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Title: Sweatdrops
Chapter Title: Old Friends.or Foes?
Chapter by: EC-Chan
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Last Time: As we reached the clearing I grabbed a tree and turned my feet the opposite way, skidding to a halt. I stood for a second breathing hard, and then collapsed on the ground. I looked up and saw that Bulma had landed a little way behind me looking impressively murderous as she spotted the man that first talked to us. I could barely stop myself from laughing as the man took an involuntary step back when he saw Bulma. "What are you doing here woman?" He grunted, smirking and crossing his arms again. "Didn't get enough the first two times?" "Vegeta," Bulma snorted. "I should have known it was you when I smelled that foul stench." ~ I stared at the filth in front of me in disgust. What is he doing here? I thought I told him never to come near here again. The baka probably wants something. "Bulma!" A fit woman, with black hair tied into a tight bun came running towards me, panting slightly. I stared at her for a moment, and then grinned. "Hey Chi," I said. Immediately I felt Videl tense again. Poor girl- her mother [1] shamed her- leaving the tribe and then actually invited everyone to her marriage ceremony. Such a dirty word to come out of anyone's mouth let alone an ex-Amazon. But because of this, when it had been time for Videl to take over leading the Amazons, she had stepped down from her duties to signify that she was paying for her mother's abandonment. If it were up to me, then I'd let Pan take over as leader after me without hesitation, but Videl refuses to let her daughter win without a fair fight. That's why when the girls were younger we could let them be friends.of course we knew that they'd continue being so, and allowed them after that to "keep their defiance a secret." It had been a mutual agreement between Videl and me- we trained both to fight their hardest against their enemies as well as allies if the need arouse. And it has. They'll remain friends whatever the outcome. And both of us, as Amazon mothers, are proud of them. "I never thought that you guys would come out here to see us," She said, taking me by the arm and leading me towards the makeshift home that the Saiyans had been using. I allowed her to lead me there, and the rest of the Amazons followed behind me. "Woman! Get over here! I didn't give permission to leave!" Vegeta bellowed from behind me, but I ignored him. "Stay out here Pan, Marron," Videl stopped the two girls. I remained silent, allowing Videl to keep the them from walking into the house. They really shouldn't even be here, and I understood where Videl was coming from. These men had already seen them, but it'd be best not to allow them to dirty their minds any further by entering this strange home. Plus Videl wanted to keep the identity of Pan's grandmother a secret from her. "But Mum!" Pan protested. "Wouldn't it be worse to-." "Stay here Pan," Videl hissed. "Don't question my orders- I know what's best for you." "Stay here- all of you, except Videl," I took control of the situation. "18- make sure none of these Saiyans touch the girls. No fighting." "Yes Bulma," 18 murmured obediently. "But-!" Pan tried to protest, but Marron grabbed her friend's arm tightly. I waited for any more complaints, and then turned and walked through the door, Videl following quietly. Chi Chi grinned when we entered and set two steaming mugs of tea on the table. She had known that Videl and I would be the only ones to come in.even after fourteen years she knows us so well. "Chi Chi," Videl greeted her with a slight nod. She had deliberately not called her mother mom or mum in a pathetic effort to stab at her mother's heart. I think I underestimated the pain Videl went through when her mother left.to resort to such a low blow says a lot for a person like Videl. "Ah, still mad I see?" Chi Chi sighed, sitting down wearily between us. "You'll be even more upset when I tell you what they're looking for." "What are they looking for?" I asked calmly. Videl grunted. "The dragon balls," Chi Chi sighed. Videl was immediately on her feet cursing in about three different languages, but I merely bowed my head. "I swear- I didn't tell them. I'm not even sure how they found out.Alls I know is this green guy named Piccolo appeared one day and asked for their help to find them. Now they're searching for them. It was Krillan's idea to ask you guys, but I didn't think that they'd actually go through with it." "I'm glad that they didn't defile our village by trying to find us," I said calmly. "I see that it's a good thing that we found them first. Chi- why does this Piccolo guy need the dragon balls?" "Alls I know is