A Deathly Silence
By Shasta & Kay
Chapter 17: Battlefield: Chikyuu
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Disclaimer: *shrieking hysterically* I DON'T OWN DRAGONBALL GT!!!! I DON'T OWN IT! I DON'T! I DON'T!! I DON'T!! NOW CALL OFF THE LAWYERS! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!
A/N: Hey, folks! Sorry for being a skanky bunghole and leaving this update so fucking long, but I needed some time to get my head around things. First off, 2 weeks ago, my brother and noble muse, Shawn (A.K.A The Great Sephiroth) died following injurys from a car crash. I'm deeply upset about this, but I gotta be strong. Shawn's the reason I'm even writing fanfiction. He's the one who read all my fics long before I posted them on this shibby website…If it were'nt for him, you would'nt be reading this.
I've decided to start writing again as I've found that writing eases the pain of my loss and I'm sure Shawn would'nt want me to be mourning him for eternity. I dedicate this fic to my beloved brother and I hope where-ever he is now, he's happy and free.
Rest In Peace, my brother.
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Chaprer 17- Battlefield:Chikyuu
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Kayla soon landed at the Capsule Corp. She climbing into an open window and searched for her sister's ki. There was no denying it. Shastania was alive. Kayla could feel it…and she sure as hell was'nt going to loose her again!
Walking along the vast corridors, she searched endlessly, feeling the red-haired warrioress's ki draw closer and closer…
"You're back." A gruff voice said somewhere behind her. Kayla did'nt have to look to see who it was. She simply bowed her head.
"Vegeta……………..Yeah….i came back… is it true?"she said, slowly turning to face the Saiyen prince. The expression on Vegeta's face was unreadable. Was it pride? Was it anger? Or was it worry? Kayla did'nt know.
Vegeta tilted his head to the side and studied her for a moment. "Why are there bruises on your neck? "he asked curtly.
Kayla instinctively ran a hand around her neck. It stung were Kazimo had grabbed her, but she said nothing…
"Vegeta…. My sister… is she truly alive? I….i sensed her ki…I had to investigate.."Kayla said, haistily changing the subject.
To her relief, Vegeta did'nt push the subject. He simply nodded. "Follow me, woman. I assume you wish to see her."he said, sounding more like a growl. He lead the raven haired Saiyeness into a back bedroom, not bothering to knock on the door.
There was scuffling on the other side, before the door opened. Trunks stood by the door, looking worried. "Dad? I sensed…..KAYLA!"he yelled, his face lighting up.
Kayla smiled weakly at the purple haired demi-saiyen. "Yah, I'm back…. Is she really here?"
Trunks smiled solemnly and nodded. Kayla walked into the bedroom and stopped dead in her tracks.
Shastania sat, crosslegged, on the bed, dressed in a floaty white knee dress with gold trim. Her emerald green eyes were transfixed on a kitana sword that lay in her lap. She looked up on Kayla's entrance and smiled.
Putting the sword to one side, Shastania got off the bed. Kayla remained silent. "Yeah…it's me…..don't be scared, Kayla…I'm here."she said.
Kayla's lip trembled and she could'nt take it any longer. She ran forwards and flung her arms around his sister. "Glad to see you too, Kayla…this time, I'm here to stay." Shastania said, embracing her sister back.
Trunks smiled at the scene before him. The two sisters were reunited again. He glanced at Shastania. She looked older now…more mature….wiser even.. A content sigh escaped his lips. "It's so great to see you two reunited together." He said.
Vegeta cast a glance at his only son. A wicked grin crossed his lips and a mischievious thought zipped through his devious mind…
"Yes…good thing we did'nt seal Shastania in that glass coffin like you suggested, Trunks…"he said cooly.
Trunks glanced at his father. "Nani?"
Shastania looked up curiously. "Hmm? Glass coffin?"
"Yeah..the brat wanted you in a glass coffin..said something about you being….oh, too beautiful to bury….."Vegeta said, smirking at the look of utter embarrassment on Trunks' face.
"DAD!!"Trunks yelled, his face as red as a sunburnt tomato.
Vegeta simply gave his son a puzzled look, remiscent of Goku and innocently replied: "Oh? Was that supposed to be a secret?"
