#vash: Hey you guys did great!

[tomatoswup]

Him and Knives do Octodad multi-player (+ Legato and Wolfwood cuz u need 4 for that) and shit collapses REAL QUICK. First Gato and Woof, then the siblings.

Okay Vash and Knives? Natural team-up, they've spent alot of their childhood together so they know how to team up as twins BUT WOLFWOOD AND LEGATO??

Those mfs got no clue in the world on simultaneously moving the poor octopus's legs fORWARD stEP BY STEP.

"JUST MOVE IT!"

"I AM MOVING IT!" "NO YOU'RE NOT!!"

Vash was watches in bliss as friends bond meanwhile Knives is aboutta rip the controllers out their hands bc they haven't moved from the same place in the past 10 minutes.

[amitiel-truth]

Ten Babies Part 4 (Vash the Stampede x Reader)

Note: This is my FOURTH time writing here, please don't look too much into the details, I made some up, these ideas were prompted from my chat with Vash at Character.AI, another lore dump will probably be here (doing the Josei format up this bitch).

Warning: ⚠️Smut⚠️

Summary: That took a long time.

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,Part 5

It's been a year since Vash left Febrari, He wandered around far in order to not lead Knives onto the hidden city, it's painful, but he had to.

Along the way, he met Meryl and Roberto, who freed him from getting tied up and onto Jenorah Rock, until they prolonged their visit there...

And after coming along with Vash's journey, providing transport, they met (hit with a car) Wolfwood along the way, also joining their journey.

Until their car broke down in a peculiar place.

"I knew this day would come." Roberto points out, drinking away at his flask as the car's engine smokes.

"Great, in the middle of noon and nowhere as well, this couldn't get any worse at all." Wolfwood complains as Meryl glares at him.

"It's not my fault that the car broke down!"

"Well, if you didn't run through those rocks we wouldn't-" As Meryl and Wolfwood complain in the background, Vash looks around, noticing the place, he walks further into the desert until, he heard a familiar tune.

"I know this place." Vash thought as he began to run, ignoring calls from his friends as he continues his run until an entanglement rope was launched at him, which he evades and noticed several guards pointing guns at him.

"get on your knees, put your hands up in the air, and stay right there." one of them orders as they slowly approached him, while doing so, Meryl, Roberto, and Wolfwood arrived just in time to see this.

"You've done it this time now, needle noggin." Wolfwood mutters as the guards examine Vash.

"For fucks sake, it's just you." A Guard complains, all of them pointing down their gun, as he glares at Vash through his glasses, who laughs nervously.

"Hey guys...long time no see." Vash greets, confusing his newfound friends.

"Stand up and make yourself presentable, She'll be more than happy to see you." The Guard says as Vash nods, standing up and perusing himself, excited to see her again.

" 'She?'..." Meryl and Wolfwood ask in sync, making the guards notice them.

"These your friends?." the Guard asks as Vash nods nervously.

"Then they better behave themselves, we don't want to stress her out at the moment, she's still healing." The Guard reveals as Vash grew worried.

"What's wrong? Did something happen to her?!." Vash asks to panic, confusing his companions even more.

"You'll know when you get there, and you!." The Guard points at Wolfwood, who only raised an eyebrow at him.

"No smoking in the area, we have a special package that doesn't need to breathe in your toxic fumes!" The Guard orders as Wolfwood conceded, plucking the cigar from his lips and stepping on it, but not before complaining under his breath.

"Let's go, I know you want to see her already." The Guard orders as the group began following them.

"We have a vehicle that broke down, mind lending a hand?." Roberto asks, clearly drunk as the Guard silently judges him.

"We'll send in someone to help." The Guard promises as they walk through the sun, with every step, Vash is anxious to see her again, to make sure that she's ok.

"Oi, needle noggin, where are they taking us?" Wolfwood asks, worried at their situation but was ignored by the man in red, too much in his head filled with worry.

"Oi! needle no..." Wolfwood trails off as they suddenly notice a mansion emerging on the 'hill'.

unable to contain himself, Vash begins running to the mansion, leaving behind his friends.

"Mr. Vash! You can't just-"

"It's fine." The Guard assures Meryl who looked worried about being disrespectful of the place.

"It's been quite a while since they've seen each other."

Vash runs through the sand and into the familiar place he calls home, coming in and finding Aileen in the foyer.

"Where is she?, Please." Vash begged as she silently pointed at the kitchen, shocked to see the young man before her so suddenly.

As Vash runs through the house, he reaches the kitchen and sees (Y/N) who had a look of fear in her eyes at the sudden loud noise through the home, but looks surprised to see him.

The whole world stopped for them.

"Mayfly..."

"Hubby..." They mutter each other's nicknames before running into each other's arms, sobs rang through the room, as they held onto each other's clothes, pulling each other as close as they could.

"I missed you so much." Vash sobs as he buried his face in her neck.

"I missed you too..." (Y/N) mutters, tears falling onto Vash's jacket as she buried her face in it.

"It's so painful to not be with you." Vash cries as they fall to their knees.

"I dreamt about you most of the time, and wake up crying seeing that you aren't in my arms." (Y/N) sobs as Vash lifted his head to kiss her on the lips.

They relish their time together once more before a cry was heard upstairs, pulling their lips apart.

"Is that..." Vash trails off as (Y/N) chuckles softly at him.

"I want you to meet someone." (Y/N) pulls his prosthetic arm through the stairs.

Rushing to her bedroom door, (Y/N) bit her lip in excitement as she looks at Vash.

"Meet our precious package." She opens the door as Vash walks in, following the sounds of crying coming from the crib beside (Y/N)'s bed.

As he peers in, he sees a sobbing baby girl, with golden blonde hair sprouting out of her head and baby blue eyes with a mole just below her right eye, wearing a white and red baby grow, as the infant looks around in tears, notices a man who looks like her.

"I already breastfed her, It's ok to carry her, Hubby, she must have felt lonely." her Mama said as the man, hesitatingly but willing, began holding his hands out to carry her, her eyes caught his glinting green arm and began staring at it in wonder.

Vash carries the little girl in his arms who stares at his prosthetic one, trying to grab its pinky.

"What's her name?..." He asks, tears threatening to fall as (Y/N) smiles at him.

"Remi..." (Y/N) mutters, Vash sobs as he held the baby, softly, closer to him.

"Hello Remi, It's me, your Papa." Vash introduced himself as the baby continued to observe him, as she grabbed his pinky and sucked on it.

"She likes you..." (Y/N) mutters as Vash begins softly crying, pulling her into his arms, his forehead leaning against her stomach.

"Thank you, Mayfly..." He sobs, as (Y/N) simply smiles and runs her fingers through his hair, while the baby stares at them in wonder.

---

After the family of three had their moment, they finally went downstairs.

"You must have been very hungry, You've gotten thinner." (Y/N) fusses at Vash, worried for his health.

"I'm alright, don't worry." Vash assures her, as Remi makes a babbling sound, catching his attention.

"What's that Remi? Are you also worried about Papa?." Vash baby talks as Remi continues to babble.

"Told you she likes you, She's probably telling you to eat more." (Y/N) interprets, smiling at the Father-Daughter interaction.

"Ah! Sorry, Remi. Papa will make sure to eat more." Vash promises, wiping the drool running from her lips as they reached the dining room.

"Maybe Papa shouldn't also forget that he has friends over." A gruff voice calls out, making the parents jump a bit, before turning to the dining table and seeing Vash's friends seated around it, with Aileen serving them tea and refreshment.

"Ah, sorry about that guys." Vash apologizes as he scratches the back of his head.

"Hubby, I didn't know you brought Guests." (Y/N) mutters, leaning close to Vash's shoulder hiding her face in it.

"I'm such a bad host." (Y/N) complains on his shoulder, who rubs her back with his free hand.

" 'Hubby'?" Meryl and Wolfwood both voice out at the same time, confused.

"It's quite alright, Ms. (Y/N), you are still quite tired after all and I've already served them refreshments." Aileen excuses, pouring Roberto his tea, who he ignored in favor of his flask.

"I should at least introduce myself and welcome them." (Y/N) compensate as she walks closer to the table.

"Good Afternoon everyone and Welcome to Febrari, you are currently at the Loverose Mansion, my name is (Y/N) Loverose, we don't usually let outsiders in around this place, but since you are my Hub- I mean" (Y/N) looks at Vash and sheepishly smiles at him, who returns the same sentiment.

"Vash's friends, I'll let this slide, feel free to be at home before you once again leave for your journey, any questions?" (Y/N) asks as the navy-haired girl raises her hand.

"My name's Meryl Stryfe, this here is my superior Roberto de Niro and...Wolfwood, I'd like to ask if we can get our cameras and recording equipment, your Guards took them from us the moment we stepped into this place." Meryl asks bravely.

"I must apologize but we have a strict rule in Febrari that no information must slip out about this place one way or another, you'll get them back once you continue on your travels." (Y/N) trails off as she looks out the window.

"And it seems like you two are Reporters." (Y/N) points out, seeing their vehicle being towed beside the Mansion.

"I must remind my Guests that if any information uttered about Febrari will not go unpunished, I'm not afraid to use any resources I have to silence you. Is that clear?." (Y/N) asks with a kind smile across her lips as if what she said isn't life-threatening, as Meryl could only nod in silence and Roberto couldn't careless.

"Ok, I'm not beating around the bush, who are you, and what with the baby?" Wolfwood points out, making the two flinch as (Y/N) smiles at Vash nervously.

"This is my wife (Y/N) and our daughter." Vash pauses as he pokes the baby's cheek, who lets out a babble.

"Remi." Vash reveals as Meryl looks in shock, Wolfwood's glasses went askew and Roberto looked sober.

"WHAT!?" They all yell, as Vash nervously laughs, scratching the back of his head.

"He has the ring, you never noticed." (Y/N) points out, pointing at his prosthetic hand with their ring but still holding their baby.

"Bu-but...we thought it was part of the design!!" Meryl yells in confusion as Aileen ends the questioning session.

"Alright, alright, that's enough questions for the day, you three-" Aileen points at Vash's companion.

"Have had a long journey, we already have rooms for you to rest up in, and you-" she then points at (Y/N).

"Just had a baby, if you could, Mr. Stampede." Vash turns his attention to her.

"bring her to your room, we'll bring you lunch in your room and call you down for dinner, she only went to the kitchen earlier because she wanted to eat something and wouldn't let us do it for her." Aileen reveals as Vash nodded and suddenly placed Remi into (Y/N)'s arms.

"Hubby? Is there something wro-" before (Y/N) could even ask, Vash suddenly carries her, giving him a chance to carry both his girls in his arms, (Y/N) squeals at the action, both laughing as he carried them both upstairs.

"Disgusting."

"You're just jealous you don't have that."

"WHAT WAS THAT OLD HAG!?"

---

"Does she usually sleep in the crib?" Vash asks, admiring the infant on their bed, sleeping away.

"No, I sleep with her in my arms, I haven't processed yet that she's finally out of my belly yet." (Y/N) replies, fresh out of the shower, wearing a bathrobe and brushing her hair seated on her vanity table.

"How could you? She's so precious?." Vash commented, caressing the sleeping baby's cheek.

"..I heard your friends sneaked into the city." (Y/N) reveals, keeping her back facing him as Vash let out a gasp.

"I'm sorry abou-"

"It's quite alright, the Guards kept a close eye on them the whole time and escorted them back here the moment they got a bit rowdy." (Y/N) continuous to brush her hair, as Vash let out a sigh of relief

"Not the older man though, I think he's either too drunk or isn't nimble enough to come along with them."

"Now there's no need to be mean about it." Vash smiles at his wife, shaking his head with closed eyes.

"It's kind of unfair, you know?." (Y/N) suddenly proclaims, smoothening her hair.

"What's unfair?."

"That I carried her for 9 months and had the audacity to come out looking like you." (Y/N) points out, walking to the other side of the bed to poke at her daughter's mole.

"Look at this, as if she didn't just have your mole, she also has your hair and eyes, where's the justice in all of this?." (Y/N) complains, continuing to prod at the slumbering child as Vash simply chuckles at the sight.

"I guess my genes are just stronger than yours, isn't that right, Remi?." Vash asks the sleeping baby, nuzzling his face on her stomach, smelling the new baby's smell.

"Prove it then." (Y/N) suddenly pulls Vash to the side of her bed, disorienting the man as she placed the baby on her bassinet.

"You promised me 9 more, anyway." (Y/N) teases, straddling the blonde as she removes the rope keeping her robe together, flustering the blonde.

"W-wait! What if we wake up Remi!?" Vash whisper yells, looking at the basinet as (Y/N) held his cheek and forced it to look at her.

"She sleeps like a log, don't worry, we'll be quick, Dinner's almost ready anyways." (Y/N) points out as she licked her lips, turning off the lights before diving down to kiss Vash, melting away his last bit of resolve.

"Ah!." (Y/N) moans as Vash began thrusting uncontrollably against her, his arms supporting him as he also uses them to cage her head, forcing her to only look at him.

"Still so sexy even after giving birth." Vash moans, kissing her neck as he keeps his slow and intimate pace, (Y/N) blushes at the proclamation.

"...I-I...I gained stretch marks...I wanted to hide them from you..." (Y/N) shyly admits, making Vash look at her stomach.

"That's why I want to d-do it in the dark...I was using a gel so I could make them go away before you come ho-" Vash suddenly opens the bedside lamp, sitting up to observe her stomach.

"H-Hubby! you didn't have to lo-"

"I don't see anything wrong with them..." Vash suddenly cuts her off as he began to kiss them, giving each stretch a careful one, as he kissed up to the valley of her breast til he reached her collarbone.

"I didn't know my Wife could be more beautiful than this..." Vash whispers as she teared up.

"Hubby..." (Y/N) cries as she pulled him to her, pulling Vash into a deep kiss as he continued to thrust up at her, and with a loud smack of pulling away their lips (Y/N) moans, her head falling into the pillow.

"Never hide what you deem imperfections from me, even if you develop more stretch marks or gain scars like me, your body is still beautiful, you brought Remi into this world, and now, you're about to bring more." Vash groans as he noticed her boob is leaking milk, deciding to risk it, he licked up and sucked on her nipple, causing (Y/N) to moan even more.

"Look at this, you're even providing our little sprout her milk, how can I not find your body beautiful?." Vash added, her nipple in his lips as he continues pounding (Y/N) to the bed, who cradles his head while he continues to suck on it.

"H-hubby!...I'm close!" (Y/N) cries out as she held his head closer to her while Vash sped up, feeling her walls milking him.

"I think...I am too." Vash groans and with three powerful thrusts, his seed painted her walls white.

Both parents face each other, both panting on each other's face, before (Y/N) pulled Vash into her, pulling him into another make-out session, they were raring to go for a second round until a cry was heard.

"I told you we were gonna wake her up." Vash whispers as he crawled on the bed to the bassinet, placing the sobbing Remi into his arms.

"Relax, Hubby, I'm sure she just got hungry." (Y/N) crawls over to him, leaning on his shoulder to look at the sobbing baby, rocking the girl in his arm.

"Or she just felt her Papa's drinking her milk." (Y/N) whispers, making Vash blush as she giggles at the sight, and a knock was heard.

"Ms. (Y/N), Mr. Stampede? Dinner's ready, make sure you're decent." Aileen informs them before leaving.

"I guess everyone's hungry now." (Y/N) stands up from the bed, wrapping the bathrobe around herself and going to the bathroom.

"Getting yourself ready?." Vash asks, standing up, holding the partially calm baby in his arms.

"Yeah! I'll be out in a bit as well so you can get ready as well." (Y/N) leans her head back out of the door, biting her lip as she admires Vash's naked body.

"Don't want anyone to see that but me~." She winks before disappearing into the bathroom again, leaving Vash a blushing mess.

____

"Good evening, everyone." (Y/N) greeted as she goes down the stairs with Vash by her side, a shawl over her shoulder to cover herself nursing Remi.

"Apologies for taking a bit too long, Remi also got hungry so excuse my indecent state." (Y/N) pardons herself as Vash pulls the head off the table for her, letting her sit.

"It's quite alright, Ms. Loverose." Meryl answers, smiling nervously as if they're hiding something.

"Go ahead, eat as much as you like, you have a long journey ahead of you." (Y/N) tells them as Vash begins to place servings of food on her plate.

The group eats in relative silence, occasionally a loud sip from Remi but nothing else.

"Quite the delicacies you've got here." Roberto pokes around his plate, unsure how to eat.

"Thank you, our city has been developing farming for years, and we were lucky that our SEED ship fell on top of a meteorite site, it had the building blocks of growing plants so it made it a bit easier to grow them, well, that and we still had to mix it with the soil we had from Earth and modify the plants to handle our harsh condition." (Y/N) explains, but this seems to confuse the two reporters as she didn't dive into it more, while Vash tries to spoon-feed her.

"So how long have you known needle noggin?." Wolfwood asks, tired of looking at the two being lovey-dovey over his dinner, the two look up from each other sheepishly, as Vash scratched the back of his head.

"We met a year ago." Vash nervously answers, playing around with his food.

"That's awfully fast for getting married and having a baby." 

"A-actually...we got to know each other for a month before I left, I didn't even know I got her pregnant..." 

