Chapter Eight
Bulma sat on the bed as she looked at the room that belonged to the girl that was going to become her daughter-in-law. She believed Piccolo since she didn't have a reason not to. Why in the world would he want to separate them when he knew nothing about them and since there was no one else of her race alive? She let out a long sigh and smoothed the bed back out once she stood and walked down the stairs into her living room. She was making due and trying not to cry in front of everyone, especially her husband since he would use it against her later.
Goten let out a sigh and looked at where Zarbon once sat with Celza. Both of them had left to fight their sadness away, changing it into anger. Piccolo sat down next to Vegeta who looked like he actually cared a bit for the girl. He then also left the room, saying nothing about where he was going. Piccolo moved to his feet.
"It's getting late, I better leave." Bulma watched him disappear and took a seat next to Goten, placing a hand on his arm with a small smile.
"I'm going to find that deminsion. She belongs here with us instead of somewhere there isn't family burried," she said and then moved walked toward her lab.
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Michiru held onto Akiko while they appeared in the deminsion but it wasn't where she wanted to be but instead on the place she knew as Dende's. They had visited here once where Setsuna went through the files, quickly collecting everything that she needed and hiding them from the girl. That way she wouldn't be able to connect her future entirely. Piccolo had made sure of this when she first arrived so suddenly.
Her arms stayed around the young girl while she saw Piccolo exit the shadows and walked toward them, a grim look on his face.
"I knew you two would bring her back. That's why I made sure the first deminsional transfer from yours to ours would land here. Things are going to change, starting with the choice of mate so land angels will exsist. That is also why I found Preto and brought him to you," said Piccolo. They watched as a man jumped down from the domed building and long on his feet. He looked just like a normal human with bright blue eyes standing out against his tanned skin and black hair.
It seemed that Piccolo had decided to dress him with form fitting faded medium blue jeans while the bottoms where cut on the side moving around his feet. He just smiled at her and moved more into the light making her gasp at his sleek body. Michiru even had to take a second look but shook it off and glared at Piccolo.
"You know none of this is right, separating two lovers now that they've found each other. No matter what you do, she will always go back to him," said Michiru only for Akiko to move out of her arms. She handed her the necklace she borrowed along with the engagement ring.
"There is no point in fighting since he'll kill him in any way possible. I can't go through that or watch it happen Michiru. I know you would do the same." Michiru watched as Akiko walked toward Preto whom had a grin oved his face along with Piccolo. Preto held his hand out as Michiru watched her take it and him pull her in front of him, his hand touching her cheek gently.
"I'm glad that you're finally mine," he said bent down near her face, his forehead touching hers. Piccolo watch intently as the black wings bulged from his back and his eyed redded, showing that he approved of her as his mate. Michiru couldn't watch many more and teleported to where the only help was.
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Goten stared at the white wall in front of him without blinking, seeing how long he could hold out until reality finally hit him. She was dead and definitely not coming back which meant things would never be the same. Trunks was in love with her and he could tell the other half of his friends' soul seemed to have been tore out that night. But something didn't seem right about it. Piccolo had never acted like any of this before Akiko came which made him ponder more.
He turned at a quick flash of light to see Michiru appear in the middle of the living room. She quickly walked over to him.
"Get everyone to Dende's place, that's where Piccolo is with Akiko. He's trying to hook her up with Preto, the last being from the land angel race. If you don't believe me, she gave me her engagement ring as if she's up to something." Goten nodded while he moved to his feet quickly.
//Everyone, go Dende's place. She's alive and with Piccolo.// The signal was out and he quickly disappeared with Michiru. His eyes stopped when he saw Akiko standing infront of the strange looking man with large wings reaching into the sky.
"Are you displeased with him?" asked Piccolo with a scowl while Akiko just stood there. Something was clicking in her head while she looked into the red eyes. The burn on her arm seems to react, making her clutch it as blood started to cover the mark. The flashback of her sitting on her cloud only for it to be covered by darkness, then a dark figure trying to kill her shot back into her mind. Her eyes glared at Preto.
