Shadowing Ivy
By A Shot of Amber
* ~ * Session 6: Interactions with Edward * ~ *
" I wonder how Ed and Ivy are getting along."
" You worry to much Jet. I bet they are getting along fine, what we need to worry about is her." Spike pointed over to Faye who was surrounded by males.
" How can anyone read these things," Ivy muttered to herself has she flipped through one of Faye's fashion magazines.
" 25 ways to drive him wild in bed, hmm to bad there is no him to drive wild. Let's see 32 ways to get better hair, no thanks I like my hair the way it is," Ivy replied patting her hair before throwing the magazine on the table.
It was quiet in the Bebop, she noticed that quickly. Ed and Ein had disappeared after she had made dinner. Jet, Faye, and Spike weren't expected back till much later or whenever they caught Grincha.
" What a terrible name for a person, Grincha," Ivy muttered getting up from the couch and stretching her arms above her head. She had pulled off the oversized white shirt revealing slim arms and a dark blue tank top.
" Maybe I'll go and see what Ed is doing." Ivy walked off to find Ed, both hands clasped behind her back.
* * * * * * *
" We have a mission to think of here. We don't have time to be flirting with men Faye," Spike hissed looming down on her, his hands on both sides of her pressed against the wall.
" Well sorry but they just wanted to know where a pretty thing like me came from," Faye replied shooting him another dirty look. She was still mad about being pulled away from her admirers.
" I don't care what they think. Right now Jet is looking for this Grincha person and I want you to do the same. We're going to win this time." Spike removed his hands from the wall and walked off pretending like nothing had happened.
" Asshole," Faye muttered brushing off her dress and shooting him a look.
* * * * * * *
" What are you doing?" Ivy asked has she finally found Ed in a corner with her computer.
" Ed is hacking," Ed said cheerfully has she typed at random keys with two fingers.
" In to what?" Ivy kneeled down next to Ed and looked at the screen.
" Nothing," Ed replied has she continued to type on random keys.
" You're hacking into nothing?" Ivy mumbled scratching her head in confusion. Suddenly her eyes light up and a smile blossomed on her face. " Ed can you help me with something?" Ivy asked sitting down on the floor and tucking her legs to one side behind her.
" What it is it Ivy-vivey" Ed asked sitting back up.
" I want you to hack into some data files for me."
" Ed can do that! Ed can do that!" Ed nodded her head and began to frantically type on the keyboard then she stopped and turned back to Ivy.
" Ed-person want's to know. Where does Ed go to find Ivy-vivey files?"
" They are located under the government restriction code. The subject is the genetic resurrection project," Ivy replied softly.
Ed blinked a couple times then turned back to the computer and began typing again. She sensed the seriousness in Ivy's voice.
* * * * * * *
" None of these people even closely fits the description of this girl," Spike groaned has he watched another group of people walk by.
So far the night had been nothing but a bust. He hadn't see Faye or Jet for awhile now, the food wasn't very good even though he did eat his fair share out of hunger.
" Um excuse me sir."
Spike opened one eye to see a young lady of about 20 standing in front of him shyly wringing her hands.
" I was wondering if you would maybe like to dance with me," the girl said softly never raising her eyes to meet him.
Spike was silent for a moment has he contemplated the thought. She was slim and petite but the soft silk of her sea green gown couldn't hide the full extent of her curves. He had been turning down other womyn like her who had asked him to dance all night.
' Maybe this once.' Spike thought to himself has he opened the other eye and stood up.
" Sure I'll dance with you," Spike replied holding out his hand to her.
The girl gasped and raised her head to reveal bright green eyes. Spike was taken back a moment by their color has he thought of Faye, but he quickly pushed her out his mind.
" Oh thank you sir," she gushed smiling at him and placing her gloved hand into his own.
" Please call me Spike," Spike replied has they walked out on the floor.
" Only if you call me Grincha," the girl replied smiling up at him.
* * * * * * *
" Damn this doesn't help me at all!" Ivy groaned has she threw the bundle of papers on the floor.
Ed just blinked and looked at Ein who had awakened from his nap.
" Does not Ed's help make Ivy happy? Did Ed get the wrong file for Ivy- vive?"
" No that's not it," Ivy replied shaking her head and gathering up the papers. " It's just that the information I needed wasn't in this report like I thought it would be."
