Maiden of Destiny Chapter 12
The nine stars united and a light flew up. It seemed to go on forever like a long golden twisted road. The light left and in its place was a creature. A golden and milky white dragon. His body seemed to go on forever like paths of heaven paved with gold scales. But the body of the dragon was a pure white and his eyes silver. His face was firm and powerful with gold rippling whiskers. His had claws for hand but they were formed gracefully and the heavens with wisdom were seen in the dragon's eyes. Trunks eyes fell up something in the dragon's chest. A fair sleeping maiden clothed strangely. Her top was a gold silk bikini top and the bottom part was a long white gown like piece of clothing that had four slits in the dress to where there was clothing on her sides, back, and front but her legs had free movement (confusing for the bottom part, eh?). She had gold ankle and wrist bracelets that had pieces of medal dangling and sounding like bells with any movement. Her bear feet dangled in the air somewhat molded into the Dragon's skin and her hand were behind her back as if tied together but you could barely see them as she was molded a little bit into the dragon's skin. Gold designs of the dragon, roses, flowers, and heavenly stars were sewn into the dress. The maiden's heavenly sleeping face seemed unaware. Her sweet midnight hair was in a loop on each side and then came out from the loop near the end like a short ponytail. Lotus flowers of turquoise and gold held her hair in those loops. Apparently from her back as one would reasonably think even though you couldn't see, came angel wings. Gracefully they framed her body to keep warm and a feather softly danced to the ground and by chance at Trunks' feet. Trunks looked on in awe and shock. "Lei- Fang...." he whispered breathlessly. Her chest heaved up and down from soft breathes of sleep. Trunks slowly floated up to her. He put his arms around her body as much as he could and held her to him. "Time is slow here but not forever." Gero whispered urgently to Nolan. Trunks tried to pull Lei- Fang away from the dragon's body but the attempt made Lei-Fang and the dragon cry out in pain. He let her go in panic and she panted hard in pain but did not awake. "Well let us hurry!" Naomi shouted angrily suddenly arriving on the scene. "Why is it thou hast disturbed me from thy slumber?" came a booming and powerful voice. Everyone gaped on in awe and fear as the huge dragon stared at them. "Five wishes." Krillin whispered. Naomi smiled and stepped forth. "Terribly sorry for all this but you are no longer of use to us." Came Gero's smug voice as a gunshot rang out and Naomi unaware body fell limp to the ground in a pool of blood. Bulma gasped in horror. "They even kill people who helped them. Traitors!" Yamcha said angrily. Gero grinned in reply. "Well?" came the dragon's impatient voice. "I will go first." Gero said steeping forward. "Oh no you don't!" Tien yelled holding Saura's dead body. "What do you think you shall accomplish? Lei-Fang is doomed to perish." Gero said. "What are you talking about?" Yamcha demanded. "You did not do your homework children. Otherwise, you would know everything that just happened was an allusion. We were all in the same place while fighting other allusions or each other. We were right here in the same place! I'm surprised we didn't bump into one another!" Gero answered. "The Celestial Dragon Balls are only active during this Eclipse and fort hat time has slow down but not forever. As soon as the Eclipse is over the balls will separate across the Earth but will not take a pebble form. They will still look the same but the key will disappear. Lei-Fang is that key. She will disappear and fuse with time itself." Gero explained.
"I won't let that happen!" Trunks shouted angrily. "You cannot stop it now that the Eclipse ahs happened it is inevitable!" Gero said grinning. "Nolan, take care of these obstacles." Gero ordered. But nothing happened. "Nolan?" Gero asked turning to the calm figure. "I refuse." He said calmly. "What?! How dare you refuse me! I am your master! All of you androids have defied me! You're like teenagers!" Gero yelled angrily. "Now do as I say and eliminate them!" Gero yelled even louder. Suddenly the scientist cried out in pain as Nolan's blade made it accurately into his stomach. "You see, I have my own agenda. Now go and join Naomi." Nolan said and spat on Gero's dying body. Smirking evilly Nolan withdrew the blade slowly and Gero's body fell limp to the ground. Nolan slowly looked up at Trunks. Slowly his finger gracefully made a motion in the air that gestured Trunks to come and face him. Trunks went Super Saiyan. The other powered up as well. "Goku, I....have a favor....to ask....you." Vegeta said slowly. "Ya sure what is it?" Goku asked in surprise. "Bulma has fallen unconscious from blood-loss it seems. At this rate, she could....die. I-I need you to get her a Censu bean. But would you be able to get back here. Can you locate where we are?" Vegeta asked reluctantly. "I can try!" Goku said determined. "Wait" Take Saura's body with you and lay it down somewhere. But don't burry it." Tien said handing over the limp figure into Goku's hands. "I will need you to take Bulma away from this battle as well." Vegeta said grudgily as he put Bulma over Goku's shoulder. Goku nodded and then focused as he teleported away.
Trunks took off his shoes and jacket. Nolan took of his long black jacket as well and his boots were thrown aside. The fight started and Nolan charged forward with a battle cry. Trunks ducked and did a flip that kicked back Nolan. Nolan landed and in a second charged forward again landing a few punches but his kick was blocked. Trunks moved to the side dodging Nolan's next attack. Swiftly Trunks did a flip and started to punch from behind Nolan. Nolan shook with impact and finally fell to the ground. Trunks approached Nolan's defenseless body. In a flash, Nolan grabbed Trunks' foot and tripped him. Quickly Nolan sat on Trunks' back. He locked arms with Trunks and began pulling back on Trunks' arms. Trunks screamed out in pain helplessly. "Trunks!" Krillin yelled running forward but Nolan threw him an annoyed glance and the next thing everyone knew was the area around Trunks and Nolan became blocked. A blue hard barrier seeped up from the ground swiftly and formed a dome around the two struggling figures. Trunks continued to cry out in pain as Nolan continued to break his arms. Nolan felt a fist connect with his face. Though the punch was powerful, it did not knock Nolan off Trunks. Nolan stopped hurting Trunks for a moment of reaction. Trunks took this opportunity and flung his head backwards and against Nolan's. Nolan brought a hand up to his bloody nose and Trunks violently pushed Nolan away and kicked him. Trunks turned to the figure that rescued him. "Piccolo?" Trunks whispered. The Namek smirked and nodded. But the moment did not last. In a flash, Nolan was behind Piccolo. Piccolo's eyes widened and he grasped for breath as Nolan's hand, like a blade, made it cleanly through the Namek's stomach and all the way to the other side. Trunks caught Piccolo and set him on the ground. Trunks didn't have enough time to aid the fallen Namek. Nolan acted and kicked Trunks in the face. Trunks was lying on his back and gazing up at the dragons. He felt his heart race as a pair of blue eyes opened as if from a dream.
