Thanks for all of the reviews! I was so surprised at getting that many for
1 chapter! I really wish that authors would update more! It's not FAIR!!!
NEways, thanks for the reviews and just for all of that I wrote a kind-of
long chapter.
Ch. 8
Usagi, now Sailor Cosmos, heaved in a giant breath of air. She refused to shed tears until she was sure that Chaos was banished. While holding her breath she looked around for her evil enemy. Only the dim light of the stars and the endless black of space stared back at her. The Sword of Sealing hummed gently in her hands.
It was over. The lone senshi collapsed from exhaustion and continued to gulp in much needed air. She breathed space now; she was space. The battle had ended in her favor, but not without casualties. Her senshi had given their lives, their souls, to help her win.
If only I was strong enough I could have saved them. If only I had moved faster or fought harder they would still be alive. Her eyes glazed over with unshed tears that threatened to fall. No! I will NOT cry! The Senshi of Legend does NOT cry! What would Vegeta think? ...What would Dad and Gohan think of me? They would be ashamed. Here I am dressed in a skimpy miniskirt and fighting behind the cover of magic. I-I would be a great disappointment. Usagi's face fell as she thought of her family and friends and how much she missed them. I wish I could see them again, disappointment or not.
She looked around at the dead universe. In the heat of battle every living thing had died. She was truly alone. The loud silence invaded her thoughts. Nothing. There was nothing left. Nothing. Silence and an eerie calm consumed everything.
Should I leave? Would that be too selfish of me? She thought about it long and hard. It wasn't out of her power to leave. She could go and travel anywhere she pleased in all of the universe's dimensions. But would it be wise to leave this dimension unprotected?
Yes, I should go. It would upset the natural balance of good and evil if I stayed any longer. Good alone cannot rule over anything because what is good without evil and evil without good? She almost laughed at herself when she noticed that she was thinking like Setsuna.
In a flash of light she reappeared in Pluto's former domain. Staring at the Time Gates she half expected Pluto to start yelling at her for being there. In another flash of light she stood in some loose dark blue shorts and a silver tank top. On the back of her shirt she had half of Vegeta's training symbol and half of her father's in a yin yang type fashion. It just seemed like the right thing since the training and the senseis were so different from each other.
I wonder if dad and Veggie get along now. She took a deep breath to calm her excitement. The time key appeared in her right hand. She started to chant after swishing and twirling it a few times.
"Cronos, god of Time and Space, lend me passage through the barriers that confine this dimension. I, Neo-Queen Serenity, the Queen of the Cosmos, Senshi of Legend, and sole heir to the former silver alliance command it."
The gates were flung open allowing her passage and giving her a strange sense of freedom. As she entered the ancient gates everything seemed to bow before her. Yes, she was definitely queen here. In a final flash of light she disappeared leaving the stars to stare after her in awe.
Piccolo's head shot up from his meditating state. Something was coming. He stood up and looked around in uncertainty. Everyone had gathered on the Lookout and was waiting for their turn in the room of Spirit and Time. There was something about that power that seemed familiar.
Goku and Gohan were in the room right now so they couldn't have caused his uneasiness. His gaze shot over to the other Saiyajins. Vegeta and Mirai Trunks were relaxing on some small boulders that had no reason for being there. No, it couldn't be them.
The older Namek that was fused inside of him urged him inside the palace. Just when he was about to quit his search and declare himself insane a small flash caught his attention. Fearing that Cell had decided to attack early he rushed into the room ready to fight. He was not, however, prepared for who he did find. A silver-haired girl was turned away from him examining her surroundings. The combined symbols on the back of her shirt caught his attention. Nande kuso?!
"Who are you and what business do you have with the Earth?" and older voice sprouted from his lips. Damn that Kami. When the girl turned around he nearly fainted from shock. Only one girl had that strange hair style and those innocent blue eyes. "U-Usagi?" He wasn't sure just yet, she seemed too old.
"Hello Piccolo. It is good to be home again."
He gasped at her tome and looked into her eyes again. This is definitely Usagi, but something has changed her. "So the little girl decided to come back. No longer a girl I see. You're stronger but by how much?"
She laughed at his questions, "That is for me to know and for you to find out. Tell me oh wise and nosey Namek." She watched him snort in amusement. "How have things been since I was gone?"
"As good as can be expected, I guess. We have a new enemy."
She nodded gravely before walking towards the door. "It is good to see you again." She disappeared through the door and into the outside world. Usagi marveled at the sun that poured down from the sky. Since she had been battling in space it had been a while since she had seen anything so beautiful. A breeze washed over her forcing her long silver hair to whip around her. It actually smelled different, the air tasted sweeter, and the sky seemed to welcome her back. It's good to be home again.
Sensing a lot of powers from behind the palace she became curious and peeked her head out from around the corner. Now that she was Sailor Cosmos her power level blended in and became one with her surroundings, making her practically invisible. Moving faster than she ever thought possible she ran to the nearest pillar. Very cautiously she peered at the mess of spiky black hair from behind. Vegeta. Tears prickled behind her eyes.
She closed her eyes and leaned against the column. Now she was sure that he was safe. He hadn't been killed while she was gone. Opening her eyes she looked at him again. Something lavender caught her attention. She stared in awe at the god that sat next to her sensei. He was gorgeous with soft lavender-colored hair and the most perfect body that could ever grace a man. What fascinated her most were his stunning blue eyes. They sparkled with wonder and amusement.
As she started to descend from Cloud 9 and back into reality she noticed that he was staring straight at her! During her examination she must have some out from her hiding place. When he opened his mouth to say something she grew alarmed and shook her head frantically. When he only looked at her curiously she put a finger to her lips. Her eyes seemed to beg please don't say anything.
Trunks leaned back and smirked at the beautiful megami. Why shouldn't I? He was absolutely taken with the angel before him. "Brat, what are you looking at?" the voice of his father broke him from his thoughts. "Oh…um…I...uh...never really noticed just how beautiful Kami's palace was. Heh…heh..." He watched in amusement as the angel blushed knowing full well that he was talking about her.
