I do not own Bebop, oh, too bad for me.

Part 5: She's the One

June 27, 2085

Spike's POV

It's the morning after.

What the hell happened yesterday, I look at the pendant around my neck.

Oh yeah, Edward proposed to me, then spoiled me rotten.

I kiss her cheek, well, I guess I should start my workout.

I get up early to look out the window, it's morning and the light from the sun is just beginning to illuminate the planet. I look over Tharsis and see the park and the new, but nearly finished building where the Red Dragon headquarters used to stand. I see Vicious' house, that sprawling white mansion. It looks quiet and peaceful now. I rush to the window that faces the Neo Manhattan Marina. I see the Bebop parked in the harbor below. She's pretty big, now that I see her in the light, I'm so glad it's here, that means Jet and Faye and my son are going to visit me. Then suddenly I saw a familiar bubblegum pink car drive towards the dock and into the ship. Vicious! What is he doing at the Bebop?

Then, I thought, when Vicious was younger, he didn't want to be in the syndicate. He wanted to help people, so that means, Vicious is a bounty hunter and he's working for Jet.

I feel two arms wrap around my waist. "Get back to bed, it's too early."

"I usually do my workout about this time, don't you remember?" I look at the woman beside me. "You used to get up at this time too."

"I forgot about that, well, I have a workout room down the hall to the left, knock yourself out sweetheart. I have a toothbrush for you in the bathroom, and towels for a shower. But who knows, I think may join you." She kisses me, then lets go.

I leave the bedroom and walk down the hall, I see the room on the left and enter it. It's a pretty big gym, there's equipment and more windows to the back, mirrors in front of me, and a huge hardwood floor to work on. There are pictures of Edward on the wall, in different costumes. There are awards too, and a part of the wall that looks like it could come out. She's a dancer, eh, I always knew that. She was always flexible with her body.

I start my routine as always, suddenly I think of Vicious. He's a bounty hunter and he's allied himself with my friends.

Ah, why obsess, why should I care what he does, maybe we'll work together again, this time as the good guys.

I focus on my routine again, not bad after 14 years of sleep.

"You know, after I jumped into that vase, you said you were going to sell me to the Martian Circus." Rhiannon said as she slinked by me.

I practiced a perfect roundhouse kick. "I was only joking sweetheart. Besides, if you hadn't jumped into that vase, we wouldn't know shit about that virus."

"Well, speaking of the circus. During one summer vaction when I was going to The Mars Drama Academy. I was a performer in The Circus of the Sun. Then after that, I went to the Martian Ballet. I was a prima ballerina there."

I break from my routine and grab her waist, then twirl her around. "Well, it seemed like you had a fun time while I was gone. Hey, so whatever happened to that vase?"

She was dressed in a black leotard that made her more curvy, it brought out her redhair pretty well.

She brought her leg up and laid it my shoulder. "Julia broke it by accident, Vicious got her angry one day. So Vicious runs into the living quarters, Julia's chasing after him. Julia chases him around, Julia trips, her arm knocks the vase over and it the falls to the floor in pieces."

"Oh well, another thing that was broken on the Bebop." I joked;

I went back to my routine and she was doing hers.

I look over and she's doing the same thing I am. "I've been training for a while Spike. Also when we were shipmates, I used to observe you that's why I would always get up early."

I glanced at her. "I never knew that, I thought you were being an annoying child."

We practiced together, until we got pretty sweaty and very hungry.

We took a shower, then had a great breakfast.

We retired to the couch in the living quarters.

I wrap my arms around her as we lay down.

I looked down at the pendant around my neck and the beautiful woman in my arms. She asked me to marry her again. So what did say? I said yes to Rhiannon, the beauty that brought me here. But I can't believe it, I said I would never marry Edward. I asked Yin for mercy on the guy's soul, well, I am that guy. But for a strange reason, I feel blessed that she is with me now.

I was also wondering about Faye and Jet, if they're going to come visit us today.

"Where are they?" I ask Rhiannon.

Rhiannon sank into me. "Who?"

"Jet and Faye." I told her.

"They should be here soon, I left them a message." Rhiannon sat up a bit.

I gave her a smirk, "Last night, I had a wonderful dream, and you were in it."

