Emeralds and Tin Chapter 9
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dg_cainHere is the next chapter. I do have to warn you guys, I only have one chapter left in this story **Avoids getting hit by large, flying objects**. I was going to have a two-part epologue, but I couldn't grasp a concept I liked and I didn't want to write one simply to write one. I may use that as a short story as soon as I can come up with a good outline.
I do, however, have an idea and outline for a new story. I'm really excited. It's more humorous and less sad, so I'm very excited. This story was a downer, and I'm sorry for that. But I promise you, you will get more Glitch and Azkedillia moments! YAY! Thank you again for the comments, they are really wonderful!
Title: Emeralds and Tin : Chapter 9: Goodbyes
Author: golden_goddess
Characters, Pairing: DG/Cain,
Rating: G
Summary: DG gets better and Cain gets worse.
Warning: none
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or the story of the Wizard of Oz nor Tin-Man.
Notes: This is my first stab at Tin-Man fiction. Don't be afraid to be critical. I've been writing fan fiction of all sort for years, so I'm pretty used to it.
DG slowly opened her eyes. Her eye lids felt like they were made out of lead and lifting them up felt like a struggle. The sun threw beams across the room and as she stared up at her ceiling, she wondered how long she’d been sleeping. She couldn’t remember the last time she woke up after the sun was up. She was usually up before dawn, either with Cain or because of her nightmares.
Without moving, she moved her eyes to look at the chair. No Cain. She sighed and moved around in the bed, feeling the soft fabric on her skin. As she rubbed her eyes she saw a figure at the window looking out onto the O.Z. She smiled as he turned around but then suddenly frowned at the sight of him. Cain look tired, warn out, and run down. He had a busted lip and a black eyes and his face looked like it hadn’t been shaven in weeks. How long had she been asleep?
His face looked relieved as he walked over to the bed, taking a knee beside it. He stroked her hair and looked into her bright blue eyes.
“You’re awake,” he said softly. DG, confused, only nodded her head. “You’ve been asleep for days sweetie, we thought we almost lost you there for a second.”
“But why?” she tried to say, but it only came out as a whimper. Cain frowned and leaned forward to kiss her forehead.
“Molly poisoned you. Her husband worked as a longcoat. He still saw you as a threat and he still thought Askadillia was still evil.”
“You beat him up?” she asked him. His face fell.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” he said, knowing she wouldn’t approve of him beating someone up.
“You beat him up didn’t you?” she asked again, a smile starting to spread.
“Still not talking about it,” he said, trying to hold back a grin.
“Awww, you did. For me.” she smiled all the way. She reached a hand up and gently soothed his black eye. “Thank you,” she said. “For everything.” He nodded his head and went to give her a kiss when they were interrupted.
“DEEG! You’re awake. I thought I’d lost you!” Azkadillia yelled as she ran over to the bed. She paused. “Again.” Looking embarrassed she came over and hugged her sister. Cain stood and bowed as the queen walked in. She tried to get up to stop but she gave up.
“Cain, no need for that. You are pracically family.” She smiled at him and walked over to DG. The three women enveloped each other in a hug. DG looked so happy and at peace with her family. Cain’s face fell and he backed towards the door. He walked out into the hallway and ran into Jeb.
“I was just coming to check on DG. Is she ok?” he asked. Cain nodded and patted him on the shoulder. “Are you ok?” he asked.
“She’s waiting in there for you. I have to go meet with the king. I’ll see you later in the day.” Jeb nodded and walked into the room. Cain took a deep breath, looking up towards the ceiling.
“I’m doing what’s right.” he kept telling himself over and over again.
~*~
“Very well done Cain. I was wrong about you. You can do your job, even under these circumstances. How would you like your old assignment back? I’ve talked to Jeb and he feels that he’d be better suited with the palace security anyway.” Ahamo looked over at Cain, searching his face for an expression.
