Chapter 18 The Gunslinger Bride
"Fucking A! It's good to be home" Revy moaned sleepily as Rock shook her awake.
Rock smiled at his girls nicest bedside manners as he reached into the overheard bin to take out their bag. When he reached up he felt a slight soreness in his shoulder after a confused moment he realized it was his gunshot wound from back from Japan, shit I can't believe I forgot it's still healing and that its been maybe a week since I got it, has that much time really gone by? Feels like weeks since it happened, he thought as he rotated his shoulder a little to help the soreness he had vague memories of remembering to take the pain pills and antibiotics he had been given but at the time his head had been other places and that kind of mundane stuff had simply fallen into the background.
As he closed the lid he felt a slight tug at his shirt. Looking down he saw Revy looking up at him with a look in her eyes that was a mix of her hunger but something else that made Rock feel like him down while everyone else was busy getting off the plane Revy locked lips with Rock for a quick but heated moment.
As they broke away Rock was shocked, enough so that his usual calm self was pushed aside by wonder "what was that for? Not that I'm complaining?" he asked curiously
Revy winked "I'm trying out this nicety shit, any good" she said bluntly.
While the normal average would have felt the moment was ruined by such a comment. Rock felt happier that Revy could do something so unlike her normal self then assure she was still the Revy he loved a second later. A sudden Revy style idea entered his head.
Leaning down again as though to return the favour, Revy had already leaned forward for it, he shifted so his mouth was next to her ear and he whispered "I can say this Revy you're the only one I wanna taste" he said in a harsh voice that he knew got Revy going.
Revy's eyes widened as the desired effect took hold then she saw the smile on Rock's face "oh now that's sexy you dipshit" she said as she was determined not to back down from this.
Dutch suddenly appeared next to them
"For fuck's sake I gotta start carrying a bucket of ice cold water around you two" Dutch said only half serious in his complaining.
In a rare moment of defiance Rock and Revy both shot Dutch a glance to ask for a little understanding but both of them knew with their track record between the sheets the would have about as much luck at talking Balalaika into becoming a pacifist.
"Sorry Dutch" Rock said immediately taking the position of taking the blame.
Revy grinned to herself secretly. True she would normally be offended at being 'protected' but Rock was the one and only exception, anyone who thought otherwise would be surely be sorry within second of their decision, she knew he could deal with Dutch better then she could on most matters and it felt good to have someone take such a protective position over her.
Dutch meanwhile just shook his head "like a couple horny teenagers you too. Don't get me wrong I'm just as happy to be back we mad a real killing, no pun intended, on this week long cluster fuck all total with the bonus from unexpected turns and Balalaika and Chang both chipping in bonus's for our 'smart' work we made about 180 grand so color me happy but I'd like for my two best gun's to stop getting ready to fuck so we can go off to the Yellow Flag and toast to our safe return to this shit hole we call home" he explained as they all got off the plan.
Rock meanwhile, ever the sharp businessman, did some math calculations in his head. Without even having to look Dutch lit up a smoke and spoke "Rock?"
"Well taking into account we didn't have to use the boat a lot for this long job and with those ammo provisions we bought a while back, so Revy and I won't need to use up much this time, I'd say we made a nice profit for this job Dutch. I'll know more when we get to the office-" he said then was interrupted by a light smack to the back of his head.
"Oh no you don't dumbass were hitting the Flag first. You and I got some fucking time to make up for with a few bottles of good old Bacardi now that were back" Revy said though not unkindly.
Rock smiled, it wasn't the first time he got to ahead of himself as the financial specialist and the fact he still did it despite the changes he felt he had gone through made him feel a lot better about it.
"Your right sorry Revy" he said as usual at this juncture.
Revy winked at him discreetly "eh no fucking worries Rocky baby. I just can't wait to see the look on old me Praiyachat face when we actually have money to pay for fucking huge ass tab we got with him" she said chuckling slightly.
Rock thought for a moment and realized the same thing "Ya it has been a while" he said.
Then he felt Revy take his hand "first fucking things first time to get a drink I'm buying" she said cheerfully.
If an A-Bomb had finally been dropped on Roanapur at that moment it would have not been able to grab the attention of the assembled group who were now all staring at Revy as though she were butt naked and had two heads. This was of course due to the fact that Revy was generally the cheap bitch type when drinking or when drunk. Even Dutch and Benny were staring at her like they had never met her before. Rock meanwhile shook his head with a slightly embarrassed smile on his face as he was still holding Revy's hand.
Revy meanwhile gave the others an annoyed look "what the fuck are you all staring at I'm buying for Rock and me alone who the fuck invited any of your?" she asked.
That seemed to restore things to normal as Balalaika with her soldiers saying she would be contacting Dutch soon with news on the situation. Then she offered Chang a lift as they both knew they would have a busy night since the residents of their fair city would be in a rather rambunctious mood with the Mommy and Daddy crime lords out of the house for so long.
The lagoon members all piled into their GTO which was waiting right where they had left it about a week ago and headed off to the Yellow Flag to relax. Revy did in fact pay for her and Rock's drink your ass of session, however as they were both in such a good mood Dutch and Benny came close to seeing one of their beast with the two backs rounds in the back of the car as they headed home.
Fortunately Dutch managed to keep them apart till he threw them out in front of their apartment while he and Benny raced off to head for the office.
A few weeks later.
"Ahh,, Rock!" Revy yelled as she dug her fingers into Rock's back as he had just kicked up his speed and force a couple notches. She then wrapped her gorgeous legs around him pinning him in place.
"Giving me only one option baby?" Rock asked playfully in a slightly breathless voice as he knew full well what this meant.
"You,, bet your sweet,,, fucking ass Rock" Revy said as she was near her breaking point and pulled Rock down to lock lips as he resumed thrusting.
Rock also felt the familiar pressure beginning to build as this slight change in position allowed him to go faster and harder. He grabbed Revy's breasts just as he thrust one last time and Revy screamed in her throat as her back arched up to press her entire body against his and they both went tense as that amazing moment of pleasure hit them both and enjoyed it to the end.
"Ah fuck that was great" Revy said breathing like he had just run a mile in the desert.
"Yah" Rock said just as blown out.
He then felt a gentle touch on his face on his face. His eyes focused on Revy having a one of her struggling moment with trying to say something sweet to him. Rock had told her she didn't have to but it touched him more then anything when she tried.
"Rock well I just wanna, ah fuck it I just wanna say I'm happy were in this thing. I mean all this has been great, at first I thought it was just the sex, which is beyond belief with you, but I do love you being with me and being your fiancée,, and ah fuck I am fucking bad at this I gotta start over Rock I mmm- she said but was stopped by Rock planting his lips on her to tell her that she had done just fine.
After a moment they broke apart form their afterglow moment "right" Revy said a little out of it from the intensity.
Rock just smiled as he lay down on her side, he gently stroked Revy's tattoo with his fingers.
Revy then realized something "Fuck I forgot it was this hot today, makes me almost not wanna have sex when it's this bad" she complained as she reached for a magazine or something to fan herself with now that the haze or pleasure had lifted and the heat seemed to return.
Rock smiled at her complain which in a way also contained a compliment, true he found the heat rather overpowering but he had to agreed being in bed with Revy was to good to pass up especially on such a special day like today.
Rock climbed out of the bed "I'll go get us something to drink" he said.
They were currently in Rock's apartment or rather it was now their apartment. A short while after they had gotten back from their last big job for Balalaika Revy and Rock had decided it was time for them to live in the same place more officially. Dutch and Benny though it was for standard couples reason, the fact that were madly in love, were engaged or something like that. The truth was it was because Rock and Revy were too lazy to decide where to sleep together, especially when they staggered home from a night of drinking at the Flag. Since Rock's apartment was closer to the ground floor, slightly bigger and cleaner, and of course had was not in the direct path of the sun in the mourning so they could sleep in all they wanted before the heat go to them made the choice much more obvious.
