A/N: Stop the search parties!! I'm sure many of you were wondering if you'd ever see/hear from me again… Gomen nasai! I've just finished moving and I won't be able to log on to internet from home for the next two/three months, so if I want to get my story updated/check review etc. I have to go to a library, borrow my parents computer, etc. Unfortunately, this does mean updates will not be coming out as quickly, but I will try to make two weeks the longest period in between updates.
On another note, Great Big *Hugs* to Candyland who is my lucky 250th reviewer! And she even agreed to be 'seen' in my story… *evil author cackle* Actually, it's … Wait a minute! Why am I telling you what it is, you should be reading!
DISCLAIMER: Looks around new apartment… well, unless DBZ is packed into one of the boxes I haven't opened yet, I don't own it.
It was a one eyed, one horned Flying Purple People Eater, pigeon toed, under-growed, flying purple people eater "we wear short shorts" flying purple people eater, sure looked strange to me! (Love that song!) I've given you the first few words of the song, can you come up with the title?
Chapter 18: STOP! Woah yeah, Wait a minute …
Sharpner and Erasa were driving Videl up every wall the borrowed school copter owned. The argument about who was blonder had turned into a comparison of hair products used. Videl was surprised, and slightly disgusted, to find out Sharpner was a great believer in floral scented shampoo. He claimed it made his hair shinier.
Videl had almost managed to block her companions dreadful conversation from her mind when out of the blue Erasa shrieked. It was a good thing copter windows were designed to be more durable than regular glass.
The copter lurched slightly, then levelled off, as Videl regained control. Sparing a glance to the sky line, confirming the copter wouldn't run into anything in the next few moments, Videl glared over her shoulder. Whatever it was that had caused Erasa to yell, it really didn't warrant almost shattering other people's eardrums!
"What was that for?" Videl snapped.
Erasa, who it turned out wasn't afraid of anything, pointed to the floor space in between Videl and the unconscious Gohan. "Look! It's a tail!"
Videl didn't even flinch. Normally she would've felt the urge to at least look shocked, today… well, let's just say it ain't happening. She decided not to even dignify the question with a response. Sharpner on the other hand, decided it was well worth the effort.
"AHHHHHH!!!" Sharpner's screech was just under Erasa's in volume, but no lower in pitch.
Videl decided she had had enough of the yelling. Struggling to keep her voice at a low, even pitch, she addressed the two conscious passengers. "Would you please." She emphasized the last word, leaving it dangling in the air between the pilot seat and passenger bench for a moment. "Cease or decease."
Sharpner, being the intelligent young man that he was, seemed to be having a rather difficult time accepting the change in topic. "I wonder." He muttered, almost to himself, causing Erasa and Videl to look at him. "What kind of shampoo you would use on a tail."
If Videl could've fallen out of her chair, she would have.
"AH!" Erasa yelled, earning a glare from Videl, who then noticed a finger pointing straight towards the front window of the copter.
"Yikes!" Videl yelped, jerking the copter's joystick sharply, narrowly avoiding a gaggle of geese.
Levelling off for the third time since they had left Orange Star, she checked her coordinates.
"We're almost at West Capital." Feeling a bit snide she added "Please fasten your seatbelts and return all your tray tables and seat backs to the full and upright position."
"But we don't have tray tables!" Erasa responded.
"Or adjustable seatbacks." Sharpner added.
Videl's scowl grew more pronounced. This trip is never going to end. And when it does, I'm getting off this stupid ride. Who in their right minds chooses to be confined in a small space with either Sharpner or Erasa, and nobody in their right body or mind would choose to be with both at once!
The city's skyline grew more defined, as she began looking for street names.
"Guy's, help me find 576 Capsule Corporation Drive."
Peering out of the copter, Videl slowed down and came closer to ground level. It was Erasa who spotted the street sign first.
"I found it! Turn right!"
"Hey, that's not fair!" Sharpner chimed in. "Videl, go back again so I can find it first."
Just a little further Videl. You can do it. She thought, giving herself a mid-flight pep talk.
Idling slowly down Capsule Corporation Drive, which it turned out was only a block long, with a park on one side, and a huge yellow building with "Capsule Corporation" emblazoned across the dome. Unsure of where exactly 576 was, Videl circled the block once more to confirm this was the only "Capsule Corporation Drive" nearby.
Setting the large copter down across the street from Capsule Corporation, Videl, Sharpner, and Erasa got out.
"We'll leave dead-weight in the copter until we find out where we're taking him." Videl instructed, as she checked for traffic before crossing the road. "No use dragging him around until we know where we're taking him."
The three came to a rather abrupt halt at the large stone gate and looked up, way up. About half-way up the stone columns supporting the wrought-iron fence, a classic brass plate proclaimed:
Capsule Corporation
576 Capsule Corporation Drive
est.
Videl didn't get a chance to read any farther (and asking the other's wouldn't have proved successful, as she was pretty sure they hadn't even started reading the plaque. Sharp clicks were coming towards them from behind.
"May I help you?" A woman's voice enquired.
After turning around, the three found themselves looking at a young woman in a sharp blue one-piece suit. Videl smiled, recognizing the official West Capital City Police Force uniform.
"We were sent here from Satan City to find someone named CC at this address." Videl answered
The officer nodded and asked "What are your names, and why aren't the three of you in school?"
"He's Sharpner Pencil, she's Erasa Marker." Pointing to each of the blonds in turn, then pointing towards herself, she ended, "and I'm Satan Videl!"
"THE Satan Videl?! I'm so pleased to meet you!" She exclaimed, taking Videl's hand into hers and shaking it vigorously. "My name is Ms. Land. Candy Land. But you can call me Candy!"
"Nice to meet you, Candy!" Videl smiled back. She was expecting Candy to say something about how great her father was, and how much he impressed her.
Before any small talk could ensue, the earth shook as a rather sizable explosion was heard from Capsule Corporation, followed by a plume of smoke.
"We'd better check this out." Videl said, her voice all business. "You two wait here." She instructed her classmates.
Nodding at Candy, they quickly forced the gate open – it wasn't even locked. Videl was surprised at this. And spared a moment to wonder how they kept anything secret if the gates didn't keep people out.
Side by side, Candy and Videl ran towards what appeared to be the centre of the action – and straight towards the main building. Neither was prepared for what met them there.
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A/N: Sorry again about this one taking so long. Hope you like the latest instalment. The next one shouldn't take as long as this one did. See you all next time.
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