"Of course I'm displeased! This is the man that's been trying to kill me since our first encounter where I was imprisioned above earth. There is no way in hell I'm going to marry this bastard plus, I'm already engaged!" Piccolo watched the blood drip on the ground from her arm as a white light exploded inbetween the two, flinging them both back. Goten caught Akiko with ease but was careful enough not to touch the blood. Her eyes quickly found his with a desperate look. "Take me to Trunks, Goten! I need to see, I have to see him. They told me he was dead but I don't believe it, I could never believe it especially now."
Goten nodded and put his arm around Michiru's waist, then teleported. A forest surrounded them while they looked at the clearing, stars shining brightly, and a rock in the middle where you could see the outlined figure of a man. His head tilted back on his shoulders while his eyes grazed across the dark sky with white diamonds sparkling. Akiko quickly ran toward the figure without another thought, knowing that it wasn't true and her fiance was alive. Michiru opened her communicator to see Haruka looking upon her with a firm expression.
"Serenity is coming with the rest of the scouts to give a formal appology to Akiko, Trunks, and the rest that thought she was a dead. Setsuna is being held as a prision of her own demension at the Gates of Time where she will stay until Serenity decides her sentence. Most likely Piccolo will also have a punishment for working with her. Has anything happened?" he asked. Michiru nodded.
"Piccolo greeted us but we got away with the
thanks of Goten and Akiko is meeting Trunks. Be sure to arrive at the
Briefs house and stay there with the Queen. Everything will be taken
care of and we will be careful. See you in while," said Michiru.
Haruka nodded and disappeared. Michiru looked to Goten with a smile.
"Take me to Bulma. I know they'll be alright together and Akiko
will be safe with Trunks alone."
Goten nodded and then they disappeared...Akiko couldn't help but run, except she stopped when she was in front of the rock.
"Trunks..." Quickly he turned to her with sudden relief in his eyes as he slid off the rock and gather her into his arms. She couldn't help but run her fingers through his hair while her arms stayed attached around his shoulders. Akiko pulled back while her hands moved across his face, her fingers lightly shaking and the tears starting to rise in her eyes. "I didn't believe when she said you were dead since I know you're a strong man and you wouldn't die on me that easily."
Trunks felt the sticky warm against his cheek and quickly pulled her arm back to feel the blood smear over his entire hand.
"We have to get you cleaned up since I don't want you to bleed to death on me," he said and reappeared them in Bulma's lab. Akiko watched him get the supplies and start cleaning her wound only to recongize the hand mark from before, making him scowl. "Who did this?"
"I don't want you to worry about it Trunks. It's my fight and I have to take care of it before anyone gets hurt, especially everyone I know and care for. Promise me you won't get in the way Trunks, please," said Akiko as Trunks wrapped the bandage around her arm then looked up at her.
"If you're hurt, I'm stepping in. There is no way I'm going to let someone hurt you Akiko, and I will even risk my life to make sure that happens. I'm sure that everyone here would help you if you were in trouble since you seemed to bring happiness when you came," said Trunks while his hand caressed her cheek. Akiko smiled and looked down at her dress to see the spots of blood on it. She let out a sigh and slid off the table. "Lets get you changed."
She followed behind Trunks, holding his hand on the way as they entered into the living room and headed to the stairs. Akiko followed Trunks up the stairs and back to her room where he waited in the bedroom while she dressed quickly in the bathroom. He watched her come out in her faded light blue jeans and black tanktop. Instead of her nice looking ankle shoes, she put on her black tie-up army boots since they where easier to run in if needed. The door burst open while Akiko pulled her hair back into the long ponytail to see Zarbon standing there with Celza glaring behind, both having white eyes.
"How dare you not come and see us! Instead you changed clothes and bandaged your arm," growled Zarbon only for Akiko to roll her eyes.
"Quiet, I have things I need to do then I'll come back and visit. Don't worry, nothing will happen to me and I'll come back alive. Ready to go?" asked Akiko turning to Trunks only to receive a nod. Trunks wrapped his arm around her waist and looked down at her. "Dende's place."