Ivy stared down at the papers in her hand. The words started to blur slightly then clear before blurring again. Ivy shook her head to clear her vision.
' It's not what I need.damn.' Then another thought filled her mind giving her an idea.
" You know Ed, I have one more job for you," Ivy said smiling over at the red haired girl.
* * * * * * *
' Grincha!' His mind screamed has the two of them begin to dance. ' But her eyes are green like Faye's not violet like the photo that Ed found.'
" So do you live here on Venus?" Spike asked casually.
" No, I live on Mars with family. I'm just here on Venus visiting friends," Grincha replied.
" I used to live on Mars, it was a nice place. Very warm and sunny there." Spike twirled her around in a circle before bringing her closer to his body.
" Yes it is, that what I like about this planet too. It's warm and sunny, I've never been one to like the cold."
" Neither have I. I don't live here on Venus either, I live on Pluto with my family," Spike replied smiling down at her.
" Why would you want to live on a planet like Pluto when it's so dark and cold?" Grincha asked widening her eyes slightly.
" I like the darkness it offers, my family has lived there for has long has I can remember." Spike looked deeper into her eyes has he noticed a bit of purple peeking through the green.
" Tell me how long will you be staying here?" Grincha asked changing the subject abruptly.
" Oh not long, I should be getting back to Pluto soon but I'm here on business right now."
" Well then maybe we can get together for dinner sometime and maybe even breakfast." Grincha smiled suggestively and allowed one hand to slide down his arm.
Spike grinned and grabbed that hand bringing it away from his arm.
" I would like that but I'll be leaving tomorrow night. Maybe you could come to Pluto sometime and visit my home.
" Maybe but I would prefer if we got together while I'm here. I think I will be busy when I get home," Grincha replied with distaste at the mention of Pluto again.
" Tell me Grincha do you like diamonds?" Spike asked looking down at the diamond necklace she wore.
" Why do you ask?" Grincha asked narrowing her eyes slightly.
" Well I was just wondering since the necklace you're wearing is really quite exquisite," Spike replied.
" It's an heirloom of my mother." Grincha touched the necklace gently with one gloved hand.
" Hmm, it's really quite beautiful. It looks like it was made with Ganamede diamonds," Spike admired the necklace another moment more then let go of Grincha has the music stopped.
Around them people clapped politely while Grincha looked at Spike with wide eye fear. This was quickly hidden when he turned back to her and offered her his hand.
" Would you like something to eat? I heard they are serving the Ganamede Sea rat has a delicacy."
" Um no thank you, I'm not hungry at the moment. If you'll excuse me." Grincha quickly bowed her head and hurried off disappearing into the crowd of people.
" Gotcha." Spike grinned and pulled out his communicator. " Jet we've got Grincha."
* * * * * * *
" There! Ed got in!"
" Wonderful, now I just have to finish with this little bit.there got it!" Ivy said happily has she connected the last wire. " Okay Ed press the button!"
Ed pressed the final button her keyboard. The sounds of static filled the ship but this was quickly replaced by a soft beeping sound.
" Yes we've done it!" Ivy crowed happily throwing her arms into the air.
" Ed did it! Ed did it!" Ed jumped up and did a couple of cartwheels while Ivy ran over the keyboard and begun to scroll down a list of names.
* * * * * * *
" So you're saying that you danced with Grincha?" Faye asked has they ran out of the elevator into the foyer.
" I'm pretty sure it was her. She didn't have purple eyes like the picture instead they were green but then when we were dancing I noticed that one of her contacts was slipping to show purple underneath.," Spike replied.
The doors to the lobby swung open and the three of them ran out into the deserted courtyard. Stars shone in the velvet blue sky and a few chauffeurs stood around smoking but there was no sign of Grincha.
" Damn where did she go!" Spike growled looking around him for a sight of the sea green dress.
" Maybe she got away or maybe you scared the girl with your accusations," Faye replied crossing her arms in front of her chest.
" No it's her all right. I know it, she fell into my trap when I started talking about Pluto."
" Well then where is she Spike!" Jet yelled causing some of the chauffeurs to look in their direction.
" I don't know!" Spike yelled back.
" I'm right here," a voice said from above them.
The three adults turned around to see a figure dressed in black standing above them. Her violet eyes glowing in the moonlight.
" You were looking for me?" The figure asked standing up on the rooftop.
