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The Best of Both

Chapter 10

Merilee was surrounded by soft warmth that was not at all unpleasant. She literally felt like she was floating and actually welcomed the gentleness that encased her. She couldn't remember the last time she had slept so peacefully. She tried to wake up but it was difficult the warmth kept her senses nestled tight until finally, but slowly, it released her. Her eyes opened and she let her hazy gaze settle on her surrounding blinking a few times. Immediately she remembered what had happened. With a gasp she sat up and frantically looked around chest heaving. Her green orbs darted to and fro drinking in her surroundings. She realized she was alone and took a minute to close her eyes and take deep breaths trying to calm her panic. Panicking wouldn't make the situation any easier to handle. She groped for her glasses finding them on the bed a few inches from where her head had rested on the soft pillow and put them on.

After she felt herself settle down Merilee opened her eyes again and looked around realizing she was in a darkened room and she was lying on a soft bed. The sheets were pure white and seemed to be something softer than satin. She contemplated getting out of the bed. Obviously she was safe for the moment so she decided to chance it. Swinging her legs to the side she carefully stood and realized the floor was like glass and below her was a void space filled with stars and far below it what was earth. She swallowed as her planet seemed to be no bigger than a softball. She remembered that the being who had taken her was a god and apparently if she had to guess she was in his home high above the earth. She noticed she was barefoot but her feet weren't cold which strange standing on the slick surface below was. Merilee took hesitant step forwards and immediately her movement set off a bright set of orbs that lowered themselves from the ceiling. She gave a startled cry as the omniscient orbs as big as a person hovered above her.

Merilee trembled slightly waiting for something to happen but when she realized the orbs were just to light the room she felt a little silly. Taking a deep breath eyebrows knitting in anger she marched forwards and found a doorway that was open. It was basically a large arch and she stepped right through without a thought. Almost in an instant she realized that there was no physical floor beneath her. Merilee screamed as she fell into what seemed like a bright tunnel of swirling colors before landing in a heap on solid ground once more.

"Ouch." She whined sitting up and rubbing her lower back

"Oh. You are awake. How are you child?" Merilee looked up and saw the blue skinned man

At that moment she realized she could scream and act like a scared animal or she could act rational and try to remain calm. Merilee took a deep breath looking at him and standing trying to stare at him defiantly but her knees felt like Jell-O. Whis smiled amused by the brave face the young earthling was trying to put on.

"Awe is you not the cutest thing."

Merilee felt like someone had pulled the wind out of her sails seeing his adoring smile directed at her. She sighed hard and sank back to the ground in defeat knowing that no amount of anger or any type of crappy behavior was going to win any one over here.

"Come now please stand I am not going to bite you." Whis said offering his hand to her

Merilee looked at him wearily and Whis' smile fell slightly so he stood again retracting his hand. Merilee stood on her own looking at him her eyes showing defeat.

"Wh-what are you going to do with me?" Merilee asked softly voice quaking

"Oh nothing. I ran my tests when you were asleep I just did a deep spiritual and lifeline scan trying to locate and chart the mystical powers inside of you." Whis said as if she was supposed to understand

"Then you don't need me for anything else?" Merilee asked

"No young woman." Whis said smiling again

"Then I can go home?" Merilee asked hopeful

"I'm afraid not Lord Beerus has not deemed it so he will decide when and if we return you." Whis advised her

"If? What do you mean 'IF'?" Merilee asked voice rising in pitch

"If Lord Beerus wishes for you to stay here for the remainder of your short lifespan than it will be so." Whis said matter 'o' fact

"What! You can't do that!" Merilee cried desperately

"I'm afraid he can because after all he had a hand in creating you my dear. Your very existence depends on the benevolence of Lord Beerus. I would show some respect and proper attitude when you see and address him and he might be willing to let you go home in a few years." Whis said

Merilee felt her heart clench hearing his words. She felt like her legs were going to collapse again and she desperately tried to lock her knees to keep that from happening. Whis saw her shocked and hopeless expression and had to admit he felt a bit guilty at her predicament. "Come now young woman he is requesting your presence."

Merilee looked at him with vacant eyes and obediently followed him forwards. So this could possibly be the next few years of her life the pet of some god? She tried to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill as she followed Whis. He led her to a large room that was surrounded by glass walls with strange alien fish swimming in schools but she was too preoccupied to notice.

Beerus was reading a scroll one leg crossed over the other and chin resting on his palm. His ears twitched as Whis and Merilee entered his study. It was hard to believe this strange looking creature was a god.

"Well hello again." Beerus said seeing Merilee

Her green eyes looked at him and she regarded him with a sullen expression. "What in the heaven's is wrong with you young woman?"

Merilee couldn't stop the sobs that racked her body and she felt to her knees again crying loudly. Both Whis and Beerus were startled by the action.

"P-please let me go home! I don't want to stay here!" she cried like a hopelessly lost child

"Young woman will you please…." Beerus startled but was interrupted by another loud wail. His ears pressed down close to his scalp at her high pitched crying he growled slightly but took several deep breaths.

"Come, come, come young lady stop all of this. Remember what I said to you." Whis said lecturing her

"I don't care! I don't want to be a slave or pet or whatever you want to do with me!" Merilee wailed

Beerus' eyes widened at her accusations seeing the sniffling young woman he threw his head back and barked with laughter. Whis looked at him surprise not used to hearing the god laugh in a good millennia or so. Beerus stood coming towards her he knelt down and his clawed hand curled under her chin making her gaze meet his.

"You are rather intriguing young one but not so that I would keep you." Beerus assured her

"Y-you're going to send me back?" Merilee sniffled

"Eventually but not in the immediate future." Beerus said letting her chin go

"B-but when?" She said desperate

"Soon now on your feet please and stop weeping like a pathetic child." Beerus instructed and stood.