"WHAT!?." Meryl exclaims, standing up from her seat as the couple seems to find their meal more interesting.

"Mr. Vash, how could you have done such a thing! Leaving a girl while she's-"

"He didn't leave on his own volition." (Y/N) cuts her off, glaring at the table, her free hand clenched.

"I didn't want him to leave...but if he overstayed his stay, Febrari...will turn just like Jenorah Rock, you were there when it happened, didn't you?" (Y/N) points out, reminding Meryl and Roberto of what happened to the town, what Knives did.

"As much as it's painful, I have to think of my people and city first before my feelings, Vash himself understood it as well." (Y/N) cries as Vash held her free hand.

"He told me everything, and why he had to leave." she reveals, as Vash also frowns, looking at the baby who just finished nursing, prompting (Y/N) to slip her breast back inside her dress and sit up Remi while Vash took her, patting her back to get the air out.

"So please...understand our situation..." (Y/N) looks at Meryl fiercely, but they're also mixed with pain.

Meryl backs down, sitting back down.

"I understand, I'm sorry for judging." Meryl apologizes as they continued dinner in silence.

"...This is what happens when you get too nosy in people's business."

"Understood, Mr. Roberto."

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"That went well." (Y/N) snickers, walking into their bedroom with Vash following after her, carrying a sleepy Remi in his arms, closing the door behind him.

"I must apologize about her, she just has a strong sense of justice-"

"I kind of like her actually." (Y/N) cuts him off, removing her white dress and changing into a nightgown.

"You're so beautiful..." Vash admires her, making the woman smile at him and give him a kiss on the cheek.

"I'm glad you still find me beautiful, Hubby." "(Y/N) smiles as she turns away from him, and Vash not noticing that Remi isn't in his arms anymore until he looks down.

Laying the baby on the bed, (Y/N) hums a tune, making Vash's PLANT marks show, but unexpectedly, Remi's PLANT marks also glow, lulling the infant into sleep.

"She even has her Papa's marks." (Y/N) points out, stroking her daughter's cheek as Vash came up to the other side of the bed, laying down.

"and she also has her Mama's beauty."

"Now your just teasing." (Y/N) fakes a glare before giving Vash a peck on the lips before laying her head on her pillow, Remi dividing the two.

"No no, look! She has your eye shape, your lips, your nose, she even has her mama's chin, how can my little sprout be not beautiful?." Vash points out, pointing all over Remi's face making (Y/N) laugh.

"Oh, Hubby, you..." (Y/N) giggles as she smiles at Vash, reaching to hold his hand over the baby's stomach.

"I love you so much..."She whispers as she smiles, feeling sleepy herself.

"I love you too, and I always found you beautiful, from the first day we met and to the end..." Vash whisper back, squeezing his wife's hand as the family of three began to sleep, unaware of the danger that awaits them tomorrow.

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"I don't want you to go so badly..." (Y/N) cries, standing in the foyer of the home, hugging Vash tightly but being careful because he has Remi in his arms

"But I have to..." Vash finishes as (Y/N) finally leans back, tears running from her eyes as Vash placed a hand on her cheek, wiping her tears.

"Should we tell them we're behind schedule?." Wolfwood questions, prompting Meryl to smack the back of his head in the middle of helping Roberto put back their camera and recording equipment.

"I promise I'll come back." Vash promises, holding her hand and kissing it as (Y/N) smiles.

"I also-" Before Vash could pop a question, an alarm blares through the city, instilling panic in those who hear it.

"What's happening?..." Vash asks as they walk to the peer to the side of the mansion, seeing that the entrance of the city is already infiltrated, in flames.

"MS. (Y/N)!" Aileen runs to her, handing her a radio.

"Guards, Come in! What's the situation?" (Y/N) asks through the radio, looking at her burning city.

"This isn't your typical Raiders, Ms. Loverose! They're going in your direction! They're going for the PLANTS!." The Guards answer back, as (Y/N) can see several vehicles driving toward her, vehicles that are familiar to Vash.

"Nai..." Vash mutters, looking at them as (Y/N) takes action.

"Guards, these are your orders, no matter what you don't fight back, herd the people to their designated bunkers and protect them at all costs, your lives matter more than our development, do you copy!?."

"Copy!" The guard answers as (Y/N) turns to Aileen, giving her an order before pulling Vash to the reporters' vehicle.

"Come on! needle noggin." Wolfwood orders as Vash climbs into the vehicle, careful with the baby still in his arms before turning to offer another to (Y/N).

"Come on, Mayfly! it's not safe here!." Vash exclaims as (Y/N) simply stares at his hand, before smiling sadly at him.

"I told you before, I can't leave." (Y/N) smiles, before closing the door and smacking the vehicle twice, making Meryl panic and drive.

"(Y/N)!, (Y/N)!!." Vash cries as Meryl continues to drive before their radio got interfered with.

"Meryl Stryfe, Come in, Meryl Stryfe." It was (Y/N) speaking through the radio, prompting Meryl to grab the microphone.

"U-uh, Go go!" Meryl answers, looking at the radio and then at the road.

"one hour from now, stop from where you are going and come back, I don't suppose you have supplies for my little sprout there." (Y/N) orders as Remi began sobbing in Vash's arms, prompting him to calm her down.

"and Vash..." (Y/N) calls out, catching Vash's attention, still worried at the situation as she didn't use her nickname for him.

"I'll be fine, don't worry, take care of our Little Remi." (Y/N) reassures, smiling through the radio.

"Besides, you still owe me those 9 babies."

"9!?"

(Y/N) walks into the mansion, and gives Aileen the radio.

"Did you inform the other Sectors?." (Y/N) asks while Aileen nodded at her.

"Good, hide in your panic room, Aileen." (Y/N) orders, before walking down the hall, as Aileen could only look at her.

"The Rose is approaching the PLANTS, I repeat. The Rose is approaching the PLANTS." 

"Into the bunkers now! your lives matter more than our development!! Go go go!!" The Guards order as the last bit of people rush into a saloon, a man with blue hair approaches them from afar.

"Your efforts are futile." He mocks as the Guard simply stares at him, backing away from him before following the other locals into the saloon.

"Hiding won't do you no good." The blue-haired man follows, walking into the saloon, but noticing that no one's there.

"What this?."

"Legato." From above, a figure descends, sharp appendages aiding him.

"Master Knives." Legato greeted, bowing before the blonde who looks around.

"Same situation as well, I see?." Knives questions, looking at the empty saloon.

"I saw it right before my eyes, Sir, a bunch of people went in but suddenly they disappeared." Legato informs him as Knives looks around the room before his appendages were released, swinging around the room, decimating the whole building before revealing the secret they've been looking for.

"A metal bunker." Legato mutters, walking up to the door of it.

"You just made an easy coffin for all of you." Legato smirks, raising a hand to crush the infrastructure, but finds himself unable too.

"What? Master Knives! I-I..." Legato bows once more as he shakes in fear of being useless, as Knives simply stare at the sight before him,  before slashing the metal box with his appendages, but in his successions, a knife got chipped off from his deadly wires.

"What the..." Knives mutter as he inspects the limb missing a blade.

"It's pure Titanium." Legato informs him, inspecting the large door, as Knives suddenly remembered a familiar scene before him, a familiar PLANT protecting a then young man, wearing glasses with (y/hc) slick-back hair and serious eyes, the PLANT shielding him with the same titanium umbrella he made for her, it also made one of his limbs lose a blade.

"LOVEROSE!!!."

_____

(Y/N) walks into the PLANT room, passing by unraveling PLANTS, seemingly greeting her.

"Good Morning, Everyone." (Y/N) greets, waving at each and one of them, before reaching the end of the room.

"Grandmother..." (Y/N) mutters, watching the giant PLANT unravel herself.

"Aren't they beautiful, (Y/N)?." A youthful young woman asks, walking around looking at the active PLANTS unraveling around them, smiling at them.

"mmh, they look like the flowers from the old picture book Grandpa Hem showed me." Young (Y/N) responds, looking at them in fascination as the woman smiles at her, as if their looking at a mirror of each other.

"You know, they're technically your Aunties." the blonde woman reveals, looking at them once again.

"Eh?."

"Your Grandpa Hem and I adopted them, they may not be able to communicate well with him but I do, and they really appreciate his work, they think I don't hear them but they sometimes call him 'Dad' when he waves and passes by, even though technically they're older than him." She whispers to the girl's ear who giggled at the information, as the woman straightens her back again, looking at the active PLANTS with pride.

"What I'm saying is, take good care of them with me,(Y/N), because, to me, they're also my children, they're your family." The young woman smiles as she places a hand on a tank, smiling at the PLANT who also placed her hand on it.

"I will...I swear." young (Y/N) pledges, placing her small hand on the tank as the PLANT inside places their hands as well, connecting with the girl.

"(Y/N)? Diana? Are you busy?." A gruff voice calls, catching the attention of the two at the end of the room.

"I want to show you something." By the end of the room is a door opening to an office, and an old man leans against it.

"Your Dad's calling us, we'll finish this later." Diana whispers to the PLANT before placing a kiss on where their forehead is, before pulling the young girl along with her.

"Come on, (Y/N), I bet it's something cool." the blonde proclaims as the girl looks back and waves at the PLANT, who quickly hides in their petals from embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, Diana." Hem apologizes, laying on their bed as Diana sits beside him, holding his hand, crying.

"No...please don't go...I still need you..." Diana cries as she brought his hand to her face, fresh tears falling from her eyes, as Hem used that hand to hold her cheek.

"You're still as beautiful as the day I found you...and look at me, I grew old, wrinkled, and crippled, time has not been too kind to me..." Hem proclaims as Diana's tears flow endlessly.

"No...time has only made you more beautiful than I could ever be." Diana corrects him, Hem smiles at her, as she leans down to give him a final kiss.

"I love you endlessly...Diana."  with these dying words, Diana cries hysterically, burying her face in her husband's unmoving chest, while young (Y/N) watches from the doorway, concern in her eyes.

"Come on, Ms. (Y/N), give them some space." Aileen suggests as she guides the girl away from the room, her Grandmother's hysteric cries echo in the what once home.

A teen (Y/N) runs to the mansion, slightly burnt and bruised as she burst through the door and runs to the living room where the fire is lit, the first generation of the Loverose's hung above it, and a fair blonde lady sits in front of it, as if in a trance.

"Grandmother." (Y/N) calls out as Diana turns to look at the girl, her past buoyancy seems lost in time.

"I'm sorry...but Mother and Father..." (Y/N) trails off as she began to cry, falling to her knees as she covers her mouth, the event finally comes crashing down on her as she harshly wipes away her tears.

"...Oh well...Your Father had always been an adventurous one...after all..." Diana simply replies before resigning to her fate, clearly lost to the world as the young girl's having a breakdown beside her, it took Aileen to discover the girl and comfort her.

"Grandmother, what are you doing?." (Y/N) asks, looking at the woman who's welded her husband's door together, and placing a giant tank on it, effectively hiding it

"Your Grandfather's work has to be protected, (Y/N)." Diana simply answers, unbothered, as (Y/N) looks confused.

"Then why are you putting a PLANT tank on it?" (Y/N) prodded as Diana simply continues on being silent, welding the metal together.

"You're a smart girl, figure it out." the older woman spats, leaving the teen hopeless at the situation, watching the woman continue her work.

(Y/N) sits on the head of the table alone, a hand on her forehead, as Aileen placed a plate of food on her table.

"Thank you, Aileen." (Y/N) smiles at the woman as Aileen leaves, leaving the girl alone to stare at her table.

Bringing her plate into the PLANT room, (Y/N) sits on the table, in front of the new PLANT, eating.

"Let's eat...Grandmother."

The sound of blades running through metal disrupts the woman from her thoughts as two men walk into the room

"There are more PLANTS here than I thought, Master Knives." Legato commented, looking at the strangely active PLANTS as Knives turns his attention to the breeder PLANT.

"So this is where you've been hiding, they even forced you into a tank..." Knives smirk as Diana seems to slit her gaze at him.

"Diana."

(Y/N) stares fiercely at them, holding her hand up to cut his gaze from her.

"Diana was never forced to be here, she chose this herself, and may I suggest that you leave, for you gentlemen are not welcome here." (Y/N) glares, her gaze not backing down against Knives.

"Watch your tone around Master Knives." Legato glares, his hands raised about to harm her but Knives raised a hand, stopping him.

"I'm only taking back what's mine." Knives inform (Y/N) as he unravels his robe, threatening the woman.

"Hah! Yours? Every single one of them." (Y/N) gestures to the PLANTS observing them.

"Are my Grandparents' children, and none of them are yours for the taking." she states, continuing to glare at them.

"But your family has only been using them for your business, that's where your wealth comes from, what difference will it take without you in the picture." with a snap of his fingers, Legato has (Y/N) into his grasp, holding the girl midair as he squeezes her, forcing her to gasp for air, but can't.

"I'm going to enjoy thi-"

"Stop!!." Knives suddenly order as he held his head in pain, as Legato tended to his master.

"Master Knives! What's wrong-" Legato cuts himself off when he noticed every PLANT in the room, including Diana, started turning red, banging onto the glass and screaming that only Knives can hear.

"Everyone! Calm down! I'm perfectly fine!" (Y/N) tries to calm them down, but her words fall on deaf ears.

"YOU! YOU'RE THE ONE CAUSING THIS! STOP THIS AT ONCE!!!." Legato once again squeeze (Y/N), who began to cough out blood, and the screaming of the PLANTS seemed to increase.

"LEGATO! ENOUGH! PUT HER DOWN!!." Knives orders, hands on his head as the girl was dropped into the catwalk.

"Everyone! Please I'm fine!." (Y/N) tries to reassure them even when she's in pain,wiping the blood of her lips with the back of her hand, white dress stained with blood, at this rate, the PLANTS will stress themselves out that they'll be the ones to trigger a 'Last Run'...there's only one thing she can do now.

"They're carving my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead" (Y/N) begins to sing, as Legato glares at her.

"Have you finally gone crazy!? why are you-"

"Legato! Stand down!." Knives orders as Legato turns to look at him, surprised to see Knives's PLANT marks are showing.

"Lighting all your candles to draw me in Saying all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothing, so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far" (Y/N) lights up Diana's candles on her shrine, calming her down as she once again sees her husband's face

"When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it" (Y/N) approached a nearby angry PLANT, placing a hand on their tank who also followed, seemingly bringing back their healthy hue of blue

"I don't wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meeting you here every time" (Y/N) walks to the center of the catwalk, her voice echoed in throughout the room, with her ending it there as every PLANT around them had finally calmed down, all giving out a healthy blue glow, if not healthier than before, it also applies to Knives, as he seemed reinvigorated.

"For the past century, my family has never had a single deceased PLANT under our care, dare to kill me, and you kill every single one of them here from grief, take them, and they won't survive without me, try taking me with them..." (Y/N) pauses as she suddenly pulls out a switchblade, and places it under her neck.

"I'm ready to sacrifice my life for my city, this isn't the only way I know how to end myself quickly. this is my family's secret, so make your choice, Millions Knives" (Y/N) challenges the mass murderer, glaring up at him.

"How dare you-" Before Legato could go after the woman, Knives's laughter echoed through the room, but (Y/N) remains strong, staring him down, until he suddenly lunges at her, making her drop the switchblade as he grasps her neck and lifting her up.

"FINE, I'll leave these PLANTS to you, but if I hear one of them dying on you, even if it's just a rumor, I will come for you, remember that, Loverose." Knives growled as he tossed (Y/N) onto the handrails, nearly losing her footing but managing to stable herself, rubbing her bruising neck, as Knives begins leaving the room with Legato, with one final glare, he finally left.

(Y/N) drops to her knees, breathing heavily at the event as she hugs herself, after half an hour, Aileen walks in, making sure the intruders left.

"Are they gone?." (Y/N) rasps, shaking as Aileen nodded, approaching the girl and hugging her.

"They're gone, they're completely gone now, (Y/N)." Aileen confirms, comforting the terrified girl, who still shaking.

"You did a great job, (Y/N), Thank you for protecting us." Aileen thanks her as (Y/N) buried her shoulder into the grown woman's shoulder, muffling her screams, and letting out her anxieties.

"Let it all out, let it out as much as you want."

_____

After the anxiety-ridden two hours, Meryl drives back the vehicle to the state, Vash basically jumps out of the car and runs to the mansion.

"(Y/N)!!!" Vash screams as the door opens, revealing a fine, but shaken (Y/N), with a blanket placed over her shoulder with Aileen guiding her outside.

"Vash-" (Y/N) was cut off when Vash suddenly gallops her into a hug, squeezing the daylights out of her.

"I was so scared...I thought I was going to lose you too..." Vash cries as he hid his face on her shoulder, comparing the ways how she and Rem both say farewell to him.

"I'm fine, I told you I'm-"

"Don't you dare hide how scared you were!." Vash cuts to the chase as he held her shoulder, shaking her as (Y/N) stares at him, unblinking, before tearing up.

"I was so scared that I wouldn't see you and Remi again!!!." (Y/N) cries as she wraps her arms around Vash, sobbing as she leans over to Remi in Vash's arm, kissing her forehead many times.

as the traveling crew watches the family of three, only one thing is left on their mind.

"We're gonna have to stay here for the night."