"By the way what got you in the mood like that? One second were cleaning the boys next your throwing me in bed, I gotta say I like the friskiness baby" Revy asked as she watched him stroll naked towards the fridge which he kept his booze next to, and also helping her eyes to his body which they devoured hungrily.
"It's our anniversary" Rock replied as she shifted aside empty Bacardi bottles trying to find an unopened one.
Revy raised an eyebrow "anniversary but we only been together a few months now" she said confused.
Rock still with his back to her smiled "True but today is the anniversary of the day I met the most beautiful and deadly gunslinger who I would one day ask to be my wife" he said waiting for her to connect the dots.
Revy frowned in though as she thought back with the hints. She had blushed at being complimented, either beautiful or deadly or both, then after a quick glance to the calendar on the wall and a quick count in her head she realized what he meant.
It was now two years since the day she and the others had first met and kidnapped Rock, thus bringing him into their big happy family.
"Holy shit your right. How time fly's to think you and I started and where we are together now" Revy said cheerfully.
Rock smiled as he found a fresh bottle "found one" he said triumphantly.
Revy let out a whistle as he turned around holding the bottle "Now that's a fucking good sight. You know Rocky baby if we were to make this a memorable anniversary we should relive that day I should punch you in the nose then empty a clip in your direction" Revy said jokingly holding her sides as she laughed.
Rock's face became shocked and his eyes widened as Revy lazily reached for her cutlass resting in its holster hanging on the corner bed post.
"Uh we don't need to go that far Revy" Rock said
Revy then burst out laughing "all this time and I can still fuck with you like when we first met ah that's why I love you ya dumbass. Now get the fuck over here and lets have a drink to celebrate and maybe we can get another round before the fucking heat gets any worse" she said raising a hand and inviting him back.
Rock grinned "Well we could always use the shower if the heat get to high-" he was interrupted the by the door suddenly opening.
Out of habit that is born into almost everyone Rock turned towards the opening door forget the fact he was wearing nothing.
"Rock! Revy! You guys here?" a familiar voice called.
Eda strolled into the apartment wearing her nun's habit and trying to keep cool with a small Chinese style fan.
Directly in her line of sight was Revy sitting up suddenly in on the bed. Then out of habit her eyes moved till she spotted Rock standing much closer. The fan dropped from her nerveless fingers as she took in his naked body first starting on his more muscular chest and stomach. Then even with her sunglasses Revy and Rock saw Eda's eyes drift down the part of Rock's anatomy that was always of much interest to Eda.
Rock and Revy for the first few moments failed to react as modesty was a very common thing in Roanapur. However Revy knew of Eda's crush on Rock and Eda had questioned her non-stop, mostly starting with how well equipped Rock was below the waist as Eda knew how loud Rock and Revy got.
"Eda! What the fuck, you ever hear of knocking? Stop fucking staring and don't get any fucking bright ideas" Revy called out warningly and she quickly got into her panties and bra and in the process she kicked Rock's clothes over to him.
Eda however seemed to be in some kind of trance even as Rock got into his boxers and jeans. Revy meanwhile now in her standard attire walked towards the stunned nun and snapper her fingers a couple times in front of her face. After a couple minutes and still no reaction she pulled out one of her guns and thumbed back the hammer.
"Revy-" Rock began and he put his own holsters on and picked up his dark blue button up shirt.
Before he could say another word Revy pulled the trick and the resounding bang of the gun caused Eda to jump and fall over
"Hey! What the fuck Two-Hands, you trying to make me deaf!" Eda asked as she managed to untangle herself and get to her feet.
"If anyone should be pissed of right now it's me you cock addicted bitch you just stroll in here like you fucking own the place and then won't stop staring at Rock while and I are trying to fucking relax on an easy day while Benny and Dutch are out at sea till tomorrow" Revy yelled butting heads with the nun over who had the right to be pissed off right now.
Rock meanwhile was just stood on behind Revy trying to get the red hot feeling out of his face. He wasn't ashamed of himself or anything like that, Revy certainly complimented his build and his other goods often enough, but he knew Eda had been trying to make herself the centre of Rock's attention and he could only imagine how much worse the situation might become after this little incident
Noticing that both Eda and Revy's fingers began to twitch meaning the risk of a shoot out was immanent he quickly prepared to intervene, hopefully without having to draw on Eda along with Revy as he did think Eda was a good person at heart.
Suddenly he recalled what Dutch had told him yesterday before they left, they had a couple easy payments to collect. Rock also glanced quickly at the clock and saw now was the ideal time for said pick ups since.
Quickly stepping forward a putting a hand on Revy's back as a signal to her "actually Eda, Revy and I were just about to do head out and do some payment pick ups for some jobs were did so-" he began and was about to lead Revy out the door when Eda interrupted him.
Both ladies turned to look at him, Revy looked at him raising an eyebrow obviously forgetting they did have some work to do and Revy. Eda meanwhile turned to look at him and the speed at which her facial expression turned from pissed of to seductive was surprising
"Oh real Rocky? Sounds like fun mind if I tag along then we can head back to the church for some drinks and maybe a few rounds of cards" she said as she took a step closer to Rock try to use some subtle body language to give him hints.
"Fuck off you horny nun it's just Rock and me going-" Revy began
"Ya ya what ever Two Hands come you lets go its hot as hell here the church is bigger and will be cooler" Eda said quickly heading out the door.
Rock sighed and Revy growled something about teaching her a fucking lesson later as they followed the nun out the door.
A few moments later they were all piled into the GTO. However Revy had not thought as far ahead as she should have concerning Eda's schemes to steal Rock. When they arrived at the car they found Eda sitting in the front passenger seat, since Rock would be driving that meant she would sit next to him.
Revy grumbled something that Rock decided he didn't hear as he smiled nervously getting into the car and turning the key in the ignition.
"So Rocky baby how have you been it's been a while since we seen each other. Still miss the office clothes I gotta say. I also couldn't help noticing you've put on some nice muscle" Eda began laying on the compliment as Rock drove up the road heading for their first stop.
Rock felt his face going red with embarrassment as he tried to keep his focus on driving. Thankfully Revy, his guardian angel he would have called her at this moment, stepped in.
"Watch it Eda I'm the only one who gets to call him 'Rocky baby' and I already fucking told you these clothes are way fucking better and if you don't stop drooling you'll be pissing blood for a week after I beat the shit out of you" Revy said in an normal but irritated tone.
Eda decided that she had pressed her luck as far as she could for the moment, figuring walking in on them was what Revy was so pissed about so she would just wait till later.
"Where we headed first Rock?" Revy asked as she put her sat back and lit up a smoke
Rock checked his small list that Dutch had left him the other day "Just a couple pick ups first one's at Rowan's" he said starting to count mentally in his head
Right on cue
"Ah fuck not that again. Fucking Rowan's the biggest pervert in this city. I'll just stay in the car this time so no checking out the other girls Rock, only ass you get to see is mine" Revy said her tone going from annoyed to slightly playful as she spoke.
Rock was willing to bet those words had also been a shot at Eda reminding her of Rock and Revy's status.
Eda mumbled something about a better ass he could have if he wanted, fortunately neither Rock nor Revy heard her over the noise of the city.
A short while later they arrived and Rowan "Jackpot" Pigeon's strip club. As they parked on the curb they heard a smooth talking voice call to them.
"Well, well, well welcome my brother from Lagoon and sweet Rebecca finally ready to take me up on my offer?" Rowan asked as he strolled up the curb from the garage meaning he had also just arrived.