that they need them to save the world or something," She rolled her eyes. "I didn't really understand, and even Gokou won't tell me." "Did you tell them that we have five?" Videl asked, her voice shaking. "No! What do you take me for?" Chi Chi hissed. After a moment she said more calmly, "I may have told them if I thought that there was a good reason for them to have them. But I don't trust this Piccolo guy, even if my husband does." "Do they have any?" I asked gravely. If they do then I'll have to go find Bura.she deserves to know about this new development anyway. "Not yet," Chi shook her head. "I suggest you send both daughters now. Have you sent them already?" "Not Pan," Videl said quietly. "Do you want me to send her now Bulma? She'll do fine.even without standard provisions." "No," I said, shaking my head. "She'll leave later.after we explain all of this to her. She'll need to find and tell Bura." "Pan's.here?" Chi Chi broke in, her face looking hopeful. "Yes, but I don't think her mother wants you to talk to her," I said mildly. "If you must talk to her, don't reveal your identity just yet. She doesn't need to know that her grandmother deserted us." Chi Chi bowed her head. "I had to leave." "You left us for a man!" Videl shouted, her voice filled with fury. "You know as well as I do that the only thing they're good at is a good lay!" Chi Chi stood up and slapped her daughter across the face, "I don't care if I was the one who taught you that. I know I used to think like that myself, and the reason you hate me now is my own fault. But don't you dare say anything bad about the men out there. They're exactly like you Amazons- only more open minded." "That's enough," I said, standing up. "You made your choice Chi to desert us for your own reasons. I respect that to a point. If you try to enforce your views on us one more time then I'll be forced to kill you for the good of the tribe." Videl stared at her mother in disgust, refusing to rub her now red cheek. It had been out of line for Chi Chi to say those things let alone slap her daughter. Why punish her for telling the truth? ~ The noonday sun beat down on my back by the time I woke up. I cringed; cursing the fact that my mother hadn't been there to wake me up in good time and that I had been too tired to give Pan a proper goodbye this morning. Yawning, I pushed all of my thoughts of the Amazons and how much I missed them already out of my head, and concentrated fully on my task. I would have to find the sixth dragon ball. Well, the sixth dragon ball found at least- it would have a different number on it of course. This would be the twenty-fifth generation two promising amazons would be sent on the quest to find a dragon ball. We, amazons, pride ourselves in alone knowing everything about these dragon balls- how there are seven in all, if seven are brought together we get one wish, and so forth. The reason why it would be decided to find only one dragon ball a generation is purely only because finding a dragon ball makes a good quest to prove whether or not you can become a good leader. So every generation when the daughter of the current leader and the rival turn fourteen, they are sent out to find a dragon ball and on the way find a mate worthy of fathering an Amazon child. When all other Amazons reach fourteen, they too are sent out on quests, but theirs differ from mine and Pan's (for example). With a yawn, I began another fire and cooked a couple fish. I knew that before long I'd get sick of them, but still would be too lazy to find anything else for a meal. I didn't want to go on this stupid quest. I could understand completely finding a mate, but.a dragon ball? Why would the Amazons even need it? There's nothing we need.or want. After my lunch, I packed up and turned towards where my home was. After today I wouldn't be able to talk to Pan until I got back. I would miss her more then anything. Groaning, I forced myself to turn around and begin to walk. I'd have to make up for the wasted morning very quickly. ~ "You two girls, stay by the house and don't talk to them," 18 ordered, glaring at us each in turn to get her point across. "If anyone approaches you either ignore him or kick him in the balls. Got it?" We nodded. "Good." After she left, I turned accusingly to Marron, "You didn't have to stop me you know." "But Bulma would have killed you for trying to defy her orders!" Marron whined. "Plus- isn't it better staying out here? Now we get to go talk to all of the men! Wasn't the purple haired guy cute? Of course he probably hates you after you nearly slit his throat.but still-!" "Are you insane?" I hissed. "If they find us talking to the men, then we won't be allowed back into the village!" "You think that talking to them will change