Outlaw Star: The Great CATastrophe
By
Jaug
Disclaimer: owned by Bandai. Not me.
Note: This is set after episode 18 Strongest Woman in the Universe and before episode 19 "Law and Lawlessness"
Part 1: Trouble Begins
"Finally I am going in pursuit of the Galactic Layline!" Aisha Clan-Clan yelled out. The Ctarl-Ctarl finished combing her hair and putting on her Ctarl-Ctarl uniform. Aisha looked into the mirror of the bathroom and winked at herself. "Not only am I the strongest woman in the universe, but also the most beautiful Ctarl-Ctarl on this side of space." Aisha was basking in her recent "victory" at the Strongest Woman in the Universe contest. Well she was ignoring the fact the whole contest burned down when her opponent had been a Ctarl-Ctarl herself. The other seemed to be working for a band of pirates and trying to kill Gene Starwind. She got a big grin on her face with that thought. "Gene owes me now for saving his pathetic human life. Once again I have proven to him the Ctarl-Ctarl's superiority to humans. " She put her index finger to her chin and wondered what she should have Gene do to pay her back. She thought about making him take her out to lunch; she could always use a free meal. She decided to think about it some more and then would make him do whatever she decided. She had her uniform set perfectly and now went downstairs to get her drying cape.
Gene was busy cleaning his gun making sure it was fully functional. He brought it to his eye and looked down the barrel carefully and then brought a rag up to a particular spot and cleans a spot of dust on it. He looked out of the window of their Starwind and Hawking enterprises. Gene then looked at Melphina who was looking over Jim's shoulder as he attempted to find any small bounties they could fulfill before they left to begin their search for the Galactic Layline. Gene knew they had to be prepared since the recent incidents with the McDougal brothers, that assassin Shimi, and the Ctarl-Ctarl woman. Things had gotten to dicey for Gene and he knew it was time to go. Twilight Suzuka was sipping tea and reading a magazine. Gene looked at her black hair and then into her eyes that met his. His face turned flush at being caught and quickly looked back to the gun. He had to admit she was quite an attractive lady and being the lady's man he was Gene was considering taking her out somewhere on Haifong before they left, if she didn't try to kill him again before they left. They should be ready to leave in four days if Fred got everything taken care like he promised. Gene was fooling with the safety of his gun when Melphina touching him on the arm and saying "Gene." This distracted Gene and before he could put the safety on the gun went off before he could stop it. Following this on the opposite side the gun blasted wall just behind Suzuka. Gene looked on dumbfounded as Suzuaka had kept reading her magazine. Melphina yelled, "Suzuka are you ok." Suzuka looked up and smiled saying "I am fine, however the cape behind me might not be in such good shape." Jim had come over to Gene grabbing the gun away from him muttering about how they have practically no money and can't sell the place with holes in the wall. Gene turned when Melphina called to him "Gene I think you come over here. Something was destroyed by your errant shot." Gene got up and walked over to Melphina and saw her holding what looked to be a cape with a huge hole in it. Suzuka without looking up said, " That was Aisha's cape you just blasted a hole in. I don't think she is going to be very happy." Gene just put his hand over his face and sighed "Great now that ctarl-ctarl is probably gonna go ballistic and give me the riot act about how her species is better then mine." As if on cue Aisha came scampering from upstairs a huge grin on her face.
Aisha was in a defensive crouch and appeared to be scanning for attackers. She had a deadly gleam in her eyes. "Ok where the attackers, I want to show the awesome power of the ctarl-ctarl." Jim sitting back at his computer muttered "We aren't being attacked Aisha. Gene just accidentally fired his gun." Aisha meowed and then looked over at Gene and grinned. She could play with him a little. "So Gene Starwind you can't even fire your weapon right. Humph! It makes me wonder how you possibly beat me that one time. You prove more and more that your are inferior to me." Aisha chuckled to herself. She loved mocking Gene Starwind and obviously he must love doing it to her for as many times as he did. She looked over to where the hole in the wall was. She noticed Melphina holding something in her hands. It was then Aisha figured out what it was. Melphina looked at Aisha and said, "Aisha is this cloak yours it was hit by the gun shot." Aisha then saw her purple cape with a huge hole in it. She then facefaulted to the floor in complete surprise, the next moment she was up and grabbing the cloak and saw the huge hole in it. She then looked menacingly at Gene. Gene just put his hand to the side of his head and prepared for the onslaught he was sure was coming. Aisha walked over to Gene and grabbed him by his shirt. "Look what you did you fool. This was an important cape given to only imperial agents of the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire. Why didn't you aim somewhere else?" Aisha then let Gene go and turned around hmphing while doing so. "Well that just means you are going to take me out right now and get it fixed." Gene replied "Now wait a minute Aisha were are leaving in a few days to go look for the Galactic Layline. We don't have the time or money to fix that stupid cape of yours. So forget it." Aisha turned around and glared at him "I don't care were going right now! If you think you can manage that, since you seem to fail at everything else without my help" she growled. That last comment struck a nerve with Gene. Without thinking Gene lashed out at her gripping her by the front of her uniform. "Now listen hear Aisha. I am sick and tired of your arrogant attitude. Not once since I met you have you done anything useful. I don't care about your stupid cape or about what you want to do. We don't have the money for it so just go get lost." Gene then violently released her and turned around walking towards Jim Hawking to look at a few bounties they might be able to get. Aisha had just looked on in shock at Gene's tirade. Aisha was trembling and Melphina was worried that Aisha might try and attack Gene, she moved towards Aisha to try and calm her down when Aisha turned around. Aisha was now visibly trembling right before the entire gang. It was then Melphina thought that she saw a tear come down the ctarl-ctarl's cheek. Aisha screamed "You stupid idiot! I...I HATE YOU!" Gene turned and was taken back by her broken voice. Aisha then ran up the stair and back to her room slamming the door. Everyone just looked at Gene and he made no movements. Just watching Gene were Suzuka, Melphina, and Jim. He looked at them and went "What?!!" As he rubbed his hand on the back of his head trying to figure out what exactly had happened.
