Hey, how are you all doing. There is something that I should mention,
there was a mistake when Dr, Conrad said a couple of days to reach march
city. It was supposed to be a couple of weeks. Well, thanks for your
reviews. And to answer somebody questions. I'm planning on doing another
fic, based on the movie unfaithful. It will be a A/U with a V/M and M/K
pairing, but I wont do it until I finish this one. I really can't do two
fics at a time, especially now that school starts. But in another note, I
decided to make this a M/K fic. Sorry to disappoint some of you, but I
think that they look cute together. And besides who better to teach Knives
a lesson than Meryl, she is my favorite character in trigun. Well after
Knives and Legato and Zazie.
Trigun is not mine, so don't sue me.
Chapter 15.
Hours after their conversation, Knives disappeared again leaving Meryl all alone and really bored. There was no t.v or radio, and the books that knives had were really boring. So she decided to go and check, if by any chance the Gung ho guns had anything that she could borrow.
She had never been in any of their rooms before, besides who actually wanted to be on Legato's or Midvalley's room when they were there. Meryl made her way down the stairs that lead into the bottom floors of the complex, when she arrived to the right floor. She found a big room that led to another room, which had three corridors.
"Great which one should I take first"
After a second of pondering, she decided to take the first corridor on the left. When she arrived to the end, she noticed two doors on either side. She twisted the handle of the one on the left and was happy that it wasn't locked. She turned the lights on, and found out that it was just a regular kind of room. There was a bed, a nightstand and nothing more. She left and opened the other door, the same thing was there. She made her way back, and went down the middle corridor. This time there were three doors, she open the one on her left, and there was nothing but the bed and the nightstand again.
"They really need some decoration advise" thought Meryl as she open the middle door. This time she found an unmade bed, a nightstand that had a pitcher of water, some clothes on the floor, a closet and a mirror hanging on the wall. She got closer to inspect the clothes, and recognized them as Midvalleys. Curiosity took over her, and she went to inspect the closet. She wasn't surprised to find what type of clothes the man liked, after all he thought he was a
pimp. She got out of the room and headed to the next room, this time she found the room decoration a little bit different. There was a four post metal bed, with black sheets. Lamps on either side of the bed, a vanity with a mirror, a bigger closet and a book stand stacked with many different books.
Meryl could only imagined that this was Legato's room, she made her way to the book stand and scanned throughout the different tittles. She found that they were mostly scary stories, dark comedy and he had some suspense too. She thought if she should actually borrowed one, she wasn't expecting Legato to arrive any time soon. But most likely, he'll flip out if he found out that she was rummaging through his things. She was going to grabbed one, when she noticed one book that had no title or writing on the outside. She opened it and was shocked to find out that it was a diary.
"A diary? Who would have thought....I want to read it. God Meryl control yourself, you are invading his space....but then again, I may find out what he really thinks about me....he was a jerk in our last conversation" Meryl stared at the book, her hands itching to open it.
"I could just look at the last pages, he probably doesn't even write about me"
Meryl flipped through the pages, until she found the last one that had something written on it. She flipped a couple of more pages, until she found the beginning of the most recent entry. She started to read, and there was really nothing interesting until she read 'that part'.
"God" Meryl gasped and close the book, she was suddenly very aware of what she was doing. She put the book back in its place, and decided not to take anything. She sat on the bed without realizing.
"But why? It can't be...all this time I thought that he was jealous of me...damn it Meryl, that's what
happens when you act without thinking. Your already pregnant for acting recklessly"
She was about to leave when she noticed the closet, it was actually very big. Once again her curiosity was killing her. 'Open it' it said. She looked at the closet like if it was something forbidden. "It's only clothes, don't be so paranoid" she step closer and opened the big doors.
"What the..." Meryl looked with astonishment at the different types off clothes he had, all of them were just perfect and it suited him well. Suits, shirts, pants, coats and all very expensive looking. She took a light silver shirt made out of silk out of its place, and couldn't help but try it on. She went to look herself at the mirror, the shirt was huge on her. Suddenly, an image of the owner crossed her mind. He was wearing the same shirt, the top bottoms were undone showing his chest and black leather pants finishing his bad ass look. Meryl started to blushed, there was no denying it. He was one of the most handsome men she ever meet, to bad he was a psycho killer. Absently she hugged herself feeling the softness of the fabric on her body.
