Chapter 1: Warrior's End and a New Beginning
Disclaimer: I don't own the show nor do I wish to.
Author's Note: I didn't want to get caught up in the hate or like Allenby war due to the fact I'm neutral on her character. I wouldn't mind if she's killed by mobs who hate her or if she's praised by her worshippers, so this is why it begins like it does. Don't kill me.
"We gather here today in recognition of one of the fallen many. Allenby Beardsly was one of many fighters, standing strong for her.."
Domon Kasshu sighed, hearing the words of the preacher as he stood by the black casket for which held his former friend inside. The Swedish flag appropriately covered the casket for the ceremony, along with flowers and a picture of her. The picture was her after a fight, standing on the shoulder of Noble Gundam, waving and winking. Ironically, this had been the first picture Domon had seen of her. Now it would be the last.
He felt Rain intertwine her fingers with his as the preacher continued. He sighed slightly. He was relieved a little when Rain leaned her head on his shoulder. He turned his head slightly in affection. He knew she was not only comforting him this way but he was there for her.
Though Allenby and Rain had a rivalry for Domon's heart at one point, Rain still attended the girl's funeral. After his victory over the Devil Gundam and winning the tournament, Domon and Rain remained a couple, thought the champion remained friends with the Swedish fighter.
Allenby had decided to remain Neo Sweden's fighter and Domon announced his retirement from the ring. He helped her train though he never showed any attraction to her other than friendship. She eventually admitted to her feelings for him.
Domon hadn't been too terribly shocked and explained to her he didn't feel the same and his heart was with Rain. She accepted this and they still remained friends.
A few months later, she began to date a man from the Shaolin Temple, introduced to her by Sai Sici. They secretly dated for the next two years. That's when she started getting the headaches.
She didn't tell anyone at first but then slowly, her boyfriend Zhi, the Rain before Domon, due to the fact the woman was a doctor. Rain eventually told Domon. Though her friends worried, Allenby continued work until she collapsed. She'd been sitting on the end of Noble Gundam's cockpit, taking a break from her and Domon's work. She began to complain about her head hurting and passed out, slipping of the gundam. Domon managed to catch her.
They took the woman to a hospital where it was reported she had severe cerebral damage due to her time in the berserker system. She had only four months left.
During her last few months, she was permitted to leave the hospital during the day under the close supervision of Rain. She spent her time fighting and enjoying simple things. Two weeks before her initial death, her health had been failing and was stuck in the hospital.
Three days before she died, she gave Rain a full apology for ever wanting Domon. Though Rain never approved of the fighter, she accepted Allenby's apology and left quietly.
Her death had been a painless one, passing away while she dreamt. Rain had delievered the news to Domon and he reported it to the other members of the shuffle alliance. Though Sai Sici, Zhi learned of his girlfriend's death. Domon could see him in the front row.
Zhi was eighteen and a good fighter with a burning spirit. He wore a long braid, stopping just above his knees with long shaggy bangs he parted in half. He also left to strands of hair in front of his ears like Sai Sici did, just not as thick. He wore a black, Chinese suit and a 'Good Luck' charm around his neck. He held a white rose in his hand for which he intended to place on Allenby's casket at the end of the service.
In the crowd, Domon spotted Argo with Natasha next to him. He wore a simple black suit and Natasha wore a black business suit with a long skirt. Domon thought she looked odd without her prized whip.
Chibodee sat with Shirley next to him. The other girls sat behind him but Shirley had been the one he was most attracted to. He dressed much like Argo, only his tie was red as apposed to the black worn by the larger man. Shirley wore a simple black dress and a dazzling pearl necklace Chibodee bought for her. The other girls wore outfits similar without the pearls.
Sai Sici had grown up much over the past three and a half years. His cheekbones had hired a little and jaw squared a little. He was more focused and taller. His hair was the same but that was to be expected. He wasn't much for change. The boy actually decided to continue fighting for the coming up tournament that would start in six months.