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Piccolo looked at the golden sword floating in the air while a grin moved over his lips as he walked toward it. Petro just stood there, examining the sword at a distance while pulling out his matching sword to it that was completely black. When Piccolo moved in to touch it, a shock quickly moved through his body as a red pheonix appeared with one curved gold feather on its head. Around its neck was a small gold ring holding a red sapphire. Petro looked at the bird strangely and moved forward in wonder and awe.
"Who dares to awake me from my slumber in the sword of righteousness?" asked pheonix, his deep voice filling the sky. Piccolo stepped forward with a smirk getting bigger on his face as he felt the power surging through the sword and pheonix. It was power that anyone would want even if they were the most powerful being of all. If something like this fell into the wrong hands, many would die instantly. Across from his appeared Trunks and Akiko, both holding grave expressions. When Akiko looked at the pheonix, a huge smile moved over her lips. The bird looked up at her with its beautiful blue eyes and glared at Akiko. "You where the one to awake me, I can feel the power running through your viens. What purpose did you awake me for?"
"I didn't awake you, I was confronting Petro over our previous fight," answered Akiko as her eyes moved up to meet Petro's dark red ones. He gave a wink while he held the black sword in his hand with a grin. The pheonix floated up to Akiko and looked at her face then moved around her body, glancing at her hand hold Trunks'. Finally it moved above the sword.
"I give you permission to use the sword of righteousness against any opponiate but, you must have a full year of training to learn how to use the sword since I can tell you are unknown to sword play. Your opponiate will have to wait one year to fight you. The offical date will be February 22 of the following year at 5am you will both meet here, two witnesses will come and not interfere. Now, come forward and take your weapon," ordered the pheonix as he watched the girl move forward without hesitation and put her hand into the glowing golden light without pulling back at the pain stinging her arm. Finally, her fingers moved around the hilt tightly where she pulled the sword toward her and backed out of the light. Once the sword exited, the light completely took over the pheonix so brightly they all shielded their eyes. When they thought the light had faded enough, a man stood in the middle dress in a royal uniform of white and gold, his golden hair slicked back while his bright blue eyes looked directly at Akiko while she held the sword. He bowed to her politely and took her hand, kissing her fingers gently.
"My name is Prince Edan Pheonix and I will teach you all I know about this sword, how to use it, and how to destroy your oponient. If you need anything, just as me and I will be sure to put your request in action. It is the least I can do for you freeing me from the eternal prision of that sword," his deep voice spoke. He continued holding her hand until she took it back and leaned on the tall sword. "My I ask the name of my rescuer?"
"Akiko Myu, and this is my fiance Trunks Breifs. Now that I think of it, is there anything going to happen since I took this sword?" she asked. Edan started to laugh, a deep laugh that made everyone feel the rumbling in his throat. Akiko rose a brow and gripped her hand more tightly on the sword, ready for any sudden movement he might make. "Are you going to answer my question or continue laughing like a lunatic?"
"My dear, you don't know what you've gotten yourself into. Once the flesh touches the hilt of the sword, things start to happen. Your oponiate isn't your only living enemy but those all over the universe wanting the power of the sword and destroying everything to get to the holder. There they will duel you for the power of the sword after you have mastered its skills in one year. It seems like you and your human fiance aren't going to be married since you have so much to do," said Edan, making Trunks growl.
"We're getting married no matter what. The date won't be changed and anyone who tries to take the sword from my future wife will have to go through me first!" Edan grinned while he looked over Trunks, seizing up the compition before him, thinking that he would win the eye of the woman that once stood before him. Instead, he watched her put the sword on her shoulder and walked back over to Trunks while looking over at the three.
"If it happens, it happens. I have a battle to prepare for along with people to meet this evening so we can't stay long. Good night and I'll see you in a year." Trunks wrapped his arm around her waist and disappeared. Edan turned back to the two men standing behind him and smiled.
"Would you two like to conduct business? I know that something is going on between your two groups, so let me in on the secret, that way I can prepare for the worse to come and yourselves as well." Piccolo looked at Edan holding his smirk and glared.
"How can we trust you? Who knows if you might turn on us and look to their side, spilling everything we told you. What can I do to make sure of your silence and loyalty?" asked Piccolo. Edan smirked.
