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Chapter Four
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Akiko opened her eyes suddenly to be greeted by a sudden flash of light. The rain splattered on the glass windows, leaving streams of water behind. Her body seemed to become suddenly cold while she found fear rising in her veins. Something about this room was bothering her and she had to quickly get out of there. Without another thought, she threw the covers off and started for the door only for it to be locked. She started panicing while she stayed in the corner near the door. Her eyes wondered to a shadow moving across her room in the shape of a being. Her voice felt as if it had been torn out while she watched the shadow take form and make its way toward her.
"Angel," hissed the deep voice in a taunting manner. Akiko pressed her body hard around the corner knowing she was trapped but it suddenly froze. A hand touched her arm while pain moved through it from his touch. It burnt but her eyes seemed to stay on this figure. He chuckled while moving closer to her face. "We're coming to get you so don't try to hide. Might as well give yourself up unless you want this pretty little town destroyed. Now tell me where you are." Akiko just stayed frozen but then he felt his grip loosen as he turned. He just smiled, his sharp white teeth gleaming and then disappeared......Akiko awoke to find herself scrambling on the floor toward the bathroom.
Her hand flicked on the light while she turned on the cold water, splashing it across her face. She held her face in her hands for a minute until she slowly looked up. On her left arm was a hand print burnt into the skin giving it a deep red affect as if the blood had been pulled up to that area. Akiko put it under that water quickly until she thought of going to someone. She grabbed the hand towel and quickly wrapped it around the burn. Without any hesitation, she ran out of the room towards the only other persons. Not wanting to disturb him, she knocked lightly only to see the light flicker on. Trunks opened the door while drying his hair.
"What are you doing up at 12?" he asked. His eyes ventured down to the cloth holding her arm only for her to pull it off.
"Tell me you can see this," she said in a shaky voice. His eyes widened while he took her arm and closely examined it but dared not to touch it.
"Did Vegeta do this to you?" he growled. She shook her head no quickly. Trunks lead her down stairs toward a medical room. Gently he took care of her wound and wrapped it without another word. But finally, he spoke: "How did this happen?" Akiko looked up at him with scared eyes while pulling her knees up to her chest.
"At first, it didn't seem like a dream when I first opened my eyes. Something was in my room and I just wanted to get out of there without any questions. I tried but the door was locked. That was when I saw the figure moving across my walls. Then, it took the shape of a man. I couldn't tell who it was but he said that they're coming for me and it was no use to hide. That I should give myself up or else they're going to destroy this town. His hand grabbed me in that exact spot. When I awoke, I was on the floor. What should I do? It would be right to tell them where I am so all these people wouldn't be placed in danger. But, what if they're lying?" she asked. Trunks looked out the window while watching the droplets hit the glass.
"You're staying with me tonight. In the morning, we'll try to find out your past. Until then, don't do anything that you think would give you away. It would be for the best. You need to rest since tomorrow is going to be a big day," said Trunks. She nodded and followed him upstairs. He closed the door and motioned to the bed where she climbed in with him following. Sleep seemed to come to her quickly while this safe feeling washed over her body along with dé já vú. Akiko just shook it off and slept silently. Sleep didn't seem to come to Trunks while he laid there thinking about what his father had said while they were in the training room.
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"Worthless son! You think you're going to get away with giving her your make? She's now your mate for life! Haven't I taught you better? Your scent is all over her! Is that what you two did while I was gone? After school both of you are to be married! Understand! Now fight back instead of blocking all my attacks! Are you weak?" roared Vegeta. Trunks growled while he suddenly sprang forward into attack mode, decking his father in the jaw as hard as possible. That sent Vegeta flying into the wall. Vegeta moved to his feet and wiped the blood off his jaw while a smirk moved over his lips. Trunks then knew this was going to be a fight he would never forget. The fight his father had always wanted to teach him when he was becoming a man and getting married.
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Trunks looked over at the young girl sleeping peacefully, her thin white strap had fallen over her should, exposing the soft flesh along with bite mark. He closed his eyes for a moment and let out a sigh while pervert thoughts seemed to cross his mind. Another sigh left his lips while he mentally wanted to kill himself.
"What's the matter with me? I've know this girl for not even two days and yet we're to be married. I know nothing about her, who she really is, if she's telling the truth, or if she even planned all this to get married to me for my money. How could I even think of her in pervert ways? That's what Goten does best, not me...but, she is beautiful...no, I need to stop this and get my mind off her show how," he thought. Trunks started to move from the bed when Akiko suddenly rolled over, her eyes opened partially but seemed to be filled with concern.
"Is something wrong?" she asked quietly. Trunks just smiled and laid back down beside her, looking at her beautiful blue-green eyes filled with so much innocence yet he could see pain hidden deep inside if he looked just right. Her soft fingers moved over his cheek and pushed some of his lavender strands back. Then it moved to rest on his large hand. "What ever it is, I'm sure it'll turn out fine Trunks. Don't let it worry you too much and get your rest. I'm sure you need it." A smile never left her lips while her eyes slowly closed. Trunks just smiled what looking at her sleeping image then shook it off, and decided to find sleep instead.
