The Dreams Of Serenity
By: Psyche
Email: forgottenevermore@yahoo.com
Websites: http://www.sleeplessbeauty.net/
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Dear Readers,
Here's the next chapter in my Usagi/Vegeta fic. I know, much later than we all
had hoped for, but finished! And now posted. It took me much longer. Actually,
this chapter was written this past week. I've tried so hard to come up with
ideas, but I've had bad writer's block on all my fics for awhile. I guess I
just needed time (too much time judging by the dates on all my fics). Hopefully
this will be the start of a new beginning. I need to work on all my fics. Some
will probably be revised or rewritten. Sometimes that's the only way to fix
the writer's block and go on. Good thing this isn't one of those, ne? ;)
Ja ne!
~~Psyche~~
~~~~
~~~~
Chapter II
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~~~~
Serenity once again opened her eyes. Glancing at the tank that contained Vegeta.
A soft smile on her face at the memory. Sure he was arrogant...a bastard at times.
But even she had to admit....
He was cute.
~~~~
The trip to Namek would take them 5 days. A short journey in comparison to many
others they had taken.
Serenity did not know the significance of the small planet of green men. There
was nothing special about it. In fact, so insignificant was it that Freiza had
delayed any conquest over it for more pressing matters. There were other planets
that needed to be destroyed. Other planets held natural resources valuable to
the tyrant. Other planets had warriors that could be trained and forced to join
in the ranks of Freiza's henchmen. Serenity herself had never seen Namek before,
but she had always known it to be a small speck on a large map of stars, planets,
asteroids, and nebuli. She felt no excitement at traveling to the ball that held
no value. No moon. No strategic placement. No massive energy. Only small clusters
of Nameks living in small houses. There was no real political power. The two suns
left the planet undesirable for the settlement of most species. It was a desolate
planet.
However, Vegeta had said to go there. So that is where she had gone. Could it be
that Freiza's men had overlooked something on the small planet. There must have
been a good reason for their going there. She could not find one.
Serenity reached her hand up to the liquid filled tank that held the Saiyan Prince.
"Well, Vegeta. As soon as you wake up, there is much we have to talk about."
After this, she went to sleep. Why should he be the only one to rest?
~~~~
He was terrified. Shaking. He had seen the flashing lights and heard the sirens
calling them all to their posts. When he made it to his place in the control room,
his eyes had filled with something akin to fear and panic.
He knew that there wasn't anything he could have done to save himself at this
point. Perhaps taking his own life would leave him a much easier and less painful
death than the one he was sure he'd be recieving; however, he found that he could
not bring himself to deal his own killing blow.
The truth was, he was not sure if he'd even die, and should his master find out
of his attempts at suicide to escape his fate, there would be much more pain in
the end.
So he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He waited long enough to double
check the information he had just recieved and then he made his way out of the
control room.
He was shaking, still. His death was certain. Many had died for much less. He
began to run. Delaying might prove even more fatal -- painful. He had to make it
to the bridge as soon as possible.
Not a few minutes later, he found himself standing before his master and lord. The
powerful, Lord Freiza. He bowed low. "Master."
Freiza sat upon his thrown. "Yes. What is it!" He demanded.
He flinched. "It is the girl, sir."
This caught Freiza's attention. "Yes. Go on! Tell me what you've heard."
He gulped, closing his eyes and preparing for his fate. His next words would
sentence him. "It is ... Princess Serenity, sir. She is gone. The - the signal
from her collar has disappeared. It was last seen on Earth. Our computers read
a large energy burst before she disappeared. She may be dead. But we are not
certain as of yet, my lord."
Freiza was silent. He was angry. His prize warrior was gone. Missing. His prize
possession was... broken.
He glanced up from his place before Freiza. Fear written on his features. Was his
death to come?
...
It did. He just didn't see it coming.
Freiza stood from his place on the thrown. He had a Princess to find and punish.
Perhaps, even a Prince to kill as well. Vegeta was beginning to be more trouble
than he had bargained for. He walked through the empty space his minion had last
been standing. He had been a hard worker and one of his most loyal subjects.
However, without sacrifice there would be no control. Fear drove his minions to
obey. Fear of death and pain. He would not lose that control.
~~~~
"Good morning, Sunshine." She whispered dryly. He had been asleep for almost a
day. Serenity supposed that it was a good thing. He'd be at full strength when
he woke up, but it had left her alone on the ship, preparing for whatever battle
awaited. She wasn't sure exactly why Vegeta had destroyed the device that had
been placed around her neck. Could he care? Could it have been an accident? Or,
perhaps, he needed her as much as she needed him.
