[Well, I'm only putting this next one up because Lady Bulma said I have some fans over in Canada. If you are one and are reading this now, REVIEW!!!! I WANNA MEET YA!!!]
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*************Episode 39************
**Bardock Is Dying?! "I Turn to You"**
"Bardock! Bardock! Speak to me!" Olivia lightly patted his face in urgency. Without much more hesitation, she turned to Zucina. "Get me my pack," she ordered in a commanding voice.
Zucina jumped at the unusual tone, but grabbed the pack and thrust it into the other woman's arms. Olivia kept one arm under Bardock's neck, supporting his head. With the other hand, and a little help with her teeth, she opened the pack, searched through it, picked out a bottle, and spat the bag down. She popped the top open with her thumb, ground the small leaves within with her fingers, and sprinkled the contents into Bardock's mouth.
Zucina watched in awe as the girl calmly closed the bottle, lifted Bardock, and scanned the area. "There's a cave," called Olivia over the rush of the wind. "I'll carry Bardock. You get the packs."
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"That was impressive," admitted Zucina to Olivia under her breath.
Olivia broke several icicles off of the cave opening into her pan, and placed it over the fire to melt, ignoring Zucina. Zucina did her best to make Bardock comfortable, but without any blankets or straw, there wasn't much she could do. She just sat there, helplessly, placing his head on a rock, wondering what she could possibly do.
"More firewood," Olivia ordered.
Zucina followed directions from this girl, whom she normally considered a ditz, only because she didn't know what else to do. Like a robot, she ran to the other side of the cave, dried off the wood with her ki, then brought it back for the fire. Olivia had ripped off a piece of her leotard to use as a cooling cloth for Bardock's forehead.
"Don't worry," she cooed, stroking Bardock's spiky hair. "I'll find a way to save you. Zucina won't harm you anymore."
"Nani," Zucina asked, irritated. "I never hurt him!"
Olivia rose, eyes darkened. When she spoke, her voice was low and harsh. "That creature . . . that thing that attacked us . . . its fangs must have been diseased or something. The wound became infected. Bardock pushed you out of the way when . . . when YOU DIDN'T MOVE!!!!" Her eyes suddenly sparkled with ki and rage. "Its your fault he is dying!!"
"D-dying? He isn't dying! You gave him the cure!"
"That wasn't the cure!! That was only to slow the bacteria. I don't know what herb to use to save him! Bardock talks about you all the time! He cares about you, but you don't care about anybody but yourself!!"
"That's not true," Zunica insisted. "I care about Cole, and Tora-"
"And Bardock?"
"Of course!"
"Bullshit! If you did, you wouldn't've let him get hurt so badly! You always talk shit to him! I've seen you!"
"He . . . he knows I only tease!"
Olivia's eyes darkened again. "Tease, maybe, but now he's going to die because of you." She rose. "Get more wood. I'll stand guard, in case any 'scary animals' come." With that, she turned on her heel to the cave's entrance.
"What about Bardock?"
"Oh, so NOW you care?! I've done all I can! Its up to him now."
"But, are you just going to leave him here?"
"What good will staying by his side do?"
Zucina looked down at Bardock. [You see, Sayins don't normally understand the custom of staying near a loved one when seriously hurt. Don't blame Olivia for acting cruel; comfort is more of an Earthling custom.]
But Zucina's heart was too filled with emotions, and Barodck too sick too move. Automatically, Zucina knelt by Bardock. She removed her glove to mop up the sweat, now dripping down his face. Bardock's head convulsed to either side a few times. His temperature was far into the danger zone.
Zucina's heart ached. She'd never admit this to Olivia, but Bardock meant far more to her then anyone else, even more then Cole. He was the first person she thought of when she woke up, and the last before she slept. He never struck her, made her cry, or damned her. Between them, and between the usual squabbles, friendship reigned supreme, laughter caressed their lips, and happiness filled their souls.
'Its your fault Bardock is dying!!' Could this be true? Was the person she cared most about in the entire universe dying because of her?
Zucina, unaware of her actions, cried. Sayins normally don't cry, but she did. She also prayed to her 'white lady,' who gave her the sword to save Bardock.
"Wh-where am I?"
Zucina's face snapped up. 'Bardock!' She quickly held his hand. "Try not to speak, Bardo-kun."
Bardock moved his head from side to side. "So cold," he whispered weakly, shaking all over.