As Rock was getting out of the car Revy flipped him off rather then say anything. However as she did so Rowan noticed something, thanks to his sunglasses no one noticed his eyes widen. In Rowan's profession he had to have a quick eye for spotting girls with bodies that would get a lot of attention in the shows, he also had to be good at spotting the signs that a girl was worth the proposition or not. What he saw was the shine of sunlight off of metal on Revy's finger. It was Revy's ring.
Rowan didn't say anything as he had enough common sense no to risk saying anything that would get him a bullet in the ass from Revy. He then turned to Rock as he came around the car "here to talk business brother well come on inside maybe finally try the services of one of my fine ladies" he said putting an arm around Rock's shoulders like an old buddy.
"Thanks but I already got a fine lady" Rock said casually.
In the car a little smile appeared on Revy's face and she blushed slightly at Rock's words.
Rock followed Rowan inside. The place had maybe a dozen regular customers and a few of the leading dancers were up on stage. Rock however paid them nothing more then a passing glance as they could not compete with Revy in anyway.
Rowan then sat down at his favoured spot the booth at the rear of the club "So what can I do for you today brother?" Rowan asked.
Rock thought there was something odd in his tone like he was asking him out of concern almost. Shaking his head he took out a receipt "about your latest order or alcohol and other 'items' with the lagoon company we have the shipment in warehouse 15 as per the usual arrangement" he said handing him the paper.
Rowan nodded, he took the paper but did not make his standard complaint about the taxes, which had not changed in nearly a year at last count, and instead he looked up at Rock.
"Well for your quick work brother I'm gonna be a pal and help you out" Rowan said with a wide grin.
Rock raised an eyebrow, he was about to say he did not want some freebie with his best girl when Rowan snapped his fingers and called a girl over and whispered into her ear. The girl then walked away towards Rowan's office, his real office, in the back room.
"So I couldn't help but notice a little bit a pretty metal on Rebecca's finger am I right brother?" Rowan asked.
Rock's eyes narrowed and he immediately went to the defensive "how is that any business of yours Rowan" Rock said in a slow low tone
Rowan nodded "well you see my brother I have figured out you have been enjoying the company of Rebecca and now I take it your doing the craziest thing in the world by tying the knot with her?" he asked.
Rock didn't say anything but Rowan missed his fingers starting to twitch.
"Don't get me wrong I'm not saying don't do it but I was hoping you could help me out with talking to your soon to be spouse about starting up her old activates around this fine establishment. She didn't have a long career here but her acts certainly got a lot of attention. I think you were here the last time I asked Miss Rebecca about" Rowan said grinning knowingly.
Rock's eyes went to Revy mode as the girl return with a small folder and a couple tapes on top of it. Rock was starting to connect the dots, he thought back to the last time Rowan was talking about he memory went to the day they had that fight after the sub incident he did remember something but at the time his mind had been busy thinking how to talk to Revy, and all the naked girls made him feel a little uncomfortable. Rowan then gestured towards the envelope.
"Please take a look, they are some of the best I have ever seen and after maybe we can talk about a business deal" Rowan said.
With quick and precise movements Rock pick up the folder and opened it. His eyes had not changed and unfortunately Rowan did not recognize the signs of doom approaching.
Rock opened the folder and took out the first of about a dozen photos inside it. When he saw the first he gasped in shock and his eyes widened as the truth now hit him.
"So what do think about my business deal idea?" Rowan asked.
Rock's eyes went back to Rowan who thought that reminded him frighteningly of Revy.
"I've got a deal for you" Rock said quietly.
His hands then moved with amazing speed.
Outside Revy now had to endure a barrage of questions from Eda.
"I can't believe you Revy I thought we were friends and you don't even bother to tell me how nice his goods are. Now you have to spill it what's the sex like? How long can he last?" she asked.
Revy was now contemplating some form of method to shut Eda up that would result in her needing a dentist after when she heard gunshots coming from inside the club.
"Those were Rock's" she said more to herself as she immediately got out of the car at hearing shots from other guns but only 1 or two followed by more tell tale shots from Rock's black cutlass, fuck what the hell did Rowan say to piss of Rock… could he have? She thought as she walked in with one of her cutlasses out.
Inside the club was not as chaotic as she expected. The girls who had been dancing were now cowering on their dance floors. Nearly half dozen customers were lying on the floor all groaning in pain over gunshot wounds they had to their arms, legs and a couple non fatal torso shots. The other half a dozen were all ducking for cover too afraid to make a move on the guy who had done the shooting.
Revy followed their gazes to spot Rock holding one of his gun's towards the crowd of customers, their was a slight trail of smoke coming from the barrel, and his other gun was pointed at a cowering Rowan had seemed to be trying to sink into his booth unable to move to the left of right with Rock bearing down on him.
"H-h-hey come on now Rock put those away will ya I didn't mean to offend I just thought-" he said stammering a little and sweating like he was sitting in a sauna when Rock pulled back the hammer of the gun pointed at him to tell him to shut up.
Revy froze and immediately eyed Rock intently trying to see where he was at the moment. She could see his eyes and what she saw caused a shiver of fear to crawl up her spine, what the fuck did Rowan say to him Rock's gone completely killer mode I better do something quick much as I hate to save Rowan's ass but Dutch will bitch if he has to answer to the city perv's who can't get their sick fix, she thought walking slowly towards Rock. She knew enough about Rock's instincts to know he would fire to sudden sounds but she still felt it was best to approach cautiously.
Revy put a hand on Rock's arm, "Rock what's going on here" she said speaking quietly into his ear and not using her normal foul language and she wanted to ensure she got through to him.
"Revy do something about your boy here he just flipped on me after he saw those" Rowan said in a panic filled voice as a clear cut smell that said he had just ruined his expensive pants was beginning to rise.
Revy looked down at the floor and saw a plain yellow envelope with some scattered photos around his feet. She bent down to pick them up clueless as to what they may be. When she grabbed a couple and flipped them over she gasped at what she saw.
Rock could not believe what he was seeing.
It was photos of Revy taking part in some S/m acts. There were photos of her wearing black latex outfits that had a mirror like polish for the light, she was holding a leather whip in one hand and the leash to the collar of the woman wearing a mask at her feet, she had one high heeled foot planted on the woman's back keeping her pinned while her bare ass showed clear red lines indicated she had been wiped.
Revy's face could not be seen clearly in the photo but it was clear her face was expressionless. To anyone but Rock however, he knew that look, he saw it was the face of someone hiding from they felt about what they were doing so they could get through this act.
The picture felt from Rock's hands and he saw another one. It was of Revy tied up to chair, she was almost completely naked but for a small pair of panties. There were marks all over her bare body which said she as now on the receiving end of the act. What finally made Rock go over the edge was not the fact he could see cheering audience members.
It was the look on Revy's face.
She had her head thrown back slightly and her mouth was open in a scream. There were tears of pain in her eye's as she must have just been wiped when the photo was taken. Again Rock saw more then any other person because he knew his love. They weren't just tears of pain they were tears of a lost person still adjusting to this new world she had entered. He could see the same thing he saw in that photo back in New York the look, that must have died away some time later, of a scared girl who had a harsh and cruel life and was begging for someone to help her and just show her something to keep her from becoming any more broken then she already was.
It was the face Rock never wanted to see again but one he would always remember as he vowed he would never let this happen again to Revy.
Looking up he saw Rowan's grinning face, he must have taken Rock's reaction for one of awe not shock. Rock let the other pictures, which featured other depictions of the acts Revy had either endured or taken the lead in, and he drew his gun and pointed it straight at the man who was responsible for what had happened in the past.
