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3- Eden of Protection
Where am I.. All these colours, they make me go crazy.. I can't feel anything, why won't I feel? How long have I been here, why isn't there anyone who answers me?
I can't see myself, can't feel.. what is this?
Suddenly, I feel cold.. the freezing cold you never felt on Gunsmoke. It goes through your soul.. I'm.. floating in cold.. I feel the cold toughing me, like knives.. Knives.. like.. millions of knives.. then, I hear something, a voice, cold, almost not audible.
'Come.. come.. servant..'
Servant?
I feel a hand grab me, taking me somewhere. I can see my naked body now, but I can't see the person before me. Then, I feel something soft beneath my feet..
'So. They finally decided.' 'Yes.. Hell..' 'That's what the sick bastard deserves.' 'Write.. hisss name..' 'Yes.. Let's see.. Ah, here I have it.
Millions Knives, 217 years old, Plant race, going to Hell for torturing, genocide and thinking of himself as a God.'
Millions.. me? Am I.. where am I? Hell? Am I going to Hell? But.. I have no time to think anymore, as the creature takes my hand and takesme away from the other.. a brilliant flash of light and..
Knives fell down on a hard ground. He looked down and saw red stone, an when he looked up, a strange creature stood before him, it looked like a demon. Knives stood up and looked around. It was so obviously Hell. Just like he imagined, demons everywhere.. fire.. torturing.. he didn't mind the tortured people, but he did feel a bit afraid. What if they were going to torture him too? He had always been the one torturing.. never the victim..
'Come.. servant..' the demon said and walked away, expecting for Knives to follow him. But the plant, who was every second regaining more of his old spirit, didn't follow him. 'First tell me where I am and what you want from me!' The demon stopped, and turned around 'You.. are not in.. the posssssition of questioning.. Plant..' it said in it's awful voice. 'My.. Masster wants to speak..to.. you..' it continued. Master? 'the Devil?' Knives asked. The demon nodded and walked on,this time with a curious Knives following.
They walked through Hell, demons and crying humans everywhere. Surrounded by this, Knives forgot all of his former thoughts, living with his Brother, the last peaceful years of his life.. just like his body, his mind was like it was at the age of 130: blood thirsty, proud, a God! He smiled a devilish smile 'If only Legato was here, it would be just like the old days..' The demon looked behind and smiled.
They arrived at a huge castle, black and surrounded by all kind of ugly demons. If the demons are this ugly, I wonder what the Devil is, Knives wondered. He followed the demon into the castle, to the stairs and more stairs.. then, they stopped in front of a enormous door. The demon opened it and said Knives to go in, which the Plant did.
He arrived in the room of the Fallen Angel, it was black with magical books and other equipment everywhere. Also, there were some things that he recognised from torturing Legato. Then, he heard a warm, deep voice. 'Millions Knives.. the man behind Vash the Stampede.. Welcome, my.. friend.' Knives saw someone come from behind the curtain, and a shocked look placed on his face. Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. It wasn't at all what he expected.
Lucifer wasn't at all like the demons, he looked human,only with two huge black wings, one a bit red, just like the left side of his face. He had piercing green eyes, and very long, black hair. He was carrying a magical staff in his hands that had long, black nails. He was actually quite handsome. He laughed 'Thank you, Knives.' Knives frowned. Mind reading. How he hated that. He always forbid Legato to read his mind.. even though he did like to read his servants mind. The devil moved close to him. 'Listen.. Knives. I'm not calling you for nothing. Most arrivals are immediately tortured. Do you want to know why I spare you of this?' Knives nodded. Lucifer smiled. 'then, follow me.' Knives followed him to an old book. 'Read this.' He said.
'Heaven can only be conquered if the three most powerful evil creatures, all of a different race, come together.'
He looked at Lucifer 'So?' Lucifer had three small, red balls in his hand. He putted one in a candlestick, which had place for three. 'One.. an Angel.. that's me.' He took the other ball and looked at Knives 'This is you, a Plant. Number two. I will train you to use your powers down here, and get them even stronger. I will also learn you how to do magic and fighting with swords. If you are good enough, we can get number three.' Knives looked doubtful 'Who is the third?' 'You will hear that when you're ready. So, so we have a deal.' Knives hesitated. He didn't feel much for working with this creature. 'Why would I?' The devil smiled 'If you don't, you'll be tortured, just like the others. And, we plan on taking over Heaven. You can be the most powerful and important person in the entire afterlife, making it like you want. You can create your Eden.' That word was like magic on Knives, and the Devil knew that. 'Eden..' he whispered. Then, he turned around and took the hand of the devil 'Congratulations, you got yourself a partner.'
