The Book of Humor and Donuts
Chapter Four
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Vash and Co. followed Jamey into the richly decorated house, staring around in awe. 'I never knew Shisha and her brother were so well off,' thought Vash, a golden and red pheonix statue staring at him with ruby eyes. 'I won't mind living here. From the sacuriety system installed here, no bounty hunter would be able to get past it. I wonder how they used the old tecknologie like that?'
His wonderings were interupted by running into Meryl, who had stopped as Jamey did. He almost fell over, and would have taken Meryl with him, if it wasn't for Shisha catching his shirt before he could fall. The mentioned short one was a little disappointed. 'I probably would've yelled at him, though,' she thought sadly, staring around Vash and at the one who had caught him.
You would've liked that, huh? Meryl had a voice in the back of her head, too. One that sounded so like her roommate before Milly.
'Why would I want Vash to fall on top of me?' she questioned herself, still staring at the girl in the fancy dress who had prevented it from happening.
Come on, admit it. The stars are in your favor for romance this week, you know. Now it was being freaky again. How did it know about the stars? Could it see at all?!
'Why would I care about the stars? How do you even know that?'
I know because you read all those astrology books in highschool. Remember? I know even more about you then you do yourself. Huh? Now this was getting confusing....
'How can you know more about me then I know myself? Aren't you part of me? And don't tell me I have to see more images...'
Hehehehe. You never should've agreed to have visions if you didn't want them. And yes, I am part of you. Now, for today's images.... And the voice showed her more images.
Vash stared at Meryl strangly, for she had gone the way she did when staring at the typewriter or out the window sometimes. Shisha, after prevented him from falling on her, looked the same as Meryl.
The small insurence girl snapped out of it first, shaking her head to clear it. The younger girl followed suit, smiling and releasing Vash. Before anyone could ask questions, a beautiful Asain woman stepped in gracefully, her attention on Shisha. "What is taking so long, Mistress? Is somehing wrong?" asked the woman, seemingly not noticing the others in the room.
"Dinner will be in a moment, Miss Yue. Let me introduce you to our guests." She continued to smile at Xani Yue, the beautiful woman turning her attention with a swoosh of her silken kimono to the four guests. "This is Miss Meryl Stryfe," Meryl smiled, bowing, "Mr. Wolfwood," the preist nodded his acknowledgement to her, smoking another cigeratte, "Miss Milly Thompson, "Milly smiled cheerfully and nodded a 'hello', "and Mr. Ericks Stryfe." Vash didn't give any movement except for drooling over Xani Yue. He did nodded, however, after Meryl hit him on the head.
Jamey tried to hide his laughter. Sure, Xani was beautiful and all, but living with her personality was way different than just admiring her beauty. The woman could be a hand full, but atleast his sister was pactient. She could act like a saint sometimes.
There was a ding from the kitchen and Shisha went rasing, muttering something about pies. Jamey was left to take care of his charges. Luckily Xani didn't feel like conplain in the presence of the other guests. Atleast she was being polite, something she was raised to be, even if she didn't act the 'lady' often.
Vash was still staring at the Asain woman when they entered the banquet hall. It was beautiful, with marble walls and sandstone floor. Piller upon marble piller trimmed with gold lined the walls, holding the ceiling up with little effort. The oak table was set with silver, the cups crystal with blood red wine. Paintings stood between each pillar, scenes of the old world only Vash knew somewhat about. There was one painting that he didn't really like. It was that of a spider web and butterfly, the cycle of the world.
When everyone was settled in their seats, the gunman stared across at Xani and tried to act like a gentleman. 'I guess it wouldn't hurt to act the part,' he thought, grinning goofily. 'I hope I don't destroy anything. Shisha is a very nice girl.'
Not causing Meryl any trouble is what you really want. Not again! He hated argueing with himself. Where did these voices come from, anyway?
'Go away! I'm buisy right now!'
Alright, alright. Just to warn you, this place isn't as it seems. You'll see. With that, the voice was gone and another said something.
'Mr. Ericks, would you like anything more?'
