Disclaimer: No, I don't own Cowboy Bebop, but I wouldn't mind owning Spike -_-'.

~ I was informed that I'm stealing other people's ideas, and I accidentaly got all pissed off. I should respect your comments, not shoot them down. And even if I am ' stealing' peoples ideas, it is a tottaly innocent act, and definitely not intentional. I had no idea what they were talking about! But even so, if you feel I'm stealing one of your ideas, I'm soo sorry. Just inform me, and I'll see if I can get it changed as soon as possible! Thanx~

Unwanted: A Cowboy Bebop Fanfic

By: Katie S.

Rated: Pg-13

Category: Romance/ Drama

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Chapter 4: Golden Locket

Faye awoke to the bright morning light piercing through her eyes. She squinted her eyes slightly, and pulled the sheet up over her head, concealing her from the morning's arrival. She moaned slightly and rolled over closer to Spike. She smiled as she felt his warm body against hers. She pulled him closer and wrapped her arms around him. She gazed at his sleeping form, memorizing every feature on his perfect face. Spike's chocolate eyes slowly fluttered open, gazing back into her emerald ones.

" Mornin'..." Faye recited, giving Spike a slight smile.

Spike didn't say anything, he just groaned at the annoying light piercing through his eyes. Faye chuckled at him as he tried to pull the covers up over his head. She tugged at the covers lightly, attempting to catch Spike's attention. He groaned again, but smiled slightly afterwards.

" What time is it?" Spike muttered, resting his head on Faye's shoulder.

" Does it matter?" Faye chuckled, tracing her finger along Spike's jawline.

Spike grinned," Guess not..."

" That's what I thought..."

Spike gazed up into Faye's emerald eyes. She looked so beautiful with the morning light reflecting off her porcelin skin. Her lips were an elegant ruby hue, and Spike just wanted to hold her and kiss her.

But then suddendly, thoughts of Julia entered his mind, and he felt the guilt take over him. He frowned as he thought of her. Why did she still have to haunt him, even when she was gone?

He slowly pushed away from Faye, disappointment etched on his face. Faye frowned as he drew farther and farther away from her.

" What's wrong?" She reached out to him slightly, but he continued to push away.

" N-nothing..." He lied... terribly. She could see the guilt in his eyes.

Faye sat up, embracing her small frame in her arms, and glancing out the window. " Oh, I see.. It's her... isn't it?"

Spike's face grew frigid. She was doing it again....

" Faye, why the hell do you hate her?!" Spike hissed, narrowing his eyes at Faye coldly.

" I don't hate her Spike! I don't!" Faye paused, sighing slightly, " What I hate is..."

Faye grew silent, and she nervously tugged at the sheets, wrapping them around her.

" What is it then?! Tell me damn it?!" Spike was beginning to get angry at her akward sileneces.

" Spike.. it's just," Faye paused again, pulling herself into a ball," I hate the effect she has on you, you're so....helpless..." Faye didn't know how to tell him without him blowing up in her face.

" Faye, you have no idea what it's like..." Spike's voice was soft, but still coarse, " to lose somebody..."

Faye's eyes widened and her face stiffened. " Don't know what it's like?! Spike, I've lost my whole life!! Do you have any idea what it's like to be dead and alive at the same time?!" Faye was yelling by now, tears brimming in her eyes.

Spike paused. " That's different..."

Faye was outraged. " DIFFERENT?! Tell me Spike, how is that any different?!"

" Because you don't remember anything..."

" And you automatically think that makes everything okay?! Spike, don't you understand? I awoke to nothing but a major debt to pay off. NOTHING!! Nobody even knew who I was! And once I finally trusted some one, they turn their back on me, pushing all their debts on me! There was no where to go, and no one to run to!" Faye threw her troubled face into her hands, sobbing helplessly.

Spike was silent as he watched Faye spill out all her emotions. Maybe she was right....

Faye paused and looked up into Spike's eyes, emotion swirling in her emerald orbs. " I understand you Spike.... but, why? Why can't you understand me?"

" You also have a future Faye, you're forgetting.... And without her... I don't,"

Faye shook her head slightly. " Spike, you once told me that you choose your own destiny, and that you're constantly living it, deciding it," Faye paused, glancing at Spike, " When are you ever gonna stop and follow your own advice? Life is made to be challenging, things like that are supposed to happen, to make you stronger.... but it seems it's only made you weaker..."

Spike stared at Faye, stunned. What was he supposed to say? She was right, and he knew it.

After a long distant silence, Spike sighed and shook his head." I'm gonna get us some breakfast, do you want anything?"

Faye didn't say anything, she just shook her head, still dazing out the window. Spike sighed at her silence, he was going to get at least another word out of her.

" How are your wounds?" Spike pondered.

Faye glared at Spike, before slowly making her way to the bathroom. " Fine," And with that she slammed the door behind her, leaving only a wall seperating her and Spike.

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After waiting in line for two hours at the coffee shop, Spike finally reached their hotel room. He tried to search for his key, but his hands were too full. Rolling his eyes aggravatedly, Spike promptly knocked on the door, hoping Faye wasn't still in the shower. He waited for a good minute before pounding on the door once more, more furious than ever.

" Faye! Open the god damn door! I'm sick of playing your stupid games!" A maid passing by shot Spike a cold glare. He rolled his eyes at her, as he continued to search for his key.

" You are gonna pay for this..." He muttered under his breath as he tugged at the keyhole vigourously.

Finally getting the door unlocked, Spike shoved the door open, searching for a certain violet-haired vixen. His eyes scanned the room as he entered cautiously. He carefully set the coffees on the table, confusion creeping up on his face. She had to be here. She wouldn't leave without the Redtail... would she?

He crept over to the bathroom, peeking in.

No one...

He frantically searched behind the shower curtain and in the closet, brutalizing anything in his way.

" Faye! Where the hell are you!" Spike called out, insisting she was still in the hotel room.

He fell to his knees, shaking his head. She had to have gone back to the Bebop, right? But how could she without the Redtail? Maybe she called Jet to come pick her up...

Spike quickly pulled out his communicator, shakily connecting to the Bebop.

" Hey Spike, how'd the bounty go?" Jet's cheerful voice and bright smile greeted Spike.

" Where the hell is Faye!"

" Huh? Oh, she's with you, right?" Jet scratched his head, confused at the tone in the cowboy's voice.

Spike was silent as he stared at Jet, panic swirling in his chocolate eyes. Jet chuckled at the look on Spike's face.

" Did she run off on you again? Man, that woman is so much trouble..." Jet joked.

" I think this time its for good..." Spike said blankly, before shutting off his communicator.

He furiously tossed his communicator across the room. What did he possibly to make her run like that? She was always running and taking their things, so they'll come after her. But this time, she left her precious Redtail behind...

Spike shuffled out of the bathroom, and he felt the angst take over him. As he passed up the coffee table, something glistening caught his eye. He glanced over suspiciously, and a small golden locket caught his eye. As he inched closer, he noticed a small folded note placed noteabley next to the locket. He quicly reached out, grasping the note and unfolding it carelessy.

' To Spike... and my past...'

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It's a short chappie, but at least the story is just starting to unravel. I hope everyone liked it! And don't forget to review! Thanx a bunch and I love you all!