In Heaven, where no one was aware of the danger, Vash woke up slowly. He looked at the person in his arms, and smiled. Finally. It seemed so long since Legato had been laying in his arms, even longer since they kissed, and it seemed an eternity since they made love. All those things happened that night.. Vash sighed. He was surprised to hear a sweet voice behind him 'Hi Vashie. Slept well?' He turned around and looked at the black haired woman that stood there. 'Rem?' Rem walked to the bed. 'How about some breakfast for you two?' she said, smiling. Vash chuckled. 'I would love that Rem.' Then, he looked at Legato, slowly kissing him on his forehead, cheeks, lips and eyes 'wake up darling..' Legato opened his eyes and looked at Vash. His hands searched for Vash', and when he got them, he looked at his lover with a smile on his beautiful face. 'You're real, aren't you?' Vash laughed 'Yeah. As real as a dead man can be!' Legato laughed, and kissed Vash slowly on his lips. 'I was afraid that it was just a dream..' Vash smiled 'It isn't.. no more dreams..' Legato closed his eyes and rested his head on Vash' chest, now noticing Rem who'd watched everything with a smile. 'Rem..' he started, but she interrupted them 'I'll go make breakfast, so be there in a few minutes!' They nodded and watched her walking to the door, turning around once before leaving, and sighing 'you two are such an incredible couple.'
They sat in the garden, eating, when suddenly Rem said 'So, Vash. I guess you'll be visiting your friends today?' Vash didn't say anything, first. He didn't even think of them, until now. 'Yeah..' he said. 'I guess I will..' he wanted to see Nick, Meryl and Milly again, sure he did. But they just didn't seemed to be really important right now.. not while he was with Legato and Rem. 'Let's go after breakfast.' Vash said, and looked smiling at Legato, who didn't return the smile. 'I'm not coming with you.' He said. Vash looked at him with a stunned expression. 'Why not?' Legato sighed, still looking serious. 'They hate me.' 'aaw come on..' 'No.' Legato said firmly 'They really hate me. Especially Nicolas, they don't want me near them, just go.' Vash tried to argue, and Legato saw this was no good, because Vash wasn't going to believe him, and said 'Alright. I'll come with you, so you can see for yourself.' Vash smiled 'Thank you Legato.' Legato didn't answer. They really hated him, and he didn't like them either.. the thought of having to share Vash with those annoying humans, made him feel sick.
They walked through the seemly endless gardens of Heaven, Legato with Vash following him. Vahs noticed his lover was quiet, which probably had to do with the visit.. 'There it is..' Legato whispered and walked to a couple of houses. They saw a small, black haired woman sitting on a chair in the garden, reading. Vash walked to her quietly, trying not to disturb her, while Legato stayed behind. When Vash stood before her, he took a good look at her. She looked like when was in her twenties, when he first met her. She was dressed in the same clothes as then. He smiled, understanding. He too wanted his read coat back as soon as possible, it just felt.. right. Even Legato wore his 'normal' clothes, only without the coat.
He stood behind her, still with her not noticing, and putted his hands over his eyes 'Who am I?' he whispered. Meryl put down her book with an annoyed sigh 'Nicolas.' Vas laughed 'No. Guess again.' Meryl thought a while, and then suddenly gasped. 'Vash??' Vash took his hands off and she turned around as he laughed and said 'yes ma'am!' Meryl stood up and embraced him 'Oh Vash!' Vash just smiled and hugged her 'I missed you! Oh Vash..' Vash softly sighed 'I missed you too Meryl..' Legato just watched, feeling a bit jealous. He hated those feelings, he knew there was nothing to be jealous of. Vash loved him, not Meryl. After his death, Vash could've married her, but didn't. Because his heart belonged to him. Deep inside, Legato didn't know what he would've done if Vash married her.. would he ever be able to be with Vash again? In his heart, Legato was a very jealous person. He always was jealous of Vash when he was with Knives, because all his former master cared about, was his brother. He never cared about Legato. That's why he didn't mind being beaten that much, it was a sign his master still knew of his existence. He mostly used the excuse he just needed someone to care for him. For him and only him. He did needed much attention, help and care, and that was why it hurt him so much seeing Vash hugging Meryl.. Rem'd been there for him, always.. that's why it hurt him too to see Rem with Vash.. he needed her. Him. Both. He just needed their love, without it, he felt weaker with every second, and that was a true thing. The angels said he needed lots of care, because they couldn't completely heal him. He sighed, hating himself for it, and turned away from the sight of Meryl and Vash, feeling tears burning in his eyes, fighting not to release them.
