* I am so sorry about the summary. I didn't mean to offend any Majuub fans out there. ;-; I should've used different words in the first place. I am so sorry! Thank you for that guest review, but I am sorry I can't put it up, it contained too much profanity. ;-;

Chapter 10: I Fight Alone

Trunks

Quickly, I reached into my pocket and pulled the Senzu Bean bag out. My fingers fumbled as I hurriedly pulled out a bean and dropped it in Crystal's mouth. I only hoped that she was still alive. If she wasn't, that would mean one less top-notch fighter and one less Senzu Bean. There was only one other left and a gripped it tightly.

I watched as Crystal's bloody cheeks began to move –like she was chewing something. My heart fluttered as I watch her swallow the bean. I touched her face with my finger as the bean began to work its magic. Like a wave of water, Crystal's wounds began to disappear. The blood was erased from her face and I hadn't realized it, but I was crying.

"Trunks, why are you crying?" Pan asked.

I turned around, stood up, and wiped my face. "What do you mean?" I asked, but my voice cracked.

Pan grinned evilly –a look I have received too many times.

"Well, why aren't you crying?! Your dad is gone!" I shouted angrily. Pan's black eyes began to widen and soon was filled with tears. She shook her head and took steps back. Finally, she turned around and sprinted, leaping off the lookout and flew away. Away from safety.

I growled and wiped the hot tears from my face. I knew I had to go take off after Pan. Videl wasn't in the mood. She broke down with my mother comforting her. I was the only one who would go aft-

"Don't worry, Trunks, I'll go," Colm said as he waved at me. He ran fast and leaped off the lookout, flying after Pan. There was something up between the two. . .

"What happened?"

Eagerly, I spun around and saw Crystal sitting up and wiping her eye as if she just rose from a nap.

"Crystal!" Without thinking, I threw my arms around her and held her closely.

"Uh. . ." she said drowsily. "It's nice to see you too, Trunks."

Surprisingly, she planted a kiss on my cheek and I let go. I blushed as I turned around. I powered down and thought of what to do. Mom's voice was coming through.

"Crystal will soon fall head over heels for you. Just because she's a Saiyan doesn't mean she doesn't have feelings," Mom said as she winked at me. I blushed and turned around, like I've done a million times.

"Yeah, right."

Crystal

I stood up and stretched. I think I knew what happened, but I would have to ask Trunks to confirm it.

"CRYSTAL! YOU'RE ALIVE!" Chichi shouted as she rushed towards me and tackled me into a hug.

"Yeah, it's all thanks to Trunks," I said, trying to make Chichi go after him instead.

"TRUNKS! YOU SAVED MY SISTER-IN-LAW!" Chichi ran towards him and actually managed to tackle him.

I smiled and walked to Bulla. At least there was still hope. We had to wait for Goku.

"I see my brother has made you see things his way," Bulla chuckled. I kicked her playfully.

"Where's your dad?"

"He's in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Training, as usual," Bulla said in a bored tone.

I nodded. That's where'd I'd be right now. I couldn't waste a second.

"Dende, is Vegeta in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber?" I asked.

"Yeah, do you want to go see him?" Dende said. I nodded and he led me into the building, which was surprisingly huge.

There was a brown wooden door and Dende swung it open.

"A day out here is one year in there."

"Wow."

I didn't take a step inside. I only looked.

"What are you doing here?!" Vegeta barked.

I jumped back a bit, startled from his voice.

"I was just looking, jeez, Vegeta," I said.

"Well, you've looked enough. Now leave!" Vegeta slammed the door shut, almost hitting the brink of my nose.

I looked at Dende who shrugged.

All of the sudden, I heard screams coming from the outside of the lookout. Dende and I wasted no time to get out in front.

"GIVE ME BACK MY SONS, YOU THEIF!" Chichi screamed. She had a broom, ready to smack Buu –if possible.

My expression hardened as I elevated.

"I've see you've come back," I said.

Buu grinned. "Buu not looking for you, little girl, Buu look for Vegeta," he said. Why doesn't he think that I can't put up a good fight? I haven't even used my full power!

"Crystal, don't fight him."

My eyes widened as I searched for the voice, but I couldn't find it. It seemed like it was in my head.

What do you mean? I thought back.

"We can't risk you leaving Earth. At least, not yet."

Who are you?! I asked, hoping to get a reply and hoping I wasn't hallucinating.

"I am Kabito Kai. Crystal, listen, we can't risk you dying. Understand? Goku is on his way right now. Try to hold Buu off as long as possible. If you think you can't survive, don't do it," Kabito Kai said. I nodded. What was so special about me? I am a third-class Saiyan after all.

Fine, I told him and that was it. He didn't respond back.

"Crystal, are you okay?!" I heard Videl shout.

"Yeah!" I called back. I descended and landed softly on the ground.

"Well aren't you going to fight him?" Chichi asked.

I shook my head.

