No notes...only it's short. Sorry. This is what I want for this chapter...
Chapter XXII - Sweet Dreams
Trunks tossed the set of keys into the air, and caught them again, before pushing one into the lock on Marron's front door, only to find that it was already open. He strolled into the apartment, and casually tossed his briefcase by the door. "Marron, where are you?" He looked around, not finding her, and headed into the living room.
There she was, lying across the grand piano, in a sleek black dress, the split falling open, to reveal her shapely legs.
"You certainly are beautiful," he acknowledged. The only light was given by the candles, which were located here and there in the large room. He took in the scent of fresh flowers. "What's all this for?"
"I wanted tonight to be memorable."
"Is that so?" he asked, the wide grin stretching to his eyes. He watched as she hopped off of the piano and sauntered over to him.
She loosened his tie, and brushed her lips lightly over his before whispering a simple, "Yes." Abruptly, she pulled away, and started out of the room. "I made dinner. Hope you're hungry."
"I'm not sure that dinner will appease my appetite."
She turned back to him and smirked. "We'll worry about that appetite later. For now, let's eat."
Marron laid back in the bed, and stroked the lavender hair of the demi-Saiyan softly.
He mumbled something, and she sighed. She really hated doing this to him. For once, Trunks was the innocent party in this whole ordeal.
She had been careful when she added the narcotics to his wine. She had even worried, at first, that he had detected it, but luckily, he hadn't.
"Things'll be better this way," she promised. "You can get over me and on with your life. And I'll finally be free of all of this."
She closed her eyes, and allowed consciousness to slowly slip away...
Trunks smiled. 'Damn, she has interesting dreams.'
They were on a beach, and she stood, with her back to him, facing an enormous fire. She wore a white, chiffon dress, and her hair hung freely around her shoulders.
He wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her against his chest. "You're absolutely breathtaking."
"Thank you." She turned in his arms, facing him and gave him a small peck on his cheek, before facing the fire once again. "What if...?"
"What if what?"
"Nothing." She pulled his right hand from her waist, and examined the palm. She dropped a kiss over his scar.
Trunks watched the next events unfold in slow motion.
She pulled out the very familiar dagger, and quickly sliced his hand open. She then did the same to her own scar, and held his palm very tightly in her hand.
"Marron, what are you..." he managed to get out before his brain was overloaded with thousands of images.
Unbeknownst to Marron and Trunks, Elese and Epica were also making an appearance in the dream.
Epica was levitating in the air, a meditation stance masking her features. (i.e., Piccolo. Ever wonder what i.e. means?? Well, you can ask me, or look it up...try dictionary.com) She was sending Trunks all of Marron's recent pain. (Anybody remember The Crow?? I mean the real/original one, with Brandon Lee.)
He stumbled a bit, and Marron followed, continuing to hold onto his hand.
He only resisted briefly, when she moved their palms to the fire, and held them into it for a few short moments. He flinched, when she cried out, then, their worlds surrendered to darkness.
Elese closed her eyes, and a heavy rain (no, not heavy rain as in heavy water...heavy rain as in torrential) began to fall.
Marron coughed as the salty liquid invaded her mouth. (No, you hentai! Not that salty liquid.) She slowly opened her burning eyes, and found herself surrounded by the foam of a massive ocean. She moved some hair away from her eyes, and started pushing herself up. It wasn't until she finally lifted her head that she saw Trunks, lying on his back, in the wet sand, unconscious.
Memories of what she had thought to be a dream flooded through her mind, and she rushed over to him. "Trunks? Trunks, are you okay?" She brushed some of the hair that was clinging to his face away. "Trunks, wake up."
As though hearing her command, his eyes fluttered open, and he looked over at her, obviously in a dazed state. "M-Marron? What are you doing here? Was it...all a dream?"
She glanced down at her palm, and noticed that the scar was completely gone. "Y-yes, Trunks. Just a dream."
"How did I get here?"
"I-I don't know." She bit her lip, the lie coming too easily.
"Marron..." He took her hand into his, and carefully examined the palm, softly touching the place where her scar had once been. "Just a dream..."
"Yes, Trunks. A dream."
TO THE REVIEWERS:
Cim - Really...poor Ken. He looks...*starts cracking up* I can't do it! HAHA, Ken! Too bad no Veggie fun this chapter...maybe soon...
Blueydmnstr - An Amorph is something without shape or form. It really has no meaning, but I believe one can be derived...
Burned Vamp - Hell no it isn't, especially when you were the one demanding the chapter! And maybe...NEVER! Yeah, never! They aren't even getting together. Can't you tell this is a G/M ficcie??
alannapurple - Hmm, guess you liked it.
SSJ Tokya - Well, he won't be a HUGE part.
Tessa-chan - Okay, thanks!
Nellie Chibi - Probably so.
Legolas Luver - Something scared you?? Now there's some freaky shit.
Lily - Hmm, care for some ice cream sandwiches??
Moon Dawntreader - Damn, speechless again?? I must be getting better at this. AND you're dedicating stuff to...ME?? Wow, I don't know what to say...I love ya too, girl. Now go update!
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leelee - Mirai Trunks: I've come to reposess my property.
Shadow: YOUR property?? I believe I gave that clone to leelee.
Mirai: But it's MY DNA!
Phoenix: Your point would be??
Mirai: Fine! But no more clones!
Shadow: Okay, okay. Glad you likes, leelee. Hope the chapter tingles your tastebuds also!
As always, THANKS to all of you who reviewed!
Fortune cookies, anyone?? *Holds out a huge basket of them and takes one. Breaks it open.* You will be tied to a bed in the near future. What the home for infinite losers??!!
Majin Vegeta: *rubbing hands together* Sure you locked the boy in the cage?
Turles: Yeah, he's all taken care of.
Majin Vegeta: Excellent.
Shadow: Help...