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CHAPTER 7
Trunks awoke with a start. Someone was in his room, but he didn't know who. According to the clock on the wall it was one a.m. It was raining really hard and he turned around to see who it was. Kat was standing five feet away from the bed. "Trunks-san?"
Trunks groaned. "Yes?"
"I'm scared."
"Of what?"
"Thunder."
Trunks snorted. "Thunder? You're scared of thunder?"
"Well," Trunks asked, "What do you want me to do about it?"
"Can I stay here tonight?"
Before Trunks could answer, thunder rumbled and Kat jumped in the bed beside him. Trunks looked at her surprised, but she didn't even notice it. She grabbed his waist and laid her head on his chest. Trunks held his breath. The woman he admired was holding onto him. She jumped when the boom of thunder sounded. Trunks laughed. Kat looked up and stuck out her tongue.
"Don't you ever get afraid?"
Trunks nodded. "Yes, you're never sure when you could die in battle."
Kat shook her head. "No, I mean of trivial things. Like me afraid of thunder."
"Well, I'm still afraid of horror films."
"Well, mighty Trunks, I think I can say I'm not that chicken." Kat laughed huskily.
"At least I'm not afraid of thunder."
Trunks leaned down. He kissed her with such passion that she broke off and stared at him in surprise.
"Trunks-san?"
Trunks blushed. "I'm sorry. It won't happen again...it's just..."
He was cut off when Kat leaned up and kissed him. Trunks put his arms around her. She vanished into his kiss and let him take her fears away. Trunks realized he was in love with her, and that his biggest fear was a lie. His new fear was losing her. He decided to take care of her, and he would make sure no one would hurt her. No one.
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Kat woke up at seven and decided to get dressed. She slipped out of bed and made sure she quietly put her clothes on. The last thing she wanted was for Trunks to wake up. She pulled on her pajamas and went over to her room, making sure not to let the door squeak, to get her clothes. She only had one set in the room, but she was sure she could borrow some from the closet.
When she opened the closet, it automatically lit up. There were rows and rows of clothes and Kat almost cried. It was every girls dream as she walked through the aisles. She picked out a black top that showed her shoulders and black pants that went very well with the shirt. She went into the back of the clothes and found shoes of all sizes. She picked out a pair of beautiful sandals.
She looked in the mirror and decided she should go into the bathroom, which was the door on the other side of the room, and fix her hair. She walked out of the closet, quietly shutting the doors, and went into the bathroom. It was gorgeous, with marble floors and a jacuzzi in the back. There were all sorts of hair care products laid out on the counter. She picked out a brush and started to comb through her hair. When she was done, the trash was halfway full of her hair and she liked her look, so went out into the hallway.
She quietly closed the door and bumped into someone when she turned around. It was Vegeta and he was smiling. "You look very...good woman."
"Pervert."
Vegeta grabbed her wrist. "You better watch your tongue."
Kat slapped him. "You should watch yours."
Vegeta punched her in the stomach, but not hard enough for her to go unconscious.
"Now, what do you want with Trunks-chan? He's a loser, and I believe you could do better than him."
"Oh, like you? Please, you are such a pervert. And for your information, Trunks-chan is a wonderful boy. I think you could learn a lot from him." Kat said with a laugh.
"I think I need to teach you a lesson."
For the first time in her life, Kat was truly afraid. She scooted back, but was against the door by the elevator. She jumped up and pushed the button, but was punched from behind, in her spine. She cried out. Vegeta turned her around and she spit in his face.
"You...BAKA!"
He wiped off the spit and punched her ribs. Vegeta smirked when he heard cracking. Kat slumped to the floor, and Vegeta kicked her twice, before he stopped and she heard some scuffling. She looked up through her tangle of hair to see a long blonde haired man holding back Vegeta, who reminded her of Goku. Trunks ran over to her. She smiled.
"Trunks-chan....I'm so glad....to see you."
Trunks looked like he was about to cry. Kat smiled.
"What's wrong? Do I really...look that bad?"
She tried to laugh, but only coughed up blood. Trunks picked her up gently.
"It's okay" he said, "I'm right here."
The last thing Kat could remember before blacking out, was Trunks face, twisted in concern, over hers. She leaned back into the darkness. It felt so comfortable....
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Trunks watched her face, contorted in pain and stained with blood, relax as she fainted. Trunks yelled and knew there was hardly any time. He crashed through the window at the end of the hallway, crying out as glass bit into his skin. He ignored the bleeding and focused on saving Kat. He had to get to Corinth. If he didn't, she would die. Trunks wouldn't let that happen. Not to her.
He was almost there. He looked down into her face. It was so calm and relaxed. Oh please, thought Trunks, please don't let her die. He didn't know what he would do if she died. The thought was too hard for him to even imagine. A life without Kat was no life at all. He'd do anything to keep her alive, anything. He flew straight up, knowing that Corinth would be watching for someone on his balcony, with Yajirobe.
Trunks was right and he stopped right in front of Corinth.
"Corinth-san, I need some senzu beans."
"I saw it happen and I'm afraid senzu beans won't heal her." Corinth said sadly.
Trunks almost dropped her. "What do you mean?"
