Until the End...
Chapter 10
I watched the two men in front of me curiously, looking from one to the other. They seemed very upset that I didn't know who they were. I was a little upset too! They were both hot! My gaze went from the flame haired one, to the spiky haired one. My eyes widened when a purple dinosaur landed a few feet from us, making a chortling sound. It seemed to study me, before running up. I squeaked, putting my hands up. I felt a rough tongue slide over my palms, and opened one eye. The thing was licking me! I jumped back, scrunching my nose a little. It moved forward, rubbing against me. Like a dog! I hesitated for a moment, before patting its head. It chortled again, sounding happy. Someone moved off to the side, and I looked over. My face whitened. What the hell! A man with green skin! I took a step back, my eyes going round. I felt fear slide down my spine, for some reason thinking this was a dangerous man. The dinosaur moved in front of me, and I jumped when it growled, looking at the green man. I kept backing away from them, shaking my head. What the hell was going on! Where was I! My eyes darted around the place, a little confused. I could tell the air was denser, making it slightly difficult to breathe. I took a breath, trying to calm myself. Did not work! I took another few steps back, feeling wind at my back. The flame haired man stepped closer to me, his face softening. He folded his arms, his eyes gentle.
"Sienna," he said softly, his voice intimate.
My brows furrowed, and I studied the man. Who was he!? Why was he talking to me like he knew me!? That way! My attention shifted when the taller man walked forward, his face open and friendly.
"It's okay Sienna. We're your friends!" The man smiled.
I frowned, eying him. "How do I know that!?" I snapped, quickly glancing around before returning my attention to the two men in front of me. "If you're such good friends, take me back home!" My voice echoed across the air, sounding desperate even to my own ears. I watched the shorter man swallow, a muscle clenching in his jaw. He took a few more steps forward, pausing when my eyes widened. The purple dinosaur nudged me, but I didn't pay attention to it, my gaze locked with the man in front of me, slowly coming closer. I took a step back, a gasp escaping me as my foot met air, a small scream escaping me as I fell backward. The breath rushed out of me, and my heart pounded in my chest. I closed my eyes, my stomach dropping. The wind rushed past me even faster, before I suddenly stopped. My body was shaking, and I clutched the shoulders of the person that caught me. I cracked my eyes open, meeting the flame haired man's eyes. I glanced behind him, my eyes widening. We were floating right below the clouds. I sucked in a breath, wrapping my arms around the man's neck, pressing my body as close to him as I could. I felt a shiver go through me, a sob escaping. My body was shaking, and I held him in a death grip, not wanting to fall. His arms were wrapped around my waist, not saying a word. I looked down at him. He had been watching me the whole time, an unreadable look in his eyes. I licked my lips, holding his gaze.
"Please don't drop me," I whispered, watching the man's face soften.
He lowered me until I was nose to nose with him, his breath hitting my face.
"Don't worry," he said softly, "I'll never let you fall." His eyes seemed to roam my features, and I felt a hand cup my cheek.
I swallowed, not moving in case he did accidentally let me slip. My hands tightened around his shirt, and I closed my eyes.
"How," I paused, licking my lips. "How are you...floating!?" My voice quivered a little, and I opened my eyes after several minutes of silence. The man was studying me, a small smile on his face.
"Power," he whispered, the hand cupping my cheek moving to the back of my neck. I swallowed again, my fear of falling slowly leaving me, especially with this man's hold on me. I glanced down briefly, my eyes widening. Oh yeah! He was definitely using something to stay afloat! My mouth opened slightly, before closing again.
"Could you take me to solid ground please," I whispered, watching a slight smirk appear on his face. We slowly started moving up, turning a little, as if we were slow dancing! It was weird and wonderful at the same time! "What's your name?" I asked softly, feeling his arm around my waist tighten slightly.
"Vegeta," he said, his voice gruff. He had a look in his eyes, something akin to heartbreak. Why!? Who the hell would leave this man!? We landed lightly on a tiled floor, the same one I fell off of. Shit! What if I fall again and he's not around!? My grip tightened on his shoulders, and he held me to him, seeming not willing to let go any time soon. I heard someone walk up, and looked over. My mind went wild at the sight of the green man coming up to me. My eyes widened, and I screamed a little. I wrapped my arms around Vegeta's neck, trying to climb up him.
