~* an ace of hearts*~
003 sat on the beach, lying in the late afternoon sun, enjoying the feeling of being able to relax for once. The waves of the sea crashed onto the shore and echoed threw the French girls mind. The young dancer could hear the squawking of seagulls off in the distance. They were probably going to sleep for the night, since the sun was almost set over the horizon. Francoise [ a.n. sorry if I spelled her name wrong ^-^] sighed in happiness as she took in this blissful feeling of peace and temporary comfort.
Suddenly her senses picked up some loud voices in the distance, and by what she heard their conversation wasn't going to well. 003's smile brightened and she giggled slightly. She knew very well who those two voices belonged too. 006 and 007, probably arguing like always. 'Can't they give it a rest? Just for once and get along?' The cyborg silently thought to herself, although she knew it was a vane hope.
003 blocked out the two arguing men and concentrated on the sea.
Just the sea.
She was so deep inside her mind and thoughts she did not realize she was no longer alone. Until she turned over on her side and her forehead hit something warm and soft. 003's eyes snapped open at the contact but the only color that came into view was.red? She laid there for a few moments in confusion. Then she decided to finally sit up and when she did she found her green eyes met a pair of cinnamon brown eyes.
"Joe!" the French cyborg shouted surprised at his sudden appearance. That's when reality took a toll on her and she realized what she had hit when she turned over.Joe's leg. Francoise face flustered with embarrassment at the thought.
"Oh.I-I'm sorry I didn't mean to-"Her sentence was cut shot though when he laughed in response.
"It's alright Francoise its no big deal." He smiled kindly at her after he finished talking. 003 nodded and returned the smile just as he had. There was a short pause and the only sound that was heard was the sound of the crashing waves along the beach.
"What are you doing out here, Joe?" 003 asked in curiosity.
Joe chuckled softly before answering. "I wanted to escape from all the yelling and howling inside the beach house. Honestly 006 and 007 never quit!"
Francoise tried hard not to giggle but found the struggle too hard and she began to giggle a pleasant and sweet laugh. To her great surprise Joe also began to chuckle and laugh slightly, with her.
Suddenly 003 stopped laughing, fell back and laid down on the sand's warm contents. 009 looked at her for a moment and then did the same.
To 009 it felt so good to finally be able to relax for a while. The sand was a warm luxury which he invited and welcomed.
~*~
Out on the deck of the large beach house stood 004 and 002. The two were both watching two certain cyborgs on the beach. Albert and Jet both wore big grins on their faces at the site that lay before them.
"This reminds me of when Hilda and I used to spend time together at the beach." Commented 004.
002 nodded his head in agreement. "Yup. It won't be much longer now until those two are officially together, and only heaven knows where that will lead too."
004 playfully hit 002's head. "Don't be so glum. It's wonderful that those two are together." Then I wide smirk spread across the Germans face. "It will give us a reason to teas them."
002 looked confused for a moment but then his face brook into a smirk. "That's a good enough reason I supposed."
So with that decided the two men turned around and watched closely at their two dear friends on the beach.
~*~
009 smiled at the feeling of utter peace and joy he felt at that exact moment. 'I have always liked listening to the sea, but there is something I love more.' a light blush appeared on 009's face as the object of his thoughts shifted slightly in the sand.
A small ringing played in 003's mind. She tried to ignore it for a time but the ringing just grew louder and louder. The cyborg focused more on the sound and realized that it was a bell 006 was ringing to announce that dinner was ready. Francoise sighed in disappointment and sat up reluctantly.
Joe also sat up then stood up extending his hand to the lovely French girl. Francoise smiled nicely and took his hand in acceptance.
"We better head back before 007 eats everything or 002 gets angry that we're not there." 009 said. 003 could detect the disappointment in his voice.
003 flashed him a brilliant smile before she responded. "Sure. Let's go." With that 009 began leading 003 away from the beach and to the house.
~*~
When 009 and 003 entered the dinning room they noticed the whole team was wearing wide grins on their faces, except 002 and 007.
"Finally! Maybe now we can eat!" Jet said none to pleased.
