Hollows

Yes, I know I haven't finished my other story, but I'm out of ideas and reviews, so I'm putting it on hold. In the meantime, this story was just screaming to be written…and who am I to refuse (grin)? Let me know what you think or if you have any ideas for Phoenix Fire. Credit will be given where credit is due:)

I was pissed. To say the least.

"Woman!" I bellowed. "Where in the hell is my training droid?!"

Bulma leaned out of her room. "I'll get it to you in a minute, dammit! Just chill."

"Chill my ass," I muttered. "Just because she's so slow doesn't mean she has to drag her ass." I paused, realizing what I'd just said. "Or something like that."

Vegeta, I sense a disturbance in the force. My sister Setsuna's idea of a telepathic joke. It was her code for serious trouble. I sighed.

What is it? I thought back. And it better be good.

Oh, it is, Setsuna replied wryly. Remember Aunt Serenity?

You mean the one on mother's side? Queen of the Silver Empire?

Aye. Somehow, she's managed to bring back our homeworld.

This was so unexpected that I had to sit down and wonder if I'd "heard" right. I was quiet for so long that finally Setsuna thought to me, Hello? You still on-mind?

I mentally shook myself. Yeah, yeah. Just…how in the hell'd she do it?

Setsuna chuckled. Very carefully.

Oh, come on…

I really don't know, 'Geta. That side of the family's always had freaky powers.

I know. I paused. Think you could teleport us there?

What, home?

Yeah.

There was a long pause. Finally Setsuna replied, I could, yes, but I don't know if I'd want to. Nothing's changed, 'Geta. It wouldn't be pleasant.

Ah. I hesitated, not sure how to answer.

You wouldn't want to bring that woman with you, would you? Setsuna put in.

What, Bulma? Of course. She is my wife and the future queen. And Trunks should come, too, I mused. The boy should learn about his heritage first-hand.

Mmm…but what about Father? He'll be pissed off in purple.

He can go screw himself, I answered, ignoring the sudden chill going down my spine. She's a tough woman. May as well be Saiyen.

Not what I meant, 'Geta.

I knew it, but didn't bother to reply. King Vegeta despised all non-Saiyens, and finding out that there was one in the family would go over like a lead balloon. Not to mention the fact that the king tended to scare the piss out of everyone, including his children. But, though I'd never admit it to any but Setsuna, I desperately wanted to see my home, and not going was simply not an option. And Setsuna knew it.

She sighed. So I should plan on going when?

I sighed. As soon as I talk to Bulma. And thanks, 'Suna

What, like I'd refuse to go? Not damned likely.

I laughed. Later. I felt her cut the connection and sighed again. I could just see myself telling Bulma, "I'm going home for a while, want to come with me and meet my sadistic father and the rest of my creepy, Inderlander family?" Oh, yes, truly a conversation to remember.

Not to mention that my home, the area called the Hollows, was the gathering place for every mythological creature humanity ever imagined. Not just ghosts, but vampires, weres, psychics, and what humans call "zombies" live and hunt there. It's enough to scare the non-Inderlander Saiyens. God only knew how Bulma and Trunks would react.

"Vegeta!" The woman yelled from her room. "You want your damn droid or what?!"

Hell, I'd forgotten about the blasted droid. Setsuna's little news flash had driven everything else out of my mind. And now I was seriously considering telling the woman to stay here while I went to the homeworld, because the more I thought about it, the more I did not want her exposed to the Hollows.

"Vegeta!" Damn, that woman has some vocal chords on her. Reminds me of my sister Aya.

"I'm coming already! Good God, woman!" I shouted back. With a huge sigh, I climbed the stairs to her room and hoped to heaven that she would understand why I wanted to go home…and why I really, really wanted her not to go.