Trunks squirmed awkwardly. He cast a nervous glance at Shastania, who simply smiled and winked at him..
Kayla shook her head and chuckled. ~Vegeta, you're rotten, you know!~ she told him, her telepathic voice sounding amused.
Vegeta smirked. ~I know I am. I just like you hear people say it.~
(A/N: Vegeta as a matchmaker?!?! O_o' *gets mental image of Vegeta in a diaper with a bow and quiver of arrows and passes out from laughing so hard*)
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The day of the games finally came and although the Z-fighters had trained to their max, they were still unprepared to face Kazimo's power. If he was as strong as Kayla and Shastania had said, there was slim chance of victory. But it was a chance they had to take….
Kayla watched Goku and Gohan as they did some last minute training, her heart weighing down in her chest. She deeply regretted saying all those hurtful words to Goten….. Kazimo Tair was winning…. But she would not give up without a fight… She knew that Shastania could destroy him. There was no doubt that the fiery red-head was stronger than before, but deep down, Kayla was worried. Kazimo had her own power within him…. If he used it to his advantage, there was no telling what kind of destruction the Earth faced.
She was dragged from her train of thoughts by Gohan as he tapped her lightly on the shoulder. "Hey, Kayla-chan… Well, this is it… Judgement day.."he saidf, sitting crosslegged on a rock beside her.
Kayla smiled at him. In a way, Gohan reminded her of her little brother Diago. They even looked sorta alike. Gohan held the same kind, compassionate nature Diago once did… Kayla missed her brother deeply, but she knew she must be strong… in the face of tragedy, she must be strong….
"Hey, Gohan…"Kayla said, dejectedly.
Gohan, sensing her sadness, gently held one of her hands. "Kayla, what you said to Goten….i know you did'nt mean it… Kazimo Tair has affected us all, but he's hit you and your sister hardest… I know you did'nt mean those things you said. He loves you, Kayla…. But I know that he knows you did'nt mean it."
"How you do know? "Kayla said bitterly.
"Kayla, I've seen it in your eyes what you feel for my brother. And I've seen it with Goten…. I've never seen my little brother so in love before… Those words you said… They matter not to Goten because he knows what's inside your heart. Kayla, Kazimo is manipulating him. And if you don't stop denying your heart what it wants, then he will keep on winning.." Gohan said, looking her deep in the eye.
Kayla smiled. "Gosh, Gohan…that was deep!"
Gohan simply flashed a Son Grin and rubbed the back of his head. "Heh……seriously, though…you should go talk to Goten…He needs you."
Kayla nodded. "You're right. Where is he?"
"He's training alone in the forrest were he found you. It's just a few miles east of here. Good luck."Gohan said, with a playful wink.
Kayla blushed slightly. "Eh heh…Thank you, Gohan."she said. She smiled at him and gave him a friendly peck on the cheek before powering up and flying off to the east.
Goku smiled and rested a hand on his eldest son's shoulder. "You're a man of many talents, son…."
Gohan simply chuckled and scratched his head-Son Style.
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Kayla flew for several minutes, feeling the wind whip through her hair. She felt light headed, but not because of the wind. She was going to be true to her heart… she was going to allow Goten into her life. She speeded up as she felt his ki level drawing closer.
She saw a figure shadow boxing in a clearing as she flew overhead. On landing, she called out his name.
The figure turned to face her. Goten's face was slightly bruised, but still cute as ever.
(A/N: *sheepish grin* Yah, I think Goten's kinda cute…Thanks a lot, Kay! *blows a raspberry*)
"Kayla!" he cried. He ran towards her and wrapped his arms tightly around her, holding her close and burying his head in her hair. "I was so worried about you…."he whispered.
Kayla looked up at him. "Goten….all I said… I did'nt mean it… I was just so upset….. So much stuff has happened…"she started, but she did'nt get to finish the sentence as Goten had placed a hand behind her head and pulled her into a deep, passionate kiss. Kayla did'nt resist. Her heart was pounding happily inside her chest and her eyes were closed as she got lost in the kiss..
All too soon, they broke about, but Goten did not break the embrace. "Kayla, you do't have to appoliguise…"
Kayla smiled at him. Her eyes said more than words ever could. "Goten, I love you."she whispered.