Vegeta snorted, "Yeah right." Trunks crossed his arms over his chest and watched as his goddess slowly approached.
Usagi was relieved that the purple-haired warrior wouldn't say anything. Silently she moved towards Vegeta. Excitement and dread both coursed through her veins. She feared that she had become a disappointment, a failure in his eyes. She was holding her breath and crossing her fingers.
In one quick movement she wrapped her pale arms around his shoulders. "It's good to see you again Uncle Veggie." She felt him catch his breath and turn in her grasp.
Trunks watched in horror as the goddess hugged his father. Is she suicidal?! He was about to jump in and save her life but his father's face stopped him in his tracks. Trunks watched anger, shock, and delight cross Vegeta's usually arrogant facial features.
Vegeta pulled the girl out from behind him and studied her intently. Usagi looked down to study her feet. She didn't want to see the look of disappointment that was *surely* in his eyes. The moments drew out into minutes as she still found herself under his intense gaze. When she was about to lift her head she found herself buried in his embrace.
"I missed you Usa-chan."
Tears sprung in her eyes as they threatened to fall for the second time that day. She was finally home where she really belonged. She clutched at his chest and he tightened his grip around her. After a minute they pulled away and she finally gazed into his eyes. Joyful tears streamed down her face freely as she gave a watery smile. She studied his face for a few minutes. It looked just the way she remembered. His eyes were shining with tears of joy before he quickly covered it up.
His face became stern, "I'm not going to let you leave again." She smiled, "Oh I'm not." He smiled a little before becoming suddenly confused.
"What?"
"Are you from the future too?"
"Huh? No why?"
"Well you're older than the other brat."
"Oh." After a moment passed Trunks was sure that he was permanently lost.
"If you're older are you stronger?" Vegeta asked in anticipation and excitement.
"Stronger than you could ever possibly imagine."
"I don't know I have a pretty good imagination."
She was about to retort when Krillen and the rest of the Z-senshi came rushing over. "Usagi! Look at you, all grown up. You're going to stay right?"
"Yep! You guys have to put up with me again!"
They all groaned and muttered things like, "—and just when we were having fun too."
"—there goes my vacation."
"Hey!" Usagi screamed indignantly. While everyone laughed, Trunks emerged from his confusion. So this is the famous Son Usagi. He thought back to when he had first heard of her.
~*~*~*~*~Flash Back*~*~*~*~
Trunks had decided to stay with the Z-senshi and train with them for the Androids. He was currently with Gohan for his ninth birthday. It was strange for him to see the normally happy boy depressed. In fact everyone seemed depressed, even his father.
"Gohan, why is everyone so down?" Gohan's face got paler and he seemed to become more subdued and detached, if that was possible. "It's also Usagi's birthday. I miss her."
"Who's Usagi?"
The small boy looked at him in shock. "Y-you mean she isn't in the future?!"
"I've never heard of her."
Gohan looked on the verge of tears. "You mean she never comes back?!"
"Who?!"
"Usagi...my twin sister." Trunks stood there and blinked for a few minutes. "You have a sister?"
Gohan nodded. "It's all my fault! She would still be here if it wasn't for me. I should have been faster…" Gohan trailed off as tears ran down his face. Lost in his memories he turned and flew off. It unnerved Trunks to see the past self of his mentor so sad. Concerned about his friend's behavior Trunks decided to ask his father about this Usagi girl.
Vegeta was in the gravity room (No surprise there). When Trunks walked in he was almost crushed underneath the gravity. His father had NEVER trained under such harsh conditions before. Right when he was sure that he was going to be suffocated everything stopped. "What are you doing here brat?"
Straightening up he faced the cold glare of his role model. "I needed to ask you about something."
"Go and ask that onna. I have better things to do than sit around and chat," he said while walking towards the gravity machine.
"Will you tell me about Son Usagi?"
Vegeta stopped in mid step and became tense with rage. Just when he was going to take it out on his son he seemed to think twice and suddenly became subdued. He looked ancient and wise instead of arrogant and powerful. "Son Usagi… she was a true Saiyajin Princess. I don't know why a dense third-class baka had the daughter that should have been mine. Usa- chan was very powerful and strangely wise for someone her age."
"What happened to her?"
Vegeta gritted his teeth in anger and said, "I should have saved her. I was right behind her, the closest one to her! That strange green-haired bitch just had to stop time. Damn that onna! Damn her to hell!!"
"So what happened?" Trunks' soft voice echoed off the padded walls. Vegeta looked at his ignorant son in annoyance. "Leave brat. I have training to do." Yeah more like torture. Mirai Trunks new better than to pressure his father when he was in one of his moods. Walking out of the gravity room he spotted his mother passing by.
"Hey 'Kaasan wait!"
"What is it Mirai?"
"I was wondering if you could tell me the entire story behind Son Usagi." For some odd reason Trunks found that he was kind of obsessed with the ghost of a girl. She seemed to be in the hearts of everyone. It fascinated him that his father even respected her and envied Goku because he was her father.
His mother started to retell everything she knew about the small girl. "…Both your father and Goku trained her when she was young. Even at her young age her powers rivaled Vegeta's. They were close, like father and daughter. In fact I bet the only reason he doesn't treat you like his 'heir' is because in his mind you're not."
"What do you mean?"
"Well if Vegeta had a choice he would name her Saiyajin no Oujo. He was such a high respect for her that no one could even rival her."
"Well what happened to her?"
"Everyone had just been wished back from Namek when it happened. She was talking to Vegeta when this strange green-haired woman with a staff stepped out of a portal. She somehow was able to kidnap Usagi right in front of everyone. Now minna blame themselves for not saving her-Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta more than everyone else. Goku wasn't there to even see her one last time. Vegeta blames himself for not bring able to help her."
They sat in silence for a few minutes both in deep thought. "Tell me Mirai, is she in the future?"