Snapping out of his daze, Vash glanced around. Almost everyone was done with their meals, and his plate was almost empty. 'I don't even remember eating.' Shisha was holding a half eaten blueberry pie, a delicasy among the humans. Milly was eating a piece, surrounded by empty pudding containers. A maid was picking some up, trying not to be noticed by anyone.
"Uh...." He didn't know what to say. What was the question? Oh yeah, did he want any pie. 'I guess a piece would be alright.' "Uh...Yes, please." Meryl was glaring at him and Xani was no where to be seen.
Shisha nodded, giving him a small piece. He didn't seem very hungry. "Mr. Ericks, I would like to read something to everyone. There will me donuts, of course." At the mention of h is beloved pastry, Vash's mouth started to water. The Sun scout smiled in amusement, Meryl glaring at the donut craving man.
"Donuts..." Vash stated gleefully, eating his pie in two bites. He had to admit, it tasted very good. He hadn't had anything fruit flavored in a long time. It was rare and caughst much money. 'Why would these kids have a house on fertle ground? Did one of them inherit it? Shisha said that she wasn't related to Jamey. Adopted? Maybe.'
He woke from his ponderings just in time to follow everyone into a sitting room to listen to a book reading.
***********A few Hours Later***********
Everyone but Shisha, the reader, sat laughing. Even Wolfwood, who chuckled. She'd been reading from a copy of the book Vash had gotten with his donuts, 'The Book of Donuts and Humor.' It was humor based stories written by someone who's name Meryl couldn't pronounce, all having atleast one scene with donuts, hense the tittle.
'The last was an interesting story,' she thought, sighing/
Yeah, but I like it. Why the heck was her 'little voice' back?!
'Why are you here now?!'
To tell ya something. If ya don't wanna know, I could go back to reading tarrot cards.
'How can you read tarrot cards in my head?!' This was getting no where.
Yeash. You don't wanna know. Now, I came ta warn you about the girl. Interesting...
'Shisha? Why? She seems harmless.'
Yeah, but she isn't. She has more power then you. She had a clearer vision then you.
'Is that all? Let the universe have her as a Seer, then. I don't really like my visions, even if they are kinda blured when I don't know what to look for.'
That's-
'Enough. Go away.'
"Are you alright, Ms. Meryl?"
That awoke her from her thoughts. "Y-yes. Yes I am. Now, if will excuse me, were is the restroom?" she asked nervously, avoiding everyone's eyes.
Shisha smiled at her, not showing her confusion. "Down the hall to the left, third door on your right. Please don't make too much noise. Miss Yui is sleeping. She needs all the rest she can get." Nodding in understanding, the nervous woman followed Shisha's instructions.
A few moments later, Meryl was leaning against a metal sink splashing water on her already damp face. 'What is going on here?!' There was a loud crash and shouting as the room seemed to move. Hanging onto the sink for dear life, the smaller insurence girl screamed, "What the heck is going on?!" The shaking stopped abruptly, causing her to fall against the wall. Stunned, she didn't notice anyone else in the room.
A kind voice asking if she was alright awoke her from her stunned state. The young girl leaning over her appeared to be Shisha. Something solid was gently placed before her mouth. "Drink, please, Miss Meryl," said the kind voice, erging ther woman to take the bottle. It was a sweet tasting water, something in it reminded Meryl of coffee. "You should be fine now, Miss Meryl. It seems Miss Yui lost her temper again."
Surprised, Meryl tried to sit up only to find herself dizzy again. "Just a moment, Miss Meryl. The first time Miss Yui used her powers around me, I became dizzy and light headed just as you are. Sit and rest while go make sure everyone else is alright." With that, Shisha left the other female to rest and think.
'Powers!' she exclamed in her mind. 'It seems like everyone around here has powers!'
***************In Another Room*************
Jamey sat with Xani Yui, trying to calm her. The poor girl had gotten quite a scare when someone had tried to kidnap her again. The offenders were now laying knocked out on the floor, rubble surrounding them. The still shocked woman was muttering to herself, holding tightly onto the boy. He spoke to her softly, wishing his sister was here. She always knew what to do, it seemed like. Ever since he had met her all those years ago.....
