A/N- *…*-person thinking
"…"-person taking
//…//-person talking telepathically
Last Time:
"I'm a little tea pot short and stout. This is my handle, this is my snout," sang Mina,
"I'm a poor tea cup who is stuck to the ceiling and who wants to come down."
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Bra, Pan, and Marron made their way around the yard, but found nothing interesting
or amusing. After circling the yard a few more times and chatting among themselves they
made their way to the back exist of the house. Sitting on the porch were Trunks and
Goten, obvious bored to death. Marron took note of this and approached the guys, who
didn't notice her.
"Hey guys, how's it going?" said Marron, startling the guys. Pan walked up from
behind and stood next to Marron. Bra stayed in the back.
"Where's Uub?" asked Pan.
"Still sleeping,"
Trunks slowly stood up and stretched his aching muscles and yawned. He made his
way to the door with Goten behind him. He stopped and stared at the door, deep in
thought.
"Dad left a little while ago with Bardock and Serena. They all went to see the King. I
would have disagreed, but like that would have stopped him," Trunks addressed his
sister.
"But dad should have told us. Does mom know?"
Trunks did not respond. He gripped the knob of the door and just held on to it. After a
while he turned his face towards the small group.
"No she doesn't know,"
"Then I think she should know," said Goten as he walked up to his best friend's side.
Trunks didn't answer. With his attention towards the door and the other side, he turned
the knob and stepped inside. The others watched him go and went after him. Goten nearly
ran into him as they were greeted by Gohan and Raditz, who were staring at the ceiling.
The twins were sitting on the couch with a bag of popcorn. Bulma and the rest of the
gang were in the back, watching in shock.
Slowly Raditz came forward, his mouth open, but the words just wouldn't come out.
After a few seconds of staring a single name was murmured.
"Mina?"
"About Time!" wailed Mina as she swung her other fist in the air and kicked with her
feet hoping to hit someone.
"Mina how long have you been up there?" asked a worried Gohan.
"Since early this morning,"
Everyone's attention were turned towards the twins on the couch, who were fighting for
the last few popcorns in the bag. Time just stopped as everyone stared, shock written all
over their face. Questions were secretly asked: What happened to the sweet little kids that
we meet? Surprisingly Turlis caught on to what was happening.
"She wouldn't let us help, she just kept on raving about her empty stomach and about
losing feelings of her right arm. So we just sat here to make sure she does nothing
stupid," explained Turlis.
While Turlis was explaining Gohan was already yanking Mina down by her feet. He
found to his dismay that she wouldn't budge at all. He quickly shot a glance at the young
girl and took mental note of her condition. Her red hair was a complete mess and her face
is a tad bit paler. Her right arm already started to swell.
"Mina are you alright?" Gohan called to her.
"How can I be? I mean look, I'm stuck," snapped Mina, struggling to set her arm
free. The angry saiyan female suddenly became dead weights as she felt something fuzzy
nuzzle her hand. Fear and shock was clearly imprinted on her face as she silently prayed
to herself.
"Please don't let that be what I think it is," chanted Mina repeatedly.
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The four saiyans flew in a steady pace as the sun slowly sets over the horizon. Shades
of gold, yellow, and light orange were painted across the skies, as if the skies were a
canvas used by the gods themselves to create their masterpiece. There were a few clouds,
but they reflect the colors making it possible to blend in with the skies. However the
skies' beauty went unnoticed by the eyes of the Saiyan prince. The tranquil was scattered
when a small voice broke through the silence.
"We need to hurry, it will be night soon," Serene picked up her pace a little, hoping
to convince the other males to hurry as well. The thought of being out in the dark in a
open terrain isn't very pleasant. An attack by a small group of rebels was very common.
With rumors spreading around like an infected wound; one must always be careful. Zorn
sensed her wariness, but stayed quite.
"Yes I agree. Come we must hurry," declared Zorn as he soared through the sky.
Bardock stayed near the rear of the group. Thoughts and worries occupying his
mind. He pushed their voices into submission of his mind and focused on other matters.
