Meryl set the final box down in her bedroom, popping her back as she stood. Their new home was lovely…for such a fair price, that is. Having gotten hers and Milly's final paycheck from Bernardelli as well as the saved up pay from their new jobs, they could at last afford a house.

The new accommodations were a two story, three-bedroom house. The upstairs had two bedrooms—for Milly and Knives—and the lower level consisted of the den, kitchen and Meryl and Vash's bedroom. There was a bathroom on each floor.

"Is that it?" Vash asked, walking into the room.

"Yeah." Pushing her hair behind her ears, Meryl kissed Vash on the cheek. "Milly and I are going out, I'll be back later, 'kay?"

The blonde man grabbed her hand as she walked away, causing her to turn to him.

Met with the stampede's famous "puppy dog eyes" she smirked. "It's not working."

"But I haven't seen you all day!" he whined, yanking her arm lightly.

"You see me now." Meryl stated, attempting to pull away.

Pulling her down so he was the only thing holding her up, he whispered huskily in her ear, "Yes, but I haven seen you."

Meryl pushed against him. "And the less you'll see later if you don't let me go."

Reluctantly, he released her. "Where are you doing?"

"Out." She smiled, then stopped. "Have you changed your name yet?"

Vash laughed nervously. "Oh uh…well, you see…"

Meryl furrowed her brow, scowling at him. "I would really like it if I could marry Vash and not Erics Norton next month. You know?"

"Yeah yeah. You'd better be happy I ever had 'amnesia' back then or else we couldn't legally get married at all." He smiled.

"Mmhm." Meryl smirked. "Whatever. Anyways, don't mention my name…or Milly's….oh or Knives. I don't want everyone to know Vash Saverem is really Vash the Stampede."

Vash laughed lightly. "So tell me," he whispered once again, "how does it feel to be engaged to a wanted outlaw?"

Meryl smiled. "Like an idiot." And with that she laughed, hurrying out the door.

Vash laughed too, scratching his head. "Such an odd girl." He said to himself. "And I love that about her."

"Pardon me if I'm interrupting you talking to yourself." A grey haired man walked into the room. "But the town hall closes at 4."

Vash looked at his watch. "Shit." The tall, ex-gunman tussled his own hair a bit. "Come on, you're coming with me, Knives."

"Ugh…fine."

Meryl smiled at the many wonderful dresses in the boutique. The various colors and styles caused her eyes to remain transfixed on every little quality of the different materials and designs. "So beautiful…"

Milly, however, looked more confused, rather than in awe. "Are you sure we can find a wedding gown here? These are really colorful for a bride to wear."

Meryl laughed. "We aren't here for my dress." Smirking she grabbed her friends hand. "We're here for yours."

Milly immediately stopped. "But Meryl, I don't wear dresses…" she whined.

"You will at my wedding." Meryl pulled her friend through the store. "I can't have my maid of honor in slacks and tennis shoes."

"Maid of honor?"

Meryl looked back at Milly "Yeah you…" she was interrupted by a pair of teary blue eyes.

"You want me to be your maid of honor?" She was appalled.

"You don't want to be?" Meryl had to admit to herself she felt a bit saddened by this. Milly was her best friend, she had to be the one!

"It's not that." Milly said, wiping her tears away with her sleeve. "I'm just stocked!"

"Shocked. And you shouldn't be. You're like my sister. Who else would I-ACK!" Meryl was caught in one of Milly's well-known hugs. "Uh Milly…you can put me down now." The small woman said in a raspy voice.

The brunette set her friend down, laughing nervously. "Sorry, Meryl."

Meryl smiled. "Now, we need to get you measured. I have Karen and Jessica's measurements right here so…"

Milly made a false frown. "Do I have to wear a dress?"

"Yes."

"But…"

"Milly."

"Okay…"

Vash tried his best to seem normal, sitting across from the lawyer in charge of changing his name.

"Tell me again, Mr. Norton," The man said in a nasally voice. "Why do you want to change your name?"

"Well," Vash started, clasping his hands together. "After my accident someone named me Ericks. But I find Vash Saverem to be a more name to suit me."

"Right." The man stated, unconvinced. "Well if you'll just sign here, we'll be all done." He handed papers and a pen to Vash, allowing the ex-gunman to put his signature.

"Congratulations." He smiled falsely. "You are now Vash Saverem."

Walking out of the office, Vash waved to his dark haired brother as he walked out of the attorney's office. "You're now looking at Vash Saverem."

Knives rolled his eyes. "Okay…let's go."

Vash smiled "Yup. To the tux shop!"

His brother raised a brow. "And you're expecting me to tag along I'm guessing."

"Of course. My best man needs a tuxedo to wear."

Knives smirked. "Then hurry up."

Vash walked up behind Meryl, kidding her on the back of the neck. "What are you doing" He mumbled, as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders.

Meryl closed her eyes, laying her head back against him. "I'm trying to make out a guest list."

"Oh." He moved, kneeling next to her. "Did you invite Monica, from Inepril?"

"Mhm."