our predicament?" Marron asked harshly. For once she was the one talking me into something.but then we always wondered about men. "It seems to me that we've already lost our innocence by being seen, so what more would talking to them do?" I turned to watch the men silently for a moment. The purple haired boy seemed to be getting yelled at by the man who had spit on Marron and then mocked Bulma, while the others seemed to be having some sort of group discussion. It only took a few seconds for me to make up my mind, and then I strode purposefully over to the younger and older man arguing. Marron was following behind me quickly. They didn't notice us walking over to them, so I was able to make out some of their conversation. "-do you know how shameful it is to be beaten up by one of them?" the man with spiky hair sneered. "Brat- you're such a coward. A real Saiyan would have just blown the girl up and have it done with-." "Blow me up?" I broke into the conversation with a small laugh. "I don't even think that's possible for such weaklings as yourselves." They both turned- the older glaring while the younger watched me with faint amusement twinkling in his eyes. The man growled lowly under his breath, "Are you challenging me girl? I'm the strongest being in the universe!" "Then I guess I'll be the strongest woman when I win," I said mildly, smirking at him. The boy winced now, and I noticed that the other huddle of men had stopped talking and did likewise when they heard my words. Is he.that strong.? I didn't let it bother me too long, and turned my attention fully back to the spiky haired man. He laughed, "You have spunk little girl, but I doubt you'll be much of a challenge for a Saiyan.considering how weak the Amazons are." I spat into his face, and he immediately rubbed the slimy liquid out of his eyes, "You're a fool, you know that? The Amazons are the strongest race in the world! No man can defeat us!" ~ [1]- in this story Chi Chi is Videl's mother, and Gohan's parents were Saiyans that abandoned him on Earth. ~ Ack!;;; Such a long time since we first posted this.maybe I should just continue to write it, since MC is too lazy to O.,o.;;; Sorry that this was shorter then the last chapter. We're sorry to take so long to update (or at least I am ^^;;;), but I hope that you enjoyed that.a new chapter should be up shortly- as soon as MC writes more.or I continue without her.;;; ~
Title: Sweatdrops
Chapter Title: Old Friends.or Foes?
Chapter by: EC-Chan
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Last Time: As we reached the clearing I grabbed a tree and turned my feet the opposite way, skidding to a halt. I stood for a second breathing hard, and then collapsed on the ground. I looked up and saw that Bulma had landed a little way behind me looking impressively murderous as she spotted the man that first talked to us. I could barely stop myself from laughing as the man took an involuntary step back when he saw Bulma. "What are you doing here woman?" He grunted, smirking and crossing his arms again. "Didn't get enough the first two times?" "Vegeta," Bulma snorted. "I should have known it was you when I smelled that foul stench." ~ I stared at the filth in front of me in disgust. What is he doing here? I thought I told him never to come near here again. The baka probably wants something. "Bulma!" A fit woman, with black hair tied into a tight bun came running towards me, panting slightly. I stared at her for a moment, and then grinned. "Hey Chi," I said. Immediately I felt Videl tense again. Poor girl- her mother [1] shamed her- leaving the tribe and then actually invited everyone to her marriage ceremony. Such a dirty word to come out of anyone's mouth let alone an ex-Amazon. But because of this, when it had been time for Videl to take over leading the Amazons, she had stepped down from her duties to signify that she was paying for her mother's abandonment. If it were up to me, then I'd let Pan take over as leader after me without hesitation, but Videl refuses to let her daughter win without a fair fight. That's why when the girls were younger we could let them be friends.of course we knew that they'd continue being so, and allowed them after that to "keep their defiance a secret." It had been a mutual agreement between Videl and me- we trained both to fight their hardest against their enemies as well as allies if the need arouse. And it has. They'll remain friends whatever the outcome. And both of us, as Amazon mothers, are proud of them. "I never thought that you guys would come out here to see us," She said, taking me by the arm and leading me towards the makeshift home that the Saiyans had been using. I allowed her to lead me there, and the rest of the Amazons followed behind me. "Woman! Get