Chapter Four

Let the Fight Begin

AN:

Sara: I'm glad you like it!

Golden Feather Dragon: Don't get your hopes up. The fight scene is very short and there's not a lot of action. There will be better fight scenes though. I know, I'm already thirteen. I liked being twelve though. I got lots of jewelry and stuff. I'll try to read your fic, okie dokie? Don't worry I will write another chapter about the All Boy Dorm. Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Wolfwood11: Thank you so much for your suggestions. Of course, I will use one of them but I'll change it a bit. I do enjoy writing this story. And I'm happy you enjoy reading it. I hope you enjoy this chapter!

CosmosAngel11: I try to write the best way I can, really. I'm glad your enjoying this fic!

GoldAngel2: Now I feel bad. I didn't really write a good fight scene. It's very short and dumb. There's not too much action but there will be more longer bloody fights with more action and excitement. I'm happy your enjoying this fic so much! I hope you update your own story. I want to see what happens next!

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Disclaimer:

I do not own Cyborg 009. This fic is also based on Caroline B. Cooney's great book, Fog. I respect her original plot that is why I have changed much of it in this fan fiction.

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Joe closed the door gently behind him. He decided to leave the room and let Françoise rest in peace. He sighed. His fingers went through his chestnut hair, revealing both of his crimson eyes. He sighed again.

This is too much, he thought.

He wished that Françoise never had gotten that dumb poster in the first place.

That poster, Joe thought, is the cause of this all.

No, his inner voice said, Black Ghost caused this all.

They never give up! he thought, angrily.

It was a constant worry for them all. How would you feel if you could never do anything peacefully? It wasn't easy for them but somehow they got used to it.

" 009," Dr. Gilmore said, " come over here. We have to talk."

" Yes sir," Joe replied, politely, " do you want me to get Françoise?"

" No, 009," Dr. Gilmore said, " she's finally asleep and if I tell her this, she'll be really upset."

" Okay," Joe said.

What does he want to tell us? he thought.

Joe followed Dr. Gilmore into the living room where the rest of the team was in. Joe sat on couch and watched Dr. Gilmore as he began.

" 001 has sensed something bad. He says that he feels like the Cyborg is coming."

Everyone stared at each other with wide eyes.

Speaking of the devil ( is that how the saying goes?), Joe thought.

" I have also sensed that," Geronimo said, in a wise voice, " the sea is very angry."

" Yes, I know. Ivan says that we have not faced a Cyborg as strong as this Cyborg which is known as 0019. Well, maybe we have. This Cyborg is as strong as Scarl, Joe," Dr. Gilmore said, turning his head towards Joe.

Joe's crimson eyes went wide. He remembered that time when he fought Scarl. He even started to doubt if he would ever make it. Scarl was very tough.

" You can't be serious," Joe said.

" Unfortunately, I am," Dr. Gilmore said, grimly.

" So what do we do, doc?" Jet asked.

" 0019 has arrived, so you might as well face him," Dr. Gilmore said, bitterly, " be careful."

They all nodded and jumped to their feet. Like soldiers, in a line they walked outside the beach house. But Joe felt someone pull his arm, hard. He sighed. It was Françoise. Her pale ocean blue eyes stared up at him, frightened.

" Joe, where are you all going? Are you leaving me?" She asked, eyes filled with tears. Joe bit his lip.

What am I going to tell her? he thought, am I just going to tell her that we are going to fight 0019 without her?

No, his inner voice said, your going to hurt her if you say that.

Joe bit his lip, hard. He put her hands in his. He stared deeply into her eyes.

Lately, those bright ocean blue eyes were pale and full of tears. Emotionless eyes that have only eyes for the sea itself ( doesn't that sentence sound funny?).

" Françoise, stay here. We'll be back soon," Joe said, bringing her hands towards his lips. He planted a kiss on them. Françoise still looked very upset but she smiled, weakly.

" Be careful and come quick," Françoise whispered.

" We will," He said, kissing her on the forehead, " you be careful too."

She nodded and he put his left hand on her right shoulder.

I don't want to leave you alone, he thought bitterly.

" Don't worry 009," Dr. Gilmore said, as if reading his mind, " we'll take good care of 003. Go along with the rest of the team."

