CHAPTER 5: ANGEL STAMPEDE
Angel sat on a nearby leather lounge chair, flipping the arm cushion up she punched in a code on a small keypad. A few seconds later, the ceiling tiles moved and an array of weapons were lowered on cables. She pushed in another code and the other arm cushion flipped up. A keyboard slid out of a secret compartment. A screen glided out of the keyboard," Computer, fules on targe's whereabouts," she commanded.
"Target is nearby; South Pine Dr.," the computer responded. Angel's eyes grew wide," We gotta get out of here now!" she exclaimed.
" Hollup. . .what was all. . ." Wolfwood started, Angel began grabbing guns and putting them in her trenchcoat," Get the kids out of here! NOW!"
"What's wrong?" Autumn asked.
"He's here!" Angel said, anger stiffening her muscles," Get the kids out!"
Wolfwood, Vash, and Autumn pushe the kids to the backdoor," It's sealed!" Vash yelled," Move!" Angel took out a large gun and blasted the wall away," Get out!"
He was here! She knew it, she'd never forget him, those cold eyes, that cynical smile. He had to pay1 Wolfwood, Vash, and Autumn took the kids to the nearest bar,' Good,' Angel thought,' Come on, I know you're here!'
"Looking for me?" that demon's voice asked. Angel turned, Vash gasped, Wolfwood drew his gun, in front of them was Legato Bluesummers," Yes, you and I have a score to settle. It ends today, you bastard!" she yelled.
"So I see you're still seeking to avenge the deaths of your parents. Heh, he, he, why hold on to your hatred towards me this long?" he smiled, those golden eyes staring her down.
"I want to know why," she glared.
"Legato!" Vash stepped out of the shadows.
"Stay out of this, Vash! This is between me and Legato!" she drew, she shot. Legato doged and shot back, missing her," Why did you rebel?" he asked, still shooting.
"What are you talking about?" she asked, ducking," I killed those worthless beings you called parents because you refused to accept your fate!" he shouted.
"What fate?" she asked, backflipping," I am the master of my fate, and the captain of my soul!" she laughed," At least that's what the Chaplains told me! You had me sent there!"
"Yes, you're a Gung-Ho-Gun just like the rest of us!" Wolfwood gasped,' Chaplains?' he thought,' so she's one, too?'
"I can't help that now, can I?" one of her bullets clipped his leg," But you, you had to kill them!" tears streaked her cheeks and stung her eyes," You had to because you were Knives's bitch!" she yelled, two more bullets hit his leg. Legato fell, she knew the second she reloaded her gun, he'd shoot her. Vash ran forward and pused Angel out of a bullet's pathway. Legato stood," It's not your time to die, Vash," he began walking away. Vash looked down at Angel. When he looked up to face Legato, the tall, dark man was gone. Angel was shaking, she got up quickly and ran to her house. She went to her room and threw herself on the bed, crying uncontrollably. Vash followed her and found her on her bed. He lay a hand on her shoulder," Why, Vash? Why couldn't I kill him?" he took her into his arms," I thought about nothing else for years! I feel so. . ."
"Don't say it," he put a finger to her lips," you're not weak, you were strong enough to face him. Most people woould have had an emotional breakdown everytime someone said his name," he dried her eyes," I know it hurts, my brother killed my family."
"You mean Knives?" she asked pulling away from him.
"Yes, why?" Vash looked down at her in shock.
"Knives ordered my parents' deaths," Vash gently pulled her to him.
"I'm sorry."
TRIGUN
Meanwhile Autumn and Wolfwood were sitting on the couch trying to sort things out," Nick, how does Vash know Legato?"
"Autumn, Knives is Vash's brother, Legato works with Knives. Knives killed everyone that Vash called family, tragedy follows Vash because of Knives and Legato," Wolfwood answered.
"Oh, so that's why neither of you have girlfriends," she leaned in and lay her head on his shoulder. He put his arm around her," Yes, that's why," he kissed her cheek.
TRIGUN
The next morning Angel woke to find Vash next to her, his arm placed protectively over her shoulder," Vash?" she said quietly kissing his hand," it's morning," Vash hugged her tightly and rolled her onto her back beside him," Good morning, Angel," he said nuzzling noses with her. She giggled slightly, before she could say anything else, he kissed her lips. Gently at first, then slowly moved on to a more passionate kiss. He broke and began again, giving her plenty of time to protest. When she did not, his lips met hers and his tongue slid between them, she responded to his kiss so slowly, Vash thought she was reluctant, or did not desire him. Her arm wrapped around his neck and pulled him closer to her. She rolled over to face him and in another array of interlaced lips and tongues, she soon realized he was on top of her," We have to stop now," he panted, sweat dripping down his face. She have him a puzzled look," you're too fragile right now. I don't want you to regret this later."
"Allright Vash, I understand."
"It's not that I don't desire you. . ." she put a finger to his lips. She kissed him lightly on his cheek and sat up on her elbows. He rolled off of her and onto his back. She lay her head on his shoulder and put her hand to his chest," Angel, I don't know if you're ready to hear this, but I love you, and there's nothing I can do about it."
TRIGUN
Wolfwood woke to find Autumn in his arms, he looked down at her golden hair,' So beautiful,' he thought,' if only she were min,' he put his hand on her face and brushed her cheek with his fingers. She woke slowly and found him beside her, she stared in his eyes for a momment and wondered if he was falling for her as fast as she was falling for him. Wolfwood broke the silence," Morning doll," he nipped at her ear, playfully. She drew a hissed breath.
"G'morning, Nick," she replied rather breathlessly, she didn't know how much longer she could take his torture. When he stopped she felt as if she'd burst. Gently, he kissed her lips and suddenly thrust his tongue into her mouth. She fiercely pushed back with her own. He loved the way she was, like a tiger waiting to pounce.
When he broke the kiss, she smiled, he decided to take a chance," Autumn, I love you. . ."
END!
WILL AUTUMN AND ANGEL SHARE THEIR LOVERS' FEELINGS? WILL LEGATO RETURN TO HAUNT THEM? FIND OUT NEXT CHAPTER IN "A LONELY STRANGER".
CHAPTER 6: GIRL PROBLEMS
"There they are! Mr. Vash! Mr. Wolfwood!" a shrill voice called, the gunslingers shuddered.
"Who are they?" Autumn and Angel glared at the two approaching girls.
DOUBLE TROUBLE VASH AND WOLFIE!
TRIGUN "I refuse to play your games. Why don't you just leave?" Angel asked coldly," If you leave now, I won't have to kill either of you"
WHO'S SHE PISSED AT? I WOULDN'T WANNA B THEM!
TRIGUN Angel felt a sharp prick and was frozen momentarily, her head reeled and she fell backwards into Vash's arms.
She was barely aware of her surroundings, she tried to stand, Vash's arm caught her," Vash," she started breathless," VASH! They're gonna kill. . ."
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