Trigun Fanfic
Trigun © Yasuhiro Nightow * Shonen Gaho-sha * Tokuma Shoten * JVC * Pioneer Entertainment (USA) Inc.
The following fanfiction was written by me (Chiruken) and is intended for the sole purpose of shared entertainment and not intended for publication or sale.
--Ohayou, My Dear—
Trigun Fanfic Featuring Vash and Meryl. "Pervert!" "Wh-what are you doing in my bed?" "Put some clothes on for God's sake!"
By Chiruken
Chapter 4
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Meryl was beginning to worry. It had been a week since she'd found herself naked in Vash's bed and they'd had their worst argument to date. She glanced over at him with a slight frown. He hadn't removed his sunglasses since then. She was beginning to hate those round pieces of glass that shielded his eyes from the suns and reflected the landscape. She couldn't tell what he was thinking without seeing his eyes and for the passed week he'd avoided eye contact at all costs. She was starting to wonder if he slept wearing the damn glasses. She rolled her eyes and faced front again. They were his 'do not disturb' sign. When he wore those stupid sunglasses he became totally uncommunicative towards everyone. Even Millie hadn't been able to get him to crack a smile.
**And it's all my fault.** She thought morosely. If she would've just held onto her temper and not let her mouth run away on her without thinking first this would never have happened. **I must've really hurt his feelings.** She sighed softly and shook her head, glancing at him again. **But…he's still here…why?** That was the crux of the matter. By all rights he should've left them in his dust, but he hadn't. He'd waited for them in front of the hotel, travel bag slung over his shoulder, sunglasses in place and mouth set in a straight, unhappy frown. He hadn't said a word, merely waited for them to approach him and then followed as Millie told him where they were heading next. She really ought to apologize, she knew that, but somehow every time she opened her mouth to do so the words got stuck in her throat and wouldn't come out.
Allowing her steps to slow, she watched as Millie continued to trudge down the road, happily oblivious to the tension she was leaving behind. Sneaking a peek at Vash from the corner of her eye she was dismayed to see that he was currently staring straight ahead and completely ignoring her. Frowning, she looked forward again. Something had to be done about the situation before it got any worse. The silent treatment was beginning to stretch her nerves beyond their limit. Drawing in a deep, fortifying breath she opened her mouth to apologize, determined to get the words out this time. "Are you still pouting, Vash?" She winced. **That is NOT what I meant to say! Oh Meryl…you're going to make things worse unless you get the right words out.** "I mean, it's been a week. Get over it." She mentally slapped herself. **Idiot! I'm just not good at apologizing, that's all.**
He stopped. Just like that, he halted in the middle of the road and without looking at her, he dropped his bag to the ground with a thud. Looking up at him warily as she stepped in front of him, she noticed that his previously blank expression was now revealing emotion. She swallowed and took a hasty step back. **Uh oh…** She felt her heart speed up and her palms become moist. It was a very rare expression for Vash to wear and one he rarely allowed to peek through. But there it was plain for her to see even with his sunglasses still firmly in place. She could feel his green gaze boring into her and she swallowed with great difficulty. **Oh man…he's really pissed this time!**
Vash gritted his teeth and fought to hold in the angry words that sprang automatically to his lips. It was, however, a losing battle. Reaching up, he removed his sunglasses and pinned her with an icy glare as he carefully tucked the glasses in his pocket. He felt a moment of gratification when she took a hasty step back. "You're right. This has gone on long enough." He took a deliberate step towards her a scowl firmly in place. She backed up, grey eyes wide and fixed on his own narrowed green gaze. "I've had it with being on the receiving end of your frustrations and feelings of inadequacy."
"Wh-what?!" She blinked and felt her own anger beginning to surface. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Do I have to spell it out for you? Fine! Ever since I met you there's been nothing but tension and animosity between us. I don't know why you dislike me so much, but I've had it up to here…" He raised his hand and made a slashing gesture across his forehead. "With your snide remarks and nasty attitude! What the hell did I do to you?"
She blinked again, feeling her anger disintegrate immediately. "I…I…" She began only to be cut off.
"You've said more than enough. I don't want to hear it! And for your information, I'm **not** pouting!" He ended on a shout as he bent to retrieve his bag. Looking down at her his expression changed from angry to sad. "I thought we were at least friends, Meryl." He shook his head and sighed heavily. "But I guess I was wrong." He stepped around her and continued after Millie. "Don't worry…I won't make your **job** any harder by trying ditch you."
She watched him walk away with a feeling of dread settling in the pit of her stomach. "I've really done it this time." She whispered softly as she felt the beginnings of tears sting her eyes. "Oh Vash…I'm sorry." She sniffled and wondered why it was so hard to say those words to his face. If only she'd apologized sooner none of this would've happened. She shook her head sharply. "No, if only I never said those mean, hateful things to him in the first place." Left with no choice but to follow or be left behind, Meryl grabbed the handle of her suitcase and continued down the dusty road, tearful gaze fixed on the ground as she sniffled and tried unsuccessfully to blink away the tears filling her eyes.
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Author's Notes:
Response to Reviewers:
Silverstar: Thanks for reading and dropping me a line…I would've added Millie's conversation with Vash, but I thought that maybe this gives a bit more "suspense". Thanks again!
Rekka's Angel: I like the characters the way they were originally portrayed in the dubbed anime (my poor eyes can't handle the yellow subtitles on the sandy background) and I'll try to continue keeping them in character as much as possible. I'm glad you're enjoying the story.
Blue Jeans: Right into one of the BIGGEST arguments of all time! Hopefully out intrepid characters can resolve things soon, ne? Thanks for reading!
Magnet-Rose: I'd like to say that 'yes, I do have the story written', but sadly, I don't. I'm posting as I write. Thanks for dropping me a line!
AnonymousTrigunOtaku: Thanks for reading and reviewing! I **love** seeing what people think!
Baka-Chibi-Puffs: I'm so glad you're enjoying! I hope that you continue to read and enjoy.
Thanks everyone who's dropped me a line and offered encouragement and constructive criticism. I really, really appreciate it…and I truly mean it. Any ideas or suggestions are always welcome. You know how it is…start writing a story and then **blam** Writer's Block hits and all the "great" ideas that were previously rolling around in the old noggin' suddenly fly right out the window!
Have a Great New Year, all!
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Chiruken