" Alright show's over Grincha, I'm going to win this one." Faye pulled out a gun from the garter on her leg and pointed up at the figure.
" Oh tsk tsk that won't work at all," Grincha replied shaking her head,
" Just try me." Faye begin shooting off rounds but Grincha was to fast. With lightning speed she jumped off the roof and landed in front of them.
" What the?" Faye asked in disbelief.
" Now it's my turn to play," Grincha yelled throwing two canisters at them. The canisters hit the ground and exploded spewing yellow smoke over them.
" I will get you!" She pulled out a gun from her sleeve and pulled down a pair of goggles over her eyes. Three figures appeared in the smoke coughing and trying to see. With careful aim Grincha raised the gun at them and pointed to the tallest figure she saw.
" Say bye bye!" Her finger pulled the trigger back slowly before.
" I don't think so," Spike replied jumping out of the smoke and kicking the gun out of her hands.
" Huh? But how did you find me through the smoke?" Grincha yelled stepping back and cradling her wrist.
" I was trained through it all Grincha. Now it's time you learn what happens when you spar with me."
Spike flew forward towards her, his arm extended, fingers curled into a fist aimed at her.
" I will win this one!" Grincha yelled blocking his punch and kicking him in the leg.
" Ah so you're a Jeet-Kun-Do expert too," Spike smiled and dodged a blow to the face. "That's good then, it means I don't have to hold myself back!"
The smoke begin to clear slightly has Faye finally found her way out of it. Her lungs hurting from all the coughing she had been doing. Close behind her Jet stumbled out gasping for air.
" Where's Spike?" Faye asked looking around her for him.
" I don't know," Jet gasped falling to his knees and gulping in the night air.
" I'm right here."
Jet and Faye turned around has the last of the smoke dissipated revealing a slightly battered Spike, and an unconscious Grincha.
"How did you escape the smoke?" Faye gasped seeing the lifeless Grincha lying on the ground at Spike's feet.
" I've been trained in the arts of weaponry. I can thank the clan for that one."
" How did you beat her?" Jet stood up and straightened his tie.
" She's an unqualified Tai Chi expert. Her skills are low in the art of fighting and stealing." Spike held up the diamond necklace Grincha had worn. " I knew this was the thief when she made the mistake of having the Ganamede Grand Diamond turned into a necklace that she wore in public."
" That's a real diamond necklace?" Faye ran forward and snatched it from Spike's hand so she could study it. " You know this could make us a bundle if we sold it!"
" But were not, were going to give it back to the authorities and get the prize money for capturing Grincha and retrieving the necklace." Spike grabbed the necklace back and put it back into his pocket.
" I understand it all now with this whole Grincha thing. She was an unskilled thief who wanted to escape the darkness of her old planet so she went to Ganamede."
" Which is a tropical planet," Spike filled in.
" And stole their grand diamond and had it turned into a necklace."
" So the authorities would never find the diamond and she could sell it for as much has she wanted and live the good life on Venus," Spike finished pulling out a cigarette.
" No wonder the bounty on this girl was so small, she's a beginner." Faye looked down at the unconscious girl on the ground.
Below them the cars stood empty a few smoking cigarettes lying on the ground.
* * * * * * *
" Can't you see you see I'm here! It's me! The lady with the energy! Can't you see it's me!"
" Go go go! Wanna stand up for the right!
" Go go go! Girls fight for the right!"
" Go go go! Made me power tonight!"
" Go go go! I've the power inside!
Spike, Faye, and Jet walked into the ship looking for the source of the music. Everything was quiet until they walked into the main room. Ivy was dancing on the stairs waving her hair around her has she moved her body to the music. Ed was dancing with Ein in her arms on the table. From the speakers on the ceiling music blasted down on them.
" What did you do to my ship!" Jet yelled over the racket.
Ivy stopped dancing and moved her hair out of her face. " Oh hi everyone! Your back earlier then I thought! Did you catch the bounty head?"
" What did you do to the intercom system? And where is this music coming from?" Jet yelled over the sound.
" I connected it to Ed's computer and Ed hacked into a music program. Do you like it? I thought this was ship was a little to quiet!" Ivy replied.
" Uh I have to listen to this all night?" Jet groaned holding his head and walking out of the room has the song repeated itself.
