Hello my fellow Trigun fiction fans! Sorry it has taken me so much longer than usual to post but I have bee really busy recently. I hope you like the ending to the cliffhanger I left you guys with.
Thanks!
KelliKatt- Of course I used the title you suggested it was get stuff! Thanks for the help.
Faerygoddyss- Yeah I know cliffhangers are the devil, but they keep you coming back. Don't they…ok well at least I hope they do.
Opaaru Tsuki- you know how to make me laugh you know that. I'd like to keep the Vash maiming to a low level though. I don't want my man to get hurt.
Mimic12355-thanks for the wonderful error free chapter 9 it is wonderful.
Nuclear Pudding-How sweet are you! I love nice reviewers like you and I've read some of you stuff and I like it so keep up the good writing you self.
Come on people, I know there are more readers out there. Then if that's so, tell me you're out there with a review!
Disclaimer: I wish I owned Trigun but I don't.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This chapter was once again corrected by that Mimic12355 what would I do with out you?
Kaleidoscope
Chapter 11: I'm Not That Monster Any More.
Rio Dei ran towards Marvel; rising her blade above ready to strike, hoping this time her speed would be a match to Marvel's. But she had no such luck. The sword jabbed the ground left of Marvel. In a fury of anger, the woman continued to slash and jab at the woman with amazing reflexes. Not one blow even came close to touching Marvel as she jumped around on all fours, dodging each blow with style. She had taken the stance of a cat using not only her legs but her hands to maneuver as well.
"Give it up Rio Dei, you'll never hit me! You're not even half as good as you brother was!" She dogged another thrust.
"Fine Marvel, how about this!" With a click of a small button by the katana's hilt the swords bade sprung free and flew through the air catching Marvel off guard. It plunged through the right side of Marvel's red t-shirt next to her abdomen, pining her to the ground by the material. "A trick my brother learned after his little fight with you!" She flashed a smug smile; she actually thought this fight was won.
Vash burst through the doors, meet with the sight of Marvel pined to the ground by the side of her clingy red shirt. The look on her face was one of no fear but it didn't stop any of Vash's concern.
"Marvel!"
"Vash get out of here! This is between her and me. She's going to find out she messed with the wrong woman!" Two triangular ears popped up on the top. Sharp nails clawed at the bottom of her shirt as she ripped a section off to free herself from the metal blade.
Shaking Rio Dei raised the scabbard gun as Marvel raised from the spot, her body on the ground that she had landed on. "I'll shoot Marvel! Don't make me do this! I didn't come for you, I came for him!"
"She came for me?" Vash looked on at the two confused. Was Marvel Defending him?
"I know you came for Vash, that's why I have to stop you." Walking up to Rio Dei, she kicked the makeshift gun out of her hands, catching it with her tail. With great strength, she flung the gun far behind the frightened woman. "I don't believe you would even try something this stupid!" She kicked the girl in the abdomen, which sent her body hurling to the ground as she clutched her stomach.
"Please Marvel, don't hurt me! I'm sorry, just don't kill me!" Marvel growled, she reached down wrapping one hand around the girl's neck lifting her in the air. Rio Dei feet hovered just above the ground.
A voice invaded her mind, a voice she hadn't heard in a long time. Her eyes snapped shut closed tight. *Kill him, Marvel, do it and finally become one of us. Be what you are, let the beast take over. It's beautiful, the smell of death is intoxication just like you, my love. Slash him into bits. * When her eyes opened it was no long Rio Dei But her older bother Rai Dei, struggling for air as her claw ripped into the flesh of his jugular.
Out of one of the building surrounding them a small child came running toward Marvel clutching Rai Dei by the throat. "Marvel stop! Put him down, put my brother down! Marvel please!" The small black haired girl hugged Marvel's leg as her large eyes filled with tears. "Please Marvel."
"No Legato, I'm not a monster! I'M NOT A MONSTER!" Marvel's breathing sped up and a cold sweat poured out of every pore. *Rio Dei, I'm so sorry. *
"Marvel, listen to me! It's Vash! Let her go, Marvel! Please Marvel, just let her go!" Vash took all the steps it took him to close the space between Marvel and him. He let his fingertips slide down the side of her face. *Marvel can you here me? Focus on my voice and come back to me. You are not a monster. *
Vash's voice cleared her broken thoughts, bringing her back to reality. When Marvel realized what was going on, she dropped Rio Dei immediately. Five fresh claw marks oozed with thick blood as the girl lay on the ground, taking in as much air as her lungs could handle. All Marvel could do was stare at the ground below her.