George arrived too. He was currently in an affair with Princess Maria Louise. Even though it was to be kept secret, everyone of course knew about it. He wore an outfit similar to his daily attire only black instead of white. The princess sat beside him in a dazzling black dress. Domon smirked a little as he saw the princess slide her hand over his and George cover hers with his far hand.
Due to his retirement and Allenby's death, Neo Japan and Neo Sweden currently had no representative. With six months left, it seemed doubtful either country would find a suitable fighter.
"Thus ends the ceremony. May you rest in peace, Allenby Beardsly. God be with you." The preacher finalized, stepping away from the casket.
It had been an outdoor ceremony and her casket hovered above her grave. Mutters were heard as people stood and began to leave the funeral. Domon and Rain stood for a few moments, Domon's arm around her and Rain leaning against him. They silently watched Zhi placed the rose on Allenby's casket. Domon looked at Rain and she nodded. He then departed from her and walked up behind the Chinese man.
"Hey." Domon said.
After a heavy breath, Zhi said, "Hey Domon."
"You gonna be alright?" he questioned.
There was a moment hesitation. Finally Zhi spoke, turning his head so instead of looking at the back of his head, Domon saw his side profile.
"I miss her." He began. "She helped me grow as a warrior. Now I must honor her. I will honor her with my fists."
Domon blinked in confusion.
"I sent in my letter today. I've decided to become Neo Sweden's replacement fighter." He turned so Domon could make out all his features.
The experienced fighter gasped a little but closed his mouth fast, returning serious again and nodded.
"I understand. If there's anything I can-"
"No, that won't be necessary." Zhi interrupted.
Domon nodded again.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Domon stood, looking up at God Gundam, reflecting on his days as a warrior. Gundams definitely weren't meant for storage and signs of this could be seen in the rust stains. He held out his right palm and his crest glowed for a moment before disappearing. The King of Hearts was alone.
He touched the leg of the gundam admiringly. He missed the fight, the thrill, the danger. It was apart of him. As Master Asia had said, a true martial artist can only express hi feelings through his fists. Those days were behind Domon now.
"Still no fighter?"
Domon turned to see Chibodee.
"And I was hoping to defeat you this next tournament!" he winked. He then turned serious for a moment and spoke, "Why did you give up anyway Domon?"
Domon dropped his head for a moment. He raised his head slightly, looking off to the side.
"I have nothing left to fight for." He began. "I've already defeated the Devil Gundam twice. I saved my father and found Kyoji. Everything I did, I did for Master, Kyoji, and for my family. It's settled now. I have nothing left to fight for." He then smirked a little. "And I'll have a family of my own soon."
Chibodee smirk smiled and nodded. After a moment of silence he said, "Do you think Neo-Japan will get a new gundam fighter in time?"
"I don't know." Domon admitted.
"You don't even have anyone in mind?" Chibodee asked, a little surprised.
"I was considering offer Zhi the chance." Domon winced a little. "But its more noble of him to stand in Allenby's place."
Chibodee nodded again. "If yah think of anyone I'd like to try the new kid out."
Domon smirked again. "You know I will."
Chibodee then left with wave and a smile. Domon lowered his head and turned, looking back up at his old gundam.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Chibodee and Shirley walked through the market, shopping for food for that evening. The American fighter couldn't get his mind off of Neo-Japan and the search for Domon's replacement. He knew Domon well enough that I a new fighter weren't found, he'd participate again dreadfully.
He pretended to be inspecting the fruit at a cart as Shirley picked up some bread. He just stood there blankly, holding the fruit in his right hand.
"Hey! What are you doing?" the vender asked.
Chibodee raised his head and blinked confused. He then looked down at the orange in his hand. It was mostly crushed, liquid pouring through his fingers. He blinked again in surprise.
Oops he thought to himself.
He laughed at himself and said, "My bad! I'll just dispose of this!"
Chibodee laughed with one hand behind his head, looking pretty cheesy. He then turned and threw the orange into the trash and began to walk away.
"Hold up!" the vender cried and grabbed Chibodee by the collar.
He held up his hands trying to look innocent, "Dude, look! I didn't mean to!"