" Not all night, I can turn on something else," Ivy yelled to Jet.
" How about turning it off so we can actually here ourselves think?" Faye asked covering her ears.
Ivy just grinned and ran down the stairs to the computer and turned off the music.
" So did you get the bountyhead?"
" We sure did and 3 million woulongs along with it," Spike replied pulling out a stack of bills and waving them in the air.
"3 million? But I thought the bounty was only 2.5 million?" Ivy asked picking up her shirt off the couch.
" We got 2.5 million for turning her in and then another 500,000 for retrieving the diamond." Spike shoved the money back into his pocket.
" It would have been a million woulong but they were mad that Grincha turned the diamond into a necklace so they only gave us 500,000," Faye muttered.
" Don't complain Faye, at least we got something," Jet walked back into the room with a glass of water.
" Yea and some of that money is mine," Faye added turning to Spike.
" And you can give me some to buy food with since we're running out, again," Ivy also added has she pulled her shirt back on.
" What do I look like? A bank?" Spike asked holding up both hands to shield him.
" With that much money, yes," Jet replied and took a drink of water.
" Ed does a little dance with her doggy partner and swoop and turn! We dance around the beautiful ballroom to the empty strands of music," Ed jumped off the coffee table and waltzed around the room while Ein gave them a pathetic look of help.
" I guess she doesn't realize the music has stopped," Jet sighed shrugging his shoulders.
" She never realizes anything," Faye muttered.
" And then the music will end leaving Ed and her beautiful doggy partner alone on the dance floor." Ed stopped waltzing and bowed before letting go of Ein.
" End and applaude."
See you later Space Cowboy.
Faye: I don't know how you can wear that ridiculous outfit all the time.
Ivy: What do you mean? I love my clothes!
Spike: I think Faye is right, maybe you need a new look Ivy.
Jet: When did you become interested in womyn's clothes Spike.
Spike: I'm not interested.
Faye: What about what you said at the ball?
Spike: Uh, the next episode is " Fashion Maven Makeover."
Jet: Good way to avoid answering the question Spike.
The song sung in this story is called Sonya Blade by Lords of Acid. Please remember to read and review or send all comments, question, suggestions, and flames to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com. Ja Ne!
By A Shot of Amber
* ~ * Session 6: Interactions with Edward * ~ *
" I wonder how Ed and Ivy are getting along."
" You worry to much Jet. I bet they are getting along fine, what we need to worry about is her." Spike pointed over to Faye who was surrounded by males.
" How can anyone read these things," Ivy muttered to herself has she flipped through one of Faye's fashion magazines.
" 25 ways to drive him wild in bed, hmm to bad there is no him to drive wild. Let's see 32 ways to get better hair, no thanks I like my hair the way it is," Ivy replied patting her hair before throwing the magazine on the table.
It was quiet in the Bebop, she noticed that quickly. Ed and Ein had disappeared after she had made dinner. Jet, Faye, and Spike weren't expected back till much later or whenever they caught Grincha.
" What a terrible name for a person, Grincha," Ivy muttered getting up from the couch and stretching her arms above her head. She had pulled off the oversized white shirt revealing slim arms and a dark blue tank top.
" Maybe I'll go and see what Ed is doing." Ivy walked off to find Ed, both hands clasped behind her back.
* * * * * * *
" We have a mission to think of here. We don't have time to be flirting with men Faye," Spike hissed looming down on her, his hands on both sides of her pressed against the wall.
" Well sorry but they just wanted to know where a pretty thing like me came from," Faye replied shooting him another dirty look. She was still mad about being pulled away from her admirers.
" I don't care what they think. Right now Jet is looking for this Grincha person and I want you to do the same. We're going to win this time." Spike removed his hands from the wall and walked off pretending like nothing had happened.
" Asshole," Faye muttered brushing off her dress and shooting him a look.
* * * * * * *
" What are you doing?" Ivy asked has she finally found Ed in a corner with her computer.
" Ed is hacking," Ed said cheerfully has she typed at random keys with two fingers.
" In to what?" Ivy kneeled down next to Ed and looked at the screen.
" Nothing," Ed replied has she continued to type on random keys.
" You're hacking into nothing?" Ivy mumbled scratching her head in confusion. Suddenly her eyes light up and a smile blossomed on her face. " Ed can you help me with something?" Ivy asked sitting down on the floor and tucking her legs to one side behind her.
