DISCLAIMER: I do not own BCG or BCG 2040.

This story is rated M for shoujo-ai and sexual content, language, adult situations, ect. This story takes place about two years after BCG 2040 ended.

"RUNNING BLIND"

Chapter 7- "Truth Or Consequences"

Sept 3, 2041- Driving Linna home- countryside

It was almost 4:30 AM in the morning and Masaki had promised her parents he'd drive her straight home after he called them.

It was only about a fifteen minute drive from his apartment to Linna's parents house and she offered to take the bus. He wouldn't let her, saying it was too dangerous for a woman to be out at this late hour. She thought that it was funny, considering all the dangerous things she had did and places she visited when she was still a Knight Saber.

They didn't talk much about anything on the drive back. The awkwardness of waking up naked in bed together after drinking too much was embarrassing. Especially after he asked her about who Priss was and telling her that she had cried out that name during sex with him. She couldn't tell him the truth so she said she didn't know who she was or why she would call out that name. Still, Masaki looked unconvinced but to her relief, didn't ask any more about it

She knew that her chances with him were over but she didn't care. She knew who she really loved and she couldn't even remember the sex she and Masaki had. She felt relieved in a way because she started feeling like her old self again. She now knew that him or any man couldn't change her. She knew she had to quit fighting herself and finally accept without guilt who she was.

Finally, they pulled up to Linna's family home and he politely kissed her and told her he would call her soon. She thanked him for the evening and told him she'd talk to him when he called. Then he drove off as she quietly crept back into the house.

Luckily her parents were asleep even though they had promised to be waiting on her. She knew she'd get an earful of questions tomorrow about the date.

She got undressed and took a long relaxing bath. She was aching in places she usually didn't ache and knew she was sore since she had never had been with a man before. She thought back on Priss and the way they used to make love. She missed her more than ever! She would take her ex any day over a man. It might not be normal, acceptable or right but it was what she wanted.

She had been a fool to leave everything behind so completely in Tokyo. She thought about Sylia and how she needed to touch base with her friend. She never even told her goodbye and she felt ashamed for that.

Sept 14, 2041- Yamazaki's Residence- countryside

It had been almost two weeks since she had her date with Masaki. Her parents had questioned her about every detail of it and she tried to keep up the lie of the party they went to. She couldn't tell them the truth. Linna had planned to call Sylia, but there had come up a big storm and she had to help protect their gardens, weather proof their house and also her parents had some elderly friends who also needed help to prepare and Linna was busy with that as well.

About a week after the date, Linna had went to town and saw Masaki with the pretty blonde girl- the one who had been in all those pictures around his house. Luckily he didn't see her. The way they acted and looked at each other made her realize that she probably would not receive a call from him after all. She knew this girl was his love.

She knew what people in love looked like. She wasn't upset but she felt a little stupid for having drunk sex on their second date. She wondered why he had bothered to date her at all. But she thought it was for the best- it would never have worked out between them.

Sept 15, 2041- Sylia's House- Tokyo- 2:30 pm

Sylia was curled up on her sofa, drinking a small glass of wine and reading one of the new fashion magazines she had received in the mail.

Nene was over visiting Mackie and Nigel was in his workshop working on some project.

Suddenly the phone rang-

The phone was near the kitchen where Nene and Mackie were. "Do you want me to get that, Sylia?" the blonde girl, asked her.

"Sure Nene." Sylia answered, not wanting to interrupt her relaxation time.

"Hello?" Nene asked.

"Uh... Nene, is that you?" Linna asked, hesitantly.

The blonde almost dropped the phone. "Linna! It's about time you called! I have been wondering about you!" she squealed in surprise.

Sylia looked up and put her magazine aside. She was hoping that she could speak to her friend. Right now though, the blonde was glued to the phone and listening to whatever Linna was telling her with wide eyes.

After 15 minutes of this, Nene finally motioned over the silvery haired woman and handed her the phone.

"Hello Linna, I was hoping you might decide to call me one day." she told her, trying not to sound hurt that she had waited so long.

"I'm sorry, I meant to call a lot sooner but I had some things come up and I just needed some space at the time I left. You were out of town when I left or I would have called right away." Linna explained nervously.

"Why are you calling now?" the older woman asked, curious.

"To tell you I am sorry. I love you, Sylia. You have been my mentor, friend and I consider you like family. I just had a breakdown of sorts. Priss quit loving me, I was no longer a hero and I just felt like my life was falling apart." Linna explained, sadly.

Then she asked "Oh... and how is Priss?" and Sylia could hear the fear and longing in her voice.

"She's doing okay.. considering your disappearing act. She has been through a very rough time, but there are things only she can explain to you, that will let you understand the way she acted before you left." the silvery haired woman told her friend.

They talked for a few more moments until the older woman could hear someone in the background on Linna's end calling for her. "I have to go now, Sylia. I'll call again soon." she said, sounding like she was being rushed off the phone by someone.

After the call ended, Nene came over to compare notes with the older woman. "What did she tell you?" the small blonde asked her.

"You tell me first, Nene. It seems she talked to you a lot longer than with me. What information did you get out of her?" Sylia said, wondering what had caused all those shocked expressions on the young girls face as she had talked to her friend.

Meanwhile, Priss came into the house and heard Sylia and Nene talking. She stopped at the entrance to the living room when she heard them mention Linna's name.

"She told me she left Priss because she didn't love her anymore. She said she went home to fulfill her parent's wishes and go straight. She even dated a man and just admitted that they had sex together!" Nene said, excitedly.

"What?" Sylia said, in astonishment.(She didn't mention any of that to me!)

"But she realizes she made a mistake. She still loves Priss. She doesn't know what to do!" Nene replied urgently.

Suddenly, Priss stalked into the room as the two women looked at her in shock. "Nene, did she really tell you that? That she was going to go straight? And who the hell is this man! She had sex with him?" Priss got louder and louder as she bombarded Nene with questions.

"Calm down, Priss. She told me she made a mistake! She said she that she loves you. She doesn't think you love her though." the blonde girl said softly.

"That idiot" Priss said, sadly as she shook her head and wiped at her eyes.

Sylia spoke up "Look, if you still love her and want her back, then I would go and bring her back here. You two have a lot to clear up but it's time to stop hurting each other. Go get her! Nene can find out where her parents live. You know you need her and she needs you."

"Nene, as soon as you find out, let me know. I'll leave first thing tomorrow." Priss said, as she left to pack a bag and tune up her motorcycle for the journey to Linna's parents.

Chapter 8- "My Knight Saber in Shining Armour"

A/N- Another chapter that was difficult because I had to explain some things, but not be too wordy(hard for me:), I hope it was a readable chapter, it gets us to the next chapter where Linna and Priss finally see each other again. Yay! Still would love constructive feedback or even if you like the story or not. Just don't be mean. Thanks to ones who are reading this story faithfully:) You people are the best!