Now, she was attempting to wake him. She paused and smirked slightly. She moved
to punch him.
A hand shot out and stopped her hand, and she grinned. "Welcome back."
"Onna." He murmered, opening his glaring eyes. "How far are we to Namek?"
"It is still a four days' journey away. We have time." She said, moving to the
controls of her ship and getting right down to business. "However, Freiza's
ships are on their way. I intercepted a message about eight hours ago. He is
coming for us, and he isn't alone." She glanced over. He had taken up station
at another set of controls. Good. He didn't expect her to do it all. "The
transmission was straight forward. He wants me brought in alive. Apparently he
has more plans for me." She scowled. "And he has ordered for you to be killed
on the spot and your body to be brought before him."
"Coward." Vegeta growled, entering a code into the controls. "Computer, show
me Namek." With his command, the computer brought an image on its screen. The
planet was blue and green. Few clouds were in its sky. It orbited two suns.
Serenity walked over to him. "It's a small planet. No real use to us."
"Oh, but it is..."
She paused and raised a brow, waiting for him to explain.
"Namek is the home of the Dragon Balls. Bringing all seven together will allow
someone to make a wish. That is why I left for Earth. I was too late, however.
The fools made a wish with their Dragon Balls before I could find them. But they
are not the only set of balls. There are more on this planet. This small and
insignificant planet holds some of the most powerful things in the galaxy. With
them, I shall wish for immortality. I will have the strength to defeat Freiza
once and for all." Vegeta smirked. "And no one will be able to stop me."
Silence surrounded them both. "Perhaps there is hope for us all yet." She
whispered, her voice turning sad. Once Vegeta was in power, was there a chance
that he would turn into the next Freiza? She hoped not. She wouldn't let that
happen.
She moved back to her controls, preparing the ship, and herself, for the four
days ahead of them.
"How long till Freiza's ship catches ours?" Vegeta asked.
"I would give him a few days. His ships are much faster. We have a headstart,
and there is a chance we could reach Namek before he reaches us. He does not
know about Namek, though I'm sure his scientists are working on figuring out
what we are doing. It shouldn't take them long to find where we are going."
She continued with her calculations. "We can take out most of his ships on our
own. We have their codes. We both have served on each of the ships and with
each of his fighters. We can prepare to fight them."
"Freiza has probably sent his best ships with him. He will not underestimate
us." He said. "That will include the Ratris, the Forle, and the Nerua. Not to
mention his own personal ship. Freiza will certainly follow us. We are two of
his most powerful warriors."
Serenity was silent for a moment. "Will he send the Ginyu Force?"
Vegeta was also silent. "Let us hope not. Together, we could beat them;
however, they are much too powerful. I would prefer not to engage them in
combat before I obtain immortality."
"We must still prepare for them." She nodded at him. After a moment, she
questioned. "Why did you free me?"
"Why not?" He laughed. "You are a valuable asset, Serenity. Besides, we both
know that you wish Freiza dead. I would much rather you be on my side instead
of his. The last thing I need is you standing between me and my Dragon Balls."
She nodded. "Likewise. I would rather fight beside you, Vegeta." She smirked
at him. "After all, I would hate to have to kill you."
"Is that a threat, Princess?"
"No. But it is a challenge."
So began a spar. They had to train, and hard. Fast. They had to fight and
prepare for the pains of the following days. In five days, they had no idea
whether they would be dead or alive.
~~~~
On Earth, there was little celebration. Instead, the warriors were preparing
for a long journey through space. Namek awaited them, and with it was the
hope to revive all their friends.
Goku's body had been badly broken over the battle. How he had survived, he
wasn't sure. The things he had learned from King Kai had greatly payed off,
but there were still so many things he had yet to discover. Power he felt just
beyond his reach. He would not make it to Namek with his friends. He wanted to
go and fight aside his son and best friend. He wanted to continue to fight
for those he loved.
Gohan had shown amazing power during the battles. First with Raditz and now
with the Saiyan Prince who had attacked them. He was still young, however, and
had much to learn. The trip to Namek, much to his mother's dismay, wasn't
far away from him. Only a few hours and he would be flying away with his
companions. He would leave Earth to fight a battle that had been started a
year before with Raditz.
Krillin wasn't in too bad of shape. He counted himself fortunate. Had Vegeta
attacked him, he knew he would likely be with his dead comrades. He hoped he
didn't find himself dead on Namek. ... or worse, the trip to Namek. They had
no idea what dangers awaited them between Earth and their destination. They
might never make it to the planet. They could fail so easily. This thought
terrified him.
