A/N Thanks to all my reviewers, and sorry about the misspell. Allenby is not exactly a normal name. ^_^,,, Well, I got enough reviews to convince myself that the story must be at least a little interesting, so I'll continue it. Now, I must thank you all for your reviews! I never like my stories much, and your reviews really brighten my day. So…
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Chapter 2- DiscussionsAllenby swung her legs back and forth as she sat on the railing of the dock, listening to Domon with a serious face. Everything went almost pitch black for several seconds after the sun disappeared behind the horizon, then the street lights flared on, making the docks visible again.
Allenby thought it was sweet how Domon was so worried about Rain, and she could see why he was worried as he explained the situation. Allenby was definitely no doctor, but these symptoms sounded familiar.
"It sounds like she's really depressed, although I couldn't tell you why. She looked paler to me too, you'll have to keep a close eye on her."
Domon sighed in frustration, angry that he couldn't do anything to help the young doctor and mechanic he had come to depend on.
"I am hoping this vacation will help."
Allenby nodded, also worried about the auburn haired woman.
She glanced at her watch, deciding it was time to get home. The streets were not always safe at night, even for a warrior like herself. She slid off the rail and quickly stretched her sore muscles.
"I'm heading back to my apartment Domon, we can talk more later."
Before leaving, she grinned mischievously at her friend. "I hope I won't have to stay on the boat and chaperone you and Rain."
Domon coughed and blushed, quickly heading back to the boat to hide his embarrassment.
Domon strode down the streets of Neo Hong Kong, much quieter now that the battles were over. Rain walked behind him, trying to keep up with his long stride. He slowed himself down, letting her walk beside him so he could catch a glimpse of her face. She was still unusually quiet, her face a strange, emotionless mask. It hurt him that she didn't smile anymore, but he couldn't bring himself to tell her that.
'I wish you would smile like you used to, or even fight with me! Anything is better than this strange robotic attitude! I want my Rain back…'
He blushed when he realized he had just thought of Rain as being his. He quickly pushed his thoughts away and looked around for a distraction. He saw a small store up ahead selling ice cream, and he smiled.
"Rain, lets go get some ice cream!"
"You can Domon, I'm not really hungry…"
Domon was not going to take 'no' for an answer this time.
"Please Rain, I've heard about this place! You've got to have some too!" He grabbed her arm and began to drag her towards the shop.
"But…"
"I'll pay, it's my treat to you. If you don't eat it, I'll feel bad." He turned to her and tried to look pathetic, which wasn't easy for him.
Rain thought he just looked constipated, and she laughed, her face breaking out into a genuine smile for the first time in a month.
"Okay, you win Domon. But never give me that face again!"
His heart leapt at seeing her smile again, and he wished he could always make her smile like that.
"Of course I win, Rain!"
She gave a short laugh, eyeing him amusedly. "Don't get too cocky, Domon Kasshu."
"Me? Never."
They both laughed as they walked into the store, blasted by cold air. The store had a glass counter you could look into, and the flavors all had strange names. Domon pressed his face against the glass, looking at all of the flavors in all.
"I didn't think you could do that much to ice cream!"
He pointed to a small section at one end.
"Look, they have special edition flavors for the Gundam fighters."
The first one to catch his eye was a tub filled with red, white and blue swirled ice cream, dotted with chocolate chips.
"It's Chibodee Chip."
Rain suppressed a giggle, imagining what Chibodee would do if he saw that. His girls would probably buy the store out. Rain pointed to a strange orange colored vanilla.
"Look, George's French Vanilla."
Domon nodded to a bright pink filled tub. "Sai Sici Strawberry."
Rain finally found what she had been looking for. "Well, I've chosen my flavor. Domon Double Chocolate."
Domon looked down into the tub. It was a dark brown, with round red candies in it.
"Wow, that seems strange. I have my own flavor of ice cream."
"What did you expect? You won the 13th fight."
Domon shrugged. An employee noticed them, and quickly ran over to them, immediately recognizing the famous warrior.
"Wow, it's Domon Kasshu!!"
The clerk ignored Rain, but she was used to it. That was just part of being a mechanic instead of a warrior.
Domon seemed nervous around the overly energetic girl. "Um, yeah. Could I get two cones with the Domon Double Chocolate?"
The excited female employee quickly prepared the ice cream, but turned down the money.
"No, it's on the house for you Mr. Kasshu."
"Um, okay."
