Hello minna!!!!!! I'm back! HEHE. Now I know this took an extremely long time to get out, but I forgot about immediately after school got out. And then I kept coming to it and I'd have nothing to write. The one time I did have something to write, my computer ended up crashing and it was all lost. So it took me a while to get back to it after that. But here it is the next part of my story. Sorry it took so long. I really am. Once again thanks to every single person that reviewed my stories. I appreciate it so much. Well TO THE STORY!!!!
Disclaimer : HEY EVERYONE!! Guess what? I own DBZ *gets hit in the head with a heavy object* Okay so I DON'T own DBZ or SM. I can dream can't I?
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The Lost Soldier
Chapter 3
~*~ Last Time ~*~
"Alright no problem, but Bulma will want to know you're awake. You're probably hungry too. Let's see if Trunks left anything. Shall we?" Gohan extended his arm out for her to take, after he had stood up.
"Why thank you," Serenity said while giggling. She took his offered hand, and they walked down stairs together.
~*~ This Time ~*~
Gohan and Serenity walked into the kitchen to see that Trunks had just finished eating. Their were a couple scraps of food on the table, but nothing that could fulfill someone's appetite. Bulma was just sitting in her chair thinking about something. Neither Bulma nor Trunks had noticed Gohan and Serenity in the doorway.
"Hey Bulma!" exclaimed Gohan. "I thought you'd be happy to see that our guest is up and walking around."
This startled both Bulma and Trunks. Trunks looked over at the two and smirked when he saw them holding hands. Bulma also noticed them holding hands and smiled.
"It's good to see you up," said Bulma. "I hope you're feeling better."
"Yes, I am," replied Serenity. "I'd like to thank you for all that you have done for me Bulma. I really appreciate your help."
"Don't mention it. You were easy. I've had to take care of these two after they fight for years now. Oh! You must be starving. You haven't had anything to eat for at least a day now. Now, shoo, all of you, so I can fix something to eat."
Everyone walked out of the kitchen and into the living room. All was quiet, until Trunks asked a question.
"What was that thing that attacked you yesterday?"
"TRUNKS!" shouted Bulma from the kitchen. "What did I tell you yesterday?"
"You never said we couldn't ask," Trunks stated in his defense.
"It's alright Bulma," said Serenity. "He has a right to know. The thing that attacked me yesterday is called a youma. There just creatures that Chaos has to do his dirty work."
"Oh," said Trunks. He had more questions on his mind, but he knew his mother would be on his back if he asked anything else.
"I suppose you have the right to know everything. Besides, I can tell you want to know. I've already told Gohan part of my past, but not everything. I live in a solar system far away from this one. We called it the Sol system. There were nine planets. There was peace among each of the planets. The main center of political and social activity was the moon of the third planet. To protect the peace of the system, a royal guard was formed. There were nine of us total. One from each planet. I was from the moon. Until just recently, we were able to thwart any plans to upset the peace. Unfortunately Chaos was too strong. His first attack was to merely state that he had arrived. He then attacked the moon directly. We fought him off as best we could, but he was too powerful. It was obvious we were beat. I left the battle to find some help. I've been going from one planet to the next, seeing if there was anyone strong enough. Every place that I've visited so far, Chaos has destroyed. But now, it looks like I may have finally found the help I need."
"Wow," said Trunks. "Do you know what happened to the moon after you left?"
"No. I don't know what happened. I thought that all of my senshi had died, but I've been informed that they haven't. I'll be able to return home soon. Just as soon as I'm done training with Gohan."
Trunks stared at Gohan. He thought *He's going to train her? Wow. Cool I wonder if I can help.* So he decided to ask. "Hey Gohan, can I help train her?"
"I don't see why not," replied Gohan. "It would be a good thing to learn from more than one person."
"COOL!!" shouted Trunks.
It was at this point that Bulma walked in with some food for everyone.
"What's so 'COOL'?" asked Bulma.
"Gohan is going to let me help train Serenity. This is so awesome."
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Trunks. He was acting like he was five years old. At first Trunks was too excited to notice everyone laughing, but then he realized that they were laughing and that they were laughing at him. He calmed down immediately and sat down. Although he wasn't moving, one could still tell that he was impatient.
After Serenity and Gohan were done eating breakfast, they went outside.
"So what is the first thing I'm going to learn," asked Serenity.
"Well that all depends on how much you already know."
"Well, I know a little martial arts, but that was generally not needed. I mostly know how to fight with my magic. Not to mention my staff."
"Well, prepare for a crash course in a couple of our techniques. One of the most important I think you'll need is learning how to fly."
"Fly? You're joking right. I can only fly when I get my wings, but I won't get those for a while."
"You're going to get wings?" inquired Trunks. "That's really cool."
"Well, we can't wait that long. Besides, you should be able to fly faster our way," said Gohan.
"Alright then, what do I do?"
"Well, we can teach you one of two ways," explained Trunks. "We can either explain to you how to do it and hope you do it right, or we can drop you."
"Um... I think I'd prefer to do it the first way. I don't particularly like the idea of being dropped."
"Alright, but if you don't get it this way, it's on to plan B," said Gohan. "Now all you have to do is concentrate on your ki. Feel it flowing through you. Then concentrate on it pushing you up."
Serenity closed her eyes. She had never thought about using her energy for anything except her magic. She tried to concentrate on it flowing through. She was surprised how easily she found it. She then tried to imagine it lifting her up. Try as she might though, she couldn't seem to get herself to get off the ground. She didn't give up though, she kept trying, but she was quickly running out of ideas on how to do it.
