Chapter 3: Hold me
Knives POV
My dad was never a nice guy. My parents would fight all the time. Once when I was little I came downstairs late at night cause I was thristy, and I saw my dad beating my mom. Dad said that if I told anyone he would beat me too, so I never said a word. I always felt really bad about it when I was around my brother, cause I couldn't tell him.
Vash didn't like are dad much, but he always tried to hide it. It was always dad lets go here and dad lets do that. It didn't stop till my brother came home one day, and saw are mom all beat up and dad gone. We decided not to talk about it, so we ignored it. We loved are mom, and having her gone like this was what really hurt.
It was only first period, and all I wanted to do was scream. I wanted to cry so bad, but I couldn't. Not with Serena in my classes. I liked her so much. I couldn't let her see me crying like a baby. I was a junoir in high school. After about ten minutes I couldn't take it. I stood up, and just ran out of the room. I ran the whole way to the steps, and let myself slide down to the floor by the coner. I just started to cry. The whole thing was just too much for me.
"Knives?"
I looked up to see Serena looking at me with a concerned expression. I didn't say anything. What would I say. It was my problem, not hers. I turned my head so she couldn't see me crying.
"What's wrong Knives?" Serena asked as she moved to sit by me.
"It's nothing." I lie as I try to hide it.
"It's not nothing and you know it. If it was nothing than you wouldn't be out here crying. I may be the new girl at school, but I'm not dumb." she says firmly.
I chuckle a little. I should have seen that coming. "You're right. It's not nothing. Last night my parents had a fight and they took off. Said they had to work things out, and they didn't know how long they would be gone..."
"Oh..."
Tears are flowing down my cheeks as I try to pull myself together. There's really no point now that Serena knows, but I feel so weak like this. The girl I have a crush on is sitting right next to me, and I am crying.
"It...must be tough..." Serena says softly.
I look at her curiously. There was something in her voice. Pain, maybe. She was silent so I took that chance to whipe the tears out of my eyes. Only afterward I realize that she is now crying. Suddenly I don't feel so bad, but I can't figure out why she is crying. "Serena?"
"I...I never new my parents."
I look at her wide eyed. This was new. It suddenly comes to me that she hasn't really talked about herself at all.
"Well, maybe that's not entirely true." She turns to look at me. "You see, my parents died when I was real little, and I got stuck with foster parents."
I smile softly to her, and then move my hand up to whipe away her tears. She smiles back at me as I move to stand. I offer her a hand, and she excepts it. Unexpectedly she hugs me tight before heading back to class. I follow. Suddenly things don't seem so bad. For a moment I wonder how Vash it doing. Hopefully he will last at least till lunch. _______________________________________________________________________ Vash POV
I made it through first period ok, but I feel myself breaking. I can't even bring myself to look at Meryl. As I move to enter science class I am stopped by someone. It's Meryl, and she doesn't seem pleased. I try to smile, but I fail.
"What's wrong Vash?" Meryl asks. "You've been avoiding me all morning. I even called to you before first period. Did I do something wrong?"
That does it. The wall holding back my tears breaks, and I calapse on Meryl as I cry. I was unable to say anything, but I was very grateful when Meryl tried to comfort me. I didn't have time to think before about the fact that I was taller than Meryl, and heavier, but when I felt my knees hit the ground, I soon realized it. I moved to get up, but Meryl stopped me.
"Stay here Vash. I'll be right back." Meryl says. A moment or two later she was, and she helped me up. At first I thought that we were going to go back to class, but instead Meryl led me down the stairs and into the back of the autatorium. She told me to sit on the floor so I did. Afterward she sat next to me.
"What's wrong Vash?"
"I...last night...when I got home..." I tried to talk but the tears wouldn't stop. I felt Meryl put an arm around me for comfort, so I tried to continue. "There was a note from my dad saying that him and my mom had a fight, and they left to try to work things out. He doesn't know when their going to be back....." _______________________________________________________________________ Meryl POV
At first I had thought that I had done something wrong. I was afraid that Vash didn't want me around, but when he said that his parents were gone, I didn't know what to say. Vash had calapsed into tears again, and the only thing I could do was hold him. I pulled him close, and let him cry. It's rough when parents fight and split, but it's even tougher when they just up and leave.