Merilee wiped her cheeks and stood looking at him unsure. He tapped his chin with a single clawed digit before his eyes dilated and Merilee felt a rush of energy jolt through her body. Her jean shorts, tank top, and bare feet were replaced with an intricate and exotic dress. The sleeves were about three quarters of her arm tapering into a cough at her elbow. A soft thin second blue sleeve rested on her forearm and covered her hand except for her fingertips like fingerless gloves like a second skin. The bodice was under tight at her bosom with a blue stripe and again at her waist with a draping sash. The skirt was pleated and swayed down to just above her ankles. The material was a deep emerald color that matched her eyes. On her feet was a pair of soft leather sandals. She looked at him curiously realizing for the first time her glasses were gone and she could see perfectly well without them.

"What is this?" she asked curious

"I cannot very well have you in my presence looking like a vagabond. This suits you much better my dear. Now please have a seat we have many things to discuss." Beerus said motioning to the floor and a chair raised from a colored portal much like she had come through earlier upon exiting her room.

Merilee took the seat offered and watched as Whis made his way behind Beerus and stood. She swallowed eyes settling on the celestial being curiously.

"Do you know why you were brought here?" Beerus asked

"Something about mystical energy?" she asked

"Yes. Do you know what mystical energy is?"

"No sir but if I had to guess I'm not supposed to have it inside of me and that's why I'm here." Merilee offered

"Correct. Mystical energy is an ancient and raw power that comes from creation itself that only deities and celestial beings have access too. It is very powerful and a mere mortal cannot fathom ever controlling it much less even possessing it without some od circumstances like your friend Son Goku." Beerus explained to her

"Then how do I have it?"

"It is because of your companion, Gotenks."

"WWWHHHAAATTTTT!"

Gotenks screamed hearing Goku's news of Merilee missing his scream making Goku clap his palms over his sensitive ears. Gotenks had been studying with Gohan just as he had planned to do when Goku showed up with his Instant Transmission and out of nowhere grabbed him and teleported away to a vacant and deserted planet. There he had explained what had happened with Merilee.

"Gotenks! Calm down." Goku pleaded cracking one eye open.

The ground was cracking and shaking as Gotenks was crouched teeth bared eyes already an emerald color and his hair flashing brilliantly with a bright gold.

"Calm down? I WILL NOT CALM DOWN YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!" He said standing fists clenched

Goku scowled standing straight "If you don't calm down I will make you calm down." He warned

"BRING IT YOU DICK!" Gotenks screamed and charged at him

Goku sighed eyes narrowing before throwing up his arms to block the attacks of the younger Saiyan. Gotenks screamed in fury attacking Goku swiftly and with deadly attacks. Goku either blocked them or dodged them easily only continuing to make Gotenks angrier but that was what Goku wanted. He had brought him to this dead world for precisely this reason. A swift spin kick to the warrior's jaw sent Gotenk's sprawling into a rocky mountain scape. He landed with a crash and split the rock in two with his body.

Goku hovered over him. "Are you finished throwing a fit so you can listen to me?"

Gotenks was angry. No he was FURIOUS. He had trusted Goku to take care of Merilee and not let anything happen to her or try to come between him and her and now she was gone. His woman was gone!

"NO!" He bellowed slamming his fists into the rubble pulverizing it

Goku's eyes widened and he gave a surprise cry as giant boulder was hurled his direction. He barely was able to dodge it as it flew at a ridiculous speed at his face. Gotenks powered up easily to Super Saiyan level three and rushed Goku pummeling his with fist since the older Saiyan had been distracted. His long and wild gold mane flew out behind him and his bright yellow aura flared and licked at his body like fire.

Goku barely caught his punch coughing as he felt it hit his ribs. Grabbing Gotenk's wrist he followed his example and powered up to SSJ3. Both warriors locked hands sending kicks as each other's abdomens and just trying to overtake the other with brute force.

Beerus had wanted to explain to Merilee what exactly was happening to her when he felt the energy spark inside of her.

Merilee gave a squeak as her chest constricted and she hunched over grabbing her chest. Whis and Beerus watched curious. Merilee trembled as her body started glowing a white color the aura took a strange form and instead of encasing her body it turned into steam like tendrils and seemed to evaporate into thin air.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she felt literally like someone was reaching inside her chest and scooping out everything inside. She felt a deep rage inside her mind and a fierce sadness that was slowly choking her. What was this?

Gotenks?

Gotenks felt a painful twinge in his chest and his grip on Goku lessened. He had had him in a Full Nelson before he felt the pain hit him. Goku twisted free and slammed an elbow in his gut. Gotenks cough saliva and blood flying out of his mouth at the harsh hit. Between that and the pain in his chest his power faded. Goku caught his shirt and lowered him to the ground as he slid out of his transformation and back to his normal appearance. Gotenks fell to his knees gripping his chest and dry heaving.

"Now that you've got that out of your system." Goku said letting himself power down seeing the young Saiyan was no longer a threat

"Goku…my chest hurts." Gotenks wheezed

"Well I had to hit you that hard to get you to listen!" Goku lectured

"No! Right here." Gotenks said putting his hand on his heart.

Goku knelt down worriedly and put a hand on his shoulder. As soon as he touched him Mystical energy licked at his senses.

Whis finally walked over to the quivering and gasping young woman in desperate pain. He placed a single finger on her forehead and Merilee felt a rush of relief flood through her. Although exhausted the pain going away was the most amazing feeling.

"What…what was that?" Merilee asked

"That my dear was your soul literally being taken from your body. It's quite painful no?"