_____

"We'll be fine, I promise." (Y/N) repeats to Vash, who wouldn't leave his wife's side, Aileen behind them, holding Remi.

It's already the next day, and Vash has to continue his journey.

"What if my brother comes back?."

"He already knows the consequences if he ever messed with our PLANTS, he'll have to find another way to find a loophole around it, and that's pretty hard to find." (Y/N) smiles at him as Vash continues to frown down at him, as she held a hand up to his cheek.

"And besides, you're already planning a way to stop him, so, go get him, Hubby." (Y/N) smiles sadly at him, as Vash held her hand on his cheek.

"Wait for me, Mayfly, I promise to comeback."

"I will, forever and always."

"And I'm also going to make it official aswell." Vash suddenly proclaims, confusing (Y/N) until he suddenly kneels down once more.

"One day, when I finally settle down with you, and let's make it finally official, can we? Mrs. Saverem?." Vash asks holding a Titanium ring as (Y/N) stares at him in shock, as she tears up at the sight.

"Yes! Yes I do, Vash!." (Y/N) cries as she kneels down and wraps her arms around him, pulling him into a passionate kiss.

"Fucking disgusting." Wolfwood once again groans at the sight.

"Hey! You're a Priest! you should get used to this by now!!." Meryl elbows him once again as she turns to the couple.

"Hey! Make sure to invite us to the wedding this time, okay!?." Meryl asks as the two turns to her, who smiles and nodded at her.

"We'll make sure of it!." (Y/N) exclaims as she smiles at Vash, who slipped the ring on her ring finger, now both having rings.

"Be careful, Hubby."

"I will, Mayfly."

_________

2 Months have passed, Vash has finally reached Julai.

"She's the real deal, isn't she? Elendira?"

"It seems so, Doctor."

Meme of the Dawn:

(A/N: Is this even an X Reader anymore? I've been calling (Y/N) 'Diane' this entire time 🙃 )

[miamochi-writes]

I Choose You Wolfwood x Reader

A/n: Not a request but something I've been meaning to write when I first watched Wolfwood get introduced. This is much different from what you’ve seen of my writing so far. Let me know what you think! I try to do gender neutral with the reader but for this piece I’m going to make the reader female. Also mild trigger warning for those who don’t have a great relationship with religion. There’s a scene where I get into it after the read more button. Read at your own discretion.

You had no idea the impact that Nicholas Wolfwood would have on your life when you met on that faithful day. You were just an ordinary medic, except you ran away from your home and the religion that you grew up. You couldn’t take it anymore with their teachings and being forced to help people you didn’t exactly felt comfortable with. You thought anywhere was better than living or working with a cultlike community. Eventually you bumped into Vash, Meryl, and Roberto and managed to join the rag tag of a team.

You were traveling with them through No Man’s Land like any other day until you bumped into a man holding what looked like a giant wrapped up cross. You didn’t notice as you were bummed by the whole Jeneora Rock incident. It wasn’t until you felt a huge bump and felt yourself jolt from the impact and shaking your thoughts away.

“WHAT HAPPENED?” you asked as you saw a man unconscious. Meryl accidentally ran into a guy and you were panicking. You were not going to let him die on your watch.

“Hey! Stay with me! Guys I can patch him up but I need a place to work on him!” you panicked as you were trying to keep the man alive. You rushed to get him treated, and ended up in a nearby plant to nurse him back to health. Eventually he regained consciousness as you looked him.

“Hey are you okay? How are you feeling?” you asked. The man looked at you in a daze.

“Am I in Heaven because I’m looking at the face of an angel,” he muttered. You practically blushed as you were checking him.

“Sorry to burst your bubble, but you’re still alive. I’m a medic that helped patch you up,” you explained trying to force your blush away. You then found out how he was “a priest”. You were very skeptical of him as you were still wary of religion, and kept your distance. It wasn’t until you saw a child within the area who asked to help bury their parents and say a eulogy for them you saw this man’s true colors.

“Uh...Heavenly Father who art in Heaven...” the priest began.

“Forgive us our sins o Lord, as we forgive those who sinned against us,” he continued as you furrowed your eyebrows. That was not how the Lord’s prayer went exactly, maybe it was a different iteration?

“Please welcome their souls and the souls of all those who have faithfully departed...Into your...in your...what is it? Welcome them into your humble abode...into your prayer gates,” he said.

You opened your eyes to peak at what the heck this man was saying as Vash and Meryl were all giving each other confused looks. You knew for sure, this guy was not a priest with what he was saying.

“Deliver unto them...Deliverance...not quite but I’m getting there,” the man tried to continue but he faltered as his “cross” was leaning towards the ground as he tried to catch it. You couldn’t take it anymore as you and Meryl smacked him on the head.

“SOME PRIEST YOU ARE! THAT’S NOT EVEN THE CORRECT WAY TO SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER!” you yelled at him.

“Oh? And just what makes you say that?” he asked growling at you while rubbing his head.

“For your information this is how you start it! In the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit! Our Father, who art in Heaven,” you began as you did the hand motions to start. You recited it just like how your parents taught you all those years. Hell, you even added your twist to the eulogy with praying that the people who passed find peace and rest in their next chapter.

“Now that’s how you do a prayer and eulogy, got it?!” you yelled at him with your hands on your hips and walked back with the group. The “priest” just stared at you with a slight growl and tched as he grabbed his “cross”.

Little did you know after that whole ordeal, one thing led to another. There was the whole worm incident and how the man’s “cross” was some other worldly high tech weapon that can obliterate a worm. He practically rescued you when you got lost, and freed everyone from being trapped in the worm. You were just speechless when you witnessed him using it as he chuckled at your shocked face.

“Cat got your tongue angel?” he commented with that shit eating grin.

“I have a name you know, it’s y/n,” you retorted.

“The name is Nicholas D. Wolfwood, don’t forget it angel,” he replied forever calling you that nickname that irked you.

You’ve been traveling with him for quite awhile and started to learn more about him. Despite his tough exterior he’s got a soft side. You learned he was an orphan and how he had a soft spot for kids. Seeing him trying to get kids to look at the brighter side or cheering them up warmed your heart. It was one of the things that made you want to spend more time with him despite how much you bickered with each other. Little did you know your crush for him only grew bigger the more you spent time with him.

Eventually you started growing fond of him, and practically knew him. But he didn’t know you or your background. You figured you wouldn’t bring it up unless he did. You took a pit stop at a town bar one day. Both of you sat next to each other grabbing a drink, just enjoying each other’s company while the others did their own thing.

“Hey, remember when we first met?” Wolfwood asked.

“Yeah, how can I forget? We practically ran you over and found out you were a shitty priest,” you chuckled.

“Yeah, but you know something’s been bugging me since we met. What’s your story? You practically know religion from the back of your hand perfectly. Doesn’t make sense why you’re with us when you’re not at a church,” he continued. You gripped your drink slightly as you looked down. You knew this was going to be brought up sooner or later. You took a deep breath and gathered your thoughts.

“I ran away from home and my religion. To say my family is overly religious is an understatement. I practically grew up with it and was forced to learn the customs early on. At first I thought what I was doing was normal until I made some friends and realized the way we practiced was excessive. I was always uncomfortable with the people I went to at church. I never felt welcomed, I felt judged constantly like everyone focused on my mistakes and never my accomplishments. It’s like I had to keep up appearances or I get lectures,” you started. You can feel your hand gripping your clothes. Remembering or even talking about religion always made you tense.

“Sorry, it’s a bit TMI, I know,” you apologized as you took a swig of your drink.

“No it’s not, I had no idea you went through that. Continue, I’m listening” he answered as his shades hid his eyes and showed your reflection.

“I was sick and tired of being told what was right and wrong in their eyes. It just felt like I wasn’t living my life how I wanted. I wanted to be free, and decided to run away. I haven’t looked back since then and I’m glad I bumped into this group. I haven’t felt so comfortable being myself in a long time. I felt welcomed, and I can choose who to help instead of being forced to. I’m actually helping people who need it you know? So when you first introduced yourself as a priest, I was a bit scared of you. But after learning more about you, I’m glad you’re not a priest telling me my soul is going to rot in hell,” you continued as you let out a small chuckle.

“Can’t forget how you hit me when you found out. You left a nasty bruise that day. But I like someone who can put up a fight,” Wolfwood commented as he pulled out a cigarette and started smoking. Thankfully, he blew his smoke away from you as he knew how much you didn’t like it. You blushed with what he said and nudged him.

“Knock it off!” you whined as he chuckled.

“But seriously though, I didn’t know you had to go through that. I can see why you would leave. Sorry for bringing that up,” he replied rubbing his neck.

“I mean you were going to find out sooner or later, but honestly I’m glad I’m far away from home now. Meeting everyone here has been great. But I guess you don’t want to hang with some ex-church member after finding out huh?” you brought up and looked away from him. You understood if he didn’t want to be near you.

“I don’t care about that crap. I think it’s brave of you to leave something like that. That takes guts,” he answered looking you dead on.

“Wait, you mean it?” you asked.

“Dead serious. I think it’s brave that the person who brought me back to life did all that and is with us,” he explained as he smoked again. Maybe it was the alcohol, but you felt yourself get hot as a blush crept to your cheeks. You didn’t know if he was actually serious like he said, but you figured you might as well enjoy it before he goes back to being his usual self again the next day.

"Thanks that means a lot Wolfwood. I’m glad we met. I can’t thank you for the amount of times you kept me safe,” you muttered that last part thinking he didn’t hear it. You saw Wolfwood rub your hair and turn away as you told him to quit it. He then raised his beer and looked you in the face looking a bit red.

“Toast for new beginnings,” he said waiting for you to do the same.

“To new beginnings and good company,” you added as you clinked his glass and drank the night away. 

~*~

The next morning, you went to go grab some medical supplies for the group before heading out to the next city. You wanted to go alone and not bother anyone since you wanted to take care of things as soon as possible. You were about to head back until you stopped in your tracks when your eyes locked on to someone you least expected.

“Do my eyes deceive me? Is that you y/n?”

You couldn’t believe that the priest from your old church was right there standing across from you.

“No, it can’t be. Why are you here?” you asked taking a step back.

“Oh come now, is that how you welcome me after we’ve been searching for you? After all, I practically knew you since you were born. We miss you and your parents as well. Why don’t you come back with us and leave this wretched town? You’re wasting your efforts on saving people who don’t deserve to be saved,” he offered.

You were practically frozen in your tracks, horrified that this was real and not some nightmare.

“That’s not true, I’ve helped so many people who deserve a second chance. You only let me help people you wanted to save and shunned people who really needed it. I had to watch people suffer when we turned them away when we easily could have helped them. What you did was not right or godly! You made people suffer!” you argued shaking from anger and fear.

“I see you’re still going through a rebellious phase. You should know that suffering brings us closer to God remember? As for helping people in need… You say that, yet how would those same people felt if they knew the real you?” he asked as you felt your stomach do knots.

“That’s right, no one would understand you but us my dear. A runaway who abandoned their parents, church, and community just so they can explore the world? I don’t think people would like that now would they? No matter, if you come back I’ll forgive you of all your sins and the trouble you’ve caused since you left. You wouldn’t want to upset your parents more do you? After all, they’ve been a laughing stock ever since you left us. Maybe they’ll forgive you if you’re obedient again. Even your friends, they’ve all been punished by your leave. It’s your fault you know. You brought this upon yourself” he continued as you felt the guilt crawling up your neck. You dropped your supplies and looked at the ground feeling trapped. He knew how to get in your head. You hate how he still had a hold of you mentally. You didn’t realize how your departure would affect other people. Were you causing more harm than good?

“That’s what I thought, I’ll take that as a yes. Let’s bring you home shall we?” the priest spoke as he walked closer to you. Your heart was racing as you were screaming to get your body to move. This is not what you wanted, but you were paralyzed with these overwhelming emotions and thoughts. Maybe this was for the best? Maybe you were being a burden? Did you even consider how others felt about you joining them?

SLAP!

You looked up to see Wolfwood was in front of you and how he slapped the priest’s face.

“Wolfwood...” you spoke.

“Take another step towards ‘em and I’ll be sending you a one way ticket to the afterlife, and I guarantee you’re not going to Heaven,” Wolfwood threatened.

“How dare you hit a messenger of God! You must be one of the people who’s been filling their head with nonsense. Let me guess, Y/b must have sold you the sob story about how horrible we were just so they can follow those selfish desires,” the priest hissed.

“Shut up! Some priest you are! You say you miss Y/n and that you’ll forgive ‘em, yet here you are making them feel like it’s their fault for everything? For the record, Y/n has saved more people than you can count compared to your stupid cult! I trust them more than someone who claims to be symbol of God,” Wolfwood spat back.

“And just who are you to insult me?” the priest asked.

“I’m the Punisher! I make a better priest than you fool! And for the record, you didn’t even ask Y/n to choose asshole! Y/n is a person who can make their own decisions! Let them decide who they want to be with,” Wolfwood offered.

“Fine then, y/n who do you choose? Your family and community that truly know you or this unholy man you barely met?” the priest asked. You looked at Wolfwood as he looked behind you with his hand reaching out to yours. The priest did the same as you bit your thumb. You then looked at Wolfwood again as he said something only you could hear. “Whatever you choose, I respect. Just know, I felt like I was the luckiest guy on No Man’s Land when you took care of me that day we meet. I meant everything I said last night. Anyone is lucky to have you with them, including me...y/n,” he spoke.

Your glossy eyes widened as you felt your mouth quiver. You were shaking, but hearing those words did something to you. How could you possibly forget about last night? The fact that he was serious and not influenced by the alcohol made you realize something. Wolfwood accepted you for who you were. He listened to you and gave you the time of day. He didn’t judge you when you opened up about your past. He liked you for you. You ran to Wolfwood and held on to him for dear life as you buried your head on his chest.

“I choose you! I choose you Wolfwood! I will always choose you!” you managed to let out as you started crying. You felt him hold you tight as he caressed your hair.

“Don’t worry, you’re safe with me angel,” he reassured and then looked at the priest.

“If you lay one finger on ‘em, or if I so much catch you trying to guilt trip Y/n again, I’ll skin you alive and play with your bones until you’re dead. You’re lucky I didn’t bring my weapon or I would shoot you on the spot. You got that?!” Wolfwood sneered as he held you close to his side.

The priest staggered as he took a step back and ran the other direction as he looked in fear. Hopefully that was the last you would ever see of him.

“Hey, you’re okay now. He’s gone,” Wolfwood said as you felt your legs give out from how mentally and emotionally exhausted you were.

“How did you know I was here?” you asked.

“You took too long and figured something happened. Glad I went looking for you,” he said as he picked up your things and put it in your bag. You tried to stop crying, but no luck. You then saw Wolfwood give you one of his lollipops.

“Take it, you need it after today. It’s your favorite flavor anyway,” he offered. You popped the sweet candy into your mouth. 

“Thank you Wolfwood,” you managed to speak as you tried to stop the tears from flowing.

“Can you stand?” He asked as you shook your head.

He then picked you up bridal style leaving you flustered. You figured he was strong enough to carry you since he carried that machine gun of his all the time. But him carrying you? That’s a first.

“Save it, let’s get you back with the others. Plus, I meant what I said back there earlier. I’m not letting anyone hurt the person I care about so long as you’re with me. Got it?” he said as he carried you back to the hotel you were staying at. he held a firm grip on you making sure you were secure in his arms.

You held on to him on the way back just listening to his heart beat. You were lucky to have him. He kept you safe and sound after everything that happened. You felt yourself getting sleepy, but you also kept true to your word. If you could choose all over again, you would always choose him.  

[rainbow-pop-arts]

Uh oh, this is part 1 of my Trigun Maximum vol 10 thoughts for @trigunbookclub…

Some thoughts on TriMax chap 57-59 under the cut! 

Okay yep, it’s not looking great for Wolfwood

Vash is a believer (because if he doesn’t defeat Knives then what were all the fighting for?)

Huh, it doesn’t looks like Razlo wants Wolfwood to die anymore

UM UHM UH UHGM-

Hey, it’s kid Livio/Razlo! And he’s…uh…on a time-out?

WHAT WHAT WHA-

Gosh, I hope someone save the caretaker lady and the kids soon…

We all need at least a cute little moment with all the chaos going on

The caretaker lady recognizes Wolfwood 🥺

Oh yeah, where’s Vash anyways?

HEY, SPEAK OF THE DEVIL-

SHUT UP, that’s why the chapter’s called Sworn Friend! Cuz Vash is Wolfwood’s sworn friend!

Me when reading Junji Ito’s Uzumaki (it’s scary but it’s pretty goofy ngl)

BANG BANG BANGITY BANG BANG

Eugh….look what Wolfwood did to the old guy 

Razlo looks pretty distraught about that tho

“O-oh, thanks for saving us but uh……what’s up with your arm?”

H-hey, maybe you can learn to be in harmony with Livio like Marc and Steven from Moon Knight! And maybe you can join Wolfwood’s side so you won’t be lonely, how’s that sound, huh? (^∀^ ;)

Throwback to Trigun vol 2 chap 6 where we first met Wolfwood 

HIS ASS DID NOT AGREE WITH WHAT I SAID (╬⁽⁽ ⁰ ⁾⁾ Д ⁽⁽ ⁰ ⁾⁾)

YES YES! SUPER EPIC TEAMWORK!