"Vegeta-san....well, she's almost dead and the senzu beans aren't that powerful. They're only for ten days. She needs to go to Dende-san."
Trunks nodded and took off. He was sure Dende would heal her, after all, he was his friend. Besides, no one could let something so beautiful suffer. He reached Dende in minutes and flew over to him.
"Please, Dende-san, heal her."
Dende nodded and Trunks set her down. Dende put his hands over Kat's body and she started to glow. He could hear bone being put back into place and then, when Dende stood up, her eyes fluttered open. She looked around and before she could say anything Trunks had scooped her up in his arms and was holding her tightly.
"Trunks-chan." she whispered.
Trunks was almost crying, so glad that she was finally okay.
"I thought I lost you. I heard everything. I know you were just defending me. I love you so much."
Kat was shaking from fear and from happiness. Dende felt out of place so he started to leave. Kat let go of Trunks.
"Sir, please wait."
"Yes," Dende stopped and turned around.
"Sir, did you heal me?" She asked.
Dende nodded. Kat flung her arms around Dende, surprising Dende and Trunks. "Thank you so much." She pulled away, "What is your name?"
Dende stuttered. "Dende."
Kat smiled and kissed his forehead. "Thank you, Dende-san. I am forever in your debt."
Dende blushed as she bowed her head. She walked back over to Trunks and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you, Trunks-chan." She whispered in his ear.
Trunks held her close and then began the flight home. Before they reached Capsule Corporation Kat turned to him.
"Do you mind if we stay somewhere else, I don't feel safe anymore."
Trunks nodded, and went toward Goku's house. The flight would be a long one, and he decided to talk to her on the way, instead of just holding onto her tightly.
"Kat," he said, looking at her. "I hope you don't see me any differently, just because of my father."
Kat smiled, shook her head and gave him a kiss. "I would never change my mind because of your father."
Trunks smiled and held her tightly and she giggled.
"Geeze Trunks, don't squish me."
Trunks laughed for the first time that day. "What if I dropped you?"
Kat made a pouty face. "You'd drop me? How mean."
Trunks laughed and squeezed her. "No, I think letting you go is harder than holding on."
Kat blushed and hugged him back. She pushed a stray strand of hair out of his face and then smiled.
"I love you, Trunks-chan. Nothing could ever change that."
***author's note: even after severe beatings? Man this girl is loyal!***
Trunks laughed. "I bet if I dropped you it would."
Kat stuck out her tongue and was dropped, but only inches from the ground. She still landed on her butt, and made a face at Trunks as he laughed. No one was at the Son house, so they had the house all to themselves until the Sons got back. Katoria and Trunks lounged on the couch and watched television. Kat eventually leaned on Trunks shoulder and fell asleep. The whole time, Trunks never took his eyes off of her.
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Goku let go of Vegeta after Trunks and Katoria were gone. Vegeta turned around, still red from yelling, and punched Goku, but Goku didn't even feel it. Vegeta did feel the punch Goku gave him, though, and went unconscious. Goku picked up Vegeta and carried him into the first bedroom and laid him on the bed.
Goku couldn't believe that Vegeta had actually done it. He had tried to kill Kat. Goku shook his head and he heard the elevator bing. Goten ran out, looking around to see what happened. ChiChi quietly stepped out from behind him, realizing it was safe. Goku shook his head.
"Goten-chan, you're too late. Kat-san is...well she's beaten up pretty badly."
"Where is she?" His eyes wide with surprise.
Goku pointed to the window that was shattered.
"Trunks-chan took her to Corinth-san."
Goten nodded and headed to the window, but Goku put a hand on Goten's shoulder.
"I think I'm going to need your help soon. When Vegeta-san wakes up, he won't be too happy. She stood up to him, you know."
Goten's eyes showed surprise and confusion. "She's still alive?"
"Just barely. If Trunks-chan and I hadn't stepped in, she'd be dead for sure."
Goten looked back to his mother who slumped against the wall by the elevator. Goten went over and gave her a hug.
"Oh, Goten-chan. She was such a nice girl."
****Authors note: Yeah right ChiChi, we all see through your marriage plans with great squinting action! =P****
Goku shook his head. "I'm sure she'll be okay. She just needs a senzu bean."
"I'll be in the lobby if anybody needs me." Goten sighed
Goku waved and ChiChi smiled. When the elevator doors blocked Goten from view Goku turned to ChiChi.
"He's waiting by the phone for her."
ChiChi nodded. "I know. You know, she'd make a good wife."
Goku sighed. "Too bad Trunks-chan beat Goten-chan to it."
ChiChi frowned. "What, you think Trunks-chan is going to end up with her? It's just a fling. She'll eventually fall for Goten-chan."
Goku gave her a look. "Now ChiChi-san..."
ChiChi held up a hand. "I'm going to wait in the lobby with Goten-chan. You can do as you please. For one, I know that girl will call."
Goku shrugged and watched ChiChi go. He fell in love with her strength, but she was so stubborn, and that was definitely a disadvantage. Oh well, Goku thought, at least she can cook. Thinking of food made him hungry. He didn't want to leave Vegeta all alone, who knows what might happen. But the food was so tempting. Maybe he'd just pick up a little snack. He jogged down the hallway to the kitchen, ready to fill his stomach.
