The Will To Win

Chapter 10: Into The Eyes Of The Killer

Disclaimer: I do not own Cowboy Bebop.

(Last Time)

"What's his name?"

"Andy something. I'm not sure what his last name is. Frankly, I couldn't give a rat's ass."

'Andy...that name sounds so familiar.' Shin thought.

(Now)

Faye's P.O.V

How dare he? That arrogant lunkhead dares to insult me! He shouldn't be the one to talk. He was the one sleeping with his best friend's girl. And look where that got him, facing a new angry syndicate leader.

"Faye is something wrong" Andy asked. I almost forgot that he was sitting across from me. How deep in thought was I?

"No I'm fine. Why'd you ask?"

"Well you haven't touched your meal. Don't you like it?" Ignoring his question, I looked down to see my plate looking the same when it was brought in. I really wasn't in the mood to eat. Having the memory of my parents' death fresh in my mind made me lose my appetite. Then why the hell did I accept to come with Andy? Oh yeah, Spike. I picked up my fork as I slowly started to eat my pancakes and eggs.

"I'm really glad you came with me." Andy abruptly said as he placed his hand on mine (the one that isn't holding the fork). I look in his cobalt eyes which made a chill run up my spine. The feeling that I seen his eyes before still hasn't left my mind. His eyes scare me to no end and I don't even know why. I'm Faye Valentine, one tough bitch, and I don't get scared of anything.

"Well I'm glad to be here." I said. I decided that I'm just being paranoid and that I'm going to stop and enjoy myself.

"Can I ask you something?" I didn't allow myself to look in his eyes to see his true intentions but I did give a nod for him to continue. Every second that goes by I find it hard to trust him. Maybe Spike was right, maybe Andy did have other intentions.

"How does it feel to lose your parents?" I gasped as I finally looked into his eyes. They didn't look like the ones of an innocent person instead they were menacing and cold looking. Now I'll admit that I am scared shitless.

"How do you know about my parents?" I asked coldly.

"Why don't we take this to go and then we'll talk about it?" His voice still held no emotion.

Should I go or stay? I mean he knows about my parents but what if it's a trap. Damn me for forgetting my gun. I saw him leave some cash on the table and head for the door. I guess he was expecting me to follow but he could at least help me out my chair. I wish Spike was here. What! What am I saying? He's the reason I'm in this mess but I can't help but wonder if he's thinking of me.

I shook any thoughts of Spike from my head and hastily walked outside. I saw Andy walk into a dark alley looking inconspicuous. Let' slow down Faye and think. Andy and a dark alley, oh man my spider senses are tingling. I slowly started to walk into the alley and saw Andy not to far down.

"So glad you could make it, please make yourself comfortable." He said, his is words dripping with sarcasm. He's worse than Spike. UGH! I really need to stop thinking about him especially at time like this.

"Drop the formalities. We all know its bullshit." I said irritably. "What do you know of my parents?"

"For being a cop, you're pretty dense," He started "I killed your parents."

I gasped as I found myself pushed against a wall. Without realizing I closed my eyes, I slowly open to see Andy's face inches from mines. Now I was truly scared. Just looking into the eyes of my parents' killer scared me to no end and I hated it. Hated him with a passion that I didn't know I had. Oh great I could feel the tears forming in my eyes. No! I refuse to cry especially in front of him! I won't give him the satisfaction.

"You're trembling." He said with a sadistic smirk.

"You bastard, let go of me!" I yelled. Now I really wish Spike was hear to kick his ass. I won't even deny it but I will never admit it publicly. Even at the worst times I think of Spike. What is wrong with me? I need to stop thinking and find a way to get out of this mess.

"You want to know why we were looking for you 15 years ago." I could only nod my head slowly. Why did want me? I had to know, why?

"Your father was in big debt. He spent most of his time in a casino depositing his earnings at a blackjack table. The syndicate was the way out of debt." I could his breath on my cheek as he laid his head on the crock of my neck.

"After 5 years at working at the syndicate, he decided to back down. He fully knew he could never leave the syndicate without punishment. I kept a good eye on your family and suggested to Mao that we take you into the syndicate instead of killing your father. After telling your father he refused and looked where it leads to, him and your mother dead."

"You sick son of a bitch." I said slowly, venom dropping from my voice. I knew tears were falling from eyes but I didn't care anymore. I just wanted to go home with Ed, Ein, and yes even Spike.

"You don't even know." He said his smirk still present on his face. "Join us Faye, the syndicate isn't as bad as everybody makes it to be."

"I'll never join the syndicate." I spat into his face. This caused him to grab a fist full of my hair which made me cry out in pain. Why do guys always have to go for the hair?

