Chapter Seven










Trunks let out a sigh while he walked around the empty house. He almost stopped in Akiko's room to see if she was awake and remembered she was gone. Vegeta had left early to go somewhere while Bulma was busy in the office along with canceling all the wedding plans but ended up changing everything into having a party. Zarbon and Celza was staying with them but had ended up leaving with Vegeta, at least he thought. When he walked down the stairs, he saw Celza sitting on the couch watching tv while Goten lounged on the loveseat.


They were watching some bikini show making Trunks shake his head in disbelief and walked outside. He didn't trust Piccolo for some odd reason since he was the one in the past that had tried to keep him from Akiko, or so it was said. It was too late to doubt him now. They were in an unknow deminsion with who knows what going on. He closed his eyes and imagined Akiko holding his hand the first time they went to get her some clothes. She had been scared of everyone since she didn't know what they were like nor what they could do.

He shook the thought out of his head and looked at the blue sky. It was cloudless oddly enough and the power levels were low. In just one night, it seemed like everything was going fine while no one bothered him. There has to be something I can do. I can't just sit around here thinking about her plus, I'm going to be seeing her again. It's not like they're going to keep her forever.



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Haruka folded his arms over his chest while he looked at the girl sleeping in the back seat from shopping with Michiru. They had went to a special store that woman wore around the palace, which were long beautiful gowns. He thought about the other day when Setsuna and Piccolo discussed private information about the girl in front of them.



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"Yes, she is the girl we have been looking for and I'm sure that she will help us in our demension since there is danger coming soon. Will you take us to her?" asked Setsuna. Piccolo nodded but then his eyes turned serious.


"I need to make a deal first," he started. "It seems that she has been getting her memories back about her past life with Trunk. Her race was completely destroyed by them being together and I want to make sure that doesn't happen. I'm going to find Preto and send him to your deminsion where they can be together. I will inform him that the one that claimed her is dead so they can mate and bring land angels back to life. Do not let her come back to this deminsion, what ever you do. I will pay you for you silence."


"The timeline will be safer if she is gone. Slowly it will build back to succeeding once again. I have paid you back for many favors you did for me. She will never return," answered Setsuna. Once Piccolo left, Setsuna turned to Haruka and Michiru. "Do not speak about this to anyone."


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He watched Akiko let out a small sigh while her finger drifted up to the ring and she gently whispered Trunks without noticing it. Somehow he felt bad for her not being able to stay with Trunks since it looked like they were destioned to be. From what he saw, Trunks was a good man and wanted to make sure that she was safe. But he didn't know him. For all he knew, he could have only been putting on a front and beat her when they were alone. But that theory was most likely more untrue then his other thoughts. Michiru placed a hand on his while he downshifted and parked his car in the royal garage where he did all his work.


"You're thinking again," she said softly. He nodded and went to get the bags in the back while Michiru picked up the girl. She smiled at how light she was along with how she fit just right into her arms. "We need to have a baby."


"When we are no longer needed by Serenity," replied Haruka as he walked into the palace, following Michiru. She let out a sigh and lead the way to Akiko's room.


"We will always be needed by Serenity, for the rest of our lives. That's why I made an appointment to talk to her today." Harakua watched Michiru lay the sleeping girl down and cover her with a soft smile over her lips. The she walked over and started hanging up the dresses. Haruka took a seat on the edge of the bed. He watched her murmur his name once again only for Michiru to drop a hanger. Quickly she picked it back up.


"It isn't right Michiru. How would you feel if someone parted us before we got married and then never returned you home even though they said they would? Remember how we told Serenity to stay away from Endyiom? She's going to find a way back to him." Michiru nodded was she placed the shoes away.


"I know. I was looking at the timeline while Setsuna was asleep and saw that our deminsion doesn't need her. We will be at peace for a thousand years, which will give us time to have a baby like we always wanted," she said with a smile.


"Why don't we let her go back after meeting Queen Serenity and the senshi. Then explain things have changed and she isn't needed. I'm sure she'll be happy to get back to him. She was paired with him for a reason and met him again by fate." Michiru nodded.