The vender looked like a fifteen year old girl, probably working at the cart to help her family. A large man joined the two, the girl keeping a firm grip on Chibodee.
Chibodee felt like melting into an insufficient mass and withering away. The man was tall, well over six feet. Not only was he tall but he was heavy. Even though he was a large man, Chibodee noted his large muscles. This man could easily be larger than Argo, a difficult task. His hair was slicked back and he had a large nose. He put his hand on the girl's shoulder. Her shoulder was lost due to the size of him.
The man wore simple brown pants and a black, sleeveless shirt. He cocked and eyebrow at Chibodee then looked at the girl.
She wore green, loose cargo pants and a white tank top with a short blue jean jacket. Her hair was choppy at chin length, jet black. She had three orange streaks on the left side like a tiger. She looked like she was about to eat him too.
"Kamimiya, what's the matter?" the large man asked.
"He damage our produce without paying for it!" She told him, her eyes still sharp as daggers.
"Look, it was and acci-"
"Did you tell him to pay?" he asked.
"Yes an-"
"Did you give him a chance?" he asked, giving her a stern look.
The girl's grip on Chibodee loosened and her eyes softened. She looked to the side to the man, though she didn't look at him directly.
"No father." She said before letting Chibodee go.
The confused man stumbled back a bit and looked at the father and daughter. After the two looked at him for a moment the girl spoke.
"The money?!" she snapped.
"Oh, sorry! Heh, heh! Lost my head." He pulled out his wallet and put down the sufficient amount of money on the cart.
Kamimiya took the money sternly and put it in the box for money. She began to walk away but saw the look on her father's face and turned back around.
"Thank you for coming to the Sato Produce Cart. We hoped you enjoy our service." She said through clenched teeth.
"Uh.. No prob!" Chibodee laughed before walking away.
Shirley walked over and wrapped her arm around his and kissed him on the cheek before saying. "What was that all about?"
"I really wish I knew." Chibodee admitted.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Zhi sighed as he stepped outside of the Swedish Embassy in Neo Hong Kong. HE was officially a citizen and his gundam was in construction. Due to the number of teams working on it, His gundam would be ready in four months. He'd have two months to train in the suit before the tournament began. In the mean time, he'd train with Sai Sici and the other members of the Shuffle Alliance, if they could be contacted.
He wore a blue shirt, near identical to Sai Sici's, only it was a little longer. He wore black gee pants and bandages on his hand and over his knuckles for fighting. He wore similar bandages on his feet. Other than that, he was a barefoot fighter.
He stood at the top of the stairs of the Embassy, looking up at the sky. Every once-in-a-while, colonies could be mad out among the stars but tonight he could see none.
He sighed and continued walking down the stairs. It had been two weeks since Allenby's funeral. He knew Domon and Rain had remained in Neo Hong Kong after the tournament. They never adopted the children they used to live with but practically raised them. They were now ten and eleven.
Chibodee Crocket and Shirley were in Neo Hong Kong for the next five months. Chibodee had decided to stay until Domon either chose to fight again or a new fighter would appear for Neo Japan. The other girls had stayed with Chibodee and Shirley for a week before returned to Neo America to prep Maxter Gundam.
Sai Sici managed to revive the Shaolin Temple and one location, the prime location, was in Neo Hong Kong where Zhi had met him. Sai Sici lived there now.
George had gone back to France with Princess Maria Louise. He would spend his time training and going over strategies for the coming up tournament.
Argo had spent the last year, getting reacquainted with his former crew but returned to Neo-Russia with Natasha. She had come close to loosing her job when she freed Argo, but due to the magnificent job he did on the Devil Gundam, they let her stay on as his partner, Argo a free citizen.
Zhi, however, was alone. He's fight alone and he'd win alone. He continued walking down the steps, a warrior.
Formerly, Zhi had been a kind man, joking and playing around. The loss of Allenby hardened his heart. He'd return to himself in time but for now, he was cold and direct.
He stopped again at the bottom step and looked up at the sky again. He could see the full moon through the tree branches. He sighed. Then Zhi spoke in a whisper to no one in particular.
