TITLE: Price of Redemption
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the show.
Chapter 7
Bardock moaned and came around. Surprise flowed through him; he wasn't in the clearing anymore but in his son's house. The warrior tried to sit up, then someone pushed him back down to the bed. "Take it easy, Tousan. We don't know what could've made you pass out like that." Goku gently helped his father sit up.
"Kakkarott, how long was I unconscious?" He rubbed his forehead with his hand, trying to lessen the pain.
"About four hours. And during that time you had a fever." Goku sounded a little confused, as from what he'd been told, visions had never made his father pass out.
The door swung open, revealing Adria. "Kakkarott, perhaps you should leave." She suggested. He nodded, rising to his feet and vanishing into the hallway. Once the door swung shut, she joined her mate on the bed. "Bardock, what happened?" Adria wrapped her arms around him and placed her head on his shoulder.
I had a vision. Adria, don't. He commanded, sensing that she was about to question him about it. They have never made me pass out before. All the others came while I was already unconscious or they zoned me out. The warrior lay down, still feeling exhausted. Visions usually didn't take so much out of him. Then again, he hadn't been called by another psychic before.
Adria watched as he fell asleep. Her gaze shifted to the clock on the wall. I'd better get some sleep too. I can feel how tired he is through our bond. She released her raven black hair from its braid and pulled on her nightclothes after taking off the others worn through the day. The amazon crawled into the soft bed at his side.
Bardock sighed in his sleep and pulled her close. His arms stayed around her waist and were joined by his tail. There were few times when he felt so relaxed and happy.
Adria smiled, settling into his embrace. Her tail wrapped around his waist and a soft sigh escaped her. Sleep claimed her as its own as she joined her mate in dreamland.
~
Goku silently strode into their room. Chichi lay on their bed fast asleep. It had been late in the evening when Bardock passed out, and now they all had to rest. The warrior got ready and slid into bed next to his wife. He wrapped his arms around her, causing her to sigh in contentment even though she was asleep.
I hope this threat doesn't separate us again. She's too precious to loose. Sleep came over him, forcing all conscious thought away.
~
Fox slapped Hope harshly, the sound of flesh hitting flesh echoing through the ship. The impact woke her from her chamber enduced slumber. Her eyes snapped open and her white wings beat the air angrily. Yet she kept herself from striking him. "Tell me," he snarled, "how many will oppose me?"
Her black eyes sparkled in anger once more. "The descendants of the humans, four full-blooded saiya-jins, and three part saiya-jins. From what last I could tell." In the deepest recesses of her mind, she held a private thought. I hope he doesn't know that I'm lying. The Elemental Goddesses of Water and Fire are there, thus the saiya-jins are reborn.
His hand descended rapidly and struck her cheek again. "If you are lying it will cost you your wings." Fox angrily turned on his heel and stormed out of the small his captive was kept in. Those wings are seen as a source of her outward power. If they are removed, she will be as weak as a human.
Back in the dimly lit cell, Hope curled up into an anguished ball on the hard platform that served as a bed. My family is gone and Atlantika enslaved. That yeru only took me because of the power I hold within. He seeks to mold me into one like himself.
Hope clenched her hand into a tight fist. How will my world ever see freedom again? She uncurled and rose to her feet. The lights in her room were shut off, yet starlight streamed into her window. The angelic alien stood in the sparkling light, opening her wings. Soft, glittering light spread over her feathers.
~Children of the Creator, hear my plea. Atlantika was enslaved the last I knew. Let me know by dreams tonight should it be freed.~ Hope flapped her wings, scattering the mystic light. Once more the child curled up on the platform again. Her wings closed around her to keep her warm.
One by one her muscles relaxed as her breathing became deep and steady. She was still feeling the effects of the stasis chamber. A comforting peace came over her, wrapping her slender form like a warm blanket. She snuggled down onto the unyielding platform, sleep claiming her as its own.
A being that seemed to be made of pure light came into the room from nowhere. The light faded, revealing a feminine form wearing a pastel pink dress and cloak. Cora drew back her hood causing her raven black hair to spill down her back. She placed a gentle hand on the child's exposed back. "Fear not child. The light within you is your guide." ~Your life may end, but your task is only beginning. A new life may come to you.~
Cora looked up sharply, sensing the sinister ki of Fox. She pulled her hand back and drew her hood up over her head once more. She slowly vanished form sight by the same glistening light she had used to come.