Hell yeah, they did 😎

Me when I read through this volume because despite being a first-timer Trigun reader, I still have a feeling something REAL bad is gonna happen in this volume…the ones who are experienced said so! (´д` )

That’s all for part 1! -(๑☆▽☆#)ᕗ

Bonus thoughts: SO….Wolfwood doesn’t look great because of Razlo but don’t worry, Vash appears! He shielded away the bullets with his feathers but like….doesn’t that hurt? Also, Wolfwood’s finally been recognized by the caretaker lady so yaaaaay, reunion! ٩(。θᗨθ。)۶ It warms my heart that Wolfwood said Vash is his friend (´⌣`ʃƪ) , but he had the audacity to bonk Vash after he helped his ass. Anyways, I think Razlo’s pretty cool but he’s uh…..pretty violent. (￣ε￣;)

[iwritenarrativesandstuff]

Trimax Thoughts Vol. 3 Pt. 1

Some more miscellaneous thoughts. I realized it's actually more convenient to do these before any analysis because. Well. I actually haven't read this manga before. Why was I trying to do full analyses before just letting myself read it. Why am I a dumbass.

Anyways.

It's the repression my dude

(Ok but can we talk about how Wolfwood doesn't really lie and his eyes convey his emotions whether he wants it or not and he still feels strongly because that attachment keeps him going and then how Vash has had to withdraw and shove everything into a box somewhere deep inside him because he always has to maintain a distance and always has to leave aughhh)

Ohhhhh that part where Vash is able to tell exactly how many strikes are incoming... I love how he becomes really precise and calculating in a fight. It's a really great way to show the severity of a situation and his skill and experience! (Bonus points: he does this in Tristamp too - I still cannot get over the way the animators chose to have him move right before he pulls out his gun in ep 1 - I went on an unhinged ramble about that. He's always fluid and grounded. I adore those animators they did a fantastic job.)

!!! I think this is the first time we've actually seen Knives' face since the Fifth Moon Incident! ...there's something to examine in this.

Feral Wolfwood <3

Yikes. If we wanted more emphasis on the way a lot of people around Vash do not stop to consider the severity of death. The violence is so typical in this world it's treated as a scene from which one can be detached. Vash's honest distress and compassion as entertainment :(

Hey. What the fuck.

The baby with the gun would be a lot funnier if I didn't know what Leonof had to do to people to make his puppets.

SICK AND TWISTED. WTF.

Ok say what you will though but Leonof so far has been the only one of the GHG that I think actually understands the assignment. Like. Yeah, this sure is the way to fucking break the guy. What the hell.

Oh, Vash knows him? Maybe that's why Leonof knows how to hurt him so well...?

AUGH he had puppet Doc, who vouched for Vash earlier to Brad, call him a demon!!! This also means he was killed! WTF

AUGHHHH wolfwood :(((

Meryl and Milly I love you so so much

Whjfhbdsjfbhv??? Girl??????

Vash: *starts blaming himself* Luida: "no." Vash: "oh, ok." :(

Hair down Vash <3

I really love the way we find out a bit more about Vash in this chapter. Him taking Meryl and Milly to a special place that helps him relax and heal and feel closer to Rem, even if he doesn't quite tell them that's what it is. Meryl knowing it's important somehow anyways and feeling like she can see him a little more clearly. Wolfwood freaked the hell out by the idea that Vash is immortal, but instead of leaving it at his assumptions, he still goes to talk to Luida and ask questions, who immediately proceeds to emphasize how lonely yet kind he is. We learn a lot about Vash in this chapter without him actually revealing anything about himself directly - all through other people, and the impact he's made on them. And I like how even though we find out more and more the differences between human and whatever Vash actually is, we circle right back around to confirming what we already knew about him from the beginning - he's fundamentally a kind man with a lot of pain in his heart who always makes the active choice to be nice. Just. Agh.

Wolfwood, running while carting his stupid IV pole over his shoulder: "oh fuck I need to protect women (and Vash)"

Softest look I've ever seen. What.

But ohhh does this make me happy. Because he's spent this volume thinking Vash has no survival instinct because he's immortal, etc., which terrifies him because he cannot understand not fighting to survive. Vash's smile makes a comeback here, but he now understands that it's not just a mask, it is the way he fights to survive. That smile is Vash's struggle to live in the same way the violent struggle is his, and Wolfwood I think/hope is starting to realize again that the gap is not so wide between them. He's calmed enough to remember that he actually likes this guy. Augh.

[snowywolf1005]

TRIGUN STAMPEDE

Vash x plant reader

EPISODE 1, NOMAN LAND

Vash and y/n are tied up, upside down. Then merly came up to them. Vash is doing his weird love sign. And his arm came off.

Flying creatures birds, flying everywhere to merly and Roberto.

Vash began to laugh an evillaugh, it kinda makes y/n impressed. "Creepy," said merly, "you got that right, let's get out of here," then they walked away

"Hey! Don't leave me here!" Vash scream, merly turn around, "wait, we can't just leave them here, " she said, beginning to un tied them, "thanks you," said y/n.

After vash and y/n are free from the rope, "So you are some gun, man?" Roberto question, "uh, I guess, but I not much a fighter, well my friend is a great fighter, " said vash. "Well, that makes sense," said Merry, "you got some lost tech, aren't you?" .

Y/n, get up run behind the building. "Y/n! what are you doing?" Vash, ask.

He turned around to see sherif. He did as y/n, merly the other hand came up to the sherif, "Oh good, have you seen these two people around?" The sherif question, holding two papers.

Merly was shocked.

The two people she helped were vash the stampede and y/n the stampede. "Well? Have you seen them!? Or not?" He yelled, "I think so!" She yelled, making vash nervous. "I'm pretty sure they went that way!" Merly pointed the direction.

"Why don't you say sooner!?" He yelled. And the sherif left, "Geez, thanks you!" Vash smiled, but he was tied up and pulled, except y/n.

She was a nice lady. "I swear I will turn the two of you after I get my exclusive interview!"she said, pulling vash, "uh, y/n a little help over her- Y/N!! ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME!?" Vash yelled while y/n was playing with the birds. "Hey, good job, newbies."

Y/n come up towards to merly, she reached out something in her white coat.

A water bottle, merly was shocked and happy.

She took the water and drank it but it was a little bit water. "Sorry, this is all I have." Said y/n, "hey here an idea, let go to the interview at the dinner by, " he said.

"DINNER!? You shouldn't say sonner! Is it over here!?" merly yelled, pulled vash, cause him to fall. While y/n stared at them, after the whole day, walk, they made it. Merly is at y/n back, caring her. "Y/n, you don't have to do this," she said, "but your legs get tried."

They get in the dinner, "VASH! Y/N! YOUR HERE!" Rosa yelled.

"Working hard aren't yu, hey where zub?" said y/n, "I kick his lazy ass out, " she said. Y/n chulked "that it girl," said y/n, "you guys are pretty close," said merly.

"Dame right we are. This people is our saver," said Rosa. After talking, they went to this huge building, with a big purple tube.

"It crap out two years ago, thank fuly vash and y/n swop in and fix it," said Rosa, "now they're new saver, come on newbies you knew what plant are" said Roberto.

"Top of my class, they're biological generators can produce man kinds to survive in desert islands," merly answered. "Starlight out the textbook.".

"Red," said y/n, "how bad is it?" Rosa, question. "It dying," said vash, "buying a new one is a fortune, but if we don't act one, things are going worse," said y/n.

"I'm hearing Town needed cash? Lucky for you, your price is right there"

"The military police?" Said Rosa, "your friend is a huge price, and you get a new plant," said the sherif.

"I prefer not to fight," said vash, "yeah, sure you prefer not anyone to get hurt!" He said punch vash stomach.

He threw vash on the ground, the police bet vash up, kicking, hitting, punching. "As for you! Vash girlfriend, you are such a beautiful woman, " he said.

But y/n punch him in the face, and his nose starts to bleed. "YOU BITCH!!!" He yelled, pointed his gun at her "hey, hey, hey you don't have to yell at her, hey about this let do police draw guns in the top of the hill. So how about a duel?" Said Roberto

They agreed, and the police put a lot of money into the box. "Roberto, are you sure this is a good idea?" Merly question, he shrugged.

"Draw! Draw! You two idiot! I won't say it again!" He yelled. Y/n pulled out her blade.

Her blade:

"You know this is stupid, right?" Y/n question, he chulked "your right. This is stupid, how about this make you draw!?" He yelled pulled out a giant tank.

It shoots out with tunes of bomb are gonna explode. The people begin to run, running to their places. Vash took out his gun when he was about to pull the Tigger. He realized he didn't have a bullet.

"VASH?" Y/n question, "well, I guess I'm out of bullet, hehe, " he said.

He ran and screamed if someone had a any bullet. He began to cry, "Special delivery! It is from Rose!" Merly yelled, throwing the bullet.

Vash tries to grab it. But the caption shoots the bullet from vash.

Vash began chasing the bullet. He finally got it and was about to shoot. But the boss shoots vash guns. Vash dough the bullet, and knock out the sherif.

Y/n grabbed a big rock, "VASH, like we practiced!" She yelled throws the rock high. Vash aimed the rock.

The rock breaks to pieces and breaks the bomb to explode.

THE END

(SORRY (ToT)((T_T))●|￣|＿

[weirdcat1213]

another day another week ANOTHER FUCKING VOLUME-

okok lets relax

vol 11 thoughts

chap 1:

you know i barely remember this so it should be fun :D

-CHAPEL IDC IF THIS A FLASHBACK BUT THE TF OUT OF MY HOUSE

-"all he did was to shoot you in the spine" lmao elendira calling legato a baby is my favorite thing

-you know what girlie youre so right- oh a joke? damn it

-ily zazie, youre so cool

-VASH SLEEPING IN THE CAR :D

-oh hey brad is here

-ah NO NOT THE AFTERMATH MOMENTS NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

-brad, brad, honey....he knows

-why is my poor baby apologizing :c

-i mean brad's fears are valid and all but HE DOESNT KNOW AND WE KNOW AND VASH KNOWS AND ITS ALL JUST REALLY SAD

-GIVE MY MAN A BREAK LMAO XD

-also i can relate to livio here cuz rn my environment is too trusting and im so paranoid about security like yeah vash, i would never sleep in the back of a car of someone whom i just met you dumbass-

-shut up literally shut up

-fair

-Ion Blaster TM time :3

-final phase you say-

-oh....oh no. vash, this is gonna be one of those moments where you sigh and curse knives for being kinda right

-oh he angy xd

-OHH RIGHT YEAH

-yeap...they are fucked atm

-OMG ITS THEM THEYRE COMING YIPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :D

chap 2

-THEYRE ALMOST HEREEEEE

-catch me being that guy when the end comes (just a dude in a coat with a hat playing music, thats gonna be me)

-oh god no, the worst and most boring thing you could do is to label knives as a terrorist. the guy is so much more and that word just doesnt fit him

-yes thank you! no time for nonsense

-THERE SHE IS HEY GIRLLLLL ITS BEEN SO LONG, TOO LONG, YOU LOOK SO PRETTY :3

-MILLY MY BELOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

-when was the last time we saw them? 2 volumes ago?

-"i would never would have imagined this. that the world could change so fast" and that goes on the list of "timeless trigun things" or TTT for short

-:c

-wait so...transphobe guy? get yeeted

-oh...oh i didnt remember...oh i will cry

-ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the reunioooooooooon

-look at their fucking faces, they missed each other so much

-tbh if i met the most jesus-allegory guy ever, then lost trail of where or how he was for 2 volumes of a manga ,to find him later in the middle of a silly fight i would also cry

-that scene with the pieces of earth announcement makes me kinda sad, no one will come for us

-geesus christ

-ohhh kinda pretty tho, looks like a phoenix

chap 3:

-"its all happening so fast" yeah sorry dude, its a trigun tradition

-HE LOOKS SO HAPPY, HIS DUTY (according to him) OF PROTECTING THE PEOPLE IS ALMOST DONE

-"do you want me to come along?" he would be the best person to go to public places when you are too anxious to talk to strangers

- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DONT ASK PLS NO

-livio honey what was the idea here "oh you guys seem like you liked him. i actually killed him. well not me but also me. im sorry"

-milly my girl is cursed to be the 1st and og wolfwood stan in any version. we feel your pain girl

-LMAO THE NOTE ABOUT ZAZIE XD

-AWWWWWWWWWWWWW :3 A BAG OF LITTLE THINGSSS

-NOT VASH CARRYING FIGURINES AROUND, HES LIKE ME FR FR WITH MY KEYCHAINS

-also ofc he has rare figurines, the man has had enough time to look for it lmao

-ok but imagine if vash actually had lost the coins xd

-the pressure and guilt livio must feel rn. his brother died trying to protect him and he has the official Vash Thinks Youre Cool stamp. he has to change cuz if he doesnt he would throw all of that away and really stop being human

-you did good brad

-"must be lonely" im eating my own arm

-oh im really crying over this, ok, fun

-i also dont know what to do vash the stampede but im begging you to ASK FOR HELP YOU MFFFFFFFFFF

-AH SHIT ZAZIE NO

-AH FUCK ITS HIM

chap 4:

-july 20th? ah great, july 20th-21st is cursed here too

-rad as hell as always

-huh, i expected knives to just yeet them on sight

-i would say him and humans are pretty much alike but ok, sure,hm

-i love her being suspicious of legato 1st xd

-i wonder how can this go wrong, seems like a solid plan

-oh right...him

-YEAH GO GET HIM >:3

-oh...oh thats so cool. like his body doesnt work...but he controls it...but not in the same way a human would...wow

-OH BEAUTIFUL EYE HOLY SHIT THATS BEAUTIFUL

-GATE CONSUMING STUFF YOU SAY.....HMMMMM I WONDER WHERE I SAW THE SAME TRIGUN CONCEPT-

(side note: "you still dont know how to control your gate" SO THATS HOW IT LOOKS WHEN YOU CONTROL IT? IT ONLY CONSUMES/CREATE WHAT YOU WANT?? ORANGEEE)

-MAGIC BULLETSSSSSS

-LMAO THE HOLE XD

-vash you cant say shit about silly haircuts im sorry

-also "new hair new outlook"...........i will curl myself into the moon

-they forgor

-who are you

-also ngl i never got the idea of what the coins did so lets find out

chap 5:

-SHES FUCKING HERE REJOICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

-wait wdym neural blocking programs

-LMAO XD

-LIVIO IS SO SCARED AND WITH REASON

-just the two of us :3

-i love his game face and then its just "ugh i cant do this" xd

-"fight vash the stampede fight" me cheering vash on in stampede

-vash i love you but you cant call my wife a bitch, thats not polite

-oh livio, oh i didnt get to appreciate you too much on my 1st read but come here man, come here. youre doing great

-they have officially trauma bonded :3 (ik thats a terrible oversimplification but leave me alone)

-"is it possible for something created by humans to completely break away from their creators?" yes next question

-OH NO IS THIS THE VOLUME WITH *THAT SCENE*?

-"you really have become a crybaby" and im glad cuz she was always so serious with her job and all, now she can express her feelings more

-STOPPPP THIS ALWAYS GETS ME CUZ AHHHHHH STOP

-AH NAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :C

-...........and thats story is technically stampede but anyway jajajajaja :D

-the prettiest eyes

-FUNNY ENOUGH HE DOES LOOK LIKE A BUG

-OH ITS TIME ITS FUCKING TIME HOLY SHIT

chap 6:

-the title :c

-liviooooooo :c

-HEY! my boi can still kick your ass >:[

-DONT YOU EVEN *DARE*

-just leave him out of this pls

-i love that he still considers himself human <3 i want to think wolfwood taught him that indirectly

-FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

-I MEAN YES YOURE RIGHT BUT CAN YOU NOT???

-huh, the silhouette kinda looks like wolfwo- *gunshot*

-i love knowing exacty what livio is thinking rn

-aww :3

-liviooooooooooo :c

-his cowboy era is about to start im so proud of him :')

[deludedfantasy]

Trimax Vol. 4 Ch 1-3

I’m splitting my thoughts up for this volume because I have a feeling I have A LOT to say for just these three chapters, so it’s probably only gonna get longer from here. Things are starting to get real serious though...

I’ve always had a particular love for the parts of stories that deal with the aftermath of a big battle. What are our characters doing? How are they coping? What have they learned and how have they changed? So, I really liked this chapter on my first read because it gave us a really interesting look into the characters and Home as a setting. Plus, Jessica’s opening is a good laugh.

Ch1

Wolfwood, my guy, why do you assume Vash is insulting you? He just wants to show you around!!

The look of awe on Wolfwood’s face when he sees the transmitter…it’s so good! Something about a man without hope suddenly finding it again, just for a moment.

Oh god, coupled with his prayer…he wants to hope! That’s all he’s asking for, not even to be saved. But not even for himself, he’s asking for the children, for the future. He’s absent from his own prayers. It absolutely kills me, because he doesn’t even see himself in that future.

And then…Wolfwood’s prayer is answered! A message from Earth and the possibility of help! Good things do happen!