"Gundam fight all set... ready... go."
Disclaimer: I don't own the show nor do I wish to.
Author's Note: I didn't want to get caught up in the hate or like Allenby war due to the fact I'm neutral on her character. I wouldn't mind if she's killed by mobs who hate her or if she's praised by her worshippers, so this is why it begins like it does. Don't kill me.
"We gather here today in recognition of one of the fallen many. Allenby Beardsly was one of many fighters, standing strong for her.."
Domon Kasshu sighed, hearing the words of the preacher as he stood by the black casket for which held his former friend inside. The Swedish flag appropriately covered the casket for the ceremony, along with flowers and a picture of her. The picture was her after a fight, standing on the shoulder of Noble Gundam, waving and winking. Ironically, this had been the first picture Domon had seen of her. Now it would be the last.
He felt Rain intertwine her fingers with his as the preacher continued. He sighed slightly. He was relieved a little when Rain leaned her head on his shoulder. He turned his head slightly in affection. He knew she was not only comforting him this way but he was there for her.
Though Allenby and Rain had a rivalry for Domon's heart at one point, Rain still attended the girl's funeral. After his victory over the Devil Gundam and winning the tournament, Domon and Rain remained a couple, thought the champion remained friends with the Swedish fighter.
Allenby had decided to remain Neo Sweden's fighter and Domon announced his retirement from the ring. He helped her train though he never showed any attraction to her other than friendship. She eventually admitted to her feelings for him.
Domon hadn't been too terribly shocked and explained to her he didn't feel the same and his heart was with Rain. She accepted this and they still remained friends.
A few months later, she began to date a man from the Shaolin Temple, introduced to her by Sai Sici. They secretly dated for the next two years. That's when she started getting the headaches.
She didn't tell anyone at first but then slowly, her boyfriend Zhi, the Rain before Domon, due to the fact the woman was a doctor. Rain eventually told Domon. Though her friends worried, Allenby continued work until she collapsed. She'd been sitting on the end of Noble Gundam's cockpit, taking a break from her and Domon's work. She began to complain about her head hurting and passed out, slipping of the gundam. Domon managed to catch her.
They took the woman to a hospital where it was reported she had severe cerebral damage due to her time in the berserker system. She had only four months left.
During her last few months, she was permitted to leave the hospital during the day under the close supervision of Rain. She spent her time fighting and enjoying simple things. Two weeks before her initial death, her health had been failing and was stuck in the hospital.
Three days before she died, she gave Rain a full apology for ever wanting Domon. Though Rain never approved of the fighter, she accepted Allenby's apology and left quietly.
Her death had been a painless one, passing away while she dreamt. Rain had delievered the news to Domon and he reported it to the other members of the shuffle alliance. Though Sai Sici, Zhi learned of his girlfriend's death. Domon could see him in the front row.
Zhi was eighteen and a good fighter with a burning spirit. He wore a long braid, stopping just above his knees with long shaggy bangs he parted in half. He also left to strands of hair in front of his ears like Sai Sici did, just not as thick. He wore a black, Chinese suit and a 'Good Luck' charm around his neck. He held a white rose in his hand for which he intended to place on Allenby's casket at the end of the service.
In the crowd, Domon spotted Argo with Natasha next to him. He wore a simple black suit and Natasha wore a black business suit with a long skirt. Domon thought she looked odd without her prized whip.
Chibodee sat with Shirley next to him. The other girls sat behind him but Shirley had been the one he was most attracted to. He dressed much like Argo, only his tie was red as apposed to the black worn by the larger man. Shirley wore a simple black dress and a dazzling pearl necklace Chibodee bought for her. The other girls wore outfits similar without the pearls.
Sai Sici had grown up much over the past three and a half years. His cheekbones had hired a little and jaw squared a little. He was more focused and taller. His hair was the same but that was to be expected. He wasn't much for change. The boy actually decided to continue fighting for the coming up tournament that would start in six months.
