Sorry this has taken so long. See, I write to excape this hellhole I call reality. And well, reality has finally caught up with me. But I hope you enjoy it regardless!

Disclaimer: I do not own Cowboy Bebop or any of the songs I use for titles.

A Life Full Of Saturdays: Furthur On Up The Road

Surprise was Faye's first reaction. Who wouldn't be surprised? She had been anticipating a Syndicate member to come charging into the bathroom, unsupervised, of course. But she hadn't bargained for Spike to come running in like a mad man, guns blazing, to her rescue. Not that she wasn't complaining. In fact, she regretted ever doubting her compatriot.
"What are you doing here?!" Her question came out in a venomous whisper that deserved a glare from Spike.
"What do you think? I'm saving your ass before it gets us killed." It made sense enough, but what did he mean that her ass would get them killed? She hadn't even flaunted her body yet and here was saying her assets (no pun intended) was going to snuff them out like a bad cigarette. Spike wrapped his hand around her own and pulled her to the door, which had been completely destroyed by what Faye guesses to be his foot. Spike always had a way of breaking and entering, emphasizing mostly on the breaking rather than the entering part. He glanced down both ways of the hallway before concluding that the opposite side from which he bust in from would be most sufficient. "Here, I brought you a little gift." In one swift motion, Spike delivered Faye's weapon of choice - her Glock .30. Jewelry, money, and exotic furs all seemed like petty birthday gifts for a toddler next to her prized gun. Her Glock was perhaps the best gift she had ever received, next to the videotape, of course.

On the Bebop

"Go fish!" Edward slammed down her last card in defiance. Serenity sighed. She wished she could use her psychic powers at that moment for the hacker had won three times in a row. She even wondered if Ed had the mental capacity to cheat. A small fly buzzed pass the amber eyed genius, sending her into a frenzy to catch the blasted insect in her mouth. Another sigh. Perhaps Serenity could have been mistaken. Her silver irises followed Jet's pacing movements. He had been in a worried state ever since Spike took off with little more than a simple statement and a small wave. Serenity shuffled the deck of cards.
"Don't worry, Jet. They'll come back. Trust me." Jet rubbed his bald head, focusing on the gauze bandage.
"I suppose you're right. I mean, Spike knows how to handle himself. As does Faye. And I guess I have no reason to worry considering Spike killed Vicious a few weeks ago." He sat back on the couch, comforted by that one fact alone. Serenity gulped. She had completely forgotten that Jet was out cold when Vicious made his reappearance and didn't even see his assailents.
"Um...Jet. Vicious is alive and doing quite well actually." The brute man chuckled and lit a cigarette.
"Yeah right. How on Earth could that man survive what Spike delivered? You'd have to be one hell...of a...healer. Dammit Serenity!!" The tiny girl winced at the volume change and quickly retreated behind Ed as he stood up.
"Where is Jet-person going?"
"To bring back Spike and Faye." His tone was gruff and his stature was intemidating. But not enough to fool the monsterous Vicious. Both Serenity and Ed gawked at each other before diving at the broad man's feet.

"Forget it Jet! It's suicide!" Serenity wasn't enough force to keep the man still, and he dragged her across the metal floor recklessly.
"Jet-person has to stay here because Ren-Rem said so! Jet-persoooon!" Ed was pulling at Jet's waist, trying just as desperately to keep him on the Bebop as Serenity was.
"It's not your fight, Jet!" Serenity and Ed gave one more tug before Serenity's statement was able to sink in. Jet stopped and lowered his head before bestowing a hard punch to the wall beside him.
"Dammit..." Serenity and Edward breathed heavily and then proceeded to collapse on the cool ground.
Faye rested against a nearby wall, trying to catch her breath. Along their the devious departure, they had taken a wrong turn somewhere and ended up stranded on the top floor. They couldn't retreat downstairs, for there were men already piling into the first three floors and slowly making their way to the top. And they couldn't go to the roof for they would really be trapped. Not that they weren't already. Faye exhaled through her nicotine lined lungs, craving a good amount of air.
"This is all your fault." Spike twirled around, almost knocking the huntress off her high heeled feet.
"My fault?! If I remember correctly, YOU were the one who went with Vicious!" Faye rested a manicured hand on her hip.
"Like I had so many choices. If you had never made an enemy of the man, then all this could've been avoided...just. like. that." She snapped after every word to burn her point in Spike's mind.
"I should've left you to Vicious. At least then, I wouldn't have to listen to your endless nagging." The comment was harsh. Harsher than Faye could handle and it sent her to her boiling point once again.
"Yeah. Well fine then. I'll find my own way out of here. And I WON'T be coming to find you afterwards." Spike stood from his crouching position on the floor.
"Don't kid. My heart is too sensitive for more lies. I mean, that is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. Do you really mean it?" The sarcasim dripping from his little cherade was enough to throw any girl off the edge. And Faye wasn't any different. With a feminine wave of her hand, Faye was off towards the roof of the building.
"Au revoir, lunkhead!" Spike opened his mouth to protest, only to be silenced by a rain of rubble falling towards him after a deafening explosion.
On The Bebop