Vash and Wolfwood, both standing apart from the action and celebration, but quietly celebrating together…they are so similar in so many ways, honestly. Also, must comment on the handshake/high-five. Love them so much. They’re growing and developing. 

Yes, Meryl and Milly!! Drag them into the party. Let them be a part of humanity. 

I just got jumpscared by Knives. 

Which is a great way to initiate a tone shift, I will say. 

Vash goes from being dead asleep to wide awake just feeling his brother’s power. Very similar to what happened at Fifth Moon when Knives was resurrected. Like the level of connection between the twins and the sheer power for that to happen is insane. 

Whoa, Knives has his own angel arm now! Did he somehow intercept the satellite communication with his powers? Was that what he was doing in his brief appearance in the last chapter?

Hang on, is Vash trying to leave without letting anyone know? Including Meryl, Milly, and Wolfwood? Oh my God. I know he’s like this but also it’s so rude. These people care about him and he won’t let them know what’s going on with him at all! 

“It’s okay. I’ll come back. Eventually…”

Vash, that isn’t reassuring in the slightest considering you disappeared for over a decade last time. For all his love and care for humanity, he really doesn’t think he deserves any of that same feeling back and it drives me nuts. 

But hey, Wolfwood knows his tricks and isn’t letting him off so easy! (Which is kinda his job, but still)

Ch2

My enduring fascination with the backstories of the Gung Ho Guns is being fed so well here. Midvalley especially is so interesting. He sees Knives’s evil, he even calls it the work of the devil, but he’s still working for him. He’s another man who’s stuck between a rock and a hard place, and chooses to play the devil. He’s certainly not good, he was obviously an assassin even before his association with the Gung Ho Guns, but he’s conflicted. He’s not good, but he doesn’t want to be evil. 

“I’m a collector of knives. Sharp ones, ready and capable of genocide.” Knives…really said that, huh. 

It’s interesting that in the page where we see a group shot of the Gung Ho Guns, Wolfwood is mostly out of frame. Only his arm and Punisher are visible. He is and he isn’t one of them.

Legato is sooooo upset that Knives isn’t telling him everything. And that Wolfwood is ruining his plans to kill Vash. Even though he’s still working under Knives’s orders. He’s so, so unhinged.

Also, Knives has finally abandoned his BDSM suit, so I can stop giggling every time he’s on page. 

And now we return to our regularly scheduled Vash and Wolfwood shenanigans. 

Vash is such a drama queen, I love it. Face down on the ground, calling out to Rem because he’s tired and pretending to be dying, and then immediately awake when he hears a car. What a guy. 

Meryl and Milly are so right to drive past them. Serves Vash right for leaving without saying goodbye.

Ch3

Hang on, did those two set out across the desert without enough food and water? To the point that they needed to be rescued by Meryl and Milly, and taken to the hospital?? For two supposedly dangerous and smart men, they are incredibly stupid.

Go Meryl and Milly!! I love it when the girls get to be badasses too. 

“It may be small but its power is sufficient.” Meryl’s dad is right not just about her guns, but about her. It’s been interesting watching Meryl, someone who is truly only human, try to keep up with and deal with basically supernatural beings. I wonder if what she’s considering at this moment is if what her father said was really true. Can she keep up with Vash? Does she have the power to help him with his quest?

Wolfwood sometimes manages to be caring in the rudest way possible. He’s talking about ditching the girls like they’re hangers on, but he’s really worried that they’re going to get hurt or killed. 

Vash, as usual, calling Wolfwood out on it, too. Wolfwood isn’t sure that he wants to do that! Besides, Vash is right. The girls went in with their eyes wide open. As much as Vash likes to not give the whole truth to protect people and keep them from following him, the girls know what they’re getting into. He doesn’t have that excuse anymore, and he can’t keep them away without disregarding their autonomy completely.

Hoppred and Midvalley might be my favorite Gung Ho Guns. They’re so complicated! Midvalley is there because he doesn’t have a choice; it was either join Knives or die, but he knows he’s going to die at the end of this either way. Hoppred is here for revenge and once he gets that, his purpose for living is gone, so it doesn’t matter if he dies anyway. They were pushed onto this dark path and they don’t see a way out of it; they don’t see a future outside of the darkness. There’s a theme somewhere in here but I can’t quite grasp it. Honestly, I just loved everything about their conversation here.

Oh no, Meryl’s been kidnapped! If I remember my volumes correctly, this is the one where things get really dark. I don’t know if I’m ready for the rest of this…

[pancake-breakfast]

Second week, second volume! Trigun Book Club!

Archive

Trigun Volume 1: Covers + 1-3, 3 Detailed Thoughts, 4, 4 DT, 5-6, 5-6 + DT, 6 DT, 7-8, 9-10

Stream-of-consciousness thoughts for Trigun Vol. 2, Covers + Extras, below.

Trigun Volume 2 Covers

The cover for this volume is so pretty, what with the plant all coming out of Vash's gun there.... Pretty and strange and kinda disturbing.

I wonder what's in those jars floating around the hairy-legged plant man thing. Are they even jars? Blood bags? Hard to say.

Hey! Wolfwood's on the back cover! WOLFWOOD IS ON THE BACK COVER!!!

Also, Legato Bluesummers. Shit.

Aaaand there's a blow-up doll on the fake back cover. Because why not.

There are a LOT of familiar faces on the back of the Japanese Volume 3 cover. I don't like it. They mean bad things are coming.

Ok, Legato's getting eaten by a shark on the fake version of it, though, and I think that's hilarious.

BUT NOT AS HILARIOUS AS MERMAID WOLFWOOD'S SEASHELLS AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I'M DYING!!!! Nightow's obsession with this man's tits confirmed.

Extra 1: Day In Day Out

Ooh, a glimpse into the daily life of Mr. The Stampede? Why do I suspect donuts are part of it?

I'm gonna be honest; I did NOT peg Vash as an early riser. Then again, it might be important if you're on the run all the time.

LOL, I remember him not being very good at meditation.

I'm imagining that egg is hard-boiled. Or hollow. Like, this is still a good trick. No need to waste breakfast on it if it fails, though.

Three HOURS?? Dang, no wonder the guy's got skills. I can't do much of anything before breakfast.

Oh, fine. I guess it was a raw egg.

LOL, "John P. Smith." The most boring alias he could come up with. I wonder what the P stands for. Pseudonym, perhaps?

Psh, Vash can be plenty sneaky. But only in fights. Or when fleeing insurance agents.

Serious Vash expression! I seriously love all his expressions.

Gambling at chess. Ok, man. Whatever floats your boat.

LOL, he lost all his money. I take it back; he needs a new hobby.

Yeah, he's definitely letting the kids get him. As we see with how fast he switches to being the person in power when the motorcycle comes through.

Funny how much trouble one can stay out of by simply foregoing revenge.

Vash would like oldies....

Ew, this bike guy's kinda creepy.

"Sonic Sodom." Yyyyyeeeeaaaahhh, that's not exactly a name that inspires trust.

I love the irony in this panel. They're talking about how dangerous Vash is while he's (apparently) being taken down by a small child.

Dude. Who fires a gun to get people to shut up like that?! Rude.

LOL, the bleeping.

Props to this lady. She's like, "I don't care who you are. If you're gonna come in here, shoot things up willy-nilly, make threats, and swear at us, then you take your ass elsewhere." Like, this happens after this guy does all these things. Mad props.

They bleeped out all that stuff, but he still calls her a bitch....

Hahahaha, that's a wonderful way to take care of the issue. Good job, Vash!

Extra 2: Pilot

(Fair warning: I'm in a Mood as I write this due to some real life stuff, so apologies if it's overly vague or anything.)

Post-Hiroshima environment?? Damn.

Heck, I'd take two years of food as a form of payment....

Ahhhhh, this jacket! It lacks the sexy leg slits, but I still love it. Also it still somehow manages to show off his waist. And throwing the Love and Peace fingers with his clearly mechanical hand!

I'm in love with this first line. "We fell from the sky like droplets of rain." Poetry. MAJOR props to @trigun-manga-overhaul for their choices in both flow and rhythm for the words.

The second sentence is a lovely contrast, what with the rain versus the sun. But also a lovely parallel, as both images are destructive.

Covering a few additional elements here: metal, wind, sand/earth.

He can't ever escape being surrounded by graves, can he? Babygirl here needs a break. I love how small he is relative to the field of death.

HEY. The right alcoholic drinks are GREAT with ice!

Oh, shoot. I recognize this story from '98.

LOL, look at him go. This was my favorite Vash entrance in all of '98. It's very memorable. I hope Johnny Yong Bosch had a blast doing the voiceover for it.

He's just dancing away from the bullets, as if it's all just luck.

LOL, three guns. It's Trigun!

Goshdarn stupid flip-up glasses....

I love how quick his reaction goes from this (Seriously, what is he, a teenager??)...

...to this.

Psh, as if Vash the Stampede needs a measly pistol to wreak havoc.

Ah, the return of lecherous Vash. NGL, was kinda hoping that moment was an anime-only. Though they really took it and ran with it, though, didn't they?

You don't get to say, "That's no way to treat a lady!" to others when you were just looking up her skirt.

LOL, I love her response here. Perfect.

Huh. Something tells me these guys are after a bit more than a rich guy's "pocket money." Is it the fact that one of them shoved a gun in the daughter's mouth? Could be. Could be....

Distracting table-crash provided by... Vash the Stampede. I told you he didn't need a gun to wreak havoc. Though of course the whole incident gave the guy's friends time to restrain him and get him away from the girl before he did anything rash.

Look at him. He's just a little guy....

Vash, not taking any chances. Distraction might not be enough. Use Advanced Projectile Gum Technique!

This sure is a colorful cast of characters....

I'm just saying, they don't really seem like the type of folks the sheriff should have on speed dial.

I love how pissed off Vash looks as they're talking about how he'll kill them all if he shows up. This is the face of a man who's had it with your lies and slander.

Dude, the rich guy was like, "Just so long as my daughter lives," and the sheriff was like, "They'll do the job so long as you pay upfront," but girl's gonna get taken down in the crossfire.

Or, she would if Mr. The Stampede wasn't there.

The girl is physically ok, but mentally, she'll be scarred forever. That's some Hellsing/AoT-levels of, "This character is definitely dead."

Aaaand three panels later, Vash realizes he forgot to continue pretending to be tied up and tries to remedy the situation.

Bossman here (I mean the gang leader, not the actual character named Bostalk) was already suspicious of Vash. Now he's extra-suspicious.

Somehow, Vash revealing his identity has not made the Bossman less suspicious.

Vash, the multi-talented. He can fight and preach at the same time.

Oh, so the field of graves at the beginning isn't Vash's fault somehow. That's... good.

I mean, dear old dad might care a lot for his daughter, but he clearly stated he didn't give a shit about the lives of anyone else in the building.

Vash is disappointed in Bossman's life choices.

BTW, Vash's hair in this whole chapter just makes me think of thistle flowers.

Yes. Refusing to do so just leads to more cruelty.

Vash just let the guy shoot the man, huh?

Oh, he's not happy about it.

Ah, yes. There's the greedy sheriff I remember!

This sheriff mentioned his hired help didn't think anything of taking human lives, but it seems they're not the only ones.

Oh, no. Sheriff triggered Angry Vash.

Not really sure what happened in this panel save that Vash was at the center of a bunch of destruction. Again.

Ah, gun arm. I thought it might be gun arm. I couldn't remember.

I love the sheriff's expression here. Like, he literally has his own gun to Vash's face, and he's effing terrified.

Vash, dodging bullets again.

WTF, he shot him right in the badge. Talk about insult and injury. My boy knows what he's doing.

LOVE AND PEACE!!!

Hahahaha, everyone else just looks sooooo confused. Hopefully, they'll get it someday.

[trashyswitch]

7 Fluffy Balls of Joy

Chapter 7: The Puppies First Grooming (DIY Version)

The 5 Jacksepticeye Egos decide to try grooming the growing dogs for the first time. This leads to more hard work than they expected, and some play time too.

This fanfic is for Shannon. I hope you enjoy more of the puppies! :)

Henrik walked out of his bedroom and widened his eyes. They had gotten so big! Where did the time go?!

“Oh good lord...You’re getting very big!” Henrik reacted.

The puppies turned right around and howled towards Henrik. Henrik laughed and knelt down, looking at the puppies. “Hello babies! More like teenagers now.” Henrik joked.

“Good morning Henrik!” Jackie greeted.

“Guten morgen!” Henrik greeted back. “Zhey’re huge now!” Henrik reacted.

“I know and SO FLUFFYYY!” Jackie was fluffing up their fur.

“Yeah...Zhey kinda need a hair cut…” Henrik told him.

“Do they though?” Jackie asked.

“Ja. Zhey do.” Henrik replied. “And zhat’s vhat ve’re gonna do today. Ve’re gonna vash, cut and groom zhe puppies.” Henrik decided.

“But that’s gonna be so much wooorrrrrrrrk.” Jackie whined.

Henrik chuckled and looked at him with a side grin. “Should’ve zhought of zhat vhen you brought home 7 puppies and a mama.” Henrik told him.

Jackie sighed and nodded. “True…”

“Oh! Ound I have a collar for Angel!” Henrik declared. He picked up his little Angel, placed the puppy onto the couch, and hooked up the magenta pink collar to the puppy. “Zhere. You are mine forever!” Henrik declared.

“Yay! Another doggy’s been claimed!” Jackie declared.

“Yeah! I hope Marble is enjoying zhe new family.” Henrik said.

“The kids did seem really excited!” Jackie told him.

As soon as Chase, Jamie and Marvin were up, Henrik and Jackie explained to the boys that they were gonna get the pets groomed. And they were gonna do it themself.

Jamie widened his eyes and let out a breath. His whole face basically said ‘this is gonna take forever’.

“I know…” Henrik muttered.

“Not even magic will be able to make this go any quicker.” Marvin told him.

“I know.” Henrik told him.

“This has been a great experience so far...but I did not sign up for grooming a litter of growing dogs.” Chase reacted.

“Okay okay, ve get it! So let’s get started!”

The boys started off with cleaning the dogs first. All 5 boys got their swim trunks and bare backs on, and started cleaning the dogs outside. Each of them had a bottle of shampoo, and were getting the dogs all lathered up. Chase shrieked as his dog shook some of the soap off, while Jamie spat and made throat noises as bits of dog soap ended up in his mouth.

Marvin groaned as the dog he was bathing, winded up rubbing her body all over the grass as she was lathered with soap. Marvin put the soap bottle down and grabbed the hose. “Good enough.”

The boys each took turns to clean the soap off the dogs with the hose, and a bucket of water. Marvin picked up cups of water, and sumped it onto the dog to let it run off the body. Meanwhile Jamie was doing it the easier way with the hose against the dog’s fur. As soon as Jamie was finished, he passed the hose to Henrik.

“SCHEIßE!” Someone shouted.

Chase turned to look at the source of the sound. But he knew exactly who it was. It was kinda obvious…

It was Henrik...With his trunks down to his knees...and the dog holding onto them, pulling them aggressively…

HOLY SHIT it was the best thing Chase had seen all month! Angel was literally pulling Henrik’s shorts down in an attempt to play with him! And Henrik was basically naked right in front of them!

“Sie mich nicht an! Don’t look at me!” Henrik reacted, covering up his sensitive areas with his hand. His face was so red...he looked like a strawberry.

Jamie was the first to burst out laughing and actually snort in response. Chase bursted out laughing right after, followed by Jackie and Marvin. Everyone was laughing at Henrik while he got his swim trunks out of Angel’s mouth. “Trottel…” Henrik muttered. “Let go!” Henrik ordered. “Verschwinde!” Henrik spat.

Angel immediately listened to Henrik and let go of his trunks. With the boys still laughing at him, Henrik growled and pulled his swim trunks back up onto his bottom.

With that hilarious moment out of the way, Chase returned to cleaning the shampoo off of his chosen puppy. While a couple of the puppies proved to despise the water, Chase’s puppy seemed to like it! He was panting, running for the water, and trying to eat the water that came from the hose. Chase giggled at this and splashed a bit of water onto his face. This made the dog shove his face into the grass and rub his back all over the wet grass. Chase was laughing as he watched. But his laughter quickly turned to surprise the moment the dog jumped and tackled Chase onto his back with its wet body.

“Ahahahaw, come on man! So much for being dry…” Chase reacted.

“You’re a naughty little guy, aren’t ya?” Marvin teased Chase’s dog. “Yeah you are! Such a mischievous little nut!” Marvin teased.

The dog started barking and wagging his tail faster than the wind. He looked ready to sprint a marathon.

“What? You wanna run? Or jump around?” Marvin asked.

Suddenly, the dog pounced onto Marvin next and knocked him right down to the ground! “Ohoho man! You’re stronger than I thought!” Marvin reacted.

“He’s like a quarterback!” Jackie reacted.

Hey, that’s not a bad idea” Chase reacted. “There just might be a name idea for you!” Chase reacted. “Maybe Rebel? For Dublin Rebels?” He asked. “Or...” Chase added.

Jamie ran to Chase and fingerspelled a word for him:

‘B-L-I-T-Z’

Chase looked at the dog and smiled. “That’s perfect! Couldn’t have come up with anything better.”

Jamis smiled proudly.

“Blitz. His name is Blitz.” Chase decided.

