CHAPTER 15: Dancing and More Dancing
The beautiful ring on Rain's finger said it all as the once only Neo-Japan partners stared into each other's eyes. The newly engaged couple felt as if they were in pure bliss after making it official that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. They never wanted to lose what they were feeling for each other and deep down in their hearts they knew that they were part of each other like a bird to a feather. Even as young children they had felt the need to be with each other. Now hooking their arms around each other's waist, they soon found themselves taking slow steps towards the doors that would lead them back into the Grand Ballroom.
"Bro and Sis are headed back!" Sai Saici exclaimed on the other side of those doors just before pulling Cecile away with him.
"Oh, crap!" Chibodee exclaimed making his crew, who had been spying along with him, began to panic. They knew that Domon wouldn't like to know that his friends were practically on top of each other to get a peek through the small windows on the doors just to spy on the Neo-Japan team.
As George pulled the princess away from the doors with him, she had to smile as she recalled how the spying had started.
Flashback to just after when Domon and Rain entered the Courtyard:
Dancing on the dance floor with Cecile, Sai Saici wished he had a video camera with him to record everyone's moves. For one reason - Chibodee's crew was doing a line dance of some sort looking quite sexy in their purple mini skirts. Their boxer's eyes were about to pop out of his head as he watched them with hypnotized eyes. George laughed out loud when the boxer attempted to do the line dance with them but instead managed to collide into them causing quite a ruckus.
"Why, George," his princess said happily. "I do not think that I have ever seen you laugh so hard."
"Chibodee makes it quite easy for me," George said as he and the princess continued to dance to the fast music in a somewhat calm manner. It almost looked as if the Knight's feet were glued to the ground in fear that if he moved any faster his reputation would be damaged.
Sai Saici laughed out loud when Miss Marie Louise put her hands on George's shoulders and began to shake him as if to try to make him loosen up and dance faster.
"Sai," Cecile said with her eyes wide as she grabbed his arm; making him turn red because of how tightly she was holding him. She then whispered to him, "Look at Nastasha and Argo."
"What? Nastasha and Argo? Where are they?" Sai Saici asked just before looking around.
"At the table," Cecil said turning her young gundam fighter in their direction.
Neo-China's gundam fighter's eyes almost popped out of his head when he saw Nastasha and Argo giving each other a kiss that seemed to get more passionate as each second went by.
Breaking Sai Saici's stare, Cecile asked while looking around the ballroom, "Where's Domon and Rain?"
Starting to look around himself for them, Sai Saici said with a look of wonder on his face, "If Nastasha and Argo are getting hot and heavy, I can only imagine what Bro and Sis are doing right now."
"Sai Saici," George said forgetting how he was now shaking his body for the princess. "Why did you and Cecile stop dancing?"
Suddenly Chibodee's voice was heard yelling; "I knew it was feeling a little too hot in here for a reason! Nastasha, Argo...you two are steaming up the place!"
Nastasha and Argo continued to kiss as if they hadn't heard the Neo-American fighter and from the looks of it, they either really hadn't heard him or just didn't care.
"Chibodee," Sai Saici said with a huge smile on his face, "Forget those two. Where's Domon and Rain?"
After looking around Chibodee smiled and said, "Maybe they took my advice and got a room."
Still shaking his tush to the music, George said, "I do not think that Domon would do such a thing in the presence of his father."
"George," Chibodee said quite in shock that the Neo-France fighter was really getting into his dancing, "I don't even see Dr. Kasshu around. He's probably in the lobby talking to Karato."
Bunny suddenly yelled, "Everyone come see!"
"Bunny?" Chibodee asked seeing her across the room. "Weren't you just dancing with us?"
"Just come see!" she exclaimed as she peeked through the small window of one of the two large doors she was standing in front of.
Complaining, Chibodee said, "Bunny, we're more interested in knowing where Neo-Japan and Rain are at the moment."
"If you would just listen and come here, you'd see that I'm watching them right now!" Bunny exclaimed as she waved her arm for everyone else to come see as well. Luckily Bunny's yelling couldn't be heard through the very heavy wooden doors.
Everyone who had been on the dance floor began to run over to the doors, while Argo and Nastasha were just ending their kiss. The band began to play their usual slow ballroom music again, which made Argo stand up and hold his hand out to his love. "Nastasha, may I have this dance?"
