~Chapter 5~
Vash was already up and making breakfast with the old man. Meryl just showered her body using a artificial raspberry soap she regularly used. Mille was still sleeping and Meryl decided she wasn't about to wake her up so soon. It was actually really early. Meryl was usually the first one to wake up between the two. She climbed down the staircase with a smile on her face. She was remembering what happened the night before when Vash's lips touched hers for the very first time and the passion she felt for him was strong. Yet one thing she regretted was not telling him how she felt for him. She wanted the words to escape her lips at that very moment they held each other but she was afraid and frightened of the reaction Vash would give her. Was it ok now to tell him the truth?. Was the kiss they shared real? She knew it was real. But, did Vash? Walking around the bar counter now she peered through the door as she stepped up to it.
Vash was humming a song and Jake was sitting in a chair by a table located to the far end of the room. He was smoking a pipe tapping his foot on the floor to the rhythm of Vash's hum. Meryl smiled at Vash. Love was in her eyes and yet there was pain. She turned away from the door and stepped out the bar counter making her way to the front door. 'Why do I have to jump to conclusions?! He probably kissed me to make me feel better or something..' she thought. "Meryl?" a voice said behind her. Startled Meryl turned to the voice.
It was indeed Vash. He stepped out the bar counter walking up to her. "I was just going for a walk and-" she stopped. Vash embraced her letting his hand slide on top of her hair. Meryl felt her heart beat wildly in her chest. The sent of her skin caught Vash's nose. "Raspberries.." Vash agreed recognizing the smell. Meryl face was red hot. His grip was tight but gentle at the same time. His fingertips ran through her damp hair and his warm torso pressed against hers. "Don't leave…" he said in a sort of whisper. Meryl was stunned but not stunned enough not to move ( ^'_^ Heh Heh.. ). She lifted her arms around him. She felt the soft tremor of his heart against her chest. It seems It felt the same as she did. "Meryl?!" Millie's voice called out from upstairs, "Why didn't you wake me up?!". The two broke from each other almost immediately hearing Millie. Meryl smiled at Vash. Vash was too embarrassed to say anything. Millie walked to the railing of the second floor, looking down at the two.
Millie giggled, "Well you two sure are up and going this fine morning!"
Meryl started to laugh but under her breath it was fake. Vash did the same scratching his head.
"And where were you Meryl last night? I waited for you for a while.. Then I saw Vash's light turn on from under our door… Then the next thing I heard was the two of you talking.. That's odd… What were you two talking about that late at night?!" Millie said laying her hands on the wooden polished railing.
"Hahahahaha! We were… just talking about… You know…umm… stuff… right Vash?" Meryl said eyeing Vash.
Vash did his daily goofy laugh, "Yeah.. And then.. We…OH! I left the stove on! BYE!" he yelled zipping behind the bar counter into the kitchen.
Meryl stood there staring after him with her mouth dropped open. "So what happened last night Meryl?" Millie continued to ask. "Oh We were just talking about.. The past and some other things! Gee! Look! Breakfast is done!" Meryl said attempting to change the subject, "Can you smell it?". "Wow! Your right Meryl! It smells delicious!" Mille agreed heading down the stairway. 'It's a good thing she's gullible!' Meryl thought crossing he arms. She knew sooner or later she was going to tell Millie. Its just she was too shy to come out with it. Not to mention the way she knew Millie would react if she told her that she already kissed him. Meryl smiled.
After breakfast Millie went out with Meryl along the town. Millie wrote reports on what they were up to but none of them mentioned Vash. They lied saying that they couldn't find him and that they were still searching for him. The last letter they received requested that Millie should return to headquarters to gather information of where he'd might appear and say everything she remembered about their encounter with Vash. Meryl and Millie discussed on what they were going to do and it turned out Millie wanted to go back. She wanted to see her family and relax for a while even though she wasn't going to be with her Sempai.