Vash released Meryl and looked at her, smiling. She was crying of happiness. "meryl..' Vash said 'Are Milly and Nicolas here too?' Meryl nodded and said 'Wait just a second, I'll go get them!' Vash nodded, and as Meryl ran away, he turned to Legato. He walked behind him and putted his arms around his lovers waist, noticing his trembling 'Legato?' he whispered, and turned him around, seeing the hurt in his deep golden eyes. Vash was shocked, noticing how much this seemed to hurt his already broken lover 'Legs..' he whispered, using a nickname he rarely used 'Are you alright?' Legato tried to nod, but his eyes proved otherwise. He squeaked 'no' and then burst into tears, falling into Vash' arms. Vash was shocked at first, but then gently hugged him, wondering why Legato cried. Behind him, he knew Meryl had returned with Nicolas and Milly, and that they were staring at them now. He couldn't care though, his lover was more important than any of them. When Legato opened his eyes, he saw them and released Vash. 'You friends are there' he said, cold, but Vash could hear the hurt in his voice 'Go to them.' Vash nodded 'And you're coming with me.' 'Vash..'Vash sighed 'Listen Legato, they are my friends, I'll be visiting them pretty often, and I don't want you to be alone then. Come..' Legato wanted to argue, but for some reason, didn't and followed Vash.
'Finally.' The sceptic voice of Nicolas said 'Are you done crying like a baby, Bluesummers?' Legato seemed hurt by the words, and again Vash wondered how different he was when he was alive. 'Then again' Vash thought 'he probably always felt like that, only had to hide it..' he laid a hand on Legato's shoulder and looked at Wolfwood with a glare 'please Nicolas. I know you don't like each other..' 'Damn right I don't!' Nick screamed 'That bastard killed me!' 'BUT..' Vash continued, ignoring Nick 'Try. just try. For me?' Wolfwood sighed. 'I'm sorry Needle noggin'. It will take more than eternity for us to get along.' Legato nodded 'We tried Vash.. I'm sorry' and he walked backwards. 'Legato!' Vash screamed 'Where do you think you're going!' 'Away.' Legato answered 'So you four can have a nice day, without me disturbing you.' Vash ran to him, and grabbed him, holding him very tight. He saw Legato had pain for a moment, but he didn't care and held him even harder. 'Legato.. stay here.' 'Vash..' the blue haired man whispered 'you're hurting me..' 'Because I want you to stay.' 'don't force me Vash.' Legato whispered 'I don't want to, and please believe me, you don't want to either. We have enough time.. all eternity..' then he stopped, because Vash was really hurting him. The blonde didn't notice this, just glared at Legato, who whimpered in pain. Then, Milly laid a hand on Vash' shoulder. 'Vash..' she said softly 'Let him go. He's right, we have enough time. And you're really hurting him.' Vash then finally noticed, and immediately let go. Legato sank to the ground, shaking with the impact of suppressed sobs. Vash sat on his knees, reaching out for Legato 'Legato, I'm sorry..' he wanted to hold Legato, but he moved away, standing up and looked at Vash with pain in his eyes and tears on his cheeks 'Legato.. I'm sorry.. I didn't.. realise I was hurting you..' Legato just shook his head and ran away. Vash wanted to follow him, but Milly stopped him 'Let him be. You can explain and apologise later, he needs some time alone now.' Vash nodded, and turned around, walking to his friends. Even though he was happy to see them, and the day following was a fairly nice one, his hurt lover didn't leave his thoughts for one moment. 'Legato..' he kept thinking 'I'm so sorry..'
Legato ran away, not knowing where to go, there was no place to run. Vash.. then, he felt a hand on his shoulder, stopping him. He tried to fight it, knowing it was no good, and in the end surrendered and turned around. Where he expected to see Vash' face, was a completely different one. Brown eyes, tanned skin and black hair.. 'Midvalley?' he asked, stunned to see his former servant and friend. 'Yeah it's me, what's wrong with you Legato?' he asked with that typical voice of him. He carried Silvia, as always, and was dressed in the same black suit and pink shirt as always. Because of the sight of something so familiar, so peaceful, Legato finally calmed down. 'I..' he whispered, exhausted from the running and crying, but couldn't finish as Midvalley laid an arm around him and said 'come on, let's go' and started walking.
They arrived at Legato's favourite place in Heaven, the same place he'd been with Vash yesterday, the same place where he stayed for 70 years. But instead of walking to 'his' tree, Midvalley took him to the lake, laid Silvia on the ground and began to take off his clothes. As he tossed the pink shirt on the ground, he looked at Legato 'come on, undress. Or do you want to swim with you clothes on or something?' 'Swim?' Was Legato's surprised reaction. He never really liked swimming, could do it though.. but he never bothered with it. 'Yeah, swim!' Midvalley said 'it's good to lay your sorrows in the water, to just lie there, floating.. it's nice.' When Legato still hesitated, Midvalley began to take Legato's shirt off, who stopped him 'alright, I'll do it..' he sighed and took his shirt off. He blushed a little, still feeling ashamed for the scars that were there. But then again, Middie saw them so many times already.. what was there to be afraid of? Midvalley looked at Legato's shoulders, and his fingers brushed small wounds, nail shaped 'Those are new..' he murmured. Legato nodded 'Vash..' he whispered 'Vash did that.' Midvalley looked shocked, losing his cool attitude for a moment 'Vash?? He's here?' Legato nodded 'he arrived yesterday.' Midvalley smiled 'I.. I'm happy for you, Legato.. this is what you wanted, right?' Legato nodded. 'But.. what were you saying? He hurt you?' Legato nodded again, tears burning in his eyes, which he quickly whipped away 'Why am I such a baby?' he thought. He saw Midvalley was waiting for an answer, so he gave one 'He wanted me to get along with Nicolas and the other, I didn't want to, he wanted me to stay here so he hold me.. like that. He.. he didn't even notice he was hurting me..' Midvalley's eyes were full of sympathy for his best friend 'That sucks..' he murmured. Legato nodded in agreement, then saw Midvalley continue to undress 'Anyway, lets get in the water already, we can.. talk about later, if you want to.' Legato was silent as he undressed too. Did he want to?
