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I awoke in a bed, I groaned a little; I reached up to rub my temples. And I noticed that all of my cuts and bruises were gone. I was confused, and realized that this must be the work of a senzu bean. I tried to remember what happened after I found my way out of the underground prison that I was held in. it was all a blur to me, I gasped as I realized that Trunks had found me. I bolted upright, and looked around me, no wonder this place looked familiar! I was in one of Capsule Corp.'s medical facility! I also noticed that I was still in my costume. What if Trunks had figured out who I was? How would I explain this to him? What if everybody figured it out?!
Just then the door opened, and I drew in a sharp intake of breath. It was Uncle Yamcha! I beamed with happiness. Before I could say anything, he put a finger to his lips and motioned for me to be quiet. He walked in and closed the door behind him. "Hey kiddo!" He whispered. "Hey Uncle Yamcha!" I whispered back, "Why are we whispering?" I asked in a hushed tone. He smiled, "First of all, I managed to keep your identity a secret. I got Puar in it too. Everyone thinks that you're with her at the spa. And I found Trunks flying you to a hospital, but convinced him to bring you back here. On our way back, he told me that he was tempted to unmask you. And he would've too; but I managed to give him a sob story about privacy, dignity, and stuff like that." I smiled at him. Now nobody can tell me that I don't have the best uncle ever! "Thanks Uncle Yamcha!" I said smiling. After a bit of talking he decided to leave. And not a moment too late, because a minutes later Trunks walked me. Boy wasn't I the popular one.
He smiled, happy that I was awake. "You probably want to know how you got better, right?" He asked me, walking in with something behind his back. I was a little lost, but once again returned to The Black Cat's persona. I nodded. "Yes I would, the last time I checked, I was cut and bruised." He walked closer and sat down in a chair next to me. "Well, let's just say that there's a certain bean out there that can heal you to perfect health." He said grinning and took out what was behind his back. There in front of me were half a dozen roses, arranged nicely with baby's breath. I had never really gotten and roses before. I took them willingly, my fingers urging to brush against the soft petals. I drowned my face into the petals and inhaled the pungent aroma. "Thanks!" I said, regaining my composure. "So, you can fly huh?" I asked, remembering what had happened and acting clueless. Damn I'm good! "Uh, you see.. well.. " He couldn't find any words. I was patient with this, but persisted him, just to torture him "Yes?" I urged on, making him squirm. "I was standing on my car, and I caught you!" He said, it was tempting to roll my eyes, but I resisted. "Thank you so much!" I over exaggerated, though I was glad that he saved my life. He edged closer to me as time went on. But he pulled away, smart boy. I smirked. "Well Trunks, I must go now! Thanks for everything." I said before departing from the window, roses in hand. I landed in my little spot behind Capsule Corp. and sat down; it just seemed like the logical thing to do. I just needed time to think, and before I knew it, I was talking to myself. Is that healthy? "What if Trunks had found out who I was? Would he have been mad? But then again, maybe if he found out that way, I wouldn't have to face it later on. And if I just avoid it all together, I'd be a hypocrite, and I feel that it's the right thing to do. And not to mention everybody else, I don't think it's healthy for me to betray my closest friends." Before I could say anything else, Uncle Yamcha walked into view. "Hey Kiddo, I heard what your were saying." He said and joined me on the ground. "You mean you were eavesdropping." I said. "Yes. Yes I was." He said and I couldn't help but laugh. "So do you think I should tell them?" I asked him, he sighed. "Listen, I really can't say, it's your call. And I don't know how they're going to react. But do you ant to know what I think personally?" He asked, I nodded. "I think that they're going to be thrilled, I don't think that they're going to be mad at you for keeping something from them for so long." I thought about it, it did seem logical. "So did Trunks give you those?" He asked motioning to my roses, I blushed a bit. "Yea, that's another thing. I think he likes both me, and me." I said trying to make myself feel better. "I'm sorry, I understand why you would have mixed feelings." He said trying to sympathize. I shrugged my shoulders and covered up my feelings with a bright smile. But Uncle Yamcha knew what I was doing, but he decided to ignore that. "Let's go to the spa!" I suggested, and he smiled. "Maybe you should change first huh?" He motioned to my outfit, and I rushed to his window. I did a quick ki search; everybody was in the kitchen.