"Honestly, until today I have never even heard of her." Bulma nodded sadly before standing up. "There is till a chance that she will return. For everyone's sake I hope she comes back soon. We all miss her."
~*~*~*~*~End Flash Back~*~*~*~*~
"So Veggie-chan, who's this?" The megami turned and looked at him curiously. "My brat from the future." Usagi glared at the spiky-haired man before looking back at him. "I'm sure you have a real name. Though, I wouldn't put it past Veggie to name his kid Brat."
Trunks laughed at the indignant face his father made. Standing he bowed before the megami. "Watashiwa Trunks. Everyone here calls me Mirai because I'm from the future." Usagi got a mischievous smirk on her face.
"Hey Veggie he's cuter than you!" Both the said Saiyajins blushed under the remark. "I've never seen Vegeta blush before," Krillen said through his laughter. That earned him a death glare. Usagi looked around for someone. She grabbed onto Trunk's shoulder for support and stood on her tippy toes. "Hey where's everyone else?" Piccolo spoke up, "Gohan and Goku are still in the room of Spitit and Time." Usagi lowered back on her feet and started to pout, "Well when are they going to some out?"
"They have about two more hours." She frowned and continued to pout. "Hey I can go and see mom and Bulma!"
Meanwhile Vegeta's eyes had locked onto Usagi's hand that was still on Trunks' shoulder. An idea started to form in his head. Now it was his turn to play matchmaker. "Yeah I'm sure the onnas would LOVE to see you. Mirai go with her."
"Huh? Why me?"
"Because I'm not in the mood for a bunch of crying and squealing."
"B-But—"
"Oh come on Mirai!" Usagi said while grabbing his hand and blasting off. It took him a minute to realize that he was air born. It took him even longer to notice that he was holding hands with his goddess. He was going to use this opportunity to its fullest. Intertwining their fingers he flew up beside her. She smiled at him and just enjoyed the flight.
"Chichi is probably at my 'kaasan's house." It took Usagi a minute before she put two and two together.
"So they DID get together!"
"Huh?"
"I got Veggie-chan and Bulma together! I thought they made the *cutest* couple. I am so good! Oh, and I have to blackmail him with the wedding pictures!" Trunks laughed as her eyes got all starry with excitement. "Well then I guess we don't have much time to waist!" he said speeding up. "Yeah!"
They reached the door of Capsule Corp. in no time. Usagi was chewing the nails on her free hand. "What's wrong?" Trunks asked.
"I just can't walk in and say, 'oh hi mom I'm home.'."
"Of course you can!" Trunks opened the door and shoved her through. She shook her head and whispered, "No please Trunks." He smirked and grabbed her shoulders with his free arm. He practically dragged her into the kitchen where the two women were chatting while making dinner.
"Hey look who came back!" Trunks shouted getting their attention. He brought Usagi in front of him and wrapped an arm around her waist to keep her from escaping.
"U-Usa?" Chichi asked as tears rolled down her cheeks. When she nodded both women launched themselves at the pair in the door.
"We missed you so much!"
"My baby girl is finally home."
"Are you hungry?"
"Here, both of you sit down."
"When did you get back?"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Does Vegeta know you're back?"
"Did I already ask if you were hungry?"
All of these questions assaulted them at once. Usagi turned and playfully glared at Trunks grumbling something like, "…of course you can…" They were finally herded to a couch in the living room. Both women had dried their tears and now practically skipped around with huge grins on there faces. After much explaining, Usagi finally got to ask her questions. "Bulma I still can't believe that you and Veggie are married! I should have killed Setsuna for not telling me."
"Setsuna?"
"That's a long story. Do you have any pictures? Please? I have to have my blackmail material when we go back." Bulma laughed. "You evil little child! ...I think they're in the cabinet over there." She got up and pulled out a giant picture book. Chichi stood up and announced, "I'll go and fix us a snack. I'm sure you two must be starving."
Bulma scooted to the edge of the couch practically forcing Usagi in Trunk's lap. She smirked before handing Usagi the book. Trunks peeked over Usagi's shoulder to look at the pictures with her. Usagi laughed when they saw the normally spandex clad Saiyajin no Ouji dressed up in a formal suit. "I wonder what other Saiyajins would think of their prince kissing a *human*."
They looked through the entire book laughing as Bulma told the most embarrassing stories. "—yeah, and between the two of them they polished off the ENTIRE wedding cake in five seconds flat! I'm glad I had a backup one they didn't know about. When Goku saw that he started running and ended up tripping and landed head first in the vanilla icing." Everyone was drowning in their laughter.
"Goku and Gohan will be out soon. We should go," Trunks said looking down at the girl sitting in his lap. Usagi stood up quickly blushing deep red when she noticed their position. Bulma and Chichi shared a sly glance both thinking the same things. Matchmaking time!
"Are you guys coming with us?" The women nodded still grinning at the two embarrassed teens. Bulma want to get chibi-Trunks. When she returned Usagi squealed and ran up to the purple-haired baby. "Aww Trunks you were just as cute as a baby!" He blushed and looked down at his feet.
"That's the last time I ever ride with mom again!"
Usagi and Trunks stumbled out of a cramped aircar. They toppled on top of each other while trying to regain their balance. Trunks stared down at the innocent blue eyes beneath him. Neither of them tried to get up, both oblivious of their growing audience. Usagi wasn't sure how much time had passed since she had been trapped beneath her purple-haired hunk. Blue clashed against blue as they both continued to stare at each other.
"You two can take all the time you want getting up and all. We don't mind watching," Krillen said while grinning from ear-to-ear. Both Trunks and Usagi blushed and thought, how humiliating. Trunks scrambled to his feet and offered Usagi his hand. Turning even redder she accepted it.
Meanwhile Vegeta had glanced to the two women. All three of them had the same glint in their eyes. It would be perfect if they were mated, Vegeta thought while looking over at the two teens. Usagi coughed nervously, "So…um…anyways…When is my da—" She was cut short when the giant double doors started to open.
