Disclaimer: Ahem, I don't own any of the Cowboy Bebop characters in this story, thankyou.
Author's Note: Umm...hmm...if I ever finish this story I hope people like it. The story is named after my favorite song on Cowboy Bebop, Rain. This could be classified as a songfic, I might put the lyrics into the story gradually from chapter to chapter. Happy reading to all! This story will mostly be told in Faye's POV.
~*~ Rain ~*~
Creeping slowly down the sullen hallways of the hospital, Jet quietly made his way to room 264. As he opened the door, Jet could see Faye's figure sitting on a chair next to Spike's bed. Hunched over, she rested her head on her arms, next to Spike's body. As he grew closer Jet could see Faye's face as she slept, it was tightly scrunched up into a frown. I don't think I've seen her smile once since Spike pulled this stunt. As he let out a long sigh and hung his shoulders in exhaustion, Jet whispered, "She needs to quit blaming herself. He chose his own destiny."
"Hmm...-yawn-...you really need to stop talking to yourself like that, your bonsai might get jealous." replied Faye as she got up and stretched, "So how'd the hunting go? Tell me you got something. I hate coming up empty handed, especially in the morning."
"I got it, all 6 million of it.."
"Wow, I'm impressed. I didn't think an old geezer like you could bring in that much. But I still can't believe I sat here all day yesterday for that." said Faye in a disgusted tone.
Smirking Jet replied, "Well you could have left, I'm sure if Spike woke up he wouldn't expect you to be here anyway."
"Yeah.....right." mumbled Faye as she turned away, so Jet wouldn't get the satisfaction of seeing her guilt.
After a long silence that seemed to last an eternity, Jet walked over to Spike. Well at least you seem peaceful. You aught to be considering the dent your making in my pocket book. I'd do it again in a heart beat though.....the ship's not the same without ya. Faye's locked me out, I can't get anywhere near what she's really thinking and Ed......well she's Ed. I'd have to say the only good that's come of this one pal is the fact that Faye's actually working. I swear you've got some kinda hold on her. I don't understand why you had to leave, to this day I'm still puzzled.
"I'm gone." said Faye harshly as she started to walk out the door.
"Where do you think you're gonna go at 7 in the morning?" asked Jet, raising an eyebrow.
"I've gotta make some minor adjustments to the Redtail and check out where our next big bounty's gonna be. I'll be on the Bebop." And with that she left.
"HEY! Hold on a second!" shouted Jet as he ran to stop the elevator doors from closing.
"What do you want?!" now she was irritated.
"We only need 2 million woolong for the medical bills and the docking fees, and 2 for repairs on the Bebop, so here's a million to do what you want with." Jet said in a somewhat fatherly tone.
Somewhat surprised to be getting money for nothing Faye just stood there, staring at Jet. "Uh....thanks I think."
"Well hurry up and get out of here. Waste your money fast cuz' we still need to get another bounty."
"Okay but don't expect me to save any of it. By the way how was your phone call from Ed this morning?" Faye noted with a sly grin.
"Oh it was great hehe, that's why I'm sending her with you for the day. She's gonna get food for the Bebop while you do your thing. You didn't actually think 'all' of that money was for you did you?" Jet replied in a casual tone.
Wide eyed, Faye glared at Jet as he turned and let the elevator doors close behind him.
Walking to the parking lot Faye found herself lost in thought. That smart ass, where does he get off asking me where I'm going and then sending me to babysit Ed!? But that's Jet for ya, alway the fatherly type. It's interesting how we all adapt when it's absolutely necessary, I don't think Jet and I have ever gotten along as well as we do now. Just then Faye's stomach growled, "Uh...I hope Ed was lying when she said there wasn't ANY food in the Bebop, I'm starving. I could really go for some bell peppers and beef right about now.....AH what am I saying!"
Hopping into her ship, Faye changed her communication frequency to a police air wave native to Mars. "Okay who's the lastest loser on the block," she said to herself, "Here we go, a little action should get me fired up and back to normal again."