over here! I didn't give permission to leave!" Vegeta bellowed from behind me, but I ignored him. "Stay out here Pan, Marron," Videl stopped the two girls. I remained silent, allowing Videl to keep the them from walking into the house. They really shouldn't even be here, and I understood where Videl was coming from. These men had already seen them, but it'd be best not to allow them to dirty their minds any further by entering this strange home. Plus Videl wanted to keep the identity of Pan's grandmother a secret from her. "But Mum!" Pan protested. "Wouldn't it be worse to-." "Stay here Pan," Videl hissed. "Don't question my orders- I know what's best for you." "Stay here- all of you, except Videl," I took control of the situation. "18- make sure none of these Saiyans touch the girls. No fighting." "Yes Bulma," 18 murmured obediently. "But-!" Pan tried to protest, but Marron grabbed her friend's arm tightly. I waited for any more complaints, and then turned and walked through the door, Videl following quietly. Chi Chi grinned when we entered and set two steaming mugs of tea on the table. She had known that Videl and I would be the only ones to come in.even after fourteen years she knows us so well. "Chi Chi," Videl greeted her with a slight nod. She had deliberately not called her mother mom or mum in a pathetic effort to stab at her mother's heart. I think I underestimated the pain Videl went through when her mother left.to resort to such a low blow says a lot for a person like Videl. "Ah, still mad I see?" Chi Chi sighed, sitting down wearily between us. "You'll be even more upset when I tell you what they're looking for." "What are they looking for?" I asked calmly. Videl grunted. "The dragon balls," Chi Chi sighed. Videl was immediately on her feet cursing in about three different languages, but I merely bowed my head. "I swear- I didn't tell them. I'm not even sure how they found out.Alls I know is this green guy named Piccolo appeared one day and asked for their help to find them. Now they're searching for them. It was Krillan's idea to ask you guys, but I didn't think that they'd actually go through with it." "I'm glad that they didn't defile our village by trying to find us," I said calmly. "I see that it's a good thing that we found them first. Chi- why does this Piccolo guy need the dragon balls?" "Alls I know is that they need them to save the world or something," She rolled her eyes. "I didn't really understand, and even Gokou won't tell me." "Did you tell them that we have five?" Videl asked, her voice shaking. "No! What do you take me for?" Chi Chi hissed. After a moment she said more calmly, "I may have told them if I thought that there was a good reason for them to have them. But I don't trust this Piccolo guy, even if my husband does." "Do they have any?" I asked gravely. If they do then I'll have to go find Bura.she deserves to know about this new development anyway. "Not yet," Chi shook her head. "I suggest you send both daughters now. Have you sent them already?" "Not Pan," Videl said quietly. "Do you want me to send her now Bulma? She'll do fine.even without standard provisions." "No," I said, shaking my head. "She'll leave later.after we explain all of this to her. She'll need to find and tell Bura." "Pan's.here?" Chi Chi broke in, her face looking hopeful. "Yes, but I don't think her mother wants you to talk to her," I said mildly. "If you must talk to her, don't reveal your identity just yet. She doesn't need to know that her grandmother deserted us." Chi Chi bowed her head. "I had to leave." "You left us for a man!" Videl shouted, her voice filled with fury. "You know as well as I do that the only thing they're good at is a good lay!" Chi Chi stood up and slapped her daughter across the face, "I don't care if I was the one who taught you that. I know I used to think like that myself, and the reason you hate me now is my own fault. But don't you dare say anything bad about the men out there. They're exactly like you Amazons- only more open minded." "That's enough," I said, standing up. "You made your choice Chi to desert us for your own reasons. I respect that to a point. If you try to enforce your views on us one more time then I'll be forced to kill you for the good of the tribe." Videl stared at her mother in disgust, refusing to rub her now red cheek. It had been out of line for Chi Chi to say those things let alone slap her daughter. Why punish her for telling the truth? ~ The noonday sun beat down on my back by the time I woke up. I cringed; cursing the fact that my mother hadn't been there to wake me up in good time and that I had been too tired to give Pan a proper goodbye this morning. Yawning, I pushed all of my thoughts of the Amazons and how much I missed them