This is the renowned tenth chapter of Dark Moon's Eclipse. Now I wonder why it's called that?? I just think it sounds cool...Not really, it has allot to do with Kuma, and how her world basically fell apart after Toren died, though Usagi and The Z-Fighters pushed it back together. Anyways, enjoy babes!!...S.N.

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own DBZ or SM!!!! Just leave me alone okay?? I am not in a good mood!! I do however own Karlie, Kuma, Mikara, 'Mom', Toren, and the idea of the Black Imperium/Balance Crystal.

Chapter Ten: Love and Machines

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Gohan stared quietly out his window and into the silent night, softly sighing to himself. His heart was aching, and though confused, he knew why. When he had first met the mysterious Kuma, he had found her breathtaking. He was sure there was no evidence in his behavior to show it, but he truly liked her. And when she had given him the necklace, he had been ecstatic, though he didn't voice it. It bothered him too, to see her in so much pain in so little time. Her eyes held such a deep sadness that it was almost frightening, and not much frightened him anymore. He realized now, that she didn't seem much the helpless girl his father had brought in from the streets. She was a warrior like himself and the others, and though young, she gave the impression she had seen many battles, and many deaths. So, why was he pining? Aching over a hardened warrior? He answered himself easily, with a smirk to the window pane. She was no heartless warrior, though she wasn't a soft, caring person either. She was a girl fighting for what she believed in, like any rightful person would. He admired her for that, among other things. Then again, to him it truly didn't matter, for he thought... no he knew, he was falling in love with this girl.

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Trunks peered numbly at the screen before him, closing his eyes and blinking once in confusion before giving up and slamming his fist into the keyboard. Why did technology have to be so damn confusing? Confusing, like the feelings he had for Usagi. He knew she was beautiful, sure, and she had given him the necklace as a promise.. He idly twirled the necklace between his fingers, making the detached bronze crescents bob in motion. A promise to return, and he sincerely hoped she did. He wanted to comfort her, to help bring joy to those sorrowful silver eyes. Maybe just maybe, Vegeta's son was falling in love.

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Kuma was the first to awake, toasty and warm, and slightly giggling at the group's situation. Somehow during the night they had gotten a bit...tangled. Kuma was both underneath and over Usagi, and her head lay softly in the crook of Firefly's neck. Sauna had somehow managed to intertwine her legs with Usagi's, and still manage to lay her head on Firefly's back. And Usagi, Usagi was basically buried in arms, legs, and other appendages.
However carefully she tried, Kuma woke the whole group trying to untangle herself, and in the frenzy they all ended up sopping wet. Firefly had thought it funny to nip Sauna, who in turn pushed Kuma, who grabbed Usagi, who grabbed Firefly, who grabbed Sauna, and fell into the freezing waters of the river. After laughing, and having Sauna do a quick try off with a minor heat blast, they practiced quietly, their minds on the task ahead. Not far, was the contending of the androids. Gero would have to be destroyed, but there was a possibility that they could save Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen. It was an outcome both girls truly wished for, with no conflict, neither enjoyed the endless fighting.
Distracted slightly, Kuma took a hit from Usagi, who stopped their spar quickly. Sighing, Kuma looked up at the sky, still hovering slightly in the air as she had not moved from her sparring stance.
"Firefly, you know what to do." She stated quietly, still staring at the cloudless sky.
"Yes Kuma-hime." Firefly gently and gracefully leapt from the branch of a tree she had been sitting on, and landed soundlessly on the ground. She growled in her throat, and her eyes flashed a deep amethyst purple. In a tornado of sudden blackish wind, a pair of wings placed themselves on her back. They had a large span, and were colored raven black with tips of pure silver. She flapped them once, twice, and lifted into the air, looking expectantly down at Sauna and Usagi.
"Already?" Usagi said in a tight whisper. Kuma merely nodded. Usagi sighed and turned quietly to Sauna. "Babe?" Sauna nodded solemnly, and stood from her crouched position on the river bank.
"Always Hime." The lioness stated softly. She repeated Firefly's motions almost exactly, growling deep in her throat as her eyes flashed a deep forest green. Pure white wings grew from her back, the tips dipped in a deep gold, colored like her fur. She too flapped her wings, and as the forest foliage scattered, she lifted into the air, up next to Firefly.
Kuma nodded in approval, and raised the Black Imperium Crystal above her head, shouting out the words she knew so well with confidence.
"Starlight Cosmos Power!!" In a flash she was in her fuku, her glaive instantly appearing in her hand.
"Moon Cosmos Power!!" echoed behind her, and she turned to see Usagi, her fuku pure white and her Cosmos staff in hand.
"Ready to go?" Kuma asked quietly. She merely got nods from the whole group. No one truly wanted to say anything. There was a chance that they weren't coming back from this fight.

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They stood infront of a ruined city, too late to do anything now.
"It's gone." Krillin whispered quietly, more to himself than anyone. Gohan nodded.
"So then Bulma said that Android Twenty is infact Dr. Gero." Piccolo stated. The whole group, still awestruck by the destruction merely nodded. "And Goku has developed the disease already?"
"He was supposed to contract it a while ago."Trunks said, "But yes. Yamcha and Tien are with Chi-Chi caring for him."
"So then, what happens now?" Krillin asked.
"We find him, and destroy him for the pain he has caused." Trunks answered, anger evident in his voice.

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Kuma and Usagi used their wings to glide over the forgotten desert and rocks, Firefly and Sauna keeping pace perfectly. They knew exactly where they were headed, and where Gero would be at this moment. Running like the coward he was, he'd be awakening Seventeen and Eighteen any time now.
Suddenly, Kuma stopped in mid-air, just above a large cliff. With no hesitance, she sent a dark ki blast at the cliff face, revealing a large metal door.
"That's it" Usagi said quietly. "They should be in there."
Kuma merely nodded, and threw another blast at the door, blasting it in, and making hot smoke rise. "Firefly, Sauna?"
The two guardians nodded, and flew into the smoke, quickly clearing it with their wings before swiftly flying back to their previous positions.
Through what was left of the smoke, appeared three images.. One beautiful blonde girl, one handsome dark haired boy, and an orange haired man, well built.
"Welcome to the world, Sixteen, Seventeen, Eighteen." Kuma stated to them boldly. "Let us hope neither of us has to leave it so soon."

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Good news!! I may not have to get rid of Shadow, and I'm also getting another Kitten!! Her names id Kisses (corny name I know, my mom named her) and she is ssooooo adorable!! Anyway, Shadow sez hi, love ya lots..S.N.