A/N: Hey my good ol' faithful readers! How are ya doing? I really hope you guys are liking the whole "Meryl Jealousy" thang. And I might even make a "Vash jealousy" thang . . . ya never know ^_^ aren't I evil? OMFG I'm so dazed from all the math homework I'm getting *_* Arggggg help!! ( Oh well I think I can make it "I WILL SURVIVE!" He-he a little loud huh ^_^ Anyway I will mention once again . . . I LOVE REVIEWS *wink, wink* And I really like to hear what you think so REVIEW or I might not keep this story going . . . no I'm just playing, even if you don't review I'll still keep the story going but the updates might come in longer periods of time so REVIEW *wink, wink* LoL on with the story people!

Disclaimer: "She doesn't own us (even though she might think she does) she doesn't . . . lemme have my DONUT!! **Holds donut up for Vash when he's done telling theses greedy lawyers that I don't own Trigun or any of its character. "Good Boy!" **Gives Vash the donut** "Ruff!"

P.S. Vash and Meryl's make-out fest got interrupted by a "BANG" coming from Knives's room, they go to investigate and gasp.

~*~previously in chapter 4~*~

Vash walked toward Meryl and slowly put his arms around her waist and pulled her closer . . . closer . . . then the kiss came. This was heaven to both Vash and Meryl. The kiss started out slow and shy but quickly turned to passionate and strong. They both yearned for more of each other. 'Vash's neck should be hurtin-' Meryl's thought were cut off by Vash picking her up and walking towards the kitchen counter. Meryl obliged my wrapping her legs around Vash's waist. When they got to the counter, Meryl sat, legs still wrapped around Vash's waist, never breaking the kiss.

BANG!

Both Vash and Meryl broke the kiss and jumped a few feet back, blushing.

"What was that?!" Vash asked no one in particular.

"I think it came from Knives's room . . . Oh my god Vash, the BANG came from Knives's room!" Meryl said, franticly running towards Knives room, Vash close behind.

They got to the room and gasped.

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Chapter 5 ::Finally::
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**The "BANG" in the last chapter is really supposed to be a glass shatter, sorry for my inability to make a distinction between sound words** They saw Knives, clutching his leg, glass on the floor. The crimson liquid seeped through Knives's fingers, which clutched his wounded leg. Knives's face looked mad, red, and worst of all evil. Knives swiftly looked up after hearing the small gasp of a woman and his brother's rough yet concerned gasp. His face got redder after looking a Meryl. He looked at Vash and screamed "A HUMAN VASH?! A HUMAN?! HOW COULD YOU?!"


"Wait, wait! She nice, she wouldn't hurt you! I promise!" Vash quickly said, trying to calm his bleeding brother down.


Vash looked at Meryl and saw panic in her eyes. Meryl's exterior showed no sign of panic but her eyes, something Vash was good at reading, showed panic. Vash hoped Knives's couldn't get up for awhile 'or at least until he is changed,' Vash thought hopefully.


'What makes you think I will change . . . brother?' Knives telepathically asked Vash.


'We'll see what happens when it happens Knives.' Vash stated wisely.


'You're naïve brother. When will you learn?' Knives asked no one in particular.


They're telepathic conversation ended with Knives's comment. Knives, after giving Meryl a secret glare which Vash couldn't pick up, turned around in his bed and said "Leave, I'm tired."


"Ok Knives, we'll leave." Vash courteously said to his brother, which was falling asleep fast.


"I'm sorry Vash I-I didn't mean for him to yell at you. May-b-be I just shouldn't go around him f-for a while? Meryl asked Vash in the hallway, whispering, hoping he would not hear the fear in her voice. Vash did not.


"I think it's better for you, and him, to go around him so he can get used to you, if it's ok with you I mean?" Vash asked politely.


"Ok Vash, if you think that's the best thing to do then it is ok with me." Meryl said honestly.


"Thanks Meryl." Vash said, with a kind, as well as, soft voice. There was a long silence. During this silence Meryl thought about the past activities with Vash i.e. the make-out session on the kitchen counter. Vash was also thinking about the "make-out session". They both were now, blushing furiously.


"Well . . . I'm going to go to bed now, Good-night Vash." Meryl shyly said.


"I'm coming!" Vash said enthusiastically.


"WHAT?!" Meryl asked, screaming in surprise.


"No, no, not like that!" Vash thought for a second. "Well . . . your idea sounds better then mine," Vash said, eyebrow going up, looking for an answer to his offer from Meryl.


"Vash! Arghhh, I'm going to sleep!" Meryl stated, while stomping off to her bedroom. 'Aggressive! That can be helpful! Wow you really are a pervert!' Vash thought to himself, mentally punishing every male hormone in his body.


Tomorrow Morning



Millie and Meryl sat at the breakfast table talking about last nights events (excluding Vash & Meryl's make-out session). Meryl told Millie about Knives waking up and tried not to sound afraid in front of her partner but failing miserably; Millie could read people.


