The Serpent's Heart
New Year, new story maybe…at least this is a pilot prologue. I wanted to do a story about Gai Murakumo for a little while, not gonna lie he's pretty damn hot. I found a lot of info on Gai this winter break so I thought to hell, let's make a story about Gai Murkaumo! This story takes place after VS Astray…but for some reason I didn't give them the uniforms that they have in it. Well here's a list of characters…(c) = coordinator and (n) = natural
Gai Murakumo (c): Leader of the Serpent Tail
Elijah Kiel (c): Gai's wingman (a good portion of the story is told to him, if it gets passed here)
Loretta Adja (n): Only female member of the Serpent Tail
Reed Wheeler (n): Intelligence Officer and known alcoholic
Kazahana Adja(c?/n?) : Daughter of Loretta and rather adult like for her age
Kenaf Luchini (c): A freelancing informant who thinks it's fun to mess with people's lives
Lowe Guele/Gear (n): Pilot of the astray red frame and member of the Junk Guild
Kisato Yamabuki (n): Skittish and easily frightened, she's also a member of the Junk Guild
Elise "Ellie" Bennett (c): (OC) fiancée of Elijah, provides medical support and cheerfulness when needed. She's a character I had written for a different story but I thought her uplifting attitude complemented Elijah's gloominess. She will be further explained within the story.
Charlene _ (c): (OC) former lover of Gai who has passed on. She never knew her last name was aka I never found anything that fit.
"It's been so long…" Gai muttered to himself. He picked up a jeweled butterfly ring in his locker. He had placed it on a chain so he could always keep it close to his heart. "How long has it been…four years?" He went over its wings thinking of better times. He opened the clasp to the chain placing it around his neck. Dropping the chain, the ring hung low on his neck. He held it close to his heart. Where would we be now Charlene…if you were still here? Would we have kids? Would we have this team? Gai thought as he continued to get dressed. You were the best thing to ever happen to me but why couldn't I save you? Why? I was too weak to save you…why did you have to die? Charlene… his thoughts continued. He pulled the ring out from under his shirt. He looked down at again remembering the soft red lips, the emerald eyes, her gentle laugh and that beautiful smile…A smile that lit up the room, a smile that made him smile no matter the circumstances, a smile that was gone forever. Why couldn't he have been the one to die? She didn't deserve death…there was so much that she didn't get to fulfill. She wanted to get married, she wanted to have kids. He tucked the butterfly away leaving the locker room. Only Reed knew about her and he had already sworn not to say a word about her…Charlene. Charlene, I love you…he thought as he walked down the empty halls without her…I love you.
"Gai," Charlene giggled. She laugh lovingly as she snuggled up to her man. She looked at him her eyes bright and happy. "What's with the scowl?"
"Nothing," Gai answered. Her lips curved up in a smile as she looked up at him. His scowl dissipated into a loving smile. He kissed her lips pulling her on top of his lap.
"I love you," she cooed resting her head on his. He moved his hands to her waist motioning her to sit up.
"It's been a year," Gai said in his normal calm and collected voice.
"To this very day." She went through his hair with her hands. "You seem very happy today."
"It's been a year," he repeated. Charlene flinched withdrawing her hands from his head.
"Are you okay?" she asked skeptically.
"Of course," he answered. He laced their fingers together. "This day wouldn't be complete without an anniversary gift."
"Gai, I told you not to get me anything!" Charlene sighed. She blushed slightly fidgeting slightly. He held her hand tightly so she wouldn't escape.
"You know that I'm stubborn," Gai chuckled. "Besides you got me these glasses, I'd be a real ass if I didn't have anything for you."
"Gai," she sighed. She ran her hands through her hair shaking her head. Gai chuckled pulling her down for a kiss. He kissed her neck inhaling her sweet scent. He gently brushed his lips on her neck pulling out a small box from his pocket. He listened to Charlene groan as she leaned against him. "Gai…"
"Shhh," he whispered into her ear. "Close your eyes."
"Why?" Charlene asked.
"Because I have something special for you." She kissed his jawline pulling herself closer.
"I thought it was this…" Her hands snaked up his chest unbuttoning his shirt.
"No…it's not sex," Gai interrupted. He grabbed her hands kissing the left gently.
