Mobile Fighter G Gundam: Of Roses and Red
Chapter 4: Gundam Deathscythe
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George: What's wrong with Cade?
Chibodee: Yeah, what's wrong with my young pada-one?
It's pado-one, I think. You just watched "Star Wars" didn't yah?
Chibodee: Yep. I like the word "pada-one"
If anyone knows how to spell that, please tell me in a review. Now, Chibodee, the Disclaimer, please.
Chibodee: Disclaimer-DarkDragon doesn't own G Gundam! So shut it people!
NOTE: Gundam Deathscythe is different from Duo Maxwell's Gundam Deathscythe Hell Custom, so don't nag me!
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Cade ran out of the club, the tears flowing fast and unchecked. She headed for the alley behind the "Sing and Swing" karaokee club, sobbing unheard there. Unnoticed, George sat down beside her.
"Cade? Are you alright?" George asked softly.
"No." Cade answered simply, her voice barely audible.
"What's wrong, Cade?" George asked, concern filling his eyes and voice. Cade didn't answer, but instead leaned over and cried on George's shoulder. George wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him in a comforting embrace. "It's okay, Cade. Everything's fine."
"No, it's not." Cade whispered. "Nothing's ever alright."
George waited until she had cried herself out before once again asking what was wrong.
"Lotsa things are wrong." Cade said with a sad sigh.
"Why did you start crying?"
"It started, I guess, when I was five. My dad was part of this special group of agents working for the Neo-American government. He had many enemies. One day, a man by the name of Jean-Pierre Mirabeau attacked our house, under the orders of my father's archenemy. He attacked with his Gundam, and my parents were both killed. I watched my father die, and was unable to do anything. I barely understood what was going on. So I cowered in silence until he found me. He attacked, and left me for dead. Next I remember, I woke up in a hospital. When I recovered, I was sent to an orphanage. I didn't made friends easy. Two people, Kito Mitsuri and Ronan Winters, did befriend me, however, and we were inseparable. I spent four years in that orphanage before I was finally adopted. Kito had been adopted two years before, and I left Ronan with the best of luck.
"My family was from the New York area, amazingly close to where Chibodee Crocket lived. He saw me fight with some of the city bullies and.I guess I was a good fighter 'cause he took me on. I spent two years training with him, just enough time to master his Burning Punch. Then my family moved to Neo-India.
"I was 11 when I met Ronan again. It seems he was adopted a year after me and had lived there ever since. Two years later, we started dating. That was when I began training to become the country's Gundam fighter. Sometimes, I totally ignored him. Once, I almost hacked him in half with my scythe. When I finally won the qualifying matches with my Gundam Deathscythe, he felt I was too absorbed and obsessed with fighting to notice him. He left me. It wasn't true though. I loved him, and still do. I always ask around for him, but.that was 2 years ago.
"When I sing "Here with Me" and "Losing Grip," I remember Ronan and how he left me.He was a big part of my life. When he left me, I was miserable. I trained for hours and hours on end, not sure what to do or where to go. I trained to get over my sorrow, but whenever I sing those songs, I'm always reminded of him." Cade said, laying her whole life out to him.
"I see." George said, mulling over this problem in his head. "Can I see your Gundam?" He asked suddenly.
"I don't know." Cade said uncertainly.
"Please, Cade. I'm curious." George pleaded. Cade looked at him. What is he, the emotionless man at the window or the polite, curious man he is right now? She wondered.
"Okay.I guess." Cade stood up, George following suit. She went out of the alley and then up a fire escape ladder. Then, with George in tow, she began to jump roofs. She led him into the deserted part of Paris, then to an abandoned warehouse.
"Where is it?" George asked. Cade grinned a wan grin.
"Rise, Gundam Deathscythe!" she shouted. Up from the warehouse rose a black Gundam. At its side was a long black pole, and what looked like two red horns from its back.
"Wow." George said in awe. "It's.amazing."
"Thank you." Cade said smugly. She loved looking at her Gundam. "Gundam Deathscythe, standby mode."
