Haunt 10
Planning for Chaos
Mom looked drained.... Absolutely drained! It almost scared him to see her like that. He had seen her hurt before and looking like she was down for the count, but she didn't look like that! He didn't even have to heart to blame Goten. He looked just about as bad as she was.
They weren't telling him something. He knew that. He could see it when Goten averted his eyes from him and Legen. They weren't telling him something very important! Very important! Damn it. He didn't want to spend another night over with Vegeta and Oma! He wanted to stay in his own room. He didn't want to leave her looking like that, but before he knew it, he was out the door and back in front of Oma house.
He didn't know the woman that was talking to Oma, but he did remember Puar. They were talking in hushed voices, so that he couldn't hear. They quickly told him to go out and play. Thankfully, Vegeta was no where around to 'encourage' Legen into another match.
Benot slumped in front of the TV. A safe as place as any.
No one asked him how his cheek felt.
He rubbed the bruise as he flicked channels.
Damn it. He wished they would tell him what was going on!
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Vegeta frowned at Kakarott.
"What the hell is your problem?" He spat at him. "you aren't even trying!" he usually could not get a blow in but he was very successful today. The only problem was, that the blows did not seem to have any effect on him. He seemed off in his own dream world. He powered down as he glared at him.
"Huh?" He said and rubbed the back of his head. "Just a little tired today," he said and put on a fake smile. He really wished that he could smash that stupid smile of his in! Everyone was going crazy around here lately.
He wanted to scream!
He held it back and stalked off.
Things were so much better before Soyna mixed herself up with that family! But then his son was fool enough to do the same thing! Ba! He really sometimes wished that things did not get so complicated.
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He stroked the hair of the sleeping victim. There wasn't more information that he could get out of him. He heard about some rather stupid things that he just shook his head at that held no significance for him.
He needed more current information.
Unfortunately to get that, he had to get someone that would be more noticeable, even with the chaos that is starting to happen between them.
Then there was the other problem.
He needed to get someone that had a mix of Saiyian blood. Saiyian's were notoriously bad for mind control. They had to strong of will. He didn't know how the half and half would do under his machine. He doubted that he would get much from them.
The children though...
His father had made the mistake of going after them much to boldly. It just angered Soyna to the point that she was willing to destroy them all, and nearly succeeded.
There was Pan as an option.
Yet she was quite strong as well. He needed someone, who was not that strong. He didn't dare go after the women. Bulma and ChiChi were not viable targets. Plus, they didn't fight physically and were not there to see what he need to know. The children, on the other hand, always seemed to have their noses where they shouldn't belong and they were the ones that had made the wishes, without telling the adults.
He had three to choose from.
He knew grabbing one of them, would mean that he would have to move real quick. He continued to absently stroke the graying hair of his victim. He didn't know if he was ready for that. He had moved so slow before. He was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the fast pace that was coming.
He had to get the wishes.
He knew the kids were the key to it.
Soyna wasn't able to fight. Goten was a distraught wreck. From the video, it looked like even this Goku was becoming a mess. He didn't understand that, but it was to his advantage. By Friday, Trunks would be in the doghouse...
Friday, then.
His victim moaned.
He was still alive. He knew that he would remember none of this. They never did. Of course, he would never be able to explain where he was for the last two days... but that was not his concern.
He had so much to do now. He had to have perfect Chaos on Friday for it to work.
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Thankfully, she looked so much better after a nights rest. He felt awful. He didn't sleep a wink. He couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of that night that she had whispered HIS name in her sleep. He had brushed it off then, but now...
Did she still dream of him?
She only talked about him that one time. That was when she was telling him how they came to this time from her own. How he had sacrificed himself to get her and her brother into the time capsule so that they could be safe. And she mentioned that betrayal. She did not dwell on it. She seemed hurt to remember it.
Why would she still dream of him after such a betrayal? She had been pregnant and was with another woman! That was not forgivable. Was it?
But then, this Brennen, in this time, didn't do that to her, did he?
Not a comforting thought.
He tried to put on a smile, "I made breakfast. It's nothing fancy. Just some eggs and toast."
She yawned and stretched. He really loved her. How could he get that across to her. The words she spoke before still haunted him. It was no wish that made him feel this way! He knew that it wasn't just the wish! She smiled at him, and it wasn't the cold smile that he received yesterday. Yesterday, she hardly even looked at him.
