Authors Note: Ummmm… this chapter might get a little boring but please just read all of it. Thanks to my final exams I got over two critical illnesses; writers block and laziness. I wrote most of this and most if not all of the next chapter in class. I hope that you like it and **REVIEW**. It's finally summer!! Thank Kami! Special thanks to my friend Keara for the good ideas. If my editor, Alli, would actually EDIT my fics then I would have gotten this out right after the end of school. BUT since she DIDN'T edit it I decided to do it and get it out to you guys now. I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT AUTHORS NEED TO UPLOAD NEW CHAPTERS SOON!!! I'm getting tired of waiting for all of my favorite fics to get as new chapter out. I MIGHT STOP UPLOADING MY FICS IF OTHER AUTHORS DON'T GET NEW CHAPTERS OUT SOON!!!

Disclaimer: I'm too lazy to write a disclaimer…..OMG!! I'm starting to get the sickness again! Go away you…you…bad, bad thing! GAHHHhhhh!!!!! I'm melting…melting…melting….ok that's enough, melting for now. No but really I don't own these characters, BUT I DO own the story!

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Ch. 3

I don't know why I'm still here. Vegeta thought as he walked a little behind the stampeding women. They had already gone to more than half the stores in the mall! It took them about three hours to get all of their everyday clothes, and now they were looking for some extra things. After about the third trip to the car, he was only stuck with around ten bags. So here he was trailing three women that were diving, pushing, pulling, and biting if need be just to get to a sale.

It was about 11:00 before he approached Bulma and said, "I'm leaving. It is pointless for me to be here when I could be training." Bulma just pointed her finger in his face and said, "Oh no your not! You said you would came with us so your staying until we leave." There is no way he's going to ruin my plans!

Vegeta just hmphed and glared at her before he started to levitate a few inches off of the ground. Serena shot forward and grabbed his shoulder. She pulled him back down and leaned up to whisper in his ear, "But I thought you couldn't wait for the car ride back." She had him there, Caught by my own words. She smiled when he just grumbled and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Fine."

Serena grabbed his hand and pulled him after Bulma and Chichi.

While she was in a hurry to catch up with Bulma and Chichi her shoulder brushed against a man's. He stopped and grabbed hold of her shoulder, spinning her to face him. Vegeta kept on walking not noticing that she had stopped. The stranger looked like a punk with his hair spiked up and colored on the tips. His multiple dog collars clinked when he walked, and the all black of his wardrobe clashed with his pale skin.

"You better back up off he you little whore!"

Serena just kind of stared at him with one of her eyebrows raised. "I'm sorry I guess."

When she moved to turn around again he grabbed her shoulder tightly. She was really starting to get annoyed by this rude jackass.

"Well sorry isn't good enough bitch."

"Is there a problem?" Vegeta asked as he came up behind Serena and slung his arm around her shoulders. His voice was icy cold and made the stranger flinch.

"Oooo so does the little man think he's goin' to beat me up? I don't think so. I was just goin' to beat your girlfriend. So now I guess that your both goin' to have to be taught a lesson."

Evil smirks made their way across the royalty's faces. The stranger was about to slap Serena when two fists sent him flying. He made a sickening thud when he hit the escalator at a funny angle. Vegeta had punched him in the head while Serena lodged her fist into his gut. After the air show they just glanced at each other, turned and continued their search for Bulma and Chichi.

They were passing by a barber shop and Vegeta glanced in and stopped short when he saw a man getting his head shaved. He imagined himself in the place of the stranger.

"NNNNNNNNnnnooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

That little outburst had earned them quite a few startled stares. Serena was sure that they would be thrown out of the mall for sure. She looked at Vegeta and saw that he had a terrified look on his face. Glancing at the widow he was peering in she let out a soft giggle.

"What? Never had your hair cut before?"

"Actually no."

She just stared at him in disbelief.

"It is an old Saiyajin tradition, your can never get your hair cut. It's dishonorable."

She just giggled again, "Ooookkkk. I bet your just chicken."

He eyed her strangely, "and I don't suppose that you've had your hair cut either?"

"Well, this is the royal hairstyle of the Moon Kingdom. All royalty in my bloodline wear their hair like this."

"Kind of like a tradition huh?"

She glared at him, but kept her mouth shut. She saw him grin and just rolled her eyes. "Good one," she said before dragging him of again. They finally caught up with Chichi and Bulma outside of a swimming suit store. After the three women browsed for a little bit, they grabbed a few bathing suits that they liked and headed toward the dressing rooms. Serena forced Vegeta into a chair that was facing the door.

