I see some people really like this story!
::grins::
I'm happy! I love it when people like my stories! I noticed this whole story had been wrapped around a sad towel, so I am going to try to make this chapter a little more light hearted. ^_^
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Vash the Stampede JR.
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Part 5- A shocking surprise
((Hakura's POV.))
We traveled together. All of us. Wolfwood, Milly, Meryl and I. I noticed that all of us were being very queit though. A dead silence was between us. Only our feet sinking into the sand could be heard and the occational gust of wind.
I sighed. This was almost as boring as traveling by myself. Almost.
"Hey.. do any of you know what city we are heading to?" I asked them.
"I think we are heading north, so we must be going to George Town." Meryl answered.
"George? Why do these cities have such weird names?" I wondered outloud.
"They're named after the person who started the town, so I guess-" Meryl started.
"Sorry I asked. Anyway, I think I see the edge of town!" I said with a wide-set grin. I ran up ahead and looked over the small sand hill we were traveling on. Sure enough there was the edge of town. I looked back at them with a wide grin.
They stopped in their tracks, staring up at me. My grin slowly fell as I looked back at them, wondering what could be wrong.
"Why.. are you guys.. looking.. at me like that?" I slowly asked, not sure if I want the answer.
Meryl was the first to speak up. "Oh.. it's just that.. you looked so much like your father just then.. and sounded like him too."
I could see tears form in Meryl's eyes already. I dropped my bag and ran to her side. I was after all causing her this pain. I couldn't very well stand back and let this happen. I hugged her in a comforting way.
"It's ok Meryl." I said.
She sniffled a bit, then looked up at me with a smile. "Call me Insurance girl, please."
I made a shocked face, but then smiled down at her. I nodded. "Sure, Insurance girl."
"Are you two done? I'd like to get to the town before that sand storm gets here." Wolfwood commented through his cig.
"Yeah, yeah." I answered. I grabbed my bag and tossed it over my shoulder.
We all continued into the town.
The town was small and queit. Childern were playing in the street and people were just talking with their friends. Everyone seemed to be happy and the town was peaceful.
'Boring..' I thought. I turned to the group. Milly was dragging Wolfwood off the go buy some pudding and Meryl was taking in the sights. I smiled, then sniffed the air. My mouth started to drool. Meryl gave me a strange look.
"Donuts!" I shouted as I ran to the nearest bakery. I must have looked so stupid, but I didn't care. I have my father's love for donuts and I was dying for one right about now!
"What'll be?" The baker asked me.
"A dozen!" I answered, grinning like a fool.
"Of what kind?"
"Every kind!"
he shrugged, then started to put one of every kind in a box for me. Meryl walked up to me, she had finally caught up ot me. I must have been running faster then I thought.
She shook her head at my antics and ordered herself a bagel while she was there.
I almost snatched the box away from the man and started to chow down on the donuts. I handed him the respected money. I almost inhuald the whole box. I was so hungry!
"Will you slow down? You're going to choke!" Meryl said.
What timing, because at that exact moment, a donut got caught in my throat. I quickly started coughing. I coughed up the donut, which completely grossed Meryl out and some on lookers. Then, I grinned and continued to chow down on the rest of the donuts.
"You're going to-" But before Meryl could say anything, I put my hand over her mouth.
"Don't jinx me!" I complained.
She rolled her eyes at me. I took my hand off her mouth and finished the last donut. Then I threw the box away.
"So, what should we do now?" I asked her.
"Well, what we always do."
"And that's..."
"Wait around until something happens."
"Oh..."
We didn't have to wait that long. Gun shots rang out through the town. Both Meryl and I ran to the scene. Wolfwood and Milly made it there just a few seconds after we did.
I looked around. A man holding a very large gun, had one foot ontop of a tied up victum. A woman, no doubt. The man was about 6'5 and was very well built. He wore a black trench coat that came to his ankles. The color of it was high and circled around his neck. His hair was a shade of grey, like clouds before a thunder storm. His eyes were a mixture of dark greens and dark greys. His under suit was black with leather straps here and there. Black gloves covering his finger up to the first knuckle. His pants were leather, most likely, and were pretty tight fitting. His boots were probably leather too, that came half way to his knees.
The woman he had tied down looked very frightened. I couldn't blame her. This was a very frightening sitution.
The man called out into the large group of people who were hiding behind something, but still watching what was going on.
"Hello citizens of George Town! I'm Ace Giatzsune. I'm a high ranking bounty hunter and also a man who loves a challendge. In case you all haven't heard, there is a rumor around here that Vash the Stampede is around this area. Well, if he is, he'd better show himself or else I'll start killing!" He annouced.
A braver man then the rest of the people around him, walked out of his hiding. "Why would Vash the Stampede want to stop you from killing?"
"Because, you fool. Most people don't even know this, but Vash the Stampede is a protector. He fights to stop people from killing each other. I know because I met him once, when I was a boy. I saw what he truely was. I want to fight him! A fight to the death!" Ace said. A wicked grin spreading across his face.
I narrowed me eyes. I took one step foward, before I was pulled back by Wolfwood.
