A Deathly Silence
Chapter 16: Trial And Error
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Disclaimer: *sigh* I don't own Dragonball GT, but it WOULD be nice to own GT Vegeta! *drools an ocean and drowns*
A/N: Hey, folks, an important announcement here. It turns out that Kay no longer wants to continue writing for this fic. She says that she has too much stuff on her hands to continue writing so she decided to quit. I've taken it upon myself to finish this story and finish it I shall! I'd like to dedicate this chapter to my good friend Kay-chan. You are indeed the spiffiest fanfic authoress I know! *bows*
Okay, read on and don't forget to review!
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Shastania took a deep breath and cracked her knuckles. The tower was right in front of her. Standing by the metal-inforced door were two lesser demons. When they saw Shasta approch, they bowed to her and pulled open the doors.
"Good luck."the demons said as the red-haired warrioress stepped inside..
Shastania instantly found herself back on Gaia. She gasped and looked around. It was Gaia as she remembered…before Kazimo had destroyed it….The dark blue grass brushed lightly against her legs as she walked through it, taking in her homeland's beauty.
The sky was a rich, pinkish-lavender and in the distance, towering over vast hills and forrests, was the Imperial Palace.
Shastania sighed. "I'm home…"she said, in an almost hypnotic voice. Shastania had barely moved her legs when she suddenly found herself in the throne room of the palace, dressed in robes of a rich, velvety green. A golden crown lay atop her head and sitting in two ornate thrones before her was her mother and father.
Queen Arwen smiled down at her eldest daughter with glowing green eyes, glowing faintly under a veil of black hair. She reached out to her daughter…
"Shastania-chan!" Her father's voice was almost ghostly. His spikey red hair fell in his dark blue eyes as he called out to her.
Kayla and Diago all appeared before her. They all called out to her. Shastania felt complelled to run towards them, but her legs woud not work…And then, Shastania realised it. This was'nt real. It was a memory….
Shastania watched as the image of herself ran into view….suddenly, a black mist swirled around the room.
"NO!"Shastania cried out, out stretching her hands as if to help them. But she could'nt move. She was parilised by fear. She watched as the ghostly image of Kazimo Tair materialized before her.
A scream echoed out as Arwen watched her husband, King Seto, was slaughtered before her eyes.
"Run!"Diago yelled.
Shastania's heartbeat elevated as she watched herself and Kayla run as fast as they could, trying to escape a horrific fate..
"Not so fast, children!" Kazimo cackled. He smirked malicly as he sucked the voices from Shastania and Kayla. Shastania watched herself fall to the ground and struggle to get up, but Kazimo had her by her hair and was laughing maniclly.
Shastania's eyes filled with tears as she watched Kazimo take control of her body.
"NO!!!!! NO, I WILL NOT BE BROKEN!!!!"Shastania screamed, her eyes stinging with tears.
The image before her suddenly exploded in a million cherry blossoms. Shastania found herself alone once more, dressed in her war armour, standing alone in a barren, stone archway, lit by several gargoyle-shaped lanterns.
Shastania breathed heavily. "So this is what they ment by demons……my inner torment…..i will not be broken..I am a Saiyajin warrior, the last of the Gaia royal family. I must suceed if Kazimo is do be defeated…"she said out loud.
Regaining her composure, she ran down the long, winding corridor before her….
She came to a long, winding staircase. Shastania cautiously placed one foot on the first ancient stone step. She pressed down on the step. It seemed sturdy enough…
She cautiously began climbing the steps. As soon as she reached the 20th stair, all the steps behind her began to disappear, leaving behind a large,black void….and the stairs we're rapidly disappear.
"Oh shit!" Shastania yelled. She ran as fast as her feet would allow, but it was useless and soon, she was dangling from the stair rails…..
"WAIT A MINUTE! I'm a Saiyajin! I can just fly up!"she said out loud. Cursing herself for her stupidity, she powered up and let go of the rails. She put on a burst of speed and shot up the empty staircase.
Soon, she had reached the top…..
She walked around for a while, wondering what was going to fly at her next..then, she came to another archway. Standing in the middle was Trunks, his long, spikey purple hair tied back into a ponytail, dressed in a black tank top and army print combats.
Don't get your hopes up, Shastania….it's just a illusion… The warrioress thought, getting into a fighting stance.
Trunks did'nt move. He just smirked and flicked a stray lock of hair out of his eyes. "Shastania-san! Relax! It's only me…Trunks."he said.
Shastania let her muscles relax. "How can I be sure of that?"she said, her voice icy.
Trunks continued to smirk as he walked towards her. Soon, he was meer inches away from her. He traced a finger along her cheek. "If I was'nt real, would you be able to feel this..?"he said and before Shastania could protest, Trunks had her face in both hands and was kissing her passionatly.
"No! You're not the Trunks I know!"Shastania cried, pushing him away.
Trunks arched his eyebrows. "What's the matter? Not good enough for ya?"he sneered.
