Lupin III Fan Fiction ❯ Love Potion Fujiko Mine ❯ Time To Fly ( Chapter 30 )

Love Potion Fujiko Mine

By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki

(Lupin isn't mine. Everything gets wrapped up and the gang is on the run again.)

Part Thirty: Time To Fly

" Stop that! " Fujiko squealed. " Just because we're in an expensive hotel suite doesn't mean you can put your hand down there! "

" Yes it does. You owe me so pay up, " Lupin said. " You said you'd make it up to me! "

" Christ! Could you two save it until we get out of here? " Jigen shouted from the couch. " I thought you wanted to see this! They're going to show the vote live. "

Goemon sat in the floor, a disgusted look on his face as he clutched Zantetsuken tightly. Jigen would have sworn he was asleep except for the low growling noise emanating from the samurai's throat. Jigen reached over and ruffled his hair, eliciting Goemon to draw Zantetsuken on him.

" Put that thing away, " Jigen said as he gently pushed the tip of the blade away from his throat. " Do you want to talk about it? "

" I do not want to talk about it, " Goemon muttered. " There is nothing to talk about. As you can tell, I have returned to being her friend and only that. "

Jigen took a drag off of his cigarette, " Dames… " He muttered.

" What of your 'dame'? " Goemon arched an eyebrow as he gave Jigen a sideways glance.

" Eh. We talked it out and decided we weren't meant for each other, " Jigen stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray next to his glass of scotch. " We were dynamite between the sheets but we're just too different otherwise. Besides that, she's going to manage all of the islands' affairs if they get what they want. "

" She is admirable to say the least, " Goemon looked at the television. " I am to assume that is her father giving the speech right now. "

" Yeah, " Jigen stood up. " He was a real nice guy to talk the government into giving us temporary immunity from being arrested. I think it choked up a lot of people when they heard about us rescuing the women. "

" For all the good it did, " Goemon muttered.

" Hey, we tried and that seemed to counted for something. I still wish I had a picture of Zenigata's face when that Sgt. Martin guy told him to take the handcuffs off of us. It was paled in comparison to the face he made when we were loaded into that limousine, " Jigen laughed as he stretched.

" It looks like Mr. Kilbrid has finished his presentation, " Goemon noted as Andrea's father took a seat at a long table. The camera then switched to the cabinet of government officials. The announcer covering the event then declared that they were starting to vote.

" That's our cue, " Jigen said. " I better go get my shit together and Lupin's too. LUPIN! They're voting! "

" Coming! " Lupin shouted back from the bedroom.

Jigen rolled his eyes, " I don't think I needed to know that… "

" I agree, " Goemon stood up as well. " I should go pack my things and try to put this job behind me. "

" You know you can still talk to me if you need to, " Jigen patted Goemon on the shoulder. " I'll bring the scotch and you bring the sake. We'll get shit faced and have a full-blown bitch session. "

" I plan on going on a training trip once we are away from here, " Goemon said quietly. " I must repair the damage that woman has caused. "

" Whatever you say, " Jigen shrugged. He reached into his jacket and pulled out a cigarette. He lit it and smiled, " I'll go see if I can get those two pulled apart. "

" I will go to my room, " Goemon said. " I will see you there. "

" See ya, " Jigen said as Goemon walked out the door.

Lupin poked his head out of the bedroom and looked at the television. He growled before glaring at Jigen. " Why didn't you tell us they were voting? " He shouted.

" I did! Now, get your shit because you know Pops will be kicking in that door as soon as they confirm the vote, " Jigen shouted back at Lupin. " I'm going to my room for now. We'll meet were we agreed, right? "

Lupin nodded once, " You got it. Fujiko! Hurry up! They're voting! "

" I heard you! I'm going! " Fujiko dashed out of the bedroom, straightening her clothes. She dashed out the door, not shutting it all the way behind her. She looked both ways down the hall then walked towards Goemon's room.

She reached for the doorknob when a hand on her shoulder scared her. " I think your room is that way, babe. "

" Jigen, " Fujiko narrowed her eyes. She reached for the knob again and he pushed her hand away.

" I said your room is that way, " He turned her to face him. " Do you need an escort? "

" I do not, thank you. I have to talk to Goemon for a minute, " Fujiko tried to turn away but Jigen stopped her. He caught her chin in his fingers and made her look at him.

" Haven't you done enough already? " Jigen said through clenched teeth.

" Damn it, Jigen. This doesn't concern you, " Fujiko replied.

" If it concerns my friends, it concerns me. Leave him alone, " Jigen growled.

" It's between Goemon and I, " Fujiko growled back.