"You got a plan, or are you just going to wing it when you get out there?" Wolfwood asked me.
"Well, you're ideas might come in handy right about now, but I'm not going to let the innocent suffer." I said. I truely meant this too. I had seen too many people died for causes. I wasn't about to let another person die for something this stupid as a person wanting to fight me.. or rather my father.
I shook Wolfwood's grip from me, then walked foward.
'And here goes another peaceful day out the friggin' window.' I thought to myself.
I didn't make it too far, before bullets landed in front of my feet, stopping me from continuing my walk. The man grinned, that evil grin at me. His eyes flickering with the hope of blood shed. His muscles tighten in antisipation. ((Spelling!))
"Well, well, well. Vash the Stampede! So, what have you been doing all these years?" Ace asked me.
"Nothing much really. Saving people, wondering around. The usual." I answered back.
The crowd seemed a lot more tense knowing that 'Vash the Stampede' was also in the middle of this.
The man's grin spread even wider.
"So, do you agree to a final fight?" Ace asked me.
"Do I have a choice?" I asked back.
"Not really." He answered, pulling his gun away from the woman's head. He walked a few feet from her, but still close enough to where I couldn't get to her in time if something bad happened.
I clentched my teeth together. A quick drawl could put an end to this, but was I trained enough? Was I fast enough to beat this man who obviusly has been training his whole life for this moment?
I took a nervous glance to the woman who was tied up. My eyes narrowed.
'I better be.' Was my thought.
"So, shall we settle this the old fashion way? One quick drawl? Or do you want it dragged out a bit?" Ace asked me.
"Well, I was always fond of being old fashion." I answered. I held my hand by my gun, ready to drawl at any moment.
The man snicked, then aimed his gun at me. "You know.. you're not going to win. There is no way you're faster then my gun here, so why don't you just give up?"
"Well, I prefer not to lose hope so fast. Besides, I'd really like to test out my skill." I answered in a cheerful tone.
Then man's smile faded. I saw his finger go for the trigger. I quickly brought out my Colt. Then it finally accured to me what he meant by me not being able to dodge his gun.
My eyes opened wide in shock. How could I have been so stupid?! If I dodged, people behind me were going to get hit and if I didn't dodge, I would get hit.
'No win..' I thought.
His grin appeared back on his face. He knew he won. His grin widened as he pulled the trigger.
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This is a bit shorter then most of the chapters! I KNOW IT IS! ::sobs:: I couldn't help it! SORRY!!!
But, I have been working hard on drawling though! To prove it, use the link below! It even has a picture of Ace in it!
::grins::
I'm happy! I love it when people like my stories! I noticed this whole story had been wrapped around a sad towel, so I am going to try to make this chapter a little more light hearted. ^_^
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Vash the Stampede JR.
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Part 5- A shocking surprise
((Hakura's POV.))
We traveled together. All of us. Wolfwood, Milly, Meryl and I. I noticed that all of us were being very queit though. A dead silence was between us. Only our feet sinking into the sand could be heard and the occational gust of wind.
I sighed. This was almost as boring as traveling by myself. Almost.
"Hey.. do any of you know what city we are heading to?" I asked them.
"I think we are heading north, so we must be going to George Town." Meryl answered.
"George? Why do these cities have such weird names?" I wondered outloud.
"They're named after the person who started the town, so I guess-" Meryl started.
"Sorry I asked. Anyway, I think I see the edge of town!" I said with a wide-set grin. I ran up ahead and looked over the small sand hill we were traveling on. Sure enough there was the edge of town. I looked back at them with a wide grin.
They stopped in their tracks, staring up at me. My grin slowly fell as I looked back at them, wondering what could be wrong.
"Why.. are you guys.. looking.. at me like that?" I slowly asked, not sure if I want the answer.
Meryl was the first to speak up. "Oh.. it's just that.. you looked so much like your father just then.. and sounded like him too."
I could see tears form in Meryl's eyes already. I dropped my bag and ran to her side. I was after all causing her this pain. I couldn't very well stand back and let this happen. I hugged her in a comforting way.
"It's ok Meryl." I said.
She sniffled a bit, then looked up at me with a smile. "Call me Insurance girl, please."
I made a shocked face, but then smiled down at her. I nodded. "Sure, Insurance girl."
"Are you two done? I'd like to get to the town before that sand storm gets here." Wolfwood commented through his cig.
"Yeah, yeah." I answered. I grabbed my bag and tossed it over my shoulder.
We all continued into the town.
The town was small and queit. Childern were playing in the street and people were just talking with their friends. Everyone seemed to be happy and the town was peaceful.
'Boring..' I thought. I turned to the group. Milly was dragging Wolfwood off the go buy some pudding and Meryl was taking in the sights. I smiled, then sniffed the air. My mouth started to drool. Meryl gave me a strange look.
"Donuts!" I shouted as I ran to the nearest bakery. I must have looked so stupid, but I didn't care. I have my father's love for donuts and I was dying for one right about now!
"What'll be?" The baker asked me.
"A dozen!" I answered, grinning like a fool.
"Of what kind?"