Marvin smiled and knelt down to pet Chase’s dog. “Blitz...It suits him!” Marvin told him.

“Never heard of a dog being named something from football before!” Jackie reacted.

“Well, Air Bud is already taken.” Chase mentioned. “And I wasn’t gonna steal their name for the heck of it.” Chase added.

“True…” Jackie mentioned. “Alright! So we have Matilda, Angel, Marble and Blitz!” Jackie declared. “Well, kinda Marble...He’s off living with a new family.” Jackie added.

“Now: Let’s get these guys cut.” Marvin declared.

Boy oh boy, was that a process! Most of the boys only used scissors, while Henrik went for the full shaving to tackle all the hair. “If I shave it, I will not need cut it for a vhile.”

“But she’s gonna look ugly if you do that.” Chase warned. “You don’t want people cringing at your dog, do you?” Chase asked.

A couple seconds later, Henrik grabbed the scissors. “Zhey’re better anyvay.” Henrik told them.

“I wonder who told you that…” Chase muttered with a smirk on his face.

The dog hair that came off the dogs was overwhelming. Chase considered grabbing a vacuum cleaner to use on his clothes, while Jameson was fluffing his choice dog every 5 minutes to get all the hair out. Both cut and uncut hair would fly out of the dog’s coat and into his face.

“I wonder if paying for a groomer would be cheaper and less messy than cutting them ourselves.” Jackie asked.

“Cheaper? Nein. Less messy? Ja.” Henrik replied.

“I didn’t ask you.” Jackie told him. “I asked everyone but you, because we all know what your answer would’ve been.” Jackie explained.

“Youch…My feelings…” Henrik muttered.

Soon, the cutting was finished and the dogs were done. Jackie used a bag of treats to get the dogs to follow him, while Chase and Henrik gathered a majority of the dog hair with the vacuum cleaner. “Who knew we’d be vacuuming grass?” Chase mentioned.

“Not me.” Henrik replied.

“It’s not far off from a carpet, actually. It just breaks a little easier.” Chase admitted.

“Ja.” Henrik replied.

Chase smiled as the dawn looked cleaner. “All done!” Chase declared.

“Now to-” Henrik had turned around and stared with wide eyes at the new mess that had been made.

“Uuuugh...Jackie! Vhy?!” Henrik asked.

“Because they need it!” Jackie reacted.

It turns out that Jackie had taken the time to brush the dog's fur. This created a brand new gigantic pile of dog hair.

Henrik growled while Chase sighed. “I don’t even know if the vacuum can handle much more dog hair…” Chase muttered.

“Ve could make anozher dog vizh all zhis dog hair.” Henrik told him.

“Maybe even summon a new golden retriever with this much hair.” Chase joked.

“Ja, basically.” Henrik replied.

Henrik and Chase took the time to further clean up the lawn with the dog hair. “I wonder...does dog hair turn into a type of fertilizer? Or does it just turn to dead skin that looks like ash?” Chase asked.

“How about ve DON’T zhink of zhat?” Henrik suggested.

“What’s wrong Henrik? Don’t like the idea of dust mites taking over the lawn?” Chase teased.

“Nein! Nein nein nein! Deesgusting!” Henrik reacted.

“Awww, the poor doctor is a germaphobe! He’d better watch out! Cause there’s one evil germ he CAN’T wash off with water~” Chase teased.

“Vell, zhere’s technically-” Henrik’s words were quickly interrupted by a squeal of his own. Chase had squeezed his sides, causing Henrik’s knees to buckle. “VAHAHAIT! NEIN! NOT KITZELN! NAAAH!”

Chase sat right down onto Henrik’s hips and skittered his fingers all over Henrik’s belly. “kitzeln kitzeln kitzeln kitzeln kitzeln kitzeln!” Chase said in almost perfect german.

Henrik shrieked at that and giggled like a little toddler. Chase’s german voice sounded a little too much like his Dad’s teases from when he was a kid. “bihihihitte hör ahahauf damihihihit aaaHAHAHAHAHA!” Henrik’s laughter doubled in severity the moment his armpits were attacked.

“Oooooh! Ticklish in the pitsies, huh?” Chase teased.

“NIHIHICHE MEINE FÜHÜHÜHÜßE!” Henrik begged. “BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ES KITZELT SO SEHEHEHEHR!” Henrik laughed.

“Damn! I can’t even understand you right now! All I know in German are the words ‘Nein’, ‘Ja’, ‘halt’, and now ‘kitzelt’!” Chase reacted. “And those all mean ‘No’, ‘Ya’, ‘Stop’, and ‘Tickle’!” Chase reacted.

“Teheheheuflisch! TEUFLIHIHISCH!” Henrik yelled back.

“I wonder what that means...Maybe ‘bastard’? Or ‘enough’?” Chase asked.

“IHIHIT MEHEHEANS EHEHEVIHIL, YOHOHOU IHIHIDIOHOHOT!” Henrik yelled back.

“Ooooh! You called me evil in German?! How dare you!” Chase reacted.

“Evil?! Well if THAT’S the case:” Jackie got into his superhero costume in a snap, and quickly started tickling Chase.

“Wait WHAHAHAHAT?! OHOHO NOHOHOHO!” Chase laughed.

“Jackieboy Man to the rescue!” Jackie declared.

Marvin ran to Blitz and put a treat into Chase’s pocket. “Hey blitz! Sick ‘em!” Marvin encouraged.

Blitz jumped at Chase and tackled the man down to the ground. “OHOHOHOW! Ohoho geheheez! OHOHO NOHOHO BAHAHAHAHAHA!” Chase bursted out laughing as Blitz started digging his snout into Chase’s hip. “BLIHIHITZ OHOHOFF!” Chase tried to tell him.

But the dog didn’t listen and just kept tickling as he dug for the treat. The dog made borking noises and dug its paws in to get the treat as well. But it was proving to be harder than he expected to get it out.

“HEHEHENRIHIHIK HEHEHELP!” Chase begged.

“Naaaaah! You’re fiiiiine! You’re getting zhe kitzeln! Kitzeln kitzeln kitzeln!” Henrik teased. “Ist Rache nicht süß?” Henrik joked.

“YOHOHOU BAHAHASTAHAHAHARD!” Chase yelled as he shoved his face into the grass. “IHIHIT TIHIHICKLEHEHES!”

“Entschuldigung, my irisch friend. I don’t quite understand you very vell.” Henrik complained teasingly. “Vhat does ‘tickle’ mean again?” Henrik joked.

“SHUHUT UHUHUP! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!” Chase laughed and squealed.

“Rude! So rude!” Henrik reacted. Henrik walked up to the dog, and removed the treat from Chase’s pocket for him. “Zhere you go Blitz.” Henrik replied. “Poor Blitz, being deprived of zhe treats. Especially for being a good boy!” Henrik said in a baby voice. “Good doggy! Zhat’s a good doggy!” Henrik started petting Blitz more and fluffing his fur around.

The dog woofed proudly and tackled Henrik to the ground to give him endless licks on the chin. Henrik giggled at the ticklish kisses and took them. “Zhahahank yohohou Blihihitz!” Henrik said to him.

The dog did one last bark of a reply before licking his face again.

Chase smiled as he watched. Perhaps the crazy grooming idea was worth the precious time with the puppies.

Soon, the boys decided as a collective to call a groomer for their dogs’ next haircuts.

[dreaming-gamer]

Eyy! Now, I have a proper V HC request, hihi!😍😍😍❤❤❤🙈🙈🙈 The gang ( include anyone you want ) introducing V to his very first cosplay convention!😍😍😍❤❤❤ I'll patiently wait, my dear. I love your V HCs so much😍😍😍❤❤❤

Hello dear! <3<3<3 Thank you so much for liking my headcanons and the request! :D :D :D I’m sorry this one took so long, I should have posted this one much earlier but better late than never? *sweats* 

In any case, here we go! <3<3<3

Random headcanon: Cosplay convention

Nico:

Nico is the first one to jump at the idea when she finds out V has never been to a cosplay convention. She loves those because people just let their creativity flow and she is among them. Creating an impressive cosplay that lets her display her genius, oh that’s right up her alley.

Of course the work on the van and Nero’s Devil Breakers go first, but the Queen of Machines can juggle that and more if needs be. If she’s going to a convention, you can bet she’s going to show off something that’s flashy and functional.

She’s all for helping the others find something they want to dress up in as well, they don’t even have to take something as spectacular as she does, if they don’t want to. If they do, she’s all for helping them with something on the more mechanical style as sewing and fabrics aren’t her thing.

Honestly, she just wants her friends to come along, try the event out. If someone really doesn’t want to dress up, she won’t push the suggestion too much but if she can work on them for a bit, they might open up to it. She’s the one to convince V to come along, claiming she can find just the right character for him.

Though Nico is able and considered fixing a workable Gundam costume (complete with rockets and guns, could it get better?!), she ultimately chose Mei Hatsume from My Hero Academia as her own cosplay character because let’s face it, it would let her show off more of her creations.

The costume itself she found online, cheap and the inventions are the important part, so that’s all good for her. A prototype is customized to function as a flying skateboard for anyone who wants to try, an Overture is remodeled to set off (harmless) fireworks rather than demon-killing sparks, a Dr Faust replica with built-in video and audio to teach you Michael Jackson moves on the go, she brings an array of different inventions and many are a success with younger audiences.

Nero (& Kyrie):

Nero’s never been to a cosplay convention, he’s just as new to them as V is. As a kid, he wanted to dress up and go to gatherings like that because it looked fun and hopefully no one would look at him funny, as they did in the Order.

Now that he feels more secure in his own skin, having come to terms with his heritage and how he can use it to protect his family, Nero doesn’t feel the immediate need to dress up for the convention but when Kyrie mentions it might be fun, he falls for the suggestion.

Whenever the orphans’ clothes get holes, Kyrie fixes them with her sewing but she is uncertain she has the skills and the time to fix herself and Nero matching outfits in time for the convention, when they have both decided they’ll go. And Nico has convinced them that they’ll have the most fun if they dress up.

Nero is supportive, he’s fine with whichever costume Kyrie wants to do, he doesn’t push and he’s fine with just going as they are as well if it spares Kyrie some trouble, but the kids are very insistent. And Kyrie sometimes has a hard time saying no to them.

Knowing it’s one of Kyrie’s favorite Disney movies, Nero suggests Beauty and the Beast for the two of them. Kyrie wants Nero to have fun and get the whole experience by dressing up, but at first, she is a little bit hesitant about his suggestion. She never wants Nero to feel like she doubts him or his humanity ever again.

They have been through a lot and so, they just talk it out, ending the discussion with soft whispers of love and care and in agreement over their choice.

As for their costumes, they don’t buy anything new. They check their closets for anything unused or something that can just be adjusted. In their eyes, the details don’t have to be perfect as long as they are both having fun. Kyrie also has a field day trying to put make-up on Nero’s face for the Beast look. Honestly, she does a good job. And the clothes she adjusted for Nero’s blue Beast attire, as well as her own blue and white dress for Belle, look great and she feels proud over her work.

At the convention, Nero will make sure to keep an eye on her, make sure she won’t be dehydrated or stay on her feet for too long in queues. It’s mostly unexplored ground for both of them, but they have a lot of fun just people-watching and following the three orphans under their care around, as the boys point out characters that they know everywhere. If the boys don’t recognize someone, they’ll run right up and ask.

Their camera roll is full of pictures of other cosplayers and the kids posing at the end of the day. And Nico snuck in a few pictures of Nero and Kyrie as well.

Dante:

It’s a party, Dante’s interested, enough said. He doesn’t mind grabbing the most ridiculous outfits if it gives him the love of the crowd. At a convention, people of all ages gather so it will be some simple, awesome fun.

As for him choosing a cosplay, the Dr. Faust hat has made him realize he rocks wearing a hat so he initially thought of cosplaying Alucard from Hellsing but after realizing V would cosplay another Alucard, he switched gears. Actually, Dante might just prefer cosplaying a character that likes having fun, just like he does.

By coincidence, he found Vash the Stampede from Trigun and though there is no hat involved, hey, the guy rocks red just as well as Dante does and he uses guns. Does Dante know anything about the character? Not really but that doesn’t stop him from rocking it. Plus, Dante already has red clothes, it’s just a matter of going into character because adjusting those clothes, he knows not how to do.

At said convention, he instantly clicks with a Deadpool cosplayer and they dance to Michael Jackson songs. They also photobomb some cosplay shoots, all in good fun. He lives for the spirit of people just having fun and humans just being humans, gathering thanks to a common interest.

Dante is the type who comes to a convention with several outfits. Or at least he would, if he had enough money for it. Since most of his paycheck goes to keeping the gas, water and electricity at Devil May Cry running, he resorts to simple, but effective ways to show off character, both his own and from other series.

V:

When the idea of going to a cosplay convention is first introduced to him, along with what it actually entails, he’s a bit skeptical. Nico telling him that there will be a ton of people doesn’t really sell him on it as he’s not that fond of crowds. But hearing that many will dress up as characters from stories they enjoy catches his attention. If he agrees to go, maybe he should be sure to make the most of it. And when Nico notices that shift in his demeanor, she keeps pushing him to join, juuust a bit.

For V, cosplay sounds like a way to show appreciation for characters and the stories they star in. Being the big fan of literature and poetry that he is, this aspect of the event does trigger his interest but when Nico gives him the idea to try out cosplay himself, she suggests that he shouldn’t go with cosplaying William Blake. Griffon laughs out loud at the mere idea but his suggestion of V cosplaying as a Disney princess (the orphans under Nero’s and Kyrie’s care have tried to show the avian various Disney movies, further adding to his arsenal of nicknames for V), is equally shot down.

V does want to put some thought and care into who to cosplay, but he also acknowledges his lack of sewing skills and is not too into the thought of buying a costume for himself with his limited funds. Kyrie offers to help but he is hesitant to accept it, seeing how she is trying to make something wearable for both herself, Nero and three little boys.

Ultimately, Nico and surprisingly, Dante become his greatest helpers. The childhood home of the sons of Spardas might have mostly fallen apart, but there are still some of their father’s old black robes in one of the rooms. It needs some adjustments, being too big on V’s lean frame, but the length is pretty spot on.

Nico demonstrates an automatic multi-tool that includes both measuring and sewing capabilities, as well as a laser pointer and a demon alarm that accidentally trips when Griffon is present. V doesn’t ask why she saw the necessity to put all of those functions together, but in the end, two of them are helpful for their situation. And she will show it off at the convention, as part of her genius.

How Dante does it, V doesn’t know, but one day, a long blonde wig is delivered to Devil May Cry, perfect for his decided cosplay. Turns out Dante’s flirt with the lady at the costume shop was helpful.

Ultimately, V feels very satisfied with his appearance as Alucard from Castlevania. The black robes are a different material from his regular leather vest but it’s still in black and thus, he feels right at home in it rather quickly. The long blonde wig takes some more time to adjust to.

What he had not anticipated were people asking to photograph him in this getup but thankfully, V took his time to research his character’s lines and mannerisms. Alucard is a gentleman, so V doesn’t find it very hard at all.

During the convention, Nero and Kyrie have enough on their plate, keeping an eye on the boys, so Nico usually stays close to V. Their chosen media are not anything alike, but that hardly matters. Nico is easily swept up in the excitement of the convention and seeing her makes V think that letting loose once in a while isn’t so bad.

Griffon stars in V’s cosplay as well, dressed up as a bat.

The next day, V will be a bit socially exhausted. Expect him to keep to himself with his book and tea for a good remainder of the day.

[ladypurplejanewrynn]

Hetalia AmeLiet: A troublesome situation chapter 11

It was a beautiful and shinning mornning, Alfred opened his eyes and looked at Tolys who was softly sleeping next to him. He smiled and was about to get up when suddently Tolys caught him by the arm:"Please, don’t go yet dear. Stay with me in here a little longer." The American did as the Lithuanian said. "The last night was amazing, wasn’t it?" asked America. "Yeah, it really was. I love it, even thought i’m currently in a female body." answered Lithuania with an adoreble smile. "You know, you really suprised me when you asked me for doing it. And i’m even more suprised that you didn’t mind doing it while having a woman’s body." said the American. "To be honest, i’m suprised too as well. Looks like i’ve gotten kinda used to this body. But it doesn’t change the fact that i wanna go back to my old body." said Tolys. "I know love, i know. Don’t worry, as soon as the cure will be finished, you’ll be back to normal. We can survive one more month." said Alfred. Lithuania noded:"Yes, we can." They layed next to each other in silence until Alfred proposed his lover taking a shower together. Tolys agreed to that and they both got up and went to the bathroom. They step in to the bathtub together and start it cuddling with each other. The water was hot but not too hot. Both of them in their arms start it kissing with so much passion and desire. A moment later they stepped up to a next level and start it french kissing. Suddently Tolys softly bitten Alfred’s neck, leaving a small mark on it. "I love the way you show me the affection hun" said Alfred. He placed his hand on his lover’s cheek making him blush a little. The American leaned on and placed a gentle kiss on one of his lover’s breast. Tolys bitten his lips to not let a moan escape from his mouth. Alfred placed another kiss on the other breast. A soft moan escaped from the Lithuanian’s mouth. "I see you’re enjoying this dear" said Alfred to tease his lover a little. Tolys became a complet blushing mess:"Yeah... i guess so..." After the shower they dressed up and dryed their hair.