"Yes," agreed 007, "while you two love birds were out there doing whatever on the beach everyone was waiting for you. So now that you're here can we eat please?!"
009 and 003 both blushed furiously and silently sat down at their place at the table. 009 glared at 007, who were currently stuffing his face with food not paying any attention to the cyborg leader.
Suddenly Dr. Gilmore cleared his through, gaining the team's full attention.
"What is it Dr. Gilmore?" 003 asked in concern.
"Well.not very good news I'm afraid." The Dr's voice was deep and strong as he prepared to tell the team the upcoming news.
"What is it doctor?" 002 demanded.
"Calm down 002. Well anyway to get straight to the point. You see 001 and I," the doctor signaled to the now awake baby in his arms, "have discovered that the 'Black Ghost Organization' is planning to strike again. We believe they will try to start a conflict between three major companies. The companies are located in the Florida Keys, Bermuda, and Porto Rico. These three islands also make up the legendary Bermuda Triangle, which many people fear to cross because of its legendary reputation." Dr. Gilmore tried to explain things with as less questions as possible.
Suddenly the entire team started to talk over the new mission. Different members of the team wanted to handle things different ways. There was shouting, yelling and name calling as the 8 cyborgs tried to decide what to do with this new development.
Finally, tired of this nonsense, 001's basket floated in the air as he spoke to the team telepathically. **~ This battle will be different from the rest. This means that we will all have to work twice as hard and twice as fast! We should probably start sailing towards Bermuda tonight that way we can get there faster and have time to figure out what's going realy going on here!~** so with that said the baby floated down from the air, landed softly on the ground and fell fast asleep in a deep slumber.
There was a long pause in the room after the baby had spoken. Finally 003 was the one who broke the eerie silence. "I agree with 001. if black ghost is planning another scheme we should be there to figure out what's realy going on." The French cyborgs voice was so firm that the only thing the rest of the team could do was nod.
The cyborg leader, 009, then made a move to speak. 'Fran- um 003 is right guys. We have to be there when black ghost attacks. That way we can stop him!" the cyborg leader blushed when he realized he had almost called 003 Francoise in front of the team.
Again the team nodded wordlessly. Then 002 stood up and looked at 009. "Should I go get the dolphin and bring it around to the dock?"
009 only nodded and continued with the rest of his meal in silence.
~*~
003 whimpered and cried silently in her sleep. She clutched her head in what almost looked like pan, and brought her knees up to her chest. A small moan escaped her lips along with a tear that strayed down her face.
Suddenly something warm gently picked up her hand her eyes snapped open with a jolt. She tried to focus on her surroundings but the only thing she saw was a cinnamon, amber color.
"J-Joe." the blond cyborg barely voiced his name.
"Hai, Francoise its me." his voice was soft and comforting as he spoke.
Francoise eyes focused a little bit more and she soon realized the Joe was sitting on the edge of her bed, her hand clasped gently in his as he stared down at her worriedly.
"I-I had a nightmare." 003 suddenly had the need to explain to him. Before she could finish her sentence though he put a finger over her mouth to silence her.
"Shh.it's alright, I'm here now. It was just a dream It can't hurt you don't worry." The cyborg leader suddenly brought her close and crushed her in his arms, all the while whispering soothing words into her ear.
003 blushed furiously but she didn't fight against him. Instead she just pressed more against him. Her hands rested softly on the front of his chest.
009 silently cupped her chin and brought her head up so she was facing him.
"Can you tell me about the nightmare Francoise?" there was no demand in his voice, just velvet and total understanding.
"A-Alright." was her whisper soft reply.
Joe released her chin and brought that hand around the small of her back. He waited patiently for about 3minutes before she finally started to explain her nightmare to him.
"Well.I-I was at this dock in Paris. I could hear Black Ghost talking to me, but I don't remember what he was saying. I had a gun in my hand and I was shooting it at something that was hiding behind the shipping boxes. Then I finally hit what I was shooting." 003 held onto the material of 009's shirt a little tighter.
"What was it that you were shooting?" 009 asked gently and slowly, as he held her a little bit tighter.