"Who would of thought, he actually likes me. In a sick and twisted kind of way, but he does like me after all. It seems that I have something that attracts psychos, I wonder what Knives will say about it...yea right like I'll tell him"
Meryl took the shirt off, and put it back on the closet. She put another one on, and modelled it. She did that many more times, it was actually fun (what do you expect of the poor woman, she is bored) until she fell asleep.
Meanwhile...
Knives was done thinking, he had to admit that Meryl had courage to ask him so bluntly. But then again, that was the best way. Meryl knew that Knives was a man that went straight to the point, and expected everyone else to do the same with him. He was also surprised to find out that she was able to use the angel blade, and he was sure that she could probably do much more. After thinking for awhile, he decided to train her. But he wouldn't give her a weapon, he just
thought that it will be best if she knew how to protect herself and the children by using her mental
powers. You never knew what may happen, and now that Damian Gray was after them, he wouldn't risk her life or the life of his children.
"My children, I never imagined myself being a father" he suddenly remembered her words
'I want to leave a normal life with you and the children' he knew that Meryl wouldn't be easy to convince, but he would do it. He didn't mind waiting for that to happen, there were many things to keep him busy. He would do whatever it takes to change her point of view, and that whatever required a little bit of acting from his part. He was pretty sure that once Meryl was on his side, Vash wouldn't take any longer.
He was looking for Meryl, and was surprised to find out that she was on the bottom floors. He went down the stairs, and into the middle corridor. He was shocked to find her in Legato's room, but was furious when he found her sleeping on his bed wearing one of his shirts.
He looked around and found that Legato's closet was actually a mess, his anger disappeared. Was he just jealous? He thought to himself. He observed the sleeping Meryl, she actually looked very enticing wearing such big shirt when she was so small. He carried the sleeping woman away, and called the servants to clean the mess she made. He would return the shirt later, probably Legato would never even notice it was missing. Besides even if he did, what was he gonna do? complain to him. He put Meryl on their bed, and lay next to her. Tomorrow they will
start her training.
Somewhere in the middle of the desert...
Vash and the others stopped to make a camp, eat something and go to sleep. Milly, Vash and the doctor were actually in a good mood. Wolfwood wasn't, every day he traveled with Legato the more he hated him. They have been traveling for three days, tomorrow they should be arriving to a small town. The first one of many to come, until reaching their destination. Legato was also really annoyed, not that he would ever complain. He never wanted to travel with
Vash or that weird woman ever again.
Although, she did tell them practically every detail of Meryl's life since she met her. Legato and neither of the other man in the group, never imagined the short woman to be so feisty. According to Milly, Meryl was actually really popular with men. She was considered a heartbreaker, and most of the time she would break up with her boyfriends for the smallest of reasons. She told them that the reason she was called derringer Meryl, was not because of her guns. But because even though she was small, she had a mean punch. Vash said something about him backing that up, and everyone laughed about it (except Legato). She also told them that even though Meryl never drinks while on assignments, she had the biggest alcohol tolerance she's ever seen. She told them that Meryl actually broke the record in a pub at December city, for winning every drinking contest she ever entered.
None of them wanted to believe the big woman, but she swore to them over her dead grandmothers tomb. She told them more stories, most of them really embarrassing ones. They all listened eagerly, Meryl was the kind of person to never divulge that kind of information. And they were sure that once she found out what Milly told them, she would go in a killing
rampage after the big woman. Legato was listening to their talking, when he saw some bugs flying over the camp, they flew around some more and disappeared into the desert. He recognized them as Zazie's. He looked over the empty and dark desert and was surprised to
see a cloud of dust heading their way. That could only mean bad news.
"Get everything ready, we may need to go"
Legato told the others, Vash and Wolfwood looked at what he was looking and noticed something was coming their way.
"What's going on" asked the doctor as he packed his sleeping bag.