"Certainly, Argo," she said taking his hand as she then let him pull her up. As they walked onto the dance floor, they completely ignored the people who were piled up against the two doors watching something through the small windows.
Watching the Neo-Japan team who were standing in the beautiful courtyard, Sai Saici said, "Too bad we can't hear what they're saying to each other."
"It serves us right," George said feeling very guilty about what he was doing, but not stopping.
Ignoring George's comment, Chibodee said, "Dude, it looks like Domon's doing all of the talking."
Actually agreeing with Chibodee, Sai Saici said, "I was just thinking that. That's odd for Bro."
Grinning, Chibodee said, "Maybe he's trying to talk Rain into getting a room with him."
Before everyone could tell Chibodee to shut up, they became speechless as they watched Domon get down on one knee in front of his partner.
"Oh George," the princess said with a smile, "He's going to propose."
"My princess, I think you may be right," George said watching as Domon pulled a box out of his pocket and held it up to Rain.
"Yeah, right," Chibodee said remembering how Domon had given Rain the earrings. "He's probably giving her a freakin' bracelet now."
They all watched as Rain took the box and then finally opened it.
"It's a ring!" the princess exclaimed joyfully.
Though they couldn't hear a thing, they all watched in awe when Domon leaped to his feet and took Rain into his arms. It was more than obvious that the King of Hearts had gotten the answer that he wanted. Rain was going to be his queen.
Back to the present as the newly engaged couple are making their way back into the ballroom:
"Domon proposed!" Bunny cried out. "He really did it!"
"Yeah, and we're really gonna get it if we don't get away from these doors," Chibodee said about to run off.
"Wait," George said stopping during his get away as if needing to say something very important. "We must act surprised when they tell us of their engagement. Domon didn't tell us that he was going to propose tonight."
Everyone nodded their heads to keep that they had seen the proposal a secret.
Knowing that George had felt uncomfortable about the spying, Miss Marie Louise said to her Knight as he took her into his arms to dance to the slow song, "Oh George. Please don't feel badly about what we witnessed. I am having such a good time with you tonight."
George smiled back glad that the princess didn't think any differently of him for his immature behavior and then to her surprise, he leaned down and gave her a soft, tender kiss.
About ten feet away from them, Sai Saici placed one of his hands on Cecile's waist and his other took her left hand. She laid her free hand on Sai Saici's shoulder, and they stared into each other's eyes; smiling over the events that had happened so far this night.
Chibodee and his crew placed their arms around each other and made their own circle. "Well girls," the boxer said so glad to be in their company. "Looks like Domon's off the market."
All at the same time his crew giggled then said, "Chibodee, we're just glad that you're not off the market."
Back inside of the beautiful Grand Ballroom, Domon and Rain were surprised to see their friends all slow dancing.
With a cocky grin, Domon said, "I don't think we were missed at all."
"I think you're right. It looks like they completely forget all about us," Rain said as she began to smile when she saw Argo and Nastasha who seemed to be drifting on air as they danced so close together.
Seeing whom Rain was watching, Domon said, "They might be the next ones."
"The next ones?" Rain asked just before catching on. "Oh you mean Argo and Nastasha might be the next ones to want to get married."
"It's not just wanting, Rain. We are getting married," Domon said in his old, determined voice.
Smiling at Domon, Rain again began to recall the times during the 13th Gundam tournament when she had wished that Domon felt something for her and now here he was making it clear that he was going to marry her. She knew she'd never forget his beautiful proposal and how he confessed that he was ready to share his life with her in a way he had never imagined before.
Domon too thought back to the times they had hidden how they really felt for each other. Back then they had only discussed gundam fights and the horrible Dark Gundam. Now they would be discussing plans of building a life together on earth. "I guess we should tell the others our news," Domon said proud that Rain would be his wife. It still floored him that such a smart, beautiful woman wanted him as much as he wanted her. He had to wonder if other people felt this strongly for each other because he knew without a doubt that Rain meant everything to him. She made his life worth living.
"Domon, we can tell them later. Let's dance first," she said as if it was a better idea for the moment.
Domon's eyes widened as he said in an embarrassed voice, "I don't dance, Rain."
"Really? You danced with me before," she said remembering a wedding that their families had attended together just before Domon had left to train with Master Asia.