'This just in, Carlos Regalta, age 35, wanted in 5 planetary systems for fraud, murder, grand theft auto, illegal arms dealing, and 23 accounts of sexual assault. This man is considered armed and dangerous, he's worth a whopping 8 million woolong!'
Just then a picture of a tall, slender, but well built man appeared on the Redtail's screen. He had tanned skin, shoulder length brown hair tied in a low pony tail, a goatee, and a long scar that ran across his entire face.
"Oh he's a looker, too bad I like money more than men." said Faye as she smirked at the screen and traced a huge 'X' over the picture with her finger. "Seems my shopping spree will have to be a short one."
"Beep, BEEP....Who dares approach the Bebop Bebop muaahahahahaa!" commanded Ed in her deepest, most villainous voice.
"Cut it out Ed, it's me! Just open the launch deck." said Faye, as she hovered over dock 10a where the Bebop had ever so remotely been stationed for the last 2 months.
Climbing into the main living area of the Bebop, Faye noticed everything seemed quiet, something wasn't right. "Ed......Ein.....," whispered Faye as she scanned the area, no one not even that stupid computer was around. Faye took out her gun and crouched down waiting to fire on anything that moved.
"YYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYY!" screeched a red haired blur that toppled Faye to the floor.
"Ahhhhh get off me! What do you think you're doing!? ARE YOU CRAZY!" yelled Faye as she struggled to free herself from Ed's pin down.
"Edward missed Faye Faye," said Ed as she quickly climbed off of Faye's stomach, giving her famous cat-like grin, "Edward wanted to surprise Faye Faye! Was Faye Faye surprised?!?!"
Slowly regaining her composure Faye grasped her heart, that child nearly gave me a heart attack. Without reply Faye made her way to the kitchen. There's gotta be something to eat. As she opened the fridge Faye prayed to find a whole pile of food. Sadly all that was left was a small plum that seemed to be sickly ripe and mushy. "Uh it's just not my day."
"Faye Faye did you bring Edward a present, Jet person said Faye Faye would!" inquired Ed who was now being followed by Ein, both poking their heads through the kitchen door way.
"No Faye didn't bring you anything," said Faye unemotionally, her head still half way in the refridgerator. As Ed's face turned sour Faye turned around and continued, "but Jet did give Faye some money to spend and now we can go shopping. You need to get food for the ship first though, Jet's orders." Edward jumped with glee. Faye had to admit the thought of some new clothes and a chance to get Spike out of her mind even made her give a slight smile.
"Come on, lets get out of here, it's already 9 a.m. and I still need to find a lead on our lovely Mr. Regalta." and with that Faye locked the Bebop, and proceeded to walk down the bay, Ed and Ein close behind.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Ed, take Ein and go to the market down the street. Buy us some food and meet me back here by 11:00.....understood?" asked Faye as she entrusted Ed with 30,000 woolongs.
"Eyy, Eyy, Captain!" yelled Ed as she saluted Faye and ran down the street, Ein in toe, stretching her arms out like an airplane and making a slight humming noise.
"What a nut case." Faye walked through the double doors behind her and looked at the store in awe. This is my time to shop, I need a new look. As she browsed through the clearance items she found a red halter top, much like her old, yellow one. "This looks about right." Placing the item over her arm she kept looking. "Maybe a new pair of blue jeans would get my mind off that stupid lunkhead," she mumbled as she admired a pair of white washed flares.
After trying everything on Faye decided a belt was in order, to top off the look. As she scanned the belt section something caught her eye...someone was watching her from the display window outside. Turning around she came face to face with a man that seemed vaguely familar. Realizing he'd been caught staring the man turned and continued walking down the street. "Who the hell was that?" Dropping her clothes Faye made her way outside as quickly as possible but to her surprise the man was gone. "Well that was odd, why was he so familar?"
"Vrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooommmmm!!!!" yelled Ed as she raced out of the grocery store, cart and all, including Ein in the baby seat ^_^. Screeching to a halt next to her, Ed smiled at Faye, "Edward did as Faye Faye said, look look Faye Faye food for Bebop Bebop!"