"Zazie is here, that means that master wants us back at the hideout"
"Did something bad happen" asked Vash
"We will find out soon, hurry up and get ready"
They were all done, when Zazie and Midvalley showed up. Midvalley was surprised to find not only Vash, but also Chapel. 'Knives won't be happy with this' he thought.
"What is going on Midvalley" asked Legato in his sexy soft voice. (Sexy to me anyways)
"Damian Gray is looking for the doctor, he is after Meryl. He has pictures of me, Zazie, the doctor and the stampede here. They have men in the cities looking for any of us, Knives wants you all to go back to the complex immediately"
"What about them?" asked Legato, hoping to get rid of Vash and Wolfwood.
"They are coming too, but if you try anything stupid" said Midvalley looking at Vash and Wolfwood "Knives won't go easy on you"
"We won't" said Vash.
"Good, he is in a bad mood. So you better behave, just because your friend is there it guarantees your life" Midvalley told Vash as he went back to the car.
"Zazie go with them, I will travel with Midvalley and the doctor" commanded Legato
The beast agreed and was actually relieved, he got out and walked to the other car. He got on the passenger seat, turned around and said. "Well, what are you waiting for thomases to start flying. Who's driving this damn car"
"I will" said Wolfwood, as he made his way to the drivers seat. Milly and Vash followed to, they were still shocked to see the little kid. That was a Gung ho gun?, the one that Meryl was fond of? Wolfwood started the engine and followed after the other car.
"Long time no see Chapel" said Zazie
"Yeah, it's been a long time"
"How come you are traveling with them"
"Well, I have to help them. I owed them that much"
"Meryl will be ecstatic, she won't stop complaining that she is bored"
Milly and Vash were listening to the conversation.
"There really isn't much to do in that place, hey how is she doing now. The doctor told us that she was sick or something, and I'm curious as to what happened after I left"
"Knives was mad after that, he hit Meryl and she went inside the bulb for a whole week"
"HE WHAT" screamed Vash and Milly.
"Damn, you don't have to be so loud. It wasn't that big of a deal, she is fine. Knives made it up to her, she was really happy the next day she came out of the bulb. She is pretty much back to normal, It seems to me that Knives knows how to make her feel better. If you know what I mean"
Both Vash and Milly were surprised to hear the kid talk so freely, Wolfwood was used to it so he didn't say anything at first. Suddenly, realization hit Vash. 'Knives knows how to make her feel better, she was happy the next day' He didn't like the sound of that, he was a little uncomfortable. He was starting to doubt his decision to come, what if Meryl doesn't like
me anymore. But she told me that she loved me, but she is pregnant....nonono. She loves me, the only reason she is doing this is because she has no choice. But what am I going to do, my brother will be there and most likely he won't let me be alone with her. I'll think of something after we get there, better learn of the situation first.
"Damn kid, do you always have to be like this. You have a really loose mouth you know" said Wolfwood to the beast.
"Well you better find out now, it's not like they try to be silent or something. You can hear them going at it all night, you know those walls aren't soundproof" said the beast in a mischievous way. He noticed that all of them gasped at this "hahaha, I'm just messing with you. As long as you stay on the bottom floors, you won't hear anything"
That didn't help much, Vash decided to ignore the kid and went to sleep. Milly looked at Vash and decided to sleep too. Wolfwood could only imagine what was going on in Vash's mind, and somehow he had a bad feeling about this. He decided to ignore the beast too, and focused on his driving. Zazie waited until Vash and Milly were actually sleep, to finally ask Wolfwood what he wanted to know.
"So, what is he doing here?. I don't think that is such good idea you know, Knives is obsessed with Meryl. If he tries anything stupid, he won't go easy on him"
"You called her Meryl not woman, that is something I didn't expect. He won't do anything, I already ask him. Besides, I doubt Knives will let them be alone at all. So what is it between you and her, the doctor told us that you got along pretty well"
"None of your business really, but I can tell you one thing. Knives doesn't like Meryl being so close to me, he won't say it but I can feel it. That is why you better tell your friend there to forget about her, unless Knives is out of the picture. Nobody will be able to touch her again"
Wolfwood listened to this and knew that it was true. Things didn't look good for Vash at all, unless he was planning to get rid of Knives. Which would not happen, his chances of being with Meryl were none. Once again that bad feeling came to him, was this really a good idea. Would Vash be able to control himself, what if Knives had some plan of his own. There was really
nothing he could do, Vash has decided to go. The only thing left was to be always by his side, and hoped that nothing wrong would happen.
