In The Shadow Of Darkness

The dark part of oblivion lurks in their mists and they don't even know it... Stupid fools...They will soon learn their mistake...

I have to hurry to warn the fighter of Earth that the planet is in danger.
A silver streak of light sped across space and landed in the middle of a dark arena. A paper floated and caught on the foot of the warrior. Slowly picking it up a pair of deep amethyst eyes scanned what it said. World Marshal Arts Tournament. June 18...'
This could be my ticket to get their attention.
Looking down at the computer in hand the date was not to far off. Looking around the figure vanished.

It's been 7 years after the World Marshal arts tournament. Another one was getting started in a few months. Trunks even dropped his geek persona to enter. Bulma gave him an outfit to fight in. He wore black pants and a black muscle shirt. (girls drooling. We know this outfit by heart. Future gear. Except the sword.) His jean jacket sported the CC logo. Vegeta was sitting this one out knowing there was no one as powerful as Goku, and he knew that he would win anyway. Even Goku swore to back out for the others to have a fighting chance. The only members from the Earth Special Forces team that were competing were Trunks, Goten, and Pan. Everyone else was sitting on the sidelines. Some how the Supreme Kai was able to get Piccolo out of Hell for the day to watch.
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this years world tournament. The fighting will proceed shortly.
The guys and Pan checked in. They went to get ready. Stepping slowly into the waiting area they surveyed the fighters. There was one fighter in particular that drew the attention of everyone to his presence. The figure leaned against a pillar all clad in black. There was nothing but black on this person. They even their face covered in black. (if you can't picture the outfit then think of the one that the ninjetty power rangers wear. with a cape and hood.) The person's amethyst eyes came up and caught Trunk's gaze. The half breed began to blush a charming crimson. Shaking his head he walked away. The amethyst eyes followed him until he couldn't be seen.
What's up Trunks? Goten asked while walking backwards in front of his friend.
Nothing Goten, he answered.
Sure it's nothing... then why are you blushing? Goten asked in a smug voice.
Goten, shut up!!
Sheesh man calm down I was only teasing.
Something isn't quiet right about that guy.
How so?
I don't know. Where's Pan?
They looked around but couldn't find the girl. They headed back out to see Pan talking with the guy that made Trunks blush. They only heard the last part of the conversation.
What are you doing here then?
I came to see someone.
Maybe I can...
Pan there you are... I told you not to wander off like that, Goten scolded.
Sorry, Uncle Goten.
Come on Pan I'm sure he has more important things to do.
Pan smirked as the fighter winked at her. They headed towards where Trunks was standing. They walked past him. Trunks walked beside them.
So Pan what did you find out about our mystery fighter?
Nothing much.
The guys looked at each other knowing something was missing there but couldn't place what. Pan skipped ahead.
Come on guys, she said with a laugh in her voice.
Hours later the winners to advance to the actually fighting were announced. Of course the three made it along with the dark clad stranger. The first few fights were simple for the trio. Finally it came down to four fighters. The three and the dark clad stranger. Pan was against Goten and Trunks against the Dark clad stranger. Pan and Goten were first.
Everyone could hear Goku's yell from the stands. Vegeta was sitting there scowling at the battle knowing this fight was his son's. Everyone was cheering the two on. Bulma was sitting quietly in her seat having this bad feeling that something was wrong.The others could feel the dark cloud hanging in the air too.
Pan fought Goten with all her might but the half breed won out. Goten just smirked at his niece.
Nice try Pan.
Thanks Goten.
They walked out of the ring together.
Good luck Trunks, Pan called as he passed her.
Thanks Pan.
The fighters poised in the ring. The black clad fighter took off the hood and cape and threw it aside. For some reason Trunks found that gesture familiar. Piccolo did that same jester.
I think I should introduce you to Piccolo.
The fighter pulled away all the cloth around the face to reveal a female. Long black hair cascaded down her back. It was tied back in a ponytail.The sun glittered in her amethyst eyes. There were silver specs in her eyes giving them this ethereal glimmer. Trunks was stunned by this woman. Long white wings emerged from her back.
the announcer called.
Would you believe me if I told you that your world is in danger?
The two fighters circled each other like wolves vying for leadership.
That depends. If you win I will listen to you.
What do you get out of this Sayjin prince?
Warning I guess. Wait a sec...
She didn't let him finish the sentence before her fist met his face.
Fight me Sayjin prince, she snarled angrily.
Her attacks were fierce and she didn't let up. One kick sent the half breed on the ground. Trunks slid across the ring and stopped at the edge and for some reason couldn't get up. There was a force that was pinning him down. The girl's clothes were billowing in a wind that didn't exist. A familiar power rapped around her as her black hair began to change color. Trunks as well as everyone that was part of the Earth' Special Forces knew that tell tale glow of a super Sayjin. Her hair didn't turn gold but to white and her eyes changed to blue instead of green.
Everyone that could feel her power spike got out of their seats. Vegeta for once had a look of shock on his face. Goku looked like a stunned fish. The others could only stare at the new arrival.
What are you? Trunks managed to gasp out.
Shaking her head she backed away. Looking up towards the others she had a look of fear on her face. Trunks rose to his feet in confusion.
What's your name Shadow Warrior? he asked quietly.
Please don't my prince...
She backed up fear was getting to her.
Please I just want to know your name.
she muttered before she bolted.
The winner is Trunks by default.
We didn't...
Goten rushed up beside him.
What just happened?
She's a Sayjin and she tried to kill me then she freaked out and bolted.
That was odd I never heard of a Sayjin of such power back out a fight, because they nearly killed someone.
That's not the point I guess.
No it's not the point.
I guess it's you and me fighting again.
Yeah I guess, he said absently.
Trunks you want to follow her and get some answers don't you?
Yeah I do.
Goten looked over his shoulder at the announcer.
All right... the final fight is between Goten and Trunks. Are the fighters ready?
They both nodded in agreement. Trunks turned and stepped off the ring and stood on the ground.
This can't be right. Trunks forfeited with a ring out.
Trunks bunched his shoulders as he heard his father scream;
WHAT THE HELL TRUNKS WHAT ARE YOU DOING DEFEAT HIM AGAIN!!!
Trunks shook his head and looked towards Goten.
Go get her Trunks.
Trunks smirked and leapt into the air. He turned up his power and jetted after the huge power that was retreating. He felt a dark power surge in the direction that girl had went. When he got there she was locked in combat with a dark shadowy creature. The thing looked like a cross between a fox and a dragon. It was hissing something to her. She jerked around to face him.
Get out of here Sayjin prince, she snarled into his mind.