Lei-Fang looked down groggily. "T-Trunks...." she whispered looking down at the figure. He smiled as his heart raced. Trunks was soon blocked by Nolan's figure and kneed in the stomach. Lei-Fang gasped. Nolan grabbed Trunks by the air and threw him into the ground. "Trunks!" Lei-Fang screamed. She squirmed but gave an ear-piercing scream of pain. With her every movement the dragon and herself felt pain consume them. Le-Fang ceased her vain movements toward freedom. She panted and sweat poured from her weary body. She continued to watch Trunks get pummeled helplessly. She drew in another breath. Trunks was suddenly kicked upward and Nolan continued to beat him mercilessly in the air. Lei-Fang pulled forward brutally, screaming in pain. Everyone covered their ears and felt fear consume them at the dragon's great roar of pain. Lei-Fang kept on pulling forward and blood began to seep out form her creamy skin in random areas. Finally, with a burst of energy she freed her arm. But in fear of stopping and then starting again under worse pain and kept on fighting forward. She freed her other arm and fell forward as if hanging on by a thread. She clang to the dragon's skin and recovered from her pain. Her bloody figure gazed down at Trunks once again. She took in another deep breath and pushed herself from the dragon's body to force her feet from his silky skin. Finally, she was freed and fell helplessly in air. Her body still struggled with pain. Lei-Fang continued her fatal fall to the ground as Lei-Fang was tempted to give up and rest for a little bit. But right before hitting the ground her wings sprang outward from her slender frame and she was soaring inches from the ground. Trunks felt a pair of warm arms sweep him away from Nolan's continues attacks. He opened his bruised eyes and looked at Lei-Fang. She soon landed on the ground. Cradling Trunks' body, she stroked his bloody and messed up hair. "You're alive. I-I killed you." Trunks whispered. "It wasn't your fault.' Lei-Fang said holding his face to her shoulder. Trunks let out a tired sigh and closed his eyes resisting the temptation to rest. Lei-Fang kissed his lips sweetly. "Go to sleep now, love. Everything is going to be okay." Lei-Fang whispered into his ears. Trunks resisted but unwillingly rest took over his weary and blood racked body.
Lei-Fang stood up and Nolan appeared a short distance away. "You did this." She said angrily with her back to him. Nolan smirked. "What of it? He was weak and unfocused." Nolan said. Lei-Fang turned him with rage blazing in her eyes. She took a fighting stance. "What is this?! You ARE going to fight me?!" He shouted. Lei-Fang nodded firmly but Nolan let out a prideful laugh. "Don't be serious! A little girl like you isn't going to defeat me?! You needed Trunks to protect you in the past and now he's not here! How do you plan of beating me?!" Nolan said laughing. Lei-Fang frowned. "What does it matter to you what happens to me?!" Lei-Fang shouted. "Because without you I don't get any wishes!" Nolan answered calmly. "But if you insist. I shall give you at least one hit to knock you out." Nolan said. He teleported and was behind Lei-Fang in a minute. He threw forward a punch but she blocked. Nolan was taken by surprise but Lei- Fang's leg flew forward and into his gut. She continued to kick and punch him mercilessly. Nolan was surprised by her strength and power of each delicate and graceful move. Nolan drew out his blade and struck Lei-Fang across the leg as she flipped upward to dodge. Her clothing became smeared with more crimson blood. Lei-Fang landed on Nolan's shoulder, jumped into the air, and kicked him from behind in the head. Nolan staggered forward in shock and pain. Before he could react, again Lei-Fang kicked him in the back. She kept on kicking for a few more seconds and finally Nolan hit the ground. Lei-Fang stopped and began to pant from exhaustion. She turned her back to leave the fallen form. Suddenly a corrupted laugh rang out. Lei- Fang turned in disbelief. Nolan stood up with his back to the maiden. He wiped the trail of blood from his mouth. "Did you honestly think I would go down so easily?" Nolan whispered loud enough for Lei-Fang to hear. He turned to her. She gazed onward at him in disgust and shock. "Now it's my turn." He whispered grinning. Suddenly a whirlwind surrounded Lei-Fang. She looked confused and suddenly she winced grabbing her arm. It appeared to be bleeding. Another one appeared on her cheek. It was if a blade was going across. Suddenly numerous cuts and gashes appeared on her body fast as if the wind were cutting them with a blade. Lei-Fang hugged herself and winced as more blood poured out from different places. One of her braided loops was cut from the lotus that held them and her midnight hair poured down her shoulder. Lei-Fang looked for a desperate way out of the whirlwind but it was as if invisible blades were flying across the air and she would be stabbed if she made a move past the windy walls that surrounded her. Suddenly Nolan thrust his sword forward and it landed at Lei-Fang's feet in the whirlwind. Suddenly a light came from the sword and exploded. Lei-Fang screamed as she was thrown back ironically landing at Trunks' side. Trunks' eyes were barely opening as he saw Lei-Fang helplessly body struggling with pain. He tried to reach out his hand to touch her but suddenly a foot crushed it down. Trunks yelled out, as his hand was broken. Trunks looked up angrily at Nolan who was smirking. Nolan twisted his foot in both directions on Trunks' hand causing the young Saiyan more pain. Lifting his foot, Nolan walked toward the dragon. Everyone wanted to run forward but the barrier stopped them. Nolan looked forward at the dragon. "Why is it thy awaketh the from thine slumber?" the dragon asked (okay this is a really old dragon and I'm not good with old English! ^_^). "Great Celestial Dragon, I wish for.." Nolan began. Lei-Fang brought up her head desperately. 'NO!" she screamed. Nolan looked back, smirked, and then looked forward. "I wish for-!" "-For Nolan to be killed forever!" Nolan was cut off as Trunks grabbed him from behind. His still able hand covering Nolan's mouth and his arm around Nolan's neck. Nolan's eyes widened as Trunks released him and ran from the scene. The dragon's eyes flashed a deep red and Nolan held his stomach. "No, wait!" he whispered blood trickling from his forehead. Suddenly his body felt liking it was being torn from inside out. Light peaked out from different places on his skin and suddenly his body exploded leaving blood drops drifting aimlessly in air. Lei-Fang breathed in relief and got up with all her strength and stumbled forward towards Trunks weary body. "It's all my fault." She whispered crying. Trunks turned to her and held her in his arms. "You were almost killed." Lei-Fang said. Trunks hushed her smiling softly. "It's over." He whispered before kissing her lips softly. After a while, the dragon cleared his throat. "Um, Are you-I mean- Are thy ready to maketh a wish?" the dragon said in a dignified voice. Lei-Fang smiled and nodded. The barrier surrounding them was let down and everyone ran forward. Everyone looked back at Tien who looked sad. He looked up at everyone and smiled as he stepped forward. "Bring Saura back, please." He said blushing. "It shall be done." The Dragon said as his eyes glowed red again for a moment. After a moment of silence.
