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. ~
Hunted we once were, by men who wanted our powers.
We fought them honorably and let them live, but we learned an important lesson.
Men will want what they covet and anything they do not understand they seek to destroy.
I say this to you now; seek to understand what you do not. The rewards will be worth it if you try.
But be careful, for the most cunning of creatures will often hide behind a kind and meek face in hopes of taking the unaware.
- The Twenty-Seventh
Chapter 7"What are you going to do now?" Vegeta asked.
"I've got one month to figure that out. The problem is, Yin isn't smart enough to pull something like this on his own. I need to find out who's in the background without being too obvious about it." She replied with a frown and began to pace around the room. Damn, damn, damn! This has to have something to do with the prophecy but what?! Who would know? Destiny thought to herself. Think idiot! You have allies all throughout the universe, who can help you?
Destiny stopped pacing then and studied all of the people in the room. Chi-Chi was watching her through sympathetic eyes that made Destiny want to cringe. Goku looked angry, which was the first she had ever seen him so. Gohan and Vegeta both looked like they barely had their tempers under control and Kevin looked lost.
Then a bright silver flash blinded them all for a second and then was gone. A tall man with deep red hair stood in the middle of the living room. His skin was pale but it was his eyes that made one uncomfortable if they weren't used to seeing them. They were a dark red but instead of a round pupil in his eyes he had vertical slits. He was Silvon, one of the eldest of the Dragon Clan, although in human form he still couldn't hide all of his dragon characteristics. He looked at Destiny silently for a long moment and then held out his arms to her. Without a sound Destiny went to him and was wrapped in his strong embrace.
"Ah Destiny, there has been so much pain for you, young one. Even grown men and women have been broken under less than what you and your heart-brother have endured." He murmured softly to her. Destiny didn't answer but kept her face pressed against his chest and let the fabric soak up the tears she couldn't hold back. Silvon held the Learian girl that he and his Clan had adopted as their daughter until she gained control of herself again.
"The Clan isn't happy are they?" Destiny asked after introductions were made again.
"No, but when it comes to you and Shad they rarely are." He answered dryly.
"Why's that?" Kevin asked.
"We adopted them as our children, an attack upon them is an attack upon all of us." Silvon answered seriously.
Destiny studied him for a moment and sighed. "But you can't help can you?" Silvon sat down heavily and shook his head. "We are not allowed to interfere. The only thing that we can promise is that the boy will come to no farther harm."
"Why can't you help your so called daughter?" Vegeta barked out.
Silvon bristled and Goku glared at Vegeta, who didn't even bother to acknowledge his warning. "It is her quest, we may only go so far."
"So I'm on my own them." She said softly and looked up at the painting over the fireplace. Painted by one of her ancestors it was a beautiful planet with dark blue and purple grass and green seas. Why would they paint that planet? She wondered.
"No, you're too vulnerable alone." Silvon stated. "What?!" Destiny exclaimed in surprise. "You and Shadow balance each other out. In battle he's the aggressor while you play the distraction and the healer. In every day life you're the curious one and he's the cautious one. And you won't take care of yourself properly. You forget to eat on a mission unless he's there to remind you." Silvon stated seriously.
"But there's no one who can come!" She exclaimed in annoyance and she glared at Kevin when he started to speak. "Kevin, I love you dearly brother but you're not a fighter, you can't help me."
"What about me or Vegeta?" Goku offered.
Destiny smiled at him gratefully but she still shook her head. "You've got families that need to be taken care of." She reminded him gently, aware that they were both very proud men.
"What about me?" Gohan said and stood up.
"No. You need to be with Videl."
Gohan cocked his head slightly and studied her. "Quit making excuses Destiny. I'm you're only choice." He stated calmly and she stared at him in surprise for a moment and then narrowed her eyes. "Oh really?" She asked softly. Gohan nodded and crossed his arms over his chest. It was a reaction that made Vegeta grin, as he was the one that Kakarott's brat was copying. "Wait a minute Gohan! What about your schooling!" Chi-Chi cried and was ignored by everyone for the moment.
Silvon studied the young man in front of him critically. He sensed a great deal of power in the young fighter, along with a good heart and honor. And something else… "You are a Saiyan." He stated in mild surprise. And turned his gaze on Vegeta, who smirked, and then on Goku who grinned nervously.
"You'll do young one." He said to Gohan and looked back at Destiny and really studied her appearance for the first time. "What are you doing with an illusion cast upon yourself?!" He demanded angrily. "Are you ashamed of who you are?!"
Destiny's eyes flashed in annoyance and she answered sassily, "maybe. It's usually called blending in though. Besides, it's really not that big of a change." She added.
"Wait, you mean that's not how you really look?" Kev teased.
"Watch it you." She warned teasingly.
"Destiny, I insist that you take off that illusion if you're going to leave on your quest." Silvon growled.
With a great tormented sigh Destiny let the illusion she had cast over herself go. To the others it seemed as though she shimmered slightly and then all they could do was stare. Which made Destiny feel like a freak since she could never see what others saw when they looked at her.
