(Fan fiction is rated PG for no bad language and little violence.)
Chapter 2: The Ice Planet…
Gene Starwind's mind drifted from his work. He was trying to repair the front of the OUTLAW STAR, which had been blown up. (When the MacDougle brothers had attacked them they had fallen through the atmosphere of an Ice planet. It wasn't water or liquid Nitrogen, the climate just always Arctic. The fall had nearly destroyed the ship and he nearly fell out. Luckily the air was breathable. And they had enough Supplies to last a while.)
But ,Jim was hurt and had to stay in bed. It was only a concussion he suffered from but still, What if he got a fever. Jim was his responsibility, ever since he brought him home from his apartment at Sentinel Three. Jim had always been by his side, and always bugging him.
Gene put down his welding gun, He'd better check on Jim. He opened the hatch to the cargo section, walked down the stairs and opened a small room where the bed where. Jim lay in bed, eyes open ,typing furiously on his laptop. He had on his night shirt and boxers. He usually wore a red T-shirt , a thin Blue Jean jacket with soft brown leather on the collar and khaki pants .
Jim without looking up from the keyboard asked, "Can I get up now ? I'm not tired!" Gene said something under his breath and sat down. "NO, you have a concussion…you need your rest …Stop typing on that thing!" He said grabbing the laptop. Jim started to protest but he fell back exhausted. He was quiet for awhile, He just lay there with his eyes closed. "So how are the repairs?" Jim asked.suddenly. "Good, but we still need help." Gene told him. "Well I wasn't the one who was driving the ship!" Jim yelled frowning. "JIM, GO TO SLEEP!" Melfina insisted from the kitchen.
Jim looked at the ceiling. He fingered his bandage and frowned. "Who in the Heck did this? It's awful. " He asked. Gene glared at Jim, "I did! I spent the whole night at your bed side trying to figure out how to put the stupid thing on you!" He yelled. Jim had been really hard to calm down Gene recalled. Jim looked away and flushed," Sorry Anki, I didn't mean … to get hurt." His voice cracked. Gene's expression softened, He put his arm around his friend. "Hey, Don't worry about that right now…"Gene told him. Jim was only a child; It wasn't his fault he was thrown out of the seat. (It was Gene's.) Jim let his head fall on Gene's shoulder.
"How precious!" Aisha voice chimed in. Gene glared at her and Jim sat up. "Hi Aisha!" the child greeted her. Aisha smiled "You know if Gene weren't at the controls of the ship, you'd be fine right now. "Aisha said to Jim and then smiled at Gene, "Your too careless Gene!" Gene's eyes darted away. "Got that right!" Jim agreed. "I wish Jim hadn't come. He's such a big load." Gene said under his breath. Jim looked up and yanked away from Gene's reach, his eyes narrowed and tears forming. Gene flushed. He didn't mean it the way it came out. "Gene!" Jim shouted in an angry voice, " You Jerk…I hate you!" He pushed Gene off the bed easily, because Gene was surprised. Gene tried to talk to Jim but the boy was no longer listening. Jim ducked under the cover and stayed there. "GO AWAY!" a muffled voice told him. Gene's patience broke…"LOOK BRAT, YOURE LUCKY I DECIDED TO TAKE YOU IN ,OR YOU'D STIL BE IN THAT ALLEY WAITING FOR YOURE LAZY BUM of a DAD!" He shouted. Jim 's head popped out and he threw a pillow at Gene. It hit Gene smack in the face. Gene brought his fist down on the bed and stormed out. He didn't turned back when he heard Jim break into sobs.
Later, Gene heard Melfina call "Dinner's ready!" Gene went into the kitchen. Melfina had soup on the table. She wore an apron over her button down shirt with a bow-tie and shorts. Aisha was already helping herself to the bowls. Suzuka slipped tea quietly. She didn't say anything to Gene. Gene rolled his eyes and sat down. "Where is Jim" Melfina asked. "Busy" he snapped.
