Meryl awoke to a bright morning sun beaming through her hotel room window. When she fully opened her eyes, she noticed that she was wrapped in someone's arms, looking up and realizing that it was Knives' arms she was wrapped in. His slow, steady breathing warmed her face and his slowly rising and falling chest gave her an erotic sensation full of many pleasures. She pulled her left arm up and wrapped it around Knives' chest, gently squeezing it. She closed her eyes and placed her head gently in the space between his chin and his chest.

Knives slowly opened his eyes and saw Meryl nestled in his arms. He pulled his right arm up and stroked Meryl's short black hair as she looked up and met Knives' light blue eyes. He smiled and leaned down to kiss her, feeling the warmth of her lips against his and falling deeper into it. He pulled out of the kiss and stared into Meryl's eyes, smiling and holding her closer to him.

"Meryl," he began, "I love you."

"And I love you," answered Meryl.

"Honestly?"

"Yes."

"What about Vash?"

"What about him?"

"Don't you love him?" Meryl shifted in the bed and looked away from Knives.

"I did," she answered, "but he is gone now and you are here." Meryl looked back up at Knives and pulled him into a long, passionate kiss. Knives held Meryl tight and promised to himself to never let her go and to never let her down.

The violent storm had come to an end and the early morning sun brightened the once dreary skies. Vash was wakened by the glorious rays of sunlight that danced along the floor of his bedroom. Saria was still sound asleep, curled up next to Vash. He gently stroked her blonde hair with his right hand, stroking all down her back and up again.

This is truly a Heaven-sent angel. So peaceful, so beautiful, so loving. I want to hold her in this tender embrace for as long as I live. I truly love her…

"I love you Vash," Saria said in a sleepy whisper. Vash looked down at Saria and noticed that she was half awake and half asleep.

"Saria?" whispered Vash, pulling Saria up closer to him. She opened her bright blue eyes and stared into Vash's eyes of aquamarine. She smiled and wrapped her arms tighter around Vash's chest.

"Good morning Vash," she said brightly.

"Good morning Saria," said Vash in return.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, and you?"

"Very well to be honest."

I heard you whisper something in your sleep this morning. Is it true?"

"Is what true?"

That you love me." Saria froze at the words that had just come out of Vash's mouth.

Oh no! I've talked out again…and this time I spoke my feelings about Vash! No turning back now…I guess that I have to tell him now…

"Saria?" asked Vash, stroking Saria's chin.

"Yes, Vash," she began, "I love you." Vash became speechless as her words seeped into his body and melted his heart.

Oh God! She loves me! I feel the same way for her, but I can't help thinking of Meryl. I loved her, but now she is gone…and probably loving someone else. Saria loves me and she would never leave or betray me, not that Meryl has betrayed me, but that's beside the fact. Oh, how glorious of a day today is! I guess I have to tell her my feelings as well…I'm sorry Meryl…

"I love you too, Saria," said Vash, still stroking Saria's chin.

"Honestly?" Saria's eyes became glazed over with tears, some running down her cheeks.

"Yes, I do." Vash pulled Saria closer to him and kissed her lips tenderly, blotting out the painful memories of Meryl. Saria tightened her grip on Vash and pulled him as close to her as possible. Vash did the same in return, taking in her sweet ecstasy, dreaming all the while of possibly spending the rest of his life with her.

I love her and I honestly want to marry her, but what if she wants children? I am incapable of having any after that damned fight against Legato. Damnit, I hate this…

"Vash, can I tell you something?" asked Saria, a serious tone in her voice.

"Sure," answered Vash.

"I'm…well…I'm pregnant."

"What!?"

"I'm just kidding, but seriously, I can't have children."

"What do you mean?"

"I am infertile and my body can't handle a baby, so I can't give you a child if we do indeed marry."

"Saria, I can't have children either, not after that damned fight four years ago."

"So, you're not angry?"

"Why would I be angry? I love you."

"And I love you." Saria snuggled up against Vash and held onto him as tightly as she could. Vash breathed in and sighed as Saria closed her eyes and fell back asleep. Vash stroked her hair and closed his eyes as well, falling back asleep and dreaming of one day asking Saria to marry him. All was silent and the two lay together, peaceful and in love.

Sorry it took so long to update…school is getting to be really crazy. I know, it's kinda cheesy but hey, it's gonna get better, I promise! Chapter 6 will be posted soon!