. There was something about her Organoid in the mix, too. He had done something to her. More than likely made her forget everything..She'd have to discuss things with Koi later on. Keeping her eyes locked onto the man, she listened attentively. "Don't be sorry." Words that had never been spoken from her ever before. Another sign that the apocalypse was comming- if not, the booming of thunder from the gathering clouds sure as heck was. Her cheeks reddened, mouth fumbled with words. What could she say?

Nothing. But sometimes, actions spoke louder than words. So quite carefully, Seijaku placed an index finger onto his lips and hushed him. And as the finger slid away, she leaned in closer, bringing both hands to his cheeks. Her eyes closed, lips glistened as she raised onto her tippie-toes to give him a kiss..

Sage smiled, then wrapped his arms around her,lifting her up several more inches to meet her lips withhis, kissing her. So much better outcome than the whole gun option and yeah... so anywho. He let a soft laugh escape his lips, pulling his lips away for a moment and resting his head against her. "Do ya remember everything then now, hm hm? Alot more rational now, yes yes." Sage lifted her up to eye level and spun her around a few times, grinning widely, "So... what does this mean, hm hm?" He kissed her softly again before placing her on a bleacher, her now just slightly taller than him.

He ignored everything else around them, the whole storm thing, oh that didn't matter, nope. His mind was focused on her and only her, and he dared for anything or anyone to mess up this little moment. "I wonder ah yes, does this mean ya feel the same, hm hm??"

Cirdan stood at the very top bleacher, head tilted. A live he still does, so, ah everything is ok, perhaps? What a happy ending, yes yes, happy happy. He chuckled hopping around, bored now.

When their lips were parted, her head sank back onto his chest, ear resting against the area over his head. The scar of his rubbed against her own, but rather than to freak out from another rush of memories, she remained calm and comfortable. Seijaku closed her eyes to listen to his heartbeat- it was so normal and healthy for a man who's been through what he had. Amazing how the body healed. If only the mind was as well. "I've had a lot of time to mature." She said softly, letting her words roll into the air and become a mere whisper. It was true- with all she's been through, the woman had no choice but to act more serious and mature. Otherwise, she'd have been killed long ago.

She allowed him to continue moving her around like a doll- though the whole no control thing was a big issue with her, she still felt safe in his arms. "What do you mean, what does it mean?" The question did puzzle her. Was it in reference to their relationship? Or something else? Being away from anything good for such a long time- such as this- really had a great impact on the social aspect of herself. Once sitting back down, the Ancient Zoidian (again) adjusted her straps- darn uncomfortable thing. Feel the same? So- that answered that. With a pretty smile, the girl nodded and gave a cute giggle.

Koi wasn't sure how to react at this point. He was protective of her and didn't want her to be hurt..but by keeping him from her..wouldn't that be hurting her? Hoo boy. His Organoid mind was not programmed for this- that's for sure. So the silver dragon scratched his horned head and shrugged. Sooo...whatcha wanna do, my little bird friend? 'Cause watching was just rude..and boring.

Sage grinned, "Tis settled then, yup yup." He kissed her again then leant his head back, staring into her eyes with a sort of boyish joy. "I could tell ya had changed a bit, ecspecially when I first got here and that little human-killing thing didn't come up, yes yes." He smiled idiotically. He really couldn't believe how everything had turned out, it was quite nice indeed. "Would call you, my little reaper, but that just doesn't have that sweet of a jingle to it, heh."

When Sage finally let his thoughts wander once more, he noticed the clouds were now overhead, feeling a random drop of rain on his back. Sage turned around to look up at the sky, leaning only just a bit back against her, "Seij..." It sounded just above a whisper, an odd thing for him though was he never spoke in any sort of low voice. "Do ya remember everything, or still a bit fuzzy?.." He leaned his head back as he spoke to her, "Remember the important stuff and all?" Sage blinked a few times, "I don't want things to go rong again...I hated for all that to happen, I won't let anything like it happen again, ah promise ya, yup." Sage grinned wide before he looked back at the sky.

Ummmers.... Wanna annoy the zoids, yes yes. They've probably been going on and on about nothing, yes, lets go make 'em miserable for a while, heh. Cirdan was already taking off into the air, expecting Koi to be right behind. Fly fly, flying high, do do...

Who knew kisses could be so sweet? And not tiresome either- each one was its own special sensation that she enjoyed and returned. A brow was raised to what he had said, then the woman remembered. Her former goal of ridding the planet of humans- the filth of the land. She still believed that most were unfit to live here, but there were some exceptions. As she grew and matured, so did her goals and future wishes- plus her views on the world. The Ancient Zoidian became more tolerable and patient, gaining much wisdom and insight despite the chaotic ways she had to acquire such. Then that name came up- the name of her alter ego. It pained her so that she forced herself to look away, casting a hateful glare into the horizon.

