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The Not so Distant Future
"Talking"
'Thinking'
StressedWhispers echoed through the room before they reached her ears. Her eyes widened at the whispers of doubt. Brown eyes softened as they looked up at her and continued whispering. Pain filled her heart as each accusation made its way to her ears. They didn't believe what she was telling them. Each supposed brilliant mind in the room called her a liar. She pressed the button on the remote and the next slide clicked into view. The white light glowed onto her as she stood in front of the slide. The room went dead silent as they all gazed up at the picture on the scene. Her brown eyes hardened as they turned to the picture. The flame that flared within her told her to tell them the truth no matter what their words accused her of.
"This is the after effect of a Level Three," she firmly stated.
"That thing is not a plant angel," a voice shouted from the crowed.
"No it isn't," she harshly said, "it is the corpse of a plant angel."
The whispers flowed across the room like a fire. They were discussing if this mattered or not. She watched them point to the picture and turn away. The woman pushed her black hair behind her shoulders as she prepared to speak again. She made eye contact with one of the Doctors and smiled. There was still hope if she could place this in their minds.
"Dr. Higurashi, do you expect us to believe this?" A man questioned with disbelief.
"My colleague and I have studied the effects of a Level Three on the plant angel. This Level of harvesting leads to death for the plant angels," Dr. Higurashi firmly said.
"A Level Three has never been attempted before, how do we know you didn't destroy it yourself?" The man accused.
"Dr. Motoki, the plant engineers accidentally raised the energy harvesting level to a Level Three. I was making a route on the grounds and came upon this, but it was too late," Kagome explained.
"Even if they die, they do not feel or think as we do," Dr. Motoki brushed off as others agreed.
"I have dedicated five years to the study of this species, they are not mindless. They may not be human, but they are living." Dr. Higurashi spoke.
"Then we simply will not use a Level Three," Dr. Motoki tried to assure her.
"I will not stand for this! A plant angel is not something we can use and throw away. There is intelligence in them and they do feel," Dr. Higurashi argued.
"What proof do you offer?" Dr. Motoki offered.
"You did not hear the Angel's tortured cry of pain as it was drained of its life. Whether they are intelligent or not, they do feel," Kagome argued.
"A cow feels, yet we still eat it. What is the difference between this plant and an animal?" The doctor challenged.
"When these plants reach a certain energy level they give birth to another plant. They newborn is immediately removed and put in another bulb. I am sure that these beings could form the same type of relationships that humans could form," Dr. Higurashi explained.
"We do not have any more time for these studies," Dr. Motoki harshly said.
"But they are living beings! Tell me you don't feel anything when you gaze upon its blackened husk?" Dr. Higurashi pleaded.
"It is just an animal, there is no room for emotions in science," Dr. Motoki coldly responded.
"But there are signs to when a burnout occurs," Dr. Higurashi stated as they turned back to her.
"What are these signs to the burnout?" Dr. Motoki questioned.
"The energy levels become unstable and the feathers start to turn black. Eventually their body grows completely dim. The plant angel then loses control of their power levels and they energy consumes them. The result is a blackened corpse," Kagome finished.
"But they have a surplus of energy," Dr. Motoki argued.
"The plant angels are energy, but it is not infinite," Dr. Higurashi reminded.
"This no time to become a plant sympathizer, they are just batteries," Dr. Motoki reminded her.
"They are living batteries, and this one was just murdered," Kagome coldly hissed at the doctor.
"This is an interesting theory, but it cannot be taken into account," Dr. Motoki calmly stated as her look turned from horror and then to anger.
"We are sentencing hundreds of beings to death!" Dr. Higurashi shouted as she lost her temper.
"We are twelve years away from launching Project Seeds! Your radical ideas will not interfere with our future!" Dr. Motoki shouted.
"I don't care! It is not right to survive through another races destruction!" Dr. Higurashi argued.
"You are herby dispelled from the SPD!" Dr. Motoki declared.
"I will take this to the Board of Plant Directors," Dr. Higurashi calmly stated as she prepared to leave.
"I'm afraid that your theory can't be allowed to leak into the public," Dr. Motoki coldly said.
"You can't do this!" Dr. Higurashi shouted as two men restrained her.
