Heart On Her Sleeve Ch.1 - 4

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 Title::  Heart On Her Sleeve
Chapters : 1-4
Characters/Pairings:: DG/OC,Eventual Cain/DG ; Jeb/OC ;Az/OC
Rating::  T
Summary::  After DG overhears a conversation she decides to move on - literally.Cain and DG are apart but never out of the others mind...and heart
Disclaimer:: I own a copy of Tin Man ,just not the rights :(
Warning: post series
Genre: romantic comedy,drama , slight musical
A/N : Read & review especially if you don't wanna see my tin man fics end...also smutty eats reviews ,she loves them.

DG walked the tiled halls . It had been a stressful few months. Raw had left with Kalm. Glitch was back to being Ambrose ,sort of. He was still trying to come to terms with having two very different personalities She had heard Cain was in the palace and wanted to see him madly. 

He was by far the one she was closest to and she did have a crush on the Tin Man. Who wouldn't really ? All the single women ( and quite a lot of married women) in the kingdom were obsessed with the widower. The only people he made time for though was his son Jeb ,Ambrose , and of course DG.

DG saw Jeb and waved. They had become fast friends. Jeb put a finger on his mouth instructing her to be quiet. DG smiled. Cain was in the next room. She knew his voice anywhere. She took of her white pumps that matched her white laced dress.She tiptoed over to Jeb. She peaked in to see what they were talking about.

" Mr.Cain you have heard the rumors. I'm sure." The Queen said as she sat behind her desk. " About you and my daughter."

" Yes. I've become aware of those rumors and they are just that. Rumors." Cain answered.

DG looked back at Jeb. She was blushing profusely. Jeb tried not to laugh. He was painfully aware of his friend's secret crush on his father. DG mouthed. 'This is so embaressing.'

Cain continued. " I view her as a friend. A daughter I never had. Any relationship we have is one of ,what could best me described as a authoritve father and crazy,whacky daughter. I'm not in love with her nor do I see that ever happening."

DG's heart fell to the floor. Tears welled up. She looked at Jeb. Jeb was just as shocked. DG ran quickly the other way. Jeb followed. She ran all the way to the gazebo and vomited. Jeb finally caught up with her. She was crying and trying not to throw up again.

" DG I think he doesn't know what he wants. I see the way he looks at you and you at him."

" Oh Gods." She clutched her stomach. Great her best friend knew about her crush on his dad. Just what she needed.

" I was unhappy about your guys' obvious attraction to each other but he's changed knowing you. For the better. "

" I can't stay here anymore."

" DG ,please don't do anything drastic." Jeb begged.

" I've been thinking of going to a magic college to improve my control on my powers. I held off because I wanted to be near Azzie ,you ,and your father. I think though now is the time."

" Deege ,please don't go. Not if your running away."

" He was right you know. When I first met him he said I would run. Bet he never thought he'd be the reason for my running. Don't tell him I overheard him. "

" Deege.."

" Please," DG grapsed his hands. " dear friend."

" I'll keep my mouth shut but not forever. Don't be suprised if I show up as your bodyguard one day. Where is this college anyway?"

" The one place Wyatt Cain would never set foot into. The country known for making people burst into dance and song."

" Shiz! " Jeb said shocked. " Okay don't be suprised if I never  show up as your bodyguard."

DG laughed through her pain and hugged him. "  I need this. Try to understand. I know I don't to say this but -"

" I'll look after him. Take care of yourself. Pointless to say stay out of trouble ,so try not to get in that much trouble."

She playfully hit his head. " You know I can't promise that.

Cain arrived at the palace the next day. He was planning to suprise her with a new horse. She had seen this beautiful white horse and Cain had secretly bought it for her. Since her birthday was coming up,of course. He was the one in for a suprise. 

" Hi dad. What are you doing here ?" Jeb asked nervously. He did not wanna be the one to tell his father DG had left but it looked like he would be the victim ,err ,person to tell him.


