Trigun Fan Fiction ❯ The black rose of gunsmoke ❯ Hello and Good-bye ( Chapter 1 )
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By: Haruka-chan 
Anime/Manga: Trigun Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Angst / Romance / Horror / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.08.2003 | Pages: 1 | Words: 3.2K | Visits: 1.2K | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Trigun Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Angst / Romance / Horror / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.08.2003 | Pages: 1 | Words: 3.2K | Visits: 1.2K | Status: Work In Progress
The Black Rose of Gunsmoke
By: Haruka-chan
AN: Hello! *Yes I am embarrassed by my 'sweet' side more like retarded* Well anyway I am a new fan of Trigun, so I don't know ALL the information about it, but I'm on the quest of uncovering everything I can! AaAahah *See what I mean?* This Fic is going to different from most of the Vash returns with Knives and Meryl being bitch about it, and Wolfwood is alive *She had to do it for her cheery friend Milly* In this story everything is going to be quite the opposite. This fic is going to confusing, boring at times, and weird so read on your own discretion. I won't explain what it's about, I'll let you find out on your own ok let sing the Hamtaro song lalalalala *Excuse me while I go and slap my sweet (retarded) self*
*....*- Means that it's character thoughts.
*~....~*- Character is thinking about what someone said in the past.
"...."- Means characters are talking.
****.....****- Means dreams of the character.
~~~***...***~~~- Means letters and notes from characters
Hello and Good-bye...chapter 1
Two people who look so alike....but so different...in their thought and views...yet so much alike...in there wants and needs...confusing isn't it?
Meryl sat at the saloon table and sighed. Wolfwood and Milly had been flirting with each other for the last 20 minutes, well more like Milly trying to understand 'Mr.Priest' with Wolfwood's 'flirting' words. "Hey Sempia what you think we should do for the rest of the night?" asked Milly. "I have some reports that I have to finish so why do you and Mr. Wolfwood go out" said Meryl. "Are sure you don't mind?" asked Milly. "I'm sure, and plush I'm sure Mr. Wolfwood would take you to a place where they have a lot of pudding" said Meryl knowing that would reduce any more objections. "Pudding?" Milly asked looking towards Wolfwood who smirked and nodded. Meryl chuckled at her partner's childish ways. *I wish I was as easy and free minded as her* thought Meryl looking at Milly laughing at something the bartender had said. "I'm going back to the hotel" said Meryl. Milly nodded and waved good-bye, and Wolfwood gave her a nod. Meryl found herself staring at the dark sky the moons and stars shining as if taunting her 'Meryl why don't you take a chance for once?' kind of way. "I'll always think before I act, that's my problem" she said to herself as she walked slowly towards the 3 star hotels, they have been staying in.
Meryl pushed open the door and walked in to the somewhat nice but comfortable hotel room. She pushed herself towards the table holding her typewriter. She sat down and stared at the blank piece of paper. "I haven't wrote home for a while...I wonder how everyone is" she said out loud. It was funny how people seem to run from what they were most naturally destined to do, how they fight to become something more, or something they want to be. Meryl chuckled *I ran away from a life that suited me so well* she thought as she leaned back in her chair and stared at the ceiling. "Strange, I have never doubted myself before...before I met him" said Meryl. It was true she has changed ever since she was given the job to follow 60 billion dollar man, but she found that she wouldn't trade her life now for anything, she liked it even with it's hard ships. "It's a new day...hmmm...but all feel old...it's good..hmm..... life...that's what I'm told...hmm...but everyday it just all feels the same" said Meryl in between her humming. "Go to college a University...get a real job...hmm lalala...I don't ever wanna be you...this is the anthem throw all your hands up" said Meryl. Suddenly Meryl broke out in to laughter, she hasn't just laughed for the hell of it for a long time, but the soft knock of the door made her stop. "Come in" she said. The door opened to the tall blond. "Vash?!?" she asked as if she saw a ghost. Vash gave her one his cocky smile. "Hey insurance girl" he said. Meryl found herself smile, but quickly turned to one of her PMS-ing self. "What the hell took you so long?!?!" she yelled. Vash smiled yup this was 'his' Meryl.