“Sir I’m flattered, but I can’t accept.” He looked down at the hat in his hands. The rim was twisted from his nerves. The king looked at him, confused. “I’m not a yo-yo, sir. You can’t jerk me around whenever you like. Just because I saved her once, doesn’t mean I’ll be able to stop it again. Jeb can do the job just fine. He’s experienced and he knows what he’s doing. I misjudged him.” He laughed.
“I misjudged my own son. I yelled at him for no good reason. Do you realize just what that feels like? He’s my only family and I yelled at him.”
“What does this mean Wyatt?” the king asked slowly. “Are you saying you want to stay security staff?” Cain shook his head.
“I’m leaving. I have a life to get back to. I brought you your daughter safely, she saved the kingdom and then I saved her again. Frankly, it’s a bit exhausting trying to constatnly save the princess. They don’t ever tell you that in the fairy tales. The hero rides off into the sunset, sets the princess on the throne and then what?” Cain shook his head and put his hat on it. “I’m sorry sir, but I can’t stay.” He turned to leave. He was nearly to the door when Ahamo’s voice stopped him.
“You are exactly what I expected. You’re running just like I thought you would. This is why I moved you. I didn’t want her to get hurt.” Cain wanted to turn around and stay, but he kept walking right out the door.
The next day DG was well enough to venture out into the garden. It was a beautiful, but cold afternoon. Az held her arm and the two walked slowly to a bench in the center.
“Well Deeg, that’s strike two against you and it was partly my fault. I don’t know about you, but I feel pretty lousy.” she helped her sister sit down. DG smiled.
“Az we’re sisters. We’re supposed to talk about boys, get into fights, try to kill each other. It’s in the sister handbook.” she shrugged. Az looked away.
“Only I didn’t try, I succeeded. Twice.” she held up two fingers. “Well the second time wasn’t directly my fault, but I could ha-“
“Az stop. Just stop. So how is the date hunting going?” she asked, happily changing the topic. Az sighed.
“No one will go with me. I’m a crowned princess for Christ’s sake and no one will ask me. It’s like I’m cursed.” She stomped her foot. DG sat there for a second thinking. A sly smile spread her face.
“Az if I can find you a date, will you go with him? No questions asked. No complaining.” Az’s eyes lit up like stars.
“Yes Deeg! Yes I will.” she clapped her hands and looked at her, waiting with anticpiation.
“I think you should go with Glitch.” DG smiled. Az’s melted quicker than ice on a hot day. “You said no complaining or questions.”
“But Glitch. DG, it’s GLITCH. He’s not all there,” she said pointing to her head. DG frowned.
“Now who’s fault is that? Listen, he’s funny, a good dancer and a breathing body that is willing to go to the ball with you. In other words, he’s your last hope.” DG patted her sister on the back. Az sighed and nodded. Her sister had a point. But wait! She opened her mouth but DG stopped her. “I asked him for you already, he’ll be picking you up around 6pm. My big sister is all grown and going to her first big ball with Glitch. DG so proud.” she laughed.
Az glared at her sister and then started to laugh herself. It was good to have her sister back. Now she was curious about here sister. Who would she go with?
“DG does this mean you are going with Jeb?” Az asked. DG gave her an odd look. It was made clear after Cain saved her that he would be back as her bodyguard. Apparently something changed. “Oh, I thought you knew already. What with the two of you so close. He’s leaving. This afternoon in fact. He told father that yesterday.” Az watched as her sister sat there stunned. Maybe she should have kept her mouth shut.
*~*
“So the rumors are true,” she said from his doorway. Cain turned around to see DG standing in the doorway. Her hair was pulled back and she wore a pair of sweatpants and a University of Omaha sweatshirt. She crossed her arms and took a step in the room. Cain loved it when she didn’t act like a princess and when she acted more like DG. If he wasn’t planning his great escape, he’d pull her in his arms right then and there. Her eyes still looked tired, but she was gaining her strentgh back fast. Cain sighed.
“I have to.” he said.
“Now look who’s cutting and running at the first sign of trouble,” she said with an angry tone. Cain looked away.
“You wouldn’t understand.” He threw a couple shirts in his bag and zipped it up. DG shook her head.