"Milly's family?"

"Yup."

"Doc?"

"Uh-huh."

"Frank Marlon?"

"Why would I invite him?" Meryl turned to him, her brow raised.

Vash shrugged. "He's fun to hang around with."

Meryl sighed. "Just promise me you won't get drunk." She told him, writing the other name on the list.

Vash laughed. "Don't worry. Besides, he's sober now. Remember?"

"You can't always trust that."

Vash nodded. "I promise I won't drink." Kissing her lightly he added, "I don't want to ruin my vision of you."

Meryl smiled, kissing him back, soon discovering he wished to deepen the kiss. His lips tore away from hers as they traveled down her neck. Something was jabbing into her back, however, and she quickly decided a new action.

Vash was still on his knees, kissing her neck and shoulder. Meryl pushed against him, causing him to fall back against the floor. Knocking his head lightly against the floor, he was met with stifled giggles from his dark-haired lover.

He smirked, pulling her down on top of him. "That's not funny."

Meryl smiled. "Really? I seem to think it is."

Frowning he whined. "Why do you take such pleasure in my pain?"

Cupping his lower region, she leaned over to whisper in his ear. "Sometimes it's the best way to get it."

A growl-like moan escaped his lips as her hand slightly tightend around him. Vash rolled over, laying her against the floor. Pulling her hands above her head, their fingers entwined in each other, he kissed her fiercely, hearing and feeling her moan into the kiss.

"Mm…Vash." She said, pulling away. "Bed…"

Vash smirked. "No…" and he kissed her again. He was soon met with her sweet surrender.

"Ugh…" Meryl rolled over out of the bed. It was her day off and she hated to be woken up. Especially with it being only two days before her wedding, nerves caused her to lose sleep already.

Trudging towards the knocking door, Meryl yawned. "Hold on a minute! I'm coming!" Meryl wiped her eyes, opening the door. In the next moment she was picked up in a gigantic hug.

"Oh Ms. Meryl!" Said a dark haired woman, waving Meryl's body around like a rag doll, "You're finally getting married!"

"Meryl was finally released form the woman's clutches and regained her breath. "hi…Mrs. … Thompson…"she greeted between breaths. "You're two days early, you know?"

Mrs. Thompson siled. "Yup. You know the old saying! 'The early bird catches the worm!'"

Meryl laughed. "What's the worm to catch?"

The woman held a confused look on her face, but smiled in spite of it. "Now Ms. Meryl, you remember Mighael and Mabel."

A guy and girl stepped forward, both of them a little older than Milly. "The twins!" Meryl said happily.

"And Maggie. And Zoey. And Chris, and Joseph. And Zoey's daughter, Cloey!"

"Of course. I can never forget Milly's family!" Meryl smiled nervously. "But where are you going to sleep for the next few nights?" Meryl asked. Please not here….please not here!

"Oh we rented a few hotel rooms."

Meryl sighed in relief. "Well Milly's still asleep upstairs so…" The group of them ran upstairs, not listening for Meryl to finish.

The many members of the Thompson family rushed up the stairs, unbelievably quiet. Opening the first door they found a closed. Then a bathroom. Then a spare room, another closet, and finally the last room, which had to be Milly's.

Opening the door quietly, they peeped in on Milly…and the man snuggled next to her. Milly was in her pajamas, but Knives was half naked, with his arms wrapped around her sleeping form.

Mrs. Thompson gasped, waking Knives instantly.

"Damn…" he muttered, now poking Milly in her ribs.

"What is it Knivesy-poo?" (A/N: Remember Aine?)

Knives acquired a pink stain on his cheeks. "Woman, wake up."

"Why?"

"Your family."

Milly immediately sat up, her slightly unbuttoned top revealing the slightest bit of her bra. "Oh…mother…" she smiled innocently.

Milly's mother smiled suddenly, telling the children to leave before running towards Milly. "Oh Milly!"

Milly was surprised, as was Knives, at the accepting hug of her mother. "Mother?"

"Oh Milly! This is wonderful!"

Knives finally spoke up. "It is?"

"Why yes!" Her mother smiled. "It's going to be a double wedding!"

Knives nearly fell over from shock. She's just like her daughter…

"Oh no Mother, we're not getting married…"

"But you two…and he was…" Mrs. Thompson was appalled at her daughter's actions.

"No…we didn't. We were just asleep. Mother, meet Knives Saverem."

"Oh." Now she was the one with the pink stain on her cheeks. Deciding it best to take her blush out on humor, she held out her hand towards Knives. "Nice to meet you…My name is Julianne Thompson…and you are Knivesy-poo, correct?"

Knives had never been so red, hearing Milly's giggles, but shook her hand in spite of it. "Just Knives, please."

Note: I know, I actually updated on time! Aren't ya proud? Well what did you think, are my talents coming back to me, are is it only getting worse? Please review! My goal is 150! Oh, and just as a question…what has been your favorite chapter in this story (or if you have read the other stories what is your favorite story) so far?

Thankies!

DPA(Pyro)