Bulma was more excited than anything else. True, there were butterflies in
her stomach, but for a scientist of her calibur and upbringing, this was a
dream come true. Few men and women had ever gone to space. Few had come back.
None had traveled to entirely different planets. She was overconfidant in the
fighting capabilities of her companions. She knew they wouldn't let anything
harm her. While the weakest member of the party, she was the strongest mind.
She was destined for this trip. Her father had built the ship, and she would
fly it. Namek awaited her.
So the three travelers were almost set to leave. Hopefully they would make it
to Namek and find the Dragon Balls there. Their friends were counting on them.
~~~~
*Vegeta's Dream*
"Prince Vegeta."
He was silent as he stood, alone, in the emptiness. He sensed nothing from the
darkness that surrounded him. He did, however, hear the voice.
"Prince Vegeta."
A genderless voice. Devoid of tone and quality. No emotion. It was as empty as
the world he was in.
"Prince Vegeta."
He remained still and silent, concentrating. He had to find the voice that was
calling his name.
"I'm waiting for you, Prince Vegeta."
A change! He turned. There was a spark of something there. He searched the
blackness for it. Like a flame, it stood out, far from him.
"I'm waiting for you. Find me, Prince Vegeta. Find me. I am yours."
He flew. Faster. Faster. Towards the spark. It grew. A flame. It grew. A fire.
It was brighter and stronger. It burned him. His flesh and his mind. His eyes
ached. There was a presence within it. Surrounded. Consumed. He was burning
alive. He screamed. He raged.
And as quickly as it had come, it had gone. He stood, panting. Controlling.
What was this? What was this feeling? He was meant to feel it. He was meant to
be it. It was his destiny.
"I am yours."
*End Vegeta's Dream*
~~~~
He awoke in the dark. The lights of the computers glowed, but no light reached
him. He was sweating. Was that a nightmare? He had no idea if he was afraid or
overcome with some other, greater feeling. Was that it? Was this it? Was this
his destiny?
The destiny of a Super Saiyan.
~~~~
~~~~
I've had many reviews asking for another chapter. Yes, I was planning on it
before hand, but been a bit caught up in writer's block and life. So I hope
you like what I gave you. I sure did enjoy writing it. Not as long as chapter
I, but definitely okay, I hope. ;) Thanx for reading. PLEASE review. I 3
reviews... ;p
forgottenevermore@yahoo.com
~~Psyche~~
By: Psyche
Email: forgottenevermore@yahoo.com
Websites: http://www.sleeplessbeauty.net/
~~~~
Dear Readers,
Here's the next chapter in my Usagi/Vegeta fic. I know, much later than we all
had hoped for, but finished! And now posted. It took me much longer. Actually,
this chapter was written this past week. I've tried so hard to come up with
ideas, but I've had bad writer's block on all my fics for awhile. I guess I
just needed time (too much time judging by the dates on all my fics). Hopefully
this will be the start of a new beginning. I need to work on all my fics. Some
will probably be revised or rewritten. Sometimes that's the only way to fix
the writer's block and go on. Good thing this isn't one of those, ne? ;)
Ja ne!
~~Psyche~~
~~~~
~~~~
Chapter II
~~~~
~~~~
Serenity once again opened her eyes. Glancing at the tank that contained Vegeta.
A soft smile on her face at the memory. Sure he was arrogant...a bastard at times.
But even she had to admit....
He was cute.
~~~~
The trip to Namek would take them 5 days. A short journey in comparison to many
others they had taken.
Serenity did not know the significance of the small planet of green men. There
was nothing special about it. In fact, so insignificant was it that Freiza had
delayed any conquest over it for more pressing matters. There were other planets
that needed to be destroyed. Other planets held natural resources valuable to
the tyrant. Other planets had warriors that could be trained and forced to join
in the ranks of Freiza's henchmen. Serenity herself had never seen Namek before,
but she had always known it to be a small speck on a large map of stars, planets,
asteroids, and nebuli. She felt no excitement at traveling to the ball that held
no value. No moon. No strategic placement. No massive energy. Only small clusters
of Nameks living in small houses. There was no real political power. The two suns
left the planet undesirable for the settlement of most species. It was a desolate
planet.
However, Vegeta had said to go there. So that is where she had gone. Could it be
that Freiza's men had overlooked something on the small planet. There must have
been a good reason for their going there. She could not find one.
Serenity reached her hand up to the liquid filled tank that held the Saiyan Prince.
"Well, Vegeta. As soon as you wake up, there is much we have to talk about."
After this, she went to sleep. Why should he be the only one to rest?
~~~~
He was terrified. Shaking. He had seen the flashing lights and heard the sirens
calling them all to their posts. When he made it to his place in the control room,
his eyes had filled with something akin to fear and panic.
He knew that there wasn't anything he could have done to save himself at this
point. Perhaps taking his own life would leave him a much easier and less painful
death than the one he was sure he'd be recieving; however, he found that he could
not bring himself to deal his own killing blow.
The truth was, he was not sure if he'd even die, and should his master find out
of his attempts at suicide to escape his fate, there would be much more pain in
the end.
So he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He waited long enough to double
check the information he had just recieved and then he made his way out of the
control room.
He was shaking, still. His death was certain. Many had died for much less. He
began to run. Delaying might prove even more fatal -- painful. He had to make it
to the bridge as soon as possible.
Not a few minutes later, he found himself standing before his master and lord. The
powerful, Lord Freiza. He bowed low. "Master."
Freiza sat upon his thrown. "Yes. What is it!" He demanded.
He flinched. "It is the girl, sir."
This caught Freiza's attention. "Yes. Go on! Tell me what you've heard."
He gulped, closing his eyes and preparing for his fate. His next words would
sentence him. "It is ... Princess Serenity, sir. She is gone. The - the signal
from her collar has disappeared. It was last seen on Earth. Our computers read
a large energy burst before she disappeared. She may be dead. But we are not
certain as of yet, my lord."
Freiza was silent. He was angry. His prize warrior was gone. Missing. His prize
possession was... broken.
He glanced up from his place before Freiza. Fear written on his features. Was his
death to come?
...
It did. He just didn't see it coming.
Freiza stood from his place on the thrown. He had a Princess to find and punish.
Perhaps, even a Prince to kill as well. Vegeta was beginning to be more trouble
than he had bargained for. He walked through the empty space his minion had last
been standing. He had been a hard worker and one of his most loyal subjects.
However, without sacrifice there would be no control. Fear drove his minions to
obey. Fear of death and pain. He would not lose that control.
~~~~
"Good morning, Sunshine." She whispered dryly. He had been asleep for almost a
day. Serenity supposed that it was a good thing. He'd be at full strength when
he woke up, but it had left her alone on the ship, preparing for whatever battle
awaited. She wasn't sure exactly why Vegeta had destroyed the device that had
been placed around her neck. Could he care? Could it have been an accident? Or,
perhaps, he needed her as much as she needed him.
Now, she was attempting to wake him. She paused and smirked slightly. She moved
to punch him.
A hand shot out and stopped her hand, and she grinned. "Welcome back."
"Onna." He murmered, opening his glaring eyes. "How far are we to Namek?"
"It is still a four days' journey away. We have time." She said, moving to the
controls of her ship and getting right down to business. "However, Freiza's
ships are on their way. I intercepted a message about eight hours ago. He is
coming for us, and he isn't alone." She glanced over. He had taken up station
at another set of controls. Good. He didn't expect her to do it all. "The
transmission was straight forward. He wants me brought in alive. Apparently he
has more plans for me." She scowled. "And he has ordered for you to be killed
on the spot and your body to be brought before him."
"Coward." Vegeta growled, entering a code into the controls. "Computer, show
me Namek." With his command, the computer brought an image on its screen. The
planet was blue and green. Few clouds were in its sky. It orbited two suns.
Serenity walked over to him. "It's a small planet. No real use to us."
"Oh, but it is..."
She paused and raised a brow, waiting for him to explain.
"Namek is the home of the Dragon Balls. Bringing all seven together will allow
someone to make a wish. That is why I left for Earth. I was too late, however.
The fools made a wish with their Dragon Balls before I could find them. But they
are not the only set of balls. There are more on this planet. This small and
insignificant planet holds some of the most powerful things in the galaxy. With
them, I shall wish for immortality. I will have the strength to defeat Freiza
once and for all." Vegeta smirked. "And no one will be able to stop me."
Silence surrounded them both. "Perhaps there is hope for us all yet." She
whispered, her voice turning sad. Once Vegeta was in power, was there a chance
that he would turn into the next Freiza? She hoped not. She wouldn't let that
happen.
She moved back to her controls, preparing the ship, and herself, for the four
days ahead of them.
"How long till Freiza's ship catches ours?" Vegeta asked.
"I would give him a few days. His ships are much faster. We have a headstart,
and there is a chance we could reach Namek before he reaches us. He does not
know about Namek, though I'm sure his scientists are working on figuring out
what we are doing. It shouldn't take them long to find where we are going."
She continued with her calculations. "We can take out most of his ships on our
own. We have their codes. We both have served on each of the ships and with
each of his fighters. We can prepare to fight them."