I ran to the room, and locked the door. I decided to take a quick shower. I thought about how I defeated that old bastard. Dr. Gero's son. I shuddered at the thought, and got out. Getting dressed I flew out of the window and landed next Uncle Yamcha's car. I got in and waited for him to go. When he didn't I looked over to see what was the matter. He was asleep. I pushed the horn and he jumped up, and hit his head. The next few minutes were filled with my laughter, and his lecturing me. But it was all out of good fun. We drove to the spa, and found our beloved Puar in the sauna. We joined her and then went off for massages. I needed one; my last fight had taken its toll on me. And on the car ride over he was asking me about it, and what happened, but I was too tired to say anything.
Then we went for our facials, and everything else. By the time we were done I felt like a new person! Sadly there was one day left before Puar had to leave, but I guess that was enough pampering for her. We left there late, and we finally got back to Uncle Yamcha's car. But before he started it up, she turned to me, and put his keys back into his pocket? I gave him a questioning look. "What?" I asked, almost afraid "You're suppose to fill us in on the details of what happened." He said smirking, I sighed and leaned back into the seat, and Puar took her seat in my lap as usual. "Ok, but no interruptions ok?" I told them, and they just gave a slight nod. "Ok, so I guess it started when I wanted to 'patrol', and I went to my spot behind Capsule Corp. and I tried to meditate, but then Trunks came up behind me, and before I let anything slip, I remembered my role. And it was sort of hard, he looked so sad, and miserable. And I couldn't help it. When I told him that I had to go and patrol he offered to come with me. And long story short, he ended up coming with me. And when we got to a house that had been taken over by some ass holes. Anyway, when Trunks went to drop off a few of the guys to the police I went back in and the whole room was gassed. I was knocked unconscious, so I guess I was kidnapped. I don't know how I they got out without anyone seeing anything, or Trunks sensing anything. Anyway, when I woke up. I was bound to a chair with chains. And you will not believe this when I tell you, but the guy that was behind this was Dr. Gero's son!" Uncle Yamcha and Puar were staring at me with surprise, but I just continued. "I know! No one knew that he existed, and he was also part android, and then he was talking about how he wanted revenge. He was crazy, talking about killing me to get his revenge for his father. I broke free and we began to fight, after awhile things began to get a little fuzzy, and I don't really know what happened, but apparently I got so mad that I defeated him!" I said proudly. "And I blasted through the place, but I didn't have enough strength, but luckily Trunks caught me." I finished dramatically. I waited for someone to say something, Uncle Yamcha finally spoke up. "But I tried sensing your ki, why couldn't I sense it?" "He said that his place was made from some special stuff, and it just masks it." I said, a little confused myself. "Let's talk later, I want to get back." I told him and then looked down to the unusually quiet Puar. She seemed deep in thought. She looked up to me and opened her mouth to say something, but closed it again. "What is it?" I asked her, she shook her head. "Nothing." She told me, and I just let it go.
When we finally reached Capsule Corp. and I ran to our room a little excited. Everyone was there, and they were excited too. We ended up talking about the events of the day, even though Trunks and I didn't even look at each other. My ringing cell phone interrupted our conversation. I looked at the screen to see who was calling, it was Brandon. I smiled, and answered. Everyone was quiet, listening to me. "Hey Brandon!" I said happily, and Pan and Bra inched closer to me. I batted them away, and left the room. Brandon was really sweet, and funny. It felt so comfortable talking to him, almost as if we've known each other forever. We lost track of time and ended up talking for about two hours. We said our good byes and I returned to the room. Everyone had settled down and Pan and Bra got up and jumped me. I looked around and dragged myself up, Trunks wasn't anywhere to be seen. "Where's Trunks?" I asked the guys. "He said that he wasn't feeling well." Uubu told me, which only worried me. "Is he ok? "I asked. "Yea, He's sleeping in his room." Goten told me, I suddenly found my fingers very interesting.
All of a sudden I wanted nothing more than to be in his arms and tell him that I was sorry. But that wasn't my call, was it? "Bra, if you don't mind, I'd like to sleep in your room tonight." I was still looking down at my nails. She smiled sympathetically. And She and Pan ushered me to her room. "So who's Brandon?" Pan asked, I smiled a little, just a guy I met in the mall. He's really cool, he thought I was The Black Cat." I said laughing a little. They joined in with me, and I smiled. I changed into my pajamas and they tucked me in. I rolled my eyes, just as I opened my mouth to object but that was interrupted by Goten and Uubu barging in. They too began to tuck me in, and kiss my cheeks and make a fuss over me. Normally I would've been annoyed, but the comfort of friends was much needed, I would feel better if Trunks was the one that was here, but that couldn't be helped. I slowly drifted off to sleep, and thanked God that I had loved ones.