With negative vibes entering his body he was more nervous than everyone else in the
group.
"Nothing has changed," Vegita quietly said, old memories returning to his battered
mind. Memories of his proud father came rushing back as the damn finally broke.
Memories of his childhood and his gentle mother as well.
"Vegita did you say something?" asked Serena with a hint of concern in her voice.
"Nothing at all. Mind your own business woman!" Vegita retorted, refusing to show
any signs of his weakness. Serena ignored the last comment and flew ahead of the
saiyan prince. Her anger shown clearly in her eyes even though her body language
betrays her own eyes.
*Stupid male chauvinistic pig. You show a little bit of concern towards them and all
of a sudden they act high and mighty* Serena thought bitterly.
// You can't really blame the poor guy. // a voice echoed in her head.
// Yes I can! // she screamed back telepathically.
// Why? You know he's a long way from home and anyone could tell that he
hasn't seen his own father for a long time. //
// That's no excuse for his bad temper. I'm even surprised that he is still alive with that
big mouth of his. //
// He is the Prince after all. //
// Oh Shut Up! //
// Fine. //
// So when are you going to tell him? //
// … //
// Just talk already! //
// Tell him what? //
// That we know about the super saiyans. //
// I'm not planning to. //
// You're no fun. //
// If they wanted us to know then they would have told us by now so we'll just wait. //
// Okay fine. //
The conversation ended as soon as they reached the outskirt of the city. A giant wall
surrounded the city and its people. They passed the massive iron gates to enter the city
and made their way to the center. Upon reaching the entrance Zorn quickly dismissed
himself and asked the others to do what they please, but also to stay away from restricted
areas. Vegita leaned on a wall and closed his eyes. When he opened the he saw an
awe-stricken crowd around the palace staring at him, whispering quite words to each
other. Some whispering rude comments about his attire and some whispering about his
resemblance to the young prince.
Bardock and Serena had wondered off in search of an old acquaintance of theirs,
hopefully they would find something to eat as well. Vegita didn't care a single bit and
went back into meditation, but before he was able to close his eyes a familiar image raced
into his mind. Everyone stood quite and bowed. A woman with dark brown hair that
ends at her mid back and fiery eyes gracefully walked into the room. She worn the
traditional saiyan armor, but with a deep scarlet cape and long skirt that touched the floor.
Vegita couldn't keep is eyes away from her, to afraid that if he did she would vanish.
The woman gave Vegita a suspicious glare, but she too saw the resemblance between this
man and her son.
"But how can this be?" she whispered quietly.
The clock stopped spinning for Vegita as he saw her slowly walked towards him with
a questioned look in her eyes. His heart started beating faster and faster as his mother
came closer. She abruptly stopped and slowly backed away, but her eyes remained fixed
on him.
"So there you are," a surprised voice broke the silence of the room. Vegita quickly
turned and saw Serena with her hands folded behind her back, apparently hiding
something. She smiled gently and took out a strange looking fruit and offered it to
Vegita.
"Since no one got to eat any breakfast or lunch this morning I thought I bring you
something to eat since you will never tell us whether you are or not hungry," Serena
noticed the other female's presence and made a quick bow, but the smile didn't fade.
"It's nice to see you again your highness," Serena greeted.
"Same to you," the queen replied while never taking her eyes off Vegita.
Zorn came back with Bardock, who noticed the queen and bowed their heads. Serena
signaled for Vegita to follow and made their way towards the two other males.
"Your Highness, the King wishes for their presence and requests to see them
immediately. May we please be excused?" Zorn addressed the queen.
"Yes you may and please tell the King that I will go to bed now and wish not to be
disturbed," Zorn agreed and made his way with the others to the thrown room. They
stopped in front of the door and waited as Zorn announced their arrival. The three
saiyans stepped in. Before they could open their mouth the King spoke.
"So Bardock and Serena has finally arrived. I was wondering when would you two
will show up," the kind gestured to the drinks on the table, "Care for a drink?"
