Cowboy Bebop Fan Fiction ❯ Unveiled Emotions ❯ Show Time ( Chapter 33 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
It was evening and Rei stepped out of the room. Vicious looked at her and she flushed at his thought. He picked up a robe and covered her with it. He kissed her neck and Rei began crying. Vicious took her hand and tightly squeezed it.

"Don't worry. Just concentrate on me," he said and Pheonix stretched.

"I'll have things waiting for you. Just hurry on it, okay?" he asked.

"I'm not going to promise anything. Let's go. Put the necklace on."

"Yes," Rei said and put the necklace on and narrowed her eyes as she looked at Pheonix.

"I'll kill you if you try anything," Pheonix hissed and Vicious drew his sword.

"Shut up. I don't need you threatening her like that. Not right now. Whatever she does isn't her fault. It's that necklace she was given," Vicious said and Pheonix folded his arms.

"Then keep her away. I can never love in that way again. Not with a female."

"What are you talking about?"

"My past. I'm not going into detail, though. Especially not for you. Go and do your show."

"How can you say you can never love like that when you took advantage of Faye Valentine?"

"That was more like torture. It's a great way to get females to spill out information. Now, I've given out all the information I'm going to give so get out there. I'll take care of things here."

"Rei..."

Rei glanced at him and walked over to him. She kissed his neck as she pressed into his body. Vicious could feel her hard breasts pressing into his chest and he placed a hand inside the robe and ran a hand over one. It was definitely larger, he noted as Rei pushed down the shoulders of the robe.

"She's definitely wanting it now," Pheonix said as he pushed the two out the door. "Have fun. Just don't take long."

"Someone appears to be more than ready," the Battlemaster said. "Let me check her."

He swiped at the robe with his claw and it fell to pieces on the ground. He gazed at her body then laid a hand on it, checking each curve of her body. Rei's face grew red when he placed a hand down between her legs and stroked back and forth. He watched her actions for a moment then drew away.

"You've chosen your company well. Quite a few of my men would love to do it with her. Well follow me and you'll be at the arena in no time. I just hope she can wait that long."

"I hope you keep those men on a tight leash otherwise, there's not guaranteeing they're safety," Vicious said and the Battlemaster grinned.

"I see you become jealous easily. I like that. Perhaps we will spare your life," he said and Vicious glared at him.

"I don't plan on dying."

"Well, at least you have your optimism. How are you doing, my dear?"

"Leave her alone."

"When can we, Vicious?" Rei asked and he looked at her. She was running her hands over her skin and Vicious drew her closer to him.

"Stop. Get a hold of yourself, will you?" Vicious asked and the Battlemaster laughed.

"I've never seen a female so consumed with the desire in this necklace before. This is going to be wonderful. I'm so glad that we're almost at the arena. I'm looking forward to the entertainment you two provide."

Vicious glanced ahead of him and stared at the arena made of stone. He heard the Snarlaxes chanting in anticipation and looked at Rei. She ran her fingers through her hair and Vicious wished that her robe hadn't been destroyed. He didn't like the idea of numerous lizards gazing upon her like she was some sort of object and he wanted to get the whole unpleasant ordeal over with.

"Don't tell me you're nervous," the Battlemaster said and Vicious looked at him.

"You're starting to piss me off," he said and the Battlemaster shrugged his shoulders.

"I really don't care. You're just lucky I don't kill you on the spot. I could easily do that, but then that would disappoint my men who are looking forward to some excitement."

"I'm glad you're so compassionate. Stop, Rei."

"But Vicious, I want you. Please?" Rei asked as she placed his hand over her hardened breasts.

"Hold on. We're almost there," Vicious replied.

"Is your Taliban friend going to join you?" the Battlemaster asked and Vicious shook his head.

"We're not friends."

"Then why does he stay with you?"

"He is in my employ. He stays with me as long as he is useful. I'm sure you do the same thing with your men, don't you?"

"Of course. The military holds numerous risks."

"I'm fully aware of that. What are you doing?"

"We're at the arena. You don't need this cover-up any longer."

Vicious' eyes narrowed as the robe was cut off of him. The Battlemaster shoved the two into the center of the arena and the Snarlaxes growled in anticipation. Vicious touched the earring that served as a communicator and tried to drown out the chants of the Snarlaxes.

"How's it going out there?" Pheonix's voice asked and Vicious bared his teeth.

"Like hell," Vicious replied.

"Sorry I couldn't offer you any tips. I've never heard of this aspect of their culture."

"Just keep the ship ready. I don't want to stay any longer on this damned moon then I have to."

"Let's not forget that you're the one who chose to come here."

"Shut up. Rei not there."

"I am so glad I'm not there."

"Don't piss me off. Just do your damned job. I'm angry enough as it is. I don't need your comments."

"All right. I'm sorry about all this, though. But there really isn't another choice."

"I know and that's what really makes me angry."

"Vicious, your audience awaits. Your stage is over there. Torture devices will be given to you if requested," the Battlemaster said and Vicious looked at him.

"Torture? I don't need any assistance when it comes to doing her," he said and the Battlemaster grinned widely.

"I like your sense of humor. Let's just hope that your performance is just as entertaining."

He pushed them into the center of the arena and the Snarlaxes cheered in excitement. Vicious tried his best to ignore the mocking cries as he took Rei's hand. Rei looked at him, fear showing in her eyes. Was it possible that despite the necklace, she still had somewhat of a hold on reality? She lowered her eyes in response to his thoughts and Vicious drew her close to him.

"Concentrate on me," he whispered. "Don't let any of this get to you. We'll get out of here as soon as possible."