Meryl knew it was best for her to relax and quit the long torture of traveling the deserts on foot. She was carrying a baby in fact. One night she left Meryl alone with Vash and was carried away by her lover. Wolfwood. An honorable man. Warm with smiles and full of 'The word', he was a great person. Not to mention being his friend. A relationship sprouted between Millie and Wolfwood while traveling. Not only did he love Millie but the night before his tragic death they made love. The next day after Millie spent her time with Wolfwood, was a night the three travelers would never forget. He died. Found in a church leaned over, hanging onto his cross he passed away from being shot many times. Wolfwood was a big impact on them. He saved their lives. Gave them advice. Helped them on their journeys and gave his heart to Millie. Now Millie carried his gift to her. Their child. It would be nice to get away from worries. And it was time that Millie had a vacation.
Millie handed the envelopes to the post man who was just leaving the town. The man waved to them and got in his truck slamming the door. Meryl sighed and turned from the truck heading back to the hotel. "It's a beautiful day Meryl! You shouldn't be so up tight!" Millie said catching up to her crossing her arms over her chest. "Tomorrow the bus is coming to this town… Your going to leave aren't you?" Meryl asked. Meryl knew she was going to leave. She just wanted to be sure. Millie said herself the first chance she'd have a ride to headquarters she was going to hop on the chance. Now that the time has come Meryl didn't feel right with her leaving.
Millie was there when she was sad. When she'd need her admirable advice. The feel of her next to her when she slept. Or just that smile on her face she'd see. It was going to feel weird without Millie following her. Not to mention Meryl was worried about her going by herself. Millie would just laugh and wipe the tears from her eyes. It was great having a friend like Millie. Seeing her leave was going to be the hard part. There was no telling when the chief would let her have her leave back into the 'field' back to Meryl. Meryl felt tears wield in her eyes.
"Oh yes! Of course!" Millie busted out. She sounded happy. She was finally going home.
Meryl looked at her with tears still forming in her eyes. "I'll write you in every chance I get!" she said in a shaky voice.
"Me too!" Millie replied.
"Just know Millie that we might not stay here long. If we move then I'll be sure to tell you, ok?" Meryl mentioned. Millie nodded. The two were about to burst in tears. And it wasn't even time for her to leave! They both began laugh. The town around them was still in a uproar about the water they struck. People were moving to and fro gathering as much water they could and children ran about in the streets. It was truly a beautiful day. There was a soft breeze. The sky was Blue with few clouds. And not to forget the feeling of water by you when you needed it. Water is still valuable in many parts, costing tons of money for just a glass, but the town treated the water as fountain. You could get as much as you want from the small well in the middle of the town and not worry about being killed or having to buy it.
The town almost resembled July. July city was a city they left with Vash ,after Vash came back with his brother Knives. Knives. A man of a true content heart. But right now. He's a different story. It really wasn't the time to think about him. Not now. Meryl knew she was going to discus the matter of Knives with Vash sooner or later. But right now she wanted to spend a lot of time with Millie. Not only that, When Vash came back his face was twisted with anguish and pain. It must have been really hard to fight your brother even though you knew he deserved what was coming to him. Just how many times could Vash have shot him?… Meryl would ask Vash as soon as she thought it would be the right time.
Suddenly Lost in her thoughts Meryl walked into a man in front of her. "Oh Gomen! Gomenasai!" she apologized. The man turned around glancing at her. He had cold yellow eyes and Dark blue hair. The man wore a large trench coat of the color beige and Leather belted boots. He glared at Meryl, then turned walking away. Meryl stared at the man. "How rude!" Millie said beside Meryl. Meryl turned to Millie. "And where were you? I thought you were beside me!" Meryl said. Millie pointed at the stand a couple feet from them. The sign attached to it read 'Pudding'. "FIGURES!" Meryl sighed.
"SO!" Vash said appearing beside Meryl. "WAAAA!!" Meryl yelled, "Where the heck did you come from?!". Millie handed Vash a pudding tub along with a plastic spoon. "Arigatou!" Vash said already with a spoon full in his mouth. "HHMNNN!! This is good!" he said spitting in Meryl's face. "VASH! Cover your mouth for heaven sakes!" she yelled. Millie started to laugh. "Gomen!" he said nudging Meryl with his elbow at her arm. Meryl let out a long sigh, "The things I have to go through everyday..". Vash faced her with a wide smile on his face. ( kinda like this… ^___________^ … get my point?! ^_^ )
Meryl looked over at the man she bumped into. He was rather tall even for her in her petite form. He had to be taller then Millie and It wasn't from the boost of his boots. Though.. He looked rather familiar… She noticed Vash was staring at her and looking at the man at the same time.. "Who's he?" he asked. Meryl saw a light flush on his cheeks as he ate his pudding a bit faster then usual. "I don't know… I bumped into him on accident. I didn't mean too bump into him but-" "He gave her the evil eye!" Millie jumped in. Vash smiled, "Guess he's in the wrong mood!". Meryl smiled at him, "Guess so..". When she looked back towards the man he was gone already.
