Fun wow, right? Well, we have new couples, and new Senshi on the way! A lot of new. Wish me luck!
Title: A Light in Darkness
Rated: R
Genre: Romance
Saga Summery: Evil lurks in the future of our hero's, but that won't bring Serena or Vegeta down. With a little help from new Senshi, will they make it through the torment and trails of love bestowed on them? And can Vegeta accept the fact that Renie is falling hard for Gohan?
Saga Four: The Trails of Love
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Senshi of Dark And Light
"Gohan could you please just go downstairs and play with Renie and Rhayne" Chi-Chi snapped at her son. She tied the straps on Goten's diaper, and continued to clean the guest floor, that Bulma gave the Son family, the way she liked it.
Bulma had given everyone a floor. The bottom floor was the living area, with the kitchen, porch, deck, living room, dinning room, gravity room and conference room. The second floor was Bulma's and her families', including her parents. It also included her lab as well. The Son's owned third floor; Forth, Piccolo, Lita and Tammy lived, though it was into consideration that Piccolo may want to make a little side-home up on the watching tower with Dende and Mr. Popo. On the Fifth floor was Mina, Krillin, and the noisy Jinsei. And on the Fifth and final floor was Serena, Vegeta, Renie, Rhayne, Chibi-Chibi, and Little Vegita.
Personally, Chi-Chi found it rather confusing, but no one else seemed to, so she left it be.
She was feeling strangely lately. She wasn't quiet sure why, but she had a lot more energy that usual; Much more than she did after giving birth to Gohan. She also was getting these funny feelings. Like, she should be expecting something.
The alarm went off waking her from her thoughts. Bulma would be out of her lab now, and Chi-Chi could discuss this with her. Chi-Chi walked down the flight of stairs, smiling at Serena, and laughing when she noticed she was being dragged around by her 3 eldest daughters to play dollies. It was sort of strange. Chi-Chi was so far bound to a family of little boys; while Serena was flooded with girls. Maybe one day, they'll make a swap!
As Chi-Chi neared the lab, she spotted the blue-haired genius.
"Bulma" She called out. Bulma smiled, and turned around. She still had her lab coat on though. "Still at work?" she asked, looking over her uniform. Bulma smiled,
"Yea actually; just some extra things I wanted to look into." she said. Chi-Chi nodded,
"Well, can you spare just a minute?" she asked. A look of concern fell on Bulma's features.
"Sure." They went into the lab, and sat down at a desk amidst all the computers and creations.
"It's nothing big." Chi-Chi assured, "I've just been feeling really strange lately." she said, "Like I should be doing more than I am; like I'm not putting enough effort into something. And I have more energy than I usually do." she stated. Bulma stared at her almost in shock.
"Oh My God that's so weird! Me too!" she exclaimed.
"Really" Chi-Chi asked, tipping her head. "Wow this is weird." she said, a worried look on her pale face. She began to play with one of the two braids of hair that tickled her waist, and bit her lip.
"Maybe Serena would know what is going on?" Bulma asked. Chi-Chi cocked an eyebrow.
"Why would she know?" She asked in an almost annoyed tone. Bulma's face turned hard.
"I'm not sure, I just have a feeling!" She said sternly, and got up.
"Where are you going?" Chi-Chi asked, eyes following her.
"I'm going to go ask Serena what she knows!" The blue-haired beauty announced, and headed up the stairs, ordering Yamcha to watch the children for a while. Chi-Chi soon followed, wondering if Bulma's intuition was right.
A sudden wail stopped them in their tracks. The children had knocked down a shelf with 6 glass vases on it.
"Trouser don't move!"
"Hiya!" Another punch "Ya!" another kick "Wiiiiiiya!". And a face full of asphalt. Renie whined as the infamous Gohan whipped her butt, yet again. Renie had dropped her mother's form of training, and began training her Father's style a little more. Of course, she soon found that her mother was teaching the same stuff, just a little less brutal.
Renie had also adorned a training suit like her father's. Spandex, but with style. It was pink, sleeveless, and very, cute. Her gloves were tight and reached her elbows; though her boots were about the same as Vegeta's. Her pointed buns were about to fall out, and fluffy strands of hair were loose from the braid they were in, which were wrapped around the buns.