"Uh good job.....I....I.....think." said Faye still puzzled by the incident in the shop. "What'd you buy?" Faye asked as she cautiously eyed the bags, expecting something to come flying out of them.
"Edward bought Cheetos, mushrooms, broccoli, dog food, gummy worms, apples, bread, eggs, beef beef beef, milk and umm.......what else did Edward buy?" asked Ed as she scanned the cart, "OH Edward bought noodles!"
"Eh...well I suppose it'll have to do, it's not like Jet gave us a list. Good job Ed."
"Wheeee...Can Edward buy new games for Tomato with the rest of her money? Please Faye Faye PLEASE!" pleaded Ed with her puppy dog eyes.
"Well.....I guess you...," Faye stopped as she heard gun fire from down the street. Out of no where the man from earlier came barreling down the sidewalk followed by a dozen police officers. As he pushed aside pedestrians and cursed under his breath, it was apparent that the man held a revolver in his right hand, ready to blast anything out of sight. As he ran by Faye looked at him curiously.
Edward, seeing Faye's suspicious look asked eagerly, "Does Faye Faye know mister run away man huh, huh does she, does she?!"
"He looks so famil....THAT'S CARLOS REGALTA!" Faye pointed in surprise. "I've gotta get to him before the cops do, he's worth too much to lose! Ed get back to the Bebop, NOW!"
"But Faye Faye...."
"If you do it I'll.....uh.....get you a sucker." Faye pleaded as she began running down the street.
"Oky Doky! Yay Yay Yay, lets go Ein!"
Ed and Ein took off toward the ship as Faye followed her prize. You're not getting away from me....what a stroke of luck that he'd be here! As Regalta turned into an alley the cops lost him but Faye knew exactly where he was, "Ha you're on the roof! What an amateur stunt."
Climbing up the fire escape on the other side of the building Faye reached the top and could see Regalta admiring his handy work. Coming up behind him as quietly as possible Faye wrapped her arm around Regalta's neck and pushed her glock up against the back of his head, "I suggest you drop your gun, stay where you are, and not try anything funny or I'll blow your head off." She meant every word of it, this man meant nothing to her. Regalta slowly threw his gun to the ground.
"Uh......oh it's just you. What do you want gorgeous, if it's a date your after...AHH," Regalta yelped in pain as Faye chocked him harder. Struggling to speak he continued, "you must be a bounty hunter, it's a shame...I 'was' really looking forward to meeting ya babe." And with that Regalta elbowed Faye, knocking the wind out of her.
Faye shot at him twice but missed. Dodging her bullets Regalta flashed a knife that'd been hidden in his coat. He tried to lash out at her, but Faye easily deflected his attempts. She dealt a swift blow to his head with her foot but as she tried to deal a right hook Regalta dodged and stabbed her right in the side with the knife. Falling to the roof top, Faye winced in pain.
"Sorry love, I couldn't let ya win, even if you are a girl." Regalta called out as he jumped off the roof.
Staggering, Faye calmed herself and raced down the fire escape, running to the back of the building. SCREECH!!!---Turning in the direction of the sound Faye could see Regalta escaping on a motor cycle.
"Damnit I lost him." As she cursed herself for being so ignorant, Faye realized where she was.......the docks. Ignoring the blinding pain in her side Faye ran as fast as she could to the Bebop. "EDWARD, OPEN THE HATCH I NEED THE REDTAIL NOW!"
As the hatch opened Faye clutched her gun and hopped into the cockpit. Taking off, Faye raced in the direction she'd seen Regalta escape. That bastard's gonna pay for stabbing me, I want that bounty! Spike needs it.....and I need him.
"There," Faye whispered as she spotted the motorcycle crossing the bay bridge, "Your mine!"
Leveling the Redtail with the bridge Faye carefully opened the cockpit and aimed her gun at the motorcycle. "Enough rough housing young man, I can't play with you anymore." A shot rang out and Regalta's motorcycle skidded across the highway.
Circling the wreck, Faye landed the Redtail and checked Regalta to make sure he was indeed still alive. Traffic had halted to stand still and people were now crowding around, waiting for something to be said. Faye pointed at Regalta and with a smug grin whispered, "Bulls Eye."