Gene waited downstairs ten minutes before he gave into the urging of Melphina and went upstairs to apologize. He gently opened the door to Aisha's room when he stopped thinking he heard crying. Gene wondered was Aisha crying.
Aisha held the destroyed cloak in her arms while she rested on her small bed. She wanted to yell at herself for crying like this. She was an agent of the empire she shouldn't be weak like this and she almost showed it to that stupid human Gene Starwind. She started to speak to herself. "To think I almost started to show Starwind some vulnerability." She growled "He probably would have mocked me. That stupid, idiot just non-chalantly rejected my request to get this cloak fixed." Aisha picked the purple cloak up and held it against her tight. "No matter it's the only thing left I have of my uncle, the only person who believed I would make anything of myself. The only who understood how much pride I could bring to the mighty Ctarl-Ctarl race. Some pride I am now." She brought the cloak to her face and rubbed it against her face.
Gene closed the door quietly. He leaned against the wall next to the door and sighed. He hadn't realized that the stupid cloak meant so much to her. If she had just said something he would have had no objections. Of course he realized he never thanked her for saving his life the other day. Maybe its time he did. Gene opened the door and entered Aisha's room.
The ctarl-ctarl immediately looked to the door as Gene Starwind entered. She quickly dried the remaining tears from her eyes and looked menacingly at Gene Starwind. She showed her fangs and yelled, " What do you want? Leave me a lone." Gene remained indifferent. He merely looked at her and said, "Is that stupid.... I mean is that cloak really that important to you?" Aisha turned around and slumped back on her bed. "Why should you care? I am more then capable of fixing it my self. We Ctarl-Ctarl are very adaptive to new situations." Gene was about to say something when he calmed himself. " Well if you want tomorrow I will take you out and we can get that cloak repaired." Aisha's ears perked up when she heard this. She picked out the gentle tone in Gene's voice. She wondered why was he being nice to her. "Why would I want to do anything with you?" Gene smiled and started towards the door. "Ok suit yourself." Aisha jumped up and launched herself at Gene grabbing his shirt and said, "You really mean we can get it fixed?" Gene looked down at her; Aisha's face was glowing. Gene just nodded once and Aisha released him turning back towards her bed. Gene then put his hand on her shoulder, turned her around, and patted her on the head saying "Oh and the other day thanks for saving me from that Ctarl-Ctarl, "Fire Cat"" he said smiling. Aisha found herself blushing at his touch and comment. Gene left Aisha's room with her ears standing at attention. She then smacked herself in the head for reacting like she did and making herself looks foolish.
The following day Gene had a hard time convincing Jim about spending the money, but Gene said he was taking Aisha out and that was it. Aisha ran down the stairs in her Ctarl-Ctarl uniform and was ready to leave. Gene walked over and put her arm around Aisha's waist and said to Jim" Ok Aisha and I are going out on our date. We will see you later." Aisha's face went completely red and she stuttered "D...Da..Date??!!?..." Jim noticed Aisha flushing laughed to himself a little and waved to them as they exited the door. Melphina came and looked out the window as Aisha was yelling at Gene " What do you mean we are going on a date?" Gene still had his arm around Aisha and said "It was the only way to get Jim to give me the money. Trust me I wouldn't normally ever go on a date with you." Aisha face contorted and said "Oh I am not good enough to go out with you. Well I will tell you Gene Starwind!" Aisha pulled away and took a dramatic pose pointing at Gene "Before I am done I will show you I Aisha Clan-Clan of the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire will make you have the best date you ever had." Gene just smirked and said, "Well I certainly hope so." Then before Aisha could recover from her pose Gene grabbed her by the arm and pulled her next to him. Aisha was flushing again and Gene just smiled at her. They continued on their way towards a shopping district to get Aisha's cloak fixed.
The End....?
I may leave this as a one-shot or I do have a entire series planned for this side story to Outlaw Star. I only intend to continue it if I get some Reviews and responses. So let me know what you think.
Jaug