Disclaimer - I don't own any of the Dragonball Z characters. But the other ones such as Melody are my own creations and belongs to me.

Vegeta smiled as he sensed the energy of the warrior approaching him. "It's good to see you again son," he said as Trunks landed. Trunks smiled and turned to his father. Vegeta at first wanted nothing to do with him and totally ignored him. But when Cell killed him Vegeta lost it and finally accepted Trunks as his son. After Trunks was brought back from the dead he and Vegeta started to get to know each other and they convinced him to come back after he killed the Androids in his own time-line. Since then he and Vegeta had trained together and grew to respect each other. He really enjoyed it. "Hello father" said Trunks as he looked at his father. "I thought you were training on your own?" he asked. "Something came up," said Trunks as he sat down on a rock "Or shall I say someone showed up though." "What do you mean?" asked Vegeta as he walked over. "I found a young girl." At these words Vegeta raised an eyebrow and smiled at his son. "No" said Trunks as he blushed a bright shade of red "Not that way. I found a girl being chased by some sort of extermination squad. She came through a portal and was badly hurt. So I took her to Goku's house to get help." Vegeta looked at him frowning. "It turns out this girl is called Melody and she's." "Kakarot's daughter" finished Vegeta for him. Trunks nodded. "But she has news and needs to speak to you. She's resting now but she said it's important. Goku wants you to come and hear her out." Vegeta nodded and went over to get his jacket. He looked like a normal human without his Saiyan armor. He had swapped it for a jean, shirt and jacket. "One more thing father" said Trunks as he turned to his father. "Yes" Vegeta, said as he looked at him. "She's a powerful Saiyan" replied Trunks as he stared into the distance "When I rescued her I could feel her power and it scared me. I've never seen so much power in a person. She seems stronger that even Gohan." Vegeta nodded and remained silent for a while before they left for Goku.

"So that's the story," said Melody as she looked at her mother "Now can I please get out of bed?" ChiChi still not wanting to agree, eventually helped Melody to stand up, and helped her downstairs. All the pain was soon forgotten when Melody saw Goku in the room. With one leap she was off the stairs and into Goku's arms. "Daddy" she said as the tears flowed from her eyes "I missed you so much." "I missed you too Melody" said Goku as he hugged her back. She lifted her head and looked around the room where Gohan and Goten were standing. "Gohan" she said as she swept him as big as he is off his feet and into a hug. "You're strong. I missed you," said Gohan as he cried with her. "And you've grown" laughed Melody "Ready to take me on now" said Gohan as he looked at his sister. Then they pulled apart and Goku picked up Goten. "Melody" he said, "I would like you to meet the newest member in the family. This is Goten. Goten this is Melody, your big sister." Goten first looked a little scared but soon he jumped into Melody's arms and hugged her. "What a great gathering" a familiar voice said from the door. Melody nearly dropped Goten on the floor when she heard their visitor's voice. "Prince Vegeta" she said as she bowed her head. She saw the young man by his side chuckling and Vegeta smiling. "It's just Vegeta" he said, "I've dropped the prince part after I came to earth." "Why don't you guys sit down" said Goku "and then Melody can tell us everything." Trunks and Vegeta came in. Vegeta smiled at Goku and the Saiyan smiled back. Both had seen Trunks' reaction when he saw Melody but they decided to leave it be. "You have a message for me?" Melody nodded. "For all of you but the news is grave. After I got kidnapped I was trained on Planet Vegeta under the Saiyans of the Royal Family. I was later your mother's personal protector. When Frieza and King Cold destroyed the planet we managed to escape and went into hiding. I was forced to train to protect the Royal Family. Another Saiyan went over and gave our secret sanctuary's whereabouts to Frieza. We were found and attacked. Your mother perished but made me promise to get this to you." She removed a necklace from her neck and handed it to Vegeta. He looked at it and nodded. "Well, I was lucky to escape thanx to my powers and training and I created a portal. The news I carry is that Cell is back and on his way with his Elite Fighters. He managed to resurrect Garlic Jr., Dr. Gero, Frieza, Raditz and King Cold. They're destroying all the other planets and they are coming to earth. You need to stop them and the only way is to meet them face to face. They aren't stronger but they will cheat and try anything to beat you. I came to warn you to give you a chance because we know you can do it." Goku looked at her. "How is this possible?" he asked. "I don't know" replied Melody "But we have to stop them." The others nodded and agreed to meet each other in the dessert where it first started. Vegeta thanked them, said he needs some time alone, and then left.