“Um, nope, I don’t buy it. I was killed, brought to a new world, thrown into a storm, forced to discover myself in a place where weird things live umong normal things, then I almost died again. So, no I don’t buy this ‘You wouldn’t understand’ crap. Because frankly I do understand. Here I was thinking you’re a coward, but then I remembered, you’re the heartless one. I hope you find whatever you are setting out to fine, I really do.” she walked over and stuck her hand out.
“Good bye Mr.Cain.” Cain looked down at her hand and then back at her face. He couldn’t bear anymore and grabbed his bag, pushing past her. Cain flew down the back stairs and out towards the stables. Glitch was standing there brushing Cain’s horse.
“Where do you think you’re going?” Glitch asked. Cain rolled his eyes and groaned.
“Just because you have your brain back, doesn’t mean you can figure me out. Now move.” he reached out for the reigns.
“What are you doing?” Glitch asked.
“I have to go back to my old life. I want to be the way things were.” Cain said throwing his bag across his horse. Glitch stood there for a second, not one for confrontation, he really thought about what he was about to say.
“Your old life?” he asked. Cain sighed and turned around. “Excuse me, your old life? What old life? Your wife is dead, your son grew up, your house has decayed. There is no “old life” Cain. Look around, this is your life now. SHE is your life now whether you like it or not.” Glitch took a step back and gasped for breath. He’d never been that outspoken before, ever. It was kind of refreshing.
“Glitch-“ Cain began. Glitch held up a hand. He was on a roll.
“If you want to go back to that old tin box, fine. But you’re here now, you’ve dedicated yourslef to keeping her safe. Like it or not sparky, but you’re a part of us and we’re a part of you. That girl in there,” he said pointing to the palace. “That girl looks up to you. She expects you to be there for her, especially after all that she’s been through.”
“She has Jeb now to watch out for her Glitch. I’m just an old man who needs to be outside of the palace walls. I was not made for royal life.” he threw a leg over his horse and hopped on. Glitch glared at him.
“You are not an old man and you are not expected to live a royal life. DG certainly doesn’t and she is royal.” He took a step towards Cain. “Listen, if you leave now-“ he started. Cain looked at Glitch and then snapped his reigns, his horse galloping off. “You will regret it,” he softly finished to himself.
I do, however, have an idea and outline for a new story. I'm really excited. It's more humorous and less sad, so I'm very excited. This story was a downer, and I'm sorry for that. But I promise you, you will get more Glitch and Azkedillia moments! YAY! Thank you again for the comments, they are really wonderful!
Title: Emeralds and Tin : Chapter 9: Goodbyes
Author: golden_goddess
Characters, Pairing: DG/Cain,
Rating: G
Summary: DG gets better and Cain gets worse.
Warning: none
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or the story of the Wizard of Oz nor Tin-Man.
Notes: This is my first stab at Tin-Man fiction. Don't be afraid to be critical. I've been writing fan fiction of all sort for years, so I'm pretty used to it.
DG slowly opened her eyes. Her eye lids felt like they were made out of lead and lifting them up felt like a struggle. The sun threw beams across the room and as she stared up at her ceiling, she wondered how long she’d been sleeping. She couldn’t remember the last time she woke up after the sun was up. She was usually up before dawn, either with Cain or because of her nightmares.
Without moving, she moved her eyes to look at the chair. No Cain. She sighed and moved around in the bed, feeling the soft fabric on her skin. As she rubbed her eyes she saw a figure at the window looking out onto the O.Z. She smiled as he turned around but then suddenly frowned at the sight of him. Cain look tired, warn out, and run down. He had a busted lip and a black eyes and his face looked like it hadn’t been shaven in weeks. How long had she been asleep?
His face looked relieved as he walked over to the bed, taking a knee beside it. He stroked her hair and looked into her bright blue eyes.
“You’re awake,” he said softly. DG, confused, only nodded her head. “You’ve been asleep for days sweetie, we thought we almost lost you there for a second.”
“But why?” she tried to say, but it only came out as a whimper. Cain frowned and leaned forward to kiss her forehead.