"I will do what is necessary in order to reassure our races survival," Dr. Motoki explained.
"You bastard!" Dr. Higurashi hissed.
"I hope you said goodbye to daughter before you left Kagome, because you will never seeher again," Dr. Motoki sneered before he turned and left her.
Kagome struggled against the two men's hold as they pulled her into the backroom. Her brown eyes gazed one last time upon the screen. Kagome struggled against the hold wildly when she realized that all plants would end up dead if these men got their way. She didn't want them to end up like that blackened corpse. That scream of pain that the plant released would forever haunt her memory.
"You can't do this! They'll kill all the plants!" Kagome screamed as they gagged her.
The cold air of winter met her skin as they pulled outside. Her brown eyes watered when she saw the black van. She thrashed as they pulled her through the black snow. The sky was an eerie sea green as the snow fell. The scent of pollution filled her lungs and she gagged at the stench of the rotting earth. They opened the doors and threw her into the back of the van. Her head hit the metal floor and she whimpered in pain. Her eyes closed to keep the blood from the new cut from leaking into her vision. She wanted to at least see her doom and not go out like a small flicker of flame.
"I'm so sorry," a male voice whispered as hands pulled her to a sitting position.
Kagome looked up at the man and she began to cry. She needed to help the plants; they were man's only hope. His aquamarine eyes met hers and instantly saddened.
"Why didn't you go directly to the professor?" He questioned. He reached down and pulled the gag out.
"I was hoping that they would see their errors," Kagome whispered.
"You can't place your hope in man," he scolded.
"Hope can be found in the darkest of places," Kagome assured.
"He has ordered you to be killed," the man whispered.
"Dr. Saverem, I will go out knowing I did the right thing," Kagome firmly stated.
"I am taking you to the cryogenic lab. I'm going to have you frozen and placed upon the Seeds ship. I only hope they won't find you," Dr. Saverem admitted.
"Thank you…Matt," Kagome whispered.
"This is the least I can do for you. You've helped Alex and I out much more then I could ever repay you," Matt admitted.
"I did it because I knew that you and your son were good people, I only hope he grows into a fine young man," Kagome whispered as they felt the van stop.
"Stay safe, you have a new future awaiting you," Matt whispered as he gagged her.
"Tell Rem I love her," Kagome whispered before the gag was placed into her mouth.
"I'll give your daughter the message," Matt assured.
The doors swung open and one man pulled her out. Dr. Saverem ordered him to take her to the lab. Kagome was slung over the man's shoulder and wheezed at the impact. She silently prayed that her daughter would be safe. Kagome knew that Souta and her mother would watch over Rem. There was always little Alex to keep her safe. Kagome vanished behind the tinted doors of the building.
Dr. Saverem ran a hand through his short blonde hair. He had hated to do this to her, but it was better then death. His aquamarine eyes flickered with sorrow as he walked back to the van. He got behind the wheel and rested his head against the cold steering wheel. His memory showed him one last picture of Kagome. Her thin face, long black hair, and determined brown eyes drifted in his memory. The little girl he knew had grown into a strong thirty year old woman, he only hoped she could survive.
Somewhere in the Future On Gunsmoke
Life on a desert plant reminded her of the litter box. There clumps off things hidden under the sand with wonderful surprises. Her gray eyes glared at the world around her as she watched the sandstorm pick up speed. In her hand, she held the crunched up letter that had shattered her control on her emotions. She ran a hand through her black hair and noted that it went down to her shoulders. A scoff escaped her lips as she frowned. It was a silent agreement that they would never contact each other. She had wanted nothing to do with her family.
"Meryl?" A soft voice gently questioned.
Meryl gripped the letter tighter and turned her gray gaze to her best and only friend, Milly Thompson. Meryl offered her a smile and went back to gazing out the window.
"I'm fine Milly," Meryl assured as her gaze saddened.
"I know, but Mr. Vash wants to talk to you," Milly spoke up.
"I'll go talk to him in a few," Meryl assured as she rested her head against the glass.
Milly released an unconvinced okay and left Meryl alone. The short young woman pushed away from the glass with a sigh. Meryl could see part of her outfit in the reflection of the glass. Her head tilted to the side as she wondered why she always wore this type of outfit. Bernardelli didn't have a uniform or strict dress code. Meryl had abandoned her ankle length white cape to her room before she had come down to answer the door. All she wore was the long-sleeved white shirt navy straps across her chest. Meryl smoothed out the short skirt and cheeked to make sure her black tights weren't wrinkled.
