Hey how's it hanging. Well that's mostly for men than for women.....? have you seen that FLCL anime, they have a cute kitty like the one on trigun. He is also black, with HUGE eyes. Well I got two chappys today. That's good uh, really good. Oh I remember I forgot to put the disclaimer in a lot of chapters. And nobody notice :[ I don't want to go to jail, so here it goes. Trigun is not mine, but I planned on kidnaping Knives and Legato. Two psychos just for me, oohh the possibilities....

Chapter 10.(Milly's point of view)

"After Wolfwood told us what happen, I acted strong. Not just for myself, but for Mr. Vash too. He is in a weak condition right now, he needs more help than I do. After lunch, we went back to the hotel. I listened to them discussing of all the places were Knives could go. According to Wolfwood, Knives owned many properties and commercial places. And he has been

careful in keeping his identity a secret, which he had definitely succeed at.

He also told us of the remaining Gung ho guns, and how powerful they were. Especially the man called Legato Bluesummers. They went on for hours, and I decided to go to sleep. Tomorrow we will be going shopping, we need ammo and supplies and also a car that won't break down in the middle of the desert. Like the one we just had.

Next day we went to different places, trying to get a car that was in good condition and a low price is not easy. Wolfwood was really helpful, he knew how to deal with people. Thanks to him we got the ammo for half the price. I wondered when I started calling him that. I shouldn't think about him, right now is not the time. But he hasn't even tried to talk to me, I was too hard on him. I should apologize, but right now, I have to worry about Meryl.

The next two days were spent the same way, we still didn't have any luck with the car. The idea of traveling by Sand steamer or Thomases, was becoming our only choice. I was getting moody, so I decided to go back to the hotel to get some rest. You know Meryl, I missed the way that you used to plan everything for us. You have always been so organized, but then again since meeting with Mr. Vash you've started to act clumsier. He's really changed you didn't he?, well he

changed us all.

(At the hotel)

"Miss, are you Milly Thompsom?"

"Oh. Yea I am"

"You have a telegram, I just need you to sign here

please"

"Thank you. A telegram, what could it be. I opened the telegramwith fear, nobody sends telegrams unless something

wrong has happened"

Dear Miss Thompsom:

My name is Alex Conrad, I'm the doctor in charge of

your friend Meryl. I will be arriving at your city

soon, there are important things to discuss. Please do

not leave the city.

"Oh my, oh my. I have to tell Mr. Vash"

(Not so far away from the hotel)

Vash and Wolfwood were going back to the hotel, they still couldn't find a car. And they really needed one, if they wanted to move fast. They were deep in thought, when a screaming Milly came running down the street.

"Mr. Vash I got a telegram, is about Meryl"

"WHAT, let me see it"

Vash read the contents of the telegram over and over again, trying to find any clue as to what was going on. Alex Conrad sounded familiar, but why was he coming. Did something wrong happen, is something wrong with Meryl.

"Mr. Vash, we can't leave the city. We have to wait

for this man, he knows about Meryl"

"I know, we can't leave. I wonder what he wants, what

is so important. I hope that nothing wrong has

happened to Meryl, its too soon. Wolfwood's just came

back, it doesn't make sense"

"Vash I told you that Knives won't hurt her, what if

he has good news. Think positive needle noggin, you

need to do that for her"

Vash started to run his hands through his hair and over shoulders. All the stress was getting to him, he suddenly felt tired and more hopeless. He wanted to think positive but still, this was his brother they were dealing with. And one thing that he knew, was that his brother was an unpredictable person.

"Mr. Vash, are you O.K, you look pale"

"I'm fine, I just need to rest"

"Come on Vash, let's go to the hotel. You don't look

to well"

After putting Vash in his bed, Milly and Wolfwood left to Milly's room. Milly tried to keep herself calm, but she couldn't hold it in any longer. She cried and she cried hard. She has been keeping herself from crying, because she didn't want to worry Vash. She needed to

be strong, for him for herself and for Meryl. But she couldn't hold it any longer, all the tears came up. She was tired, not physically but mentally. Wolfwood saw her state, and it hurt him. He hated seeing people cry, and especially Milly. He hugged her, letting her cry on his shoulder. He really cares for her, and he wanted to help her in any way possible. He would one

day show her that he loves her, but right know he would help her deal with this problem any way

possible.

(This is what happen the next day when Meryl woke up,

we start with her point of view)

As I came back to my senses, I could feel the numbness of my body. I tried to open my eyes but it hurt, I heard my stomach rumbling. I remember now, I was inside the bulb but I got hungry. I don't even know how long I spent inside. I tried to sit on the bed, but my body wasn't cooperating.

"You need help"

Great, the last person I wanted to see. "I do, please" Knives help me to sit down, "and also I would like to put something on me". (Remember she was naked)

"I will tell the servants to get you something to eat,

after that you'll take a shower"

I opened my eyes slowly, it was hard to focus. Knives came back, and sat next to me on the bed.

"I'm sorry for hitting you, I should never done that"

"What?"

That was all that I could say. Did he just apologize, Knives apologized to ME. What is going on, he is serious he really means it. What should I do, what should I say.