He had to admit, it was good. He felt free in the water, floating like he was flying.. Midvalley watched his former boss relax, and smiled. 'So..' he whispered 'Does Vash know you're much weaker than in your life?' Legato stayed silent for a while, playing with the water, then shook his head 'No.' 'So..' Midvalley continued 'He doesn't know you could easily handle a strong hold like that, when you were alive?' Legato shook his head again. 'So.. you can't really blame him, he just doesn't know.' Legato had to agree with that, but there was still something bothering him 'I told him he was hurting me, and he didn't let go..' Midvalley sighed 'Well, then that's his fault. Just talk to him, tell him what happened, and make sure he'll be more careful. Don't forget Legato, you changed a lot, and it's hard to find that out when you don't say it..' Legato nodded 'I sometimes hate..' He stopped and stared at the sky 'What do you hate?' the smooth voice of Midvalley asked. 'Me..' Legato whispered 'me, for being so weak.. sometimes I want things to be like they were.. I want to be like I was..' 'You are.' Was the surprising answer. Legato looked at Midvalley, questions in his eyes. 'A part of you is the same. You still don't like humans, do you?' Legato shook his head. 'And you still share some of Knives' views. You are like this because the angels took your sickness away, they cured you, but that doesn't mean you have to feel better. The difference is that you can now see the world like it is, not like someone tells you, as it was before. But a part is still there, and I believe it could come back.. if that would happen you would be exactly like before, but you'll miss Vash. Vash was the first who started to help you, those months before your death. The angels just finished his work. If you had the choice, be like before, but then lose Vash, or be like now, with him. What would you choose?'
'Make sure you talk to Vash, 'kay?' Midvalley said as they parted. Legato nodded, and walked away, silent. The sun was setting behind him, but he didn't notice the beautiful view. He was thinking about Midvalley's words. He couldn't decide, even though he knew someone already decided for him. The angels took his powers, along with his 'sickness' away. But if he could get them back.. would he? The thought of losing Vash was terrible, but if he was like before, he couldn't grieve about that. He loved Vash, but hated himself. True, he never liked himself, but he was strong them.. now, he was weak. He needed protection from everyone who could give it. But was protection the same as love? Who was he? The evil killer, of the sick, sad loverboy? He sighed. The thought of never knowing was almost too much.. he saw 'his' house in the distance. Would he ever have a home? And that home, would it be in Heaven of Hell?
Vash sighed. Sure, he liked this day, with his friend but.. Legato.. he wanted his lover back. What if he never came back? Rem saw her 'Vashie' was sad, and laid a hand on his hair 'don;t worry Vashie. Legato can handle something.' 'But..' Vash sighed 'I want to protect him.. I want him to feel safe with me..' Rem smiled 'Don't worry..' and she walked away, knowing Legato was near. Vash stared at the red flowers in the garden. Rem told him about Legato being weaker than in his life.. he was almost a different person. But that was the person he tried to make when he took Legato under his wing. It was hard to know what he could do.. and what he couldn't do. He heard someone behind him, and turned around.
Legato stood there, in the sunset. The light behind him made him only a silhouette, a shadow.. was that Legato now? A shadow of what he was before? Or a new light, something great and beautiful. He stood up and walked to his lover. Vash laid a hand in Legato's right hand, just looking at the beautiful face, the blue wet hair.. he hold Legato in a sweet embrace, which Legato returned. A tear fell on the blue hair, as Vash whispered 'I'm sorry..' Legato just shook his head and looked at Vash 'it's.. alright Vash.' He whispered 'I should've told you.' Vash shook his head too 'No, I should've let you go when you told me to.' Legato smiled 'if we're both wrong, can we just.. be even now? And from now on do it right?' Vash laughed softly 'let's do that' and he kissed Legato.
Down there.. far away from the happiness, Lucifer smiled, satisfied. Everything was going just like he planned.. a dark smile entered his lips, and the sun disappeared from Heaven's sky..