"Marvel are you ok?" She turned to face Vash looking into his eyes.
"It was like I wasn't even here. I was back there when this all first happened; it was all the same. He wanted me to give in to the animal. He loved it when I lost control, when someone died. But you brought me back."
He smiled, cupped her face with his hands and gave her a feathery kiss; their lips barely touching. "Yeah, I did and you're not a monster. If this is part of who you are, then it is just as wonderful as the rest of you." A hand rubbed one of Marvel's furry brown ears and she purred a bit, her tail wrapping around his upper right leg.
"Well I hate to break up this beautiful moment but you two might want to get a room. Ever one in town is watching this intimate display of yours." Joseph watched the two like all the towns people had been for the last few minutes.
Marvel turned beet red. "Hey, I know all of you have something to do! So, GO DO IT!" In a flash the streets were clear once more.
Rio Dei stood unsteadily, clutching her sore abs. Her other hand rose whipping her across her neck, pulling it away; she saw her hand cover in hot stick blood. Marvel turned to look at the young woman. Rio Dei, who was shocked at the sight of so much her own blood. "You've ruined everything! I had come for my revenge, revenge for my brother death and you fight for the honor of that scum! You're just as insane as the last time I saw you, when you were Legato's bitch! You MONSTER!" Rio Dei turned and walked away from the many onlookers. "Don't think this is over, Marvel. I will return when I become stronger!"
*You're still such a child, Rio Dei. You may look like a woman but you are not even seventeen. It was you that stopped me from killing your brother seven years ago when he was a new addition to the Gun-Ho Guns. Your tears brought me back to reality when my instincts took over. Take care of yourself and when I see you again, I hope you are a better adversary. * Marvel watched Rio Dei walk off, leaving the town that Marvel called home. The same town Marvel had met the young woman as a nine-year-old child, who loved her brother so much and wanted nothing more than to be just like him.
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"Good afternoon Knives, I've brought your lunch. Don't make me force it down your throat, ok!" Meryl figured taking care of Knives could possibly keep her mind off the real problems she didn't feel like facing. Fighting with the mankind hater would definitely release some stress.
" Don't worry, I'll eat. I was really looking forward to your visit this afternoon."
Meryl sat in the chair beside the bed and blinked her eyes; she was stunned. "Really? Why would you be looking forward to seeing me!? That's seems suspicious! "
Knives icy blue eyes made contact with Meryl's gray ones. "I'm lonely, you see. I never planned to be alone. Even when I had planed the destruction of the human race, I planed for Vash to keep me company. I even had the company of Legato and my Gun-Ho Guns, but now I have nothing. You seem to be the only being who I have contact with."
Meryl didn't have a response to Knives ramblings. It was so uncharacteristic of this evil man. In a way, it seemed as though he was being …nice.
"Knives, what are you saying? You're not making any sense!" To her, it almost sound as if the man had gone more insane that he had been before.
Under his own power, Knives lifted himself into the sitting position. The sheets folded around his back showing off his muscular torso, only flawed by the bandages that covered his wounds. He was physically perfect, a beautiful specimen of what a man should be. Meryl couldn't help but notice the way he looked, almost helpless at times. But she knew he was a dangerous man who could not be trusted.
*How can a man that looks like this be so evil? His face is so innocent some times. * Meryl took another look at Knives before he spoke again.
"It means Meryl, I appreciate your company." His arm reached out to her, sitting on the chair next to him. He placed one hand on hers that was wrapped around the plate his sandwich was placed on. It startled causing Meryl to push the plate of food on her lap to the floor. "I'm sorry, did I scare you Meryl?"
Flustered, she dropped to the ground, cleaning the ruined sandwich from the ground. "No I just wasn't excepting..."
"Wasn't expecting what?" Knives reached down, slipping his finger under Meryl's chin gently, forcing her to stop what she was doing and look at him. "I just enjoy your company that's all, don't get so bent out of shape woman."
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She sat alone atop the inn like she always did to think. The gentle breeze blowing in her hair wildly, she hugged her knees to her chest, reflecting on the horrors that plagued her mind. Marvel had done this since she first had come to this place. Using the rooftop as a place to be alone to think, to regret. Atop of this building, you could see everything in the community. She had her solitude but could still watch over the people she cared so much about.
