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Okay, I betyou're saying, Finally! She got her act together and posted! Well, even if you're not I'm still posting. Do you know how hard it is to type in the cold at 2 am? No? Try it sometime. Anyway, I left off with Anija thinking, ~Whatcan I do in five minutes?~ Or something like that. And she got away from Vegeta, temporarily. So, without further babble,

Dragonball GS Chapter21:
The end of a fight



My little escape' was short lived. Vegeta came up to my level smirking almost evilly, no I take it back, he was smirking evilly. I blurred behind him and attempted to grab his back. No such luck considering he expected that. He grabbed my arms over his shoulders and hurled me towards the ground.

~Aww cra-~

::SMASH::

Another rock down. Vegeta followed my body into the rock and kept pushing me farther in.

I screamed.

I pushed off and flung myself towards him, forcing him to back out of the rock. I swung at his face but lucky for him my aim was a tad off, I just skimmed his hair.

~Damn! Too much hair and not enough head!~ I thought.

Since we were back on the ground for now I tried kicking his feet out from under him. It kinda worked and I further satisfied myself with a swift kick to his upper thighs. I did learn a lesson from that one though, don't ever kick a Saiyan anywhere close to his ::ehem:: . He acted like I had tried to kill him or something (Which was almost my goal) and he flew at me in rage, the vein on his forehead almost bursting.

Next followed another barrage of kicks, punches, and the occasional insult. While blocking the attacks, and making up comebacks I guess I got careless with my tail. Vegeta appeared behind me and laughed. Before I realized what he was doing, searing pain shot up and down my spine and ran throughout my body. I collapsed to my knees and proceeded to throw every curse word I knew at him.

V-Vegeta... C'mon, that's.. not fair... you don't even... have a tail to cause you... pain. I yelled, between gasps and whenever the pain let up a bit.

I have always been sensitive with my tail, and yanking it didn't help. I guess I never got over that weakness.

*~*

He's grabbing her tail! That's not fair! Trunks said.

Shouldn't that count as below the belt' for a girl Saiyan? Goten asked no one particular.

That's just a weakness she'll have to overcome to beat Vegeta. After all, it was her carelessness that caused this opportunity. Goku said, still focusing on the fight.

But she can't help it! It's-

Shhh, Trunks. I know she'll get herself out of this, just watch and don't interfere. Goku said, with enough seriousness to focus them back on the fight below.

*~*

Stupid Woman! Shouldn't be so careless with your tail. Vegeta teased. But it figures that you would slip up, after all, isn't that all you do?

I squeezed my eyes shut as my mind almost became numb to the pain. I reached my hand up and lightly grasped my tail. I gathered energy and began to slowly feel the pain vanish. I quickly jerked up, making sure to hold on to my tail enough so as not to lose it. I slipped out of Vegeta grasp and wrapped my tail tightly around my waist.

Nice move Veggie, but that won't win this battle. I smirked.

Four minutes! Goku called out.

We'll just have to see, Woman. He said, smiling.

We both blurred from sight and proceeded to throw numerous kicks and punches.

*~*


See, I told ya she'd get out of that. Goku said, smiling.

Yeah well, I still don't like the fight. I don't want either to lose. Trunks said.

No offense, but I think you're dad has a slight advantage, Trunks. Goten said.

Trunks sighed.

*~*

Vegeta seemed to be blocking all my moves. I try to punch him on a blind side from behind but he didn't seem to have one. I also began to slow down.

~I just have to keep this second form or else I'm really in for it.~ I thought.

Vegeta swung for my head but I ducked away from his fist. Unfortunately though, his knee just happened o be waiting for me.

::Crack!::

Blood oozed from my freshly broken nose. I tasted the salty liquid as it snaked into my mouth. That's when I made another big mistake. While tending quickly to my nose
Vegeta slipped behind me.

What the-

He interlocked his fingers and brought both hands down on to my back, hard. Before I could really feel the pain from that I was flung into the compact earth below. I skidded across the surface for a couple yards not being able to stop myself. When the momentum left me and I came to a halt my broken nose was the smallest of injuries to say the least. And Vegeta, being the guy he is, didn't hesitate or let me get up. He flew towards me at a break-neck speed and grabbed my shoulders. My mouth was dry and I couldn't manage to form any words (Or insults).

This is going to hurt you more than me. He smirked.

~Naw, ya think?~ I thought.

I glance behind which might not have been my greatest idea.

~Not another one!~

::Smash!::

I, again, was being forced through a rock, most likely more than one. I put my arms up to shield my face but Vegeta pushed them away.

Have fun with this. Vegeta snickered.

He gave one last big shove then stopped pushing. I continued backwards, making sure to shield my self from falling debris.

*~*

What is with him and rocks? He has smashed her through all of them now. Goten said.