Trigun is not mine, so don't sue me.
Chapter 15.
Hours after their conversation, Knives disappeared again leaving Meryl all alone and really bored. There was no t.v or radio, and the books that knives had were really boring. So she decided to go and check, if by any chance the Gung ho guns had anything that she could borrow.
She had never been in any of their rooms before, besides who actually wanted to be on Legato's or Midvalley's room when they were there. Meryl made her way down the stairs that lead into the bottom floors of the complex, when she arrived to the right floor. She found a big room that led to another room, which had three corridors.
"Great which one should I take first"
After a second of pondering, she decided to take the first corridor on the left. When she arrived to the end, she noticed two doors on either side. She twisted the handle of the one on the left and was happy that it wasn't locked. She turned the lights on, and found out that it was just a regular kind of room. There was a bed, a nightstand and nothing more. She left and opened the other door, the same thing was there. She made her way back, and went down the middle corridor. This time there were three doors, she open the one on her left, and there was nothing but the bed and the nightstand again.
"They really need some decoration advise" thought Meryl as she open the middle door. This time she found an unmade bed, a nightstand that had a pitcher of water, some clothes on the floor, a closet and a mirror hanging on the wall. She got closer to inspect the clothes, and recognized them as Midvalleys. Curiosity took over her, and she went to inspect the closet. She wasn't surprised to find what type of clothes the man liked, after all he thought he was a
pimp. She got out of the room and headed to the next room, this time she found the room decoration a little bit different. There was a four post metal bed, with black sheets. Lamps on either side of the bed, a vanity with a mirror, a bigger closet and a book stand stacked with many different books.
Meryl could only imagined that this was Legato's room, she made her way to the book stand and scanned throughout the different tittles. She found that they were mostly scary stories, dark comedy and he had some suspense too. She thought if she should actually borrowed one, she wasn't expecting Legato to arrive any time soon. But most likely, he'll flip out if he found out that she was rummaging through his things. She was going to grabbed one, when she noticed one book that had no title or writing on the outside. She opened it and was shocked to find out that it was a diary.
"A diary? Who would have thought....I want to read it. God Meryl control yourself, you are invading his space....but then again, I may find out what he really thinks about me....he was a jerk in our last conversation" Meryl stared at the book, her hands itching to open it.
"I could just look at the last pages, he probably doesn't even write about me"
Meryl flipped through the pages, until she found the last one that had something written on it. She flipped a couple of more pages, until she found the beginning of the most recent entry. She started to read, and there was really nothing interesting until she read 'that part'.
"God" Meryl gasped and close the book, she was suddenly very aware of what she was doing. She put the book back in its place, and decided not to take anything. She sat on the bed without realizing.
"But why? It can't be...all this time I thought that he was jealous of me...damn it Meryl, that's what
happens when you act without thinking. Your already pregnant for acting recklessly"
She was about to leave when she noticed the closet, it was actually very big. Once again her curiosity was killing her. 'Open it' it said. She looked at the closet like if it was something forbidden. "It's only clothes, don't be so paranoid" she step closer and opened the big doors.
"What the..." Meryl looked with astonishment at the different types off clothes he had, all of them were just perfect and it suited him well. Suits, shirts, pants, coats and all very expensive looking. She took a light silver shirt made out of silk out of its place, and couldn't help but try it on. She went to look herself at the mirror, the shirt was huge on her. Suddenly, an image of the owner crossed her mind. He was wearing the same shirt, the top bottoms were undone showing his chest and black leather pants finishing his bad ass look. Meryl started to blushed, there was no denying it. He was one of the most handsome men she ever meet, to bad he was a psycho killer. Absently she hugged herself feeling the softness of the fabric on her body.
