A New Face Isn't Always Good…
Author's Note: Thank you for the mass of reviews my expectations were honestly blown away. Thank you for reviewing to the story and the last chapter was the most reviewed by far. I'm introducing new characters some DBZ original some OC I really enjoyed reading all of them and even replied to most to them via PM. Open to all questions and suggestions, this is going to be along one so get cozy.
Bulla sat at attention while Goten paced the room floor. She was honestly not expecting to see him at all. The ship had clearly landed earlier in the day. Goten had completely ignored her the last couple days. After his shower that day he took all of his stuff out the room and disappeared. Bulla had felt hurt that he had done that. Closer is how she thought they would be but that was a mistake on her part.
He stood before her in complete armor that he owned quiet well. The spandex went all the way down to the point where his boots started. He wore his chest plate that was completely black instead of its normal white and brown. Goten uncrossed his arms from his broad chest and softened his hardened expression with her. Bulla sat on the edge of the bed and looked up to him. Goten had been standing there for half a minute as if he was trying to piece together what he was trying to say.
Swallowing slowly he bent down to his knees and looked to Bulla as he placed his hands on her bare thighs. She had stolen a pair of spandex shorts that happened to fit her perfectly. Bulla wasn't sure what he wanted but she just wanted him to go. She was done with his disappointments. He was confused with himself and she just wanted a clear answer. Goten was clearly very attracted to her, he proved that very well.
Bulla saw him as he seemed to be having a tough time. "What Goten"? Bulla said verbally nudging him. She was because frustrated with his never ending silence.
"Bulla. I'm about to go on a very dangerous mission. My task is to eradicate a lot of specific targets. I need to be focused and having you around has brought anything but that and –". Bulla went to intervene his sentence and he quickly covered her mouth with his black gloved hand. Goten shook his head.
"Shut up Bulla I don't care about what you have to say. I had to separate myself from you for the good of my squad and this mission. I couldn't allow my feelings whatever they maybe towards you prohibit that. I don't know what I'm doing for once in my life and I hate it. You confuse me in every aspect when I'm around you. Things that I was so sure of before become foreign. Please Bulla…do not leave this room. I couldn't be more serious than I am now. My job is to protect you, myself and my squad. I need to know that you're safe or I can't complete my mission. So stay in this room and be quite, no matter what you here outside this room or ship you stay put. Will you promise me that"? Goten said removing his hands from her mouth and placing them on her hips waiting for her reply.
He was scaring her as if he was saying he wasn't coming back. Bulla listened to his words intensely as he eloquently placed them all together. His onyx stare was burning into her skin she could feel the heat. Goten looked up to her with pleading eyes. She had never once seen him show anytime of emotion ever. No excitement or happiness he was always so blank to her, to everyone.
Bulla nodded to him slowly. "Say it". He demanded her jerking her slightly.
"I won't leave this room no matter what going on". Goten gave her a sigh of relief as he stood up and turned to leave. Bulla got up before he could leave. "Goten wait". He stopped before pressing the button to exit the room. She ran in front of him and looked up to him as he stood almost a head taller than her. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she strained on her tippy toes. Pulling him close she embraced him laying her head on his chest, feeling his slowly steady heartbeat. Goten looked down to her and wrapped his arms around her petite waist and held her gently.
He couldn't recall every being touched like this by anyone. It was welcoming and cut short by his call to duty. Goten let her go and left the room without a word. He left out the room and tried his best to literally shake the thought of her away. Walking the curved hallways he came to a door as it slid open. He saw his small team waiting on their commander. Walking into the room he saw all six of the Saiyans loosing hanging around talking amongst themselves. As soon as Goten walked into the room his demeanor beckoned silence.
The slackness of the room straightened out and they all sat at the round table that had a virtual map pop us as Goten entered codes into it.
"I highly doubt that I have to stress the important of this mission as all other missions that are handed down from our king." Goten looked over the faces that he had become familiar with. He looked to the girl who replaced Valese and nodded to her. She was highly recommended and a decorated Elite, she was even had a recommendation from his brother. That meant she was smart.
