~ Disclaimer ~ I don't own Trigun, nor do I own the characters. I only own some of the characters you don't recognize ^^;. Well, hope you like the fic. It will turn to first person in one part. Might be slightly confusing..

- Title - Vampire Tendencies.

- Author - CheezePilotOfPluto99X

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- Chapter - Four

- Title - Don't Say Good Bye.

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I woke up from a long nap to calm my growing nerves. All I could worry about was how Legato was, where he was and when he would return. I know it sounds corny, but that's how I felt.

I sat up in the black silk bed and realized I wasn't the only one in the room. "Deborah?" I asked.

"Yes, Nicole. It's me," her voice replied.

She appeared from the shadows and stood beside the window. "You are worried about him..are you not?"

I nodded slowly and Deborah walked over to me, sat down beside me and put an arm around my shoulders. "He'll be fine. But, you remember what he said...he warned you not to let anyone in this room, Nicole."

I turned to Deborah quickly, she let out a short laugh. "Oh, don't worry yourself. I'm fine. Just...don't let Steller or Rai in here. If you value your life and Legato's."

Her form vanished into a mist. I was left alone, again. But, I wasn't that alone. I curled up into a tight ball in the middle of the bed, breathing in Legato's scent. He always smelled of blood and lavender. A strange mix, but it smelled good. "Nicole....," a voice whispered.

I sat up fast, almost jumping into the air. I strained the listen. "Nicole...let me in," It was Rai's voice.

I didn't answer. I couldn't answer him. I ignored his persistant voice. Just then I heard a muffled sound and the door burst open. It exploded, really, sending wooden pieces to the floor. Rai was on the ground, holding his right shoulder. Legato stood in the shadowed doorway, his eyes glowing bright in the darkness. "Get up," Legato growled.

Rai's lips curled back and he hissed ferociously. "You dare!" He exclaimed.

Legato nelt down quickly and grabbed Rai by the throat, lifting him up then clear off the ground. I sat there, too shocked to move or say a word. "I trusted you! And what did you decide to do but stab me in the back!" Legato yelled.

"You deserved it by bringing that human scum to this house! Steller was right to manipulate half the vampires, to turn against you! But, you destroyed them! You're a vampire killer!" Rai growled.

Legato bared his teeth. I was frightened at this side of Legato. The loving, seductive and gentle Legato I loved was gone. He squeezed Rai's neck tight, I could hear the bones begin to snap. "I am not the killer....Steller is. You were like a brother to me, Rai. But..well, loyalty only goes so deep..right?" Legato inquired with a smirk before snapping Rai's neck.

He released his grip and Rai fell to the ground with a thud. Legato's gaze turned to me, his eyes turned back to normal. He slowly walked towards the bed and I was frozen with fear. Legato touched my arm. "Get away from me!" I screamed.

He backed away, his eyes filled with sadness and hurt. "I'm...sorry you had to see that, Nicole," he whispered.

I trembled and stared at him. Breaking the fear, I leaped into his arms. Crying into his chest. His strong arms came around me and he started to stroke my hair. He sat down on the bed and held me tight. "Legato...what's going on?" I inquired into his chest.

"I really don't know myself. But, I will find out and take care of it. Right now I'm known as a vampire hunter, as told to me by that fraud," he replied with a sneer.

I looked up at Legato and kissed him lightly on the lips. He let go of me and stood up. "You listened well to my warning about not letting anyone in this room. But, I'm going to have to take you home...it's getting too dangerous, Nicole..my love."

He had his back turned to me. Shock and dissbelief took over me. "W-what!? I don't want to go back, Legato! I want to stay here...with you."

He turned around and tears were falling from his eyes. His whole body shook with sadness. "I don't want you to go back either, but...I don't want you to get killed," he said with a sigh.

I looked at the door and screamed. Legato turned around and quickly grabbed me, putting me behind him. Steller stood there, Rai in his arms. Blood was smeared on his face. He smirked slowly. "That would be a great and noble act, yet....shall I say, terminated," he laughed.

Rai's body dropped to the wooden floor and Steller took slow steps towards Legato and me. I put my arms around Legato's torso. "Get out of here, Steller!" Legato yelled.

Steller stopped and as I peered around Legato, grinned at me. "I see your beautiful female human, Legato. A fine catch, might I say. But, will you tell her the truth? Will you tell her about-"

"Shut the hell up, Steller!" Legato cut in with a powerful voice.

"I see...you haven't told her. That's why she's still here, right? If you had...you would have probably killed her or let her go. If she did know she wouldn't hang around to find out more," Steller sighed as he gazed out the window.

Legato pulled my arms away from him and held me back. Turning, he kissed me long. "Good bye," he whispered.

I blinked, confused on what he meant. Legato suddenly lunged for Steller, breaking through the glass window. My legs felt like they were glued to the floor, I couldn't move. "Legato!!!!" I screamed.