Shastania sunk into a fighting stance once more. "I don't know who you are, but I KNOW you're not Trunks!"
Trunks cackled evilly. "No, I'm not.."
Suddenly, Trunks shivered violently and slumped to the ground. Where he once stood, Kazimo Tair was now standing.
"I knew it! You bastard!"Shastania said, spitting furiously. Kazimo smirked. With lightning speed, he got Shastania in a full nelson. "There's no use trying to help them….they shall all be dead soon."he growled into her ear.
"No! You're lying! You're not real! You're just an illusion dreamed up to stop me from getting the sword!!"Shastania screamed.
Kazimo's grip tightened around her neck and she felt his claws plunge deep into her left side.
"Ugh……YOU……WILL…..NOT…..BREAK…ME……I'm….stonger….than..you!!!!!!"Shastania screamed. With an unearthly roar, she powered up to Super Saiyajin and broke free of Kazimo's grasp.
"I'M NOT AFRAID OF YOU!!!!!"she shrieked.
Kazimo groaned and covered his ears. "Insolate fool! You've won this round!"he yelled before exploding into a cloud of red smoke. Shastania breathed heavily. "I will destroy you, Kazimo. Mark my words, I shall avenge all you have slaughtered."she said, her voice as cold as ice.
She looked up at the ceiling. A skylight had formed, letting a patch of golden light shine down on the cold stone floor.
"Looks like the only way is up…" She said to herself. She breathed heavily and massaged her sore neck before powering up again and bursting through the sky light.
She found herself on the roof of the tower. Just to her right was a glistening, orante sword, it's hilt covered in green gems the same colour as her eyes. Inscribed on the blade was the word 'VALVADOS'. The sword was standng on it's point upon a large, stone alter.
A Mysterious power seemed to emit from it.
Shastania walked towards it. She slowly outstretched a hand and grapsed the hilt. The sword vibrated softly in her hands. Suddenly, she felt a surge of renewed power wash over her…
A blinding white light formed from within the sword and enveloped Shastania. She did'nt even scream……
Elsewhere….
Trunks sat on the roof of the Capsule Corp, looking up at the stars. He sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair. He watched as a shooting star zipped across the night sky. He closed his eyes and made a wish.
Please, let this nightmare be over……he thought sadly to himself…
Inside the lab of the Capsule Corp, Vegeta stood guard over Shastania's body. He shook his head woefully as he looked the warrioress up and down. "All this time there were other Saiyajins……I was'nt the last of the royal class……..but now, Kayla and myself……we are the only survivors with royal blood……this has to end….."he said to himself.
He smiled softly at the lifeless warrioress. "You sure had the fiery of ambition of a Saiyajin….hmmm?"
It was then Vegeta noticed something…
Shastania's hair began to shorten into a spikey bob-cut. The colour returned to her skin and her clothes materialized into a white knee-length dress covered in golden runes. A sword also appeared in her hand.
With a gasp, her back arched and her eyes shot open. "Whoa….that was trippy!"Shastania gasped, sitting upright and shaking her head.
Vegeta's eyes were practically bulging out of his skull."HOW…WHAT…WHEN…..WHY?!?!?! OOOOOOOOOONNNN--NNNAAAAAAAA!!!!!"he yelled.
"Nice to see you too, Vegeta."Shastania said sarcastically. She hopped off the table and cracked her neck bones.
"It's good to be alive again!"
"Woman, explain! How can you be alive when the Dragonballs are scattered across the far corners of the Earth?!?!?!"Vegeta yelled.
"It's a long story…what's been happening since I've been dead?"Shastania said casually.
Vegeta's face fell.
(A/N: Remember how he does that a lot in the Buu Saga? Heh! Veggie looks so kawaii when he's puzzled! ^-^)
Just then, Bulma ran into the room, accompanied by Trunks, oten, Gohan, Goku, Piccolo and the others.
"Vegeta, what is the meaning….OH MY KAME!!!!"Bulma shrieked as she saw Shastania standing alive and well in the middle of the room. Needless to say, she promptly fainted in Vegeta's arms.
"SHASTANIA?! How in Kame's name are you alive?!"Trunks and Goten yelled in unison.
Shastania grinned sheepishly and rubbed the back of her head. "I suppose I better explain…."
Vegeta looked murderously at the red head. "You damn well better!" he yelled. He gently shook Bulma, all the time muttering "Damn baka onna coming back from the dead and scaring the shit out of us….."
Shastania just grinned like an idiot..
Elsewhere…
Kayla sighed dejectedly to herself. She should go back to the Capsule Corp. It was getting late and she needed her sleep..She got up and focused her ki on those in the Capsule Corp….it was then she felt it. SHASTANIA?! You're alive?! her mind screamed. Kayla's face broke into a huge grin and she shot off like a rocket in the direction of the Capsule Corp……..
A/N: I think I'll leave it there. Reviews and praise can go to the review box. Flames and critisism can go to my email adress, Shasta_Mac_Nasty@hotmail.com
Later days!
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