The Call of Darkness
Akira's head shot up as she sensed a familiar presence. There was a knock on the door.With her acute hearing she heard what was being said down stairs. Pan was watching her from the door way.
Can I help you? Gohan asked.
Yeah, I'm looking for Trunks, a female voice ran. Vegeta said he was here.
Trunks, you have a visitor.
Pan looked at Akira and watched her wince at the implements of the girl's visit.Tears were pooling in her eyes. She stopped long enough to hear some more of the conversation.
Guys this is my girlfriend Harmony.
Akira felt as if she couldn't breath right.
Akira? Akira? Pan called to the hybrid sayjin.
She focused on nothing and the two words that hurt the most were ringing in her ears over and over again.Trunk's girlfriend? Slowly she got up and moved towards the window. Pan was getting really worried about her.
I'm leaving Pan. Thank you mother and father for me.
Sure but Akira...
The hybrid sayjin launched herself out the open window. Her long wings flowed from her back in a flurry of feathers. With a few strokes of her feathers she was hovering above the house. Suddenly the wind shifted and it brought with it a scent of darkness. (animals can senses danger and stuff and Akira is no different.) Pulling her wings closer to her body she dove to land right in front of the house. Her stance was a defensive stance. She changed into her fox state.
Gohan came up beside her in concern.
He's coming. Take your family and head towards CC.
Just do it Gohan, she screamed. This has been my battle ever since I stepped onto this planet.
I could help...
No you can't... This battle isn't yours because he isn't after you.
I'm a half breed sayjin too?
I know that... Gohan please... I don't want to loose the only friends I have here. Since I can't have the man I want...
Trunks was listening to the argument with great interest. His eyebrows furrowed in concern.
I can help.
Gohan if you want to help protect Trunks for me then.
All right. Come on guys we have to get going.
Everyone followed Gohan towards Capsule Corp. Akira watched Trunks in sadness. The group vanished over the horizon. If she had been paying attention she would of saw the dark energy heading strait for her. It hit her in the side winding her as well as knocking her into a tree. Various objects rained down on her.
There's nothing like true sadness wouldn't you say Akira?
She slowly rose to her feet. This battle wasn't going well from the start. A piece of wood was protruding from her left shoulder. Her head snaked around and yanked it out with her teeth. Spitting it out she could taste her own blood. Blood was dripping out of her shoulder at a rate that didn't concern Akira. Black spots began to dance in front of her eyes.
Your still to weak Akira.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Oh but I think it does. Did he leave you for someone else?
Akira just stared at him with a blank expression trying not to reveal anything.
He did, didn't he? the shadow creature asked in concern. He is a fool then.
Akira looked to her left then back at the threat.
You're becoming weaker little sayjin.
Akira's breath was coming in heavier and heavier. She knew he was doing something to make her tired. Her mind was trying to fight it but it wasn't working finally darkness took over her vision.
Tsk... tsk Akira. You need him around to gain your full power. I'll challenge you again when you are better in all senses.
The shadow creature picked up the injured sayjin and headed after the group. He changed his appearance to look like someone from this planet. He landed lightly on the front door step. He laid her down and rung the door bell. Once he heard someone coming he bolted. It was Pan behind Mrs. Brief (Bulma's mother).
she called. Akira's hurt again.
Gohan came running and picked up the large fox and carried her inside. Bulma and Gohan quickly set to work patching her up. She didn't come to later that night. Her ears flicked every which way. Something soft cushioned where she was laying. Looking around she noticed she was in a large domed garden. She was laid on a blanket near a flowing stream. There was a weight on her stomach that was bothering her. Looking down Pan was curled up beside her with her head resting on her stomach.
Lifting her head up she smelled a familiar male presence. She saw Trunks sleeping in a chair not three feet away from her. Akira wanted to get up and get away knowing she would never heal right. Her head was kinda spinning. Getting up slowly so she wouldn't wake Pan up she headed towards the shallow stream. In the shallowest part on the other side she laid her head down on the bank and sank the rest of her body into the water. The cool water rushed over her.
She knew she would smell like a wet dog, but she didn't care. Sleep claimed her as she lay there. A loud call was heard a few hours later and someone was trying to drag her.
she asked in confusion.
Were you trying to drown yourself? Pan yelled in her face.
I was hot and I fell asleep, she said in a sleepy manner not quiet awake yet.
Trunks was standing beside Pan with a worried expression on his face. Getting up she moved out of the water allowing herself to drip dry.
I suggest that you move far away. I'm going to shake myself dry.
Trunks and Pan back away to give the sayjin a chance to shake herself dry.
Trunks is that blasted woman...
Without warning Akira shook herself spraying Vegeta with water. Akira gave a nervous laugh.
Your going to regret that, Vegeta growled in a low dangerous voice.
Akira only rolled her eyes and moved back to the blanket. Yawning hugely she laid down and went back to sleep. The angry veins began to pop out on Vegeta's forehead and he clenched and unclenched his fists. Steam was rolling off his shoulders.
Dad she didn't meaning it.
Vegeta stormed out of there. Trunks sighed in relief. Pan curled up next to Akira and fell to sleep yet again. Trunks watched them intently.
You know it's not polite to stare Prince Trunks.
