Planet Gunsmoke

((sorry guys I've been sick))
Knives knew that Vash was right but he also felt that it was her right to know what she really was. He knew that it would be hard for her but would the consequence be as bad as they think it will be. "Vash I don't know whats wrong with me but this girl... she just does things to me. When she around me its like she is in my mind and she can her my thoughts", he sighed he didn't know what to do. He had spent so long being hateful to not only humanity, but anyone that opposed his way of thinking, even his own brother he had made to suffer. He his face in his hands, "Dammit I don't know what to think anymore".

Milly smiled at Wolfwood, "Okay here's my idea we should figure out a way to get them alone somewhere, and there's nothing better for them to do than talk to each other", she said with an excited look on her face. "I just haven't come up with how we will go about doing that yet", she sighed.

Vash

''Knives maybe you should take a step back a moment and re-evaluate your situation and accept the fact that humanity is not as much of a hindrance on this world as you think. They can learn and grow form there mistakes. and as Trista sounds like you may be beginning to maybe bond with her. hay she may even like you for all we know. If thats the case I envy you'' vash chuckles for a moment '' Back on the SEEDs ship everyone said you where the hansom one.''

vash gets a stern look for a moment '' Knives after the events of today with the robbery and all. Ive decided. I'm going back after my gun. I remember exactly where I dropped it and I was thinking that given the circumstances I'm gana need it if im gana protect everyone. but my main concern is if i do recover it.'' he looks Knives dead in the eyes '' im sorry to say but my main concern is you.''

Knives made a slight smirk at Vash's handsome comment, once again happy memories of his life on SEEDS. "I understand Vash I've done horrible things, I really don't want that thing anymore Vash so if you want I can stay here", he said. "Why don't you take Meryl with you", Knives said with a smile. He knew that Vash had feelings for short dark haired girl at one point he would have been disgusted by this but now he just wanted to see his brother happy for once. Knives sighed and leaned back in the chair, "Do you think that I can fix what I've done brother?", he asked Vash.

Vash

Vash couldn't believe what he just heard was Knives truly sorry for what he had done in the past. '' Knives....''
vash swallowed hard '' There's always forgiveness Knives. You should talk to wolfwood he could help you in that area more then anyone. I think he's still a preset.''

Vash stood up an walked out the door. he didn't know if he should take Meryl it was in the middle of the desert after all and she was always worried about the house work and such he wasn't sure if she would want to go with him so he walked doen to the kitchen and leaned agents the door pannier. '' uh hay meryl. I'm gana be heading out a ways. If your not too busy with the house you could come along.....I...If you want.'' he realized he stuttered fora second so he looked down so his face was covered by his long bangs

Meryl had just finished downing the glass of water when she heard someone moving through the hallway towards the kitchen. Setting down the glass she turned just in time to see Vash appear in the doorway. She watched him a moment as he leaned against the door and in an attempt to look calm and collected he began speaking. '' uh hay Meryl. I'm gonna be heading out a ways. If your not too busy with the house you could come along.....I...If you want.''
The stutter did not go unnoticed and if she'd not been shy of him just standing there she'd have chuckled at it. Instead she did her own casual shrug and smirked. "Sure, Milly and Knives can watch over the boys while we're gone and Wolfwood can cook or vise versa until we get back. I'll uh...I'll go pack my things and meet you out front in a few minutes." she stated and moved to the doorway he'd been leaning on and as she drew near she turned sideways in order to get past him and in the sad attempt not to touch him, she grazed his arm with her hand. Blushing slightly she glanced up at Vash's face to see if he'd noticed, but quickly slipped by and skittered down the hallway, then bolted up the stairs. Once in her room she stood there a moment before giving an awkward pained face and groaned in discontentment. "That was smooth." she remarked as she moved over snatching up a pack and began loading it with things she'd need for the trip, including guns, ammunition, two changes of clothes and other items. When she was finished she slipped it onto her back and headed downstairs. When she reached the front door she set the pack down and called to the boys and Milly. "Guys can you come here a second?"

The twins were busy playing chess when they heard Meryl call them, they hopped up and ran to her as they used to when their mother had called them. Meryl actually resembled their late mother which made it really hard for the two young boys not to call her mother. Their mother had passed away during child birth. Their father was not capable of caring for the twins who were just two years old at the time and a newborn. So the twins were given to the orphanage and they had been there ever since. For the past four years, they had wished someone would take them home but no one wanted to take on to rambunctious six year old boys. That was until Milly came to the orphanage and saw other children come and go and Dallas and Houston remain time after time. That was when she started taking the boys home with her to spend the night so they feel like they have a family. The first time they met Meryl they were in love, she reminded them of their mother well what they could remember. Their mother had been a petite, woman with short dark hair, and that was about all they could remember being so young. "Yes!, miss Meryl", they answered in unison when they came up to her, they noticed she looked to be packing for some reason, they turned to each other with a worried look on their face. "Miss, Meryl are you going some where?", they asked with a sad look on their faces.

