Trigun Fan Fiction ❯ Ticket to the Future ❯ From Bad to Worse... ( Chapter 11 )

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Ticket to the Future: Part XI

From Bad to Worse…

"Vash, I'm worried about his influence over Milly. How can you let her fall prey to him? You of all people know what he's capable of."

Vash's shoulders slumped in defeat. "Meryl, how can you keep going on about Milly and Knives? Milly seems happier than she's been in a very long time." His tone was bordering on whiny. "Knives keeps an eye on her and if you think about it, he's not creating any damage while he's with her."

"Vash, how can you say that. He walked out of the house the other day wearing a gun. A gun! Where did he get a gun from?" I was becoming hysterical at the thought.

"At least it's not like mine. All he can do is shoot one person at a time with it and not wreck whole cities."

I rapped him across the back of the head with my coffee cup. "This is not funny." Vash sagged over the tabletop for a moment, as a large knot became visible on the back of his head.

"You didn't have to hit me so hard… I was just making a joke. Gee, you're not much fun lately. All you do is worry about over things that are not there."

Sighing tiredly, I try another tactic with him. "Vash, can you honestly tell me that you don't feel uneasy anymore? Even I can see the tension in your eyes."

"No, you're right. I won't lie to you and tell you I think everything is all right. I still feel as if something is coming, but I am not sure that Knives is what I sense."

"Oh Vash," I whisper softly as I slip up behind him to wrap him in my arms. "I wish everything would just be peaceful for a change and we didn't have so much to worry about." He placed a quick kiss on my hands as he gently squeezed them.

"You could walk away… you know. Just leave here and take Milly with you. It's hard to protect those around me. Especially when I don't even know what's coming."

"You mean you want me to leave?" A sharp panic rose in my chest. I moved to sit beside him at the table. "I won't run out on you no matter what. I told you that we'd deal with each problem together, remember?"

"I'm glad that you'd stay with me. But promise, no matter what happens, no matter how this all ends, you won't blame yourself for how this turns out."

"I'm here for the long run Vash the Stampede. You are not getting rid of me so easily." I smile hugely at him.

Rising from the table, Vash checked the clock on the wall. "I have to go. A shipment of money is arriving in a little while at the bank. I want to go ahead and check everything out."

Rising from the table, I stepped before him, and handed him his red coat. At least the gun at his hip was concealed by the flair of crimson material as it settled around his tall frame. Standing on my tiptoes, I placed a small kiss on his lips. "Just don't be gone too long, ok?"

"I won't." Stepping out the door, Vash paused a moment and looked back at me. "Say, do you think you could wear that little black number you bought last week? I'd really love to peal the lace away from your body with my teeth." He leered at me over the rims of his glasses.

Blushing slightly and looking around to see who may be nearby, I whisper softly, "I'll be waiting upstairs when you get back."

Vash smiled and nodded before continuing on his way to the bank.

I loved that man with everything I had in me and yet, I still felt that something was not quite right about the future. Something was coming and I even could sense it now.

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"Oh Meryl, Mr. Knives was so nice to me today. He helped me do all my grocery shopping and didn't once complain about how worthless people are. Isn't that great? I think he may be changing just a little bit." Milly glowed with an inner light that was amazing to me. It was still difficult to believe that she had so readily taken to Knives.

"Yes, of course, that's nice, Milly. But are you sure that you should spend so much time alone with Knives? He doesn't seem like the trustworthy type to me. He doesn't bother you too much, does he?" I studied Milly's face closely as she replied. Was there a sudden flicker of pain in her eyes or was it just my imagination?

Milly placed a hand against her stomach. The baby had grown enough to really deliver some hefty kicks if Milly were to be believed. She smiled softly as she ran her fingers over the mound that was her child. "What does it feel like, I mean does it hurt or anything?"

Smiling broadly at me, Milly reached out and grabbed my hand. I gasped in wonder at the movement I felt. "It doesn't hurt at all. It can be uncomfortable, but I cherish these movements. It helps remind me that Nicholas left a part of himself with me."

I knelt in front of her and place both hands on her stomach. The baby kicked again. It seemed that he or she was responding to my touch. "That's your Aunt Meryl. Mind your manners as you say 'Hello'." Milly whispered in a confiding tone, "You can talk to the baby if you want to."

"I'm not sure I would know what to say," I stammered out in a rush.

"Just say that you are looking forward to becoming better acquainted in the near future. I'm sure that will be enough to start out with." Milly's eyes crinkled in a smile.

"Hello, I'm Meryl." A kick thumped under my hand. Smiling I continue. "I am your mother's best friend. I am sure we will be friends too when you get here." I am rewarded by another series of rapid taps against my hands. Milly laughs out loud. "Gee Meryl, I think you have made a new friend."