" You're one piece of work. Are you trying to make sure you've broken his heart in every way possible? " Jigen tightened his grip on her chin.

" We've made up and come to terms, " Fujiko declared. " We're friends again. "

" And pigs are blue and fly upside down, " Jigen replied.

Fujiko was about to say something nasty in response when Goemon's door opened. He looked between Fujiko and Jigen for a moment, his stoic expression not wavering before he moved to shut the door. " Goemon! Jigen's hurting me! " Fujiko cried out in a pained voice.

Goemon clicked Zantetsuken loose from its sheath, " Unhand her. "

" I'm not hurting her at all, " Jigen rolled his eyes.

" Unhand her, " Goemon repeated. " I will deal with her. They are checking the votes as we speak. "

Jigen let go of Fujiko's chin but stuck his index finger in her face. " If you know what's good for you, you'll behave. "

" Kiss my ass, Jigen. "

Jigen doubled up his fist then turned on his heel, " Rotten spoiled little bitch. "

Fujiko and Goemon watched as Jigen walked back down the hall. He stopped at his room, went inside and slammed the door behind him. " Asshole, " Fujiko muttered, turning to look at Goemon.

Goemon turned and walked back into his room. " What do you want? " He said.

" Have you thought it over? " Fujiko stepped into the room.

" What you said to me or the deal you offered me? " Goemon stopped to glance at the television.

" A little of both, " Fujiko took another tentative step into the room.

" I am happy that you do love Lupin, " Goemon looked at the wall. " After meditating on it, I have decided it would never have worked out between us after all. We are too different and Lupin is better suited to handle your wayward boldness. "

" And? " Fujiko arched an eyebrow.

" I have also decided that we will remain friends and put this behind us the best we can, " Goemon turned to face her. " Your tears were genuine when you said you did not want to lose me as a friend and it touched my heart. We should have never gone down the road we did but what is done is done. "

She sighed, " Yes. I know. We'll never have to worry about that again though. "

" Yes. We decided it in Marsalforn and I am a man of my word. "

Fujiko smiled, " You'll make some lucky woman happy someday and I just don't mean with your wit and charm. "

Goemon blushed deep red, his eyes going as wide as saucers. " Fujiko! "

Fujiko cackled, " I'm sorry. I just wanted to see you blush. Now, what about the other thing we talked about? "

Goemon nodded, " I see no harm in me being your occasional bodyguard. It will be a good idea to have someone to watch your back to keep you out of trouble but do you agree to the terms I proposed? "

" Yes. I'll pay you what you asked, " Fujiko nodded and smiled. " I suppose I should go pack now. "

" Yes. I see they are showing the results of the vote " Goemon glanced at the television.

There was a loud pounding on Goemon's door, " Come on! Let's go! " It was Lupin. " Pops just pulled up and he's got back up! "

" But my stuff, Lupin! " Fujiko called.

" I've got it, " Jigen shouted. " You two get a move on! "

Goemon and Fujiko looked at each other and nodded. They dashed for the window, Goemon grabbing up his rucksack on the way. Fujiko climbed the fire escape as he slipped the straps over his shoulders and put Zantetsuken between his teeth. He grabbed the fire escape and started to climb. He could hear the sound of an approaching helicopter and wondered if that was the one they were waiting for.

Jigen and Lupin were on the roof when Fujiko reached it, Goemon following right behind her. Lupin smirked at Goemon, " Did you enjoy the view? "

Goemon blushed again, " I didn't see a thing. I was watching the alley below. "

" Sure, " Lupin shouted as the helicopter came in for a landing. Jigen grabbed onto his hat to keep it from blowing away as the chopper touched down. The pilot door opened then Samara stepped out. Andrea, who was carrying a small wooden chest, quickly followed her.

" Here! " Samara shouted as she pointed to the chopper. " One helicopter as promised, Mr. Lupin! "

" Thanks! " Lupin kissed the young woman on the forehead. He arched an eyebrow at Andrea's container. " What's that? "

" A present from daddy! " Andrea shouted then opened the box. " It's a thank you and in celebration of the result of the vote! We won! "

Everyone stared speechlessly at the contents. The sunlight glittered off gold and silver coins, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. " Amazing! " Fujiko shouted.

" There are three more in the chopper! " Andrea pointed towards the aircraft.

" Fantastic! " Lupin shouted. " One for each of us! "

" Lupin! You're under arrest! " Zenigata shouted from the door that led to the stairs. He swung his repaired long distance handcuffs above his head as several police officers joined him on the roof.

" Damn it! " Lupin said and grabbed the chest from Andrea as he bolted towards the helicopter, the others following right behind. " Here we go again! "

(End)