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Bulma came up to Serena's stall holding a skimpy bikini, "Here, try this on." She threw it over the stall and both Chichi and herself waited for their friend to come out. Serena opened the door and they gasped at how beautiful she looked. "I *so* dare you to go and ask Vegeta how it looks!" Chichi challenged. Serena's eyes got wide as she shook her head vigorously. "Uh-uh, No way!"

"Please Serena, it'll be absolutely priceless. Please, please, please?" Bulma begged.

"Where is your pride woman? Come on, suck it up and go and strut your stuff!" Chichi exclaimed while throwing her hand into the air; everyone just sweatdropped.

"I don't know…" Serena said a shakily while eyeing the door nervously. Before she could say another word she was pushed down the little hallway to the edge of the door. She cautiously peeked her head out from around the corner and gazed at her prince. Vegeta was sitting cross-legged in the chair meditating. Serena gulped and took a shaky breath before she stepped out to where he could see her. "Ummm…Vegeta?" he didn't open his eyes but just said, "Hnn?"

"Umm…" she continued coughing a few times, "How do I look?"

One of his eyes cracked open and glanced at her. The pride-driven, stubborn Saiyajin prince promptly fell out of his chair. He stared at her with his mouth wide open, "Wow." Serena blushed when she heard the comment. Vegeta's eyes were sweeping over her body shamelessly. Then he realized that he must look like some pervert and quickly turned his head. As her image kept popping up in his head he felt blood rushing to his head. He calmed himself so that he wouldn't be caught blushing. Much to his humiliation he reached up and touched the tingling sensation in his nose.

Snickers could be heard in the background as Bulma and Chichi approached the two. "So, Vegeta, what do you think? Don't you think that this bikini was just made for Sere-chan?" He just grumbled in response, trying desperately to ignore the picture of a certain half-naked blond that was burning in his mind's eye.

"Vegeta, what's wrong?" Bulma asked in a teasing voice. "Oh. I know what it is. You don't like it." The blue-haired genius just smirked at his back. "That's not it woman," he barked from under his breath. She walked in front of him and noticed that he was sniffing a lot. "Awww. Does Vegeta have a bloody nose?" she asked in a mock-motherly voice. She received a glare, a snicker, and a crimson blush in response. Bulma handed Vegeta a tissue while grinning broadly. "Hey guys, I think we should buy it. Come on let's get you changed bikini girl," Bulma said before ushering the girls back into the fitting room.

Emerging from the fitting room they marched up to Vegeta and dragged him over to the guy's section. The girls began to look at the swimming trunks on the racks.

"Oh guys look at this!" Chichi squealed as she held up a particular pair that had flowers along the edges. Vegeta visibly paled.

"No, no this one!" Bulma shouted holding up bright red ones that looked more like a thong/underwear crossover. That did it for Vegeta, "OOOOooooohhhhh NO! There is no way that you two are going to pick out what I'm going to wear! I'll do that myself!" he screamed, his face still white as a ghost.

"On one condition. No spandex. I repeat NO SPANDEX!" Serena said blushing at the mental images her mind was sending her.

He just smirked and disappeared leaving behind giggling girls. The prince came back with a handful of different bathing suits. He grabbed Serena's hand and dragged her over to the chair that was outside the men's fitting room.

After a few minutes he appeared in the door way, shirtless, clad in only his bathing suit. It was black and came right above his knees. "Uh-uh. It's definitely your color, but you just need something more." He disappeared and came back again wearing a white one with black sculls scattered everywhere. Serena just wrinkled her nose and shook her head in response. He grinned before disappearing once again, after all third time's a charm.

He stepped into her view again and she just stared at his trunks. A slow grin worked its way across her face as she read the words "who ever said being sexy was a bad thing?" across the front. The bold silver writing stood out against the pitch black background. She glanced at him and burst out laughing when she saw him flexing. "You should definitely get that! I can't wait to see what everyone says when they see you in that!"

They headed back over to Bulma and Chichi who were staring suspiciously at a snickering Serena. She shook her head at their questioning looks and headed over to the cash register.

Emerging from the swimming suit store the were soon swept along the currents of the crowd. Suddenly two earth-shattering rumbles echoed through the mall complex. All eyes fell on a sheepish looking couple. "I guess it's time for lunch," Chichi broke the silence. The small group made their way towards the food court. They sat at a booth on the side. Looking around they found about twenty different restaurants surrounding them. Splitting up they browsed around for a while getting whatever appealed to their fancy.