A shadow fell across us. I looked up to see Knives standing in the doorway, blocking the sunlight. "Come Milly, it's time to go. Your Dr. Jones was good enough to loan his truck to me. Your gun is already packed along with the empty bottles and ammunition you requested."

Milly rose rapidly to her feet, the smile suddenly gone from her face. A flicker of something else crossed her eyes, but I couldn't tell what was bothering her. "I have to go, Meryl. I'll be back soon."

"Milly, I wish you'd stay here. I think you are working too hard with that gun. Please stay. We can go shop for new baby things if you'd like." Milly hesitated for a few seconds between us.

"Come Milly, you are surely trying my patience with your slowness today." Knives' tone was imperious and demanding. For some reason, it angered me and I felt compelled to speak out.

"Milly doesn't have to go anywhere with you. Why don't you just leave? Vanish into the desert. No one here would care."

Milly gasped sharply. Knives simply raised one brow at me. "It's ok. Meryl, I have to go with him."

"Why? You don't have to do anything he says. Stay here. Don't go with him. He killed Wolfwood. Don't let him do the same to you."

" I killed Wolfwood? I didn't pull the trigger." Knives had the most vicious smile on his face I had ever seen. His eyes blazed with an icy light. "That was Chapel… Poor Chapel. He did die at my hand you know. He was just following orders and yet he let sentimentality cloud his judgement. He would have been the one to die in the street that day if Wolfwood hadn't let himself be swayed by my brother's foolish policy of not killing anyone. So, I guess you could say that Vash was responsible for Wolfwood's death too."

"You bastard! Vash is worth ten of you and you know it. Mr. Wolfwood made his own choices and in the end he did the right thing. It was horrible that it cost him his life, but he made the right choice."

Milly was looking nervously between the two of us. "Meryl, please. I don't want any trouble between you and Mr. Knives."

Yes, Meryl…you don't want trouble with me. I think you would quickly find that I am not by brother. An attractive face or any of the other assets that you human females use so blatantly will not lead me around."

"You… you… "

"Come on, Mr. Knives. Let's go." Milly grabbed his arm quickly and led him out the door. "Bye, Meryl! I'll see you later. I promise I won't work too hard."

I shook my head at their retreating back. Milly was in over her head, and I had the horrible feeling she didn't even realize it.

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2 hours after sunset…

I peaked in on Milly once again. Poor girl she was still asleep. She had come back from the desert just before dark. I watched her climb from the truck and lug the Cross-Punisher into the house as Knives disappeared around the corner. I assumed he was going to return the truck to Dr. Jones.

She looked beat and completely exhausted. It couldn't be easy on her… trying to fire that huge weapon. I also suspected that Knives was harder on her than she let on. But there was nothing I could do. Both her and Vash seemed to think nothing was wrong with the association.

Glancing at the clock, I made a mad dash upstairs. Vash would be home soon. I needed a quick shower before slipping into the lacy confection Vash wanted me to wear.

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Sitting on the dresser with one leg cocked up beside me, I watched as the most feared gunslinger on the planet crawled naked across the floor to obey my every command.

"Vash," I purred gently at him. "You may kneel in front of me and kiss my thighs, but nothing else."

I smiled secretly to myself as he knelt in front of me and placed a chain of tiny kisses on the insides of my thighs. I shivered in delight. I was determined to control the pace of our love making tonight even if it killed me.

Vash was always so good at taking charge. The last time I had the upper hand was the night on the mountain right before he left to confront Knives. I wanted to surprise him and I believe I had.

I had been waiting in bed as I promised. I had donned the black lace teddy and admired my reflection in the mirror. The scraps of cloth left little to the imagination. It had a plunging neckline that stopped just short of my navel. The back was cut low enough to expose the top of my ass. Both thighs very high cut and the crotch was simply a tiny bit of lace, barely an inch wide.

Vash entered the room quietly. "Sorry I'm a little late. The truck didn't arrive when it was supposed to and…" He stopped and stared at me. "Umm…Meryl? What are you doing?"

I ran my hands over my breasts. My nipples were plainly showed through the material. "I got bored with just waiting for you." I dipped my index finger in my mouth and sucked on it suggestively for a moment. "I didn't think you'd mind if I started without you." I pinched my nipples lightly giving a soft moan.

Vash simply stared at me as he slowly discarded his coat. A growing bulge was plainly becoming evident under the material of his pants. "I… uhh… don't mind." His hands went to the buttons on his shirt. I smiled languidly as I dipped one finger between my spread thighs and traced the outline of my nether lips. I slipped it into my wetness and placed it in my mouth. His jaw dropped.

Vash's boots and pants were quickly discarded as he crossed the room to join me on the bed. I held up one hand. "Stop. Go take a shower. I hope you hurry though. I would hate to finish before you had a chance to join in the fun."