"They're coming out early," Piccolo exclaimed as everyone gathered around the doors. Usagi darted behind the nearest person—which coincidentally was Trunks—so she wouldn't be seen. She stood on her tippy toes to look over his shoulder. Trunks became tense when he felt her breath tickling his neck. He couldn't stand her being so close to him without her being in his arms. Building up his courage he said, "You know you can't hide behind me forever. You're going to have to say 'hi' eventually."
"I know that. I'm just trying to find the best was to tell them."
"Just let them figure out who you are. You look different enough to make them think."
"How did you know how I looked before?"
Trunks blushed, "I've seen pictures of you." She looked at him suspiciously before sighing. "You're right." She stepped out from behind him and leaned against a white column waiting for the chance to face her father and brother for the first time in ten years. After a minute the small crowd of friends parted so the Super Saiyajins could see Trunks and Usagi.
Goku was the first to speak, "Wow Trunks I didn't know you had a girlfriend. Is she from the future too or did you meet her here?" Everyone who heard either sweat dropped or fell on the floor anime style. You could hear Vegeta sigh and mutter something like, "Dumbass."
The two teens looked at each other before both looking down with scarlet faces. Gohan looked at the silver-haired girl in suspicion. There was something familiar about her. He couldn't put his finger on it at the moment but… He looked into her blue eyes and saw something that he thought he would never see again. Innocence. He saw a childlike innocence that had been forgotten during all of the battles and violence. His green Super Saiyajin eyes widened and he stepped forward. "Usagi?"
Usagi looked up and smiled at her younger twin. "Gohan. You were always the best at reading me." Gohan ran forward and hugged his sister with all of his SSJ might. Tears were streaming down his face as he buried his face in her shirt. "I can't believe you're really here! I thought that you would never come back."
She looked down at her brother in sincerity, "To be honest I wasn't sure that I would be allowed to come back. I'm here, permanently, and that's all that matters." After Gohan smile she bent down and whispered in his ear, "So how long do you think it will take Dad to figure it out?" He chuckled and said out loud, "Who knows? Maybe a year?" She laughed and looked up at her dumbfounded father. He had that adorable 'I'm lost' look on his face and was scratching his head.
"Huh?"
Usagi stepped forward with an amused smile. "At least I know that you haven't changed much. I'm back Dad, and I'm staying for good."
(AN: I was thinking about stopping there but since I'm a nice person and you guys gave me those reviews I'll put a little more on. So REVIEW at the end and I might make the next chapter longer for ya!)
"So Usa, where have you been all this while?" Krillen asked while grabbing a small cracker off of his plate. Mr. Popo had set out a feast big enough to fill a small army, but would watch it disappear in a matter of minutes. The thing that surprised everyone was that Usagi only had some water. Usagi could feel that everyone was listening in for her answer. "That's a long story that can wait for another time. Piccolo told me that a new enemy has come." Her dad nodded, "Cell."
After a few minutes of silence she asked, "So is he cute?" Everyone fell down while sweat dropping. "W-what?" Gohan asked in shock. Usagi slapped her forehead, "Oh yeah. I forgot that all of the enemies here are ugly and sound gay." Vegeta grumbled and glared at her. "Everyone except you Uncle Veggie." He seemed content with her answer and continued to scarf down his food.
Trunks spoke up from next to her, "Cell is the most powerful android that Dr. Gero has ever created. Inside of him are the cells of all the greatest fighters that have ever been to Earth. Now that he is in his ultimate form he is the perfect warrior. I came back from the future to stop him from killing the world's only hope, the Z-senshi."
Usagi zoned out and saw a possible future for the Earth. She saw Mirai Trunks' childhood. She saw what would have come to pass if her father died and she never came back. "Don't worry Trunks. This "Cell" is up against five of the strongest Saiyajins in all of history. We will win. Besides he never got any of my cells did he? I just got back so there's no way I'm going to let any of you die on me."
"That's very reassuring," Vegeta said sarcastically. Usagi grabbed a tomato off of the table and chunked it at him. Vegeta didn't see it in time and got nailed right between the eyes. "Better watch out Vegetable head I think it is raining vegetables." Everyone laughed at his bewildered face. He smile evilly and grabbed a roll and threw it at Goku.
"Food fight!" someone yelled a second later. Poor Mr. Popo had to watch as the rice was shoved in Piccolo's ears and the cherry pie slid down Krillen's bald head. When he saw the red goo he started to run around screaming that someone had busted his brain open.
Usagi stopped to laugh at him and Gohan launched an apple in her moment of distraction. Trunks pulled her to the floor thus saving her from the attacking apple. Usagi heaved a sigh and turned to her rescuer. He grinned and put some whip cream on her nose. She glared when he started to chuckle. They both stayed on the floor and watched the food fly above them.
All of a sudden Gohan popped up in their line of vision with a bowl of banana pudding. He grinned evilly before it 'slipped' from his grasp and covered both the demi-Saiyajins in the yellow goo. Gohan darted away fearing his sister's wrath. Usagi was about to shoot after him when Trunks wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her back down to his side. He leaned down and kissed away a small spot of pudding in her forehead.
"Mmmm…tastes like bananas." Usagi rolled her eyes while smirking and blushing. Trunks cupped her slimy face and slowly leaned his own forward. Time seemed to stop as the two focused on each other. Their lips slowly moved closer and closer. Usagi could feel his breath mingling with her own. Just when they were going to experience heaven on Earth, a dark object came flying at them. Trunks had to push her away so she wouldn't get a concussion.
A few more of the hairy brown balls launched at them. Trunks mentally sighed as he caught one just millimeters from his face. Where in the HELL did they get COCANUTS?!?!
Do you guys like my cliffy? I thought it was funny when I wrote it! Sorry to disappoint some of the fans that didn't want a Trunks/Usagi romance. I know, I know, they get a little old after a while but I just HAD to write this. The next few chapters might be a little longer in getting out but I want you all to know that I'm trying. I already have the rest of the story outlined out I just have to write it. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED especially in the last few chapters. BUT we still have a while until we get there. NEway please review. Ja!