"Sorry I took so long, I didn't think you guys would still be here" he said. "What you mean we weren't going to be here?!?!" she asked. Vash smiled and sat down on her bed. "What was that thing you were singing?" asked Vash. "You heard me?" asked a flushed Meryl *He probably thinks I sound like a broken sand steamer* thought Meryl. "It was a song I use to listen to when I was a young girl" said Meryl. "Sounds interesting" he said. "So what happened?" asked Meryl. "With what?" asked Vash. "With Knives you needle noggin!" yelled Meryl. "Oh he's in the next room sleeping" said Vash. "Really?" asked Meryl. "Yeah, he was hurt during our battle" he said. "What about you?" asked Meryl. "I'm fine, I just need to rest for a while" he said with a smile. "Then go ahead and rest" she said. "I can't I have to watch over Knives, he's running a fever" said Vash. "You rest...I'll watch him" said Meryl. Vash looked shocked that she offered. "You don't have to" he said. "I know, but I want you to rest" she said softly and walked towards the door. "Take a shower first, you'll sleep better" she said walking to the next room. Vash heard her foot step then a pause, the opening of the door and then the closing of the door. "A shower..." he said as he walked towards the bathroom with a smile.
Meryl had to pause for a second and think, she was planning on watching over a man that was responsible for so many deaths. *I have to do this for 'his' sake* she thought and walked in to find a replica of Vash only he had a lighter shade of blonde hair. "What you know they look so much alike" she said. The room was dimly lit. Meryl took of her boots and coat and sat in her white shirt and skirt bare foot on the small bench that was near the window. She looked over to knives and noticed that he was sweating probably due to his fever. Meryl then noticed the iced water on the nightstand next to the bed, she pulled up a chair next to the bed and took the washcloth from the cold water and slowly and gently she dabbed his face with it. It was amazing to her how soft his skin was. She shook her head and placed the cloth over his fore head. This was going to be one long night.
Few hours later...
Knives woke to find he was in a dim lit room, he was lying in bed, and his body ached and his head hurt but felt cool. He then noticed a woman, a human woman by the wind she was small but well curved, she had dark hair, she was looking at the sky, her bare legs tucked under her as she touched the glass with longing. "Who are you?" he asked. Meryl jumped up at the cold voice, she turned to find a pair of ice blue eyes staring at her. "I'm Meryl...umm...Vash needed to rest so I was looking at you..." she said quietly. Knives said nothing more and turned to look at the ceiling. He almost let out a gasp when he felt her cool hand on his cheek. "You still have a low fever, and it will be best if you went back to sleep" she said. Knives looked at her she didn't seem to be scared at all. Meryl stressed on striking a conversation. "Are you hunger? I'll go and get you something to eat and some medication" she said quietly. Knives said nothing he just watched her sit down on the couch and place her small feet in to the boots, and pick up her coat. She looked once more towards him "I won't be long" she said and slipped out. He continued to watch the door, as she promised she came back after about 15 minutes. "Sorry I took so long, I wanted to get you warm soup" she said as she placed the bowl of steaming liquid on the nightstand. "Can you sit up?" she asked. Knives didn't know why but he sat up for her. Meryl gave a small smile. Meryl looked down at his arms, and all the bandages around them. *It might reopen some of the wound if he moves so...* she thought picking up the blow. Knives watched as her eyes went to his arms, and then he watched her pick up the blow, and take a spoon full and blow on it gently to cool it. "Here open your mouth" she said.
Knives watched her, as she held the spoon in front of him, he slowly opened his mouth, and felt the spoon enter and drop the warm liquid. "Is it good? I don't know what you like so..." said Meryl as she continued to feed him. Knives watched as she nervously blabbed on. When he finished with the soup she gave him a cup of cool water and medications, then wipe his lips clean. Knives sat and watched as she cleaned up and sat down once again. "Why are you doing all this?" he asked quietly. "Huh? Oh well I wanted Vash to rest so I'm here in his place" said Meryl. "Why would you do that for him?" asked Knives. "Because I care for him, and his health" said Meryl. Knives stared at her for a while longer then turned to face the ceiling. Meryl watched him nervously. *What if he gets all paranoid on me, and tries to kill me?* thought Meryl. Knives looked at the woman beside him who seems lost in nervous thoughts. *Why would they want to help him?* he thought. Meryl heard a soft knock at the door snapping her back to reality. She got up and opened the door to find Vash standing there with a smile. Meryl smiled back. "Thanks Meryl, maybe you should go rest now" said Vash walking in. "Don't worry he's woken and ate and took some medication" said Meryl. Vash nodded and smiled. "Thanks a lot" he said. Meryl nodded and looked at him. "Are you ok?" she asked. "I'm great!" said Vash. "You're a liar but ok" said Meryl taking her things and walking out the door. Knives watched his brother and that woman talk and saw the care they both held for each other.