Rhiannon leans over and kisses me. "That's really sweet."

Suddenly a buzzer went off and a monitor came out of the coffee table.

We stopped kissing.

"Miss Rhiannon, you have guests." Said the woman on the monitor.

"Please let them in Lois." Rhiannon said to the monitor on the table, then shut it off.

Faye came inside. "Jet will be here in a moment, he's talking to Daniel."

So, there was Faye. Good old Faye with her big green cat eyes, her violet hair was a little longer and swept up in a loose bun. She was wearing black pants and a pink blouse, she was still pretty after all these years.

But something was missing, my son. Not to mention Vicious, Julia, and Electra.

Faye sat down in a black leather chair across from us.

I looked at the door, then back at Faye. "So, is my son coming? How about Vicious and Julia or Electra?"

"Jade is at school right now, Vicious and Julia are taking a day off, and Electra is at work. She has the fun job, CSI." Faye said.

"She's CSI? She doesn't work for Cherious anymore?" I asked, imagining Electra as a high strung investigator.

Faye nodded; "Yes, and she has been doing very well. She has since moved on with a new love."

I took a sip of my coffee. "Good for her, the guy is very lucky."

Suddenly Faye started laughing and so did Rhiannon.

"Oh yes, he's the luckiest man in the galaxy! He happens to be very handsome too." Rhiannon took a glance at Faye.

I smirked at Faye and turned on my usual charm. "So, how have you been since I left?"

She crossed her arms. "Fine. I had your child and moved on. I have never been so happier in my life."

I sighed; "That's great Faye."

"Oh yeah, she's more happy and gay now." Rhiannon joked.

Faye gave a little laugh, "Yeah, I'm happy all right."

Rhiannon burst out in laughter.

"Yo Spike! Faye! Rhiannon!" Jet came in, my friend, the guy who was like a father to me.

Still looking tough and grumpy, but he was the same old dog. He was dressed in a suit and had on a fedora, always classy Jet. "Jet! Jet, how are you?"

Jet came and sat next to Faye. "Everything's going so well!"

Faye's eyes twinkled for a bit. "He's very happy now, I, mean he has a girlfriend. I'm out of debt, I paid all my bills. The Bebop is all fixed, we have food on our table at least. We have your Swordfish II and there is a surprise for you."

Rhiannon gave Faye a nudge. "He will love this surprise Faye, I just know it."

Swordfish II, my baby! Wait, what is this surprise she's talking about?

"Can you give me a hint." I asked.

Faye shook her head. "No, but he's a very old friend of yours."

Rhiannon agreed, "He is, but it's not Vicious, because you already saw him."

"An old friend." I rubbed my chin.

Rhiannon looked at her watch. "I have to get ready for work, I need to be on the set in about two hours."

She got up and dashed into the bedroom.

"Spike are you going to stay here or go back to the Bebop?" Jet asked me.

I shrugged; "I'm going to the Bebop to see Jade and this time I won't faint. I also want to see Swordfish II."

Rhiannon rushed back in, she was holding a big bag and dressed in a period costume, a 1920's flapper.

"Oh, you are so cute!" I said looking her up and down.

"I have to go now. But come for me later, my love!" Rhiannon gave me a kiss. "See ya Faye." She gave Faye a hug and a hug to Jet. "Later Jet." I watched her walk out of the room and I sighed.

I sank into the couch, I had to tell Faye and Jet about last night. "She is so gorgeous, shimmering red gold hair, jade green eyes, a lovely face, and a beautiful body. We had so much fun last night, the woman spoiled me rotten!"

Faye paused for a moment and looked at the pendant around my neck. "Did she give you that? It's Jade."

I nodded. "Yes, it's Jade.

Faye's voice softened. "Jade is very beautiful. I love Jade."

Jet gave me a sly look. "So what did you guys do last night? We were going to go see you here at Rhiannons, but we went to a benefit over at Vicious and Julias."

I smirked; "We had a feast, danced, went to see Madame Butterfly, and after that, I will not go into detail, but she gave me a wonderful night."

Faye seemed pretty cool about it. "Oh really."

I hope she has someone.

"What about you Faye?" I ask.

