Hey guys! This is the second chapter! Yeah...I know you're all excited. I am. I'm seriously proud of myself...which is sad because this whole thing is a little rushed because I have no patience and because I have to leave time for homework...I promise to make the best chapter better...so...please don't stop reading

Disclaimer: No I do not own Trigun...or Vashie-poo...but I wish I did...because then I could keep him in my closet.

Title: It's been awhile...

Chapter 2: We'll be needing doughnuts.

Meryl awoke moments later. She opened her eyes drowsily and examined the scene around her. She was still in the pub and all the floor was covered with several men who seemed to have been knocked out. Meryl gasped. The events came rushing back through her head: the man grabing her, pressing his alchohol ridden lips against hers, and her screaming for help. She started to try to get up when she realized that she was in the arms of someone. She frightenly looked up when her eyes where met with a pair of shining blue eyes. A tear rolled down her face. Is it...It can't be...

Above her stood the man she had seen earlier. It looked just like Vash except his hair was down past his eyes. His face was slightly dirty and unshaven. His once bright red coat was ruined with dirt and rips. But he had those same blue eyes.

"V,...Vash?"

He shook, almost as if he was suprised to see her voice. A million emotions went through his face, like he was pondering. His solemn mouth started to form into a slight smile," Yes,...Meryl...it's me. I'm back. It's been awhile."

Meryl squealed happily and through her arms around him, crying, She felt his arms slowly tighten around her. The abrubtly she backed up leaving a startled Vash. And just when he looked about to say something, her fist connected with his face, knocking him back quite a bit.

He screamed," What was that for you sp-I mean WHAT WAS THAT FOR!"

Meryl cried back at him angrily," Why did you have to stay away so long you broomhead? You left me-...I mean us all alone for a whole year without a single hint that you might still be alive?"

He lowered his head,"It just took longer than expected. A lot of things happened while I was gone. But all that matters is that I made it back...to you."

Meryl blushed and stammered. She couldn't wait to tell Milly that their Vash was back. Her Vash...wait...Milly! "Oh! We need to get going. It's way over time to get home and Milly will be worried. She'll be really happy to see you. Real quick. Will you be staying here...or are you just planning on leaving in the middle of the night?"

He gave a smile," I told you I'm back..." He paused like he it was hard for him to get the answer out," for good..."

"Good," she gave him a smile," Then let's get going!"

"Milllllllllllllllllllly! I'm home," Meryl said as she opened the door.

Milly came running and threw her arms around the little woman," Sempai! Where have you been? Did someone give you trouble at the pub? I was so worried!"

In the middle of hugging her, Milly looked up in shock. Then a wave up happiness filled her face. "Mr.Vash!"

Milly grabbed Vash next and hugged him hard enough to choke him. Vash said in breaths," Please...Let...Go..."

She let go and gave him an apologetic smile, "Sorry Mr.Vash. It's just been so long! I'm happy to see you!"

Meryl looked at the both of them. Everything was the way it supposed to be. Vash was here. So she wouldn't have to cry anymore. She turned to him, "Well Vash...it looks like you've missed out on a long over due shower. Why don't you go take one while Milly and I cook supper? It's the second door on the right down the hall."

He nodded and walked off while Milly looked at him strangely.

"Mr.Vash is acting strange. Not at all cheery like he used to."

Meryl pondered on it for a few seconds but decided to forget about it," Well...he's probably been through a lot...I guess we'll just have to give him some time."

She turned away and walked towards the kitchen. Meryl decided that she really needed to make this dinner special...for Vash. She needed to do something that she knew would cheer up Vash. Wait. What does Vash love more than anything?

"Milly?"

Milly turned to look at her, questioningly," Yes Meryl?"

"I need you to go to the shop at the corner and pick up something for me."

"Sure. What do you need?"

" I think we'll be needing doughnuts."

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