" What it is it Ivy-vivey" Ed asked sitting back up.
" I want you to hack into some data files for me."
" Ed can do that! Ed can do that!" Ed nodded her head and began to frantically type on the keyboard then she stopped and turned back to Ivy.
" Ed-person want's to know. Where does Ed go to find Ivy-vivey files?"
" They are located under the government restriction code. The subject is the genetic resurrection project," Ivy replied softly.
Ed blinked a couple times then turned back to the computer and began typing again. She sensed the seriousness in Ivy's voice.
* * * * * * *
" None of these people even closely fits the description of this girl," Spike groaned has he watched another group of people walk by.
So far the night had been nothing but a bust. He hadn't see Faye or Jet for awhile now, the food wasn't very good even though he did eat his fair share out of hunger.
" Um excuse me sir."
Spike opened one eye to see a young lady of about 20 standing in front of him shyly wringing her hands.
" I was wondering if you would maybe like to dance with me," the girl said softly never raising her eyes to meet him.
Spike was silent for a moment has he contemplated the thought. She was slim and petite but the soft silk of her sea green gown couldn't hide the full extent of her curves. He had been turning down other womyn like her who had asked him to dance all night.
' Maybe this once.' Spike thought to himself has he opened the other eye and stood up.
" Sure I'll dance with you," Spike replied holding out his hand to her.
The girl gasped and raised her head to reveal bright green eyes. Spike was taken back a moment by their color has he thought of Faye, but he quickly pushed her out his mind.
" Oh thank you sir," she gushed smiling at him and placing her gloved hand into his own.
" Please call me Spike," Spike replied has they walked out on the floor.
" Only if you call me Grincha," the girl replied smiling up at him.
* * * * * * *
" Damn this doesn't help me at all!" Ivy groaned has she threw the bundle of papers on the floor.
Ed just blinked and looked at Ein who had awakened from his nap.
" Does not Ed's help make Ivy happy? Did Ed get the wrong file for Ivy- vive?"
" No that's not it," Ivy replied shaking her head and gathering up the papers. " It's just that the information I needed wasn't in this report like I thought it would be."
Ivy stared down at the papers in her hand. The words started to blur slightly then clear before blurring again. Ivy shook her head to clear her vision.
' It's not what I need.damn.' Then another thought filled her mind giving her an idea.
" You know Ed, I have one more job for you," Ivy said smiling over at the red haired girl.
* * * * * * *
' Grincha!' His mind screamed has the two of them begin to dance. ' But her eyes are green like Faye's not violet like the photo that Ed found.'
" So do you live here on Venus?" Spike asked casually.
" No, I live on Mars with family. I'm just here on Venus visiting friends," Grincha replied.
" I used to live on Mars, it was a nice place. Very warm and sunny there." Spike twirled her around in a circle before bringing her closer to his body.
" Yes it is, that what I like about this planet too. It's warm and sunny, I've never been one to like the cold."
" Neither have I. I don't live here on Venus either, I live on Pluto with my family," Spike replied smiling down at her.
" Why would you want to live on a planet like Pluto when it's so dark and cold?" Grincha asked widening her eyes slightly.
" I like the darkness it offers, my family has lived there for has long has I can remember." Spike looked deeper into her eyes has he noticed a bit of purple peeking through the green.
" Tell me how long will you be staying here?" Grincha asked changing the subject abruptly.
" Oh not long, I should be getting back to Pluto soon but I'm here on business right now."
" Well then maybe we can get together for dinner sometime and maybe even breakfast." Grincha smiled suggestively and allowed one hand to slide down his arm.
Spike grinned and grabbed that hand bringing it away from his arm.
" I would like that but I'll be leaving tomorrow night. Maybe you could come to Pluto sometime and visit my home.
" Maybe but I would prefer if we got together while I'm here. I think I will be busy when I get home," Grincha replied with distaste at the mention of Pluto again.
" Tell me Grincha do you like diamonds?" Spike asked looking down at the diamond necklace she wore.
" Why do you ask?" Grincha asked narrowing her eyes slightly.
" Well I was just wondering since the necklace you're wearing is really quite exquisite," Spike replied.
" It's an heirloom of my mother." Grincha touched the necklace gently with one gloved hand.