Saura opened her eyes. She looked over at her surroundings. The first thing she noticed was an unconscious turquoise haired woman lying in another bed next to her's. Suddenly the woman looked pale and cold apparently from loss of so much blood. 'She's dying!' Saura thought in panic. She looked around for someone but no one was there. "This food is great!" she heard a voice yelling from what sounded like upstairs. Saura opened her mouth to speak but to her shock, she had no voice.
Vegeta felt a jolt of pain go through him. He looked around confused but didn't feel or see anything. 'Bulma?' he thought. He was sure he sensed her annoying yet tranquil presence. Trunks set forth holding Piccolo's body and it was obvious the Namek was dead. But Vegeta felt like a thread was right in front of him over a candle. "Hold it there, boy, I'm going." Vegeta said harshly. Everyone looked confused. "Vegeta, this is no time to be selfish!" Yamcha said. "Shut up! This doesn't concern you! Knowing Kakarott, he is stuffing his face rather than getting a Censu bean." Vegeta yelled quickly making Yamcha be quiet. "Can you heal the wounds of my wife....please?" Vegeta muttered blushing. It was so rare for him to be like this, sensitive. It was humiliating! The Dragon's eyes flashed again.
Bulma felt miserable and racked with pain. She felt lightheaded. Suddenly she felt a warm energy. Her body glowed and her gashed healed up and she felt her body refreshing like a river recovering from winter and entering spring. "Vegeta?" she whispered looking around.
Trunks finally stepped forward holding Piccolo's dead body. "Can you bring him back?" Lei-Fang asked looking up at the dragon. The dragon nodded and in a flash Piccolo's body was renewed. His stomach no longer held the bloody hole in him but green flesh once again. The Namek opened his eyes slowly. "Piccolo!" Gohan exclaimed jumping into Piccolo's arms. "We have two wishes left." Krillin stated. Lei-Fang felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked back and saw Android 18. "I was thinking." Android 18 started. "Hey, dragon can ya make us human?" the android asked. Suddenly Lei-Fang and eighteen's skin lit up. Their clothes raveled as if being blown by the wind and they closed their eyes to the pleasant feeling. Light shot from their eyes, mouth, and nails. Lei-Fang fell back into Trunks' arms. "You okay?" he whispered. Lei-Fang smiled and nodded. "You have but one wish left." The dragon reminded. Lei-Fang looked at Trunks. "I'm gonna wish for you to stay here instead of disappearing." Trunks whispered. Lei-Fang put a finger on his mouth. "I..have a wish to make." Lei-Fang whispered back with sadness in her voice. She walked over to everyone. "Yamcha you were the one who found me and had the idea to take care of me. Vegeta you were always proud but honorable. Gohan you are always naïve but strong like your father." Lei-Fang said. She turned to Krillin. "You were funny and you always cheered me up, Krillin. You're the optimistic one around here. Piccolo, you are always so cold it seems but you are smart and wise and you have a gentle heart. Android 18, it was nice to finally be reunited with you. Though it appears that Android 17 and 16 are dead and that saddens me. You always looked out for me before I was shut down for a while. I want to thank you all for looking out for me and helping me." Lei-Fang said. Everyone looked confused and by this point Trunks felt a pit in his stomach. Why was she saying these things? In tears, Lei-Fang turned to Trunks and walked right up to him cupping his face in her hands. "T-Trunks, I've never told you did I?" she asked softly. Trunks frowned. "Tell me what?" he asked. She smiled sadly and Trunks felt a pain inside of him. She kissed him on the lips softly but passionately and he more than happily obliged. He wrapped his arms around her feeling lost. Lei-Fang lips were soon replaced by her fingers. Trunks opened his dazed eyes and felt her fingers gently trace his lips. He grabbed her fingers and kissed. He didn't care if everyone was watching them and about to vomit. He held the fingers to his lips. "Trunks I-I...I love you." She said blushing. Trunks smiled as he felt a thrill go through his body. He pulled Lei-Fang to him. "I love you too." He whispered before kissing her again. Trunks felt a new moisture in the kiss though. Was it raining? No. She was....crying. Why? Lei-Fang reluctantly broke the kiss. "Trunks today you were almost killed! We barely beat Nolan! And it was all my fault! Do you think he will honestly be the last person to plague our lives?!" Lei- Fang asked sobbing. "I'll protect you!" Trunks said. Lei-Fang shook her head sadly. "You almost died today." She repeated. Trunks looked at her with those puppy dog blue eyes that made her melt. He looked so confused and scared. She kissed him firmly on the lips and Trunks responded unsure of what exactly was happening. Lei-Fang broke and away and stared at Trunks for what seemed the longest time. "I will come back to you, remember we have a promise to keep for our wedding night!" Lei-Fang said smiling. She turned to the dragon and ran forward. "Though it pains me to ask this...." Lei-Fang yelled and Trunks suddenly was hit with reality and began to run forward to stop her. "Dragon, kill yourself forever so no one can try this again!" Lei-Fang yelled. The dragon closed its eyes and nodded. "As you wish." He said. "NNNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Trunks yelled running forward and jumping to Lei-Fang. The dragon erupted with a light and it engulfed everyone. When it passed the dragon was gone and Trunks was about to embrace Lei-Fang. But right as the touched, Lei-Fang's solid body suddenly went through Trunks. Trunks hit the ground. He laid there finally struck with weariness and sorrow. He sat up slowly and looked like his life had ended. Hot tears suddenly began to streak his face one by one. "It wasn't supposed to be this way." He said hitting the ground. Suddenly Lei-Fang's sweet and warm presence was behind him. She kneeled down beside Trunks. And for that one last moment, her body was solid. She embraced Trunks. He felt numb and shocked but he slowly returned the hug as he held her. He felt her body beginning to disappear. "I'll come back to you...I promise." She whispered before disappearing completely and Trunks hugged himself letting the tears flow freely and he laid on the ground in despair as everyone watched sadly.
