Partners Outside of the Gundam Chapter 12: Advice on Women, a g-gundam fanfic

CHAPTER 12: Advice On Women

On the railing of Han's boat, Domon forced himself to be patient as he sat waiting for Rain's return - while the rest of the Shuffles cut up. George was busy scolding Sai Saici and Chibodee who wouldn't give up on trying to get information out of Argo about what exactly had happened between him and Nastasha the night before. Keeping silent, Argo only kept a straight face not about to kiss and tell.

Looking very aggravated, the King of Hearts shook his head while he tried to ignore them as he wished for Rain to arrive back to the boat. He realized that this wasn't the first time that he felt this way. During the past year there had been other times when he had been eager to see her as well, and he had been satisfied when she showed up, though he never let her know at the time. However, this time he planned on showing her that he had missed her.

Suddenly in the distance - girls' giggling could just barely be heard. Domon stood up and looked over the railing of the boat to see Chibodee's Crew walking towards the boat. Jumping onto the dock, the Neo-Japan fighter was ready to make his way through the Neo-American women who were talking and laughing along with Miss Marie Louise.

In the very back of the group of females, Rain had been talking to Nastasha. Realizing that they were nearing the boat, the conversation came to a halt when she started to move herself through the giggling group of girls in front of her to look for her fighter. Just as she did, the King of Hearts appeared in front of her. At seeing each other, Domon and Rain's eyes lit up as if they hadn't seen each other in a very long time.

"Rain," Domon just barely whispered as he smiled in satisfaction.

"Domon," she said with a smile that said she was very pleased to see him, and soon they were embracing each other. After a few seconds in their tight hug, they released each other only enough so that they could share a small but tender kiss; forgetting that they were surrounded by the former intruders.

Enjoying the scene, Chibodee said, "You two are going to wear out your lips."

After the sweet kiss, Rain said with a smile to the handsome man she had her arms around, "Just ignore Chibodee."

"Don't worry," Domon said looking completely oblivious to the Neo-American fighter. "I'm too busy wondering if we are always going to greet each other this way."

"I wouldn't want it any other way," Rain said with a wink.

More giggles were heard as Domon took the sweet female's hand and began to pull her through the girls and on to the boat. Rain then looked around to see that all of the other Shuffles were still indeed there.

As if knowing what she was thinking, Domon stood in the middle of their friends and while holding Rain's hand, he announced, "Everyone leave, or you will each be thrown off of this boat one by one."

"Bro! Is that anyway to talk to your friends?" Sai Saici asked folding his arms.

Surprising everyone, Rain said, "Thank you, all. But...please leave."

In a teasing voice, Chibodee said, "Well...we know when we're not wanted."

Domon looked back at Rain and smiled; glad that she wanted to be alone with him.

"Sai Saici, Sai Saici," Two voices called out in harmony.

"Oh no. They found me," Sai said turning to see his guardians Keiun and Zuisen.

"You have been gone all day," the two older men said at the same time. "It's about time that you come back. There will be time to visit your friends again before you leave Neo-Hong Kong."

"Oh man. Things were just getting good here," Sai Saici said wanting to see Domon throw Chibodee off the boat first.

"Well," George said as Miss Marie Louise attached herself to his side and smiled up at him as if he was the most magnificent man she had ever seen, "I think that the princess and I will be leaving." George was now a pinkish color because of the princess's closeness.

The Neo-American fighter smiled knowing that the knight and the blonde wanted to be left alone as well. He was about to comment till George looked to the King of Hearts and asked, "Do you mind?"

"Go ahead," Domon said with an amused smile.

"Excuse me, Miss Marie Louise," the Knight said then turned to an unsuspecting Chibodee and pushed him clear overboard.

Chibodee's Crew cried out his name as they then all jumped overboard one by one as if to save him.

The Neo American fighter was soon heard yelling, "Neo-France! I wasn't the one who needed to be cooled off. You are!"

"Are you okay?" Shirley asked swimming to Chibodee with the other girls following behind her.

Really not mad at all, the boxer said, "I am now because of my devoted crew."