"There's nothing for I am on no one's side. I like sitting in the middle and watching the battles I create and chaos that enters the lives of those I meet. Because I am free, that means I am able to put havic on the entire world or perhaps conquer it. Tell me what you want most of all and I will be sure to give it to you before I destroy the earth," said Edan. Petro grinned as he looked at the smart and tricky man in front of him.
"I want the girl. If I have her then it will ruin the future for the sayion and make me the happiest man alive. The duel is over the pain I caused her in the future. She is an angel, a realy land angel that I cursed to watch her beloved marry another. My plans where ruined when my brother cast her to earth without even thinking while he was taking over the skys. Devliver her with an erased memory except that I am the one she loves and will marry. Then, we will have deal."
Edan nodded and gave a low bow.
"I will be sure to do so but it will cost you a lot. Get me a kingdon built on another planet where I will rule along with take people to have me rule over. When that is built then our deal will continue. Is there anything else you want?"
"I want the sayion alive so I can slowly torture him."
"It will be my pleasure Petro." Piccolo watched the young prince disappear as Petro smirked, knowing he was giong to have everything under control. This time, the girl was going to be his and he would have his revenge on the sayion prince without anyone to stop him. With the earth destroyed, no one would stand a chance against the remaining souls on the other planet. Piccolo clutched his fist knowing he had to do something about earth's destruction since he wanted to take over it with Setsuna by his side. She was already his partner in crime, so why not take over this deminsion as well? Plus, they could always destroy it and start new in another demension. Piccolo chuckled and disappeared into the night with Petro...
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Setsuna held her head as she fell to the ground in pain. Ever since she had entered the sayion demension to look for the girl, she had changed completely and followed ordered that Piccolo gave. Carrying for the queen seemed to disappear from her list of duties while her stayed in isolation from world in front of the Gates of Time with them sealed behind her. It gave her time to start fighting whatever was living inside of her and trying to control her life, rather ruin it. She knew something was wrong with Piccolo as well since he had changed into something evil and filled with hatred that she had never seen before. The man had always been nice, tall, silent, and only gave her the best smiles when they visited and needed favors from each other. The man had never been hateful in the entire time she knew him. Finally, she tossed her head back with her eyes closed and looking into the darkness.
"Who are you and what are you doing to me?" she cried in pain. Something seemed to laugh evily inside of her, taking over the control of her body once more.
"Who do you think I am senshi? You where the one I wanted and now that I'm here, there is no way I'm going to ever leave. I hold the power of time, I can jump to different demensions, and I will be able to be with my lover once again. It was tragic, how we died before we could see each other one last time before he returned home from war. Now lets get going, we both have a lot of things planned for each other," hissed the evil voice. Setsuna fought the thing living inside of her to grab her communicator and call the senshi she knew could get rid of the evil spirit.
"Mars here, what is it?" asked the senshi dressed in a red soldier's outfit, her long black hair to her waist, and amythest eyes looking at the woman in pain.
"Rei, I need an exercisim....there is something inside of me..."
"Don't listen to her! You'll never get it out of her you bitch!" Mars quickly nodded and flicked off to get her supplies ready along with some back-up preists to help her incase something tried to go wrong. Setsuna fell to the ground again, sweat on her brow as her body started to go through convulsions set by the evil spirit inside of her. It was going to take a long time to cast the spirit out since it had a good toe-hold on the woman and wasn't going to give up no matter how strong the preists where. It would use anything and everything to continue living in this body and use it for her purpose to take over the world and marry her lover, residing in the body of Piccolo.
AN: Getting interesting? I know that it's taken me forever to continue it but I'm sorry. I hope you like the way the story is developing. In the next chapter, it will be time for the year to almost be up and have the past of Trunks and Akiko completely put together until their deaths/rebirth/curse. Also it will continue on about Piccolo and how they hunt him down over the year to get the evil spirit out of him. It looks like this thing is going to be getting pretty long. Hope you stay tuned for the rest of the story. Thanks for your support and have a great day!
Love, ME