Domon and Rain gratefully took their ice cream and slipped back outside, walking slowly back towards the boat. Domon was happy when he saw Rain begin to eat her ice cream; Her sudden weight loss had worried him.
"This is really good. We'll have to tell the others sometime."
Rain almost choked. "Actually, they're all here. George, Argo, Chibodee and Sai Sici."
Domon was shocked. "Really? When did they get here?"
"I called George yesterday to…talk, and I found out that they had come too. Apparently your dad mentioned this as a good vacation spot."
"That's strange. I wonder why dad did that."
Rain was silent.
As they drew closer to the boat, her eyes seemed to go hollow again, and Domon wished he were not such a coward when it came to feelings.
'Please tell me why you are sad Rain! I promise you, I'll make it better!'
He only wished he could say it out loud, but he was as silent as the woman beside him.
They finally arrived at the boat, both finished with their ice cream, and Domon looked at his watch.
"We should get some dinner…"
Rain shook her head.
"I'm not really hungry. I'd really like to go for a walk right now."
"I'll go with--"
Rain cut him off. "Alone. I need some time to myself."
She quickly walked off, leaving Domon as hurt and confused as she was.
'I'm sorry Domon, I didn't want to hurt your feeling!'
A single tear trailed its way down her cheek. 'You'll be happier this way.'
Domon walked into the boat, heading for his room. He threw his cape in a sudden rage, knocking over a chair.
"What is wrong, why won't she tell me!?!"
He sat down hard on his bed, and noticed a folded piece of paper on his pillow. He picked it up curiously and unfolded it, his anger subsided for now.
Dear Domon,
Meet me at the Shoreline Café at eight o'clock.
Sincerely,
Allenby
Domon felt sweat form on his brow. This seemed odd. The Shoreline Café was a VERY high class and expensive restaurant.
'Does Allenby like me?'
He had only ever thought of her as a little sister. He quickly looked at the time. It was 7:35, so he needed to leave now. He grabbed his cape as he left the room, hoping that he was just paranoid. 'I don't want to upset her too…'
Domon quickly found Allenby in the restaurant, she stuck out like a sore thumb among the well dressed, rich diners. He nervously sat down across from her, amazed that she could've gotten reservations at a place like this.
He ignored the people staring at them, and got right to the point with Allenby.
"Why did you invite me here?"
Allenby raised an eyebrow. "I was just about to ask you the same thing."
She placed a folded piece of white paper in front of Domon, and he didn't have to open it to know it was just like his.
"But… I got one of these from you!"
She smiled. "Well then, I would say we've been set up. You had me sweating bullets Domon. No offense, but you are like a brother to me, nothing more."
Relief coursed through Domon. That was one potentially huge problem avoided.
"Don't worry Allenby, I feel the same."
"Besides, you're too moody for me! I only pretend to hit on you because it bothers Rain."
"That isn't very nice."
A snotty looking waiter appeared out of nowhere, interrupting them.
"Excuse me Sir and Miss. Welcome to the Shoreline Café."
He set finely made menus in front of them. "Your meals are being taken onto an anonymous tab, you may order whatever you like. I'll be back for your orders in a few minutes."
With that, the waiter left, only having given the two more questions than answers. Domon looked at Allenby. "A tab? Who would we know who has a tab here?"
"Beats me. Your dad?"
"No, not that I know of."
Allenby sighed. "I'm stumped. Maybe we'll find out later."
Domon looked down at the menu, and a smile broke out over his face. "Oh well, it's all paid for, so lets eat!"
Allenby grinned. "Time to feast!"
Rain casually walked by the large windows of the Shoreline Café, glancing into the restaurant through the corner of her eyes. She sweat-dropped when she saw Allenby and Domon pigging out while the whole restaurant stared. She twitched as she resisted the urge to walk in and drag Domon out by an ear.
She walked away and sighed, grateful to George for letting her use his tab. She had promised to pay him back, but she was beginning to wonder just how long that would take. With a silent prayer that Domon and Allenby would get full soon, she walked back to the boat to prepare her plans for the next day.
A/N- Well, that's chapter two, hope you liked it! Please review, it makes me happy! Please make me happy! Hit the little button! Remember to mention any misspelled names or info that conflicts with the show. Like I said, I've seen only about ten or twelve episodes. ^_^,, And if you like Zoids, check out my other fics! Most of them suck! ^_^ REVIEW!!!!