He looked down at Françoise, hesitantly, as if asking for her permission. She smiled, weakly, and nodded. He smiled, placing a hand on her cheek. He then nodded and walked out the house. Françoise stared after him as he left, with worried eyes.

" He'll be okay," Dr. Gilmore said, " don't worry."

" Be careful, Joe," Françoise whispered.

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Outside, the waves and wind were blowing angrily at the male 00 Cyborgs. The sand blew, harshly, on their faces and with their arms, they protected their eyes from the harsh sandy wind.

Joe squinted his eyes and there he saw him; 0019. 0019 rolled his dark violet eyes and his light silver hair, like his black cape, blew with the harsh wind. He had his arms crossed over his broad chest and he stared at the team with stiff eyes, as if they were garbage. He was only wearing black which made his white skin look paler.

" Move a side. I am here to claim what belongs to me. I am here to claim my treasure. My beloved," 0019 said, harshly, " this has nothing to do with you all, so avoid problems."

" And you expect us to let you take 003 away THAT easily?" 002 snarled.

" As if, man," Pyunma said, with a look of disgust.

" As a matter a fact, I do expect you to do so," 0019 said, with a sly smile.

" You'll have to go past us," Geronimo Jr. said, fiercely.

" Why do you all like things the hard way?" 0019 said, rolling his eyes, " well, as you wish."

0019 rose his arms in the air and in an instant, a gust of dry, sandy wind hit each and everyone of the Cyborgs, hard. The impact was so strong, it blew them all off their feet and let them land hard on the rocks or hard sand. They howled and whimpered in pain.

Luckily, 009 could dodge the attack by using his Acceleration mode. At the sight of 009 still on his feet, unharmed, 0019 shook in rage.

" How dare you!" 0019 said, angrily, " my father said you were the most persistent of them all."

" Fa- father?" Joe said, eyes wide.

" Yes, my father is Scarl. I am his only son, you see. I was born before my father had that little 'accident' and had to be remodeled into a Cyborg. My mother died after giving birth to me ( well, it IS a fan fiction, so please understand that I had to make this all up), obviously," 0019 said.

" Yo-your joking," Albert said, holding his hip, painfully, as he got up. 0019 laughed. A laugh that was like his father's; sinister, vile, and wicked.

" I'm not. Now enough of this small talk. I must claim my beloved now, so do NOT interfere," 0019 said and began walking towards the house.

Oh no you don't, Joe thought.

Using his accelerator, he ran inside the house and grabbed Françoise by the waist. He also grabbed Dr. Gilmore ( who has 001 in his arms) and Dr. Kazumi's hand (technically, 009 cannot save humans with his acceleration mode since he's going at a great speed. *sweat drop* Ignore this fact, please). Joe took them inside the Dolphin, which was hidden in a sort of cave. He clicked his back tooth with his tongue, so everything could go back to normal.

Françoise looked around, confused, as did Dr. Gilmore and Dr. Kazumi. Joe let go of their hands but he held on to Françoise's waist, protectively. She stared up at him, confused.

" Joe-" She started but he covered her lips with his finger.

" You must all leave the beach at once. 0019 is too strong and I am afraid that he might come and take you all. You must all leave now," Joe said, in a low, serious voice. Françoise's arm went around his waist and her other hand rested on his broad chest.

" What about you? And the team?" She asked, her voice worried. He sighed, not sure what to tell her but he didn't want to worry her so he did the only thing he could do. He lied.

" We'll be okay. Now, please Françoise, you must all leave now," Joe said, taking her hand in his ( the one that was on his chest) and kissed it.

" Are you sure?" She asked, doubtfully.

" Françoise, there's no time. Please, I don't want you to get hurt! You must leave. Dr. Gilmore, start up the Dolphin and get out of here at once. Take care of Françoise," Joe said. Dr. Gilmore nodded and did as he was told. Joe felt hot tears on his neck and he looked down. Françoise's head was on his shoulder. It broke his heart to see her cry. He put her face in his hands. Her eyes stared sadly at him.

His eyes fell on her peach lips. Those warm lips that had never been kissed by any man. He wanted to be the first man to enter her exotic, unexplored mouth. If he died today, he wanted to die knowing he kissed Françoise. He had fought the urge to kiss her before long enough. So he did as his heart had been telling him to do for a long time; he kissed Françoise. He could tell she was surprised at first.

