Chloe led the three through the town. They soon reached a small area of houses just outside the city and slowly wandered by, watching small groups of children play and adults socializing about the day's events. She walked swiftly, waving to neighbors who greeted them as they came by. "I had no idea this place was here." Meryl commented looking around, her head moving back and forth slowly.
"Many people come here to get away from the busy noise of the city. Its much more peaceful."
"This seems like such awonderful place to live. Don't you think so, Mr. Vash?" Milly added.
They reached a small home with a window in the front underneath an old wooden porch. They were showed to some rooms and settled in.
It had reached night and lights were seen through windows all over May City. Meryl was typing an insurance report about the latest incident involving Vash. Milly had just put some things away and was preparing to write a letter to her family. There was a knock at the door and Chloe appeared in the doorway and greeted the two. "I just wanted to see if you were alright."
"Were just fine, thank you."
Chloe nodded and finally asked with a curious expression, "So how did you guys get involved with the Humanoid Typhoon?"
Meryl stopped and began to file some papers. "We were sent by theBernardelli Insurance Society to keep an eye on Vash. Weare supposed to keep him out of trouble and leave as little damage as possible."
Chloe leaned against the wall by the door. Vash doesn't seem like such a dangerous man. He may be an awesome gunman, but who would of thought he is the $$60 billion man.
"Do you live here by yourself?" Meryl asked once her things were organized.
"Well, no. I live with my brother."
"What about your parents?"
Chloe grew quiet. "My parents? Well, uh, my parents were killed by bandits almost five years ago." Again she smiled, but her voice sounded depressing and unsure.
"Oh, Im sorry." Meryl felt uncomfortable for bringing up the subject.
"Its no problem! Im over all that stuff. Well Im going to go clean up a little!" She smiled and laughed, moving her hand up and down in a waving gesture.
"Uh..."Meryl and Milly looked at each other then returned their stare at Chloe.
"Later!" Chloe moved out of sight behind the doorway and left the scene.
Outside, Vash was sitting on the porch gazing at the stars. Rem... he thought with a gloomy look on his face. He got up to go get ready for bed and walked down the hallway. He then spotted Chloe's brother and caught up with him. "Thanks for letting my friends and I stay here tonight." Vash's face held a trusting smile.
"Oh, no problem." the man said.
"So your her brother? You don't look to much alike." Vash was trying to create a conversation and it looks as if he was succeeding.
"Well, Im not really her brother. Her parents were killed by bandits a while back and she was left with me. We treat each other just like siblings. She just like a sister to me," he continued, "Im associated with sandsteamer that comes by and I help out in improving its quality and design. Chloe helpsme with my studiesand leaves to town ever once in a while to earn some money forus to live. Weve actually made it pretty well off."
Vash sighed and pictured Rem once again in his mind.
As the last light in the house went out a mysterious figure was watching from a nearby cliff. I found you, Vash the Stampede.
The next morning Vash sat up in his bed and started his day with a huge yawn. He rubbed his head, his hair hanging down over his face. He got his coat on and headed out the door. He closed it and turned to see Meryl making her way out of her room as well. "Good morning, Vash."
"Uh, hey!"
They stood there for a few seconds without a sound and Vash finally blurted, "Boy, am I starving! Im going togo eat now!" Vash marched happily by Meryl, a sweatdrop on his face, laughing hysterically.
He stopped outside and looked up at the sky and took a deep breath. "Hey Vash!" Chloe walked up, carrying a few bags of groceries.
Vash stared for a second, smiled, and lifted a hand to greet her. He walked up and grabbed the bags of groceries. "A young lady like yourself should not be carrying such heavy bags. I will take these off your hands and as a reward...!"
"What do you mean reward!" Chloe glared and grabbed the bags back.
Vash again grew an akward and perverted smile. Chloe sighed and she grabbed the bag tighter, irratated. "Milly told me you liked donuts." Chloe pulled a box of donuts out of one of the bags and held it up.
Vash instantly grew the biggest smile that Chloe had ever seen when he grabbed the box of donuts and began stuffing the sweet rings into his mouth. "These are delicious! They really hit the spot!"
Chloe's face became blank. She quickly looked at her empty hand, then at Vash, and back at her hand.
Meryl and Milly came outside holding a package. Meryl turned to see Vash, his mouth stuffed and crumbs all over his face. She moaned, disgusted by the sight of Vash's lack of manners. "Can you please take us to the postal station?" Meryl turned towards Chloe, ignoring Vash.
"Sure. What for?"
"We need to mail our latest disaster reports to our company!" Milly said before Meryl could even say a word.
(Later...)
"Its just up ahead." Chloe led them, Meryl and Milly walking happily and Vash, still eating donuts.
They reached the station and Meryl and Milly went inside to complete their task while Vash and Chloe waited outside. Meryl was preparing the package to be sent when a voice was overheard, "You wouldn't happen to know if a Vash the Stampede is in this town, would you?"
"Huh?" Meryl turned to seewhere the voice came from.
"We know Vash!" Milly shouted from across the room.
"Milly!" Meryl shouted, worried it was a bounty hunter.
"You know Vash? Vash the Stampede?" a girl appeared in front of them, wearing a dark blue mini skirt and a light blue blouse. "Wait, are you Milly and Meryl?"
"Huh? Uh, yes, we are. Who are you?"