Forgotten Guardians
~Disclaimer: I own nothing off of DBZ or anything like that. I do claim original characters though. This takes place during the Buu Saga, which in my story, never happened. Sorry peeps but I never saw how it ended. But in any case Goku is back with his family and among the living.
We are mostly forgotten, but the ancient ones still know us well.
Why do we stay if we are forgotten? Because we are sworn to, until we are no longer needed.
Do we love? Yes, and with every ounce of our heart and soul.
Do we hate? Pray that we never do completely hate, for the universe would never be safe.
Are we perfect? Of course not, perfect would be far too easy.
- The Eleventh
Chapter 4Chi-Chi took one look at the girl that had accompanied her men home and knew right then and there that she was trouble. One, she was very beautiful and delicate looking. Two. She was talking a little too easily with Gohan. And three, he son was marrying Videl, not some tramp that just waltzed right in.!
"And who do you think you are, you little hussy!" Chi-Chi demanded as she stormed out of the house and up to the chit. The girl jumped a bit and looked at Chi-Chi in fake confusion. "Umm… Well, my name is Destiny Lockhart if that's any help to you Mrs. Son." She answered sassily. Chi-Chi was not happy.
Destiny and Shadow studied the woman in front of them with both confusion and fascination. Because they both had little experience in dealing with women who weren't rich snobs who'd lie as soon as look at you, Chi-Chi proven she wasn't like that in no time at all. But for some reason or another, the woman's ire had been directed at her.
"How dare you come here and try to seduce my son!" She yelled and caused Destiny's mouth to fall open in shock. Destiny, I can't believe you're trying to seduce Gohan! What would Videl say? Shad teased and looked back at Chi-Chi. Foolish mortal. He sneered to Destiny before he walked over to a large shade tree and flopped down.
"And Gohan would never cheat on Videl with a girl like you!" She continued.
"Mrs. Son, I can assure you that I am not trying to –"
"Don't give me that!" Chi-Chi interrupted. "I know what you're trying to do!"
Let her yap Destiny. She's just like Thomas when he gets mad or upset at you over something. She wants to talk, and talk, and talk. Shad suggested and groaned mentally. So I see. She replied dryly and sat down to wait Chi-Chi out.
Piccolo, Goku, Gohan, and Goten all stared in amazement as Destiny just sat and listened to Chi-Chi yell at her. Aww… Is Destiny seducing Mommy's little boy? Shad sneered. Just like a mortal to make a big fuss over things that aren't true. Destiny glared at Shad over her shoulder before turning back to Chi-Chi.
"Why is Mom yelling at Destiny? Did she do something wrong?" Goten asked confused. "No, your mother is just worried over nothing." Goku said with a grin and reached down to mess up Goten's hair before he straightened and studied Destiny. "She seems pretty calm under fire." He noted. "Yeah." Gohan agreed with a nod. "She's really smart and gets along okay in school. Plus she and Videl get along really well, even though Destiny's not a fighter like Videl." He added.
"Are you sure about that?" Piccolo asked.
"Huh? What do you mean Piccolo?" Gohan answered.
"It's just a feeling, but I think she's hiding something."
Goku looked back over at Destiny and frowned. He ki level was extremely low, like any normal human's. He could see that she had a good heart however, and that was what was important.
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When Chi-Chi finally finished with Destiny she looked down at her watch and let out a soft whistle. "Wow. Two hours, thirty-seven minutes, and fifteen seconds. She beat Thomas's record easy." She said to Shad who let out an inelegant snort.
"What did you say!" Chi-Chi demanded and whirled around. Destiny barely bit back a groan and stood before answering, "I asked if you would listen for a moment." Chi-Chi nodded sharply as she prepared herself to listen to the girl's argument.
Destiny smiled at the Son men and met Piccolo's cold gaze unwaveringly and walked over to where Shad was and leaned against the tree before lifting her lute to her lips and began to play. It was an old, old ballad about two star-crossed lovers who had dared to love one another. It was a haunting melody full of joy and sorry that few forgot once they heard it.
"Oh. How lovely." Chi-Chi said quietly and walked over to Destiny and sat down a few feet from her and listened to her play. Goten and the older men soon joined Chi-Chi and Destiny under the tree and listened. Even Piccolo seemed soothed by the gentle music and they all relaxed.
And so, for the next hour she played. Old ballads. New songs, melodies so sad and regretful that they made one want to cry, and lively tunes that made you want to dance with joy. Most of the songs she played were ones that Shad requested of her. Piccolo asked her to play one song and each of the Sons had one that they also wanted her to play. It was something Destiny did gladly since she and Shad both loved music so much.
When Destiny finally lowered her lute Shadow was already half asleep and she was getting sleepy as well. "That was beautiful!" Chi-Chi exclaimed. "Thank you." Destiny replied formally and took off her pack, placed her lute on top of it and then rolled over so that she and Shad were laying beside one another.
"Are you hungry?" Gohan asked worriedly.
"No." She mumbled sleepily and closed her eyes. Moments later, both she and Shad were asleep.