"I'm starving," she said and slowly stood up. She was moving as if she was bit groggy. Did she do that with their first set of kids? He couldn't remember. Hell, he doubted that she slowed down. He remembered Raymond getting mad at her for being too active, especially when she was sparing with her grandfather.
She put her hand on his shoulder and gave him a small kiss on the cheek. He was stunned. She looked away but stayed close. In a whisper, she said. "I am sorry being so selfish. When I saw him again, the feelings came forward again and confused me. I am sorry for hurting you." She said and walked into the kitchen. "But I warned you, that I would end up hurting you."
He nearly jumped for joy.
She would never see Brennen again. After Gohan nearly choking the guy, he was sure that he wouldn't dare show his face around again. He would be a fool to do so. A true fool. He smiled as he followed after her.
A couple more days. That is all that it would take to get his Soyna back. Things would be back to the bliss they were before. Brennen would be a memory again.
He would be back to where he belonged.
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"You knew that we would have to tell them sometime," Marron said as she looked over at a nervous Junior. He was pacing rather furiously in her apartment, the only reason that they were able to keep in secret for so long. He had spent the night and now, was not anxious to go back to work or home. "Trunks wasn't mad."
"Trunks is not my sister," he said and rubbed his hair furiously, causing his damp hair to spike and make him look like Vegeta. Sometimes, that disturbed her, but then, his green eyes were always calm. Today, they were a little upset. "I mean. I made a fool of myself! I kept calling Trunks dad, and stumbling over my words. What will I do when it's my sister staring me down? She can make me say nearly anything she wants me too! You know that! When I was young, I couldn't even think of a lie around her!"
"You have managed to keep this secret from her?" Marron said grabbing his arm to stop his pacing.
"I know, but I never really lied to her. I would always just say I was seeing a friend. She doesn't worry about me as much as she used too, now that she has her own children. She never really pressed the matter," Junior sighed heavily. "I can't tell her now though. Not with this Brennen thing happening. I don't need to upset her further. I mean, I don't want to be the reason that she looses the baby." He flopped down into a chair and rubbed his hands over his face. "When did life get so complicated Marron? "
"Do you love me?" Marron said.
He blinked a few times at her change of subject. "Of course, I do."
"Then you have to tell them. I love you too, you big oaf." She said and sat on the arm of the chair. "But we really should tell my mom and your sister. Those are the two important people to tell. Plus, I don't want to wait until you decide to propose for them to know. I want the tension gone before the wedding. I don't want to have your sister and my mom fighting while we say our vows."
His face flushed. It always did with talk of weddings. They talked of it, but he did not seem willing to buy the ring. She knew it was because of the family tensions, so did not push him. He loved her and that is all that mattered, right now.
He sighed heavily and tried to hide the redness on his face. "I guess, your right." He leaned into her. "Should we tell them together or apart?"
"Apart would probably be the best. Let them cool down a bit before they decide how mad they are." Marron said and smoothed his hair. "We will deal with this later, Mr. Vice President. You are going to be late for work, if you don't hurry. Plus, you will have to come up with a reason for why you weren't home last night."
His eyes grew wide and he began to dash around. She smiled. He could be so absent minded sometimes. It was just so cute.
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He burned the piece of paper with her phone number and address. But the numbers were burning into his head. He did not want to remember them!
Brennen banged his head against his desk.
"Hey."
He looked up to see Mart. Jamna wasn't around yet, but he would soon to terrorize him and remind him of how beautiful she was.... Damn him.
"You look horrid."
"Thanks." He muttered and looked at his monitor. He had 23 e-mails. Great. How much did he do wrong yesterday?
"You listened to the dude, didn't you," Mart said, mocking Jamna manner of speaking.
He solemnly shook his head. "I know. It was stupid. I know. I won't happen again." Yesterday, he went and bought some black turtlenecks to hide the bruise on his neck. "I learned my lesson."
"I warned you about her. She is just trouble for you. She obviously isn't available," Mart said as he took a sip of the coffee in his hand. "Oh, just came to warn you. Graphic Design needs those specs. They are on a rampage."
He rolled his eyes and began to work as Mart walked away. He wasn't able to concentrate very well. He kept thinking of her and knowing that she was unattainable, didn't make him not want to see her again.
