I'm writing this after having the worst blood donation experience of my life. The guy was so rough that I can't move my right arm because it's so bruised, so this whole chapter will be written with only my left hand. ;A; Sorry for any spelling errors! Also I'll response to PMs ASAP! I've been studying like crazy so I haven't had much free time.

Note: This story takes place after Season 3.

Disclaimer: I don't claim to own Monster Rancher or the characters. I'm just a huge fan. Tecmo owns everything. I just own the plot.

Moments We Share

F: Forgive

Rain splashed soothingly on the windows of a darkened room as if trying to be of comfort, but to no avail. Genki sighed irritably while he looked up at the ceiling as he lay sprawled out in his bed; his orange hat lying carelessly abandoned on the floor. His eyes were red from lack of sleep and his body felt as though he had been trampled by a herd of Bakus. His cheek, although nothing was visible, still stung faintly, but not nearly as badly as his heart did. Everything had been going so great and all of a sudden, it was like an explosion of bitterness and anger. With a moan, Genki slowly turned his head to stare out into the water blotched window, but for some reason it only made his heart ache more. He wasn't sure how things had gotten so out of hand, but it didn't matter now. There was no going back to change what happened or what had been said.

"Yeah, well, at least I have parents that care about me!"

What had started as a normal day of hanging out with their friends had quickly taken a U-turn for Genki and Holly as they stood glaring at one another while their friends could only watch helplessly from the sidelines. Genki winced as he thought back to the careless words he had spoken merely in spite. He never meant it nor would he ever say anything to purposely hurt Holly, but in the heat of their first real fight he had shouted that sentence before he could even think. Holly's expression of absolute betrayal and hurt was still burned into his brain and he doubted he would ever forget it. Her eyes, which only seconds earlier had been filled with fire, quickly filled with agony and tears before she had brought her hand up and slapped Genki across the face. The sound of her hit echoed in his skull before she marched away angrily; now in which Genki regretted being too stunned to go after her. Just thinking about it made his skin crawl and he couldn't forget that moment no matter how hard he tried. Now, three days later, it was still raining and Genki was still in his room just staring at the ceiling or, when he felt like switching it up a bit, he'd stare out the window.

Truthfully, he couldn't even remember what the fight had been about or why he had spoken those harsh words. Maybe the fight had started about what they would eat that day or where they would go, but he couldn't be sure. It was a senseless thing to say, especially since his parents were in a completely different universe; making his words rather empty. Another sigh exited the boy's mouth as he turned on his back to stare at the ceiling once more while he clenched his hands tightly. Since the fight, he had been trying to build up the strength to go to Holly and apologize, but whenever he went to leave his room, he'd lose his nerve. Besides, maybe she needed time to think just as he needed.

He couldn't believe that after almost two years of dating that a fight like that could have broken out between them, though. They never fought normally, so he wasn't sure what had happened. They were always the picture perfect couple; they always held hands, they were always kind to each other, and they always tried their best to make the other happy. Sometimes, though, their stubborn sides would come out and end in interesting results. This time, though, the ending wasn't something they could laugh about like usual.

"…Genki? I'm coming in."

The visitor didn't wait for Genki's reply as the door opened and Tiger slowly entered with a solemn expression. The fight between the couple didn't just affect them; each of the rebels was feeling the strain and stress. Tiger sighed softly as he quietly walked to Genki's side before sitting down and glancing over to the boy. He had seen Genki in saddened states before like after Baku was killed or when Captain Astro died, but never had he seen him so broken before and deep down, it really worried the wolf monster even if he wouldn't outright admit it.

"…how are you holding up?" Tiger spoke up to break the silence.

"…I don't really know." Genki replied with a sigh, his face now buried in his arms.

"I suppose that's to be expected…"

"…yeah…"

"So, what? You're just going to sulk around here forever?"

"…that's the plan."

"Genki, you need to get up and go talk to Holly." Tiger spoke bluntly while his eyes flashed dangerously.

"Yeah, right. I think I'm the last person in the world she wants to see right now." Genki mumbled as he turned over to face his comrade.

"You may think that, but I know she cares too much about you to let one fight come between you." The wolf monster replied quickly and strongly.

"How would you know?"

"Because she wouldn't be standing outside right now in the rain if she hated you."

Genki's eyes widened in surprise before he leapt off his bed and bolted to the window while Tiger watched the boy with a stern look. Outside in the heavy downpour stood a lone figure in front of the house, but even with his vision distorted from the weather he could still make out a familiar girl wearing a red top with a maroon vest. With a small gulp, Genki slowly turned to Tiger, whom was now looking rather entertained.

"How long has she been out there?" Genki asked quietly.

"I was going to let you two patch things up on your own without interferences by me, but I couldn't let her keep doing this to herself. She's been coming here and just standing out there in the rain every day since your fight; though I guess she always loses her courage because she always leaves after a couple hours without ever saying a word."

"You can't be serious!"

"I am. Now, go talk to her and bring her in before she gets sick. You have something more important to do right now than to be talking with me." Tiger stated with a nod of his head and Genki was quick to take the opportunity to thank the wolf monster before bolting out of the room; leaving Tiger to smile to himself. Before the wolf monster could leave, though, a small chuckle from the doorway caused him to whip around before glaring at an amused Hare. "Just what the hell do you want?"

"Nice to see you, too." Hare replied with a wink as he folded his arms over his chest while looking down at Tiger with a wryly smile. "I never knew you were such a good motivator, Tiger. You surprised me there."

"Feh, I have my moments. What's it to you?"

"Nothing. I'm just saying that was really nice of you, is all." Hare stated with a smile before walking out of the room with amusement; leaving Tiger to look in surprise that Hare hadn't instigated him about it.

Outside, the rain and wind were cold to the touch as Genki nervously opened the door to reveal, several feet away, Holly standing like a statue in front of the house. Her entire body was drenched and her wet hair clung to her angelic face as she shivered slightly, but never moved from her spot. As the girl finally realized who it was who was standing in the doorway, her eyes widened and she shifted with discomfort at his gaze. The pain of their fight still lingered in her mind, but no matter what she couldn't find it in herself to leave. Fear and uncertainty bubbled in both the humans' minds, but now there was no turning back even if they wanted to.

"…Holly…"

"…Genki…"

After hearing his name spoken softly, Genki felt his heart do a flip. Her voice had a quiver to it from both the chill of the rain and from being nervous, but no matter what just hearing her speak his name caused Genki to finally snap. With one last glance to the soaked girl, Genki called her name out once more before running out of the warmth of the house and flinging his arms around Holly; bringing her into the tightest hug they had ever shared. At that moment he didn't care that she was so soaked that he, too, was now wet. He didn't care that the rain and wind was still whipping into them like spiked whips and small needles. Most of all, he didn't even care that a few stray tears ran down his face as he held the shivering girl tightly while she buried her face into his chest. All that mattered was that he wasn't going to let Holly go no matter what happened.

The fight was over and forgiveness was given.

This was a very short one. I'm also fond of Genki and Tiger banters, so that's why this happened. XD Sorry for the shortness, but I'm having a hard time typing with just my left hand. It's actually really tough! XD

RockyRoadSmith: Signing off! :3