We sat like that for a while. When I heard the bell ring I realized that we had been there all period. I looked at Vash who's face was stained with tears. "Vash? It's third period. Do you feel up to going back to class?"
Vash looked up at me, and I tried to smile as best I could. He nodded, and moved to get up. I quickly stopped him. I didn't want him going back to class if he wasn't ready. "You sure? We don't have to go back if you're not up to it. I got a pass for personal emergencies to get out as long as necessary."
Vash seemed surprised at this. "Thanks Meryl."
It was all he said, and all he needed to say. He sat back down, and I once again held him tight. It was towards the end of third period when we went back to class. Vash seemed to be feeling a bit better. I told him that I would sit with him today at lunch. He agreed and went into class. Vash seemed to hold himself together till lunch, but I could tell that inside he was just screaming in pain. _______________________________________________________________________ Writers POV
Everyone got together at lunch. Even Dominique and Midvally came over. Legato unfortunately was in the other lunch period. Serena, Knives, Vash, and Meryl all sat on one side in that order, and Wolfwood, Milly, Dominique, and Midvally sat on the other. Everyone was quiet. Midvally was the first to speak.
"Why don't we all get together at your house tonight."
Dominique, and Milly shook their heads in agreement. Serena looked over at Meryl who was also looking in her directiong. "Knives? Vash? Does that sound like a good idea to you?"
Vash looked up at everyone. He was very grateful to have them all as his friends. He shook his head in agreement, then looked over at Knives. Knives sighed heavily, then looked up.
"No." Everyone turned to him, including Vash. Knives looked around at everyone, then at Vash. "What if dad comes home. You know him. Anything for an excuse to beat us." Vash agreed. Their father was not a good person. "I say we all meet at the beach. It's only an hours walk. If we can get a bus, then it won't take as long." Knives said quickly.
Everyone agreed on that. They would would meet at the beach at 5:00. Midvally was to pass this information on to Legato. After school was over, Vash and Knives immediately headed to the beach. Meryl and Serena quickly caught up with them. They had called their parents earlier to let them know where they were going.
It was only a half hour away from the school. When they got there, the four went to where the rocks were. They decided to sit on the rocks, and watch the view. Vash and Meryl sat together, while Knives and Serena sat together. Serena had asked to talk to Knives alone when they were walking, and Knives agreed.
"So..." Knives began. "What did you want to talk to me about?"
"Well, I wanted to ask you what you thought of me."
"Hm? What do you mean?"
"Just that. What do you think of me?"
Knives was silent for a bit. After thinking over this question he answered. "I think you are an amazing girl, who is a great dancer, a kind person, and someone I would really like to go out with."
"Are you asking me out?" Serena asked a bit sarcastically.
"That all depends." Knives answer as a smirk came to his face.
"On what?"
"If you want me." Knives said.
"I do." Serena said seriously.
Knives smirk grew wider. "May I kiss you now?"
Serena nodded her head, and in an instant Knives mouth was covering hers in a kiss. A few moments later they heard cheers coming from one side. When they separated, and turned around they noticed that everyone was there. The two began to blush rapidly.
"It's about bloody time!" Wolfwood said.
"Yeah. We were wandering what was taking you two so long." Milly chirped.
"I guess that means everyone here is going out with someone that is well....here." Legato said in a matter of fact tone.
Everyone turned to see that he too had someone with him. Kairi. A sophmore. She was a friend of theirs, but they weren't really close.
"Hey he's right. Vash and Meryl are together, Knives and Serena are together, Midvally and Dominique are together, Legato and Kairi are together, and Wolfwood and I are together." Milly chirped.
"Well since we're all here, I say we make a pact." Dominique said.
"What kind of pact." Serena asked.
"I say we make a pact to stay friends forever." Meryl said.
"I agree." Vash stated quickly.
"You're only saying that because you two are a couple needle-noggin." Wolfwood said.
"Why must you always call me that?" Vash complained.
