"Close But No Cigar"

Hey, I know you wanted me to update sooner, but I got caught up in school, finals are this week, so I've been studying like crazy. I found some free time, however, so I decided to write another chapter, besides, I'm feeling inspired right now! LOL. W/o further ado, chapter 5.

Disclaimer: despite what you may think, I love to make these things up. So any way, I don't own DBZ 'cause I could never be that creative. (I can't even come up with a good disclaimer let alone be the creator and/or owner of DBZ)

Chapter 5: Invasion

It had been three very awkward weeks since Awki showed up. Vegeta had insisted that she stay on earth, so that he could get to know her a little better. He had provided her with clothes and a place to sleep (Capsule Corp. is so freakin' big, there's bound to be a spare bedroom somewhere) in the main compound. He had made sure to have a little talk with his family, about how none of them were to bother Awki during her stay with them.

Today was the day that Awki and Trunks were to spar. Vegeta bribed them both into doing so. He wanted to see the full extent of Awki's power, so he decided what better way to do that other than making Trunks spar with her? Trunks walked into the dining room wearing his fighting attire. Sitting at the table was his parents, Bra, the Sons, (no Chi Chi present though) and Awki. Even though Awki was in her fighting outfit, she looked stunning as usual.

When she showed up at their house three weeks ago when she was found spying, she had been wearing a baggy fighting outfit, which she had stolen off of the planet Namek when she had made her escape. The baggy material covered her womanly parts and you wouldn't have known that she was a girl, if she hadn't had long hair and a soft complexion on her face.

Now she was wearing a custom-fighting outfit that Vegeta had bought her after she had requested a change of clothes. He had supplied her with many garments that she had thought were too girly but accepted them graciously anyway. Her fighting outfit was baggy, but it was made to show some of her curves, which flattered her bust line and her delicately curved hips.

It looked something like Goku's fighting outfit, but instead of orange and blue, it was purple and white. It had a long-sleeved white shirt, and over that it had a sleeveless purple shirt. The white shirt had a low V-neck, which showed her sports bra underneath it, somewhat. She had a piece of white cloth tied around her waist keeping her purple, baggy pants on. Her pants covered her boots, which were white, like Vegeta's. Her hair was tied up in a neat bun.

When Trunks walked into the room, everyone's face turned to him, and he watched as Awki went back to eating her food silently. 'Damn, she's hot. If I wasn't her half brother, I would totally ask her out' Trunks thought, and then when he realized what he had just thought, he mentally slapped himself in disgust.

"Boy, you should eat something, I have a feeling you'll need your strength today." Vegeta said as he watched his son walk into the room.

Vegeta had been monitoring Awki's power level and there seemed to be no end to it. He could tell that Trunks was going to have a hard time trying to beat her, and since he had never seen Awki in a fight, he couldn't help but feel concerned for her safety. Trunks was a very strong man, and Vegeta knew that no matter what, Trunks wouldn't let himself lose to a girl, which made Vegeta proud that his son was so ambitious.

On the other hand, there was Awki, who seemed to be just as ambitious if not more than Trunks. She was so much like Vegeta it was scary. It was like the two of them were exactly alike other than the fact that there was a huge age difference (not that Vegeta's very old, but come on) and also the gender difference.

Although Awki was a girl it seemed like Awki was a guy, because of her tomboyish attitude, which Trunks had noticed was attracting Goten to her. Trunks was jealous that Goten had a chance with her, when Trunks couldn't go for her because she was his half sister. But all the same, Trunks was happy for Goten, not that Awki had showed any sign of liking Goten though.

Awki looked across the table at Trunks. "Ready?" She asked him. Her face was full of anticipation and excitement.

"In a sec." Trunks said shortly as he began to wolf down his food. Despite the fact that he didn't want to fight Awki because of his fear of hurting her and having Vegeta kill him over it, he was also looking forward to this fight.

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"Ready for the biggest ass whopping of your pathetic life?" Awki asked Trunks with Vegeta's smirk in place on her pretty yet serious looking face.

"You bet." Trunks said mockingly.

They were standing in the middle of a wide-open desert. There were no people here to distract either one of the fighters so that they could fight as hard as they could, without fearing that they would hurt a pedestrian or something.

They both got into their fighting stances ready to attack on Vegeta's mark. They were both determined and ready to release all hell.