"No thanks. We already harassed Zaza at the kitchen," Bardock declined. The king merely
chuckled.
"Same old Bardock and Serena. I also see you brought someone else with you," Now
everyone's attention was at Vegita who just stood there. The king studied him, but
couldn't pass the cold mask that covers the prince's emotions.
"You look like a carbon copy of my son Vegita. Tell me what's your name?" the king
asked really curiously.
// Let us explain to him first. //
Vegita heard a voice taking to him. He tried to locate the source, but failed to notice
that the owner of the voice was in the same room as him.
// Why do you seemed frightened? //
This time the voice is soft and feminine. Vegita now wasn't sure if he was
hallucinating or not.
// Don't worry your still sane //
Now Vegita was growling in frustration and anger. Bardock smiled in amusement at
Vegita's unsteadiness. He quickly dismissed the thought and came forward to the king.
"Before he answers that question let me explain what has been going on in the last
few days," Bardock explained how Mina found his guests and how they're really from
another dimension and timeline. He also explained about one of the time travelers being
another version of his youngest son, but he left out some information that shouldn't be
spread around just yet.
"I'm not sure what to believe Bardock and what does your story have to do with this
one?" he pointed at Vegita.
"He's one of the travelers," Bardock countered.
// You could tell him now //
"It's good to see you again father," Vegita smirked, knowing that the king will not
believe his eyes. The king stared at him in shock, trying to absorb all the information
given to him.
"You can't be my son. It's just simply not possible," the king retorted.
// Good luck //
"Apparently you were not listening to Bardock very well," said Vegita as he stepped
closer, "I am Vegita." King Vegita stood there and studied him more closely.
"Zorn," the king commanded. Zorn appeared out of the shadows waiting, "bring me
my son,"
Soon Zorn left to retrieve the young prince. Everyone waited patently except for
Vegita, who just kept growling to himself and some really not nice comments about his
father. Zorn stepped in the room with a young child with him who appears to be no more
than ten years old. The child made his way to his father and glared at the company.
"This is my son," the king stated proudly. Chibi Vegita snared at his look alike.
Vegita was loosing his temper and wanted to strangle his younger self. The small
chibi grimed at the stranger.
"Father who is this third class idiot?" asked the small chibi.
* Third class idiot! Wait till I get my hands on him *
However the young prince wanted to tease the older saiyan, but did not realize the
dangers of doing so. He ran up to the older Vegita and kicked him on the knee with his
full strength. Vegita was caught off guard and hollered in pain.
"Damn you little imbecile!" Vegita screamed and tried to grab his small counterpart.
The small chibi stayed near his father thinking that the older would not come up to him.
"How dare you call me an imbecile you smelling old man," the chibi retorted.
Vegita's patience was slipping fast like sand in a loose hand. The older saiyan was seeing
red and his anger was fueling his rage. The king shown no signs of worries, but Bardock
and Serena knew better and hid behind the door. Zorn knew nothing that was going on,
but if Bardock and Serena decided it was time to hide then you better hide. Those two
never hid from anything unless it was for a REALLY good reason and Zorn knew
something really bad is about to happen as he hid behind the door with them. The chibi
didn't stop his evil taunts and Vegita wanted to KILL the small child.
"So what are you going to do now you coward?" mocked the child.
// Try to control yourself. //
But Vegita couldn't hear the voice. All of his attention and focus is one a single target.
Rage took control of him and his power started increasing tremendously. The king felt a
change in their surrounding and the other saiyans were scared stiff. Suddenly Vegita let
out a loud, agonizing shout and he lost all control and turned into a super saiyan.
Everyone was blown away except those behind the door. The door just slammed really
hard on them. A yellow light blinded everyone. The king and his son were thrown across
the room. The king was a little dazed, but unharmed. The young prince on the other hand
was now terrified for his life.
"Now who's the coward?" Vegita snared.
// Vegita can you hear me? Oh shit no you can't. Bardock do something. //
Bardock- @_@
// Damn hey Zorn are you okay? //
Zorn- @_@
// I guess I'm on my own. //
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"Ahhhh! Something is biting me," wailed Mina. She felt something wet and fuzzy
nuzzle her hand when it sank its teeth into her flesh.