Remembering too, Domon said with a smirk, "I do remember we had about a foot between us during that dance."
"We were only ten," Rain said recalling that Kyoji had suggested that they dance to the slow song together.
Giving into his older brother's suggestion and dancing with the ten year old Rain, Domon hadn't been too happy when their parents had said how cute he and she looked dancing together. He preferred being outside and chasing Rain around with a strange insect in his hand.
Rain had been about an inch or two taller than Domon at the time since most females grow faster than males at that age. Now in the present, she smiled at how Domon hadn't acted intimidated at all by her taller height back then. Seeing him ten years later, it was clear that he had grown physically in many ways besides just height.
Watching his all grown up Rain grinning about something, Domon laughed lightly and said, "What is it, Rain?"
"Oh nothing. Let's dance," she said happily.
"I don't know, Rain," he said not wanting to look like a fool.
Rain thought of another technique to get him to dance with her. She leaned very close to the King of Hearts to whisper something in his ear.
Feeling her breath in his ear, Domon felt himself being taken under her spell, which seemed very easy for her to cast over him lately. He had to wonder how on earth he had been able to tell her to leave him alone at times during the 13th Gundam fight.
Moving his hair away from his ear as if he would hear her better, Rain whispered, "You know, Domon. If we slow dance, it will be another excuse for us to be very close to each other." When Domon didn't say anything, Rain moved to look at him and saw the answer in his eyes. His dark eyes were full of desire for only her and then he nodded his head yes that he would dance. Rain was becoming very aware of the affect she was having on him and couldn't deny that she was enjoying it as she took his hands and began to pull him by their friends who were still dancing to the slow song.
In the middle of their friends, Domon was ready for an extremely close dance. Staring into Rain's eyes he put his hands on her waist and pulled her up against him, and then wrapped his arms around her as if to secure her there. In a whisper he asked, "How's this?"
Wrapping her arms around his neck and falling totally under his trance, Rain whispered, "It's nice."
They began to slowly move their feet to the music, neither really great at what they were doing, but it felt very good to them as Rain laid her head on Domon's shoulder.
Through out the song Rain and Domon thought about the huge decision that they had made to be with each other forever. They would make many decisions together, start a family together, and grow old together.
"Rain," Domon whispered breaking her thoughts.
For an answer, Rain lifted her head and looked at her fiancé.
"Rain, I know that Karato wants to know if I will be Neo-Japan's gundam fighter for the 14th tournament."
"Yes," Rain said not surprised. "I have noticed that he seems to be trying his hardest to please you."
"Well now that we're going to be married, I think it's a decision that we should make together."
Touched that Domon wanted to decide this with her, Rain said, "I want you to do whatever you want. I'll support you either way."
"That's how I feel about you too," Domon said and it was obvious that he had been thinking about her career as well. "If you want to become a full time doctor, I'll support you."
Rain smiled and said, "Do you want to remain a gundam fighter?"
With his arms still around Rain, Domon shrugged his shoulders and said, "Even though I didn't like being forced to be a gundam fighter, I did enjoy most of the fights."
"I know you did," Rain said remembering the times that Domon had easily accepted any challenge to a gundam fight. "If you are Neo-Japan's gundam fighter for the 14th tournament, at least it's because you want to be, and your father will be there to cheer you on."
"And you?" Domon asked wanting to know if she'd be his partner.
Smiling, Rain let her hand get buried into his hair on the back of his head as she said, "I can't imagine not being your partner."
Making eyes at her, Domon said while tightening his arms around her, "Good. I'm better with you by my side. And at least during the next tournament, I'll be much friendlier to you."
Bringing one of her hands from around his neck, Rain looked at her engagement ring and said, "Yes Things will be totally different for us during that tournament."
"Yes," Domon said agreeing and happy that she seemed so pleased with her ring and the idea of being married to him. "You'll be Mrs. Domon Kasshu."
Now with both of her arms around Domon's neck once again, Rain said, "From what you said outside, I'll be what you never imagined having before."
Domon shook his head yes that it was true. "You'll be the wife I never even gave a thought to having while I was training with Master Asia."
"And you, Neo-Japan's gundam fighter, will be my husband," Rain said as if she knew she wasn't going to be disappointed.
