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Dreams. No, not dreams… nightmares… that's all DG had seemed to be able to see when she closed her eyes at night
They always had to do with Wyatt Cain and the end result was always death for the old Tin Man
'BANG'
The shot of a gun rang out in DG's subconscious
The youngest princess of the O.Z. awoke with a gasp. "…Oh Cain…" she whispered to herself, sitting up in her bed trying to catch her breath.
Two Months Earlier
Things had been going great for DG. It was only a year after the eclipse and the young princess felt at peace with her new role and new life. Not to mention she had her Tin Man watching over her.
Each night DG and Cain would spend time together. Walking the gardens, sitting out on warm night's star gazing or just sitting in DG's chambers talking far into the early hours of the morning.
DG and Cain were sitting in DG's chambers, on her window seat over looking Finaqua talking for what seemed like days. But, in reality it had only been a few hours.
"It's getting late Princess" stated Cain looking out the window at the dark night sky
"Cain, I have told you over and over again. Please, call me DG" answered the young Princess smiling
"I'm sorry DG. It just comes with the job I guess. You know, being your bodyguard" Whispered Cain moving a few stray hairs out of DG's face
DG blushed "I know. I just don't particularly like the formality. I'm still DG"
"Okay, DG. It's getting late. I need to get on with what is left of my night watch and you should try to get some sleep" said Cain
"Alright Mister Cain. Good night" As DG went to stand up from her window seat she felt a gentle yet strong hand on her wrist
"Wait DG" whispered Cain pulling DG closer to him. Without hesitation Cain leaned in and kissed DG. Getting more comfortable DG wrapped her arms around Cain's shoulders and kissed him back passionately. Reluctantly they broke apart both gasping for air. DG stroked Cain's face looking into his icy blue eyes. She wanted to say something but what, she did not know.
Instead DG settled for a "Good night Mister Cain"
After getting up from the window seat Cain bent over and kissed DG on the forehead
"It's Wyatt, DG." He turned around started to walk out of DG's be chambers
"Good night" he called over his shoulder.
DG woke up with a smile on her face. She got up and got dressed as fast as she could. Putting on a blue day dress and pulling her hair back into a bun DG made her way out of her chambers in search of Cain.
As soon as DG walked out of the room she noticed the air in the palace was thick with tension.
Walking down to the dining hall DG noticed a few resistance fighters she recognized from Jeb's band. Confused she continued her walk to the hall. One large door was cracked open, DG could hear Jeb's voice. Quietly she listened
"No your highness, I did not see him" said Jeb quietly. "One of my men did"
"And you said you were up north, correct?" answered the Queen
"Yes, in the woods just before Finaqua. Hughes said he ran north so, he should not be anywhere near here" Jeb's voice shook
"Young Mister Cain would you and your resistance fighters go after him? I want my daughter's safe. Everyone knows he will be out for revenge" the Queen's voice was but a whisper
Excited Jeb answered "Yes of course your highness"
"And I will go with them" Came Cain's voice.
DG's heart stopped. What was going on?
"As you wish Mister Cain. I want you to be ready and out as soon as you can" Said the Queen
"I suggest you send out the palace guards and soon as possible your highness" Said Cain
"Yes, Mister Cain I was planning on it. Would you be so kind as to notify the hear guard for me?" Asked the queen
"Of course your highness" Answered Cain
DG heard footsteps but, couldn't move. She was rooted to the floor. The door to the dining hall creaked open and out walked Cain
"DG" said Cain his voice grave "How much did you hear?"
"Not enough to know what's going on" she answered crossing her arms "Could you tell me?"
"Zero. He's back"
DG gasped. "How?"
"He obviously was able to get out of that tin suit" Cain shook his head
"I have to go notify the head guard of what is going on DG. Then I have to go pack my things" Cain stated as he began to walk away
"Please don't go! You could get hurt or killed!" Pleaded DG running after him
"I have a job Princess, and it's to protect you. I have to go. I will see you before I leave"
DG watched as Cain walked away, angry with tears in her eyes.
A few hours later DG watched the resistance fighters and Cain ready for their journey on the lawns of Finaqua. Glitch and Raw were to the left of her talking quietly and Azkadellia and the Queen were speaking to a small group of resistance fighters. Raw put his hand on DG's shoulder.
"DG sad" Said the viewer.
"Raw, sad is an understatement…" DG said choking back tears
"It'll be okay" Glitch said "They will find Zero and Cain will come back"
After what seemed like an eternity Cain finished saddling his horse and walked over to DG
"Please look at me DG" He pleaded. DG refused to look at him
"Good trip Cain" Said Raw slapping Cain's back
"Be safe… Don't get killed" Whispered Glitch nervously
Finally DG spoke up "Please come back Cain"
"I will DG" Cain immersed the young Princess in a tight hug "I swear to the gods I will"
"All right men! Let's catch this bastard! Move it out!" Shouted Jeb
With one last backwards glance at DG Cain mounted his horse and rode off behind his son
It had been almost two months since former Tin Man, Wyatt Cain had left the safety of the palace at Finaqua and his princess to go north with this son, and his band of resistance fighters. Summer had come and gone and Autumn was well under way.
DG tiredly walked down the corridor to the library where she found Glitch behind a huge pile of books, papers and scrolls.
Glitch was dressed in a new blue and gold uniform. 'Spiffy' DG thought to herself smiling. Except for the ever evident zipper on his head Glitch looked very un-Glitch like.
"Good morning Glitch" DG said with a yawn. Startled and a bit confused Glitch looked up from his pile of stuff. "Oh, DG" he smiled "You startled me… Good morning!"
DG pulled up a chair. As she sat down she rested her elbows on the table and rubbed her puffy eyes on the sleeve of her simple green day dress. She yawned again "What in the O.Z. happened to you Princess?" Glitch asked taking in DG's exhausted looking form. "I was dreaming about Cain again. I miss my Tin Man Glitch…" She finished with a sigh.
What was happening to her? Back in Kansas the old DG would never be head over heels like this for some guy.
'But, Cain isn't 'some guy'' a little nagging voice inside her said. 'I know… I know' she thought answering that pesky little nag 'He's Wyatt Cain, former Tin Man… Oh boy'
DG didn't know what it was about Cain she loved so much. It could be any number of things. From his amazing features to his beautiful icy eyes, or could it be the way he was so protective? Even before the eclipse Cain was never far from her side. DG never felt as safe as she did when she was under the watchful eye of her Tin Man.
Glitch's voice broke her thoughts "DG?" "DG?" the young Princess stared at Glitch confused.
"I'm sorry. Did you say something?" "Yes, I asked you to pass me that book" he said pointing to the far side of the table near DG. "Sorry… I was just lost in thought" DG said as she pushed the book over to her friend.
"I figured" he said with a smile "Good thoughts about Cain?" DG blushed "Glitch!" she cried playfully pushing his shoulder "What? I know that's what you were thinking about"
Desperately trying to change the subject "What's with all this?" DG asked motioning to the table that was covered in book, upon book, with the occasional paper or scroll sticking out from underneath a book.
Glitch sighed "Trying to catch up on being your mother's advisor. I can't wait to get my brain back… this will all be so much easier" DG patted her friend's shoulder
"I will go find my mother and talk to her about it. Don't worry Glitch; you'll have your brain back in no time"
Author's Note: Okay… So, I really have no idea where this all came from. I was just sitting in my car one day at school trying to waste time before class and BAM this idea hit me. :) I hope you all like :) Please, pleaseeee Read & Review. Thank You!