"I want a nice clean fight. (Yeah, I know, Vegeta would never say that, but remember he's fearing for both of their safety, so live with the OOCness) You know this isn't a real fight to the death, and after your opponent is knocked out, then you've won, no fighting to the death. You here me?"

Both Awki Trunks shook their heads yes in response. All of the spectators (Vegeta, Goku, Goten, Gohan, Krillin, 18, and Piccolo) flew off into the distance to observe the fight from afar. They weren't fearful for themselves, but they didn't want to get in the way. They didn't fly too far away, however, just in case they were needed for something.

In the distance, Vegeta screamed "FIGHT" and both Awki and Trunks flew at each other at full speed. Their bodies clashed and fists flew at great speeds. Just as suddenly as it had started it had stopped. Trunks had hit Awki down with a punch to the top of her head and she was knocked to the ground. Awki could be seen climbing out of the rubble, but she didn't make an attempt to fly back up to Trunks, instead she stood looking up at the sky expectantly.

There was a low rumble that sounded like thunder as the entire sky turned a dark shade of purple. Everyone who had been watching the fight flew back to Trunks and Awki and asked what was going own, and Awki held up a hand to stop the talk.

"I have something to tell you all." Awki said apprehensively. "When I first came here it had been mainly to continue my search for my father, but there was another reason as well. It was to tell you that there was going to be an invasion."

"But we knew that there was going to be an invasion, me and Vegeta had been training for it for a long time." Goku said as he scratched his head. He had a very stupid, stumped expression of his face.

"I know, but I came not to tell you about it, I came to inform you of who was going to be invading. Frieza is back, and he chose earth of all places because he wishes to reek havoc on me and the people who are I care about and are close to me." Awki said sadly.

"You mean us, right?" Goten asked shyly.

Awki shook her head yes. "Yes, unfortunately I have become fond of all of you, and Frieza will be able to tell like that." Awki snapped her fingers as she said this. "Father, would it be possible that Trunks and I continue this another day, the sky has turned a dark shade of purple, which means that Frieza will be landing soon with all of his men. It would probably be wise if we were to inform earth of his presence so that they can find shelter somewhere. He won't be merciful in any way, not after his sex toy escaped him."

"You mean you, right?" Goten asked.

"Yes, you idiot!" Vegeta spat at Goten. "My daughter's life is at stake here, Frieza will undoubtedly want her back. Can you for once get some brains and stop with the stupid questions?"

"Father, please, I will be able to take care of myself, don't worry about me."

"What are you talking about, you dropped like a sack of potatoes after one hit from me." Trunks said bewildered.

"I was concentrating on Frieza's presence, not our fight. I could have taken you down so fast, you wouldn't have even known what hit you!" Awki retorted.

"Whatever." Trunks muttered. He knew if he started a fight, Vegeta would smack him around for arguing with his precious Awki, so he sighed defeat instead.

"Shut up, both of you." Vegeta said. "You're Both acting like small children, now pull yourselves together and start getting along or you both will get a whooping from yours truly. As for you Awki, I don't care what you say, were taking you up to Dende's lookout, where you are to stay in hiding, do you here me?"

"Yes father."

"The rest of you, come with me, were going to tell our families about what's going on and Trunks, I want you to escort your sisters and mother up to the look out."

"Yes father." Trunks echoed, as he flew off with Awki in tail to Capsule Corp.

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Two hours later, the Z fighters and their families were all up at the lookout, making final preparations for a big fight. The fighter's wives were saying encouraging words into their ears as they prepared to confront Frieza.

Vegeta got to his feet and the rest of the fighters did the same. "It's time." Vegeta said shortly.

The fighters flew off into the air, leaving their families behind on the lookout. The wailing of all the wives annoyed Awki, so she went to sit by herself to think. She was angry about her father making her stay behind, just because Trunks had knocked her out of the air once, he didn't think she could handle herself. The confinement of the lookout was driving Awki crazy. She wanted to be down below in the action. Despite the fact that she wanted to obey her father, Awki decided to go help them battle Frieza, besides she had a score to settle with him. Awki sneaked around to the back of the lookout and flew off into the distance.

*fin

Hopefully this long chapter makes up for my long absence. *gets down on her knees and starts begging for forgiveness* Pleaz R&R!

~S saiyan vegeta4013