A/N: Hi again! I know it's been awhile, and I'm sorry. Hopefully, I'll be updating at least TWO more times before school starts back up, but unfortunately, I can't make any promises, since they have given me a LOT of summer work to do. Oh well. I'll try to work on this fic as much as I can. I cannot thank you reviewers enough; your reviews have definitely kept this fic going. Speaking of which, time to respond to the reviews!
Shinzui, wow! Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it that much, and I hope you enjoyed the other chapters as well. XD
Isis Hotep, thanks again! Yes! Power to the D/A fans! Lol, don't worry about the typo though; you're talking to the QUEEN of typos here! XP Well, hopefully this chappie will be better though. Heh, like I said, that last chappie came from a dream I had while I was sick. .;;
Deathsythe, Lol, awww… Now you make me feel bad. I'm sorry! ;; Oh well. Um, yeah, about that…let's just say it was one of those times where you're listening to the radio and a song like that comes on! Yeah, that was it! .;; But I know what you mean. Lol. And, again, I agree. I was re-reading when I wrote this chappie and not even I could really follow it. Lol. Now THAT is just sad. XP Oh well. Heh, I'm a baka, what can I say? I'm glad you liked it though, and yes, there was finally a kiss. Thank you for your praise and confidence though in my writing ability. Hopefully, I'll have earned another review from you in this chapter.
Disclaimer: I own G Gundam as much as I own a real Gundam…and action figures don't count!
The Bitter Suite
Allenby's eyes widen in shock as she felt Domon's lips upon hers, and for a moment, she just froze, too shocked by his action to do anything. 'Is…Is this real?…He is really kissing me?!?…' she thought. She finally decided that even if it was only a dream, she wouldn't miss out on this opportunity, and she closed her eyes and kissed him back.
Domon seemed to gain some confidence as he felt her warm, soft lips pressed against his, and he put more passion into the kiss, and he reached up to tangle his hand into her hair. Allenby was fine with it at first, reveling in the feeling of her first kiss and that being with her true love, but when Domon tried to slide his tongue into her mouth, she snapped out of her daze and broke the kiss, gasping for air and left his arms. For a moment, she just stared at him shocked, gasping for air as he stared back at her, his face filled with confusion. Didn't she want this? He could've sworn that she did.
Her hand slowly came up, and her fingers touched her lips that were still tingling from their lip-lock. She looked down at her hand then back to him again, and her eyes widen in horror. This was wrong; she knew it. She was making him cheat on Rain, and it was just selfish of her to do so. Allenby dropped her hand and moved her mouth soundlessly, not knowing what to say. Finally, she found her voice. "Domon…Domon, I'm sorry," she whispered and turned and ran from the room before he could see her distraught face.
"Allenby, wait!" he called, reaching out his hand to her, but she had left the room. He slowly drew back his hand and sighed heavily, looking down at the ground.
"And for the weather today, in Neo-France, it looks like…" Domon shut off the radio, a scowl on his face. He didn't care if it was hailing or if the Dark Gundam was rising up and at the palace gates, he didn't want to hear about it. Another heavy sigh left his lips, and he sat down on the ground, looking up at the ceiling as he thought. He knew he was going to have to choose. He couldn't have it both ways. It wasn't fair to either woman.
'But what am I going to do?…' he thought. On the one hand, if he let Allenby go, the world would go on happily and he wouldn't have to hurt his best childhood friend once again. But, if he let Rain go, he could finally stop lying and live happily with his faerie. Either way, he would piss off someone, and he would hurt someone. It was just so damn hard. Why couldn't anything be easy? Then again…he didn't know what Allenby thought still. One minute, he could almost swear on his mother's grave that she loved him; the next, she would push him away. It was all so confusing. That did it; he would just have to find out tomorrow. Tomorrow, he would get his answer once and for all; Allenby would tell him how she really felt tomorrow, he vowed. He got up and slowly left the room, walking back into his room to get some rest.
"OK! Magic time!" Raymond chimed, smiling happily, and why shouldn't he be happy? His master, who he had seen grow from a small boy to a proper, handsome young man, was marrying Princess Marie-Louise, the love of his life. He was so happy for George, you would have thought that George was his actual son getting married.
They were going through the wedding ceremony once more, because the king wanted everything to be perfect for his daughter's wedding. As happy as everyone was for the lovely couple and the father's approval of their upcoming union, they were getting a little annoyed with it. They had already rehearsed ten times!
"Hey! Can we just skip to the damn food already?!" Chibodee demanded loudly.
"Chibodee!" Shirley hissed and whacked his arm, glaring at him slightly.
"What?" he asked, and everyone rolled their eyes at him. Though he did have a point, there was no reason to state it like he did.
With fake smiles on their faces, everyone lined up once more. George and Marie-Louise decided that all of the gang should take part in their wedding, they made them all grooms men and bride maids. The groom stood at the altar, and the bride-to-be was standing in the back with her father. Everyone else got lined up. Since he was the tallest, they decided that Argo should go first, escorting Natasha. Next, came Chibodee with Shirley, though many felt sorry for Shirley, having to put up with Chibodee's short attention span. ((A/N: Sorry Chibodee! .;;)) Then, of course, Domon came with Rain by this side, and Sai Saici was grinning ear to ear as he led Cecil down; they all could tell that one day the young Gundam fighter wanted to one day walk down the altar with her again…but with her as the bride the next time. That left just Allenby. She didn't have anyone, so Raymond graciously offered to escort her. At first, George wanted to protest, since he wanted Raymond to be his best man, but he could see how much Raymond wanted to do it, so he consented. It was fine to Allenby too; Raymond reminded her of what a grandfather should be, and she was pleased with the choice. Finally, the organist began playing once again, the wedding march, and one by one, each pair walked down.
After about an hour, the ceremony was over, and everyone, including the up-coming wedded couple, sighed in relief when the king announced that he was pleased with the ceremony and was now assured that they would be ready for tomorrow. Now, the actual dinner of the rehearsal dinner could take place. They gave everybody fifteen minutes to get ready for dinner as they set up set up the meal. Some used this as a time to relax. Some, like Chibodee, used this as a time to go change clothes. Others used this as a time to converse amongst themselves.
Allenby, having already changed into her military uniform, looked around at the stained glass windows in one of the rooms of the church. The scientists never really took her to church, and the chapel at the military base didn't have any stained glass windows, so this was her first time looking at them. She had to admit that they were quite pretty.
"Allenby!" a voice called from behind, and she jumped slightly in shock, not expecting anyone to say her name, and she turned around and sighed in relief at who it was.
"Hey, Domon!" she chimed, smiling.
"We have to talk," he stated sharply, shutting the door behind him. It was then that she began to grow nervous.
"Erm…Sure!…" she replied. He walked over to her and looked down at her seriously.
"Allenby, I must know something…Do you love me?" he asked.
"Wh-What?" she asked, startled at his question, her eyes growing wide.
"Do you love me?" he repeated. She looked off to the side, both dreadful and nervous about his question. After a moment, she looked back at him, flashing him a small smile.
"I want you to be happy Domon," she answered. He growled softly, getting impatient, and grabbed her shoulders and looked down at her.
"Allenby! Answer the question! Do you love me?!" he demanded. Nervously, she looked up at him, and he released her. She looked down at the floor, trying to think of what to say. Finally, she brought her eyes back up to him.
"Yes…I love you," she said at last.
"Yes…I love you," Allenby said.
Chibodee's eyes widen in shock as he silently gasped, standing outside the room.