"Why don't you go check on Jim," Melfina suggested, "And bring him some soup." Gene took a bowl and placed it on a tray. "Hey Jim, Dinner time!" He said knocking on the door slightly. He cracked open the door. Jim was still in the bed. He heard Jim crying softly and typing on the computer. He saw Jim wipe his eye on his sleeve. Gene almost went in to ask what was wrong with him but he remembered what he had said to Jim. And wished he hadn't done that. The kid would probably never speak to him again. He set down the bowl of soup and closed the door, Before Jim looked up. He silently prayed Jim would forgive him. He headed back.
He was about to eat the soup when the ship shook violently. Soup spilled all over Gene and Melfina nearly dodged the pot. The cabinets opened and plated slipped out. Before the shaking stopped something let out a horrible Roar. Gene sat up and went to change. He wondered what was making the racket. This was the fifth time. The Cargo floor was scattered with supplies. Gene had to crawl towards his bedroom. After he had to pick up Every bag and box that had fallen. Gene cursed under his breath, He didn't want to do this now. Jim had usually cleaned and fixed everything. He'd had to do it with Jim hurt. Gene fell on to the bed and was asleep instantly.
Suddenly the ship shook and Gene fell out of the bed. As soon as He recovered. He ran past Jim's room. Jim was spiraled out on the bed, Looking confused. The soup spilled. "Stay here!" Gene whispered to the 11-year-old and ran out the door. He ran to the Cargo. He took out a Case and shoved two regular bullets and seven castors. He put a bullet into his huge Castor gun. " Gene, What is doing that? It's going to wreck the whole ship!" a childish voice asked. Gene turned around and scowled, "Jim ,I told you to stay -"Gene cut himself off. Jim was staring at him with a timid look in his blue eyes. "I don't know …but I'm going to stop, what ever it is." He told Jim putting his hand on Jim's shoulder. Jim's eyes looked up at him sadly. " Your going to send me back to Sentinel three aren't you?" Jim whispered. Gene's heart was in his throat. Gene bent down and swallowed. Then put his hand on Jim's shoulder , " you're like a little brother. Sometimes you're a bother, but I could never send you away…"He told Jim. Jim sighed and looked relieved. "Stay here all right. "He said. He opened the hatch and ran out into the snow. The arctic wind stung Gene's face. He turned around and winked at Jim. "Don't worry, you're in good hands!" He said.. Gene smiled and ran off to find the thing that was wrecking their ship. He had to or they would be stuck here. He didn't hear Jim say "I've heard that before."
Gene looked around at the scenery, with Jim's Heat sensor goggles. He found two heat sources by the Valley. He ran towards it and ran into Suzuka and Aisha. "Gene how nice of you to join us." Suzuka said. She held her Wooden sword in her hands. She wore he usual robe and sash, her black hair tied in a high pony tail. Aisha was ahead looking around. She had an on a weird outfit( which is hard to describe…) Two fuzzy brown ears stuck out of her white blond hair which was tied into a long braid. The ground shook and Aisha toppled over. A huge creature came stampeding towards them. It headed towards the ship and throwing it's long tusks. The tusks pierced through the ships armor and Gene heard Melfina scream. He imagined Jim flying out of his bed and into the wall. Gene drew his gun and aimed it at the creature's back. He shot two at it and The creature roared. It turned towards Gene and charged. Gene was taken back and didn't have time to dodge the tusks. It hit him and he staggered. Suzuka ran at the creature and her sword struck its side. The creature was unharmed and threw Suzuka back. Suzuka fell to the ground and griped her stomach. Aisha screamed and transformed into a She-wolf. It was the main power of her race of aliens ,The C'tarl C'tarl. She jumped fearlessly and attacked it. But despite this She was quickly over come by the creature and fell near Suzuka. Gene was alone to fend for himself.
To Be Continued…(Gene's voice)
"This is great…I'm trapped alone with this beast….
Aisha and Suzuka were overcome …and now it's up to me…
JIM! What are you doing? OH NO!
Next time on OUTLAW STAR …
Chapter 3: The unlikely rescuer …Better get ready…"
(Fan Fiction rated PG for no bad language and little violence….)