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Goten let out a sigh while he lounged on Trunks' couch. Surprisingly, he'd waken up early and decided to pay his friend a visit. Trunks was in the kitchen cooking breakfast while Akiko was doing some stretches before she took a shower along with getting ready. Vegeta was a bit grumpy today so Goten knew to stay clear of him like he usually did. He had managed to get an appointment with Dende to look through all the records and of course, Piccolo would be there since he knew where everything was. Trunks poked his head out the kitchen door.
"Breakfast." Vegeta was the first one through the door before Goten even moved from the couch. That man was as bad as his father, eating everything in site but not to the extent where he started moving onto someone else's plate. It was a great breakfast beside the fact two people were missing. Bulma decided to come back from her trip since there was nothing better to do and she of course missed her son, husband, and watched to check-up on Akiko.
"Smells good," said a women's voice as she poked her head in. Trunks quickly turned to see Bulma smiling at the group, her blue eyes twinkling while her chin length blue hair swayed a little as she turned her head sideways. Goten chuckled to himself while he saw the devilish look in Vegeta's eyes as he shoved food in.
"Mom, I wasn't expecting you until dinner. Did something come up?" asked Trunks. Bulma folded her arms over her dark blue cashmere suit.
"What? You're not happy to see you mother? I've been gone for five days now and you don't even give your mother a hug! Thanks a lot Trunks!" She turned her head angrily only for Trunks to sigh and get-up while pulling out the chair beside him.
"It's wonderful to see you home mom. Please have a seat," said Trunks his most charming smile. Bulma strode over and Trunks hugged her before she sat down only for a smile to cross her pink lips. Trunks pushed her chair in and then took his seat once more. Goten stopped eating once more while he felt his hair being ruffled.
"Hey Goten, didn't expect you so early. Smells wonderful Trunks, nice work. Good morning Mr. Briefs," said Akiko while she stood next to Goten in her long sleeved pink fuzzy turtle neck, and white pants. Bulma quickly looked up at the girl with wide eyes as she took to her feet quickly and dashed right beside her.
"Oh my, I didn't expect you to be awake already. I can see that Trunks has taken care of you and he better had or else he'd be in for it! Don't worry about Vegeta too much. That's how he normally is with that cold shoulder of his. Even I get and send him down to the couch," said Bulma with a chuckle. "I'm Bulma Briefs, Trunks' mother. I've heard the great news from Vegeta. You haven't known my son for long but I think it's great that he's finally getting married before college starts. Of course that means you will stay here. Do you have any memories?"
Goten choked on his eggs as he looked up at Trunks who didn't make eye contact but his body was rigid. As for Vegeta, he had a large smirk. Akiko rose an eye brow at Bulma with confusion written all over her face.
"Marriage?" she asked while eying Trunks for a moment. "What's going on?" Bulma stopped smiling and turned to Trunks with a sudden glare.
"You didn't tell her what was going on? What type of son are you? Do I have to do everything for you? Can't you even propose properly either?" asked Bulma. Trunks stood-up, excused himself, and walked out of the kitchen. "Don't leave when I'm talking to you! Get back here and listen to what I'm saying!" Akiko quickly left through the other kitchen door and moved through the house hoping to catch-up to him. She closed the back door and ran quickly away from the dome house. Akiko grabbed his arm before he flew off.
"Trunks, remember what I said? What ever it is, I'm sure it'll turn out fine. Don't let it worry you too much. I meant it. There may be times when the going gets tough but you need to try and be stronger then that. I'm trying my best right now even though I don't know what's going on, where I am, what I'm doing here, or how I even got here. You have to do better then me and keep your head high..." she paused while her head bent down for a moment. Trunks touched her head gently and pulled her forward into his arms, hugging her gently.
"Lets just get our minds off this and try to find your past. Goten will catch-up," said Trunks while his hand moved over her hair. She ran her fingers through her hair and looked up at him with a clear face but he could tell she was hiding something from the look in her eyes even though she smiled.
"That would be for the best." Trunks picked her up, to her surprise, and started to fly off....Goten let out a sigh while the wind blew his hair back. Most likely these two were going slow so he could beat them. That would give him a chance to ask about this whole marriage thing. What's the matter with Bulma and Vegeta? Do they think that Trunks bit Akiko, thought Goten to himself. He let out a sigh as he finally rounded the platform and landed. He looked up to see Piccolo with his arms crossed, with his normal expression. His large cape laid still behind him while he was still covered in his purple and red fighting suit.
"Goten, it's great to see you! Where is Trunks and Akiko?" asked Dende as he walked toward him. Goten shrugged and looked around in the sky.
"I'm not sure. They could be anywhere. Both of them left before me plus Trunks is carrying Akiko so it might take a while," he answered. Dende smiled and took a seat near the water fountain while letting out a sigh.
"Piccolo pulled out all the records from the first to date and checked something out that seems to be a link to the past, a pervious life you might say. Perhaps when he sees this girl, he could tell who she is," said Dende. Goten looked at him curiously.
"Previous life? As in we lived before we were born on earth?" asked Goten. Piccolo grunted while he kept searching the sky with his eyes.