Trunks got ready to get in his time machine to head home. He smiled and waved at everyone. He looked fondly at Vegeta and Bulma who were back to their old ways but heck they loved each other! Tien was about to leave and go back to the mountains where Saura now lived. Tien would travel occasionally but he always came back to her. Roshi hadn't change what bit, and that was to be expected. Krillin was well to putting it bluntly head over heals in love with none other than Android 18. It seemed to him that every person even a stranger could tell except for 18. She was clueless to the fact but Bulma was nice enough to point out to everyone how she blushed a deep red every time Krillin was around. Sometimes she would turn away because she could feel herself blushing. Goku had returned to heaven much to everyone's disappointment. But maybe he could visit again. I mean he helped save the world again; he could get off on a vacation for doing so. Gohan was incredibly happy due to the fact Chichi just told him she was expecting a baby. Apparently, it was going to be a boy. Yamcha and his girlfriend were rumored to be engaged but you never know. Piccolo still stalked Gohan. Okay, so he was just watching out for the kid but he seemed to show up rarely. Trunks still felt empty and depressed ever since 'she' disappeared. But he tried to be happy for everyone else's sake, as they were worried for him. Trunks closed the glass roof for his time machine. He looked down at the photos in his time machine. There was the one of him by the time machine, Gohan training, one of Bulma in the future, and a new addition. A picture of a certain girl standing by a cherry blossom tree. It had been taken the day they went on a picnic. Trunks smiled softly and turned on the time machine giving everyone one last wave before disappearing. Images of Lei-Fang when they first found her, when she burned herself, when she argued with him, when she was at the beach, when she was at the picnic, when she was at the mansion, and when they shared their first kiss filled his head.
Nine years later.... Bulma walked to her car just down the street with grocery bags in her hands. She popped her Trunk open and set the bags in them. Suddenly a limo stopped by. "Hello, Bulma, and how is your ever so very slummy life?" a snotty woman inquired. Bulma snorted. "Hello, Ginger. How is your boring and snotty life?" Bulma asked. "Oh, just glamorous! Say do you need help with those groceries! I mean such cheap food goes bad easily!" Ginger said smiling. "Hey, just like you!" Bulma said returning the grin. The woman snorted and drove off. "Those Boxers! They think they're better than everyone else. Well I'll shut down their company so fast their heads will spin!" Bulma said. Bulma looked at the sky seeing it was sunset. Trunks would expect her back for dinner soon. She sighed sadly. He had changed. She wondered if it wasn't better if she should have gone in the time machine instead of him. He wouldn't tell her why he was so depressed. Sure, he pretended to be happy but it was a mask. I mean she was his own mother of course! How could she not tell! As if she was stupid! He would always look hurt when she mentioned wondering why he was sad but he quickly shoved it aside. There were tons of girls after him but he never even gave them a second look. He didn't even act shy like he used to! He didn't seem to care. Every night she heard him call out some girl's name. Bulma didn't know how to help him! Before getting in her car, Bulma noticed a figure under a bridge. The person was hugging themself with a blanket. Here it was snowing and all they had was a blanket. The economy was still bad from when the androids were around. Bulma approached the figure. It appeared to be a girl about Trunks' age. She had black hair that stuck to her neck from wetness. The girl shivered and looked up slowly at Bulma. She was pale and very cold. "Um, excuse me. Do you need a ride somewhere or something? I can give you one. You really shouldn't be around here alone ya know." Bulma said softly. The girl made no reply. "I can give you a ride home." Bulma offered. The girl shook her head. "Well unlike you I don't have a home." The girl whispered. The girl had on torn and dirty cloths underneath the thin blanket. Her body was very thin as if she hadn't eaten in a while and she looked very tired as if traveling forever. "Are you homeless?" Bulma asked trying not to sound offensive. The girl smiled sadly. "I've lost my home and I've been searching for it for eternity." Lei-Fang whispered as tears streaked her throat. Bulma looked confused form the girl's reply. The girl wavered in her balance of sitting. It was obvious she was ill. "Here come with me." Bulma said softly lifting the girl from the ground and helping her into Bulma's car. Bulma got in the car ready to head home and get this girl taken care of. "By the way, my name's Bulma. What's your's?" Bulma asked. Lei-Fang looked over at her dazed. "B-Bulma?" she choked. The woman nodded in confusion. "M-My name is Lei-Fang" she whispered back softly. The girl hugged the blanket to her as the heater blazed onto her icy skin. Bulma furrowed her brows. The name sounded familiar. "Well when we get home I will take care of you. I also have a son you can meet. He's nice though he may seem cold. Don't ask him about what makes him so cold though he won't even tell me! But his name is Trunks just so you can be prepared." Bulma said. On the corner of her eye, she noticed Lei-Fang's lips curve into a dreamy smile. Soon the girl drifted into sleep. Bulma heard her murmur a name softly, "Trunks...."
~Fin~
A.N- I know! I'm an evil little person for ending it that way! Oh, well! Wonder what the reunion for Trunks' and Lei-Fang looks like! I might create a sequel but I'm not sure. If I did it would probably be a very long time considering I have so many other stories to finish! Anyway, C ya later!
