POWER STAGE : FAYE + YOKO (gxg)

The Daring Proposal

The knot in my stomach tightened at the thought of meeting Yoko. I was nervous, yes, but I also felt a sense of determination. The thousands of scenarios that were going on in my head began to become clearer with the first light of day. As I looked out the window, the city, enveloped in a light fog, was waking up to a new day just like me.

Lux's words continued to echo in my head. I knew I had to confront Yoko, but what would her reaction be? Would she accept this crazy offer, or would she look at me like I was crazy?
I had chosen a shooting range as the meeting place. Yoko's calm and strategic personality made me think that this environment would show my respect and determination for her. The cold and distant atmosphere of the shooting range was just like our relationship.
When I arrived at the shooting range, I could smell the tension. The targets were right in front of me, ready to take you down if you made one wrong move. My hands trembled slightly, but I controlled the tremors. Today, I was going to both target and engage in an emotional war. When Yoko entered, she walked towards me with her usual characteristic stance and determined steps. She carried a cold beauty in her black leather jacket. As soon as I saw her, the tension inside me increased even more.

When she came close, she bowed her head slightly. "Faye, this is an interesting meeting place," she said, a hint of mockery on her lips.

"This seems like the right place for what I wanted to say to you," I said, my eyes never leaving hers. "And this is the perfect environment for strategy buffs like us, isn't it?"
Yoko smiled slightly, but I could sense curiosity behind that smile. "Whatever you want to say, say it," she said, her voice calm and determined.
I took a deep breath and began to speak carefully. "Yoko, Lux has made me a proposition. It concerns both me and you. We have found a way to thwart our fathers' plan... But this is crazier than you expected." Yoko raised her eyebrows, looking at me with interest. "What did he propose?" she asked, a hint of anxiety in her voice.

"Marriage," I said, almost choking on the word. "But with one difference... We have to marry each other."
Yoko's eyes widened in surprise, then her eyebrows furrowed. "With each other? Faye, that's nonsense. There's no logic to this."

"I know," I said, and continued quickly. "But think about it, Yoko. If we marry a man, we'll completely accept our fathers' plan. We'll have to live the life they want. But if we marry each other, that'll ruin their plan. This marriage will only be on paper. It won't be a real marriage, we can keep our freedom."
Yoko took a deep breath, and stared at me. "Faye, I... I don't like women. This proposal is completely meaningless to me. Besides, we hate each other. A marriage, even if it's not real, could be a nightmare for us."
Her words hit me like a slap in the face. I was right about Yoko's feelings, but I still didn't want to give up. "This is just an arrangement, Yoko. It won't be a real marriage. We have to play their game, but by our own rules. Yes, we don't like each other, but we can turn this to our advantage. We can prevent their victory." Yoko was silent for a moment, her thoughts reflected on her face. There was a conflict in her eyes; she seemed to be caught between logic and emotion. "Faye," she said finally, her voice harsh but honest, "this offer would put not only you at great risk, but also me. Yes, we might thwart our fathers' plan, but we might also get ourselves into a bind."
"You're right," I said, choosing my words carefully. "But this is a chance. We can play this game together, or we have to live by their rules. That's your choice, Yoko. I don't want to be just another pawn in this game."
Yoko looked at me and took a deep breath. "This is a big decision, Faye. It's not one that should be rushed. I'll think about it, but I won't rush into it. This is a big step for both of us. If I accept this offer, I'll have to face not just you, but myself as well."

His words didn't immediately put me at ease, but at least I felt a sense of relief from having presented him with this idea. The ball was now in Yoko's court. She had to make this decision, and I would wait for it.