Author's Note: Umm...hmm...if I ever finish this story I hope people like it. The story is named after my favorite song on Cowboy Bebop, Rain. This could be classified as a songfic, I might put the lyrics into the story gradually from chapter to chapter. Happy reading to all! This story will mostly be told in Faye's POV.
~*~ Rain ~*~
Creeping slowly down the sullen hallways of the hospital, Jet quietly made his way to room 264. As he opened the door, Jet could see Faye's figure sitting on a chair next to Spike's bed. Hunched over, she rested her head on her arms, next to Spike's body. As he grew closer Jet could see Faye's face as she slept, it was tightly scrunched up into a frown. I don't think I've seen her smile once since Spike pulled this stunt. As he let out a long sigh and hung his shoulders in exhaustion, Jet whispered, "She needs to quit blaming herself. He chose his own destiny."
"Hmm...-yawn-...you really need to stop talking to yourself like that, your bonsai might get jealous." replied Faye as she got up and stretched, "So how'd the hunting go? Tell me you got something. I hate coming up empty handed, especially in the morning."
"I got it, all 6 million of it.."
"Wow, I'm impressed. I didn't think an old geezer like you could bring in that much. But I still can't believe I sat here all day yesterday for that." said Faye in a disgusted tone.
Smirking Jet replied, "Well you could have left, I'm sure if Spike woke up he wouldn't expect you to be here anyway."
"Yeah.....right." mumbled Faye as she turned away, so Jet wouldn't get the satisfaction of seeing her guilt.
After a long silence that seemed to last an eternity, Jet walked over to Spike. Well at least you seem peaceful. You aught to be considering the dent your making in my pocket book. I'd do it again in a heart beat though.....the ship's not the same without ya. Faye's locked me out, I can't get anywhere near what she's really thinking and Ed......well she's Ed. I'd have to say the only good that's come of this one pal is the fact that Faye's actually working. I swear you've got some kinda hold on her. I don't understand why you had to leave, to this day I'm still puzzled.
"I'm gone." said Faye harshly as she started to walk out the door.
"Where do you think you're gonna go at 7 in the morning?" asked Jet, raising an eyebrow.
"I've gotta make some minor adjustments to the Redtail and check out where our next big bounty's gonna be. I'll be on the Bebop." And with that she left.
"HEY! Hold on a second!" shouted Jet as he ran to stop the elevator doors from closing.
"What do you want?!" now she was irritated.
"We only need 2 million woolong for the medical bills and the docking fees, and 2 for repairs on the Bebop, so here's a million to do what you want with." Jet said in a somewhat fatherly tone.
Somewhat surprised to be getting money for nothing Faye just stood there, staring at Jet. "Uh....thanks I think."
"Well hurry up and get out of here. Waste your money fast cuz' we still need to get another bounty."
"Okay but don't expect me to save any of it. By the way how was your phone call from Ed this morning?" Faye noted with a sly grin.
"Oh it was great hehe, that's why I'm sending her with you for the day. She's gonna get food for the Bebop while you do your thing. You didn't actually think 'all' of that money was for you did you?" Jet replied in a casual tone.
Wide eyed, Faye glared at Jet as he turned and let the elevator doors close behind him.
Walking to the parking lot Faye found herself lost in thought. That smart ass, where does he get off asking me where I'm going and then sending me to babysit Ed!? But that's Jet for ya, alway the fatherly type. It's interesting how we all adapt when it's absolutely necessary, I don't think Jet and I have ever gotten along as well as we do now. Just then Faye's stomach growled, "Uh...I hope Ed was lying when she said there wasn't ANY food in the Bebop, I'm starving. I could really go for some bell peppers and beef right about now.....AH what am I saying!"
Hopping into her ship, Faye changed her communication frequency to a police air wave native to Mars. "Okay who's the lastest loser on the block," she said to herself, "Here we go, a little action should get me fired up and back to normal again."
'This just in, Carlos Regalta, age 35, wanted in 5 planetary systems for fraud, murder, grand theft auto, illegal arms dealing, and 23 accounts of sexual assault. This man is considered armed and dangerous, he's worth a whopping 8 million woolong!'
