Partners Outside of the Gundam Chapter 13: Touching Words and a Touching Gift, a g-gundam fanfic

CHAPTER 13: Touching Words and a Touching Gift

The next morning Rain was woke up by lips pressing softly against her own. Knowing who had gifted her with such a kiss, she opened her eyes and was very pleased to see the King of Hearts smiling down tenderly at her.

"Good morning," he said in a loving voice. "I hope you found my cloak comfortable over you last night."

Slowly sitting up, the cloak fell to Rain's waist as her right hand then took hold of it while she said with a smile, "Good morning to you, and yes your cloak did keep me warm."

Taking her left hand, Domon began to gently pull her on to her feet. It took everything in him not to tell her that very soon he planned to keep her warm with his body every night. He instead said, "I would have let you sleep later, but Ming and Hoy let me know that breakfast is ready, and...my father's here."

"Oh. Okay," Rain said handing Domon his cloak. "Just let me freshen up first."

Taking his red cape, Domon then quickly threw it around his back and snapped it closed. He then leaned and kissed Rain softly once again just before saying, "We won't start breakfast without you."

Smiling, she watched as Domon climbed the steps to go up by the others before she made her way to the bathroom. Feeling nervous, she hoped that Dr. Kasshu was truly happy that she and Domon were together. Even though he had said that he was, she couldn't help but wonder if he still felt the same way since he had had more time to think of just what her father had done.

Once finished getting herself ready and after telling everyone hello, Rain took a seat next to Domon for breakfast.

Ming had helped Han whip up some Chinese pancakes, and no one could deny how delicious they smelled. After Dr. Kasshu had taken a few bites of his breakfast, he said, "Ming, I've heard you are quite a little cook, and now I know it's true."

Loving little Ming, Rain said, "Yes, I could learn a lot about cooking from her."

Domon looked at his partner and said, "Look at it this way, Rain. At least we're still alive after eating many of the things you cooked."

Knowing he was teasing or at least hoping, she replied, "That is a good point. My cooking didn't kill us yet."

Laughing Hoy said, "I'm just glad that Rain didn't try to poison you, Domon. I heard from Chibodee how yucky you were when you and Rain first became partners."

"Yucky?" Dr. Kasshu asked eyeing up his son after hearing the childish word. He had only seen Domon acting very loving and affectionate towards his female partner.

Remembering a year ago when he had been reunited with Rain, Domon silently recalled the many times that he could have been nicer to her. Often he hadn't answered her when she questioned him on something and the times he did, he simply said, whatever or shut-up. "I was kind of in a...bad mood for a long time," Domon said knowing that he had been filled with anger because of what he had thought Kyoji had done.

Defending the man she was crazy about, Rain said, "After awhile when Domon and I got to know each other again; it got better."

Domon turned to look at her remembering the times she wanted him to rest, and how he just blew her off. She hadn't a clue that even at those times she was actually the most important person to him. However, he had been horrible at showing it. And at the time, even he himself was confused at just what his feelings were for her. The one thing that he had known for sure was that he wanted to protect her and keep her out of harm's way.

As if reading his mind, Rain said, "The way Domon protected me was enough for me to know that he cared in his own way for me."

Glad to hear that, Domon gave her soft smile.

Just before shoving another piece of pancake into his mouth, Hoy said, "Rain, now Domon is really, really, really nice to you."

Both becoming embarrassed from the thought of little eyes watching them closely, the Neo-Japan team pulled their eyes from each other and proceeded to eat their pancakes.

With an amazed look on his face, Dr. Kasshu said, "Finally seeing my second child for the first time in years was so...rewarding."

Han easily understood why, and said, "That was the first time you saw him as a man. Correct?"

"Yes," Dr. Kasshu said proudly. "After I came out of my cryogenic state and was briefed on the situation, it was quite a sight to see Domon all grown and matured."

"Dr. Kasshu," Ming said with her eyes wide. "Tell us about when Domon rescued Rain."

"Minggg," Domon said wishing they would focus their attention on something else. All of this attention on him was beginning to make him feel very embarrassed.

Smiling, Dr. Kasshu said, "I see that as a young girl, Ming, you love romance. I can tell you a few things that my son said."

"Daddd," Domon exclaimed now sounding like a child himself.

"Domon, from what I understand, these children have been wanting you and Rain together for a long time. They deserve more than anyone to know what happened while you were rescuing her."

"Fine," Domon said sounding aggravated. "I'll tell them. I rescued Rain. End of story."

Rain laughed at his bluntness. Though Domon had been very affectionate to her recently; talking about it to others didn't seem as easy for him.

"Tell us what happened," Ming said again to Dr. Kasshu as she ignored Domon.

"Yes. I think I will," Dr. Kasshu said going into deep thought as he took a rest from eating. "Rain should like hearing this as well."