"You listen here wench, tell Spike that he can't run forever. He knows the syndicate will never leave him in peace until he is dead. Vicious will kill him, if it's the last thing he will do." With that said he crushed his lips against mine as I tried to push him off me. He pulled away as he started to walk away down the dark alley. When he was out of my sight I slid down the wall until I landed on the ground with a soft thud. That was when I let my guard down and started sobbing uncontrollably.

Who could blame me? I just found out that my dad was in debt, a syndicate member and murdered by Andy all in one day. I think I deserve a good cry or so. I gradually stood up as I started to walk out the alley. So Andy knows Spike? Does Spike know Andy as well? I know one thing for sure.

Andy will die for murder of my kin! That I will personally make sure of.

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I stumbled into my apartment, after opening the lock, only to see Spike and Shin sitting in the living room. I guess they noticed how disheveled figure because they bolted up from their spots and rushed towards me.

"Faye...you alright?" Spike asked first. "What happened to you?"

"Oh I'm fine, I just so happened to come across your syndicate buddy." I said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Who did this to you?" Shin asked. What is this? 21 questions. I really wasn't in the mood to answer all their questions right now, so I did the only thing I could do. I walked into the living room, picked up a cigarette (that just happens to be in my reach), and plopped onto the couch. The guys looked pretty dumbfounded at the moment but the followed me into the living room no less. They both sat on the coffee table in front of me.

"Faye, what's that supposed to mean? Who did this to you?" I looked at Spike and saw a hint of concern in his eyes that just made me spill all I knew. I felt the tears slowly run down my face as I started to explain what happened with Andy.

"Andy is one them Spike. He works for Vicious and he was also the one who killed my parents. The ass was just being nice because he wanted me to join the syndicate. My father worked for the syndicate because he was in debt. One day he wanted out and you should know you can't leave the syndicate without punishment. That punishment was the death of my parents for the capture of me. Andy told me to tell you that you can't run forever. Vicious will find kill."

The tears came down faster when I was down telling them what happened. Spike got up from his spot as he hugged me. I fell into his embrace as I silently sobbed into his shoulder. His hand rubbed my back up and down as he whispered into my ear telling me everything was going to be alright but I knew better. I knew Spike was upset as well.

"Andy...Andy Von De Oniyate?" Shin asked after pondering for while to him self. I almost forgot that he was even there. I was to busy inhaling the scent cigarettes and cologne that was coming from Spike's shirt. Realizing that I was being pathetic I immediately pulled out from his arms while wiping my face of any trace of tears. I hated being weak especially in front of people. I didn't notice the small look of hurt stitched on Spike's face as I looked at Shin.

"Yes, that's his name," I replied, "Do you know him?"

"He's been working for the syndicate for a long while now. I don't know him personally but I've seen him from afar. I knew I heard the name somewhere when Spike mentioned him."

"How come I never heard of this ass?" Spike asked. I saw his fist clenched on his knee probably thinking of ways to kill Andy and Vicious.

"I don't know. Like I said I don't even know him. I've only seen him once and that was with Vicious when they were talking about the drug dropping." Shin explained.

"What drug dropping?" I asked suddenly confused.

"Well Vicious is still on Mars because he has a big drug deal next Monday here in Tharisis." Spike answered.

"Yes, and we might drop in on him. I'm thinking Andy will be with him as well. Ok, well that's enough drama to last me for one day. I got to go. If I'm out for to long Vicious will suspect something is up so I'll talk to you guys later. Faye?" I looked up to meet Shin's eyes, "I'm sorry about your parents your father must have been a good man. Too bad I didn't get to know while in the syndicate."

"He was a good man; he just got mixed up with the wrong people." I said, "And thank you for all your help."

"No problem. See you Spike." With that he walked out the door leaving me alone with Spike on the couch.

"I'm sorry for not believing you about Andy." I felt the weight lifted off the couch, "I should've stayed here...with you."

"No use beating your self about it." Spike said. He was staring out the glass door that lead out to the balcony. The afternoon sun was shinning brightly outside. Not a cloud in sight. I got up from the couch as I stared at his back. I didn't know what to say. What can I say? Thankfully I wasn't the one who had to do the speaking.

"Do you regret it...do you regret this whole thing ever happening?"

"No" I answered strongly. Spike turned to face me as we both stared into each others eyes, brown staring into emerald. He was so close I could almost feel the heat radiating from his body but could he feel mine's? I miss that warmth I felt when I was securely in his arms not to long ago but did he feel the same way or was he just trying to make me feel better?

"Why?" He asked almost in a whisper.

"Because I would have never gotten the chance to meet you." I answered and it was the truth. If I hadn't met Spike Spiegal, I wouldn't have known this feeling that I feel for him right now. I'm not sure what it might be but all I can say is that...I think I'm falling in love with Mr. Spike Spiegal.

A/N: Finally! I updated. Sorry it taken so long but school is a real drag. I'll try to update every other Friday but I won't make any promises. Anyways thanks for reading and let's answer some reviews from our lovely fans.

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