“Molly poisoned you. Her husband worked as a longcoat. He still saw you as a threat and he still thought Askadillia was still evil.”
“You beat him up?” she asked him. His face fell.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” he said, knowing she wouldn’t approve of him beating someone up.
“You beat him up didn’t you?” she asked again, a smile starting to spread.
“Still not talking about it,” he said, trying to hold back a grin.
“Awww, you did. For me.” she smiled all the way. She reached a hand up and gently soothed his black eye. “Thank you,” she said. “For everything.” He nodded his head and went to give her a kiss when they were interrupted.
“DEEG! You’re awake. I thought I’d lost you!” Azkadillia yelled as she ran over to the bed. She paused. “Again.” Looking embarrassed she came over and hugged her sister. Cain stood and bowed as the queen walked in. She tried to get up to stop but she gave up.
“Cain, no need for that. You are pracically family.” She smiled at him and walked over to DG. The three women enveloped each other in a hug. DG looked so happy and at peace with her family. Cain’s face fell and he backed towards the door. He walked out into the hallway and ran into Jeb.
“I was just coming to check on DG. Is she ok?” he asked. Cain nodded and patted him on the shoulder. “Are you ok?” he asked.
“She’s waiting in there for you. I have to go meet with the king. I’ll see you later in the day.” Jeb nodded and walked into the room. Cain took a deep breath, looking up towards the ceiling.
“I’m doing what’s right.” he kept telling himself over and over again.
~*~
“Very well done Cain. I was wrong about you. You can do your job, even under these circumstances. How would you like your old assignment back? I’ve talked to Jeb and he feels that he’d be better suited with the palace security anyway.” Ahamo looked over at Cain, searching his face for an expression.
“Sir I’m flattered, but I can’t accept.” He looked down at the hat in his hands. The rim was twisted from his nerves. The king looked at him, confused. “I’m not a yo-yo, sir. You can’t jerk me around whenever you like. Just because I saved her once, doesn’t mean I’ll be able to stop it again. Jeb can do the job just fine. He’s experienced and he knows what he’s doing. I misjudged him.” He laughed.
“I misjudged my own son. I yelled at him for no good reason. Do you realize just what that feels like? He’s my only family and I yelled at him.”
“What does this mean Wyatt?” the king asked slowly. “Are you saying you want to stay security staff?” Cain shook his head.
“I’m leaving. I have a life to get back to. I brought you your daughter safely, she saved the kingdom and then I saved her again. Frankly, it’s a bit exhausting trying to constatnly save the princess. They don’t ever tell you that in the fairy tales. The hero rides off into the sunset, sets the princess on the throne and then what?” Cain shook his head and put his hat on it. “I’m sorry sir, but I can’t stay.” He turned to leave. He was nearly to the door when Ahamo’s voice stopped him.
“You are exactly what I expected. You’re running just like I thought you would. This is why I moved you. I didn’t want her to get hurt.” Cain wanted to turn around and stay, but he kept walking right out the door.
The next day DG was well enough to venture out into the garden. It was a beautiful, but cold afternoon. Az held her arm and the two walked slowly to a bench in the center.
“Well Deeg, that’s strike two against you and it was partly my fault. I don’t know about you, but I feel pretty lousy.” she helped her sister sit down. DG smiled.
“Az we’re sisters. We’re supposed to talk about boys, get into fights, try to kill each other. It’s in the sister handbook.” she shrugged. Az looked away.
“Only I didn’t try, I succeeded. Twice.” she held up two fingers. “Well the second time wasn’t directly my fault, but I could ha-“
“Az stop. Just stop. So how is the date hunting going?” she asked, happily changing the topic. Az sighed.
“No one will go with me. I’m a crowned princess for Christ’s sake and no one will ask me. It’s like I’m cursed.” She stomped her foot. DG sat there for a second thinking. A sly smile spread her face.
“Az if I can find you a date, will you go with him? No questions asked. No complaining.” Az’s eyes lit up like stars.
“Yes Deeg! Yes I will.” she clapped her hands and looked at her, waiting with anticpiation.