Out of the corner of his eye he saw about half of the club's regulars slowly starting to draw at either hearing Rowan's frightened yell or seeing him pull his gun. His other hand moved with speed dangerously close to Revy's as he focused his gaze of them and fired.
Revy's eyes widened as she remembered when these photos had been taken. She then looked back up at Rock and saw what she had not been sure about in his eyes, guilt, sadness, as well as rage
In this moment Revy hated herself, he's blaming himself because of how feels for me, he wasn't even around at that time and he fucking still feels wants to try and fix things. How did I get so lucky with him? He treats me better then any else in this fucking world. He's never asked but I know wanted to know about my past but he's had to suffer anytime he did learn something. No, no more I love Rock now I know that for fucking certain he has a right to know for all he's done for me.
"Rock?" she called him in a quite voice.
It seemed to work because his eyes lost their bloodthirsty haze and he turned to look at her.
Revy smiled at him to say it was ok then turned her gaze to Rowan. Immediately her expression hardened and Rowan again started to sweat buckets "Rowan you better not fucking move from this spot. Rock and I need to talk and were done if your not still fucking there pissing your pants I swear Rock and I will finish what he started here" Revy said in her low dangerous tone.
Taking his silence as a yes Revy then gently applied pressure to her grip on Rock's arm and led to where the club's private rooms, meant for a dancer to get some extra money by selling her body to service customer in any way, sick or otherwise, they wanted.
Looking over her should she saw Rock's face return to normal as the anger drained out of him. He didn't say anything as he could tell he and Revy needed to talk in private.
They got to one of the private rooms and Revy opened the door. As she did so a woman's moaning voice could be heard along with a male panting voice.
Revy's face went comically blank as she pulled her gun and yelled "hey fuck off!"
This caused the woman to yelp in surprised as she feel to the floor from her rather awkward position and the man cursed as he was suddenly cut off from his source of pleasure. At the sight of Rock and Revy with guns drawn they quickly left.
Revy pulled Rock inside. She holstered her gun and Rock followed suit then Revy turned to look at him and could not speak. She just didn't know where to start. Revy looked down try to untie her tongue and rack her brain for the right words at the same time.
Then she felt Rock's arms around her and gasped. For a moment she just accepted the comfort before putting her own arms around him and pressing her face into his chest. She then turned her head so she could speak.
Taking a deep breath she started "Rock you know how bad I am with words so I'm gonna do my best here. What you saw it was back when I first joined with Dutch, he was still fixing up the boat from being more then just an antique so there wasn't much money coming in from the jobs. One day I got an offer from Rowan, I don't know how he knew but he must have guessed something. It doesn't really matter now but I did a few acts it was because of some things I learned to survive in prison, but I hated it. It fucking made me feel like complete shit doing those things, I was just a dumb fucking kid still and I didn't know what to do"
She took another deep breath as she continued "I quit after only my second act I had to keep from puking and shaking during the shows and I knew it would just end up as someone's pet if I didn't get out and fast. I'm sorry Rock I should have told you but I was afraid you've been so good to me and I guess,,, I just,,,," she didn't know what else to say.
She felt Rock's arms tighten around her. She mistook this for anger "your mad aren't you? I never did anything with any guys I was too disgusted to go that far and I-" she said speaking quickly but was stopped when Rock put his hand on her chin and tilted her face up so he could kiss her.
Revy was surprised at this, after a moment she just closed her eyes and welcomed his comfort.
After a moment Rock broke away "I'm not mad Revy" he said reassuringly.
"What?" Revy asked confused
"I know you didn't want to do it. That bastard took advantage of your vulnerable state then. It's not your fault and I wouldn't change how I feel about you. I'm sorry I lost it like that I just saw that look in your eyes in those photos and I felt angry and guilty, I know I wasn't here then but I promise you Revy that's over now I'll never let anything like that happen again" Rock said speaking in a strong tone to make sure his point was clear
For a moment Revy was speechless then smiled sincerely "have I told you I love you, you fucking dumbass" she said sounding like her normal self again, but with an edge of happiness in her voice.
Rock just smiled warmly as he leaned in to kiss her again.
Revy was about to follow his lead when she suddenly remember where she was "hang on Rock" she said as she stepped away from him and pulled her gun then fired into the wall to their left.
Rock raised an eyebrow. Then he saw a chunk of the wall fall away and revealed a hidden video camera. He looked back and Revy who grinned at him and he just shook his head.
"Alright lets get out of here, as much as I wanna continue this nice moment I think the chances of us catching some fucking sicko's disease is strong if we even touch the chair in this room" she said as she popped a smoke and lit it up.
Rock nodded "there is one thing I wanna do before we leave" he said as he walked out the door.
Curious Revy followed him back into the main room of the club to where Rock proceeded to go back to his spot in front of a still cowering Rowan.
"Hey Rowan you still with us?" Rock asked
Rowan managed a shaky nod. Revy walked up to stand just off to the side and wondered if Rock was still going to shoot Rowan, however his eyes said that was not likely.
"Good I wanna explain a couple things to you and you better fucking better pay attention. First Revy is my girl now and that means she is off limits to you or anyone else is this city" he said speaking in a commanding tone.
Revy eyes widened at his words and she felt a warm feeling wash over her.
"That means no more business proposition and no more pressuring for any acts. I'm also gonna guess these are the only copies you have of Revy's past jobs here right?" he asked.
Again Rowan shook his head still like a scared little kid. Rock grinned as he reached into his pocket for smoke and lit it up before he continued
"Good but I am saying this now if your lying to me you had better add my name to the list of people you fear this city right after Balalaika, because I will be back to finish our earlier 'discussion'. Got it?" he asked ending in a harsh tone.
Rowan nodded repeatedly.
Rock then smiled and picked up the two tapes and threw them high into the air. In a flash he drew both his guns and fired each of them once completely destroying the two tapes. Rock then picked up a nearby glass of booze and emptied it onto the photos on the floor at his feet. Then he took a quick drag of his cigarette and dropped it onto the small puddle causing the photos to go up on flames.
Rock turned away "later Rowan and don't forget to send us our payment for the delivery" he said as he headed out the door.
Revy followed next to him trying to keep from laughing, after a moment she turned to look at him "I am so hot for you right now" she said in a sultry voice.
Rock just smiled but as he looked at the groaning customers he had shot a worried look came over his face. Before it could get any worse Revy slapped him, gently, on the back of the head.
"I know what you're thinking Rock and fuck that you didn't kill anyone. Sure you went killer mode but you shot to put them out of action not kill them and that's what matters babe" she said in a quite voice she used when speaking to him seriously.
Rock smiled warmly and nodded as they got back to the car with a clearly pissed of Eda demanding explanations about what happened inside.
"Holy Fuck Eda is just as hot in here as outside. Don't fucking tell me you just dragged us here so you could mess with Rock" Revy growled irritably as she rested her head on her arms. She and Eda were sitting at the table they used for when thy hung out like this. Rock had gone down the hall to where Eda kept her stash of booze.
"Come on Revy no need to get so hostile. Like I keep telling you I'm happy as hell for the both of you I just want a little sample of the goods from what I been hearing he's really good at making you test your lungs" Eda said leaning back in her chair and fan herself slightly.
"Oh fuck it's too hot for this. Besides if anything I say your little peep show earlier today counts as your free sample you got to see the goods you now won't stop fucking drooling over so give it a fucking rest already" Revy moaned weakly as the heat was getting to her.
Eda was about to add to her argument when Rock arrived with a tray with a variety of alcoholic choices along with some shot glasses and an insulated metal container filled with ice.
Revy let out a wolf whistle as Rock came into view. He blushed at that and poured her a glass of her Bacardi for her.
"Thanks babe" Revy said as she took a refreshing sip.
