Home; Almost Alone
"You know, you'd better stop that fire," Derrigan comments, leaning against a wooden pillar.
"There's a barrier," Shun murmurs, distantly. "It won't breach the Wing…"
"Kid, if there's anything I know, then it's that your emotions hold dominion over everything you do. Stop it, before you hold the barrier back from what it's supposed to do. I can't help you here, it's against my nature, and your destiny."
Shun's nearly lifeless eyes flicker up to Derrigan's retreating figure. Those words resound in his head, but he knows he isn't ready to face up to his past. The memories are, as always, holding him prisoner. He can't escape from what's in his head, and he's long since given up trying. He stares down at his hand, and conjures up an image of blood coating it. He punishes himself by saying that it's their blood, when really it isn't.
Derrigan pauses in his steps to glance back at Shun. He regrets not being able to help him more, but the last thing Shun needs is someone to lean on. One day… One day Shun, you'll walk on your own again… He turns away, determined to find Roxanne, and he has a good idea where she'll be. After all, it was her private space, and she'd kill anyone who came in, uninvited. Of course, as her superior, he wouldn't lose to her silly, childish antics.
"Roxanne, open up," he frowns. "I'm not going to wait, so open the door."
His brow furrows as each second ticks by and no one answers him. Then, in one swift movement, the entire door comes down, and so does he. Derrigan blinks in confusion and shifts onto his stomach, ready to haul himself to his feet. Until a foot lands on his back and a breath tickles his ear.
"Go away," she snarls.
His eyes dull. Of course, who else would it be? Typical Roxanne, I bet she was crying. Yea, that's why she won't show her face. He tries to do something to show any kind of submission, but finds nothing. Derrigan can see in his mind's eye, himself screaming until his throat goes raw, and wishes he actually could.
"A… Are you crying Roxanne?" he stutters.
The pressure of her high heel increases and he winces. He can almost feel the like dagger-like edge piercing his skin. She really was as ruthless as legend states. Then again, he already knew that was coming when he asked if she was crying. The pressure disappears suddenly and he lurches upright.
"You should head back to Base," she murmurs. "Meira, seems to be having trouble with the cameras again."
He watches her leave, half exhausted and half exasperated by her. Derrigan knows she couldn't care less about Meira's problems, as she usually instigated them, but something was shifting below the surface… No, that can't be it. It's too soon… He hauls himself up and races away. There was only one choice left, and one chance too.
"I don't get this," Julie frowns.
"Yea. I know, how can Shun do all this. I'm beat," Dan huffs.
"I'm guessing it's because you're out of shape," Runo teases.
"No, no, no!" Julie exclaims. "I mean, Derrigan and Roxanne. You've known him the longest Dan, when have you ever heard of her?"
"Good point, and what about Elise? What do we know about her?" Marucho frowns.
"Well, Shun's known her for a long time… That's about it really," Chan replies.
"Speaking of Elise," Claus frowns. "Isn't that her bracelet over there?"
Alice stares over at it. "That can't be good,"
Author's Note: Sorry for it being a wee bit on the short side. I'm not particularly good when it comes to length. My Naruto fanfics, they tend to be a bit longer, sometimes… Anyway, some spots might be confusing, but you'll just have to wait! Thank you for your time.
Yea, Roxanne is a bit frustrating. She's fun to portray though, 'cause she's reckless and unpredictable.