She pushed away from the window area and proceeded to head upstairs. Vash must have had a good reason to talk to her. She couldn't understand what he would want to discuss. Ever since he had came back with his brother he had slept and woken up to care for Knives' wounds. Meryl tucked the letter into her skirt and knocked on the weathered door. It slowly creaked open and she was met with a dazzling smile. His aquamarine eyes shined with happiness as he pulled her into his room.
"Vash!" Meryl protested with a blush.
"I want to tell you something," Vash whispered as she raised an eyebrow.
He pulled a chair from the table and she sat a he stood. Meryl noted that his hair was drooping from the lack of gel and he didn't wear his normal clothing. He was dressed in dirty blue jeans with a white shirt. Meryl watched as he chewed on his lip and looked away. Her anger rose as she tapped her foot impatiently. She didn't need his antics when she had family issues to deal with.
"What is it?" Meryl impatiently asked. Vash softly laughed and scratched the back of his head.
"I was wondering if I could stay here with Knives until he heals enough to travel," Vash mumbled.
"Oh," Meryl simply sighed.
Meryl appeared to be a saddened. Ever since he had returned, she had wanted to run up and embrace him. Vash and Milly were the only people she had in her life that she cared for. Meryl dryly laughed, her life was barren like the desert planet she lived on. She just wished she could tell him, but there was no one he could feel the same. Meryl gazed up at him and their eyes met. He could never love her because she was Meryl, destined to be alone.
"You know that this is your home…if you want it to be," Meryl softly said as she broke their gaze and looked at the door.
She felt her smaller hands being lifted into his. Vash kneeled in front of her and held her hands. He sighed as he rested his forehead against her knees. Meryl knew that if this were any other moment she would have punched him and yelled pervert. Meryl freed one her hands and smoothed his hair. She noted that there were strikes of black in it.
"Thanks, I'm glad that I have a home with you," Vash whispered.
"You know that I…Milly and I wouldn't leave you," Meryl assured with a blush.
Vash picked his head up and smiled at her. She swore she saw that knowing twinkle in his eyes.
"I guess you're stuck with me," Vash joked as he began to laugh.
"Not for long," Meryl sighed.
"What's that?" Vash questioned as his smile faltered.
"I have to leave for a while," Meryl softly said.
"Did Bernardelli pull you from my case?" Vash questioned.
"A while back, but my family has called for me," Meryl explained.
"A family reunion?" Vash questioned.
Meryl stood up and walked to the door. Her hand grasped the knob and she twisted it.
"No, just business," Meryl assured.
"You don't sound happy," Vash noted.
"I'm not…I don't like my family very much," Meryl bitterly said before she opened the door and walked out.
Meryl walked down the hall and to the room her and Milly shared. Milly was sitting on her own bed flipping through her family's replies. Her blue eyes turned to Meryl and she softly smiled. Meryl smiled at her friend and noticed that she had her brown hair pulled into a low ponytail.
"New hairstyle?" Meryl questioned.
"No…it just got longer and I haven't had time to cut it," Milly explained with a smile.
Meryl nodded and pulled out the letter from her skirt. Milly let her questioning gaze met Meryl's solemn look. Meryl wordlessly handed the letter to Milly. Milly took it and began to read it. Her eyes widened with each word.
Dear Meryl,
Your brother has made an interesting find while working on our property. It seems that a pod has been discovered during the dig for water. We have traced the person's name back through our history books and found her to be our Aunt from Earth. I request that you return to the Stryfe Ranch and greet this woman when we awaken her. There is already a doctor waiting to awaken her and we require your presences.
You still have to settle the merge between the Stryfe and Fier Ranches. Their son is still awaiting your decision to the contract.
Sincerely,
Micah M. Stryfe
Author's Note:
This is an Inuyasha and Trigun crossover. I am not too sure of the pairing, and I haven't seen much of this crossover and I got an idea and decided to try it out.
Katsumushi is the story title and it means the invincible insect or Dragonfly
Please leave a review and tell me if you think it would work or not.