A/N: Wow! I got another person to review my fic! ^_^ Yay, now me happy! Thanks Assassin
Gundam! So, here's chapter three, and I promise, the next chapter will be…very…interesting to say the least… What is it? That's for me to formulate and type and load and for you to wait, read, and find out! Lol, aren't I just evil? Well, you know the routine, read and review at the end. Hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: If I owned G Gundam, why would I type a disclaimer?
**Ok, I only changed one tiny part since I have made a mistake and I apologize for it. So, now Rain is applying as a doctor instead of a nurse. Also, I shall try REALLY hard to have chapter 4 up by either the end of this week or the beginning of next. Sorry it's taking so long and thanks for sticking to me!**
The Bitter SuiteHe turned around, hearing a soft voice whisper his name, and saw her standing there. Her shining jade-green eyes were filled with joy once again, and a big loving smile graced her face. She seemed to be emitting light as she stood there. She wore her usual navy blue jumpsuit and pink vest, and she waved at him, smiling still.
"Allenby!!" Domon happily cried as tears of joy filled his dark eyes, and he ran with outstretched arms to his enchanting faerie. They embraced, and he held her warm tiny body against his muscular frame protectively. He ran his fingers through her soft, short blue hair and looked up at the sky, smiling and silently thanking God.
"Domon…" she whispered softly as she buried her head into his chest, pulling him closer to her. He rested his head on top of hers, and the tears ran from his eyes and fell onto her hair, and he planted a small peck on her forehead.
"Oh Allenby! Allenby, you've finally returned to me! You don't know how long I've been wanting to hold you again!" he sobbed. She looked up at him and smiled sweetly. Gently, she caressed his cheek and ran her fingers over his scar.
"But of course," she answered. Then, her eyes turned cold and a dark look took on her lovely face. "But then…you know I don't love you!"
Domon awoke gasping for air. For awhile, he laid there on his side on his bed, staring off in a daze. Suddenly, he snapped out of it and realized where he was. He sighed heavily in relief and laid his head on his pillow, which he discovered that he was hugging. He had been having that dream every night for three weeks, ever since that day he defeated the Dark Gundam. He looked over at the nightstand and saw the clock and inwardly groaned when he saw 3:45 in the morning.
Something warm and soft threw itself upon his bare stomach, and he slightly jumped and turned around to see it was only Rain's arm as she snuggled up against him in her sleep. He wanted to push her off of him, he wanted to get away. This was wrong, this was utterly wrong. He wasn't in love with her, yet he was playing around like he was. He sighed and leaned back, resting his head against the headboard. He looked up nonchalantly up at the ceiling and watched the ceiling fan's blades moved by in their circular motion, thinking about his present position.
They were at Rain's old apartment that only contained one bedroom. His father, thinking he was being helpful and respectful of Domon and Rain's privacy, took the couch in the living room. So, now, he was stuck in Rain's bedroom with her. They didn't make out, but Domon couldn't help but wonder what he would say if she did want to "seal the deal." Could he tell her no? How far would he go for this lie? What would she do if he said no? Thankfully, she didn't pressure him into anything, and she was still asleep.
His heart still felt like it was slowly decaying…would it ever end? If she was here, if his faerie was here, in his arms, as his own, then his pain would stop. But…but he knew that would never happen. Sighing sadly in defeat, he laid his head on his pillow and fell asleep, praying he wouldn't see the same nightmare as before.
~*~
Allenby practiced her moves harder, sweat glistening down her forehead and making her eyes sting and blurring her vision. It couldn't be tears, oh no. She was the Gundam fighter from Neo-Sweden, she was a warrior, she couldn't cry, but… Even after three weeks the pain was cutting at her soul. She couldn't get him out of her mind, no matter what she did. Her vision got even blurrier as she continued, and she couldn't see the punching bag flying back towards her until it was too late. She didn't even had time to scream in discomfort or pain when it hit her hard in her stomach and sent her flying back five feet, slamming down on the mat on her upper back when she landed. She slammed her fist on the mat.
"DAMNIT!!!!" she yelled in frustration. Then a whimper, soft and full of pain and sorrow, escaped her lips. "Damnit…" She closed her eyes tightly and clenched her teeth; she would *not* allow the tears to escape, she would *not* allow herself to cry. But a tear slid down her cheek anyway, despite all her efforts. She laid there on the ground in defeat. She just wanted to die, to end the pain, to end the sorrow. Slowly, she got up and glanced at the clock on the wall; it was late, she should be in bed now. Grabbing a nearby towel, she wiped off her face and left the gym and returned back to her quarters before one of the scientists could find her out in the hall.
She curled herself up into a tiny ball after she climbed into her bed. She rested her chin on her knees as she tried desperately to clear her mind so she could sleep, but still, his image haunted her. What could she do to make him leave her mind? Yet, a part of her wanted to keep dreaming of him; it was all she had of him. Did she really want to give that up as well? Was she willing or ready to let him go completely or for him to be totally gone from her life? She could answer that one herself. No, no she didn't. She still craved him deep down, and she still wanted him. Tightly, she shut her eyes and tried to shut out any memory of Domon as sleep finally enclosed her into its embrace.
~*~
Rain frowned slightly as she continued typing at her computer as she compiled a resume for a job as a doctor. Domon had been acting weird lately. He was more distant than usual. She wondered why. 'Well, he did lose his master and his brother in the struggle…that's a serious blow to anyone. He's going to need time to cope. I guess that's it, but I can't help but think it's something to do with us,' she thought as she sat there, still frowning, staring blankly at the screen. Dr. Kasshu walked by and came over curious.