" Hmm, it's really quite beautiful. It looks like it was made with Ganamede diamonds," Spike admired the necklace another moment more then let go of Grincha has the music stopped.
Around them people clapped politely while Grincha looked at Spike with wide eye fear. This was quickly hidden when he turned back to her and offered her his hand.
" Would you like something to eat? I heard they are serving the Ganamede Sea rat has a delicacy."
" Um no thank you, I'm not hungry at the moment. If you'll excuse me." Grincha quickly bowed her head and hurried off disappearing into the crowd of people.
" Gotcha." Spike grinned and pulled out his communicator. " Jet we've got Grincha."
* * * * * * *
" There! Ed got in!"
" Wonderful, now I just have to finish with this little bit.there got it!" Ivy said happily has she connected the last wire. " Okay Ed press the button!"
Ed pressed the final button her keyboard. The sounds of static filled the ship but this was quickly replaced by a soft beeping sound.
" Yes we've done it!" Ivy crowed happily throwing her arms into the air.
" Ed did it! Ed did it!" Ed jumped up and did a couple of cartwheels while Ivy ran over the keyboard and begun to scroll down a list of names.
* * * * * * *
" So you're saying that you danced with Grincha?" Faye asked has they ran out of the elevator into the foyer.
" I'm pretty sure it was her. She didn't have purple eyes like the picture instead they were green but then when we were dancing I noticed that one of her contacts was slipping to show purple underneath.," Spike replied.
The doors to the lobby swung open and the three of them ran out into the deserted courtyard. Stars shone in the velvet blue sky and a few chauffeurs stood around smoking but there was no sign of Grincha.
" Damn where did she go!" Spike growled looking around him for a sight of the sea green dress.
" Maybe she got away or maybe you scared the girl with your accusations," Faye replied crossing her arms in front of her chest.
" No it's her all right. I know it, she fell into my trap when I started talking about Pluto."
" Well then where is she Spike!" Jet yelled causing some of the chauffeurs to look in their direction.
" I don't know!" Spike yelled back.
" I'm right here," a voice said from above them.
The three adults turned around to see a figure dressed in black standing above them. Her violet eyes glowing in the moonlight.
" You were looking for me?" The figure asked standing up on the rooftop.
" Alright show's over Grincha, I'm going to win this one." Faye pulled out a gun from the garter on her leg and pointed up at the figure.
" Oh tsk tsk that won't work at all," Grincha replied shaking her head,
" Just try me." Faye begin shooting off rounds but Grincha was to fast. With lightning speed she jumped off the roof and landed in front of them.
" What the?" Faye asked in disbelief.
" Now it's my turn to play," Grincha yelled throwing two canisters at them. The canisters hit the ground and exploded spewing yellow smoke over them.
" I will get you!" She pulled out a gun from her sleeve and pulled down a pair of goggles over her eyes. Three figures appeared in the smoke coughing and trying to see. With careful aim Grincha raised the gun at them and pointed to the tallest figure she saw.
" Say bye bye!" Her finger pulled the trigger back slowly before.
" I don't think so," Spike replied jumping out of the smoke and kicking the gun out of her hands.
" Huh? But how did you find me through the smoke?" Grincha yelled stepping back and cradling her wrist.
" I was trained through it all Grincha. Now it's time you learn what happens when you spar with me."
Spike flew forward towards her, his arm extended, fingers curled into a fist aimed at her.
" I will win this one!" Grincha yelled blocking his punch and kicking him in the leg.
" Ah so you're a Jeet-Kun-Do expert too," Spike smiled and dodged a blow to the face. "That's good then, it means I don't have to hold myself back!"
The smoke begin to clear slightly has Faye finally found her way out of it. Her lungs hurting from all the coughing she had been doing. Close behind her Jet stumbled out gasping for air.
" Where's Spike?" Faye asked looking around her for him.
" I don't know," Jet gasped falling to his knees and gulping in the night air.
" I'm right here."
Jet and Faye turned around has the last of the smoke dissipated revealing a slightly battered Spike, and an unconscious Grincha.
"How did you escape the smoke?" Faye gasped seeing the lifeless Grincha lying on the ground at Spike's feet.
" I've been trained in the arts of weaponry. I can thank the clan for that one."
" How did you beat her?" Jet stood up and straightened his tie.
