Cowboy Bebop Fan Fiction ❯ A Moment In Time ❯ Let The Music Play ( Chapter 9 )

I was on my way home in the car and I heard the song from this chapter and it just inspired me to write tonight. So, that's what I'm doing!

Disclaimer: Don't own Cowboy Bebop or the song Let The Music Play by:Shannon ( some 80's people not quite sure who ) But I don't own it.

Chapter Nine:

Let The Music Play

Edward was back, and all was right with the world. It seemed that in the end somehow they were all pulled back to the Bebop by some weird magnetic force. Things seemed to return to normal as if nothing from the past couple of days had happened. Random rhymes floated through the air, bickering bit at each other, and soon enough everybody was back to starving half to death. Yup things definitely were back to normal.

Faye slammed the refrigerator shut for the third time in five minutes.

"You know Faye, you aren't a magician. That refrigerator ain't gonna have any food in it no matter how many times you open it or how many times you swear." The snide comment went unnoticed by Faye as the loud grumble of her stomach could be heard. Grabbing her abdomen with a pout of her lips she slouched over to the yellow couch and sat next to Spike.

Leaning in for the remote she picked it up as the illumination of the television revealed two stereotypical portrayals of an old western cowboy.

"Welcome all you strong little bounty hunters out there, and welcome to the latest edition of Big Shots! Pa-choom!" Sticking her pointer and thumb finger out in a cocked gun motion she 'shot' at the camera.

"Hola compadres! Our newest bounty today is.." Bored, Faye watched as Spike sipped on his coffee, as his eyes focused on the television screen. Suddenly his eyes widened as he spit coffee all over the place. Grabbing the remote out of her hands he turned the volume up.

"..wanted for numerous murders and drug dealings, she is known to be armed and dangerous. She appears to be a hooker and frequents bars on Mars. (A/N: Haha that rhymes!!) Her M.O is that she lures suspecting druggies to a hotel and shoots them then robs them and sells the drugs on the black market." A picture of a very busty blonde appeared on screen.

"Hey, doesn't that look like Jul-" Faye was cut off by Spike who had dropped his cup of coffee a while ago who seemed to be quite aggravated.

"She-she was at that bar last night! And she wanted to.. you know but, holy shit!" Letting out a burst of laughter Faye held her side as Jet entered the room.

"You know, come to think of it, you do look like your high all the time." Ignoring the snide remark Spike got up to declare the newest bounty they were going after. Julia's evil twin was on the Bebop's hit list.

"Aye aye Captain Spike-person!" Saluting Spike like she was an actual sailor she continued typing on her Tomato with her toes. "Blonde-lady is going to a fancy shmancy place tonight at the Black Panther night club!"

Love picked us out for romance

I thought it was clear

The plan was we would share

This feeling just between ourselves

Faye watched as Spike's eyes squinted in recognition of the club. Of course wanting a share of the money she voiced her own question, "So, what's the plan?" Getting up from the couch she placed her arms behind her head as she stretched waiting for the plan to unravel.

"Well obviously were going to show up tonight, you and Spike will go in, find her and bring her back here. I'll be waiting outside as back-up." Seeing as to the fact that nobody had any issues with the plan, Jet continued on his way to trim his Bonsai.

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Spike and Jet sat on the ratty old couch in the living room dressed appropriately for the awaiting hunt. Glancing at his watch Spike started to get antsy.

"Where is that girl? How come all girls must be late for everything they do? At this rate the club will be closed if she doesn't get her fat ass out here soon!" Irritated Spike popped in a cigarette and folded his arms across his chest.

"You really think I have a fat ass, Spike?" Grinning mischievously Faye strutted into the room with obvious elegance. Both men turned their heads ready to yell when they caught sight of her.

Her violet hair was pulled back into a messy bun, with random strands framing her face. A tight red dress resembling the outfit from the opera fiasco adorned her body perfectly with black stilletos to match.

Shaking his head Spike shot up and announced that he was ready to leave. Following suit they made their way to their own mono-racers.

