Zoids: Wild Domination

10 - Next Plan -

Few days have passed, Joana and her team's zoids were fully repaired, Joana and the others decided to used the old abandoned outpost of the Red Dragon Empire as temporary base, Joana already informed Vivianna and the others by contacting in the radio in their respective zoids.

With their zoids repaired and ready to go, Joana and the other soldiers settled into the abandoned Red Dragon Empire outpost. It wasn't much, but it would do for now.

Joana contacted Princess Vivianna and the others back at the base by radio, giving an update on their situation and letting them know that they were safe.

After the radio conversation, Joana and the other soldiers sat down in a small makeshift room in the abandoned Red Dragon Empire outpost. They were tired and exhausted from their ordeal, but they were happy to be alive and safe.

Joana looked at her fellow soldiers, a small smile on her face. "We made it," she said. "We're alive and we're safe. That's all that matters right now."

The other soldiers nodded in agreement, mirroring Joana's small smile. They had been through hell and back, but they had survived and made it out in one piece. It was a small victory, but one that meant a lot to them.

"Yeah, we made it," Lieutenant Patricia echoed, a hint of relief in her voice.

"But we can't let our guard down yet," Corporal Rachel Holiday added. "We still have a mission to finish and the masked emperor isn't defeated yet."

"She's right," Captain Ezekiel Brooks said. "We need to figure out our next move and how to take down the masked emperor once and for all."

"Now we're piloting zoids while we were barefooted." Joana said.

he other soldiers nodded in agreement with Joana. "Yeah," Corporal Rachel Holiday said, looking down at her own bare feet. "It's not exactly the most comfortable way to pilot a zoid, but we'll make do."

"At least we don't have to worry about wearing out new boots," Lieutenant Patricia joked, trying to lighten the mood. "We'll save on shoe repairs and replacements for a while at least."

Then, Ryan showed up.

"I brought four sandals." Ryan said.

The soldiers looked at Ryan in surprise. They hadn't expected to receive any new footwear. "Sandals?" Joana said, raising an eyebrow

"Yeah," Ryan said, holding up four pairs of simple sandals. "I thought you might appreciate something on your feet besides your bare soles, so I brought you these."

"Maybe." Joana said as she showed pictures of Joana's muddy bare soles. "Thanks to the bandits for picturing my bare soles that were covered in mud."

The other soldiers looked at the picture, wincing at the sight of Joana's muddy bare soles.

"Yikes," Corporal Rachel Holiday said, grimacing. "That can't have felt good."

Corporal Holiday looking at her bare soles.

"Let us clean our soles before we wear sandals." Corporal Rachel Holiday said.

The other soldiers nodded in agreement. "Good idea," Joana said, looking down at her own bare soles, which were also stained with dirt and grime.

"We need some water and a cloth or something to clean them off," Lieutenant Patricia said.

"I piloted one Heltyranno just in case if you four need someone to watched your backs." Ryan said.

The soldiers looked at Ryan, a bit surprised by his offer. "You'd pilot one of those for us?" Joana asked, a note of skepticism in her voice.

"I managed to shut down the four sleeper Heltyrannos and repairing its malfunctioned systems." Ryan said. "I managed to pilot one of those, I keep the other three as main reserves or backup."

The soldiers exchanged glances, impressed by Ryan's skills. Piloting a zoid as powerful as the Heltyranno was no easy task, but Ryan seemed confident in his ability to handle it.

"Alright," Joana said, a hint of respect in her voice. "Thank you for offering your assistance."

"We appreciate the backup," Lieutenant Patricia added. "Especially in case we run into trouble again."

Captain Ezekiel Brooks nodded in agreement. "We can use all the help we can get right now."

Meanwhile, back at the headquarters of guerrila's hideout, Lieutenant Cassandra Higgins is laid on the bed to rest while Leitenant Haston massaging her barefoot.

Lieutenant Cassandra Higgins sighs in contentment as Lieutenant Haston massages her bare feet. She had been on her feet all day, and the gentle touch of his hands felt heavenly on her sore soles.

"I swear, your hands work magic," Cassandra said with a sigh, closing her eyes and enjoying the massage. "I don't know what I'd do without you and your amazing foot massages."

"You have been walking barefooted all this time since your boot got torn." Richie said.

Cassandra nodded, wincing at the memory of her torn boots. "Yeah, unfortunately I haven't had a chance to get new ones yet. But at least I have you to give me foot massages."

"I'm just to make sure that there were no small scars on your bare soles." Richie said.

Cassandra smiled at Richie's words. "I appreciate that," she said. "My feet have been through a lot lately, but so far they've held up alright."

"Thanks to your massages, I think," Cassandra added with a grin. "You've been taking good care of my feet, as always."

"You're welcome." Richie said.

Cassandra sighed again, her muscles relaxing even further as Richie continued to work his magic on her feet. "You know, I think I could fall asleep right now if you keep this up," she said, her eyes half-closed.

Richie finished massaging her barefoot.

"I still got a work to do by checking all the zoids' maintenance program." Richie said.

Cassandra groaned in disappointment. "But I was hoping you'd keep massaging my feet for a little longer," she said, a pout on her lips.

Then, Richie continued to massaged her barefoot.

"I will give you a little bit of masssage, so that the sore pain of your feet will be eased." Richie said.

"Thank you," Cassandra said, her expression brightening as Richie kept massaging her feet. "You're the best."

She closed her eyes and leaned back, enjoying the soothing touch of Richie's hands on her sore soles.