With their arms around each other's waist, George and the princess walked off the boat following Keiun and Zuisen who were literally dragging Sai Saici away with them.

"Domon, Rain," Argo said walking over to them with his huge arm around Nastasha, "We shall see you tomorrow night."

Rain and Nastasha both looked at each other not knowing why.

Upon seeing their confused faces, Domon said, "While we were out we saw my father, and he told us that a car will pick us up here before it gets dark tomorrow night."

As if just figuring out a puzzle, Nastasha said, "I suppose that will be the celebration."

"Yes," Domon said soon hearing Chibodee and his crew splashing around as they attempted to get out of the water.

With another rare smile, Nastasha looked at the drenched team and then back at the Neo-Japan team to say, "It looks like you both will finally get some privacy around here."

"Yes," Argo agreed. "The Neo-American team is leaving, and we should be off as well. So good-bye until tomorrow."

"Good-bye," both Rain and Domon said at the same time.

As the previous intruders all disappeared, Domon moved away from the woman in his life and started looking around the boat.

"What are you looking for?" she asked watching him.

Continuing to look, Domon said, "I'm just making sure that no one is hiding around here."

"If someone is," Rain said sounding like her Neo-Japan partner, "I will gladly throw them overboard, myself."

"Oh really," Domon said stopping his search to look at her. "Do you want to be alone with me that badly?"

Smiling, Rain said, "I can't say that I would mind."

Very slowly, Domon began to take steps towards the beautiful female as he said in a deep voice, "I've been thinking about you all day."

Rain looked out of the corner of her eyes and put her finger on her chin as if thinking while she slowly started to take steps backwards. As her eyes moved back to Domon's, she said, "I guess I've thought of you once, maybe twice, possibly three times while I was out."

Thoroughly enjoying their flirting, the King of Hearts said as he backed Rain up against the railing of the boat, "I'm so glad that you found the time to think of me."

Now that they were so close, Rain turned very serious as she put her hands on Domon's face; again loving the fact that she could touch him this way. She stared into his captivating eyes and whispered, "Are you kidding? You were on my mind a million times today."

Feeling lost in awe himself that they each felt the same overwhelming feeling of love for each other, Domon wrapped his arms around Rain's waist and said, "I can't think of a day this past year that you weren't on my mind."

"Oh Domon," Rain whispered and he began to move his face closer to hers. Before his lips touched hers though, he watched her beautiful blues close; enjoying that she was waiting for the feel of his lips on hers. He had to smile as his eyes then moved to her ready lips before he leaned in more. He then tenderly began to kiss her; his eyes fluttering closed as well. He knew this was better than any fantasy he could have.

After the very passionate kiss, they continued to hold each other as Rain whispered into his ear, "I love the way you make me feel."

Remembering Chibodee's line, 'Do things right,' Domon only lifted his head to look at Rain.

Her hands moved to rest on his broad shoulders as she looked into his confused face and said, "Domon. What is running through that head of yours?"

Blushing a bit, he finally said, "Uh...am I...doing things right?"

Rain gave him a puzzled look and asked, "Doing things right?"

Embarrassed even though Rain knew him better than anyone, Domon released her and walked across the boat from her.

Not hurt because it was obvious that something important was on the fighter's mind, Rain tried to figure out what it was. Suddenly she wondered if it had anything to do with her being the first and only female that he had ever had any type of intimacy with. Walking over to the King of Hearts who was now leaning back against the railing of the boat, she said, "I can assure you that you are doing everything right."

Blushing again, Domon couldn't help but smile and tried to hide it by looking down. Finally being brave, he lifted his head and said, "It's just that you have more...experience than I do."

"Experience? Are you referring to my relationship with Saette?" she asked since it was no secret that she and the man had been close at one time.

Domon didn't say anything but nodded his head yes as he looked down at his feet once again.

Rain reached and took both of his hands in hers, which made him lift his head to look into her sweet face. "Domon, I don't mind telling you that I've never done anything more than kissing with Saette."

A soft smile appeared on the fighter's face after hearing that she still had her innocence, which was so rare for anyone anymore. In a very low voice, he said, "I'd still love you even if you did...but I'll admit that it means a lot to me to know that I will be the only man who ever...touches you."