~ Katlin Grace
Ch. 8
Usagi, now Sailor Cosmos, heaved in a giant breath of air. She refused to shed tears until she was sure that Chaos was banished. While holding her breath she looked around for her evil enemy. Only the dim light of the stars and the endless black of space stared back at her. The Sword of Sealing hummed gently in her hands.
It was over. The lone senshi collapsed from exhaustion and continued to gulp in much needed air. She breathed space now; she was space. The battle had ended in her favor, but not without casualties. Her senshi had given their lives, their souls, to help her win.
If only I was strong enough I could have saved them. If only I had moved faster or fought harder they would still be alive. Her eyes glazed over with unshed tears that threatened to fall. No! I will NOT cry! The Senshi of Legend does NOT cry! What would Vegeta think? ...What would Dad and Gohan think of me? They would be ashamed. Here I am dressed in a skimpy miniskirt and fighting behind the cover of magic. I-I would be a great disappointment. Usagi's face fell as she thought of her family and friends and how much she missed them. I wish I could see them again, disappointment or not.
She looked around at the dead universe. In the heat of battle every living thing had died. She was truly alone. The loud silence invaded her thoughts. Nothing. There was nothing left. Nothing. Silence and an eerie calm consumed everything.
Should I leave? Would that be too selfish of me? She thought about it long and hard. It wasn't out of her power to leave. She could go and travel anywhere she pleased in all of the universe's dimensions. But would it be wise to leave this dimension unprotected?
Yes, I should go. It would upset the natural balance of good and evil if I stayed any longer. Good alone cannot rule over anything because what is good without evil and evil without good? She almost laughed at herself when she noticed that she was thinking like Setsuna.
In a flash of light she reappeared in Pluto's former domain. Staring at the Time Gates she half expected Pluto to start yelling at her for being there. In another flash of light she stood in some loose dark blue shorts and a silver tank top. On the back of her shirt she had half of Vegeta's training symbol and half of her father's in a yin yang type fashion. It just seemed like the right thing since the training and the senseis were so different from each other.
I wonder if dad and Veggie get along now. She took a deep breath to calm her excitement. The time key appeared in her right hand. She started to chant after swishing and twirling it a few times.
"Cronos, god of Time and Space, lend me passage through the barriers that confine this dimension. I, Neo-Queen Serenity, the Queen of the Cosmos, Senshi of Legend, and sole heir to the former silver alliance command it."
The gates were flung open allowing her passage and giving her a strange sense of freedom. As she entered the ancient gates everything seemed to bow before her. Yes, she was definitely queen here. In a final flash of light she disappeared leaving the stars to stare after her in awe.
Piccolo's head shot up from his meditating state. Something was coming. He stood up and looked around in uncertainty. Everyone had gathered on the Lookout and was waiting for their turn in the room of Spirit and Time. There was something about that power that seemed familiar.
Goku and Gohan were in the room right now so they couldn't have caused his uneasiness. His gaze shot over to the other Saiyajins. Vegeta and Mirai Trunks were relaxing on some small boulders that had no reason for being there. No, it couldn't be them.
The older Namek that was fused inside of him urged him inside the palace. Just when he was about to quit his search and declare himself insane a small flash caught his attention. Fearing that Cell had decided to attack early he rushed into the room ready to fight. He was not, however, prepared for who he did find. A silver-haired girl was turned away from him examining her surroundings. The combined symbols on the back of her shirt caught his attention. Nande kuso?!
"Who are you and what business do you have with the Earth?" and older voice sprouted from his lips. Damn that Kami. When the girl turned around he nearly fainted from shock. Only one girl had that strange hair style and those innocent blue eyes. "U-Usagi?" He wasn't sure just yet, she seemed too old.
"Hello Piccolo. It is good to be home again."
He gasped at her tome and looked into her eyes again. This is definitely Usagi, but something has changed her. "So the little girl decided to come back. No longer a girl I see. You're stronger but by how much?"
She laughed at his questions, "That is for me to know and for you to find out. Tell me oh wise and nosey Namek." She watched him snort in amusement. "How have things been since I was gone?"
"As good as can be expected, I guess. We have a new enemy."
She nodded gravely before walking towards the door. "It is good to see you again." She disappeared through the door and into the outside world. Usagi marveled at the sun that poured down from the sky. Since she had been battling in space it had been a while since she had seen anything so beautiful. A breeze washed over her forcing her long silver hair to whip around her. It actually smelled different, the air tasted sweeter, and the sky seemed to welcome her back. It's good to be home again.
Sensing a lot of powers from behind the palace she became curious and peeked her head out from around the corner. Now that she was Sailor Cosmos her power level blended in and became one with her surroundings, making her practically invisible. Moving faster than she ever thought possible she ran to the nearest pillar. Very cautiously she peered at the mess of spiky black hair from behind. Vegeta. Tears prickled behind her eyes.
She closed her eyes and leaned against the column. Now she was sure that he was safe. He hadn't been killed while she was gone. Opening her eyes she looked at him again. Something lavender caught her attention. She stared in awe at the god that sat next to her sensei. He was gorgeous with soft lavender-colored hair and the most perfect body that could ever grace a man. What fascinated her most were his stunning blue eyes. They sparkled with wonder and amusement.
As she started to descend from Cloud 9 and back into reality she noticed that he was staring straight at her! During her examination she must have some out from her hiding place. When he opened his mouth to say something she grew alarmed and shook her head frantically. When he only looked at her curiously she put a finger to her lips. Her eyes seemed to beg please don't say anything.
Trunks leaned back and smirked at the beautiful megami. Why shouldn't I? He was absolutely taken with the angel before him. "Brat, what are you looking at?" the voice of his father broke him from his thoughts. "Oh…um…I...uh...never really noticed just how beautiful Kami's palace was. Heh…heh..." He watched in amusement as the angel blushed knowing full well that he was talking about her.