" Well I was plan on suprising Princess DG with the white horse. Where is she ?" Cain noticed a lot of people seemed absent or when they saw him quickly turn the other way. A bad feeling gathered in him. " Did something happen ? Is DG okay ? "

" She's gone ,Dad."

" Define 'gone'. " Cain nearly growled.

" She left for college." Jeb answered as he looked for possible escape routes.

" College?! Where?"

" I'm not to tell you." 

'' Excuse me! I help out with the Royal Security. Why wasn't I told this?''

" Your being told now."

" By my son who apparently knew about this before me."

" Yeah ,she did tell me."

" And you didn't tell me! " Cain was shocked. 'Why is everyone keeping secrets from me?' he thought. 

" I was told not to. She does outrank you so.."

" This goes beyond rank son! She's...my friend." Cain look so wounded. Why was she pulling away so suddenly? What happened ? He wondered.

" It's your own fault! " Jeb fumed. He couldn't hold it in. " She's gone now! You couldn't be honest with yourself! She's my best friend and you drove her away! " He yelled and stormed off.

" What did I do?" Cain stood their confused and heartbroken.

Meanwhile....

DG arrived in Shiz. She got of the train and stretched. Her sister Azkadellia had come with her. DG knew Az was there as a chaperone but didn't let on. She was just glad Az was out of the palace. Speaking of chaperones ,their bodyguards Philip and  Max followed behind her. Max was blonde with greenish blue eyes . He had just turned 30. Fit but not bulging with muscles. Philip was the more serious of the two. Brown hair and eyes ,he was a cowboy through and through. She gave a sad smile . He was like a brunette Wyatt Cain. Philip was in his 30's and more fit than Max.

DG looked around. He smile turned to fear. People were singing...a lot. Az smirked. " It's dawning on you that not only would a certain blonde not step foot her but you wouldn't step foot here."

DG groaned. Why had this not dawned on her? " Where gonna burst out singing eventually aren't we ?"

" Mhmm." Az laughed.

DG looked at Philip. " Shoot me now."

" Can't do that. Defeats the purpose of protecting ya." Philip said with a slight smile. " I do plan on shootin' Max if he can't carry a tune ,though."

" Back at cha , Phil ." Max taunted.

" You know I hate being called Phil." Philip said in an angry tone.

" That's why he does it." DG said. " Azzie we have time to kill. What do wanna do?"

" Shop ,baby sister." Az was headed to the stores before she even finished her sentence.

Philip and Max kept a respectable distance while the sisters shopped. DG saw a fedora in a window and stopped suddenly. It was just like Cain's. She just stood there sadly.

" If you want it badly , Miss , just go for it." said a male voice.

DG looked over and saw a young brunette man with eyes the color of the sky. " Excuse me ?"

" If you want it ,buy it. "

" Somethings are better left where they are."

" Hmmm. Are guard dogs seem to know each other."

" What?" DG looked over to see an older gentleman talking to her guards. " You have a bodyguard ?"

" Royalty usually does. Prince Richard , glad to meet you...Princess?"

" DG."

" The savior of the O.Z. The light that saved us from eternal darkness. I'm a little shocked actually your blonde guard dog doesn't look that old . I heard he had a son."

" That's not Wyatt Cain. "

" Really ? Rumors are that -''

" Are just that - rumors. Now if you don't mind."

" I'm sorry ,Miss DG. I above all should know not to listen to rumors but all the rumors about me are true so.."

" Richard? The Playboy Prince of Shiz. "

" You've heard of me. " He smiled brightly.

" Oh yes. The heartbreaker. The flirt. The womanizer."

  Richard's smile fell. " Rumors?"

" But you said all the rumors about you were true." DG said with a slight grin.

Az walked up holding a puppy. DG's eyes widened. " They have chihuahuas in the O.Z. ?" DG asked.

" Only in Shiz." Richard answered


Why only Shiz?" DG asked him.       

" I don't know actually."

" You live here and - Nevermind. " DG looked at her sister. Az had definately bonded with the puppy. " The minute that little rat on steroids eats my slippers he's gone."