That made him feel like a creep.
She accepted the gift though. She fainted, but she accepted the gift.
He sighed. He really had to get it out of his head. He had to get this done. He had to work... he had to stop thinking about her. He had to get on with his life.... If only he could stop thinking about her.
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Goku was grateful that he didn't have a dream. He was tired though. He had tossed and turned quite a bit. He kept thinking back to the prior dreams. The warrior gaurding the meeker one. Hell, he didn't know that Soyna had a meek side. He knew that she had a softer side, but that was usually reserved for her children.
ChiChi informed him that she was in a better mood today. She had gone over and already come back. She had asked him to come, but he thought it was best if he stayed away.
He couldn't help anyway.
The dragon itched on his body, it was so warm. He really wished that he knew what that meant.
The dragon never told him anything like this would happen with the merger. Of course they never really talked about a lot of the consequences of the merger.
He decided that he needed to talk to someone. The only person that really knew anything about the dragonballs was Dende. He had to go talk to him. He hoped that he could help him understand what was going on.
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He was late again.
He would most likely have some lame excuse! With all that was going on around here, he had to be tied up with work.
Pan was angry. Why was he late this time? Paperwork? A last minute phone call? She was beginning to doubt him. He never liked work that much. Suddenly it was his life. They didn't even have their lunches anymore.
She wanted to cry, but knew that would do no good. She wanted to hit him, but knew that she couldn't hurt him.
She didn't know what to do.
Plus that phone call from a travel agency confirming a change in schedule, upset her a lot. He didn't mention any trip. She was almost too scared to bring it up.
The door opened and Trunks came in with a wide smile on his face. "Hi Panny!" he said and gave her a big hug and a kiss. "Missed you."
"Did you?" she said sharply.
His smile disappeared and was replaced by a look of confusion. Pan was thankful that crystal was playing with Violet right now. She did not need to see her like this. He rubbed his hair and opened his mouth as if he was to speak, but nothing came out.
She shook her head. Maybe she just needed to get out more. "Supper is ready. I have to go pick up Crystal." She said and stormed by him. He still looked stunned as she closed the door behind him.
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Planning for Chaos
Mom looked drained.... Absolutely drained! It almost scared him to see her like that. He had seen her hurt before and looking like she was down for the count, but she didn't look like that! He didn't even have to heart to blame Goten. He looked just about as bad as she was.
They weren't telling him something. He knew that. He could see it when Goten averted his eyes from him and Legen. They weren't telling him something very important! Very important! Damn it. He didn't want to spend another night over with Vegeta and Oma! He wanted to stay in his own room. He didn't want to leave her looking like that, but before he knew it, he was out the door and back in front of Oma house.
He didn't know the woman that was talking to Oma, but he did remember Puar. They were talking in hushed voices, so that he couldn't hear. They quickly told him to go out and play. Thankfully, Vegeta was no where around to 'encourage' Legen into another match.
Benot slumped in front of the TV. A safe as place as any.
No one asked him how his cheek felt.
He rubbed the bruise as he flicked channels.
Damn it. He wished they would tell him what was going on!
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Vegeta frowned at Kakarott.
"What the hell is your problem?" He spat at him. "you aren't even trying!" he usually could not get a blow in but he was very successful today. The only problem was, that the blows did not seem to have any effect on him. He seemed off in his own dream world. He powered down as he glared at him.
"Huh?" He said and rubbed the back of his head. "Just a little tired today," he said and put on a fake smile. He really wished that he could smash that stupid smile of his in! Everyone was going crazy around here lately.
He wanted to scream!
He held it back and stalked off.
Things were so much better before Soyna mixed herself up with that family! But then his son was fool enough to do the same thing! Ba! He really sometimes wished that things did not get so complicated.
..................................
He stroked the hair of the sleeping victim. There wasn't more information that he could get out of him. He heard about some rather stupid things that he just shook his head at that held no significance for him.
He needed more current information.
Unfortunately to get that, he had to get someone that would be more noticeable, even with the chaos that is starting to happen between them.
Then there was the other problem.
He needed to get someone that had a mix of Saiyian blood. Saiyian's were notoriously bad for mind control. They had to strong of will. He didn't know how the half and half would do under his machine. He doubted that he would get much from them.
The children though...