Vegeta snorted, "Yeah right." Trunks crossed his arms over his chest and watched as his goddess slowly approached.
Usagi was relieved that the purple-haired warrior wouldn't say anything. Silently she moved towards Vegeta. Excitement and dread both coursed through her veins. She feared that she had become a disappointment, a failure in his eyes. She was holding her breath and crossing her fingers.
In one quick movement she wrapped her pale arms around his shoulders. "It's good to see you again Uncle Veggie." She felt him catch his breath and turn in her grasp.
Trunks watched in horror as the goddess hugged his father. Is she suicidal?! He was about to jump in and save her life but his father's face stopped him in his tracks. Trunks watched anger, shock, and delight cross Vegeta's usually arrogant facial features.
Vegeta pulled the girl out from behind him and studied her intently. Usagi looked down to study her feet. She didn't want to see the look of disappointment that was *surely* in his eyes. The moments drew out into minutes as she still found herself under his intense gaze. When she was about to lift her head she found herself buried in his embrace.
"I missed you Usa-chan."
Tears sprung in her eyes as they threatened to fall for the second time that day. She was finally home where she really belonged. She clutched at his chest and he tightened his grip around her. After a minute they pulled away and she finally gazed into his eyes. Joyful tears streamed down her face freely as she gave a watery smile. She studied his face for a few minutes. It looked just the way she remembered. His eyes were shining with tears of joy before he quickly covered it up.
His face became stern, "I'm not going to let you leave again." She smiled, "Oh I'm not." He smiled a little before becoming suddenly confused.
"What?"
"Are you from the future too?"
"Huh? No why?"
"Well you're older than the other brat."
"Oh." After a moment passed Trunks was sure that he was permanently lost.
"If you're older are you stronger?" Vegeta asked in anticipation and excitement.
"Stronger than you could ever possibly imagine."
"I don't know I have a pretty good imagination."
She was about to retort when Krillen and the rest of the Z-senshi came rushing over. "Usagi! Look at you, all grown up. You're going to stay right?"
"Yep! You guys have to put up with me again!"
They all groaned and muttered things like, "—and just when we were having fun too."
"—there goes my vacation."
"Hey!" Usagi screamed indignantly. While everyone laughed, Trunks emerged from his confusion. So this is the famous Son Usagi. He thought back to when he had first heard of her.
~*~*~*~*~Flash Back*~*~*~*~
Trunks had decided to stay with the Z-senshi and train with them for the Androids. He was currently with Gohan for his ninth birthday. It was strange for him to see the normally happy boy depressed. In fact everyone seemed depressed, even his father.
"Gohan, why is everyone so down?" Gohan's face got paler and he seemed to become more subdued and detached, if that was possible. "It's also Usagi's birthday. I miss her."
"Who's Usagi?"
The small boy looked at him in shock. "Y-you mean she isn't in the future?!"
"I've never heard of her."
Gohan looked on the verge of tears. "You mean she never comes back?!"
"Who?!"
"Usagi...my twin sister." Trunks stood there and blinked for a few minutes. "You have a sister?"
Gohan nodded. "It's all my fault! She would still be here if it wasn't for me. I should have been faster…" Gohan trailed off as tears ran down his face. Lost in his memories he turned and flew off. It unnerved Trunks to see the past self of his mentor so sad. Concerned about his friend's behavior Trunks decided to ask his father about this Usagi girl.
Vegeta was in the gravity room (No surprise there). When Trunks walked in he was almost crushed underneath the gravity. His father had NEVER trained under such harsh conditions before. Right when he was sure that he was going to be suffocated everything stopped. "What are you doing here brat?"
Straightening up he faced the cold glare of his role model. "I needed to ask you about something."
"Go and ask that onna. I have better things to do than sit around and chat," he said while walking towards the gravity machine.
"Will you tell me about Son Usagi?"
Vegeta stopped in mid step and became tense with rage. Just when he was going to take it out on his son he seemed to think twice and suddenly became subdued. He looked ancient and wise instead of arrogant and powerful. "Son Usagi… she was a true Saiyajin Princess. I don't know why a dense third-class baka had the daughter that should have been mine. Usa- chan was very powerful and strangely wise for someone her age."
"What happened to her?"
Vegeta gritted his teeth in anger and said, "I should have saved her. I was right behind her, the closest one to her! That strange green-haired bitch just had to stop time. Damn that onna! Damn her to hell!!"
"So what happened?" Trunks' soft voice echoed off the padded walls. Vegeta looked at his ignorant son in annoyance. "Leave brat. I have training to do." Yeah more like torture. Mirai Trunks new better than to pressure his father when he was in one of his moods. Walking out of the gravity room he spotted his mother passing by.
"Hey 'Kaasan wait!"
"What is it Mirai?"
"I was wondering if you could tell me the entire story behind Son Usagi." For some odd reason Trunks found that he was kind of obsessed with the ghost of a girl. She seemed to be in the hearts of everyone. It fascinated him that his father even respected her and envied Goku because he was her father.
His mother started to retell everything she knew about the small girl. "…Both your father and Goku trained her when she was young. Even at her young age her powers rivaled Vegeta's. They were close, like father and daughter. In fact I bet the only reason he doesn't treat you like his 'heir' is because in his mind you're not."
"What do you mean?"
"Well if Vegeta had a choice he would name her Saiyajin no Oujo. He was such a high respect for her that no one could even rival her."
"Well what happened to her?"
"Everyone had just been wished back from Namek when it happened. She was talking to Vegeta when this strange green-haired woman with a staff stepped out of a portal. She somehow was able to kidnap Usagi right in front of everyone. Now minna blame themselves for not saving her-Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta more than everyone else. Goku wasn't there to even see her one last time. Vegeta blames himself for not bring able to help her."
They sat in silence for a few minutes both in deep thought. "Tell me Mirai, is she in the future?"
"Honestly, until today I have never even heard of her." Bulma nodded sadly before standing up. "There is till a chance that she will return. For everyone's sake I hope she comes back soon. We all miss her."