Goten kissed her again. "I love you too…..Kayla-chan…"
(A/N: *hands Kleenexs to all the readers and reviewers*)
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The happiness did'nt last for long, though. Back at Capsule Corp, a crisis was about to unfold…..
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"PANNY!! GIMME BACK MY BARBIE!!" Bura (Bra) shrieked angerly, looking so much like her father as she chased after Pan like a rampaging rhino. Bulma sighed and set her coffee cup down on the marbe kitchen table.
"Pan, give Bura back her doll!"She said crankily, massaging her temples with her hand.
Pan made a fat lip. "But I wanna play with it….Bura won't share!!"she whined.
"Hoi….Bura, share with…."
BOOM!!!
Half the side of the Capsule Corp building was blown away by a powerful ki blast. Bulma was thrown backwards into the rubble, busting her head on a large piece of debris. "Vegeta….help…"wre the last words she uttered before everything turned black..
Meanwhile…
Shastania's head jerked towards the east, where a huge mushroom cloud could clearly be seen on the horizon. "NANI?! WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!"she yelled as Trunks raced to her side.
"Oh sweet Kami, no! MY HOME!! MOM!! BURAAAAA!!!" Trunks screamed as he exploded into Super Saiyen mode. Shastania flowed his example. Slidding her sword into the holster on her back, golden fire exploded around her as her red hair turned blonde and her muscles increased in size. She powered up and flew after Trunks as he made his way towards the mushroom cloud…
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Several minutes later…..
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Vegeta, Trunks, Shastania, Piccolo, Gohan, Goku, Goten, Kayla, Krillen and Yamcha had all arrived at the Capsule Corp. Vegeta felt rage like he'd never known surge through his body as he saw his mate and child lying unconcious among the rubble.
"PAANNNY!!"Gohan screamed, rushing to his daughter's side. Panny slowly opened her eyes and looked at her father as she blinked back blood. "Ugh…Daddy….big 'splosion….."she groaned.
"Sshh, sweety….it's okay…"Gohan said gently.
"SHASTANIA! HOW DARE YOU DEFY ME!!!"
Everyone glanced up at the sky, which had turned an evil shade of red, mixed with slashes of grey and black. Kazimo Tair was hovering in midair, arms folded over his chest, wings flaired and glaring murderously at Shastania.
If looks could kill, the red head would have been 6 feet under.
"YOU DID THIS!"Shastania screeched.
Kazimo hovered slowly to the ground, his endlessly black eyes fixed unblinkingly at her. "Explain this!"he hollered angerly. Shastania clenched her fist. "Those with hearts of purity shall triump over those with hearts of stone! You cannot win, Kazimo!!! We are stronger than you shall ever be!!"she cried.
Kazimo's eye's glinted dangerously.
"Even in death, you a still a good-for-nothin little slut!"Kazimo snarled. With reflexs like a cat and incredible speed, Shastania fazed in front of Kazimo and kneed him sharply in the gut. Taken by supprize, Kazimo stumbled backwards, to be rewarded by a drop kick from Goku.
The fight began. Kayla watched as her friends and loved ones bravely fought against Kazimo. The battle seemed to rage on for hours. "Bulma…Bulma-sama…wake up…it's not safe!"Kayla whispered frantically as she gently shook the blue haired scientest..
"BIG BANG BALL!!" came the enraged voice of Vegeta. There was a loud explosion and a flash of brilliantly yellow light. Kayla groaned and shielded her eyes.What felt like an eternity passed and she uncovered her eyes. Kazimo was bruised and bleeding, one of his wings was ripped off, hanging by a few threads of blood-soaked muscle and skin, blood trickling steadily from his mouth. His eyes fixed upon Kayla, almost pleadingly.
Kayla felt a strange sensation over come her….Kazimo was trying to possess her!
"DIE, MOTHERFUCKER!!!" Shastania screamed.
The sound of metal scraping bone resounded over the noise of heated battle. Kayla shook her head as she felt the strange feelings leave her. She watched as Shastania drow her kitana sword clear through Kazimo's back and out through the stomach with a sickening crack.
Kazimo shrieked in pain, but the battle was'nt over yet.