"Well, well, well. Looky what we got here fellas." a tall man in brown hair said as he and 12 other people walked across the beach.
"Oh no." Midvally said.
"It's Greg and his goons." Legato said.
"If it isn't the losers club." Greg said sarcastically.
"What do you want Greg?" Legato spat.
"Shut up Legato." another man said.
"Looky here boys. It's the new girl." Greg said with a grin on his face.
Knives clenced his fists together. He knew Greg, and he knew him well. He was the leader of a huge gang, and a dangerous one at that. Someone wanted to fight him fist to fist, he brought a knife. Someone wanted a knife fight, he brought a gun. No one ever messed with his gang. But Knives was determined to keep Greg away from Serena at all costs.
Greg was walking up towards Serena. His men followed. When Greg got close enough the gang started holding back the others. Knives tried to move in front of Serena, but Greg's goons were on top of him. Serena was scared. She didn't know what to do. Greg grab hold of her, and didn't let go.
"What's a matter sweety. I just want a kiss." Greg said as he laughed.
Knives was struggling against the two goons in an instant. There was no way he was going to let Greg kiss her. Knives wasn't one to fight. He didn't really like to fight unless he needed to. This was a 'need to' occasion. With a few punches the two were down, and Knives was on top of Greg. The two went rolling.
The gang started after them, but the others weren't about to let Knives fight this one alone. Vash was all over them, as well as Legato, Midvally, and Dominique. Serena, Kairi, Milly, and Meryl were on the sidelines. Kairi, Milly, and Meryl's concerns were on Vash and the others, but Serena was only concerned about the punches being thrown between Greg, and Knives.
Serena went totally pale when Knives was thrown to the ground, and Greg had his knife in hand. Knives was in trouble now. He had nothing to use to defend himself. Serena's eyes widened as she saw Vash run up to the scene. Serena saw Vash backing up, his hand on his arm. She looked over, and saw Knives on top of Greg, stangling him.
Everyone was watching the scene. All action had stopped. Serena could see everyone frozen in place. Quickly she ran up to Knives. Putting her hands on his she tried to calm him down. There was fire in his eyes. It was obvious he was very protective of his brother Vash. Serena quickly tied to talk to him.
"Knives! Calm down. You've got to calm down. Knives!" Serena yelled. She had never seen Knives so angry. She tried again. "Knives stop! If you kill Greg, you'll be no better than him."
That got his attention. Slowly he released Greg. He was panting hard. Greg was in shock. He layed there with his eyes wide. After a few minutes, Knives turned to Greg's gang. "Take him. Take him and leave."
The gang did so. Knives sat on the sand with his head in his hands. He had never lost it like that before. Then again, no one had ever tried to really hurt his brother before. He felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking up, he saw Vash. He was smiling.
"You did the right thing Knives." Vash said. Knives nodded his head. Serena sat with him while everyone else went on their own.
Legato was rambling to Kairi about how he had beat the crap out of a couple of the gangsters. Wolfwood, and Midvally were doing the same thing. Meryl was arguing about how bad Vash's cut was, while she tried to wrap up the wound. Serena remained with Knives. She knew he needed her.
After a bit Knives finally spoke. "Why...Why are you still here?"
Serena looked at him curiously. Why would he ask such a thing? "Knives..."
"I almost killed him. I almost killed that guy." Knives said as he looked at his hands, which were shaking.
Serena moved her hands over to his. She held his hands tight, and smiled. "Knives...I'm not going to just leave you because you lost control in a fight. You were trying to protect Vash. And me." Serena pulled Knives hands up towards her heart. "I love you Knives."
"You do?"
"I do."
Knives looked at Serena. He had expected her to walk away. To say he was dangerous or something. He expected her to act like he was the bad guy. But instead she stayed. She didn't abandon him. He knew before that he couldn't loose her, but now, he didn't know what he would do if anything ever happened to her.
"I love you too, Serena" Knives said as he kissed her. It was a short kiss, but it was enough.
Later that night everyone went home. They had stuck together till they had to go in different directions. It didn't take long till it was just Knives and Serena. Vash had offered to take Meryl home, so they had to go different ways.