Serena was looking around excitedly before she suddenly stopped dead in her tracks. The light from a nearby window was shining on a particular restaurant, Jupiter's Dynasty. That's the restaurant that Makoto works at! she thought as she jogged up to the register. She should still be here. I hope that she is on her lunch break right now. "Can I please speak with the chef?" she asked politely, "Tell her it's Serena."

A few minutes later two feminine squeals could be heard as well as the shattering of numerous pots and pans. Serena winced slightly and rubbed her abused eardrums. Before she could blink two women came flying out of the swinging doors and almost tackled her. "Oh my God! Sere where have you been? What happened? We were all so worried." Minako spoke hurriedly. "Slow down Minako," Serena choked out between hugs. "Umm…guys? I kind of need to breathe."

"Heh, heh sorry Sere-chan. We're just happy that your ok."

"Why wouldn't I be?"

"Well Setsuna called a scout meeting the other day……

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"Where is that Odango Atama?" Rei yelled as she impatiently kept watched on the door. She didn't know why but she just had a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. Something was up, but this was no time to conduct a fire reading, so she just waited on edge.

Both the Inners and Outers were sitting conformably waiting for their leader to arrive. "Serena won't be coming," Luna spoke up from Minako's lap.

"What do you mean?" Ami asked. Setsuna put down her tea cup and spoke with a calm voice, "What Luna means is that, Serena won't be joining us for a few days. I have sent our princess on a journey to rediscover her past."

"What do you mean 'rediscover her past', and why didn't you want us to tell Darien about this meeting?" Makoto asked.

"An important part of the princess' past was stolen away when she was reincarnated. As for Darien, I am not permitted to tell you about him."

"But we are her guardians! She could be hurt, or in trouble and all we're doing is sitting around and drinking tea! How could you even *think* of letting her go off without one of us with her?!" Haruka screamed at the time guardian.

Setsuna just sat there calmly as she stated, "Do not worry about the princess. She is with some of the universe's strongest warriors. They will protect her. Besides the only way for her to unlock her memories is if a large amount of energy burst through her mental walls. I think that with these warriors she will be able to learn to control that power, and recover her memories."

"When will she be back?" Ami quietly asked from the couch.

"Soon," was all that said for the rest of the meeting.

*~*~*End Flash Back*~*~*

"Oh."

"Yeah that was about our reaction too," Makoto said. Serena thought a little longer before she got a confused look on her face. "Hey what is Minako doing here? I thought that it was just you that worked in the restaurant."

"Well I'm off for the rest of the day and we decided to go shopping."

"Speaking of those warriors. Where are they? I mean they wouldn't just let you go off on your own, and if they're as strong as Setsuna said then they've got to be hot!" Minako said excitedly while she twisted her body every which way to scan the area. Makoto and Serena just sweatdropped while staring at their friend in disbelief. It could be the end of the world and she would *still* think about nothing but guys.

They started to laugh at her disappointed look when Makoto suddenly stopped. A *very* fine guy came into view and captured her attention. "Oh Kami," she said out of breath. "Is that not the hottest guy you have ever seen? Dear God! He's coming this way!" Serena followed her friend's gaze and saw Vegeta stalking towards them. "Oh no. He doesn't look too happy."

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There was an assortment of food on the table by the time Bulma, Chichi, and Vegeta had returned with their food. They were half way through their meals when they started to wonder where Serena was. It didn't take half an hour to get food. "Where's Serena?" Chichi asked aloud. "I don't know. Someone should go and look for her. I don't want any of those creeps to show up again when we aren't there to help." Chichi nodded and was about to get up when Vegeta stood instead. "I'll look." He spun on his heel and headed for Serena's ki.

"He's got it bad."

"Yeah, he's just so protective of her."

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Vegeta headed in his tenshi's general direction, his thoughts haunting him all the way. She better not be in any trouble. I would never be able to forgive myself.

What are you talking about? You know that she can take care of herself. Besides, you are the Prince of Saiyajins; you shouldn't be worried about anyone.

Do you think I care what you think?

You overheard those onnas. You *are* being protective of her; a little *over* protective.

So what! She is the *only* onna that I love, the *only* onna that I would mate with, the *only* onna that is worthy to continue the royal bloodline. You'd be worried too.

Yep, your overprotective.

Shut up!

