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remaining chapters at once. Have fun reading.
12- Run!
They crawled through the bushes, on hands and knees, with Vash first and a very tired Legato second. There was just one thought repeating itself in Vash' head: He had to get his lover out of here.. when he looked behind, to see if Legato was keeping up, he saw his lover was far behind. 'Legato!' he whispered, but loud enough for Legato to hear. 'Come on..' Vash felt his heart breaking while doing this, because he saw Legato was already doing the best he could, that he was hurt.. he wanted to just take him in his arms and help him.. but he knew that wasn't possible now. They just had to get away. Legato was now behind him, and Vash could see his face was wet from the tears. 'I'm so sorry, Legato..' he whispered, then moved on.
He felt even worse when he had to say to Legato to stop crying, because it made too much noise.. but Legato obeyed, and went on, trembling like a wet dog. Vash was about to stop for a little rest, since they had been crawling like this for almost an hour, when he heard voices, and footsteps coming towards them. He made Legato stop, and they both laid on their stomach, as Vash looked to the humans that were standing nearby.
'Really..' Cathy said, 'I don't think we'll find Vash.. or Legato..'
'But we have to!' Dirk said. 'That bastard killed my son, I want to give him the beating of his life, and then throw him in prison myself!'
'We'll check one more time.' The police officer said. 'But I'm afraid Mrs. Theresi is right. This forest is really big..'
'But we found Vash' clothes! Something happened to him!'
'Maybe he thought it was too hot..'
'It's freezing cold!'
That was true, Vash thought. It really was cold, and pretty dark too. He hadn't noticed before, but he felt himself shivering. He looked at Legato, and touched his hand, only to feel he was really cold too(which wasn't strange, because he practically didn't have any clothes on..) Oh God, Vash thought, If only he doesn't get sick.. by taking just one look at Legato, he knew he was too late.. his lover had fever blushes on his cheeks, and seemed like he could sneeze any minute. Vash just held his hand and shook his head, but knew that wouldn't do any good. They had to get away, but if they moved, Cathy and the others would hear them. And if they stayed, and if Legato sneezed, they would hear them too! Vash moved just a little, and took Legato in his arms, who laid his face to his chest. Vash felt his trembling, and he saw his own hands were bloodied from just touching his lover..
Then, the inevitable happened.
Legato sneezed.
After that, everything was one big whirlwind of happenings. Cathy, Dirk and the police guy turned around and ran to the bushes, and Vash forced Legato to stand up and ran away. They were lucky: by the time that the others realised what happened, they were pretty far away, but then they heard gunshots, meant as a warning, screams, and footsteps coming closer.
Vash grabbed Legato and ran into the forest, off the simple road. He kneeled down, with a crying, exhausted Legato in his arms. 'I'm sorry.. I just couldn't help it..' 'shh!' Vash said, and looked up, as he saw the others running. After a while, to be completely sure it worked and Cathy, Dirk and the officer were gone, he took a close look at Legato.
His lover was curled up like a afraid child, sobbing.. the sheet he wore was completely red now, and Vash understood he lost way too much blood.. he was trembling, obviously had a fever, and was so tired that Vash knew he couldn't walk anymore.. When Vash looked at Legato like that, the respect he felt for this man was getting even bigger. He was so strong.. and when Vash asked him to walk faster, or stop crying, or anything, he immediately obeyed, no matter how tired and hurt he was.. and even if Vash would ask him to go on, he would do it.. still, Vash wouldn't ask him that. He was just too weak, and he didn't want to hurt his lover anymore. 'They know I'm here anyway..' he thought. 'And that I'm with Legato..' He looked around one more time, to see if they were safe, then forced Legato to look at him. 'Listen to me, Legato. They know we're here now, so we have to be even more careful' Legato nodded. 'Yes.. I.. I'll walk faster! Just.. just tell me what to do..' after that, he collapsed against Vash' chest. 'You don't have to do anything, my dear Legato..' Vash whispered, while hugging him. 'You've been so strong.. I'm going to carry you out of here, it isn't that far anymore.' Legato looked at him. 'So..' he said 'I don't have to walk anymore?' Vash shook his head, smiling, and then kissed Legato on his feverish forehead. 'No..'
