Disclaimer: I don't own outlaw star!

Prologue:

Jim: It was bound to happen eventually. With his unruly lifestyle and disregard to anyone but himself, it wasn't a surprise when Gene Starwind died. I guess I'm not Gene's sidekick anymore. I don't know what I am. Just a run-of-the-mill genius left with a rundown spaceship, a million wong in depts, and a castor gun. It's strange. Guns usually fell wrong in my hands. I'm more adept to using a keyboard, but the castor is different. It feels like I've held it since birth. I guess that's why Gene liked it so much. I can only hope I don't mess up like Gene did. The jerk…

Melfina: The worst is over for now. I finally except he isn't coming back. I can rest easy know that the funeral is over. Jim insisted we didn't have enough for anything fancy. I think he's more ad than any of us. He was Gene's best friend and knew him the best. He acts so cold toward Gene nowadays, pretending Gene's death was beneficial. I think he's just mad that Gene left him. I was so sad when it happened I couldn't sop crying. Suzuka was the one who told me, were ever she is. Apparently a Kei Pirate picked him off from a building. The murderer was not found but Suzuka happened to witness the attack from afar. Either they were planning this for months or Gene was careless. Jim loves continually exspresses his belief in the latter theory. I hope he gets over this soon. Tomorrow were leaving for Fred's place. This doesn't excite Jim, but we have to iron out some legal issues (as well as tell Fred Gene is dead). Tomorrow will be a big day for Jim. I just hope he is ready for it.