Enchantment Passing Through

By the Almighty SporkGoddess

Chapter 3: Trusting Desire, Our Leap Begins

"There'll be no ties of time and space to bind us

And no horizon we shall not pursue

We'll leave the world's misfortunes far behind us

And I will put my faith and trust in you"

- Enchantment Passing Through (Reprise) - Aida

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Allenby's POV

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As soon as I arrived home I flung myself onto the couch. Finally the government had decided to give me a place of my own, and I sorely appreciated it. It was just an apartment, but I cherished it with my entire being. You don't know how hard it is to live a normal life when your life had been anything but normal up until that point, but it gave me a sense of security. It never got lonely, either, since I was constantly visiting people.

I just realized that I should probably notify everyone that I was back. I hadn't lied to them about visiting Seitt, I just had neglected to tell the entire truth. I still had no idea how I would explain this one to Domon and Rain when the time came. What really sucked was that I had taken a liking to the guy. He actually needed me, which was a scary thought. But I liked this feeling that being needed gave me, and he had seemed a little more cheerful by the time I'd left, so I wasn't doing any harm. Not like that guy could sink any lower, mind you.

Seitt was one piece of work, really. Had he always been so dependent, or did Rain cause that? Well, maybe Rain had that effect on guys. She had reduced even Domon to crying once, or so Chibodee told me. It wasn't her fault she was so lovable…

I grabbed a nearby pillow angrily, pummeling my inanimate victim with that thought in my head. She was so perfect, that Rain… how could Domon and Seitt not love her?

Stupid Rain! I punched it once.

Stupid me, having to fall for that jerk! Down my fist came in a second punch.

Stupid love! Love sucks! I attacked it without thinking from there on.

Just then, the phone rang. I didn't bother picking it up; for all they knew, I wasn't home yet.

I continued mauling the poor helpless pillow, when I heard someone speaking on my answering machine:

"Allenby? This is Seitt. I just realized that I never thanked you for the help you gave me… I really appreciate it. I also just realized you never got a chance to discuss your own feelings. I know you're hurting, Allenby. You can't fool me, just like I couldn't fool myself. You helped me a lot. I feel a lot better, and I just want to thank you for it. Call me if you ever need someone to talk to."

I stopped suddenly, feeling very stupid, and glanced down at my hands. They were red from the constant friction caused between fabric and skin, and the fact that I had been punching with all of my might. I think it was then that my face turned as red as my hands.

"What am I doing…?" I muttered, glad that I hadn't lost control like this when I had been visiting Seitt. Then I promptly burst into tears.

"It isn't fair! Domon! Why can't you love me? I didn't ask for this! I didn't ask to come between you and Rain! I want you to be happy! But… don't I deserve to be happy, too? Don't I…. Don't I deserve you…?" I sobbed into the pillow I had just attacked.

I went on crying like that for a while. The pillow was perpetually soaked. What was worse was that I was alone with this. I couldn't possibly ask Rain. She knew that I loved him, but I didn't want her to feel guilty on my account. Same with Domon. And my other friends would be no help. Chibodee would get me drunk and I'd probably end up sleeping with him which would complicate things further. George would be flustered… it was hard enough for him to get with Princess Maria Louise. Besides, I didn't want to spoil the happiness that he had found with the lovely woman. Argo had a messed up life as it was. Kiral.. I couldn't possibly ask Kiral for help. I wasn't even that close to him to begin with. Besides, he too had enough problems of his own. I was alone.

That's when I remembered Seitt. Tears were streaming down my face as dialed his phone number.

"Hello?"

"Seitt, it's Allenby." I sniffled. "I… I'm not over him…. N-not at all. You… you were right… I lied to you.. to myself… to… to… them…"

"You're crying…" He sounded surprised.

"Yeah…" It was useless to deny it. I was tired of lying about my feelings.

"Tell me everything."

"But…"

"Tell me."

And so, I spilled out everything. How I had played a video game with Domon. How I had fought against him, and ever since then we'd trained together. How I'd fallen head over heels for the temperamental Japanese man. Then how I'd gotten kidnapped, infected with DG cells, and then had attacked Rain only to have her save my life, and then tell me she never wanted to see Domon again. And then at the very end, how I'd encouraged him to tell Rain how he really felt.

"I have a confession to make." He said, sounding oddly timid.

"What?" I sighed.

"I'm not in Neo Turkey."

"You're… not?"

"I was worried about you, so I booked a flight right after yours left. You can't lie to a liar, after all."