As the rain began comming down on her, more thunder boomed and lightning crackled. "Please. Don't ever call me that or say it again." Her voice was cold, though still soft- its bitterment wasn't directed at him though. The storm was getting worse- a howling wind started blowing through the bleachers, sending chills down Seijaku's bare body, causing goosebumps to raise. "I remember. Almost everything. The memories are in spurts, but I can fill in the blanks pretty well." The woman spoke more warmly, though still quietly. "I just hope everything that's gone wrong can be fixed. I don't want you getting hurt on my account. I'll protect you, just as you promised to protect me."

Koi shuddered as the raindrops pinged off his silver hide. Or we should find some shelter. This storm isn't all too welcomming. But alas, the Organoid followed after the bird, using his flared out wings to glide. His black almond-shaped optics looked ahead of them and to the Zoids below- some had gone missing, presumingly to get out of the rain. Those who remained were Kakkazan the Bio Volcano, Meishu the Buster Fuhrer, and Kokushibyou the Berserk Breaker. Come everyone. I think it's time we get going.

Sage cocked an eyebrow at her, then nodded, "I apologize, I guess ya want to forget that, yes yes? Then it shall be done, I won't speak that name again, ever." The rain was starting to pick up, and actually gave him a little chill, "Ah, time to get out of the rain, eh eh?" Sage scooped her up easily, grinning and quickly went to find his clothes, namely his jacket. "Me, get hurt? Heh, it takes a tank, no, three tanks... and a bazooka!" He chuckled, coming to a stop when he got to his clothes, setting her down then grabbing up his stuff quickly, throwing his jacket around her shoulders, "Thar ye go!" Grabbing her hand, Sage did a light run to some strais and ran down, going beneath the bleachers.

"Rain rain, cold cold!" Sage threw on his shirt and boots, shaking out the rolls in his pants then gave a thumbs up. "Alrighty! Though yer the one with barely a thing on, heh. Not that I disagree, heh, should bring extra clothes wit cha, come on Seij." He placed a hand on her head, messing up her hair a bit, "Well, no more tanning for the day, eh?"

Cirdan searched the area till he found Vengeance, flying down and landing apon his head. Ah, a where have ye been? A talking to another noid, yes yes, now, to the bleachers, yes, give the two some cover in this rain when they come out, indeed. Vengeance nodded and stombed towards the bleachers. And how are things with them? Needless to say, Sage isn't dead, so things are good!

Forget it? She wished she could. But unfortunately, the Infamous Reaper was still a part of her. And so long as that cloaked man still lived, always would be. It was he that first created the alter ego, and she was his slave. The darkness..that's what the Infamous Reaper fed off of. That and chaos. Now adays, it was a clear indication when she had 'switched' personalities, unlike before when both seemed to blend in so well together. As long as he stays away, we'll be fine. Zoid Eve help us- I don't want this happiness to go away again. It's been so long. Too long. After all she's been through, why did the fates still declare her unfit to enjoy her life? Why was destiny so cold and dramatic?

Before she could fall deeper into a hidden depression, Seijaku had been swept off her feet- again. His words weren't comforting- for not even a man as brave as him or as strong could always come out of things alive. But his chances were better now that she was here and had declared herself to be his own personal guard. Once back on her feet again, the woman shudded and tugged the jacket closer to herself, smiling and nodding her thanks to him in silence. She couldn't help but keep that smile as they ran from the rain and under the bleachers where it was a bit dryer.

"Er, I did bring clothes." She blinked a few times, peeking out from the bleachers and to her Zoids. "They're with Kokushibyou." More blinking occured after he had messed up her silver hair. Which was now soaking wet and messy as it was. Glare. "Guess not. So, what should we do now? This place isn't exactly running right now. So there's no where to really eat or seek shelter. We're better off heading for the mainland."

Kokushibyou looked up as Koi came down overhead, landing on the Zoid's neck as always. He motioned with a claw to the bleachers and the dinosaur mecha nodded, taking off towards them. Kakkazan and Meishu followed behind, the former soon entered a gallop, hissing and cursing about the rain. The Bio Volcano found herself cradeling beneath the ceiling to the Zoids' entrance, lava-like eyes burning with disgust.

Sage grinned, "Ok ok, to the mainland, yes yes! Out of this mess, eh eh? Something to do, let's go!" He squezed her hand gently with a cheerful smile on his face then started towards the zoids, taking his time though, "A lucky thing Cirdan came out here, yes yes. Never would of thought of finding you, really really, mostly having things work out like they have, indeed! A fascinating thing how things work, oh yes, mmm hmm." He waved his head from side to side, humming to himself.