"Meryl, I know you're afraid of what Knives can do and did do, but you have to trust that Vash will protect us." Millie stated. 'She always knows what to say' Meryl thought before giving Millie her answer. "I guess you're right Millie." "Thanks." Meryl stated politely to her co-worker, her partner, and her friend.


"YAWNNN!" Meryl and Millie looked up after hearing Vash's lion-like yawn. Millie smiled politely and greeted Vash kindly while Meryl, full of attitude, asked him why he had to yawn so loud.


"I don't know, just a habit I guess!" Vash stated, ever so loudly, obviously trying to get Meryl mad.


Meryl's face burned a blood red. Vash saw Meryl was getting mad, gave her a weak smile and sat down in the chair directly across from her. Meryl noticed Vash staring at her for the next few minutes and blush. Meryl picked up a newspaper which was on the table and hid her face behind it, pretending to read an article in the paper. Something caught her eye, a familiar face . . . 'JOSH!' Her mind screamed. Josh was Meryl's old boyfriend, a former co-worker from Bernardelli. Josh and she broke up just before Meryl was assigned to Vash; they didn't want to have a long distance relationship.


"Millie LOOK!" Meryl screamed, putting the paper in Millie's face.


"Yeah, that's Josh . . . why is he in the paper?" Millie asked innocently, acting calm and happy.


"Who's Josh?" Vash asked curiously, not knowing he was Meryl's old boyfriend. Meryl explained the story (2 minutes tops) and showed Vash Josh's picture. Josh was standing next to a water fountain waving at the camera. Josh had a great body; Six pack (which was even seen through his shirt!), tan face, tall, handsome, in other words the perfect guy.


Vash's POV


He's not that good looking, why would Meryl ever go out with him?! I could feel myself growing angrier; but why? I wasn't jealous . . . was I? Meryl's face looked happy yet surprised. Maybe he, you know. I could feel my face growing hotter with anger. I took the newspaper out of Meryl's hand, ignoring the angry complaints coming out of Meryl's mouth, and read the article about Josh out loud. The complaints stopped.


"Joshua Tolury has been caught by the dangerous outlaw by the name of 'Kodal the treacherous'. Kodal is very dangerous and if you see Kodal, (Picture in newspaper) please repot the information to the authorities immediately. For more information on the kidnapping or 'Kodal the treacherous' ask a local authority." I sighed.


"WE HAVE TO GO SAVE HIM!" Meryl screamed, making me flinch, I really did feel sorry for Meryl albeit a tad jealous 'ok maybe a lot' I thought.


"When will you be back?" I asked sullenly, not knowing Meryl was including me in the 'WE' she said.


"What do you mean . . . you're going to . . . right? Meryl asked voice going down in sadness.


"Yeah aren't you going Mr.Vash?" Millie asked happily, not noticing the seriousness in Meryl AND my voice.

I contemplated what to say to Millie and Meryl, I really couldn't leave Knives but I really wanted to go with the girls, partly to make sure nothing happens between Josh and Meryl and partly (out of the goodness of my heart) to save Josh.


'I'll come with you.' Knives plainly stated telepathically to me.


'What? You will?!' My face lit up with excitement; Meryl noticed.


"What?" She evidently asked, wanting to know why I was so happy. **Bad idea Meryl** I grabbed Meryl by the waist and picked her up in a gentle hug; wait scratch that, goofy hug.


Millie's face lit up and had a somewhat similarity to my face when it lit up. I really don't know why.


"VASH-THE-STAM-PEDE! LET GO OF MEEEEEE . . . NOW! Meryl screamed to the top of her lungs; I didn't let go. Meryl tried again but a dry rasp came out in place of her scream. I let her go and asked her what's wrong. Meryl tried to talk again but nothing came out.


Normal POV


"Meryl, I think you've lostyourvoice!" Vash said, quickly and quietly trying to see her reaction. Meryl face was getting redder and redder, and then stopped. Meryl growled in dismay and left to go get paper so she could talk, somewhat, with Millie and Vash.


"Finally, she's lost her voice, my prayers have been answered!" Vash said to Millie quietly so Meryl wouldn't hear.


"Yeah, finally." Millie said delightfully, obviously not talking about Meryl losing her voice but Vash and Meryl's hug **not obvious to Vash, of course . . . jeez Vash ^_^**

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End of chapter 5 ::Finally::

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A/N: Hehe, Vash still hasn't told Meryl the somewhat good news of agreeing to come with, how will Meryl react?? Find out in the next chappy!! So whatcha think of chapter 5?? I know it took me a while to get this one out but no too long right? Right?! RIGHT?! **Runs off into her room to cry** **comes back with teddy bear in arms** Okyez I'm back ^_^ Anyyyway, this chappy I would like to thank my faithful reviewers: *LadySteph *Roganu-chan *Vashies-Girl *Chibi Horsewoman *Dark One4

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