009 felt a few stray tears leave her and seep into his shirt front. When she finally answered his question her voice was whisper soft but he heard the sound of every letter.
".you."
Joe's eyes widened in shock and surprise. "You were shooting me?"
003 nodded wordlessly. Then, in one big breath began to speedily explain the rest of her nightmare. "In my nightmare I killed you Joe! Your body was just lying limp and I just stood there with an expression as if I were proud of myself! Then something painful hit me in the back an then everything went black! I know it was just a dream but it felt so real!"
"Don't worry.nothing like that will ever happen.never" the half Japanese half American cyborg rested his chin on top of the French cyborgs head. The sweet smell of roses played at his scenes. ".don't worry Francoise that can never happen because I will always be here to protect you."
003 looked up at him, her green eyes misty and wet from crying. Joe couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable she looked right now.
"Promise?" she whispered.
"For now and for always." He promised.
Her once sad frown turned into a brilliant smile that would make the sun pale in comparison. Joe returned the smile with a slight blush to go with it.
Out of 003's window 009 could see the sun peaking over the horizon. The sun gave light to the edge of the ocean and everything around it. Announcing the start of a brand new day.
"Why don't you go back to bed Francoise? We have a long day ahead of us in the morning you know."
003 nodded silently, quickly extracting herself from 009's protective arms and crawling back under the bed covers. 009 stood up and helped pull the covers over her, making sure she was nice and snug.
003 felt sleep take over her she whispered three words before sleep finally won out and she drifted off to another world. ".Thank you Joe." was all she said and fell asleep.
Once Joe was certain she was asleep, he bent down and placed a feather light kiss on her forehead.
"Sweet dreams Francoise." He whispered before finally leaving her room to go back to his own.
~*to be continued*~
A.n. well what did you all think? I hope that this chapter met your standers. I realy worked hard on it. I know I sort of rushed things between Joe and Francoise but I need all these events to happen for the chapters to come. Well I would love it if you would write me a review! I love receiving reviews they always make me happy!
Review! ~*chibikins*~
003 sat on the beach, lying in the late afternoon sun, enjoying the feeling of being able to relax for once. The waves of the sea crashed onto the shore and echoed threw the French girls mind. The young dancer could hear the squawking of seagulls off in the distance. They were probably going to sleep for the night, since the sun was almost set over the horizon. Francoise [ a.n. sorry if I spelled her name wrong ^-^] sighed in happiness as she took in this blissful feeling of peace and temporary comfort.
Suddenly her senses picked up some loud voices in the distance, and by what she heard their conversation wasn't going to well. 003's smile brightened and she giggled slightly. She knew very well who those two voices belonged too. 006 and 007, probably arguing like always. 'Can't they give it a rest? Just for once and get along?' The cyborg silently thought to herself, although she knew it was a vane hope.
003 blocked out the two arguing men and concentrated on the sea.
Just the sea.
She was so deep inside her mind and thoughts she did not realize she was no longer alone. Until she turned over on her side and her forehead hit something warm and soft. 003's eyes snapped open at the contact but the only color that came into view was.red? She laid there for a few moments in confusion. Then she decided to finally sit up and when she did she found her green eyes met a pair of cinnamon brown eyes.
"Joe!" the French cyborg shouted surprised at his sudden appearance. That's when reality took a toll on her and she realized what she had hit when she turned over.Joe's leg. Francoise face flustered with embarrassment at the thought.
"Oh.I-I'm sorry I didn't mean to-"Her sentence was cut shot though when he laughed in response.
"It's alright Francoise its no big deal." He smiled kindly at her after he finished talking. 003 nodded and returned the smile just as he had. There was a short pause and the only sound that was heard was the sound of the crashing waves along the beach.
"What are you doing out here, Joe?" 003 asked in curiosity.
Joe chuckled softly before answering. "I wanted to escape from all the yelling and howling inside the beach house. Honestly 006 and 007 never quit!"
Francoise tried hard not to giggle but found the struggle too hard and she began to giggle a pleasant and sweet laugh. To her great surprise Joe also began to chuckle and laugh slightly, with her.