Losing his appetite, Domon stopped eating and then just stared down at his pancakes.

"This is going to be good," Ming said with a smile. She even stopped eating as if she would hear better.

Remembering hearing his son's voice, Dr. Kasshu said, "I could hear Domon talking to the other shuffles while they were searching for Rain, and the one thing that made me realize just what Rain meant to him was when he said his main objective over and above saving the earth was to rescue Rain."

"That's so romantic," Ming said with stars in her eyes.

Rain felt her heart melting as she thought, He actually said that his main objective over and above saving the earth was to rescue me?

Looking at the beautiful, blue-eyed woman, Dr. Kasshu said, "Dear, you must know that I am thrilled about how you and Domon feel about each other. So don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way."

Rain nodded her head that she understood because she could see that Domon's father was indeed happy that she and his son were together.

"Rain, for a brief moment," the doctor continued, "I had thought that the only way to save everyone was to destroy the life force of the Dark Gundam. Your friend Nastasha was quite upset herself when she thought that your life would have to be taken. But Domon wasn't about to let that happen."

Surprising everyone, Han beat Ming in asking, "What did Domon do?"

Dr. Kasshu smiled and said, "I can actually quote this because it was another true sign to me of how much my son loves and needs Rain, so I remembered it."

Rain herself sat very still while waiting to hear what Domon had said.

Meanwhile, poor Domon wanted to disappear.

Seeing that everyone seemed to be waiting with their breaths held, except for Domon who was still staring down into his plate totally embarrassed, his father said, "Again I will quote what my son said. I'll never forget it. He said, 'No way. After all of this time, how can you expect me to give up Rain! No one is going to touch Rain! You hear me! NO ONE! I will rescue you, Rain. Believe in me no matter what.'"

Tears filled both Rain and Ming's eyes as Domon remembered being more upset when he said that than he had ever been in his whole life. Suddenly he felt Rain's hand on his knee. When she gently squeezed him there, he turned to look at her and saw her teary eyes. Everything his father had said was true. There was no way he could have or could ever give her up. He loved her more than life itself, and in her eyes, he could tell that she felt the same way about him.

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Away from Han's boat in the Neo-Hong Kong airport, both Keiun and Zuisen were dragging Sai Saici through it. "I don't want to leave yet!" the young gundam fighter cried out. "The celebration is tonight, and you said that I'd have more time to visit with Bro and the others!"

"Sai Saici," both men said at the same time as they stopped in front of a popular airline. "Before you embarrass yourself, I suggest you calm down. A surprise is about to exit a plane and walk through this tunnel."

"A surprise?" Sai asked wondering just what they were talking about. "You're not making me leave yet?"

Keiun looked at Zuisen and said, "Maybe we should have just told him. He still would have been surprised, and we wouldn't have had to drag him here."

Zuisen smiled and said, "When you see his face, you'll know that it was worth it."

Suddenly walking through the tunnel was - Cecile.

Sai stood as still as a statue in shock when he saw her pretty face. A big smile grew across his own face, and when she leaned and placed a kiss on his cheek, he fell over backwards from passing out. Seeing her again and the kiss had been just about a bit much for him.

Raising his eyebrows, Keiun said, "I knew we should have told him that she'd be joining him for the celebration."

"Maybe," Zuisen said about to pick Sai up off the floor. "I'm just glad that we were able to get in touch with her."

Smiling as she knelt on the floor next to the young fighter, Cecile said, "There's no place I'd rather be."

Late, late that afternoon just before it was to turn dark, Domon stood out on Han's boat while Rain was still in the boat getting ready for the celebration. "Japan," Chibodee called out while walking up with his crew dressed in their purple, short dresses, "We're ready to celebrate."

Before Domon could even say anything, his eyes caught Sai Saici and Cecile walking hand and hand down the dock; gazing at each other.

Turning to see whom Domon was smiling at, Chibodee soon saw Sai and his girl and said, "If they don't watch where they're going, they're going to walk straight into the water."

"They'll be fine," Domon said folding his arms as he turned to see if Rain was coming out of the boat yet.

"I don't know, Domon," the Neo-American fighter said. "Maybe I should give Sai Saici some of my advice."

With his eyes wide, the King of Hearts looked at Chibodee and ordered, "No!"

"I'm just kidding," Chibodee said as his crew began to laugh with him.

Next to show up were Argo and Nastasha. The tough woman was wearing a beautiful long, emerald green dress that she made eye catching. As they both stepped on to the boat, Domon smiled at Argo knowing that the huge man was head over heels for the Russian woman.

As Sai Saici and Cecile stepped on to the boat, it was obvious that Sai was trying to be the perfect gentleman.