Keeping the comm. links open they all flew towards the club. To Spike, the club sounded awfully familiar, but he just couldn't put his finger on it.

Arriving at their destination they all met in front of the club as Jet handed them both ear pieces. Placing one in his own ear he continued on to the end of the block with his shop cart full of empty cans. He was a hobo, dirty rags and all. Taking a seat on the corner he readied himself for the trouble that was sure to ensue.

Making their way into the club, Spike glanced at Faye and motioned his head in the direction of the bar while Faye made her way to the dance floor. The plan was that they would both scout around for the bounty, and Spike would try to seduce her. Of course that came with a good chuckle to Spike's expense, he sucked it up because he couldn't afford not eating anymore.

Ordering a drink or two, nobody resembling the woman he had just had an encounter with the other night Spike began to become bored.

"How about a drinking game?" Faye was back, probably bored too. Shrugging his shoulders in the 'whatever' fashion she ordered the drinks as they both tried to see who could down five shots faster.

Raising her arms in the air triumphantly after slamming her last glass onto the table Faye grinned wickedly.

But when the music changed

The plan was rearranged

He went and danced with someone else

"How about a dance? Come on cowboy, don't worry I won't tell any of your friends!" Slipping her hands into his she hiccuped and added "Oh wait, you don't have any!"

"Ha ha Faye. Real funny." Following Faye to the dance floor he looked around and searched for the blonde bimbo. He was snapped out of his search when Faye rubbed against him. Moving with the beat of the music he pulled some pretty suave moves of his own.

"I didn't know Mr.Macho Man knew how to dance!" Faye shouted over the music as she continued dancing with him.

"You'd be surprised what else I can do." Grabbing Faye by the waist he pulled her in closer as they came face to face. He could feel the warmth of Faye's breath against his face. Closing his eyes he leaned in.

We started dancing

And love put us into a groove

But now he's with somebody new

What does love want me to do?

"Gun! Everybody down!" A female voice shouted throughout the club as the music ceased and everybody ran to the exits in a panicked frenzy. Looking around like a deer trapped in headlights, Faye recovered by ripping out her Glock from her thigh holster and cocking it.

'I knew this place was familiar. This clubs run by the Black Panther Syndicate.' Mentally slapping himself for being able to forget a place he had visited numerous times in his youth, Spike also took out his Jericho from within his jacket.

Several men with black suits and guns pushed their way through the crowds in the pursuit of a thin blonde also trying to push her way through the exit, shooting several syndicate lackeys in the midst of it.

"There she is!" Sprinting towards the woman Spike managed to pick down some men of his own. Finding the woman off guard he whacked her in the cranium with the butt of his gun.

With a dull thud she hit the floor. Catching Faye running through the crowd towards him they both made their way out, bounty in-hand.

Spying a man trying to steal the women in his arms back, Spike had no means of defense except Faye watching his back, as the man took aim. Suddenly he slumped to the floor, dead. Spinning on his heel Spike came face to face with Electra.

Love said, let the music play

He won't get away

Just keep the groove and he'll come back to you again

Let it play

"What are you doing here!?" Confused Spike continued on his way dropping the bounty head in the hastily cleared out shopping cart with Jet steering it. Faye was still taking out anybody on their tails while Spike stared at Electra.

"It's a long story. Listen, I need to talk to all of you is there any way I can come with you?" Seeing that they had lost the men from the syndicate. She followed Spike to the Swordfish II.

"Umm, Alright I guess. Where going back to the Bebop, hop in." Sliding Electra onto his lap in the cockpit they all made their way into their own respectable ships flying back to the Bebop.

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"What do you want with me? I'm just a defenseless woman!" Scoffing at the remark Faye flashed her the finger as she continued to handcuff her to the pipe on the ceiling. Dusting off her fingers in a manner as if she had completed a well done job Faye smirked as she turned around to be face to face with the woman who had saved her days ago.