"I know, I know," she whispered back. "Everything will be okay soon. Just relax, and you'll be fine. You'll be - be fine!"
Bardock turned his head to face Zucina, a smile on his face, but eyes containing an eerie wisdom. "Who're you tryin' ta convince, Zuni-chan?"
Zucina's shaking hands grasped Bardock's tighter. She wanted desperately to apologize, but Bardock spoke first. "Whadda mess I've gotten myself in this time!" And he winked, clearing up any confusion. It was a silent forgiveness; Bardock didn't need the apology; he knew Zucina too well to need one, especially her pride!
Suddenly, Bardock's muscles stiffened, his eyes squeezed shut, and his hand tightened. His teeth chattered, and again he gave a soft moan "So cold!!"
Zucina held onto his hand, as if worried to lose him then and there. "Oh Goddess, Bardock! I wish there was something I could do for you!"
Bardock's fit subsided, then he whispered, "Hold me."
"Nan-da?"
"Ground so hard . . . May I borrow your lap?"
"Oh." It was lucky that Olivia was asleep on guard, because the blush from Zucina's face glowed even in the darkness. "Okay."
She gently moved Bardock's head (his skin was on fire!) onto her lap. Bardock settled in comfortably, relaxing his eyes. Zucina glanced once again at Olivia. 'If she wakes up . . .' "Better?"
"Arigato-gozaimas," responded Bardock. His voice was so weak, even Zucina had trouble hearing it. Her heart did flip-flops. 'Poor Bardock. I don't know what I'd do if he died!'
"Can you . . . do me just one more favor, if you don't mind?"
"What are you trying to do," she laughed nervously. "Bleed me dry?"
Bardock looked up at her, his eyes still sparkling, but with far less spirit then usual. "Can you sing somethin' fer me?"
Her heart skipped again. "Wh-which song?"
Bardock snuggled again, half asleep already. "I don' care. I like your voice when you sing. Its like pretty music."
"Boy, you are sick, if you're complementing me so much!
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~~When I'm lost, in the rain
~~In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way
~~When I'm scared, losing ground
~~When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around
~~And when I'm down you're there pushing me to the top
~~You're always there giving me all you've got
~~For a shield, from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength, to be strong
~~For the will to carry on
~~For everything you do, for everything that's true
~~I turn to you
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Zucina stroked his hair, not knowing whether Bardock was asleep or not by now. The truth was, she didn't care. Singing made her feel better, since the song was about her feelings for Bardock.
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~~When I lose, the will to win
~~I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again
~~I can do anything
~~'Cause your love is so amazing, 'Cause your love inspires me
~~And when I need a friend you're always on my side
~~Giving me faith taking me through the night, yeah
~~For a shield, from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength, to be strong
~~For the will to carry on
~~For everything you do
~~I turn to you, yeah, ohhh
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~~For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain
~~For truth that will never change
~~For someone to lean on
~~For a heart I can rely on through anything
~~For the one who, I can run to, ohh I...
~~Turn to you...ohhh yeah
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Tears glided down Zucina's cheeks, and she bent down to kiss Bardock gently on the forehead. Her lips burned, but she felt nothing; she wanted nothing more then for Bardock to survive.
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~~For a shield , from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength to be strong
~~For the will to carry on, oh ohh
~~For everything you do
~~For everything that's true
~~For everything you do, ohh
~~For everything that's true
~~I turn to you*
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[Commercial Break]
* - I Turn To You - Written by Diane Warren, sung by Christina Aguillera
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Zucina was awakened by some strange coolness in the air. A small wind blew past, and she shivered. She sensed dark ki around her. Something was coming.
Bardock's chest rose and fell slowly. Zucina looked around, worried for his sake. Then she noticed the Idsa Sword, glowing softly in the dim light. She took it and held it up.
If Bardock hadn't been asleep on her lap, she would have screamed. A tall figure dressed in dark robes loomed closer, Its face hidden beneath its hood, and a large silver sickle in Its grasp. It appeared to float rather then walk, and radiated a power unlike any she ever felt before. The strangest thing about this Creature was that It could only be seen in the purple light, nothing else. This was part of the Idsa Sword's magic.
Zucina's mouth hung open in terrified awe. What sort of being stood before her?
The Creature now stood over her and Bardock, and she finally realized Its purpose. "Whoever . . . WHATever you are, you can't take him," she said, in a far calmer voice then she felt.