Just another strategy he's using. Goku said, again pointing out the obvious.

Goten looked to Trunks who was focused on the fight. Every now and then he'd let out a sigh.

*~*

Vegeta came back at me and started throwing punches.

I tried to move but found even breathing to be a challenge. I could tell I was just barely staying in my second level. Blood dripped down from my forehead and over my left eye.

He continued to hit and had an amused smile on his face.

You like hitting people when they can't hit back Veggie? I asked, trying to find a way for him to stop.

You're not worth this. He replied.

With that he smacked me across the face. My neck went limp and my head propped against the side of the rock.

Vegeta floated up in the air and looked down at the rock he had just smashed me through. Nothing. No emotion or regrets. Just an evil, almost inaudible, laugh. He continued this laugh for a bit.

I slowly came back to the world of the conscious and gently shook my head. As I heard his laugh (I could, since he was closer to me than the others) anger grew inside me.
An almost new kind of anger. Rage. Maybe even a tad of hatred.

Vegeta continued laughing and turned to fly back to Capsule Corp, after all, he was done, right?

Vegeta, you still have two minutes! Goku called.

I won't be needing them. I took down that little bitch for good. Vegeta replied.

That was it, I had had all I could stand of that arrogant Prince'. Insults were one thing, but to be so cocky as to turn and leave before a fight is finished? Not today. My anger rushed throughout my body and pumped in my veins. The small rocks around me began to shake.

Vegeta, along with the others, looked back to the rock. It began to shake violently.

I crossed my arms in front of my chest and closed my eyes.



With my scream the rock exploded into a bright green light. The ground started shaking and chunks of left-over rocks became airborne.

I felt a surge of power sweep from my toes to my head. My muscles bulged . I opened my eyes again. My sight in my left eye was blurred and tinted red from my blood. I wiped my eye then flew up out of the rock. My armor feel of in chunks. I adjusted my gi a little bit then I flew face to face with Vegeta who looked sort of shocked for a second.

*~*

And just who is that? Goten asked.

I-It's Anija... in a different form. Trunks replied.

Even Goku couldn't help but be surprised.

Her power has increased a lot. Goku said, mainly to himself.

*~*

Hmph, is the little girl back for more?

Shut up Vegeta! Just shut up! I yelled.

Why? Am I hurting your feelings?



I lunged at Vegeta and put his waist to my shoulder. He coughed up a little blood and tried to pry himself out of my grip. I dove for the ground and increased my speed, I seemed to be at least five times faster than before. At the last possible second before we both would've became smears on the dirt I released Vegeta, ass-first, to the ground. I followed up behind him and kicked him in the ribcage. He let out a wince as I continued to punch him in his side. I flew into the air and let him get up, I wanted to have more fun. Then, as he struggled a little to come back into the air, something inside my head clicked.

If you care to give up I'll stop. I suggested in a calm voice.

Give up? Hmph, those were just lucky shots. I wouldn't give in to a wench like you. Especially a hybrid freak like yourself.

I don't know why or how but that last comment engulfed me in hatred for Vegeta. I drew in deep breathes almost trying to calm myself. Almost. A red film came over my eyes that I couldn't blink away. Suddenly I felt as if operating off pure instincts. The instincts to kill and kill fast.

*****************



No response.

C'mon Anija, wake up. Bulma gently shook me.

I slowly opened my right eye, for some reason my left eye wouldn't open. Bulma was peering down at me with a worried look on her face.

I said.

She's awake! Bulma called.

I glanced around the room I was in and noticed Trunks, Goku and Goten quietly conversing in a corner. Trunks quickly walked over. Bulma nodded to him.

Hey Anija, Trunks started, Glad you're finally up.

W-Where am I?

You're in the medical room at Capsule Corp. He said.

Goten said something to his dad and walked over.

Good, you're awake. Goten said.

Just how long have I been asleep? I asked, groggily.

About seventeen hours now. Trunks said, looking at his watch.

Seventeen hours?! I asked.

I tried to sit up but pain and restraints kept me down. Wait a sec... Restraints?

Uh, what are these restraints for? I asked, lifting my wrist a bit.

Oh, we didn't want to have to knock you out if you woke up mad. Goten replied.

Huh? Knock me out? What? I asked, now completely confused.

Goku walked over to me.

You don't remember? He asked.

Remember what? I asked.

You'd know what I'm talking about if you did, He turned to the guys, Want me to explain?

~Oh great, Goku's going to explain something to me, I can't even guess what it could be.~ I thought.

Yeah, I guess you would be best. Trunks said.

Goten nodded in agreement.

~Wish I knew what all the damn nodding was about!~ I thought.

Goku began, It's like this...

