„Dust"
By: Schizulka.
Chapter 1.
Sand. Sand was everywhere, dry and burning, and the sun, hot and scorching. Was it Hell? No, it was something much worse... It was a desert. The last place anyone would ever choose to live in, but for some people there was no other way if they wanted to survive another day. But one question still came back in their minds: why?
It all started with a war. The biggest war this world had ever seen, between East and West Area's.
Today nobody could really tell why it all started in the first place, but it happened and they had to move on and try to outlive this hard situation they were put in by fate.
People were evacuated to South Area's Island's, but most of them occurred on North Area. They were given a second chance, they could make it and start a new life. New life in hell.
There wasn't much source where people could get water, not much places where they could raise animals or nurse plants for food. Just few oasis, and the seaside's of course.
They mostly lived in houses made by the biggest corporation on Earth - Capsule Corp., but there were still people who lived in camps, in military tents or caves, near the houses from CC. But not everyone got that lucky. Some of them, especially outcasts, were forced to live, or die, in the middle – The Deserts of North Area. Usually when someone got kicked out from the society and traveled trough the desert they really never came back. They died from dehydration, killed by wild animals or other outcasts. However sometimes something else got them first...
The legend says about heartless creatures living on those Deserts. Demons. Monsters killing every human who stand on their way. Elderly call them Sand Apes. Some say they kill because they like taste of human blood, or they do it just for fun. But those are just stories for kids. To scare them, so they won't go far away from their camp and get in any trouble. That's what Bulma thought until one day...
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"I can't believe it!" Yamcha said smiling wide as he grabbed Bulma from behind by waist and pulled close to him. "It's been 9 years since we got together" he kissed her on the cheek "and I still love you so much."
"Yeah," she said with a fake smile "it's great, huh?" She looked up into the skies. The night was quite cool, stars were shining, and so was the moon. The couple was enjoying the view from a dune and celebrating their 9 anniversary.
"Oh no," Yamcha turned her around "what's wrong now? Why are you like this? What happened?"
"Nothing." She smiled to him while embracing hands on his neck.
"Are you sure?" He lifted one eyebrow.
"Yes, I'm sure. It's nothing, really." She turned away from him still smiling and glanced at the desert. 'Nine years...' Bulma thought to herself 'Nine years ago I was a stupid kid... I was what? 15 years old? I dreamt about a family, a husband, kids… A peaceful life, career, happiness… And now?' She sighed 'Now I'm 24 and… And that's not enough. Of course… Maybe someday… But… I want more. I want to see other parts of North Area. I want to see the Deserts and all that dangerous stuff... I love adventures... And I prefer to be in one than here right now... '. Bulma laid her head on his shoulder.
After moment of silence Yamcha asked her in a whisper "You're thinking about running away again, aren't you?". She looked him in the eyes. She couldn't lie to him.
"Well..."
"Bulma..."
"Please, let's just... not talk about it right now, okay?" she said as she gently pushed him away. "Could you drive me home? It's almost 3 in the morning and I am really tired." Yamcha just nodded. He grabbed a bucket with sand and quenched their camp-fire. He took their stuff and throw it on Bulma's quad. Then he jumped on it and Bulma sat behind him. She clenched to him tightly as they were heading back to the town. All way back home they haven't spoke to each other. When the couple arrived they dismissed silently, sharing a small, soft kiss - they parted.
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Next day Bulma woke up at lunch time. As she opened her eyes they traveled to the clock and she watched it for a minute. Finally she realized what time it was. 'Two o'clock...' she thought.
"Goddamn it..." growled Bulma and turned to the other side of bed and faced the wall. Her eyes started to close again when she heard her mother.
"Bulma! Someone's here to see you!" she yelled from the first-floor.
"Great..." she said a little irritated "Be right there mom!"
After forcing herself to get up she went to the bathroom for a quick shower and to got dressed.
About 10 minutes later Bulma went down the stairs only to find Chichi waiting for her.