As Mille and Vash began to pop through a conversation Meryl began to walk back to the Hotel. She felt weak and uneasy. Her legs seemed to want to give off under her and her sight seemed to get blurry. Stepping in the hotel she looked around. There was already people sitting in the tables drinking and laughing, playing cards while the old man behind the bar served them drinks along with platters of food. Jake waved to Meryl with a wide smile. 'He really looks happy…' Meryl thought as she smiled back at him. Jake was moving about in his own pace always smiling at his customers. She noticed people were beginning to stare at her. She was standing there for a while now not speaking. "HAHAHHA! Ops! Gomen! I didn't mean to stare!!" Meryl said as she walked around some pulled out chairs and filled tables.
Walking up the stairs she passed though the hallway up to her room. She stopped. What was she doing?. She was supposed to spend time with Millie before she left! How could she just leave them without saying a word?. Meryl turned from her door. She sighed lightly trying to feel her tenseness relieve from her body. Suddenly something struck her as she started at the floor. There was a shadow moving behind Vash's door. She stared down at the shadow walking back and forth. 'Somebody's in Vash's room?! …Its not Jake… Who.. Can it be..' she thought as she placed her hand on the door knob She began to turn the door knob and heard from inside all motion stopped. The Shadow stopped too.. It was standing right behind the door.. Quickly she opened the door..
Meryl gasped.
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::dramatic music:: DUN DUN DDDDUUNNN!! (cant you tell I love it when I do that.. ^_'^ )
Well looky here.. Another cliff hanger.. Ain't I just full of ebil? .. Heh heh..
Well Until next time folks! Luv you all!! MATA!
Vash was already up and making breakfast with the old man. Meryl just showered her body using a artificial raspberry soap she regularly used. Mille was still sleeping and Meryl decided she wasn't about to wake her up so soon. It was actually really early. Meryl was usually the first one to wake up between the two. She climbed down the staircase with a smile on her face. She was remembering what happened the night before when Vash's lips touched hers for the very first time and the passion she felt for him was strong. Yet one thing she regretted was not telling him how she felt for him. She wanted the words to escape her lips at that very moment they held each other but she was afraid and frightened of the reaction Vash would give her. Was it ok now to tell him the truth?. Was the kiss they shared real? She knew it was real. But, did Vash? Walking around the bar counter now she peered through the door as she stepped up to it.
Vash was humming a song and Jake was sitting in a chair by a table located to the far end of the room. He was smoking a pipe tapping his foot on the floor to the rhythm of Vash's hum. Meryl smiled at Vash. Love was in her eyes and yet there was pain. She turned away from the door and stepped out the bar counter making her way to the front door. 'Why do I have to jump to conclusions?! He probably kissed me to make me feel better or something..' she thought. "Meryl?" a voice said behind her. Startled Meryl turned to the voice.
It was indeed Vash. He stepped out the bar counter walking up to her. "I was just going for a walk and-" she stopped. Vash embraced her letting his hand slide on top of her hair. Meryl felt her heart beat wildly in her chest. The sent of her skin caught Vash's nose. "Raspberries.." Vash agreed recognizing the smell. Meryl face was red hot. His grip was tight but gentle at the same time. His fingertips ran through her damp hair and his warm torso pressed against hers. "Don't leave…" he said in a sort of whisper. Meryl was stunned but not stunned enough not to move ( ^'_^ Heh Heh.. ). She lifted her arms around him. She felt the soft tremor of his heart against her chest. It seems It felt the same as she did. "Meryl?!" Millie's voice called out from upstairs, "Why didn't you wake me up?!". The two broke from each other almost immediately hearing Millie. Meryl smiled at Vash. Vash was too embarrassed to say anything. Millie walked to the railing of the second floor, looking down at the two.