Rock then quickly poured a glass for Eda then, as an act of good manners, before he set the tray down of the edge of the table and sat down between them.
"What a gentlemen you are Rocky ba-" she started but a glare from Revy kept her from daring to use the nickname Revy liked to use.
After take a sip of her own drink Eda then came up with an idea to further her own ambition.
"Well since it's the first time were getting to enjoy the pleasure of your company with us today Rock how's about a round of cards" Eda said
Revy snorted "Fuck that as if I'm gonna blow some cash losing to you again" she said draining her glass.
A glint then appeared in Rock's eyes "sounds like fun to me don't worry Revy it is two against one" he said in a amused tone of voice that made Revy look up in time to catch his wink.
"Well alright why not maybe we'll end up with a little bonus cash" Revy said as she poured a fresh drink.
"Eda mind if I do the honours?" Rock asked holding his hand out for the cards.
Eda raised and eyebrow then passed him the deck of cards that had been sitting on the table already. Rock took then deck and then began to skilfully shuffle them even doing some interesting cards tricks.
"When did you learn how to do that Rock?" Revy asked in surprised amusement.
"Well back in my old job you had to be able to provide entertainment at parties. I learned early on how to deal and play cards which got me points quickly before I later on decided to pursue my dream job of being the partner of one of the best pirates of the south china seas" he explained with a wink to Revy who responded by tipping her glass to him before taking a gulp.
Eda meanwhile felt like she was about ready to gag.
"5 card stud sound alright?" Rock asked.
"Why not we got a stud dealer" Revy said.
A comical vein appeared on Eda's forehead.
Rock then dealt out 5 cards to each of them starting with Revy and going around to Eda than back to him.
"Alright ante up 50 dollars" Eda said placing a US 50 dollar bill in the center of the table then picking up her cards.
Rock and Revy followed suit, neither wanting to back out to this challenge, both of them slapped down a $50 each.
They all viewed their cards. Of all of them Rock displayed the best poker face, figuring with his former line of work.
"I'll bet 30" Eda said adding another couple bills.
"Call" Revy replied with only a second hesitation matching the bet.
"Call and raise 20" Rock said smoothly
"Sounds like someone feeling lucky. I'll take two" She said throwing two cards away. Rock dealt her two more.
"Three here Rocky baby" Revy said. Rock dealt her three cards
"Dealer takes two" Rock said tossing two away and picking up two more.
"Smooth player huh? Alright well I'll raise another 20" Eda said challengingly.
"Check" Revy said her eyes staying focused on Eda since Rock was essentially on the same team as her.
"I'll call your 20" Rock said.
Now was the time for a showdown.
Eda then laid her cards down "ace high straight" she said confidently.
"Aw fuck, three queens" Revy said tossing her cards away.
"Sorry Eda four jacks" Rock said smiling slightly at Eda's shocked reaction
Revy mean while just burst out laughing at seeing Rock just pull one out from under Eda's nose like that "oh shit Rock that was priceless fuck am I glad you talked me into this" she said giving him a gentle punch to the shoulder.
Eda then picked up the deck "lucky deal Rock but it won't last" she said as she began to shuffle the cards
"Alright ante up round two" Eda said
Over the next couple hours they continued to play cards and, much to Eda's dismay, Rock continued to show his skill at the game. There were a couple hands Rock lost but they were low pots as Eda was never sure when he was or wasn't bluffing.
"Alright what's everyone got" Eda said smugly as called Rock and Revy's bet for a $450 pot.
Revy laid her hand down first "full house queens over jacks" she said with a grin.
"Oh so sorry Two-Hands four kings" Eda said happily
"Fuck" Revy breathed. She then looked to Rock who had a grin on his own face and she knew what was about to come.
"Well I guess I better apologize to you as well Eda" he said as he gently put his own cards down in order they were the ace, two, three, four, and five of hearts "Straight flush" he said simply
Revy nearly feel backwards in her chair laughing "who's the bitch at cards now eh Eda. How much we make on this Rock" Revy said holding her sides.
Rock quickly did some math in his head "We made about $1200 extra" he said
Revy grinned "not bad good for a few rounds of booze later"
Eda finally spoke again "Bitch huh Revy well how's about we make this even more interesting?" Eda asked with a dangerous glint in her eyes.
Revy sat her chair back down as she raised an eyebrow immediately suspicious of the nun "how interesting?" she asked.
"Well let's make it a game of strip poker" Eda said simply
It took a moment for the information to sink as Rock and Revy didn't really expect that.
Revy then snorted "Fucking figures I knew you would try something like this just to get another look at Rock you horny nun" she said irritated.
Rock meanwhile had a strange look on his face, a cross between thoughtful and mischievous. He was thinking about what it would be like to slowly have Revy strip through winning at cards. True she was never shy with her body around him and neither was he but the act itself is what made it alluring.
Revy looked to her partner and could immediately tell what he was thinking. She was crossed between excited and comically annoyed, not like I don't like where's he going with that train of thought but I don't trust that horny bitch. Still it might be fun to screw with her by letting her see how much Rock wants to get me out of my clothes. Fuck why not, she thought with an evil grin "I'm game"
Rock nodded "sure"
Eda smiled seductively at Rock "my Rocky boy that seems a little naughty of you did you guess that I'm not really wearing anything under this robe cause of the heat.
"No I didn't notice" Rock replied a little absentmindedly as he shuffled the cards and his eyes kept locking with Revy's
Eda sat back with a gloomy look on her face.
Rock dealt the cards. As they were no longer gambling no one anted up or placed bets that meant the rounds would go faster.
"Two" Eda said.
"I'll take 1" Revy said.
"Dealer takes 3" Rock said.
Now it was time for the first showdown of the strip poker match.
"3 Aces" Eda said not with much hope
"4 five's" Revy said confidentially.
Rock smiled "you win Revy pair of kings"
Revy let out a cheerful laugh "time to loose the shirt Rock" she said in a playful voice.
Rock grinned as he slipped out of his button up shirt which now brought his black t-shirt and his guns into the full light. Eda eyes were glued to some of the muscle that could now be seen, but she was disappointed to see Rock had barely looked in her direction.
Eda dealt next.
"3" Revy said.
"2" Rock said next
"Dealer takes 3" Eda said
"Diamond flush" Revy said
"Full house Two-Hands" Eda said smugly, her eyes began to drift slightly towards Rock's pants thinking she had finally won.
"Sorry Eda four 10's"Rock said amused. He then looks at Revy "jeans please Revy"
Revy hid her grin as she stood up and undid her belt then slowly slid her daisy dukes off. It was clear she was giving Rock a show, to which she had his full attention. She then slowly sat back down wearing only her tank top and her black panties.
Eda was beginning to lose patience and thinking the cards were just not with her today. She then passed the deck to Revy.
"1" Rock said.
"4" Eda said dismally.
"Dealer takes 2" Revy said.
Rock laid his hand down "ace high straight" he said.
"Two pair" Eda sighed
Revy then grinned "Sorry Rock Full house 9's over 3's better lose that t-shirt now" she said
Rock turned slightly red, but he removed his holsters took off his shirt revealing his more muscular chest, shoulders and arms. Then, with a sudden idea, he put his holsters back on.
Revy's eyes widened at this turn he took and she felt a warm feeling beginning to build "now that's a sexy look" she said jokingly.
Rock shrugged "well you never said to take off my guns as well" he said
Eda meanwhile was in something of a trance again as her eyes went up and down Rock's bare torso, noting the scar from a gun shot wound to his shoulder and another one on his side that must have been a close graze.
Rock meanwhile could not take his eyes of Revy sitting there, going over every curve of her figure and then going to her well toned legs. Revy caught his eyes and the message was clear to both of them. Time to call it quits for today.