As she lay there on the floor, listening to Gohan's cheers of victory, she seriously began to consider weather to continue to suffer the humiliation or kick the shit out of the almost 13 year old. That's right. He was about to turn 14. He was only a few months older than Renie. Renie began to sit up, and stared at the boy, jumping around in triumph. She rolled her eyes, and stood, brushing off, and wiping the sweat off her neck with a towel.
Eventually, Gohan calmed down, and trotted up to the girl.
"Am I good or what?" He said, brushing at his shoulder, and sticking his nose into the air. Renie hit him in the chest, and laughed when she realized she didn't mean to make him fall.
"Or what." she said. He got up, holding his stomach.
"What?" He asked.
"You said: Am I good or what?" she paused, "And I choose: Or what!" Gohan stuck his tongue out at the pink-haired spore of cuteness, and ran a towel over his neck and through his hair. They went into their separate changing rooms and bathed. It took longer for Gohan in the shower, but Renie was still had just gotten her hair up as Gohan began to leave. Renie stopped in front of the mirror. Gohan took note as she began to apply this powdery stuff and blush, and lipstick.
"Why are you putting all that on?" he asked, looking at her face in the mirror as he stood behind her.
"Because, it makes me prettier" She stated confidently.
"No it doesn't." Gohan said. Renie felt a tightening in her throat, and she was speechless. 'How Dare he!' Her mind screamed, but she listened as he continued, "Your pretty enough already." he said. Renie looked at his face behind her in the mirror.
"What do you mean?" She asked. Gohan smiled sweetly and cheerfully,
"Geez. You're the prettiest girl I know." He said simply. Blush rose to Renie's cheeks. "Hey, think you put too much on." Gohan said, getting a towel, and trying to wipe the pink away. It only made more.
"Forget it." Renie took the towel from him, and stuffed her make-up in her bag.
"You are very pretty Renie." it was the last thing Gohan said as he left the room. She could hear him whistling 'I'd do Anything' as he left. Renie swallowed the lump in her throat. What would she say to him next time she say him?
Just as she was leaving, she spotted his headband,
"Hey! Nerd!" she called out, "You forgot this!" She yelled, and caught up to him.
"Thanks Fluffy."
"Don't call me that!"
"Mom! I'm 13! I should be able to make my own choices!" Renie snapped at her mother as Serena fixed the now 7 Chibi-Chibi's hair, and put the 5-year-old Rhayne's shoes on. Bulma's company banquet was being held, and Bulma wanted everyone to come. Everyone.
"Renie you're going with and that's that!" Renie whined unhappily as her mother shooed her away. Downstairs, Chi-Chi and Goku could be heard arguing with Gohan about going.
Serena began to take her girls down to the first floor, where Vegeta, Vegita, and everyone else were waiting. Chibi-Chibi tried to mimic her sister, with a straight red dress, and red veil, but with flowers of white around the edges. Rhayne was in a purple dress with yellow and white flowers, not caring at all what she looked like, and fought with her mom about keeping the headband in her hair. Vegita was in a little white dress, small white and yellow flowers on the edges.
They began to head out, and Bulma began to order people into seats. Trouser was the eye off attention for the press, as was Pantsey. The three-year-old Trouser was in a Capsule Corps Tuxedo, and Pantsey in a very expensive-looking girls dress. Bulma, of course, was in a very low-cut blue dress, with her hair pulled up in a bun behind her head. Yamcha was in a rather flashy yellow tuxedo. You couldn't miss him in a room.
The trip there was short. Everyone reminded themselves of their manners. None wanted to embarrass Bulma, and Vegeta and Piccolo didn't want to upset their wife's.
The place was full. It was the best restaurant there was in Satan city. It was beauty and elegancy. They Senshi, plus, were amazed. Everyone took attention to Bulma. All her foreign guests and press were at her word. Other companies begged for meetings of some kind with her. Bulma took it well.