Suddenly 003 stopped laughing, fell back and laid down on the sand's warm contents. 009 looked at her for a moment and then did the same.
To 009 it felt so good to finally be able to relax for a while. The sand was a warm luxury which he invited and welcomed.
~*~
Out on the deck of the large beach house stood 004 and 002. The two were both watching two certain cyborgs on the beach. Albert and Jet both wore big grins on their faces at the site that lay before them.
"This reminds me of when Hilda and I used to spend time together at the beach." Commented 004.
002 nodded his head in agreement. "Yup. It won't be much longer now until those two are officially together, and only heaven knows where that will lead too."
004 playfully hit 002's head. "Don't be so glum. It's wonderful that those two are together." Then I wide smirk spread across the Germans face. "It will give us a reason to teas them."
002 looked confused for a moment but then his face brook into a smirk. "That's a good enough reason I supposed."
So with that decided the two men turned around and watched closely at their two dear friends on the beach.
~*~
009 smiled at the feeling of utter peace and joy he felt at that exact moment. 'I have always liked listening to the sea, but there is something I love more.' a light blush appeared on 009's face as the object of his thoughts shifted slightly in the sand.
A small ringing played in 003's mind. She tried to ignore it for a time but the ringing just grew louder and louder. The cyborg focused more on the sound and realized that it was a bell 006 was ringing to announce that dinner was ready. Francoise sighed in disappointment and sat up reluctantly.
Joe also sat up then stood up extending his hand to the lovely French girl. Francoise smiled nicely and took his hand in acceptance.
"We better head back before 007 eats everything or 002 gets angry that we're not there." 009 said. 003 could detect the disappointment in his voice.
003 flashed him a brilliant smile before she responded. "Sure. Let's go." With that 009 began leading 003 away from the beach and to the house.
~*~
When 009 and 003 entered the dinning room they noticed the whole team was wearing wide grins on their faces, except 002 and 007.
"Finally! Maybe now we can eat!" Jet said none to pleased.
"Yes," agreed 007, "while you two love birds were out there doing whatever on the beach everyone was waiting for you. So now that you're here can we eat please?!"
009 and 003 both blushed furiously and silently sat down at their place at the table. 009 glared at 007, who were currently stuffing his face with food not paying any attention to the cyborg leader.
Suddenly Dr. Gilmore cleared his through, gaining the team's full attention.
"What is it Dr. Gilmore?" 003 asked in concern.
"Well.not very good news I'm afraid." The Dr's voice was deep and strong as he prepared to tell the team the upcoming news.
"What is it doctor?" 002 demanded.
"Calm down 002. Well anyway to get straight to the point. You see 001 and I," the doctor signaled to the now awake baby in his arms, "have discovered that the 'Black Ghost Organization' is planning to strike again. We believe they will try to start a conflict between three major companies. The companies are located in the Florida Keys, Bermuda, and Porto Rico. These three islands also make up the legendary Bermuda Triangle, which many people fear to cross because of its legendary reputation." Dr. Gilmore tried to explain things with as less questions as possible.
Suddenly the entire team started to talk over the new mission. Different members of the team wanted to handle things different ways. There was shouting, yelling and name calling as the 8 cyborgs tried to decide what to do with this new development.
Finally, tired of this nonsense, 001's basket floated in the air as he spoke to the team telepathically. **~ This battle will be different from the rest. This means that we will all have to work twice as hard and twice as fast! We should probably start sailing towards Bermuda tonight that way we can get there faster and have time to figure out what's going realy going on here!~** so with that said the baby floated down from the air, landed softly on the ground and fell fast asleep in a deep slumber.
There was a long pause in the room after the baby had spoken. Finally 003 was the one who broke the eerie silence. "I agree with 001. if black ghost is planning another scheme we should be there to figure out what's realy going on." The French cyborgs voice was so firm that the only thing the rest of the team could do was nod.
The cyborg leader, 009, then made a move to speak. 'Fran- um 003 is right guys. We have to be there when black ghost attacks. That way we can stop him!" the cyborg leader blushed when he realized he had almost called 003 Francoise in front of the team.