"Hard time typing up that resume Rain?" he asked concerned. Rain snapped out of her daze and looked up at him.
"Oh! Dr. Kasshu, it's only you! You gave me quite a start there!" she sighed in relief. He gently apologized and pulled over a chair to next to her and sat down. "But no, it's not the resume that's bothering me…"
"It's my son, isn't it?" he guessed, and she timidly nodded, looking down at her clean, manicured hands, which were folded in her lap.
"He…he's been really distant lately… I can't help but think it has something to do with me. I mean, it's most likely because of Master Asia and Kyoji's deaths. But…but I don't know…" she confessed. He nodded slowly, then touched her hand in sympathy.
"Rain, my son *does* care about you… He cares about you a lot… Don't ever forget that." She nodded.
"I know Mr. Kasshu. I've always known."
"Good. Then, as long as you remember that, your bond with him will always be strong." He smiled at her, and she smiled back and nodded.
"I will. Thank you Mr. Kasshu." He patted her hand then left her back to her work. A part of him deep down felt guilty for saying that, but he knew what he said was the truth though. He knew his son cared deeply for Rain and in time he figured Domon would reach the level of love with her that Rain had for him.
~*~
Domon walked down the street, trying to collect his thoughts as he listened to the hustle and bustle of the city life. Three weeks… It had been three weeks since the Dark Gundam was defeated. He missed everything about the tournament though. He missed the excitement and the rush of adrenaline before his matches, the rush of the battles, the rest of the Shuffle Alliance, and…her…
He missed her terribly, couldn't anyone see that? Yet, it was as if they didn't care, just as long as he was with Rain. He sighed heavily and shook his head. He still felt bad. He really needed to tell the truth, but how? How could he tell her that the past three weeks with her were all a lie? She would never forgive him, and she would be yet another friend he would lose, and she would be in pain. Where was the point in that? Yet…was there any point for Allenby to be in pain or for him to suffer the heartache? Either way, he was going to hurt himself and someone he cared about.
As he continued walking, a small window of a shop caught his eye. Inside, he saw a little doll that had blue hair, green eyes, and a pretty smile, just like her. At first, he smiled sadly at it and remembered how she was like a doll, beautiful and always happy as long as you took care of her. Then, his blood began to boil as he remembered the scientists in her crew and the cruel way they treated her. He wanted to save her; he wanted to take her forever away from them. Didn't he promise her that? His mind drifted off to the thoughts from the day before the fight with the Dark Gundam.
"So, what are you going to do after the Gundam fights?" Domon asked as he leaned forward against the railing of the dock, looking up at her with a small smile.
"Well…I don't know really. I mean, well, I know I'm going to have to go back to train for the next tournament, but other than that…I don't know…" she answered, her cheerful laughter dying down.
"You're not going to have to go back to those bakas, are you?" She blinked.
"What? What's a baka?" He suddenly laughed, full of life and happiness. "What's so funny? Why are you laughing at me?! Cut it out Domon!"
"Gomen, it's just I keep forgetting that you don't know much Japanese yet. Baka means moron or stupid." ((A/N: He was teaching her a little bit of Japanese earlier, including gomen, hai?))
She laughed, understanding the meaning and the question. "Yeah…yeah, they are bakas. And yes, I'm going to have to go back with them…" She frowned ever so slightly and leaned over the railing to stare at the ocean's murky waters. "I wish I didn't though…"
"Then don't." She looked up at him puzzled to see him staring at her with a serious expression on his face.
"Huh?"
"Don't go back with them…come to Neo-Japan…with me…" Her eyes widen in shock as he smiled at her gently, hoping that she would accept his offer.
"You…you mean it?…" His smile grew, and he nodded.
"Of course. After the tournament, you and I will leave for Neo-Japan. I'll take you away from them, I promise." Her lovely smile grew, and she hugged him quickly before backing up once again and looked into his eyes happily. She seemed so excited that she couldn't keep still.
"I can't wait Domon!" she exclaimed, smiling brighter.
His hand touched the glass cautiously as a sad frown formed on his face. "I can't wait…" he repeated in a soft whisper that no one save himself heard.
~*~
"I can't wait…" she whispered as she remembered the bittersweet memory.
"Huh? What was that Allenby?" a man next to her asked. Suddenly, recalling where she was, she snapped out of her daze and looked at him with a small fake smile.
"Oh, nothing Hans. Don't worry." He nodded and went back to work. She sighed mentally, she *really* needed to watch what she was doing or saying. She just couldn't go about murmuring about Domon and daydreaming about him all day. She refocused herself and began typing up her report again. A loud yawn was made from her left, and she looked to see who was tired rather than herself.
"Well, that's it. I'm finished, how about you Alley?" Hans inquired, smirking slightly as Allenby flinched when he called her that name.
"Don't call me that Hansy," she sneered back. It was his turn to flinch, and Allenby merely smirked. "But no, I haven't yet. I'm going to be here late tonight." He nodded.
"Well, good luck…Alley!" he joked and ran out of the room before the coffee mug she had thrown at him could hit him. She sighed heavily as she stared at her computer screen again.
"Oh Domon…I wish you could take me away…" she muttered and being all alone in the computer office, she placed her head on the desk and began silently weeping.