.that was dramatic, wasn't it? Well, I hope you liked it, and pleaaaaase review^_^ please? :P
3- Eden of Protection
Where am I.. All these colours, they make me go crazy.. I can't feel anything, why won't I feel? How long have I been here, why isn't there anyone who answers me?
I can't see myself, can't feel.. what is this?
Suddenly, I feel cold.. the freezing cold you never felt on Gunsmoke. It goes through your soul.. I'm.. floating in cold.. I feel the cold toughing me, like knives.. Knives.. like.. millions of knives.. then, I hear something, a voice, cold, almost not audible.
'Come.. come.. servant..'
Servant?
I feel a hand grab me, taking me somewhere. I can see my naked body now, but I can't see the person before me. Then, I feel something soft beneath my feet..
'So. They finally decided.' 'Yes.. Hell..' 'That's what the sick bastard deserves.' 'Write.. hisss name..' 'Yes.. Let's see.. Ah, here I have it.
Millions Knives, 217 years old, Plant race, going to Hell for torturing, genocide and thinking of himself as a God.'
Millions.. me? Am I.. where am I? Hell? Am I going to Hell? But.. I have no time to think anymore, as the creature takes my hand and takesme away from the other.. a brilliant flash of light and..
Knives fell down on a hard ground. He looked down and saw red stone, an when he looked up, a strange creature stood before him, it looked like a demon. Knives stood up and looked around. It was so obviously Hell. Just like he imagined, demons everywhere.. fire.. torturing.. he didn't mind the tortured people, but he did feel a bit afraid. What if they were going to torture him too? He had always been the one torturing.. never the victim..
'Come.. servant..' the demon said and walked away, expecting for Knives to follow him. But the plant, who was every second regaining more of his old spirit, didn't follow him. 'First tell me where I am and what you want from me!' The demon stopped, and turned around 'You.. are not in.. the posssssition of questioning.. Plant..' it said in it's awful voice. 'My.. Masster wants to speak..to.. you..' it continued. Master? 'the Devil?' Knives asked. The demon nodded and walked on,this time with a curious Knives following.
They walked through Hell, demons and crying humans everywhere. Surrounded by this, Knives forgot all of his former thoughts, living with his Brother, the last peaceful years of his life.. just like his body, his mind was like it was at the age of 130: blood thirsty, proud, a God! He smiled a devilish smile 'If only Legato was here, it would be just like the old days..' The demon looked behind and smiled.
They arrived at a huge castle, black and surrounded by all kind of ugly demons. If the demons are this ugly, I wonder what the Devil is, Knives wondered. He followed the demon into the castle, to the stairs and more stairs.. then, they stopped in front of a enormous door. The demon opened it and said Knives to go in, which the Plant did.
He arrived in the room of the Fallen Angel, it was black with magical books and other equipment everywhere. Also, there were some things that he recognised from torturing Legato. Then, he heard a warm, deep voice. 'Millions Knives.. the man behind Vash the Stampede.. Welcome, my.. friend.' Knives saw someone come from behind the curtain, and a shocked look placed on his face. Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. It wasn't at all what he expected.
Lucifer wasn't at all like the demons, he looked human,only with two huge black wings, one a bit red, just like the left side of his face. He had piercing green eyes, and very long, black hair. He was carrying a magical staff in his hands that had long, black nails. He was actually quite handsome. He laughed 'Thank you, Knives.' Knives frowned. Mind reading. How he hated that. He always forbid Legato to read his mind.. even though he did like to read his servants mind. The devil moved close to him. 'Listen.. Knives. I'm not calling you for nothing. Most arrivals are immediately tortured. Do you want to know why I spare you of this?' Knives nodded. Lucifer smiled. 'then, follow me.' Knives followed him to an old book. 'Read this.' He said.
'Heaven can only be conquered if the three most powerful evil creatures, all of a different race, come together.'
He looked at Lucifer 'So?' Lucifer had three small, red balls in his hand. He putted one in a candlestick, which had place for three. 'One.. an Angel.. that's me.' He took the other ball and looked at Knives 'This is you, a Plant. Number two. I will train you to use your powers down here, and get them even stronger. I will also learn you how to do magic and fighting with swords. If you are good enough, we can get number three.' Knives looked doubtful 'Who is the third?' 'You will hear that when you're ready. So, so we have a deal.' Knives hesitated. He didn't feel much for working with this creature. 'Why would I?' The devil smiled 'If you don't, you'll be tortured, just like the others. And, we plan on taking over Heaven. You can be the most powerful and important person in the entire afterlife, making it like you want. You can create your Eden.' That word was like magic on Knives, and the Devil knew that. 'Eden..' he whispered. Then, he turned around and took the hand of the devil 'Congratulations, you got yourself a partner.'