Revy looked to her friend and saw she was in another trance which could mean trouble trying to leave. Fortunately they were granted a saving grace. The bell of the church began to chime meaning it was time for the evening mass. In the past this had been the point when Revy was supposed to leave as she had no stomach to sit through one of Yolanda's sermons.
"Guess we better get back to the office" Revy said speaking more to Rock then Eda.
"Fine whatever" Eda grumbled as she got up to get ready for the service
"it was nice playing cards Eda we better do this again sometimes" Rock said in a friendly tone causing Revy to lean on him for support while she fell apart laughing
"Stop Rock I think I cracked a rib"
Eda face was comically blank as they left.
Rock and Revy piled into the car and headed home, the sun was now down and the heat had gone down with it.
"Feeling all right partner?" Revy asked still concerned about earlier
"Can't complain, nice night, just came from a fun card game with a little extra cash and now I expect to be sitting in a bar shortly sharing some drinks with my girl then we get back to our place for, well I'm sure you know where this is going" he said smoothly.
That was all the reassurance Revy needed "Fucking A Rocky baby" she said as they drove off.
"Oh and Revy you might wanna put your pants back on before we get there"
A week later
"Attention all employees we have a job" Dutch said as he strolled into the office coming back from a meeting he had been called to by Balalaika
"Fry Face hired us for a job?" Revy asked
Dutch nodded "Ya it's related to this incident were in. Simple job this time though were heading to an island off the coast a 2 hours or so boat ride to pick up some Intel that was shipped to her from some spies she got sniffing around. Her contacts are waiting there for us" he explained.
"Speaking from past events Dutch but when have these kinds of job's ever really been simple?" Benny asked sarcastically as the group made their way downstairs.
"You may have a point there Benny-boy but I like to remain a little optimistic before this does or doesn't turn into more of a cluster fuck then were already in" Dutch said grinning as he lit up a smoke.
They all piled into the car and Benny tore down the road with his standard lead foot antics.
Dutch then looked over his shoulder casually and noted Rock leaning against his door staring out the window a little and Revy with her back resting against him with her feet on the corner of Dutch's seat.
They both seemed perfectly comfortable then almost on cue Rock reached into his pocket for his smokes and popped two into his mouth then lit them both. He then passed one to Revy who took it with a slight grin.
Dutch still had a little difficulty understand how this relationship worked. Two years ago he thought he would have one day found Rock with a hole in his head courtesy of Revy and now they were an engaged couple.
"Liking the view Dutch?" Revy asked sarcastically next to her Rock grinned slightly.
Dutch didn't miss a beat with his friendly banter with Revy "No I just wanted to remind my two favourite reckless and stubborn employee's to please not start any shooting unless were shot at first. Especially you Rock I heard about your little visit to Rowan's last week since he paid me a handsome amount for you to never go inside his club again" he said trying to keep from grinning
Rock looked away as his face went red. Revy meanwhile chuckled a little "I don't see why you should complain Dutch Rock got to show Rowan whose boss and you got extra money out of it win-win" she said taking a drag of her cigarette.
Dutch shook his head as he turned away "whatever I made my point now all I can do is pray that this shit is gonna run smooth for once" he said calmly.
Soon enough they arrived at the boat and were on their way. Dutch and Benny were at their stations while Rock and Revy were down in the cabin giving their guns a once over as was their ritual before any job, simple or otherwise. Rock was carefully checking the barrels from his guns, checking traces of gun powder, while he was listening to the Ipod Revy had given him. He had come too really like it ever since he first started using it. Revy by comparison preferred her CD player.
They didn't talk much as usual during the boat ride to the island, it was something of a ritual for them. Revy was normally a woman of action but she did like the moment of peace and quite here and there, if it was with Rock she had realized she didn't care if there wasn't anything to do, it was an obvious thing to realize but it had taken her weeks to figure it out but she was happy about it nonetheless.
Shortly after their gun maintenance was finished Revy stretched her arms up and arched her back resulting in a couple pops from being hunched over for a while. As she did so she caught the look of awe and passion in Rock's eyes. Grinning hungrily she crawled on top of him sitting in his lap while resting on her knees. Rock then surprised her by taking the initiative and pulling her down for a hot and heavy make out session. Something she still enjoyed to this day was how Rock was much more like a wild animal in the sack, after all the fucking drunk wimps or sex starved bitches I gotta admit having Rocky baby take charge really gets me going, she thought as she started to worked her fingers into his hair tugging on it which served only to fuel his sexual dynamite like fuse and he gripped her by the ass and lifted her up so he could then carry her back to the cabin. Revy wrapped her legs around him grinding against his already hardened tool.
Just as they reached the open door they heard Benny shout down the hall "were here Dutch wants you both up top" he yelled
"Ah fuck and I was really turned on just now is it too much to ask to get have a fucking great lay before a job" Revy complained as she unlocked her legs and Rock set her down.
"Work is work" Rock said though Revy could tell he was just as annoyed.
"Later then?" Revy asked with a seductive wink
"Wouldn't miss it for the world" Rock replied smoothly.
They met Dutch up top standing on the bow of the boat as Benny slowly moved to boat as close as he could get before going to far into the sand. When he hit the right amount of resistance he cut the engines and gave the all clear.
"Remember what I said were just here to pick up some Intel even Balalaika said not to expect trouble. So try to keep the cutlasses, black ones too, in their beds until I say it's a cluster fuck" Dutch said calmly and he hoped into the water which wasn't as deep at first glance.
Revy looked at Rock and rolled her eyes. Rock gave a sideways shift of his head agreeing with her as they followed their boss towards shore.
10 minutes later they were back on the boat as Benny backed out.
"You know even though that went down smooth is just don't feel right" Dutch joked as he was now back behind the wheel.
"So all that having your ass pucker up tighter then snare drum was a waste I guess" Revy said chuckling next to her Rock snorted.
Dutch just shook his head "well now we just gotta head back and we made the easier 30 grand ever"
"Uh Dutch I hate to burst your bubble but we got company" Benny said over the mic.
"Fuck me, oh well I wouldn't have felt right taking the money without knowing a cluster was involved what's up Benny-boy"
"Looks like it's about 6 small boats, I'm getting different signals if I have to guess,,, oh shit a red alert!" Benny yelled
Right on cue Dutch hit the throttle speeding the boat up and Rock and Revy reacted accordingly by bracing themselves.
"ETA Benny?" Dutch asked.
"We've got 3 maybe 4 minutes and these guys are hauling ass Dutch I also just picked up one bigger boat following behind the first 6 signal I'm getting is a marine cop class gunboat but I'm not getting any registration numbers"
"Anyone else here getting a feeling of Déjà vu?' Dutch asked.
Once again as if on cue a signal came through the radio
Hello Lagoon so nice to see you again.
Dutch sighed then picked up his mic "I thought you were dead Luak didn't you learn your lesson the last time or was a grenade launched up your ass not clear enough?" Dutch asked.
Behind him Revy cursed and told Rock to follow her down to get some of their other weapons.
That bitch of yours wasn't too good with her shots Dutch and now your ass is mine this time rumours have been going around there some new blood wanting to take over in Roanapur. I also hear you and your bitch crew has a sweet bounty on your heads enough to make anyone for life so here I am again.
"You never learn Luak and I suggest you turn and go back home before my trigger happy gunmen turn you into Swiss cheese" Dutch said slightly getting irritated as he quickly adjusted his course to give Rock and Revy as much time.
Just then Revy and Rock came back lugging a large weapons locker
Big fucking deal so your Jap account is carrying a piece now he's gonna be full of lead before he knows it
The radio then went dead
"Like he fucking has a chance. Alright Rock what do you want?" Revy asked casually as though she was picked out food at the market
"Well Benny said their mid level armour plated so I was thinking I'd start with that one last RPG we got then use the Remington" Rock said calmly.