His father had made the mistake of going after them much to boldly. It just angered Soyna to the point that she was willing to destroy them all, and nearly succeeded.
There was Pan as an option.
Yet she was quite strong as well. He needed someone, who was not that strong. He didn't dare go after the women. Bulma and ChiChi were not viable targets. Plus, they didn't fight physically and were not there to see what he need to know. The children, on the other hand, always seemed to have their noses where they shouldn't belong and they were the ones that had made the wishes, without telling the adults.
He had three to choose from.
He knew grabbing one of them, would mean that he would have to move real quick. He continued to absently stroke the graying hair of his victim. He didn't know if he was ready for that. He had moved so slow before. He was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the fast pace that was coming.
He had to get the wishes.
He knew the kids were the key to it.
Soyna wasn't able to fight. Goten was a distraught wreck. From the video, it looked like even this Goku was becoming a mess. He didn't understand that, but it was to his advantage. By Friday, Trunks would be in the doghouse...
Friday, then.
His victim moaned.
He was still alive. He knew that he would remember none of this. They never did. Of course, he would never be able to explain where he was for the last two days... but that was not his concern.
He had so much to do now. He had to have perfect Chaos on Friday for it to work.
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Thankfully, she looked so much better after a nights rest. He felt awful. He didn't sleep a wink. He couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of that night that she had whispered HIS name in her sleep. He had brushed it off then, but now...
Did she still dream of him?
She only talked about him that one time. That was when she was telling him how they came to this time from her own. How he had sacrificed himself to get her and her brother into the time capsule so that they could be safe. And she mentioned that betrayal. She did not dwell on it. She seemed hurt to remember it.
Why would she still dream of him after such a betrayal? She had been pregnant and was with another woman! That was not forgivable. Was it?
But then, this Brennen, in this time, didn't do that to her, did he?
Not a comforting thought.
He tried to put on a smile, "I made breakfast. It's nothing fancy. Just some eggs and toast."
She yawned and stretched. He really loved her. How could he get that across to her. The words she spoke before still haunted him. It was no wish that made him feel this way! He knew that it wasn't just the wish! She smiled at him, and it wasn't the cold smile that he received yesterday. Yesterday, she hardly even looked at him.
"I'm starving," she said and slowly stood up. She was moving as if she was bit groggy. Did she do that with their first set of kids? He couldn't remember. Hell, he doubted that she slowed down. He remembered Raymond getting mad at her for being too active, especially when she was sparing with her grandfather.
She put her hand on his shoulder and gave him a small kiss on the cheek. He was stunned. She looked away but stayed close. In a whisper, she said. "I am sorry being so selfish. When I saw him again, the feelings came forward again and confused me. I am sorry for hurting you." She said and walked into the kitchen. "But I warned you, that I would end up hurting you."
He nearly jumped for joy.
She would never see Brennen again. After Gohan nearly choking the guy, he was sure that he wouldn't dare show his face around again. He would be a fool to do so. A true fool. He smiled as he followed after her.
A couple more days. That is all that it would take to get his Soyna back. Things would be back to the bliss they were before. Brennen would be a memory again.
He would be back to where he belonged.
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"You knew that we would have to tell them sometime," Marron said as she looked over at a nervous Junior. He was pacing rather furiously in her apartment, the only reason that they were able to keep in secret for so long. He had spent the night and now, was not anxious to go back to work or home. "Trunks wasn't mad."
"Trunks is not my sister," he said and rubbed his hair furiously, causing his damp hair to spike and make him look like Vegeta. Sometimes, that disturbed her, but then, his green eyes were always calm. Today, they were a little upset. "I mean. I made a fool of myself! I kept calling Trunks dad, and stumbling over my words. What will I do when it's my sister staring me down? She can make me say nearly anything she wants me too! You know that! When I was young, I couldn't even think of a lie around her!"
"You have managed to keep this secret from her?" Marron said grabbing his arm to stop his pacing.
"I know, but I never really lied to her. I would always just say I was seeing a friend. She doesn't worry about me as much as she used too, now that she has her own children. She never really pressed the matter," Junior sighed heavily. "I can't tell her now though. Not with this Brennen thing happening. I don't need to upset her further. I mean, I don't want to be the reason that she looses the baby." He flopped down into a chair and rubbed his hands over his face. "When did life get so complicated Marron? "
"Do you love me?" Marron said.