The Creature seemed slightly taken aback. "Who are you, mortal, who can see Elementals?" Its voice sent chills down Zucina's spine.
"My name is Lady Zucina. Who are you, spirit?"
"I am many things. My peers call me Morteon. Most others refer to me as Death."
'DEATH!?!?' Zucina put one arm around Bardock's neck, which was shockingly cold. She gasped and looked down at him. "Do you not understand, mortal? His life's journey has ended. I am to escort him to King Yama's Palace on the other side."
Zucina growled protectively. "I said YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM!!!"
Olivia woke up. "Zucina? What's wrong?" Zucina stood up, holding the Idsa Sword in front of her prepared for battle. Olivia nearly jumped out of her skin. "Are you CRAZY!?!" She couldn't see Morteon.
"Olivia, don't interfere," Zucina ordered. "Take Bardock further into the cave. Morteon is mine!"
"So, you consider Me your equal, Mortal Zucina? How so?"
Olivia yelped. "Wh-who's that?!"
"GO!!!" shouted Zucina to Olivia. Olivia dashed forward, grabbed Bardock, and started to run. Then she looked back, and shrieked at the sight of Morteon.
"Sayins can be stronger then gods, and I AM a Sayin!"
Morteon laughed, and Olivia almost fainted at the terrible sound. "Foolishness! I must admit, being able to see Me makes you impressive, but-"
"My sword is rumored to kill gods. Care to test it?"
Morteon stopped laughing and took a better look at the sword. "That's the Idsa Sword of legend. But no one can prevent Death, Mortal Zucina, including you. If not, Death will simply pass on to another."
"Well, not on Olivia, and definitely not Bardock! Not yet!!" The Idsa Sword reacted to her racing spirit, and created a large magic shield around her. Her hair flew wildly above her head, and her eyes glowed with the same light as surrounded the sword.
Morteon flew forward, using his sickle as a weapon and tried to strike. Zucina flew forward and met him half-way. The clash blew apart the cave surrounding them. Olivia and Bardock soared with the debris, Olivia clutching onto the unconscious Sayin, and helping him land safely.
The battle of epic proportions raged on. CLASH CLASH CLASH!!! The weapons clanged with deafening resound! Zucina let the Idsa Sword guide her, not fully aware of her own actions anymore. All she knew was that she wanted to stop Death from taking Bardock, even if she was killed in the process. Morteon matched her blow for blow, even as Zucina forced his sickle into an ice block, he fended her off with the handle as he freed the blade.
Morteon swung harder, and sent Zucina flying backwards by the force. As she regained her balance, Morteon powered up a ki energy ball in his blade. "Formidable Zucina, end this now! Allow me to take the Sayin Bardock, and you will be left unscathed!"
Zucina, still glowing with magic energy, powered up even more in response. "NO!! I WON'T LET YOU TAKE HIM!!!!"
"Then DIE!!!" yelled Morteon, and he sent the ki ball at the woman. Zucina swung her sword like a bat, and sent the ball back at him!! Morteon, shocked, only moved in time to dodge, but the ball knocked his sickle out of his hands and into the snow. He dove to retrieve it, but Zucina got there first, and held the sword to his chest. "Mercy," he cried.
"Mercy? Me? Never," said Zucina cooly, slicing his stomach.
As luck would have it, Olivia heard familiar ki blasts not too far away. Cole-tachi were looking for them! "HERE!!! OVER HERE!!!" Olivia called to get their attention.
Zucina looked up to figure out what the commotion was, and Morteon seized the opportunity to fly into the air. He pointed an accusing finger at Zucina. "Impressed as Morteon is with your display of skill, your choice was unwise. Never make Death your enemy, Sayin Zucina. As punishment, Fate will no longer favor you, and you shall perish for delaying the inevitable." He put his hand over his wound, which bled gold. "A life for a life, and in a case, three." With these words, he vanished.
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Sup!! Cole here!
Bardock has to stay in the medical ward for a couple of days, but admits to another sickness, namely love. With Zucina! Bad news is, Olivia hears our conversation, and plans to go to extreme measures . . .
Next time on DragonballBC: Love Potion; Olivia's Deal with the Devil
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Fun Fact - I wrote this episode months ago! I had to re-re-re-write it several times just to get the right mood. Zucina, being a bit of a proud tomboy, is hard to make more feminine.