In Heaven, where no one was aware of the danger, Vash woke up slowly. He looked at the person in his arms, and smiled. Finally. It seemed so long since Legato had been laying in his arms, even longer since they kissed, and it seemed an eternity since they made love. All those things happened that night.. Vash sighed. He was surprised to hear a sweet voice behind him 'Hi Vashie. Slept well?' He turned around and looked at the black haired woman that stood there. 'Rem?' Rem walked to the bed. 'How about some breakfast for you two?' she said, smiling. Vash chuckled. 'I would love that Rem.' Then, he looked at Legato, slowly kissing him on his forehead, cheeks, lips and eyes 'wake up darling..' Legato opened his eyes and looked at Vash. His hands searched for Vash', and when he got them, he looked at his lover with a smile on his beautiful face. 'You're real, aren't you?' Vash laughed 'Yeah. As real as a dead man can be!' Legato laughed, and kissed Vash slowly on his lips. 'I was afraid that it was just a dream..' Vash smiled 'It isn't.. no more dreams..' Legato closed his eyes and rested his head on Vash' chest, now noticing Rem who'd watched everything with a smile. 'Rem..' he started, but she interrupted them 'I'll go make breakfast, so be there in a few minutes!' They nodded and watched her walking to the door, turning around once before leaving, and sighing 'you two are such an incredible couple.'
They sat in the garden, eating, when suddenly Rem said 'So, Vash. I guess you'll be visiting your friends today?' Vash didn't say anything, first. He didn't even think of them, until now. 'Yeah..' he said. 'I guess I will..' he wanted to see Nick, Meryl and Milly again, sure he did. But they just didn't seemed to be really important right now.. not while he was with Legato and Rem. 'Let's go after breakfast.' Vash said, and looked smiling at Legato, who didn't return the smile. 'I'm not coming with you.' He said. Vash looked at him with a stunned expression. 'Why not?' Legato sighed, still looking serious. 'They hate me.' 'aaw come on..' 'No.' Legato said firmly 'They really hate me. Especially Nicolas, they don't want me near them, just go.' Vash tried to argue, and Legato saw this was no good, because Vash wasn't going to believe him, and said 'Alright. I'll come with you, so you can see for yourself.' Vash smiled 'Thank you Legato.' Legato didn't answer. They really hated him, and he didn't like them either.. the thought of having to share Vash with those annoying humans, made him feel sick.
They walked through the seemly endless gardens of Heaven, Legato with Vash following him. Vahs noticed his lover was quiet, which probably had to do with the visit.. 'There it is..' Legato whispered and walked to a couple of houses. They saw a small, black haired woman sitting on a chair in the garden, reading. Vash walked to her quietly, trying not to disturb her, while Legato stayed behind. When Vash stood before her, he took a good look at her. She looked like when was in her twenties, when he first met her. She was dressed in the same clothes as then. He smiled, understanding. He too wanted his read coat back as soon as possible, it just felt.. right. Even Legato wore his 'normal' clothes, only without the coat.
He stood behind her, still with her not noticing, and putted his hands over his eyes 'Who am I?' he whispered. Meryl put down her book with an annoyed sigh 'Nicolas.' Vas laughed 'No. Guess again.' Meryl thought a while, and then suddenly gasped. 'Vash??' Vash took his hands off and she turned around as he laughed and said 'yes ma'am!' Meryl stood up and embraced him 'Oh Vash!' Vash just smiled and hugged her 'I missed you! Oh Vash..' Vash softly sighed 'I missed you too Meryl..' Legato just watched, feeling a bit jealous. He hated those feelings, he knew there was nothing to be jealous of. Vash loved him, not Meryl. After his death, Vash could've married her, but didn't. Because his heart belonged to him. Deep inside, Legato didn't know what he would've done if Vash married her.. would he ever be able to be with Vash again? In his heart, Legato was a very jealous person. He always was jealous of Vash when he was with Knives, because all his former master cared about, was his brother. He never cared about Legato. That's why he didn't mind being beaten that much, it was a sign his master still knew of his existence. He mostly used the excuse he just needed someone to care for him. For him and only him. He did needed much attention, help and care, and that was why it hurt him so much seeing Vash hugging Meryl.. Rem'd been there for him, always.. that's why it hurt him too to see Rem with Vash.. he needed her. Him. Both. He just needed their love, without it, he felt weaker with every second, and that was a true thing. The angels said he needed lots of care, because they couldn't completely heal him. He sighed, hating himself for it, and turned away from the sight of Meryl and Vash, feeling tears burning in his eyes, fighting not to release them.