He took Legato in his arms, and slowly stood up and moved into the forest. He smiled. He'd been in this forest a lot, and he knew every tree, every hidden way.. he decided not to run, because that would lead the others to him, but just walk slowly and hope they wouldn't see him.
Finally, he was out of the forest. He looked at Legato, who had his eyes open all the time, looking around, ready to warn Vash if he saw Cathy&co. Vash kneeled down, to see if the others weren't around and to hide himself, when he saw their ticket to freedom:
Just a few meters away stood a Thomas. It was heading towards the forest, and obviously was a part of the two other Thomasses which belonged to the police. They were standing pretty far away, but this one was just close enough.. He turned to his lover, and explained him they had to get to that Thomas. Legato seemed to understand, and stood up. He leaned to a tree, claiming he was 'a bit dizzy' but then said he was ready. Vash smiled and kissed his lover quick, then said again how much he loved and respect him. Legato just smiled.
'1..'Vash whispered. '2.. go!'
They both jumped out of the bushes, scaring the hell out of the Thomas, who began to scream in it's own weird way. 'Shut up you!' Vash said and grabbed it, jumped on it, then helped Legato to get on the Thomas, and kicked the animal to get him moving. At that moment, Cathy, Tim and the officer were running out of the forest, screaming. The Thomas finally moved and ran away. They heard gunshots, but they all missed because they were already too far away.
'Well.. ' Vash sighed. 'It's seems like we're free.'
'hmm..' Legato whispered, and then fainted.
Vash took of his shirt and putted it around Legato's pale, cold, bloodied chest. He held his lover tight to him, hoping it would make him feel better. He knew his lover needed a doctor, but didn't know where the nearest town was.. it was completely dark, except for the stars and three moons. As usual on Gunsmoke's nights, it was really cold. He started to get even more worried of his lover, and of himself too: they were free, but where could they go?
Then, he saw a little house.
First, Vash thought it wasn't real: one house in the middle of the desert? But when he moved closer, he saw it was a real house. Who would live here? Whoever it was, he or she could help them! Or take them to the police.. He stayed like that for a while: thinking, deciding, when he heard Legato groan. He looked at him, he was moving, like he was waking up, but then fell back in Vash' arms again. Vash sighed, resting his head on Legato's hair, and then drove to the house.
Vash got of the Thomas, leaving Legato so they could go away if the person who lived in that house refused.. he knocked on the door, and while waiting for an answer, he took a close look at this lonely house.
It was pretty small, white and lots of windows, with flowers behind the glass. The door was red, with a painted 'welcome' on it. It looked a bit like a fairy tale.. then, the door opened. The young girl that had opened it looked like she'd walk straight from a fairy tale too. She was probably 17 years old, had long black hair and big brown eyes. She was wearing a short, red dress with white flowers on it. She smiled, and asked with a beautiful voice 'Hello, can I help you?' For a moment, Vash could just stare. When his voice was back again, he whispered 'Rem?'
The girl did look a lot like Rem, but she began to laugh when she heard the name. 'Good guess. My name is Remilya. What are you doing here, in the middle at the night?' Then, Vash remembered what he was doing here 'Oh.. yes, my friend and I.. we would like to sleep here.. if you don't mind.. or do you know a city near?' She smiled 'There isn't any city or village near, but you can sleep with me. Where's your friend?' 'He's on the Thomas, he's sick..' 'Well, then get him in here and I'll see what I can do for him.' When Vash walked to Legato, he thought to himself 'everything's going to be fine.. ' he took Legato in his arms, and kissed him lightly on his lips, while whispering 'don't worry, my dear.. we found a real angel..'
He carried Legato inside, and laid him on the couch. The girl disappeared in another room, and came back with a little bowl with water, some blankets and bandages. She kneeled down next to Legato, removed the sheet and began to clean his wounds. Vash thought it was funny that she didn't even seem to notice that Legato was completely naked now.. 'It takes me a few months to see him naked, and she does it in a few minutes..' he thought.