"Melody" said Goku as he looked at her "This is Trunks." "Then I am in debt to you," said Melody and bowed her head. Goku stood astonished in how well she was trained in the Saiyan methods. "It was nothing" smiled Trunks and looked at her uncomfortably. Melody smiled and tried her best to conceal how she really felt. When he had first walked into the room with his father she felt her heart skip a beat. He was gorgeous and his energy was overwhelming. She can't believe she's letting her emotions come in the way of her common sense. She promised herself after Roshi that she won't fall in love with a warrior again. It only caused pain and suffering and she knew her heart couldn't take another loss. "Well if you'll excuse me," said Melody as she got up "I'm still a bit tired and better get some rest if I'm going to start training." Goku and Trunks said goodbye and Melody left. Trunks stared after her. He didn't think she was that beautiful. She looks a lot like Goku but has ChiChi's hair and face. The rest is all Saiyan. Was she as powerful as he had sensed? He would have to wait until they fight to find out. "Goku" he started "I was wondering if it would be okay if I trained with you for a few days. From the little I know about my father I know that he wants to mourn in peace so I want to give him a few days alone before I start training with him." Goku nodded and smiled. "You're welcome. I know Vegeta needs time so just give him some and he'll be fine." Trunks nodded and got up. "Thanx Goku" he said, "So I'll see you tomorrow?" Goku nodded and Trunks left.

"Good morning" said Goku as Melody stepped outside in the morning air "You ready to train?" Melody nodded and stepped on to the grass. "I hope you guys don't mind but Trunks is training with us while Vegeta trains on his own. He needs some time to get over his mother's death." "No problem" Goten and Gohan said. Melody also nodded in agreement. "Well let's get going," said Goku as he took off into the air. The others followed him and they headed towards the meadow where they train. Trunks was already there and smiled at Melody. "Morning" he said, "Good to see you're up." Melody nodded and looked at Goku. "Let's just fool around first" smiled Goku and looked at them. "What's that?" asked Melody as she looked at them. "We play tag and you can use all the tricks you know." Melody nodded and took off as Gohan was made it. They continued to play like this for hours until they sank down under a tree to rest. "My, my. Isn't this cozy" said a voice that made them all jump. There in front of them stood seven men dressed in black with masks. "There you are my young Saiyan," he said as he looked at Melody. She just stared defiantly at him. "We need to finish some unfinished business," he said as he stepped closer. Trunks jumped up. "If I were you I'd step back and leave her alone." "It's okay Trunks," said Melody as she rose to her feet "Leave him to me. This is between us." "Wise move girl" the Killer smiled "Let us finish it now." Melody nodded and they headed out to the field. "Now we'll see what she can do," said Goku as he looked at her. "You'll regret this move Killer," said Melody as she concentrated. "No you will doll" smiled Killer. Then Melody snapped. "Take that back" she yelled as she powered up. Her hair came out of her ponytail and stood around her head as a ball of fire erupted around her. "She went Super Saiyan without any work" gasped Trunks. The others looked at her in astonishment but Goku just smiled. It didn't take Melody long and she finished Killer off with a powerful Kame-hame-Ha. Then she turned to the others but they ran before she could say a word. Then she landed softly on the ground and powered down. "That was amazing," said Trunks as he looked at her. She just smiled and looked at Goku. "They were looking for trouble," she said. "And they certainly got it" laughed Gohan. "Well I've got to go and meet Piccolo," said Goku as he finished laughing. "I'm coming along," said Gohan "I want to see him." "Me too" said Goten as he ran to his father. "I'll see Melody home," said Trunks "not that she needs a bodyguard anyway." Goku nodded and then he teleported to the Look Out.

Will the warriors be ready? And will Trunks be able to pull Melody from the hauntings of her dark past. Read on - Chapter 3: The Past. Please read and review. (