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Chapter Three: Sakura's Angel

Trunks was on his way to the Son house for a visit. It was the good distance from Capsule Corp to the Son's that made him glad he could fly. He would be leaving soon, going back to where he belonged. The future. He wanted to make good use of his time left and visit the friends he never had the chance to meet in his own time. It saddened him when he realized that by changing the past he could not change the future, at least not for him. All of those he had met here and cared for would still be dead in his time. But he was satisfied that they would not have to share his cruel fate. The future for them had changed, it was a clean slate. His present day self would grow up having a father. His mother wouldn't have to live the hard life she had in the future either. Krillin, Piccolo, Yamucha, Tien, and all the others would have a chance now. The future for them was untold. All that mattered was that they were alive to live it this time. Well, all but one. Trunks was destroyed by the fact that after all was said and done he still did not succeed in saving Goku. It may not have had anything to do with Trunks himself, but he still felt to blame. His ultimate goal was to save EVERYONE, he had failed. Goku was dead, the victim of a noble self- sacrifice. A sacrifice in vein. Cell came back, regenerated by the ability gained from the stolen DNA of Piccolo. He was ultimately defeated, but Goku was now gone.

Trunk's tortured mind wandered. He recalled all the events that led to the cell games. He couldn't help but feel at least a little grateful. Grateful that he had the chance to meet his father and the friends he would have had if it were not for the Androids of his time. As these memories played out in his mind something caught his attention. As he was flying over a forest not far from the Son house he thought he had heard a scream. He listened closely. All seemed silent, until a most bloodcurdling scream shattered the air it's self.

He surveyed the area looking for this source of disturbance. There it was! It was some kind of humanoid looking creature and... a girl! "He's going to kill her!" Trunks shouted. With that he lunged for the ground, gaining as much speed as he could. He had to hurry, she was moments from her death! He drew his sword as he neared them. He was not a moment too soon. As the creature came down on the girl Trunks intervened. Wasting no time he sent his sword right down the length of him, severing him in half!

Trunks looked thoughtfully at the young girl whose life he had just saved. He was flying her back to her house where he hoped she would be safe. "There it is, over there" She pointed out to him. He spotted the house and continued onward. As it came into view it was a most disturbing site. Tears welled up in Sakura's eyes as she tried not to give in to grief. The place was a wreck. All but destroyed by the random madness of that horrible creature. She just couldn't take it. She turned her head into Trunks' shoulder and silently sobbed. She was just devastated. The home she had once shared with her parents was now in ruins. She had wanted to live in the city, but this wasn't how she had wanted it.

For a brief moment Sakura's mind wondered away from her destroyed home and to the shoulder her face was crying on (literally). She hadn't taken the time to really notice but Trunks was really well built! His shoulders and arms were extremely muscular. The tank top he wore just cried out "look at me". His muscular form was very pleasing to the eyes for sure. At those thoughts, blush mixed with tears as her cheeks silently turned pink. She then decided she better turn her thoughts back to her current problems before she created new ones.

Trunks cautiously approached the house, making sure there was no other danger present. He landed just in front of what used to be the front door. The door was still present, but now lay on the ground. The door frame and pieces of the wall around it were now missing. As were many of the walls of the once cozy home. Rubble and debris was all that remained of some parts of the house. Other walls still stood solidly, as if to mock those that were no longer there.

Sakura lifted her head, eyes red and swollen. Streaks from the tears now stained her pretty face. Trunks clenched his teeth and tensed up. He hated this, more destruction. Would he ever have peace in his life? Would there ever be a time when destruction of lives, homes, the earth it's self would no loner be natural.

Sakura broke the silence. "Thank you for bringing me home." She tried to sound as grateful as she could, given the circumstances.

"Sakura, I'm sorry." Trunks said as he lowed her to stand. "I wish I could have stopped this all from happening."

"There is nothing anyone could have done. It just must have been fate. But at least fate brought you into the picture when it did." She smiled at him very sincerely. "You saved my life, and that is something that can not be rebuilt after destruction."

"You are right." Trunks sighed in reply. "But what will you do now? You can't stay here like this. There isn't enough here, no protection from the wilderness or cold."

"Well, I don't have to worry about the cold for a while." Sakura responded with a half hearty laugh. "By the time I do, I should have enough done to keep the cold out." She smiled.

"You aren't serious are you?" Trunks asked, almost in disbelief. "You can't stay here like this"

"I don't have any where else to go." Sakura frowned. "I don't have a choice."

"Yes you do!" Trunks insisted.

Sakura looked back at him rather puzzled about how he could make such a determination. "You don't understand, I really have no place to go. No family, no friends. Nothing." She had no one, or so she thought.

"That is not what I meant." Trunks said. "You can come with me. There is a place I know you can stay."

"But I don't have any money." Sakura protested. "How would I pay?"

"Don't worry about it. You won't need any money, there is no charge for rent or food. You can stay as long as you like. There are even people there that will help you rebuild your home." Trunks tone was encouraging.