The nine stars united and a light flew up. It seemed to go on forever like a long golden twisted road. The light left and in its place was a creature. A golden and milky white dragon. His body seemed to go on forever like paths of heaven paved with gold scales. But the body of the dragon was a pure white and his eyes silver. His face was firm and powerful with gold rippling whiskers. His had claws for hand but they were formed gracefully and the heavens with wisdom were seen in the dragon's eyes. Trunks eyes fell up something in the dragon's chest. A fair sleeping maiden clothed strangely. Her top was a gold silk bikini top and the bottom part was a long white gown like piece of clothing that had four slits in the dress to where there was clothing on her sides, back, and front but her legs had free movement (confusing for the bottom part, eh?). She had gold ankle and wrist bracelets that had pieces of medal dangling and sounding like bells with any movement. Her bear feet dangled in the air somewhat molded into the Dragon's skin and her hand were behind her back as if tied together but you could barely see them as she was molded a little bit into the dragon's skin. Gold designs of the dragon, roses, flowers, and heavenly stars were sewn into the dress. The maiden's heavenly sleeping face seemed unaware. Her sweet midnight hair was in a loop on each side and then came out from the loop near the end like a short ponytail. Lotus flowers of turquoise and gold held her hair in those loops. Apparently from her back as one would reasonably think even though you couldn't see, came angel wings. Gracefully they framed her body to keep warm and a feather softly danced to the ground and by chance at Trunks' feet. Trunks looked on in awe and shock. "Lei- Fang...." he whispered breathlessly. Her chest heaved up and down from soft breathes of sleep. Trunks slowly floated up to her. He put his arms around her body as much as he could and held her to him. "Time is slow here but not forever." Gero whispered urgently to Nolan. Trunks tried to pull Lei- Fang away from the dragon's body but the attempt made Lei-Fang and the dragon cry out in pain. He let her go in panic and she panted hard in pain but did not awake. "Well let us hurry!" Naomi shouted angrily suddenly arriving on the scene. "Why is it thou hast disturbed me from thy slumber?" came a booming and powerful voice. Everyone gaped on in awe and fear as the huge dragon stared at them. "Five wishes." Krillin whispered. Naomi smiled and stepped forth. "Terribly sorry for all this but you are no longer of use to us." Came Gero's smug voice as a gunshot rang out and Naomi unaware body fell limp to the ground in a pool of blood. Bulma gasped in horror. "They even kill people who helped them. Traitors!" Yamcha said angrily. Gero grinned in reply. "Well?" came the dragon's impatient voice. "I will go first." Gero said steeping forward. "Oh no you don't!" Tien yelled holding Saura's dead body. "What do you think you shall accomplish? Lei-Fang is doomed to perish." Gero said. "What are you talking about?" Yamcha demanded. "You did not do your homework children. Otherwise, you would know everything that just happened was an allusion. We were all in the same place while fighting other allusions or each other. We were right here in the same place! I'm surprised we didn't bump into one another!" Gero answered. "The Celestial Dragon Balls are only active during this Eclipse and fort hat time has slow down but not forever. As soon as the Eclipse is over the balls will separate across the Earth but will not take a pebble form. They will still look the same but the key will disappear. Lei-Fang is that key. She will disappear and fuse with time itself." Gero explained.
"I won't let that happen!" Trunks shouted angrily. "You cannot stop it now that the Eclipse ahs happened it is inevitable!" Gero said grinning. "Nolan, take care of these obstacles." Gero ordered. But nothing happened. "Nolan?" Gero asked turning to the calm figure. "I refuse." He said calmly. "What?! How dare you refuse me! I am your master! All of you androids have defied me! You're like teenagers!" Gero yelled angrily. "Now do as I say and eliminate them!" Gero yelled even louder. Suddenly the scientist cried out in pain as Nolan's blade made it accurately into his stomach. "You see, I have my own agenda. Now go and join Naomi." Nolan said and spat on Gero's dying body. Smirking evilly Nolan withdrew the blade slowly and Gero's body fell limp to the ground. Nolan slowly looked up at Trunks. Slowly his finger gracefully made a motion in the air that gestured Trunks to come and face him. Trunks went Super Saiyan. The other powered up as well. "Goku, I....have a favor....to ask....you." Vegeta said slowly. "Ya sure what is it?" Goku asked in surprise. "Bulma has fallen unconscious from blood-loss it seems. At this rate, she could....die. I-I need you to get her a Censu bean. But would you be able to get back here. Can you locate where we are?" Vegeta asked reluctantly. "I can try!" Goku said determined. "Wait" Take Saura's body with you and lay it down somewhere. But don't burry it." Tien said handing over the limp figure into Goku's hands. "I will need you to take Bulma away from this battle as well." Vegeta said grudgily as he put Bulma over Goku's shoulder. Goku nodded and then focused as he teleported away.
Trunks took off his shoes and jacket. Nolan took of his long black jacket as well and his boots were thrown aside. The fight started and Nolan charged forward with a battle cry. Trunks ducked and did a flip that kicked back Nolan. Nolan landed and in a second charged forward again landing a few punches but his kick was blocked. Trunks moved to the side dodging Nolan's next attack. Swiftly Trunks did a flip and started to punch from behind Nolan. Nolan shook with impact and finally fell to the ground. Trunks approached Nolan's defenseless body. In a flash, Nolan grabbed Trunks' foot and tripped him. Quickly Nolan sat on Trunks' back. He locked arms with Trunks and began pulling back on Trunks' arms. Trunks screamed out in pain helplessly. "Trunks!" Krillin yelled running forward but Nolan threw him an annoyed glance and the next thing everyone knew was the area around Trunks and Nolan became blocked. A blue hard barrier seeped up from the ground swiftly and formed a dome around the two struggling figures. Trunks continued to cry out in pain as Nolan continued to break his arms. Nolan felt a fist connect with his face. Though the punch was powerful, it did not knock Nolan off Trunks. Nolan stopped hurting Trunks for a moment of reaction. Trunks took this opportunity and flung his head backwards and against Nolan's. Nolan brought a hand up to his bloody nose and Trunks violently pushed Nolan away and kicked him. Trunks turned to the figure that rescued him. "Piccolo?" Trunks whispered. The Namek smirked and nodded. But the moment did not last. In a flash, Nolan was behind Piccolo. Piccolo's eyes widened and he grasped for breath as Nolan's hand, like a blade, made it cleanly through the Namek's stomach and all the way to the other side. Trunks caught Piccolo and set him on the ground. Trunks didn't have enough time to aid the fallen Namek. Nolan acted and kicked Trunks in the face. Trunks was lying on his back and gazing up at the dragons. He felt his heart race as a pair of blue eyes opened as if from a dream.
