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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews. I really appreciate them. Hehehehehehheheh!!!!!!!!!! ( A/N: I'm thinking of putting some twists in the end of the story but that won't come for a bit) (Oh and Thank You Tigris for making me update the story. Hehehehe!)

There's Nothing I Can't Face

She backed away from the blank screen. Such terror had filled her younger sisters mind. She had heard the scream as did everyone else, but to her it still played clearly in her mind. She wanted to know who was screaming but she couldn't be too clear upon the fact. It was a vision after all. A frightening vision.
Washu began to type on her keyboard. She needed that vision to show again. She needed to analyze it in order to completely find out what it meant. It perplexed her to unknown heights but she wasn't about to give up on everyone. A muffled yell cut through the uncomfortable silence. Everyone turned their heads toward the source, which turned out to be Vegeta. He had somehow managed to destroy the restraints and was now being tackled down by several machines that Washu had created just in case Tenchi, wanted to run from any experiments conducted upon him.
In his weakened state he had much difficulty fighting off the endless supply of robots. Washu simply flicked her wrist and the robots froze. Vegeta stood up slowly. He took several limps toward Washu and then surprisingly charged at her. But Washu was prepared. She dodged to the left and ki blasted him to the floor. He tried to stand up but it was useless to try. She had hit him right in the spine. It wasn't intended to cause any damage, just to paralyze, and it did just that. He struggled to get up once again. He strained his muscles to make one movement in his body.

Washu-" It's useless to try Vegeta. You're paralyzed and it won't wear off for a while."

Vegeta-" Damn you to Hell. you wench."

Washu knelt down and looked him straight into the eye. She held an angry look in hers.

Washu-" You should learn to hold your tongue in situations like these."
Vegeta growled at her in a menacing way and once again tried to raise himself off of the cold ground. Washu crouched next to him and placed a light hit on his spine which un-paralyzed him. He stood up weakly and just stared at Washu. He looked over her head and saw Tsunami lying on the metal table. There were several wires plugged on her head and her face showed great pain. Her face also showed panic. But to him she looked so beautiful. She looked like an angel, a troubled angel.
He quickly looked away when he noticed everyone staring at him. He scowled and walked towards the door. As he passed Ryoko he gave her an extra hard nudge showing his dislike for her. But he couldn't get over the fact that she intrigued him and had measured up to his standards no matter how much he claimed to hate her.
Vegeta-" I do not wish to be bothered while I am training..."

Ryoko snorted in annoyance as he nudged her.

Vegeta-" .especially by you, you baka."

Ryoko-" Baka!?, you're the only baka here!!!"

Vegeta-"Do not anger me woman, I am not in the mood."

Ryoko-" You're not in the mood!? YOU'RE NOT IN THE MOOD!? Well let me tell you something, you have been pissing me off ever since you came here. If you do not wish to be bothered, DON'T BOTHER ME!!!."
Ryoko's face showed anger as she clenched and unclenched her fists in an attempt to calm her self. She glared daggers at his back. He smirked, knowing that she was indeed doing so and left the lab to train.
Washu-"Ryoko!!! Why did you let him get away, he was my speci.erm.patient."

Trunks looked at her weirdly and inched away from her.

Ryoko-" Come on Trunks, were out of here."

Trunks-"Right."

They left the lab and went to their ship, where Vegeta had snuck on in an attempt to try to leave this god-forsaken place. He now resided in the backroom closet.

Vegeta-' Why am I doing this. Pah. This damn closet is so tiny. Damn it!'

Right then he heard muffled voices coming from the cockpit. Being as quiet as he could he pressed his ears against the door to hear what they were saying."

Ryoko-" Well. are you ready to go?"

Trunks-" Ready when you are."

Ryoko-"K."
Ryoko ignited the engine and for a few seconds listened to its loud roar. She punched a few commands into the computer and put it on autopilot. She unbuckled her seat belt and stood up. Trunks followed after her.They were about to start a conversation when they heard a blast from the back of the ship.Ryoko materialized her sword and flew to the back. She stopped abruptly when she saw Vegeta. His chest was heaving in anger and a vein protruded at his temple.
Ryoko-" What the hell are you doing here!?"

Vegeta-"That's none of your concern."

Ryoko-" It is my concern since YOU are on MY ship!"
Trunks stood next to Ryoko quietly being the one who did not want to get into this verbal spar. Ryoko and Vegeta kept on screaming at each other while Trunks just sighed and went into the kitchen. The ship had been modified to be bigger when Ryoko went to Washu complaining about its size. Trunks poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down at the table. He thought about Ryoko as he slowly sipped the liquid from his cup. Ryoko stepped into the kitchen and sat down across from Trunks. He was too deep in thought to notice her. She had come here in search of him right after she and Vegeta came to an agreement. They promised to stay out of each other's way for the rest of the trip. Ryoko stared at Trunks for a bit examining his handsome face. His icy blue eyes, his lavender locks, his sharp features. She loved them all.
Ryoko-" What are you thinking about?"

She said this in a whisper so as not to startle him too much.

Trunks-"Uhh. Nothing!!"

His face flushed as he looked at her in embarrassment. She chuckled.

Ryoko-" You were thinking about me weren't you?"

She grinned as his face flushed even darker.

Trunks-" N..n..no"

Ryoko-" You are so easy to read. I know you were thinking about me."

He hung his head in embarrassment and gave out a sigh. Ryoko grinned in amusement.

Ryoko-" Say it. Tell me that you were thinking about me."

Trunks-"Ryoko. I was thinking about you."

Ryoko-" Good boy!"
She jumped out of her chair and patted his head then ran out towards her bedroom, giggling all the way. Zero's emotions were showing through Ryoko's tough façade. Trunks sat in the kitchen, his face now glowing a bright red. He fell over on the floor in shock. Vegeta walked into the kitchen to grab a snack after his strenuous training period and saw his son on the floor, his face glowing a bright red. Vegeta made a face of disgust as he walked up to the fallen figure of his son.

Vegeta-" Get up boy."

Trunks shot up instantly and looked around for any signs of Ryoko.

Vegeta-" She is making you weak, you must fight her seduction."

Trunks glared at his father.

Trunks-" She is not seducing me!"

Vegeta-" Oh really. So why were you on the floor, blushing."

Trunks-" That's none of your business."

Vegeta chuckled and turned towards the fridge.

Vegeta-" You should watch out. It seems to me she has you wrapped around her finger."

He turned around a smirk evident on his face and a load of food in his hands. Trunks glared at his father.

Trunks-" You're just jealous cause she likes me more."

Vegeta scoffed in surprise.

Vegeta-"Jealous! Jealous of what? You being with that woman? You shouldn't fool yourself with such thoughts. She is pathetic and I have no interest,whatsoever,in her at all."

Trunks-" Shut up. She is not pathetic."
Trunks had his hands clenched at his sides as he tried to control his ever- present anger. He was trying to hold back from hitting his own father. Vegeta just smirked and retreated from the kitchen and went on his way to his own bedroom. Trunks went to his room and stepped into the bathroom. He proceeded to take a cold shower to cool off.

A/N: I am so sorry for this REALLY late update. I've been busy with tests and stuff and had a huge case of writers block. I apologize. Anyway R/R.