"Meryl, please… Don't make me go shower… I'll make it good for you. You wouldn't deny a man in need would you?" He asked plaintively while stroking his thick length.

Sitting up, I placed a quick kiss on the head of his member. "Yes, I would. Go shower. If you are a good boy, I'll let you come first tonight." Vash disappeared instantly.

Now here he was, kneeling before me and kissing my inner thighs. I stroked his blonde hair gently. I reached between my spread thighs to unsnap the crotch. Pulling the material away, I instructed Vash to gently lick my clit. He eagerly reached for me with his hands.

"No! You may not touch me with anything but your tongue. And don't think you are going to play with yourself either. You may hold the edge of the dresser." Vash looked at me pitifully for a moment. "Now, or I will finish without you."

His tongue danced its way across my clit. I stifled a gasp. I was going to show Vash that it could be fun for me to control the action for a change. I was not going to come immediately and then let him do all the work. His tongue dipped into the entrance of my channel. I placed both hands on his head and drew him closer. His warm breath flowed over my wet skin,

After a few minutes of this gentle torture, I pulled him away. His face was damp and his eyes glimmered a dark shade of aqua. I slid off of the dresser and stood over his kneeling form. "Go lie back in bed."

I smiled at his retreating back. I crawled up the foot of the bed and over his lap. "Put your hands behind your head." Vash eagerly complied. He was hard and his tip was covered with his own moisture. "Put your hands behind your head. You may not touch me or move. If you do, then I'll stop," I smiled wickedly.

I kissed my way around his shaft. The muscles of his stomach contracted at my light touches. I nibbled gently at his sack before sliding my tongue up the length of his throbbing member. Vash gasped. "Are you sure I can't move?"

"Move and I will stop." I took the head inside my mouth, sucking strongly at the tip for just a moment. I felt his fingers slide through my hair. My mouth retreated as he groaned in protest. "No touching…" I gently admonished.

Sliding my mouth down his length, I forced myself to relax. The head bumped the back of my throat. I licked as much of him as I could while keeping him firmly embedded in my mouth. Slowly, I began to slide my mouth around his shaft, sucking gently while scraping its sensitive length with my teeth.

I could taste his essence as his desire for me grew with each passing minute. I wrapped my hand firmly around the base of his shaft and stroked him as I continued slid my mouth up and down his length. "Please Meryl, let me touch you… I want…" he gasped in the darkness of the room. I wondered how much more he could take.

With a ragged moan, Vash suddenly levered himself up to his knees. His eyes darkened and gleamed with that strange light I had only seen a few times before. I was afraid. Had I aroused his darker side?

Grasping my thighs in his hands, he forced my legs apart. His hands quickly shredded the lacy material I was wearing. With a short cry, he pulled me forward onto his shaft even as he drove himself into me with enough force to wring a sharp cry from my lips.

Vash pinched my nipples as he pounded himself into me. I could feel my own orgasm building. I clutched at the bed and tightened my inner muscles on his shaft. I could feel it pulsing deep inside me. With a sudden harsh gasp, Vash ground himself against me. I cried out as he pushed himself deeper into me as he'd never been before. I felt him spasm deep inside me and then go limp in my arms.

He was gasping for breath. "You didn't come, did you?"

"It's ok… we have all night. I just wanted you to see I could do some of the work." I smiled up at him. I felt questing fingers brush against my clit. I was still close, and in a few moments, I was sighing my pleasure as pleasure washed over me.

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Sometime later, we were resting quietly in each other's arms. Some small noise broke into our silent reverie. "Was that a door?"

Vash listened intently for a moment. "Milly is in the hallway. Nothing to be worried about."

Soft footsteps sounded in the hallway slowly coming closer. "Do you think anything is wrong?" I asked in a worried tone.

"Probably nothing, She may be going to get a snack from the kitchen."

I listened intently. The footsteps stopped a few feet from the door. My breath caught in my throat. "Vash," I gasped sharply. "Milly's at Knives' door. I've got to stop her." I made to leap from the bed.

My wrist was caught in a strong grip. "No you won't."

"But Vash, she's in over her head. She doesn't know what she's doing." I was in a state of panic. I had to save Milly from making the worst mistake of her life.

"Meryl… Milly is capable of making her own decisions. I am pretty sure she would not thank you for intruding and I know Knives' reaction would be less than pleasant."

"But…" I protested again.

"It's not your business. Go to sleep." His eyes held a cold look.

"But…"

"Do not interfere. You'll not like the results I promise."

For some reason, I closed my mouth and settled against Vash's side. I knew this was all wrong, but Vash was not letting me interfere. I knew something bad was going to come of this, but I didn't know what yet.

Things had just gone from bad to worse… and I was helpless to prevent any of it.

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To Be Continued…

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