"We will. We will Ruka."


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Akiko pulled on the silk peach dress that hovered above the marble floor when she let go of the material. She moved in front of the mirror to see the thin straps made of gold and gave a rounded low neck. She looked at the criscrossed back and smiled at the mirror. Then, she pulled on the matching peach high heels along with added a golden necklace Michiru had let her borrow. She didn't know how she managed to put all her hair up in a fancy bun, but her fingers did all the work.

There was a knock where she opened it to see Setsuna in a strapless dark green velvet dress holding a grim look.


"May I come in?" asked Setsuna only for Akiko to nod nervously and closed the door behind her.


"I just received an urgent message from Piccolo and I thought it would be the best for you know to know as soon as possible," said Setsuna holding a sad expression. Akiko nervously played with her engagement ring and nodded, wanting to know the news. A feeling of greif splashed over her before Setsuna even spoke. "Trunks...."




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Trunks looked at Piccolo in disbelief. The words that had fallen out of his mouth seemed like a horrible nightmare and he just wanted to wake-up, knowing that it was a dream, and look beside him to see Akiko sleeping peacefully after a horrible dream an hour before. But it looked like that wasn't going to happen. Nothing like that was ever going to happen. The only things left of her he had was what he remembered, her room, and the perfume still sitting in her bathroom on the counter. His ice blue eyes turned cold while he glared at Piccolo.


"You're lying. All you want to do is keep us apart like in past," growled Trunks only to see Piccolo stand tall with the same grim expression. "That's all you ever wanted to do was keep us apart when you found out that we were together again. What exactly are you trying to do Piccolo? Breed her like an animal instead of letting her find someone else, someone she loves?"


"Hey, take it easy now---" Goten placed a hand on Trunks' shoulder only for him throw it off and glare at Goten.


"No, I won't take it easy. He comes in here and is trying to tell me that my fiancee is dead even though there is no proof and they refused to send a body back to be looked at for cause of death but they would send the reports. She's coming back, and if she doesn't, you're dead." Trunks walked out of the house without knowing where he was going until he finally stopped and bunched a tree, knocking it down. His hand touched his cheek where he felt the warm tears.


Why the hell am I crying? It's not like I ever knew the girl! All I know is we had a fling in the past where I claimed her as my mate. But we were going to get married and both agreed on it and I really did start liking her with every movement she made. By a look, she could calm my wild spirit, and I was willing to let her control me. Now she's dead? That's can't be. I won't believe. If she was dead, why do I feel like she still alive?


He let out a sigh and leaned back to look at the stars while a feeling seemed to move over him as the stars disappeared.


*~*Flashback*~*


A smile was over his lips while he walked toward the throne room knowing his mother would be pleased that he had finally found a mate. But his father might think something else when he found out she was not a saiyon but a pure blood land angel. He didn't like mixing blood together to make a child that was half of both with who knew what type of power or if they were even powerful. The opened the door to see Piccolo holding a scowl on his face. His mother was smiling as she quickly got off the throne and hugged him.


"I'm proud of you finding a mate. Bring her so that we will might. I would love to dress-up my daughter-in-law. Land angel? I don't believe I've ever heard of that race before," she said. Trunks smiled down at his mother.


"She will be living at the castle from now on---"


"No she won't," announced Piccolo. Trunks glared at him. "She's staying where she belongs, in the forest away from lustful men that would want her and try to take her like you did. I won't allow you to ruin my plans. Remove your mark from her neck along with you scent!"


"I refuse! I would do anything for this woman but not give her up. We will be married and I will have her live in the palace. Never will my scent leave her, even in death." Piccolo nodded and walked out of the room. His mother touched his arm and smiled.


"Get her before he gets there," she grinned only for him to nod. Quickly he disappeared and appeared in the forest where she was sitting on a rock with her arms wrapped around herself and head bowed. For some reason, she seemed to be crying since he heard the small sniffles.He walked toward her only for her to turn in surprise. But a smile moved over her lips when she saw him. Her hand wiped away the tears.