"You followed me?" I wasn't sure whether or not to be flattered or freaked out.

"In a manner of speaking, I guess. Anyway, I'm coming over. You shouldn't be alone."

He did indeed come over, and was consoling me when the phone rang.

"Just leave it…" I murmured, not in the mood to hear Chibodee crack jokes or Sai make perverse comments.

Seitt did so, and my answering machine retrieved it. Then a crackly message transmitted by phone played:

"Hey, Allenby… guess you're not home yet, huh? Anyway, it's Rain, I just wanted to see how your trip went. Feel free to call once you have the time, I know how unpacking can be. Anyway… bye!"

I glanced at Seitt, concerned. He hadn't moved a muscle since hearing her voice, and his eyes looked almost glazed over.

"Just now… that was…" He said dully. I nodded sympathetically, forgetting my own pain for a minute.

"Does he treat her well?" Seitt asked, sitting down and burying his face in his hands. I nodded again, and sat down next to him. I was no longer crying, but my eyes were puffy and my face was splotchy.

"Very well… he really does love her…" I replied, with difficulty due to my own situation. I could feel the tears forming in my eyes again. Why Rain?

Seitt noticed and moved closer to me. I looked up at him, and he put a shaky arm around me. I moved closer to him and laid my head against his chest. I felt my heart beat faster, we moved our heads closer together until our lips had met.

My first kiss… I hadn't imagined how it would be like with anyone other than Domon. My heart was beating fast, my skin felt tingly… the blood was rushing to my head. But I didn't care. Our kiss went from an awkward brushing of our lips into something far different… deepening, taking all of the despair away from us and turning it into blind lust and passion. And that's when I lost all of my common sense. I pressed myself closer to him, putting my hands on his shoulders, and with one hand gripping my back. I moved my hands to his chest, unbuttoning his shirt. At the same time, he pulled off my shirt and laid his cheek against my shoulder.

"Your hair's so soft…" He murmured against my neck, his hand carressing a few strands of my hair.

"You talk too much.." I whispered in return.

He smiled. "I apologize, my lady…"

And then, all coherency was lost. We became lost in a wild tango of passion, lust, and everything that goes with it.

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Seitt's POV

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I opened my eyes, squinting at the sunlight streaming in through the windows. The slender body lying in my arms was a reminder of exactly where I was.

I lied there, admiring how beautiful this girl was. Her bluish green hair contrasted nicely with her creamy skin, and while she was small, she was also full-figured.

It was then that she opened her eyes and sat up, clutching the sheet to her bare chest.

"Oh no…" She laid her head against her knees. "Oh no… oh no… oh no.."

"Gee, thanks." I replied dryly.

"No, it's not that… I really… I mean… I really like you… it's just… this is so complicated!"

"Tell me about it…" I sighed.

"How did it get this weird?" She asked, letting me put my arms around her.

"I'd like to know that myself…." I answered.

"Hey! Stop sounding so solemn… at least we have each other, right?"

"Yeah… we have each other…" I said, as realization dawned on me.

She smiled, and leaned over to kiss me. I felt the last of the dread just wash away.

After all, I had Allenby… it didn't matter.

I was in a blissful euphoria for the next few days. Allenby and I saw each other constantly, and I realized that I hadn't been this happy since my days with Rain.

I was over at her place one day when the doorbell rang.

"Shoot! Go hide!"

I blinked.

"It could be one of my friends! Go!" She hissed, which caused me to run into the nearest room – ironically, Allenby's bedroom.

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Allenby's POV

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I silently cursed my luck as a horde of people came inside.

"Allie! Long time, no see!" Chibodee grinned, softly punching my shoulder.

"I'm sorry this is so abrupt…" Sharie apologized to me, glancing around. "We all got worried when you didn't return our calls, and we miss you, so we all decided to drop in."

"… We?" I echoed nervously.

"Bonjour, Mademoiselle…" George de Sand bowed as he and Maria Louise entered, the pretty blonde Princess on his arm curtsying. The couple always acted like every room they entered was an elegant ballroom, as opposed to a messy apartment.

"We." Sharie verified, looking a bit sympathetic.

And thus, the people poured in. Sai Sici, the monks, Cecil, Argo, Natasha, and of course, Domon and Rain.

Author's Note: Duuuuuun dun dun duuuun duuun duuuuun! What will happen next? Bwahahaha, I'm so evil to cut off here. Blame this stupid writers' block. _ Ah well.

Disclaimer: See first chapter. I'm lazy.