"Knives...I wanted to thank you for saving me today." Serena said softly.
"You don't have to thank me Serena. That's what friends do, and that's also what boyfriends do. I promise I will do everything I can to protect you Serena. I love you." Knives said as he kissed her.
Serena smiled. "I know you won't always be around to protect me, and I understand that..."
"All you have to do is call. Call me, come over, what ever it takes. I don't care if you come over my house in the middle of the night. If I know that something is happening, then I will be there. I promise." Knives said seriously. Knives hugged Serena before she went inside. After she was safely inside he made his way home.
Vash and Meryl walked down the street in silence. It had been a long day for everyone. Meryl was glad Vash had offered to take her home. She really didn't like the idea of being alone after what happened. She had heard about that gang, and they were dangerous. Meryl stopped a short distance from her house. Vash turned to look at her.
"Vash...I'm scared."
"It's alright Meryl. Everything will be ok." Vash said soothingly.
"No Vash. I'm scared to go to my own house. What if they show up. What if they come after one of us. What if they attack, and something happens to are families cause we are there, what if...."
"Sshhh." Vash said soothingly. "It's ok. We're all scared. Tell ya what. If it's ok with your folks, you can come over and stay with me and Knives."
"Are you sure?" Meryl asked causiously. Vash nodded, and Meryl hurried off to talk to her parents.
"Mom? Dad? I'm home." Meryl called. "Mom? Dad? Can you come here?" A minute or two later Meryl's parents came out from the kitchen.
"How was you day honey?" her mom asked.
"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I want to go over to Vash's for the night."
"No." Meryl's dad said firmly.
"Dad! You don't understand..."
"No, you don't understand. You are not staying at some boy's house."
"Honey!" Meryl's mom said sharply.
"He's not like that! A gang showed up today, and they threatened us..."
"A gang threatened you?!" Meryl's mother asked with horror.
"Yes, but we took care of them."
"Then there's no problem..." Meryl's dad started.
"There is a problem! This gang is real trouble. They're dangerous. I don't feel safe here, and I don't want them to hurt you. That's why I want to go over to Vash's place. Him and his brother are good people, and they'll take care of me." Meryl said firmly.
"I said n..."
"Honey!" Meryl's mother said sharply. "You may go Meryl, but I want you to call me in the morning, ok."
"Ok!" Meryl said as she ran upstairs to get some things.
"Are you really going to let her go?" Meryl's dad asked.
"Yes. If she feels safer with this guy Vash, then he should take care of her, however, I do want to talk to him first." Meryl's mother said as she saw Meryl runing down the stairs. "Hold it."
Meryl stopped fozen. "Yes mom?"
"I want to talk to this Vash first."
Meryl nodded and ran outside. A few minutes later she came back in with Vash who was blushing deeply. Vash introduced himself, and then told them where he lived. There was a little chit chat before the subject of the gang came up.
"So, Vash, what happened today?" Meryl's dad asked sternly.
"Well, we were all gathered at the beach when a guy named Greg and his gang showed up. He just walked up to us and started giving us grief..."
"So what did you do?" Meryl's father asked.
"Well, nothing at first, but then Greg went up to this new girl that was with us. Her name is Serena. Greg's gang just got on top of us while he tried to kiss her. By force. My brother Knives got real angry and went after Greg to try to protect Serena. Greg's gang started heading to where my brother and Greg were, so all of us got in and held them back so they wouldn't hurt Knives. It was just a fist fight, but then Greg pulled a knife on Knives." Vash said then pause. "That's how I got this cut." he said as he showed them the bandaged wound. "He was going to attack my brother so I tried to stop him. That's about everything that happened."
Meryl's parents seemed to accept this and let them go. They left and quickly head to Vash's house. When they got there, Knives was already home. Vash went into a quick summary of what happened, and why Meryl was with him. After that was said and done, they decided to make themselves a small dinner.