He kneeled down, and looked at his lover, worried this time. 'Is he going to be alright?' he asked. Remilya sighed. 'I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you he needs time. Time to rest, and heal.. I think all he wants is a warm bed, and a bit of rest.' She looked at Vash 'you two can sleep in my bed, if you want, I'll sleep on the couch.' Vash nodded. He wondered why she said 'you two', but she probably already saw that the blonde gunman and the blue haired psycho were lovers..
Vash laid in the bed now, with Legato in his arms, gently kissing his lover's hair and whispering that he loved him. He sighed. 'I wish I could help you..' he whispered. 'I wish I was perfect..' then, he laid his head on Legato's hair, and fell into a deep sleep.
'Goodmorning..'
Vash opened his eyes, and looked straight into the face of a smiling Legato. He smiled and kissed him. 'Hi.. how are you feeling?' Legato smiled. 'Couldn't be better.' Vash laughed soft 'No, serious' Legato closed his eyes and laid his head against Vash' chest. 'Hmm.. I'm fine.. I'm with you..' Vash laughed again 'Is this really the oh-so evil killer Legato Bluesummers saying this?' Legato smiled. 'I guess so..'
'Vash..?' he asked. 'What are we going to do now? I mean.. we can't go back..' Vash smiled. 'We'll just go back to Meryl and Milly. Don't worry, I know how to avoid the police.' Legato laughed softly, and closed his eyes again. 'I love you..' he whispered.
They heard soft knocking on the door, and after Vash said 'come in', Remilya came in and walked to the bed. She sat on Legato's side, who turned his head to look at her. She just smiled and laid her hand on his cheek. 'Hello, how are you feeling?' she said, with that angelic voice. Legato smiled. 'Fine..' he said. 'Do you want to eat something? Or take a shower?' Vash smiled, as he saw how Remilya took care of his lover.
Vash walked into the living room, seeing Legato and Remilya sitting on the couch, talking. He stopped to look at him, he looked truly happy. Legato noticed that Vash was standing there, looking at them, and smiled. Remiliya also turned around and walked to Vash. 'Hi!' she said. 'Hi' Vash smiled. 'Thank you..' he said, and gave Remilya one of his rare true smiles. She just laughed 'for what? I'm only doing what everyone should do: taking care of people' She sounded so much like Rem.. 'yeah well..' Legato said 'lots of people forget that.' Remilya turned to him 'You don't. I can see that.' Legato just laughed, glad that Remilya didn't know who he was. 'Well.. 'Vash interrupted 'If you feel better, Legato, then I guess we should go..' 'What?' Remilya said. 'Going? But you can stay as long as you want!' Vash laughed 'I know, but we really have to go. There are people waiting for us..' She smiled 'Alright.. then.. I wish you luck.'
As she saw them leave, the two lovers on the Thomas, she looked at a poster nest to her. It had a picture of a beautiful man on it, with golden eyes and blue hair. And a warning, a reward.. she smiled, and kissed the picture. 'I hope I could help you, Legato Bluesummers..'
'How many days will it take to get.. home?' Legato asked. Vash counted on his fingers 'let's see.. I know a short way, but then we'll only have one city to cross, so that means we'll have to sleep outside for a few days, and that would take us three days. Or we take the way we did when we travelled to Cathy, which is about five days. What do you want?' Legato hesitated. He didn't like the idea of sleeping outside, since he still felt a bit sick, but he also knew they had to be fast, to stay out of the hands of Peter's parents.. Peter.. he closed his eyes, feeling pain in his entire soul, thinking of that.. that.. 'Legato?' Vash looked at his lover, he had his eyes closed and shivered a bit. 'Are you..' Legato then opened his eyes and looked at Vash, his golden eyes full of tears. Vash understood what he was thinking of, and took him in his arms, whispering that he loved him, and that he would help him. He was surprised when he heard Legato's reaction: a short laugh. Doesn't he believe me? Vash thought. Legato turned around, looking at Vash and kissed him.
As Vash kissed back, they fell of the Thomas, not stopping kissing and hugging each other. When they finally pulled away, Legato looked at his lover and said 'Let's take the short way.' Vash laughed. 'If you always make decisions like that, expect lots of questions!' Legato laughed, as they got up and walked to the Thomas, to continue their journey to happiness..
