Story Summary: A forgotten promise? A princess forced to marry? Enter the world of ChiChi to learn how a sacred romance was started, and how an indomitable evil was vanquished.

Disclaimer: I do not own any dbz characters or their backgrounds, but I do (unfortunately) own Makon.

Chapter One

A Familiar Face

Her legs ached. Surrounding foliage tore at her frail skin. The princess still felt she wasn't running fast enough. Running from the nightmare soon to envelope her life. Running from Makon.

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Exhausted from another callous workout, Goku leaned comfortably against a tree as he caught his breath.

'I really overdid it that time.' He thought to himself as he took deep, revitalizing breaths. An unnatural rustle in the forest startled him to attention. It was heading straight towards him. Panic stricken, one of the prettiest young girls Goku had ever seen rushed into the clearing, but froze on sight of him.

"Please…tell me you're not—working for him!" her tone was that of hopelessness, and the pause in her question indicated her winded state.

"Working for who?" Goku stood up quickly, but eased his posture so as not to threaten the girl.

"I don't have time to explain!" she started to run again, but didn't take two steps before staring horrified at something—someone—across the clearing. "No…I planned everything so perfectly. How—"

"My dear princess…naughty, naughty! You can't outsmart my genius!" Quick as a flash, the man the girl was horrified of burst into view, grabbing the girl cruelly in the process. "I see my little run-away has found a trespasser…great work!" He was a man of strong stature with jet silver hair, short and spiky.

"Makon! You're hurting me…let me go!" The girl cried.

"Now there princess, it is I who should be giving the orders. Your father sent me to retrieve you, and I see you've stumbled upon a consolation prize." Makon laughed, smirking evilly at Goku.

"Leave him out of this!" the girl spat angrily. As a response, Makon chuckled and threw her savagely to the ground.

"Stop it! Leave her alone!" Goku roared angrily, advancing on Makon.

"I don't think that's a good idea." Makon said coldly, snapping his fingers. Instantly the three were surrounded by a score of men, all dressed in soldier uniform.

"Guards! Arrest him!" Makon ordered as three of the soldiers grabbed Goku.

"He's done nothing wrong Makon! Please! Let him go! I promise I'll some peacefully if you do." ChiChi pleaded, her eyes shining with fear.

"I'll be the judge of that." Makon snickered, grabbing her by her hair and causing her to cry out in pain.

"My father…he won't believe you against my word!" she shot boldly

"Hmmm…I do believe you have a point darling…"Makon kicked her agonizingly in the stomach and she fell limp in the dirt. "Point taken."

"Makon! You evil—"

"One more crack out of you, and her suffering will continue. Go ahead. I don't mind at all…" Makon smirked at Goku's frustration when he realized there was nothing he could do. "Guards, bind him, and follow me to the castle."

Well that's the new and improved intro (for those of you that got the chance to see the first one) Hope you like! I'm much more satisfied with it now…well…please review and read the next chapter!