"Freiza has probably sent his best ships with him. He will not underestimate
us." He said. "That will include the Ratris, the Forle, and the Nerua. Not to
mention his own personal ship. Freiza will certainly follow us. We are two of
his most powerful warriors."
Serenity was silent for a moment. "Will he send the Ginyu Force?"
Vegeta was also silent. "Let us hope not. Together, we could beat them;
however, they are much too powerful. I would prefer not to engage them in
combat before I obtain immortality."
"We must still prepare for them." She nodded at him. After a moment, she
questioned. "Why did you free me?"
"Why not?" He laughed. "You are a valuable asset, Serenity. Besides, we both
know that you wish Freiza dead. I would much rather you be on my side instead
of his. The last thing I need is you standing between me and my Dragon Balls."
She nodded. "Likewise. I would rather fight beside you, Vegeta." She smirked
at him. "After all, I would hate to have to kill you."
"Is that a threat, Princess?"
"No. But it is a challenge."
So began a spar. They had to train, and hard. Fast. They had to fight and
prepare for the pains of the following days. In five days, they had no idea
whether they would be dead or alive.
~~~~
On Earth, there was little celebration. Instead, the warriors were preparing
for a long journey through space. Namek awaited them, and with it was the
hope to revive all their friends.
Goku's body had been badly broken over the battle. How he had survived, he
wasn't sure. The things he had learned from King Kai had greatly payed off,
but there were still so many things he had yet to discover. Power he felt just
beyond his reach. He would not make it to Namek with his friends. He wanted to
go and fight aside his son and best friend. He wanted to continue to fight
for those he loved.
Gohan had shown amazing power during the battles. First with Raditz and now
with the Saiyan Prince who had attacked them. He was still young, however, and
had much to learn. The trip to Namek, much to his mother's dismay, wasn't
far away from him. Only a few hours and he would be flying away with his
companions. He would leave Earth to fight a battle that had been started a
year before with Raditz.
Krillin wasn't in too bad of shape. He counted himself fortunate. Had Vegeta
attacked him, he knew he would likely be with his dead comrades. He hoped he
didn't find himself dead on Namek. ... or worse, the trip to Namek. They had
no idea what dangers awaited them between Earth and their destination. They
might never make it to the planet. They could fail so easily. This thought
terrified him.
Bulma was more excited than anything else. True, there were butterflies in
her stomach, but for a scientist of her calibur and upbringing, this was a
dream come true. Few men and women had ever gone to space. Few had come back.
None had traveled to entirely different planets. She was overconfidant in the
fighting capabilities of her companions. She knew they wouldn't let anything
harm her. While the weakest member of the party, she was the strongest mind.
She was destined for this trip. Her father had built the ship, and she would
fly it. Namek awaited her.
So the three travelers were almost set to leave. Hopefully they would make it
to Namek and find the Dragon Balls there. Their friends were counting on them.
~~~~
*Vegeta's Dream*
"Prince Vegeta."
He was silent as he stood, alone, in the emptiness. He sensed nothing from the
darkness that surrounded him. He did, however, hear the voice.
"Prince Vegeta."
A genderless voice. Devoid of tone and quality. No emotion. It was as empty as
the world he was in.
"Prince Vegeta."
He remained still and silent, concentrating. He had to find the voice that was
calling his name.
"I'm waiting for you, Prince Vegeta."
A change! He turned. There was a spark of something there. He searched the
blackness for it. Like a flame, it stood out, far from him.
"I'm waiting for you. Find me, Prince Vegeta. Find me. I am yours."
He flew. Faster. Faster. Towards the spark. It grew. A flame. It grew. A fire.
It was brighter and stronger. It burned him. His flesh and his mind. His eyes
ached. There was a presence within it. Surrounded. Consumed. He was burning
alive. He screamed. He raged.
And as quickly as it had come, it had gone. He stood, panting. Controlling.
What was this? What was this feeling? He was meant to feel it. He was meant to
be it. It was his destiny.
"I am yours."
*End Vegeta's Dream*
~~~~
He awoke in the dark. The lights of the computers glowed, but no light reached
him. He was sweating. Was that a nightmare? He had no idea if he was afraid or
overcome with some other, greater feeling. Was that it? Was this it? Was this
his destiny?
The destiny of a Super Saiyan.
~~~~
~~~~
I've had many reviews asking for another chapter. Yes, I was planning on it
before hand, but been a bit caught up in writer's block and life. So I hope
you like what I gave you. I sure did enjoy writing it. Not as long as chapter
I, but definitely okay, I hope. ;) Thanx for reading. PLEASE review. I 3
reviews... ;p
forgottenevermore@yahoo.com
~~Psyche~~