"But." Sakura frowned. "I couldn't impose on anyone like that. It would not be right"

"Don't worry. Everything will be ok." Trunks spoke very soothingly.

"I.I..don't know what to say." Sakura said in an almost confused tone of voice.

"Say that you will come with me." Trunks replied. "Leave your worries behind. Come with me and focus on rebuilding your life. I will help you the best I can. You will meet new people and you won't be alone any more. Trust me."

She did. For some reason she could not fathom. She trusted him will all her heart. He was her angel after all. Or so she felt. She looked at him and that was all she could think. ~An angel. He must be, it just can't be real. He will take me to a place that is safe and leave me there. His mission completed, he will return to heaven.~

"Sakura, are you ok?" Trunks asked as he waved a hand in front of her eyes. She blinked away the blank stare that was focused on Trunks face.

"Huh? Uh.YES!" She snapped back to reality. She realized she had been staring at him and her face turned a lovely red. "I'm fine." She quickly spit the words out. "I was just overwhelmed by everything and kind of spaced out." ~Nice recovery.~ She though to herself in a sarcastic voice.

"Well, I know it has been a lot for you. But why don't you get some things together and I will take to where I promise you will be safe." Trunks smiled at her.

"Ok." Sakura replied as she entered the rubble that was once called "home". She headed to the remains of her bedroom to get her things. She managed to find her favorite backpack amongst the rubble next to what "was" her bed. She was thankful that it was unharmed. It was a nice style with lots of room, a padded back, and it was purple. That was one of her favorite colors. She went over to the bureau and pulled out what she had for clothes. She didn't have much. She had outgrown a lot stuff she had a couple years back, and given it all away. She didn't like to spend too much money on clothes. So a few changes were all she had, and in her opinion it was all she needed too. She would rather spend her money on other things. Next to the bed was a stand, which contained a few personal things. A stuffed bunny given to her by her mom, her diploma, pictures of her parents and friends she used to have. She gathered these things with her clothes and put them in the bag. She turned to a bookcase and pulled out all the manga she could find, leaving all the reference books. She continued to paw through the rubble looking for a few more things. Her search almost turned frantic as she realized she still had not found something very important. After looking around outside and in the living room and kitchen, Trunks approached Sakura.

"Can I help you find stuff?" He asked.

"Sure." She replied. "You can help me find my jewelry box. It is light blue and pink, and made out of plastic. It isn't very big, I don't have a lot of jewelry. Mostly stuff given to me as gifts. Sentimental stuff."

They searched for a few minutes and Trunks came up with the dust-covered treasure. "Here it is!" Trunks exclaimed as he blew the dust from the rubble off of it.

"Oh thank you!!" Sakura chimed at the sight of it. She rushed up to him and took it from his hands holding it up to her face. "I am not much for jewelry, but it contains things from my parents, family and friends." She smiled at him. "Thank you so much!" As she leaned forward and lightly kissed his cheek in thanks.

Trunks turned a bright red, his shyness consuming him in embarrassment. "You're welcome." He managed to spit out.

Sakura smiled at him. "I am all set now." As she placed her treasure in her purple backpack. Then she frowned for a moment. "There is so much more I would take, but there is only so much room in this bag." As she held up the bag and went to put it on her back.

"Here, let me." Trunks said as he took the bag from her hands. He put it on his back, over the sword that was already strapped there. "It will be easier to carry you without that bag on your back." He spoke. "Besides, I would rather carry it for you any ways. Are you ready to go then?"

"Yes. But where are we going?" She asked him.

"To the city. The place you can stay is located there." Trunks replied.

"But what about your friends?" Sakura interrupted. "Weren't you on your way to see some friends out here?

"That's ok." Trunks stated. "I will just go see them another day"

"No, you need to go now." Sakura gave Trunks a slight scowl. "I have caused you enough problems. You need to see your friends and you should do so. I will wait here and you can come get me when you are done."

"I can't leave you out here all alone like that." Trunks said in a concerned tone.

"I'll be fine, I live out here. Remember?" Sakura said.

"I am sure you thought that this morning too. But something changed and this became a dangerous place. You don't even know where that thing came from or why. I think you better come with me." He argued his point. There was no way Trunks was leaving her here.

Sakura frowned, she knew she could not win. Her "angel" was here to protect her and he would see his job though. "Ok." Sakura sighed. "But you are going to see your friends first. Even if it is just for a moment. I will wait for you while you visit, you won't even know I am there." She wasn't going to give this one up.

"You win." Trunks said with a slight smile playing at his lips. "I am sure that Chi Chi and Gohan would love to have more company." And with that Trunks picked up Sakura and flew off toward the Son house.

~Chi Chi and Gohan? I wonder who they are. Maybe his girlfriend and...~ And with that Sakura felt a slight pang of jealousy. She mentally hit herself over the head. ~Baka! What are you jealous for? He has nothing to do with you. It doesn't matter. He saved my life, and for that he will always be my Angel.~

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So they are off to visit the Son's. What will happen when Sakura meets Chi Chi? Why is Sakura jealous? Check out the next chapter to find out! Please review! Take care everyone!