His inner battle suddenly ceased when he saw his megami. She was laughing with two other women. He kind of stood there staring for a moment before he remembered that she had just worried the hell out of him. When he noticed the brunette looking at him with a glazed stare, he snapped out of it and started walking towards them. The woman said something and the other two blondes glanced his way. He smirked when he noticed Serena slide down in her seat. Good. She knows I'm mad, and she's scared.

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When Serena saw him stalking towards them she slumped down in her chair. She attempted to hide behind Makoto. She chanced a glance from behind her temporary shield. When she saw a strange glint in Vegeta's eyes she grabbed a menu and buried her face in it. Vegeta walked up to the booth and crossed his arms over his chest. He ignored the two star-struck girls that were staring at him with hearts in their eyes. When Serena didn't look up he just rolled his eyes and snatched the menu from her hands.

"Where have you been?" he demanded.

"Heh, heh hi Vegeta. Ummm.. there was a long line?"

He just raised an eyebrow and shook his head, "Not good enough."

"Oh my God! You ditched *us* for *him*," Minako exclaimed in disbelief.

"Well who wouldn't?," Makoto responded.

Vegeta just rolled his eyes and leaned towards Serena. "Come on, the onnas are getting worried." Serena sat up straight and looked him in the eyes.

"Awww Vegeta. Are you sure it was just Bulma and Chichi that were worried, and not you?"

He just glared at her playfulness and growled, "Are you coming or am I going to have to drag you back?"

She just frowned and stuck her tongue out at him, surprising him. The other two women just laughed and said, "She'll never change," and, "Same ol' Serena." He growled in annoyance, "Let's go. Now." She just hmphed and pouted in response. Vegeta thought that she looked so cute when she did that.

"Fine. Minako, Makoto, sorry but I have to go. Tell minna-chan I said hi, and tell Haruka not to worry about me." They just nodded and waved, "Bye Sere-chan."

"Yeah, see if you can't snag one of his friends for us," Serena blushed and giggled. It didn't help when Vegeta grabbed her hand and pulled her after him. Bulma and Chichi chuckled as they saw an 'original' hairstyle sticking out of the crowd. They chuckled even harder when they saw a certain Saiyajin Prince dragging a blond that was still pouting. Bulma eyed their interlocked hands and smirked a little.

"Hurry up you two," she said as she rescued Serena from Vegeta's clutches.

Serena said, "So guys, where are we going next?"

"You mean there's more of this torture?!" Vegeta screamed in outrage sending the girls into a fit of giggles.

"Why Vegeta I'm so glad that you like spending *quality* time together, we should do it again some time," Bulma said through her giggles. He just groaned in response.

Chichi spoke up, "What do you mean "is that all?" We still have the other half of the mall to trample. And besides we're going to get some *'necessities'* and I'm sure that you will be too distracted to notice anything else but Serena."

"Hey!" Serena cried indignantly. She glanced over at Vegeta and blushed when she saw the thoughtful gaze in his eyes.

Their *little* (and I use the term lightly) shopping trip continued filled with rather embarrassing situations and quite a few learning experiences for the Saiyajin prince. A few more trips were made to the car, and the bags were just piling up.

The quartet were almost at the end of their shopping spree when screams echoed around them. They looked at each other for a moment before running to the scene. Please don't let it be another enemy. Please not when we finally have peace. Serena begged her mind. When they finally got through the panic-struck flock of people an ugly youma greeted them.

The youma looked pathetic. It had it's red hair pulled back in a hideous looking hairstyle. A tacky assortment of giant multicolored hair scrunchies made up it's body suit. It was firing explosive hair ties at buildings and people from a little machine on it's arm.

Vegeta and Serena glanced at each other for a split second before blasting off into battle. Serena mostly stayed back out of the fight. She watched as Vegeta's 'stray' ki blasts strategically blew up all of the stores that he hated; the barber shop, bath and body works, a maternity store, and a hallmark store (I don't hate these stores, it's just that Vegeta might.) After a while Serena saw that Vegeta could handle the youma on his own and started to help the innocent bystanders out of harms way. Chichi and Bulma were doing the same.

A black portal opened up from behind Chichi, who was oblivious. Two tanned arms snaked out and grabbed her. She let out a muffled scream before she was hauled into the spiraling portal.

Serena just got done helping a terrified elder couple out of the building when she heard a scream. She raced to its origin and was shocked at what she found. Rubius was floating about two stories off of the ground holding a struggling Chichi. "Rubius!" she screamed in surprise. "Well hello Ms. Moon." No it can't be! No if Rubius is back then that means that…that Diamond is too. Oh Kami please no. Anyone but him. she kept repeating that over and over in her head.