"Do you even want to have sex? It's been two years and we haven't done anything." Charlene pouted slightly as he continued to hold on to her.
"It'll come when you least expect it." Gai pulled her down kissing her neck. He heard her let out a gentle groan. "I have something planned." He always loved hearing her cry out because of him. He continued his assault on her neck before moving down to her chest. She let out a small whimper blushing fiercely. She pushed herself away from him. He only followed after her continuing his assault on her body.
"I hope that it's not you…" Charlene purred with a seductive smile. His face unchanging he shook his head. "Men have that problem…unexpected and ALWAYS early and STOP I don't need a hickey right now!"
"Now you're just being sexist. Enough of that, close your eyes." She let out a frustrated sigh closing her eyes. She leaned back with a smile. He felt his own lips curve up in a smile. Gai placed the box in her left hand closing her slender fingers around it. "Open." Opening her eyes Charlene moved off of Gai's lap and on to a nearby couch cushion. She opened her hand seeing the small red velvety box.
"Gai…this is too much…" Charlene muttered covering her mouth. He wrapped one arm around her back. He gave her quick peck on the forehead pulling her close.
"Open it…" he suggested. He took his other arm wrapping it around her waist. Opening the box she saw a butterfly ring completely encrusted with small diamonds. She covered her mouth again with a gasp. "For the beautiful butterfly in front of me, who fluttered into my life unexpectedly."
"G-Gai," she gasped.
"Here, let's put it on," Gai answered. He pulled the butterfly out of its box slipping it on to her right index finger. "What do you think?" He smiled as tears came to her eyes.
"It's…It's lovely," she said through her tears.
"There's no reason to cry," Gai chuckled. He gave her a tight squeeze.
"Thank you," she cried wrapping her arms around his neck.
"There's no reason to thank me…it's what lovers do…they make their partner happy," Gai answered kissing her lips. "I love you."
"You okay Gai?" Elijah asked. He was staring out a window into the deep abyss of space. It was unlike Gai to sit there and collect his thoughts in such a way.
"Yes," Gai replied. He continued his stare out the window.
"Are you sure? You always seem so depressed on this day every year," Elijah answered. Gai's eyes darted over to Elijah. The boy was asking too many questions.
"I'm fine," Gai growled.
"We're worri…" Elijah began. He was quickly shut up by a harsh glare.
"Excuse me," Gai mustered passing by Elijah. It's been one year…since all the other years…another year…another reminder that you're not here next to me Charlene, Gai thought.
"Did you figure it out?" Kazahana asked approaching Elijah. In her opinion, Elijah always had an easier time with confronting Gai about things.
"No…we're no closer than last year. We can scratch being blunt off the list," Elijah sighed.
"Gai…he seems hurt," Kazahana replied.
"Hurt?" Elijah questioned.
"He's more distant and reserve. We always see him staring out windows or just spacing out…whatever happened he must have been really hurt by it," Kazahana answered. "I mean I would have never have noticed if he didn't become so depressed two weeks earlier."
"I wonder what it was," Elijah pondered.
"With how Gai is…I don't think we'll ever know," Kazahana answered.
"It's your anniversary today right?" Reed asked in private. Gai had sent the rest of the team away to make preparations.
"Yeah…" Gai answered.
"Damn…it's been a while." Reed sighed leaning against a desk. "Sure you just don't wanna tell them?"
"We have a new client correct?" Gai asked. He didn't feel like talking about her. He didn't have to share anything about her, that information wasn't needed for the rest of the team to do their job.
"Gai you have to let your…" Reed let out a sigh, the young man was stubborn. Live life without regrets…never said anything about living without guilt… Reed thought watching Gai silently look over the information.
"What does the client want?" Gai demanded. Her memory was his and his alone, he didn't need to share her with anyone.
Reed sighed, "Some type of guard duty. They'll supply us with supplies and refueling."
"We'll accept the mission."
Hope you like what I've written. I've been recovering from jaw surgery for a little while and that has slowed my writing a bit, and has clouded my judgment at times. I know this probably won't be very popular because Gai and the Serpent Tail aren't apart of the Gundam Seed timeline, but hope that the select few who do read the Astray stories enjoy it.
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