[A/N:: Hello! This is my first fanfiction and well, I hope you enjoy it and please R&R if you have the time! Just so you know, it would probably help if you have seen all the episodes or at least the last one because this has a bit of spoilers.]
DISCLAIMER: Fate has chosen that I don't own Trigun, fate is cruel.

'Thought goes here' - it can also be Wolfwood...
"Talking goes here"
On going line: scene change =D

Here are some replies to awesome reviews I got:

Vashluver1, Oh god! That's the fastest review I've gotten so far! Thanks! I'm glad you're anxious to read my next chapter, you can hunt me down... my lazy bum needs a little punishment for writing only a sentence every time I started working on the computer. Haha. I love romantic writings, as well, that's why I wanted to make one after seeing episodes 25 and 26 for the millionth time... I won't tell you the people I'm pairing up, because it should become obvious very soon and I don't want to give out any spoilers, but yeah. I love the Vash Meryl pairings as well, as you may have seen from my profile. Hope you like this chapter too! Thanks for the awesome review! (Romantic stuff will tone up greatly, I promise!)

Arika, Another threatening comment, haha I'm getting scared! (Just kidding, I take it as a compliment) But like I said to Vashluver1, It will be clear to you sooner or later how things will come out, maybe you'll be pleased like sasukegrl? Thanks for the threatening/thoughtful review; I'm pretty sure I'm going to update sooner from now on! Lol!

P.S. I am working on photoshop for a Vash picture, when I'm done feel free to see it on my website!

Enjoy!

Chapter 3 Lost Geranium

It was a more than beautiful day that felt as if nothing could go wrong. The sky seemed to become a brilliant blue as the townspeople's smiles flooded through the town like the well's water. Only, one smile was fading.

Meryl took a long glance at Vash. So many things had changed in so little time. Obviously the first thing she noticed was his geranium red clothing was gone, along with his trademark gun. A strange man was hanging on his bloody shoulder and he was... well, very bloody along with Vash. Not only were there old wounds, but also reopened ones from the weight of the cross punisher and Knives. Oh yes, she also definitely noticed his stomach growling louder than a car engine.

Meryl tilted her eyebrows in curiosity and inside her mind... she was praying to God that Vash wouldn't be as stupid as to bring his killer brother Knives who Vash told her so much about. She was afraid to question whom the strange man was, but it ended up poping out of her mouth anyway "Is that...?"

Almost immediately Vash ended her question "Knives." The word rung in her ears like a loudspeaker. Millie on the other hand, told Vash how wonderful it was to finally meet his brother.

Meryl felt every bit of rage fall out in words "Why would you bring him here?! How can you be so sure that he won't kill anyone?!"

"I know he has been dangerous, but... I need to help him for Rem..." His eyes showed guilt, but determination and then, those brilliant blue eyes slowly closed and he collapsed to the wet sand. The last thing that he heard was the faint voices of Millie and Meryl shouting out his name, in fright that he would die.
The next day was filled with celebration of the well construction. Water enriched food, including ice cream, delicate sweets and Millie's favorite, pudding.

Vash woke up to the sound of the celebration outside. He noticed that he was in bandages again. 'De jah vu', He thought. He guessed that the insurance girls probably took care of his wounds and were now out in the celebration. He couldn't blame them; it sounded much better than staying indoors.

He looked around and a white piece of paper on the door caught his eye. He slowly got out of bed and snatched the paper off the door. It was from Meryl. He read it through carefully: 'Dear Vash, Millie and I left out some food if you're hungry. If you feel up to it, come out to the celebration. –Meryl P.S. Millie already took care of Knives, he's resting.' It was a short note, but it was pretty important, in different perspectives, like Vash. 'They did that all for me?' Vash thought. Now that he thought about it, he was... REALLY hungry.

Vash quickly ate some soup and sat back down in a creaky chair. He did want to go outside, but Vash was nervous that the townsfolk were still upset with him, like the one man from a few nights before. Vash was pretty sure that he didn't want another gun pulled at him. Though it was a risk, the cheerful noises outside were more than inviting. He figured that it wouldn't hurt to go outside for a little while... and he guessed that there would be donuts there as well, which were definitely worth any risk.

He noticed that the same outfit that he had used for many days in the town was lying in his room. The back rip that used to be there was sewed as well. 'Now that I think about it... when I sent off for Knives, my once torn red suit was sewn together just like new. Was it the insurance girls? Ah well, I can thank them later.' He simply thought.
Wolfwood found it hard to believe how dense Vash was, but instead of yelling at him, he found it entertaining and decided it might be worth the watch instead. He then turned his attention the insurance girls, who were enjoying desert in a cafe.

"Gee sempai, the past few weeks sure have been busy, huh?" Millie said as she scooped up more pudding out of her bowl.

"That's for sure and we still haven't reported Bernadelli on our job."

"Meryl, are you sure you really see Vash as only a job anymore? I can see you don't" Millie said with her faced partially stuffed.

Meryl stared bug eyed at Millie, not only for suddenly not using the term "sempai", but also for the truth she did not want to face nor believe. Meryl couldn't think of a reply, so she started working on finishing her banana sundae. She almost choked on the next bite when she heard Vash calling out to them.

"Hey insurance girls! Enjoying the celebration?"

"Oh yes! All the food is really yummy!" Millie said cheerfully

"How are you feeling today?" Meryl said; she found it strange that he could still walk around after having so many wounds.

"Nothing can harm Vash the Stampede!!" He joked, making fake macho moves. As he said his name, a few heads turned to give a cold look, but seeing him act the total opposite of what they thought he was like, they turned away.

'Whew... I guess it isn't as bad as I thought.' Vash thought looking at the townsfolk.

By the end of the day, the town was quieting down and only the night was left. Vash, Meryl and Millie had all spent the day together. To Millie and Vash it was no big deal, but Meryl told herself it was the first time they had ever did something that wasn't according to her job. All day Millie's words had been floating through her mind and everytime she looked at Vash she knew Millie was right. Millie still remembered about the event a few days before. Millie never forgot that she loved Vash. Meryl still had to tell him, but she lost the perfect opportunity before he left. She decided that the words would flow out of her mouth when she knew it was time.
As for Knives, who had been home alone for quite awhile had a wide grin across his face, One that never left his face when he felt superb power. In what was once Meryl's room, was now a place that Knives would heal. Only, it wasn't what Knives found the room useful for. He began to sing an old song in an eerie tone.

"An teensy weensy spider went up the water spout..." He paused the make motions in the air, "Down came the rain and washed the spider out..." He grinned more at the thought, "Out came the sun and dried up all the rain and the teensy weensy spider... went up... the spout... again." He squashed a spider on the wall and smirked, "You spiders just never give up, do you?"
[A/N:: So what did you think? R&R to tell me! Thanks for reading!]