Blushing a bit, Rain smiled back softly since he was obviously pleased. She had always wanted the love of her life to be the one and only man who touched her. She just had never thought that she'd be his first and only as well."

Dark, brown and big, blue eyes seemed to be smiling at each other at the thought as Domon began to pull Rain into his arms so he could hold her again. "I love you," he whispered.

"I love you back," she whispered, and then she soon felt his strong arms tighten around her. "Oh...and Domon - You're a marvelous kisser."

Surprised by that, Domon moved to look at her with an embarrassed look on his face to see her grinning back at him with a flirty but loving smile. His own lips began to form a smile, and then he said, "I guess I had a good instructor."

Staring him in the eye as she began to look a bit more serious, she said, "One night we'll learn the rest together."

Not knowing just how much he was blushing, and how cute Rain thought he looked because of it, he said, "For now lets practice kissing some more."

Now tightening her arms around him, she said, "I'm ready when you are."

Loving this side of his partner; that he knew would only come out with him, he began to kiss her.

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Later that night when Han, Ming and Hoy were back from their outing, the Neo-Japan team enjoyed dinner with them. Domon and Rain's many smiles hadn't gone unnoticed by Han. He had to smile himself at seeing how happy they were with each other. He noticed that they seemed to have a problem keeping their eyes off of one an other, and he loved seeing their relationship blossom right before his very own eyes. As for Ming and Hoy, they just continuously giggled because they too could see how sweet Domon and Rain were being to each other.

That night when everyone was sleeping, Domon lay awake on his blankets staring at the female across the room from him wrapped up in her blankets. Actually, this wasn't the first time that he had stared at her while she was sleeping. He'd done it more than a few times before they knew their true feelings for each other. But this time knowing she was his made it all the better. He smiled remembering how hard it had been for them to end up on their own sides of the room earlier that night. Domon must have gotten up to kiss his queen dozens of times before he finally stayed on his bed of blankets and just watched her fall asleep. Beforehand, they had each decided that unlike the night before, they would sleep apart since Ming and Hoy knew for sure that the Neo-Japan team - as the children would put it - really liked each other.

The King of Hearts soon guessed that the only way he was going to fall asleep was if he forced Rain out of his mind. Trying to think of something else, Master Asia popped into his head. Domon then started to remember when his master had brought up the topic of women when Domon was around fifteen years old. They had been cooking their dinner over a fire in the Guyana Highlands, taking a break after a lot of vigorous training.

"Women." Master Asia said very seriously as he stared into space. "There's nothing like the love from a woman, Domon."

The young boy didn't say anything as he continued to hold his catch for dinner over the fire.

Master Asia then smiled at Domon, knowing the young boy hadn't a clue of what his master was talking about. "You were only ten when you left home to be trained by me so I imagine that you haven't left a young girl behind."

Not saying anything, Domon wasn't about to tell his master that there had been a girl back home and that deep down he missed his best friend, Rain.

"Women," Master Asia said once more. "We can't live with them or without them. Sometimes we think that they nag a bit much, but again...there's nothing like a woman."

Surprised by his words, Domon continued to listen and possibly learn.

"I used to be very close to one...but she passed away."

There was a pause, and Domon couldn't help but notice how sad his teacher suddenly looked.

Then all of a sudden, Master Asia smiled as he said, "You know how tough I am. Right, Domon?"

Shaking his head yes, the student said proudly, "Of course, Master."

Letting out a small laugh because he knew his pupil adored him, Master Asia said, "As tough as I am, I still love the soft, gentle touch of a woman. Most men do. I have often marveled at how different we are from women, that a woman as delicate as a flower could want to be close to us; the rough and tough. It seems we each want the opposite of what we are. Once you fall in love with the right woman, that woman can make you melt."

Shocked to be hearing his master talk this way, Domon then thought of his parents. His mother could always bring a smile to his father's face when his spirits were down. Domon also recalled the many times that he had caught his parents kissing or hugging. Maybe that was the kind of love his master was talking about.

