G Gundam -  Getting Past The Rain

Chapter Two: How I Met Allenby


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The voyage to Ne0-Taiwan was unexceptional. I got onto the shuttle fell asleep, and by the time I woke up the shuttle had already landed. As I got out of the terminal with my personal belongings in hand, I saw three military like people holding out the sign that had my name on it. Instinctively, I walked toward them.

The first man took my bag, the second ran an ID scan, and the third jerked his head toward the direction of a black limo, indicating for me to get in. I hopped in then realized I was not alone. There was a very attractive girl with blue hair sitting on the opposite side of me, looking at me as if trying to measure me up. I blushed and immediately felt a bit annoyed.

"And may I ask what you are doing?" I snapped when I just couldn't take it anymore.

"Oh, um . . .nothing," she responded sweetly.

The nerve of her! It was bad enough to feel like I was in the spotlight, but her answer was inexcusable. I quickly withdrew from the girl trying my best to keep my cool. But as I looked back at her, she was still staring at me. It was unnerving, really, and I felt at that time that she was going to make it worse once I got to know her.

"Hmnph." I turned my back toward her to ignore her gaze. The streets of Ne0-Taiwan were dilapidated, which made the ride all the bumpier. Life's just keep getting better and better, doesn't it?

"You know, I heard about you. The whole story behind the macho man façade you're puttin' up," she said slyly. I glared at her, trying to wear her down but she proved to be someone not so easily intimidated. I swore softly and turned away again, hoping our conversation was over. But it was not.

"My name's Allenby and if you ever need a shoulder to cry on I'm it," she offered sweetly, which made my insides churn. Whether it was for real or just my imagination, I felt the last nerve I had with the girl snap. I turned toward her one last time to tell her off.

In a calm voice, I said, "Thank you, Allenby. But the last thing I want right now is some call girl tryin' to show pity on me. So excuse me when I say that I don't need it."

She sat silently, looking at the ground a bit hurt. I stared at her in disgust and resumed looking at nothing. 'Man, this girl's ticking me off. . .' Then I felt a hand on my shoulders. A very soft and gentle touch, I might add.

"You know, you don't have to go through all this alone," the girl said softly. "You never know. I might be able to mend your broken heart." She smiled and turned away, making me more confused than before.

'Maybe she's right,' I thought. 'Maybe she can help me forget about Rain. After all, this girl is very attractive if I do say so myself.' I looked her up and down, noticing her slender, petite body, her bluish colored hair and sea green eyes, those nice legs, those plentiful . . .Wait! I shook my head. 'What am I thinking?'

Luckily, the limo stopped and the chauffer opened the door. I got out, gratefully, trying to get as far away from the seductress as I can. Looking around, I saw two Gundams; one had the characteristics of a female, while the other was black and seemed to call out to me. The girl wandered off somewhere but I did not care. The black Gundam was all I could think about. The twin blades on the back that emphasized the true demeanor of a samurai, the yellow eyes that seemed to be calling out to me. It was a black beauty.

"Ah. I see you've acquainted yourself with the Assassin Gundam," said a voice. I nodded slightly, the hold on the Gundam still strong. I closed my eyes and imagined myself in the cockpit. Everything seems so . . .serene for once.

The man cleared his throat. "A-hem. Mr. Albert?" I broke my gaze from the Gundam reluctantly.

"What is it," I spoke fiercely. The one thing that made me forget all about my relationship problems and this man was bringing it all back. My statement seemed to have affronted the man. Judging by his stature, I thought him to be someone of great importance. The girl on the limo grabbed my arm and steered me in the direction of the Gundams. Again I was dazed by the beauty of the Assassin Gundam, but a blow delivered by Allenby snapped me out of it.

"What the hell -" I began but was cut off short.

"How DARE you talk to the King of Ne0-Sweden like that!" yelled the angry Ne0-Swedish pilot.

I chuckled softly and leaned on the foot of the Gundam. "What does it matter to me? And what's it to you?"

"What's --- That was the King of Ne0-Sweden, the nation that I represent. ARG!! You idiot." She stormed off as I grinned at how breakable she was. With Rain, at least she would nag on for hours to show that she cared.

"Hmp . . . women," I muttered under my breath as I recalled the incident. I was now in the Assassin Gundam in the skintight full body jumpsuit known as the MTS suit or something like it. It was black, just like the Gundam, and had the image of the sun emblazoned in the middle. I looked over my shoulders just as the camera system kicked in.

"Hey, can you hear me?"

That voice . . . how can I forget. "Yes, loud and clear, Allenby." I gaped at her as I saw her image in the camera system. Just like me, she also had on the ever so tight MTS suit, which showed every curve in her body.

"Hey, are you okay?" She places both hands on her hips and eyes me suspiciously.

"Adorable," I said sarcastically. She finally notices what I'm staring at and immediately turns red. She blasts off the other direction trying to get as far away from me as she can. I was going to chase around for a bit but was stopped midway by my boss.

"You've got training to do, Albert. 0400 hours tomorrow. I suggest you better bunk up." He turned to leave but stopped as he noticed my long hair and high ponytail. "And get something done with that hair," he muttered to a nearby drill sergeant.

I backed up a little. "N-no way are you goin' to cut my hair."

The drill sergeant smiled evilly, bodily carried me to the shop, and totally shaved my head. Well, I put up a good fight so he took pity on me and allowed me to have SOME hair, which made it look like a buzz cut. That following night I sighed sadly and touched my almost bald head. Just then Allenby bursted through the door. Our eyes met, both filled with confusion.

"What are you doin' here?" we both asked in unison.

"Get out," we both said at the same time.

"No you get out," simultaneously again.

"Fine I call top bunk," I laughed and slapped my thigh as I hopped onto the bunk beds. After much grumbling, she finally accepted the terms and we both went to bed. Well, actually she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. As for me, I stayed up all night thinking about Rain and the love we used to share.


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Like I said in my previous chapter, the pairings are Domon/Rain and Allenby/OC. Just to get that clear. . . Just for your info, but I got a whole new series that I'm thinkin' bout writing. If you want to know more, read my author's info for more details. That's all I can say for now. Please Review!


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