A/N: I apologize so much, but I lost the drive and desire to write this song. Because of my hatred for stories that never end, I could not leave those of you who actually enjoy this story hanging. Sorry again and here's the end.
Disclaimer: I do not own Cowboy Bebop or any of its characters.
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Secrets Well Hidden
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"Jet, I'm back!" Spike called as he walked through the oh so familiar hallways of the Bebop.
"Spike! Explain to me what the hell is- What is she doing here?" Jet greeted as he saw Julia swaggering behind Spike.
I don't like this. That woman already has an attitude like she owns the place. Jet thought as he "inspected" his new guest.
"Spike-Person!" Edward called as she bounded down the hall with Ein right at her heels. "Spike-Person, who is this funny lady?"
"Ed, this is Julia. She's going to help us find Faye and save her from Vicious. Hopefully she'll come back and live with us."
"Hello Ju-Ju person!" Edward exclaimed, deciding upon a new name for Julia immediately.
"My name is not Ju-Ju person." Julia stumbled over the words, "You can call me Julia-SAMA" She spat out the formality.
Julia decided that was the moment to take her leave, as she swaggered away to inspect this "ship".
"Jet person, why did Julia- 'sama' lash out at Edward?" Ed stumbled over the honorific, as she never used it before.
Because she's a stuck up bitch. Jet thought, before responding. "She likes respect Ed"
Turning his attention to Spike, he realized he was off in is own world.
Faye groggily awoke as she took in her surroundings, slowly remembering where she was.
"Good morning my sweet" Vicious whispered to her as he removed the bedcovers from himself, revealing a well toned upper-body.
"Way to ruin the view" Faye joked as Vicious wrapped a robe around his being.
"I'll return soon." Vicious whispered as he walked out of the room, closing the door behind me.
How did I become so lucky to end up with the love of my life, living the life of luxury?
"I wonder how Edward is doing" Faye absentmindedly whispered, unbeknownst that Vicious had returned.
"Do you miss your comrades?" He asked concerned, earning a jump from Faye's form.
"Just a little."
"If you'd like, we could have them come here in a few days. Give us time to get adjusted and then we could contact them to come see you"
"You promise?"
"Yes, but I can't guarantee that they'd come"
"I know. I hope they'd trust me enough to come."
"Think not of sad thoughts my love. Eat and relax." He comforted, lying down beside her and placing the food tray on the bed beside them.
"This is the layout of is compound." Julia pointed, displaying images on the screen. "I assume he will keep Faye close to him, but he would never stay in anywhere less than his own penthouse."
"So Faye is in the penthouse with Vicious!" Jet inquired, slightly disturbed.
"No, Vicious would never treat a prisoner so well. She is probably being held in the basement."
"The basement!" Spike exclaimed, enraged.
"We will break in and Spike can cause a distraction, while I will make my way to the basement to rescue Faye" Julia decided, while plotting how she will slowly murder Faye instead.
"Alright Jet. Let's set out!" Spike declared as he agreed upon the plan.
"Faye," Vicious whispered, waking the sleeping woman beside him.
"Hnnnn"
"Faye"
"Yes, What is it?" She asked, as she groggily opened her eyes.
"You've been asleep for hours my dear"
"When did I fall asleep?"
"When I left for a meeting, you must have dozed off while I was out"
"So, what do we have planned for toni-" Her sentenced was cut off by a loud explosion that issued from the lower levels.
Before either could ask any questions a voice came booming over the intercom.
"Vicious Sir, There's been an attack. It is Mr. Speigel and his friends"
"Spike?" Faye whispered as she rushed forward behind Vicious.
"DO NOT ATTACK! FALL BACK AND GET TO SAFETY. I REPEAT, DO NOT ATTACK THEM!" Vicious ordered as he slammed into the intercom system. "Quickly, we must get to them to prevent bloodshed"
"Ri-Right" Faye mumbled as she ran after his retreating form.
"Spike! They are all retreating, they aren't even attempting to bar the way" Jet called back
"What!" Spike asked, obviously confused.
"They are retreating. Edward, patch into their system and see what they have planned"
"Right away Jet-person!" Edward happily replied as she hacked into the system, using poor Ein as her computer rest.
"We should proceed with caution. They probably have all sorts of traps for us"
"Ummm."
"What is it Ed?"
"Wrong Spike-Spike, there isn't a single plan or trap in place. The system simply has the order to fall back and not to attack us."
"What the hell is going on?" Spike yelled, jumping up from his hiding place.
"Spike, How good to see you again" Vicious called as he appeared at the top of the stairs.
"Vicious, very well. We will finish this, just the two of us" Spike called as he rushed up the stairs gun blazing. Vicious dodged the shots and pulled out his katana in order to defend against Spike's advances.