"Keep him away from me!" I screamed, my body shaking. My eyes never left the green man, watching him like a hawk as the man I was wrapped around moved away from him. The green man narrowed his eyes slightly, his hand clenching around the staff beside him. My breathing was erratic as I felt the blood drain from my face. The other, spiky haired man moved closer to us. He had a perplexed look on his face. He hesitated slightly before stopping a foot away. I briefly glanced at him, before returning my attention to the green one behind the man holding me.
"Vegeta," the other man said, "Is she okay?"
Vegeta didn't say anything, and I felt him take a deep breath, keeping my arms tightly wrapped around him, my face buried in his neck. I kept the green man in sight, shivering slightly. Vegeta cupped the back of my head, holding me tightly against him. A shudder went through me, but didn't move away. The spiky haired man spoke again.
"Sienna," he said softly, and I felt the man put a hand on my back. I slowly lifted my head, glancing at him. "Why are you scared of Kami?" he asked gently, his eyes troubled.
I swallowed, my gaze going to the green alien. A breath left me. "He can hurt me," I whispered, burying my face back in Vegeta's neck. I could feel the rumble in his chest as he spoke.
"So could we," he stated softly. I paused for a few minutes, before lifting my head again and meeting his eyes.
"But you won't," I whispered, watching him study me, his face unreadable. I absently played with the hair at the back of his neck, watching his eyes narrow.
"How do you know that?" he asked softly, his arm tightening around me for a second before loosening. I shrugged, not really knowing how I knew that, but I did. I settled back against his chest, closing my eyes at the warmth coming off him. It felt so comfortable, being close to this man, although I didn't know why. It felt like I was home. A small smile appeared on my lips at that thought, and I tucked my arms against me, a fist up under my chin. It was silent for several minutes, my body softening slightly as the man against me stayed, not moving away. It made me feel good, and I snuggled closer to him, listening to his heart beat. I listened with half an ear at the other man talking, feeling Vegeta rub a hand slowly up and down my back. A memory suddenly flashed before my eyes. I was laying on top of him, his hands rubbing on my back. We were laying on a bed, the night sky visible through a set of glass doors. His breathing loud in my ear. My eyes popped open, and I moved my head, looking up at the man. He glanced down at me, his eyes questioning. My brows furrowed in confusion. How can that be!? I just met this man! His chest rumbled as he spoke.
"What is it?" he asked softly, reaching up and moving hair away from my face.
I opened my mouth, only to close it. How do I explain what I just saw!? A small sigh escaped me, and my cheeks reddened a little. I let my gaze slide away from him, biting my lip.
"Are we," I stopped, narrowing my brows before looking up at him. "Do we have a relationship?" I whispered, feeling a flush rise.
A small smile appeared on the man's face, and he put a knuckle under my chin, lifting my head a little more. I watched him lower towards me, kissing me gently before straightening back up. "Yes," he stated softly, running his thumb across my lower lip.
I studied him for a moment, my eyes slightly wide. "Why can't I remember you before an hour ago?"
A muscle started ticking in his jaw, and he looked to the side. I followed his gaze. The green man was still watching us, a frown on his face. He took a step forward, and I tensed, my hands balling in Vegeta's shirt.
"Vegeta," the green man said, his gaze steady on me, his voice soft. "She doesn't belong here," he tried to explain.
I glanced at the man against me, watching his face harden. The muscles in his body twitched in anger, the arm around me staying firm on my waist. He looked very pissed! A growl started in his throat, and my eyes widened. Oh God! That was hot! I swallowed, looking down at his chest, studying his shirt. I moved closer to him, feeling his other hand rest on my hip, holding me as close to him as two bodies could get! The feelings of rightness settled back over me, and I leaned my forehead against his chest, closing my eyes. I felt heat against my body, and opened my eyes. There was a golden flaming aura around Vegeta, and his hair had changed from black to blond. I sucked in a breath softly, shivering slightly. He looked down at me. My eyes widened a little. His eyes were a teal color, as at home on his face as the coal black. I looked down at my hands, clenched in his shirt. They were touching the flame, even though it was warm, it didn't hurt my skin. I moved a hand away, hesitating slightly before returning it, watching the golden flame lick against my hand as I settled it back against his chest. I looked back up at the man, noticing he had been watching me the whole time, a muscle ticking in his jaw. My eyes moved to his hand as he lifted it, cupping my neck. The flame was warm against my skin, almost comforting. I closed my eyes, leaning my forehead back against his chest, feeling him rub a thumb over my jaw.