Vash looked at his brother. "So how are you feeling?" asked Vash. Knives looked at his brother then towards the door. "Why didn't you let me die?" he asked. "What kind of question is that, you're my brother!" said Vash. Knives said nothing. "Who was she?" asked Knives. Vash smiled. "She is a friend, doesn't she remind you of Rem?" he asked. Vash watched as his expression changed then went back to it's usual nothing. "She was afraid of you that's why I came" he said. "She held no fear just thoughts" said Knives. "Maybe so, but those thoughts would have led to fear" said Vash. Knives looked at Vash. "You trust her kind?" he asked. "Yes, I trust her, and her kind" said Vash. "Your a fool!" said Knives. "Maybe so, but I gained many friends while being a fool" said Vash taking a seat by the window. Knives gave Vash his back and closed his eyes. Vash frowned *I just hope you see it too* he thought. Meryl woke to find it was early in the morning. She looked out the small window of the hotel room. She inhaled the scent from her pillow, which smelled like Vash. "I wonder what more this cruel life holds for him" she said as she got up and got dressed. Today she felt like wearing something other then her suite. People turned to say their hello to Meryl as she stepped out of the hotel and in to the street. They have been living in the town for a while and people knew them well. Meryl stepped in to the small bakery and smiled. "I'll have a dozen doughnuts please" she said. The lady nodded and smiled.
Meryl stopped by both Wolfwood's and Milly's room and saw that they were both still asleep. "I guess they were out late" said Meryl as she stopped in front of the room that Vash and his brother were in. *Maybe I should just leave them alone* she thought. "No, I'm sure he's hungry so..." said Meryl to herself and walked in. She found Knives sleeping, and Vash slumped by the window sleeping. Meryl walked towards Vash and moved some of his hair that was falling in his face. Vash opened one eye and found Meryl moving his hair, he didn't know why but he reached out and pulled her towards him. Meryl let out a small yelp but then calmed down when she saw or thought that Vash was asleep. Meryl smiled softly and combed his hair with her fingers. This was the first time she showed any romantic affection towards him, but maybe it was a motherly or sisterly affection to him. Vash smiled in to her stomach, he then noticed that what ever she was wearing was light and soft and smelled different but good. Knives turned to face his brother to find that he was holding the woman from last night, and she smiled and started to run her fingers through his hair. She was comforting him, the bond he shared with his brother, let him feel what he felt, even if it bothered him most of the time. "I bought doughnuts just in case you were hungry" said Meryl softly knowing that he was awake when he moved his head a little. Vash's head popped up and he had one of his cocky grins. "Doughnuts?" he asked.
Meryl laughed and nodded as she handed him the box she had placed on the table. Vash let her go and grabbed the bag opening it up and popping the sweets in to his mouth. "These are fresh!" he said. Meryl took a seat next to him and nodded. "I know Mrs. Kieko just baked them" said Meryl. Vash offered Meryl some but she shook no. "You should save some for your brother" said Meryl looking towards a 'sleeping' Knives. Vash stopped and looked towards her and smiled. "I don't think I thanked you enough" said Vash. "Don't worry about it, it's not like I'm doing much now anyway" said Meryl. "Why didn't you go back to Bernadelli's?" he asked. "Because I like it here, and Wolfwood and Milly seem to like it here as well" said Meryl trying to cover the real reason that she was there. Vash knew very well she was waiting for him, but just smiled. Knives watched as his brother smiled and tucked some hair from the woman's face behind her ear. Meryl blushed but quickly recovered. "Well, I better go and do something..." said Meryl quietly. "Why don't you stay here...we'll talk" said Vash. Meryl gave a low chuckle. "About what Vash? Everything is still the same..." she whispered. "Everything?" he asked looking down at the floor. "Everything" she confirmed. Meryl and walked towards the door. "Your wrong everything has changed" he said. Meryl stopped for a second. "Did they really?" she asked and walked out.