Legato sat on the sand, looking into the endless distance, thinking. 'Strange..' he whispered, with no one around him to listen 'that I already know this will be over in a few days..' He sighed, and looked down. His hand played with the sand as he watched a little insect flee for him, for a human. 'I never saw the future before..' he said, to no one in particular. '..And I don't think I'd wanted to.. you can't change it.. he will be there.. Vash will be there.. and I..'
'Hey Legato!' He turned around and saw his lover, struggling with a stubborn Thomas. He laughed at the silly sight, then stood up and walked to Vash. 'Come on, help me!' Vash said, trying to lead the animal to it's place, but obviously failing. Vash suddenly felt the Thomas wasn't protesting anymore, turned around and saw the animal stood still and just stared. Vash walked a few steps to the tree he wanted to Thomas to be, and the animal followed him. He looked at Legato, who still was standing there, and then realised he was using his powers to let the Thomas obey. Vash smiled and brought it to the tree, then walked back to Legato.
'Thanks.' Legato just smiled. 'Really' Vash continued 'I hate Thomasses! I don't know why the SEEDS project decided to take them to a new planet, but it wasn't a nice idea! I mean, they are stubborn, and slow, and ugly! Rem once showed me pictures of horses, they are really nice, and fast too! Knives always said that, when he was big and strong, he'd have his own horse, and Rem kept on saying there aren't any more horses left, but Knives didn't want to listen: he just wanted his horse! And..' And Vash went on like that for hours, talking about things that really didn't matter. Legato just laughed, or replied with a 'yes' of 'no' and just enjoyed being so close to Vash, and to finally listen to someone talking without actually having to understand what he means..
And while the two lovers lied there, underneath the stars, four other people were thinking of them, revenge in their thoughts, hate in their minds. Four people. One, who does his duty One, who once was a loving father One, who didn't know what side to take
And one, one star, one pair ice blue eyes, one who fought for his Eden..
One Master
. I so love this chapter!^_^ anyway, on to the next!
12- Run!
They crawled through the bushes, on hands and knees, with Vash first and a very tired Legato second. There was just one thought repeating itself in Vash' head: He had to get his lover out of here.. when he looked behind, to see if Legato was keeping up, he saw his lover was far behind. 'Legato!' he whispered, but loud enough for Legato to hear. 'Come on..' Vash felt his heart breaking while doing this, because he saw Legato was already doing the best he could, that he was hurt.. he wanted to just take him in his arms and help him.. but he knew that wasn't possible now. They just had to get away. Legato was now behind him, and Vash could see his face was wet from the tears. 'I'm so sorry, Legato..' he whispered, then moved on.
He felt even worse when he had to say to Legato to stop crying, because it made too much noise.. but Legato obeyed, and went on, trembling like a wet dog. Vash was about to stop for a little rest, since they had been crawling like this for almost an hour, when he heard voices, and footsteps coming towards them. He made Legato stop, and they both laid on their stomach, as Vash looked to the humans that were standing nearby.
'Really..' Cathy said, 'I don't think we'll find Vash.. or Legato..'
'But we have to!' Dirk said. 'That bastard killed my son, I want to give him the beating of his life, and then throw him in prison myself!'
'We'll check one more time.' The police officer said. 'But I'm afraid Mrs. Theresi is right. This forest is really big..'
'But we found Vash' clothes! Something happened to him!'
'Maybe he thought it was too hot..'
'It's freezing cold!'
That was true, Vash thought. It really was cold, and pretty dark too. He hadn't noticed before, but he felt himself shivering. He looked at Legato, and touched his hand, only to feel he was really cold too(which wasn't strange, because he practically didn't have any clothes on..) Oh God, Vash thought, If only he doesn't get sick.. by taking just one look at Legato, he knew he was too late.. his lover had fever blushes on his cheeks, and seemed like he could sneeze any minute. Vash just held his hand and shook his head, but knew that wouldn't do any good. They had to get away, but if they moved, Cathy and the others would hear them. And if they stayed, and if Legato sneezed, they would hear them too! Vash moved just a little, and took Legato in his arms, who laid his face to his chest. Vash felt his trembling, and he saw his own hands were bloodied from just touching his lover..