"Hey girl." She said.
"Hello Chi, what's up?"
"Oh nothing. I'm still lonely and still un-happy, how about you?"
"Nothing unusual really..." answered Bulma while getting her shoes on "Yesterday was our 9th anniversary."
"Yeah, I heard." Said Chichi while looking around.
"Really?" asked the other girl and raised an eyebrow. They both left the CC building and headed to the nearest bar for breakfast.
"Yamcha called me this morning..."
"He called you? You two spoke to each other? Wow, I thought you don't like him..."
"Well, I don't, I still think he's an asshole, but he told me about something distressing that had place yesterday..."
"Oh yeah? And that would be...?" Bulma exactly knew what it was.
"Stupid ideas from your crazy head. Why are you thinking of that again? I thought we went trough it already. What's happening?"
"Nothing's happening Chi and that's the problem!" yelled Bulma angry. "I want to see the whole North Area and maybe someday even the rest of the world! I want to go somewhere! Anywhere, but I won't... I can't stand another day here!" She stopped and grabbed Chichi by her hands. "Please, come with me. There are so many places we could see! I don't want to leave you here, please, come, we'll come back I promise!" Making puppy eyes she hoped for victory in this battle.
"Bulma," Chichi begun "honey, believe me, it's not a good idea—"
"Why not?" her friend cut in.
"Your whole family is here! Your friends, me, Yamcha! Your place is here Bulma! Not in the middle of Nowhere!"
"But Chi—" She tried complain while opening the door to the bar.
"You should at least stay for Yamcha!"
"Maybe I don't want to!"
Silence filled the space between them.
"What do you mean, huh? What do you want?" Chi was the first to speak.
"That's the point Chi! What about what I want?!"
"Bulma…" she looked around "Let's sit down ok? Please?"
The blue haired girl nodded and they took their places at the nearest table. Each got a menu from the waitress and search trough it for something to eat.
"What are you trying to tell me?" Chi asked a little irritated.
"I'm trying to tell you that I want to get out of here. See the world and who knows? Maybe meet someone..." she said the last part quieter.
"What?! What about Yamcha?! I mean, I know he's not the best choice, but you two have been together for 9 years now."
"I know Chi, but I need a change. Besides… I don't love him no more…"
"But Bulma…" Chi sighed "okay… I understand the Yamcha part… But it's dangerous! I don't want you to get hurt!"
"I know..." Bulma said softly "that's why I want you to come with me!" she grabed her friend by shoulders while saying this.
The raven hair girl shook her head gently and smiled.
"Oh Bulma... You're nuts..."
The other girl laughed a little "That's true."
They ordered their meal and ate it without mentioning the subject again for the whole day.
At night Bulma sat on a large window-sill in her room. She looked at the dark blue endless skies. She woke up few minutes ago because of that dream again. In this weird dream everything had changed in her life. Everything was so wild, spontaneous, dangerous. It was so new, but it felt so good and right at the same time... There was some guy. But not Yamcha, oh no, she was sure of that it wasn't him... Every night when the dream came back – Bulma enjoyed every moment of it. This dream became her target.
Right now she had this strange feeling. Something was going to happen, something was going to change, she knew it. But the question was: when?
"God, how I want to get out of here! I know I will leave this place, I just know it... But why can't it be now? I mean, why not? What should I do? I can't just leave like that without saying goodbye... right?" She thought for a second and glanced around the room, then outside the window – to The Desert.
"...or could I..." She whispers the words.
Just few minutes later she was packing her backpack . It was the time. Time to go. To start a new life. New life full of adventures and dangerous stuff... This was her dream and nothing was going to stop her from making it come true. Nothing. There was no way back.
About 20 minutes later Bulma was out the door, starting her old red quad. All packed-up with food, clothes and capsules. It was getting bright, 4:00 in the morning. Engine growled, five seconds - and she was gone. Gone... forever? Who knows...
A/N: Well... It's just the begening. Hope anyone liked it;) Peace.