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the show.
Chapter 7
Bardock moaned and came around. Surprise flowed through him; he wasn't in the clearing anymore but in his son's house. The warrior tried to sit up, then someone pushed him back down to the bed. "Take it easy, Tousan. We don't know what could've made you pass out like that." Goku gently helped his father sit up.
"Kakkarott, how long was I unconscious?" He rubbed his forehead with his hand, trying to lessen the pain.
"About four hours. And during that time you had a fever." Goku sounded a little confused, as from what he'd been told, visions had never made his father pass out.
The door swung open, revealing Adria. "Kakkarott, perhaps you should leave." She suggested. He nodded, rising to his feet and vanishing into the hallway. Once the door swung shut, she joined her mate on the bed. "Bardock, what happened?" Adria wrapped her arms around him and placed her head on his shoulder.
I had a vision. Adria, don't. He commanded, sensing that she was about to question him about it. They have never made me pass out before. All the others came while I was already unconscious or they zoned me out. The warrior lay down, still feeling exhausted. Visions usually didn't take so much out of him. Then again, he hadn't been called by another psychic before.
Adria watched as he fell asleep. Her gaze shifted to the clock on the wall. I'd better get some sleep too. I can feel how tired he is through our bond. She released her raven black hair from its braid and pulled on her nightclothes after taking off the others worn through the day. The amazon crawled into the soft bed at his side.
Bardock sighed in his sleep and pulled her close. His arms stayed around her waist and were joined by his tail. There were few times when he felt so relaxed and happy.
Adria smiled, settling into his embrace. Her tail wrapped around his waist and a soft sigh escaped her. Sleep claimed her as its own as she joined her mate in dreamland.
~
Goku silently strode into their room. Chichi lay on their bed fast asleep. It had been late in the evening when Bardock passed out, and now they all had to rest. The warrior got ready and slid into bed next to his wife. He wrapped his arms around her, causing her to sigh in contentment even though she was asleep.
I hope this threat doesn't separate us again. She's too precious to loose. Sleep came over him, forcing all conscious thought away.
~
Fox slapped Hope harshly, the sound of flesh hitting flesh echoing through the ship. The impact woke her from her chamber enduced slumber. Her eyes snapped open and her white wings beat the air angrily. Yet she kept herself from striking him. "Tell me," he snarled, "how many will oppose me?"
Her black eyes sparkled in anger once more. "The descendants of the humans, four full-blooded saiya-jins, and three part saiya-jins. From what last I could tell." In the deepest recesses of her mind, she held a private thought. I hope he doesn't know that I'm lying. The Elemental Goddesses of Water and Fire are there, thus the saiya-jins are reborn.
His hand descended rapidly and struck her cheek again. "If you are lying it will cost you your wings." Fox angrily turned on his heel and stormed out of the small his captive was kept in. Those wings are seen as a source of her outward power. If they are removed, she will be as weak as a human.
Back in the dimly lit cell, Hope curled up into an anguished ball on the hard platform that served as a bed. My family is gone and Atlantika enslaved. That yeru only took me because of the power I hold within. He seeks to mold me into one like himself.
Hope clenched her hand into a tight fist. How will my world ever see freedom again? She uncurled and rose to her feet. The lights in her room were shut off, yet starlight streamed into her window. The angelic alien stood in the sparkling light, opening her wings. Soft, glittering light spread over her feathers.
~Children of the Creator, hear my plea. Atlantika was enslaved the last I knew. Let me know by dreams tonight should it be freed.~ Hope flapped her wings, scattering the mystic light. Once more the child curled up on the platform again. Her wings closed around her to keep her warm.
One by one her muscles relaxed as her breathing became deep and steady. She was still feeling the effects of the stasis chamber. A comforting peace came over her, wrapping her slender form like a warm blanket. She snuggled down onto the unyielding platform, sleep claiming her as its own.
A being that seemed to be made of pure light came into the room from nowhere. The light faded, revealing a feminine form wearing a pastel pink dress and cloak. Cora drew back her hood causing her raven black hair to spill down her back. She placed a gentle hand on the child's exposed back. "Fear not child. The light within you is your guide." ~Your life may end, but your task is only beginning. A new life may come to you.~
Cora looked up sharply, sensing the sinister ki of Fox. She pulled her hand back and drew her hood up over her head once more. She slowly vanished form sight by the same glistening light she had used to come.