Vash released Meryl and looked at her, smiling. She was crying of happiness. "meryl..' Vash said 'Are Milly and Nicolas here too?' Meryl nodded and said 'Wait just a second, I'll go get them!' Vash nodded, and as Meryl ran away, he turned to Legato. He walked behind him and putted his arms around his lovers waist, noticing his trembling 'Legato?' he whispered, and turned him around, seeing the hurt in his deep golden eyes. Vash was shocked, noticing how much this seemed to hurt his already broken lover 'Legs..' he whispered, using a nickname he rarely used 'Are you alright?' Legato tried to nod, but his eyes proved otherwise. He squeaked 'no' and then burst into tears, falling into Vash' arms. Vash was shocked at first, but then gently hugged him, wondering why Legato cried. Behind him, he knew Meryl had returned with Nicolas and Milly, and that they were staring at them now. He couldn't care though, his lover was more important than any of them. When Legato opened his eyes, he saw them and released Vash. 'You friends are there' he said, cold, but Vash could hear the hurt in his voice 'Go to them.' Vash nodded 'And you're coming with me.' 'Vash..'Vash sighed 'Listen Legato, they are my friends, I'll be visiting them pretty often, and I don't want you to be alone then. Come..' Legato wanted to argue, but for some reason, didn't and followed Vash.
'Finally.' The sceptic voice of Nicolas said 'Are you done crying like a baby, Bluesummers?' Legato seemed hurt by the words, and again Vash wondered how different he was when he was alive. 'Then again' Vash thought 'he probably always felt like that, only had to hide it..' he laid a hand on Legato's shoulder and looked at Wolfwood with a glare 'please Nicolas. I know you don't like each other..' 'Damn right I don't!' Nick screamed 'That bastard killed me!' 'BUT..' Vash continued, ignoring Nick 'Try. just try. For me?' Wolfwood sighed. 'I'm sorry Needle noggin'. It will take more than eternity for us to get along.' Legato nodded 'We tried Vash.. I'm sorry' and he walked backwards. 'Legato!' Vash screamed 'Where do you think you're going!' 'Away.' Legato answered 'So you four can have a nice day, without me disturbing you.' Vash ran to him, and grabbed him, holding him very tight. He saw Legato had pain for a moment, but he didn't care and held him even harder. 'Legato.. stay here.' 'Vash..' the blue haired man whispered 'you're hurting me..' 'Because I want you to stay.' 'don't force me Vash.' Legato whispered 'I don't want to, and please believe me, you don't want to either. We have enough time.. all eternity..' then he stopped, because Vash was really hurting him. The blonde didn't notice this, just glared at Legato, who whimpered in pain. Then, Milly laid a hand on Vash' shoulder. 'Vash..' she said softly 'Let him go. He's right, we have enough time. And you're really hurting him.' Vash then finally noticed, and immediately let go. Legato sank to the ground, shaking with the impact of suppressed sobs. Vash sat on his knees, reaching out for Legato 'Legato, I'm sorry..' he wanted to hold Legato, but he moved away, standing up and looked at Vash with pain in his eyes and tears on his cheeks 'Legato.. I'm sorry.. I didn't.. realise I was hurting you..' Legato just shook his head and ran away. Vash wanted to follow him, but Milly stopped him 'Let him be. You can explain and apologise later, he needs some time alone now.' Vash nodded, and turned around, walking to his friends. Even though he was happy to see them, and the day following was a fairly nice one, his hurt lover didn't leave his thoughts for one moment. 'Legato..' he kept thinking 'I'm so sorry..'
Legato ran away, not knowing where to go, there was no place to run. Vash.. then, he felt a hand on his shoulder, stopping him. He tried to fight it, knowing it was no good, and in the end surrendered and turned around. Where he expected to see Vash' face, was a completely different one. Brown eyes, tanned skin and black hair.. 'Midvalley?' he asked, stunned to see his former servant and friend. 'Yeah it's me, what's wrong with you Legato?' he asked with that typical voice of him. He carried Silvia, as always, and was dressed in the same black suit and pink shirt as always. Because of the sight of something so familiar, so peaceful, Legato finally calmed down. 'I..' he whispered, exhausted from the running and crying, but couldn't finish as Midvalley laid an arm around him and said 'come on, let's go' and started walking.
They arrived at Legato's favourite place in Heaven, the same place he'd been with Vash yesterday, the same place where he stayed for 70 years. But instead of walking to 'his' tree, Midvalley took him to the lake, laid Silvia on the ground and began to take off his clothes. As he tossed the pink shirt on the ground, he looked at Legato 'come on, undress. Or do you want to swim with you clothes on or something?' 'Swim?' Was Legato's surprised reaction. He never really liked swimming, could do it though.. but he never bothered with it. 'Yeah, swim!' Midvalley said 'it's good to lay your sorrows in the water, to just lie there, floating.. it's nice.' When Legato still hesitated, Midvalley began to take Legato's shirt off, who stopped him 'alright, I'll do it..' he sighed and took his shirt off. He blushed a little, still feeling ashamed for the scars that were there. But then again, Middie saw them so many times already.. what was there to be afraid of? Midvalley looked at Legato's shoulders, and his fingers brushed small wounds, nail shaped 'Those are new..' he murmured. Legato nodded 'Vash..' he whispered 'Vash did that.' Midvalley looked shocked, losing his cool attitude for a moment 'Vash?? He's here?' Legato nodded 'he arrived yesterday.' Midvalley smiled 'I.. I'm happy for you, Legato.. this is what you wanted, right?' Legato nodded. 'But.. what were you saying? He hurt you?' Legato nodded again, tears burning in his eyes, which he quickly whipped away 'Why am I such a baby?' he thought. He saw Midvalley was waiting for an answer, so he gave one 'He wanted me to get along with Nicolas and the other, I didn't want to, he wanted me to stay here so he hold me.. like that. He.. he didn't even notice he was hurting me..' Midvalley's eyes were full of sympathy for his best friend 'That sucks..' he murmured. Legato nodded in agreement, then saw Midvalley continue to undress 'Anyway, lets get in the water already, we can.. talk about later, if you want to.' Legato was silent as he undressed too. Did he want to?