She faced her opponent as it lunged for Trunks. With a quick hit with her clenched fists she sent it sprawling towards the ground.
Get out of here!! she snarled dangerously.
I wanted to know...
The conversation was stopped when the creature slammed into her knocking her into a cliff face. She cried out in pain. A rock was jutting out of her wing. Blood was dripping down the rocks. She winced as she ripped her wing off the sharp rock. Her wings were useless so she resorted to her power keeping her in the air. The shadow creature slashed at her leaving five idedntical marks across her back.
Shelveron. I will not allow you to hurt the sayjin prince.
So your taken with him already... interesting.... I will see you again Akira when you are healed.
The creature Shelveron vanished. Snorting she turned to face Trunks.
Dammit Prince Trunks you ruined my attack. He shouldn't of known you exist.
Her anger was consuming her. Her eyes were changing to blue again. Her rage finally reached a snapping point. Her hair turned white and a silver energy field sprung up around her.
Get out of here sayjin Prince I cannot have you here when I'm like this.
Akira I wanted to know why you stopped the fight with me?
You are a Prince and it is not the job of a servant to hurt their master.
I am not a prince Akira. Only my father...
Because of your father you have that title amoung what sayjins are left. I was commanded to call you that.
By whom?
Trunks could feel his father and the rest of the group coming towards them. Goten and Pan arrived first.
I see that you caught her Trunks, Goten said in a joking matter.
The smile faded when he saw the dark glare of the girl. Vegeta stopped to see the girl before him. She bowed before Vegeta.
Prince Vegeta.
The silver energy field vanished. Her long now white hair stood on end in the ponytail. Gohan noticed it and frowned normally the bands holding hair burst into flame upon a sayjin reaching a SSJ level.
Do I know you? Vegeta asked.
No Prince Vegeta, but you knew my father, Nanka.
Vegeta still looked confused. She bowed her head and held out her wrist for the Prince to inspect. A tattoo in the shape of a star and crescent moon graced her writs.
This is suppose to mean what? Trunks asked.
You can't be her.
She took her wrist back and backed away.

Dad what's going on?
I recognize that symbol, Piccolo commented.
Shen agreed.
I've seen it somewhere.
Then you've met my ancestors. I am the last of a special race of sayjins far superior than you super sayjins even in the fourth level.
Goku looked excited and ready for the challenge.
Then why was that Shadow thing after you?
He's not after me he's after you Prince Trunks.
Why my son?
Because. Trunks holds within himself a special power and if it is ever to be passed on to his heir then it would mean disaster to his kind.
Trunks was turning red.
Could I use this power you speak of? Trunks asked.
Yes you could, but I would not suggest it.

