Hey minna!
I know. It's been a while since I've written new Outlaw Star fanfic. Heh, I've been trying to get my juices flowing. I've worked on some new Ranma 1/2 stuff and Sailor Moon fanfics as well. I've finally got the inspiration to write a new Outlaw Star fic! ^^ YAY!!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Outlaw Star or its characters. I am merely borrowing them…^^ TAKE THAT YOU LAWYERS! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Rated R for language and violence. ^^
Enjoy!
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Now and Forever, Part Four:
Past Times
By Batdz Angel (\0/)
It was the same bar, the same people. She rolled her eyes as she went over to an empty table, motioning with her hand. The waitress came over, snapping her gum, and said, "Yeah?" in a bored voice.
"Whiskey. Neat. Leave the bottle."
"Right."
She leaned back and watched the bar with half-lidded eyes. Iris was still the same, she noted with a sneer. Blonde, green-eyed, and clingy.
She hated that bitch.
Downing her shot, she watched in bitter amusement as the blonde waitress looked up and saw her. Iris's eyes narrowed and she marched over to the table, the first words out of her mouth being:
"What are you doing here?"
Melfina poured herself another shot and threw back her head before answering. "Slumming," she decided after a few more seconds. "Felt like reminiscing my past. How's things Iris?" Iris glowered and said sharply, "I don't want you here. I made that clear last time right? Gene left me because of you, you bitch!"
"Bullshit," Melfina shot back narrowing her eyes as she looked at the other woman. "Gene never loved you. He hated you. He married me because he loved me. It's simple." "Liar!" Iris screamed at her, catching the attention of the other patrons. "Gene loved me! I know he did!"
"Keep dreaming," Melfina tossed some wong on the table and picked up the bottle. "I married him. We would have had children if he hadn't died Iris. We were trying for one. Remember that." Iris swung her hand and gasped as an iron grip caught it.
Melfina's eyes burned with fury and she growled, "Don't try it. I'm a bounty hunter remember? I learned from Gene on how to become a damn good one."
She has that look that he had in his eyes all the time, Iris thought her heart shattering. Oh Gene…
Melfina smirked at the realization in Iris's eyes. "I loved Gene," she said her voice low. "And I will keep on loving him until the end of time. Remember that Iris." She let her wrist go and walked towards the entrance.
"You didn't deserve him."
Her voice was soft and Iris watched as Melfina stopped, glancing over her shoulder. Something flashed in those tawny eyes. Regret…?
"I know."
Then she was gone.
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She glanced around the beautifully designed room, shaking her head slightly as her lips curved into an almost smile. The room screamed rich and powerful and Melfina chuckled to herself as she turned to face her companion.
Fred Luo smiled at the exotic beauty seated before him and said, "It is a pleasure to see you again Melfina. It has been a long time." "Very long," Melfina agreed as she sipped the coffee, which she had laced with whiskey from the bottle in her coat. "Twelve years Fred. A lot changes in twelve years." "I see you have," Fred nodded towards the castor lying on the table between them, a constant reminder of the man who had loved her. Melfina shrugged and said, "I'm doing what I know. Or rather, what I was taught to know."
He had to ask.
"How are you really Melfina?" he asked quietly, fingers steeped in front of him, brown eyes filled with concern. The bounty hunter lifted her head, surprise written in her eyes that was quickly masked with indifference. "I'm fine," she said calmly. "My life is fine Fred. I'm content." "But are you happy?" Fred persisted.
Melfina smiled wryly.
"Is anyone truly happy?"
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She trudged into the house and up the stairs, collapsing on to her bed. She could the labored breathing of the married couple and thought briefly, I figured Aisha would be a screamer. Didn't think Jim was one, Heh.
Sighing, she raked her wild locks back and peeled off her clothes, clad only in her bra and underwear. Flipping onto her back, Melfina stared up at the ceiling and closed her eyes, an uncharacteristically gentle smile sliding over her face.
~ Fingers splayed over her breast and she murmured softly, arching her back towards him as he whispered into her ear… ~
Melfina clenched her fists and opened her eyes, staring at the ceiling.
Something wet slid down her face and she touched it gently, whispering, "I'm crying. Figures."
She wouldn't cry.
She couldn't cry.
Not for Gene.
Not for anyone.
"You don't need me anymore Melfina. You know how to give your heart wings now."
"Yes."
"Goodbye Melfina."
"Goodbye…"
A forgotten conversation.
A forgotten dream.
Curling into a ball, Melfina pulled a blanket over her head and whispered, "I love you Gene. Always…"
She slept.
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Ja ne!
Batdz Angel (\0/)