"Well, I guess that isn't working. We are going to have to go to plan B." said Gohan.
"No! I can do it, just give me a little more time," said Serenity.
"Do you want to learn how to fly?" asked Trunks.
"Well, yes of course I do..."
"Well, then," said Gohan as he picked up Serenity, "let's go." He then rose into the air carrying Serenity. Trunks stayed on the ground just in case, although he didn't think he would need to do anything.
"Are you ready?"
"No. Please don't let me go."
"Oh. You mean do this," Gohan said as he let go of Serenity.
She started falling towards the ground. *Fly. I've got to fly. Stupid Gohan letting me go. Must concentrate on flying. I've got to float. Come on. I can do this. If not for me, I must learn for the others. Yes. I must learn to fly to save my friends. I fly for my friends that died.* With renewed vigor, Serenity put every ounce of energy she had into pushing herself up. Back to where Gohan was so she could kill him for dropping her.
With new inspiration, Serenity actually began to fly. It was slow at first, but as soon as she felt herself moving up she opened her eyes and raced as fast as she could up to Gohan.
"Look you're flying," said Gohan once Serenity reached. Clearly unaware of the danger he was in he continued. "We should have just done that in the first pl..."
Gohan was now falling towards the earth at a high velocity. He crashed into the ground. He was too stunned to stop himself. After getting over shock, Trunks began to laugh at his old teacher. Gohan slowly stood up as Serenity landed on the ground.
"What was that for?" asked Gohan, while rubbing his head.
"For dropping me after I told you not to."
That only made Trunks laugh harder.
"Oh, yeah this is real funny Trunks."
"Well, look on the bright side," said Trunks. "At least now we know she can fly. She can hit pretty well too."
"Yeah well, I think you just volunteered to teach Serenity better kicks and punches. And to make sure she's doing them right, she'll try them out on you, Trunks."
Trunks face paled at that thought. *I guess I was asking for it.* thought Trunks.
Gohan sat back as he watched Trunks teach Serenity. *This is good for Trunks. It'll make him grow up a little bit. Maybe then he'll get off my back.* Gohan continued to watch the two. Serenity was picking up on most of the things pretty fast. She had been having trouble with one of the sequences though. After about 15 minutes of step by step instruction, she finally got it right. *This one should be a good one to get back at Trunks* Gohan thought as a smirk began to appear on his face.
"Hey Trunks!" shouted Gohan.
"Yeah?!" replied Trunks.
"I think that last sequence is a good one to test whether Serenity is doing it right. Don't you?"
Trunks didn't like this. He saw the smirk on Gohan's face, and he knew that this would hurt like hell too. Of course, it was either have Serenity do it or Gohan. The former was surely to be better.
"Yeah. Sure. Why not?" *What's the worst that can happen* "Alright Serenity. Go ahead and do that last sequence I taught you. Aim everything at me."
"Are you sure?" questioned Serenity. "I mean I don't want to hurt you."
"Yeah. Go ahead. Give me your best shot."
"Okay. If you insist."
Serenity preceded to run through the sequence she had just learned. She made sure to make direct contact with Trunks with each hit. *One last kick.* thought Serenity. *Alright, perfect!*
"Not bad. I think that's good for today," said Gohan who was walking over to Trunks. He looked down at his friend. "You still alive down there?"
"Oh my god!" exclaimed Serenity. "Are you okay Trunks?"
"I've had worse," said Trunks. "Especially from that guy. Still, you can really pack a punch!"
"Let's go get something to eat," said Gohan as he started to walk back towards the house.
"Hey!" shouted Serenity. "Wait up Gohan!" Serenity ran up to catch Gohan. "You coming Trunks?"
"I'll be there in sec!" Trunks shouted back.
Trunks watched as Gohan and Serenity walked in the house. Those punches had hurt more than he thought they would. *Still, it's better than what Gohan would have done to me if I hadn't taken his suggestion.* Trunks thought as he began to walk towards his home. *I'll get him back for it. But how? Hmm... Well it'll have to be with Serenity. But what?* Trunks continued to ponder his revenge while walking the rest of the way to his house.
When Trunks finally walked in the kitchen, he had a smirk on his face. Gohan looked up to see Trunks come in, when he noticed the smirk. *Uh oh!* thought Gohan. *He's planning something. And I can guarantee that it has to do with me.*
After Trunks sat down at the table, Bulma came in with the food.
"Here you go everyone. Eat up."
"Is this all really necessary?" inquired Serenity.
"Just watch those two, and you'll find out."
Serenity watched the two saiyans eat there meal. She just watched in shock. They were literally inhaling the food. Pretty soon it was all gone.
"I'll go get some more," said Bulma nonchalantly.
"Did you get anything?" asked Gohan.
Serenity shook her head slowly.
"Trunks, don't eat anything until she gets some, alright?"
"Okay," he said as he began to think again. His plan of revenge made it's way back into his thoughts. His smirk slowly reappeared.
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7.12.01
Okay there you go. Short, I know, but it will have to do for now. I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, so there won't be anymore updates for two weeks. But I should have at least one more chapter of this done when I come back, and I'm starting to write another story, so that might be out then too. Well please review my story. I know nothing interesting happened but I wanted to update it so I included part of the training. Even though I know it isn't very good, please review it anyway. THANK YOU. Also if you want to e-mail me:
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