" She's an unqualified Tai Chi expert. Her skills are low in the art of fighting and stealing." Spike held up the diamond necklace Grincha had worn. " I knew this was the thief when she made the mistake of having the Ganamede Grand Diamond turned into a necklace that she wore in public."
" That's a real diamond necklace?" Faye ran forward and snatched it from Spike's hand so she could study it. " You know this could make us a bundle if we sold it!"
" But were not, were going to give it back to the authorities and get the prize money for capturing Grincha and retrieving the necklace." Spike grabbed the necklace back and put it back into his pocket.
" I understand it all now with this whole Grincha thing. She was an unskilled thief who wanted to escape the darkness of her old planet so she went to Ganamede."
" Which is a tropical planet," Spike filled in.
" And stole their grand diamond and had it turned into a necklace."
" So the authorities would never find the diamond and she could sell it for as much has she wanted and live the good life on Venus," Spike finished pulling out a cigarette.
" No wonder the bounty on this girl was so small, she's a beginner." Faye looked down at the unconscious girl on the ground.
Below them the cars stood empty a few smoking cigarettes lying on the ground.
* * * * * * *
" Can't you see you see I'm here! It's me! The lady with the energy! Can't you see it's me!"
" Go go go! Wanna stand up for the right!
" Go go go! Girls fight for the right!"
" Go go go! Made me power tonight!"
" Go go go! I've the power inside!
Spike, Faye, and Jet walked into the ship looking for the source of the music. Everything was quiet until they walked into the main room. Ivy was dancing on the stairs waving her hair around her has she moved her body to the music. Ed was dancing with Ein in her arms on the table. From the speakers on the ceiling music blasted down on them.
" What did you do to my ship!" Jet yelled over the racket.
Ivy stopped dancing and moved her hair out of her face. " Oh hi everyone! Your back earlier then I thought! Did you catch the bounty head?"
" What did you do to the intercom system? And where is this music coming from?" Jet yelled over the sound.
" I connected it to Ed's computer and Ed hacked into a music program. Do you like it? I thought this was ship was a little to quiet!" Ivy replied.
" Uh I have to listen to this all night?" Jet groaned holding his head and walking out of the room has the song repeated itself.
" Not all night, I can turn on something else," Ivy yelled to Jet.
" How about turning it off so we can actually here ourselves think?" Faye asked covering her ears.
Ivy just grinned and ran down the stairs to the computer and turned off the music.
" So did you get the bountyhead?"
" We sure did and 3 million woulongs along with it," Spike replied pulling out a stack of bills and waving them in the air.
"3 million? But I thought the bounty was only 2.5 million?" Ivy asked picking up her shirt off the couch.
" We got 2.5 million for turning her in and then another 500,000 for retrieving the diamond." Spike shoved the money back into his pocket.
" It would have been a million woulong but they were mad that Grincha turned the diamond into a necklace so they only gave us 500,000," Faye muttered.
" Don't complain Faye, at least we got something," Jet walked back into the room with a glass of water.
" Yea and some of that money is mine," Faye added turning to Spike.
" And you can give me some to buy food with since we're running out, again," Ivy also added has she pulled her shirt back on.
" What do I look like? A bank?" Spike asked holding up both hands to shield him.
" With that much money, yes," Jet replied and took a drink of water.
" Ed does a little dance with her doggy partner and swoop and turn! We dance around the beautiful ballroom to the empty strands of music," Ed jumped off the coffee table and waltzed around the room while Ein gave them a pathetic look of help.
" I guess she doesn't realize the music has stopped," Jet sighed shrugging his shoulders.
" She never realizes anything," Faye muttered.
" And then the music will end leaving Ed and her beautiful doggy partner alone on the dance floor." Ed stopped waltzing and bowed before letting go of Ein.
" End and applaude."
See you later Space Cowboy.
Faye: I don't know how you can wear that ridiculous outfit all the time.
Ivy: What do you mean? I love my clothes!
Spike: I think Faye is right, maybe you need a new look Ivy.
Jet: When did you become interested in womyn's clothes Spike.
Spike: I'm not interested.
Faye: What about what you said at the ball?
Spike: Uh, the next episode is " Fashion Maven Makeover."
Jet: Good way to avoid answering the question Spike.
The song sung in this story is called Sonya Blade by Lords of Acid. Please remember to read and review or send all comments, question, suggestions, and flames to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com. Ja Ne!