"I can't believe I let you talk me outta going after them." Both of Jet's arms were crossed over his muscular chest. Serenity was focused on the winning hand of cards in her petite palms, barely taking notice of Jet's voice.
"Would you be quiet already? For once I may be able to -"
"Go Fish!!" Serenity let the cards drop aimlessly from her hands and felt her eyebrow twitch in annoyance. Jet hovered over her shoulder, glancing at each individual card.
"How did she do that? I swear, you had a winning hand..." It finally hit Jet. He yanked the mastermind over to his lap and struggled with the lanky limbs of the hacker until her pulled out a set of cards in her abundant mane of hair. Serenity smacked the table with her fist, sending cards flying into the air.
"I knew it!!"
Smoke cleared around Spike as he got up from the soot covered bricks and stone. The penthouse was now the roof. Frantically, Spike scanned the mountains of building material in search of Faye. Of all the times for her to walk away from an arguement, it had to be now. Faye was no where to be seen and this worried Spike to death. It was partially his fault for committing to the arguement and partially his fault for just letting her walk away. And he could possible blame himself for causing her to leave. Oh hell, he'd blame himself entirely and openly as long as he found her alive and well.
"Ugh... What the hell happened?" The strained voice definetly belonged to Faye and Spike rushed towards the sound of murmurs of Faye Valentine. He suddenly became aware of just how critical their situation was. Before him, was a huge piece of concrete that had seperated from the building and had managed to balance itself on the edge of the shattered structure.
"Faye! Don't move!" Faye sat up from the hard surface and held her head. The blast had taken more out of her than she thought possible. She stood, unaware of the tension the building had caused.
"Wha? Why would you say something like th-" The fragment of ruined architecture swayed underneath her feet and she grabbed for air to keep her steady. The large portion of concrete was furthur up in height then Spike could wield. He may have been tall but not tall enough to reach Faye without tipping the bit of building over the edge.
"Faye! You're gonna have to jump!"
"What?!"
"I said-"
"I heard you lunkhead! But what makes you think i'm jumping. In case you haven't noticed, i'm pretty high up!" Spike didn't even care what she was saying. He was more focused on the fact that Vicious had made his way up behind her, katana unsheathed.
"Faye, jump!!" He was too late. Vicious had already draped his arms around her waist and was holding the mighty blade to her throat. "Let her go Vicious! This is between me and you! Leave her out of it!" Faye balled up her fists.
"It involves me when there's a damn sword to my throat! Argh! You and your damn ego!!" Spike took one step forward, ready to jump a hundred feet in the air if necessary, just to shut the temptress up.
"Would you zip it for once?! You talk too damn much!!" He pointed his finger at her to furthur accent his point. Faye's mouth was officially agape.
"I talk too much?!" She stomped her foot in agrivation, releasing the concrete slab of its balancing battle. She quickly lamented her choice to slam her foot down in anger. She held one hand out, pleading with Spike to help out. "Spike.....SPIKE!!!"
Spike rushed forward at a speed he didn't think he was capable of. With one long stride that seemed to last a lifetime, Spike reached over the side of the building, praying that flesh would meet flesh and that he wouldn't lose his Lady Luck for good. Nothing...

You don't realize what you have until it's taken away. You can't see certain things until it's too late. But what if you could go back and change all that? Bring back a loved one. Change the past. Tell someone you love them. For you don't know quite for sure what you love until it's what you miss. Mere days turn into agonizing months without them and you just can't seem to cope. In all this action, Spike seemed to realize all this as he watched Faye fall from the Syndicate building. He couldn't see the trust, the loyalty, the friendship, the hurt he had caused her up until now. But most of all, he was going to miss the love she was willing to give him; the hope that he would live a satisfying life with or without her. He never thought, in a million years that he would lose this dream; that he would ever lose Faye.

A/N: I was trying to incorporate the last scene with Spike and Andy. Did it work?