"The goal today is to make a lasting impression. We have seven targets that are to be destroyed. Three of their major trading post are to be destroyed and Liberal building. By this we are creating confusion. By hitting their economy, leadership and government. Siana you're with me I hope all your commendations were worth it. Jakio, Tide and Irisa each of you will destroy a post. Raiz and Calvei the liberal building. One hour and that is it. We meet back at the rendezvous point. Insure complete destruction of you task. We might encounter resistant forces. There hired mercenaries so you may find yourself in combat but avoid it if possible. Now let's show them what happens when you underestimate a Saiyan". Goten said causing the rest of the squad to rise in adrenaline.
"Ohooah"! They roared in unison causing Goten to smile. It had been awhile since he had gone on such a strategic mission. It left him anxious for battle.
Planet Vegeta-
Marron finished her hair as she pulled the long blonde tresses into a sleek bun on the top of her head. Marron smoothed out her dress on her hourglass figure. She loved the attire that Saiyan women wore. It was so effortlessly beautiful. Most of the time you would buy different materials and take different dresses to be made. The style was more Grecian but Marron love to incorporate earth styles into her wardrobe choices.
Her dress was for the monthly lunch that Vegeta threw was for the council and high officials in the military and other elite status officials. The lunch was a medium size they would discuss policy and issues like good politicians. Marron smiled to herself when she thought how the race had stayed the same but become more civil. Many parts of the universe still left the ugly scars Saiyans had left on its beautiful face.
Even after the defeat of Frieza, King Vegeta kept the same brutal assault. Wiping out whole races and purging plants for the benefit of money and power. At times Marron thought the only thing that kept Earth safe was Bulma and Vegeta's relationship. The relationship that Earth had was good. Earth was allowed to operate outside of the Saiyan Empire but only benefited from allowing Saiyans to have military bases there. Earth was always under the protection of the Vegeta. His father had always seen the planet more as prime real estate. His fear not respect from of son kept him from purging the planet.
Marron smiled to her appearance in the mirror. Her dress was an eggshell white almost beige. Made out of a light Egyptian cotton material that flowed the gentle breeze that the desert bought. The dress cupped her shoulders not covering them but had the appearance that the sleeves hung off her shoulder. The neckline was the same height as her shoulders and dipped slightly creating a semi-sweetheart neckline. She was mindful to her position and tried not to have male eyes looking down at her breast. Before leaving her room she placed the ring that Trunks had given her the day before. He said it was a friendship ring but it was so expensive she didn't want to accept the canary diamond.
The dress was tight around her firm midsection and one split that started at her thigh revealed her porcelain skin. She walked to the gardens from her room in the palace which was adjacent from where to monthly event took place. Descending the stairs she smiled and nodded to other officials until she came to Bulma standing next to a raven haired woman. She was clearly Saiyan but she had a regal elegance to her.
"Marron it's good to see you again. I'm sure you've met if not heard of Chichi Son." Marron was almost star stricken by the woman's who's long black hair was only being held back with two golden pins that had her families' insignia. The Son family was the most prestigious under that of the royal family. They were strong fighters and smart thinkers. Goten had never been fond of her and he made that noted vocally. He always thought she was taking Trunks time bothering him with human task. To her he almost mirrored his ex-counterpart in dislike for her.
"Lady Chichi it's an honor to meet you and also be in the presence of my future queen". Bulma covered the girl mouth and hushed her in the most informal manner.
"Shhhh….it hasn't been announced yet, Vegeta is nit-picking about having information relayed by hearsay but thank you." Marron nodded and begged to be released from Bulma's death grip on her mouth. She could see why the king was so fond of her she was beautiful and she had quite the personality. It was refreshing to be in the presence of another human.
Chichi rolled her eyes at her longtime friend. "It's nice to meet you too I've heard many good things about you. Bulma it's not really an announcement or news in the least. Every Saiyan on this planet knows Vegeta has refused to have anyone by his side for the last what, two decades. Bulma you've been destined for that seat since my war days. The man adores you even though he can be a thorn in my side at times." Chichi said referring to her son and the amount of missions Vegeta gave him. She spoke with such elegance and it was displayed that she had education by her speech.
There were so few people who spoke about the king so candidly. It almost made Marron uncomfortable, it was rare she ever spoke to Vegeta outside of business. Even then he never really directed her answers to her just in general.