~*~*~*~*~End Flash Back~*~*~*~*~
"So Veggie-chan, who's this?" The megami turned and looked at him curiously. "My brat from the future." Usagi glared at the spiky-haired man before looking back at him. "I'm sure you have a real name. Though, I wouldn't put it past Veggie to name his kid Brat."
Trunks laughed at the indignant face his father made. Standing he bowed before the megami. "Watashiwa Trunks. Everyone here calls me Mirai because I'm from the future." Usagi got a mischievous smirk on her face.
"Hey Veggie he's cuter than you!" Both the said Saiyajins blushed under the remark. "I've never seen Vegeta blush before," Krillen said through his laughter. That earned him a death glare. Usagi looked around for someone. She grabbed onto Trunk's shoulder for support and stood on her tippy toes. "Hey where's everyone else?" Piccolo spoke up, "Gohan and Goku are still in the room of Spitit and Time." Usagi lowered back on her feet and started to pout, "Well when are they going to some out?"
"They have about two more hours." She frowned and continued to pout. "Hey I can go and see mom and Bulma!"
Meanwhile Vegeta's eyes had locked onto Usagi's hand that was still on Trunks' shoulder. An idea started to form in his head. Now it was his turn to play matchmaker. "Yeah I'm sure the onnas would LOVE to see you. Mirai go with her."
"Huh? Why me?"
"Because I'm not in the mood for a bunch of crying and squealing."
"B-But—"
"Oh come on Mirai!" Usagi said while grabbing his hand and blasting off. It took him a minute to realize that he was air born. It took him even longer to notice that he was holding hands with his goddess. He was going to use this opportunity to its fullest. Intertwining their fingers he flew up beside her. She smiled at him and just enjoyed the flight.
"Chichi is probably at my 'kaasan's house." It took Usagi a minute before she put two and two together.
"So they DID get together!"
"Huh?"
"I got Veggie-chan and Bulma together! I thought they made the *cutest* couple. I am so good! Oh, and I have to blackmail him with the wedding pictures!" Trunks laughed as her eyes got all starry with excitement. "Well then I guess we don't have much time to waist!" he said speeding up. "Yeah!"
They reached the door of Capsule Corp. in no time. Usagi was chewing the nails on her free hand. "What's wrong?" Trunks asked.
"I just can't walk in and say, 'oh hi mom I'm home.'."
"Of course you can!" Trunks opened the door and shoved her through. She shook her head and whispered, "No please Trunks." He smirked and grabbed her shoulders with his free arm. He practically dragged her into the kitchen where the two women were chatting while making dinner.
"Hey look who came back!" Trunks shouted getting their attention. He brought Usagi in front of him and wrapped an arm around her waist to keep her from escaping.
"U-Usa?" Chichi asked as tears rolled down her cheeks. When she nodded both women launched themselves at the pair in the door.
"We missed you so much!"
"My baby girl is finally home."
"Are you hungry?"
"Here, both of you sit down."
"When did you get back?"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Does Vegeta know you're back?"
"Did I already ask if you were hungry?"
All of these questions assaulted them at once. Usagi turned and playfully glared at Trunks grumbling something like, "…of course you can…" They were finally herded to a couch in the living room. Both women had dried their tears and now practically skipped around with huge grins on there faces. After much explaining, Usagi finally got to ask her questions. "Bulma I still can't believe that you and Veggie are married! I should have killed Setsuna for not telling me."
"Setsuna?"
"That's a long story. Do you have any pictures? Please? I have to have my blackmail material when we go back." Bulma laughed. "You evil little child! ...I think they're in the cabinet over there." She got up and pulled out a giant picture book. Chichi stood up and announced, "I'll go and fix us a snack. I'm sure you two must be starving."
Bulma scooted to the edge of the couch practically forcing Usagi in Trunk's lap. She smirked before handing Usagi the book. Trunks peeked over Usagi's shoulder to look at the pictures with her. Usagi laughed when they saw the normally spandex clad Saiyajin no Ouji dressed up in a formal suit. "I wonder what other Saiyajins would think of their prince kissing a *human*."
They looked through the entire book laughing as Bulma told the most embarrassing stories. "—yeah, and between the two of them they polished off the ENTIRE wedding cake in five seconds flat! I'm glad I had a backup one they didn't know about. When Goku saw that he started running and ended up tripping and landed head first in the vanilla icing." Everyone was drowning in their laughter.
"Goku and Gohan will be out soon. We should go," Trunks said looking down at the girl sitting in his lap. Usagi stood up quickly blushing deep red when she noticed their position. Bulma and Chichi shared a sly glance both thinking the same things. Matchmaking time!
"Are you guys coming with us?" The women nodded still grinning at the two embarrassed teens. Bulma want to get chibi-Trunks. When she returned Usagi squealed and ran up to the purple-haired baby. "Aww Trunks you were just as cute as a baby!" He blushed and looked down at his feet.
"That's the last time I ever ride with mom again!"
Usagi and Trunks stumbled out of a cramped aircar. They toppled on top of each other while trying to regain their balance. Trunks stared down at the innocent blue eyes beneath him. Neither of them tried to get up, both oblivious of their growing audience. Usagi wasn't sure how much time had passed since she had been trapped beneath her purple-haired hunk. Blue clashed against blue as they both continued to stare at each other.
"You two can take all the time you want getting up and all. We don't mind watching," Krillen said while grinning from ear-to-ear. Both Trunks and Usagi blushed and thought, how humiliating. Trunks scrambled to his feet and offered Usagi his hand. Turning even redder she accepted it.
Meanwhile Vegeta had glanced to the two women. All three of them had the same glint in their eyes. It would be perfect if they were mated, Vegeta thought while looking over at the two teens. Usagi coughed nervously, "So…um…anyways…When is my da—" She was cut short when the giant double doors started to open.
