Vash still hasn't completely snapped out of his mode. Knives becomes furious when he catches Vash in a certain state. A short chapter, but as a bonus, at the end I placed the first few tracks to the Boku Soundtrack. The finished soundtrack will be posted either at the story's halfway point or at the end. The list so far is tentative.
Chapter Four: A Confession
Gee, Meryl. All those people are still standing out there. Milly moved the curtain back over the window then placed Wolfwood's cross in front of it. And this time they have torches and guns.
Meryl sat in a chair across the room and watched the empty stairwell. Knives had gone into Vash's room an hour ago and still hadn't come out. Knives had told her that he was the only one who could snap Vash out of the trance he was in.
Vash's empty eyes stared blankly at the ceiling. Knives slowly made his way across the room until he was next to Vash's bed. Knives laid down next to Vash and stared at the ceiling as well.
I hurt you on purpose back then, you know. I wanted to watch you feel immense pain. I thought that if I caused you extreme pain, that you would abandon humanity Were all of my attempts in vain? Knives closed his eyes and soon drifted into sleep.
a distant voice called.
Out of the pure black environment came a young boy with long blonde hair. The boy smiled at Knives and then embraced him.
I'm glad to have you with me Rem is great but I could never be happy if it were just me. Aneki the voice called.
Little brother I'm sorry I caused you so much pain Knives' voice was higher. He touched his head and felt the long hair cascading down his back.
You haven't caused me pain I understand everything you do now. You want me to be free. I'm sorry I don't want to think the same way you do. Vash smiled happily at Knives.
Vash! Vash, where are you? a woman's voice rang from the darkness.
Vash let go of Knives and turned towards the voice. A woman appeared from the darkness and outstretched her arms.
Vash ran into the woman's arms then turned and smirked at Knives. I'm sorry Knives but I love Rem. You understand.
Knives opened his eyes and turned to look at Vash. Knives gasped and rolled off of the bed. He stared angrily at the empty space where Vash once laid and ran out of the room.
Meryl gave up on waiting for Knives. She told herself that it was one of those all night bonding things that Milly always told her about. She laid down in her bed and sighed. She could still hear the angry cries from the mob outside. She had a feeling from the beginning that they would not be able to stay in this town for, but she was too afraid of seeing the pain in Vash's eyes when she told him that they had to leave.
A voice came through the door as clear as if it were said right into her ear.
Meryl stammered. Her bedroom door opened and she pulled the blankets up to her chin. Vash walked into the room in black night pants. He stopped by her bed and placed a hand on her's.
I have an answer.
Meryl stared at Vash for a few seconds until she realized what he meant. you do?
Vash's eyes showed the life that they had originally, but now his voice seemed hollow and meaningless. He put his face close to hers and locked their eyes together. He moved in closer and placed his lips onto hers. Meryl closed her eyes and felt a tear of happiness fall down her cheek.
Just then the door to the room flew open again. In the doorway stood Knives, clad in grey night pants. Knives fixed his eyes on Vash and Meryl just as Vash jumped back. The two men's eyes met and Meryl felt a thickness of the air in the room.
A duel. Knives took two steps towards Vash. I challenge you to a duel. If you win, I'll deal with humans and let you be how you want to be. If I win, we go where I want and you are mine.
Vash blinked at Knives then looked down at Meryl. What do you mean?
Knives pulled his black gun from his pants and pointed it at Meryl. I mean that I can have you for whatever I want. You won't be able to do what you were just doing anymore.
Vash grinned. He pulled the silver gun from his pants and pointed it at Knives. So you are asking for a rematch? Alright then. Let's go.
Clouds of dust swirled around the barren streets. The town looked empty except for two lone figures facing each other. People peered fearfully out their windows. The sheriff had insisted that the two take their duel outside of the town, but Vash wouldn't allow it. That was the second sign to Meryl that Vash was not himself. The first sign was when he accepted Knives' duel request with a grin.
The first one to be immobilized or the first one to forfeit is the loser. Are you ready, Vash? Knives smirked to his brother.
Can I use my arm? Vash smirked back.
Now that wouldn't be too fair, little brother. Knives caressed his black gun. However, since I like you it's fine.
Vash and Knives held their twin guns straight out and pulled the triggers.
Boku no Soundtrack' (in the making)
1. Theme Song: The Delux War Baby – Burning Airlines
2. Vash's Image Song: Bring Me To Life – Evanesence and Linkin Park
3.Knives' Image Song (kinda a gag tentative): Can't Get You Outta My Head – Kylie Minogue
4. Vash's Image Song: Papercut – Linkin Park
5. Battle Theme: eX Dream – Myuiji
6. Theme of the Brothers: Long Way Back Home – Barenaked Ladies
