Gomen to everyone who has been waiting for this chapter! I was away for the
past two days, but it was worth it (except for coming home to my house.)
Well, here's the next chappy! And as usual, I do not own Trigun or its
charrys, but I do own Astra and all of those charrys that aren't part of
Trigun. Enjoy and love, peace and uber-kewl fanfics!!!
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Chapter 11: Show Me the Way
That day the group moved on to the next town, which was called Saturn, on their vehicles. It always made traveling a lot easier and they made it in a couple days. Once there, they got rooms for themselves and Astra went for a nap as the others explored the town.
Actually, Astra was in her room, but she wasn't sleeping. She started a new drawing, in which she planned it to be of her and Vash. For some reason, she felt that this one is going to be her last drawings that she's ever going to make. She decided to keep this one secret, especially from Vash. She couldn't bring herself to believe that she could like the gunman. But nonetheless, Astra has fallen for him and she just didn't want to admit it. She kept her feelings about Vash to herself, knowing that he probably didn't want to start anything or have any feelings for her.
This made her sad for a moment. They had a few things in common, such as a love for life, but a few things still kept them different. She felt that there is no one who would understand what she is going through. It was tough, having to get used to your powers and to learn control. Just the other day, she tapped Wolfwood on the shoulder to ask a question and she shocked him. She didn't touch anyone else for the rest of the trip, afraid that she would hurt someone.
With a pencil in hand and a fresh piece of paper in front of her, she started to draw. In hopes that this drawing will be her best work and that maybe someone will understand what she is feeling at the moment.
*****
In the town, Vash separated himself from the group so he could be alone. He purchased a dozen donuts and stopped at café to eat his donuts and have something to drink.
As he made is first bite into a donut, his thoughts drifted over to Astra. It seems that ever since she allowed him and Nick into her house, he felt that he had to be near her. She was like an angel that had came from nowhere to help them, without a worry as to who he was. It was rare to find someone who wouldn't run when you mention that you are a legendary outlaw or try to kill you for the big award on your head.
He had to smile at her almost carefree like style. She reminded him of himself at times, without a care in the world. Also the way she reacted to the destruction of her hometown was quite surprising, not once she did she say anything about revenge. He could also tell that she was like a lost soul ever since that day.
And there's only one thing for a lost soul to do, Vash thought to himself, to be found.
He once was a lost soul, but Milly, Meryl and Wolfwood have found him and became his friends. But Astra was still lost and alone, and Vash decided that it would soon be time for her to be found, but he just couldn't bring himself to go tell her.
He sighed as he finished his drink and picked up whatever were left of the donuts and headed for the inn.
*****
Astra finally put the painting away. She only got her face in her final form on the paper, her hair being spiky. This one was going to take longer than her other paintings that she has done. She yawned as she flopped herself on the bed and fell asleep.
*****
Vash entered the inn and headed upstairs. He stopped in front of the door that lead to Astra's room. He debated on whether or not to bother her; finally he gently opened the door to her room for a peek.
Vash found her asleep on the bed. He thought of how much of an angel she looked when she slept. He took notice on how much her hair has changed slowly since the fight against her brother. Smiling at her softly, he closed the door and headed for his room, taking another bite out of his donut.
*****
Gavin entered the town, knowing that his sister and her group were in this town. He had a mission to fulfill and he was going to fulfill it. Entering the inn/saloon, he ordered a drink as he sat down at the bar.
Behind him, Meryl, Milly and Nick entered the saloon. They wondered where Vash had gotten to, since they didn't see him in the streets. He had said that he wanted to be alone to think and Nick made a crack about him thinking. They sat at a table together and ordered their lunch.
Gavin ignored the group as he took a sip out of his drink. He wondered what he could do to kill his sister. The he remembered seeing his sister's motorcycle and another vehicle that was her friends. A smirk came to his face, as he knew exactly what to do.
*****
That night the group had dinner together and Astra claimed that she was tired and wanted to go to bed. Instead of going to her room, Astra went onto the roof. She sat on the edge of the roof and she allowed her mind to wonder into the starry night sky. In her mind, a song that she likes surfaced. She hasn't listened to her music in a long time, but she still remembered the words to this song. The song was the same song that she listened to shortly after her parents died and it reminded her of how she felt then and recently, especially since she seen Polaris destroyed and people that she knew dead.