~End~
Well that's it. So, what do you thing. Getting complex, hun? Wait till next episode. That will be more of a Knives x Serena. Till chapter 4. Love and Peace
Knives POV
My dad was never a nice guy. My parents would fight all the time. Once when I was little I came downstairs late at night cause I was thristy, and I saw my dad beating my mom. Dad said that if I told anyone he would beat me too, so I never said a word. I always felt really bad about it when I was around my brother, cause I couldn't tell him.
Vash didn't like are dad much, but he always tried to hide it. It was always dad lets go here and dad lets do that. It didn't stop till my brother came home one day, and saw are mom all beat up and dad gone. We decided not to talk about it, so we ignored it. We loved are mom, and having her gone like this was what really hurt.
It was only first period, and all I wanted to do was scream. I wanted to cry so bad, but I couldn't. Not with Serena in my classes. I liked her so much. I couldn't let her see me crying like a baby. I was a junoir in high school. After about ten minutes I couldn't take it. I stood up, and just ran out of the room. I ran the whole way to the steps, and let myself slide down to the floor by the coner. I just started to cry. The whole thing was just too much for me.
"Knives?"
I looked up to see Serena looking at me with a concerned expression. I didn't say anything. What would I say. It was my problem, not hers. I turned my head so she couldn't see me crying.
"What's wrong Knives?" Serena asked as she moved to sit by me.
"It's nothing." I lie as I try to hide it.
"It's not nothing and you know it. If it was nothing than you wouldn't be out here crying. I may be the new girl at school, but I'm not dumb." she says firmly.
I chuckle a little. I should have seen that coming. "You're right. It's not nothing. Last night my parents had a fight and they took off. Said they had to work things out, and they didn't know how long they would be gone..."
"Oh..."
Tears are flowing down my cheeks as I try to pull myself together. There's really no point now that Serena knows, but I feel so weak like this. The girl I have a crush on is sitting right next to me, and I am crying.
"It...must be tough..." Serena says softly.
I look at her curiously. There was something in her voice. Pain, maybe. She was silent so I took that chance to whipe the tears out of my eyes. Only afterward I realize that she is now crying. Suddenly I don't feel so bad, but I can't figure out why she is crying. "Serena?"
"I...I never new my parents."
I look at her wide eyed. This was new. It suddenly comes to me that she hasn't really talked about herself at all.
"Well, maybe that's not entirely true." She turns to look at me. "You see, my parents died when I was real little, and I got stuck with foster parents."
I smile softly to her, and then move my hand up to whipe away her tears. She smiles back at me as I move to stand. I offer her a hand, and she excepts it. Unexpectedly she hugs me tight before heading back to class. I follow. Suddenly things don't seem so bad. For a moment I wonder how Vash it doing. Hopefully he will last at least till lunch. _______________________________________________________________________ Vash POV
I made it through first period ok, but I feel myself breaking. I can't even bring myself to look at Meryl. As I move to enter science class I am stopped by someone. It's Meryl, and she doesn't seem pleased. I try to smile, but I fail.
"What's wrong Vash?" Meryl asks. "You've been avoiding me all morning. I even called to you before first period. Did I do something wrong?"
That does it. The wall holding back my tears breaks, and I calapse on Meryl as I cry. I was unable to say anything, but I was very grateful when Meryl tried to comfort me. I didn't have time to think before about the fact that I was taller than Meryl, and heavier, but when I felt my knees hit the ground, I soon realized it. I moved to get up, but Meryl stopped me.
"Stay here Vash. I'll be right back." Meryl says. A moment or two later she was, and she helped me up. At first I thought that we were going to go back to class, but instead Meryl led me down the stairs and into the back of the autatorium. She told me to sit on the floor so I did. Afterward she sat next to me.
"What's wrong Vash?"
"I...last night...when I got home..." I tried to talk but the tears wouldn't stop. I felt Meryl put an arm around me for comfort, so I tried to continue. "There was a note from my dad saying that him and my mom had a fight, and they left to try to work things out. He doesn't know when their going to be back....." _______________________________________________________________________ Meryl POV
At first I had thought that I had done something wrong. I was afraid that Vash didn't want me around, but when he said that his parents were gone, I didn't know what to say. Vash had calapsed into tears again, and the only thing I could do was hold him. I pulled him close, and let him cry. It's rough when parents fight and split, but it's even tougher when they just up and leave.