The door opened and the girl entered, sighing. Snapping her fingers, the lights turned back on and the bandits vanished. "Are you alright, Miss Yui?" Her voice was soft, kind and soothing, drawing the crying woman's attention. Hic-uping, Xani Yui nodded, still cluching to Jamey. Sinking into a chair gracefully, Shisha smiled sadly. "I'm sorry that you're going through this, but you know you must stay here. They must not know who you are, Mr. Ericks and his friends, nor what I have become. Jamey, please stay with Miss Yui for the night. I will send tea." Standing, Shisha exited, leaving the boy and still-sniffing woman alone.
Leaning against a door nearby, Vash stepped out of the shadows. He had heard everything and now knew something was up. This girl was not like the others, neither was Xani Yui. Shisha stared at him, not surprised at all. "I guess you want to question me now," she stated quietly, her bangs covering her eyes.
Vash just nodded, following the girl to another, quite room where they wouldn't be interupted.
*************Outside the Room Where Wolfwood and Milly are************
Meryl walked slowly down the hall, leaning against the wall for support. Stopping for a rest, she heard Wolfwood and Milly's voices' coming from the room across from her. Before she could stand again, a very interesting noise drifted out and into her ear. It was a moan from Milly....
"To the left and a little harder, please, Mr. Priest." That was Milly. 'She couldn't be.....'
"That better?" came Wolfwood's voice followed by a pleased sound from her partner. 'What the heck?!...'
"You're even better at this than Middle Sister!" '.....O.o...'
"Really? That's a surprise. I haven't done this in a while." '.....O.O...'
"We should do this more often!" exclaimed Milly happily. Wolfwood made an agreeing sound. It seems it was his turn for what ever they were doing....
Before it could go on anylonger, Meryl jumped up with renewed strength and through open the door, only to be greeted with a sight that made her gape. She hadn't been expecting THIS....
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A/N I hope you liked the new installment of The Book of Humor and Donuts. I finally got into a writing mood! ^^ And next chapter, I'm going to have a party.
Next chapter: Tales, things unexpected, and new callings.
Credits:
SETS17: Glad you like my fic. Another chapter for ya!
guardianangeloflight: I finally updated! Hope you like it! ^^
Chapter Four
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Vash and Co. followed Jamey into the richly decorated house, staring around in awe. 'I never knew Shisha and her brother were so well off,' thought Vash, a golden and red pheonix statue staring at him with ruby eyes. 'I won't mind living here. From the sacuriety system installed here, no bounty hunter would be able to get past it. I wonder how they used the old tecknologie like that?'
His wonderings were interupted by running into Meryl, who had stopped as Jamey did. He almost fell over, and would have taken Meryl with him, if it wasn't for Shisha catching his shirt before he could fall. The mentioned short one was a little disappointed. 'I probably would've yelled at him, though,' she thought sadly, staring around Vash and at the one who had caught him.
You would've liked that, huh? Meryl had a voice in the back of her head, too. One that sounded so like her roommate before Milly.
'Why would I want Vash to fall on top of me?' she questioned herself, still staring at the girl in the fancy dress who had prevented it from happening.
Come on, admit it. The stars are in your favor for romance this week, you know. Now it was being freaky again. How did it know about the stars? Could it see at all?!
'Why would I care about the stars? How do you even know that?'
I know because you read all those astrology books in highschool. Remember? I know even more about you then you do yourself. Huh? Now this was getting confusing....
'How can you know more about me then I know myself? Aren't you part of me? And don't tell me I have to see more images...'
Hehehehe. You never should've agreed to have visions if you didn't want them. And yes, I am part of you. Now, for today's images.... And the voice showed her more images.
Vash stared at Meryl strangly, for she had gone the way she did when staring at the typewriter or out the window sometimes. Shisha, after prevented him from falling on her, looked the same as Meryl.
The small insurence girl snapped out of it first, shaking her head to clear it. The younger girl followed suit, smiling and releasing Vash. Before anyone could ask questions, a beautiful Asain woman stepped in gracefully, her attention on Shisha. "What is taking so long, Mistress? Is somehing wrong?" asked the woman, seemingly not noticing the others in the room.