Faye crossed her arms, "I'm ga-still single and it's going to stay that way. I'd rather have good friends, very good friends. Having good friends is what makes me gay, I mean happy as a lesbian, I mean fairy, I'm just happy. So, I'm not one to be tied down, you know that Spike."

She was scarier than ever. "You were always an independent spirit Faye."

Jet laughed. "Enough with the talk. Let's get going, Jade will be back from school soon."

My face lit up when I heard those words, "We're going to The Bebop!"

Faye walked towards the door. "Let's go Spike."

Jet was almost out the door. "Let's walk. The marina is about three blocks away."

We left the building and walked down to the marina where Bebop was parked. Overhead, I saw a small blue ship fly inside. That must be the boy.

We stepped inside the Bebop, I am finally here.

I'm back Bebop, did you miss me?

I told Jet and Faye. "I'm going to see Swordfish II."

Faye and Jet went on ahead. I noticed that Redtail and Hammerhead were there, also the blue ship was here. It looked like Swordfish! It was more modified and modern, it was a deep blue with yellow lights. It must belong to Jade, it's beautiful! This was the work of Vicious' Mother, she was always one step ahead of Doohan.

That's why the two fought so much.

Competition and sexual tension.

There was also a pink car, I knew that car. It belonged to Vicious.

A little white ship was here too, another Amelia Hepburn masterpiece.

As I walked around the large rebuilt hangar, I wondered where my baby was. Then I spotted something red in the back, I walked over and there was my Swordfish! The old girl still looks great.

I put my arms around one of her wings. "I'm home sweetheart. I missed you so much." Looks like someone was taking good care of her while I was gone.

It must have been Jade who took care of her.

I walk away and down the familiar hallway of the Bebop and into the living room. The couch was still there, so was the yellow chair. Not too much had changed.

"Spike, we have some business to take care of here in Neo Manhattan. A really big bountyhead, are you ready for it?" Jet asked.

"Yes!" I shouted.

It's been a long time since I've had any action.

The computer was still on the table. It was so cleaner, courtesy of Jet the Neatness Freak. The kitchen looked much bigger and I could smell something good coming from it.

Lunchtime!

Jet turned to me. "Spike, there's no more smoking in the living room. Do it outside."

I didn't feel like smoking anyway.

Although, my stomach made a weird noise, you know that noise when the stomach tells you that it needs food.

"I'm starving. Rhiannon had this great feast for me last night, then a great breakfast. But now I'm ready for lunch." I told Jet.

Faye came out with a plate of peppers. "Same old Spike, always hungry."

"Hunger is the best spice." I look down and noticed that it was bell peppers and beef with white rice. "Jet, I love you!"

"Faye cooked." Jet said as he came in. "Not only does she cook, but she cleans, and helps me keep the Bebop in shape."

I put my hand against Faye's head. "Are you okay? That doesn't sound like you one bit, you're usually a lazy, messy, pig."

Faye gently brushed my hand away. "I'm fine. Now, shut up and eat!"

I took a bite and it was the best thing I ever tasted. "This is great Faye, thank you. Hey, where's Jade?"

She put down another plate of food. "Doing his homework assignments, the kid is very intelligent."

I paused. "If he's doing that, then he doesn't get it from me."

Faye gave me a little smile. "No way Spike, he acts exactly like you."

"He acts like me, this will be good." I'll show him, that punk.

Jet looked down the hall. "That's Jade for you. He's either in his room always studying or talking to Diana again. You know Diana, always talking about her basketball and her music."

"You want me to go get him. I really want to meet my son." So, he's a little bookworm with a girlfriend. I knew that.

"No Spike, I want him to come out here himself." Faye got up and yelled down the hall. "Jade get in here! Hey, your father is home!"

"Faye, take it easy on the boy, he'll come." Jet said.

"Mom! He's really here!" A young voice shouted.

It sounded like me.

Suddenly a teenage boy came into the room.

I can't believe it, but it's true, Faye's a mother! Faye has a kid! Well, two kids. I couldn't imagine her as a mom. If it wasn't me, then I would feel sorry for the poor sap. It would probably be some guy that she met in a bar. They would probably get drunk and he would knock her up.

But I'm glad this boy is mine.

I looked over to the youth staring back at me. "Jade!"

Faye smirked, "That's him."

I could never hate this boy or his sister, they belong to me.

