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Disclaimer: Yuppers, me not owning nothin' round here in Redneck Central (AKA: Alabama).
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Author's Notes: Okay, I admit it. I'm a pig-faced stupid-head. I'm sorry everyone. I'm UPDATING twice in two days just to make up for my extremely long absence. GOMEN!!! Anyway, I have to give a lot of the credit for this chappie to my good ol' friend...erm...ANONYMOUS REVIEWER!!! (S/he emailed me and didn't give a name). They swore they'd drop a beaver on me whilst I slept if I didn't UPDATE, so here be me.
Have fun!
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Review Responses for Chapter 6 + 7
Proforce: Muchos gracias, amigo. Appreciate the compliment, but before I start another Outlaw Star fanfiction, I will make sure to finish this one. I already received a lot of emails and messages telling me that if I didn't UPDATE they'd kill me. I hope you enjoy these coming chapters as well! Arigato.
Dishrag1313: I do BELIEVE...chica...*glances indiscreetly at the Gene plushie*...that YOU owe me...THIS!!! *snatches it away!* HWAHAHYOOHYOOHOHOHOHWA! *devilish laugh* (That was for all the Strong Bad fans out there!)
The Ronin: I am truly sorry that Chapter 6 + 7 were so short, and to make up for it I am going to push for this one to be at least a page or two longer. Please continue to read even when I fail to meet your expectations. Arigato. (OH AND I READ YOUR STORY!!! CAN YOU SAY KICK-@$$? I reviewed on Chapter One, and plan to do the same on all of the rest of the chapters – all 20 (so far) of them!!! You're writing is amazing!)
StoryWeaver1: Hiya friend! How's the wife and kids? Okay, I'm just kidding. Anyway, we never know exactly what'll happen. I mean, Gwen DID know the cure to when he put Melfina to sleep in the episode "Gravity Jailbreak!" but then again, he was simply recounting for his own actions. Plus, (the only reason I know this can be placed on account of hours of research – I was really curios), he was the one who placed that whole "restraint by phrase repetition" thing on her, so yeah.
Engel_der_Nacht: Hey! Thanks for the review! I feel exactly the same way you do about love, which is probably the reason all of my fanfiction revolves around it...well...most of it. (Minus a few of my Cowboy Bebop one- shots...) Please continue to flatter me (My head's so swollen! LOL!) with your wonderful reviews!!!
Call it Karma: Yeah, I have visited that site before. Theotaku.com, right? In fact, I checked it out before I wrote this, but most of the details they provided were a bit scratchy, so I improvised. Thanks for the suggestion, though! Great to hear from you again! ARIGATO!
Nekofujin: WAAAHH! I am soo embarrassed! I totally forgot about the whole woolongs thing! You see, most of my fics ARE Cowboy Bebop fics, and I'm so used to saying that instead of wong! I feel so stupid!! Thanks for telling me – now I won't repeat my mistake! You have my unending gratitude!!! Oh, and I really appreciate the compliment! I really try to give my best for my readers, and when people tell me that they enjoyed my effort – it really makes my day. Thank you so, so much. Please continue to read and tell me if I make anymore STUPID mistakes!!!
Layline: Umm...it's not over yet. *laughs nervously* Did it seem like it was over? *acts scared* Does this mean I'll have less readers???!! *convulses* NOOO! PLEASE READ ON!!! *convulses again and lies twitching on the floor*
Meiko M: I think you're a new reviewer! Bonzai's for you!!! *she and Sere cheer "BONZAI!!!* three times really, really loud and clap* Arigato for reading! I know, the Pirates are serious blankety-blanks. I mean...they just are. Please read on!!!
Meiko M (again): Remain calm! I'll call an ambulance!! *rushes to phone and begins to call 911* HURRY! WE HAVE A WOMAN HAVING A HERNIA DOWN HERE!!! *laughs* Just kidding. Don't have a cow, I UPDATED. Luv! *huggles* I love you guys so much.
Dishrag1313 (AGAIN!): Hey chica. I told you I would UPDATE over IM, didn't I? *laughs evilly* Why do you keep setting Gene on me??!! LOL – Seriously, I would NOT want to get in a fight with him! He really would kick my ass and probably tear Sere limb from limb. *Sere glares and knocks Himiko out of the chair, brutally injuring her, and leans towards the keyboard*
Sere: Hey Dishrag, old girl. I believe that this is our first little chat. Let me start off by telling you that I could kick Gene's ass any day of the-
*Himiko throws her out the window and reseats herself in front of the computer* Erm...don't mind the koneko, onegai. *eye twitches* She doesn't know of whom and what she speaks.* Anyway, read on!!!
