Hey there! Thanks for taking the time to read my first attempt @ fiction! Here is the typical legal stuff..I don't own COWBOY BEBOP so don't sue! I'm very poor!



A few bumps and bruises

Chp 1 Another day on the Bebop.

Faye sat in what was considered the Bebop's living room. To the left of her she heard the tickity tack of Ed's presence. Lying next to the strange child was her companion and partner in crime, Ein. Spike was tinkering with his "baby" and Jet was no wherein ear shot or sight.

"Oh god." Faye mumbled and before she knew it Ed was in her face and squealing

"Faye, Faye, what's the matter can Ed fix it?"

Faye just shook her head and got up from the couch. She walked back into the Bebop's hanger and watched Spike. She pulled out a cigarette and lighted up.

**** Spike could see Faye from the corner of his eye. What the hell does she want? Letting his mind flow about that he wasn't watching what he was doing and as he started to lean too far into the engine he lost his footing and fell.

"Shit!!! Owe!! Ohh Fuck!!!"

Shouts ran thru the corridors of the bebop and everyone paused for a moment then returned to their leisurely activities. Faye winced at the crash Spike had made. First a chuckle escaped her. A moment later she noticed Spike wasn't moving. Damnit! She thought and ran over to where Spike lay on the floor.

"Are you o.?"

Spike was in a jumbled mess. He reached for his cigs and groaned and muttered, "Shit, I think I broke something."

"What'd you break your ass?"

Spike rolled his eyes "Will you help me up?!?"

Faye lit another cigarette and shrugged her shoulder, "May as well." The two entered the living room and Faye practically thru Spike on the couch "Watch it damn you!!" he exclaimed

"Poor, baby. Quit your bitching lemme go get Jet." Said Faye as she disappeared around the corner.

"Ed help, will ya?" Spike ordered as he pointed to his side pocket. The curious girl scooted over and grabbed for the pocket. She pulled out the cigarettes and lighter and she lit one up. She took a puff and instantly coughed. Spike, laughed but grabbed his side and mumbled "Man I hate kids, mutts and women."

Ed placed the cigarette in his mouth and took off up the stairs and into another part of the ship. Ein shadowed the girl and as those two became a sound in the distance, Jet came in.

"Well, Spike ol' buddy what happened?" asked Jet as he wiped the few droplets of water off of his hands.

"That female problem happened." Spike spat out.

"Mmmm.."

"Mmmm, what the hell does that mean?!?!?"

"Nothing, I just said Mmmmm." Jet smiled as began to touch the side that Spike was holding.

Spike grunted each time Jet touched a sensitive area. Spike tried to lean forward but ached with every movement. Jet shook his head and chuckled. "Well, nothing is broken so count your lucky stars. You'll just need to rest for a few days. I'll be sure to take good care of you ol' buddy. "

Damnit! Spike told himself. I can't believe this! I was just minding my own business. When she came in, she always does this. She's definitely more trouble then she's worth. We shoulda just left her behind somewhere.

Jet watched Spike make faces for about ten minutes. Almost as if able to read Spike's mind Jet simply patted his shoulder and went back towards his mini green room full of bonsai trees. Spike lay on the couch and continued to let his frustration build.

Faye stood in the doorway and watched Spike again. Why the hell do I keep staring at him?!? He's a moron. I see him day in and day out what could he possibly posses that I'd want! Fayed sighed and walked outside.

It had been nearly a year since Faye joined the crew of the Bebop. Nobody was thrilled, but, after bumping into these guys so many times and the fact that they'd saved her ass about half a dozen times. It's the least she could do. Besides she knew that she livened up the place. There's was a little more adventure. All thanks to her. Plain and simple. Deep down she knew the real reason she kept coming back. Everyone knew. Spike Spiegel. From the first moment she saw him in the casino she knew she wanted him. There was only one problem. Julia. Damn that bitch! Why couldn't he just forget her? It seemed she had forgotten about him just left him to fall apart. Thanks to that women Spike seemed to grow a hard cold shell. He's only brought her up about twice in the time Faye had been there and only one time had he been conscious. Faye recalled the time he fell asleep in the living room couch. He'd been sweating throughout most of his nap. His brow furrowed with a bad dream. In a low voice he said "Julia, come with me we'll get away. I promise no one will find us." He jolted awake and saw Faye looking at him. He just got up and left the room. Faye now stood on the deck of the bebop. Looking out at the small port in Mars, she hated this placed. She wanted to go to the races and maybe win some money on the ponies.

Ed was now running in circles around the deck with arms spread out as if she was an eagle soaring free, Ein simply barked and chased Ed. Two minutes later Faye was in the cock pit of her ship. Ed watched her disappear into the horizon. She looked down at Ein, the dog whimpered and Ed nodded, "Faye, Faye is gone. I hope she brings Ed a souvenir."

Again the child and her dog began there game of tag. Jet had seen Faye leave too. He shrugged his shoulders and thought, women what can you do.