(Type a title for your page here) ~ When Hearts Turn Evil ~
Chapter 22


A/n: I don't own DBZ . V/B G/CC K/18

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Onyxeyi paced the floors. She couldn't believe all this time that Trunks had been talking to her that Goten was communicating with his father. Noting the smug faces on the young boys, she knew that it wouldn't be long till they showed up. Onyxeyi closed her eyes and leaned against the wall of the abandoned building. She opened one eye to watch Trunks and Goten looking at each other worriedly and shrugged in disinterest.

"Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with these weak mortals," she spoke aloud before she realized something. She smiled at the irony. "Yet now I am mortal along with them, how fate does play with me," she chuckled, as she extended her leathery wings. She wondered how long ago had it been since she was last among the living. "Thousands of years ago, even before this pathetic planet was civilized. Those were the days, live to survive or die trying," she thought, wistfully remembering all the captures and deaths she caused. The demon looked down to her slender hands, as if knowing they would be stained with blood again soon. Just the idea of death sent shivers of pleasure down her spine.

"Not much longer at all."

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The Z fighters flew along the sky with grim facial expressions adoring their faces. Goten had let them know where their children were; yet he didn't know the exact location since he was unconscious when he was brought to the building.

"Kakarotto, are you sure we are heading in the direction were our brats are?" Vejita roughly spoke up, breaking the silent flight.

Goku sighed, he wasn't sure since he was unable feel the presence of his children's ki levels. Yet something nagged him on the inside that it was the right way to go. Turning his head back to his rival, he simply nodded his head once. Without a second thought, he let his heart lead him.

"I can't believe she took Maron. She didn't do anything to that demon. My daughter is too innocent to be around the likes of her," Krillen spoke to his wife gravely. He vowed that not one hair had better be missing. He had specifically gotten out of fighting for this very reason. His family.

Piccolo flew alongside Gohan, listening to him try to calm Videl down. They had not fought in years and this was out of their league. Being a scholar had its drawbacks it seemed, but that fact didn't diminish the hatred that shown in Gohan's eyes.

"Gohan, you need to calm down. Last thing we need is you blowing the entire building to smithereens. If necessary you might want to stop and collect your bearings first. This is no walk in the park, we have never dealt with a demon before," Piccolo stated flatly.

Gohan turned his head to his former mentor. "I understand Piccolo, but what if Dende was taken from you? How would you feel if it had been me as well? I know you are like a father figure to us, and it would tear you apart greatly. Imagine how I feel."

"Point taken, just try to keep level headed," Piccolo softly replied, trying to wipe the mental images of Gohan or Dende being taken from him. A shiver ran down his spine, knowing he would be in the frame of mind Vejita was in if that ever happened.

"We are drawing close I can feel it," Goku spoke up, catching everyone's attention. "Lower your energy levels and drop down to the cover below. We are going to have to hoof it from this point on."

Vejita growled in disagreement. "Kakarotto, she has our kids for Kami's sake. What makes you think she isn't already prepared for us? Might as well barge in there."

"He has a point. The longer we take the more injury she could be inflicting on them. She knows we are coming, so might as well not keep the demon waiting," Piccolo agreed as murmurs went along side him.

Goku sighed, knowing that the majority had made the decision. "Very well then, just one request. Hold your tempers, we do not know what we are dealing with. Only Chichi, Bulma and Eighteen has ever seen her. From what my wife has told me, she is one strong opponent."

Chichi flinched as she remembered the stranglehold Onyxeyi had given her. Looking into those cold violet eyes would be something she would never forget. "Goku, do you see the building yet?"

"Right there. The roof is sticking slightly out of the forest. How she found this place I will never know," Goku replied increasing the speed of his flying subconsciously as the building drew closer.

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"You know you are good as dead right? I don't understand why you are struggling against those bonds," the she-demon purred, watching the boys yank and tug against the enchanted shackles. Onyxeyi had taken the liberty of binding the rest of her captors as well, just in case they awoke.

"I guess you have never seen my dad on a bad day. I think you will die way before we do, you bag of bones," Trunks called out to the demon, causing her to raise a delicate eyebrow.

"Who Vejita? Oh please, he is nothing to me. I only want your mothers', brats. I have no use for males," Onyxeyi chuckled until she heard the bristle outside. A malicious grin spread across her lips in anticipation. "Looks like they are here. I have a little welcoming gift for them."

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"Ok this is the plan. Piccolo, Gohan, and Videl, get the kids out of there. The rest of us need to lure Onyxeyi out away from them. They do not need to be in harms way," Bulma ordered, noticing the aura of approval in the air.

"I think one other thing needs to be said, no one and I mean no one," Goku stopped to look pointedly at Vejita, "is to go in blasting away. Understood?"

"I will not be told what to do, if you think I would put my brats in danger you need to get your head checked," Vejita scowled, storming over to the entrance to the building. With one quick tug he pulled the doors off the hinges, and slung them to the ground. They came skidding to a stop at Piccolo's feet.

"Never one for subtleties eh Vejita?" he gruffly spoke with a hint of laughter breaking through. Vejita just huffed as he continued to walk inside.

"Bulma, come here for a second," Chichi whispered as they entered the old building. "Only we can sense her when we get close enough, we both know that. I don't believe she will be unprepared. Once we get in we need to distract her somehow," Chichi stopped as she felt a tremble and a tremendous blast coming down the hall.

"GET DOWN NOW!" Bulma screamed, as she slammed into Vejita throwing him to the ground as the fireball missed his head by mere centimeters.

"What the hell was that?" Vejita roared as the blast trail dissolved.

In the clearing of the mist the group looked before them and found the demon staring them down.

"Welcome to the last night of your life."

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Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out, its been a hectic week thats for sure ^.^

Lady Nightshade: Thank you! I have been looking for some really good G/CC fics, can you email me if you have a listing?
Starwandmagical: *blushes* thank you! I am glad that you like what comes out of this insane head of mine ^.^ *giggles* I just love how goten and trunks act together its adorable ^.^
Daughter of Ashes: Thank you! *giggles* Gotta love that young mischievous minds of thiers
Tini-Chan: *grins* they are too cute I agree ^.^ Thanks!
V.J.: *giggles* you will have to wait to see what happens *winks* Have we ever known Trunks not to be boastful? *chibi that is* ^.^
May: *grins* thank you!
Seneca: *fwaps Kaji* I know I know Ooops I did it agian *stops herself before she starts singing Spears song* *shudders* lol
Hibari Heza: *giggles* I really need to check yours out, I haven't had a single moment to read hardly any stories *pouts* darn my hide *makes note to read tonight* ^.^
Sweet Sharie: *giggles* will do! And no problem on mentioning ya ^.~ I will make note to do some reading tonight of ya stories *grins*

Please C/C is welcome.