The Price of This Love

The Price of This Love~*

By: Anime Angel ^0^

Jim scooted himself closer to Gene as Naomi leaned over and whispered something in the outlaw's ear. He was nervous...VERY nervous. The girl was insane, and Jim wasn't sure what exactly she was capable of.

"Um, guys? Would you mind if um...you left us alone..." Gene stopped as Jim began to shake his head violently back and forth. It was obvious that the boy didn't want something to happen again, and Gene could certainly understand why. "Never mind. Naomi and I are going to go in the next room." With that, the outlaw and his ex-girlfriend left. On the way out, Gene gave his younger partner a reassuring nod.

"Aisha, are you okay?" Melfina asked quietly, breaking the moment of silence that had followed the departure of the red-haired outlaw.

The Ctarl Ctarl was in a pouncing position on the couch, her predator-like eyes fixated on the room where Naomi was now located. Her claws were now fully extended, revealing amazingly long, curved daggers.

"I'm fine," she snapped, her gaze still fixed straight ahead. Suddenly, a low growling began in the base of her throat, causing Jim to jump in his chair.

"Aisha, it's okay...Gene'll take care of everything!" The boy moved back over to his original seat next to the Ctarl Ctarl. "Aisha...? Earth to Aisha.." Knowing that he had to snap her out of it, Jim cautiously tapped her shoulder.

"WHAT--" Aisha stopped when Jim looked up at her with big, yet fake puppy eyes.

"Pwease Aisha...yo scaring me!" he said in the cutest baby voice he could come up with. Aisha immediately burst into laughter.

"I KNEW IT!" she screeched, pouncing on the boy and forgetting for a moment about the girl in the other room. "Aisha KNEW you were a wittle baby!" She began to pat his head. "Aaaaaaww...and he's such a cute wittle fella TOO!"

"Okay Aisha...that's enough," Jim said, his eyes narrowed in annoyance. Now why did I do that? Oh yeah...to keep her from destroying everything in the room...

"So, you REALLY all right?" she asked, tugging on a strand of his hair. It amazed Jim how the Ctarl Ctarl could change emotions so quickly. Aisha had gone from totally infuriated, to giddy, to concerned all in about three minutes. "Jim-my don't lie now!" she whined.

"Yeah I'm fine Aisha!" He pulled one of her large hands out of his hair. As soon as it was out, the other went in." I'm just tired is all....you know, I need to rest..." he said, looking at her expectantly.

"Yeah! Good IDEA!" Aisha yelled, not getting what he was trying to tell her. She continued to run her fingers through his hair.

"Aisha, I think he wants you to leave him alone...." Suzuka informed the Ctarl Ctarl. Melfina began to laugh softly as Aisha gave the assassin a blank stare. Suddenly, a look of understanding crossed her large eyes.

"Oh...OH YEAH! Sorry there Jim!" Aisha moved away from him and began to twiddle her thumbs. "Heh...Aisha got a little carried away there!"

Jim rolled his eyes, and then yawned. "Yeah, well I think that once Gene is done, I'm gonna go on to bed."

"Personally I think that Gene Starwind is being a little to easy on that bitch," Aisha said, folding her arms. "I mean, she DID try to murder you..."

"Yeah, Aisha, but the poor girl..." Melfina looked at the group sadly. "From what I heard she's really messed up!"

"Yes, while I do think that what she did was horrifying, I also think that it wasn't entirely her fault..." Suzuka got up and went into the kitchen. She came back out a moment later with a cup of tea. Everyone's eyes were on the wise woman." I mean," she continued, "Naomi was so blinded by her own jealously, that she couldn't control herself anymore." The group was silent, and so the assassin went on after a moment. "Though, she could also just be...cruel. I mean, in that case she should be punished." Her voice was suddenly dark. " Severely punished..."

"Yes," Melfina said quietly. The bio-android was still unclear of what exactly had happened to Jim, but by the looks that Aisha and Suzuka had on their faces, she figured that it had to have been something horrid. "Yes I must agree," she whispered.

Aisha sat up taller in her seat as yelling began to erupt from the next room.

"DAMN YOU!"

"Gene, YOU PROMISED ME...!"

"Ya know I was going to let you leave, BUT AFTER WHAT YOU JUST SAID ABOUT JIM...!"

"Gene! YOU AND I WERE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER!!"

Suddenly the door swung open, and a very angry looking outlaw marched out. Behind him, Naomi stood with clenched fists.

"I AM NOT LEAVING!" she screamed, her eyes filled with fury. Tears were now streaming down her cheeks.

"Yes, you are." Gene motioned for Aisha, Melfina, and Suzuka to leave. "Guys I think it's time for you to go. I gotta help Naomi pack her stuff." He pointed to Jim. "Buddy, I think you better go to your room for a while," he said gently, trying to ignore the protesting girl behind him.

"Right, Aniki." Jim got up along with the girls, and the group went their separate ways.

"Ya need Aisha's help, just call!" Aisha sang, before following Melfina and Suzuka out the front door.

"Gene, I REFUSE TO GO!" Naomi screamed again, watching as the outlaw entered the kitchen to get a garbage bag.