Just then a picture of a tall, slender, but well built man appeared on the Redtail's screen. He had tanned skin, shoulder length brown hair tied in a low pony tail, a goatee, and a long scar that ran across his entire face.
"Oh he's a looker, too bad I like money more than men." said Faye as she smirked at the screen and traced a huge 'X' over the picture with her finger. "Seems my shopping spree will have to be a short one."
"Beep, BEEP....Who dares approach the Bebop Bebop muaahahahahaa!" commanded Ed in her deepest, most villainous voice.
"Cut it out Ed, it's me! Just open the launch deck." said Faye, as she hovered over dock 10a where the Bebop had ever so remotely been stationed for the last 2 months.
Climbing into the main living area of the Bebop, Faye noticed everything seemed quiet, something wasn't right. "Ed......Ein.....," whispered Faye as she scanned the area, no one not even that stupid computer was around. Faye took out her gun and crouched down waiting to fire on anything that moved.
"YYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYY!" screeched a red haired blur that toppled Faye to the floor.
"Ahhhhh get off me! What do you think you're doing!? ARE YOU CRAZY!" yelled Faye as she struggled to free herself from Ed's pin down.
"Edward missed Faye Faye," said Ed as she quickly climbed off of Faye's stomach, giving her famous cat-like grin, "Edward wanted to surprise Faye Faye! Was Faye Faye surprised?!?!"
Slowly regaining her composure Faye grasped her heart, that child nearly gave me a heart attack. Without reply Faye made her way to the kitchen. There's gotta be something to eat. As she opened the fridge Faye prayed to find a whole pile of food. Sadly all that was left was a small plum that seemed to be sickly ripe and mushy. "Uh it's just not my day."
"Faye Faye did you bring Edward a present, Jet person said Faye Faye would!" inquired Ed who was now being followed by Ein, both poking their heads through the kitchen door way.
"No Faye didn't bring you anything," said Faye unemotionally, her head still half way in the refridgerator. As Ed's face turned sour Faye turned around and continued, "but Jet did give Faye some money to spend and now we can go shopping. You need to get food for the ship first though, Jet's orders." Edward jumped with glee. Faye had to admit the thought of some new clothes and a chance to get Spike out of her mind even made her give a slight smile.
"Come on, lets get out of here, it's already 9 a.m. and I still need to find a lead on our lovely Mr. Regalta." and with that Faye locked the Bebop, and proceeded to walk down the bay, Ed and Ein close behind.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Ed, take Ein and go to the market down the street. Buy us some food and meet me back here by 11:00.....understood?" asked Faye as she entrusted Ed with 30,000 woolongs.
"Eyy, Eyy, Captain!" yelled Ed as she saluted Faye and ran down the street, Ein in toe, stretching her arms out like an airplane and making a slight humming noise.
"What a nut case." Faye walked through the double doors behind her and looked at the store in awe. This is my time to shop, I need a new look. As she browsed through the clearance items she found a red halter top, much like her old, yellow one. "This looks about right." Placing the item over her arm she kept looking. "Maybe a new pair of blue jeans would get my mind off that stupid lunkhead," she mumbled as she admired a pair of white washed flares.
After trying everything on Faye decided a belt was in order, to top off the look. As she scanned the belt section something caught her eye...someone was watching her from the display window outside. Turning around she came face to face with a man that seemed vaguely familar. Realizing he'd been caught staring the man turned and continued walking down the street. "Who the hell was that?" Dropping her clothes Faye made her way outside as quickly as possible but to her surprise the man was gone. "Well that was odd, why was he so familar?"
"Vrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooommmmm!!!!" yelled Ed as she raced out of the grocery store, cart and all, including Ein in the baby seat ^_^. Screeching to a halt next to her, Ed smiled at Faye, "Edward did as Faye Faye said, look look Faye Faye food for Bebop Bebop!"
"Uh good job.....I....I.....think." said Faye still puzzled by the incident in the shop. "What'd you buy?" Faye asked as she cautiously eyed the bags, expecting something to come flying out of them.