"I was told that I would never see you again," she said as she stood. He smiled and picked her up, holding her warmly in his arms. "Piccolo said he would make sure of it no matter when we met, even if it was in another life time."


"I'll never let you go, never. We will meet no matter what and I promise he will never take you away. Just remember that I'll always be in your heart if we ever do part," he said and started walking away from where she have most likely lived all her life. Her hand moved over his face making her eyes light up and her smile seem brighter. When she blinked, he disappeared making her gasp in surprise of the new surroundings.


"What is this place?" she asked. He just grinned.


"Our new home."


*~*End*~*



Trunks smiled at that thought and realized he had never held her like he meant it. Only when she was scared, and when she was almost kidnapped. He let out a long sigh and closed his eyes. All he wanted to do was find out the truth to see if she really was alive but he knew nothing about the demision she was in. But now that he thought of it, she was as good as dead since he would never see he again no matter how he tried.




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Setsuna watched the color drain from Akiko's face as she knees threw her to the floor. Her eyes stayed on the ground as the tears fell onto the ground. He was gone and she had finally known what it was like to have someone that was just for her and no one else. Now she had none, feeling empty. But questions went through her head. How did he die? When did he die? Why did he die? Who killed him? Why did they kill him? How come no one came to get her? Why was it that Piccolo sent the message instead of Bulma or Goten? Did they want nothing to do with her? Was she the one that had caused his death?


She felt a gently hand touch her back only for her to jerk away, wanting to be left alone to wallow in her own misery, think about him, miss him, and cry until all that came was dry heaves. But that wasn't going to happen. She had a party to go to so she could meet the Queen and her guards. Even though she didn't want to and she would go and suck it up. Later she would lock herself in her room and cry herself to sleep. But why did she have to tell her now? Why couldn't she have found out after the meeting? Life wasn't fair, never.


"I want to go back," she demanded. Setsuna cursed silently at herself.


"You're needed here---"


"I don't care about you, or anyone else in this deminion! Right now all I care about it my family, my loved ones, and being there for Bulma since her only son is dead! Send me back right now, I demend it or else I will take my case to the Queen!"


"In a couple of days I will send you back when you are of no use---"


"So all you want to do is use me to save you? I don't see anything wrong with your deminsion, everyone is happy, you have large amounts of tecnology, and there is no power levels that are abnormal. If you're going to try or someone is attacking you, then go through your portal and get me. I'll be with them, please," she cried. Setsuna hated doing this but she had made a deal with Piccolo and she owed him everything since he saved her life. There was no turning back and the only way to make things fall into place was to erase her memories.

No one knew about Trunks except for her and the other two. They wouldn't say anything and she was sure of it. But just to be sure, she would have to erase their memories too which was going against all the codes the senshi had. It was like betrayl. She moved to her feet knowing she had to do it after ball or before it. Either way it would get done.


"After the ball I will take you home," she said. Akiko looked up at her with pained, tear filled eyes that seemed to light up for a moment. She touched her hand gently and managed a small smile.


"Thank-you." Setsuna nodded and quickly left the room, passing by Haruka and Michiru on the way without saying a word. Michiru looked at Haruka and quickly went to Akiko's room quicker then planned. Haruka opened the door to see her stilling on the floor crying. Michiru quickly rushed and pulled her into her arms.


"What happened Akiko?" she asked quickly.


"He's dead..." Haruka growled and glared at Michiru giving her a nod. She helped Akiko to her feet and dried her tears.


"We're taking you home," said Michiru. Akiko wrapped her arms around Michiru who hugged her back while leading her out of the room. "I didn't mean for any of this to happen, serious Akiko. If he was, don't you think the party would have been canceled? Queen Serenity wouldn't force you. Haruka, I want you to inform the Queen about Setsuna's rash actions along with the name of her accomplise. Be sure she is locked in a field barrier as well so she doesn't escape."


Haruka nodded and quickly ran down the hall....
















An: Sorry that it's a bit sad but at last I got another chapter out. : ) That means the more you get to read. I have maybe two more chapters to go depending on the way I want to end it.Thanks for reading!