Disclaimer: I don't own Outlaw Star…umm, I don't own any of the characters except Liara, and I own the fact that Jim's in love, even though Liara's after Gene, wait, I said too much…oh yeah, I don't own the song "Tell Him" by Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand.
Author's Note: Hmm, not much to say, but I want to thank everyone, yes even you Perfect Soldier, even if you probably hate this fic. I want to thank everyone for reviewing and complimenting my fic. I really means a lot to me *sniff* *wipes a tear away* You guys really made this fic possible! Oh yeah, I love you Gene! (This part of the story is a songfic)
Star Dawning: Chapter Three
By Moonbeam
Melfina sat quietly on her hotel room bed. It was soft and inviting, but she wasn't sleepy. The topic of her mysterious past kept her awake.
What was she? Why was she created? When was she created? So many questions swirled in her mind. She was probably hundreds of years old, yet she had the body of a twenty-year-old girl.
Gene. What was he in her life? The ravish womanizer rouge? Or the passionate man she longed to have in her arms to hold forever? These questions prevented her from sleeping.
It seemed like the only thing that made her laugh was Jim. Sweet Jim. He was such a kawaii little boy. But even he had grown up, and yet she had not learned about her past.
I'm scared
So afraid to show I care
Will he think me weak
If I tremble when I speak
Melfina's thoughts were muddled. A single tear rolled down her cheek. Did she love Gene? Did she know what love even was? She trembled whenever he was around, her eyes dancing over every muscular curve of his body. A pink blush crept up Melfina's satiny cheeks. She remembered how shamelessly he would run around the ship shirtless, how her breath was always taken away when she saw him.
Ooh
What if
There's another one he's thinking of
Maybe he's in love
I'd feel like a fool
Life can be so cruel
I don't know what to do
But what was she thinking? He couldn't possibly love her. She was a bioandroid, an artificial human, even if she was ninety-nine percent organic human. He seemed interested in Liara. Of course! She was much prettier than she was. More open too. Perhaps Gene wished for someone who wasn't afraid to show him she cared.
I've been there
With my heart out in my hand
But what you must understand
You can't let the chance
To love him pass you by
She couldn't tell him she loved him, could she? She was scared, so scared. Ever since the space pirates kidnapped her she was scared. Scared, with no one in the world to comfort her. She was alone. So alone.
Should I
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heartbeat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Melfina lay back on the bed, tears now rolling freely down her cheeks. Her sobs racked her slim body, making her tremble with fear. She cared so much it broke her heart. But she was too scared. Too scared to tell him.
Touch him
With the gentleness you feel inside
Your love can't be denied
The truth will set you free
You'll have what's meant to be
All in time you'll see
Suddenly there was a rap at the door. ~ Should I answer it? ~ Melfina thought. "Who is it?"
She heard shuffling, and Gene's voice could be heard through the door.
"Um, Melfina? Are you awake?" Gene asked sheepishly, tapping his foot nervously.
"Yes Gene?"
"Can I come in?"
"Um, sure." Melfina got up, furiously scrubbing at her still-red eyes. She opened the door, her face downcast to prevent Gene from seeing that she had been crying.
"Hey Melfina, what's wrong?" Gene asked. Melfina raised her eyes to him.
"I'm scared," she said truthfully. Gene nodded and turned to leave.
I love him
Of that much I can be sure
I don't think I can endure
If I let him walk away
When I have so much to say
"Wait," she said, taking his arm. Gene obeyed and turned to face her.
"What's wrong?" he repeated, softer this time. He took her face in his hand.
"I feel so lonely," Melfina sighed and kissed his hand. Gene looked shocked as Melfina smiled at him. "But now I don't feel so alone." She touched his cheek. "You don't have to be alone anymore either."
I'll
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heartbeat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Gene grinned as Melfina traced her pale fingers across the two scars on the side of his face.
Melfina longed to tell him, to tell him that she loved him very much. All these years together and she had never confessed.
"Melfina," Gene said finally.
"Hmm?" Melfina murmured, almost dreamily. "So handsome…"
"Melfina, I-" Gene began, but Melfina put her finger on his lips.
"Shh, I'm concentrating," she said.
Gene smiled against her finger and kissed it. "Concentrating on what?"
"Concentrating on you, silly," Melfina smiled and kissed his nose.
Love is a light that surely glows
In the hearts of those who know
It's a steady flame that grows
Feed the fire with all the passion
You can show
Tonight love will assume its place
This memory time cannot erase
Blind faith will lead love where it has to go
"Two can play at that game," Gene smiled and picked her up. Melfina giggled. Him whisking her away had been her dream.
Melfina gasped as he laid her down on the bed. Now the bed seemed even more inviting as Gene lay down beside her.
"You're mine now," Gene smiled and locked his lips with hers in a fiery, passionate kiss. "I love you."
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heartbeat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Melfina had decided, now was the time. "I love you too, Gene," Melfina said happily.
"Mmm," Gene had already begun to ravage her neck.
"Well, now, it does take two to tango…" Melfina flashed a sly grin. It was going to be one long night.
Jim stood outside the door, hearing noises from Melfina's room, and finding Gene's room uninhabited decided he would check things out. He blushed as he heard a very loud and very Melfina-sounding scream. Jim looked very sheepish as he headed back to his room. ~Oh well. Gene's a big boy now…more than anyone thinks…~
Never let him go
Hey minna! That's the third chapter! Okay, it seems like it's over, but we have to work on Jim now, remember? And Liara still poses a threat to this couple. So keep on reading and reviewing, cuz I'll be writing! You have no idea how long I spend on my computer! The fourth chapter will focus on Jim. ^_^=
-Moonbeam