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~*Chapter 14: Bitter Sweet Victory *~
The fury was flying up above the mountains as Cheena and Castine exchanged blow for blow. Electricity sparked between the two as fist hit fist and knee hit knee. Moving away from one another, Cheena and Castine stared at one another, awaiting the other's attack.
"You're stronger then I originally thought" Castine said as he smiled contently. Cheena frowned as she held her hands out at her side. Forming a blast in each hand, she nodded her head.
"Well let me show you what else I can do" she said as she raised her hands above her head. She smirked as the blasts in her hands grew bigger above her. Grinning, Castine shook his head from side to side.
"You cannot think I'm going to just sit here and let you create that blast" he said with a slight laugh. Cheena laughed as well as she stared at him.
"Oh I'm sure your not...but then again, you're not sitting now are you?" she asked as she disappeared. Castine growled as Cheena appeared above him. Lowering her hands, she hurled the blast down towards him, awaiting a direct hit. Looking up at the blast, Castine frowned as he pulled his hands back. As the blast quickly neared, he brought his hands forward and knocked the blast back towards Cheena.
"Let's see you handle it" he said as he watched the blast sail back into the air. Appearing upside down behind him, Cheena placed her hands in front of her, a blast forming in each hand. Sensing someone behind him, Castine quickly turned around and met Cheena's blasts as they flew into him, knocking him back. Placing his hand on his chest, Castine growled as he glared at her. "You'll pay for that" he said as he clenched his shaking hand.
"You sure do talk a lot" Cheena said as she folded her arms across her chest. Castine quickly flew towards her and began a quick attack of punches and kicks. Dropping her hands quickly, Cheena brought up her arms and blocked every attack as she and Castine moved along the sky. Bringing his fist back, Castine punched her in the face then grabbed her arm. Swinging her around, he let go of her and sent her hurdling towards the cliffside. Pulling his hand back, he brought it forward and fired two blasts after her. Smashing against the cliff, Cheena continued to hang upside down as she watched the two blasts come towards her. Placing two fingers on her forehead, she quickly disappeared, reappearing in front of Castine.
"Not bad" she said as she rubbed her jaw. Castine remained silent as he charged towards her. Quickly he punched her with his left fist towards the face then right then left again before kicking her in the chin, sending her right back towards the cliff. Disappearing, Castine appeared above her and sailed along with her.
"What's wrong Cheena? Loosing your touch?" he asked with a laugh. Cheena looked up at him and smiled as she grabbed his arm surprisingly. Almost in the blink of an eye, she stopped sailing back and tossed Castine towards the cliff as well, watching him smash against it.
"No, are you?" she asked as she clenched her hands at her side. Closing her eyes, Cheena's power began to rise as her hair began to shake on top of her head. As her eyes opened up, they no longer were black but turquoise. Screaming slightly, Cheena smirked as a gold aura surrounded her as her hair quickly flashed from black to gold. Castine smiled as he screamed as well, powering himself out of his embedment in the cliff. Folding his arms across his chest, he nodded his head slowly.
"So you've finally stopped playing around, have you?" he asked. Cheena remained silent as she kept her eyes on him. Taking a loose stance, Castine smiled as he tapped his chin lightly. "Well let's see what you can now do with gold hair" he said as he continued to laugh. Placing her right hand behind her back, Cheena's once lack of express on her face now showed as slight smirk as her hand started to glow.
"As you wish" she said as she quickly appeared in front of Castine. With little time to react, Castine could only watch with wide eyes as Cheena's glowing fist came from behind her, striking him in the jaw. Watching her opponent fly back towards the wall, Cheena disappeared, appearing in front of the cliff. Pulling her leg back, she brought it forward, kicking Castine into the air before disappearing once again. As Castine sailed into the air, Cheena appeared above him with her hands locked above her head. Slowly he neared and Cheena, as quick as she could, brought her hands down, hitting him in the chest and sending him down to the ground. Floating in the air, Cheena slowly pulled her hands back, twisting her body to the side slightly.
"Kame..."she started to chant as a light blue wave of energy appeared in her hands. Castine quickly hit the ground but soon recovered, flipping onto his feet and looking up at Cheena.
"Why you...?" he said as he pulled his hand back then brought it forward, firing a single blast towards Cheena. Keeping her position, Cheena glared at, not the blast, but Castine.
"...hame..." she said as she quickly disappeared. Castine looked directly in front of him as Cheena appeared with her hands still pulled back.
"Oh shit!" he yelled as she Cheena brought her hands forward.
"...ha!" Cheena yelled as she brought her hands forward. A bright blue wave of energy quickly appeared, surrounding Castine completely. Cheena could hear his slightly screams as she held her ground. As the blast faded, Cheena kept her position as she waited for the dust to clear.
"T-that should have done it" she said as she took in a few quick breaths. Standing upright, she quickly dropped her hands to her side and smiled. Her smile soon faded as she heard the sound of clapping. Watching the dust settle, Cheena could only stare in horror at Castine who stood before her with a smile on his face.
"Great light show" he said as he continued to clap. Backing up slightly, Cheena stared at his armor which was cracked in a few places but that was all, no true damage was shown.
"B-but that c-can't be. I hit you directly..." Cheena said as she sliced the air, holding her arm out at her side. "...how in the word did you get by that!?" she asked. Castine slowly stopped clapping as he looked at her.
"That, my dear, is none of your business" he said as he slowly walked towards her. Clenching her teeth, Cheena took her fighting stance. Sliding her right foot back slightly, she charged towards Castine, ready to start the fight again. Taking to the air as she flew forward, Cheena pulled her right leg back, bringing it forward against Casting's face. Watching his head turn towards the right, Cheena continuously kicked him in the face and watched as his head turned from side to side. Pulling her foot back on last time, Cheena brought it once again towards Castine's face. Smiling, Castine quickly grabbed her foot. Cheena's eyes went wide as Castine held on and swung her around repeatedly. Letting her go, he tossed her towards the ground and watched as her body skidded to a stop. Pulling herself up, Cheena growled as she wiped the side of her mouth.
"No matter what I do, he seems to just stand there like it's nothing" she said as she made her way to her feet. Turning towards Castine, she frowned as she saw the smile on his face. *He thinks everything is a damn joke* she said to herself as she took her fighting stance again.
"Is this the best you can do because if it is I might as well take what I want now and call it a day" Castine said as he lightly brushed a strand of hair out of his face.
"What is it that you want? Oh let me guess, my soul. Well you're not getting it. Not if I have anything to say about it" Cheena said as she glared at him, very content with her words.
"I always get what I want. I already have three souls in my collection and yours will be there soon enough" Castine said as he raised his right arm in the air. Getting herself ready, Cheena crouched down low, waiting for any attack Castine was about to make.
"Let me show you just a taste of what I can do with any soul I take" Castine said as a bright yellow light formed above his hand. Cheena slowly stood straight as she stared at the blast.