“I think you should go with Glitch.” DG smiled. Az’s melted quicker than ice on a hot day. “You said no complaining or questions.”
“But Glitch. DG, it’s GLITCH. He’s not all there,” she said pointing to her head. DG frowned.
“Now who’s fault is that? Listen, he’s funny, a good dancer and a breathing body that is willing to go to the ball with you. In other words, he’s your last hope.” DG patted her sister on the back. Az sighed and nodded. Her sister had a point. But wait! She opened her mouth but DG stopped her. “I asked him for you already, he’ll be picking you up around 6pm. My big sister is all grown and going to her first big ball with Glitch. DG so proud.” she laughed.
Az glared at her sister and then started to laugh herself. It was good to have her sister back. Now she was curious about here sister. Who would she go with?
“DG does this mean you are going with Jeb?” Az asked. DG gave her an odd look. It was made clear after Cain saved her that he would be back as her bodyguard. Apparently something changed. “Oh, I thought you knew already. What with the two of you so close. He’s leaving. This afternoon in fact. He told father that yesterday.” Az watched as her sister sat there stunned. Maybe she should have kept her mouth shut.
*~*
“So the rumors are true,” she said from his doorway. Cain turned around to see DG standing in the doorway. Her hair was pulled back and she wore a pair of sweatpants and a University of Omaha sweatshirt. She crossed her arms and took a step in the room. Cain loved it when she didn’t act like a princess and when she acted more like DG. If he wasn’t planning his great escape, he’d pull her in his arms right then and there. Her eyes still looked tired, but she was gaining her strentgh back fast. Cain sighed.
“I have to.” he said.
“Now look who’s cutting and running at the first sign of trouble,” she said with an angry tone. Cain looked away.
“You wouldn’t understand.” He threw a couple shirts in his bag and zipped it up. DG shook her head.
“Um, nope, I don’t buy it. I was killed, brought to a new world, thrown into a storm, forced to discover myself in a place where weird things live umong normal things, then I almost died again. So, no I don’t buy this ‘You wouldn’t understand’ crap. Because frankly I do understand. Here I was thinking you’re a coward, but then I remembered, you’re the heartless one. I hope you find whatever you are setting out to fine, I really do.” she walked over and stuck her hand out.
“Good bye Mr.Cain.” Cain looked down at her hand and then back at her face. He couldn’t bear anymore and grabbed his bag, pushing past her. Cain flew down the back stairs and out towards the stables. Glitch was standing there brushing Cain’s horse.
“Where do you think you’re going?” Glitch asked. Cain rolled his eyes and groaned.
“Just because you have your brain back, doesn’t mean you can figure me out. Now move.” he reached out for the reigns.
“What are you doing?” Glitch asked.
“I have to go back to my old life. I want to be the way things were.” Cain said throwing his bag across his horse. Glitch stood there for a second, not one for confrontation, he really thought about what he was about to say.
“Your old life?” he asked. Cain sighed and turned around. “Excuse me, your old life? What old life? Your wife is dead, your son grew up, your house has decayed. There is no “old life” Cain. Look around, this is your life now. SHE is your life now whether you like it or not.” Glitch took a step back and gasped for breath. He’d never been that outspoken before, ever. It was kind of refreshing.
“Glitch-“ Cain began. Glitch held up a hand. He was on a roll.
“If you want to go back to that old tin box, fine. But you’re here now, you’ve dedicated yourslef to keeping her safe. Like it or not sparky, but you’re a part of us and we’re a part of you. That girl in there,” he said pointing to the palace. “That girl looks up to you. She expects you to be there for her, especially after all that she’s been through.”
“She has Jeb now to watch out for her Glitch. I’m just an old man who needs to be outside of the palace walls. I was not made for royal life.” he threw a leg over his horse and hopped on. Glitch glared at him.
“You are not an old man and you are not expected to live a royal life. DG certainly doesn’t and she is royal.” He took a step towards Cain. “Listen, if you leave now-“ he started. Cain looked at Glitch and then snapped his reigns, his horse galloping off. “You will regret it,” he softly finished to himself.
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