When I saw him, it was like looking into a mirror, the kid looked like me. He had my hair, eyes, and he was thin as a twig. There was also some Faye in him too. Why didn't I notice? I didn't care before, my goal was to find Julia and defeat Vicious. But I guess now is a good time to start to know this boy.

Faye looked towards the entrance to the hall. "Jade, he's here."

I got up and turned to face him. "Hello Jade."

Will this kid accept me or will he be full of angst and anger?

The boy came over with tears in his eyes and gave me a hug; he was the gentlest person I have ever met. "I knew you would come, I've waited so long. We have a lot to talk about. Mom told me everything about you."

I only wished that I could be there at the beginning.

I looked over to Faye, then at Jade. "She did?"

He laughed. "Just the good things dad."

All those things that I hated, I began to love them now.

Except for amusement parks and old scary churches, they all must be destroyed.

"Let's get to the table before lunch gets cold." I told him.

I saw Jade rush to the table; we sat next to each other on the couch. "Hey, maybe one day you can really meet Diana."

I felt old, but hey I was gone for a while. "That's your girlfriend?"

"Yes. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and she's very beautiful." His eyes lit up as he explained her to me.

This girl he's talking about sounds like Julia. "Reminds me of someone I know."

Then he said it. "Julia!"

The name didn't bother me this time.

I muttered; "Julia DiCaprio Hepburn. The Hepburn fits her well."

He sipped his tea, then put it down. "Julia is Diana's Mother."

Let me see, Vicious must have gotten Julia pregnant. Julia must have told Vicious, he must have decided to spare me, but killed the Van instead. Good Vicious...I hated them, I wished I could have killed them myself, but sadly Annie and Shin are gone.

Wait, I have this odd feeling that Shin is still alive.

I could see Jet and Faye staring at each other, they were probably hoping that I wouldn't explode. I didn't, because I didn't care anymore.

"It's okay guys, I'm past that. It's been a long time and I don't want to carry a grudge. Besides, I have a new love in my life." I explained.

We finished our meal.

Jet piped up. "Jade, it's time for your chores, remember our agreement?"

What agreement?

Then I froze.

Did he go joyriding in Swordfish II while I was gone?

Faye looked to me. "I have to speak to your father."

Jade got up and headed toward the hall. "Okay! I need to clean The Marlin anyway. I'm going to go train after, dad would you like to train with me?"

I nodded; . "Sure, now you get to work. I don't want Jet yelling at you."

Jade nodded and left, what a good kid he is. Faye and Jet brought him up right.

Jet served coffee and we began to talk. "You never married Faye?"

Faye put her coffee down; I saw the fire in her eyes. Still blazing. "Why should I? I decided to raise Jade on my own with Jet's assistance. I don't need a husband, I like my life the way it is."

I looked at Faye for a moment. "You love your freedom, that's good Faye. But I want to be in Jade's life."

"Yes, you will be in his life, because the boy needs his father. But I don't need you!" She gathered the dishes and took them to the kitchen.

Jet looked a bit concerned then went down the hall.

I followed her. "Faye, are you mad at me?"

She placed the dishes in the washer and slammed the door. "No, I'm not."

I put my hand on her shoulder. "If you are, just tell me Faye."

She shrugged it off. "You want to know the truth?"

I could tell that she was still bitter.

"Yes." I told her.

She looked me in the eyes. "I don't love you! I never did! I used you that night! I needed to know something about me and I found out later what I really was."

"What did you want to know?" I asked her.

She looked like she was hiding something. "I can't tell you. Besides, I think I should pay you for your services."

Pay me?

"Faye, what are you saying?" I asked.

She took a money card from her pocket and flung it at me. "You're nothing to me Spike Spiegel. I paid you well!"

"Don't you dare do that to me!" I slid the card back to her.

She gave me the card. "No, keep it Spike. That is the money I owe you for past times. I have to pay you back. It's the 30 million I took from you, plus an extra two million."

Might as well keep it.

I took the card and put it in my pocket. "Then tell me, what's wrong?"

I could see the pain that I gave her.

She turned around. "I still hate your guts. I hate you because I know you had your reasons. Your dream was over, your angel was gone, and you were tied to a past that wouldn't let you go. Although, you should have heard all the malicious things I said while I was in labor."