Even though she fought to forget her other half, Sage never thought twice about himself. He didn't exactly have a split personality, mostly they were both combined. He was the Demon, he was Sage, both in one, he had always the same thrist for destruction. But not needless death, that he abandoned long ago. Now he fought just to fight, he didn't go searching for battles all the time. "A curious I am, Seij. How can I help, a hum? With all that is a going about now?"

Vengeance slowly came to a stop byt he other zoids, Well, thats good. I'd feel stupid coming over here then looking for him, heh. Funny, yeaaah. I thought so! Ya barely think at all, oaf! Oh, yer a mean little bird!

She had almost forgotten about the bird Oragnoid until he had mentioned its name. "Where did you find him anyways?" Seijaku couldn't remember him- a human- ever having been partnered with one of the creatures from the ancient times. Nor did it really make sense for him to. Organoids were developed to store the memories of their Zoidian partners in times of crisis- such as the meteor impacting with Zi. What use did the bird serve to Sage? Besides someone to talk to and keep him in line..She had seen humans befriending them before..but him? Such a mismatch had to be explained.

The Ancient Zoidian stopped before her Zoid and turned her head to Sage, growing silent for a moment as she pondered a response to his question."Just stay with me." A simple response, but with so many complications. Though she knew she could handle herself- for the most part- Seijaku still felt safer being with him. He had vowed to protect her. Had anyone truly done so before? No. Not even her former 'minions' were as loyal. Or as caring. So in a way, he gave her strength through his trust in her, and his love. A strange thing that emotion was. Powerful as well. Heh- and to think..she always viewed it as a weakness. But now she was beginning to see the light..

Time to go.. Kokushibyou huffed, his Metal Zi Shields hung over his head and acted as a giant umbrella to sheathe him from the rain. He bent onto one knee and slid open his forehead, presenting the cockpit within. Smiling, Seijaku gave an affirmitive nod before hopping on in to get herself all situated and what not. While the Berserk Breaker began his own preparations to leave- such as closing the hatch, getting his boosters all fired up and an electromagnetic current established on his Buster Claws (which opened), Meishu was dragging Kakkazan out from her cover.

The Buster Fuhrer pulled the Bio Volcano all the way on over to Kokushibyou, who had just began lifting from the ground. Flapping his white wings, Meishu ascended as well and the two dinosaurs latched their talons around the lighter one- so she could be airborne as well. Er..How did you guys get here anyways... Koi blinked, looking rather perplexed. There was no way on or off this island without the ability of flight..was there?

Sage pondered for a second. How did he come across Cirdan? "Uh..." He scratched his head. "Kinda stumbled apon him. He then started following us around." Sage nodded, "Yup, that how it be!" Sage walked up to Vengeance, "Ya'll ready?" The Giga and Cirdan nodded, "Alrighty!"

How did they get here? "Uh... I think we came in on some transport, heh. We weren't paying attention, yea. So, anywho! How do we get outta here?" Didn't think of the whole leaving thing.

((heh, short cause there nothin to speak of, yup))

Seijaku drummed her fingers on the controls for a moment, pondering the situation over. Her eyes moved across the visual screen and to Meishu. Nah. That wouldn't work. The Gojulas Giga was too heavy for a single Zoid to lift. There had to be another way.."I wonder if that Krakkan is still around." Said mecha was a giant sea turtle, used by fishermen to travel across the sea and to land. Since this place needed some sort of transport for the fans, she figured that some might be around. "Follow me." The controls were pulled down and heaved forward, causing Kokushibyou to ascend and accelerate forward, his boosters' outputs increasing dramatically.

Both the Berserk Breaker and Buster Fuhrer carried the Bio Volcano over the stadium's walls- a difficult task, due to them needing to sync..but they were doing well so far. The Ancient Zoidian made sure their pace was continuous- as not to accidently pull Kakkazan apart or anything- and level as well. They proceeded to the shoreline, a good 100 meters above the ocean's level. The dinosaur mechas constantly looked over their shoulders to make sure the Giga was still in plain sights. Once declared, they scanned the beach for any signs of the transport.

Surely enough, there was one. "Okay- there's one." Kokushibyou and Meishu eased on down, making sure to free Kakkazan first before landing themselves.

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((heh, wont be long, yup, my brain died))


Dun dun!! They made it to a thingy that can carry the almightily heavy Giga. "Fatty." What?! "Oh, nothing." Lies! "Pies?" Ye know what I said! "Something about a sled?" Death will apon you!!! "Silly dinosaur, trix are for kids!" Giga's brain explodes! Not really, cause that'd be where Sage ish and he'd go boom too, would be bad... bad!! And so, they depart the island.... FIN!