Just Trunks if you don't mind.
I will not use your name with familiarity my Prince. It's against the rules.
What if I command it of you?
She didn't answer. Her eyes were open and staring deeply into his deep blue eyes. Trunks could see something that he couldn't fathom in her eyes. It was a type of longing that he had once seen in his own eyes when he looked into the mirror. Not even Harmony could sedate that longing.
a female voice called.
Trunks winced at the persons calling. Harmony came into the clearing and saw a Akira and squealed.
Oh Trunks it's so cute.
She ran over to her side and reached out her hand.
Touch me, and you die.
Harmony jerked her hand back and tears began to pool in her eyes. She began to bawl. Gently Akira stood up without waking Pan she headed to another place to sleep. The girl's noise reverberated through the place. Akira's ears were laid back. The sound was like needles piercing her head. Focusing her thoughts she vanished from the compound and landed on something.
Could you please get off of me? someone said from underneath her.
She leap off the person and bowed her head.
I'm so sorry... I didn't...
Calm down it's okay.
She raised her head to be greeted with a sight she hadn't seen in years.
Nameck are on Earth?
Yeah I'm the guardian of this planet. I'm Dende and you are?
I'm Akira.
Why does your name sound familiar to me?
She shrugged as only a fox could do.
I had a friend called Nail once.
You knew Nail?
Yeah, I did.
What do you mean did?
Dende went into the long explanation about what happened to Nail and then later on to Piccolo. When he finished he could see sadness in the fox's face.
What brings you up here Akira?
I had to get away from Trunk's girlfriend. She thought I was a toy. I was trying to sleep.
Wait a second. Akira your the one that the new dark force is after aren't you?
No their after Trunks. I'm just a trophy. I guess they don't realize they need both of us alive in order for what they want to happen.
I don't understand?
Trunks carries within him a special trait that... don't interrupt please. He must mate with someone to carry it on. It's a power of light that is a threat to the darkness that hunts us.
I have so many questions for you.
I wanted to go to sleep too.
Rest and I'll talk with you later. Mr. Popo will show you to a bedroom.
Come with me please.
She followed the short black man to a large room with a bed in the middle. Slowly she leapt on the bed and shifted into her sayjin state. Curling up and pulled the covers around her. Suddenly her eyes shot open. A familiar dull scent caught her attention. Sniffing it she knew the scent. It was it was at least ten years old if not more. It was a younger scent but it was still his scent. ( This is weird I know but just go with it.) She fell into a deep sleep. When she woke she felt better still tired but better. Dende was shaking her.
The creature after you has returned.
She threw the covers aside and leapt out the window landing gracefully and breaking into a run. Stopping on the edge of the Look Out she smell the wind and listened to what was going on. Dende appeared beside her.
He's attacking Capsule Corp.
I know. Thanks for everything Dende.
Leaping off the look out she fell. Long white wings emerged from her back and wrapped around her body ready to fight. Landing gracefully from her long drop she was poised outside of Capsule Corp.
Shelveron get out here and face me I'm the one you want.
I see you're feeling better Akira.
She snarled.
I told you to leave them alone Shelveron.
The shadow creature landed gracefully in front of her holding someone. She cringed when she realized it was Pan. Let her go Shelveron she's not part of this.
I see you have a soft spot for this girl.
He threw her to the side. Akira moved towards Pan and stood in front of her. Suddenly Harmony appeared standing beside Shelveron.
Hello Akira.
She transformed into her black fox demon state. Her ears flicked forward to catch everything. Harmony had a dangerous smirk on her face.
What did you do to him?
Let's just say we had a good time. (she is implying what you think she is.)
Akira growled knowing her chances were dwindling. Her power with it. Something inside of her said she was lying. Trunks was staggering towards her. His clothes were ripped and his lip was bleeding.
Pan move with me.
The girl got up and moved behind her as she moved towards Trunks. The two sayjins stood there together. Pan was holding Trunks up.
Go Akira, Trunks whispered.
Looking over her shoulder she stared at him. Knowing what she had to do she leapt forward. Her attack was short lived and she was slammed into the ground.
Tsk... tsk Akira... still weak. I guess Harmony wasn't lying about the sex thing. I think she nailed your man.
Akira began to laugh... That cause confusion to race across the features over everyone that heard her.
How stupid do you think I am?
They stared at her. A smile graced her features. Turning her back on the enemy she paced up to Trunks. She motioned for Pan to move and the girl moved quickly. Changing back she pulled the dazed half breed sayjin forward brushing her lips across his. To her surprise and delight he deepened the kiss. They broke for air and began to laugh lightly. Until Trunks winced in pain at laugh.
I'll look at that later, she promised quietly.
All right. Just come back to me in one piece and alive.
She nuzzled his neck.
Of course anything for you my prince, she whispered seductively in his ear. Pan take care of him for me until I finish this.
Right. Come back to him please.
I will young lady.
She turned ready to fight this battle to the end.
Cliff hanger I know... Akira's ready to fight to the death to save her friends. She's in a subdued way admitted her feelings for her prince. Pan has gotten over her crush on him and what not.... The bed on the look out was the one Goten and Trunks spralled on during their training session to learn how to fuse.