Trigun Fan Fiction ❯ Unseen Scars ❯ And They Talk ( Chapter 11 )

Meryl clenched her pillow tightly in her arms, a smile and a blush rosy on her face. She kept replaying what had happened in her head. Their noses, almost touching; and his warm breath hitting her face as their eyes locked. And for a split second, his eyes held more than just the love of a friend.

Meryl sighed, letting the water from Milly's shower soothe her into a peaceful slumber. Her head fell back against her pillow behind her, never letting go of the one in her arms. A warm feeling of comfort and security enveloped her as she closed her eyes, a smile never abandoning her face as she fell asleep.

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Knives laid awake, slightly worried about what he might dream. Also, he was thinking about what he'd already seen. Mostly about his vision of Meryl. No one deserved that kind of pain. He, that…thing named Howard, had taken everything from her. Sure, Knives had killed, even tortured, but nothing was so dishonorable as that. He'd given her a baby at 15, and ruined her life. At least, Knives wasn't so grotesque. After all…she was still a child.

His eyes half closed as he though once more. The pain of the tall woman still lingered in his heart. It felt as if it had shattered. Like when Rem died. His heart…it broke then. Though he would never admit it…to anyone. He wanted to keep Vash from feeling that pain again. But it was too late… Vash had fallen in love again. Yet…of all people Knives had seen in the world, Meryl is the only one he'd seen that was worthy of his brother's love. She deserved it. But…would Vash deserve to see the love of his life fade away as he lives on?

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Milly woke up earlier than normal, wanting to be at work before Knives woke up. Needless to say she failed. He always woke up as soon as someone came out of their room, sensing their presence nearing him.

“Good morning woman.” Knives said, stretching his tired limbs. “Trying to avoid me by sneaking out early?”

“Can you blame me?” She said. Her tone wasn't really angry, but more like…kind of quiet…yet stern. “All you ever do is complain and argue with me about how-“

“No.” He said, cutting her off.

“What?” Milly's eyes widened.

“No. I can't blame you for avoiding me. You're right, all I do is start an argument with you. I insult you, put you and others down. I absolutely respect you never wanting to speak with me again.”

“Is this…” Milly paused, thinking on how to word her question. “Is this your way of apologizing?”

“Of course not!” Knives said with a huff, his brows furrowed. “I have nothing to be ashamed of. After all, I was only stating my opinion.”

Milly smiled lightly. I forgive you. “Well, since I am going to ignore the bad things you say, would you like some breakfast?”

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Vash awoke peacefully, at ease with the lack of tension in the house. Knives had probably said something meaning an apology, or Milly had just gone insane…which if that was so, it had only been a matter of time.

He walked down the hall, his eyes drooping from the fact that he had just woken up. Stretching and yawning loudly he reached the door frame, grabbing it and swinging forward. “Aahh…good morning you guys.” He sighed.

“Good morning Mr. Vash.”

“Brother.” Knives nodded. Grinning lightly.

“Would you like some pancakes too Mr. Vash?”

“Boy would I!” He said, sitting down at the table, immediately grabbing his spoon and fork in his fists and banging them against the table. “Me want food!”

“Oh shut up. Goodness Vash…what a way to wake up.” Meryl said, her hair disheveled and out of place.

“Good morning Meryl. Do you want some pancakes too?”

“Sure. Why not?” She smiled, sitting down next to Vash. She too took a fork and spoon into her hands. “I want food too!”

Vash laughed, smiling down at the small form beside him. “You seem in a good mood this morning.”

“I guess…I don't have any reason not to be.”

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Later that day…

“I'm home!” Milly called, no one responded.

Knives woke up from his nap, looking up at the tall girl and slightly waving his hand to acknowledge her presence.

“Are you the only one here Mr. Knives?”

“Mmm…” he said stretching. “The short one went to work already and my brother went to get those pastries he loves so much.”

“Oh…” She set her coat down on the ground, it was heavy from the snow which had melted on it.