George was quite pleased watching the youngest fighter as he and the princess followed behind stepping on to the boat next.

"Where's Rain?" Miss Marie Louise asked wearing a beautiful, pink dress.

Walking out of the boat, the blue-eyed woman said, "I'm right here."

Domon spun to look at her and his eyes lit up when he saw her. She had on a very elegant, evening dress. It came to just above her knees and it had delicate straps running over her bare shoulders. The color of it was exactly the same color blue as her eyes. Moving towards Rain, Domon shook his head in disbelief that she could look even more beautiful than she always had.

Everyone was quiet because they couldn't help but watch the King of Hearts walk over to his queen. Very seriously he said to her, "You look...stunning." Totally acting out of behavior, he then knelt down on one knee and took her hand.

Chibodee, Argo, George and Sai Saici all looked at each other. "I can't believe he's going to do it now," George whispered not even loud enough for the princess to hear, but his fighter friends had read his lips.

Nastasha didn't flinch while the rest of the girls were in a dream world watching what was happening right before their eyes.

Rain watched the handsome man down on his knee in front of her and was surprised when he actually kissed her hand.

Digging in his pocket, he then stood up holding a small box.

Wishing he would have spoken to Domon about this first, George thought, He really is going to ask her now. But why did he stand up so soon?

"Rain," Domon said in a deep, serious voice. "As soon as I saw this, I knew you had to have it."

Before Rain could take the small box from him, Domon opened it. "Oh, Domon," she said looking into the box as tears formed in her eyes; making them look even bluer. "Earrings," she said happily just before taking the box.

"Earrings?" their friends mumbled as they looked at each other confused.

Not being able to stop himself, Chibodee said, "What the hell..."

Luckily Shirley had been standing next to him and was able to cover his mouth with her hand.

Lovingthe earrings, Rain smiled and threw her arms around Domon, "I love them."

So proud of himself, he said, "Why don't you wear them tonight?"

"I will," Rain said happily as she took her famous gold, round ones off. She placed the old ones in the box after taking the new ones out. The two new loop earrings had small diamonds that circled around them.

"I had to get them for you," Domon said remembering that he was just about to purchase her engagement ring when the earrings caught his eye.

After the earrings were on, Rain hugged Domon again, and it was the first time he had ever enjoyed the gift of giving. To see her so happy actually made him realize how much better it could be to give than to receive.

Argo smiled and could see that Rain was truly happy with the gift. "Domon seems to be doing everything just right."

Nastasha smiled back at Argo and said, "You're not so bad yourself...big boy."

Cecile leaned to Sai Saici and said, "I've been knowing that the Neo-Japan team loved each other since I first met you all."

"Yeah," Sai said remembering long ago when Cecile had told him that.

As Rain was pulled away from Domon by Shirley to the other girls so that they could see her new earrings up close, Chibodee moved over to Domon and said, "You did good, Japan. You'll have her wrapped around your finger in no time."

Domon didn't even bother to tell the boxer to shut up as the champion fighter's eyes remained on his lovely partner.

The Neo-American fighter noticed and said, "If you don't mind me saying, she does look hot in that dress."

His eyes full of passion, Domon whispered, "She looks even better in that than she does in the MTS suit." Then just realizing what Chibodee had said about her looking hot, Domon said to the Neo-American fighter in a strong voice, "She's mine."

Chibodee held is hands up and said innocently, "Don't get so possessive, Domon. You know she only wants you."

Domon lifted an eyebrow back at Chibodee since for the last couple of days it couldn't have been more obvious how the Neo-Japan team felt about each other.

Suddenly in the distance by the dock, an extremely long, black limo pulled up.

"Guys. There's our ride," the King of Hearts said.

"Cool," Sai Saici cried out forgetting how mature he was suppose to be acting, which made Cecile laugh.

"Alright," Chibodee said putting his arms around his crew as they started to head over to the long machine.

Holding his arm out to the princess, George said, "Shall we?"

"Oh, yes," the princess said with a smile as she took it.

With his arm around Nastasha, Argo asked her, "Are you ready?"

"Yes," she answered watching their friends. "But do we really have to ride with those people?"

Argo smiled knowing that she was joking or at least hoping as they started to head to their very fancy transportation for the night.

Domon watched his friends getting ready to celebrate the night.

Standing by his side, Rain said, "This feels like a fairy tale. Doesn't it?"

Looking into the beautiful, blue eyes that his love possessed, Domon held his arm out to her and said, "It will be a night we will never forget."

"It already is," she said as she put her arm through Domon's.

Author's Note: I tricked you! At least I think I did. Did you think Domon was going to propose in this chapter? Actually I had planned that, but then I remembered that Domon had purchased something else at the jewerly store as well as the engagement ring.

Thanks for reading,

Jen