Title: My Gai 0/?
Author: Sony_Mouse and Lady Shinimegami (Sony_Mouse@hotmail.com)
Pairings: Akito+Gai
Warnings: Shounen-Ai (obviously), angst, possible sap, Yuriko bashing, AU (You'll see why if you read it :)
Disclaimer: Nadesico is not mine, don't sue, I am poor…even if I can afford a computer..I am poor.
DEDICATION: This entire series is dedicated to the late and GREAT Gai Daigoji. He died before his time and was the greatest character they had or would ever have. We are also of the opinion that Akito thought so too. So this is for you Gai…………
Akito Tenkawa, fry-cook of the Starship Nadesico, and at times, the temp-pilot as well, was not known for being quiet about anything. He was usually loud mouthed and said his opinion no matter what, even when no one was listening, ESPECIALLY when no one was listing.
But at this particular moment, not a single word could be heard from the solemn figure. He stood silently off to the side of the Nadesico's ER, afraid to move even an inch, and watched as the skilled doctors tried to save the most important person in his young life, Jiro Yamada, otherwise known as Gai Daigoji.
As far back as he could remember, Akito had never really had a good friend who understood him as much as Gai did…does, Akito quickly corrected himself. He had hardly had any friends at all, but even the people he did trust were nothing like Gai. Gai was…was…IS…different. There was no way to really describe him. And right now, Gai was lying flat on an operation table, most likely about to die any second. And there was nothing Akito, or anyone, could do about it.
It made Akito mad that no one else had showed up at the ER for Gai, not even using communications to see if Gai was ok. Although the Captain, Yurika, had called in to make sure that he was still in one piece, but cut off before Akito could mention how Gai was doing. Maybe the crew knew something he didn't, that Gai would make it out of this in one piece…he always had before…..
It just wasn't fair, he still needed to tell Gai so much, to thank him for everything. For helping him to realize what it meant to defend people, making his stay on the Nadesico that much more interesting and fun, and for his company, Akito really loved his company…
His life had been turned upside down from the first day he had met Gai Daigoji. Even thought the two hadn't exactly hit it off when they first got to know each other. But before they knew it, the two pilots were sharing a room, and Gai was teaching him so many things about being a pilot, a person and lets not forget, EVERYTHING about Gekigangar. Akito just didn't know what he would do without Gai. He cared so much for him…..
The doctors started to move around Gai's body faster as a loud flat beeping noise suddenly rang in the too quiet air. Finally it was too much for Akito, and he couldn't stay silent anymore. He rushed over to stand beside his friend, and started sobbing uncontrollably once he caught sight of Gai's pale features, and lifeless face, which lacked the usual cocky grin, and overly happy features.
The doctors looked torn about what they should do, and gave Akito a look telling him that Gai didn't really stand much of a chance. All Akito could do was reach out with his hand and lightly stroke one of Gai's cold cheeks, softly crying, "Gai….no, no, no, no….not now Gai….talk to me Gai…this isn't over yet….Gai I …….I……….I..I need you. You're my only friend……..GAI!!!!!!!!"
But his pleas fell on deaf ears, as one of the doctors lightly patted Akito's shoulder in a sign of sympathy. Akito didn't even notice, as he was quickly falling into a state of shock, not taking the death of his friend as well as could be expected. Huge sobs escaped his quivering lips, and a new flow of tears slid down his flushed face. Feeling faint, Akito fell down to his knees, and draped his arms over Gai's still body, as if that could bring him back to life.
His best friend, his very best friend was d…d….dead. NO!!!!!!! there was no way in hell that he was going to let Gai just leave him like that…..NO WAY!!!!
Almost as if Gai or God or somebody could read Akito's thoughts at that exact moment, the long, uninterrupted beeping, suddenly started to slowly pulsate again. The doctors quickly checked for Gai's vital signs and smiled warmly at the teary eyed and confused youth.
"I don't believe it! He's gonna make it kid. Don't ask me how, but he's gonna make it. He must have nine lives or something."
Akito could only smile widely as he found strength once more in his knees and jumped up to hug the happy, yet exhausted doctor. He gave a loud cry of joy at the top of his lungs, and ran around the room kissing as many people as he could find.
Finding himself back at Gai's side, he wiped at his tears with his sleeve before he gently grabbed hold of Gai's still very weak hand, and squeezed lightly in a form of assurance. For Gai or himself, he wasn't too sure. But the one thing he knew, was that this time he wasn't letting go….not now, and not ever again……….
TBC………..
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