"Dr. Conrad believes that is best for you to go back

to your friend, he went looking for her. If everything

goes as planned, you will be moving in with her really

soon. Zazie and the doctor will be going with you, andI will visit you often" (Knives doesn't beat around

the bush)

Is he letting me go, he doesn?t want me anymore. I should be happy, I'm going to see Milly again but. What about the children, he is the father.

"Aren't you going to answer"

"You don't want me anymore?"

(Now we move to his point of view)

What is wrong with her, I thought that she would be happy to go. She looks more sad, what am I supposed to do, what am I supposed to say.

"That's not what I said. Meryl you have changed

drastically in less than a week, the doctor thinks

that this is the best thing to do. He believes that it

will be easy for you to talk about your problems, if

I'm not present. And like I say, I will visit you

often. Also, I will be with you when the children are

born"

"You'll visit me, what about Vash. You know that he is

with Milly, you don't care that I'm close to him"

She had to mention him. "I know that my brother will

be close by, there is nothing I can do about that. But

I don't think that is a good idea for you to talk to

him so soon, he doesn't know about your pregnancy yet.

Unless you want to deal with that, it is up to you"

"I know that I have to deal with that, is not like I

can hide it for long. But I want to know what you

think?. I don't want anybody to get hurt but, I've

already hurt Vash and I don't want you to hurt him

more. If I go back, I need to know that you won't hurt

him. Please, I need to hear it from you"

"I won't hurt him, because if I do it will hurt you.

(Knives grabs Meryl's hand) Meryl, you mean everything

to me. You have changed my life, and made me feel

things I never thought I would. I want to make youhappy, but I don't want to let you go. I want you to

forgive me for what I did to you, I was wrong"

(back to her point of view)

His words were sincere, I could see it in his eyes. He really cares for me, he really wants to be close to me. Why? Once again Knives has changed my life, now I'm stuck between them. And I don't want to hurt them, I can't. I promised to help in their relationship, and

now I'm the one keeping them apart. What can I do, I need help. I need Milly, I really need her now. What am I supposed to do now, what am I supposed to say? (Great minds think alike)

(There is a knock on the door)

"Come in"

(The servants come in bringing the food, and leave without saying a word)

"You need to eat. Do you need help?"

"I can eat on my own"

Knives didn't leave the room how he used to, he helped me shower and took me for a walk around the complex. He was being attentive but still, he kept his old face. I noticed that Legato and Midvalley were gone, and Zazie was hidden somewhere. He never comes to visit when Knives is with me.

(Knives took Meryl to walk outside, remember she is pale for spending so much time inside)

Its been awhile since I came out, the sky looks gorgeous and the air feels great on my skin. I need

some sun, I'm so pale that I look like a ghost. Tomorrow I would come out again, I'll asked Zazie to come with me"

"What are you thinking about"

"Just that I need some sun"

"You also need to cut your hair, I will do it later"

"You know how to cut hair?"

"Yes, I've been cutting mine since I was little"

What do I know about Knives, nothing besides what Vash has told me. I always wondered about him, I want to know.

"Knives, I don't really know anything about you. I'm curious, I want to know about your life"

"I don't know if I should tell you, you may get

scared"

"Well if you don't want to tell me, then don?t do it

*humph*"

"I like you more like this, you know I actually missed

your old personality"

"You did, but I was so bitchy and annoying. You said

it yourself"

"I know I did, but you are more fun that way. I like

seeing the fire in your eyes, and... your old self in

bed"

(Meryl starts to blush, and Knives just smirks at her. You know, I haven't written any lemons in the story lately. I promised that next chapter will have some action, but between who? Sorry I got carried away, back to the story)

(Back to poor Vash's point of view, I am so mean to him. I'm sorry :})

Since I read that telegram, I've felt more restless and scared. It doesn't make any sense, what would the doctor in charge of Meryl need to talk to Milly about. I really hope it is good news, I can't get all crazy right now. I need to keep calm, not just for me but for Milly. The poor girl must be so sad, they've known each other for years. At least now she and Wolfwood are talking, they really care for each other.

I want that guy to get here already, this waiting is killing me and its been only one or two days. We are all waiting, Milly won't leave her room and Wolfwood won't leave Milly. I've decided to give them some privacy, after all if somebody comes I can hear them Knock.

Later that same day, somewhere around 7 pm. Just in

case you are wondering :]

Vash was just staring at the ceiling, when he felt the not so pleasant aura of Super Hot Legato. (O.K I got to stop. For some reason I'm really hyper right now, it must be those chocolate bars. Caramel crunch tastes sooooo good. And I don't even like Chocolate..... Like I was saying, before I interrupted myself)

Vash got up and opened his door to find, who else but Legato (sorry but he is hot, I love anime boys with golden eyes. Also with silver hair, *big sigh* Sesshomaru where are thou) and an old looking man. (I really can't remember how Dr. Conrad looks like, but I'm pretty sure that he had a beard and looked old) Both men turn to look at Vash.

"You must be Mr. Vash the stampede (in the manga, Dr.