The Gundam's green eyes lit up and the red spikes extended, to reveal black wings. Cade smiled. But George frowned. It looks uncannily familiar to the Master Gundam, he thought.
"Is something wrong?" Cade asked.
"Hm? Oh, no, nothing." George looked up at the Gundam towering over them. "I would love to see that thing in action."
"The fight starts soon." Cade reminded him. "Would you like to be my first opponent?"
"I would be honored." George said with a bow. Cade giggled.
"No need to be so formal with me, Frenchie."
"Oh, but you are a lady. It is only right."
"I can still kick your ass anytime, despite my ladylike appearance."
"I'd like to see you try."
"Oooh. Did that just come from formal, ever-so-knightly Frenchie?"
"I resent that sometimes."
"What, being knightly or saying un-knightly things?"
"Both."
"Well, that's new."
"What's new?"
"Noting. Why don't we head back now? It's getting late."
"Yes, that would be a good idea, Cade."
"Race you back!"
"No, I--"
"On your mark.get set.go!"
Cade took off at a sprint, easily gaining ground on George.
"Wait, Cade! Hold on!"
George began to chase her, and after what seemed like an eternity of twists, turns and (for Cade) lots of fun, they arrived at the palace. Cade stood jogging in place as George came panting up to her.
"You tired already? You'd never live up to my training in India." Cade said. "But let's go in, it's been a long day."
"Yes, I agree."
"George," Cade began as they entered the palace. "Why do you sit at your window and stare out into space?"
"I.think." George answered.
"About what? The fights?" Cade asked.
"No," George said, hesitant to tell her.
"Please, George. Tell me," Cade pleaded, her eyes sympathetic. George gave in.
"Once, I was in love with a woman named Maria-Louise. She was younger than me, but always supported me during the Gundam fights, no matter what I did." He smiled, remembering his fight with Domon during the Tournament. "I had just proposed to her when.she was murdered."
Cade gasped involuntarily. George continued. "She said a man, a man by the name of Jean-Pierre Mirabeau, stabbed her. I never saw him myself, and I am starting to doubt that."
"Why would.anyone.do that?"
"Mirabeau was the other contestant fighting for the chance to represent Neo- France. We are--or were--rivals."
"Oh, George.Wait! You said Jean-Pierre Mirabeau?! That--He killed my family!"
"Yes, that's what you said, isn't it?" George ran a hand through his hair. "The jail reported him dead some time before Maria-Louise was killed. It was a great stab to not only me, but to all of Neo-France. You see, Maria- Louise was Princess, next to inherit the throne."
"That low-down, son of a b****!" Cade growled. "He killed the Princess of Neo-France, my family and who knows who else! That bastard."
By now they had reached the top of the stairs, and split to go to their separate rooms. Cade immediately put on her headphones and listened to Michelle Branch. She lay down on her bed, her anger slowly simmering down as she listened, to be replaced by sadness. She listened to the sixth song on the track, "Here with Me."
[It's been a long, long time since I looked into the mirror I guess that I was blind Now my reflection's getting clearer Now that you're gone things will never be the same again.]
Ronan, why'd you leave? I loved you. Cade thought, a tear trailing down the side of her face.
[There's not a minute that goes by every hour of every day You're such a part of me But I just pulled away Well, I'm not the same girl you used to know I wish I said the words I didn't show.]
You left me all alone. I'm sorry I never showed you I love you.
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
You made me realize that there's more than training. But why with such a price, Ronan?
[You know that silence is loud when all you hear is your heart And I wanted so badly just to be a part of something strong and true But I was scared and left it all behind.]
I took you for granted; I'm so sorry. But it's too late for sorry, isn't it?
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
You left; I can't change that. I just wish it had never happened inn the first place.
[And I'm asking And I'm wanting you to come back to me Please?]
But why won't you talk to me? Why won't you let me know where you are? Why?
[I never will forget that look upon your face How you turned away and left without a trace But I understand that you did what you had to do And I thank you.]
