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:Unknown POV:
Sitting on the roof of the building, it watched them interacting. The tall one with the young child, the short one who liked coffee, and the long-haired one who seemed to be falling for the short one.
It shook its head. They weren't safe here any more...it had a plan...and once they all fell asleep, it would instigate the plan. It had stepped in three times before...The blue-haired one, the preacher, and the doughnut lover. All three of them had been in danger...and now the ones that two of them cared about most were in danger...this time...the plan would work...
A few hours later...
:Meryl POV:
I opened my eyes. Something was wrong...seriously wrong. I got out of bed, only to see Knives staring out the window at the moon.
"Knives?" he jumped, startled. He had let his hair grow out to the point where it made him look almost feminine... "Thinking deep thoughts?" He sighed a little and turned to me, his expression worried.
"It's been...seven years...I don't think Vash is coming back..."
I nodded, knowing that he was probably right. If Vash was still alive...he'd probably be married to some pretty little thing with absolutely no brains whatsoever...I shook my head a little, letting out an exasperated sound, causing Knives to chuckle a little.
"What?"
Knives tilted his head, smiling softly. "You always look your best when you're frustrated about something...that's when I find you most attractive..."
I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks. Knives...found me attractive? He had to be...he couldn't be he?
The door to my bedroom opened with a creak, and Knives and I both jumped, surprised. Kay Lyn, Milly's daughter, was standing in the doorway, rubbing her eye tiredly.
"Aunt Meryl? Mister Knives? There's a monster under my bed...and I can't find Momma..." I could almost hear Knives sweatdrop.
Five minutes (and a few teddy bear hugs from Knives) later...
I sighed, leaning against the doorframe to Milly's room. Milly was still working late at the diner down the road, or she was en-route home. I hoped.
: Vash POV:
It had been a week since I had first arrived in...well...nobody had told me the name of this place. Things had quieted down a little, and Regina had finally calmed down enough to be in the same room as Legacy and Knivesu.
Legacy had become quieter, preferring to spend time with her books, many of which were older than me...Knivesu had returned to work, where he spent most of his time anymore, Merylynn and Milleara also returned to work, and Wolfwood tried to help me get used to the job...I'll give him credit for that.
Today, I was getting trained at a desk job, as well as being trained for field work. The instructor was a young man who bore a very striking resemblance to Legato Bluesummers, except for the fact that Legato never had a ponytail, and his eyes weren't even close to being friendly.
"So, you're the newbie here? Nice to meet you. I'm Reginald. Everybody calls me 'Ramsey' ...I haven't the foggiest idea why though...Okay..." He read something on the clipboard he was carrying. "Ah...I feel sorry for you man...You and Regina both have to run the Gauntlet...And Regina's a tough opponent...second highest score...Good luck. You'll need it." With that, Reginald turned around and left, before I could even introduce myself.
: Regina POV:
As I loaded my gun, I could hear footsteps behind me. I had a pretty good idea who was behind me.
"Hey Vash...Don't think I'll go easy on you, just because you're the newbie." I finished loading my gun, as Vash let out an exasperated sound.
"How'd you know it was me?"
"Only re-trainees and Newbies are supposed to be here. Nicholas, Merylynn, Milleara, Legacy, Ramsey, and Knivesu are all scheduled for the next three weeks."
"Oh...well...good luck..."
"You too. Now. Let's do this!" With that, I kicked the door to the Gauntlet open, starting the timer.
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