The smell of tobacco and cologne wafted on wind into Marvel's nose. "What are you doing up here priest?"
"How'd you know it was me?" Nicholas took a seat next to the restless woman.
"I could smell you form a mile away. You stink of cigarettes." A look of disgusted crossed her face.
"I heard about your little fight today." He smiled and brought a cigarette out of his inside breast pocket.
"Really? I didn't think I was so important that the whole town would be talking about it." She ripped the cigarette from his hand just as it was about to touch Wolfwood's lips and flicked to the ground below.
"Sometimes, I don't know why Vash is in love with you. You're one big bitch some times." He pulled another out of the same pocket but was able to dodge Marvel as she grabbed for it. She wasn't really trying this time.
"That idiot isn't in love with me, he thinks he does. How can you love a person you've only known for a short time? That's insane, he just likes the attention." Marvel ran her finger through her hair trying to tame it down as the wind continued to blow.
"Have you seen the way he looks at you? That's not the look of a man who just likes the attention. You're something special to him." He took a long drag of his smoke.
"Yeah, I'm his death wish. Not a man has touched me without dieing. Everyone always dies. I've spent my whole life watching the people I care about die. Even if some crazy and unnatural thing doesn't kill him, I'll have to watch him age and die slowly. The death of others is the only thing I can count on in my life."
"All I can say is maybe you should talk to him. I think you'll be presently surprised that Vash is older that you think." Nicholas stood turning away from the woman.
Marvel scoffed. "What do you mean? Is he what thirty? I'm sure he's a real old man."
"Try One hundred thirty, you not the only superior being on the planet you know. Vash has a few secrets of his own."
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"Telegram for Miss Marvel!" Vash opened the door and took the cream colored envelop from the delivery boy and closed the door behind him.
' To Marvel from the Taylor Family'
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Be ready for a location change because were about to go on a little road trip to visit some long time friends of Marvel's. Chaos will only increase as Vash comes along on the journey to "protect " Marvel. Will she be able to take his constant craziness with out knocking out with her fists? Find out in the next chapter of Kaleidoscope.
And hey what about some more review people! I know you can do it! I'm not felling the love here! Where's the love?
Nova
Thanks!
KelliKatt- Of course I used the title you suggested it was get stuff! Thanks for the help.
Faerygoddyss- Yeah I know cliffhangers are the devil, but they keep you coming back. Don't they…ok well at least I hope they do.
Opaaru Tsuki- you know how to make me laugh you know that. I'd like to keep the Vash maiming to a low level though. I don't want my man to get hurt.
Mimic12355-thanks for the wonderful error free chapter 9 it is wonderful.
Nuclear Pudding-How sweet are you! I love nice reviewers like you and I've read some of you stuff and I like it so keep up the good writing you self.
Come on people, I know there are more readers out there. Then if that's so, tell me you're out there with a review!
Disclaimer: I wish I owned Trigun but I don't.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This chapter was once again corrected by that Mimic12355 what would I do with out you?
Kaleidoscope
Chapter 11: I'm Not That Monster Any More.
Rio Dei ran towards Marvel; rising her blade above ready to strike, hoping this time her speed would be a match to Marvel's. But she had no such luck. The sword jabbed the ground left of Marvel. In a fury of anger, the woman continued to slash and jab at the woman with amazing reflexes. Not one blow even came close to touching Marvel as she jumped around on all fours, dodging each blow with style. She had taken the stance of a cat using not only her legs but her hands to maneuver as well.
"Give it up Rio Dei, you'll never hit me! You're not even half as good as you brother was!" She dogged another thrust.
"Fine Marvel, how about this!" With a click of a small button by the katana's hilt the swords bade sprung free and flew through the air catching Marvel off guard. It plunged through the right side of Marvel's red t-shirt next to her abdomen, pining her to the ground by the material. "A trick my brother learned after his little fight with you!" She flashed a smug smile; she actually thought this fight was won.
Vash burst through the doors, meet with the sight of Marvel pined to the ground by the side of her clingy red shirt. The look on her face was one of no fear but it didn't stop any of Vash's concern.
"Marvel!"
"Vash get out of here! This is between her and me. She's going to find out she messed with the wrong woman!" Two triangular ears popped up on the top. Sharp nails clawed at the bottom of her shirt as she ripped a section off to free herself from the metal blade.