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Anyway, that's all the review responses. If I ever forget to respond to a review you leave, please don't hesitate to speak up!
ON WITH THE TALE!!!
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(In the last chapter...)
It's just not fair!' Melfina told herself as she raced in a direction she didn't know of. 'It's not fair!'
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Gene immediately got up to take after her, but a calm, cool hand was laid on his arm before he could leave.
"Gene. Before you jump to conclusions, perhaps you should take a look at that message."
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Gene stared wide-eyed and furious at the computer screen as Gwen Khan's words played for the second time that night.
' "But this message is getting too long, much too long indeed. I must go now, but please think about my offer, my generous offer. I would appreciate that as well. Farewell, Melfina." '
"THOSE BASTARDS!!! I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL KILL THEM!!! I'LL KILL THEM ALL!!!"
(WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? READ ON TO FIND OUT!)
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Prince Charming: Chapter 8
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Melfina felt so warm and comfortable. As she opened her eyes that next morning, she could swear that someone was holding her. She soon found that she was right – Alice was asleep right beside her, clutching at her side as though Melfina was her teddy bear.
Mel's face lit up as the little girl snuggled closer and was about to close her eyes and continue sleeping, but was further roused by a laughing voice.
"Did you sleep well, dear?"
Her eyes shot open once more only to see Retsuna standing over her, smiling kindly.
Melfina relaxed and returned the happy look.
"A little, thank you very much, Retsuna."
Retsuna chuckled and bent down to unfold her daughter's arms and hoist her to her hip.
"You're welcome, Melfina." Her tone went from gentle to firm. "But do you know how worried we were when we found you there in the freezing cold? What happened?"
Melfina sighed and felt like crying as she recalled the events of the night before. She didn't know if she wanted to tell anyone what she was that didn't already know. She'd tried once with another young lady that had appeared to want to be friends with her, but once the other girl knew, she gave Mel a disgusted look and went away. Melfina never saw her again.
"It's...not really something...that I..."
"Dear."
The tone of her voice made Melfina look back up.
"You can trust me."
"..."
Melfina nodded and began to tell her tale.
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Gene stormed around furiously inside Starwind and Hawking, Co., yelling random insults at persons that were not visible inside the facility.
"I'M GONNA KICK THEIR FREAKIN' ASSES!!!"
Jim stood in the doorway of the hall, sweatdropping at Gene's behavior.
He walked forward all the way into the room.
"Crap, Gene," he said. "If you're so worried and pissed off then why don't you go look for her?"
Gene threw him a nasty look.
"Because I promised I would stay here!!!"
Jim's eyes twitched. "You promised MELFINA you would stay here? Ookkkayy...."
"Not Melfina, you moron! Suzuka!"
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As Melfina finished up, Retsuna burst into tears. By this time, Alice was awake and was also teary-eyed.
"You mean you're not allowed to wuv him?" she asked, bottom lip trembling.
Before Mel could answer, Retsuna stood and helped Alice down off the high bed.
"Alice, this is a big-people conversation, alright? Why don't you go watch TV?"
At this privileged command, Alice's face immediately lit up in a smile and she raced off.
Retsuna turned back to Melfina, cheeks glistening.
"Mel, I'm sorry dear, but I don't know what to say this time."
Melfina's spirits fell.
"But if you'll allow me, I do have a suggestion as to the whereabouts of someone who may know how to solve your problem."
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Gene sat impatiently at the table, rapidly tapping his fingers on the hard wood, the 'thud thud thud' echoing throughout the room.
He was confused. That was all that he could say. He had never been so confused in his life.
What had Melfina thought when she saw that message? He wondered if she was taking it any better than he was. It made him sick to think that his entire future had been pre-decided. That he had no choice as of who to love.
"I don't love her, Goddamnit," he whispered, the echoing stopping as his fingers stilled. "...I...don't..."
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Okay, I'm evil. But I gave another little insight into Gene's thoughts there at the end, (especially for The Ronin), so leave me alone. I'm sleepy and I still need to UPLOAD my second chapter of my story at FictionPress.com.
Hey people, guess what?! I'm happy to say that if you click on Outlaw Star under the Anime Categories thing, my FIC IS THE FIRST ON THE LIST!!! *squeals and does a jig*
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW KICK-ASS THAT IS??? I'M SOO HAPPY!!! XD
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot. The Ronin, one of my most valued reviewers, has an exceptional fanfiction entitled "Outlaw Star: The Ryunoken Sword" that I would appreciate you all reading. It's far better than mine and consists of 21 chapters already! Please do The Ronin and I a favor and follow the below link! ARIGATO!!!
www.fanfiction.net(slash right here)read.php?storyid=1329410\(another slash here)
Disclaimer: Yuppers, me not owning nothin' round here in Redneck Central (AKA: Alabama).