"Poor things." Chi-Chi murmured softly. Goku grinned and placed his arm around her shoulders. "Do you like Gohan's friend alright now?" He teased. Chi-Chi frowned at him and answered, "anyone who plays like that can't be all bad."
Later, after Piccolo had left, at around eight thirty that night Goten fell asleep next to Destiny as he waited for her to wake back up and cuddled up to her. "Do you think that we should bring him inside?" Chi-Chi asked Goku a little worriedly. Goku looked out the window and at the three sleeping figures and shook his head. "Nah. They'll be fine were they are for the night." He assured her with a grin.
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Destiny woke up silently and immediately. A quick glance at her watch told her that it was a little past nine at night. We have company. Shad said to her in amusement. Yep. Destiny agreed with a smile as she looked down at the sleeping Goten who was burrowed against her side.
I guess we'll have to put him in his bed before we can go. Shad mused and stood up silently and stretched. Well of course. Destiny replied with a quiet laugh and stood as silently as Shadow had.
Stay here with him while I see about getting him back inside.
Fine. Fine. Shad grumbled and lay back down.
From years of training and experience as a wraith-like thief she entered the Son's home. Destiny quickly scanned the room and figured out the lay of the house in a few short minutes. After she found Gohan and Goten's room she left, leaving the bedroom door and the front door open and headed back to where Shad was waiting with the sleeping Goten.
Took you long enough. Shad teased.
Oh, hush up. She returned good naturedly and very carefully picked Goten up in her arms and carried him inside the house and into the bedroom.
After she laid Goten down and tucked the covers around him Gohan began to mumble and thrash in his sleep. Afraid that he would awake Goten and his parents, Destiny took Gohan's hand in her own and began to softly sing a soothingly lullaby.
Little child, put away your wings for the night.
Know that you can now safely sleep.
For you and your dreams are lovingly guarded tonight.
Fear not little child, for you are safe in my arms…
Gohan quieted and Destiny was about to get up and leave when his hand tightened around hers. "Destiny?" He mumbled sleepily. Not good. Really, really, not good. Destiny thought worriedly. "Hush. Sleep now." Destiny murmured and smoothed back his hair with her free hand. Gohan mumbled something and then dropped back into a deep sleep.
Destiny silently left then and closed the doors behind herself and then loped back to Shad. Shall we head back to the lake? He asked. Destiny nodded and for the first time since earlier that day they ran without holding themselves back.
Less than forty seconds later they were back at the lake. Once there, Shad allowed his body to change back to his original size. From paw to shoulder he was eight and a half feet tall, and his head and neck her perfectly proportioned to his current size. Retractable claws that were as sharp as well honed daggers dug lightly into the earth as he stretched once again. All in all, he was a huge and terrifying figure.
"I'm starving." He complained to Destiny, and, like her, he had a musically lilting voice. But while her's was more of a soft, sweet soprano his was a deep, powerful baritone. Both were voices that could mesmerize if they so desired and even sometimes when they didn't. "Well go hunt then." She replied with a laugh. "Will you be alright by yourself?" He asked and lowered his head so that he could look her in the eye. She rubbed her had over his jay and smiled. "I'll be fine." She assured him.
After Shad left, Destiny let her hair down out of it's braids, grabbed some soap out of her pack, took off her clothes and quickly bathed in the lake. After she dried herself off she put on a clean pair of jeans and a shirt that left her upper and mid back bare.
Then she slowly flew above the lake and looked down at her reflection in the water. And then she, like Shad, went through a small change. Brilliant silver-white wings that seemed to glow with life and power sprang from her back and grew until they were a little past twice her body length.
With a small sigh of pleasure she used her wings to fly even higher. Although she did not need her wings to fly, she did try to use them whenever she could. It was but another secret that most people would never know about.
So because you have wings you're the Guardian, but since I don't I'm the Companion. Shad complained teasingly and thirstily lapped up water from the lake.
Or we are called the Forgotten Guardians. Destiny added and softly landed beside him, even though he could also fly.
Shad sighed and looked up at the stars. "Our people were destroyed centuries ago but even though your ancestors mated with humans and mine with wolves we have all the blood, powers, weaknesses, and gifts of people from a planet that was destroyed when our people were." He said, and his voice was full of sorrow.
"Do you wish things were different?" Destiny asked him softly.
"No and yes. No, because then you would not be my heart-sister and yes, because then we may have been normal." He replied and hung his head.
"Shadow." Destiny said softly and rose up until she could wrap her arms and wings around his neck as best she could and hugged him.
"I think we are the last Destiny. The others before us had mixed blood and no others before us were as talented and nearly perfect in everything. We are though, and our powers and gifts are far stronger and more numerous. It worries me."
"You're thinking of the prophecy." Destiny said thoughtfully. "It all fits Destiny, but much of the prophecy was destroyed before the little bit left was discovered."
"Don't let it worry you Shad. If anything happens we'll stand together and face it together as we always have." Destiny said firmly.
"Together." Shadow agreed and they both looked up at the stars.
~ Yes, Vegeta will appear in the fifth or sixth chapter. I think both he and Bulma will be in for a bit of a surprise as will Destiny. Thanks for reviewing! ~