Shaking Rio Dei raised the scabbard gun as Marvel raised from the spot, her body on the ground that she had landed on. "I'll shoot Marvel! Don't make me do this! I didn't come for you, I came for him!"
"She came for me?" Vash looked on at the two confused. Was Marvel Defending him?
"I know you came for Vash, that's why I have to stop you." Walking up to Rio Dei, she kicked the makeshift gun out of her hands, catching it with her tail. With great strength, she flung the gun far behind the frightened woman. "I don't believe you would even try something this stupid!" She kicked the girl in the abdomen, which sent her body hurling to the ground as she clutched her stomach.
"Please Marvel, don't hurt me! I'm sorry, just don't kill me!" Marvel growled, she reached down wrapping one hand around the girl's neck lifting her in the air. Rio Dei feet hovered just above the ground.
A voice invaded her mind, a voice she hadn't heard in a long time. Her eyes snapped shut closed tight. *Kill him, Marvel, do it and finally become one of us. Be what you are, let the beast take over. It's beautiful, the smell of death is intoxication just like you, my love. Slash him into bits. * When her eyes opened it was no long Rio Dei But her older bother Rai Dei, struggling for air as her claw ripped into the flesh of his jugular.
Out of one of the building surrounding them a small child came running toward Marvel clutching Rai Dei by the throat. "Marvel stop! Put him down, put my brother down! Marvel please!" The small black haired girl hugged Marvel's leg as her large eyes filled with tears. "Please Marvel."
"No Legato, I'm not a monster! I'M NOT A MONSTER!" Marvel's breathing sped up and a cold sweat poured out of every pore. *Rio Dei, I'm so sorry. *
"Marvel, listen to me! It's Vash! Let her go, Marvel! Please Marvel, just let her go!" Vash took all the steps it took him to close the space between Marvel and him. He let his fingertips slide down the side of her face. *Marvel can you here me? Focus on my voice and come back to me. You are not a monster. *
Vash's voice cleared her broken thoughts, bringing her back to reality. When Marvel realized what was going on, she dropped Rio Dei immediately. Five fresh claw marks oozed with thick blood as the girl lay on the ground, taking in as much air as her lungs could handle. All Marvel could do was stare at the ground below her.
"Marvel are you ok?" She turned to face Vash looking into his eyes.
"It was like I wasn't even here. I was back there when this all first happened; it was all the same. He wanted me to give in to the animal. He loved it when I lost control, when someone died. But you brought me back."
He smiled, cupped her face with his hands and gave her a feathery kiss; their lips barely touching. "Yeah, I did and you're not a monster. If this is part of who you are, then it is just as wonderful as the rest of you." A hand rubbed one of Marvel's furry brown ears and she purred a bit, her tail wrapping around his upper right leg.
"Well I hate to break up this beautiful moment but you two might want to get a room. Ever one in town is watching this intimate display of yours." Joseph watched the two like all the towns people had been for the last few minutes.
Marvel turned beet red. "Hey, I know all of you have something to do! So, GO DO IT!" In a flash the streets were clear once more.
Rio Dei stood unsteadily, clutching her sore abs. Her other hand rose whipping her across her neck, pulling it away; she saw her hand cover in hot stick blood. Marvel turned to look at the young woman. Rio Dei, who was shocked at the sight of so much her own blood. "You've ruined everything! I had come for my revenge, revenge for my brother death and you fight for the honor of that scum! You're just as insane as the last time I saw you, when you were Legato's bitch! You MONSTER!" Rio Dei turned and walked away from the many onlookers. "Don't think this is over, Marvel. I will return when I become stronger!"
*You're still such a child, Rio Dei. You may look like a woman but you are not even seventeen. It was you that stopped me from killing your brother seven years ago when he was a new addition to the Gun-Ho Guns. Your tears brought me back to reality when my instincts took over. Take care of yourself and when I see you again, I hope you are a better adversary. * Marvel watched Rio Dei walk off, leaving the town that Marvel called home. The same town Marvel had met the young woman as a nine-year-old child, who loved her brother so much and wanted nothing more than to be just like him.
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"Good afternoon Knives, I've brought your lunch. Don't make me force it down your throat, ok!" Meryl figured taking care of Knives could possibly keep her mind off the real problems she didn't feel like facing. Fighting with the mankind hater would definitely release some stress.