-----------------
Author's Notes: Okay, I admit it. I'm a pig-faced stupid-head. I'm sorry everyone. I'm UPDATING twice in two days just to make up for my extremely long absence. GOMEN!!! Anyway, I have to give a lot of the credit for this chappie to my good ol' friend...erm...ANONYMOUS REVIEWER!!! (S/he emailed me and didn't give a name). They swore they'd drop a beaver on me whilst I slept if I didn't UPDATE, so here be me.
Have fun!
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Review Responses for Chapter 6 + 7
Proforce: Muchos gracias, amigo. Appreciate the compliment, but before I start another Outlaw Star fanfiction, I will make sure to finish this one. I already received a lot of emails and messages telling me that if I didn't UPDATE they'd kill me. I hope you enjoy these coming chapters as well! Arigato.
Dishrag1313: I do BELIEVE...chica...*glances indiscreetly at the Gene plushie*...that YOU owe me...THIS!!! *snatches it away!* HWAHAHYOOHYOOHOHOHOHWA! *devilish laugh* (That was for all the Strong Bad fans out there!)
The Ronin: I am truly sorry that Chapter 6 + 7 were so short, and to make up for it I am going to push for this one to be at least a page or two longer. Please continue to read even when I fail to meet your expectations. Arigato. (OH AND I READ YOUR STORY!!! CAN YOU SAY KICK-@$$? I reviewed on Chapter One, and plan to do the same on all of the rest of the chapters – all 20 (so far) of them!!! You're writing is amazing!)
StoryWeaver1: Hiya friend! How's the wife and kids? Okay, I'm just kidding. Anyway, we never know exactly what'll happen. I mean, Gwen DID know the cure to when he put Melfina to sleep in the episode "Gravity Jailbreak!" but then again, he was simply recounting for his own actions. Plus, (the only reason I know this can be placed on account of hours of research – I was really curios), he was the one who placed that whole "restraint by phrase repetition" thing on her, so yeah.
Engel_der_Nacht: Hey! Thanks for the review! I feel exactly the same way you do about love, which is probably the reason all of my fanfiction revolves around it...well...most of it. (Minus a few of my Cowboy Bebop one- shots...) Please continue to flatter me (My head's so swollen! LOL!) with your wonderful reviews!!!
Call it Karma: Yeah, I have visited that site before. Theotaku.com, right? In fact, I checked it out before I wrote this, but most of the details they provided were a bit scratchy, so I improvised. Thanks for the suggestion, though! Great to hear from you again! ARIGATO!
Nekofujin: WAAAHH! I am soo embarrassed! I totally forgot about the whole woolongs thing! You see, most of my fics ARE Cowboy Bebop fics, and I'm so used to saying that instead of wong! I feel so stupid!! Thanks for telling me – now I won't repeat my mistake! You have my unending gratitude!!! Oh, and I really appreciate the compliment! I really try to give my best for my readers, and when people tell me that they enjoyed my effort – it really makes my day. Thank you so, so much. Please continue to read and tell me if I make anymore STUPID mistakes!!!
Layline: Umm...it's not over yet. *laughs nervously* Did it seem like it was over? *acts scared* Does this mean I'll have less readers???!! *convulses* NOOO! PLEASE READ ON!!! *convulses again and lies twitching on the floor*
Meiko M: I think you're a new reviewer! Bonzai's for you!!! *she and Sere cheer "BONZAI!!!* three times really, really loud and clap* Arigato for reading! I know, the Pirates are serious blankety-blanks. I mean...they just are. Please read on!!!
Meiko M (again): Remain calm! I'll call an ambulance!! *rushes to phone and begins to call 911* HURRY! WE HAVE A WOMAN HAVING A HERNIA DOWN HERE!!! *laughs* Just kidding. Don't have a cow, I UPDATED. Luv! *huggles* I love you guys so much.
Dishrag1313 (AGAIN!): Hey chica. I told you I would UPDATE over IM, didn't I? *laughs evilly* Why do you keep setting Gene on me??!! LOL – Seriously, I would NOT want to get in a fight with him! He really would kick my ass and probably tear Sere limb from limb. *Sere glares and knocks Himiko out of the chair, brutally injuring her, and leans towards the keyboard*
Sere: Hey Dishrag, old girl. I believe that this is our first little chat. Let me start off by telling you that I could kick Gene's ass any day of the-
*Himiko throws her out the window and reseats herself in front of the computer* Erm...don't mind the koneko, onegai. *eye twitches* She doesn't know of whom and what she speaks.* Anyway, read on!!!
-----------------
Anyway, that's all the review responses. If I ever forget to respond to a review you leave, please don't hesitate to speak up!