Alfred braided Tolys hair into a beautiful braid and then they went to the kitchen to make breakfeast. This time they cooked together some steak with some eggs. After eating, America’s little sister Filadelfia came along with her boyfriend Switzerland for visit. "Hey guys, so how are you doing?" asked Filadelfia. "Oh, we’re doing well. How about the two of you?" asked Liet. "We’re good. By the way we came to annonce you that we’re planning to get married." answered Vash. "Really? That’s kickass dude. My dorky little sister is getting married." said Alfred with excitement. "I know right. But we still don’t know when we want to get married thought. Also we’re here for another reason. We wanted to ask the two of you if you wanted to go to beach to have some fun." said Rose. "That’s a great idea. Let’s invite some of our other friends as well." said Alfred. They invited Feliks and Alice and Audrey and Roderich. On the way to the beach, they stopped by a shop, for Tolys to buy a bikini since he didn’t had one for the beach. When they arrived, they went to toilet to dress up into their swimming suits. After dressing up, Warsaw, Feliks, Alfred, Tolys and Rose jumped into water, while Vash, Audrey and Roderich stayed on the shore. Audrey was sunbathing while Roderich was reading a book. And Vash was just watching the rest of the group having fun in the water, he watched over his beloved to be sure she’s all save.

The rest of the group was having a lot of fun in the water, by splashing each other. A moment later Rose came to ask Vash to join them. In the beginning he didn’t agree, but Filadelfia splashed him a little with water to tease him a little. "Do you wanna play like that? Alright then. You made a grave mistake by splashing me darling." said Switzerland with a sassy smile and jumped into water. He splashed his lover with a lot of water. "Hey, i didn’t splash you that much hun." said Rose. "Maybe, but that was for revange my sweet little idiot." said Vash giggling a little. A moment later they had a splashing fight in duets. Alfred and Tolys together. Feliks with Alice and Vash with Rose. The wild fight began. All was fine until Warsaw splashed Liet with so much water that the top part of the bikini fell off. Tolys covered his chest with embarressed, luckly nobody saw what happend. Alfred found the top part of the bikini and help his lover to put it on. "I’m really sorry Liet. I didn’t mean to do that. I swear." apologized Alice. "All is fine. It was just an accident." said Tolys comforting his friend. They took a small break and all of them went to eat something for lunch. After lunch, they went back to water. Versailles and Austria joined them as well. After splashing each other with water and playing with a ball, they all came out to sunbath a little too. When it was almost evening they all came back to their homes.

[smhalltheurlsaretaken]

Spoilers.

Okay I can’t hold it in anymore, I need to yell about Star Trek. 

SO.

In light of the revelations we got from Picard ep8 and ep9, I have come to the conclusion that the plot is a giant fucking mess. Lemme explain.  (Buckle up, it’s long and VERY spoilery).  First, a recap: 300 000 years ago, synthetic lifeforms from another galaxy dragged eight suns together (or maybe created them) and put a sign on the planet in the middle, saying “hey synth pals, when the organics decide to destroy you, give us a call, we’ll destroy them.” The Romulans stumbled upon it, understood only the “synth, organics, destroy” part and decided to hunt and kill robots before they evolved. So far, the robotic higher beings have only succeeded in making the organics hate the synths, so good job. Using the Romulan rescue, Oh makes synths illegal through the attack on Mars, causing the death of most of her people (and incidentally, of the entire Vulcan race in another timeline. Thanks, Oh!). I’ll give her points for dedication, at least this isn’t a “save my people and screw the rest of the Federation” scenario. She’s actually willing to sacrifice her planet to save the whole galaxy. (Doesn’t make it moral, but still, pretty selfless, in a dark a twisted way.) Again, this is the robotic higher beings’ fault. 

Moving on, The surviving synths try to make first contact with Starfleet, resulting in the death of Jana, Beautiful Flower and Vandermeer, which has overall very little consequence on the bigger plot. AGAIN, this is indirectly the robotic higher beings’ fault. (Maybe losing her sister is what makes Sutra such a bitch? Don’t think so though, we’ll get to that.) Maddox, learning nothing from the Ibn Majid, decides to learn the truth about the ban and sends two synthetic girls that look exactly like Jana to investigate (my god is he stupid), while not actually telling them what it is they’re supposed to find (oh, Bruce. Oh my god). It leads to the Romulans realizing that there’s an entire planet of synths. Outstanding work, dumbass. 

Picard does his thing and decides to save the synths and advocate for their lives, Sutra realizes what the Admonition actually meant, and decides that killing all the organics sounds like a great idea. She doesn’t hesitate to let Narek kill one of her sisters to unite her people, showing that she’s exactly the same kind of psycho bitch as Oh. The problem is: SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECIES. The robotic higher beings are fucking IDIOTS!! They’re supposed to have seen many civilisations rise and fall, so they should know what to do and what not to do, and their rational still is “organics will kill us anyway, so let’s kill them,” leading to the organics being like “oh shit, the synths want to kill us, let’s stop making them,” leading to Sutra being like “welp they’ve already started hating us, our robot overlords were right, let’s kill organics.”  OH. MY. GOD!!!

I get that the lesson is that fear is the great enemy, and in this case it’s really well demonstrated (gotta give credit where it’s due), but still! It’s so frustrating!! 

My biggest problem with that convoluted plot is that we (the viewers) are supposed to see the synths as the organics’ equals. Their plight is supposed to be equal to the Federation’s. Except NO. I’m sorry, NO. 

(More on in-universe morality and out-of-universe viewer experience under the cut, because I took pity on your dashboards.)

I get wanting to survive from the Romulan attack, okay. (There is la Sirena for that, just as a reminder.) But Sutra saying that the Federation banning them was essentially genocide? NO. They are made. They aren’t born naturally. A government telling its people to stop making procreating isn’t the same thing as a government killing every kid younger that ten! Parents refusing to conceive isn’t the same as murdering their children (I won’t open the can of worms that is the abortion debate, the point stands). 

We as an audience are still supposed to see the Zhat Vash as the bad guys, because Oh, Narissa and Narek are villains, and because they have caused untold suffering. (By the way, linking Cris’ personal tragedy to the synth crisis is a massive plot contrivance to make us hate the Zhat Vash more, which I found frustrating watching ep8. Losing people in a horrible way happens even without grand global conspiracies, and Cris had already been established as going out of his way to help people even when there was nothing in it for him. We didn’t need the connection to empathise with his pain, and he didn’t need the added incentive. Seriously, how small is that galaxy? Are everybody’s demons linked to Picard’s heroic quest? How convenient.)

But are the Zhat Vash really the bad guys? (Even Cris questions that despite arguably being the Sirena crewmember who as per ep8 had lost the most because of them, along with Elnor.) I’m sorry, if Sutra does try to call the robotic overlords, I say burn Cappelius to the ground. Lemme continue to explain. There are what, 50 synths? 50 robots. And the show tries to make me (again, the viewer) accept that risking the survival of the entire Federation (trillions of people) to save them is actually a question worth asking? From an in-universe moral standpoint, perhaps. 

From an outsider’s perspective (the audience), not even close. Robots having souls and being equal to humans isn’t even a discussion we’re having in real life. I don’t believe androids will ever be self-aware, and capable of emotion and love. Sure, in the Star Trek universe they apparently are. So what? Suspension of disbelief only goes so far. The show can’t expect me to accept that many IFs. I get the very one-the-nose “fear of the Other,” “make love not war,” “different races have equal rights to life” analogy. The message is very much worthy, the show’s depiction of it really pisses me off. The show isn’t asking me to decide whether or not it would be moral to kill the last survivors of a human (or even alien) tribe to save the world, it’s asking “but what if we were basically God and we fucked up, how would we fix it? What if the stuff we made eventually had feelings? Then it’d be bad to destroy it, right?” 

Aside from the sheer hubris of that premise, I don’t know that the robots have feelings. I know it looks like they do, and that they believe that they do, but again, how am I to know? From a biological viewpoint, they’re certainly not alive:

“Life” (biological def taken from the web) Definition. noun, plural: lives. noun, plural: lives. (1) A distinctive characteristic of a living organism from dead organism or non-living thing, as specifically distinguished by the capacity to grow, metabolize, respond (to stimuli), adapt, and reproduce. 

Do the synths grow? Nah. Do they metabolize? Yes. Respond to stimuli? Yes but debatable as it’s programmed. Adapt? Yes. Reproduce? NOPE. 2.5/5 on the living scale lol. That’s not that great. (From an in-universe moral perspective, this time. I know, TNG did an ep on that, sorry.)

Still the show tries reaaaally hard to sell their sentience, and the one time that really didn’t sit well with me was that “robotic finger touching the human finger” image. WOW, last place where I expected to find religious imagery, a show that questions what it means to be human and what creating beings in our image would entail *sarcasm*. 

Except they twist the imagery. In the Bible, human lives are sacred because they are in the image of the perfect God, and He values us (=> so human worth come directly from God attributing worth to us because we’re meant to reflect His goodness). Humans being imperfect due to their fall, creating something in their own image is called an idol - it’s a false god, it’s not sentient, it’s even more imperfect, and it’s wrong. And if humans don’t value it and and it doesn’t reflect who they are anymore, well, it would make the idol even more worthless, right? (clearer explanation because my arguing skills suck => drawing on the Bible’s imagery, either humans are not gods and the images they created are worthless, or the series means for them to have God’s place, in which case refusing to attribute worth to their images makes those worthless. That invalidates the question that I previously said the show was asking.) So all in all, reminding us of the Christian take on the issue right in the middle of the Admonition claiming that synths are perfect is thus completely counterproductive, both in universe and from a viewer’s pov.

But but but, I hear you protest, what about Data? He had worth! 

This may be controversial, but Data mattered to us because of the character he was, not because he was supposed to be human. He was adorable and losing him meant losing an interesting and enjoyable element in the show, which would make us sad. I love him like I love Cris’ holos, the Voyager Doctor, Wall-E and Eve, R2-D2, Jarvis and Chappie. They’re (very) likeable fictional creatures that can be used as metaphors for real life issues, nothing more. In any show/movie I’d be really sad if one of them had to be sacrificed to save the world, but I’d accept it (looking at you, Infinity War Captain America). If the question arose in real life, would I question the morality of it? No. 

So, are the new synths the same? I already tackled the metaphor thing, it’s not handled that well and Detroit Become Human did it first. (Again, it’s hard to portray the otherness of other real life-cultures that we may unjustly fear by using things whose living status is so easily questionable!!)  Is killing off the synths wrong from an out-of-universe perspective because the audience loves them? Let’s see... Are the new synths adorable/likeable? Heck no, give me Emil and Enoch over them any day. Would we lose something in the show if they died? Nah. We didn’t even know they existed until one episode ago. Picard would get angsty and Agnes would get upset, but it’s nothing a few fluffy fics wouldn’t fix. Do we know the synths as characters? We know that Sutra is crazy, violent and bloodthirsty, Jana was probably nice (?), Dahj had a cute boyfriend (outstanding characterization) and Soji... Welp... *sigh* I guess Soji is okay, even though she’s the least relatable and interesting character of the whole Sirena crew?  We know that their creators and biggest advocates, Soong Jr and Maddox, are(/were) creepy old dudes with warped ethics, half a brain between the two of them, really toxic interactions with Agnes, and enough hubris to bring the entire greek demigod population to shame. They would race Icarus to the sun, seriously.  We know that Captain Vendermeer killed himself over two robots, permanently damaging one of the nicest and most beloved characters of the series. Yeah, real incentive for me wanting to see the Federation risk destruction for the androids, guys.

But seriously, the last time a psycho AI tried to destroy the galaxy and make it in its image (*cough* Control) the protagonists spent a season trying to destroy the thing, and they were right! Future-control was self-aware and demonstrated anger and fear! Make up your mind, CBS!! 

And by the way? THE SYNTHS HAVE A MEANS OF ESCAPE!! No, I’m sorry, if they don’t decide to go aboard la Sirena and choose to endanger the Federation instead, then for all plot issues I’m siding with the Zhat Vash. Go on, destroy the synths. As part of the audience, I don’t care, and the show attempts at making me care by trying to make it a moral issue feel clumsy and forced. 

Also. Q exists in the Star Trek universe! He’s a deus ex-machina machine!! (Pun intended.) It’s hard to take big issues like that seriously when he could just swoop in and teleport the synths out of the galaxy/destroy the Romulan armada/put the robotic overlords in their place. JL, please, give Q a call. Yeah, yeah, it’d take away from the moral stakes because you can’t solve your irl problem with a snap of your fingers and you have to make actual decisions - but as I already said, I feel like the moral stakes are dumb and contrived. Give me the deus ex-machina, please. 

This has been a Star Trek rant. I know that I tackled two separate issues here: the in-universe morality of the synths’ death (I will admit that from the crew’s perspective it’s not right, because they can’t know if the synths are alive or not for sure) and the out-of-universe viewer experience. I apologize if it came across as really confused and complicated. 

I still like the show and love the actual characters (meaning, la Sirena’s colorful crew), and the show writers are not incompetent, or stupid, or wrong for writing their show how they want. They are really skilled and talented and they have created mostly compelling characters - I’m just unhappy with the direction taken by the story.

[miamochi-writes]

Daycare Snacks Vash AU Part 10

A/n: Hi everyone! Thanks for being patient with me as always! Also it helps if you read Part 9 ! Without further ado, here's part 10! Read until the end for something sweet :)

Since that night, you've been listening more to Vash's songs that he shared with you. They brought so much joy and comfort, especially when you play a particular one before going to sleep. Lately, Vash would call you for late night talks and you loved it. The morning and goodnight texts were the cherry on top. Then one afternoon, you got an invite for a soft opening for a special event. Cora noticed the message too and nudged your shoulder.

“Oh you have to invite him to this! It's the perfect thing for him!” Cora said.

“I know! I just hope he's not doing anything that day,” you replied.

“Oh please Y/n, he would clear his whole day for you if you asked. The guy would do anything for you. Come on, call him,” she insisted as she handed you your phone.

Taking a deep breath, you called him and felt your heart race a bit. One ring, two rings,

“Hey Y/n!?”

“Hi Vash! How are you?” you replied.

“I'm good, how about you?” he asked but Cora loud whispered 'GET TO THE POINT!'

“I'm great, uh listen Vash. I called because I was wondering if you had any plans for tomorrow around 2pm?” you asked.

“Oh I don't have anything going on. Why?” he answered.

“Well...I got invited to this event. When I saw the details, I immediately thought about you and thought you might like it. I'm allowed to bring a guest, and was wondering if you wanted to go with me? Just think of it as my way of saying thanks to you the past couple of days,” you explained feeling your cheeks turn red.

“Oh really? Wow that's awfully kind of you to say. Sure, I'd like to go! Do I need to bring anything? What should I expect?” he asked as you smiled.

“Thanks Vash, just bring yourself and wear something comfortable. Meet me at front of the mall tomorrow. Think of it as another small surprise from me,” you smiled.

“Oh will it be nice like that last one?” he asked as you giggled.

“Maybe, you just gotta wait and see,” you replied.

“Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then. Bye Y/n,” he finished as you hung up.

“I told you so! Now come on, let's get you ready for tomorrow!” Cora cheered

~*~

You were dressed in a crop top hoodie with black comfortable joggers. You waited in front of the mall keeping patiently. You looked around until you saw a familiar face. Vash was wearing a black shirt with a red flannel button up hanging loose. He wore black pants and combat boots. He waved at you as you waved back!

“You made it!” You chimed as he smiled at you.

“Of course, you kinda hyped up things the other day so I won’t leave you hanging. So what’s the surprise?” He asked

“This way!” You said as you grabbed his hand and led him inside. You walked until you spotted the neon sign.

“Y/n, what is this?” He asked.

“You’ll see,” you sang as you knocked on the door. You then heard the door open to see a guy walk out.

“Did you get an invite?” He asked as you brought up your phone.

“I got it through Discord channel. Sean said I could come with a plus one,” you replied.

“Okay you’re both clear. Have fun and welcome to Round One,” the guy said as he led you inside. You smiled at Vash and brought him in. There was a whole entire arcade with lights flashing and retro/tech sounds coming from inside.

“Y/n? Did I hear that right. Round 1?!” Vash asked.

“Yes! This is the soft opening for it! I got invited and saw that I could bring a guest. I immediately thought of you, and ta-da!” You explained. Vash looked awestruck as you were still smiling at his reaction.

“Oh before I forget!” You mentioned as you took out a card and put it in Vash’s hands.

“This is your card. It’s already loaded with credits. Complimentary gift from me,” you added. Vash looked at you and then at the card.

“Y/n, I don’t know what to say. Thank you! Although you didn’t have to do all this for me,” he said with a sheepish smile.

“Oh but I wanted to! You’ve always treated me, so now it’s my turn! So let’s have fun! You pick first since you're the guest,” You told him looking fondly. Vash looked at you with a huge smile and gave you a tight hug while rocking side to side.

“How did I get so lucky with you?!” he said before leading you to a multiplayer fighting game.

