Well, here's the First chapter, where the real story begins.
Hope you Enjoy!!!
Previously:
Earth is now a harvest for human and un-human alike. It is engulfed in the Vietnam War, and The Neo force is calling in Vegeta to serve in their army to fight against their opponents
And now, Our Story Begins…
Brief Meetings
Sunlight flooded through the trees, and down the cement streets of the Juuban District. The streets were full of people looking for Saturday bargains on a Friday. Families were out spending time together, and friends and couples were meeting to have fun on this beautiful fall weekend. It was 4 o clock in the afternoon, and school was let-out, but Serena Tsukino had chosen to stay after school.
"Here you go Serena." Miss Should said, handing Serena a slip. "Your instrument will be arriving in a couple days." She said, "Hopefully, this will bring up your grade some Miss. Tsukino." Serena smiled softly and nodded,
"Yes ma'am." she said, then began to run out of the room, "Thank you!" She called, hurrying down into the halls. She ran straight through town, from the noisy, busy, and industrial side, to the quiet, calm, neighborhood end, close to wear she lived.
Serena Tsukino was a fourteen-year-old girl, just beginning her 9th grade year of school. Though she was young, she had acquired a job at a docile coffee and diner, called 'Kame'. The diner was in the country, only five blocks from her house. As far as her friends were concerned, Serena lived in the poor district, though her home was, in fact, beautiful. Serena considered herself wealthier though, because she lived closer to the park.
Serena only had a job because her mother had insisted that she'd needed some more responsibility in her life, and so had Luna. Luna was her pet cat, and guardian. This kitty wasn't normal though; she could talk, and provided transforming and communication tools for her, and the other Sailor Senshi.
Many months ago, Serena had been pegged as the Sailor Senshi of the moon. Her best friends were the other sailor Senshi, and were there to protect her, because she was also Princess Serenity, the last remaining royal bloodline to Lunaria. After the threat of Queen Beryl had been put at ease, Ann and Alan had come to take energy from Earth. Serena and the Senshi saved earth twice from an eminent evil.
Serena had also come across a man who, when fight with the Sailor Senshi, was known as Tuxedo Kamen, but to her was Darien Chiba. On the moon kingdom, he was known as Prince Endymion, the man she was destined to love. He was her boyfriend, and with a little hope, maybe her future husband. The thought made Serena's heart flutter.
She giggled widely, hearts in her eyes as she daydreamed. With the thought of him in her mind, she began to head home, knowing he'd pick her up right after work, so she'd better get home early if she wanted to make sure she was going to look good all night.
As Serena walked in, she hurried into the kitchen to make some tea for herself and her family.
She placed the tea on the table, then sat on her knees in front of the TV to watch the 5 o clock news.
However, as the news report started, Serena's mind drifted. She already knew all that they were going to say.
Earth was falling into chaos. And though no one say it, Serena, and Sailor Pluto, a Senshi that only Serena had been introduced to, knew Earth's fate. Neo Crystal Tokyo's rise seemed to be arriving sooner than expected. Earth was slowly being destroyed from the inside out, as a result of all the new technology and from the war.
The war was the big issue though, because the Senshi were forbidden to assist. Why? Because they weren't fighting evil. There were innocent people on both ends, and it wasn't the senshi's right to get mixed up in this political affair.
However, they did manage to make a small difference. Just a few months ago, they assisted in safely bringing a ship of Namekians down the Earth.
As soon as the report had started, it ended.
"And that is the conclusion of today's report. Its 5:45, thank you for tuning into Neo Tok-"
"5:45?" Serena leapt up from her seat, eyes wide, "Oh my god! I'm gonna be so late!" Serena ran up to the bathroom, quickly changing from her school uniform to her working outfit, and then running out of the house, headed for her 100-yard dash to work.
She ran into the diner just the clock rang 6 o clock.
"I made it!" She declared as she ran in and hopped over the counter, hurrying toward the back to snatch her nametag.
She was a waitress, in a little red and white-stripped dress. It had puffy white shoulder pads, and though the neck of the dress only buttoned to just above her breasts, she wore a white turtleneck under it. She was also adorned in white knee socks, and black Mary Janes, and with a red ribbon, wrapped around one of her two ondago's.