Lei-Fang looked down groggily. "T-Trunks...." she whispered looking down at the figure. He smiled as his heart raced. Trunks was soon blocked by Nolan's figure and kneed in the stomach. Lei-Fang gasped. Nolan grabbed Trunks by the air and threw him into the ground. "Trunks!" Lei-Fang screamed. She squirmed but gave an ear-piercing scream of pain. With her every movement the dragon and herself felt pain consume them. Le-Fang ceased her vain movements toward freedom. She panted and sweat poured from her weary body. She continued to watch Trunks get pummeled helplessly. She drew in another breath. Trunks was suddenly kicked upward and Nolan continued to beat him mercilessly in the air. Lei-Fang pulled forward brutally, screaming in pain. Everyone covered their ears and felt fear consume them at the dragon's great roar of pain. Lei-Fang kept on pulling forward and blood began to seep out form her creamy skin in random areas. Finally, with a burst of energy she freed her arm. But in fear of stopping and then starting again under worse pain and kept on fighting forward. She freed her other arm and fell forward as if hanging on by a thread. She clang to the dragon's skin and recovered from her pain. Her bloody figure gazed down at Trunks once again. She took in another deep breath and pushed herself from the dragon's body to force her feet from his silky skin. Finally, she was freed and fell helplessly in air. Her body still struggled with pain. Lei-Fang continued her fatal fall to the ground as Lei-Fang was tempted to give up and rest for a little bit. But right before hitting the ground her wings sprang outward from her slender frame and she was soaring inches from the ground. Trunks felt a pair of warm arms sweep him away from Nolan's continues attacks. He opened his bruised eyes and looked at Lei-Fang. She soon landed on the ground. Cradling Trunks' body, she stroked his bloody and messed up hair. "You're alive. I-I killed you." Trunks whispered. "It wasn't your fault.' Lei-Fang said holding his face to her shoulder. Trunks let out a tired sigh and closed his eyes resisting the temptation to rest. Lei-Fang kissed his lips sweetly. "Go to sleep now, love. Everything is going to be okay." Lei-Fang whispered into his ears. Trunks resisted but unwillingly rest took over his weary and blood racked body.
Lei-Fang stood up and Nolan appeared a short distance away. "You did this." She said angrily with her back to him. Nolan smirked. "What of it? He was weak and unfocused." Nolan said. Lei-Fang turned him with rage blazing in her eyes. She took a fighting stance. "What is this?! You ARE going to fight me?!" He shouted. Lei-Fang nodded firmly but Nolan let out a prideful laugh. "Don't be serious! A little girl like you isn't going to defeat me?! You needed Trunks to protect you in the past and now he's not here! How do you plan of beating me?!" Nolan said laughing. Lei-Fang frowned. "What does it matter to you what happens to me?!" Lei-Fang shouted. "Because without you I don't get any wishes!" Nolan answered calmly. "But if you insist. I shall give you at least one hit to knock you out." Nolan said. He teleported and was behind Lei-Fang in a minute. He threw forward a punch but she blocked. Nolan was taken by surprise but Lei- Fang's leg flew forward and into his gut. She continued to kick and punch him mercilessly. Nolan was surprised by her strength and power of each delicate and graceful move. Nolan drew out his blade and struck Lei-Fang across the leg as she flipped upward to dodge. Her clothing became smeared with more crimson blood. Lei-Fang landed on Nolan's shoulder, jumped into the air, and kicked him from behind in the head. Nolan staggered forward in shock and pain. Before he could react, again Lei-Fang kicked him in the back. She kept on kicking for a few more seconds and finally Nolan hit the ground. Lei-Fang stopped and began to pant from exhaustion. She turned her back to leave the fallen form. Suddenly a corrupted laugh rang out. Lei- Fang turned in disbelief. Nolan stood up with his back to the maiden. He wiped the trail of blood from his mouth. "Did you honestly think I would go down so easily?" Nolan whispered loud enough for Lei-Fang to hear. He turned to her. She gazed onward at him in disgust and shock. "Now it's my turn." He whispered grinning. Suddenly a whirlwind surrounded Lei-Fang. She looked confused and suddenly she winced grabbing her arm. It appeared to be bleeding. Another one appeared on her cheek. It was if a blade was going across. Suddenly numerous cuts and gashes appeared on her body fast as if the wind were cutting them with a blade. Lei-Fang hugged herself and winced as more blood poured out from different places. One of her braided loops was cut from the lotus that held them and her midnight hair poured down her shoulder. Lei-Fang looked for a desperate way out of the whirlwind but it was as if invisible blades were flying across the air and she would be stabbed if she made a move past the windy walls that surrounded her. Suddenly Nolan thrust his sword forward and it landed at Lei-Fang's feet in the whirlwind. Suddenly a light came from the sword and exploded. Lei-Fang screamed as she was thrown back ironically landing at Trunks' side. Trunks' eyes were barely opening as he saw Lei-Fang helplessly body struggling with pain. He tried to reach out his hand to touch her but suddenly a foot crushed it down. Trunks yelled out, as his hand was broken. Trunks looked up angrily at Nolan who was smirking. Nolan twisted his foot in both directions on Trunks' hand causing the young Saiyan more pain. Lifting his foot, Nolan walked toward the dragon. Everyone wanted to run forward but the barrier stopped them. Nolan looked forward at the dragon. "Why is it thy awaketh the from thine slumber?" the dragon asked (okay this is a really old dragon and I'm not good with old English! ^_^). "Great Celestial Dragon, I wish for.." Nolan began. Lei-Fang brought up her head desperately. 'NO!" she screamed. Nolan looked back, smirked, and then looked forward. "I wish for-!" "-For Nolan to be killed forever!" Nolan was cut off as Trunks grabbed him from behind. His still able hand covering Nolan's mouth and his arm around Nolan's neck. Nolan's eyes widened as Trunks released him and ran from the scene. The dragon's eyes flashed a deep red and Nolan held his stomach. "No, wait!" he whispered blood trickling from his forehead. Suddenly his body felt liking it was being torn from inside out. Light peaked out from different places on his skin and suddenly his body exploded leaving blood drops drifting aimlessly in air. Lei-Fang breathed in relief and got up with all her strength and stumbled forward towards Trunks weary body. "It's all my fault." She whispered crying. Trunks turned to her and held her in his arms. "You were almost killed." Lei-Fang said. Trunks hushed her smiling softly. "It's over." He whispered before kissing her lips softly. After a while, the dragon cleared his throat. "Um, Are you-I mean- Are thy ready to maketh a wish?" the dragon said in a dignified voice. Lei-Fang smiled and nodded. The barrier surrounding them was let down and everyone ran forward. Everyone looked back at Tien who looked sad. He looked up at everyone and smiled as he stepped forward. "Bring Saura back, please." He said blushing. "It shall be done." The Dragon said as his eyes glowed red again for a moment. After a moment of silence.