"Naomi, go get your stuff," he ordered, handing her the bag.

"NO!"

Jim watched as Gene turned to face his enraged ex-girlfriend.

"Naomi..."

"I WON'T!"

"NAOMI YOU ARE ACTING LIKE A--" Gene's insult was cut off by a sharp slap from the girl in front of him. Jim, knowing that this was soon to get ugly, headed into his room and stopped at the doorway. He didn't want to get into the middle of the fight, but he was also unsure of whether Gene could handle the girl by himself. Especially since she was just as tall as him, and very strong when she was determined to do something. Silently the boy watched as his older partner grabbed Naomi's hand, stopping her from slapping him again.

"It's time for you to leave, do ya want your clothes er not?" the outlaw said, releasing his grip on her wrist.

Angered by his words Naomi rushed into the kitchen, now sobbing. Her face was red when she returned, and her eyes were glassy. It reminded Jim of someone who had just been drugged...for her eyes were completely glazed over. However, Jim could still see pure hatred in them...

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"You...you and I..." Naomi was so angry, so desperate, that she could barely breathe. "Will be together...WHY CAN'T YOU SEE THAT?!" she screamed. How could her Gene be doing this to her, be betraying her like this? He had promised her that he would NEVER leave, and she had trusted him!

"Naomi, whether you pack your clothes or not you are LEAVING!"

"NO!"

It was obvious that the outlaw was getting very annoyed with her, and he was shaking his head back and forth. "Naomi..."

"I AM NOT LEAVING! The only place I am going is HELL and YOU ARE COMING WITH ME!" Blinded by her own anger and frustration, Noami pulled a knife out from behind her back. She smiled as a shocked look crossed Gene's face. "I'll see you in Hell..." she whispered, holding the weapon menacingly out in front of her. Gene began to back away.

"Now...Naomi..."

"HELL YOU HEAR?!" she screeched, plunging the knife down at the outlaw's chest. She grinned as she felt the weapon strike flesh, and soon blood began to run down her arm. She was a bit surprised, especially since her Gene hadn't even cried out in pain.

"Na...Naomi..." She watched, a satisfied look in her eyes, as the outlaw sunk to the floor, holding his wound.

"Now...." Naomi bent over and looked into Gene's dark eyes. They were filled with pain, and for a moment she was sorry that she had to torture him so much in order for them to be together. "I will make it quick," she whispered, kissing him softly on the cheek. The outlaw closed his eyes, and she felt his muscles tense.

"No...I really don't think so!" Without warning, her lover was again on his feet. She fell back, and gasped in surprise as he removed his hand from his chest, revealing only a minor slash mark.

"But...but I HIT YOU!" It was no matter to Naomi though. Even if her Gene did fight back, she would be dying with him either way. "Gene Starwind, I love you." she growled. It was strange to hear herself say that, especially since she lunged at him again. The outlaw grabbed a hold of her arm.

"SETTLE DOWN!" he yelled, but she continued to claw at his face with her free hand. Blood began to trickle down his cheek.

"AGH!" Gene grunted and let go of Naomi's arm as her nails made contact with one of his eyes. Seizing her chance, she again slashed wildly at him with her weapon, cutting both him and herself several times. Soon the two were on the floor, blood splattering all over the pure white tiles.

"ANIKI!" Naomi heard the sounds of the boy's footsteps coming toward them, and she stopped what she was doing for a moment. Gene seemed to be 'under control' so she instead focused on Jim. He was now at his partner's side, completely ignoring the fact that Naomi was sitting on top of the outlaw with a large knife. She frowned as the boy began to pull Gene away from her. "ERG GET OFF OF HIM!" the boy yelled, suddenly pushing her away from the outlaw.

"Outta my way," she growled, forcing him back with the blade of the knife. Suddenly he lunged at her, barely avoiding the blade and instead knocking into her stomach. She let out a cry as he pushed her all the way off of her victim, and then onto the floor. The knife flew out of her hand and landed right next to her body. "NO YOU'LL RUIN EVERYTHING!" she screamed, but it was too late. Her wounded Gene was already rising off of the tile. "NO!" With all of her strength she grabbed the brat that was on top of her and slammed him into the floor. He let out a small cry, but then went limp as blood began to pool under his body. Naomi smiled sickly...the boy had landed on the knife.

"No JIM!" Gene yelled. His eyes searched the room quickly, before falling on his partner's still body. He must really be afraid of me to want his Castor, Naomi thought in amusement as she stood up, taking the knife with her and drawing herself up to her full height over the outlaw.

"Now," she whispered softly. "This was fun, but it's not him I'm after." Naomi grinned and ran the blade over her Gene's back. She was in control now, and nothing could stop her. She had the outlaw right where she wanted him, and he was defenseless. Normally he could have stopped her easily, she knew, but he was wounded...along with his younger partner. "It's you I want. And this time my lover won't leave me. Gene Starwind... I'll see you in Hell."

To be continued...hopefully soon.

*What did ya think? Okay okay, so I'm not that good at writing fight scenes and stuff...but considering I am at home suffering from insomnia it's pretty good. I will try and get the rest up later...please review!