"It's a rat! Get it off me NOW!!! hiss hiss" she screamed and kicked the ceiling.
Her tail accidentally smacked Gohan in the face, leaving a long red mark across his
face, which stung a lot. The ceiling eventually gave away and released Mina from it's
cruel grip along with the rat. The girl laid on the ground unconscious with the rat next
to her. Kakarotto was now struck with worry and grief.
"Is she dead?" the small child asked.
"No she can't be dead, maybe she's asleep," Turlis tried to comfort his twin.
He knew he wasn't doing a good job when he notice tears were starting to fill his
twin's eyes. Gohan was quickly examine the girl and announced that she needed to
be taken to a hospital.
"Tales what's a hospital?" asked Kakarotto as he dried his tears.
"I think they mean where the isolation chambers are," replied the older one.
"Guys lets go," urged Gohan with a limp Mina in his arms. Her red hair clenched
to her face, soaked in sweat as her fever rises. They took to the air and raced to the
nearest medical center. The sky was lit up with stars and the crescent moon. Gohan
remembered the stories Vegita told him about his home world and how the full moon
would appear only once every eight years. Thank the heavens that the moon's not full
or they would have to deal with a huge population of shape shift saiyans. Upon close
notice they reached the medical center and place Mina under the doctors' care. They
were forced to wait outside the room to give the doctors' their privacy and wait for the
results.
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"Sir we have an emergency," said a green skinned humanoid alerted another doctor.
Malaka came to see the injured girl. Her skin was very pale and she appeared to already
be dead. Keto ran a diagnostic on the girl and connected her to a life support system.
He quickly scanned over the papers he had Gohan fill out. When he read about the
accident he wasn't sure of what to think of it.
"Malaka sir," the young apprentice said, "it says here that she was bitten by a
rat," Malake merely signed.
"Teenagers today. Wonder what they'll do next?" Malaka gestured to Mina.
BEEP…..BEEP.….BEEP.….BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE….
The line went dead and the two doctors raced around the clock.
"Quick we have to shock her," yelled Malaka as he pressed two cold metal
objects on her chest, "Okay clear.
Zzaaaapp…BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP….
"Okay she'll be alright for now," said a relieved Keto as he sat down.
BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…BEEP..BEEP.BEEPBEEP
"Malaka looks like a heart attack sir!" panicked Keto.
"Heart attack, but she's only a damn teenager. She's to young," Malaka
looked at Mina in confusion.
"We need to shock her again," said Keto preparing to shock her, "Okay
clear."
Zzaaaapp…
BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP….
"Lets not do that again," said Keto as Malaka agreed.
BEEP…..BEEP.….BEEP.….BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE….
"God damn it! Stop dying on us you stupid girl!" Malaka kicked the side
of Mina's bed. She fell out of the bed with a thugh.
BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP…..BEEP….
"Huh what happened? Where am I?" asked a groggy Mina. She lifted
herself from the floor and found herself surrounded by two strange doctors.
She remembered being stuck on the ceiling and the evil rat. Gohan must
have brought her after she somehow passed out. She carefully stood up
and tested her wobbly legs. After a few stretches she made a dash for the
door.
"Hey were are you going?" Keto cried out.
"I hate doctors!" cried Mina as her ran passed a bewilder Gohan. The
others rushed after Mina. Gohan much to his surprised was relieved that Mina
was alright. He wasn't sure about their little rodent friend once Mina did catch
it.
"Well at least things are normal again," Gohan said happily.
"Let me tell you the word "normal" doesn't exist in our family," countered
Turlis. Everyone just laughed at the child's view of life.
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KT- Sorry this took so long, but I got stuck on writer's block. I still need a name for
Vegita's mom. Also just incase you are wondering Bardock and Serena can talk
to each other telepathically. I even left some clues in this chapter. Well it is now
8/14/03 and it's 5:29 AM, so good night.