Ep 2. The Mysterious Fiona
- February 19, 2002
In the second episode of Zoids Chaotic Century, titled "The Mysterious Fiona," our protagonist Van arrives in a new town in search of Zoid parts to repair his broken Blade Liger. While wandering around town, Van comes across a girl named Fiona who is being attacked by a group of bandits. Van steps in to help, but he quickly realizes that Fiona possesses some kind of mysterious power that allows her to control the Zoids around her.
After driving away the bandits, Van and Fiona have a conversation about her abilities, during which Fiona reveals that she was raised by the Zoids and has a deep connection with them. She also mentions that she's searching for something called "Zoid Eve," which apparently has the power to resurrect a destroyed Zoid. Van becomes interested in the idea of resurrecting his Blade Liger and offers to help Fiona find Zoid Eve.
The rest of the episode sees Van and Fiona teaming up to search for Zoid Eve. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, such as a group of bandits who want to capture Fiona and use her powers for their own gain, as well as a mysterious woman named Moonbay who seems to be connected to the search for Zoid Eve.
As they continue their search, Van and Fiona also learn more about each other. Van tells Fiona about his desire to become the greatest Zoid pilot in the world, while Fiona confides in Van about her past and her connection to the Zoids. The two of them also begin to develop a budding friendship, which is tested when Van becomes suspicious of Fiona's motivations and suspects that she might be deceiving him.
Overall, "The Mysterious Fiona" is an action-packed episode that introduces some important new characters and sets up the overarching plot of the series. We get to see more of the world of Zoids and learn about the different factions vying for power and control. The episode also has some great character moments, particularly between Van and Fiona, which help to flesh out their personalities and make the audience more invested in their journey.