"I-it can't be..." she said as she watched Castine move his arm in a circular motion, there by spinning the blast above his hand. "...that's Krillin's distructo disk attack but how..." Cheena said as she watched Castine raise his left arm, creating an exact copy to the blast in his right hand.
"You seem a little speechless over there. Are you ok?" Castine asked with a slight laugh. Cheena frowned as she glared at him.
"You steal attacks, is that what this is all about? That's Krillin's attack and you know it" she yelled as she clenched her hands at her side. Castine smiled as he continued to move his arms around in a circle.
"So you are very familiar with this attack, let's see how well" he said as he fired the blast in his left hand towards Cheena then fired the right. Cheena held her ground as she quickly moved to the right to dodge the left blast then moved to the left to dodge the right blast.
"Nice try but you'll have to do better then that" she said with a smirk on her face. Castine smirked as well which caused Cheena to look at him suspiciously. Narrowing her eyes, she could only wonder what was on his mind at the moment.
"I guess you're not familiar with this attack after all, well at least my version of it" Castine said as he folded his arms across his chest. Cheena continued to stare at him as a thought ran through her mind at the moment.
*What does he mean his version?* she asked herself. Suddenly her eyes went wide as she turned around to see both blasts heading towards her once again at a much quicker speed. She had little time to react as one of the blasts quickly sliced her right arm while the other one sliced through her left leg. Dropping down onto her right knee, Cheena quickly grabbed onto her right arm and glared at Castine.
"You changed it...Krillin's disks fly by you once then explode on contact with what they hit. You have no right to change his attack" she yelled as she held onto her arm. She could feel the blood sliding down her arm but she paid it no mind.
"Are you complaining now? If I was you, I'd pay more attention to what was coming your way" Castine said. Cheena looked to see the blasts coming towards her once again. Standing up as quick as she could, Cheena slowly backed away, dragging her left leg beside her. As the blasts neared, Cheena quickly pulled her left arm back then forward, firing two blasts towards Castine's attacks. As the blasts neared, Cheena could only watch in horror as Castine's disks sliced through her attacks and continued towards her.
"What are those!?" she yelled as she watched the blasts continue towards her. Castine slapped his leg as he started to laugh. Cheena glared at him then at the blasts as the neared. Doing her best to get out of the way, Cheena wasn't quick enough as one of the blasts sliced the left side of her neck while the other caught her on her right side. Letting go of her arm, Cheena quickly pressed her fingers to her neck to feel a warm liquid start to slide down. Staring at her bloody fingers, she growled as she quickly turned around. *He's trying to take my damn head off* she yelled to herself as she watched the blast double back around towards her.
"I could watch this all day" Castine said as he folded his arms across his chest. "Let's see how much of you I can cut up with two blasts" he said with a smile on his face. Staring at the blasts, Cheena nodded her head as she quickly took to the air. Holding onto her right arm, she watched as the two blasts followed after her, just like she thought they would. Moving as quickly as she could, Cheena flew over and floated in front of the cliff, waiting for the blasts to follow. As the blasts did as she wished them to do, Cheena disappeared. Appearing on the ground, Cheena watched as the blasts sliced right through the cliff then headed towards her once again.
"Stop this!" she yelled as she sailed backwards as quick as she could, keeping her sights on the blasts in front of her. Castine smiled as he watched her come towards him. Looking behind her quickly, Cheena smiled as well as she disappeared, appearing behind Castine. Wrapping her left arm around his neck, she frowned as she watched the blasts continue to near. "Stop them and stop them now" she yelled. Looking back at her, Castine smiled as he extended his hand in front of him then dropped it.
"You're getting a little desperate now, aren't you? I like that" he said with a laugh. Quickly he turned around, placing Cheena in front of the blasts instead of himself. Cheena couldn't react as both blasts hit her in the back causing her to drop her arm from around Castine's neck. Moving forward, Castine smiled as he dusted his hands off. "So how does that feel?" he asked as he rotated his neck from side to side. Cheena was silent as she slowly fell forward onto the ground. Smiling, Castine turned around and stared at the blasts.
Raising his hand, he watched as the blasts into his palm and disappeared. Glancing down, he stared at Cheena as she laid face first in the dirt below. Walking beside her, he pulled back his leg and kicked her to the side, watching her tumble before coming to a stop on her back. Walking towards her, she looked down at her emotionless face. Her eyes were open as was her mouth as a slight sound of breathing could be heard.
"That hurt, didn't it?" he asked with a grin on his face. Cheena remained silent as she stared up into the sky. Kneeling down beside her, Castine pressed his ear against her mouth then moved away. "What's wrong? Blast got your tongue instead of your back?" he asked with a laugh as he stood up. Cheena continued to remain silent as she stared at the sky above. Looking up, Castine laughed as he looked back down at Cheena. "Guess it's time I take what belongs to me" he said as he took to the sky as quick as he could.
~West City~
Like the battle between Castine and Cheena, the battle in the city was still going on, as Goku, Vegeta, Goten and Trunks continued to fight against Castine's henchmen. Floating in the air, Goku, Vegeta, Goten and Trunks all looked down at their opponents who were lying around them.
"This fight is useless, Kakarot" Vegeta said as he folded his arms across his chest. Goku kept his eyes on Rojo and nodded his head.
"They don't seem to be putting up much of a fight" he said. Goten laughed as he folded his arms across his chest.
"This is a waste of time. They get up and we knock them down, right Trunks?" he asked as he nudged his friend in the side. Trunks remained silent as he glanced down at Azul. Looking at his friend, Goten nudged him again. "You're supposed to say right Goten" he said.
"Sorry, I just have something on my mind right now" Trunks said. Goten smirked as he rolled his eyes.
"Let me guess, Cheena? She's fine" he said. Trunks shook his head as he looked at Goten.
"I don't know. Something doesn't feel right to me" he said. Staring at him, Goten quickly looked over at his father who was looking at Trunks as well.
"What do you think dad?" he asked. Looking out into the distance, Goku frowned as he tried to concentrate on the fight consisting of Castine and his daughter.
"I think we should go and check out what's going on. I can feel Castine but Cheena's energy feels a little off, more then a little" Goku said. That was all Trunks needed to hear to make his decision. Powering up, he quickly flew off only to get blocked by Azul.
"Where do you think you're going?" Azul asked with a smile on his face.
"Get out of my way!" Trunks yelled, not in the mood for any small talk. Azul laughed as he folded his arms across his chest.
"You were trying to get to that girl, weren't you? Well fist you'll have to get by us then you will be allowed to go" Azul said. Trunks frowned as he powered up, transforming into a Super Saiyan.
"That's not going to be a problem. I'll get rid of you then go find Cheena" he said as he took his fighting stance. Azul laughed as he looked at his fellow friends arise and float in front of their opponent.
"Then let's continue, shall we?" Azul asked as he charged towards Trunks, ready to start their fight all over again.