"Dinner will be in a moment, Miss Yue. Let me introduce you to our guests." She continued to smile at Xani Yue, the beautiful woman turning her attention with a swoosh of her silken kimono to the four guests. "This is Miss Meryl Stryfe," Meryl smiled, bowing, "Mr. Wolfwood," the preist nodded his acknowledgement to her, smoking another cigeratte, "Miss Milly Thompson, "Milly smiled cheerfully and nodded a 'hello', "and Mr. Ericks Stryfe." Vash didn't give any movement except for drooling over Xani Yue. He did nodded, however, after Meryl hit him on the head.
Jamey tried to hide his laughter. Sure, Xani was beautiful and all, but living with her personality was way different than just admiring her beauty. The woman could be a hand full, but atleast his sister was pactient. She could act like a saint sometimes.
There was a ding from the kitchen and Shisha went rasing, muttering something about pies. Jamey was left to take care of his charges. Luckily Xani didn't feel like conplain in the presence of the other guests. Atleast she was being polite, something she was raised to be, even if she didn't act the 'lady' often.
Vash was still staring at the Asain woman when they entered the banquet hall. It was beautiful, with marble walls and sandstone floor. Piller upon marble piller trimmed with gold lined the walls, holding the ceiling up with little effort. The oak table was set with silver, the cups crystal with blood red wine. Paintings stood between each pillar, scenes of the old world only Vash knew somewhat about. There was one painting that he didn't really like. It was that of a spider web and butterfly, the cycle of the world.
When everyone was settled in their seats, the gunman stared across at Xani and tried to act like a gentleman. 'I guess it wouldn't hurt to act the part,' he thought, grinning goofily. 'I hope I don't destroy anything. Shisha is a very nice girl.'
Not causing Meryl any trouble is what you really want. Not again! He hated argueing with himself. Where did these voices come from, anyway?
'Go away! I'm buisy right now!'
Alright, alright. Just to warn you, this place isn't as it seems. You'll see. With that, the voice was gone and another said something.
'Mr. Ericks, would you like anything more?'
Snapping out of his daze, Vash glanced around. Almost everyone was done with their meals, and his plate was almost empty. 'I don't even remember eating.' Shisha was holding a half eaten blueberry pie, a delicasy among the humans. Milly was eating a piece, surrounded by empty pudding containers. A maid was picking some up, trying not to be noticed by anyone.
"Uh...." He didn't know what to say. What was the question? Oh yeah, did he want any pie. 'I guess a piece would be alright.' "Uh...Yes, please." Meryl was glaring at him and Xani was no where to be seen.
Shisha nodded, giving him a small piece. He didn't seem very hungry. "Mr. Ericks, I would like to read something to everyone. There will me donuts, of course." At the mention of h is beloved pastry, Vash's mouth started to water. The Sun scout smiled in amusement, Meryl glaring at the donut craving man.
"Donuts..." Vash stated gleefully, eating his pie in two bites. He had to admit, it tasted very good. He hadn't had anything fruit flavored in a long time. It was rare and caughst much money. 'Why would these kids have a house on fertle ground? Did one of them inherit it? Shisha said that she wasn't related to Jamey. Adopted? Maybe.'
He woke from his ponderings just in time to follow everyone into a sitting room to listen to a book reading.
***********A few Hours Later***********
Everyone but Shisha, the reader, sat laughing. Even Wolfwood, who chuckled. She'd been reading from a copy of the book Vash had gotten with his donuts, 'The Book of Donuts and Humor.' It was humor based stories written by someone who's name Meryl couldn't pronounce, all having atleast one scene with donuts, hense the tittle.
'The last was an interesting story,' she thought, sighing/
Yeah, but I like it. Why the heck was her 'little voice' back?!
'Why are you here now?!'
To tell ya something. If ya don't wanna know, I could go back to reading tarrot cards.
'How can you read tarrot cards in my head?!' This was getting no where.
Yeash. You don't wanna know. Now, I came ta warn you about the girl. Interesting...
'Shisha? Why? She seems harmless.'
Yeah, but she isn't. She has more power then you. She had a clearer vision then you.
'Is that all? Let the universe have her as a Seer, then. I don't really like my visions, even if they are kinda blured when I don't know what to look for.'
That's-
'Enough. Go away.'