Oh my God, he thought in delight, this is unbelievable.

He had never tasted such sweetness in his life before. Not even candy or ice cream can ever compare with the taste of a kiss from Françoise. He knew she was stunned, so he was about to draw back when Françoise returned the kiss. He was surprised himself. The kiss tasted sweeter now that she returned it. Though he wanted it deeper and more passionate. So, politely, he asked for permission to enter her sweet mouth by touching her lips with his tongue. She granted his wish and opened her mouth slowly and welcomed him with her tongue.

Tenderly, he touched her tongue and he tasted the honey stored up in her delicious, exotic mouth. Françoise stood on her toes, so she could deepen the kiss. Her hands slid to the back of his neck and she pushed his head closer to her. His hands lingered down her waist to her hips. He brought her closer to him. She moaned quietly. He could tell she was enjoying the kiss. And so was he. (I know this kiss really sucks. I've never kissed a guy before. Well, only on their cheeks and forehead but...well, you know.)

" How dare you? How dare you touch my beloved?" A deep voice demanded.

Instantly, they broke apart. He stared down at Françoise, with wide eyes. His eyes got wider at the sight of her. But in delight. It's like the kiss between them had brought life into her. Life that had made her eyes, hair, and skin bright and alive again. He wanted to kiss her again. He was just so happy until he remembered-

" Answer me!" 0019 demanded.

He remembered that 0019 was inside the Dolphin. Françoise whimpered slightly. Joe got in front of her, protectively.

Damn, he thought, me and my manly desires.

" What are you doing in here!" Joe demanded, angrily. Joe was more angry at himself then at 0019. 0019 ignored the question.

" My dear Françoise, come to me darling," 0019 said, his voice softened slightly. He snapped his fingers and slowly, she walked over to him.

" Françoise, stop! You can't!" Joe said, trying to stop her but he couldn't move.

" Stop this!" Dr. Gilmore said, wide eyed. Françoise whimpered.

" Joe, I can't control myself," She said, crying, " I'm drawn to him."

Joe didn't know what to do. He couldn't move and if this continued, he was afraid that 0019 might take her away from him. And after the kiss and love she had given him, he was sure that he didn't want to lose her.

But suddenly, a walkie talkie attached to 0019's belt spoke.

" 0019! Come here at once young man! I do not approve of your actions, 0019. You have better come here now," A deep male's voice snarled, angrily. They recognized the voice. It was Scarl. Joe noticed that Scarl's message had caught 0019 by surprise so he took the moment to it's advantage. He walked over to Françoise and grabbed her by the waist like before. He took some steps away from 0019.

0019 cursed under his breath and he stared at them with stiff, icy eyes. The eyes fell on Françoise and Françoise stared back with wide eyes.

" I'll be back for you, my beloved," He whispered and snapped his fingers. At once, a gust of wind went around 0019 once and he was gone.

" Oh Joe," She said and sighed, " he'll never leave us alone. He'll never leave me alone."

Joe bit his lip and there was silence. He didn't know what to tell her. He couldn't lie but he couldn't tell the truth. The truth was not clear for them. And it might never be.......

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How could he have been so ignorant? he thought.

Why did he do that to me?

To his own father!

Oh, he thought, but things will not stay this way, my son.

You will have the girl, trust me.

Not now but later.

But first, we need to take him out of the way.

009, your death is near.

Your end has come.

Scarl smiled and a sinister laugh followed. The tall black doors opened and 0019 entered. He looked quite annoyed. 0019 stared at his father, angrily.

" Don't worry my son," Scarl said, " I have a plan. A plan that will benefit you."

0019 stared at him confused but Scarl could tell he was interested. He smiled.

Let the fun begin, he thought.

TO BE CONTINUED........

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AN:

Of course, this wasn't much of a fight. But don't worry, there will be more fights with more action and blood. Soon enough. That's why I added the kiss. You know, to make up for the crappy fight scene. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

--SDA 009

P.S For those who read Summer Passions, there will be a couple of more chapters on the All Boy Dormitory. I got a sudden inspiration and there will be more twists and surprises in the next chapter.

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