Saura opened her eyes. She looked over at her surroundings. The first thing she noticed was an unconscious turquoise haired woman lying in another bed next to her's. Suddenly the woman looked pale and cold apparently from loss of so much blood. 'She's dying!' Saura thought in panic. She looked around for someone but no one was there. "This food is great!" she heard a voice yelling from what sounded like upstairs. Saura opened her mouth to speak but to her shock, she had no voice.
Vegeta felt a jolt of pain go through him. He looked around confused but didn't feel or see anything. 'Bulma?' he thought. He was sure he sensed her annoying yet tranquil presence. Trunks set forth holding Piccolo's body and it was obvious the Namek was dead. But Vegeta felt like a thread was right in front of him over a candle. "Hold it there, boy, I'm going." Vegeta said harshly. Everyone looked confused. "Vegeta, this is no time to be selfish!" Yamcha said. "Shut up! This doesn't concern you! Knowing Kakarott, he is stuffing his face rather than getting a Censu bean." Vegeta yelled quickly making Yamcha be quiet. "Can you heal the wounds of my wife....please?" Vegeta muttered blushing. It was so rare for him to be like this, sensitive. It was humiliating! The Dragon's eyes flashed again.
Bulma felt miserable and racked with pain. She felt lightheaded. Suddenly she felt a warm energy. Her body glowed and her gashed healed up and she felt her body refreshing like a river recovering from winter and entering spring. "Vegeta?" she whispered looking around.
Trunks finally stepped forward holding Piccolo's dead body. "Can you bring him back?" Lei-Fang asked looking up at the dragon. The dragon nodded and in a flash Piccolo's body was renewed. His stomach no longer held the bloody hole in him but green flesh once again. The Namek opened his eyes slowly. "Piccolo!" Gohan exclaimed jumping into Piccolo's arms. "We have two wishes left." Krillin stated. Lei-Fang felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked back and saw Android 18. "I was thinking." Android 18 started. "Hey, dragon can ya make us human?" the android asked. Suddenly Lei-Fang and eighteen's skin lit up. Their clothes raveled as if being blown by the wind and they closed their eyes to the pleasant feeling. Light shot from their eyes, mouth, and nails. Lei-Fang fell back into Trunks' arms. "You okay?" he whispered. Lei-Fang smiled and nodded. "You have but one wish left." The dragon reminded. Lei-Fang looked at Trunks. "I'm gonna wish for you to stay here instead of disappearing." Trunks whispered. Lei-Fang put a finger on his mouth. "I..have a wish to make." Lei-Fang whispered back with sadness in her voice. She walked over to everyone. "Yamcha you were the one who found me and had the idea to take care of me. Vegeta you were always proud but honorable. Gohan you are always naïve but strong like your father." Lei-Fang said. She turned to Krillin. "You were funny and you always cheered me up, Krillin. You're the optimistic one around here. Piccolo, you are always so cold it seems but you are smart and wise and you have a gentle heart. Android 18, it was nice to finally be reunited with you. Though it appears that Android 17 and 16 are dead and that saddens me. You always looked out for me before I was shut down for a while. I want to thank you all for looking out for me and helping me." Lei-Fang said. Everyone looked confused and by this point Trunks felt a pit in his stomach. Why was she saying these things? In tears, Lei-Fang turned to Trunks and walked right up to him cupping his face in her hands. "T-Trunks, I've never told you did I?" she asked softly. Trunks frowned. "Tell me what?" he asked. She smiled sadly and Trunks felt a pain inside of him. She kissed him on the lips softly but passionately and he more than happily obliged. He wrapped his arms around her feeling lost. Lei-Fang lips were soon replaced by her fingers. Trunks opened his dazed eyes and felt her fingers gently trace his lips. He grabbed her fingers and kissed. He didn't care if everyone was watching them and about to vomit. He held the fingers to his lips. "Trunks I-I...I love you." She said blushing. Trunks smiled as he felt a thrill go through his body. He pulled Lei-Fang to him. "I love you too." He whispered before kissing her again. Trunks felt a new moisture in the kiss though. Was it raining? No. She was....crying. Why? Lei-Fang reluctantly broke the kiss. "Trunks today you were almost killed! We barely beat Nolan! And it was all my fault! Do you think he will honestly be the last person to plague our lives?!" Lei- Fang asked sobbing. "I'll protect you!" Trunks said. Lei-Fang shook her head sadly. "You almost died today." She repeated. Trunks looked at her with those puppy dog blue eyes that made her melt. He looked so confused and scared. She kissed him firmly on the lips and Trunks responded unsure of what exactly was happening. Lei-Fang broke and away and stared at Trunks for what seemed the longest time. "I will come back to you, remember we have a promise to keep for our wedding night!" Lei-Fang said smiling. She turned to the dragon and ran forward. "Though it pains me to ask this...." Lei-Fang yelled and Trunks suddenly was hit with reality and began to run forward to stop her. "Dragon, kill yourself forever so no one can try this again!" Lei-Fang yelled. The dragon closed its eyes and nodded. "As you wish." He said. "NNNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Trunks yelled running forward and jumping to Lei-Fang. The dragon erupted with a light and it engulfed everyone. When it passed the dragon was gone and Trunks was about to embrace Lei-Fang. But right as the touched, Lei-Fang's solid body suddenly went through Trunks. Trunks hit the ground. He laid there finally struck with weariness and sorrow. He sat up slowly and looked like his life had ended. Hot tears suddenly began to streak his face one by one. "It wasn't supposed to be this way." He said hitting the ground. Suddenly Lei-Fang's sweet and warm presence was behind him. She kneeled down beside Trunks. And for that one last moment, her body was solid. She embraced Trunks. He felt numb and shocked but he slowly returned the hug as he held her. He felt her body beginning to disappear. "I'll come back to you...I promise." She whispered before disappearing completely and Trunks hugged himself letting the tears flow freely and he laid on the ground in despair as everyone watched sadly.