I guess it's all for the better. Maybe it's a good thing you left. But can't you even talk to me?
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
But still.Ronan, I loved you, still love you, and will always love you until the end of time.
Cade wiped her eyes as the CD moved on. "Sweet Misery" was next, but she didn't listen really. She shut off her music, and removed her headset. It was only then that she noticed the door ajar. I swear I closed it, Cade thought. She peeked out, and shrugged. Placing Avril Lavigne in her CD player, she lay on her bed again.
***
George sat in his usual chair, but thinking about Cade instead of Maria- Louise. She was crying again. This Ronan must have been very important to her. Maybe as important as Maria was to me.I wonder what she was listening to; thinking about. I'll probably never know.
George was startled when the door opened.
"Master George, I brought your lunch up." Raymond said.
"Thank you, Raymond."
"You're welcome, Master George."
"Raymond?"
"Yes, Master George?"
"Did you know that Cade's family was killed by Mirabeau as well?"
"No, I didn't."
"Do you think--"
George stopped himself as he heard some singing from Cade's room.
"Master George?"
"Shh, listen."
Raymond listened and soon he too caught her singing. He smiled. She had a beautiful voice.
"I'm standing on the bridge I'm waiting in the dark I thought you'd be here by now There's nothing but the rain No footsteps on the ground I'm listening but there's no sound
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you
I'm looking for a place I'm searching for a face Is anybody here I know 'Cause nothing's going right And everything's a mess And no one likes to be alone
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Why is everything so confusing Maybe I'm just out of my mind Yeah yeah.
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you I'm with you."
"She has a beautiful voice." Raymond commented.
"Yes, yes she does."
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MidnightLoner: I like angsty stories, so this will be angsty. Turn away now if you can't handle it. But don't worry, there WILL be good parts.
Well, that was long. REALLY long. So I hope you liked it. And my brother's hoggin' the PS2 again. Damn him.
~*DarkDragon*~
Chapter 4: Gundam Deathscythe
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George: What's wrong with Cade?
Chibodee: Yeah, what's wrong with my young pada-one?
It's pado-one, I think. You just watched "Star Wars" didn't yah?
Chibodee: Yep. I like the word "pada-one"
If anyone knows how to spell that, please tell me in a review. Now, Chibodee, the Disclaimer, please.
Chibodee: Disclaimer-DarkDragon doesn't own G Gundam! So shut it people!
NOTE: Gundam Deathscythe is different from Duo Maxwell's Gundam Deathscythe Hell Custom, so don't nag me!
===
Cade ran out of the club, the tears flowing fast and unchecked. She headed for the alley behind the "Sing and Swing" karaokee club, sobbing unheard there. Unnoticed, George sat down beside her.
"Cade? Are you alright?" George asked softly.
"No." Cade answered simply, her voice barely audible.
"What's wrong, Cade?" George asked, concern filling his eyes and voice. Cade didn't answer, but instead leaned over and cried on George's shoulder. George wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him in a comforting embrace. "It's okay, Cade. Everything's fine."
"No, it's not." Cade whispered. "Nothing's ever alright."
George waited until she had cried herself out before once again asking what was wrong.
"Lotsa things are wrong." Cade said with a sad sigh.
"Why did you start crying?"
"It started, I guess, when I was five. My dad was part of this special group of agents working for the Neo-American government. He had many enemies. One day, a man by the name of Jean-Pierre Mirabeau attacked our house, under the orders of my father's archenemy. He attacked with his Gundam, and my parents were both killed. I watched my father die, and was unable to do anything. I barely understood what was going on. So I cowered in silence until he found me. He attacked, and left me for dead. Next I remember, I woke up in a hospital. When I recovered, I was sent to an orphanage. I didn't made friends easy. Two people, Kito Mitsuri and Ronan Winters, did befriend me, however, and we were inseparable. I spent four years in that orphanage before I was finally adopted. Kito had been adopted two years before, and I left Ronan with the best of luck.