Attention was also drawn to Bulma's best friend Chi-Chi. Chi-Chi was in a red Chinese dress, with little yellow flowers on it, and her hair was braided behind her. She looked fantastic. The press was breath-taken. Her son was also a catch for many of the rich and famous daughters.
Gohan was in a pair of black pants, his white dress shirt put on messily, and his coats draped over an arm; the splitting image of his father. Goten's little tuxedo not only was a mess, but had to be re-buttoned every time he'd pull it off.
Renie didn't exactly like the attention he was getting. Renie was dressed in a beautiful straight white gown, with pink jewels around the square neckline and bottom, and a pink veil draped over her elbows. Of course, Goten wasn't enjoying all the attention Renie was getting from the young men either.
When they were finally forced to share a dance by their two mothers, it was as if it were perfect. As they continued to dance: 'I'd do anything' began to play.
"Hey Serena" Lita said, pushing a hair, which was pulled up in curls, behind an ear. God only knows how Lita got Piccolo into a tuxedo, but she did. And he looked great for a green guy. Tammy was in a little white dress, her brown hair still barely showing. Lita's clingy green dress flowed over her curves and cut low in back. It was about calf length, but she looked hot.
"Yea" Serena said. If anyone was getting attention, it was Serena. She was the beauty of the party since the very start. Her straight, white dresses, and circle in the front, with shinning earrings and a necklace, and the back cut low, just like Lita's. She had a veil draped over her elbows, and her hair was pulled back into two flat buns, with braids around them, and her pigtails of gold flowing beautifully.
"I have a strange...bad feeling. Don't you?" She said. Serena looked down guiltily, and nodded.
"Yes. I do. I had a dream the other night that two new Senshi are on the way." she stated, "and I think that time is nearing." she said. Lita sighed, and beckoned for Mina to join them. Mina wore a long white dress, and had spaghetti straps around her shoulders, and she had a light orange veil coat that fell off her shoulders, but brushed her knees. Mina and Krillin dressed Jinsei up in a tiny tuxedo, just like Goten. Krillin was in a customary tuxedo as well.
They made quick plans of action if something did happen. Each of them had made sure to bring their Senshi charms along.
"Wait." Serena said before they broke the meeting. She held a hand over their charms, and the two wands changed into circled lockets, with their Senshi symbol on it, and crystals around them. They looked up at her confused,
"An upgrade." she said with a wink. They shrugged, and left the corner they were in, and went back to the party.
The Three Planet-bound Sailor Senshi weren't the only ones who held a secret conversation. Bulma and Chi-Chi conversed about the strange feelings as well.
"Actually," Chi-Chi continued after a long, silent paused between them in the ladies room, "I think it's changed me." She leaned up against the wall, and watched her best friend as she washed her hands. Bulma smiled,
"I know what you mean," she said. "I feel like I have more control over myself; my emotions and thoughts and body." she crinkled her nose as she talked, the excitement of it in her blue eyes. Chi-Chi laughed lightly, and nodded.
"I've also been doing a lot of training," she said with a bright blush. Bulma blushed as well,
"Same here I don't spend all my nights in that lab," she said. The giggled, and shook their heads at each other, and themselves.
Hi Barbie
Hi Ken
Do you want to go for a ride?
Sure Ken
Jump In.
I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic.
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere.
Imagination, that is your creation.
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
"I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world..." Goku sung lightly under his breath. "Damn. Now I'm never going to get this song out of my head." He cursed, and set down his drink at the bar. He looked over at Vegeta sitting next to him, avoiding any attention from the press, and tapping the beat to the song on the table.
"You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere. Imagination, that is your creation..." Goku faintly heard him sing under his breath. He laughed a little, gaining the princes' attention. "What?" he mumbled. Goku shook his head,
"Nothing." he assured, "Hey, were did the girls go?" he asked. Vegeta and Goku looked around, spotting Serena, Mina, and Lita chatting in a corner of the room, and Yamcha, Krillin and Piccolo tending to the little ones. Renie and Gohan were also spotting, again, dancing.
"When is he going to ask her out? Damn." Vegeta muttered. Goku tipped his head in confusion.