"They're coming out early," Piccolo exclaimed as everyone gathered around the doors. Usagi darted behind the nearest person—which coincidentally was Trunks—so she wouldn't be seen. She stood on her tippy toes to look over his shoulder. Trunks became tense when he felt her breath tickling his neck. He couldn't stand her being so close to him without her being in his arms. Building up his courage he said, "You know you can't hide behind me forever. You're going to have to say 'hi' eventually."
"I know that. I'm just trying to find the best was to tell them."
"Just let them figure out who you are. You look different enough to make them think."
"How did you know how I looked before?"
Trunks blushed, "I've seen pictures of you." She looked at him suspiciously before sighing. "You're right." She stepped out from behind him and leaned against a white column waiting for the chance to face her father and brother for the first time in ten years. After a minute the small crowd of friends parted so the Super Saiyajins could see Trunks and Usagi.
Goku was the first to speak, "Wow Trunks I didn't know you had a girlfriend. Is she from the future too or did you meet her here?" Everyone who heard either sweat dropped or fell on the floor anime style. You could hear Vegeta sigh and mutter something like, "Dumbass."
The two teens looked at each other before both looking down with scarlet faces. Gohan looked at the silver-haired girl in suspicion. There was something familiar about her. He couldn't put his finger on it at the moment but… He looked into her blue eyes and saw something that he thought he would never see again. Innocence. He saw a childlike innocence that had been forgotten during all of the battles and violence. His green Super Saiyajin eyes widened and he stepped forward. "Usagi?"
Usagi looked up and smiled at her younger twin. "Gohan. You were always the best at reading me." Gohan ran forward and hugged his sister with all of his SSJ might. Tears were streaming down his face as he buried his face in her shirt. "I can't believe you're really here! I thought that you would never come back."
She looked down at her brother in sincerity, "To be honest I wasn't sure that I would be allowed to come back. I'm here, permanently, and that's all that matters." After Gohan smile she bent down and whispered in his ear, "So how long do you think it will take Dad to figure it out?" He chuckled and said out loud, "Who knows? Maybe a year?" She laughed and looked up at her dumbfounded father. He had that adorable 'I'm lost' look on his face and was scratching his head.
"Huh?"
Usagi stepped forward with an amused smile. "At least I know that you haven't changed much. I'm back Dad, and I'm staying for good."
(AN: I was thinking about stopping there but since I'm a nice person and you guys gave me those reviews I'll put a little more on. So REVIEW at the end and I might make the next chapter longer for ya!)
"So Usa, where have you been all this while?" Krillen asked while grabbing a small cracker off of his plate. Mr. Popo had set out a feast big enough to fill a small army, but would watch it disappear in a matter of minutes. The thing that surprised everyone was that Usagi only had some water. Usagi could feel that everyone was listening in for her answer. "That's a long story that can wait for another time. Piccolo told me that a new enemy has come." Her dad nodded, "Cell."
After a few minutes of silence she asked, "So is he cute?" Everyone fell down while sweat dropping. "W-what?" Gohan asked in shock. Usagi slapped her forehead, "Oh yeah. I forgot that all of the enemies here are ugly and sound gay." Vegeta grumbled and glared at her. "Everyone except you Uncle Veggie." He seemed content with her answer and continued to scarf down his food.
Trunks spoke up from next to her, "Cell is the most powerful android that Dr. Gero has ever created. Inside of him are the cells of all the greatest fighters that have ever been to Earth. Now that he is in his ultimate form he is the perfect warrior. I came back from the future to stop him from killing the world's only hope, the Z-senshi."
Usagi zoned out and saw a possible future for the Earth. She saw Mirai Trunks' childhood. She saw what would have come to pass if her father died and she never came back. "Don't worry Trunks. This "Cell" is up against five of the strongest Saiyajins in all of history. We will win. Besides he never got any of my cells did he? I just got back so there's no way I'm going to let any of you die on me."
"That's very reassuring," Vegeta said sarcastically. Usagi grabbed a tomato off of the table and chunked it at him. Vegeta didn't see it in time and got nailed right between the eyes. "Better watch out Vegetable head I think it is raining vegetables." Everyone laughed at his bewildered face. He smile evilly and grabbed a roll and threw it at Goku.
"Food fight!" someone yelled a second later. Poor Mr. Popo had to watch as the rice was shoved in Piccolo's ears and the cherry pie slid down Krillen's bald head. When he saw the red goo he started to run around screaming that someone had busted his brain open.
Usagi stopped to laugh at him and Gohan launched an apple in her moment of distraction. Trunks pulled her to the floor thus saving her from the attacking apple. Usagi heaved a sigh and turned to her rescuer. He grinned and put some whip cream on her nose. She glared when he started to chuckle. They both stayed on the floor and watched the food fly above them.
All of a sudden Gohan popped up in their line of vision with a bowl of banana pudding. He grinned evilly before it 'slipped' from his grasp and covered both the demi-Saiyajins in the yellow goo. Gohan darted away fearing his sister's wrath. Usagi was about to shoot after him when Trunks wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her back down to his side. He leaned down and kissed away a small spot of pudding in her forehead.
"Mmmm…tastes like bananas." Usagi rolled her eyes while smirking and blushing. Trunks cupped her slimy face and slowly leaned his own forward. Time seemed to stop as the two focused on each other. Their lips slowly moved closer and closer. Usagi could feel his breath mingling with her own. Just when they were going to experience heaven on Earth, a dark object came flying at them. Trunks had to push her away so she wouldn't get a concussion.
A few more of the hairy brown balls launched at them. Trunks mentally sighed as he caught one just millimeters from his face. Where in the HELL did they get COCANUTS?!?!
Do you guys like my cliffy? I thought it was funny when I wrote it! Sorry to disappoint some of the fans that didn't want a Trunks/Usagi romance. I know, I know, they get a little old after a while but I just HAD to write this. The next few chapters might be a little longer in getting out but I want you all to know that I'm trying. I already have the rest of the story outlined out I just have to write it. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED especially in the last few chapters. BUT we still have a while until we get there. NEway please review. Ja!
~ Katlin Grace