DETERMINATION OF A GIRL PT.11 By Naomi

In the last part, Neo and Mimi began fighting. They were just toying with each other until Neo powered up, forcing Mimi to go Super. Neo was reading her thoughts making it impossible for her to land any hits. The Z fighters except for Trunks were debating on whether or not they should jump in and help her, for she was getting beat up pretty bad. She then turned into Super-Saiyan 2 and blocked her thoughts and eventually hit Neo.

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"What is she doing?" asked Choutzu "I'm not sure," replied Trunks. "She's blocking her thoughts so that he can't read her mind," said Piccolo. "Very smart."

Trunks smiled to himself.

Neo staggered out of the rubble. Mimi stood still, trying to concentrate on different thoughts to try and put Neo off. Neo gave up trying to read her mind and went straight in for the attack. Mimi threw a ki blast in his direction. Neo knocked it aside easily before charging into Mimi. She yelped as she slammed into a cliff, which crumbled on top of her. Neo produced a ki blast to blow away the rubble. Mimi was still getting up when Neo grabbed her by the hair and kneed her in the face repeatedly before kicking her away in the stomach. Mimi got up on all fours and hung her head in exhaustion. She coughed a few times and watched the blood splatter out of her mouth and onto the ground. She spat the taste out and wiped away the blood and sweat from her face with her glove. The Z fighters looked on in horror.

"Oh no," whispered Trunks under his breath. "Mimi."

Trunks hesitated before running onto the battlefield to save Mimi from annihilation. Mimi looked up and threw an energy beam which blew up the ground just in front of Trunks' feet. He stopped immediately.

"Get back!" Mimi sneered. "But Mimi." he yelled. "I don't want your help. I don't need it."

She continued to stare at Trunks with a hard expression on her face. Trunks sighed and took a few steps back. Mimi heaved herself to her feet and got ready to fight again. She was so battered that she didn't even realise that Neo was flying towards her at full speed. He did a flying kick, which sent Mimi into another cliff. She lay on a pile of rocks, tears welling up in her eyes. I thought I could do it. I thought I could prove everyone wrong. I've just made a fool of myself!!

"Mimi?" said a familiar voice.

Mimi's eyes opened.

"I can't believe it! You're a Super-Saiyan! I am so proud of you." "Daddy?" she asked tearfully. "Sweetie, it's okay to seek help. You have done all that you can, and now it's time to work together," said Goku, telepathically from the Other World. "But no Dad, I won't give up," she sobbed. "I know, but Neo is unlike any villains I have fought. You need help," replied Goku. "Yes, okay. I trust you." "That-a-girl!" he said happily. "Daddy, I miss you," she said quietly.

"Oh come on honey. I am having a great time here. And besides, you have grown up into a young, beautiful, ascended Super-Saiyan over the month," Goku said. "That doesn't mean I don't need you," Mimi replied. "I know. I'm so sorry that I didn't believe in you. I'm sorry that I wasn't the one to train you and I wish that I were there to see your transformation." "Well, I was trained by the next best person," she smiled. "You love him don't you? Then tell him."

Mimi smiled to herself.

"My daughter is a Super-Saiyan. Wow! I really am proud of you. Fight together and fight hard. I'll see ya round," said Goku. "I love you," Mimi replied.

Mimi got up and stared at Neo.

"Well it's about time," he complained. "What were you doing, having a nap? Or maybe getting some tips from someone beyond the grave?"

"Yes!" Gohan cried happily. "Dad spoke to her!"

"Eves dropping is very rude, didn't you know?" asked Mimi. "But you should know that I'd never ask anyone for help."

"What? What did she say?" asked Trunks. "I dunno, she's talking so softly. I can't hear her," replied Yamcha.

But with his excellent hearing, Piccolo heard every word. He frowned at Mimi's decision but decided not to inform the others on the conversation, knowing that someone will over react.

"Is that right? That kind of arrogance will get you killed," laughed Neo. Look at her, he thought. She's so beat up, she can't even stand up straight. It's time to end this little game.

Neo appeared behind Mimi and hit her hard with both hands at the back of her neck. Mimi's vision blurred and blacked out as she collapsed to the ground, her hair returning to its natural colour.

"HA!! Who's next?" yelled Neo.

"Oh no!" said Gohan. "Trunks, I'm going in. Look after Mimi." "Right," Trunks replied as they both took off.

Gohan began his face off with Neo. Trunks landed at Mimi's side.

"Oh Mimi, why did you fight alone?" he asked as he lifted her up with both arms. He carried her to the sidelines where the other Z fighters crowded around her.

"Is she alright?" asked Krillen, concerned. "Yeah, she'll be fine," Trunks replied, as he gently set her down.

Gohan attacked Neo but to no avail. Neo obviously had the upper hand. Gohan powered up to Super-Saiyan 2 but it was not enough.

"You Saiyans never learn," laughed Neo. "Are you blind or just stupid? Your sister is unconscious after powering up to the same level. What even gave you the idea that you could make a difference?"

"How can you be so sure that I'm at my maximum strength?" Gohan asked. "Well then show me!" yelled Neo. "You'll see soon enough," replied Gohan. "You're just bluffing. I'm not buying it," said Neo as he charged at Gohan.

Trunks was seated on the ground, with Mimi's head rested on his lap. He smoothed down Mimi's hair and swept it away from her face. With his glove, he gently patted the wounds on her face, soaking up the blood. Vegeta turned around, frowned, and then walked over to Trunks. Trunks looked up to see whose shadow loomed over him.

"Gohan needs your help," Vegeta said.

Trunks looked ahead and saw that Gohan was doing ok.

"I don't care. Mimi needs me right now," Trunks replied. "If you don't help him, we'll all die," sneered Vegeta. "Why don't YOU go and help him!?" asked Trunks, annoyed. "Well as much as I hate to admit it, you have surpassed me!!" exclaimed Vegeta, also getting annoyed. "I'm not leaving her," Trunks said softly.

Just as he finished his sentence, Mimi's eyes fluttered open. Vegeta walked away to watch the fight.

"Mimi? Can you hear me, Mimi?" asked Trunks.

Mimi looked up at Trunks, confused.

"Trunks?" "Are you alright?"

Mimi winced as she sat up.

"Yeah I think," she replied. "Thank God," sighed Trunks. "Mimi do you know how incredibly stupid that was to fight by yourself?!" he cried angrily. "I know," she replied, hanging her head in shame. "You could have been killed! You were ALMOST KILLED!" he yelled. "It was pretty stupid. I'm sorry."

Trunks composed himself.

"Mimi, I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. You're my best friend. No, it's more than that. The truth is, Mimi.I."

Mimi raised her finger to his lips, hushing him.

"I love you too," she said softly.

THE END

Be sure to read DETERMINATION OF A GIRL PT. 12