Conrad actually meets Vash, but in different

circumstances which I can't tell because it will be a

spoiler) you really look alike, is Miss Thompson

here?"

At that moment, the door swung open revealing Milly and Wolfwood

"I'm here, please come in. We've been expecting you"

Legato and the Doctor entered the room, followed by Vash. Milly and Vash sat on the bed, the doctor sat in a chair. And Legato and Wolfwood were standing, across from each other of course

"Well, you must be wondering why I'm here. So I will

get down to it. I'm here to ask for your help, Meryl

is going through a hard time right now. I'm afraid

that she has some kind of stress disorder, or the

beginnings of it. She has changed a lot in a really

short time, and I think that its best for her to be

next to you Miss Thompson"

"You can call me Milly. Is it really bad?"

"Her condition is not bad, yet. But if left untreated

it could harm her health, and the health of the

children"

"Children, what children" Vash looks at the doctor,

expecting an answer.

"You didn't know?, Meryl is pregnant"

"What, she is pregnant. Oh my, then the father is" that's Milly.

Legato watched with amusement, as Vash face went from red to green to white. He wanted to be present when Vash heard the news, and he thanked whatever gods existed for granting his wish. He fought hard not to laugh, the last thing he wanted was a confrontation.

Wolfwood watched Vash, he looked bad. He didn't want to tell him anything, but he knew that he would find out sooner or later. He looked at Milly who was looking at Vash, she was scared and he was too.

"I'm terribly sorry, I had no idea. I better go thishas not been a good choi.."

"NO" Vash and Milly screamed at the same time. "Please

don't leave, I'm just a little shocked that's it" that's Vash.

"Mr. Vash I know of your Feelings for Miss Meryl, and

to tell you the truth Knives doesn't want you close to

her. I also believe that an encounter between you and

Meryl so soon will actually have negative results.

Listen if you want to see Meryl again, you will have

to go by Mr. Knives Conditions"

"What are his conditions?" Vash asked.

"First of all, you have to move to a city more

liveable. I will be living with you and also one of

Knives men. (At that they all turn to Legato) Not him,

Zazie will be the one coming. Meryl seems fond of the

child, they get along pretty well. Knives will visit

Miss Meryl often, and will be informed of everything

that happens. And Finally, like I said Knives doesn't

want you close to Meryl. And like I said, you need to

give Meryl some time. I think that you should wait a

couple of weeks to talk to Meryl, let her get

comfortable. Let me find out what is really wrong with

her, and when I think that it will be fine. You can

talk to her"

"I understand doctor, I'll do whatever you say. But we

don't have money to buy a house, or to pay for any

expenses"

"You don't have to worry about money, Knives will be

paying for everything. All we need is your

cooperation, and that you follow my instructions. Also

that you keep everything to yourself. So if you are

willing to do this tell me, we need to get started on

this. Meryl's pregnancy will be shorter than a regular

one, and the faster that we deal with this the better"

"Milly, Wolfwood what do you say?"

"Mr. Vash I'll do anything, I want to see sempai get

better. Doctor you can count on me"

"Where Milly goes I'll go too, I'll do anything you

say doctor"

"I'm glad everything went smooth, now I am planning on

moving to March city. They have a really good hospital

there, and its only a few days away from here. I was

thinking on us going first, finding a house and get

everything ready for Meryl's arrival. Legato here will

be going with us, he is the one that will provide us

with money. What do you say?"

"That sounds great, (chirped Milly) I can't wait to

see Meryl. I'm so happy that well be living together,

and I'll get to buy a house too. I can't wait to

decorate, and the room for the children. I'm going to

be an aunt, I'm so happy. (too happy, to notice Vash

still sitting next to her)

"Ahhh, I'm so sorry Mr. Vash"

"Don't worry Milly. Well I better go to sleep, if we

want to leave early tomorrow. Doctor what time will

you be here?"

"We will be staying in this hotel tonight, we can

leave right after breakfast if you don't mind"

"That sounds perfect, well good night"

Vash leaves the room, Milly is worried about him. She

knows that Vash is suffering inside, but there is

nothing she can do.

"I'm so stupid, I can't believe I said that"

"Milly, don't say that. You were just happy. He

understands that, he just needs some time alone. I'll

talk to him later"

"Thank you Wolfwood"

"Well I better go now, I've been traveling for a long

time now. Once again thank you for your cooperation,

I'll see you tomorrow"

"We should have breakfast together doctor, what do you

say"

"Sure I'll come looking for you. Good night Milly"

"Good night doctor"

When the doctor and Legato are gone, Wolfwood and

Milly went to get some sleep. Milly was so happy that

she couldn't go to sleep. In the other room Vash also

couldn't go to sleep, he was thinking of what

happened. Nothing was going the way he wanted, Meryl

was pregnant and the father was his brother. But at

least he will see her again, he didn't care about his

brother. He just wanted to see her, to be able to talk

to her. Of course things will probably be easier, if

he wasn't in love with her. He finally decided to stop

worrying, he will worry later. Right now he had to get

ready for Meryl's arrival, he will not make her life

more difficult. His feelings just would have to wait.