I could imagine what she said. "Yeah, they were probably very nasty Faye, very malevolent. That's a good word for you Faye, malevolent!"

"I called you the Prince of Darkness, I was happy that you were dead. I wanted to kick your ass. I wanted you to rot in Hell with Julia. I hated you for leaving me alone!" She shouted.

"Got any more?" I ask her.

It's good that she opens up to me. She sneered; and slapped me across the face. My cheek burned and it was probably red too.

I rubbed my cheek, damn she got me. "That hurt Faye! But are you finished? Huh? Are you still angry? Let it out Faye! Tell me how much you hate me!"

"I hate you Spike! Okay, I hate you! I hate you so much!" She growled, "I'm still angry with you. I was angry because you went to fight Vicious. But surprise, surprise, surprise, he sure pulled the wool over your eyes."

I shouted, "Go ahead and tear into me some more! Tell me more! Why don't you take another crack at me too?"

"No, you've had enough abuse for one day." Faye's face was red; tears were welling up in her eyes. "But I'll tell you more! Okay, fine. I was angry! I did love you once Spike. After you left, my heart became empty and I had nothing. My family was long gone, my old house in ruins, my planet in shambles, and I had no choice but to come back here. This was my home, the only thing I had. When I found out that I was pregnant with Jade, I was happy. You gave me something beautiful. But I don't want you, I have someone already."

I went to touch her face. "Good for you! Besides, it's too late, I'm engaged."

She pushed my hand away. "To Rhiannon, your new love?"

I nodded. "Yes, she asked me last night and we had a lot of fun! We had made love Faye and it was good, it was really good! It was better than being with you or DiCaprio! She enjoyed each and every minute of it!"

She began to snap at me again. "I always knew Ed had it for you! I'm glad you're finally happy Spike! You have my damn blessing."

Could she still have some feelings for me?

I decided to dig some daggers into her. "Are you jealous of my new love? Are you jealous that you can't have me anymore? Are you jealous of harmless little Edward who is now a beautiful woman?"

"No, I'm not jealous! I already told you that I have someone." She snapped.

I hoped she was telling the truth.

"What's your problem Faye?" I asked. "Are you okay?"

She cried. "Yes, I am. But there's something I did that would really piss Julia off."

I looked into her emerald eyes. "Faye, what are you hiding from Julia? You and Vicious are not having an affair I hope."

She shook her head; "It's nothing like that!" She paused; "A few days ago in Alva City, Vicious and I were after a bounty. The suspect ran into the building where Vincent used hide out in. When we caught up to him, he had a blue marble in his hand. I told him to give it to me and not to smash it. The suspect didn't listen and shot it, lo and behold the virus came out. Knowing that I was immune to it, but Vicious or the suspect wasn't. They both started coughing, I had to make a choice. I chose Vicious, so I took my dagger and stabbed myself in the shoulder. I licked the blood off my hand and I kept it in my mouth. Then, I walked over to Vicious, bent over, and kissed him. I gave him my blood, he woke up a few minutes later. It was a horrible case of deja vu for me. I let the suspect die. It made me feel like Vincent! So, I told Vicious everything that happened. Vicious didn't know what to think, we decided not to tell Julia about it."

"You kissed him?" These two hated each other once, now they're kissing.

She sat near the stove. "I did it, so I could save his life.

"Well, it was either him or the bountyhead. I don't think you wanted to leave Jet with one less bounty hunter, making poor Julia a widow, and Diana fatherless. Not to mention that I want to patch up a broken friendship with the guy. I glad you saved him." I walk away from her. "You should go tell Julia."

Her eyes glistened. "Don't worry, I will."

I stand in the doorway to leave. "I won't worry Faye, because Julia won't hurt you."

I walked back into the living room. Jet motioned me towards the door. "Spike, let's have a talk outside. I'm in the mood for a smoke."

Jet and I went into the hallway and onto the runway. Jet gave me a few cigarettes and we lit up.

"The Neo Manhattan skyline, it is really beautiful." I looked at the city skyline and I was amazed how it looked like old New York City. My father would show me pictures of the place in a book once.

"Yes, it's quite a sight." Jet said

The sun was beginning to set, it turned the sky a blazing red and gold.