If Dutch had not been through this before he might have turned his head to look at these two who acted like they were picked out items on their shopping list instead of arming themselves.
"Remington's basic rounds would get through if they duck for cover" Revy said
"No but we still got some Hydro API clips that should get through the plating" Rock replied
"Oh right not bad thinking Rocky baby. I'll start the show with my M-79 launcher and the AKA PM-63" she said
"Hate to interrupt this charming moment you two are having but I think Luak is at least smart enough to remember your acrobatics from last time so I recommend no leaving the deck" Dutch said.
Rock then slipped a 24 clip mag into each of his gun's planning to use full auto should the need arise "I'll take the top hatch" he said.
Revy nodded as she slung a belt of grenade shells around her shoulders "Gotcha I'll take the main deck you cover me partner" Revy said
"Roger that partner" Rock said.
A few minutes passed then the smaller faster boats finally caught up to them. They were the same type, though much newer and had better armour plating, as the last bunch Luak had. In the distance Rock and Revy could see the one larger boat, it was definitely a marine cop class assault boat but clearly one that had been stolen and sold on the black market.
"Here they come" Revy said into her mic.
Rock set the Remington Rifle down so it lay on the perimeter of the hatch's railing and he loaded his rocket into the launcher preparing to take the leader of the 3 boats on the left while Revy took the one of the right.
Revy then loaded a shell and fired away. The arc of the shell went straight but suddenly the boat accelerated and the shell barely missed it. Thanks the boat's jump in speed, which also said they had newer engines, Revy was now caught in the open of the main .50 calibre Gatling guns on the bow of the boat.
"Shit" she breathed as the gunmen opened fire while she ducked for cover. The hull of the ship could stand .50 cal but not for an extended period of time. Revy poorly timed her dive and one of the rounds hit the launcher in her hands tearing through it and jarring the rest painfully from her hand
Screaming out in pain she watched with wide eyes as the turrets adjusted right to her.
"Revy!" she heard Rock yell then out of nowhere an RPG when flying towards the boat.
Despite the fact it had been a shooting from the hip launch his rocket hit the turret right smack on the middle and also punched a hole on the hull. The boat was sinking within seconds.
Revy looked up amazed at the shot Rock had made hen gasped in surprise as she saw him jump from the hatch over the roof of the command deck and land in front of her. He stood over her protectively and brought up the Remington with surprising speed, he levelled it on the empty torpedo launcher and fired a shot, once gain his aiming was incredibly good, or lucky, as it punched right through a narrow spot of the armour plating of the second lead boat of the right side group and hit the man at the wheel.
Before anyone could take control of the boat it veered of course and crashed into the third boat and effectively took them both out of the fight.
Rock then turned and kneeled in front of Revy "Revy are you alright?"
Revy meanwhile could not believe her eyes "holy shit Rock, first you shoot from the hip with an RPG, then you nearly jump clear off the boat, and then make a near impossible shot that takes out two boats and you ask me if I'm alright?" she asked stunned
Rock suddenly seemed to realize himself what he had just done "sorry Revy I just thought you were hit and reacted are you mad?" he asked
Revy snorted as she got to her feet "Mad? Why the fuck would I be mad if anything if I didn't love you already I sure as fucking hell would right about now" she said
We still got the group on the left Revy get on the anti tank rifle were running low on fuel to we gotta finish this fast Dutch said into his mic
Rock picked up the Remington and took moved to a better position to began firing rounds to the others boats. While he did have the right ammo for the job, the recoil on the rifle hurt his accuracy and since it was a bolt action it gave the enemy plenty of chances to fire back or take evasive manoeuvres.
Revy meanwhile was back in the control room getting their Anti-tank rifle ready. It would he slower and harder to hit the boats bit it would punch a hole guaranteed.
"Revy did you teach Rock that?" Dutch asked
"Which? How to use more then just his black cutlasses, or to be that crazy during an on the water gunfight?" Revy replied
"Well since I already know Rock is crazy I guess the first question would be the wiser one to ask" Dutch said
Revy grinned "ya I taught him to use more of our arsenal but just the rifles" she replied as she went back up top.
Dutch could guess why she stopped at rifles since she didn't want Rock to stay as a protector not a killer by adding more destructive weapons to his list of qualities she needed Rock to be the Rock she had fallen in love with.
"Dutch something's up with the bigger boat it's slowly catching up but staying more of on the side like its waiting" Benny called up from his spot at the computers.
"I know Benny-boy but we can't waste time with the fuel we got left we'll just have to try and get past them and get back to port.
Revy and Rock meanwhile were both firing away with their rifles. They had already managed to take two of the remaining three but the last one kept moving too much.
"Rock fire some shoots to their right make them move where we want to" Revy called from the top hatch
Rock too careful aim and just as the enemy boat made another turn he fired barely missing the sides and saw the enemy pirates yell out in panic make the driver move like Revy wanted.
Revy meanwhile stared down her scope, her eyes like a predator lying in wait, then just as the boat entered her field of vision she fired her last couple rounds and took our the engine.
"Fucking A!" she yelled out cheerfully as the engine blew up sinking the boat.
Rock fell back and sat down on the deck and let out a sigh of relief.
Just then they heard the sound of the larger boats engine kick up and the sound of something shooting through the air
Shit incoming missile, Benny said
Fuck! Hold on you two Dutch yelled into the mic as he hit the engine full throttle and made a sharp turn.
Unfortunately Revy who had been lowering her rifle into the hatch didn't grab the railing in time and fell out hitting the main deck hard knocking the wind out of her. Due to the spasm she was not able to think clearly beyond trying to take a breath and she saw herself rolling towards the big blue.
Then she felt a hand grab her wrist and grip it tightly. Looking up she said Rock holding onto the railing for dear life and looking down at her his eyes sending a clear message, I am not letting you go.
The missile that had been launched was a low grade one but since they had not spotted it soon enough Dutch just managed to avoid a direct hit to the front of the boat. Instead it clipped the rear. Smoke began to seep out from the slightly torn up deck above the engine.
"Dutch the engine too a minor hit but it's over heating it we try to move right now we'll blow a hole in our hull" Benny reported having just come from the engine room reeking of smoke.
"No choice Benny-boy their blocking out route were gonna have to shoot out way out now" Dutch said calmly as he pulled out his revolver and checked it quickly.
Up top Revy and Rock were hunkered down by the front of the control room windows. The pirate lead ship was coming up behind them.
"My guess is that fucker wants a slow kill to get payback. The smart thing to do would be to circle around and peg us off but nope this asshole's gonna board the boat and there impatient for the big prize to they'll be just jumping into out sights stating at the back" she said sizing up the situation while she did a quick check of her cutlasses now that this was gonna turn into a gunfight.
Rock meanwhile checked his full auto mags and made his guns were on full auto he had one 24 round clip for each then was down to two of his 3 clips carriers on his belt. He also knew Revy had the same number on her.
Dutch the appeared from around the corner "mind if I join this little picnic you two are about to start"
"How's the engine?" Rock asked
Dutch shrugged "could blow up any second since we can't look at it right now and on top of that we got a ball park guess of maybe a few dozen merc's up there about to come down on us. You know I'd say were pretty much fucked six ways from Sunday" he said lighting up a smoke.
Revy got quite for a few moments. When Dutch was worried it was serious that things could go back. Revy then looked down at her hand, to the ring she wore and then to Rock the one person she had let in and not been disappointed one time, fuck it I love the dumbass, she thought reaching her decision.
"Rock?" she asked calling his attention.