"Hey Faye, can I talk to you for a moment?" Nodding, Faye crossed her arms in front of her chest as she leaned against the wall. Realizing that Faye wasn't going anywhere Electra continued questioning Faye.

"Look I know this may sound weird but I have this hypothesis, see? You, Vincent, and I are the only one's with the nano-devices in our blood streams. So I'm thinking, what if what they said were true? Vincent was a just a guinea pig who escaped, so even the pharmaceutical didn't know the affect of the machines," dropping her voice to a whisper Electra continued on, "Our bodies have to power to regenerate faster then the normal human. For example, when you where shot your perfectly fine now, and that was only just days ago."

"So what are you saying, were immortal?" Faye asked breathlessly.

"Not exactly, we just have an outstanding immune system and are more prone to heal faster. But If I was to shoot you in the head right now, be sure you will have your brains all over."

"Gee thats real comforting."

He tried pretending a dance is just a dance

But I see

He's dancing his way back to me

"Speaking of the pharmaceutical, what were you doing in a place like that? Being a bounty and all." Mimicking Faye, Spike leaned against the wall as he suddenly appeared from out of the shadows.

"They were in association with the Black Panthers, who had heard about the infamous robots. Strictly refusing to let the device into the public they declined them. Apparently the syndicate wasn't too happy so they bombed the place. The bounty was dropped." Smiling happily to finally be free of running, Electra clapped her hands together.

"So I dropped by to see if I could find out anything, like if before blowing the building up they infiltrated it and stole anything. I couldn't find anything out because of this little woman here." Electra claimed tilting her head in the direction of the bounty. Excusing herself she continued into the galley with Faye behind her, both conversing about the strange theory.

Standing there Spike eyed the bounty with interest. He was caught off guard by her next statement though.

"You know, I miss her too." Growing tense Spike's head snapped up as he stared into the woman's eyes confused.

"Excuse me?"

"Julia. I miss her too." Growing angrier by the moment Spike kicked the wall as he slammed both his hands on either side of her face cornering her into the wall.

"Listen lady, I don't know what your trying to pull but whatever your doing, you better watch yourself. How do you even know I know a Julia?" Breathing heavily Spike searched her eyes for any signs of deceit.

"Because, she would tell me about you all the time, back in the day. That is, before we stopped talking. When I found out about her death I couldn't believe it. I knew you where with her, and I just needed to know what happened." Finishing her short speech breathlessly she looked back up into Spike's glazed over orbs remorsefully.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Julia's sister."

Let the music play

He won't get away

Whoa! Once I got started on this chapter I just couldn't stop! I hope everybody liked it! Er, is everybody following me? Because I want to make sure that all made sense too you, but don't worry I will further explain it in the next chapter.

Basically though, I thought I forshadowed everything quite well if I do say so myself. And I'm so excited! Because as I continue writing I come up with more and more ideas!

My reviewers-

Kendra Luehr: Teehee, damn you saw that! It was supposed to be like "Oh my, who shall he choose?!" Oops. And of course there gonna be some Faye on Spike action I mean like, I'd flame my own story if there wasn't. But alas, my ending is quite um, well if I told you the ending that would beat the point so.. yeah im gonna shut up.

James: Woot woot, lemons ruleeeeeeeeeeeeeee! And I sense a lemon in the near future!

Jezebel, Krista M., Only In Dreams, CaNdY PeRvErSiOn, Asianpuff: I'm so thrilled every bodies enjoying this.Yeah well I picked up my lazy ass because of kick ass reviewers like all of you. Thanks so much for the reviews!

Yayo: err umm i dont get itt .. play el field? hehe ( i feel dumb )

Rinoa-Heartilly-666: Glad yea like it. Yea well I was battling that dude on the train ( the one who dances queer) in FF8 and that about sums up my progress before I got frustrated and gave up lol.

My sweet, sweet inspiration- THANK YOU ALL!

Oh ya, I'm writing a new fic for Inuyasha fans out there. It's a Cruel Intentions twist sort of called Bitter Aspirations. Check it out!

-BunnyBreath