"You're lucky." A voice called. Her boss entered from the kitchen, carrying many plates of food in his hands, and setting them down for the waitresses to serve. "One more late and I'm going to have to cut your pay Serena." he said. Serena smiled. Her boss was the sweetest guy. The only reason for that rule was because of his hot-tempered wife, who really owned this diner. Serena admired her boss. He was strong, very carefree, and very loving. He'd have to be in order to put up with that woman.
"All right Goku, thanks for the warning." she said with smile. Goku grinned, his already messy hair becoming messier as he nodded his head with approval, and then went back into the kitchen. Serena sighed, then picked up her note-pad, and began to take down the orders. As the day continued, and two hours passed, Serena found herself in deep turmoil.
Loud. Earth was so loud to the Saiyan's ears. Vegeta covered them, but it did no good. Not but two days ago, Vegeta, Nappa and Radditz got themselves registered on Earth. Funny, that Vegeta was really born on the same day he was registered here.
They weren't due to head out to Vietnam until tomorrow, so the boys were enjoying themselves tonight, though that seemed sort of pointless.
"Damnit!" Radditz cursed, as he just avoided being hit by a boy on the hover-board. This place was so crowded it practically suffocated the a man. Vegeta groaned in annoyance, then began to leave.
"And where do you think you're going?" Nappa huffed, crossing his arms angrily at his prince.
"To the bus stop." Vegeta said in a flat tone. Nappa raised a brow,
"But we don't need to be there until tomorrow morning." He mused, a questioning tone in his voice. Vegeta said nothing, but disappeared into the large crowd. By some means, he did find his way to the bus stop. It was in a very docile part of the town, on a dirt road no less. With no other plans, planted himself on a bench, and prepared to wait.
Serena's hands were shaking as she wrote down an order, which this man had changed for the thousandth time.
"Is that all?" she asked impatiently. He smiled up at her, and nodded. Serena gave him the best smile she could, even though it was obviously fake. She gave the order to the kitchen, then sighed with exasperation,
"Hey Sere, ya wanna take a break?" Goku asked, a silly grin on his face. Serena smiled gratefully. Not to many people in this diner could put up with someone like him. Serena ordered herself a glass of water, and then sat down at the counter, lifting up her foot to massage it.
But as she opened her mouth to wrap her lips around the straw, the bells on the door rang.
Serena slumped in her chair as a tall man, with green skin, and in a strange gi sat next to her.
Piccolo simply laughed.
He was a strange man; a Namek, and he was the only one, besides the Senshi, who knew about her Senshi secret. This was because two months ago, Serena was attacked by some low-life Sanjions from Jonon. They were extraterrestrials with dark blue hair, and though they had human forms. Just when she was about to transform, one of them snatched her locket. Serena was left helpless. However, just as they first began to remove her clothing, someone came to her rescue, and it wasn't Tuxedo Kamen.
It was Piccolo. He fought the seven men down, and retrieved her locket. The moment that he lifted Serena to hopefully comfort the shaken girl, one man came back for more, and shot at Piccolo with an illegal weapon for across the galaxy. Serena saw him, and in the blink of an eye, pushed them both out of the way. In that moment, still in Piccolo's arms, Serena transformed.
Sailor Moon and Piccolo fought side by side, and defended each other from the deadly weapon, and won. Serena explained to Piccolo who she was, and how it had came to be. Piccolo vowed protection over her.
So, every day since, Piccolo came into the dinner, for simply, one, and only one, glass of no ice, crystal-clear, water; in a tall glass. Which was just what Serena's beverage was at the moment.
"Why thank you Serena." Piccolo said, taking the drink, and gulping it down before her eyes. "It was nice of you to have it prepared for me before I even arrived." Serena's face fell, and with an irritated sigh, ordered herself another glass. After some idle chitchat, Serena was ready to tell a joke she'd prepared all day for.
"Ya know, my teacher says I'm gonna fail if I don't get more credits this year." She began, in sort of a dull voice,
"That so?" Piccolo said, not really interested.
"So I've taken up an instrument." She said. Piccolo furrowed his brow.
"You? Play an instrument?" he mocked, "And what will you play?" he asked. Serena giggled, and stood up, leaning in close to him, staring eye to eye.
"The piccolo!" She announced, raising her hand into the air with a loud cheer. Piccolo fell out of his chair, literally. Serena giggled widely as he crawled back up, a snicker on his face. "Ah, Why so sour Piccolo?" Serena asked, poking the green man's cheek. He rolled his eyes, placing his elbow on the counter, and resting his face in the palm of his hand.
He offered out an irritated sigh, shaking his head with dismay.
