A/N: These updates are fast because I enjoy writing Trigun, but I want to finish it so I can get started on my new Fic. It will be an Inuyasha Fic that is A/U

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The Setting Sun

"Talking"

'Thinking'

Flashbacks

Stressed Words

It had been a week since the killing of Akujin and Hatcher. Meryl had made a decision to put Hotaru and Isis in charge of the pack order. Meryl still was having problems, but the pack accepted her as the leader and things were looking up. Meryl could now walk around with her tail showing since everyone knew what and who she is. She was proud and had even a few tricks that Vash liked to watch her do with her tail. She adopted Rei as her child by pack and human law so he wouldn't have to be alone again.

Wolfwood and Milly had left the house that morning so they could go back to the orphanage. Meryl had found out from Knives that Wolfwood was planning to propose. Knives had 'accidentally' read his mind. Miki was having a wonderful time playing with the human children. She was always happy to show Knives the wonders of life. Knives wasn't so genocidal anymore. He only complained of wanting to kill the idiot baker for putting jelly in his donut. Knives still wanted to work on freeing his sisters, but it was hard to do when most of them didn't want to be free.

Vash had been working on making a windmill to run must houses instead of plants. Knives had made a battery that would store solar power. It would run and recharge during the day. The problem was, finding materials to make these things. Metal was scarce to come by and real wood was expensive. Vash now sat outside in the jeep with one of the newest solar batteries. He was planning on using it for the orphanage.

"Bye Vash, bye Rei!" Meryl yelled as they drove off towards the orphanage.

Meryl smiled and went back inside the house. It was there that she saw Miki staring at a black cat.

"Why is that cat sleeping on the table?" Meryl asked.

"He's tired," Miki said as she poked the cat.

"Meow," the cat yawned. Meryl rolled her eyes and went into the front room. She then lay on the couch with a sigh. She waited five minuets before she got the feeling of someone watching her. She sniffed the air and could smell Knives. She could easily tell that he was by the door.

"What do you want Knives?" Meryl asked without opening her eyes.

"I want a fight," Knives seriously said.

"Are you serious?" Meryl asked as she sat up.

"Deadly," Knives replied as he sat away from her.

"Why?" Meryl said.

"I want to see which species is stronger," Knives answered.

"I refuse to fight," Meryl said.

"If you don't, I'll kill everyone," Knives threatened. Meryl growled and stood up to face him. She was inches away when she clearly warned him.

"Do not bring my family into this!"

"Then fight me!" He challenged.

"You want a fight? I'll fight you on two conditions," Meryl said.

"What?" Knives asked with eagerness.

"One, you never kill again and two, you will learn to accept humans," Meryl said.

"What if I win?" Knives asked.

"Two conditions," Meryl replied.

"You will be mine to do as I please and two, you will show my brother that humans are worthless," Knives said.

"I agree if this match has no death," Meryl said.

"Then it's agreed," Knives said.

"I want you to take out your silver bullets," Meryl said.

"I want you to make sure you don't infect me," Knives replied as he changed bullets. They then walked over to an open part of the desert.

"Where did you get you gun?" Meryl asked.

"Vash's closet," Knives said.

'Let's hope he doesn't use angel arms,' Meryl grimly thought.

Meryl watched as Knives stoically stood there in place waiting to fire his weapon. She knew that Knives would not kill her; it was just the point of making sure she didn't go into a rage and kill him. Knives was a plant of his word. She threw her brush into the air and knew that once it hit the ground they would fight. This fight would hopefully make Knives see that humans aren't that weak. The brush hit the ground and she ran as fast as she could. She could see the bullet go by.

"Why are you running?" Knives asked.

"Oh, it could be because getting hit with a bullet hurts," Meryl said as she kicked him in the knees. He dropped the gun and went face first into the ground. He cursed and ruled over and picked up the gun again. His face paled when he saw the woman in front of him.

"Rem?" He whispered as he shook.

"Knives, are you okay?" She asked as she moved forward.

"You're dead!" Knives yelled as he backed away.

Meryl looked confused and took a step forward only to have him back away two steps. She asked him a question and he yelled at her.

"Knives, what did you do?" Meryl asked as concerned came over her.

"I killed you all!" Knives yelled.

'He thinks I'm Rem,' Meryl thought.

"I made sure your ship blew up! Why do you haunt me?" Knives asked.

That's when Meryl saw it. She saw that Knives was still that same little boy who was still hurt and hiding under the covers from his nightmares.

"Knives, why did you do it?" Meryl asked him. Knives fell to his knees and had a tear down his face.

"Because you broke your promise! You'd said you protect me from him!" Knives accused as betrayal showed on his features.

"I'm sorry," Meryl whispered as she stepped forward and pulled Knives into a hug. She let a few tears slip out when she heard the older man's tears.

"He beat me so bad," Knives cried.

"Ssh, he can't get you anymore, I'll protect you," Meryl promised as she rocked him back and forth.

"Why didn't you come?" Knives barely whispered.

"I'm so sorry," Meryl whispered.

"I didn't mean to kill you," Knives whispered.

"I know," Meryl whispered.

"I only wanted to protect Vash," Knives said.

"I won't say it's okay that you killed us, because it's not. If you want to protect your brother you have to grow and live with him," Meryl said.

"Why?" Knives asked.

"You have to promise me you'll live and grow with your brother," Meryl sternly said.

"I promise," Knives said as he closed his eyes.

"Thank you, now please sleep," Meryl said as she picked him up and carried him.

Knives silently obeyed and fell asleep. Meryl sighed and put him in his own bed hoping that he would keep his promise not to hurt anyone else. She laid him down and left him alone after tucking him in. She then went out and got his gun and put it away so he wouldn't be able to find it.

"I heard gunfire," Miki said as she came into the kitchen.

"Knives wanted a fight and we fought," Meryl answered as she licked a cut on her arm clean.

"Are you both okay?" She asked as she looked at Meryl.

"Yeah, but Knives is mentally tired," Meryl answered as she began to run water.

"Will he be okay," Miki asked.

"I think things in general will be okay," Meryl said as she watched the sunset.

Meryl then walked outside to see Vash and the group back from the orphanage. She ran and Vash hugged her as he cradled her against his chest. Milly then hugged Meryl and showed her the ring that Wolfwood gave her.

"I'm engaged!" Milly happily said as she hugged Meryl. Meryl smiled and shook Wolfwood's hand.

"Congratulations," Meryl said as she looked at Vash. Vash smiled at her and they twined their fingers together and kissed each other.

"When's the wedding, broom head?" Wolfwood asked as punched Vash in the shoulder.

"Whenever Meryl's ready, because we have eternity," Vash said.

"The law of the clan's, states that the queen needs to be mated in about a month," Rei mumbled as he looked away.

"What?" Meryl asked as her face turned red.

"Let's get to it," Vash happily said as he grabbed her around the waist and took off running into the house.

The End

I hope you all liked the ending. I left the ending like this so you all could put in what's going to happen. Thank you all for reviewing.