When I woke up the next morning the sun was already up and shining. I fixed myself up, so that I looked half-decent, and went to our room. Everyone was still sleeping, I walked over to my stuff and grabbed a poster. I unraveled it and stuck it on the back of the door. And took a step back to admire myself. I smiled to myself, and thought about yesterday's events. What if I had decided to stay the sweet and innocent girl that I had once been. there wouldn't even be a chance for me to survive. But then again, he never would've found me, had I not been The Black Cat. My thoughts were interrupted by the moans of my friends. It started with Pan, who woke up Uubu whom hit Goten as he was stretching and he stirred a little, snuggling closer to Bra, and pushed her off of the bed. Everyone bolted up when they heard the 'thump' that Bra had caused. I laughed, they were so cute. They all looked at me, and then behind me, tot he poster. That's when I realized that they might recognize me, but it was too late now. Being the smart one that I am I took their attention away from that. "Let's hang out at the mall today, we don't have to buy anything." Pan and Bra looked at me and smiled. They were already out of bed, and getting ready. The guys were taking their time. I walked to Uncle Yamcha's room where he was still asleep next to Jade. I quirked an eyebrow but just shut the door.
Then I got an idea and called Brandon. "Good morning!" I said probably a little too chirpy. "Hey Mar, what's up?" He asked "Nothing, me and some friends are going to the mall, and I want you to join us. Well, that is if you want to or have the time to." I explained, he laughed a bit. "Um, sure, maybe I'll hang with you for a bit." He agreed. "Yay! When can you get there?" I asked "Umm, doesn't matter to me, I can get there within 20 minutes." "Umm, be there in a bout an hour ok?" "Sure, bye Mar!" "Bye!" We hung up, and I skipped off to Trunks' room. and stopped myself. I knocked on the door, and he was awake. "Come in" He called "Hey Trunks" I greeted, he was dressed and sitting at his desk. He turned around to meet my eyes. "Hey Mar, what can I do for you?" He asked, I stood at the door. "Come to the mall with us." I said, he thought about it. "Come on, it'll be fun!" I encouraged and walked over to him. "Fine." He said and handed me a piece of paper, which I guessed was a note, I stuffed it in my pocket and mumbled a thanks. It was good to know that we were still friends. I dragged him to the kitchen and forced him to cook.
He began getting ingredients for his fried rice. "Serves me right for cooking." He mumbled and I just rolled my eyes. After about 15 minutes everyone came down. The food smelled so good, my mouth was watering. "I didn't know you ordered food, Mar." Bra said, and almost fainted when she saw Trunks at the stove. "Told you." Was all I said before grabbing a plate and sitting down. Everyone was complimenting Trunks on the food and amazed, but then I remembered that we were supposed to meet Brandon at the mall. I got up and scribbled a note for Uncle Yamcha to clean up for us, and stuck it on the table. "We don't have time you guys, we're suppose to be at the mall, I told Brandon to meet us there." I told them and dragged them out of the door. I couldn't help but notice that Trunks rolled his eyes. "So tell us about Brandon." Goten said trying to make conversation. "Well, he has amazing green eyes, he's great, I feel like I've known him forever, and you'll like him, I promise." I said and as we reached the mall's entrance my cell phone rang. I picked it up, it was Brandon. "I'm here." I told him and saw him sitting in a chair as I walked in. We hung up and I ran over to him.
I introduced him to everyone, and vice versa. Trunks didn't even try to be friendly. Everyone got along just fine, except Trunks, who fell back from the group. I joined him. "You don't like him?" I asked "He's fine" Trunks said trying to smile reassuringly. But I knew him to well, so it didn't work. "Cheer up, come on, is there anything you want?" I asked looking around the mall trying to find a store. "You.." He said barely audible. "What was that?" I asked, even though I knew exactly what he said. "Juice." He said, and I told the group to wait while I went and got some juice with Trunks. I sighed and cursed myself. "Do any of you want anything to drink?" I called out to them. They didn't.
Trunks and I walked in total silence, I got us a piña colada, and after a few sips I was done. He finished it off and we went back. We all went to the bookstore, and browsed through some stuff. I stuck with Brandon and we talked about our favorite instrument; the guitar. "Do you know how to play the guitar?" I asked, he nodded. "Yup, it's what I do to let off some steam. How about you?" He asked me. "No but I wish I did, you have no idea how much I want to." He smiled and patted my back. "Let's go to the music place later, k?" He told me, and I gave him a questioning look. "Why?" "Don't worry about it." He told me and walked away. "Hey! Tell me!" I demanded going after him.