We sat like that for a while. When I heard the bell ring I realized that we had been there all period. I looked at Vash who's face was stained with tears. "Vash? It's third period. Do you feel up to going back to class?"
Vash looked up at me, and I tried to smile as best I could. He nodded, and moved to get up. I quickly stopped him. I didn't want him going back to class if he wasn't ready. "You sure? We don't have to go back if you're not up to it. I got a pass for personal emergencies to get out as long as necessary."
Vash seemed surprised at this. "Thanks Meryl."
It was all he said, and all he needed to say. He sat back down, and I once again held him tight. It was towards the end of third period when we went back to class. Vash seemed to be feeling a bit better. I told him that I would sit with him today at lunch. He agreed and went into class. Vash seemed to hold himself together till lunch, but I could tell that inside he was just screaming in pain. _______________________________________________________________________ Writers POV
Everyone got together at lunch. Even Dominique and Midvally came over. Legato unfortunately was in the other lunch period. Serena, Knives, Vash, and Meryl all sat on one side in that order, and Wolfwood, Milly, Dominique, and Midvally sat on the other. Everyone was quiet. Midvally was the first to speak.
"Why don't we all get together at your house tonight."
Dominique, and Milly shook their heads in agreement. Serena looked over at Meryl who was also looking in her directiong. "Knives? Vash? Does that sound like a good idea to you?"
Vash looked up at everyone. He was very grateful to have them all as his friends. He shook his head in agreement, then looked over at Knives. Knives sighed heavily, then looked up.
"No." Everyone turned to him, including Vash. Knives looked around at everyone, then at Vash. "What if dad comes home. You know him. Anything for an excuse to beat us." Vash agreed. Their father was not a good person. "I say we all meet at the beach. It's only an hours walk. If we can get a bus, then it won't take as long." Knives said quickly.
Everyone agreed on that. They would would meet at the beach at 5:00. Midvally was to pass this information on to Legato. After school was over, Vash and Knives immediately headed to the beach. Meryl and Serena quickly caught up with them. They had called their parents earlier to let them know where they were going.
It was only a half hour away from the school. When they got there, the four went to where the rocks were. They decided to sit on the rocks, and watch the view. Vash and Meryl sat together, while Knives and Serena sat together. Serena had asked to talk to Knives alone when they were walking, and Knives agreed.
"So..." Knives began. "What did you want to talk to me about?"
"Well, I wanted to ask you what you thought of me."
"Hm? What do you mean?"
"Just that. What do you think of me?"
Knives was silent for a bit. After thinking over this question he answered. "I think you are an amazing girl, who is a great dancer, a kind person, and someone I would really like to go out with."
"Are you asking me out?" Serena asked a bit sarcastically.
"That all depends." Knives answer as a smirk came to his face.
"On what?"
"If you want me." Knives said.
"I do." Serena said seriously.
Knives smirk grew wider. "May I kiss you now?"
Serena nodded her head, and in an instant Knives mouth was covering hers in a kiss. A few moments later they heard cheers coming from one side. When they separated, and turned around they noticed that everyone was there. The two began to blush rapidly.
"It's about bloody time!" Wolfwood said.
"Yeah. We were wandering what was taking you two so long." Milly chirped.
"I guess that means everyone here is going out with someone that is well....here." Legato said in a matter of fact tone.
Everyone turned to see that he too had someone with him. Kairi. A sophmore. She was a friend of theirs, but they weren't really close.
"Hey he's right. Vash and Meryl are together, Knives and Serena are together, Midvally and Dominique are together, Legato and Kairi are together, and Wolfwood and I are together." Milly chirped.
"Well since we're all here, I say we make a pact." Dominique said.
"What kind of pact." Serena asked.
"I say we make a pact to stay friends forever." Meryl said.
"I agree." Vash stated quickly.
"You're only saying that because you two are a couple needle-noggin." Wolfwood said.
"Why must you always call me that?" Vash complained.
