Welcome to….

DROP THE BOMB

In memory of Dev.  Wake up my friend…

And let the first thing you see be your angel…

Chapter 30

Kat opened her eyes and blinked a few times. Vash was still asleep and his head was still perched on top of hers. Saku was also still sleeping. 'I wonder how long I've been asleep. Poor Kurama. He must be tired. After all, we made him drive all morning!'

"Kurama, how much longer till we get home?" she whispered so as not to wake the other two.

"Not too much further. Another hour perhaps?" he replied.

"How long have I been sleeping?" she asked.

"About three hours," he said.

Kat cocked an eyebrow, "How come we didn't just go to the airport in Kyoto?" (A/N: I don't know if there is an airport in Kyoto but let's say there is!)

"Costs less to go to the one we went to," he replied.

"Oh. Well do you want me to drive? You've been driving all this time. Don't you think you need a rest?" Kat asked.

Kurama yawned and flexed his fingers, "I think I'll be able to make it. I'll let you know if I can't."

Kat yawned, "Suit yourself."

She snuggled closer to Vash and breathed in his scent. It smelt sandy, like he had just gotten a corn roll, or spent the entire day at a tropical beach. It was also soothing despite the fact he smelled kind of like dust, alcohol, and doughnuts. She sighed since she could tell he had used her shampoo. His hair smelled faintly of vanilla and lavender. Kat felt him stir a bit and ruffled his hair lovingly.

He opened his eyes and smiled genuinely at her. He stretched (well stretched as much as he could in a car) and hugged her.

Kat was surprised at his action but she hugged back, draping her arms around his neck, "I love you."

It surprised them both, especially Kat since she hadn't meant to voice it. She froze and her eyes grew large. She blushed and bit her tongue.

Vash hugged her tighter, "I love you too."

Kat almost had a heart attack from shock, "Really?"

He looked into her eyes, "Of course."

Kat hugged him again. Unbeknownst to the two in the back, Saku watched them out of the corner of her eye while Kurama smiled to himself. He'd have to have a talk with Vash when they got back.

^_^

*a few days later back at the hut*

"I want you to have this," Kat said while handing Vash the red gi and black hakama that she had meant to give Kenshin.

There was a slight pause as Vash took the package from Kat.

"Are you sure you want me to have these?" he asked her knowing what the package was even though he hadn't opened it yet.

Kat nodded, "Yes, I'm sure."

The cool night air drifted through the lone window of the room they were standing in and lapped at the couple's hair. Moonlight pooled on the floor and stars were visible on the cloudless sky.

Vash gazed at Kat and couldn't help but think of how beautiful she was standing in the moonlight. He fished around in his pocket to find an object that had been precious to him for as long as he could remember. His fingers found what they were looking for, "I want you to have this too." He drew out a necklace dangling from a silver chain.

Kat gasped as she took a closer look at what Vash offered her, "But… this was Rem's. I can't take this…"

He nodded, "I know I know it was Rem's but I think she'd want you to have it."

Kat smiled and her eyes sparkled green in the moonlight, "Thanks."

"Mind if I put this on?" Vash asked as he held up the package she had given him.

"Sure," Kat replied.

She watched him wander off to their room to change. She walked to the fish room to make sure all the fish were doing fine. Kenshin came up to the glass as soon as he saw her enter and watched like some fish do as she smiled at him and talked to the little fish as if it was the real Kenshin, "I still miss you but I've finally been able to accept the fact that you're not coming back."

The fish stared at her blankly. Kat stuck out her tongue and footsteps sounded behind her. 

She turned around to see Vash standing in the doorway, "You look good."

The red of the gi shone brightly in the room even though there was no light and the color of the fabric was crimson. The ebony hakama would have been large on Kenshin (since Kat had made them to be baggy) but on Vash they fit just right. The black fabric seemed to blend in with the shadows.

He scratched the back of his head, "Think so?"

Kat smiled her approval and held up her necklace, "Um… could you help me get this on?"

Vash walked over and hooked the necklace around her neck. Kat felt something velvet graze the back of her neck as he worked. She frowned wondering what it was.

He let go of the necklace chain when he was done and Kat admired it. The smooth metals were cool against the skin of her hand and Kat wondered what it was made of. 'It doesn't appear to be gold. Silver isn't as heavy as this either. I wonder what it is.'

She looked up to see him staring at her like he was hesitating. Kat frowned and was about to ask him what was wrong when he leaned down and kissed her. She was shocked out of her mind but quickly got over it. She leaned in and hugged him.

He broke off the kiss and rested his head on top of hers. Kat breathed in his scent and laughed a bit since she could tell he was still using her shampoo. He pulled away and Kat frowned since he still had that hesitating look upon his face.

He took in a deep breath before kneeling. The folds of fabric swallowed him as it pooled in mountains at the floor. His wheat colored hair stirred in the slight breeze, unkempt but making him look all the more handsome.

Kat's smile slipped off her face as she felt the familiar presence nearby. It was coming down the hall.

Vash took her hand and slipped a ring on her finger, "Will you marry me?" His voice shook from fear of rejection.

But Kat wasn't looking at him. She was staring with a look of complete horror, tears spilling down her face, at the figure standing in the doorway; blocking the path of the moon's rays making his silhouette look almost demon like. Half golden, half violet eyes stared at her unblinking. Tears began to form and the eyes glazed over.    

"Kenshin…" she whispered.

(A/N: LIKE YOU DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!

12-8-03

TODAY IS MY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

Look at me! 100,000 words & 4 stories later!

Ah yes, this chapter is named after the DDR song…

I'm going to hide for a few days… Evil enough for you? Shocked yet? I hope so! If you want the next chapter up faster PLEASE REVIEW!!!)