~Son Household~
Sitting on the floor in the living room, Li and Alex both remained still as they did their best to concentrate on the fights going on around the city.
"Dad's going to destroy them you know" Li said as he folded his small arms across his chest. Alex said nothing as his eyebrows moved slightly. Opening one of his eyes, Li looked over at his brother in confusion.
"What are you two doing?" Kiseki said as she walked into the room. Sitting down in front of them, she stared at Li then Alex. "What is he doing?" she asked as she looked at Li.
"He's watching my mom's fight and I'm watching our dad's fight" Li said. Kiseki had an ear-to-ear grin on her face as she quickly closed her eyes.
"You can see it? You can actually see everything?" she asked. Shaking his head, Li stared at her as she opened and closed her eyes, trying to get a glimpse of the fight.
"I can't see all of it. Just feel some things. You have to concentrate" he said. Nodding her head, Kiseki looked over at Alex who slowly stared to shake.
"What's wrong with him?" she asked as she looked over at Li. Shrugging his shoulders, Li turned towards his brother and started to shake him.
"Hey Alex, what's wrong?" he asked. Opening his eyes, Alex looked over at Li.
"It's mom..." he said. Li stared at him before quickly closing his eyes, Kiseki doing the same, trying to focus in on Cheena and Castine's fight. Walking into the room, Chi-Chi and Miyuki looked down at the kids and shook their heads.
"What are you three doing?" Miyuki asked as she placed her hands on her hips. Placing her finger to her lip, Kiseki quieted her mother before opening her eyes.
"We're trying to watch the fight" she said. With a frown on her face, Chi- Chi quickly walked over and picked Li and Alex up, removing them from the peaceful state they were both in.
"Grandma" they said together as they looked at her.
"You three will not sit in here all day and watch a fight. Now go outside and play. Don't worry about what is going on out there" Chi-Chi said as she looked at both of them individually. Picking up her daughter, Miyuki nodded her head.
"Chi-Chi's right. Goku and everyone can handle whatever they are dealing with. Now, you three, no more watching the fight. You want to watch something then watch t.v" she said.
"Alright" Li, Alex and Kiseki said together. Miyuki smiled as she looked at the kids then at Chi-Chi.
"How about we get them some ice-cream? That should take their minds off of all this fighting" she said. Kiseki, Li and Alex's eyes all lit up as they nodded their heads.
"Ice-cream!" they all yelled. Miyuki smiled as she carried her daughter into the kitchen followed by Chi-Chi and the twins.
~Among the Cliffs~
Castine smiled as he glared down at Cheena. Closing his eyes, he slowly calmed himself as a light wind started to pick up.
"She's mine" he said as he held his arms out at his side.
"I-I don't t-think so" a voice said slowly. Snapping his eyes open, Castine looked around then up to see Cheena above him. She looked exhausted, her shirt completely torn and her body looking worn out but she had a determined look in her eyes and that's all that mattered to her. Pulling back her left arm, she kept her eyes on Castine.
"How are you able to move!?" he yelled as he stared at her. Cheena remained silent as she closed her eyes. Taking in a deep breath, she slowly exhaled it out as a loud scream escaped her lips. Her aura grew, blowing Castine back but not far as he put his arm up to shield his face. Opening her eyes, Cheena glared down at Castine, electricity flowing around her and her hair just slightly longer then before. She kept her hand held back as she stared at Castine.
"Kame..." she said as she slowly steadied herself, knowing this might be her one and only chance. Castine grinned as he folded his arms across his chest.
"You tried this before, at almost close range, and you got nothing. You want to waste your energy, what's left of it? Then be my guest" he said. Ignoring his words, Cheena held her position, concentrating on what needed to be done.
"...Hame..." she said as she continued to steady herself. Castine smiled as he placed his hands behind his back. He laughed as he watched her, daring her almost to do her worse. Closing her eyes, Cheena disappeared, reappearing in front of Castine. She was close to him, very close, closer then before. Castine's eyes went wide as Cheena pressed her palm against his chest firmly.
"...HA!" she yelled as she fired the blue wave of energy straight into his chest. Castine body seemed to jolt slightly as the blast passed through him, exiting through his back. As the energy faded, Cheena slowly floated backwards and held onto her right arm. Castine's mouth was gaping open as he slowly floated backwards, away from Cheena. Raising his left hand slowly, he placed it on the hole in his chest.
"Y-you hit me" he stuttered out as he glared at Cheena. With a slight smirk on her face, Cheena nodded her head as she tried to keep herself in the air. Castine's shock slowly faded as a smile appeared on his face, surprising Cheena. Castine closed his eyes as his scream surrounded the area. Cheena could only look on as the whole in his chest slowly closed up as did the one in his back. All that remained that could prove the attack was the hole in his armor but not his chest. Cheena could only watch in horror as he patted his chest proudly.
"N-no t-this c-can't be h-happening" Cheena said as she slowly continued to float backwards. Castine smirked as he looked at her, slowly floating towards her.
"Oh it is happening. You see, I've collected a lot of souls during my time and some of them are very helpful. I traveled all over and I've fount some interesting people like this one person who could heal themselves instantly. You know I had to have that for myself and now I do" he said with a slight chuckle.
"You are nothing but a thief. You have no true power. You steal from others and that's what makes you what you are" Cheena said as she glared at him. Castine shrugged his shoulders as he stared at her.
"So? What's your point?" he asked with a laugh. Cheena growled as she pulled her left arm back, ready to attack if need be. Seeing this, Castine could only laugh as he clenched his hands at his side.
"I tire of this fight. It's time I put you down for good. It's time I showed you just a little bit of what power I have" he said. Cheena's eyes went wide as she dropped her arm at her side.
"W-what are you s-saying?" she asked, afraid of what the answer would be. Castine smirked as he started to power up. Cheena raised her left arm to shield her face as a black aura surrounded Castine. Trying to maintain her ground, Cheena could feel herself slipping backwards due to the force Castine was giving out. Castine screamed out as his power continued to grow, surpassing even Cheena at the moment. "THIS CAN'T BE!" Cheena yelled as she dropped her arm and stared at Castine, in complete fear. She could do nothing but watch as Castine continued to power up before her.
~West City~
Goku slowly flew away from Rojo and turned his head out towards the distance. All battles seemed to stop as Castine's power level surged through the air.
"Sir Castine is growing in power. This battle is over for that girl" Blanca said with a smile on her face as she flew before Goten. Goten stared off into the distance like everyone else, not believing what he was feeling.
"Dad...you feel that? That's not Cheena, I don't even feel Cheena anymore" he said.
"Cheena's there but Castine and that power...it's unheard of" Vegeta said. Goku and Trunks remained silent as they felt Castine's power grow and Cheena's slowly fade away.
"Looks like our job is done" Azul said as he floated in front of Trunks. Turning his head towards him, Trunks growled slightly as he clenched his hands at his side.