"Who would of thought, he actually likes me. In a sick and twisted kind of way, but he does like me after all. It seems that I have something that attracts psychos, I wonder what Knives will say about it...yea right like I'll tell him"
Meryl took the shirt off, and put it back on the closet. She put another one on, and modelled it. She did that many more times, it was actually fun (what do you expect of the poor woman, she is bored) until she fell asleep.
Meanwhile...
Knives was done thinking, he had to admit that Meryl had courage to ask him so bluntly. But then again, that was the best way. Meryl knew that Knives was a man that went straight to the point, and expected everyone else to do the same with him. He was also surprised to find out that she was able to use the angel blade, and he was sure that she could probably do much more. After thinking for awhile, he decided to train her. But he wouldn't give her a weapon, he just
thought that it will be best if she knew how to protect herself and the children by using her mental
powers. You never knew what may happen, and now that Damian Gray was after them, he wouldn't risk her life or the life of his children.
"My children, I never imagined myself being a father" he suddenly remembered her words
'I want to leave a normal life with you and the children' he knew that Meryl wouldn't be easy to convince, but he would do it. He didn't mind waiting for that to happen, there were many things to keep him busy. He would do whatever it takes to change her point of view, and that whatever required a little bit of acting from his part. He was pretty sure that once Meryl was on his side, Vash wouldn't take any longer.
He was looking for Meryl, and was surprised to find out that she was on the bottom floors. He went down the stairs, and into the middle corridor. He was shocked to find her in Legato's room, but was furious when he found her sleeping on his bed wearing one of his shirts.
He looked around and found that Legato's closet was actually a mess, his anger disappeared. Was he just jealous? He thought to himself. He observed the sleeping Meryl, she actually looked very enticing wearing such big shirt when she was so small. He carried the sleeping woman away, and called the servants to clean the mess she made. He would return the shirt later, probably Legato would never even notice it was missing. Besides even if he did, what was he gonna do? complain to him. He put Meryl on their bed, and lay next to her. Tomorrow they will
start her training.
Somewhere in the middle of the desert...
Vash and the others stopped to make a camp, eat something and go to sleep. Milly, Vash and the doctor were actually in a good mood. Wolfwood wasn't, every day he traveled with Legato the more he hated him. They have been traveling for three days, tomorrow they should be arriving to a small town. The first one of many to come, until reaching their destination. Legato was also really annoyed, not that he would ever complain. He never wanted to travel with
Vash or that weird woman ever again.
Although, she did tell them practically every detail of Meryl's life since she met her. Legato and neither of the other man in the group, never imagined the short woman to be so feisty. According to Milly, Meryl was actually really popular with men. She was considered a heartbreaker, and most of the time she would break up with her boyfriends for the smallest of reasons. She told them that the reason she was called derringer Meryl, was not because of her guns. But because even though she was small, she had a mean punch. Vash said something about him backing that up, and everyone laughed about it (except Legato). She also told them that even though Meryl never drinks while on assignments, she had the biggest alcohol tolerance she's ever seen. She told them that Meryl actually broke the record in a pub at December city, for winning every drinking contest she ever entered.
None of them wanted to believe the big woman, but she swore to them over her dead grandmothers tomb. She told them more stories, most of them really embarrassing ones. They all listened eagerly, Meryl was the kind of person to never divulge that kind of information. And they were sure that once she found out what Milly told them, she would go in a killing
rampage after the big woman. Legato was listening to their talking, when he saw some bugs flying over the camp, they flew around some more and disappeared into the desert. He recognized them as Zazie's. He looked over the empty and dark desert and was surprised to
see a cloud of dust heading their way. That could only mean bad news.
"Get everything ready, we may need to go"
Legato told the others, Vash and Wolfwood looked at what he was looking and noticed something was coming their way.
"What's going on" asked the doctor as he packed his sleeping bag.
"Zazie is here, that means that master wants us back at the hideout"
"Did something bad happen" asked Vash
"We will find out soon, hurry up and get ready"
They were all done, when Zazie and Midvalley showed up. Midvalley was surprised to find not only Vash, but also Chapel. 'Knives won't be happy with this' he thought.