Deborah appeared and pulled me into a hug while tears streamed down my face. "It isn't that bad, Nicole...I bet he'll be a happier man if you were to live on," she said.

"But...he can't do this!!!" I cried into her blouse.

Deborah vanished, taking me with her.

We appeared outside a normal sized house. A brick house to be more detailed. "T-this...is my house," I said.

"Yes, and they don't even know you left. It'll be best if you just forget about Legato. But, just keep him in the back of your mind. Live on, Nicole. Like a normal teenager should. Maybe you will find Mr.Right one day...even if he won't be like Legato. I'm sorry, Nicole," Deborah said.

Before I could say something to her, she vanished. I was left alone, in the snow of my front yard. I walked up to the door and opened it, stepping into the warm interior. "Nicole? Is that you?" My mother, Caitlin, inquired as she stepped into the living room.

She smiled. "Outside at this time of night?"

"Yeah, I just felt like stepping outside to watch the snow fall. It's very beautiful," I replied with a fake smile.

"Oh, alright. Well, get off to bed. You have school tomorrow."

I nodded my agreement and wandered off to my bed. I changed into my pajamas and slipped into bed. I laid there for a good ten seconds before breaking down into tears.

"Wake up, Nicole."

I opened my eyes, the sun was shining through my window. My mother stood there, a huge smile on her face. "School was cancelled, honny!" She exclaimed.

I groaned and put the pillow over my face. "Just a few more minutes of sleep...," I mumbled.

"Oh, Nicole. Get up..it's already ten o'clock. Time to wake and get the worm!"

I heard her exit the room. I laid the pillow on my stomach, turning my head to look out the window. "Legato...," I sighed.

After getting out of bed and dressing, I headed outside. Breathing in the wintery cold air, I felt a little better. The wind was faint and gentle coming from the east, and the sun was shining a bit bright. It reminded me of Legato's eye that wasn't covered by his soft blue hair. I started to shovel the walkway. "Nicole!" A voice yelled.

I looked up and my friend Lynn was running towards me. She stopped and caught her breath. "How are you?" She inquired.

"I'm fine. You?" I asked.

She shrugged and a huge smile swept across her face. "No school for a week because of this weather! Meaning...we get to have the festival this year!!!"

I smiled. "Snow Festival...its' been three years since the last one, right?" I inquired.

Lynn nodded vigorously. "Yeah! And we might find some hunks this year! Well, I'm gonna go tell everyone else! See ya later!"

She ran off. I finished shoveling the walkway and looked up at the sky. "Snow Festival....a happy occasion for once," I muttered.

I turned and walked towards the forest, entering it and breathing in the pine scent. I always loved these woods. I touched a tree and looked around my vantage point. I heard a snap of a twig and quickly turned around. Seeing nothing, but feeling a bit eery, I crept out of the forest. Not knowing who was in that forest.

"Nicole! Come on! Hurry it up!" Lynn's voice yelled from outside my window.

I put my white boots on and walked outside. Lynn was with my guy friend Darin and another of the girls I hung out with, Fusia. The four of us wandered into the main part of the festival where all the games and markets were. "So, Nicole. Got any guys lined up?" Fusia inquired with a smirk.

I frowned. Thinking back to Legato. "No," I said simply.

Darin put an arm around my shoulders. "Oh! Nicole..it's alright, you still have me!" He exclaimed with a laugh.

I didn't notice it, but I had laughed also. I was a little surprised at my laugh, I hadn't laughed for a while. "Nicole! Let's get a fish!" Lynn cried.

We gathered around a little fish aquarium. A small light blue fist with golden fins swam at the top. I smiled. "How much for the blue one?" I inquired.

"Five dollars," the man replied.

Lynn's jaw dropped. "You want five doll-"

"I'll take him," I cut in.

Lynn looked at me with a frown. "You'll pay five dollars for a fish!?" She gasped.

I nodded. After getting the fish we took a walk towards a secluded area. As we were walking, I didn't notice him at first. "Who's that guy?" Lynn inquired to no one in particular.

I looked up. My heart seemed to stop and the fish bag dropped from my grasp. A blue haired young man with a golden eye peering out from the hair, stood there. His expression was that of sadness and determination. "Nicole?" Lynn asked.

Tears welt up in my eyes. I ran as fast as I could towards him, he spread his arms out and I jumped eagerly into him. "Legato!" I cried, tears spilling from their hold.

"My love....I've found you..," he whispered.

I saw out of the corner of my eye that Lynn, Darin and Fusia's jaws were dropped. "Nicole...who is that?" Fusia inquired.

I probably didn't hear her. Because I didn't reply. I kissed Legato with hunger, making sure he was real. And I knew, he was alive.

-- To Be Continued -- Awww....now, isn't that corny! But..sad almost. Listening to A Whiter Shade Of Pale while writing that part. ^^;;; makes it all sad. Hehe, well..hope you liked the lovey part. But something sad might happen again to them.