"Prince Vegeta," the man spoke again, and I felt Vegeta tense at the sound of the man's voice, and rubbed my cheek against his chest. I felt his body ease slightly, still giving off a golden aura.
"She needs to go back to her own time," the green man stated, sounding closer.
I felt myself tense, and glanced over. He had indeed moved closer, apparently when we were studying each other. I moved a little to the side, away from him. I saw Vegeta look down at me out of the corner of my eye, but didn't look away from the green skinned man. He settled his hands on my hips, his thumbs rubbing gently. I felt him move.
"I won't let him hurt you again," he whispered in my ear, his voice low. The sound of it made me shiver, and I moved my head. Our eyes met, our lips inches apart. I stared into his teal colored gaze, seeing the conviction in his eyes. I softly nodded, swallowing. He slowly straightened, moving back a little. I suddenly felt cold without that warmth near me, and wrapped my arms around myself. It was like standing in front of a fire for awhile, then moving. The sudden coldness coming over you, and the desire to be near that fire again. I bit my lip, jumping a little when someone laid a hand on my arm. I jerked my head around. It was the other man. The spiky haired one. He smiled softly down at me, and I could see the goodness in his eyes. I sent him a small smile in return, before looking back towards the green skinned man. Vegeta was standing, unyielding, in front of him. I could see the green man narrow his eyes, trying to talk to the enraged warrior again.
"You don't know the repercussions of having her here. She has already changed so much!" he said softly, his voice quivering slightly. I didn't blame him. If I had a furious man like Vegeta in front of me, I probably would too!
"I don't care!" Vegeta snapped, his hands balling at his sides. I swallowed, watching. The man beside me moved forward, crossing his arms.
"Vegeta," he said softly, his tone calm. Vegeta ignored him. "Stop trying to intimidate Kami. He knows he did wrong." The taller man looked at Kami. "Don't you?" he asked softly, but I could hear the underlining steel in his words. I shuddered slightly. I don't know how the man stood up to both of them! I would have probably crumbled like a piece of paper! The green man looked over at me, and I looked away. Something bumped against me, and I looked down. It was the purple dinosaur. I reached down and patted its head, listening to it softly purr. It moved in front of me, as if to protect me. I smiled down at it as it looked up at me. I ran a hand over its head again, feeling the ridges along its neck. Its wings fluttered slightly, before seeming to sit down. I chanced a glance back at the men. I straightened quickly, taking a step back. They were all heading towards me. I fought the urge to flee, only because Vegeta was there, watching me. My hands balled into fists at my sides, and I unconsciously put a foot behind me, standing sideways. I narrowed my eyes, keeping my gaze on the green one. The dinosaur growled, and I glanced down quickly before returning my gaze to Kami, smirking slightly. He paused, eying the Dino. He looked at me, narrowing his eyes. I didn't call the animal down, him being the only protection towards Kami, seeing as how Vegeta was standing on the other side, beside the spiky haired one.
"It's okay Sienna," I heard Vegeta say softly, looking over at him. He was still blond, his teal eyes unwavering on me. I saw the steely look in his eyes, automatically knowing he wouldn't let the green man hurt me. I stepped forward, looking down at the dinosaur. I laid a hand on his head, calming him. He squawked, looking up at me. I watched Kami step forward, lifting a hand. My face drained of color.
"No!" I shouted, jumping back, listening with half an ear as the animal growled. A muscle started twitching under my eye, and I glared at the man, crouching down. My focus moved to Vegeta as he slowly walked over to me, putting a hand on my hip.
"I'm right here," he whispered, a muscle twitching in his jaw. "I'm not going anywhere." I stepped closer to him, my gaze going back to Kami. He had stopped, watching us. I looked at the animal, slowly stepping closer to him.