"Well, well, well. Looky what we got here fellas." a tall man in brown hair said as he and 12 other people walked across the beach.
"Oh no." Midvally said.
"It's Greg and his goons." Legato said.
"If it isn't the losers club." Greg said sarcastically.
"What do you want Greg?" Legato spat.
"Shut up Legato." another man said.
"Looky here boys. It's the new girl." Greg said with a grin on his face.
Knives clenced his fists together. He knew Greg, and he knew him well. He was the leader of a huge gang, and a dangerous one at that. Someone wanted to fight him fist to fist, he brought a knife. Someone wanted a knife fight, he brought a gun. No one ever messed with his gang. But Knives was determined to keep Greg away from Serena at all costs.
Greg was walking up towards Serena. His men followed. When Greg got close enough the gang started holding back the others. Knives tried to move in front of Serena, but Greg's goons were on top of him. Serena was scared. She didn't know what to do. Greg grab hold of her, and didn't let go.
"What's a matter sweety. I just want a kiss." Greg said as he laughed.
Knives was struggling against the two goons in an instant. There was no way he was going to let Greg kiss her. Knives wasn't one to fight. He didn't really like to fight unless he needed to. This was a 'need to' occasion. With a few punches the two were down, and Knives was on top of Greg. The two went rolling.
The gang started after them, but the others weren't about to let Knives fight this one alone. Vash was all over them, as well as Legato, Midvally, and Dominique. Serena, Kairi, Milly, and Meryl were on the sidelines. Kairi, Milly, and Meryl's concerns were on Vash and the others, but Serena was only concerned about the punches being thrown between Greg, and Knives.
Serena went totally pale when Knives was thrown to the ground, and Greg had his knife in hand. Knives was in trouble now. He had nothing to use to defend himself. Serena's eyes widened as she saw Vash run up to the scene. Serena saw Vash backing up, his hand on his arm. She looked over, and saw Knives on top of Greg, stangling him.
Everyone was watching the scene. All action had stopped. Serena could see everyone frozen in place. Quickly she ran up to Knives. Putting her hands on his she tried to calm him down. There was fire in his eyes. It was obvious he was very protective of his brother Vash. Serena quickly tied to talk to him.
"Knives! Calm down. You've got to calm down. Knives!" Serena yelled. She had never seen Knives so angry. She tried again. "Knives stop! If you kill Greg, you'll be no better than him."
That got his attention. Slowly he released Greg. He was panting hard. Greg was in shock. He layed there with his eyes wide. After a few minutes, Knives turned to Greg's gang. "Take him. Take him and leave."
The gang did so. Knives sat on the sand with his head in his hands. He had never lost it like that before. Then again, no one had ever tried to really hurt his brother before. He felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking up, he saw Vash. He was smiling.
"You did the right thing Knives." Vash said. Knives nodded his head. Serena sat with him while everyone else went on their own.
Legato was rambling to Kairi about how he had beat the crap out of a couple of the gangsters. Wolfwood, and Midvally were doing the same thing. Meryl was arguing about how bad Vash's cut was, while she tried to wrap up the wound. Serena remained with Knives. She knew he needed her.
After a bit Knives finally spoke. "Why...Why are you still here?"
Serena looked at him curiously. Why would he ask such a thing? "Knives..."
"I almost killed him. I almost killed that guy." Knives said as he looked at his hands, which were shaking.
Serena moved her hands over to his. She held his hands tight, and smiled. "Knives...I'm not going to just leave you because you lost control in a fight. You were trying to protect Vash. And me." Serena pulled Knives hands up towards her heart. "I love you Knives."
"You do?"
"I do."
Knives looked at Serena. He had expected her to walk away. To say he was dangerous or something. He expected her to act like he was the bad guy. But instead she stayed. She didn't abandon him. He knew before that he couldn't loose her, but now, he didn't know what he would do if anything ever happened to her.
"I love you too, Serena" Knives said as he kissed her. It was a short kiss, but it was enough.
Later that night everyone went home. They had stuck together till they had to go in different directions. It didn't take long till it was just Knives and Serena. Vash had offered to take Meryl home, so they had to go different ways.