Trunks got ready to get in his time machine to head home. He smiled and waved at everyone. He looked fondly at Vegeta and Bulma who were back to their old ways but heck they loved each other! Tien was about to leave and go back to the mountains where Saura now lived. Tien would travel occasionally but he always came back to her. Roshi hadn't change what bit, and that was to be expected. Krillin was well to putting it bluntly head over heals in love with none other than Android 18. It seemed to him that every person even a stranger could tell except for 18. She was clueless to the fact but Bulma was nice enough to point out to everyone how she blushed a deep red every time Krillin was around. Sometimes she would turn away because she could feel herself blushing. Goku had returned to heaven much to everyone's disappointment. But maybe he could visit again. I mean he helped save the world again; he could get off on a vacation for doing so. Gohan was incredibly happy due to the fact Chichi just told him she was expecting a baby. Apparently, it was going to be a boy. Yamcha and his girlfriend were rumored to be engaged but you never know. Piccolo still stalked Gohan. Okay, so he was just watching out for the kid but he seemed to show up rarely. Trunks still felt empty and depressed ever since 'she' disappeared. But he tried to be happy for everyone else's sake, as they were worried for him. Trunks closed the glass roof for his time machine. He looked down at the photos in his time machine. There was the one of him by the time machine, Gohan training, one of Bulma in the future, and a new addition. A picture of a certain girl standing by a cherry blossom tree. It had been taken the day they went on a picnic. Trunks smiled softly and turned on the time machine giving everyone one last wave before disappearing. Images of Lei-Fang when they first found her, when she burned herself, when she argued with him, when she was at the beach, when she was at the picnic, when she was at the mansion, and when they shared their first kiss filled his head.
Nine years later.... Bulma walked to her car just down the street with grocery bags in her hands. She popped her Trunk open and set the bags in them. Suddenly a limo stopped by. "Hello, Bulma, and how is your ever so very slummy life?" a snotty woman inquired. Bulma snorted. "Hello, Ginger. How is your boring and snotty life?" Bulma asked. "Oh, just glamorous! Say do you need help with those groceries! I mean such cheap food goes bad easily!" Ginger said smiling. "Hey, just like you!" Bulma said returning the grin. The woman snorted and drove off. "Those Boxers! They think they're better than everyone else. Well I'll shut down their company so fast their heads will spin!" Bulma said. Bulma looked at the sky seeing it was sunset. Trunks would expect her back for dinner soon. She sighed sadly. He had changed. She wondered if it wasn't better if she should have gone in the time machine instead of him. He wouldn't tell her why he was so depressed. Sure, he pretended to be happy but it was a mask. I mean she was his own mother of course! How could she not tell! As if she was stupid! He would always look hurt when she mentioned wondering why he was sad but he quickly shoved it aside. There were tons of girls after him but he never even gave them a second look. He didn't even act shy like he used to! He didn't seem to care. Every night she heard him call out some girl's name. Bulma didn't know how to help him! Before getting in her car, Bulma noticed a figure under a bridge. The person was hugging themself with a blanket. Here it was snowing and all they had was a blanket. The economy was still bad from when the androids were around. Bulma approached the figure. It appeared to be a girl about Trunks' age. She had black hair that stuck to her neck from wetness. The girl shivered and looked up slowly at Bulma. She was pale and very cold. "Um, excuse me. Do you need a ride somewhere or something? I can give you one. You really shouldn't be around here alone ya know." Bulma said softly. The girl made no reply. "I can give you a ride home." Bulma offered. The girl shook her head. "Well unlike you I don't have a home." The girl whispered. The girl had on torn and dirty cloths underneath the thin blanket. Her body was very thin as if she hadn't eaten in a while and she looked very tired as if traveling forever. "Are you homeless?" Bulma asked trying not to sound offensive. The girl smiled sadly. "I've lost my home and I've been searching for it for eternity." Lei-Fang whispered as tears streaked her throat. Bulma looked confused form the girl's reply. The girl wavered in her balance of sitting. It was obvious she was ill. "Here come with me." Bulma said softly lifting the girl from the ground and helping her into Bulma's car. Bulma got in the car ready to head home and get this girl taken care of. "By the way, my name's Bulma. What's your's?" Bulma asked. Lei-Fang looked over at her dazed. "B-Bulma?" she choked. The woman nodded in confusion. "M-My name is Lei-Fang" she whispered back softly. The girl hugged the blanket to her as the heater blazed onto her icy skin. Bulma furrowed her brows. The name sounded familiar. "Well when we get home I will take care of you. I also have a son you can meet. He's nice though he may seem cold. Don't ask him about what makes him so cold though he won't even tell me! But his name is Trunks just so you can be prepared." Bulma said. On the corner of her eye, she noticed Lei-Fang's lips curve into a dreamy smile. Soon the girl drifted into sleep. Bulma heard her murmur a name softly, "Trunks...."
~Fin~
A.N- I know! I'm an evil little person for ending it that way! Oh, well! Wonder what the reunion for Trunks' and Lei-Fang looks like! I might create a sequel but I'm not sure. If I did it would probably be a very long time considering I have so many other stories to finish! Anyway, C ya later!