"Hey," I said softly, laying my hand on his head.
"His name's Icarus," the taller man said, smiling slightly. I nodded, not taking my eyes off the dinosaur. I hesitated slightly.
"Icarus," I said softly, watching his head move to look at me. He squawked, licking my hand. I smiled softly, before moving back towards Vegeta. The animal laied down near the taller man, watching me. I laid a hand on Vegeta's arm, looking over at Kami. He slowly started walking forward, and I buried my head in Vegeta's chest, closing my eyes. I felt him cup the back of my head, pulling me closer to him. I heard the green man stop next to me, his soft voice making me flinch.
"I have to touch your forehead to replace what was lost," he explained, his voice laced with concern.
I turned my head a little, looking at him. I didn't trust him! At all! I slowly lifted my head, swallowing. I took a breath, turning slightly to face him. I could feel my eye twitching slightly as he slowly raised his hand. Right before he touched me, I stumbled back, my body jerking. My breath was coming in spats, and my eyes were wide. Vegeta kept his arm around me, pulling me to him. He hugged me to him until the shuddering stopped, before moving away a little. He moved behind me, wrapping an arm around my waist. I felt his breath against my ear as he whispered.
"It's okay," he said, his voice almost inaudible. "I'm here."
I took a big breath, squeezing my eyes closed. I didn't watch the man named Kami lift his hand this time. My body started shaking as soon as I felt his palm on my forehead, whimpering slightly. I unconsciously knew he had hurt me before, and my body was trying very hard to get away from his touch. I jerked back, Vegeta's body stopping me. I sucked in a breath as images started filling my mind, my memories changing in a blink of an eye. The mental pictures started going faster, as if someone was pushing the fast forward button. I cried out, clutching my head. A sob escaped me, a whimper leaving me moments later. I felt strong arms tighten around me, my body being pressed up against a hard chest, the warmth against me returning. I turned towards it gratefully, my body quivering. A shuddered breath left me, and I buried my face in Vegeta's neck, my arms clutching his shoulders. I felt him rub my back, his large hands moving slowly. This time it didn't take as long for my memories to change, and I sighed, my body slowly relaxing. I balled my hands in the man's shirt, swallowing. I didn't want to move, enjoying the feel of the warmth, both the man and his power, against me. I slid my hands up, closing my eyes as I encircled the man's neck, holding onto him tightly. I felt his throat move as he spoke.
"Are you back Onna?" he whispered, his body slightly tensing. I felt him wrap his arms around my waist, the lookout quiet as everyone seemed to wait for my answer. I hesitated for the longest moment, before slightly nodding, not moving out of the saiyan's embrace. My grip tightened when he made a move to step away. I felt him pause for a moment before tightening his hold back around me. I never wanted to move, wanting to feel this comforting warmth against me forever.
"Are you going to let go anytime soon?" I heard Vegeta whisper, slight amusement in his voice. I shook my head, not moving my head from his neck. I heard him smirk, his hands settling on my waist. I felt him power down, sighing a little. I was hoping he would stay like that for awhile. I wanted to feel that warmth a little longer! I bit my lip, cracking my eyes open. Goku was watching us, a big smile on his face. I scowled. He saw it, because he chuckled, scratching the back of his head. I finally, regretfully moved away from the prince. I kept my gaze on the floor, smiling slightly at the appearance of Icarus. I laid a hand on his head briefly, before slowly lifting my head, meeting the eyes of the guardian of earth. I noticed him tense slightly, a frown on my face. I let my hand fall from the animal's head as I slowly walked forward, narrowing my eyes. I swung a mere foot away from the namekian, watching as he flew back. I crossed my arms, glaring at him as he slowly got up, wiping the blood off his mouth. He studied me through narrowed eyes, not making a move towards me. I humphed, listening as Vegeta chuckled behind me. I walked to the edge of the lookout, looking out briefly before glancing back. I studied the namekian for a moment before speaking.
"You do that again," I said softly, knowing he could hear me. "And I will kill you." I watched his eyes widen before blasting off, Icarus appearing beside me. I smiled slightly, watching him for a moment before narrowing my eyes, going a little faster, my mind amazingly blank. Oh My God! What a day!