He had to admit, it was good. He felt free in the water, floating like he was flying.. Midvalley watched his former boss relax, and smiled. 'So..' he whispered 'Does Vash know you're much weaker than in your life?' Legato stayed silent for a while, playing with the water, then shook his head 'No.' 'So..' Midvalley continued 'He doesn't know you could easily handle a strong hold like that, when you were alive?' Legato shook his head again. 'So.. you can't really blame him, he just doesn't know.' Legato had to agree with that, but there was still something bothering him 'I told him he was hurting me, and he didn't let go..' Midvalley sighed 'Well, then that's his fault. Just talk to him, tell him what happened, and make sure he'll be more careful. Don't forget Legato, you changed a lot, and it's hard to find that out when you don't say it..' Legato nodded 'I sometimes hate..' He stopped and stared at the sky 'What do you hate?' the smooth voice of Midvalley asked. 'Me..' Legato whispered 'me, for being so weak.. sometimes I want things to be like they were.. I want to be like I was..' 'You are.' Was the surprising answer. Legato looked at Midvalley, questions in his eyes. 'A part of you is the same. You still don't like humans, do you?' Legato shook his head. 'And you still share some of Knives' views. You are like this because the angels took your sickness away, they cured you, but that doesn't mean you have to feel better. The difference is that you can now see the world like it is, not like someone tells you, as it was before. But a part is still there, and I believe it could come back.. if that would happen you would be exactly like before, but you'll miss Vash. Vash was the first who started to help you, those months before your death. The angels just finished his work. If you had the choice, be like before, but then lose Vash, or be like now, with him. What would you choose?'
'Make sure you talk to Vash, 'kay?' Midvalley said as they parted. Legato nodded, and walked away, silent. The sun was setting behind him, but he didn't notice the beautiful view. He was thinking about Midvalley's words. He couldn't decide, even though he knew someone already decided for him. The angels took his powers, along with his 'sickness' away. But if he could get them back.. would he? The thought of losing Vash was terrible, but if he was like before, he couldn't grieve about that. He loved Vash, but hated himself. True, he never liked himself, but he was strong them.. now, he was weak. He needed protection from everyone who could give it. But was protection the same as love? Who was he? The evil killer, of the sick, sad loverboy? He sighed. The thought of never knowing was almost too much.. he saw 'his' house in the distance. Would he ever have a home? And that home, would it be in Heaven of Hell?
Vash sighed. Sure, he liked this day, with his friend but.. Legato.. he wanted his lover back. What if he never came back? Rem saw her 'Vashie' was sad, and laid a hand on his hair 'don;t worry Vashie. Legato can handle something.' 'But..' Vash sighed 'I want to protect him.. I want him to feel safe with me..' Rem smiled 'Don't worry..' and she walked away, knowing Legato was near. Vash stared at the red flowers in the garden. Rem told him about Legato being weaker than in his life.. he was almost a different person. But that was the person he tried to make when he took Legato under his wing. It was hard to know what he could do.. and what he couldn't do. He heard someone behind him, and turned around.
Legato stood there, in the sunset. The light behind him made him only a silhouette, a shadow.. was that Legato now? A shadow of what he was before? Or a new light, something great and beautiful. He stood up and walked to his lover. Vash laid a hand in Legato's right hand, just looking at the beautiful face, the blue wet hair.. he hold Legato in a sweet embrace, which Legato returned. A tear fell on the blue hair, as Vash whispered 'I'm sorry..' Legato just shook his head and looked at Vash 'it's.. alright Vash.' He whispered 'I should've told you.' Vash shook his head too 'No, I should've let you go when you told me to.' Legato smiled 'if we're both wrong, can we just.. be even now? And from now on do it right?' Vash laughed softly 'let's do that' and he kissed Legato.
Down there.. far away from the happiness, Lucifer smiled, satisfied. Everything was going just like he planned.. a dark smile entered his lips, and the sun disappeared from Heaven's sky..
.that was dramatic, wasn't it? Well, I hope you liked it, and pleaaaaase review^_^ please? :P