"What?" Vegeta rolled his eyes.
"Are you really that stupid Kakarot?" he asked. Goku shrugged, "Look at the way he looks at her. It's horribly obvious it's almost pathetic." he said dulling, and rolled his eyes. "Just what I need; another boy for her to swoon over." he practically banged his head on the bar, and Goku watched them. He quickly tapped into his Saiyan-jinn hearing to listen in, and then sweat-dropped.
"Yikes... Gohan needs some better lines...." Vegeta smirked, and stood next to Goku to watch them,
"Well, you can't expect much from him," he said calming, then looked at Goku, "After all he is your son."
"Hey!" Goku crinkled his nose and glared as Vegeta laughed lightly, a smirk on his face. The peace didn't last thought.
A crashed sounded through the main window as glass flew in pieces, all over the floor and onto the guests. Serena and her two sensei's head's were the first to snap to attention. There were four creatures, in the shapes of men, with long arms and legs. They crawled on all fours and had hunched backs. They seemed to be about the size of two or three elephants, as crawled in through the broken window. They were like Shadows in a form, with a fuzzy sort of look to their appearance. Their eyes were white, and sewn shut, with dried blood rimmed on them.
"That's our que girls." Serena said. Lita held up her hand,
"Silver Jupiter Power, Make up!" she cried. A flash of Silver and Green enveloped the girl, and electricity ran through her body as her powers touched her, and formed a white suit. It had a Chinese top, with a customary sailor skirt connected at the bottom. Her gloves reached her forearms, and were tinted green. Her boots tied all the way up to her center thigh, and her symbol formed on her forehead. The tips of her fuku were green, and her locked was settles between her breasts. Her rose earrings were still part of her ensemble, and her hair remained pulled back in curls.
"Silver Venus Power, Make up!" Orange and Silver flashed before her eyes, and her new overwhelming power enveloped her. Her symbol formed on her forehead. Her gloves reached her forearms, and were tinted orange and her boots tied all the way up to her center thigh. The tips of her fuku were orange, and her locked was settles between her breasts. She had a white suit. It had a Chinese top, with a sailor skirt connected at the bottom, just like Lita's. Her hair remained the same as well, pulled back into and mass of twists and curls, with roses framing around the small blonde bun.
"Silver Moon Power, Make up!" Serena's hand jolted in the air, and the familiar, painful power racked through her body and formed her white fuku, that was just like her friends and had been since she'd been given Vegeta's blood so long ago. Accept for Silver lining, and silver moons in her ear lobes. Her hair remained the way it was, and she made her ending pose.
"What do we call these Heshins?" Mina asked. Serena smirked,
"Silver Senshi" She said.
The creatures had already begun attacking people. Yamcha was gathering all the kids together, as Krillin and Piccolo were helping people out and away from the monsters. Goku and Vegeta had already engaged in battle. Lita didn't hesitate to run into battle,
"Hey creep!" she called to one of the monsters, "Take this!" she formed a ball of lightening in her hand and tossed it at him. He fell backward, but got right back up, and engaged. As he attacked her, she leapt into the air above him. She held her hands above her head, and her symbol glowed, "EICHENDONNER STREIK!" She cried, and released her attack on the beast. It sensed her just in time to feel her power envelop it. He lay weak on the ground. Lita fell back to the floor, charged at it, and drew her fist. Yamcha, Gohan, Renie and the children watched from afar. Gohan had to turn Renie's eyes away.
Mina didn't hesitate either. She ran behind one that had perused Goku. He was having a hard time with it. Mina twirled her love chain over her head, and looped it. "Gotchya!" She yelped as she tied a loop around the monster's neck. She held him back, and Goku's perused an attack on him.
Serena looked around, waiting a moment before acting. Lita was doing fine and Mina and Goku seemed to have their situation under control, but Vegeta wasn't looking so hot with two of these things on his back. Serena formed 2 crystals in her hands, and released it on them both. They cried out, and searched around for what hit them. Serena raised her ki so they could find them.