Her hair was a little longer and was the same color but when she moved her hair reflected the light with a silver flash and it wasn't in a braid or anything and just fell in waves down her back and bits of her thick bangs came down to her chin and shoulders, framing her face softly, while the rest of her bangs almost fell into her eyes. A small, silver star was now visible on her brow when she shook her bangs out of the way and her eyes were now a pure sapphire blue in color with silver flecks. Before, she had a few near invisible freckles over her nose but those were gone as well, leaving her complexion perfect. Her skin still had its light tan and her body size and shape was the same but now it seemed more sensual, as did she. In all, she was beautiful in an exotic way that enticed and beckoned. A beauty the universe had not seen since the first Guardians and Companion.
Destiny handled their stares for as long as she could before walking over to the mirror and frowned. She saw a girl with weird colored hair, weird colored eyes, and a silver star on her brow. "I look like a freak." She muttered.
Silvon grinned and shook his head. This was one part of herself that Destiny would probably never understand. Before, when Lear was still in existence, many Learians had the same colored hair as Destiny did, but the eyes and the mark on her forehead were signs of her royal bloodline. Learians had also had a reputation for being a sensual people and Destiny was a prime example of that. In body, not in her attitude or way of thinking though. That was one reason why he didn't want her going alone, his Clan's adopted daughter understood rape but seduction was a whole different ball game and one that she knew nothing about.
Chi-Chi sensed that their staring at Destiny was making her uncomfortable when she heard her mutter. "Oh Destiny, you're beautiful!" She exclaimed. Destiny turned back around and looked at Chi-Chi like she had lost her mind. Kevin just laughed and nodded. "She's right sis."
Destiny glared at him and tossed her hair back. "You have to say that. I'm your sister." Kevin just grinned and shrugged.
The Saiyans had also overcome their surprise and nodded their agreement. "I think you're all lying." Destiny said finally and glared at all of them. "Lying or not you will remain as you are." Silvon commanded. "But –" She started to argue. "If you want to hide yourself put on a cloak but you will not hide behind a face that is not yours." He interrupted. Destiny let out a little growl of annoyance that made Vegeta laugh.
"That's not going to scare anybody kid."
"Oh, who asked you?" She replied flippantly but he did manage to get her to smile. She liked smart aleck people, they were more fun because they'd insult and argue with you.
"No one had to brat, I'm a Prince. What I say counts automatically."
Destiny let out an inelegant snort at that remark but didn't reply.
But her next few words proved that play time was over. "Okay, we're leaving tomorrow at noon Gohan. Don't worry about bringing any clothes, we'll provide that, bring any personal items you wish. Silvon, find someone who can excuse us out of school so we don't get in trouble."
"My woman can take care of that." Vegeta stated and Destiny nodded gratefully to him.
"Gohan, you can tell Videl what's going on but make sure she understands that it can go no farther than her." She said seriously and he nodded.
Destiny walked up to him then and looked him up and down slowly and then walked around him and continued to look him over. "Okay, I've got your measurements, what shoe size do you wear?" She asked. "Ten and a half." He answered; a little unnerved by the way she had been studying him.
"Destiny, where are you planning on going?" Silvon asked.
"There." She answered and pointed to the painting.
Smart girl. Silvon thought proudly and just nodded.
"And who will you be traveling as?"
"Princess Destiny of Lear, adopted daughter of the Dragon Clan, and whatever other titles I have." She muttered and caused him and Vegeta to laugh since they were the only two who fully understand what the burden of being royalty could mean.
"Will that give you enough time to say your goodbyes?" She asked Chi-Chi and Goku. "Yeah, don't worry about us Destiny. Just concentrate on finding out who's behind your brother's kidnapping." Goku said and smiled understandingly at her.
"If there's anything you need let my woman know and we'll get it to you before tomorrow." Vegeta added. "Thank you." Destiny said formally and smiled faintly.
After everyone had left Silvon turned to Destiny and smiled thoughtfully. "A good group of people little one, perhaps you won't do too badly after all." He teased her gently.
"Oh hush. I've got to go and get a wardrobe ready for Gohan that includes everything from formal to casual." She replied with a sigh.
"Don't forget the underwear, socks, and shoes Dest." Kevin teased her.
"Don't make me hurt you Kevin." Destiny joked and tossed a pillow at him. "I'm going to go check on Thomas first though." She told them and left the room.
For a time both of the men were silent and then Kevin looked at Silvon and asked, "do you think she'll be okay?" "Yes, the young saiyan won't let her neglect herself or try and take advantage of her. Plus he'll help discourage any males that might try to distract her along the way." He answered.
"Good enough for me!" Kevin said in a surprised tone and the two grinned at each other before heading into the kitchen to start organizing the supplies the two would need.
~ Well what do you think? I think I did pretty darn good for it being 5:30 in the morning. I know Vegeta may seem a little out of character but hey, wouldn't you want to help someone get an eight year old away from someone as sadistic as Yin? Well, time to start on the next chapter. Please review! ~