Knives felt a pain rush over him, or more to be Vash's pain. He watched as his brother sat and watched the door that she had left through. Was she really worth that much to him, that she caused him pain? Was it possible that his brother was in love with this woman? Or it was that she reminded him of 'Her' that he cared so much? So many strange and unwanted questions clouded Knives head. "I see you're awake" said Vash. Knives said nothing just stared at the ceiling. "Your wounds will close soon" said Vash. "Why waste your time on her, she will die and you will continue to live on" said Knives. Vash frowned. "She's my friend I care for her, and yes I will feel great sorrow when she is gone, but for now I can have her here with me" said Vash more to himself then Knives. "Does she really care for you? Was it not her that was following you around, and had consent to kill you?" asked Knives. "I'm glad she followed me, and that she waited for me...without her and the others I would be dead right now" he said. Knives snorted. "You will die, if not by me then by them. They will always accuse you first, they might seem like your friend one-second but if there is any chance that it could be you they will turn on you" said Knives. Vash had to agree with what he had said, but he also had to believe no matter what happened Meryl, Milly and Wolfwood would always be there for him.
"Maybe so, but not all. She will never go against me, and she already proved that to me" said Vash. Knives said nothing more. "If you can sit up, then eat these doughnuts she got for us, I already ate some" said Vash placing the box next to the night stand. "I'll be back in a while" said Vash walking out the door. Knives looked from the door to the window. Confined and trapped. He got up slowly and walked over to the window. The memory of Meryl sitting here and looking up at the sky with longing kept flashing in his head. She was truly sad, and held great pain with in her. He sat down on the couch by the window, and let out a long sigh. He was stuck this way, with humans, but then again Meryl did show him some generosity, she wouldn't be all bad. Right?. Vash leaned against the door and sighed. *Why do you keep running?* he thought. He walked towards Milly's room, just as he was about to open it he heard Meryl talk. "Milly you'll have to help Vash out now, I have been reassigned" she said.
TBC
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AN: Ok tell me what you think. I'll have chapter 2 up real soon, and you tell me if it should be a Meryl/Vash or Knives/Meryl. Sorry for grammar and spelling, I can't spell for shit! and my word doc isn't helpful either. Anyway please REVIEW!!!! Thanks ^_~
By: Haruka-chan
AN: Hello! *Yes I am embarrassed by my 'sweet' side more like retarded* Well anyway I am a new fan of Trigun, so I don't know ALL the information about it, but I'm on the quest of uncovering everything I can! AaAahah *See what I mean?* This Fic is going to different from most of the Vash returns with Knives and Meryl being bitch about it, and Wolfwood is alive *She had to do it for her cheery friend Milly* In this story everything is going to be quite the opposite. This fic is going to confusing, boring at times, and weird so read on your own discretion. I won't explain what it's about, I'll let you find out on your own ok let sing the Hamtaro song lalalalala *Excuse me while I go and slap my sweet (retarded) self*
*....*- Means that it's character thoughts.
*~....~*- Character is thinking about what someone said in the past.
"...."- Means characters are talking.
****.....****- Means dreams of the character.
~~~***...***~~~- Means letters and notes from characters
Hello and Good-bye...chapter 1
Two people who look so alike....but so different...in their thought and views...yet so much alike...in there wants and needs...confusing isn't it?
Meryl sat at the saloon table and sighed. Wolfwood and Milly had been flirting with each other for the last 20 minutes, well more like Milly trying to understand 'Mr.Priest' with Wolfwood's 'flirting' words. "Hey Sempia what you think we should do for the rest of the night?" asked Milly. "I have some reports that I have to finish so why do you and Mr. Wolfwood go out" said Meryl. "Are sure you don't mind?" asked Milly. "I'm sure, and plush I'm sure Mr. Wolfwood would take you to a place where they have a lot of pudding" said Meryl knowing that would reduce any more objections. "Pudding?" Milly asked looking towards Wolfwood who smirked and nodded. Meryl chuckled at her partner's childish ways. *I wish I was as easy and free minded as her* thought Meryl looking at Milly laughing at something the bartender had said. "I'm going back to the hotel" said Meryl. Milly nodded and waved good-bye, and Wolfwood gave her a nod. Meryl found herself staring at the dark sky the moons and stars shining as if taunting her 'Meryl why don't you take a chance for once?' kind of way. "I'll always think before I act, that's my problem" she said to herself as she walked slowly towards the 3 star hotels, they have been staying in.
