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DISCLAIMER : Once again, I proclaim that Wild ARMs 3 is not mine. Though I'd really really wish that I owned Jet or Virginia, sadly, I don't. *sniff*

I really really really really really (10000000000000000000x) like Jet Enduro. And I'm not kidding. =)

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My Mistake

by aya_yahiko/terrandagger

010402

I don't know how I survived.

All I know is that the moment I entered Boot Hill, someone helped me.

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My shoulder is bleeding,....

Heh, It's been a long time ever since I've felt physical pain.

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Hmmm... The person who helped me is asking me if I'm alright. Sheesh, isn't it obvious?? I'm not alright, darn it!

But I told her I'm alright anyway. Oh well.

This girl... she seems so familiar. I haven't looked up to her yet, I guess I'm too overwhelmed by the pain. Better see her now, so I can thank her, then get outta here...

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No way.

This is NOT happening.

This girl, this kind girl who carried me to her house is....

Virginia Maxwell.

That cannot be! I'm NOT in Boot Hill, right? I'm not! No!!! I can't be!

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Ok, so I am in Boot Hill.

Lucky I'm in a cloak, she hasn't recognized me,... yet.

Oh man, this is gonna be a long day.

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"Are you alright?" A young girl said to a man who was in front of her. It seemed to be stupid to ask such a question, since the man was bleeding, it was obvious he was not alright.

"I'm fine." The man said in a stubborn tone, as clutching his head. "Thanks for bringing me here." He added, as putting down his ARM.

The young woman smiled as she heard the stranger's response. Though she knew he was badly hurt, at least he was still concious and still in the right mind. "I'll get some bandages and medicine." The girl said, as retreating. She then looked back and said, "Just wait - - -"

Her voice got cut off as she saw his ARM, which was on the table.

Virginia's eyes widened as she saw the familiar gun structure. All though there was some bandages to hide the true face of the gun, the body and the shape of the gun gave it all away. She was sure what that gun was. And she knew only one person had it.

"Uh... What's the name of that ARM?" Virginia asked, as nearing her unexpected visitor. She saw him look up at her and was about to give the answer, but it seemed that the man changed his mind as he saw her face.

"T-the gun?" The man stuttered, as staring at Virginia. Though she could not see his eyes because of his cloak, she knew that those orbs of his were directed on her. "I-it's called t-the.... uh.... actually, it doesn't have a proper name."

The female Drifter looked at him disbelievingly. He was like Jet, he didn't have a knack for lying. She could always tell whether he was telling the truth or not. "Are you sure?" She said, as grabbing the first-aid kit and sitting beside the man.

"Yeah, I'm sure." The man replied, in a persistent tone.

Deciding to play along with it, Virginia decided not to ask any more questions. She then put some medicine on the man's bleeding shoulder.

"So, you live alone?" The man said, as looking at the young girl who was healing him.

Virginia smiled and shook her head. "Nah, my Aunt and Uncle are just out for the week. They went to Claiborne."

"Oh."

"Hehe! Hey, I haven't introduced myself! I'm Virginia Maxwell!"

Oh dear. The 'introduce yourself' part. He always hated saying his name to others, but I guess you could say that this was a WAY more complicated situation. If he said his name, he'd blow his cover!

"Uhh- -" The man seemed to be lost with his words. "I'm Adam."

Virginia's eyes widened as she heard the name. "Adam?" She repeated, as putting a bandage over his shoulder. "Adam.... what's your last name?"

The stranger seemed to be struggling for a satisfying answer. "Uh, if you don't mind, I'd like to keep that to myself." He finally replied, his answer seemingly satisfying her.

Though her eyes were curious, the young girl just nodded. "Nice to meet you, Adam!" Virginia said in her usual cheerful tone, as finally finishing Adam's bandage.

Adam smiled and looked up to her, the hood of his cloak still not revealing his face. "Thank you." He said, as moving his arm a bit. "It feels better."

Virginia smiled as she heard his words. "Are you ok, then?"

"I guess so."

"That's good."

It was really very odd, because the way they conversed, it was as if they had known each other for the longest time. They spoke cooly to each other, neither one shy, neither one scared to ask a question.

"How old are you, Adam?" Virginia stated, as getting a glass and pouring some water in it.

The young man thanked Virginia for the drink before he replied. "21... I think. I lost count."

The female traveler nodded as she got her drink at sat down beside Adam. "Oh, you're older than me." She said, as sipping from her drink.

Adam smiled behind his hood as replying. "Seems like it." He said, as handing his glass to Virginia. "Thanks again." He stated, as the young lady took his glass and placed it pn the sink.

"So,..." Virginia started, as returning to her seat. "Do you have a place to stay?" She asked, as looking at Adam. "If you're staying here at Boot Hill, the innkeeper's out, so the inn's definitely not open. But unless you have any relatives..."

The young man shook his head immediately. "No, I don't have any relatives here."

"You don't have anywhere to stay?"

"Nope."

Virginia smiled she heard his reply. "You can stay in my house, then!" She said, in her usual cheery tone.

"Here?" He replied, as looking up at her, his hood revealing just a little of his hair. He immediately pulled it upward before he continued. "But what about your uncle and aunt?"

The girl smiled and shook her head. "It would be ok with them. And besides, you're wounded."

Adam looked at his shoulder and sighed. "I guess you're right..."

"Does that mean you'll be staying?"

"If it's ok with you."

Virginia cheered and smiled. "Yay!" She said, as leading Adam to his room.

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I had thought about it at first, of course.

But why the hay did I still agree?!

I know that staying here will risk everything.

But why did I say yes?

Man,.... I'm really not myself!

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I finally see her again, after 2 years...

2 long years.

But even so, I'm supposed to be avoiding her! I'm supposed to be avoiding them!

Darn it, what is happening to you, Jet?!

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This... is risking everything.

…And I know it.

I have a very bad feeling that I'm gonna regret this.

But still, why did I do it?

Is it because,... I want to be with her?

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No. That cannot be the cause. That's not the reason!

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Right?

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Oh, nevermind. I'll be in self-denial again, and I won't get anywhere. I accepted her invitation and that's that. Once my wound's healed, I'm getting outta here.

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But this time, I'll say good bye first.

I don't want her to be in pain again.

The way she looked at me,... when she saw my (Airget-lahm) Argetlahm B/V2...

It was a look I didn't think that I'd see on her face if ever I came back.

It was a look of pure hope and joy...

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...and I thought she was supposed to be mad at me.

Heh.

But still,...

I'd better not stay here long.

She might find out...

...who I really am.

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author's notes : Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! So this chappie isn't nice. I know. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I still hope you liked it though! Hehe! I really have a fun time writing in Jet's perspective. I really really really really (1000000000x) like Jet, and I think he and Virginia make a VERY cute couple. Hehe! Anyway, thanks for reviewing my fics! To all of you there, thanks so much. And I'm really sorry, 'cause I know I said that this was the last chappie, but it isn't. So I'm really really terribly sorry. I hope you guys aren't mad....

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