Bulma giggled listening to Chichi. "Oh don't reveal my age like that. Marron I forget to ask did that advice I give you help"? Bulma said snapping the blonde out of her thoughts.
Marron nodded and smiled to her kindly. "It did I'm not sure where it let me but it helped, a lot". Bulma smiled back to her hoping that it ended to Trunks conversation. Vegeta told her of the news he had to give Trunks. She hated it and she hoped that no matter what Trunks would follow his heart no matter where it led him. Love had taught her it was important enough to follow it despite hard times and obstacles.
"Ugghhh… that girl shouldn't be allowed to pass my sight". Chichi said sipping her wine as if she was washing a bad taste out of her mouth. Marron turned slightly behind her to see Valese walking past her in her formal best. Even in formal occasions she choose to be the center of attention. She wore an outfit that was in two parts. The top was an emerald green and had long sleeves. When she turned around the back had a deep V in the back. The pants has a slight v in the front as the pants were flowey and puffed a little bit. Her long brunette hair was wild and but tamed at the same time as it curled and waved.
Marron held her tongue not to bad talk about the Elite it wasn't classy. Marron understood the mother's disgust.
"It's not every day I see such beautiful woman in one spot. I'm a lucky man" Trunks said appearing next to Marron he'd given her a small smile. Trunks was wearing his royal uniform. It consisted of black under armor that sculpted around his muscle and started as a turtle next, red boots that came to his calf and his breast plate was white with the insignia in red. He wore the insignia on a necklace that was red. His hair was pulled back into a ponytail and a couple of strands escaped and fell into his eyes.
Marron almost jumped feel his hand on the small of her back creeping around her waist.
"Oh Trunks your quite the charmer. I wasn't aware I was in the presence of some who you keep so close". Chichi said eyeing him slowly. Marron wasn't sure how much the raven haired woman knew and didn't Marron was sure her face was completely red by Trunks' forwardness. Eyes seemed to notice more and more ever second. Bulma smiled at him and winked to Marron on the side subtly
"Yes ma'am she's a value to me. She knows everything and I find it alluring". Trunks spoke poetically about her as she was now on his side. "May I steal her away for a moment ladies"? Trunks said pulling Marron along with him.
"Of course Trunks please don't let us hold you up". Bulma said with a happy smile on her face as she watched Trunks leave with Marron in tow. Marron waited to be out of ear shot of the two women before she questioned his public display.
"Trunks what are you doing? Are you not aware everyone I work with or will is watching us? I thought we agreed to casual". Trunks smiled down to her and handed her a glass of wine from one of the servants.
"Well we did but, I figured if I showed everyone you were mine, hypothetically of course. No one would mess with you, so I'm actually doing you a favor". She rolled her eyes at his charming words. That was what he would want her to believe but Trunks Ouji was no subtle man in the lease. Marron shook her head and drank from the wine she was presented she was going to need it as they walked their way into another conversation.
"Gohan it's been awhile since I've seen you still have your nose in the books I see". Trunks said knocking the man slowly causing him to turn around.
"Well if it isn't the Prince himself. Don't worry I can still knock you around the dirt a bit." Gohan said looking down to the girl and given her polite smile. She had never been greeted so nicely by a Saiyan before. He took her hand and shook it softly with both hands.
"Ms. Juu it's nice to finally speak with you. I'm a fan of your work, you should look into getting some of it published." Gohan said kindly refereeing to her prior work in Earth her degree from a major university was in philanthropy. It was why she wanted to start work into ambassador. She was grateful to Trunks if it wasn't for him she'd still be at the embassy on Earth running copies as an intern.
"Thank you, most of them were just research papers and my thesis for my master's program at Gale". Marron said intrigued with the scholar Gohan nodded and pulled his mate out of conversation into theirs.
"This is my mate Videl she attended Gale also but she perfects to stay in the arena". Gohan said smiling down to the shorter woman. Marron was taken back by her brightly lit icy blue eyes. It was rare to see a Saiyan with and different colored eyes then that of dark colors. She was very beautiful.
"It was a bore, forgive my mate. He forgets at time I leave to reading to him. Please excuse me". Videl said coolly returning to her group of socialites. Gohan laughed her off and looked up to Trunks whose entire demeanor changed as an unwelcomed guest. Gohan felt the tension and excused himself to find his mate's side.