Then, the inevitable happened.
Legato sneezed.
After that, everything was one big whirlwind of happenings. Cathy, Dirk and the police guy turned around and ran to the bushes, and Vash forced Legato to stand up and ran away. They were lucky: by the time that the others realised what happened, they were pretty far away, but then they heard gunshots, meant as a warning, screams, and footsteps coming closer.
Vash grabbed Legato and ran into the forest, off the simple road. He kneeled down, with a crying, exhausted Legato in his arms. 'I'm sorry.. I just couldn't help it..' 'shh!' Vash said, and looked up, as he saw the others running. After a while, to be completely sure it worked and Cathy, Dirk and the officer were gone, he took a close look at Legato.
His lover was curled up like a afraid child, sobbing.. the sheet he wore was completely red now, and Vash understood he lost way too much blood.. he was trembling, obviously had a fever, and was so tired that Vash knew he couldn't walk anymore.. When Vash looked at Legato like that, the respect he felt for this man was getting even bigger. He was so strong.. and when Vash asked him to walk faster, or stop crying, or anything, he immediately obeyed, no matter how tired and hurt he was.. and even if Vash would ask him to go on, he would do it.. still, Vash wouldn't ask him that. He was just too weak, and he didn't want to hurt his lover anymore. 'They know I'm here anyway..' he thought. 'And that I'm with Legato..' He looked around one more time, to see if they were safe, then forced Legato to look at him. 'Listen to me, Legato. They know we're here now, so we have to be even more careful' Legato nodded. 'Yes.. I.. I'll walk faster! Just.. just tell me what to do..' after that, he collapsed against Vash' chest. 'You don't have to do anything, my dear Legato..' Vash whispered, while hugging him. 'You've been so strong.. I'm going to carry you out of here, it isn't that far anymore.' Legato looked at him. 'So..' he said 'I don't have to walk anymore?' Vash shook his head, smiling, and then kissed Legato on his feverish forehead. 'No..'
He took Legato in his arms, and slowly stood up and moved into the forest. He smiled. He'd been in this forest a lot, and he knew every tree, every hidden way.. he decided not to run, because that would lead the others to him, but just walk slowly and hope they wouldn't see him.
Finally, he was out of the forest. He looked at Legato, who had his eyes open all the time, looking around, ready to warn Vash if he saw Cathy&co. Vash kneeled down, to see if the others weren't around and to hide himself, when he saw their ticket to freedom:
Just a few meters away stood a Thomas. It was heading towards the forest, and obviously was a part of the two other Thomasses which belonged to the police. They were standing pretty far away, but this one was just close enough.. He turned to his lover, and explained him they had to get to that Thomas. Legato seemed to understand, and stood up. He leaned to a tree, claiming he was 'a bit dizzy' but then said he was ready. Vash smiled and kissed his lover quick, then said again how much he loved and respect him. Legato just smiled.
'1..'Vash whispered. '2.. go!'
They both jumped out of the bushes, scaring the hell out of the Thomas, who began to scream in it's own weird way. 'Shut up you!' Vash said and grabbed it, jumped on it, then helped Legato to get on the Thomas, and kicked the animal to get him moving. At that moment, Cathy, Tim and the officer were running out of the forest, screaming. The Thomas finally moved and ran away. They heard gunshots, but they all missed because they were already too far away.
'Well.. ' Vash sighed. 'It's seems like we're free.'
'hmm..' Legato whispered, and then fainted.
Vash took of his shirt and putted it around Legato's pale, cold, bloodied chest. He held his lover tight to him, hoping it would make him feel better. He knew his lover needed a doctor, but didn't know where the nearest town was.. it was completely dark, except for the stars and three moons. As usual on Gunsmoke's nights, it was really cold. He started to get even more worried of his lover, and of himself too: they were free, but where could they go?
Then, he saw a little house.
