Here's another chapter for you all!

Author's Note: If it seems that the story's going too slow, then please just bear with me. I try to take note of all the little things(and fail miserably) and keep things in perspective. I'm also stalling to come up with more ideas. ^_^() But I think these chapters are short so there isn't too much senseless rambling. Just to let you know.

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LadyBuG: Yep, this is, in fact, my very first fic. I got some time on my hands so... yeah. Thanx. I try to make my characters realistic and believable because I sometimes come across OCs that are totally... unreal, for lack of a better word. That bugs me so I try to give some dimensions to Sekai. More will be revealed about her in this and future chapters.

Pen Dragon: Aw, thanx for the compliments. They mean a lot to me.

SSJ4 Goku: It is fun, huh? And thanx. I think it's kinda human nature to feel unsatisfied with your own work, isn't it? It's like you have what you have, but you still want more and better. I'm happy my fic has caught your attention; just like your fic caught mine! ^_^ And I'll see when I can get Perfect Cell into the picture. But it probably won't be for a while because I'm so slow. They are a challenge, but I won't quit now! I can't wait either and I'm writing this! O.o I try to get my chapters out quickly because I know what it's like to have to wait for them. I'm pretty impatient myself. ^_^() So I spend a lot of time on one chapter each day. I got a lot of free time...

lilmissgoten: I think she should have gone with him, too, but that's what you get when you're stubborn. And we'll find out just what happens with her now...

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Disclaimer: Do I have to do this again? Okay, then. I don't own DBZ or any characters pertaining to it. However, I do own Sekai and any new characters that might show up in the future.

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Cat and Mouse: Chapter Four



Sekai had been driving as fast as her air bike could take her. Each moment that had passed made her lose a little more hope of getting to Ginger Town in time. She could still sense Cell and Piccolo there and therefore kept herself from getting discouraged and giving up. Also, she knew that giving up was taking the coward's path.

'Mom and Dad always told me never to give up or get discouraged. They said that giving up and running away from a problem was much more shameful than facing a conflict and being defeated. Therefore, I won't run away from Cell. I'll face him even if it means dying in the process.'

She gazed straight ahead and her mind wandered to a time where she had just begun learning the martial arts...

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"Listen to me, Sekai-chan," Satoshi spoke to her softly. "This training of martial arts is not just about defending yourself. It's about learning respect and honor, and finding a purpose into using this talent appropriately in the effective way."

"What do you mean, mommy?" young Sekai asked, bewildered.

A deep, male voice interrupted them. "What your mother means is that you can use this ability to protect not only yourself, but those who are unable to protect themselves. And you must fight in a way that is fair and that won' t be looked down upon," Yoru explained.

"Yes, your father is right, Sekai-chan," Satoshi smiled at them both. "Do not act in a way that you know we would not approve of. We only want the best for you and that you be safe forever. I know that you will make your father and I both very proud."

"Yeah, Sekai-chan, we believe in you and are sure of you becoming a truly honest and respectable warrior."

"Don't worry, mommy, daddy, I promise to make you both proud of me!" young Sekai vowed as her parents smiled warmly at her...

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"They had so much faith in me..." Sekai murmured. "But I won't let them down." Suddenly, she focused back on the road in front of her and saw that Ginger Town was just up ahead. She tried sensing for Piccolo and Cell, but couldn't locate either of them. She had been so absorbed in her memories that she had lost track of the fight.

"Oh, man! I can't sense them. I couldn't have been in my little dream world for a more than a couple of minutes, but who knows how far those two could have gone in that time?!" She sighed, debating whether or not to stop while she was ahead. She shook her head fervently as her previous memory came back to her. "I guess I could look for clues as to where they might have gone." With that new goal in mind, she continued to Ginger Town.



In just a few short minutes, she had arrived. Again, she was met with the terrible scene of clothing all over the ground. Her heart reached out to all the men, women, and children who had died this day. She capsulized her bike and decided to search for clues on foot. It would be easier that way to catch the little things that might lead her to Cell. She began her hunt.

Deep in the shadows, another being was watching Sekai's every move. The eyes followed her as she started looking for something.

'For me, I wonder? Well, if she is, she is making a great mistake that just might cost her her life. But she intrigues me with her boldness. I wonder just how long she can last in one of my games. I will have to test her. Soon enough, the game will begin and we'll see just who is hunting who. She had better beware. This is a game of deadly sorts...'



There it was. I shouldn't have to tell you to read and review because you all do it anyways. ^_^ And that makes me happy. The next chapter might be out by tomorrow or the day after. Later!