"Rocky would never do that." Az cooed as the dog licked her face.

" Rocky?! " DG and Richard said.

" Yeah ,he's a fighter. He reminded me of that boxer movie you told me about. He's so cute! Yes you are!" Az awed at her fawn colored puppy.

" Well it does give you something to take care of while I'm in college." DG petted Rocky. " He is cute."

" College?! I go to the college here too. Shiz University. ''Richard said excitedly.

" That's...just  great." DG said through gritted teeth.

" So you must love singing and dancing." Richard said as he walked them to their apartment.

" Why? Oh well I know someone who would follow me anywhere. So I had to think of the least likely place this person would go. Shiz won." DG replied. " I don't sing. I dance only when forced."

" We live in the same complex cool! " Richard noted.

DG sighed. He would wouldn't he. Richard gave them a short tour. He showed them the ballroom ,cause apparently every friggin place in Shiz had a ballroom. DG rolled her eyes. " Let me guess for dancing and singing." Richard nodded. " Great ,just great."

Finally they reached DG's apartment. She turned to Richard. " Thank you for your kindness. You didn't have to do all this."

" Nonsense. I had a great time and got to meet two beautiful princesses. I hope we see each other again real soon." He kissed the palm of her hand and left.

" He's interesting." Az said while holding her sleeping puppy.

" To say the least." DG looked at where he had kissed and gave a slight grin. " Playboy."

Hours later DG snuck out of her room and headed to the ballroom. She saw the piano forte she had seen earlier in the day. She sat down to play. As she sang her voice filled the room. Richard yawned as he walked down the halls. He smiled as he recalled meeting Princess DG. There was something about her that filled him with warmth. He knew instantly she was not like other girls. He heard a voice coming from the ballroom. So light and beautiful. Amazing. He peeped into see DG singing. Doesn't sing ,ha. He sneaked in while she continued to sing.

" To make him see
How much he means to me
But it's just not meant to be."

DG gasped as she noticed Richard. " Couldn't sing? You just proved otherwise." Richard said with a smug expression.

" I said I don't sing, I never said I couldn't sing." 

" Who hurt you ,Princess?"

" That's none of your business."

" A woman near tears singing about unrequited love. You should never be sad. "

DG snorted. " Do you use this on all women or am I just lucky ?"

" I'm just as shocked as you are that I'm not trying to get you in my bed. I'm not used to being sincere . I'm sorry if it's coming out wrong."

" I'm sorry. I'm just in a bad mood. I just...Nothing is going the way I had dreamed or hoped."

" Then maybe it's time to make new dreams. "

" Maybe. Let me guess you wanna help with that."

" I said I wasn't trying to get you in my bed but that doesn't mean I don't find you extremely attractive. So yes , I would like to help you and ..." Richard held her hands with his and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead. " and maybe someday we might share the same dream. Just know that there is someone who sees you as a woman , and a very attractive one at that."

DG blushed. " I'm keeping an eye on you." She said playfully. She was shocked at how playful she was being.

" I most certainly hope so." He kissed her cheek." Sweet dreams ,Princess." He departed . DG touched her cheek. Things had certainly got very interesting.

Cain took another shot of his beer. He was in his cabin trying to fill this void he couldn't get rid off. DG hadn't been gone long but he found himself aching for her company. Jeb entered the cabin he was furious at his father but one look at how broken Cain was and Jeb's anger lessened.

Cain noticed his son. " You said I did something to make her leave. What did I do that was so awful that she wouldn't even say goodbye?"

" Dad ,I'm sorry .I was angry. I shouldn't have taken it out on you."

" Your not wrong though are you? I get looks from the staff. They know something I don't. Maybe she heard the rumors and... "

" Dad , she'll come back someday. It's not forever. Until then you seriously need to think about this second chance at life you've been given. Your living but not alive ,except when you were around DG.She couldn't wait forever."

Cain caught the last part. " What do you mean by that ?"