George arrived too. He was currently in an affair with Princess Maria Louise. Even though it was to be kept secret, everyone of course knew about it. He wore an outfit similar to his daily attire only black instead of white. The princess sat beside him in a dazzling black dress. Domon smirked a little as he saw the princess slide her hand over his and George cover hers with his far hand.
Due to his retirement and Allenby's death, Neo Japan and Neo Sweden currently had no representative. With six months left, it seemed doubtful either country would find a suitable fighter.
"Thus ends the ceremony. May you rest in peace, Allenby Beardsly. God be with you." The preacher finalized, stepping away from the casket.
It had been an outdoor ceremony and her casket hovered above her grave. Mutters were heard as people stood and began to leave the funeral. Domon and Rain stood for a few moments, Domon's arm around her and Rain leaning against him. They silently watched Zhi placed the rose on Allenby's casket. Domon looked at Rain and she nodded. He then departed from her and walked up behind the Chinese man.
"Hey." Domon said.
After a heavy breath, Zhi said, "Hey Domon."
"You gonna be alright?" he questioned.
There was a moment hesitation. Finally Zhi spoke, turning his head so instead of looking at the back of his head, Domon saw his side profile.
"I miss her." He began. "She helped me grow as a warrior. Now I must honor her. I will honor her with my fists."
Domon blinked in confusion.
"I sent in my letter today. I've decided to become Neo Sweden's replacement fighter." He turned so Domon could make out all his features.
The experienced fighter gasped a little but closed his mouth fast, returning serious again and nodded.
"I understand. If there's anything I can-"
"No, that won't be necessary." Zhi interrupted.
Domon nodded again.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Domon stood, looking up at God Gundam, reflecting on his days as a warrior. Gundams definitely weren't meant for storage and signs of this could be seen in the rust stains. He held out his right palm and his crest glowed for a moment before disappearing. The King of Hearts was alone.
He touched the leg of the gundam admiringly. He missed the fight, the thrill, the danger. It was apart of him. As Master Asia had said, a true martial artist can only express hi feelings through his fists. Those days were behind Domon now.
"Still no fighter?"
Domon turned to see Chibodee.
"And I was hoping to defeat you this next tournament!" he winked. He then turned serious for a moment and spoke, "Why did you give up anyway Domon?"
Domon dropped his head for a moment. He raised his head slightly, looking off to the side.
"I have nothing left to fight for." He began. "I've already defeated the Devil Gundam twice. I saved my father and found Kyoji. Everything I did, I did for Master, Kyoji, and for my family. It's settled now. I have nothing left to fight for." He then smirked a little. "And I'll have a family of my own soon."
Chibodee smirk smiled and nodded. After a moment of silence he said, "Do you think Neo-Japan will get a new gundam fighter in time?"
"I don't know." Domon admitted.
"You don't even have anyone in mind?" Chibodee asked, a little surprised.
"I was considering offer Zhi the chance." Domon winced a little. "But its more noble of him to stand in Allenby's place."
Chibodee nodded again. "If yah think of anyone I'd like to try the new kid out."
Domon smirked again. "You know I will."
Chibodee then left with wave and a smile. Domon lowered his head and turned, looking back up at his old gundam.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Chibodee and Shirley walked through the market, shopping for food for that evening. The American fighter couldn't get his mind off of Neo-Japan and the search for Domon's replacement. He knew Domon well enough that I a new fighter weren't found, he'd participate again dreadfully.
He pretended to be inspecting the fruit at a cart as Shirley picked up some bread. He just stood there blankly, holding the fruit in his right hand.
"Hey! What are you doing?" the vender asked.
Chibodee raised his head and blinked confused. He then looked down at the orange in his hand. It was mostly crushed, liquid pouring through his fingers. He blinked again in surprise.
Oops he thought to himself.
He laughed at himself and said, "My bad! I'll just dispose of this!"
Chibodee laughed with one hand behind his head, looking pretty cheesy. He then turned and threw the orange into the trash and began to walk away.
"Hold up!" the vender cried and grabbed Chibodee by the collar.
He held up his hands trying to look innocent, "Dude, look! I didn't mean to!"
The vender looked like a fifteen year old girl, probably working at the cart to help her family. A large man joined the two, the girl keeping a firm grip on Chibodee.