Meryl pushed open the door and walked in to the somewhat nice but comfortable hotel room. She pushed herself towards the table holding her typewriter. She sat down and stared at the blank piece of paper. "I haven't wrote home for a while...I wonder how everyone is" she said out loud. It was funny how people seem to run from what they were most naturally destined to do, how they fight to become something more, or something they want to be. Meryl chuckled *I ran away from a life that suited me so well* she thought as she leaned back in her chair and stared at the ceiling. "Strange, I have never doubted myself before...before I met him" said Meryl. It was true she has changed ever since she was given the job to follow 60 billion dollar man, but she found that she wouldn't trade her life now for anything, she liked it even with it's hard ships. "It's a new day...hmmm...but all feel old...it's good..hmm..... life...that's what I'm told...hmm...but everyday it just all feels the same" said Meryl in between her humming. "Go to college a University...get a real job...hmm lalala...I don't ever wanna be you...this is the anthem throw all your hands up" said Meryl. Suddenly Meryl broke out in to laughter, she hasn't just laughed for the hell of it for a long time, but the soft knock of the door made her stop. "Come in" she said. The door opened to the tall blond. "Vash?!?" she asked as if she saw a ghost. Vash gave her one his cocky smile. "Hey insurance girl" he said. Meryl found herself smile, but quickly turned to one of her PMS-ing self. "What the hell took you so long?!?!" she yelled. Vash smiled yup this was 'his' Meryl.
"Sorry I took so long, I didn't think you guys would still be here" he said. "What you mean we weren't going to be here?!?!" she asked. Vash smiled and sat down on her bed. "What was that thing you were singing?" asked Vash. "You heard me?" asked a flushed Meryl *He probably thinks I sound like a broken sand steamer* thought Meryl. "It was a song I use to listen to when I was a young girl" said Meryl. "Sounds interesting" he said. "So what happened?" asked Meryl. "With what?" asked Vash. "With Knives you needle noggin!" yelled Meryl. "Oh he's in the next room sleeping" said Vash. "Really?" asked Meryl. "Yeah, he was hurt during our battle" he said. "What about you?" asked Meryl. "I'm fine, I just need to rest for a while" he said with a smile. "Then go ahead and rest" she said. "I can't I have to watch over Knives, he's running a fever" said Vash. "You rest...I'll watch him" said Meryl. Vash looked shocked that she offered. "You don't have to" he said. "I know, but I want you to rest" she said softly and walked towards the door. "Take a shower first, you'll sleep better" she said walking to the next room. Vash heard her foot step then a pause, the opening of the door and then the closing of the door. "A shower..." he said as he walked towards the bathroom with a smile.
Meryl had to pause for a second and think, she was planning on watching over a man that was responsible for so many deaths. *I have to do this for 'his' sake* she thought and walked in to find a replica of Vash only he had a lighter shade of blonde hair. "What you know they look so much alike" she said. The room was dimly lit. Meryl took of her boots and coat and sat in her white shirt and skirt bare foot on the small bench that was near the window. She looked over to knives and noticed that he was sweating probably due to his fever. Meryl then noticed the iced water on the nightstand next to the bed, she pulled up a chair next to the bed and took the washcloth from the cold water and slowly and gently she dabbed his face with it. It was amazing to her how soft his skin was. She shook her head and placed the cloth over his fore head. This was going to be one long night.
Few hours later...