Rubius smirked when he saw the look of terror cross her features.

"I just wanted you to know that your friend is coming with me for now. I'll give you an hour or two to cope with this new…complication. In the mean time be prepared to make an exchange," his insane laughter echoed around her even after he had already disappeared.

Bulma came running up screaming, "Chichi NNNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!"

Vegeta killed the youma and returned to find Bulma screaming and Serena lost in her own thoughts. After getting the story from an hysteric Bulma he decided that they should start heading home because "Kakarot needs to know."

When they got back to CC, an hour and a half later, many of the Z-senshi had assembled. They had either felt a strange power and decided to come, or they had watched the news and heard of the mall incident. Piccolo was standing impassively in a corner while Krillen, Tien, and Chao-zu were sitting on the couch. Goku was sitting in a chair and Gohan was standing next to Piccolo.

When the trio walked in the door all conversation ceased as everyone turned to look at the newcomers. "Where's mom?" Gohan asked from his faithful perch beside his mentor. Bulma shook her head sadly in response.

"What happened to Chichi?" Goku spoke up this time. When Bulma retold the battle everyone was left in a stunned silence.

"She…she…" Goku began to shake Bulma in desperation. No one had ever seen their leader like this before.

"Don't blame Bulma it was my fault," Serena spoke up for the first time since the run in with Rubius. All eyes turned to her curiously. Sighing she said, "I was right in front of her when they appeared. I was so shocked to see Rubius there, I couldn't move. I should have acted, moved, done something!"

"What I want to know is why they captured her in the first place," Piccolo said.

"It's probably to get to me. They are always after me!" Goku exclaimed, angry at himself.

"Sorry again Goku, but I'm going to have to take the blame for that one too. You see Rubius' master kind of...likes me and…um…they took Chichi hostage in hopes to exchange her for myself."

"Quite right Ms. Moon," Rubius said while stepping into the room via a black portal. "For the woman to be released alive, you must come with me."

"How do we know that you haven't already…..killed her?" Krillen squeaked out at the end.

The evil red head conjured a bubble of some sort. It floated above his hand before an image started to take shape. Chichi was tied up in a cell yelling at a guard that had come in to give her food. Vegeta noticed something and thought, The bakas forgot to gag her. I bet they all have these 'wonderful' headaches she has a tendency to give others. Knowing her, they'll probably beg her to leave in about a week.

"You call this food?! You just wait until I get my magical frying pan. Then we'll see who's sorry." Chichi continued to chew the soldier out and eventually got slapped. She refused to show weakness and didn't allow herself to scream. The bloody spit that found it's way in the soldier's eye rewarded her with a punch. Seeing her friend treated this way made Serena burst with anger.

"NNNNNooooooo!!!! STOP IT!!!!" she yelled as she watched the soldier raise his hand for another blow. Bursting with a silver aura Serena clutched her head as she felt her mind reach out. Everyone present felt her mind touch theirs as she stopped screaming. The soldier's fist suddenly stopped mid swig to clutch his head in pain. Oh that bastard will pay for hurting Chichi. No one, and I mean no one, hurts my friends without going unpunished. Serena thought as she plowed through the soldier's mind.

The screaming of the guard became louder, almost deafening. A sudden burst of power sent him crashing into the cell wall. As he fell unconscious the tortured screams stopped. Serena's mind touched Chichi's, "I'm going to do whatever it takes to get you out."

"Serena?" Chichi gasped.

Serena shook her head in confusion as she became more conscience of the world around her. After a second she straightened and looked Rubius in the eye. "You better not lay a hand on her again," she threatened in an icy cold voice.

"You have 24 hours to decide about the exchange. Until next time, my Queen." Rubius looked down at Serena and whispered in her mind, The park. Midnight. Tomorrow. Don't be late. With that he disappeared in a swirl of black energy.

Serena's mind was boiling as she stormed out of the mansion and went to the back yard. How could I do that! Why couldn't I help her?! Why is it that all of my friends always get hurt because of me?!! she screamed in her mind. She took out all of her frustration on a few innocent trees. Her first punch sent about ten of them crashing down.

"Woah," someone, most likely Krillen, gasped out from behind her. I can't concentrate here. She flew off with her mind still churning.

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Serena found a tranquil area where she could ease her mind. Trees helped to seclude the area from prying eyes. A waterfall trickled down smooth rocks feeding into a pool. The feel of the cool water beneath her feet, and the sunlight reflecting off of the water soothed her. Her muscles loosened and she visibly relaxed. Laying on the green grass she fell asleep beneath the suns motherly gaze.

