Never Returning
Act 13
At Goku's Home:
''Dad?'' Goten asked. ''Have you visited Ami and Hotaru?'' Goku nodded as he slurped loudly. ''Yeah,'' he said in a mouth full. ''You shee, Ami sheems fine but Hotaru is pritty bantered up.'' (He was talking with his mouth full! What do you expect? Table manners?) Goten smiled. ''I'm glad their okay. Trunks always stays by her side.'' ''I think it's sweet of him,'' said Chi-chi. ''He maybe even marry her. Or at least that's what I heard from Bulma.'' ''What?!'' Goku shouted, spilling hot soup on Goten's face. ''AW MAN!'' Goten snatched his napkin and wiped of his burnt face. Chi-chi sighed and wiped the table. ''Goku, you never cease to surprise me…not at all.'' Goku sweatdropped. ''Sorry Goten,'' Goku laughed. ''I was just surprised.'' Goten sat down with an exasperated look on his face. ''Well the next time you want to cover my face with hot soup, please warn me.'' Goku laughed but quieted when he caught a glimpse of his wife's face. ''So anyway, she's getting better.'' Chi-chi ringed out the sponge she had just used and said, ''That's good to hear, dear. Oh and Goten. They next time you plan on visiting Trunks, can you bring this get well card and flowers out of my regards and your fathers?'' Goten smiled. ''Course I will. I'm gonna visit him today anyway.'' Goten finished his soup and grabbed the flowers and card. ''Goten?'' ''Yeah dad?'' Goku tossed Goten something. ''It's Sensu beans. Korin managed to grow 5 this past month. Be sure to give Hotaru one, okay?'' Goten grinned. ''Alright.''
Mrs. Brief happily hummed a tune while cooking. ''Good afternoon Mrs. Brief.'' Mrs. Brief turned to find Hotaru. ''Why Hotaru. Aren't you supposed to be in bed?'' Hotaru chuckled. ''I feel better, maim. Thank you for your concern. Mrs. Brief giggled. ''Please don't be so formal, Hotaru. You can call me Mama Briefs.'' Hotaru shrugged. ''Alright Mama Briefs. I was wondering, do you know where Ami has descended?'' Mrs. Brief put her finger to her lips. ''I haven't a clue, Hotaru. You see, Ami is about everywhere, doing work or who knows what. She's usually taking walks in the forest. I always ask why, and she answers 'I must enjoy life, even in times of war.' I never really understood what she meant. Maybe you can find out?'' Hotaru inlaced her fingers. ''I probably already k-'' She winced and grabbed her side. Mrs. Brief panicked. ''D-dear? Are you okay?'' Hotaru chuckled again. ''Yes. Just a flesh wound. I'll probab-'' She clenched her teeth and fell over. ''Hotaru!'' Trunks ran out of nowhere. ''Why aren't you in bed?? You still haven't healed.'' ''I'll be fine…'' Hotaru assured him and lifted herself up. But then, Hotaru coughed up a black substance. ''What is this?'' Mrs. Brief screamed. ''PAPA!'' Dr. Briefs ran in. ''Honey? What is…'' he paused, overcomed with silence. ''Oh no.'' Trunks lifted Hotaru. ''What do you mean grampa?'' Dr. Briefs shook his head. ''Black …Blood.'' (Made up and inspired by Sailor Moon's black blood)
Trunks looked puzzled. ''What?'' ''Black Widow Blood. A disease that attacks the lungs and suffocates the person until he or she dies.'' Mrs. Brief started to sob. ''Oh no!!'' she cried. ''What if Hotaru dies? Then I won't have any great great grand children and I'll never be a great great grand mother!!'' ''This is no the time, grandma. I'm sure you'll be able to get great grand children.'' Trunks consoled her. ''Why is it called 'Black Blood'?'' Dr. Briefs lit his pipe. ''It was first discovered about a year ago by a young scientist name Kekeru. His daughter had caught it and proved to be fatal. She died from it and he was never able to figure out what had happened to her. Until he took some samples of her cells from her and found the rapid reproduction of the virus that had was able to reproduce so quickly, it broke the glass and also affected the doctor and killing him too.'' Mrs. Brief wiped her eyes. ''So theres no cure?'' He shook his head. ''No.''
Ami grasped the rock as the pain throbbed in her chest. She gasped for air and fell over. She covered her mouth as black blood stuck the ground. Her eyes fill with tears. It hurt so bad…The pain Ami felt right now was unexplainable. More poured out of her mouth and stained her clothes. ''PLEASE! Someone! HELP ME!'' She fainted with those words.
Hold on. I'll get you home.
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Queen Serenity opened her eyes. She was still on Pluto's domain. Queen lifted herself to her feet. ''Ah. Queen Serenity. You have awakened.'' Queen looked up with a glare. ''Chaos.'' ''Yes! I, Chaos! Very pleased to know you're alive. I need a guinea pig to test brilliant new toy.'' Queen stanced herself. ''Toy?'' ''Yes. My new toy. Vegeta.'' Queen Serenity looked the becoming figure. Her eyes widened. ''You cannot hold people against her will!'' Chaos grunted. ''I do what I please! VEGETA!'' Vegeta stanced. ''Destroy Queen Serenity and rid this universe of the accursed.'' Vegeta smirked and formed a huge energy ball. ''Final Flash…'' He whispered.