Valese walked over to the couple and rolled her eyes. "Isn't this a grotesque sight? Scum by the side of a royal it's just not proper." Valese said as if she was quoting rules of etiquette to them mostly aimed at Marron.
Trunks just looked down to the girl and wondered why she never found anything better to do then bother him. "Well Valese not all of us have the opportunity to. It's sad that you have to look up to such low scum. Green's not your color Valese". Marron said feeling like a new person. Did she just really stand up to Valese and insult her at the same time, she was on a roll.
Trunks chuckled a bit at the clever insults the blonde had just spoke. Trunks saw the spark of anger in Valese's eyes but knew even she wasn't stupid enough to cause a public scene. The two woman were impervious to the looks they were getting.
Marron wanted to separate herself from the impending confrontation.
"How dare you speak to me like that? You walk around here as if you hold some type of status. I may have my ways but even I have enough tact not to flaunt myself like some dirty whore. You are nothing. Why else would our Prince be so bothered with an excuse for a woman. If you leave your legs open long enough you might just make your way to the throne too." Everyone stood in shock an awe as Valese insulted not only Marron but Bulma herself. Her voice escalated with every sentence as her insults bearded down on Marron. Never had Marron ever been so publicly ridiculed and humiliated.
Her first instinct said to run and to leave. She turned on her heels to leave but stopped and held her head high as she thought, WWSD? What would a Saiyan do? Marron still had her back turned to Valese as she turned her ring that Trunks had just given her to her palm side subtly with her thumb.
She turned around to Valese as she stood there in confidence as if she had just won a grand prize.
With all the anger and hurt she had experienced because of her she reared her hand back as far as she could and planted a hard slap across Valese's always smirking face. Valese's head stayed turned in the direction it was forced into. The elite touched her stinging face as blood trickled down her previously unmarked face. The ring had cut her face as she looked up to Marron she was in complete shock.
"If you as so much as lay a finger on me Valese Kino you will be in direct violation of intergalactic treaties way above your head. If you choose to violate such treaties you will be subject to the maximum penalty enforced by the Inter-Galactic Federation. Which is ten years in maximum security at the Lunar Nerio Prison." Marron stood to her eyed her with no fear on her face. Marron turned away from the girl and slowly walked away as she picked up her dress slightly to not step on the delicate fabric.
Trunks watched both woman retreat from the event and just stood in complete shock. Everyone just pretended nothing happened as they went back to their own topics. Trunks decided not to follow her. Instead he decided to hit another topic in his life. He walked over to the blue haired woman who seemed to be immersed into another conversation.
Trunks walked up to her closely and gently grabbed her arm. "I need to speak with you in private". He said almost below a whisper. Bulma looked up to him and saw the seriousness in his blue orbs. Bulma looked to Vegeta who was across the gardens and nodded to Trunks as they exited. Vegeta watched them both disappear in the tall trees.
This wasn't his battle to win.
Armenia
Goten approached his last said target. The house was still and quite. His last three targets were easy, almost no resistant. He would even say they bowed out gracefully. Goten felt himself to be a gentlemen assassin. He wasn't one to go sneaking around in the dark. That was a cowards' way, not a Saiyans.
Goten saw the man standing by the fireplace. His shadow flickered on the walls of the library. The man seemed to be expecting him. It seemed word traveled fast, he hoped that the others hadn't evaded Siana and made it more difficult. Goten turned on the light to the dark room. The man who could have been mistaken for a human if it not for his orange bright skin. The creature was drinking from a glass and he turned to Goten with a sideways smile.
"So what do I owe the pleasure of the meeting with the infamous Goten Son?" Goten didn't say anything to the man. He watched him closely as to make sure he wasn't going to try to make a run for it but the man was different form the rest he had killed tonight.
"Do you honestly believe that Armenians were stupid enough to just let something like this happen without consequences?" Goten raised an eyebrow to the man's words. This didn't sound good. He honestly wasn't in the mood for banter either. Approaching the man slowly he stood idly still listening to the man.
"Saiyans honestly are dumb monkeys". The man said laughing. Goten held his hand out creating an orb in his hand.