"Every night I say a prayer, in the hopes that there's a heaven./ And everyday I'm more confused, as saints turn into sinners./ All the heroes and legends I knew as a child have fallen to idols of clay./ And I feel this empty place inside so afraid that I've lost my faith./
Show me the way."*
*****
Vash came up from the saloon and was heading to bed. He took notice that Astra wasn't in her room. He knew the second place to look for her, the roof. Vash climbed the stairs and opened the door to the roof silently. He noticed that Astra was sitting at the edge, her bright blue/brown hair blowing gently in the wind. Still keeping silent, he walked over, but still kept his distance, and heard her singing something, but he couldn't make out the words. All he could tell was that it was different from the song that Rem liked.
He waited until she was done singing to make himself noticed. "What song was that?"
Astra's heart leapt as she looked over her shoulder. "How long were you there?"
Vash shrugged as he came over and sat next to her. "Long enough to hear you sing a bit."
Astra's cheeks turned bright pink. She was glad that the darkness of the night hid that. Then she answered his question. "The song I was singing is one that I like. I like it because it pertains to me at the moment."
Vash nodded. "Oh, I see."
A light, cool breeze made Astra shiver a bit. Vash took his coat off and placed it on Astra's shoulders. Astra looked at him and wrapped herself in the coat a bit. Then she looked up at the sky and smiled. The light from the moon caressed her face and showed an innocence that she rarely shows.
Vash looked over at her and studied her profile. The smile on her face made look almost child-like. He smiled and looked at the sky to study the stars.
Astra glanced at Vash from the corner of her eye. She blushed as she saw what Vash was wearing without his coat. It was a black, skin-tight, one- piece suit. Astra had to force her eyes back to the sky, blushing even more.
*****
In the street below, Gavin walked along. The only noise could be heard from the saloon made by rowdy drunkards. He saw his sister's motorcycle, dull from the dust of the sand. Gavin ran his hand along the handlebars and the seat. Brushing his hand against his pant leg, he shook his head.
"Too bad such a good machine is about to get destroyed." Gavin placed his hands against the gas tank and used his firepower to allow the tank to explode.
*= excerpt from "Show Me the Way" - song by the Styx
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Chapter 11: Show Me the Way
That day the group moved on to the next town, which was called Saturn, on their vehicles. It always made traveling a lot easier and they made it in a couple days. Once there, they got rooms for themselves and Astra went for a nap as the others explored the town.
Actually, Astra was in her room, but she wasn't sleeping. She started a new drawing, in which she planned it to be of her and Vash. For some reason, she felt that this one is going to be her last drawings that she's ever going to make. She decided to keep this one secret, especially from Vash. She couldn't bring herself to believe that she could like the gunman. But nonetheless, Astra has fallen for him and she just didn't want to admit it. She kept her feelings about Vash to herself, knowing that he probably didn't want to start anything or have any feelings for her.
This made her sad for a moment. They had a few things in common, such as a love for life, but a few things still kept them different. She felt that there is no one who would understand what she is going through. It was tough, having to get used to your powers and to learn control. Just the other day, she tapped Wolfwood on the shoulder to ask a question and she shocked him. She didn't touch anyone else for the rest of the trip, afraid that she would hurt someone.
With a pencil in hand and a fresh piece of paper in front of her, she started to draw. In hopes that this drawing will be her best work and that maybe someone will understand what she is feeling at the moment.
*****
In the town, Vash separated himself from the group so he could be alone. He purchased a dozen donuts and stopped at café to eat his donuts and have something to drink.
As he made is first bite into a donut, his thoughts drifted over to Astra. It seems that ever since she allowed him and Nick into her house, he felt that he had to be near her. She was like an angel that had came from nowhere to help them, without a worry as to who he was. It was rare to find someone who wouldn't run when you mention that you are a legendary outlaw or try to kill you for the big award on your head.
He had to smile at her almost carefree like style. She reminded him of himself at times, without a care in the world. Also the way she reacted to the destruction of her hometown was quite surprising, not once she did she say anything about revenge. He could also tell that she was like a lost soul ever since that day.