Knives woke to find he was in a dim lit room, he was lying in bed, and his body ached and his head hurt but felt cool. He then noticed a woman, a human woman by the wind she was small but well curved, she had dark hair, she was looking at the sky, her bare legs tucked under her as she touched the glass with longing. "Who are you?" he asked. Meryl jumped up at the cold voice, she turned to find a pair of ice blue eyes staring at her. "I'm Meryl...umm...Vash needed to rest so I was looking at you..." she said quietly. Knives said nothing more and turned to look at the ceiling. He almost let out a gasp when he felt her cool hand on his cheek. "You still have a low fever, and it will be best if you went back to sleep" she said. Knives looked at her she didn't seem to be scared at all. Meryl stressed on striking a conversation. "Are you hunger? I'll go and get you something to eat and some medication" she said quietly. Knives said nothing he just watched her sit down on the couch and place her small feet in to the boots, and pick up her coat. She looked once more towards him "I won't be long" she said and slipped out. He continued to watch the door, as she promised she came back after about 15 minutes. "Sorry I took so long, I wanted to get you warm soup" she said as she placed the bowl of steaming liquid on the nightstand. "Can you sit up?" she asked. Knives didn't know why but he sat up for her. Meryl gave a small smile. Meryl looked down at his arms, and all the bandages around them. *It might reopen some of the wound if he moves so...* she thought picking up the blow. Knives watched as her eyes went to his arms, and then he watched her pick up the blow, and take a spoon full and blow on it gently to cool it. "Here open your mouth" she said.
Knives watched her, as she held the spoon in front of him, he slowly opened his mouth, and felt the spoon enter and drop the warm liquid. "Is it good? I don't know what you like so..." said Meryl as she continued to feed him. Knives watched as she nervously blabbed on. When he finished with the soup she gave him a cup of cool water and medications, then wipe his lips clean. Knives sat and watched as she cleaned up and sat down once again. "Why are you doing all this?" he asked quietly. "Huh? Oh well I wanted Vash to rest so I'm here in his place" said Meryl. "Why would you do that for him?" asked Knives. "Because I care for him, and his health" said Meryl. Knives stared at her for a while longer then turned to face the ceiling. Meryl watched him nervously. *What if he gets all paranoid on me, and tries to kill me?* thought Meryl. Knives looked at the woman beside him who seems lost in nervous thoughts. *Why would they want to help him?* he thought. Meryl heard a soft knock at the door snapping her back to reality. She got up and opened the door to find Vash standing there with a smile. Meryl smiled back. "Thanks Meryl, maybe you should go rest now" said Vash walking in. "Don't worry he's woken and ate and took some medication" said Meryl. Vash nodded and smiled. "Thanks a lot" he said. Meryl nodded and looked at him. "Are you ok?" she asked. "I'm great!" said Vash. "You're a liar but ok" said Meryl taking her things and walking out the door. Knives watched his brother and that woman talk and saw the care they both held for each other.
Vash looked at his brother. "So how are you feeling?" asked Vash. Knives looked at his brother then towards the door. "Why didn't you let me die?" he asked. "What kind of question is that, you're my brother!" said Vash. Knives said nothing. "Who was she?" asked Knives. Vash smiled. "She is a friend, doesn't she remind you of Rem?" he asked. Vash watched as his expression changed then went back to it's usual nothing. "She was afraid of you that's why I came" he said. "She held no fear just thoughts" said Knives. "Maybe so, but those thoughts would have led to fear" said Vash. Knives looked at Vash. "You trust her kind?" he asked. "Yes, I trust her, and her kind" said Vash. "Your a fool!" said Knives. "Maybe so, but I gained many friends while being a fool" said Vash taking a seat by the window. Knives gave Vash his back and closed his eyes. Vash frowned *I just hope you see it too* he thought. Meryl woke to find it was early in the morning. She looked out the small window of the hotel room. She inhaled the scent from her pillow, which smelled like Vash. "I wonder what more this cruel life holds for him" she said as she got up and got dressed. Today she felt like wearing something other then her suite. People turned to say their hello to Meryl as she stepped out of the hotel and in to the street. They have been living in the town for a while and people knew them well. Meryl stepped in to the small bakery and smiled. "I'll have a dozen doughnuts please" she said. The lady nodded and smiled.