"What job?" he asked, awaiting the answer. Azul stood proudly as he folded his arms across his chest.
"We were told to stall whoever we were to fight against long enough for Castine to gather the soul of your precious friend and now it's about to happen" he said. Trunks slowly started to shake, hearing what Azul said.
"YOU BASTARD!" Trunks yelled as he pulled back and punched Azul in the face as hard as he could, sending him to the street below. Rojo, Dorado and Blanca laughed as they looked at Trunks.
"There is nothing you can do now" they said together as they charged towards Goku, Vegeta and Goten. Kneeing Rojo in the face, Goku quickly pulled back his arm and punched him in the jaw.
"Trunks, get to Cheena, we'll hold them off" he yelled. Nodding his head, Trunks quickly took off as fast as he could, hoping he could reach Cheena in time before it was too late.
~Among the Cliffs~
Castine smiled as his screaming slowly came to a halt. Looking over at Cheena, he smirked as he saw the look on her face, the look of fear.
"Scared? You should be. Do you feel this power? This is from years of taking from those who went against me and soon, soon you'll be among them" he said. Shaking her head, Cheena clenched her eyes close tightly as she powered up as best she could.
"This fight isn't over!" she yelled as she charged towards him, pulling back her left arm as she launched forward. Smiling, Castine disappeared, appearing just before her. Pulling back his arm, he quickly punched Cheena in the stomach, causing her to double over in pan, clutching her stomach.
"Oh but I think it is" he said as he raised his arms above his head, bringing his hands together. Looking up slowly, Cheena could only watch as Castine brought his hands down against the back of her head, sending her crashing to the ground below. Looking down at the ground, Cheena growled as she slowly pulled herself up, landing down on one knee with her left hand pressed against the ground.
*His strength is incredible. He's stronger then me. This can't be* Cheena yelled to herself as she slowly looked up at Castine. Pulling his hand back, Castine smiled as he looked at Cheena.
"How about a taste of your own medicine?" he asked with a laugh. "Kame...Hame..." he started before he disappeared. Looking in front of her, Cheena froze completely as she felt Castine's hands press against her chest. A smirk was on his face as he screamed loudly, enough for anyone anywhere to hear him. "HA!" he yelled as he fired the blast directly into her chest. Cheena was at a lost for words as she felt the blast enter her chest. Sailing backwards, she slowly crashed against the ground, laying still. Her head was tilted to the right, completely motionless. A trail of blood dropped down the side of her mouth as she tried to catch what little breath she could. Her eyes were closed tightly while her arms were spread out wide. Laughing, Castine slowly walked towards her, looking her over.
"I say I won this one, Cheena" he said as he looked at her left arm. Raising his hand over it, he quickly fired a single blast causing Cheena to scream out in pain. His laughter continued to as he turned around, blasting her right leg. Cheena's screams mixed with her coughs as more blood slide out of her mouth. "That should help you not get up again. Now let's end this once and for all" Castine said as he flew up into the sky. Cheena could barely move her head as her right eye slowly opened up.
*...I've failed. I've let everyone down. I was no match for him at all and now I'm about to lose my life....* she said to herself as a slight tear rolled off her cheek, hitting the ground below. Closing her eye, Cheena took in quick deep breaths before taking in much smaller ones, doing her best to calm herself in what she figured was her final minutes.
*Dad, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been the way I've been to you and now I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry. It's too late for apologize now. Why couldn't I have listened and forgiven him when I had...no, I can't say I should have listened. I never listen, that's why I'm the way I am now. Dad, if you can hear me...I forgive you and I hope someday you can forgive me. I guess it takes death to get me to have a change of heart* she continued to say to herself.
"This is it Cheena. You belong to me!" Castine yelled as he closed his eyes, a light wind picking up around him. Slowly he spread his arms out at his side as the sky started to grow darker, the wind picking up with more force then before. Small rocks tumbled on the ground and the dust that was once settled started to pick up, blowing around Cheena as she continued to lie completely still.
*Trunks, if you can hear me I just want to say...I'm sorry. I failed you and our sons. I didn't listen. I should have left the fight but I stayed. I'm so sorry. I hope you can forgive me. Take care of our sons, please. Tell them I love them and I'll see them again some day. I love you Trunks, always remember that, I will always love you* Cheena said to herself as her tears continued to fall. Snapping his eyes open, Castine smiled as he glanced down at Cheena's paralyzed body.
"Come to me...rise from your lonely state and come to your new home. You now belong to me. Rise and see your new home. Come...Come to me" he yelled. As soon as the final words left his mouth, Cheena's eyes snapped open. A scream escaped her mouth as a white aura surrounded her. Loosing all control over herself, Cheena could do nothing as an image of herself slowly floated from her body and into the air. As the image continued towards Castine, down below, Cheena's body fell still, her once golden hair and turquoise eyes now changing back into its original black color. Her eyes remained open, as if watching; waiting to see what was to happen. Castine laughed as he stared at the image of Cheena before him. "You look so sad Cheena, but soon you will have a home. Don't worry about that. Now come to your new master" he said. Slowly the image of Cheena flew forward, disappearing as it flew into Castine's body.
Down below, a final tear fell down Cheena's face as her eyes slowly closed, for the last time. Above her, Castine was laughing hysterically as he flexed his arms.
"The power! It's amazing!" he yelled as he looked at his hands. Glancing down at Cheena's body he smiled as he disappeared, appearing beside her. "I'd like to thank you Cheena because without you, I wouldn't have what you used to have" he said with a laugh. Kneeling down beside her, he turned her head towards him.
"What's wrong Cheena? Have nothing to say?" he asked as he grabbed her by the front of her shirt. Holding her up in front of him, he laughed as Cheena's body went nothing more then limp before him. "I guess not" he said as he tossed her body to the side. Cheena's body bounced off the ground before settling still with her face first among the dust and dirt. Turning his head to the side, Castine frowned then looked over at Cheena. "Seems someone is coming so it's about time I took my leave. Wonder whose next to become part of my collection?" he asked as he placed his index and middle finger to his forehead. Laughing, Castine closed his eyes and quickly disappeared, using a trick Cheena used all so often, her father's Instant Transmission.
Lying on the ground, among the dirt was Cheena. No feeling in her arms, legs or entire body. There laid a empty shell of a person, nothing more then what used to be a fighter now just a body. There lied Cheena, a fellow fighter, daughter, wife and mother now nothing, for she was gone, her soul taken away from her as well as her life.
AN2: That's it for now. I know you all are just itching to review. I wrote this and even I want to destroy Castine but not yet. This story is far from over. Now that he has all of Cheena's thoughts and abilities what can Castine do next? Well you'll have to read the next chapter to find out. Leave a review as always. Please and Thank You. ^_^.
Claimer: Do own Cheena and everyone else. They belong to me so no wishes by the rest of you, I got it and you don't.