Millie giggled, "Well you two sure are up and going this fine morning!"
Meryl started to laugh but under her breath it was fake. Vash did the same scratching his head.
"And where were you Meryl last night? I waited for you for a while.. Then I saw Vash's light turn on from under our door… Then the next thing I heard was the two of you talking.. That's odd… What were you two talking about that late at night?!" Millie said laying her hands on the wooden polished railing.
"Hahahahaha! We were… just talking about… You know…umm… stuff… right Vash?" Meryl said eyeing Vash.
Vash did his daily goofy laugh, "Yeah.. And then.. We…OH! I left the stove on! BYE!" he yelled zipping behind the bar counter into the kitchen.
Meryl stood there staring after him with her mouth dropped open. "So what happened last night Meryl?" Millie continued to ask. "Oh We were just talking about.. The past and some other things! Gee! Look! Breakfast is done!" Meryl said attempting to change the subject, "Can you smell it?". "Wow! Your right Meryl! It smells delicious!" Mille agreed heading down the stairway. 'It's a good thing she's gullible!' Meryl thought crossing he arms. She knew sooner or later she was going to tell Millie. Its just she was too shy to come out with it. Not to mention the way she knew Millie would react if she told her that she already kissed him. Meryl smiled.
After breakfast Millie went out with Meryl along the town. Millie wrote reports on what they were up to but none of them mentioned Vash. They lied saying that they couldn't find him and that they were still searching for him. The last letter they received requested that Millie should return to headquarters to gather information of where he'd might appear and say everything she remembered about their encounter with Vash. Meryl and Millie discussed on what they were going to do and it turned out Millie wanted to go back. She wanted to see her family and relax for a while even though she wasn't going to be with her Sempai.
Meryl knew it was best for her to relax and quit the long torture of traveling the deserts on foot. She was carrying a baby in fact. One night she left Meryl alone with Vash and was carried away by her lover. Wolfwood. An honorable man. Warm with smiles and full of 'The word', he was a great person. Not to mention being his friend. A relationship sprouted between Millie and Wolfwood while traveling. Not only did he love Millie but the night before his tragic death they made love. The next day after Millie spent her time with Wolfwood, was a night the three travelers would never forget. He died. Found in a church leaned over, hanging onto his cross he passed away from being shot many times. Wolfwood was a big impact on them. He saved their lives. Gave them advice. Helped them on their journeys and gave his heart to Millie. Now Millie carried his gift to her. Their child. It would be nice to get away from worries. And it was time that Millie had a vacation.
Millie handed the envelopes to the post man who was just leaving the town. The man waved to them and got in his truck slamming the door. Meryl sighed and turned from the truck heading back to the hotel. "It's a beautiful day Meryl! You shouldn't be so up tight!" Millie said catching up to her crossing her arms over her chest. "Tomorrow the bus is coming to this town… Your going to leave aren't you?" Meryl asked. Meryl knew she was going to leave. She just wanted to be sure. Millie said herself the first chance she'd have a ride to headquarters she was going to hop on the chance. Now that the time has come Meryl didn't feel right with her leaving.
Millie was there when she was sad. When she'd need her admirable advice. The feel of her next to her when she slept. Or just that smile on her face she'd see. It was going to feel weird without Millie following her. Not to mention Meryl was worried about her going by herself. Millie would just laugh and wipe the tears from her eyes. It was great having a friend like Millie. Seeing her leave was going to be the hard part. There was no telling when the chief would let her have her leave back into the 'field' back to Meryl. Meryl felt tears wield in her eyes.
"Oh yes! Of course!" Millie busted out. She sounded happy. She was finally going home.
Meryl looked at her with tears still forming in her eyes. "I'll write you in every chance I get!" she said in a shaky voice.
"Me too!" Millie replied.
"Just know Millie that we might not stay here long. If we move then I'll be sure to tell you, ok?" Meryl mentioned. Millie nodded. The two were about to burst in tears. And it wasn't even time for her to leave! They both began laugh. The town around them was still in a uproar about the water they struck. People were moving to and fro gathering as much water they could and children ran about in the streets. It was truly a beautiful day. There was a soft breeze. The sky was Blue with few clouds. And not to forget the feeling of water by you when you needed it. Water is still valuable in many parts, costing tons of money for just a glass, but the town treated the water as fountain. You could get as much as you want from the small well in the middle of the town and not worry about being killed or having to buy it.