You played a good 2 rounds with him having the highest score while you tried to keep up. But your score improved the second time feeling proud of yourself. When you ended up at a shooting game, Vash cheered you on each time as you managed to one shot some of the enemies. You kept walking around to find other games until the rhythm games popped up from the corner of your eye. You stopped following Vash and stared at one particular machine that someone was playing on. You debated on waiting but you snapped out of your thoughts.

“Hey you okay?” Vash asked.

“Yeah I’m good! Sorry about that, let’s keep looking!” You replied. Vash looked at the machine and then at you as you tried to wave it off.

“Y/n, do you want to play that game?” He asked.

“I’m fine! Don’t worry about it! You pick the next game!” You insisted. Vash grabbed your shoulders and got you to look in his eyes.

“Are you sure? You can play too if you want. It’s not just about me you know. I want you to have fun as well,” he questioned again. You bit your lip and looked at the machine as the person finished playing. You looked at Vash again and he gave you a soft smile and gestured his head at the machine.

“Okay, just a quick game,” you said as you scanned your card. You adjusted the settings. The game started to light up with the song as you got into position. A character popped up and then started dancing as you followed along, while touching the button prompts. The song kept going until the character posed once last time as you did the same. Your score came up to S rank as you smiled at your achievement.

“Woooo! Go Y/n!” You heard cheering and clapping as you looked behind you to see a small crowd was watching you. But most importantly, Vash was cheering the loudest for you.

“I didn’t know you were good at this! That was so cool how you danced there!” He complimented as you turned red.

“Thanks, you think so,” you sheepishly answered not feeling used to all these compliments.

“Yes! I didn't know you can dance like that! Can you reach me how to play this?” He asked as you looked at him.

“Sure! I’ll show you. We can actually play co-op in this game,” you answered as you led him to the other available machine. You let him go through the tutorial so he could understand the basics of the game. Once he was done, you let him pick a song that was at his level while you adjusted your settings to moderate. You both started dancing along as Vash was keeping up.

“Hey you’re not bad yourself! Look at you go!” You cheered as you kept checking in on him. Once the song ended, he got an A ranking as you cheered for him.

“That was great Vash! You’re a natural at this,” You complimented him.

“Thanks, but you’re really good! It looks a lot of fun when you do it. How long have you been playing this?” He asked.

“Long enough. Come on let’s check out what else they have,” you nudged.

As you played other games, you noticed there were crane games in another section. Some of them had figurines while others had plushies. Both of you were checking them out until you saw a certain plush. It was your favorite character that you've wanted for a long time. You debated, but then ran up to Vash and saw that he was trying to win a figurine of Ed from Full Metal Alchemist. He was close to getting it but missed slightly.

“Man these things are hard! How do those gaming streamers do it?” he asked. You then looked and saw that there might be a way to win it.

"I'll be right back. I need to refill my credits," Vash said before leaving. You then looked at the machine and figured you give it a shot. You managed to move the figurine a good amount on two tries before one of the workers came up to you.

“Oh, here let me help. If you keep going, it'll get stuck,” he said and readjusted the figurine to where it was actually in a better position to win it. You then tried one more time and the claw finally tipped the figurine into the hole. You thanked the worker, before taking out the figurine.

“Hey what did I miss?” Vash asked as you showed him the prize.

“Ta-da! One figurine for you!” you grinned as Vash gasped.

"No way, you? Really? For me?" he asked almost tearing up as you nodded.

"I'm so glad you invited me Y/n," Vash cried happy tears as you gave him a side hug.

You both kept playing more games for another hour until you started feeling tired.

“Okay, I think I’m tapped out for now. How about you?” You asked.

“Yeah, I think I’ve played enough. I need to sit down and rest,” Vash said.

“Me too, any ideas on where we should go?” You asked.

“We can rest at my place. I can order takeout and maybe we can watch something?” he offered.

“Sounds good to me!” you smiled

~*~

Vash ordered takeout for the both of you as you left the arcade. He covered you as usual, and went to go pick it up before taking you to his apartment. He decided to show you one of his favorite TV series that happened to be an older show. You could tell from the way it was shot and how everyone dressed. The acting was comedy gold and some of the characters were really out there, and noticed why Vash liked this kind of show. You both laughed along at some of the corny moments, gasped at the main plot twist, and stifled a laugh at some of the characters.

“Soooo, what did you think?” he asked.

“I didn't know what to expect, but now I'm hooked thanks to you,” you answered.

“So does this mean you'll watch it with me if I bring the blu-ray to your place?” he asked looking excited.

“Yeah, I don't see why not. You like it a lot, and now you got me hooked,” you giggled as he cheered.

After eating your food for awhile, there was a bit of a comfortable silence until you heard Vash.

He cleared his throat as you looked at him to see if he was okay.

“Hey Y/n, I wanted to ask you something,” Vash spoke up as you turned towards him giving your full attention.

“Yeah, what's up?” you asked. He seemed like he was gathering his thoughts before continuing the conversation.

“I noticed whenever there’s something you like, you tend to stare or hesitate. I first picked up on it when we saw the photo booth the other day. You also did it a few other times we hung out, and today with that game. When I bring up those things you tend to dismiss it, until I insist. Is everything okay?” Vash began. You bit your lip and looked away.

“So you noticed, huh?” you answered feeling his eyes on you as you lowered your food on the table and grabbed your drink.

“It’s a long story,” you continued as you felt his hand on your shoulder.

“You don’t have to answer now but I’m here to listen. I won’t say anything until you’re done,” he offered as you gave him a small smile.

“No, you deserve to know. Growing up as an only child meant I didn’t really have anyone else to share what I liked at home. So when I started middle school I thought I could make friends and hope they shared the same interests as me. Turns out the music, games, and shows I liked was a bit too niche. People found it weird that I liked those things instead of something more mainstream. So I kept to myself and tried to enjoy what my other classmates liked. I figured I’d go with the flow,” you started as you tightened your grip on your drink.

“It wasn’t until one of my old crushes came up to me and asked me out. I was happy at the time, and he showed me his favorite things. I eventually got comfortable with our relationship and thought I show him some of the stuff I liked. Turned out the minute I shared with him my actual interests, he told me to stop being childish and act my age. He said I was weird for liking those things and that I should like whatever everyone else did at the time," you continued as you remembered that painful memory way back then.

"I ended up doing what he wanted so I could please him. I even forced myself to stop bringing up things that I enjoyed. It’s funny that the things I did for him to be comfortable ended up costing me my happiness. He then broke up with me and told everyone how weird I was for liking those things. I then kept my distance from people and just tried to keep appearances just so I could fit in,” you sighed as you took a quick sip from your drink.

“Then later in high school I found someone who had the same interests in me. I wanted to be their friend, but I guess all that happened in middle school still follows me to this this day. Even though I don’t talk to those people anymore, I still can’t get feel comfortable to like things openly with people. It’s ironic how I tell the kids to be proud of what they like when I can’t even follow that advice myself,” you chuckled dryly. You took another sip of your drink and waited for Vash to say something. But you only heard the minor background music coming from the DVD that played the show earlier.

“But yeah, that’s my story. I know it’s TMI, but-” before you could finish you felt two strong arms hold you. One arm held onto the small of your back while the other caressed the back of your head. Vash was hugging your back tightly to where your chin was on his shoulder. You didn’t know what to do until he spoke.

“I’m so sorry you had to go through that. No one should have to be told they can’t like the things that bring them joy. I hate that you had to give up liking stuff openly just so others could be comfortable,” Vash said as you felt your eyes starting to glossy.

“Y/n, I want you to know you that you can share the things you like with me. I want you to be comfortable and happy around me when you see those things like that. Because when you do, I can see your face light up. You look so happy when you do so and it makes me happy when I see that. What I’m trying to say is, it’s okay to share those with me. You don't have to pretend with me,” Vash finished.

You felt your lips quiver and the first few tears slide down your cheek. Slowly, you raised your arms to hug him back. Those words felt like a warm blanket wrapping around you and washing away all the fear and anxiety you had earlier. You could feel your inner child slowly healing from the emotional and mental pain it’s endured.

“Thank you Vash, that means so much to me. I promise these are happy tears,” you manage to choke out. Vash rubbed your back with small circles as he let you cry it out. When you finished, you noticed how damp his shirt was and felt embarassed.

“Oh my gosh, I'm sorry about your shirt,” you apologized.

“Don't be, I'm just glad I can be there for you,” he reassured as you softly smiled.

“Thank you Vash, I promise I'll work on being more open to you,” you said as he held both of your hands.

“I appreciate that, and just go at your own pace,” he commented while rubbing small circles on your hands.

“Actually, I noticed your Avatar poster. That's one of my favorite shows along with Fullmetal Alchemist. Oh and I like Pokemon too,” you commented as Vash's face lit up.

"YOU TOO?!" he asked as you smiled

“Yes! I love how well written the characters are, how they develop, and the world building in those shows!” you started going off on a small tangent. Your face lit up remembering all your favorite scenes as Vash joined in or listened during your conversation. The whole day you felt great sharing some of your favorite things to him before he took you home.

“Hey, thanks for today Y/n. It was great spending time with you today and getting to learn more about you,” Vash started.

“Aw Vash, I should be telling that to you. I had so much fun and I feel better after talking with you. Thanks for listening,” you answered.

“Of course, I like spending time with you,” he added as you felt your cheeks and ears turn red.

“Oh before I forget! Could you close your eyes real quick?” Vash asked as you gave him a confused look.

“Trust me, nothing bad I promise,” he insisted as you closed your eyes wondering what he was scheming.

“Okay and open them!” he called out. Once your eyes opened, you saw that he was holding the plushie you saw earlier in front of you while it covered his face.

“Vash, is that?” you pointed.

“I won it for you while I went to go reload my card. You didn't think I wouldn't notice?” he asked with a big grin. You hesitantly held the plushie and felt your heart soar at how thoughtful he was.

“Vash, this is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me,” you choked out as Vash fondly smiled. You then gave him a tight hug while he rested his chin on top of your head.

“Hey it's the least I can do for you,” he said as his cheeks were turning pink. You reluctantly let go to smile at Vash as you started to adore him more and more.

“Thank you, I'll guess I see you again soon,” you asked. Before Vash answered, he moved some of your stray hairs away from your face and tucked them behind your ear. But he didn't let go and rested his palm and fingertips on your cheek.

“I'll see you again soon Y/n. Goodnight,” he finished and then left to his car. You watched him leave and waved before he drove off. You went inside to your apartment and held onto your plushie he gave you. You practically cuddled it once you were in bed and waited for his usual goodnight text. You replayed what happened earlier today in your mind as you held your plush tighter. You were falling deeper in love with Vash.

@marydragneell

[rainbow-pop-arts]

Huuuuggggghhhh, last part of my Trigun Maximum vol 8 thoughts for @trigunbookclub….

Some thoughts on TriMax chap 50-50.5 under the cut!

Eeeeeeew, Wolfwood’s cross has a spine!! (´д｀)

(Edit: somebody pointed out that those were just bullets, my bad bruh (ง ื▿ ื)ว but can you imagine-)

So this is where Wolfwood dies-

YOOOOOO, IT’S THE- IT’S THE- IT’S THE JUICE THAT WOLFWOOD DRINKS TO HEAL!! ( ◉ ◯ ◉ ) Looks like the juices he drank I saw in Stampede are in the manga! 

KID WOLFWOOD KID WOLFWOOD KID WOLFWOOD KID WOLFWOOD-

Oh my, looks like Wolfwood’s experimentation in Stampede also happened in the manga  

Silly scene (  ◕‿◕ ) after the hell they experienced (they’re gonna experience hell again anyways)

Yeeeee, Vashy and Wolfy finally got found! ( ⁀ᗢ⁀ )

OH MY GOD, Y’ALL……he’s wrapped in a blanket, something I always wanted to do to him 🥺 (he deserves it)

Vash and the others: *Discussing about Knives*

Me: Haha, Knives looks like a chicken :D

IT’S THE GUNSMITH WHO’S BUDDY-BUDDY WITH VASH!! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ

MERYL!!! She knew Vash isn’t dead, that’s so sweet 🥺

( ◉ᗝ◉ )!!!??? Did he just……exploded that dead plant?

Nooooo, Woowoo don’t gooooo  (ノ ˃̣̣̥ Д ˂̣̣̥)ノ

Woowoo spin-off

G i r l

So plants can get sick and there are doctors to treat them! But seems expensive tho, like really expensive. If only there are people knowledgeable enough to know how to create plants (Ó3Ò)

Big bro Woowoo 🥺

Aaawww

Anyways, this dude shows up

Got Wolfwood all beaten up

Dramatic ass

Yaaaaay, Wolfwood attacks and protects! ╰(▔∀▔)╯

Wolfwood says farewell to that girl who’s actually the baby that he took care off back in the orphanage

That’s all for TriMax vol 8! ★>d(,,･ε´-,,)⌒☆

Bonus thoughts: So uh…Knives’s plan is doing great…which is not good. Vash was imprisoned for months, luckily Wolfwood came to rescue him! But then Livio and the old guy attacked him. But hey, cool to know that Wolfwood’s past in Stampede is similar (or the same?) as in the manga! I hope in the next volume Vash, Wolfwood, Meryl and Milly have a reunion, I hope they got a plan to stop Knives, and I hope Knives calm down a bit. 

Anyways, for finishing this chaotic volume, check out this Wolfwood sketch I did when I had to draw poses in art cram school

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Trigun Stampede Episode 1 Reaction

Ok here goes. Idk how entertaining I'll be but... you know. This is mostly because I am having a weird time of things rn. Also, I have no background knowledge of this series whatsoever asides from that it might be a western and there was a 90s series and manga also, so if you're an og fan and this is painful... I am sorry lol.

But without further ado, let's go!

Oh. We're in space. ...ok then!

Well this just went poorly. Rip cryo-people.

Noooo mom :(

Ok so I can't tell; is the ship on autopilot or is Nai piloting it, because if it's the latter - you go, little guy, you got skill.

Cannot explain how funny this is. "I would like to use my communication skills more! I would like to make a positive impact!" <- every resumé ever if you want to get a job lol. Birth place "December"... interesting. There's also a "November" and a "July". Why all names of the months? But it's also May, like, temporally - is that not a bit confusing for people? I don't know what "PE081" means as a birth date... also she is. Tiny. Smol, even.

Ah, young idealist, older cynic dynamic. Always pretty fun.

These two have now both shoved papers in each other's faces. Whipping your coworker in the face with a well-timed paper can be a form of affection... I think?

HJHFBSJHC??????

Are none of them... warm? In these outfits? In the desert?

Bro's arm just fell off. "There it goes" Does this happen a lot to you sir???

Our protagonist, everyone.

"He's evil and destructive" Have you... looked at him. Like, don't judge a book by its cover but. Have you looked at him?

^He has kicked puppy energy.

I have nothing to say. Just look at this.

Map! I love maps!

Sand ocean??? Like there's no oceans? How do they get water??? Odd that July is here but not December or November. I'm assuming these are three of the "seven cities"? What are the other four? Are they also month-themed? Also some of these names are real funny. These people naming their towns and cities like "Creepy Valley" and "Stinky Lakeside". Actually seems quite normal to me tbh. And we are in Jeneora Rock atm it seems. Is it going to update as we go? That'd be cool! :D

Hjdfhvdjh he just stayed tied up for. Some reason. Roberto's face 😂

Oh, huh. Plants are. Biological organisms and not power plants. Like I assumed. So they were made but can't be made anymore because they don't have the knowledge or the technology? Odd...

His bounty is about the same as a new plant... how convenient...

Ok I know I said 'kicked puppy energy' earlier but you don't have to actually kick him...

Boy really does not want to hurt anyone :( (Hmmm now I'm starting to think he probably has at some point...)

Damn, that's some quick thinking Roberto.

Meryl: "Idk senpai this guy seems like he sucks" hjfhgnvj

Aw, buddy. Dropping the goofiness as soon as the crowd can't see him anymore :(

Hey I just realized his jacket has "SEEDS" on the arm like the spaceship! But he didn't have the coat when he got ejected so...... I'm sure I will find out later.

You guys cannot hear the quiet giggling I'm making right now. This shot plus the music - I was right about the western genre apparently, it's just on another planet.

BRO????? Where'd you pull the rocket launcher from?????? Wtf????? Why would you do that?????

Ah. He's lost his mind.

Roberto just bodily flinging Meryl into the alley ahdfihvs

He's out of bullets??? 😭

...he's crying.

Dang Meryl, you got a great throwing arm!

Oh shit. Yeah, I had a feeling he was actually extremely competent. He's holding back on purpose.

NO FRICKIN WAY. ONE BULLET WAS ALL HE NEEDED???

Ok now the animators are just showing off.

Oh. Hm. I was wondering where Nai went and. Hm. Yeah the whole accomplice thing might explain Vash's reticence to actually fight. His brother killed Rem? Yikes. He did offer his hand out to her at the beginning though... idk did he really mean for her to die along with the others? The music is hauntingly beautiful btw!

...his name is Millions Knives?

Aaaand that's a wrap on that! I'm intrigued and I feel like this episode answered absolutely nothing but raised a whole lot of questions, which is, well, what a first episode should do. The animation is really sharp geez. I generally prefer 2D animation but there's a lot of character to the expressions and motions - I think they really pulled it off!

Until next episode!