AN: I'm not really going to say much for this note. Just want to thank you all for the reviews and now on to the chapter. Enjoy and see you at the end.
~*Chapter 14: Bitter Sweet Victory *~
The fury was flying up above the mountains as Cheena and Castine exchanged blow for blow. Electricity sparked between the two as fist hit fist and knee hit knee. Moving away from one another, Cheena and Castine stared at one another, awaiting the other's attack.
"You're stronger then I originally thought" Castine said as he smiled contently. Cheena frowned as she held her hands out at her side. Forming a blast in each hand, she nodded her head.
"Well let me show you what else I can do" she said as she raised her hands above her head. She smirked as the blasts in her hands grew bigger above her. Grinning, Castine shook his head from side to side.
"You cannot think I'm going to just sit here and let you create that blast" he said with a slight laugh. Cheena laughed as well as she stared at him.
"Oh I'm sure your not...but then again, you're not sitting now are you?" she asked as she disappeared. Castine growled as Cheena appeared above him. Lowering her hands, she hurled the blast down towards him, awaiting a direct hit. Looking up at the blast, Castine frowned as he pulled his hands back. As the blast quickly neared, he brought his hands forward and knocked the blast back towards Cheena.
"Let's see you handle it" he said as he watched the blast sail back into the air. Appearing upside down behind him, Cheena placed her hands in front of her, a blast forming in each hand. Sensing someone behind him, Castine quickly turned around and met Cheena's blasts as they flew into him, knocking him back. Placing his hand on his chest, Castine growled as he glared at her. "You'll pay for that" he said as he clenched his shaking hand.
"You sure do talk a lot" Cheena said as she folded her arms across her chest. Castine quickly flew towards her and began a quick attack of punches and kicks. Dropping her hands quickly, Cheena brought up her arms and blocked every attack as she and Castine moved along the sky. Bringing his fist back, Castine punched her in the face then grabbed her arm. Swinging her around, he let go of her and sent her hurdling towards the cliffside. Pulling his hand back, he brought it forward and fired two blasts after her. Smashing against the cliff, Cheena continued to hang upside down as she watched the two blasts come towards her. Placing two fingers on her forehead, she quickly disappeared, reappearing in front of Castine.
"Not bad" she said as she rubbed her jaw. Castine remained silent as he charged towards her. Quickly he punched her with his left fist towards the face then right then left again before kicking her in the chin, sending her right back towards the cliff. Disappearing, Castine appeared above her and sailed along with her.
"What's wrong Cheena? Loosing your touch?" he asked with a laugh. Cheena looked up at him and smiled as she grabbed his arm surprisingly. Almost in the blink of an eye, she stopped sailing back and tossed Castine towards the cliff as well, watching him smash against it.
"No, are you?" she asked as she clenched her hands at her side. Closing her eyes, Cheena's power began to rise as her hair began to shake on top of her head. As her eyes opened up, they no longer were black but turquoise. Screaming slightly, Cheena smirked as a gold aura surrounded her as her hair quickly flashed from black to gold. Castine smiled as he screamed as well, powering himself out of his embedment in the cliff. Folding his arms across his chest, he nodded his head slowly.
"So you've finally stopped playing around, have you?" he asked. Cheena remained silent as she kept her eyes on him. Taking a loose stance, Castine smiled as he tapped his chin lightly. "Well let's see what you can now do with gold hair" he said as he continued to laugh. Placing her right hand behind her back, Cheena's once lack of express on her face now showed as slight smirk as her hand started to glow.
"As you wish" she said as she quickly appeared in front of Castine. With little time to react, Castine could only watch with wide eyes as Cheena's glowing fist came from behind her, striking him in the jaw. Watching her opponent fly back towards the wall, Cheena disappeared, appearing in front of the cliff. Pulling her leg back, she brought it forward, kicking Castine into the air before disappearing once again. As Castine sailed into the air, Cheena appeared above him with her hands locked above her head. Slowly he neared and Cheena, as quick as she could, brought her hands down, hitting him in the chest and sending him down to the ground. Floating in the air, Cheena slowly pulled her hands back, twisting her body to the side slightly.
"Kame..."she started to chant as a light blue wave of energy appeared in her hands. Castine quickly hit the ground but soon recovered, flipping onto his feet and looking up at Cheena.
"Why you...?" he said as he pulled his hand back then brought it forward, firing a single blast towards Cheena. Keeping her position, Cheena glared at, not the blast, but Castine.
"...hame..." she said as she quickly disappeared. Castine looked directly in front of him as Cheena appeared with her hands still pulled back.
"Oh shit!" he yelled as she Cheena brought her hands forward.
"...ha!" Cheena yelled as she brought her hands forward. A bright blue wave of energy quickly appeared, surrounding Castine completely. Cheena could hear his slightly screams as she held her ground. As the blast faded, Cheena kept her position as she waited for the dust to clear.
"T-that should have done it" she said as she took in a few quick breaths. Standing upright, she quickly dropped her hands to her side and smiled. Her smile soon faded as she heard the sound of clapping. Watching the dust settle, Cheena could only stare in horror at Castine who stood before her with a smile on his face.
"Great light show" he said as he continued to clap. Backing up slightly, Cheena stared at his armor which was cracked in a few places but that was all, no true damage was shown.
"B-but that c-can't be. I hit you directly..." Cheena said as she sliced the air, holding her arm out at her side. "...how in the word did you get by that!?" she asked. Castine slowly stopped clapping as he looked at her.
"That, my dear, is none of your business" he said as he slowly walked towards her. Clenching her teeth, Cheena took her fighting stance. Sliding her right foot back slightly, she charged towards Castine, ready to start the fight again. Taking to the air as she flew forward, Cheena pulled her right leg back, bringing it forward against Casting's face. Watching his head turn towards the right, Cheena continuously kicked him in the face and watched as his head turned from side to side. Pulling her foot back on last time, Cheena brought it once again towards Castine's face. Smiling, Castine quickly grabbed her foot. Cheena's eyes went wide as Castine held on and swung her around repeatedly. Letting her go, he tossed her towards the ground and watched as her body skidded to a stop. Pulling herself up, Cheena growled as she wiped the side of her mouth.
"No matter what I do, he seems to just stand there like it's nothing" she said as she made her way to her feet. Turning towards Castine, she frowned as she saw the smile on his face. *He thinks everything is a damn joke* she said to herself as she took her fighting stance again.
"Is this the best you can do because if it is I might as well take what I want now and call it a day" Castine said as he lightly brushed a strand of hair out of his face.
"What is it that you want? Oh let me guess, my soul. Well you're not getting it. Not if I have anything to say about it" Cheena said as she glared at him, very content with her words.
"I always get what I want. I already have three souls in my collection and yours will be there soon enough" Castine said as he raised his right arm in the air. Getting herself ready, Cheena crouched down low, waiting for any attack Castine was about to make.