Red and gold, that reminded me of someone.

I looked towards the horizon and I was beginning to think of her.

Then it all turned into a Martian Sunset, the sky suddenly turned blue.

But there was Faye, I cared for her as a friend, not as a lover.

"Dreaming again?" Jet's gruff voice asked me.

"Not any more, I was just thinking of something." I said as I watched the sunset that still blazed a bit, but was slowly fading.

I was still thinking of Edward.

"Faye told you about what happened in Alva." He said as he fidgeted with his cig.

"Yes, I want her to tell the truth for once." I said as the sky turned dark.

"Do you still love her?" He took a drag.

Not really.

I sighed; "It was over between us a long time ago Jet. I will never love her as much as I did before. Besides, I mean nothing to her."

I'll have to try to get along with Faye.

He turned around. "You know Faye, she's her own woman." He changed the subject. "But about Faye and I. Nothing ever happened between us during those years. I have a girlfriend named Ashley."

I don't think anything would happen between him and Faye. "I think of Faye as very good friend now. I know we have a kid and I think he's great. I want to thank you for bringing him up."

Jet chuckles, "The hard part was dealing with Faye's pregnancy, she was moodier and more of a shrew. When Jade was born, she felt like the richest woman in the world. He made her content. Well, it wasn't easy raising Jade; he may seem polite right now. But when he was younger, the boy was a handful. He would have his little tirades, go on and on about things, he would drive us up a wall. He's just like you Spike, the only things he got from Faye was her will and determination. He started calming down after he met Diana. She's a very sweet girl with a gentle spirit and a fiery temper."

I sighed, "I should have been there, Jet. But everything went wrong after I met Julia again, in the end she ran back to Vicious and I was frozen for 14 years."

Jet looked out at the lights of the city, "They're a strange pair Spike, they look like they deserve each other. But do you still yearn for what could have been?"

I listened to the waves against the ship. "I will never dwell in the past again. Because I finally found what I was looking for."

He put his arm around my back. "Is it Rhiannon?"

I nodded, "She's the one! I love her Jet, it may be Ed, but she has changed. When I met her, she was so different. She was a little snippy to me. Well, I was being a little annoying. But still, I think it was just a front she was putting up. Because she came back after and we talked. She took me home with her and gave me a night I will always remember. She gave me a feast, there was drinks and dancing, then we went to see Madame Butterfly which I always wanted to see. Then we visited the Bebop and saw Vicious and Julia's house. then after we made love, it was beautiful Jet. She was the one who woke me up and brought me back to life."

Jet just looked at me. "She's a different person now, more mature, but now and then you see that wild child that she was."

"Well, she was wild in bed last night." I smirked.

"You rascal! You finally gotten laid in 14 years." Jet joked.

Here comes the big announcement.

I told him. "She asked me to marry her last night."

He turned around quickly. "What? What did you say this time? I hope it wasn't maybe."

"I said yes." I told him joyfully.

I did say yes, because I want to be with her.

"Does Faye know?" He asked.

He was like a father to me, my real father was lost a long time ago. I feel rotten that I had to put him through so much.

I remember Faye giving me her damn blessing.

I wave my hand. "She gave me her damn blessing and paid me back, Jet."

"Glad she did." Jet shook his head. "What ever happened to "The Tiger Striped Cat"?

I smirked, "He decided to turn back into a witch, Jet."

He laughed, "That girl going to tame you Spike. You'll be fat, lazier, and rich and I mean rich. You'll never go hungry again."

"I know." I see myself against the horizon as the sun rises on Mars and I shout, As Kwan Yin is my witness, I'll never go hungry again! "But me, fat? She's not going to do that. This is Ed for Christsakes and Ed still exists in that woman, I've seen her. She's still insane." I said stubbing my cigarette.

Jet patted me on the back. "Congratulations Spike! Come on let's go in. Jade is probably waiting for you."

: That was Part 5! The title is from a Robbie Williams song.
Um, no more heart problem for Faye, because it's the future and you know, things
are probably better. I'd like to take my time on these chapters.
I also like to thank my reviewers! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.

Coming up Part 6-Spike and Jade have a little talk and Vicious makes a visit. Also Spike decides on a small career change after going to the movies with Rhiannon-A Father and his Son: