Forget Me Not...
A/N: Thanks for the reviews and as always reading.… Oh sorry for the lack of update.
{Slaps self} wow neglecting but I made it up hopefully with this nice chapter, some cursing but not the whole F this and that thing. Please, please review. Cheesecake or coffee?
Why not strike up a conversation before you begin? Now where was I…hey!!!!
In: Captive in ones arms….
Now eighteen years old, Videl stood before the door of her bedroom before entering then closing the door behind her.
She was actually thankful her stepfather returned from South City and Kokum, thank Kami left.
Videl clenched her fist getting hold of her emotions and bit on her bottom lip, "Not yet." she softly scolded herself.
Videl after grabbing her small purse in hand she began tiptoe quickly along the halls.
She held her breath and leaned against the cold walls when she saw her stepfather's shadow on the eastern side of the next hallway. Soon she relaxed seeing him enter and close the door of his chaotic bedroom, to probably 'entertain'.
She spotted the wine Kokum was drinking before talked, if you'd call it that. Her stepfather was using all her inheritance for his selfish gains and barely giving her a decent living. She had to admit she did love the rich life before, but now the shoe was on the other foot.
'Expect the unexpected for you never know what can hit you over the head. Oh, don't let your angry and eager energy burl your judgments… for it may just… cost your life.'
Her father in a strange ways was a brilliant man when he wanted to be. He cared when her mother died though he died within, his exterior showed not one sign. Oh something happened all right. The saiyan and human fragile bond was ripped into two when her mother died. She wasn't informed why because she was a child and was ignored during certain crisis. She did do research and found two more saiyans had deprived the saiyan race by wedding and mating with humans; When her stepfather found her research he nearly throttled her while his wife laughed.
Videl sneered at the passing mirror; they only had three days left until she gained complete control of her inheritance. But grimly Videl stopped and sighed for it seemed she was fresh out of money with their sprees. So where could she go but stay until she earned money… hell no. This slum of a house with their filthy ways was worst them most things in the world. The only comfort she received was mainly from Jok the butler and Cahokia her maid. She felt such hatred to the saiyans for taking her family away and she felt like denouncing her name. Why had she been cursed with the superior blood though her veins. She loved her mother but her half heritage threw so many pains into her life.
Videl stiffened feeling eyes upon her she turned ready to give it or them a kick. A small sheik erupted from both before Videl laughed and Cahokia paled quickly. "Videl you nearly took ten years from my life! What in Kami's name are you doing here?"
"Snooping I guess." Videl grinned, "My greatest challenge in life shall be fighting my maid."
Cahokia laughed then rolled her eyes, "Try not to break the house in two this time."
Videl grinned even more, "I'll try Cha!"
Videl smile turned to a frown remembering how Tori would tell her to practice for 'practice makes perfect Vid.' Or when her mother taught her some of the unimaginable techniques she could ever dream of become reality and in her clasp. Kami, she missed them… she wondered what life was like in Other World.
'Ah Vid …Don't show your weakness and never show your opponent how damaged you truly are. Learn you enemy's weakness and strengths… learn to focus on your own weakness…. Become the best you can be… only then can you achieve the ultimate goal! Come on shrimp.' Well, of course after that she tried strangled him for calling her 'shrimp,' but playfully.
Who would have guessed the next hour he'd be gone. Serenity who was the more talent musician was more serene and tranquil when she was born and was given her name from that. You wouldn't need to guess why Videl got hers from if you'd seen what she did to the doctors after she entered the world. …So many memories….
"Where the hell are you hussy?" she heard her stepmother called, followed by her callous husband. Videl bit on her tongue after Cahokia gave her a sympathy pat on the shoulder and hustled to the laundry room. Within the second Videl dashed into the living room meeting her stepmother eye to eye. Her silvery eyes turned cold, "What the hell took you so long?"
Videl knew she'd make a smart remark if she wasn't hungry and upset about her family. She didn't like foster families; she wished her last foster mom didn't die of old age for this one was heck. Things just seemed never to go her way… why couldn't they find her father's parents? Why couldn't the government ship her to Planet Vegeta with her saiyan relatives? Damn it.
"What happened to this new outfit?" Misku yelled. Videl sighed mentally this woman was such a fake and obnoxious. She knew very well Videl brought this a year ago. The woman stole more and more of Videl's closet and knew fully well how much skin showed when she wore it. She raised a hand as if to slap her and Videl didn't cringe but got to her defensive side. However for once the idiot didn't slap her, maybe she realized her slaps didn't affect Videl like a normal person. Misku glared at Videl, "Ruin this arrangement and you shall pay with your life"
Arrangement? She looked over the plump blonde to see a stylish looking male sitting with Kiosk, her stepfather.
Videl began ramble on internally on who this stranger might be…. Nothing came to mind.
She wanted to see this man and what his business was here but all she saw was his back…. How rude. Well whoever he was wasn't showing much acknowledgement or manners.
Misku grabbed Videl by her wrist and dragged her into the hall, "You child, get one of those fancy dresses that your father left for you and dress up to a presentable degree."
Videl grunted and snatched her hand from Misku before the woman had realized. Videl reluctantly did what she was told and headed for her room.
Placing the diamond necklace around her neck Videl began to rethink.
"*What are those two gold diggers doing this time? It better not be that ass from before… Kokum, for once…*" her thoughts trailed off as she placed a silver butterfly clip in her hair.
Videl's eyes trailed over her room, the wide oak beau, to the fine material upon her bed and curtains. Her room wasn't fancy but it wasn't the chaotic and messy type either. What surprised Videl was how they where so interested in how much she ate, and made sure she was completely full. They also made sure she had the best of all attires and all sorts of stuff that a few months before they hadn't cared. Videl finished looking herself over with a last toss of her black locks of hair. Taking a deep breath she scurried down the stairs to the second floor and into the living room. She approached Misku, who gave her a warning glance, her husband who gave her the same look and the seated stranger.
Taking yet another deep breath Videl tried to sound cheerful, "Hello." She murmured.
By the fierce glares from Misku that wasn't what they wanted her to say. But it was too late to correct that greeting for the male had stood up.
The stranger, though his face was covered by a hat licked his lips. She saw his eyes glitter with lust. What came to her was not fear but utter disgust.
He began to look Videl over which made Videl feel uncomfortable and dirty.
Also the man noted how exquisite she was, and the flames behind her clouded eyes.
Oh yes, she'd do fine for his disturbing bidding.
Videl stiffened though Misku insisted earlier for Videl to practically throw herself at this man and flirt often.
As if!!
"She's eighteen, pure and ripe." her uncle spoke with a gruff voice.
Videl glared at her uncle's back before taking it off and glared at the wall.
The stranger seemed pleased with what her uncle had said and smirked towards Videl.
"She's a half-breed but she's a spitfire vixen! She speaks not only our language but English too. Her mother's from Planet Vegeta and a second class member before her and the rest of Videl's family perished."
Videl didn't hear what note of sympathy from Misku, all she heard where words without a feeling. Videl clenched her fist; she always felt bad vibes from her father's sister and her husband ever since she'd met them. Damn. She, after her family was slaughtered knew these two had something to do with it. Then again she had no real evidence but she did have reasons.
Videl swore that if they had anything at all to do with their deaths she'd kill them with her bare hands. She wouldn't care if she was jailed or not, her family didn't deserve such a death… honorable or not.
The stranger now turned back to her uncle and Misku, "So there are no living relatives that could erm, interfere with our arrangements?"
"Oh no!"
Misku chimed, "Oh, did I tell you with her strength she will be great for child
bearing!"
Videl now hoped she could slap that hussy in the head if there weren't anyone
around.
Holding her hands to her chest she took a deep breath and silently gasped, "It couldn't be…" she murmured. A light of hope came into her and lifted her like a bird… yes it was possible.
"Her father?" the male asked.
"Oh I believe he died of a broken heart… yes! After Kikya was slaughtered there really wasn't much happiness left then his children died."
The stranger eyed Videl, "What about her?"
"Oh she survived." Misku waved her hand lazily and yawned, "I raised her so well she even calls me mother!"
Videl bit her lip. She knew she'd had killed her aunt if it wasn't for the promise she made to her father right before he died. This woman did was flaunt herself around and slept with every man that lived and entered the city. Her husband drank, gambled and went to those clubs then lay drunk every other day. All they did was sicken her and nothing more. They ad nothing to do with raising herself, the only person that helped was Cahokia, Jok and some of the servants.
"That's horrible for a child to go through… losing your family so soon…"
Videl did note some sort of sympathy, but then again she didn't know this man.
"Everyone loved Kikya no matter if you where a saiyan or not." Miksu blinked and leaned in to the stranger's left ear, "we think it was a dreadful and sordid affair of some type. Hurcule wasn't around much with his publicity and stuff."
Videl's eyebrow twitched as she tried to hold onto her tongue and harsh words ready to flow.
Videl wouldn't let anymore of this go on nor would she care if she made a horrible impression to the man. The determination upon her face glowed and made Misku squeak.
"That's EN-OUGH!" Videl snapped, "I shall not stand for your drivel and mocking my mother! It's injustice and immoral to speak such lies about your family... whether or not you deserve to live is up to the man above."
The room was silent after Misku light gasp, Kiosk looked shocked and slightly amused by the outburst.
Kiosk chuckled loudly soon along with his wife by his side.
Videl glared and her hair began to rise with her blue ki, "Don't you dare mock my family… DO YOU HEAR ME?!!!"
With that the glass of the windows smashes and fell upon the streets with a soft whish.
Again the room was quiet but with fright and awe, but this time the stranger smiled.
"Ah, a feisty woman aren't you, child? Ah, but after a few slaps and I'll whip you into shape. You'll be under my control for my biddings."
Videl's ki again continued to flare and her fiery blue eyes matched her rage, "Don't cross me."
Misku gripped her arms and started to back away from the group and headed towards the door.
Videl wasn't fazed by Kiosk's glare or the stranger's wide grin.
"A pity for such a lovely flower like you to suffer so much." The stranger wiped his lips, "Yes it is. Now then…"
With that he asked her numerous questions in saiyajin and tested out the information he was given.
Videl stopped answering and replied every time, "Why are you asking such questions… and some private ones might I add." Then she glared at the man, "Just who are you?"
His lips curved into a slick smile, "Are you afraid of me?"
Videl didn't answer so her uncle stepped in.
"Now her opinion doesn't matter in such cases. She's just perfect and after you have her then we can open business for only the wealth to enjoy her."
"*Over my dead body bastard.*" Videl folded her arms.
"Ah, she'll do fine. As they say when the pure are taken by saiyans they can't move for days." He cracked his knuckles, "Now then, how much did I promise to pay for this beauty?"
"9,000 zeni. You paid me the first 9, 000 zeni ten years ago to keep her safe and warm." Kiosk said.
"I could have sworn it was 20,000 zeni, dear." Misku purred wrapping her arms around the stranger.
"20,000 zeni." He looked Videl over, "She's worth more than that, but that is your wish."
"No it was 40,000." Miksu insisted.
The man shoved her away, "You swine of a woman! Do you honestly believe I am such a fool? Cheating me of my well earned money." He spat.
Misku began to stutter but no true words came out of her mouth. After taking a drink of the wine she added, "But she is my niece--"
"And soon to be my wife." The man chuckled.
Videl paled, "His w-what?!"
"Hush brat!!" Misku hissed then smiled to the tall man, "Why of course."
The man seemed extremely pleased and dug his hand into his cloak, "Yes in deed. Such a rare flower I am being offered… is she not?"
Misku nodded, "Yes, yes! Anything, I mean of course."
"Good then…" he dropped a capsule into Misku's hand which then revealed a few thousands of zeni.
Misku looked baffled as she spoke "Oh my—this is far more than you offered to I tried to con you into… err I mean."
Misku nodded and grabbed Videl then threw her towards the man, "Deal. The girl is yours."
The man stood, "Perfect, I shall return tomorrow before dawn to retrieve my soon to be blushing bride." He turned towards Videl and smiled, "Ah, until we meet again my bright angel, until we meet again."
When Misku's husband began to usher the man out of the living room Misku came in front of Videl, "You're lucky he didn't ask for anymore favors. No one asked for your hand yet, even though at eighteen you should have at least one."
In truth there where many eager to take her hand, but with Misku's sly and gossipy ways they all backed down.
"And besides, this gentleman asked for your hand nearly ten years ago. So be happy for I just couldn't turn him down." Her devious eyes looked upon the money, "No sir."
"Y-You did what?" Videl hissed, "You agreed to this without my approval?"
"Who needs it?" Misku shrugged.
"I'm the woman who is to marry some man I don't even know and you're happy? You spineless b*tch!" Videl yelled grabbing Misku by the throat.
"Get use to being ordered around woman… for I am one that likes obeisance." The cloak man chuckled. Her uncle nodded and sipped the last of his wine.
"We needed this money for our sprees as you may call them. We never cared what would happen to you." Miksu licked her lips.
"You—You!!" Videl yelled. There where far too many words just waiting to burst loose and strangle the witch.
Misku laughed, "Me what? Can't wait for your man?"
Videl face turned red, but not with embarrassment but rage, "I shall have your vile head."
"Now, now. You there girl, no matter how I find your fire comical you best hold your tongue." Her soon-to-be husband shouted.
Kiosk nodded with a small smirk of his own, "This wealth man shall not go easy upon you as I."
"You sicken me." Videl hissed.
Videl dashed for the window but was grabbed by two guards. Videl grunted and thrashed around trying to break free. She wished now that she hadn't lowered her ki so high after her earlier tantrum.
When the stranger left Kiosk grabbed Videl who was still being held at bay by her wrist, "I shall have your head if you even think about ruining our chances of affluences. I shall kill you with my own hands if that ever happens. You do as you are told without compliment but a yes sir."
He waited for the words to sink in and leaned forward to emphasize his point with a glare, "Well what do you have to say woman?"
Videl's reply wasn't what he expected at all. Videl spat upon the man's face before knocking the guards to their feet.
"You dare to betray me? Wrench! You either marry the man or stay here with us! The choice is yours brat." Misku yelled.
Videl hid her anxiety and rage with a loud scoff, "You will pay…" she glared them down, "Expect the unexpected humans… for not even Kami himself shall protect you from my wrath….." with that the demi-saiyan left…………….
To Be Continued….
A/N: Thanks for reading, please review and tell me what you think. Hugs n' kisses.
Oh, try to guess what shall happen next. . What did Videl feel? Please visit my Goh x Vid shrine if you haven't already.
Completed: 平成15年12月26日