First, Vash thought it wasn't real: one house in the middle of the desert? But when he moved closer, he saw it was a real house. Who would live here? Whoever it was, he or she could help them! Or take them to the police.. He stayed like that for a while: thinking, deciding, when he heard Legato groan. He looked at him, he was moving, like he was waking up, but then fell back in Vash' arms again. Vash sighed, resting his head on Legato's hair, and then drove to the house.
Vash got of the Thomas, leaving Legato so they could go away if the person who lived in that house refused.. he knocked on the door, and while waiting for an answer, he took a close look at this lonely house.
It was pretty small, white and lots of windows, with flowers behind the glass. The door was red, with a painted 'welcome' on it. It looked a bit like a fairy tale.. then, the door opened. The young girl that had opened it looked like she'd walk straight from a fairy tale too. She was probably 17 years old, had long black hair and big brown eyes. She was wearing a short, red dress with white flowers on it. She smiled, and asked with a beautiful voice 'Hello, can I help you?' For a moment, Vash could just stare. When his voice was back again, he whispered 'Rem?'
The girl did look a lot like Rem, but she began to laugh when she heard the name. 'Good guess. My name is Remilya. What are you doing here, in the middle at the night?' Then, Vash remembered what he was doing here 'Oh.. yes, my friend and I.. we would like to sleep here.. if you don't mind.. or do you know a city near?' She smiled 'There isn't any city or village near, but you can sleep with me. Where's your friend?' 'He's on the Thomas, he's sick..' 'Well, then get him in here and I'll see what I can do for him.' When Vash walked to Legato, he thought to himself 'everything's going to be fine.. ' he took Legato in his arms, and kissed him lightly on his lips, while whispering 'don't worry, my dear.. we found a real angel..'
He carried Legato inside, and laid him on the couch. The girl disappeared in another room, and came back with a little bowl with water, some blankets and bandages. She kneeled down next to Legato, removed the sheet and began to clean his wounds. Vash thought it was funny that she didn't even seem to notice that Legato was completely naked now.. 'It takes me a few months to see him naked, and she does it in a few minutes..' he thought.
He kneeled down, and looked at his lover, worried this time. 'Is he going to be alright?' he asked. Remilya sighed. 'I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you he needs time. Time to rest, and heal.. I think all he wants is a warm bed, and a bit of rest.' She looked at Vash 'you two can sleep in my bed, if you want, I'll sleep on the couch.' Vash nodded. He wondered why she said 'you two', but she probably already saw that the blonde gunman and the blue haired psycho were lovers..
Vash laid in the bed now, with Legato in his arms, gently kissing his lover's hair and whispering that he loved him. He sighed. 'I wish I could help you..' he whispered. 'I wish I was perfect..' then, he laid his head on Legato's hair, and fell into a deep sleep.
'Goodmorning..'
Vash opened his eyes, and looked straight into the face of a smiling Legato. He smiled and kissed him. 'Hi.. how are you feeling?' Legato smiled. 'Couldn't be better.' Vash laughed soft 'No, serious' Legato closed his eyes and laid his head against Vash' chest. 'Hmm.. I'm fine.. I'm with you..' Vash laughed again 'Is this really the oh-so evil killer Legato Bluesummers saying this?' Legato smiled. 'I guess so..'
'Vash..?' he asked. 'What are we going to do now? I mean.. we can't go back..' Vash smiled. 'We'll just go back to Meryl and Milly. Don't worry, I know how to avoid the police.' Legato laughed softly, and closed his eyes again. 'I love you..' he whispered.
They heard soft knocking on the door, and after Vash said 'come in', Remilya came in and walked to the bed. She sat on Legato's side, who turned his head to look at her. She just smiled and laid her hand on his cheek. 'Hello, how are you feeling?' she said, with that angelic voice. Legato smiled. 'Fine..' he said. 'Do you want to eat something? Or take a shower?' Vash smiled, as he saw how Remilya took care of his lover.
