Hey You Guys! This is my very first Outlaw Star fic! Yeah I know, so exciting. LOL. Well, since this is a first, I will allow flames. I hope you guys enjoy. Okay, now as I have don with every of my other fanfics, and as everyone else has done... please don't sue me because I do not own Outlaw Star, nor do I own the characters. Now! On with the Fic!

Mellady

The moon is high in the sky, as shooting stars and wild birds fly past its milky light. A bird soars out of the sky and comes to rest upon the window of a small home on sentinel 15. The dove peeks inside only to see a young girl with raven black hair and light peachy skin. She is rolling back and forth, whimpering and crying out in her sleep. The frame to her bed is a beautiful mahogany oak, one of the lasts in the universe. Her bedspread consists of a light blue sky surrounded with stars and moons. Sweat drops slowly accumulated on her head, and her sheets became entangled around her limbs. Her eyes were closed tight, and her mind in a dream phase…or should we say, nightmare. Her nails clawed at the sheets and her head jerked from side to side. Out of breath, and in a daze, her eyes quickly opened and she sat up. The bird frightened by the site quickly dodged out of the window and once again into the night sky. She sat up breathing heavily as sweat drops dripped down her forehead. She sat until her breathing calmed and her body stopped shivering. She turned her head to the window, and looked out at the sweet moon hanging high in the sky. She tried to bite back the tears that were strong in her eyes, but they came anyway. She wiped quickly at her eyes and pulled back her covers. She then stood and tried to stand, but before her feet could touch the floor she tumbled to the carpeting. She had forgotten that her legs were tied back with the sheets, and she just as quickly remembered as she lay on her shoulders on the floor. She slowly untangled herself and tumbled to the floor. She sat herself up on her knees and raised her hand to her forehead.

What the hell is wrong with me?

She stood and pressed a tiny button by the door sliding the door up and out of her way. Exiting the room she walked slowly to the kitchen and flicked on the light. She walked over to the porcelain kettle with the pink and blue roses Suzuka had given her last Christmas. She placed the kettle on the stove and turned it on the kettle to make some tea. Turning around she walked over to a nearby wooden chair and sat down heavily.

Her door was still open and closed once another being exited her room. It was a tiny puppy that slowly waltzed out of her room. It was a cocker spaniel whose hair was a cascade of golden swirls and curls. It was no more than a month old and far too tiny to do any real good to Melfina yet, but she loved it anyway. It crossed the hallway slowly, and tripped a few times on the carpeting before entering the kitchen and sitting beside Melfina on the linoleum floor. Melfina reached down and muffled the golden hair of her little dog. Jim had brought it for her, when they returned from the Galactic Leyline. No matter where she went, her puppy went too.

Pretty soon, the kettle on the stove began to whistle, calling the attention of both woman and puppy. Melfina stood and pulled out her favorite glass from the cupboard. It was one that Jim had given her early January, for no real apparent reason. Setting it on the table and retrieving the kettle, she poured the water into her glass. She lifted the lid off of a little blue porcelain bowl on the table and pulled out a tea bag. They were the teas from the land of Amardinya, which was far on the other side of the galaxy. She had brought them for Gene who had trouble sleeping quite a while back. She moved her hand to a tall skinny porcelain glass and retrieved a silver spoon. She took a moment to admire the beautiful rose carvings on the end before placing it inside the water of her cup. She then dunked her tea bag three times and then wrapped it around the spoon to remove all vital spices. She loved the taste of this tea, but of course couldn't stand it plain. So she stood and walked to their old white refrigerator. She believes Gene found it in an old lot once the one they were using burnt out. It left water all over the floor and permanently messed up the white and peach on the linoleum. Opening the refrigerator door, she pulled out a bottle of lemon and the small container of milk. Both were only half full, meaning soon she would have to go shopping again. She sighed and sat down again in the oak chair in the kitchen and set the bottles on the table. She opened each bottle and poured just a little inside her cup. She then lifted the lid of another bottle on the table and picking up her spoon, and added sugar. She stirred softly, and after about a minute lifted the spoon to her mouth to taste the concoction. As planned she was pleased, and then stood to return the bottles to their rightful dirty place. On the way back top the table she picked up her puppy's bowl and poured half of her cup inside. The puppy that was lying on the floor sleeping was awakened and her ears perked up as she heard the liquid running. She quickly sat up and whimpered at Melfina's feet. Melfina merely laughed and walked out of the door of the kitchen.

Melfina walked lightly into the living room, scared to wake anyone, and with her puppy at her heels. She sat down on the green couch, which had been stolen from a department store not long ago. It wasn't Gene who had stolen it, but Aisha. It had caused a huge controversy in the house, pinning Aisha against everyone including herself, but no one had asked her to take it back, meaning it stayed in the home. Melfina sat down and placed the puppy's bowl beside her on the couch. She placed her own cup on the table beside the couch. This table had an even more interesting story behind it than all the rest of the furniture. It was carved by one of Gene's family members, too far ago to really use the word Great. It was the only heirloom saved by Gene's other relatives through multiple robberies and fires. It was also the biggest one. Melfina shook her head and pulled herself back into reality as her puppy jumped onto her lap, sat down and happily. From her lap it bent its head and licked up the tea concoction. Melfina brought her own cup up to her lips took a sip, and lowered it.

Lady, what is wrong with me huh? Why do I keep having those… those dreams? The puppy looked up at her, and cocked her head. I'm even scared to sleep sometimes. She pulled the puppy up to her neck and held it tight. What am I to do? I can't tell Gene… I've caused him and the rest enough trouble as it is. The puppy snuggled steadily to her neck then gave a small bark. Yeah, I heard them too. Lets hurry back to bed, before they wake up.

She picked up the dog and their glasses and scurried back to Melfina's room. Their doors closed just seconds before Suzuka's door opened. She stood outside her room for a few seconds, before turning and going back.

Once in the room Melfina and Lady finished their teas, and then Lady jumped and bounced on the bed. Melfina laid back on the bed and giggled softly as Lady became tangled in the sheets. She rolled over and helped to untangle her tiny puppy. She then rolled over and laid on her pillow holding it tight in her arms. Her eyes wandered over her room. The pretty oak dresser than Gene paid quite a penny for. Her multitude of teddy bears that Jim and Gene won for them at the fair on Sentinel 3. Pictures of her and the crew traveling all around space. She continued to scan the room until she settled upon the moon. It was so beautiful, so peaceful. It was the source that kept her going through all the ordeals, especially the Leyline. Lady crawled over to Melfina and nuzzled next to her. They both closed their eyes as Melfina nuzzled into the cool pillow and warm sheets on her bed. Melfina then opened her eyes quickly.

I'll be fine…right Lady? Gene won' let anything happen to me. …Gene. Lady cocked her head yet again and yawned, with her eyes still closed. Melfina laughed quietly to herself, and nodded her head. Rolling over once she snuggled into her quilt, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Okay you guys, there it is. My very first Outlaw Star fic! I hope you like it. Please send lots of reviews, and please be detailed about what you are saying and why. I hope you guys don't mind me adding puppy in the mix. Melfina always seemed like a lost soul and just needed something/someone to play with. Well, yes there it is, have fun!