The town almost resembled July. July city was a city they left with Vash ,after Vash came back with his brother Knives. Knives. A man of a true content heart. But right now. He's a different story. It really wasn't the time to think about him. Not now. Meryl knew she was going to discus the matter of Knives with Vash sooner or later. But right now she wanted to spend a lot of time with Millie. Not only that, When Vash came back his face was twisted with anguish and pain. It must have been really hard to fight your brother even though you knew he deserved what was coming to him. Just how many times could Vash have shot him?… Meryl would ask Vash as soon as she thought it would be the right time.
Suddenly Lost in her thoughts Meryl walked into a man in front of her. "Oh Gomen! Gomenasai!" she apologized. The man turned around glancing at her. He had cold yellow eyes and Dark blue hair. The man wore a large trench coat of the color beige and Leather belted boots. He glared at Meryl, then turned walking away. Meryl stared at the man. "How rude!" Millie said beside Meryl. Meryl turned to Millie. "And where were you? I thought you were beside me!" Meryl said. Millie pointed at the stand a couple feet from them. The sign attached to it read 'Pudding'. "FIGURES!" Meryl sighed.
"SO!" Vash said appearing beside Meryl. "WAAAA!!" Meryl yelled, "Where the heck did you come from?!". Millie handed Vash a pudding tub along with a plastic spoon. "Arigatou!" Vash said already with a spoon full in his mouth. "HHMNNN!! This is good!" he said spitting in Meryl's face. "VASH! Cover your mouth for heaven sakes!" she yelled. Millie started to laugh. "Gomen!" he said nudging Meryl with his elbow at her arm. Meryl let out a long sigh, "The things I have to go through everyday..". Vash faced her with a wide smile on his face. ( kinda like this… ^___________^ … get my point?! ^_^ )
Meryl looked over at the man she bumped into. He was rather tall even for her in her petite form. He had to be taller then Millie and It wasn't from the boost of his boots. Though.. He looked rather familiar… She noticed Vash was staring at her and looking at the man at the same time.. "Who's he?" he asked. Meryl saw a light flush on his cheeks as he ate his pudding a bit faster then usual. "I don't know… I bumped into him on accident. I didn't mean too bump into him but-" "He gave her the evil eye!" Millie jumped in. Vash smiled, "Guess he's in the wrong mood!". Meryl smiled at him, "Guess so..". When she looked back towards the man he was gone already.
As Mille and Vash began to pop through a conversation Meryl began to walk back to the Hotel. She felt weak and uneasy. Her legs seemed to want to give off under her and her sight seemed to get blurry. Stepping in the hotel she looked around. There was already people sitting in the tables drinking and laughing, playing cards while the old man behind the bar served them drinks along with platters of food. Jake waved to Meryl with a wide smile. 'He really looks happy…' Meryl thought as she smiled back at him. Jake was moving about in his own pace always smiling at his customers. She noticed people were beginning to stare at her. She was standing there for a while now not speaking. "HAHAHHA! Ops! Gomen! I didn't mean to stare!!" Meryl said as she walked around some pulled out chairs and filled tables.
Walking up the stairs she passed though the hallway up to her room. She stopped. What was she doing?. She was supposed to spend time with Millie before she left! How could she just leave them without saying a word?. Meryl turned from her door. She sighed lightly trying to feel her tenseness relieve from her body. Suddenly something struck her as she started at the floor. There was a shadow moving behind Vash's door. She stared down at the shadow walking back and forth. 'Somebody's in Vash's room?! …Its not Jake… Who.. Can it be..' she thought as she placed her hand on the door knob She began to turn the door knob and heard from inside all motion stopped. The Shadow stopped too.. It was standing right behind the door.. Quickly she opened the door..
Meryl gasped.
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::dramatic music:: DUN DUN DDDDUUNNN!! (cant you tell I love it when I do that.. ^_'^ )
Well looky here.. Another cliff hanger.. Ain't I just full of ebil? .. Heh heh..
Well Until next time folks! Luv you all!! MATA!