"If these are your last words there not very wise" .Goten spoke softly. The man shook his head and finished his wine glass he threw it into fireplace making it break. "We will see who's victorious at the end of the day, monkey". Goten grabbed the man by his shirt tossing him into wall and holding him there by his neck.
"I happen to be very skilled at killing people. In many different types of ways. You could say it's my specialty. Now I can make this very painful or I can make it quick. What do you mean is there retaliation?" Goten asked looking at the man. He was sure he had broken a couple of bones in the man's back already. The man said nothing as he was clearly in pain.
"Do your worse you fool"! The man yelled at in Goten's face. Goten shrugged his shoulders and lit two of his fingers up with his energy. Goten dug his fingers into the man's skin making it burn the flesh away. The ghastly scream of the man put the smirk on Goten's face. The man squirmed under Goten's grip he pulled his finger out the now five inches deep in the man, dropping to the floor grabbing his now bleeding side.
Even if Goten stopped his assault it wouldn't matter. The man would hemorrhage either way he had punctured his liver. He bent down to the man and grabbed him by his hair and held him up.
"There are forces heading to your ship now on the outskirts as we speak…all information will be collected, everyone on board killed and the ship destroyed. Your forces will be stranded here and killed one by one slowly and-"Goten had enough he snapped the man's neck and left the house quietly. As promised he killed him quickly mostly for his benefit.
He took to the skies in a fierce race to get to Bulla. Goten linked his scouter to Siana to communicate with her. "Siana once you have finished up head to the ship. Let everyone know my orders and do not delay. We have enemy forces headed to our ship." Goten said trying to hide the worry in his voice to replace it with urgency.
"I'll be right behind you". She said as he severed the line. Goten picked up his speed flying as fast as he could.
The Ship- Bulla's Room
Bulla looked around the room feverishly as she heard screams in the hallways. She could tell that people were on the ship. She was grateful that she had kept the bracelet Goten had given her to hide her energy signature. That was the only way she was able to sneak on the ship in the first place. The idea hit her when she remembered Trunks telling her about concubines.
She opened the nightstand's top drawer and found a dagger lying in the drawer. He told her it wasn't uncommon for one to attack you. So in guest rooms daggers were kept in them. Bulla grabbed the dagger and crawled next to the bed keeping her head down and the knife slightly under the bed, in case someone dared to come in. Bulla shook with fear. She was honestly beginning to regret this entire impulsive trip. She sat motionless until she felt the entire ship rock violently.
Hearing voices in the hallway made her squeeze her eyes close as she could hear her heartbeat beating so loudly in her ears she was surprised she could hear anything. Someone was messing with the door's passcode. Hopefully they would keep messing with it and lock up the system. Bulla sighed in relief when the door locked up the system. The door immediately went flying off the hinges on to the floor.
Bulla flinched and tried to get low to the floor in her fetal position. She didn't want to be seen knowing the bed wouldn't hide her completely. A man walked into the room with dark orange skin. Bulla couldn't keep herself from shaking.
"What do we have here….Now what is a pretty little thing like you doing hiding on a Saiyans ship? You're clearly no Saiyan. Stand up!" The mercenary demanding of her. Bulla didn't want to move and she didn't.
He walked over to her as she sat on the floor next to the bed. "How about a wager. You open those legs for me and I won't kill you. I promise it'll feel really good. Or I could take it and kill you after your choice." The man said nonchalantly walking closer to her.
"Please just go…" Bulla said looking away from the man. She could see that he already had blood smeared on his clothing.
"Awe come on give it a chance you never know. You might just beg for more". He said putting his hands on her bare legs. Bulla slapped his hand away viciously. Her fire was ignited as he touched her. It reminded her of Raiden the Saiyan that still haunted her nightmares. She could tell she made a mistake. The man tackled her. He pulled her by her legs dragging her out next to the bed.
"I prefer the hard way anyways." The grotesque man pushed his lips against Bulla's causing her to bite his lip drawing blood. "Fuck yeah I love it. Bite me again I like your fire!" He said caressing her chest with his vile hands. Bulla screamed as she tried to push him off of her but he was too heavy.
He licked her neck as his hands ran up her shirt. Bulla looked over to the underside of the bed. She could barely reach it. Her adrenaline kicked in as she finally reached the handle of the dagger. She stuck it in the man's spine. The feeling of penetrating his flesh would be a feeling to stay with her forever. Before he was able to retaliate she stabbed him again and again until he stopped screaming. The third stab she knew she had killed him by hitting his spinal cord.