"My family was from the New York area, amazingly close to where Chibodee Crocket lived. He saw me fight with some of the city bullies and.I guess I was a good fighter 'cause he took me on. I spent two years training with him, just enough time to master his Burning Punch. Then my family moved to Neo-India.
"I was 11 when I met Ronan again. It seems he was adopted a year after me and had lived there ever since. Two years later, we started dating. That was when I began training to become the country's Gundam fighter. Sometimes, I totally ignored him. Once, I almost hacked him in half with my scythe. When I finally won the qualifying matches with my Gundam Deathscythe, he felt I was too absorbed and obsessed with fighting to notice him. He left me. It wasn't true though. I loved him, and still do. I always ask around for him, but.that was 2 years ago.
"When I sing "Here with Me" and "Losing Grip," I remember Ronan and how he left me.He was a big part of my life. When he left me, I was miserable. I trained for hours and hours on end, not sure what to do or where to go. I trained to get over my sorrow, but whenever I sing those songs, I'm always reminded of him." Cade said, laying her whole life out to him.
"I see." George said, mulling over this problem in his head. "Can I see your Gundam?" He asked suddenly.
"I don't know." Cade said uncertainly.
"Please, Cade. I'm curious." George pleaded. Cade looked at him. What is he, the emotionless man at the window or the polite, curious man he is right now? She wondered.
"Okay.I guess." Cade stood up, George following suit. She went out of the alley and then up a fire escape ladder. Then, with George in tow, she began to jump roofs. She led him into the deserted part of Paris, then to an abandoned warehouse.
"Where is it?" George asked. Cade grinned a wan grin.
"Rise, Gundam Deathscythe!" she shouted. Up from the warehouse rose a black Gundam. At its side was a long black pole, and what looked like two red horns from its back.
"Wow." George said in awe. "It's.amazing."
"Thank you." Cade said smugly. She loved looking at her Gundam. "Gundam Deathscythe, standby mode."
The Gundam's green eyes lit up and the red spikes extended, to reveal black wings. Cade smiled. But George frowned. It looks uncannily familiar to the Master Gundam, he thought.
"Is something wrong?" Cade asked.
"Hm? Oh, no, nothing." George looked up at the Gundam towering over them. "I would love to see that thing in action."
"The fight starts soon." Cade reminded him. "Would you like to be my first opponent?"
"I would be honored." George said with a bow. Cade giggled.
"No need to be so formal with me, Frenchie."
"Oh, but you are a lady. It is only right."
"I can still kick your ass anytime, despite my ladylike appearance."
"I'd like to see you try."
"Oooh. Did that just come from formal, ever-so-knightly Frenchie?"
"I resent that sometimes."
"What, being knightly or saying un-knightly things?"
"Both."
"Well, that's new."
"What's new?"
"Noting. Why don't we head back now? It's getting late."
"Yes, that would be a good idea, Cade."
"Race you back!"
"No, I--"
"On your mark.get set.go!"
Cade took off at a sprint, easily gaining ground on George.
"Wait, Cade! Hold on!"
George began to chase her, and after what seemed like an eternity of twists, turns and (for Cade) lots of fun, they arrived at the palace. Cade stood jogging in place as George came panting up to her.
"You tired already? You'd never live up to my training in India." Cade said. "But let's go in, it's been a long day."
"Yes, I agree."
"George," Cade began as they entered the palace. "Why do you sit at your window and stare out into space?"
"I.think." George answered.
"About what? The fights?" Cade asked.
"No," George said, hesitant to tell her.
"Please, George. Tell me," Cade pleaded, her eyes sympathetic. George gave in.
"Once, I was in love with a woman named Maria-Louise. She was younger than me, but always supported me during the Gundam fights, no matter what I did." He smiled, remembering his fight with Domon during the Tournament. "I had just proposed to her when.she was murdered."
Cade gasped involuntarily. George continued. "She said a man, a man by the name of Jean-Pierre Mirabeau, stabbed her. I never saw him myself, and I am starting to doubt that."
"Why would.anyone.do that?"