No! Why are they fighting. They will kill each other. I have to stop before they get hurt. Faye thought as she stood frozen in terror on the landing.
"STOP!"
Where is the bitch? Julia thought as she rushed from door to door, tearing apart the basement.
"Dammit! I'll never find her at this rate, this place is a maze."
"HEY YOU!" a voice echoed from the end of the hall. "What are you doin-" he was cut off as Julia began sending shots his way and running down another hall to continue her search.
"Damn, this is going to make it harder"
Faye's scream fell on deaf ears as the two men continued fighting, lost in their battle from years back. Spike and Vicious lunged at each other, rage in their eyes as if to squeeze the final breath out of their enemy.
What am I going to do? How can I get their attention? I have to stop them! I have to do whatever it takes to stop them... Faye thought as she rushed down the stairs and tackled both men in one quick motion.
As the three figures rolled down the stairs, a small trail of blood followed their path.
"Faye! Faye are you alright!" Vicious called as he ran to her fallen form to check for injuries.
"Faye? Why did you do that woman?" Spike yelled. "I was going to finally kill him. Wait, WHY IS HE HOLDING YOU IN HIS ARMS?" Spike finished as the image before him finally clicked.
Vicious knelt in front of Spike, cradling Faye's upper-body against his chest as he searched for her injuries.
"Vi-Vicious, Sp-Spike" Faye mumbled.
"Faye what is it?" Vicious mumbled
"Don't fight. Please, let me explain." She muttered as she struggled to sit up, the obvious pain seen in her eyes.
"Faye, where are you hurt, what happened?" Vicious worried as he began to search for the source of the blood.
"It's alright, I just cut myself on some glass. Don't worry."
"WHAT IS GOING ON?" Jet yelled from behind the trio, with Edward and Ein lost in confusion.
"It's a long story" Faye started,
"Follow us, and we'll explain." Vicious finished as he carried Faye away bridal style to their home, while the Bebop crew trailed behind.
Why can't I find this woman! Julia thought even more frustrated now that she got herself lost.
(Sometime later)
"So that's the whole story" Faye finished, as she took in the baffled looks on her comrades' faces.
"So let me get this straight" Jet started, "The love of your life is the head of the most evil syndicate, and the archenemy of Spike."
"Yes."
"And I'm not allowed to attempt to kill him anymore?" Spike asked
"Right, and he isn't allowed to attack you either."
"In fact," Vicious started. "I would like it if you would all come here to live with us."
The who group gaped at the invitation offered by Vicious.
"See," He continued, ignoring their looks, "Spike was one of the original Red Dragons with me and is still seen as a leader by many of our men. Jet, right, well yes he has the inside information into the police forces, and Ms. Edward is the most skilled hacker I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I have taken out the three elders of the syndicate and am in complete control now. I would like to make a few changes to the ruling of this group and your help would be a great asset. Besides, Faye has been lonely without you" He finished, as a blush came to Faye's face.
Before anyone could answer, the door burst open and there stood a very frustrated Julia, with her gun sighted on Faye.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!" she screamed as she noticed the casual atmosphere with no weapons or body guards.
"Oh, I completely forgot about Julia" Spike mumbled as he stared into her rage filled eyes.
"Do I have to tell the story AGAIN?" Faye mumbled.
"NO! I DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR STORY! I AM ONLY HERE TO TAKE BACK WHAT IS MINE! YOU STOLE THEIR HEARTS AND THEY RIGHTFULLY BELONG TO ME! DIE YOU BITCH!" Julia screamed as she fired.
A scream issued through the room as the bullet entered flesh.
"SPIKE NO!" Faye yelled as another gunshot echoed through the room.
To the horror of everyone in the room, they looked to see who had fired the second shot, and saw Vicious' form standing beside a fallen Spike, as Julia's body slumped to the ground dead.
"Spike, Spike are you alright?" Jet called as he too knelt over Spike's form.
The whole Bebop crew was watching over Spike as Vicious left the room in search of aid.
"Spike, you'll be alright." Faye assured as she held his hand.
"At least this time," Spike started, staring up into her eyes "I can truly die"
"SPIKE! SPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKE!"
beep beep beep
A pair of eyes fluttered open to the sight of a white wall above them.
"You moron. Did you honestly think I'd let you go that easily?" Faye smiled, as tears poured down her cheeks.
"Honestly Spike. You know you're tougher than to let a stupid bitch take your life" Vicious joked as he stood beside Faye with his arm wrapped around her.
"How long have I been out" Spike managed to croak out.
"Long enough for Jet and Edward to relocate all of your things to this building and start working already" Faye replied as she smiled down on him. "Looks like you're stuck with us lunkhead"
A/N: Okay, so that was definitely not what I planned on happening, but that is just how it went. Hope you enjoyed the fic and sorry if it wasn't as good as you hoped. I have never written a Bebop fic before. Please review!