ON WITH THE TALE!!!
-----------------
(In the last chapter...)
It's just not fair!' Melfina told herself as she raced in a direction she didn't know of. 'It's not fair!'
-----------------
Gene immediately got up to take after her, but a calm, cool hand was laid on his arm before he could leave.
"Gene. Before you jump to conclusions, perhaps you should take a look at that message."
-----------------
Gene stared wide-eyed and furious at the computer screen as Gwen Khan's words played for the second time that night.
' "But this message is getting too long, much too long indeed. I must go now, but please think about my offer, my generous offer. I would appreciate that as well. Farewell, Melfina." '
"THOSE BASTARDS!!! I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL KILL THEM!!! I'LL KILL THEM ALL!!!"
(WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? READ ON TO FIND OUT!)
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Prince Charming: Chapter 8
----------------------
Melfina felt so warm and comfortable. As she opened her eyes that next morning, she could swear that someone was holding her. She soon found that she was right – Alice was asleep right beside her, clutching at her side as though Melfina was her teddy bear.
Mel's face lit up as the little girl snuggled closer and was about to close her eyes and continue sleeping, but was further roused by a laughing voice.
"Did you sleep well, dear?"
Her eyes shot open once more only to see Retsuna standing over her, smiling kindly.
Melfina relaxed and returned the happy look.
"A little, thank you very much, Retsuna."
Retsuna chuckled and bent down to unfold her daughter's arms and hoist her to her hip.
"You're welcome, Melfina." Her tone went from gentle to firm. "But do you know how worried we were when we found you there in the freezing cold? What happened?"
Melfina sighed and felt like crying as she recalled the events of the night before. She didn't know if she wanted to tell anyone what she was that didn't already know. She'd tried once with another young lady that had appeared to want to be friends with her, but once the other girl knew, she gave Mel a disgusted look and went away. Melfina never saw her again.
"It's...not really something...that I..."
"Dear."
The tone of her voice made Melfina look back up.
"You can trust me."
"..."
Melfina nodded and began to tell her tale.
----------------
Gene stormed around furiously inside Starwind and Hawking, Co., yelling random insults at persons that were not visible inside the facility.
"I'M GONNA KICK THEIR FREAKIN' ASSES!!!"
Jim stood in the doorway of the hall, sweatdropping at Gene's behavior.
He walked forward all the way into the room.
"Crap, Gene," he said. "If you're so worried and pissed off then why don't you go look for her?"
Gene threw him a nasty look.
"Because I promised I would stay here!!!"
Jim's eyes twitched. "You promised MELFINA you would stay here? Ookkkayy...."
"Not Melfina, you moron! Suzuka!"
----------------
As Melfina finished up, Retsuna burst into tears. By this time, Alice was awake and was also teary-eyed.
"You mean you're not allowed to wuv him?" she asked, bottom lip trembling.
Before Mel could answer, Retsuna stood and helped Alice down off the high bed.
"Alice, this is a big-people conversation, alright? Why don't you go watch TV?"
At this privileged command, Alice's face immediately lit up in a smile and she raced off.
Retsuna turned back to Melfina, cheeks glistening.
"Mel, I'm sorry dear, but I don't know what to say this time."
Melfina's spirits fell.
"But if you'll allow me, I do have a suggestion as to the whereabouts of someone who may know how to solve your problem."
----------------
Gene sat impatiently at the table, rapidly tapping his fingers on the hard wood, the 'thud thud thud' echoing throughout the room.
He was confused. That was all that he could say. He had never been so confused in his life.
What had Melfina thought when she saw that message? He wondered if she was taking it any better than he was. It made him sick to think that his entire future had been pre-decided. That he had no choice as of who to love.
"I don't love her, Goddamnit," he whispered, the echoing stopping as his fingers stilled. "...I...don't..."
----------------
Okay, I'm evil. But I gave another little insight into Gene's thoughts there at the end, (especially for The Ronin), so leave me alone. I'm sleepy and I still need to UPLOAD my second chapter of my story at FictionPress.com.
Hey people, guess what?! I'm happy to say that if you click on Outlaw Star under the Anime Categories thing, my FIC IS THE FIRST ON THE LIST!!! *squeals and does a jig*
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW KICK-ASS THAT IS??? I'M SOO HAPPY!!! XD
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot. The Ronin, one of my most valued reviewers, has an exceptional fanfiction entitled "Outlaw Star: The Ryunoken Sword" that I would appreciate you all reading. It's far better than mine and consists of 21 chapters already! Please do The Ronin and I a favor and follow the below link! ARIGATO!!!
www.fanfiction.net(slash right here)read.php?storyid=1329410\(another slash here)