Again the team nodded wordlessly. Then 002 stood up and looked at 009. "Should I go get the dolphin and bring it around to the dock?"
009 only nodded and continued with the rest of his meal in silence.
~*~
003 whimpered and cried silently in her sleep. She clutched her head in what almost looked like pan, and brought her knees up to her chest. A small moan escaped her lips along with a tear that strayed down her face.
Suddenly something warm gently picked up her hand her eyes snapped open with a jolt. She tried to focus on her surroundings but the only thing she saw was a cinnamon, amber color.
"J-Joe." the blond cyborg barely voiced his name.
"Hai, Francoise its me." his voice was soft and comforting as he spoke.
Francoise eyes focused a little bit more and she soon realized the Joe was sitting on the edge of her bed, her hand clasped gently in his as he stared down at her worriedly.
"I-I had a nightmare." 003 suddenly had the need to explain to him. Before she could finish her sentence though he put a finger over her mouth to silence her.
"Shh.it's alright, I'm here now. It was just a dream It can't hurt you don't worry." The cyborg leader suddenly brought her close and crushed her in his arms, all the while whispering soothing words into her ear.
003 blushed furiously but she didn't fight against him. Instead she just pressed more against him. Her hands rested softly on the front of his chest.
009 silently cupped her chin and brought her head up so she was facing him.
"Can you tell me about the nightmare Francoise?" there was no demand in his voice, just velvet and total understanding.
"A-Alright." was her whisper soft reply.
Joe released her chin and brought that hand around the small of her back. He waited patiently for about 3minutes before she finally started to explain her nightmare to him.
"Well.I-I was at this dock in Paris. I could hear Black Ghost talking to me, but I don't remember what he was saying. I had a gun in my hand and I was shooting it at something that was hiding behind the shipping boxes. Then I finally hit what I was shooting." 003 held onto the material of 009's shirt a little tighter.
"What was it that you were shooting?" 009 asked gently and slowly, as he held her a little bit tighter.
009 felt a few stray tears leave her and seep into his shirt front. When she finally answered his question her voice was whisper soft but he heard the sound of every letter.
".you."
Joe's eyes widened in shock and surprise. "You were shooting me?"
003 nodded wordlessly. Then, in one big breath began to speedily explain the rest of her nightmare. "In my nightmare I killed you Joe! Your body was just lying limp and I just stood there with an expression as if I were proud of myself! Then something painful hit me in the back an then everything went black! I know it was just a dream but it felt so real!"
"Don't worry.nothing like that will ever happen.never" the half Japanese half American cyborg rested his chin on top of the French cyborgs head. The sweet smell of roses played at his scenes. ".don't worry Francoise that can never happen because I will always be here to protect you."
003 looked up at him, her green eyes misty and wet from crying. Joe couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable she looked right now.
"Promise?" she whispered.
"For now and for always." He promised.
Her once sad frown turned into a brilliant smile that would make the sun pale in comparison. Joe returned the smile with a slight blush to go with it.
Out of 003's window 009 could see the sun peaking over the horizon. The sun gave light to the edge of the ocean and everything around it. Announcing the start of a brand new day.
"Why don't you go back to bed Francoise? We have a long day ahead of us in the morning you know."
003 nodded silently, quickly extracting herself from 009's protective arms and crawling back under the bed covers. 009 stood up and helped pull the covers over her, making sure she was nice and snug.
003 felt sleep take over her she whispered three words before sleep finally won out and she drifted off to another world. ".Thank you Joe." was all she said and fell asleep.
Once Joe was certain she was asleep, he bent down and placed a feather light kiss on her forehead.
"Sweet dreams Francoise." He whispered before finally leaving her room to go back to his own.
~*to be continued*~
A.n. well what did you all think? I hope that this chapter met your standers. I realy worked hard on it. I know I sort of rushed things between Joe and Francoise but I need all these events to happen for the chapters to come. Well I would love it if you would write me a review! I love receiving reviews they always make me happy!
Review! ~*chibikins*~