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And keep on the alert for the DragonballBC movie coming to a computer near you sometime soon!
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*************Episode 39************
**Bardock Is Dying?! "I Turn to You"**
"Bardock! Bardock! Speak to me!" Olivia lightly patted his face in urgency. Without much more hesitation, she turned to Zucina. "Get me my pack," she ordered in a commanding voice.
Zucina jumped at the unusual tone, but grabbed the pack and thrust it into the other woman's arms. Olivia kept one arm under Bardock's neck, supporting his head. With the other hand, and a little help with her teeth, she opened the pack, searched through it, picked out a bottle, and spat the bag down. She popped the top open with her thumb, ground the small leaves within with her fingers, and sprinkled the contents into Bardock's mouth.
Zucina watched in awe as the girl calmly closed the bottle, lifted Bardock, and scanned the area. "There's a cave," called Olivia over the rush of the wind. "I'll carry Bardock. You get the packs."
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"That was impressive," admitted Zucina to Olivia under her breath.
Olivia broke several icicles off of the cave opening into her pan, and placed it over the fire to melt, ignoring Zucina. Zucina did her best to make Bardock comfortable, but without any blankets or straw, there wasn't much she could do. She just sat there, helplessly, placing his head on a rock, wondering what she could possibly do.
"More firewood," Olivia ordered.
Zucina followed directions from this girl, whom she normally considered a ditz, only because she didn't know what else to do. Like a robot, she ran to the other side of the cave, dried off the wood with her ki, then brought it back for the fire. Olivia had ripped off a piece of her leotard to use as a cooling cloth for Bardock's forehead.
"Don't worry," she cooed, stroking Bardock's spiky hair. "I'll find a way to save you. Zucina won't harm you anymore."
"Nani," Zucina asked, irritated. "I never hurt him!"
Olivia rose, eyes darkened. When she spoke, her voice was low and harsh. "That creature . . . that thing that attacked us . . . its fangs must have been diseased or something. The wound became infected. Bardock pushed you out of the way when . . . when YOU DIDN'T MOVE!!!!" Her eyes suddenly sparkled with ki and rage. "Its your fault he is dying!!"
"D-dying? He isn't dying! You gave him the cure!"
"That wasn't the cure!! That was only to slow the bacteria. I don't know what herb to use to save him! Bardock talks about you all the time! He cares about you, but you don't care about anybody but yourself!!"
"That's not true," Zunica insisted. "I care about Cole, and Tora-"
"And Bardock?"
"Of course!"
"Bullshit! If you did, you wouldn't've let him get hurt so badly! You always talk shit to him! I've seen you!"
"He . . . he knows I only tease!"
Olivia's eyes darkened again. "Tease, maybe, but now he's going to die because of you." She rose. "Get more wood. I'll stand guard, in case any 'scary animals' come." With that, she turned on her heel to the cave's entrance.
"What about Bardock?"
"Oh, so NOW you care?! I've done all I can! Its up to him now."
"But, are you just going to leave him here?"
"What good will staying by his side do?"
Zucina looked down at Bardock. [You see, Sayins don't normally understand the custom of staying near a loved one when seriously hurt. Don't blame Olivia for acting cruel; comfort is more of an Earthling custom.]
But Zucina's heart was too filled with emotions, and Barodck too sick too move. Automatically, Zucina knelt by Bardock. She removed her glove to mop up the sweat, now dripping down his face. Bardock's head convulsed to either side a few times. His temperature was far into the danger zone.
Zucina's heart ached. She'd never admit this to Olivia, but Bardock meant far more to her then anyone else, even more then Cole. He was the first person she thought of when she woke up, and the last before she slept. He never struck her, made her cry, or damned her. Between them, and between the usual squabbles, friendship reigned supreme, laughter caressed their lips, and happiness filled their souls.
'Its your fault Bardock is dying!!' Could this be true? Was the person she cared most about in the entire universe dying because of her?
Zucina, unaware of her actions, cried. Sayins normally don't cry, but she did. She also prayed to her 'white lady,' who gave her the sword to save Bardock.
"Wh-where am I?"
Zucina's face snapped up. 'Bardock!' She quickly held his hand. "Try not to speak, Bardo-kun."
Bardock moved his head from side to side. "So cold," he whispered weakly, shaking all over.
"I know, I know," she whispered back. "Everything will be okay soon. Just relax, and you'll be fine. You'll be - be fine!"