"Let me show you just a taste of what I can do with any soul I take" Castine said as a bright yellow light formed above his hand. Cheena slowly stood straight as she stared at the blast.
"I-it can't be..." she said as she watched Castine move his arm in a circular motion, there by spinning the blast above his hand. "...that's Krillin's distructo disk attack but how..." Cheena said as she watched Castine raise his left arm, creating an exact copy to the blast in his right hand.
"You seem a little speechless over there. Are you ok?" Castine asked with a slight laugh. Cheena frowned as she glared at him.
"You steal attacks, is that what this is all about? That's Krillin's attack and you know it" she yelled as she clenched her hands at her side. Castine smiled as he continued to move his arms around in a circle.
"So you are very familiar with this attack, let's see how well" he said as he fired the blast in his left hand towards Cheena then fired the right. Cheena held her ground as she quickly moved to the right to dodge the left blast then moved to the left to dodge the right blast.
"Nice try but you'll have to do better then that" she said with a smirk on her face. Castine smirked as well which caused Cheena to look at him suspiciously. Narrowing her eyes, she could only wonder what was on his mind at the moment.
"I guess you're not familiar with this attack after all, well at least my version of it" Castine said as he folded his arms across his chest. Cheena continued to stare at him as a thought ran through her mind at the moment.
*What does he mean his version?* she asked herself. Suddenly her eyes went wide as she turned around to see both blasts heading towards her once again at a much quicker speed. She had little time to react as one of the blasts quickly sliced her right arm while the other one sliced through her left leg. Dropping down onto her right knee, Cheena quickly grabbed onto her right arm and glared at Castine.
"You changed it...Krillin's disks fly by you once then explode on contact with what they hit. You have no right to change his attack" she yelled as she held onto her arm. She could feel the blood sliding down her arm but she paid it no mind.
"Are you complaining now? If I was you, I'd pay more attention to what was coming your way" Castine said. Cheena looked to see the blasts coming towards her once again. Standing up as quick as she could, Cheena slowly backed away, dragging her left leg beside her. As the blasts neared, Cheena quickly pulled her left arm back then forward, firing two blasts towards Castine's attacks. As the blasts neared, Cheena could only watch in horror as Castine's disks sliced through her attacks and continued towards her.
"What are those!?" she yelled as she watched the blasts continue towards her. Castine slapped his leg as he started to laugh. Cheena glared at him then at the blasts as the neared. Doing her best to get out of the way, Cheena wasn't quick enough as one of the blasts sliced the left side of her neck while the other caught her on her right side. Letting go of her arm, Cheena quickly pressed her fingers to her neck to feel a warm liquid start to slide down. Staring at her bloody fingers, she growled as she quickly turned around. *He's trying to take my damn head off* she yelled to herself as she watched the blast double back around towards her.
"I could watch this all day" Castine said as he folded his arms across his chest. "Let's see how much of you I can cut up with two blasts" he said with a smile on his face. Staring at the blasts, Cheena nodded her head as she quickly took to the air. Holding onto her right arm, she watched as the two blasts followed after her, just like she thought they would. Moving as quickly as she could, Cheena flew over and floated in front of the cliff, waiting for the blasts to follow. As the blasts did as she wished them to do, Cheena disappeared. Appearing on the ground, Cheena watched as the blasts sliced right through the cliff then headed towards her once again.
"Stop this!" she yelled as she sailed backwards as quick as she could, keeping her sights on the blasts in front of her. Castine smiled as he watched her come towards him. Looking behind her quickly, Cheena smiled as well as she disappeared, appearing behind Castine. Wrapping her left arm around his neck, she frowned as she watched the blasts continue to near. "Stop them and stop them now" she yelled. Looking back at her, Castine smiled as he extended his hand in front of him then dropped it.
"You're getting a little desperate now, aren't you? I like that" he said with a laugh. Quickly he turned around, placing Cheena in front of the blasts instead of himself. Cheena couldn't react as both blasts hit her in the back causing her to drop her arm from around Castine's neck. Moving forward, Castine smiled as he dusted his hands off. "So how does that feel?" he asked as he rotated his neck from side to side. Cheena was silent as she slowly fell forward onto the ground. Smiling, Castine turned around and stared at the blasts.
Raising his hand, he watched as the blasts into his palm and disappeared. Glancing down, he stared at Cheena as she laid face first in the dirt below. Walking beside her, he pulled back his leg and kicked her to the side, watching her tumble before coming to a stop on her back. Walking towards her, she looked down at her emotionless face. Her eyes were open as was her mouth as a slight sound of breathing could be heard.
"That hurt, didn't it?" he asked with a grin on his face. Cheena remained silent as she stared up into the sky. Kneeling down beside her, Castine pressed his ear against her mouth then moved away. "What's wrong? Blast got your tongue instead of your back?" he asked with a laugh as he stood up. Cheena continued to remain silent as she stared at the sky above. Looking up, Castine laughed as he looked back down at Cheena. "Guess it's time I take what belongs to me" he said as he took to the sky as quick as he could.
~West City~
Like the battle between Castine and Cheena, the battle in the city was still going on, as Goku, Vegeta, Goten and Trunks continued to fight against Castine's henchmen. Floating in the air, Goku, Vegeta, Goten and Trunks all looked down at their opponents who were lying around them.
"This fight is useless, Kakarot" Vegeta said as he folded his arms across his chest. Goku kept his eyes on Rojo and nodded his head.
"They don't seem to be putting up much of a fight" he said. Goten laughed as he folded his arms across his chest.
"This is a waste of time. They get up and we knock them down, right Trunks?" he asked as he nudged his friend in the side. Trunks remained silent as he glanced down at Azul. Looking at his friend, Goten nudged him again. "You're supposed to say right Goten" he said.
"Sorry, I just have something on my mind right now" Trunks said. Goten smirked as he rolled his eyes.
"Let me guess, Cheena? She's fine" he said. Trunks shook his head as he looked at Goten.
"I don't know. Something doesn't feel right to me" he said. Staring at him, Goten quickly looked over at his father who was looking at Trunks as well.
"What do you think dad?" he asked. Looking out into the distance, Goku frowned as he tried to concentrate on the fight consisting of Castine and his daughter.
"I think we should go and check out what's going on. I can feel Castine but Cheena's energy feels a little off, more then a little" Goku said. That was all Trunks needed to hear to make his decision. Powering up, he quickly flew off only to get blocked by Azul.
"Where do you think you're going?" Azul asked with a smile on his face.
"Get out of my way!" Trunks yelled, not in the mood for any small talk. Azul laughed as he folded his arms across his chest.
"You were trying to get to that girl, weren't you? Well fist you'll have to get by us then you will be allowed to go" Azul said. Trunks frowned as he powered up, transforming into a Super Saiyan.
"That's not going to be a problem. I'll get rid of you then go find Cheena" he said as he took his fighting stance. Azul laughed as he looked at his fellow friends arise and float in front of their opponent.