"Mirabeau was the other contestant fighting for the chance to represent Neo- France. We are--or were--rivals."
"Oh, George.Wait! You said Jean-Pierre Mirabeau?! That--He killed my family!"
"Yes, that's what you said, isn't it?" George ran a hand through his hair. "The jail reported him dead some time before Maria-Louise was killed. It was a great stab to not only me, but to all of Neo-France. You see, Maria- Louise was Princess, next to inherit the throne."
"That low-down, son of a b****!" Cade growled. "He killed the Princess of Neo-France, my family and who knows who else! That bastard."
By now they had reached the top of the stairs, and split to go to their separate rooms. Cade immediately put on her headphones and listened to Michelle Branch. She lay down on her bed, her anger slowly simmering down as she listened, to be replaced by sadness. She listened to the sixth song on the track, "Here with Me."
[It's been a long, long time since I looked into the mirror I guess that I was blind Now my reflection's getting clearer Now that you're gone things will never be the same again.]
Ronan, why'd you leave? I loved you. Cade thought, a tear trailing down the side of her face.
[There's not a minute that goes by every hour of every day You're such a part of me But I just pulled away Well, I'm not the same girl you used to know I wish I said the words I didn't show.]
You left me all alone. I'm sorry I never showed you I love you.
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
You made me realize that there's more than training. But why with such a price, Ronan?
[You know that silence is loud when all you hear is your heart And I wanted so badly just to be a part of something strong and true But I was scared and left it all behind.]
I took you for granted; I'm so sorry. But it's too late for sorry, isn't it?
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
You left; I can't change that. I just wish it had never happened inn the first place.
[And I'm asking And I'm wanting you to come back to me Please?]
But why won't you talk to me? Why won't you let me know where you are? Why?
[I never will forget that look upon your face How you turned away and left without a trace But I understand that you did what you had to do And I thank you.]
I guess it's all for the better. Maybe it's a good thing you left. But can't you even talk to me?
[I know you had to go away I died just a little and I feel it now You're the one I need I believe that I would cry a little Just to have you back now Here with me Here with me.]
But still.Ronan, I loved you, still love you, and will always love you until the end of time.
Cade wiped her eyes as the CD moved on. "Sweet Misery" was next, but she didn't listen really. She shut off her music, and removed her headset. It was only then that she noticed the door ajar. I swear I closed it, Cade thought. She peeked out, and shrugged. Placing Avril Lavigne in her CD player, she lay on her bed again.
***
George sat in his usual chair, but thinking about Cade instead of Maria- Louise. She was crying again. This Ronan must have been very important to her. Maybe as important as Maria was to me.I wonder what she was listening to; thinking about. I'll probably never know.
George was startled when the door opened.
"Master George, I brought your lunch up." Raymond said.
"Thank you, Raymond."
"You're welcome, Master George."
"Raymond?"
"Yes, Master George?"
"Did you know that Cade's family was killed by Mirabeau as well?"
"No, I didn't."
"Do you think--"
George stopped himself as he heard some singing from Cade's room.
"Master George?"
"Shh, listen."
Raymond listened and soon he too caught her singing. He smiled. She had a beautiful voice.
"I'm standing on the bridge I'm waiting in the dark I thought you'd be here by now There's nothing but the rain No footsteps on the ground I'm listening but there's no sound
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you
I'm looking for a place I'm searching for a face Is anybody here I know 'Cause nothing's going right And everything's a mess And no one likes to be alone
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Why is everything so confusing Maybe I'm just out of my mind Yeah yeah.
Isn't anyone trying to find me Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you
Take me by the hand Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I I'm with you I'm with you I'm with you."
"She has a beautiful voice." Raymond commented.
"Yes, yes she does."
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MidnightLoner: I like angsty stories, so this will be angsty. Turn away now if you can't handle it. But don't worry, there WILL be good parts.
Well, that was long. REALLY long. So I hope you liked it. And my brother's hoggin' the PS2 again. Damn him.
~*DarkDragon*~