Chibodee felt like melting into an insufficient mass and withering away. The man was tall, well over six feet. Not only was he tall but he was heavy. Even though he was a large man, Chibodee noted his large muscles. This man could easily be larger than Argo, a difficult task. His hair was slicked back and he had a large nose. He put his hand on the girl's shoulder. Her shoulder was lost due to the size of him.
The man wore simple brown pants and a black, sleeveless shirt. He cocked and eyebrow at Chibodee then looked at the girl.
She wore green, loose cargo pants and a white tank top with a short blue jean jacket. Her hair was choppy at chin length, jet black. She had three orange streaks on the left side like a tiger. She looked like she was about to eat him too.
"Kamimiya, what's the matter?" the large man asked.
"He damage our produce without paying for it!" She told him, her eyes still sharp as daggers.
"Look, it was and acci-"
"Did you tell him to pay?" he asked.
"Yes an-"
"Did you give him a chance?" he asked, giving her a stern look.
The girl's grip on Chibodee loosened and her eyes softened. She looked to the side to the man, though she didn't look at him directly.
"No father." She said before letting Chibodee go.
The confused man stumbled back a bit and looked at the father and daughter. After the two looked at him for a moment the girl spoke.
"The money?!" she snapped.
"Oh, sorry! Heh, heh! Lost my head." He pulled out his wallet and put down the sufficient amount of money on the cart.
Kamimiya took the money sternly and put it in the box for money. She began to walk away but saw the look on her father's face and turned back around.
"Thank you for coming to the Sato Produce Cart. We hoped you enjoy our service." She said through clenched teeth.
"Uh.. No prob!" Chibodee laughed before walking away.
Shirley walked over and wrapped her arm around his and kissed him on the cheek before saying. "What was that all about?"
"I really wish I knew." Chibodee admitted.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Zhi sighed as he stepped outside of the Swedish Embassy in Neo Hong Kong. HE was officially a citizen and his gundam was in construction. Due to the number of teams working on it, His gundam would be ready in four months. He'd have two months to train in the suit before the tournament began. In the mean time, he'd train with Sai Sici and the other members of the Shuffle Alliance, if they could be contacted.
He wore a blue shirt, near identical to Sai Sici's, only it was a little longer. He wore black gee pants and bandages on his hand and over his knuckles for fighting. He wore similar bandages on his feet. Other than that, he was a barefoot fighter.
He stood at the top of the stairs of the Embassy, looking up at the sky. Every once-in-a-while, colonies could be mad out among the stars but tonight he could see none.
He sighed and continued walking down the stairs. It had been two weeks since Allenby's funeral. He knew Domon and Rain had remained in Neo Hong Kong after the tournament. They never adopted the children they used to live with but practically raised them. They were now ten and eleven.
Chibodee Crocket and Shirley were in Neo Hong Kong for the next five months. Chibodee had decided to stay until Domon either chose to fight again or a new fighter would appear for Neo Japan. The other girls had stayed with Chibodee and Shirley for a week before returned to Neo America to prep Maxter Gundam.
Sai Sici managed to revive the Shaolin Temple and one location, the prime location, was in Neo Hong Kong where Zhi had met him. Sai Sici lived there now.
George had gone back to France with Princess Maria Louise. He would spend his time training and going over strategies for the coming up tournament.
Argo had spent the last year, getting reacquainted with his former crew but returned to Neo-Russia with Natasha. She had come close to loosing her job when she freed Argo, but due to the magnificent job he did on the Devil Gundam, they let her stay on as his partner, Argo a free citizen.
Zhi, however, was alone. He's fight alone and he'd win alone. He continued walking down the steps, a warrior.
Formerly, Zhi had been a kind man, joking and playing around. The loss of Allenby hardened his heart. He'd return to himself in time but for now, he was cold and direct.
He stopped again at the bottom step and looked up at the sky again. He could see the full moon through the tree branches. He sighed. Then Zhi spoke in a whisper to no one in particular.
"Gundam fight all set... ready... go."