Chapter Twenty
"I'm beginning to think this wasn't such a good idea Meryl."
"Only just now?" Meryl's sarcasm was biting but Millie couldn't bring herself to be offended as she was rather tied up at the moment. Quite literally too.
"I guess we've just been out of the rescuing people, self-sacrificing, gun blazing occupation for longer then we thought. We're kind of rusty."
Meryl just snorted.
"Shut up, the both of you." The man guarding them said as his grip tightened on his gun. "I'd rather not have to shoot you."
"Well, look at you Mr. Big-and-bad." Meryl said. "You must feel pretty important threatening two defenseless women like that. Is this how you get your kicks?"
"I said shut up woman. I will kill you."
"I doubt that."
Before he had the chance to question her, a small blur dropped from the ceiling before lashing out with a sharp kick to the back of his head. McKay landed light footed in front of his mom with a sheepish grin as he rubbed the back of his head. Meryl's breath caught for a moment when she realized just how much her dark-haired son actually resembled his father.
"I'm sorry Momma," McKay said, snapping Meryl from her thoughts. "I know I wasn' apposed to follow you but we was worried."
"We?" Millie asked only to have her question answered in the form of two dark haired children dropping out of the over head vent to land next to their best friend.
"Hi mommy," Nikki said. "Are yous two okay?"
For the first time in a while Millie's face was stern as she watched her children shift sheepishly from foot to foot.
"We are quite well thank-you," she said. "And that is mostly thanks to you, but I'll warn you now that you won't be quite so well once we're all safe and sound. I'm sure that Meryl and I will be able to come up with some very suitable punishments for you three."
"Well said Millie," Meryl said before turning back to the kids. "You three know that you aren't supposed to get involved in life and death situations. Didn't you learn anything from last time?"
"Sorry momma." McKay said at the same moment the twins apologized to their 'Aunt' Meryl.
Meryl's face softened. "Just try not to rush in to carelessly next time." She said. "Now, I would really appreciate being untied."
The kids beamed before they raced towards their moms, Nick and Nikki arguing heatedly over who got to be the one to actually set Millie free.
Kaliea: So Millie and Meryl are free, Vash and Wolfwood are on their way, and Knives will probably be dragged along for the ride. Anyone have any predictions about how it will all end?
Review Answers:
Kitana18: Sorry but they probably won't be any longer than this. Although once I get to the fighting stuff it might be a page longer but there are no promises on my part.
Guardoflight: Thank-you, for both things. I did have a good birthday, my mom took me to Chillicothe to see 'Tecumseh!'. It was loads of fun. As for my chapter, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's always nice knowing that my work is appreciated.
Grim Goodbye: Yeah, I'm hoping that the reunions are something to look forward to but I never really know until I get there. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.
Kaliea: Thanks for your reviews! Till next time, ja ne!