" Don't worry, I'll eat. I was really looking forward to your visit this afternoon."
Meryl sat in the chair beside the bed and blinked her eyes; she was stunned. "Really? Why would you be looking forward to seeing me!? That's seems suspicious! "
Knives icy blue eyes made contact with Meryl's gray ones. "I'm lonely, you see. I never planned to be alone. Even when I had planed the destruction of the human race, I planed for Vash to keep me company. I even had the company of Legato and my Gun-Ho Guns, but now I have nothing. You seem to be the only being who I have contact with."
Meryl didn't have a response to Knives ramblings. It was so uncharacteristic of this evil man. In a way, it seemed as though he was being …nice.
"Knives, what are you saying? You're not making any sense!" To her, it almost sound as if the man had gone more insane that he had been before.
Under his own power, Knives lifted himself into the sitting position. The sheets folded around his back showing off his muscular torso, only flawed by the bandages that covered his wounds. He was physically perfect, a beautiful specimen of what a man should be. Meryl couldn't help but notice the way he looked, almost helpless at times. But she knew he was a dangerous man who could not be trusted.
*How can a man that looks like this be so evil? His face is so innocent some times. * Meryl took another look at Knives before he spoke again.
"It means Meryl, I appreciate your company." His arm reached out to her, sitting on the chair next to him. He placed one hand on hers that was wrapped around the plate his sandwich was placed on. It startled causing Meryl to push the plate of food on her lap to the floor. "I'm sorry, did I scare you Meryl?"
Flustered, she dropped to the ground, cleaning the ruined sandwich from the ground. "No I just wasn't excepting..."
"Wasn't expecting what?" Knives reached down, slipping his finger under Meryl's chin gently, forcing her to stop what she was doing and look at him. "I just enjoy your company that's all, don't get so bent out of shape woman."
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She sat alone atop the inn like she always did to think. The gentle breeze blowing in her hair wildly, she hugged her knees to her chest, reflecting on the horrors that plagued her mind. Marvel had done this since she first had come to this place. Using the rooftop as a place to be alone to think, to regret. Atop of this building, you could see everything in the community. She had her solitude but could still watch over the people she cared so much about.
The smell of tobacco and cologne wafted on wind into Marvel's nose. "What are you doing up here priest?"
"How'd you know it was me?" Nicholas took a seat next to the restless woman.
"I could smell you form a mile away. You stink of cigarettes." A look of disgusted crossed her face.
"I heard about your little fight today." He smiled and brought a cigarette out of his inside breast pocket.
"Really? I didn't think I was so important that the whole town would be talking about it." She ripped the cigarette from his hand just as it was about to touch Wolfwood's lips and flicked to the ground below.
"Sometimes, I don't know why Vash is in love with you. You're one big bitch some times." He pulled another out of the same pocket but was able to dodge Marvel as she grabbed for it. She wasn't really trying this time.
"That idiot isn't in love with me, he thinks he does. How can you love a person you've only known for a short time? That's insane, he just likes the attention." Marvel ran her finger through her hair trying to tame it down as the wind continued to blow.
"Have you seen the way he looks at you? That's not the look of a man who just likes the attention. You're something special to him." He took a long drag of his smoke.
"Yeah, I'm his death wish. Not a man has touched me without dieing. Everyone always dies. I've spent my whole life watching the people I care about die. Even if some crazy and unnatural thing doesn't kill him, I'll have to watch him age and die slowly. The death of others is the only thing I can count on in my life."
"All I can say is maybe you should talk to him. I think you'll be presently surprised that Vash is older that you think." Nicholas stood turning away from the woman.
Marvel scoffed. "What do you mean? Is he what thirty? I'm sure he's a real old man."
"Try One hundred thirty, you not the only superior being on the planet you know. Vash has a few secrets of his own."
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"Telegram for Miss Marvel!" Vash opened the door and took the cream colored envelop from the delivery boy and closed the door behind him.
' To Marvel from the Taylor Family'
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Be ready for a location change because were about to go on a little road trip to visit some long time friends of Marvel's. Chaos will only increase as Vash comes along on the journey to "protect " Marvel. Will she be able to take his constant craziness with out knocking out with her fists? Find out in the next chapter of Kaleidoscope.
And hey what about some more review people! I know you can do it! I'm not felling the love here! Where's the love?
Nova