"Then let's continue, shall we?" Azul asked as he charged towards Trunks, ready to start their fight all over again.
~Son Household~
Sitting on the floor in the living room, Li and Alex both remained still as they did their best to concentrate on the fights going on around the city.
"Dad's going to destroy them you know" Li said as he folded his small arms across his chest. Alex said nothing as his eyebrows moved slightly. Opening one of his eyes, Li looked over at his brother in confusion.
"What are you two doing?" Kiseki said as she walked into the room. Sitting down in front of them, she stared at Li then Alex. "What is he doing?" she asked as she looked at Li.
"He's watching my mom's fight and I'm watching our dad's fight" Li said. Kiseki had an ear-to-ear grin on her face as she quickly closed her eyes.
"You can see it? You can actually see everything?" she asked. Shaking his head, Li stared at her as she opened and closed her eyes, trying to get a glimpse of the fight.
"I can't see all of it. Just feel some things. You have to concentrate" he said. Nodding her head, Kiseki looked over at Alex who slowly stared to shake.
"What's wrong with him?" she asked as she looked over at Li. Shrugging his shoulders, Li turned towards his brother and started to shake him.
"Hey Alex, what's wrong?" he asked. Opening his eyes, Alex looked over at Li.
"It's mom..." he said. Li stared at him before quickly closing his eyes, Kiseki doing the same, trying to focus in on Cheena and Castine's fight. Walking into the room, Chi-Chi and Miyuki looked down at the kids and shook their heads.
"What are you three doing?" Miyuki asked as she placed her hands on her hips. Placing her finger to her lip, Kiseki quieted her mother before opening her eyes.
"We're trying to watch the fight" she said. With a frown on her face, Chi- Chi quickly walked over and picked Li and Alex up, removing them from the peaceful state they were both in.
"Grandma" they said together as they looked at her.
"You three will not sit in here all day and watch a fight. Now go outside and play. Don't worry about what is going on out there" Chi-Chi said as she looked at both of them individually. Picking up her daughter, Miyuki nodded her head.
"Chi-Chi's right. Goku and everyone can handle whatever they are dealing with. Now, you three, no more watching the fight. You want to watch something then watch t.v" she said.
"Alright" Li, Alex and Kiseki said together. Miyuki smiled as she looked at the kids then at Chi-Chi.
"How about we get them some ice-cream? That should take their minds off of all this fighting" she said. Kiseki, Li and Alex's eyes all lit up as they nodded their heads.
"Ice-cream!" they all yelled. Miyuki smiled as she carried her daughter into the kitchen followed by Chi-Chi and the twins.
~Among the Cliffs~
Castine smiled as he glared down at Cheena. Closing his eyes, he slowly calmed himself as a light wind started to pick up.
"She's mine" he said as he held his arms out at his side.
"I-I don't t-think so" a voice said slowly. Snapping his eyes open, Castine looked around then up to see Cheena above him. She looked exhausted, her shirt completely torn and her body looking worn out but she had a determined look in her eyes and that's all that mattered to her. Pulling back her left arm, she kept her eyes on Castine.
"How are you able to move!?" he yelled as he stared at her. Cheena remained silent as she closed her eyes. Taking in a deep breath, she slowly exhaled it out as a loud scream escaped her lips. Her aura grew, blowing Castine back but not far as he put his arm up to shield his face. Opening her eyes, Cheena glared down at Castine, electricity flowing around her and her hair just slightly longer then before. She kept her hand held back as she stared at Castine.
"Kame..." she said as she slowly steadied herself, knowing this might be her one and only chance. Castine grinned as he folded his arms across his chest.
"You tried this before, at almost close range, and you got nothing. You want to waste your energy, what's left of it? Then be my guest" he said. Ignoring his words, Cheena held her position, concentrating on what needed to be done.
"...Hame..." she said as she continued to steady herself. Castine smiled as he placed his hands behind his back. He laughed as he watched her, daring her almost to do her worse. Closing her eyes, Cheena disappeared, reappearing in front of Castine. She was close to him, very close, closer then before. Castine's eyes went wide as Cheena pressed her palm against his chest firmly.
"...HA!" she yelled as she fired the blue wave of energy straight into his chest. Castine body seemed to jolt slightly as the blast passed through him, exiting through his back. As the energy faded, Cheena slowly floated backwards and held onto her right arm. Castine's mouth was gaping open as he slowly floated backwards, away from Cheena. Raising his left hand slowly, he placed it on the hole in his chest.
"Y-you hit me" he stuttered out as he glared at Cheena. With a slight smirk on her face, Cheena nodded her head as she tried to keep herself in the air. Castine's shock slowly faded as a smile appeared on his face, surprising Cheena. Castine closed his eyes as his scream surrounded the area. Cheena could only look on as the whole in his chest slowly closed up as did the one in his back. All that remained that could prove the attack was the hole in his armor but not his chest. Cheena could only watch in horror as he patted his chest proudly.
"N-no t-this c-can't be h-happening" Cheena said as she slowly continued to float backwards. Castine smirked as he looked at her, slowly floating towards her.
"Oh it is happening. You see, I've collected a lot of souls during my time and some of them are very helpful. I traveled all over and I've fount some interesting people like this one person who could heal themselves instantly. You know I had to have that for myself and now I do" he said with a slight chuckle.
"You are nothing but a thief. You have no true power. You steal from others and that's what makes you what you are" Cheena said as she glared at him. Castine shrugged his shoulders as he stared at her.
"So? What's your point?" he asked with a laugh. Cheena growled as she pulled her left arm back, ready to attack if need be. Seeing this, Castine could only laugh as he clenched his hands at his side.
"I tire of this fight. It's time I put you down for good. It's time I showed you just a little bit of what power I have" he said. Cheena's eyes went wide as she dropped her arm at her side.
"W-what are you s-saying?" she asked, afraid of what the answer would be. Castine smirked as he started to power up. Cheena raised her left arm to shield her face as a black aura surrounded Castine. Trying to maintain her ground, Cheena could feel herself slipping backwards due to the force Castine was giving out. Castine screamed out as his power continued to grow, surpassing even Cheena at the moment. "THIS CAN'T BE!" Cheena yelled as she dropped her arm and stared at Castine, in complete fear. She could do nothing but watch as Castine continued to power up before her.
~West City~
Goku slowly flew away from Rojo and turned his head out towards the distance. All battles seemed to stop as Castine's power level surged through the air.
"Sir Castine is growing in power. This battle is over for that girl" Blanca said with a smile on her face as she flew before Goten. Goten stared off into the distance like everyone else, not believing what he was feeling.
"Dad...you feel that? That's not Cheena, I don't even feel Cheena anymore" he said.
"Cheena's there but Castine and that power...it's unheard of" Vegeta said. Goku and Trunks remained silent as they felt Castine's power grow and Cheena's slowly fade away.