And there's only one thing for a lost soul to do, Vash thought to himself, to be found.
He once was a lost soul, but Milly, Meryl and Wolfwood have found him and became his friends. But Astra was still lost and alone, and Vash decided that it would soon be time for her to be found, but he just couldn't bring himself to go tell her.
He sighed as he finished his drink and picked up whatever were left of the donuts and headed for the inn.
*****
Astra finally put the painting away. She only got her face in her final form on the paper, her hair being spiky. This one was going to take longer than her other paintings that she has done. She yawned as she flopped herself on the bed and fell asleep.
*****
Vash entered the inn and headed upstairs. He stopped in front of the door that lead to Astra's room. He debated on whether or not to bother her; finally he gently opened the door to her room for a peek.
Vash found her asleep on the bed. He thought of how much of an angel she looked when she slept. He took notice on how much her hair has changed slowly since the fight against her brother. Smiling at her softly, he closed the door and headed for his room, taking another bite out of his donut.
*****
Gavin entered the town, knowing that his sister and her group were in this town. He had a mission to fulfill and he was going to fulfill it. Entering the inn/saloon, he ordered a drink as he sat down at the bar.
Behind him, Meryl, Milly and Nick entered the saloon. They wondered where Vash had gotten to, since they didn't see him in the streets. He had said that he wanted to be alone to think and Nick made a crack about him thinking. They sat at a table together and ordered their lunch.
Gavin ignored the group as he took a sip out of his drink. He wondered what he could do to kill his sister. The he remembered seeing his sister's motorcycle and another vehicle that was her friends. A smirk came to his face, as he knew exactly what to do.
*****
That night the group had dinner together and Astra claimed that she was tired and wanted to go to bed. Instead of going to her room, Astra went onto the roof. She sat on the edge of the roof and she allowed her mind to wonder into the starry night sky. In her mind, a song that she likes surfaced. She hasn't listened to her music in a long time, but she still remembered the words to this song. The song was the same song that she listened to shortly after her parents died and it reminded her of how she felt then and recently, especially since she seen Polaris destroyed and people that she knew dead.
"Every night I say a prayer, in the hopes that there's a heaven./ And everyday I'm more confused, as saints turn into sinners./ All the heroes and legends I knew as a child have fallen to idols of clay./ And I feel this empty place inside so afraid that I've lost my faith./
Show me the way."*
*****
Vash came up from the saloon and was heading to bed. He took notice that Astra wasn't in her room. He knew the second place to look for her, the roof. Vash climbed the stairs and opened the door to the roof silently. He noticed that Astra was sitting at the edge, her bright blue/brown hair blowing gently in the wind. Still keeping silent, he walked over, but still kept his distance, and heard her singing something, but he couldn't make out the words. All he could tell was that it was different from the song that Rem liked.
He waited until she was done singing to make himself noticed. "What song was that?"
Astra's heart leapt as she looked over her shoulder. "How long were you there?"
Vash shrugged as he came over and sat next to her. "Long enough to hear you sing a bit."
Astra's cheeks turned bright pink. She was glad that the darkness of the night hid that. Then she answered his question. "The song I was singing is one that I like. I like it because it pertains to me at the moment."
Vash nodded. "Oh, I see."
A light, cool breeze made Astra shiver a bit. Vash took his coat off and placed it on Astra's shoulders. Astra looked at him and wrapped herself in the coat a bit. Then she looked up at the sky and smiled. The light from the moon caressed her face and showed an innocence that she rarely shows.
Vash looked over at her and studied her profile. The smile on her face made look almost child-like. He smiled and looked at the sky to study the stars.
Astra glanced at Vash from the corner of her eye. She blushed as she saw what Vash was wearing without his coat. It was a black, skin-tight, one- piece suit. Astra had to force her eyes back to the sky, blushing even more.
*****
In the street below, Gavin walked along. The only noise could be heard from the saloon made by rowdy drunkards. He saw his sister's motorcycle, dull from the dust of the sand. Gavin ran his hand along the handlebars and the seat. Brushing his hand against his pant leg, he shook his head.
"Too bad such a good machine is about to get destroyed." Gavin placed his hands against the gas tank and used his firepower to allow the tank to explode.
*= excerpt from "Show Me the Way" - song by the Styx