Suddenly the song ended and beautiful playing began on a piano. After more than a few chords, a beautiful male voice began to sing. Since no one had actually sang yet that night in the Grand Ballroom, Domon and Rain turned their heads to see whom the singer of the band was. To their surprise they saw George up on the stage singing and it was clear that he had been playing the piano as well.
"I didn't know George could sing," Rain said surprised and impressed at the same time.
"I guess I shouldn't be surprised," Domon said remembering something. "He's the one who was playing the piano when I thought that someone was sending out an S.O.S. on one back when you and I had first come across Master Asia."
"Oh, yes," Rain said remembering when she had heard the piano playing along with Domon. That seemed so long ago now as Rain again got comfortable against Domon without him minding at all.
The song was beautiful and little did the newly engaged couple know that George was singing it for them:
As time goes on
I realize
Just what you mean
To me
And now, now that you're near
Promise your love
That I've waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Color my world with hopes
Of loving you
It was true. The words seemed to fit Domon and Rain perfectly. It took time, but the two finally realized what they meant to each other. Now as times goes on, it's easier for them to realize it more and more. They finally promised their love to each other after waiting to admit their feelings for so long. They planned to make their dreams of sharing their lives together a reality.
After the singing and the beautiful piano playing stopped, everyone clapped while the princess made her way on to the stage so she could throw her arms around her knight.
"Damn," Chibodee said to his friends. "George sings almost as well as I do."
Not saying anything, everyone looked at Chibodee as if he was nuts to think that he could sing at all.
"Okay," Chibodee said seeing their expressions, "George sings really well. But really, do you think he only learned to play the piano so he could pick up chicks?"
"Oh yes," Nastasha said sarcastically. "I'm sure that our George would learn to play the piano for that reason alone."
"I knew it," Chibodee said acting goofy, but clearly knowing that wasn't the reason as Nastasha rolled her eyes at him. Seeing Domon and Rain with their arms still around each other as if the song hadn't ended, the Neo-American fighter said, "Japan and partner, please release each other and prepare to hear some more beautiful singing, but to a fast song."
Walking off of the stage, George called out, "I do not plan to sing anymore tonight, Chibodee."
Chibodee smiled and said, "No George. I will sing and rock this place to the ground!"
"I'm leaving," Nastasha said looking at Argo who couldn't help but laugh.
Sai Saici looked at Cecile and said, "Prepare to cover your ears."
Now holding Rain's hand, Domon said to her, "I think we can stop Chibodee from singing for a moment at least."
"Yes," Rain said; eyes wide as if her fiancé had come up with a brilliant idea to save everyone's ears. "Let's tell them before he can start singing."
"Wait!" Domon called out to his friends who all seemed to be in a panic at the thought of Chibodee invading their ears again with his singing.
"Rain and I have an announcement," Domon said smiling at her.
"Oh really?" Bunny asked acting overly surprised.
"What ever can it be?" the princess asked as George only stood next to her; his eyes wide.
"Bro, Sis, I have no idea of what you are going to announce," Sai Saici said just before turning to Cecile. "We have no idea. Right, Cecile?"
"Oh no," Cecile said looking very guilty.
Jumping in on the act, Chibodee said, "I just don't know what you and Rain could want to tell us. Do you know Janet?"
"Oh no," she said raising her hands innocently.
Domon and Rain looked at each other each thinking that someone must have seen them and then spread the word. Domon then turned to Argo and Nastasha who hadn't said a word.
"Don't look at us," Argo said truly looking innocent.
"Really," Nastasha said looking just as innocent. "We don't know what the hell those people are talking about."
Squeezing Domon's hand, Rain said, "I guess we should just tell them."
"Okay," Domon whispered to her. Taking a deep breath, he then announced, "Guys, Rain and I are engaged."
Everyone acted completely surprised as if they couldn't believe that he had proposed this night.
Argo and Nastasha's behavior made them seem to be the only ones really surprised, but Domon and Rain didn't care.
"So when's the wedding so we can party again?" Chibodee asked slamming his hands together.
Domon turned and winked at Rain and then said, "I think Rain and I are going to elope."
"What!" their friends all exclaimed at the same time.
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Author's Note: I think all of the spying is starting to get to Domon. Also, the thought of George dancing just makes me laugh.
The song, "Color My World" belongs to the group "Chicago".
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