"Alright Serena, break over." One of the grumpier waitresses said, taking a seat, "My turn." she continued, then began to rub her feet from their agony. Serena couldn't help but smile and oblige.
Though Vegeta's first intension was to wait for the bus until tomorrow, his stomach wasn't liking the idea. Not only that, sitting here gave him too much time to reflect on a life so mislead.
Out of pure desperation, Vegeta stood up, and headed into a cafe across the street. He needed to try and get these thoughts out of his mind. As he walked inside, he totally forgot about his uniform. It was a Japanese soldier's uniform. Compared to the Sayian-jin uniforms, it was very inferior.
Whispers went through the room as he sat in a couple's booth, alone.
Truth be told, it didn't matter if he died in Vietnam. There was no one, no family or friends that cared if he came back of not.
Heh, his life was inferior.
He felt more alone now than he ever had.
On the other side of the room, all the waitresses were avoiding serving the very built and dangerous looking army-man. All accept one.
"What can I Getchya?" She was no taller than he was, dressed in her little uniform, with white ribbon wrapped around one of her ondago's. Her hair framed around her face, and her long, golden pigtails followed just seconds behind her every move and sway. That smile was endless, and the twinkle in her eyes would make any star jealous. For just a moment, her beauty captured him, but then, he shook it off.
"No..." Serena raised a brow, and leaned down,
"Pardon me Solider, I didn't hear ya." She said. He cautiously looked up at her. She leaned in so close to him. Why? Wasn't she afraid of him? The need for human contact was overwhelming him. The need to be cared for was beginning to control him.
"Do me a favor?" He asked. He felt stupid the moment he let the words pass his lips. What was going on with him? Where was his edge? What ignited this weakness inside of him?
At first, Serena thought he was joking, but the look in his stone cold eyes said otherwise.
Two days, past eighteen
He was waiting for a bus in his army greens
He sat down in a booth at a cafe there
And gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Next Time: What favor is Vegeta asking of Serena, and will Serena oblige? Fate sends us in different directions, but we don't always know where these directions will lead.
Even if I Die... Caring for another leads down dangerous paths
Senshi Games!
Number One!:
Loud. Earth was so loud to the Saiyans ears. Vegeta covered them, but it did no good. Not but two days ago, Vegeta, Nappa and Radditz got themselves registered on Earth. Funny, that Vegeta was really born on the same day he was registered here.
They weren't due to head out to Vietnam until tomorrow, so the boys were enjoying themselves tonight, though that seemed sort of pointless…
"Look out!" Nappa screamed out of the blue. But it was too late. Radditz never saw it coming when he was hit by girl on a Power-Puff Hover-board….
Tears began to stream down Nappa's face.
"Ah, Man…" Vegeta cringed, walking up behind Nappa on his knees in tears. "Hey man," he said, "We can always get another straight shooter…."
"I can shoot." A guy said, coming up to greet the boys.
"Great, you're in." Nappa announced.
Number Two!:
Two months ago Serena was attacked by some low-life Sanjionas. Just when she was about to transform, one of them snatched her locket. Serena was left helpless. However, just as they began to remove her clothing someone came to her rescue, and it wasn't Tuxedo Kamen.
It was Piccolo. He fought the seven men down, and retrieved her locket. The moment that he lifted Serena to hopefully comfort the shaken girl…their eyes met.
"Your…very beautiful…" Piccolo mused, then dramatically flipped his cape, and lifting the girl, Princess-style.
"Thank you." Serena said with a blush, "For…ya know, saving me." Piccolo smiled charmingly.
"Anything, for an angel…" And with that, they're lips were drawn to each other.
After a moment, they parted. Piccolo cleared his throat,
"So c-ya 'round?"
"Yea sure."
Number Three!:
Two months ago Serena was attacked by some low-life Sanjionas. Just when she was about to transform, one of them snatched her locket. Serena was left helpless. However, just as they began to remove her clothing someone came to her rescue, and it wasn't Tuxedo Kamen.
It was Piccolo. He fought the seven men down, and saved her.
2 years later
"Look Mommy!" A little blue-haired child with crossed eyes and a lisp called to Serena, "The thstars are thstaring at usth!" He called, running around, then falling over.
"So Serena…" Piccolo mused, "You sure nothing happened that day?" Serena growled,
"Just shut up will ya?!"
Serena's Lesson:
Without Suffering There Is No Compassion