A/N: I edited the summary so it fits better since the one that was up kind of implied more... well never mind. The point was, it was slightly misleading once I thought about it. Also I changed it from Supernatural to fantasy 'cause that's the classification for the Dark Jewels Trilogy. Don't ask me what crack I was smoking the day when I decided Supernatural. Go figure. Oh yeah, this chapter is really short so don't shoot me please.
Chapter 17-The Stairs
They all trailed down the long spiraling staircase. Small jewels were set in the walls lighting the stair before them as they made their way down, down into the darkness. Bulma was talking to them, reassuring them and that was making the guys more nervous than total silence ever could.
"First off I should tell you how you all need to act. Goku, you're a doll, so just be your usual self. Krillin, just for Kami's sake, don't get scared. He can seem really intimidating until you get to know him. Piccolo, well you can probably get by with your silent moody thing," she ignored the protesting noise the Namek made. "Vegeta, just don't tick him off. He appreciates arrogance, but he also expects males to be smart enough to know when to back off, so please keep that in mind when dealing with him, and just be polite okay?"
"Why should I behave any differently just for this Lorn person? I'm not even polite for you nine tenths of the time."
"Whoa! He's polite for you a tenth of the time?! Man, how'd you manage that one Bulma?" Krillin ducked behind Goku as Vegeta's anger began to thicken the air. Bulma chose to ignore the male exchange taking place behind her.
"Lorn's really quite nice. You just kind of have to treat him like Vegeta, except that he's a lot bigger and if he decided to kill you it wouldn't be a quick and probably excruciatingly painful death, but a slow and definitely excruciatingly painful death that would more than likely have you begging for it all to end all long before he even touched your body... But that's not the point. The point was, he's really big and can be rather snarly, but you can't allow that to intimidate you; he hates that. Hm, maybe I should have introduced you to Draca first. Or Saetan, he's a Black jeweled warlord prince so he could probably have given you a clear idea of what being one is like. Oh well, we'll just have to wing it I guess."
Treat him like me? I am NOT snarly!
Yes you are. In fact you're being snarly right now. *Come on Vegeta, getting compared to the Warlord Prince of the Dragons isn't an insult. All I'm saying is they have to be a bit careful of his temper is all. See, not so different from yourself. You'll probably be great friends. * Or constantly at each other's throats.
You do realize that I can hear all of your thoughts don't you Woman?
*...You suck. * Note to self- examine this bond thing later.
Feel free, Woman. Vegeta let her feel his smugness. Bulma resisted the urge to turn around and smack him. Vegeta of course felt this and gave an evil laugh, purposely provoking her. She tossed a dark glare at him over her shoulder before returning her attention to the stairs.
Keep it up boyo. We'll see how funny you think it is once I figure out how to control this thing as well as you do. So there!
Are you threatening me Woman?
Damn straight, I am! Hey wait a minute! I didn't send that thought and it wasn't a loud one either, you picked it up? You mean you really do hear all my thoughts, even the not sent ones?
You know, for a genius, you're rather slow at times Woman. Of course I can hear your thoughts.
I am NOT! It just didn't click that when you said all thoughts that you meant all thoughts. I thought it was just kind of you picking up on my loud thoughts, or guessing what I was thinking from the emotions in my psychic scent. I mean you are Blood, so it wouldn't be surprising if you were able to do something a trained warlord prince could do instinctively.
Wha-
"Never mind. We're here." Bulma lifted a hand then paused. Cocked her head for a second. That's weird. No one mentioned that he had company... unless they didn't know. But if that's the case then it's got to be- Bulma shoved on the heavy wooden doors, which slid open soundlessly.
(really long) A/N: Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out. But guess what? I have officially graduated! Whoo hoo! *does the happy dance before jumping up to race through the house tearing up any old school papers that enter her path while laughing maniacally before sedately returning to the computer.* Ahem, at any rate... I'd like to take a moment to once again demand, er firmly encourage you to read our Raksha's Dark Jewels series, as well as check out Iceis's newest story. She's having issues at the moment so she's focusing her attention on this one and it's turning out really good so far. Enter a reclusive genius maid, an arrogant yet surprisingly talented prince, and a jealous and vengeful villain type and see what the cook comes up with. Hm, I see potential for an interesting dish with The Linking Song. *strokes imaginary mustache thoughtfully* Oh yeah, I'd also like to take a moment to thank my friend Becca for her useless yet entertaining suggestions for spicing up my present story, but which I might be able to use for my next one. Thanks Mama! ^_^ Alright I'll shut up now. Lol.
Empress Sarah-sama: Breath, calm down. Take three deep breaths and calm down. ^_^ Thanks for the review!
Sailor Purgatory, I'm glad that someone is ebenfitting from my non-life. Glad you like my story, and tell Geoffrey hi for me. lol
manga: Once again, I'm sorry for dragging this out. But the actual jewelage will occur next chapter I swear! Thanks for reviewing, ja na!
Dragon Lady: Does it actually make more sense with at least some of the Jewel series under your belt? Hm. Well I'm planning on kind of shifting a little bit more towards the DBZ plotline soon for the patient readers who don't have Anne Bishop's books practically memorized. BTW I read your Bulma werewolf story, I like it. Thanks for reviewing.
Raksha: I'm glad you're liking it. Yeah, the Lorn meeting should be interesting, especially since I'm planning a little surprise. I hope you all like it. As always your reviews are appreciated and welcomed. The Darkness Embrace you as well Sister.
Grimsister: Thanks for finally reviewing. Stop giving away hints, just cause you know what's coming *glares evilly* Lol. We'll get to the stains or something equally out there later okay? Lol. I'll catch you later, Mama.