"Every kind!"
he shrugged, then started to put one of every kind in a box for me. Meryl walked up to me, she had finally caught up ot me. I must have been running faster then I thought.
She shook her head at my antics and ordered herself a bagel while she was there.
I almost snatched the box away from the man and started to chow down on the donuts. I handed him the respected money. I almost inhuald the whole box. I was so hungry!
"Will you slow down? You're going to choke!" Meryl said.
What timing, because at that exact moment, a donut got caught in my throat. I quickly started coughing. I coughed up the donut, which completely grossed Meryl out and some on lookers. Then, I grinned and continued to chow down on the rest of the donuts.
"You're going to-" But before Meryl could say anything, I put my hand over her mouth.
"Don't jinx me!" I complained.
She rolled her eyes at me. I took my hand off her mouth and finished the last donut. Then I threw the box away.
"So, what should we do now?" I asked her.
"Well, what we always do."
"And that's..."
"Wait around until something happens."
"Oh..."
We didn't have to wait that long. Gun shots rang out through the town. Both Meryl and I ran to the scene. Wolfwood and Milly made it there just a few seconds after we did.
I looked around. A man holding a very large gun, had one foot ontop of a tied up victum. A woman, no doubt. The man was about 6'5 and was very well built. He wore a black trench coat that came to his ankles. The color of it was high and circled around his neck. His hair was a shade of grey, like clouds before a thunder storm. His eyes were a mixture of dark greens and dark greys. His under suit was black with leather straps here and there. Black gloves covering his finger up to the first knuckle. His pants were leather, most likely, and were pretty tight fitting. His boots were probably leather too, that came half way to his knees.
The woman he had tied down looked very frightened. I couldn't blame her. This was a very frightening sitution.
The man called out into the large group of people who were hiding behind something, but still watching what was going on.
"Hello citizens of George Town! I'm Ace Giatzsune. I'm a high ranking bounty hunter and also a man who loves a challendge. In case you all haven't heard, there is a rumor around here that Vash the Stampede is around this area. Well, if he is, he'd better show himself or else I'll start killing!" He annouced.
A braver man then the rest of the people around him, walked out of his hiding. "Why would Vash the Stampede want to stop you from killing?"
"Because, you fool. Most people don't even know this, but Vash the Stampede is a protector. He fights to stop people from killing each other. I know because I met him once, when I was a boy. I saw what he truely was. I want to fight him! A fight to the death!" Ace said. A wicked grin spreading across his face.
I narrowed me eyes. I took one step foward, before I was pulled back by Wolfwood.
"You got a plan, or are you just going to wing it when you get out there?" Wolfwood asked me.
"Well, you're ideas might come in handy right about now, but I'm not going to let the innocent suffer." I said. I truely meant this too. I had seen too many people died for causes. I wasn't about to let another person die for something this stupid as a person wanting to fight me.. or rather my father.
I shook Wolfwood's grip from me, then walked foward.
'And here goes another peaceful day out the friggin' window.' I thought to myself.
I didn't make it too far, before bullets landed in front of my feet, stopping me from continuing my walk. The man grinned, that evil grin at me. His eyes flickering with the hope of blood shed. His muscles tighten in antisipation. ((Spelling!))
"Well, well, well. Vash the Stampede! So, what have you been doing all these years?" Ace asked me.
"Nothing much really. Saving people, wondering around. The usual." I answered back.
The crowd seemed a lot more tense knowing that 'Vash the Stampede' was also in the middle of this.
The man's grin spread even wider.
"So, do you agree to a final fight?" Ace asked me.
"Do I have a choice?" I asked back.
"Not really." He answered, pulling his gun away from the woman's head. He walked a few feet from her, but still close enough to where I couldn't get to her in time if something bad happened.
I clentched my teeth together. A quick drawl could put an end to this, but was I trained enough? Was I fast enough to beat this man who obviusly has been training his whole life for this moment?
I took a nervous glance to the woman who was tied up. My eyes narrowed.
'I better be.' Was my thought.
"So, shall we settle this the old fashion way? One quick drawl? Or do you want it dragged out a bit?" Ace asked me.
"Well, I was always fond of being old fashion." I answered. I held my hand by my gun, ready to drawl at any moment.
The man snicked, then aimed his gun at me. "You know.. you're not going to win. There is no way you're faster then my gun here, so why don't you just give up?"
"Well, I prefer not to lose hope so fast. Besides, I'd really like to test out my skill." I answered in a cheerful tone.
Then man's smile faded. I saw his finger go for the trigger. I quickly brought out my Colt. Then it finally accured to me what he meant by me not being able to dodge his gun.
My eyes opened wide in shock. How could I have been so stupid?! If I dodged, people behind me were going to get hit and if I didn't dodge, I would get hit.
'No win..' I thought.
His grin appeared back on his face. He knew he won. His grin widened as he pulled the trigger.
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This is a bit shorter then most of the chapters! I KNOW IT IS! ::sobs:: I couldn't help it! SORRY!!!
But, I have been working hard on drawling though! To prove it, use the link below! It even has a picture of Ace in it!
