Trigun Fan Fiction ❯ Donut Sprinkles ❯ I've Got a Theory... ( Chapter 23 )

"We should dissect them," Steve suggested.

The plant babies had hardly been alive an hour, and the crew fretted.

"You can't!" Rem cried.

"Why not?" Rowan sighed.

"I have an idea! An experiment! A psychological study on plants!" she chirped.

"Go on..." Joey's interest was piqued.

"I'll raise them -- see if they have any maternal attachment, or imprinting."

Rowan nodded. "That could help future research...help us control them."

Rem barely heard. "And one, I'll teach to embrace all life. To never kill, to believe that love and peace will triumph."

"The other?"

"I'll name him after a murder weapon."