"Knives...I wanted to thank you for saving me today." Serena said softly.
"You don't have to thank me Serena. That's what friends do, and that's also what boyfriends do. I promise I will do everything I can to protect you Serena. I love you." Knives said as he kissed her.
Serena smiled. "I know you won't always be around to protect me, and I understand that..."
"All you have to do is call. Call me, come over, what ever it takes. I don't care if you come over my house in the middle of the night. If I know that something is happening, then I will be there. I promise." Knives said seriously. Knives hugged Serena before she went inside. After she was safely inside he made his way home.
Vash and Meryl walked down the street in silence. It had been a long day for everyone. Meryl was glad Vash had offered to take her home. She really didn't like the idea of being alone after what happened. She had heard about that gang, and they were dangerous. Meryl stopped a short distance from her house. Vash turned to look at her.
"Vash...I'm scared."
"It's alright Meryl. Everything will be ok." Vash said soothingly.
"No Vash. I'm scared to go to my own house. What if they show up. What if they come after one of us. What if they attack, and something happens to are families cause we are there, what if...."
"Sshhh." Vash said soothingly. "It's ok. We're all scared. Tell ya what. If it's ok with your folks, you can come over and stay with me and Knives."
"Are you sure?" Meryl asked causiously. Vash nodded, and Meryl hurried off to talk to her parents.
"Mom? Dad? I'm home." Meryl called. "Mom? Dad? Can you come here?" A minute or two later Meryl's parents came out from the kitchen.
"How was you day honey?" her mom asked.
"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I want to go over to Vash's for the night."
"No." Meryl's dad said firmly.
"Dad! You don't understand..."
"No, you don't understand. You are not staying at some boy's house."
"Honey!" Meryl's mom said sharply.
"He's not like that! A gang showed up today, and they threatened us..."
"A gang threatened you?!" Meryl's mother asked with horror.
"Yes, but we took care of them."
"Then there's no problem..." Meryl's dad started.
"There is a problem! This gang is real trouble. They're dangerous. I don't feel safe here, and I don't want them to hurt you. That's why I want to go over to Vash's place. Him and his brother are good people, and they'll take care of me." Meryl said firmly.
"I said n..."
"Honey!" Meryl's mother said sharply. "You may go Meryl, but I want you to call me in the morning, ok."
"Ok!" Meryl said as she ran upstairs to get some things.
"Are you really going to let her go?" Meryl's dad asked.
"Yes. If she feels safer with this guy Vash, then he should take care of her, however, I do want to talk to him first." Meryl's mother said as she saw Meryl runing down the stairs. "Hold it."
Meryl stopped fozen. "Yes mom?"
"I want to talk to this Vash first."
Meryl nodded and ran outside. A few minutes later she came back in with Vash who was blushing deeply. Vash introduced himself, and then told them where he lived. There was a little chit chat before the subject of the gang came up.
"So, Vash, what happened today?" Meryl's dad asked sternly.
"Well, we were all gathered at the beach when a guy named Greg and his gang showed up. He just walked up to us and started giving us grief..."
"So what did you do?" Meryl's father asked.
"Well, nothing at first, but then Greg went up to this new girl that was with us. Her name is Serena. Greg's gang just got on top of us while he tried to kiss her. By force. My brother Knives got real angry and went after Greg to try to protect Serena. Greg's gang started heading to where my brother and Greg were, so all of us got in and held them back so they wouldn't hurt Knives. It was just a fist fight, but then Greg pulled a knife on Knives." Vash said then pause. "That's how I got this cut." he said as he showed them the bandaged wound. "He was going to attack my brother so I tried to stop him. That's about everything that happened."
Meryl's parents seemed to accept this and let them go. They left and quickly head to Vash's house. When they got there, Knives was already home. Vash went into a quick summary of what happened, and why Meryl was with him. After that was said and done, they decided to make themselves a small dinner.
~End~
Well that's it. So, what do you thing. Getting complex, hun? Wait till next episode. That will be more of a Knives x Serena. Till chapter 4. Love and Peace