"When you meet the right woman, treasure the times that you have alone with her. Understand, Domon?"

Domon shook his head yes but it was clear that he really didn't quite grasp what his master was saying. He didn't know that his master had wished with all of his heart that he could be with the woman that he had loved at least one more time.

"One day you'll understand what I mean, Domon. Just remember that when treated with love and respect, a woman will give you her heart forever, and you must be gentle with it. Remember that, Domon Kasshu."

Back in the present, Domon finally realized what his master had been trying to tell him. Master Asia had been sharing his experience of being in love with a special woman - from loving her soft touch to holding that woman's heart in his hands. As tough as the King of Hearts was, he loved Rain's gentle touch as well, and it was obvious that she loved his strong arms closed around her. As for being alone with his beautiful, blue-eyed partner, those were the times that he found himself melting. He had felt that way many times with her since their departure away from the Dark Gundam. Finally drifting off to sleep, Domon thought, Rain. I will try to be as gentle as I can with your heart.

"Domon...Domon," a very familiar voice said making Domon sit up on his bed of blankets.

"Kyoji?" Domon asked thinking that he had to be hearing things.

"Over here," the voice said, and Domon turned to see his brother standing by the steps as if he had just come down into the room.

"Kyoji," Domon said in awe; again not being able to move because he was quite astonished to see his brother. "Are you really here?"

Walking closer to his younger brother, Kyoji looked at the sleeping Rain and said, "She is beautiful, and I don't mean because of her looks - though she is easy on the eyes."

"She might hear you," Domon said as if worried Rain would lose it if she woke up and saw Kyoji there.

Kyoji laughed lightly and said, "She won't hear me. You're dreaming, Domon. This is the only way I could talk to you so here I am."

"I'm dreaming?" Domon asked dumbfounded.

"Yes. And getting some good advice at the same time. I suggest that you just listen because I can't stay in your dream long."

"Uh...Okay," Domon said not about to disobey his older brother even though he still couldn't believe that Kyoji was there even if it was just a dream.

"I must say that I'm quite impressed with how you have been acting Domon. Considering that you had been a cold hearted...okay I'll leave that word out, but considering that you were quite unpleasant to Rain when you two first became partners, you have come a long way. Yesterday and today you have been very...affectionate to her, and I'm quite pleased. I wasn't sure you had it in you, but then again you are a very emotional person at times. Granted there will be some days in the future when you won't feel as...lovable if you will, as you do now. I suggest on such days as those that you still let her know in some way just what she means to you - even if it's just with a simple hug. You'd be surprised to know just how much a woman likes an embrace from out of nowhere for no reason. Also, let her know often that you need her more than anyone else could possibly. And I can't leave without saying that I think Rain is quite lucky to have you. I know when you do something you give it hundred percent with all of your heart and soul, and I know you'll always love Rain that way."

"Wait, Kyoji," Domon said needing to know something else. "Chibodee said, 'do things right.' What does that mean?"

Laughing lightly once again, Kyoji then said, "I know of this question you're going to ask Rain, and oh...you picked out a beautiful ring by the way. But anyway, what he's talking about I suppose won't happen between you and Rain till the honeymoon."

Domon only nodded his head yes as he turned a shade of red.

"What Chibodee meant is that some men are only concerned with how they feel when sharing an...experience with a woman. With Rain, concentrate on how you are making her feel, and in the end you will be rewarded."

"Focus on Rain," Domon said back seriously, though in his heart of hearts, he had planned that anyway.

"I have to go now," Kyoji said feeling he did his part. "Oh...one more thing."

"Yes," Domon said very attentive.

"If Rain ever ask you if she looks bad in any of her clothes, say NO!"

"Okay," Domon quickly said and then woke up. Standing up from his blankets the fighter whispered, "It really felt like Kyoji was here." Turning his head, the King of Hearts looked to see his queen still sound asleep but now with his cloak over her. Domon smiled as he realized that she must have pulled it over her sometime during the night to feel closer to him. She's got my heart too, he thought.

Author's Note: Now Domon has to pop the question, and I wonder how the celebration will turn out.

Thanks for reading. Jen