Vash walked into the living room, seeing Legato and Remilya sitting on the couch, talking. He stopped to look at him, he looked truly happy. Legato noticed that Vash was standing there, looking at them, and smiled. Remiliya also turned around and walked to Vash. 'Hi!' she said. 'Hi' Vash smiled. 'Thank you..' he said, and gave Remilya one of his rare true smiles. She just laughed 'for what? I'm only doing what everyone should do: taking care of people' She sounded so much like Rem.. 'yeah well..' Legato said 'lots of people forget that.' Remilya turned to him 'You don't. I can see that.' Legato just laughed, glad that Remilya didn't know who he was. 'Well.. 'Vash interrupted 'If you feel better, Legato, then I guess we should go..' 'What?' Remilya said. 'Going? But you can stay as long as you want!' Vash laughed 'I know, but we really have to go. There are people waiting for us..' She smiled 'Alright.. then.. I wish you luck.'
As she saw them leave, the two lovers on the Thomas, she looked at a poster nest to her. It had a picture of a beautiful man on it, with golden eyes and blue hair. And a warning, a reward.. she smiled, and kissed the picture. 'I hope I could help you, Legato Bluesummers..'
'How many days will it take to get.. home?' Legato asked. Vash counted on his fingers 'let's see.. I know a short way, but then we'll only have one city to cross, so that means we'll have to sleep outside for a few days, and that would take us three days. Or we take the way we did when we travelled to Cathy, which is about five days. What do you want?' Legato hesitated. He didn't like the idea of sleeping outside, since he still felt a bit sick, but he also knew they had to be fast, to stay out of the hands of Peter's parents.. Peter.. he closed his eyes, feeling pain in his entire soul, thinking of that.. that.. 'Legato?' Vash looked at his lover, he had his eyes closed and shivered a bit. 'Are you..' Legato then opened his eyes and looked at Vash, his golden eyes full of tears. Vash understood what he was thinking of, and took him in his arms, whispering that he loved him, and that he would help him. He was surprised when he heard Legato's reaction: a short laugh. Doesn't he believe me? Vash thought. Legato turned around, looking at Vash and kissed him.
As Vash kissed back, they fell of the Thomas, not stopping kissing and hugging each other. When they finally pulled away, Legato looked at his lover and said 'Let's take the short way.' Vash laughed. 'If you always make decisions like that, expect lots of questions!' Legato laughed, as they got up and walked to the Thomas, to continue their journey to happiness..
Legato sat on the sand, looking into the endless distance, thinking. 'Strange..' he whispered, with no one around him to listen 'that I already know this will be over in a few days..' He sighed, and looked down. His hand played with the sand as he watched a little insect flee for him, for a human. 'I never saw the future before..' he said, to no one in particular. '..And I don't think I'd wanted to.. you can't change it.. he will be there.. Vash will be there.. and I..'
'Hey Legato!' He turned around and saw his lover, struggling with a stubborn Thomas. He laughed at the silly sight, then stood up and walked to Vash. 'Come on, help me!' Vash said, trying to lead the animal to it's place, but obviously failing. Vash suddenly felt the Thomas wasn't protesting anymore, turned around and saw the animal stood still and just stared. Vash walked a few steps to the tree he wanted to Thomas to be, and the animal followed him. He looked at Legato, who still was standing there, and then realised he was using his powers to let the Thomas obey. Vash smiled and brought it to the tree, then walked back to Legato.
'Thanks.' Legato just smiled. 'Really' Vash continued 'I hate Thomasses! I don't know why the SEEDS project decided to take them to a new planet, but it wasn't a nice idea! I mean, they are stubborn, and slow, and ugly! Rem once showed me pictures of horses, they are really nice, and fast too! Knives always said that, when he was big and strong, he'd have his own horse, and Rem kept on saying there aren't any more horses left, but Knives didn't want to listen: he just wanted his horse! And..' And Vash went on like that for hours, talking about things that really didn't matter. Legato just laughed, or replied with a 'yes' of 'no' and just enjoyed being so close to Vash, and to finally listen to someone talking without actually having to understand what he means..
And while the two lovers lied there, underneath the stars, four other people were thinking of them, revenge in their thoughts, hate in their minds. Four people. One, who does his duty One, who once was a loving father One, who didn't know what side to take
And one, one star, one pair ice blue eyes, one who fought for his Eden..
One Master
. I so love this chapter!^_^ anyway, on to the next!