already out of my head, and concentrated fully on my task. I would have to find the sixth dragon ball. Well, the sixth dragon ball found at least- it would have a different number on it of course. This would be the twenty-fifth generation two promising amazons would be sent on the quest to find a dragon ball. We, amazons, pride ourselves in alone knowing everything about these dragon balls- how there are seven in all, if seven are brought together we get one wish, and so forth. The reason why it would be decided to find only one dragon ball a generation is purely only because finding a dragon ball makes a good quest to prove whether or not you can become a good leader. So every generation when the daughter of the current leader and the rival turn fourteen, they are sent out to find a dragon ball and on the way find a mate worthy of fathering an Amazon child. When all other Amazons reach fourteen, they too are sent out on quests, but theirs differ from mine and Pan's (for example). With a yawn, I began another fire and cooked a couple fish. I knew that before long I'd get sick of them, but still would be too lazy to find anything else for a meal. I didn't want to go on this stupid quest. I could understand completely finding a mate, but.a dragon ball? Why would the Amazons even need it? There's nothing we need.or want. After my lunch, I packed up and turned towards where my home was. After today I wouldn't be able to talk to Pan until I got back. I would miss her more then anything. Groaning, I forced myself to turn around and begin to walk. I'd have to make up for the wasted morning very quickly. ~ "You two girls, stay by the house and don't talk to them," 18 ordered, glaring at us each in turn to get her point across. "If anyone approaches you either ignore him or kick him in the balls. Got it?" We nodded. "Good." After she left, I turned accusingly to Marron, "You didn't have to stop me you know." "But Bulma would have killed you for trying to defy her orders!" Marron whined. "Plus- isn't it better staying out here? Now we get to go talk to all of the men! Wasn't the purple haired guy cute? Of course he probably hates you after you nearly slit his throat.but still-!" "Are you insane?" I hissed. "If they find us talking to the men, then we won't be allowed back into the village!" "You think that talking to them will change our predicament?" Marron asked harshly. For once she was the one talking me into something.but then we always wondered about men. "It seems to me that we've already lost our innocence by being seen, so what more would talking to them do?" I turned to watch the men silently for a moment. The purple haired boy seemed to be getting yelled at by the man who had spit on Marron and then mocked Bulma, while the others seemed to be having some sort of group discussion. It only took a few seconds for me to make up my mind, and then I strode purposefully over to the younger and older man arguing. Marron was following behind me quickly. They didn't notice us walking over to them, so I was able to make out some of their conversation. "-do you know how shameful it is to be beaten up by one of them?" the man with spiky hair sneered. "Brat- you're such a coward. A real Saiyan would have just blown the girl up and have it done with-." "Blow me up?" I broke into the conversation with a small laugh. "I don't even think that's possible for such weaklings as yourselves." They both turned- the older glaring while the younger watched me with faint amusement twinkling in his eyes. The man growled lowly under his breath, "Are you challenging me girl? I'm the strongest being in the universe!" "Then I guess I'll be the strongest woman when I win," I said mildly, smirking at him. The boy winced now, and I noticed that the other huddle of men had stopped talking and did likewise when they heard my words. Is he.that strong.? I didn't let it bother me too long, and turned my attention fully back to the spiky haired man. He laughed, "You have spunk little girl, but I doubt you'll be much of a challenge for a Saiyan.considering how weak the Amazons are." I spat into his face, and he immediately rubbed the slimy liquid out of his eyes, "You're a fool, you know that? The Amazons are the strongest race in the world! No man can defeat us!" ~ [1]- in this story Chi Chi is Videl's mother, and Gohan's parents were Saiyans that abandoned him on Earth. ~ Ack!;;; Such a long time since we first posted this.maybe I should just continue to write it, since MC is too lazy to O.,o.;;; Sorry that this was shorter then the last chapter. We're sorry to take so long to update (or at least I am ^^;;;), but I hope that you enjoyed that.a new chapter should be up shortly- as soon as MC writes more.or I continue without her.;;; ~