He blinked a few times at her change of subject. "Of course, I do."
"Then you have to tell them. I love you too, you big oaf." She said and sat on the arm of the chair. "But we really should tell my mom and your sister. Those are the two important people to tell. Plus, I don't want to wait until you decide to propose for them to know. I want the tension gone before the wedding. I don't want to have your sister and my mom fighting while we say our vows."
His face flushed. It always did with talk of weddings. They talked of it, but he did not seem willing to buy the ring. She knew it was because of the family tensions, so did not push him. He loved her and that is all that mattered, right now.
He sighed heavily and tried to hide the redness on his face. "I guess, your right." He leaned into her. "Should we tell them together or apart?"
"Apart would probably be the best. Let them cool down a bit before they decide how mad they are." Marron said and smoothed his hair. "We will deal with this later, Mr. Vice President. You are going to be late for work, if you don't hurry. Plus, you will have to come up with a reason for why you weren't home last night."
His eyes grew wide and he began to dash around. She smiled. He could be so absent minded sometimes. It was just so cute.
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He burned the piece of paper with her phone number and address. But the numbers were burning into his head. He did not want to remember them!
Brennen banged his head against his desk.
"Hey."
He looked up to see Mart. Jamna wasn't around yet, but he would soon to terrorize him and remind him of how beautiful she was.... Damn him.
"You look horrid."
"Thanks." He muttered and looked at his monitor. He had 23 e-mails. Great. How much did he do wrong yesterday?
"You listened to the dude, didn't you," Mart said, mocking Jamna manner of speaking.
He solemnly shook his head. "I know. It was stupid. I know. I won't happen again." Yesterday, he went and bought some black turtlenecks to hide the bruise on his neck. "I learned my lesson."
"I warned you about her. She is just trouble for you. She obviously isn't available," Mart said as he took a sip of the coffee in his hand. "Oh, just came to warn you. Graphic Design needs those specs. They are on a rampage."
He rolled his eyes and began to work as Mart walked away. He wasn't able to concentrate very well. He kept thinking of her and knowing that she was unattainable, didn't make him not want to see her again.
That made him feel like a creep.
She accepted the gift though. She fainted, but she accepted the gift.
He sighed. He really had to get it out of his head. He had to get this done. He had to work... he had to stop thinking about her. He had to get on with his life.... If only he could stop thinking about her.
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Goku was grateful that he didn't have a dream. He was tired though. He had tossed and turned quite a bit. He kept thinking back to the prior dreams. The warrior gaurding the meeker one. Hell, he didn't know that Soyna had a meek side. He knew that she had a softer side, but that was usually reserved for her children.
ChiChi informed him that she was in a better mood today. She had gone over and already come back. She had asked him to come, but he thought it was best if he stayed away.
He couldn't help anyway.
The dragon itched on his body, it was so warm. He really wished that he knew what that meant.
The dragon never told him anything like this would happen with the merger. Of course they never really talked about a lot of the consequences of the merger.
He decided that he needed to talk to someone. The only person that really knew anything about the dragonballs was Dende. He had to go talk to him. He hoped that he could help him understand what was going on.
.............
He was late again.
He would most likely have some lame excuse! With all that was going on around here, he had to be tied up with work.
Pan was angry. Why was he late this time? Paperwork? A last minute phone call? She was beginning to doubt him. He never liked work that much. Suddenly it was his life. They didn't even have their lunches anymore.
She wanted to cry, but knew that would do no good. She wanted to hit him, but knew that she couldn't hurt him.
She didn't know what to do.
Plus that phone call from a travel agency confirming a change in schedule, upset her a lot. He didn't mention any trip. She was almost too scared to bring it up.
The door opened and Trunks came in with a wide smile on his face. "Hi Panny!" he said and gave her a big hug and a kiss. "Missed you."
"Did you?" she said sharply.
His smile disappeared and was replaced by a look of confusion. Pan was thankful that crystal was playing with Violet right now. She did not need to see her like this. He rubbed his hair and opened his mouth as if he was to speak, but nothing came out.
She shook her head. Maybe she just needed to get out more. "Supper is ready. I have to go pick up Crystal." She said and stormed by him. He still looked stunned as she closed the door behind him.
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