Rock turned to look at her concerned by her surprisingly serious tone "what is it?" he asked
"Let's get hitched right now" she said simply.
Rock blinked for a moment then as he looked away his head snapped back to fast he heard a crack.
"What?" he asked in confusion
Revy could have laughed he would always and forever be the dumbass she loved "I said lets get married dipshit right here and now"
Dutch meanwhile had been a hair away from swallowing his cigarette when Revy dropped her bomb and was now gagging to avoid that.
"Uh…I…. we…married?" Rock asked going from confusion, shock, and then surprisingly enough to happy
"Ya if this is where we might bite it I wanna know I got married to the guy I fell in love with, besides you popped the question on me at a dumbass time so I'm returning the favour. What do ya say Rocky baby want me for the little woman?" she asked surprised at how calm and happy she felt.
Rock could see the sincerity in her eyes and despite what some might term and sheer insanity he now wanted the same thing.
"Well we do have a ship captain here. Dutch?" he asked.
Dutch meanwhile had lit up a new smoke and had his head down and was shaking it "I'm getting the feeling you now doing this to try and drive me insane this is without a doubt the dumbest of the dumbfuck things I have ever seen you two do and oddly enough I'd be honoured" he said.
Just then they hear the sound of the pirate boat horn blare and they looked up to see roughly 30 enemies crawling over the railings onto the Lagoon.
"Better start now Dutchy" Revy said as she raised both her guns and started firing while she leapt to a more forward position to take point.
Rock meanwhile aimed both his guns up at those still climbing over the railed and began to fire his burst shots taking out the pirates as they clumsily climbed down leaving themselves wide open.
Dutch was providing support fire for Revy against those who were already on board and harder to hit since they were in good cover "you gotta be kidding Revy start it now?" he yelled over the gunshots
"Why not Dutch we have the witnesses we need" she replied as she shot one who tried to break from cover "kinda"
"Might as well Dutch remember what you said about what's the point in life if you can't get excited well why not besides Revy and I would want you to be the one to do it" Rock said as he emptied one of his clips and focus he few remaining shots on those now hiding at the railings of the boat.
"I think the difference between exciting and insanity is a fine line when it comes to you two but what the hell" he said as he reloaded his revolver.
Then Dutch stood up to resume firing "Dearly, err beloved we are gathered here today under many different reasons to witness these two- Oh shit- were gathered here today to launch a torpedo up your ass you fucker" Dutch shouted as he took a graze to the arm.
Revy meanwhile burst out laughing "oh fuck this is gonna be one hell of a memory if we get past this. Rock heads up" she called
Rock looked up and saw the last 2 enemies on the boat holding up a rocket launcher. Rock raised his gun and fired the last 6 bullets in two burst shots taking them both in 2 seconds. The rocket dropped off the ship and fell into the ocean.
As Rock ducked down to replace his clips and switch his guns back to semi-auto Dutch continued the eulogy.
"As I was saying we are gathered here today to witness the man and this woman's union in holy matrimony blah, blah, blah. Before we hear the vows is there any man here who protests this marriage let him speak now or forever hold your peace" Dutch said then paused
"What the fuck are you talking about!" one of the pirates yelled standing up only to be shot by both Rock and Revy
"That's a no Dutch" Revy called
"Then do either of you have any vows to make" Dutch asked partially as a joke
"Yep" Revy said
Rock and Dutch were momentarily shocked by the fact that Revy had vows.
"Alright I'm bad with words but here goes. Rock when I first met you I thought were a weak pussy and wanted to kneecap you before we finished out job" she said speaking while she continued to fire at the only dozen or so enemies remaining
A look of comical annoyance crossed Rock's face as he turned his head mechanically towards Dutch and fired at two enemies almost absently.
"After that I kidnapped you hoping for a bonus and then we ended up teaming up with that crazy fucking idea of shooting down a helicopter with a torpedo. That was when I wanted you to stick around with us thinking you be worth a few laughs. Ever since then we have been partners and even though you were a pain in the ass you became a really buddy" She continued now reloading both her guns now down to her last two clips.
If not for the fact he was currently fighting for his life he might have taken the moment to feel both touched and a tad annoyed at the rather irregular vows.
"Then came the day you picked up those guns to want to protect us and we found out about how we both felt about each other. At first I thought it was just great sex but I know now you're the one guy I truly fucking love and you have helped me to wake up a side of me I thought was dead for a long time. I know want us to be married and live the good life together" she said finishing
"I would say I think I'm gonna cry but I don't think we need to worry about that. Rock you got anything?" Dutch asked
Rock thought for a second while he loaded the last mag's he had and resumed firing at the last 6 remaining enemies "Revy ever since I first met you I've been fascinated by you. You were everything that I had never really known in my old life and I wanted to know more about you. The time we spent together as partners was a little bumpy at times but even when I really screwed up you were there for me and I was always grateful. Now that were together I am happier then I have ever been in my life. I promise I will always keep my promises to you and hope I can be a good husband for you" Rock said
Revy felt a deep warmth inside her even though she was in full shooter mode.
"Alright now that the bad timing vows are done time to finish the show but before I do this I got one condition" Dutch said
"We don't care Dutch whatever it is we'll deal with it just finish this already" Revy said as she emptied her left hand gun.
Rock meanwhile leapt forward to cover her other flank as he just ran empty with his left gun as well. There only 2-3 enemies left
Alright then Rock do you take Revy and Revy do you take Rock?" Dutch asked
"I do"
"Fucking A I do"
"Then by the power vested in as the captain of the Lagoon I hereby pronounce you man and wife, you may now kiss the- whoa shit that was close. Oh fuck it just kiss her already" Dutch said running out of bullets in his gun and having to reload.
Rock and Revy both stood up and Rock put his hands on her shoulders then leaned in and kissed her simply but with all the passion he could muster.
Although the gun shots had died down there was still one enemy still alive. Luak seeing his enemies were making out picked up his gun and slowly walked forward.
"Got you motherfucker-" he yelled but was cut down by Rock and Revy simultaneously raising their guns and each firing the last round in each of them both of them hitting Luak in the center of the chest and causing him to fall into the water.
Barely even aware of what was going on around them Rock and Revy put their arms around them lost in the moment of now finally being husband and wife
Dutch lit a fresh smoke and raised gun in mock salute "Amen, Hallelujah and Peanut Butter" he said rolling his eyes.
2 hours later
"Alright Dutch the bodies had been cleared off the deck" Revy said as she and Rock came down into the control room.
"The engine's still need to be patched up we can get back to port but after that were not gonna be able to go anywhere by water for little while until we get full repairs done Benny reported.
"Alright good work all of you I know that was a tough situation but we made it the first rounds on me when we get home"
Revy then looked at Rock and nodded towards the cabin ladder, a smile only he ever saw on her lips and a hunger in her eyes.
"Well Dutch, Revy and I will be below if you need us" Rock said as he turned to lead Revy back to their cabin
"Fair enough Rock but you might wanna hear that condition I mentioned now" Dutch said trying to keep a straight face.
"Alright what is it?" Rock asked.
"Well in return for the ceremony the condition is no fucking on my boat until we get back to port so I can let this headache of mine go down not up" Dutch said with a wide grin at his careful planning
"What!" Revy and Rock said in unison in total shock.
A/N: First I wanna give honourable mentions to my good buddy Jim1681 who is the source of my idea to do a little tribute to pirates of the Caribbean for my wedding scene. I hope you all enjoy the Rock and Revy connection moments and as for the history lesson with Rowan that was something that is hinted in the manga and I have been meaning to tie off that loose end and this was the best spot to do so. Anyway don't worry about the newly weds they'll get their honeymoon start of next chapter. Hope you all enjoy as we come to the final battle soon. R&R. Stay Tuned! : ).