Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Z or CardCaptor Sakura. They belong to their creators. I am not making any money off of this, so don't go suing the broke college student who can barely afford a double cheeseburger.
A/N: Yay! I'm glad to see that I'm not forgotten! Yes, I finally decided to put this back up. Now, it is time for review responses.
Dark Topaz: Thank you, I've been meaning to do it for a while. But, drama and such but then I remembered… "What made me happy when I was in a big drama fog? Oh! Writing fanfics!" So, I started back up with this one because I felt like it was my greatest work. And glad to know you're happy I'm reposting it… and I'm keeping back up files… just in case some loser wants to play grammar police again.
LadyChance: Yes, I know it's been awhile. and not to worry; Monarch of Egypt will be updated soon.
Annie: Thank you for the good review! I climbed out of that goofiness I had when I was 15 when I first started writing this. As for the Sakura bashing… that was actually in later chapters, like chapter 8-12… which I don't have copies of so after chapter 6, it's all from scratch. The Sakura bashing will be there, until the reconciliation… As for the older version being more… exciting and sensual? Well, most of the sensual stuff didn't happen until around chapter… oh, this one! (I won't ruin it for those who've never read it) And trust me; it will be just as exciting. Chapters 1 through 6 are actually the original version chapters, just edited, though it will still have all of the same elements. Chapters 7 till the end will be done from scratch. Ah, and as for the title… I don't know… I was feeling all poetic and stuff. Being in college considering a major in English will do that to you.
Now, on with the show!!
The Lotus that the Locust Couldn't Devour.
What exactly what compelled him to this, he did not know. Was it the fact that he rather enjoyed her wrath? It was as amusing as Piccolo's but it was something about her feminine outrage that made watching her reactions all the more entertaining. Or, it could have been the fact that he did have the blood of that letch Yamucha running through his veins. He pondered that theory for a moment as his gaze swept over her slim legs and firm thighs. At the moment, that seemed the most likely. Either way, it hardly mattered. What mattered that this girl who he was so interesting to him that she was not just a convenient snack was now totally unaware and at his mercy for which he had none.
These humans are even more gullible than I imagined.His gaze wandered at that part of her back that wasn't covered by the towel. Mottled bruises littered her pale skin. It was probably due to their fight earlier. But what really caught his eye were the jagged scars all over her back. They looked a lot like lashes. He shrugged it off. They were probably from previous battles she had been in. She seemed like the type who lusted for battle. She and Vegeta would get along great.
"Hey! What's the hold up? I'm probably getting wrinkles I've been waiting so long. Come on."
Cell snapped out of it and began lowering his hand to her back. He could already picture those red eyes of hers flaring in outrage when she realized what he was doing. He
"Like, Meiko! I can't believe you left your purse and our keys, you dumbass!," Aurora screamed as they made their way to the room where Meilin and Cell were.
"I'm like sorry!! But, that old geezer was getting too handsy one me! I was like, getting grossed out and- AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
"Like OH MY GOD!! It's that monster that like killed all those people!!"
Meilin's head snapped up and she turned her head and saw Cell standing over her. She gasped in shock and accidentally fell off the table. She quickly got up and secured her towel around her as it nearly fell off. She glared daggers at ell as she tried to fight off the waves of revulsion.
"You fucking pervert!"
Cell smirked and turned his attention to the two ditzy brats that ruined his plans. He raised his tail and was about to stab both of them but Meilin planted a kick to Cell's jaw. Cell staggered back a little bit but quickly regained his composer. Meilin turned to the two girls.
"What are you two waiting for?! Get the Hell out of here!"
The girls nodded and ran screaming.
Meilin shook her head. "I can't stand ditzy girls."
Cell smirked at her." I guess that means you can't stand yourself, am I right?" Why he loved pushing her buttons, he didn't know.
Meilin growled and launched herself at him, sending a series of kicks and punches at him. Cell wasn't blocking them as easily as he was before. He was having trouble keeping up with them. She was angrier than she had ever been! Angry that he had killed all of those innocent people, angry that he had wrecked her car and her shirt, but most of all, she was mostly pissed because he had saw her nearly naked!! She kicked him in the eyes and he stumbled back holding his face, but unfortunately for her, the tip of his tail had caught her towel and ripped it off of her. Meilin looked down at herself and screamed and ran behind a door as Cell regained his composer. He looked around for her but didn't see her.
Where did that little insect go?He looked around for her and saw two pairs of odangoes popping out from behind the door.
Now why would she be hiding behind there?She poked her head from behind the door and her face was as red as her eyes. He felt something on his tail and glanced at it. The towel was dangling on the tip of it which meant that the little girl was completely nude. His smirked widened. If she tried to attack him, he'd see her nude and if she didn't he could easily kill her. Oh what a situation.