They ran over to her. She leapt into the air, and landed on the back of one. A small crystal formed in her hand, and she forced herself to the top of its head. It leapt back on its hind legs as she grabbed onto its ear to stay on. She swung back for a moment, but was swung again, and drove the crystal into its head. It cried out in pain, but didn't reside at all.
Serena prepared another, but his friend had other plans. With a large hand, it smashed Serena into the floor. She struggled under its hand as the wounded monster shook its head, howling in pain. 'Damnit...' Serena cursed to herself, unable to remove its hand. Eventually, as in put for weight on her, she screamed out. Her yell was answered. Vegeta regained himself, and fired at the beast head on. He continued to peruse on it. Ki blast after ki blast. Eventually, it fell on its back.
Serena stood next to Vegeta, and slowly turned the animal to dust.
"Ha! Little Mother Fucker take that!" Lita stood triumphantly as her foe turned into dust.
"BELLE STELLE" Serena turned to see Mina, using her knew attack, than formed before her breasts and is held out with her right hand, turned to monster to dust, accompanied by Goku's: Camehameha.
"Looks like we won!" Mina cheered as her and Goku approached them.
"Ha! I beat the fucking shit out of that bloodsucker! I tasted his blood! I-" The Physco look on Lita's face fell as Mina and Serena punching their friend hard on the back of the head. "Oh the pain!" She cried, and then pretended to die. Mina and Serena giggles as she got up, laughing, "Sorry, lost myself!" she said, sticking her tongue out.
"That wasn't so hard!" Goku said happily.
"Wasn't it?" They all immediately whirled around to the feminine voice. From the corner, appareled a small craft, and inside, a man they knew as Freeza appeared.
"What do you want?" Vegeta growled, his muscles flexing and rage in his eyes. Freeza smirked, and tossed a crystal into the body of the monster Serena had wounded. They watched in horror as it began to grow. It bellowed out, showing into fangs, dripping with salvia. They all dodged as it swung its hand down, but as they flew, they flew right into his hand, and he held them tightly in his grip, squeezing the life out of them.
Bulma and Chi-Chi had heard all the clutter outside, but they didn't move from their spots. They still stood in place, afraid to move.
"I have a horrible feeling." Chi-Chi whined. Bulma began to grip her throat, and choke on a nervous lump. "Do something Bulma!" Chi-Chi yelped, but Bulma feel to her knees, as did Chi-Chi, gripping her head in pain. "Goku..." she whispered to herself.
"It's like something's pounding in my head." Bulma said aloud, just as a light of red and blue enveloped them. They didn't open their eyes, they couldn't. Both of them felt energy around them, trying to enter their bodies.
"Should we let it?" Bulma asked. Chi-Chi's lips were dry at first, but she spoke:
"Those who don't risk anything, risk even more." Chi-Chi said. They girls smiled, and opened their hearts to the energy. Great energy entered their bodies, and power was bestowed upon them. When they opened their eyes, they looked at each other. Chi-Chi's hair was still pulled into a braid, but she was wearing a Silver Senshi Fuku, lined in red. A symbol stood on her forehead and locket, Meaning: Demon.
Bulma's hair was the same. Even her blue lipstick didn't change, but Bulma was also in the new Silver Senshi Fuku, lined in blue. Her symbol meant: Angel.
"Do you feel this power?" Chi-Chi asked. Bulma nodded, fisting her hand as power radiated from it.
"Come on," she said, "Let's stretch our wings." The girls ran out just in time. Bulma drew her bow of light baby blue. Her symbol glowed, and shot two arrows at the beast.
"Chama." Chi-Chi said lightly, her symbol glowing. She held out her hand as black fire released from it, and lit the arrows. One arrow hit the beast's hand, and dropped its 5 victims; the other, the wound still in its head. It bellowed out in pain.
"Now all together." Bulma cried, running up to the Senshi.
"DEMONIO CHAMA!" Chi-Chi yelled, tossing black fire in her hands, then throwing it at the monster.
"Me Next" Lita said. She held her hands above her head, "EICHENDONNER STREIK!" She smirked, "Next say I!"
"I" Mina formed before her breasts and is held out with her right hand, " BELLE STELLE".