Kayla continued shaking Bulma. "WAKE UP, DAMNIT, OR YOU WON'T GET A CHANCE TO WAKE UP AGAIN!!"she cried..
Bulma slowly opened her eyes and groaned. He sat up and rubbed her head. "What happened?"she groaned.
"No time to explain!"Kayla yelled, dragging Bulma and Bura out of the crossfire.
Bulma watched in horror as the battle raged on, never seeming to cease..
Then…a though hit Kayla. 'According to the elders of my planet, the only way to destroy Kazimo is for him to hear a true, human scream..' She turned to Bulma. "Scream."
Bulma gave her a puzzled look. "Why do I have to-"
"JUST SCREAM, DAMNIT!!"
Bulma nodded. She opened her mouth and took a deep breath. A bloodcurdling scream resounded from her mouth…
Everything seemed to play in slow motion. It became eerily silent…..and then….Kazimo Tair let out the most terrifying scream ever heard before by humans, Saiyens and Nameks alike. It seemed to go on for hours, but all the time, Kazimo began to rot. His skin rotted away, then his muscles before finally, his skeleton crumbled away to a few wisps of black dust..
"Cool.."Bulma said in a daze before promptly passing out…
Kayla stood up. The Z-fighters looked at her. Then, they smiled.
"It's over….it's finally over!"Shastania breathed, before her legs finally gave away and she slumped into Trunk's arms. Kayla ran to Goten and embraced him. "He's gone….out of our lives forever…."she whispered. Goten smiled through the blood and bruises on his face. He said nothing, but simply smiled. Vegeta picked Bulma up off the ground and looked at her. "Crazy onna.."he muttered, almost chuckling.
At that moment, the heavens opened up, revealing a glimpse of periwinkle blue sky, sun beams beating down upon them all.
"Wow! Look at that sun! Beautiful, huh?"Trunks exclaimed. Shastania smiled and hugged him tight.
"Yeah, but we'd have never lived to see it if it was'nt for Kayla..slick thinkin', sis!"Shastania said. The other Z-fighter's seemed to agree and they broke into applause for the raven haired princess.
Kayla blushed to the roots of her hair and simply grinned idioticly…but although she appeared happy, she was fighting with her emotions inside. A horrible thought hit her when she looked at Kazimo….if her child turned out be evil, then this would all happen again….Kayla did'nt want that…she had to leave…to go away…away from Earth…but she had so much to stay for…her friends..and her one true love…..but she could'nt endanger them…
She glanced towards Goten.
Oh Goten….sweet, noble Goten…. I'm really gonna miss you…and just when we were beginning to get close….goodbye, my love, we'll meet again someday..
She then turned to Shastania. Oh, dear sister. May the good spirits be with you always…she thought. She smiled to herself and slipped away into the shadows when…
"Kayla-chan?"
Kayla turned. She faced her sister. Shastania had a pained look on her face, but she put on a brave smile.
"Shastania…I love you, dear sister…but I cannot endanger the Earth….I wish I could be with you….i wish I could be with you all, but I can't….give Goten my love…. And please tell the other's not to worry…Don't worry, my sister. We'll be together again…..someday…"Kayla whispered.
Tears fell silently from Shastania's face, but she continued to smile.
"Don't worry…they will know. Goodbye, sweet sister. …I will keep you in my heart always."Shastania whispered. Kayla smiled one last time. She waved goodbye and with that, she took to the skys for the last time…………..
2 Years Later….
The tall, slender red-head walked through the beautiful rose garden, arms linked with her love, a tall and strong purple haired boy. "You know, Trunks…I think everything's gonna work out all right from now on.."the now 20 year old Shastania said, flicking a lock of red hair out of her eyes.
Trunks smiled and kissed her deeply before moving a hand to her stomach. "Mmmm…..I know what you mean, Shastania-chan…."he breathed. Onwards, they walked, untill they reached edge of a steep cliff. The setting sun cast a rich, golden glow over everything in it's path. Shastania closed her eyes as the wind swirled around her.
Kayla…I hope..where-ever you are…you are safe and happy…I love you, little sister… she said silently to herself as she scattered the rose petals to the wind……………..
The End….For Now..
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