***Recalls the previous fight...***

I lunged at Vegeta and proceeded to tackle him to the ground. When we hit I held him down with my right hand to his chest. My hand started to glow green with ki energy.



I let the ki blast go. Vegeta arched up as it was released into him. I backed up into the air still holding the blast. A crater began to form around him as my ki pushed him hard in the ground. I cut it off and quickly flew down to him. I grabbed him with one arm and wrapped my other arm around his neck.

Who's laughing now Vegeta? I taunted in his ear.

I punched him in the back and sent him flying through a nearby tree. He winced as he hit the dirt and skidded to a stop. I strutted over to him and kicked his limp body.
I sneered.
Vegeta struggled to pull himself up. He got to his feet and turned to face me. I started to laugh at him. I smiled a smile that seemed unfit for my face.

I'm...not done yet...bi-

You better not continue that sentence Veggie, or you'll regret it.

Thirty seconds! Goku called to us.

Well, better make this fast then. I smirked.

A low growl escaped Vegeta's throat. He blurred behind me and brought his fist up. I turned and caught his hand before it could come down.

C'mon, Veggie, you're not even trying. I teased.

I fired a small green blast at his knee. Unfortunately for him he didn't dodge it. It knocked him to the ground again and he struggled harder to get up this time.

I'm not going to be... defeated by you... you're just an annoying... pest-

Shut up Vegeta! I yelled. Shut up! YAHHH!

I released another green blast but this was many times larger. He tried to counter with his own blast but it didn't seem to be working.

Work damn it! Vegeta said, pumping out his energy.



I let another surge of energy into my attack. It rushed down toward him quickly.

Goku yelled.

I ignored him and continued with my attack. By now Vegeta was simply trying to hold it off with his hands, which wasn't working too well. I cut off the blast but flew down at the limp Prince'. I began to laugh maniacally.

So the almighty Saiyan went down by a female's hands, how ironic. I said.

I kicked Vegeta in the shoulder.

You know, you shouldn't have ever messed with me, I can be a real bitch sometimes. But I don't get mad, Veggie, I get even. I said, in the creepy calm voice that seemed better fit for Vegeta.

I knelt down beside him and rest a hand on his chest.

Too bad, there's still a heartbeat, I'll fix that though.

I slapped him across the face causing his head to jerk to the left.

Hmph, no fighting left? I teased.

I stood and went to kick him again.

Anija stop! Trunks yelled to me, he landed beside me. The fight's over, time's up.

Oh no it's not. I haven't finished my fun with him yet. I said, grinning.

Look ,Anija, you're not thinking straight-

Does anyone? I think Veggie needs to be taught a lesson. I said.

I charged up another ki attack and lifted into the air. I started to laugh again. My hand glowed a greenish-yellow as the ki gathered. I aimed down at Vegeta.

Wait, Anija!

I turned to see Goku coming towards me cautiously.

Calm down, Anija. The fight's over, Vegeta's down. Goku said slowly.

I need to destroy him! His kind shouldn't be! I started to ramble.

No, stop and think about it.

Too much thinking can hurt a person. I replied.

I quickly turned back to face Vegeta and let the ki go. It tingled as it left my hand. I smiled as I watched it hurl toward Vegeta.

That's when Goku lunged for me. He grabbed my arms and pinned them to my sides.

Let me go! I yelled, kicking at him to no avail. He remained silent and kept his hold. I looked back down to Vegeta and Trunks. The blast was about to make contact.

Trunks yelled.

He didn't have time to counter so he flung himself in front of it. He went rigid as it hit then silently collapsed to the ground.

Something inside my head clicked again. The red film in front of my eyes vanished and I changed back to my original form.

Wha- No... Trunks.. I-I didn't mean to... no... I said quietly as I witnessed my own out of control anger. I- I didn't-

My head became light and I slumped against Goku.

***Back to present...***


I swallowed hard taking all that Goku had described in.

I did that? I asked, knowing the answer.

All three guys nodded solemnly.

Stop with all the nodding! I said, a bit loader than intended.

They stepped back a little.

Okay, Anija. Just stay calm. Trunks said.

I took a deep breath, Sorry, it was just... bugging me. I explained.

Do you remember any of what happened now? Goku asked me.

I thought for a little bit. No, the last thing I remember was getting slammed into a rock.

Uh, which time? Goten asked.

The third rock incident. I joked.

That's just before your power increased. Goku said.

Really? I can also barely remember my eyes being covered by a red film thing, but that's all until I woke up just a bit ago. I said.

Hmmm, interesting. Bulma spoke up from across the room.

I tried to turn towards her but my restrains prevented it.

Uh, a little help? I asked gesturing the best I could towards the metal clamps that held my arms down.

Oh, yeah, just a sec. Bulma replied.