Milly who was still outside with Wolfwood heard Meryl call everyone, "Oh thats Meryl come on we can try to come up with something later", she said to Wolfwood.

Knives heard someone call from downstairs that sounded like Meryl. Meryl it was hard for Knives to look at Meryl she so resembled Rem it frightened him sometimes that she might be her, and remember the horrible things he did. But Knives knew better Rem died many years before Meryl was born, but still the resemblance was uncanny. He was sure that was part of the reason for Vash's attraction to the petite woman. He got up from his bed and went downstairs as requested.

Vash

Vash didn't bother to pack anything he didn't have much. Though he wished he could acknowledge Meryl's flirting he had more important things on his mind. he was returning to the place where Knives and him fought for the last time. and he would be looking for those weapon's that where used agents him so meany times First with July and second putting the massive hole in the fivith moon. he was returning to his roots. and it wasn't exactly a romantic vacation either.

'' I hope she'll understand. I'm doing this to protect everyone.'' he has already made up his mind that once he possessed the two hand guns that he would remove the core marital in them to prevent triggering the angle Arm function. reduceing them to just a pair on normal Cult 45's. he went outside an got the car ready he took some time to carry some extra water after all they where going to a desert. then he stood and waited for Meryl just repeating to himself '' I hope she'll understand.''

Meryl saw Dallas and Houston come running and she smiled as they stopped in front of her. Kneeling down she saw the worry on their faces and reaching up with both hands cupped each of the boy's chins. "I am, but I'll be back . Vash and I are going on a trip, I promise I'll be back." she reassured them and tugged them both close for a hug. "I will miss you both very much" she chuckled softly and after hugging them tightly she released them and stood. "Milly...take care of the boys for me while I'm away please." Meryl tossed her things into the car and returned to give Milly a hug as well. "Keep these guys in line while we are gone and no having that baby until we're back." She then moved to stand beside Vash. "We'll try to be back soon, right Vash?"

Vash

" Yeah this shouldn't take too long'' vash started the car and drove off. once they where a way's outta the town vash spoke up to Meryl. " Meryl I don't know how your gana react to this but I kept his hope You'll understand.'' he eyes focused on where he was going '' I've decided to go back for the guns that me and Knives used to carry. that robber in the orphanage made me realize that having to keep up this suraide of an exsitance has made me weaker and I don't want to get to the point where I can no longer protect the other....or you.''

'' I don't know how long being Eriks will work. Its just not who I am I feel terrible that lie to the twin's about who I am. I care about them too much. Like as if they where my own.''

Meryl sat next to Vash as they drove away from the place they'd begun to call home, her head turning to watch as the twins and the others slowly faded into specks from a distance. Turning back around she eyed Vash as he spoke to her. Listening Meryl was indeed shocked that he'd chosen to seek out his guns again, she had hoped he'd left that life behind.
She knew deep down though that it was apart of him and who he was, a reason she'd come to care for him, perhaps more than she should have. But as he stated he wished to protect the others and finished it by saying 'you' meaning her her cheeks flushed a little red. "Vash....regardless of what name you take the twins wouldn't love you any less. Your a big factor in their lives right now, but.." she trailed off.
"You'll have to tell them and soon. Keeping secrets will only come back to bite you in the end." she looked at him a moment and smiled. "I'm sure they love you too like you were their dad." she caught herself and looked away embarrassed that she'd said that allowed.

Vash

'' never the less I can't keep hiding who I truly am. I am Vash the stampeded. and In doing this I may have to finally answer for the crimes that I'm accused. I'm sorry Meryl but I have to bring and end to this once and for all.'' the care stops at the summit of a sand dune overlooking a creator barley faded in the sand. Vash gets outta the car and over look's down at the creator. '' this is it this is where it all ended....and where it will begin all over again''

When the car came to a stop Meryl got out as Vash did and moved with him to the edge of the sand dune where the crater had been formed. Without thinking about it she took Vash's hand and sighed. "We can do this, we got through it before we can do it again." but when she turned her head to look at him she noticed what she'd done and pulled her hand away. "Sorry"
[sorry it's so short]