"Edward bought Cheetos, mushrooms, broccoli, dog food, gummy worms, apples, bread, eggs, beef beef beef, milk and umm.......what else did Edward buy?" asked Ed as she scanned the cart, "OH Edward bought noodles!"
"Eh...well I suppose it'll have to do, it's not like Jet gave us a list. Good job Ed."
"Wheeee...Can Edward buy new games for Tomato with the rest of her money? Please Faye Faye PLEASE!" pleaded Ed with her puppy dog eyes.
"Well.....I guess you...," Faye stopped as she heard gun fire from down the street. Out of no where the man from earlier came barreling down the sidewalk followed by a dozen police officers. As he pushed aside pedestrians and cursed under his breath, it was apparent that the man held a revolver in his right hand, ready to blast anything out of sight. As he ran by Faye looked at him curiously.
Edward, seeing Faye's suspicious look asked eagerly, "Does Faye Faye know mister run away man huh, huh does she, does she?!"
"He looks so famil....THAT'S CARLOS REGALTA!" Faye pointed in surprise. "I've gotta get to him before the cops do, he's worth too much to lose! Ed get back to the Bebop, NOW!"
"But Faye Faye...."
"If you do it I'll.....uh.....get you a sucker." Faye pleaded as she began running down the street.
"Oky Doky! Yay Yay Yay, lets go Ein!"
Ed and Ein took off toward the ship as Faye followed her prize. You're not getting away from me....what a stroke of luck that he'd be here! As Regalta turned into an alley the cops lost him but Faye knew exactly where he was, "Ha you're on the roof! What an amateur stunt."
Climbing up the fire escape on the other side of the building Faye reached the top and could see Regalta admiring his handy work. Coming up behind him as quietly as possible Faye wrapped her arm around Regalta's neck and pushed her glock up against the back of his head, "I suggest you drop your gun, stay where you are, and not try anything funny or I'll blow your head off." She meant every word of it, this man meant nothing to her. Regalta slowly threw his gun to the ground.
"Uh......oh it's just you. What do you want gorgeous, if it's a date your after...AHH," Regalta yelped in pain as Faye chocked him harder. Struggling to speak he continued, "you must be a bounty hunter, it's a shame...I 'was' really looking forward to meeting ya babe." And with that Regalta elbowed Faye, knocking the wind out of her.
Faye shot at him twice but missed. Dodging her bullets Regalta flashed a knife that'd been hidden in his coat. He tried to lash out at her, but Faye easily deflected his attempts. She dealt a swift blow to his head with her foot but as she tried to deal a right hook Regalta dodged and stabbed her right in the side with the knife. Falling to the roof top, Faye winced in pain.
"Sorry love, I couldn't let ya win, even if you are a girl." Regalta called out as he jumped off the roof.
Staggering, Faye calmed herself and raced down the fire escape, running to the back of the building. SCREECH!!!---Turning in the direction of the sound Faye could see Regalta escaping on a motor cycle.
"Damnit I lost him." As she cursed herself for being so ignorant, Faye realized where she was.......the docks. Ignoring the blinding pain in her side Faye ran as fast as she could to the Bebop. "EDWARD, OPEN THE HATCH I NEED THE REDTAIL NOW!"
As the hatch opened Faye clutched her gun and hopped into the cockpit. Taking off, Faye raced in the direction she'd seen Regalta escape. That bastard's gonna pay for stabbing me, I want that bounty! Spike needs it.....and I need him.
"There," Faye whispered as she spotted the motorcycle crossing the bay bridge, "Your mine!"
Leveling the Redtail with the bridge Faye carefully opened the cockpit and aimed her gun at the motorcycle. "Enough rough housing young man, I can't play with you anymore." A shot rang out and Regalta's motorcycle skidded across the highway.
Circling the wreck, Faye landed the Redtail and checked Regalta to make sure he was indeed still alive. Traffic had halted to stand still and people were now crowding around, waiting for something to be said. Faye pointed at Regalta and with a smug grin whispered, "Bulls Eye."