She backed away and bolted. That left the group in confusion.
She does that a lot, Shen sighed heavily.
Do you know her? Piccolo asked the Supreme Kai.
I've been watching her for awhile so you could say I know her.
What is she?
They call her kind a hybrid sayjin. Her parents were an odd pair. The father a sayjin and her mother was a kitsune sorceress.
Then she is flawed then, Vegeta said.
She's born to protect the royal family, Shen continued.
She failed then, Vegeta said in a nasty tone.
She was just a child when Freeza attacked Planet Vegeta, Vegeta. Her father sent her and her mother to another planet where he stayed and died at Freeza's hands. I've heard that her kind are able to reach the SSJ level at a quicker rate then the rest of you were.
What else do you know about her?
She's very dangerous to those around her. That's why she bolt in the middle of her match with Trunks.
What exactly is she protecting me from?
She told you, creatures after your life Trunks.
How is it their just after me and not dad?
Your father could never carry it Trunks, Gohan muttered absently.

She told me once that Vegeta was only one race and you are two combined.
Then why isn't it after the rest of you?
It has a personal grudge against you Trunks.
For what?
She didn't say.
Gohan sighed.
We better get going, Gohan said to his family.
The trio waved goodbye and left the group in confusion. Gohan reached his house to see a blood stain running down one of the window ledges.
I see she made it back in one peice, Videl said in concern.
We better see to her before something else happems.
Pan rushed up stairs to see that Akira's wounds were worse that she first thought. The sayjin was in her rare fox state and she was laid out on the floor bleeding heavily.
DAD!!! Akira needs help!! Pan screamed.
Gohan and Videl came rushing up to see the damage. There was blood all over the place and more was draining out of the sayjin.
Pan get out, Gohan commanded.
All right Dad.
Pan left and went outside to stare into nothinginess as her parents took care of her friend.

2 months later...

Trunks came to visit Gohan to deliever a message. He landed easily in front of the house. He could hear music blaring behind the house. Gohan was in the kitchen. He waved to his young friend.
I wouldn't sugest going back there if I were you, Gohan warned.

Come in Trunks, Videl called.
He followed her into the house and handed over the letter. While Gohan was scanning it's contents Pan came in the back door. Seeing Trunks she had this weird look and turned on her heels and bolted out the back door. Godsmack was blaring I Stand Alone' in the back yard. Her stepped quietly on the back proch to see Akira training to the hard music.

Now I've told you this once before
You can't control me
If you try to take me down you're gonna break
Now I feel your every nothing that you're doing for me
I'm picking you outa me
you run away
I stand alone
Inside I stand alone
You're always hiding behind your so called goddess
So what you don't think that we can see your face
Resurrected back before the final fallen
now they've arrest utill I can make my own way
I'm not afraid of fading
I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside of me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything that I believe is fading
I stand alone
Inside I stand alone

Trunks watched her fight in time with the rage of the music. Her movements seemed sad as much as they seemed angry.

And now its my time (now its my time)
It's my time to dream (my time to dream)
Dream of the sky (dream of the sky)
Make me believe that this place is invaded
By the poison in me
Help me decide if my fire will burn out
Before you can breathe
Breathe into me
I stand alone
Inside I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside of me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything that I believe is fading
I stand alone
Inside I stand alone
Inside I stand alone
Inside I stand alone
Inside

Trunks could hear her sing the angry words as she trained. Once the lyrics faded into the music she knelt against her sword and looked at him as a slow song came on. It was Sarah McLachlan's Full of Grace'. Her breathing was coming in heavily as she listened and watched her prince watch her.

The winter here's cold, and bitter
it's chilled us to the bone
we haven't seen the sun for weeks
to long too far from home
I feel just like I'm sinking
and I claw for solid ground
I'm pulled down by the undertow
I never thought I could feel so low
oh darkness I feel like letting go
If all of the strength and all of the courage
come and lift me from this place
I know I could love you much better than this
full of grace
full of grace
my love
So it's better this way, I said
having seen this place before
where everything we said and did
hurts us all the more
its just that we stayed, too long
in the same old sickly skin
I'm pulled down by the undertow
I never thought I could feel so low
oh darkness I feel like letting go
If all of the strength
and all of the courage
come and lift me from this place
I know I could love you much better than this
full of grace
full of grace
my love

Akira stood up after the song ended and turned to walk into the house and up to her room. Pan sighed in sadness. She retreated after the hybrid sayjin and went to see if she was all right. The girl was curled up on her bed crying.

A/N
I don't own DBZ or any characters in that show even though everyone wishes. I did create Akira. I'll try to get the next chapter up as fast as I can but I'm in the middle of others stories too.... oh well....