Bardock turned his head to face Zucina, a smile on his face, but eyes containing an eerie wisdom. "Who're you tryin' ta convince, Zuni-chan?"
Zucina's shaking hands grasped Bardock's tighter. She wanted desperately to apologize, but Bardock spoke first. "Whadda mess I've gotten myself in this time!" And he winked, clearing up any confusion. It was a silent forgiveness; Bardock didn't need the apology; he knew Zucina too well to need one, especially her pride!
Suddenly, Bardock's muscles stiffened, his eyes squeezed shut, and his hand tightened. His teeth chattered, and again he gave a soft moan "So cold!!"
Zucina held onto his hand, as if worried to lose him then and there. "Oh Goddess, Bardock! I wish there was something I could do for you!"
Bardock's fit subsided, then he whispered, "Hold me."
"Nan-da?"
"Ground so hard . . . May I borrow your lap?"
"Oh." It was lucky that Olivia was asleep on guard, because the blush from Zucina's face glowed even in the darkness. "Okay."
She gently moved Bardock's head (his skin was on fire!) onto her lap. Bardock settled in comfortably, relaxing his eyes. Zucina glanced once again at Olivia. 'If she wakes up . . .' "Better?"
"Arigato-gozaimas," responded Bardock. His voice was so weak, even Zucina had trouble hearing it. Her heart did flip-flops. 'Poor Bardock. I don't know what I'd do if he died!'
"Can you . . . do me just one more favor, if you don't mind?"
"What are you trying to do," she laughed nervously. "Bleed me dry?"
Bardock looked up at her, his eyes still sparkling, but with far less spirit then usual. "Can you sing somethin' fer me?"
Her heart skipped again. "Wh-which song?"
Bardock snuggled again, half asleep already. "I don' care. I like your voice when you sing. Its like pretty music."
"Boy, you are sick, if you're complementing me so much!
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~~When I'm lost, in the rain
~~In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way
~~When I'm scared, losing ground
~~When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around
~~And when I'm down you're there pushing me to the top
~~You're always there giving me all you've got
~~For a shield, from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength, to be strong
~~For the will to carry on
~~For everything you do, for everything that's true
~~I turn to you
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Zucina stroked his hair, not knowing whether Bardock was asleep or not by now. The truth was, she didn't care. Singing made her feel better, since the song was about her feelings for Bardock.
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~~When I lose, the will to win
~~I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again
~~I can do anything
~~'Cause your love is so amazing, 'Cause your love inspires me
~~And when I need a friend you're always on my side
~~Giving me faith taking me through the night, yeah
~~For a shield, from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength, to be strong
~~For the will to carry on
~~For everything you do
~~I turn to you, yeah, ohhh
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~~For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain
~~For truth that will never change
~~For someone to lean on
~~For a heart I can rely on through anything
~~For the one who, I can run to, ohh I...
~~Turn to you...ohhh yeah
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Tears glided down Zucina's cheeks, and she bent down to kiss Bardock gently on the forehead. Her lips burned, but she felt nothing; she wanted nothing more then for Bardock to survive.
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~~For a shield , from the storm
~~For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
~~I turn to you
~~For the strength to be strong
~~For the will to carry on, oh ohh
~~For everything you do
~~For everything that's true
~~For everything you do, ohh
~~For everything that's true
~~I turn to you*
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[Commercial Break]
* - I Turn To You - Written by Diane Warren, sung by Christina Aguillera
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Zucina was awakened by some strange coolness in the air. A small wind blew past, and she shivered. She sensed dark ki around her. Something was coming.
Bardock's chest rose and fell slowly. Zucina looked around, worried for his sake. Then she noticed the Idsa Sword, glowing softly in the dim light. She took it and held it up.
If Bardock hadn't been asleep on her lap, she would have screamed. A tall figure dressed in dark robes loomed closer, Its face hidden beneath its hood, and a large silver sickle in Its grasp. It appeared to float rather then walk, and radiated a power unlike any she ever felt before. The strangest thing about this Creature was that It could only be seen in the purple light, nothing else. This was part of the Idsa Sword's magic.
Zucina's mouth hung open in terrified awe. What sort of being stood before her?
The Creature now stood over her and Bardock, and she finally realized Its purpose. "Whoever . . . WHATever you are, you can't take him," she said, in a far calmer voice then she felt.