She could feel the hot tears rushing to her eyes. His ear piercing screams stopped and only her sobbing could be heard in the room. The bloody lifeless body laid on top of her as his dead weight felt like it was crushing her. Finally she was able to push him off of her as she went to wipe her tears away her hands were smeared with fresh blood and it now covered her cheeks.
Danger didn't seem to be avoided as she heard more voices and loud bangs outside in the hallway. She didn't want to die. She did know she rather die than have some man defile her. Footsteps where approaching the door and she looked over to the dagger lying next to the now dead body. Grabbing it and prepared herself for whatever was coming through those doors next.
Seeing the familiar face brought a wave of calmness to her. Goten looked at the scene before him. A blood covered Bulla he rushed over to her and picked her up from the floor into a standing position.
"Please tell me you okay?" He said as he examined her seeing to see if any of the blood was her's. Bulla nodded her head and just wrapped her arms around him crying into his chest. He comforted her and sighed in relief as he looked to the dead assaulter on the floor. He was grateful she knew how to protect herself. Even to him she was just a vulnerable girl.
Goten threw Bulla to the bed quickly as an energy blast came through the door. He was glad it was weak because if stronger enough it would have disabled the ship. Goten looked to the door to see two enemies coming in. Goten reacted quickly making easy work of them both. He dodged there attacks easily and eliminated them quickly. Bulla was barely able to keep up with his motions as he killed both men. Bulla got up from the bed and ran over to him.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have left you alone. I should have known." Goten said searching the body for any Intel. He could sense the rest of the group arriving at the ship. Goten looked up in urgency as he saw a blast heading toward Bulla. He knew if he redirected it then it was strong enough to punch a hole in the ship. If it hit her she probably wouldn't survive.
He fazed in front of her taking the direct hit. The blast was stronger than he predicted taken more out of him then he expected. The important thing was that she was safe. Goten grabbed the man by his neck before he was able to blast him again. Goten crushed the man's neck in his hands dropping him to the ground. Goten felt different something about that blast wasn't normal.
His body was hot and he could feel himself being drained of his energy. Goten dropped to his knees he was finding it hard to support himself and things were becoming increasing blurry as he saw Bulla approaching him.
She panicked as he passed out and hit his head on the hard metal floor. She put her ear to his mouth to make sure he was breathing still. It was swallow but he was still alive. He had saved her life. If that would have hit her she would have been one crispy human. Looking at his arm and a part of his back the material had burned a whole into the clothes. The burn looked serious as it was beginning to bleed. She ran into the bathroom and found a clean wash cloth and wet it. His arm was the only thing bleeding, she didn't want to infect him using a dirty rag.
She heard someone coming but they didn't sound like the rest. It was a woman barking orders.
The girl appeared at the broken door way and looked to Bulla. "Step away from him before I blast you where you stand". Bulla didn't listen to the threat only noticed the girl was Saiyan. Expect for she didn't have the signature long hair of a woman. Hers' was straight and short as it was no longer than the tip of her ear. Her eyes were honey colored as they stared to the blue haired girl.
"You have to help him!" Bulla said keeping pressure on the wound. Siana looked at the girl and had no clue who she was. Two more Saiyans appeared in the doorway astonished of the massacre, their downed leader and a blue haired girl caked in blood.
"That's Vegeta's mate's daughter. I usually see her around Goten often". Jakio said to Siana attempting to reassure her. Bulla seemed not to be getting through to the girl who still had her hand raised ready to attack.
"Are you deaf?! He needs medical attention now before he dies". Bulla yelled directly to the girl who was in front of her. She lowered her hand as Jakio and Irisa rushed in to collect his body. Bulla got up to follow them but Siana held her arm in the door way blocking the way.
"I don't care who you are but I do know you don't belong on this ship or near the highest ranking officer on it." Siana said not moving her arm. Bulla stood eye to eye to the girl.
"Then you're going to have to kill me to keep me away from him." Bulla said to the girl who was blocking her way. Bulla pushed past her arm and followed after Goten as they took him to the medical bay.