"WHAT?! WE'LL ALL BE KILLED!"

"Calm down, Chichi. All we have to do is stall for time. Goku is coming."

She froze with a broom high up in the air.

"G-goku is coming?" she asked.

I nodded and crossed my arms.

The name 'Goku' caused Buu to go a little berserk. My eyes were on him as he shot ki blasts everywhere. I dove and grabbed Chichi, pulling her away from harm.

"Thanks, kiddo."

"Where is Goku?" Buu asked fiercely.

"He's on his way here," Chichi barked. "And he's going to kick your butt all the way to Chinatown!"

Marron

My whole body shook as I stared at the pink figure. How could such a nice person like Majuub turn into something so evil like Buu? I tried to comfort myself, but I just couldn't. I wish Goten was here.

Crystal stood up confidently, like Buu was nothing. I guess that's what Goten meant by 'Saiyan Pride'. Even if the battle is lost, they'd still act like they've won. When I heard Chichi say 'Goku' I knew right away that all hope wasn't lost. I'm not sure why Crystal wasn't fighting Buu.

"Crystal!" Bulla shouted. Crystal swooped around on her heels to look at our blue-haired wonder.

"Yeah?"

"L-let's do a fusion!"

I've heard a lot about the fusion dance. Goten and Trunks formed Gotenks and Vegeta and Goku formed Gogeta. What would Bulla and Crystal make?

"Bulla, do you know how to do the fusion?" Crystal asked.

Bulla nodded. "I can go Super Saiyan as well!" Bulla's blue hair flashed into blonde.

I've never known that Bulla was a Super Saiyan. It was shocking that a girly-girl like her (no offense) could become so powerful.

Crystal smiled. Maybe we could beat Buu right now! Once and for all. "Thanks, but no thanks."

I flipped anime style.

"What do you mean?! We could beat Buu right now!" I shouted.

"I can't take a risk," Crystal said. Did I hear a little sadness in her voice?

"Why not?"

"Well, Kabito Kai told me not to."

I froze. Wasn't Kabito Kai the lord of all Kais? If he said Crystal couldn't fight, I guess she can't.

"But why not?" Crystal said as she powered up to a Super Saiyan.

They stood several feet apart and got into position.

"Fu. . ." They lifted their arms over their heads and took steps towards each other.

"Sion. . ." They both shifted their arms and stood on one leg.

"Ha!" They turned and touched each other's finger tips, but it wasn't as expected. Someone sent a ki blast towards Bulla, so she dodged and ruined the fusion dance.

I turned around; expecting to see Buu, but it wasn't Buu at all. It was Vegeta.

"We don't need a silly fusion dance to beat Buu," Vegeta smirked. "You two are Saiyans! You fight alone. You fight with pride."

Crystal glared at Buu. Obviously, she was raised by Namekians, and they valued teamwork.

Vegeta

I can't have my daughter risking her life again. She has already done enough. I know I'm not powerful enough to beat Buu, but I will have to stall for Kakarot to show his chubby little face.

"So Buu, let us have a real match," I said confidently. It came to me easily. Bluffing.

I saw the familiar smile that crept up Buu's face.

"What are you smiling at? Your death?" I asked. I even chuckled to add an effect.

"Dad, no! Please don't!" Bulla screamed. I turned to look down at her. I was 30 feet up in the air, level with Buu.

"Why not? Why do I have to take orders from a child?!" I shouted. I felt bad yelling at my daughter, but it was the only way to keep up my act.

"Dad, please. Don't fight. You'll die!" Bulla called. Tears streamed down her face. "Buu absorbed Gohan and Goten!"

My eyes slowly began to grow wide. Why did I not know about this?! I should've paid more attention to my surroundings. Then I wouldn't have left the Hyperbolic Time Chamber so early.

"Don't worry, Daddy is going to take care of this piece of bubblegum," I smirked.

Trunks

I wasn't going to let me father do it alone. He needed help. As much as he bluffed, I knew for real he couldn't beat Buu alone. Bulla had given me a grand idea. If my father and I could do the fusion dance, it was possible we could stall enough time for Goku to show up. 30 minutes should be enough, right?

"Dad, let me help you," I said.

He turned his head and gave me a glare. "Why should I need help? I'm already strong as it is," he said.

"We could perform the fusion dance. We're about the same height, right?" I told him. His face faltered. I'm guessing he was lost in thought.

"No, I fight alone, son," Dad said, but he wasn't going to get away this easily.

"Dad, I can go Super Saiyan 3."

Surprise was written all over his face. He looked at me in the eye. My dad looked proud for a moment, but let his old self take over.

"We have to wait for Kakarot. I don't care if I die –I've waited long enough." And he turned around and rushed towards Buu.

Once again, I apologize. ;-;

Will Vegeta survive or will he perish in Buu's hands? Will Goku reach Earth in time? Where did Pan run off to? Find out next time on Sacrifice to Save the World! =D