She typed some code into a nearby computer and all the clamps released.
I rolled my wrists and ankles then tried to sit up again. This time it was the pain that restrained me. I winced and leaned back down. Trunks noticed this and walked over to me.

Need some help? He teased.

I nodded slightly.

He put an arm around my waist and slowly began to lift me to a sitting position. He gently set me on my feet. I leaned against him for support. We made our way over to Bulma.

Trunks, one question. I said.



If I hit you with a big blast, how did you heal so quickly?

Oh, Goku had a senzu bean left over from a while back. Trunks said.

Hmph, so you get the senzu and I just have to heal naturally? I asked.

No, my mom's working on making some, she cloned one or something.

You can clone plants? I asked.

He replied like it was obvious.

I gently smacked him (Gently more so for myself than him) and rested my head on his chest.

What's so interesting, Bulma? Goku asked.

Just that Anija doesn't seem to remember anything past reaching this new level' yet you say she was operating like normal. Bulma said.

I wouldn't call it Goten remarked.

And just what is that supposed to mean? I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Nothing, just that you weren't exactly yourself. You seemed more like Vegeta. Goten said.

In any case, it must of been some subconscious that surfaced and was fighting if she can't recall any of it. Bulma explained.

So my subconscious wants to kill Vegeta, is stronger than my conscious self, and laughs like a maniac? I asked.

Basically, yes. She said.

Hope ya don't sleep walk, that might cause problems. Goten teased.

I don't, but you know what happens when I get mad, Goten, so you might be quiet right about now. I said.

Heh, yeah... Goten said.

So do you see what I'm getting at? Bulma asked.

Not really, do you have a point you're trying to make? I asked.

Bulma sighed. My point is that, uh... Well, what I mean is...

Trunks asked.

Heh, I guess that was my point. Anija seems to have an overactive subconscious when she's mad. And poor Vegeta was the victim.

Poor Vegeta?! Poor Vegeta?! Yeah, right. Do you know how many time I was slammed into rocks?! And just how much of my body I won't be able to move by tomorrow morning?! There's no way Vegeta's worse off than me! I-

Actually, Anija, he is. Goku said.

Huh? He is? I asked.



I couldn't help but smile a bit. After all, this did mean that I got to stay here, and that I could marry Trunks. Not to mention total humiliation of Veggie. All so good, like a second Christmas.

Anija? Anija? Trunks asked, waving a hand in front of my face.

I snapped out of my glazed session.

Trunks said, shaking his head slowly.

Bulma said handing me a small brownish bean, It's a genetically engineered senzu bean, but it should get at least three more hours of real sunlight before you eat it. That means don't eat it until about eight-thirty tomorrow morning.

Okay, thanks. I said, handing the bean to Trunks to put in a pocket. "Uh, does this mean I have a split personality?" I asked, still leaning on Trunks.

"Well, almost. It's more like a third 'form' for you that is kind of uncontroled." Bulma explained, "Most likely it was forced out by Vegeta, he seems to be able to do that to people." She added.

"So I won't be waking up and trying to kill Trunks?"

"No, it's not likely. Besides, I don't think you'll be in good enough condition to fight tonight. I did give you a shot for the pain but it didn't heal your injuries." She said.

"That's good." Goten said.

I shot him a look. He just grinned.

I guess we should be leaving. Dad won't want us around when he wakes up. Trunks said.

A loud groan and crashes were heard from down the hall.

I think that's him now. I'll see you guys tomorrow okay? Bulma said.





Night Mom. Trunks said.

Bulma left to tend to Vegeta.

I turned to Goten and Goku, Thanks for being there guys, the time limit helped too, Goku. I said.

No problem, but Trunks should be thanked too ya know. Goku said.

Oh don't worry about that, after all, we do live in the same house. I said smiling.

"But aren't you injured?" Goku asked, completly missing my point.

"I'll make do." I sais, grinning. "Besides, Trunks'll understand."

Goten flashed the grin only capible for him and Goku and gave Trunks a thumbs up. Trunks looked down and blushed a bit. I nudged him.

C'mon, Trunks, let's go. I said. See you guys tomorrow. I waved to Goten and Goku before they teleported back home.

As we flew home slowly, Trunks let out a long sigh.

What is it? I asked.

Nothing, just thinking about the long day.

And if you're sweet, the long night. I teased, smiling.

Trunks blushed again but smiled.





There ya go, another chapter. Now comment or else!!! Oh, and I couldn't have thought this up without all the help from my reviewer people. Thanks! Hey, another thing, guess what's coming up ne~ext. What, no guesses? Awe. Anyway, I'm sure you guys can figure it out but just to give you a hint, it's not a fight scene. (Sorry, but I'm a little worn out of that) but it won't be too boring. Hopefully. Well, see ya 'round next chapter!