"Looks like our job is done" Azul said as he floated in front of Trunks. Turning his head towards him, Trunks growled slightly as he clenched his hands at his side.
"What job?" he asked, awaiting the answer. Azul stood proudly as he folded his arms across his chest.
"We were told to stall whoever we were to fight against long enough for Castine to gather the soul of your precious friend and now it's about to happen" he said. Trunks slowly started to shake, hearing what Azul said.
"YOU BASTARD!" Trunks yelled as he pulled back and punched Azul in the face as hard as he could, sending him to the street below. Rojo, Dorado and Blanca laughed as they looked at Trunks.
"There is nothing you can do now" they said together as they charged towards Goku, Vegeta and Goten. Kneeing Rojo in the face, Goku quickly pulled back his arm and punched him in the jaw.
"Trunks, get to Cheena, we'll hold them off" he yelled. Nodding his head, Trunks quickly took off as fast as he could, hoping he could reach Cheena in time before it was too late.
~Among the Cliffs~
Castine smiled as his screaming slowly came to a halt. Looking over at Cheena, he smirked as he saw the look on her face, the look of fear.
"Scared? You should be. Do you feel this power? This is from years of taking from those who went against me and soon, soon you'll be among them" he said. Shaking her head, Cheena clenched her eyes close tightly as she powered up as best she could.
"This fight isn't over!" she yelled as she charged towards him, pulling back her left arm as she launched forward. Smiling, Castine disappeared, appearing just before her. Pulling back his arm, he quickly punched Cheena in the stomach, causing her to double over in pan, clutching her stomach.
"Oh but I think it is" he said as he raised his arms above his head, bringing his hands together. Looking up slowly, Cheena could only watch as Castine brought his hands down against the back of her head, sending her crashing to the ground below. Looking down at the ground, Cheena growled as she slowly pulled herself up, landing down on one knee with her left hand pressed against the ground.
*His strength is incredible. He's stronger then me. This can't be* Cheena yelled to herself as she slowly looked up at Castine. Pulling his hand back, Castine smiled as he looked at Cheena.
"How about a taste of your own medicine?" he asked with a laugh. "Kame...Hame..." he started before he disappeared. Looking in front of her, Cheena froze completely as she felt Castine's hands press against her chest. A smirk was on his face as he screamed loudly, enough for anyone anywhere to hear him. "HA!" he yelled as he fired the blast directly into her chest. Cheena was at a lost for words as she felt the blast enter her chest. Sailing backwards, she slowly crashed against the ground, laying still. Her head was tilted to the right, completely motionless. A trail of blood dropped down the side of her mouth as she tried to catch what little breath she could. Her eyes were closed tightly while her arms were spread out wide. Laughing, Castine slowly walked towards her, looking her over.
"I say I won this one, Cheena" he said as he looked at her left arm. Raising his hand over it, he quickly fired a single blast causing Cheena to scream out in pain. His laughter continued to as he turned around, blasting her right leg. Cheena's screams mixed with her coughs as more blood slide out of her mouth. "That should help you not get up again. Now let's end this once and for all" Castine said as he flew up into the sky. Cheena could barely move her head as her right eye slowly opened up.
*...I've failed. I've let everyone down. I was no match for him at all and now I'm about to lose my life....* she said to herself as a slight tear rolled off her cheek, hitting the ground below. Closing her eye, Cheena took in quick deep breaths before taking in much smaller ones, doing her best to calm herself in what she figured was her final minutes.
*Dad, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been the way I've been to you and now I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry. It's too late for apologize now. Why couldn't I have listened and forgiven him when I had...no, I can't say I should have listened. I never listen, that's why I'm the way I am now. Dad, if you can hear me...I forgive you and I hope someday you can forgive me. I guess it takes death to get me to have a change of heart* she continued to say to herself.
"This is it Cheena. You belong to me!" Castine yelled as he closed his eyes, a light wind picking up around him. Slowly he spread his arms out at his side as the sky started to grow darker, the wind picking up with more force then before. Small rocks tumbled on the ground and the dust that was once settled started to pick up, blowing around Cheena as she continued to lie completely still.
*Trunks, if you can hear me I just want to say...I'm sorry. I failed you and our sons. I didn't listen. I should have left the fight but I stayed. I'm so sorry. I hope you can forgive me. Take care of our sons, please. Tell them I love them and I'll see them again some day. I love you Trunks, always remember that, I will always love you* Cheena said to herself as her tears continued to fall. Snapping his eyes open, Castine smiled as he glanced down at Cheena's paralyzed body.
"Come to me...rise from your lonely state and come to your new home. You now belong to me. Rise and see your new home. Come...Come to me" he yelled. As soon as the final words left his mouth, Cheena's eyes snapped open. A scream escaped her mouth as a white aura surrounded her. Loosing all control over herself, Cheena could do nothing as an image of herself slowly floated from her body and into the air. As the image continued towards Castine, down below, Cheena's body fell still, her once golden hair and turquoise eyes now changing back into its original black color. Her eyes remained open, as if watching; waiting to see what was to happen. Castine laughed as he stared at the image of Cheena before him. "You look so sad Cheena, but soon you will have a home. Don't worry about that. Now come to your new master" he said. Slowly the image of Cheena flew forward, disappearing as it flew into Castine's body.
Down below, a final tear fell down Cheena's face as her eyes slowly closed, for the last time. Above her, Castine was laughing hysterically as he flexed his arms.
"The power! It's amazing!" he yelled as he looked at his hands. Glancing down at Cheena's body he smiled as he disappeared, appearing beside her. "I'd like to thank you Cheena because without you, I wouldn't have what you used to have" he said with a laugh. Kneeling down beside her, he turned her head towards him.
"What's wrong Cheena? Have nothing to say?" he asked as he grabbed her by the front of her shirt. Holding her up in front of him, he laughed as Cheena's body went nothing more then limp before him. "I guess not" he said as he tossed her body to the side. Cheena's body bounced off the ground before settling still with her face first among the dust and dirt. Turning his head to the side, Castine frowned then looked over at Cheena. "Seems someone is coming so it's about time I took my leave. Wonder whose next to become part of my collection?" he asked as he placed his index and middle finger to his forehead. Laughing, Castine closed his eyes and quickly disappeared, using a trick Cheena used all so often, her father's Instant Transmission.
Lying on the ground, among the dirt was Cheena. No feeling in her arms, legs or entire body. There laid a empty shell of a person, nothing more then what used to be a fighter now just a body. There lied Cheena, a fellow fighter, daughter, wife and mother now nothing, for she was gone, her soul taken away from her as well as her life.
AN2: That's it for now. I know you all are just itching to review. I wrote this and even I want to destroy Castine but not yet. This story is far from over. Now that he has all of Cheena's thoughts and abilities what can Castine do next? Well you'll have to read the next chapter to find out. Leave a review as always. Please and Thank You. ^_^.