"Are you alright, Ms. Meryl?"
That awoke her from her thoughts. "Y-yes. Yes I am. Now, if will excuse me, were is the restroom?" she asked nervously, avoiding everyone's eyes.
Shisha smiled at her, not showing her confusion. "Down the hall to the left, third door on your right. Please don't make too much noise. Miss Yui is sleeping. She needs all the rest she can get." Nodding in understanding, the nervous woman followed Shisha's instructions.
A few moments later, Meryl was leaning against a metal sink splashing water on her already damp face. 'What is going on here?!' There was a loud crash and shouting as the room seemed to move. Hanging onto the sink for dear life, the smaller insurence girl screamed, "What the heck is going on?!" The shaking stopped abruptly, causing her to fall against the wall. Stunned, she didn't notice anyone else in the room.
A kind voice asking if she was alright awoke her from her stunned state. The young girl leaning over her appeared to be Shisha. Something solid was gently placed before her mouth. "Drink, please, Miss Meryl," said the kind voice, erging ther woman to take the bottle. It was a sweet tasting water, something in it reminded Meryl of coffee. "You should be fine now, Miss Meryl. It seems Miss Yui lost her temper again."
Surprised, Meryl tried to sit up only to find herself dizzy again. "Just a moment, Miss Meryl. The first time Miss Yui used her powers around me, I became dizzy and light headed just as you are. Sit and rest while go make sure everyone else is alright." With that, Shisha left the other female to rest and think.
'Powers!' she exclamed in her mind. 'It seems like everyone around here has powers!'
***************In Another Room*************
Jamey sat with Xani Yui, trying to calm her. The poor girl had gotten quite a scare when someone had tried to kidnap her again. The offenders were now laying knocked out on the floor, rubble surrounding them. The still shocked woman was muttering to herself, holding tightly onto the boy. He spoke to her softly, wishing his sister was here. She always knew what to do, it seemed like. Ever since he had met her all those years ago.....
The door opened and the girl entered, sighing. Snapping her fingers, the lights turned back on and the bandits vanished. "Are you alright, Miss Yui?" Her voice was soft, kind and soothing, drawing the crying woman's attention. Hic-uping, Xani Yui nodded, still cluching to Jamey. Sinking into a chair gracefully, Shisha smiled sadly. "I'm sorry that you're going through this, but you know you must stay here. They must not know who you are, Mr. Ericks and his friends, nor what I have become. Jamey, please stay with Miss Yui for the night. I will send tea." Standing, Shisha exited, leaving the boy and still-sniffing woman alone.
Leaning against a door nearby, Vash stepped out of the shadows. He had heard everything and now knew something was up. This girl was not like the others, neither was Xani Yui. Shisha stared at him, not surprised at all. "I guess you want to question me now," she stated quietly, her bangs covering her eyes.
Vash just nodded, following the girl to another, quite room where they wouldn't be interupted.
*************Outside the Room Where Wolfwood and Milly are************
Meryl walked slowly down the hall, leaning against the wall for support. Stopping for a rest, she heard Wolfwood and Milly's voices' coming from the room across from her. Before she could stand again, a very interesting noise drifted out and into her ear. It was a moan from Milly....
"To the left and a little harder, please, Mr. Priest." That was Milly. 'She couldn't be.....'
"That better?" came Wolfwood's voice followed by a pleased sound from her partner. 'What the heck?!...'
"You're even better at this than Middle Sister!" '.....O.o...'
"Really? That's a surprise. I haven't done this in a while." '.....O.O...'
"We should do this more often!" exclaimed Milly happily. Wolfwood made an agreeing sound. It seems it was his turn for what ever they were doing....
Before it could go on anylonger, Meryl jumped up with renewed strength and through open the door, only to be greeted with a sight that made her gape. She hadn't been expecting THIS....
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A/N I hope you liked the new installment of The Book of Humor and Donuts. I finally got into a writing mood! ^^ And next chapter, I'm going to have a party.
Next chapter: Tales, things unexpected, and new callings.
Credits:
SETS17: Glad you like my fic. Another chapter for ya!
guardianangeloflight: I finally updated! Hope you like it! ^^