The Creature seemed slightly taken aback. "Who are you, mortal, who can see Elementals?" Its voice sent chills down Zucina's spine.
"My name is Lady Zucina. Who are you, spirit?"
"I am many things. My peers call me Morteon. Most others refer to me as Death."
'DEATH!?!?' Zucina put one arm around Bardock's neck, which was shockingly cold. She gasped and looked down at him. "Do you not understand, mortal? His life's journey has ended. I am to escort him to King Yama's Palace on the other side."
Zucina growled protectively. "I said YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM!!!"
Olivia woke up. "Zucina? What's wrong?" Zucina stood up, holding the Idsa Sword in front of her prepared for battle. Olivia nearly jumped out of her skin. "Are you CRAZY!?!" She couldn't see Morteon.
"Olivia, don't interfere," Zucina ordered. "Take Bardock further into the cave. Morteon is mine!"
"So, you consider Me your equal, Mortal Zucina? How so?"
Olivia yelped. "Wh-who's that?!"
"GO!!!" shouted Zucina to Olivia. Olivia dashed forward, grabbed Bardock, and started to run. Then she looked back, and shrieked at the sight of Morteon.
"Sayins can be stronger then gods, and I AM a Sayin!"
Morteon laughed, and Olivia almost fainted at the terrible sound. "Foolishness! I must admit, being able to see Me makes you impressive, but-"
"My sword is rumored to kill gods. Care to test it?"
Morteon stopped laughing and took a better look at the sword. "That's the Idsa Sword of legend. But no one can prevent Death, Mortal Zucina, including you. If not, Death will simply pass on to another."
"Well, not on Olivia, and definitely not Bardock! Not yet!!" The Idsa Sword reacted to her racing spirit, and created a large magic shield around her. Her hair flew wildly above her head, and her eyes glowed with the same light as surrounded the sword.
Morteon flew forward, using his sickle as a weapon and tried to strike. Zucina flew forward and met him half-way. The clash blew apart the cave surrounding them. Olivia and Bardock soared with the debris, Olivia clutching onto the unconscious Sayin, and helping him land safely.
The battle of epic proportions raged on. CLASH CLASH CLASH!!! The weapons clanged with deafening resound! Zucina let the Idsa Sword guide her, not fully aware of her own actions anymore. All she knew was that she wanted to stop Death from taking Bardock, even if she was killed in the process. Morteon matched her blow for blow, even as Zucina forced his sickle into an ice block, he fended her off with the handle as he freed the blade.
Morteon swung harder, and sent Zucina flying backwards by the force. As she regained her balance, Morteon powered up a ki energy ball in his blade. "Formidable Zucina, end this now! Allow me to take the Sayin Bardock, and you will be left unscathed!"
Zucina, still glowing with magic energy, powered up even more in response. "NO!! I WON'T LET YOU TAKE HIM!!!!"
"Then DIE!!!" yelled Morteon, and he sent the ki ball at the woman. Zucina swung her sword like a bat, and sent the ball back at him!! Morteon, shocked, only moved in time to dodge, but the ball knocked his sickle out of his hands and into the snow. He dove to retrieve it, but Zucina got there first, and held the sword to his chest. "Mercy," he cried.
"Mercy? Me? Never," said Zucina cooly, slicing his stomach.
As luck would have it, Olivia heard familiar ki blasts not too far away. Cole-tachi were looking for them! "HERE!!! OVER HERE!!!" Olivia called to get their attention.
Zucina looked up to figure out what the commotion was, and Morteon seized the opportunity to fly into the air. He pointed an accusing finger at Zucina. "Impressed as Morteon is with your display of skill, your choice was unwise. Never make Death your enemy, Sayin Zucina. As punishment, Fate will no longer favor you, and you shall perish for delaying the inevitable." He put his hand over his wound, which bled gold. "A life for a life, and in a case, three." With these words, he vanished.
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Sup!! Cole here!
Bardock has to stay in the medical ward for a couple of days, but admits to another sickness, namely love. With Zucina! Bad news is, Olivia hears our conversation, and plans to go to extreme measures . . .
Next time on DragonballBC: Love Potion; Olivia's Deal with the Devil
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.
Fun Fact - I wrote this episode months ago! I had to re-re-re-write it several times just to get the right mood. Zucina, being a bit of a proud tomboy, is hard to make more feminine.
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And keep on the alert for the DragonballBC movie coming to a computer near you sometime soon!