Meilin was cringing. How could this happen of all things! Hasn't fate screwed around with her enough? Apparently not. She glared at Cell who was looking as smug as ever.
"I bet you're happy with yourself." She fumed as Cell began to laugh lightly.
"It's not an incredibly terrible situation for me. So, what are you going to do now, sweetie?" he asked her tilting his head to the side.
Meilin gritted her teeth."I'll think of something. AND DON'T CALL ME SWEETIE!"
Cell laughed even louder, pissing her off to no end. But, she wasn't about to move. If he wasn't worthy of her fear, he definitely was worthy of seeing her naked! In fact, no one was!
"Now, this can go two ways: You can stay back there and I can kill you, or you can fight me… " his smirk widened "…bare and I can kill you."
Meilin turned her head and snorted. What an asshole!
Just then, a ball of energy charged at Cell. It sent him flying through the wall, making the wall and the door Meilin was hiding behind, crumpling to the floor.
Piccolo rushed into the room and turned to glare at Meilin.
"What do you think you were-" The green-skinned man stopped and simply turned his head, not understanding the sudden heat that rushed to his face.
Krillen rushed into the room."You're going down Cell! You're reign of destruction ends now- AHHHHHH!!!!" Krillen ran out of the room, his cheeks flaming.
What in Hell is she doing naked!?Trunks and Tien rushed in and stopped in their tracks. Tien turned his head blushing and Trunks eyes widened when he saw her.
"What are you doing naked?!" His face was flaming.
Meilin covered herself as much as she could. Four men had just seen her nude! How worse could things get!?
Just then, Cell got up from the rubble scowling. That dammed Namek! He noticed all of the Z fighters looking very awkward. He turned to Meilin and his eyes widened a bit. He had to admit she was beautiful. He smirked at her.
"Meilin, my dear… I hardly understand why you felt the need to hide." he said chuckling.
Meilin screamed and hid behind Piccolo who was too busy glaring at Cell. Meilin was blushing out of her mind! A green person, a midget, a triclops, a kid with purple hair and a complete bastard had all just seen her naked! What had she done to deserve this?
Cell tossed a ki ball at the group and took to the sky through the whole in the wall. He could squash those parasites later. Right now he needed a little energy boost. That girl had actually exhausted some of his power! She was obviously very strong if she was able to do that. He'd definitely be seeing her again soon.
Piccolo called after Cell. He called him a coward and a dishonorable snake, which of course he was. Krillen was too busy blushing as was Tien. Trunks handed Meilin another towel, his head turned in the opposite direction. Meilin wrapped the towel around her body, thanked him and headed towards the hall. Piccolo turned to her.
"Wait just a minute, Meilin. Why do you keep doing this? Don't you understand this is way over your head?"
Meilin turned narrowed crimson eyes at the Namek.
"I'm not backing down, Piccolo. I'm here to stay whether you like it or not. A Li never backs down, and the tradition is not going to be broken by me." With that she turned her back to him and headed up the stairs to her room.
Piccolo just stared after her. She was just as determined and head strong as Goku. But, she wasn't naive and Goku didn't have an attitude.
"Y'know guys. I can't help but admire that kid." he said flying out of the room as the others followed.
Meilin walked into her hotel room and slammed the door. Now that Cell knew where she was, she had to leave. But she wasn't going to back down from this challenge. Not a dammed chance!
She dropped the towel and changed into a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. She picked up a rose that was in a vase next to her bed. She traced her fingers over that soft petals and clutched the blossom in her hand softly. She couldn't help but feel dirty. Five males had seen her naked! And why was Cell standing over her like that when she was on the table. Then it hit her. He was going to...going to...give her massage!
"THAT HENTAI!!!!!!" she screamed, feeling very violated. She gripped the rose blossom until all that was left were silky petals. She let out a frustrated sigh and tossed the petals in the air, letting them rain on her and the bed. It didn't matter. The building was empty except for her. Cell had killed everyone there except for her. She felt tears sting her eyes when she thought of those poor people. How could that monster do such a thing! Suddenly, she felt the curtains rustle and she knew that Cell was standing behind her. But, she wasn't in the mood for his shit.
"Hello, Meilin."
"Hello, Cell. " she said indifferently.
She stood up and turned to face him. They were standing nearly a few inches apart from each other, eyes boring into each other. He smirked and stepped away from her. He glanced at the bed and put on a face of mock shock and put his hand over his chest.
"Meilin! Rose petals on the bed!? We barely know each other!" he said with fake wide eyes.
Meilin rolled her eyes. "What do you want, Cell? I'm not in the mood to fight you right now. I'll kick your ass later." she said sighing.
Cell smirked and chuckled."I just wanted to see you, and I hope you know that this is far from over, sweetie."