Meryl stopped by both Wolfwood's and Milly's room and saw that they were both still asleep. "I guess they were out late" said Meryl as she stopped in front of the room that Vash and his brother were in. *Maybe I should just leave them alone* she thought. "No, I'm sure he's hungry so..." said Meryl to herself and walked in. She found Knives sleeping, and Vash slumped by the window sleeping. Meryl walked towards Vash and moved some of his hair that was falling in his face. Vash opened one eye and found Meryl moving his hair, he didn't know why but he reached out and pulled her towards him. Meryl let out a small yelp but then calmed down when she saw or thought that Vash was asleep. Meryl smiled softly and combed his hair with her fingers. This was the first time she showed any romantic affection towards him, but maybe it was a motherly or sisterly affection to him. Vash smiled in to her stomach, he then noticed that what ever she was wearing was light and soft and smelled different but good. Knives turned to face his brother to find that he was holding the woman from last night, and she smiled and started to run her fingers through his hair. She was comforting him, the bond he shared with his brother, let him feel what he felt, even if it bothered him most of the time. "I bought doughnuts just in case you were hungry" said Meryl softly knowing that he was awake when he moved his head a little. Vash's head popped up and he had one of his cocky grins. "Doughnuts?" he asked.
Meryl laughed and nodded as she handed him the box she had placed on the table. Vash let her go and grabbed the bag opening it up and popping the sweets in to his mouth. "These are fresh!" he said. Meryl took a seat next to him and nodded. "I know Mrs. Kieko just baked them" said Meryl. Vash offered Meryl some but she shook no. "You should save some for your brother" said Meryl looking towards a 'sleeping' Knives. Vash stopped and looked towards her and smiled. "I don't think I thanked you enough" said Vash. "Don't worry about it, it's not like I'm doing much now anyway" said Meryl. "Why didn't you go back to Bernadelli's?" he asked. "Because I like it here, and Wolfwood and Milly seem to like it here as well" said Meryl trying to cover the real reason that she was there. Vash knew very well she was waiting for him, but just smiled. Knives watched as his brother smiled and tucked some hair from the woman's face behind her ear. Meryl blushed but quickly recovered. "Well, I better go and do something..." said Meryl quietly. "Why don't you stay here...we'll talk" said Vash. Meryl gave a low chuckle. "About what Vash? Everything is still the same..." she whispered. "Everything?" he asked looking down at the floor. "Everything" she confirmed. Meryl and walked towards the door. "Your wrong everything has changed" he said. Meryl stopped for a second. "Did they really?" she asked and walked out.
Knives felt a pain rush over him, or more to be Vash's pain. He watched as his brother sat and watched the door that she had left through. Was she really worth that much to him, that she caused him pain? Was it possible that his brother was in love with this woman? Or it was that she reminded him of 'Her' that he cared so much? So many strange and unwanted questions clouded Knives head. "I see you're awake" said Vash. Knives said nothing just stared at the ceiling. "Your wounds will close soon" said Vash. "Why waste your time on her, she will die and you will continue to live on" said Knives. Vash frowned. "She's my friend I care for her, and yes I will feel great sorrow when she is gone, but for now I can have her here with me" said Vash more to himself then Knives. "Does she really care for you? Was it not her that was following you around, and had consent to kill you?" asked Knives. "I'm glad she followed me, and that she waited for me...without her and the others I would be dead right now" he said. Knives snorted. "You will die, if not by me then by them. They will always accuse you first, they might seem like your friend one-second but if there is any chance that it could be you they will turn on you" said Knives. Vash had to agree with what he had said, but he also had to believe no matter what happened Meryl, Milly and Wolfwood would always be there for him.
"Maybe so, but not all. She will never go against me, and she already proved that to me" said Vash. Knives said nothing more. "If you can sit up, then eat these doughnuts she got for us, I already ate some" said Vash placing the box next to the night stand. "I'll be back in a while" said Vash walking out the door. Knives looked from the door to the window. Confined and trapped. He got up slowly and walked over to the window. The memory of Meryl sitting here and looking up at the sky with longing kept flashing in his head. She was truly sad, and held great pain with in her. He sat down on the couch by the window, and let out a long sigh. He was stuck this way, with humans, but then again Meryl did show him some generosity, she wouldn't be all bad. Right?. Vash leaned against the door and sighed. *Why do you keep running?* he thought. He walked towards Milly's room, just as he was about to open it he heard Meryl talk. "Milly you'll have to help Vash out now, I have been reassigned" she said.
TBC
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AN: Ok tell me what you think. I'll have chapter 2 up real soon, and you tell me if it should be a Meryl/Vash or Knives/Meryl. Sorry for grammar and spelling, I can't spell for shit! and my word doc isn't helpful either. Anyway please REVIEW!!!! Thanks ^_~