Hello, guess what I got somebody to help me with my grammar. Thank you GolgoXIII. Sorry for taking so long but, it was hard to do this chapter. Now I never said that this will be a K/M, I said that maybe it will end up being a K/M story. Why don't you tell me what you want. I know the chapter is short but, I promised that next chapter will be longer. Pretty soon I will explain my idea of the sisters, it does sound funny. And who was it that created Meryl. For now enjoy. XOXO.

Chapter 9.

Its been a week since Meryl has gone inside the bulb, and its been a week of waiting for Knives. He hasn't move from that same spot, waiting and thinking.

"Master, Dr. Conrad is back. He is waiting for you in your office"

Knives looks at Legato, but he doesn't answer. He turns on the flashlight and exits the room, heading to his office. Legato looks at his master, and then at the bulb. The only light source, in the whole complex.

In Knives office Dr. Conrad is waiting, wondering why there is no electricity in the place. And how to talk to Knives about his plan, without getting killed.

(Knives enters the office)

"You have been gone for two weeks, tell me what you found"

"Knives did something happen, why is there no electricity in the place?"

"We will talk about that later, tell me your findings"

"When we arrived at the convention, everybody was surprised about Meryl. Nobody knew anything, but they offered to help us with anything we need. They also offered the facilities to examine her further and for the birth of the babies. But I told them that it is up to you"

"Meryl is not going to a hospital, stupid spiders they will only do experiments on her"

"That's exactly what I thought too. Now about Meryl's past"

"I already know that she works for Bernadelli insurance, and that she was following Vash the

Stampede. She showed me what's happened from the moment that she was assigned to him, to the day before I met her"

"She did? Well in that case you've probably already noticed the changes in Meryl's personality"

"I did, what do you recommend"

"Well we found out that Meryl doesn't get along with her family that well, and that she has been workingfor that company since she was fifteen. Also that she has a really good friend, her name is Milly Thompson.

Meryl and Milly have known each other for a really long time. I don't believe that you'll like what I have in mind, but I think that is best for Meryl to be close to her friend. Also that she moves to a place close to a city, and that you give her some time alone"

"What? You've got to be kidding. I can't do that, she needs me"

"She needs her old life back Knives. Look at her, she is nothing but a doll. In only a week she went from being a normal person, to a mindless doll. She barely talks, she is always in her own little world. She doesn?t sleep, and doesn?t even come out of that room unless if it is to eat. She is depressed, she may not complain about it. But Knives, she needs to get out of here. Believe me it will only get worse, and it could affect her health and the health of the children. And she won?t be alone, I will be always be by her side. And you can even have that kid with us, she seems to get along with him. Also you would be able to visit her, you just have to give her some time"

"You don't understand, were ever Milly is Vash is too. And he has feelings for Meryl and she thinks that she is in love with him. I can't let her go to Vash, I won't allowed it"

"Listen, I will go and talk to that girl. I will tell

her everything about Meryl, and hopefully she will

understand. And about your brother, well I can talk to

him too. I'll tell him that it is not a good idea for

Meryl to see him so soon, he will understand"

"Why can't we bring that girl here? Why do I have to stay away?"

"Because, she needs to regain her self esteem. And if

she is away from you, it will be easier for her to

talk about what she feels. She doesn't need you

controlling every aspect of her life, she doesn't need

to feel like a prisoner. Where is she, right now?"

"She is inside the bulb"

"WHAT, what happened?"

(Knives tells the doctor what happen a week ago)

"And you say that they are ignoring you? And the plant has shut down all energy in the building. That is the most interesting thing, you know what that means? They do understand, they know what is going on. They know right from wrong. Meryl will definitely be an important key in the understanding of the plants, she can tell us all about them. Finally after all this time, we will be able to communicate.

"They were always able to communicate, you just can't understand them. But I'm also surprised by her

response, she acted differently. I've never seen a plant act the way she did. They seem to have a deeperconnection with Meryl"

"That's probably because Meryl is much more related to them, her genetic make up is slightly different than yours. Whoever created Meryl, knew exactly what they were doing. I wish that I knew more, there is just no way for us to understand everything about her. But one thing is for sure, the pregnancy will last between 6 to 7 months. The babies are developing at a much

faster rate, than human kids. She has a phenomenal immune system, and the tests showed a 90% chance of Meryl being able to used the angel arms just like you"

"She can?, what about the energy loss effect. She already has black hair, how do we tell if she can die

or not by using her energy?"

"Well we can't tell, and I'm not going to find out.

She needs all of her energy for those kids, and I

don't think that you want her to use them"

"Of course not, it's too dangerous. So the pregnancy is going normally, there are no problems"

"As normal as it can get, she is healthy. But we need

her to stay that way. Well what are you waiting for,

get her out of there. Tell her that you are sorry, and

that you will let her go visit her friend. Tell her

anything, but get her out of there. I will leave right

away and find this Milly girl, can I take someone

again?"

"Legato will go with you, he knows were she is. And remember, I don't want my brother close to her. You'd better tell him that"

"I will, don't worry. I'll make sure that everything

goes smoothly, it is actually better for her not to

see him yet. It could actually be harmful"

"Why are you rushing this?"