Serena stayed at "her" place all night and well into the next day. She trained hard and cooled off afterward in the pool. The guys would be looking for her soon, that much she knew. Sighing she headed back. On her flight back she mentally went over her resolve. I fear Diamond. He just isn't like any enemy that I ever faced, and I have a feeling that he is stronger then before. *But* no matter how much I fear Diamond I still can't let Chichi stay there. No I will save her. I have to make the exchange there is no other way. We can't break her out because we don't even know where to even look for the base. I'm not going to let anyone else get hurt because of meà

Her thoughts were interupted as she ran into Vegeta and Goku. "About time woman. We've been looking for you all morning," Vegeta said '*concern*' evident in his voice.

She stopped in front of them and mumbled a "sorry" before blasting off again. The two Saiyajins got worried. Serena hadn't ever acted like this before. When they got back she was sitting on the couch staring out into space lost in her thoughts again. Everyone was really worried for their blond friend and wondered what they could do to cheer her up.

"Why don't we go spar Serena! Come on," Goku said excitedly as he began to jump around like a little boy at Christmas. Serena glanced at him and nearly laughed at his antics.

"Ok, why not?"

Piccolo and Vegeta followed the duo outside intent on watching the scrimmage; each having their own reasons. The fighters stretched and got into stances. Goku made the first move by fazing out and reappearing behind her. She ducted and sweeped her legs bringing Goku's out from under him. He didn't hit the ground, but did a back flip and landed a few feet away. She's pretty good for someone that didn't know how to fly a few days ago. Goku thought as he continued to dodge her punches.

He started to launch his own assault. She dodged all of them with grace. The third class Saiyajin pulled back and started to warm his hands for an assualt of ki blasts; she did the same. As Goku's ki blast came speeding toward Serena she glowed light blue and waited for it. When the energy collided with her it froze and crumpled away. Goku was in slight shock. Although he had seen her do that before it hadn't sunk in that anyone could do that to one of *his* blasts.

She took advantage of his shocked state and threw on of her own ki blasts at him. They continued this for a while and Goku noticed something, She's almost as stubborn as Vegeta. Goku still ended up winning, but not without getting banged up a little.

The night was swallowing what was left of day by the time they got back. Dinner was good as usual and soon everyone began to turn in for the night. Vegeta and Serena stayed up watching a movie that was showing on tv. Her head was resting on his shoulder and his arm was wrapped around her. Even as Vegeta started to drift off she stayed up thinking. Tonight she had to go and meet with Rubius. Tonight she would leave her prince behind. Tonight she would get Chichi back.

As midnight rolled around she gentle lifted Vegeta's arm and slowly stood up. Her fingers glided across his face one last time. "Good bye, my Prince." Throwing a cloak around herself she slipped out of the door and into the night. All was quiet, except for the humming of the crickets. Serena raced to the park and sat down on a bench. A hooting of an owl sounded from a near bye tree. The soft glow of a street light made the bird's eyes glow.

"Good evening my Queen," Rubius' evil voice sounded all around her, frightening the owl.

"Show yourself Rubius. I didn't come all this way just to be harrassed by you," she shouted in the night with a defient voice.

"Touchy."

Rubius stepped out of the shadows with Chichi struggling in his arms.

"You know the deal," he said.

"I do."

Rubius let go of Chichi and she ran to Serena crying.

"I'm so glad to see you, Serena. Come on let's go home."

Serena looked down at the woman in her arms with kind eyes.

"I'm sorry Chichi, but your going to have to go back alone."

"Wha? I don't underst—"

"It's part of the deal," Serena said as she stepped up beside Rubius. "Tell everyone not to worry, and that I'll make it out of this."

Chichi nodded numbly and watched in sorrow as her friend disappeared into the night.

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Heh, heh, sorry about this being late, but it was long so that makes up for it. Will Chichi make it back to Bulma's? What will happen when the guys find out? What will happen when Vegeta finds out? What is going to happen to Serena? Why am I talking like this? Who knows? REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!! I'm pretty sure that I have fans out their that have never reviewed my fics please do. I really get a kick out of reading them.

Again I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT AUTHORS NEED TO UPLOAD NEW CHAPTERS SOON!!! I'm getting tired of waiting for all of my favorite fics to get as new chapter out. I MIGHT STOP UPLOADING MY FICS IF OTHER AUTHORS DON'T GET NEW CHAPTERS OUT SOON!!! Well Ja for now. ~Katlin Grace