"What is going on Midvalley" asked Legato in his sexy soft voice. (Sexy to me anyways)
"Damian Gray is looking for the doctor, he is after Meryl. He has pictures of me, Zazie, the doctor and the stampede here. They have men in the cities looking for any of us, Knives wants you all to go back to the complex immediately"
"What about them?" asked Legato, hoping to get rid of Vash and Wolfwood.
"They are coming too, but if you try anything stupid" said Midvalley looking at Vash and Wolfwood "Knives won't go easy on you"
"We won't" said Vash.
"Good, he is in a bad mood. So you better behave, just because your friend is there it guarantees your life" Midvalley told Vash as he went back to the car.
"Zazie go with them, I will travel with Midvalley and the doctor" commanded Legato
The beast agreed and was actually relieved, he got out and walked to the other car. He got on the passenger seat, turned around and said. "Well, what are you waiting for thomases to start flying. Who's driving this damn car"
"I will" said Wolfwood, as he made his way to the drivers seat. Milly and Vash followed to, they were still shocked to see the little kid. That was a Gung ho gun?, the one that Meryl was fond of? Wolfwood started the engine and followed after the other car.
"Long time no see Chapel" said Zazie
"Yeah, it's been a long time"
"How come you are traveling with them"
"Well, I have to help them. I owed them that much"
"Meryl will be ecstatic, she won't stop complaining that she is bored"
Milly and Vash were listening to the conversation.
"There really isn't much to do in that place, hey how is she doing now. The doctor told us that she was sick or something, and I'm curious as to what happened after I left"
"Knives was mad after that, he hit Meryl and she went inside the bulb for a whole week"
"HE WHAT" screamed Vash and Milly.
"Damn, you don't have to be so loud. It wasn't that big of a deal, she is fine. Knives made it up to her, she was really happy the next day she came out of the bulb. She is pretty much back to normal, It seems to me that Knives knows how to make her feel better. If you know what I mean"
Both Vash and Milly were surprised to hear the kid talk so freely, Wolfwood was used to it so he didn't say anything at first. Suddenly, realization hit Vash. 'Knives knows how to make her feel better, she was happy the next day' He didn't like the sound of that, he was a little uncomfortable. He was starting to doubt his decision to come, what if Meryl doesn't like
me anymore. But she told me that she loved me, but she is pregnant....nonono. She loves me, the only reason she is doing this is because she has no choice. But what am I going to do, my brother will be there and most likely he won't let me be alone with her. I'll think of something after we get there, better learn of the situation first.
"Damn kid, do you always have to be like this. You have a really loose mouth you know" said Wolfwood to the beast.
"Well you better find out now, it's not like they try to be silent or something. You can hear them going at it all night, you know those walls aren't soundproof" said the beast in a mischievous way. He noticed that all of them gasped at this "hahaha, I'm just messing with you. As long as you stay on the bottom floors, you won't hear anything"
That didn't help much, Vash decided to ignore the kid and went to sleep. Milly looked at Vash and decided to sleep too. Wolfwood could only imagine what was going on in Vash's mind, and somehow he had a bad feeling about this. He decided to ignore the beast too, and focused on his driving. Zazie waited until Vash and Milly were actually sleep, to finally ask Wolfwood what he wanted to know.
"So, what is he doing here?. I don't think that is such good idea you know, Knives is obsessed with Meryl. If he tries anything stupid, he won't go easy on him"
"You called her Meryl not woman, that is something I didn't expect. He won't do anything, I already ask him. Besides, I doubt Knives will let them be alone at all. So what is it between you and her, the doctor told us that you got along pretty well"
"None of your business really, but I can tell you one thing. Knives doesn't like Meryl being so close to me, he won't say it but I can feel it. That is why you better tell your friend there to forget about her, unless Knives is out of the picture. Nobody will be able to touch her again"
Wolfwood listened to this and knew that it was true. Things didn't look good for Vash at all, unless he was planning to get rid of Knives. Which would not happen, his chances of being with Meryl were none. Once again that bad feeling came to him, was this really a good idea. Would Vash be able to control himself, what if Knives had some plan of his own. There was really
nothing he could do, Vash has decided to go. The only thing left was to be always by his side, and hoped that nothing wrong would happen.