"Because the faster the better, she's already changed

this much in less than a week. And after what's

happened, it can only get worse. I will leave now, and

get her out of there. Oh and Knives, she may be

feeling weak after spending that much time inside. So

please be nice to her"

(Knives giving the doctor an I-will-kill-you glare)

"Leave before I change my mind"

When the doctor is gone, Knives contacts Legato mentally and tells him what to do. He also sends

Midvalley to find any information, that can be related to Meryl and whoever created her. Finally he walks to the bulb Chamber, and when he enters he is surprised to find Zazie standing in front of the bulb. With a female figure floating on the other side"

"What are you doing here?"

"She called me, so I came"

"Leave us alone"

The beast gave Knives an angry look, but left the room without complaining. Now Knives recognized the figure, it was Meryl floating inside the bulb. Her hair was much longer, and her skin was pale. But to him she never looked so beautiful and so sad.

"Meryl I need to talk you"

(Meryl doesn't answer, she is just looking at him)

"Dr. Conrad is back, he has information about you. But

you need to come out, he can't see you in that state"

Meryl looks at him, then looks back at the other plant. Suddenly the lights turn on, and Meryl starts

to swim upwards towards the entrance of the bulb. Knives watches the two females, and then goes up the

stairs. When he gets to the top, Meryl is floating at the entrance.

' I can't get out, I'm too weak '

Knives grabs her and carries her bridal style, Meryl immediately falls sleep. He is walking out of the room

but before he is out, he hears a voice say:

' We'll be watching you '

He looks back at the plant, and then back at Meryl. She no longer has a bruise, but her skin is too pale.

He goes back to their room were he dries her off, and puts her on the bed. After getting rid of his clothes,

he lies next to her and hugs her. And finally after a week, he is able to sleep next to the women that he

needs so much. But before falling sleep he silently asks for her forgiveness, and promises never to hurt

her again. And is actually content, that the mark he put on her back is barely visible. It is also at this

moment, that Knives finally understands his feelings for her.

Two days before the last events

Wolfwood arrives at the city, were Milly and Vash are waiting. He has already decided not to tell them about Meryl being pregnant. He doesn't want to hurt Vash, and he also thinks that it is Meryl?s right to tell him not his. But he still didn't know, how to tell them that Knives wasn?t going to give Meryl up. He wasn't used to this kind of situation, and hell the idea of Knives actually involved with someone like that scared the shit out of him.

He could understand that it was because Meryl was a plant, but he also knew that Knives was interested in her not just because of what she was. He saw the hurt in his eyes when he read Meryl's mind, he also saw how sorry he was for hitting her. To him, things were out of control. And the irony of it all was, that Vash has been traveling with the short women for a long time. And he never noticed her being a plant, was he really that dumb?. Or is it what Knives said, that because he

never learned to use his plant abilities to the maximum. Vash wasn't able to pick Meryl's energy,

because it was too weak.

As he walked through the city, he thought about Meryl and how different she was now. She was so pretty, she was definitely not human anymore. But her eyes showed the emptiness of her heart, and how fragile she was right now. When he arrived at the hotel, he headed to Vash's room. To his bad luck, he was there.

"Wolfwood you are back"

"Hey there Vash, how are things going"

"Wolfwood what's happened?, did you find her. Is she

O.K. did you talk to her, what did she say?"

"Hey calm down, I'll answer your questions. Sit down

please"

Vash knew that something was wrong, his mind went into

overdrive. Thinking of all the possible scenarios, and

a way to save Meryl from wherever she was.

"Meryl is fine, she looks healthy and Knives is treating her really good. But I think that I've caused

more damaged in going, he had no idea that Meryl knew about you. And she had to show him, or else he would have killed me. Vash your brother is not gonna let Meryl go, he told me clearly that he would make sure you never see her again. That's the only reason that I'm here, he wanted me to tell you that. Also I'm no longer a Gung ho gun, he said he didn't need me anymore. So I really don't know more than that"

"*sighs* Damn it, he said that?. God what the fuck is

it that he wants from her, what are we going to do?"

"Well one thing is for sure, I don't think Knives is

going to stay there anymore. And he most likely will

go somewhere that I don't know of. Your brother has

many hiding places, it will be hard to find somebodythat knows about them"

"Damn it you're right, I guess we'll wait for Milly to

come back. And decide what to do"

"Where is she?"

"She went to see if the insurance company answered

back already, we need the money you know"

"Oh, her final pay check. How is she doing?"

"She is doing better, she seems more hopeful than me"

"Vash don't think like that, you should be happy that

Meryl is actually in good condition. Knives hasn't

hurt her, and we will get her. I will help you 100%

believe me. I know that I don't deserve your trust,

but I will do anything I can to help you"

"Thank you Wolfwood, but you know it's not me you have

to convince"

"You had to remind me"

There is a knock on the door.. "Mr. Vash can I come in"

"Sure Milly"

"Hey Mr. Vash... oh you're here... so what happened,

did you find Sempai?"

"He did, but I guess that we're gonna have to go and

get her ourselves. But she is in good condition."

"Oh, well at least we now have money. They sent us

both checks and an extra bonus, they said that we

deserved it. And that they won't send anyone else to

follow you Mr. Vash, isn't that great?. Well we better

start planning, why don't we go get something to eat?.

My treat tonight what do you say?. My sister used to

say that one can think better, with a full stomach"

"Well I'm certainly hungry, I haven't eaten anything for two days"

"Yeah, let's go"

"Mr. Vash. We will save her, don't worry about it"

"We will Milly, we will"