"It was during the time called the Silver Alliance. The saiyon planet Vejita was on the outer limits of the galaxy then. Records have been kept from that era along with artifacts and objects from the kingdoms that use to swarm the planets. This girl may be the link we need to know exactly what happened on the planet Vejita," explained Piccolo. Goten nodded and sensed a strong ki coming below them. Then, Trunks flew up and landed only for Akiko to jump out of his arms a little wobbly with a smile on her face along with a couple giggles.
"It must be wonderful to fly. If I could, I do it all day long for the pure joy of feeling the wind blow through my hair plus, you get a great view of the forest and city," said Akiko while she looked around this large tower only to see they were surrounded by blue sky's and a couple clouds in the distance. She turned back around and smiled. "Hi Piccolo, Dende, Goten." Piccolo looked at the girl before him as something triggered in his head. He had seen her before but, where?
"Lets go," said Piccolo and lead them into the large palace looking structure. They followed behind, walking down the large hall until they started going down some steps. It seemed like forever until they reached the bottom. There, three large stacks of files laid on the ground in three different areas along with a table in the middle filled with objects. "You know what to do." With that, Piccolo floated back-up the stairs with the girl on his mind.
"Where have I seen her before? She looks firmilar some how. If only I could get my memory back or perhaps Pluto may have the answers to my questions. I can tell she and the two others are here in the city but I don't know the reason. What ever it is, it better be good," thought Piccolo as he flew off into the sky...Goten let out a sigh while he lazily read through the papers and started another stack on the side of him. He looked up to see Akiko reading deeply into the papers while she kept getting closer, and closer. Almost as if she was fixated on something important.
"Trunks, what are we looking for with these papers?" asked Goten. Trunks looked up from his stack of papers and thought for a moment.
"Something about people living in the clouds, or angel, heaves. Something on that order," answered Trunks. Goten nodded and let out another sigh while he began his search. Akiko meanwhile, read to herself silently, taking in every detail.
It seems the Silver Alliance is asking the planet Vejita to join it in hopes of getting more protection for their princesses. The real reason is unknown but King Vejita along with his queen will not join since they have many disagreements. Especially with the rules that no one must marry from out of their species. Their heir, Prince Vijita and Princess Mulba had already been married which mixed a saiyon with the human race. Their son, Prince Beau was also to be married to a woman outside of their race. More of a magical creature that thrived, hid, and knew everything about the forests, waters, and areas unexplored by the saiyons. This marriage had been arranged by Princess Mulba since she knew the parents in the forest. A strange match I must say but the wedding will be held in three days and may kai forbid that anything strange, or destructive go on.
Akiko looked up at Trunks while he read and then over to Goten who seemed to be falling asleep. But then, something caught his eye as he started reading it quickly. She shrugged and continued her reading once again....
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Bulma let out a sigh while she lounged on the couch waiting the arrival of her son along with his newly-declared fiancee. They had been gone all morning and it was now going on midnight. Something must be keeping them or else they fell asleep at Gotens. The phone rang causing Bulma to shoot-up and snatch it quickly. Before she could give her greeting, the voice yelled on the other line.
"Have you seen my son Goten? He hasn't been home since he went to your house this morning! Do you know where are earth they went?" exclaimed ChiChi in a panic. Bulma gasped but then suddenly turned angry.
"I haven't seen them since they left this morning! All I heard was they were going to find out about Akiko's past. Did you send Goku out looking for them?" asked Bulma. She suddenly heard the racket of ChiChi yelling at Goten and then the click of the phone. Bulma let out a sigh and looked up to see Vegeta standing with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Get to bed woman!" Bulma growled and squeezed the phone tightly.
"That's my son out there and I have no idea where he is or that girl! I want you to get out there and start looking for them! What if something happened? What if Trunks was killed by some evil man or perhaps Akiko got hurt?" asked Bulma. Vegeta just grunt and started back-up the stairs.
"Suit yourself woman." She just growled and but then turned at the sound of footsteps through the house. When she moved over enough, she saw Trunks walk in carrying a sleeping Akiko in his arms. Bulma growled but held her temper down while her son looked up at her for a minute.
"Sorry mom. We were up with Dende looking through the records to see if we could find a link to Akik's past. It seems she found part of what she was looking for. She's tired and you can yell at me tomorrow," said Turnks. Bulma nodded.
"You bet I'll be yelling at you and don't forget I'll let your father in on it too! Now get to bed," she demanded. Trunks nodded and walked up the stairs, leaving Bulma to let out a sigh and then went up herself.
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Two round space capsals headed toward earth quickly, the occupants still asleep. Smirks were over both of the mens lips while the rest of their face was covered by darkness. Soon, they would reach earth....
AN: Thanks for the reviews! That night I posted that last chapter, I just started writing as if I got all my ideas back. Also things for the ideas. They did help me in a lot of ways. Well, I'm glad I got this chapter out quick! I'll be writing as much as possible tonight but Saturday I'm going on a road trip so I won't be here all day. Plus, I get to spend some time with my niece. She's such a cutie! I love her so much! Well, I guess that's about it. I'll wrap this Author's Note up. Have a great day everyone!
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