" It's obvious to everyone but you. Your falling for her. You have been since you met. Everyone sees it."

" Is that why she went away? Did she think I was falling for her? She's my friend."

" No ,she didn't leave because she thought you loved her. Do love her or do you really think of her as a kid?"

Cain pondered the question. " I honestly no longer know."

DG made it through her first day at college. She loved Charms class ( very arts and crafty) but hated Potions class( never allow DG near a stove). Richard was in her last class , Transformation. She giggled as Richard tried to turn himself into a cat but ended up with a furry,orange tail and ears instead. DG successfully turned herself into a dove. Flying as a dove proved more difficult. She made it halfway across the room before she began falling. Richard caught her and they both fell to the ground as she transformed back.

As she walked back to the apartment she stopped at the same store that had fedoras in the window. " Why are you torturing yourself? He thinks of you like a kid."

" I do have half the nerve to buy this store and turn it into a dance studio." Richard said.

" Your following me now ?" DG said. She was shocked that she wasn't that annoyed by this.

" No but if I was it wouldn't be that hard. You come by here everyday and stare at the fedoras ,for an hour."

" I do not! " DG turned to Philip for support but all she got was him nodding in agreement. Traitor. " Maybe I just like hats."

" Yeeeah ,uh huh." Richard said unconvinced. " So there's this ball coming -"

" No."

'But."

" No.I'm not going."

" Pity. I really wish you would go ,even if it's not with me."

" Why do you care so much?"

" Why do you care so little ?"

" About what?"

" Being a princess. We actually met when you were four. You loved being in a dress. You were still a tomboy but you had a balance. Now you seem determined to deny your feminitity ,your sexuality. Your the crown princess. Think of what you could do."

DG pondered his words. Damn it he had a point. A small point. " I'll go with you but I need...," DG lowered her voiced and mumbled. " your help.''

" What did you say? Couldn't hear you." Richard's grin gave away that he had.

" You heard me. Help."

" With what ?"

" I don't know how to be a princess. Can you teach me to be a royal ?"

" On one condition. One kiss from you."

DG leaned in. Richard started opening his mouth. DG smiled. " After the first lesson."

" Then we shall begin right now." Richard cleared his throat. 

" All right."

" No more jeans. Pants are fine. Skirts..aren't you. Maybe long skirts. Hmm..We need to blend the tomboy with the princess. I think it can be done though."

" I feel like a Barbie Doll."

" Barbies are blonde."

" How do you know that ?"

" My mother was an Other Sider. I'm multi -realmed like you. You have an Ozian mother and a Earthly father. I have an Earthly mother and an Ozian father."

" Wow. Finally someone who might get my jokes ,cool"

" Now shopping , Barbie."

DG rolled her eyes and laughed.

Cain had had a bad day. He had went to the Queen in hopes that she would tell him what had made DG leave and where she went. He made a little headway. The Queen had informed him that she had mainly left to heal a broken heart and work on mastering her powers. She did not however tell him where DG had gone. She said DG had insisted on not having her location revealed at this time. He had inquired who was watching her. When he found out it was the two most promising Tin Men from the reformed Tin Man Academy ,he felt relived. At least she was in good hands.

Cain sat down on his rocking chair and looked out from the porch. ' Broken heart' those words played over and over in his head. How did he not see it .He's a Tin Man , he should have seen the signs. Or maybe he did but ignored them. He wondered this. Jeb walked up the porch steps.

Cain looked at him and sighed. " So I broke DG ' s heart."

Jeb looked amazed. " How did you know?"

" You just confirmed it ,Son."

Jeb put his han to his forehead and cursed inwardly.

Comments

[trystan830.livejournal.com]

ok, i like Richard, cause he gets DG's references - yaay!!

and Wyatt really does need a few smacks upside the head. ;)

[tardisinthesgc.livejournal.com]

OK, I'll be honest here, I was really beginning to hate Richard. But now, you made him nice and it's confusing me. lol

can't wait for more of this. seriously, please post more asap!!

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