"MELODIE ANGE!!" Bulma cried as her blue light formed at her fingertip, covered her hand, and released. Serena sighed, and held out a hand,
"STAR SILVER ILLUSION" she said simply, and the 5 attacks, plus a Big Big Attack, and Camehameha, turned the beast to oblivion.
The party ended pretty early. It was obvious that Bulma was the Senshi with the given name: Sailor Heaven and Chi-Chi was the Senshi with the given name: Sailor Hell.
"So we're Senshi now?" Bulma asked as they all sat, silent in the Capsule Corps living room, mostly in sweats or Pajama's now. Serena nodded,
"Yes." she said, "And because you are a Senshi, it's in your children's blood as well." Bulma looked up confused.
Serena got up. "Each Senshi has a symbol.... of their heritage and powers," she said, her own moon symbol glowing. As she passed Mina, Lita, Chi-Chi and Bulma, theirs did as well. "And with every Senshi, if she gives birth to a daughter, she will be a Sailor Senshi too." She began, "And if she gives birth to a son, he will be a Senshi Knight."
She touched Renie, Rhayne's, and Chibi-Chibi's foreheads, and then turned around. "Renie's is like mine, symbol of the moon. Rhayne's means Earth, and Chibi-Chibi's hope". She paused, "Vegita, Pantsey, Tammy, Jensei, Goten and Trouser are too young right now to have symbols, much less know if they are even going to be Senshi."
"So Bulma and I are now condemned to the same fate as you, and Pantsey will be too?" Chi-Chi asked. Serena nodded. They sighed.
"Well," Bulma began, "Yamcha, you're going to have to start getting your lazy bum up earlier" she said with a wink, "We're going to have a lot of training to do." Chi-Chi laughed, nudging Goku slightly with a grin. The girls smiled, and laughed, as did everyone else, and chit-chat began,
"I need to get some fresh air." Renie said, and left to the back deck. She pulled the sliding glass door open, and then took in a deep breath, smiling to herself. "Another day is going by... I'm thinking about you all the time... But you're out there... And I'm here waiting...." Renie sang to herself, as she looked up at the stars, and the moon, her mother told her all about. "And I wrote this letter in my head.... Cuz so many things were left unsaid.... But now you're gone... And I can't think straight.........This could be the one last chance... To" she trailed, inhaling another deep sigh.
"Make you understand." Renie whirled around, facing Gohan. Well, more like his bare chest. Blush rose to her cheeks and her eyes darted up to find his. 'Why did he have to stand so close?' Her mind screamed. Gohan laughed a little. "I'd do anything.... Just to hold you in my arms.... To try to make you laugh.... Cuz somehow I can't put you in the past.... I'd do anything.... Just to fall asleep with you.... Will you remember me?.... Cuz I know.... I won't forget you." Renie and Gohan laughed, leaning on the edge of the rail off the deck, staring over the trees, meadow and stars.
"Together we broke all the rules...." Renie started again, "Dreaming of dropping out of school.... And leave this place.... And never come back."
"So now maybe after all these years.... If you miss me have no fear...." Gohan sang, "I'll be here.... I'll be waiting. This could be the one last chance... To make you understand... I'd do anything.... Just to hold you in my arms.... To try to make you laugh.... Cuz somehow I can't put you in the past.... I'd do anything.... Just to fall asleep with you.... Will you remember me?.... Cuz I know.... I won't forget you." Gohan continued going on "I close my eyes.... And all I see is you.... I close my eyes.... I try to sleep.... I can't forget you.... Nanana.... And I'd do anything for you.... Nanana"
Renie tried not to look at him, but out of the corner of her eyes, she could see him looking at her. "I'd do anything.... Just to hold you in my arms.... To try to make you laugh.... Cuz somehow I can't put you in the past.... I'd do anything.... Just to fall asleep with you.... Will you remember me?.... Cuz I know.... I won't forget you." He was heading into the last verse. With a little luck, he'd stop looking at her once he was finished-or so Renie hopped.
But Gohan did much worse. The boy leaned up against the rail, from behind her, his hard chest pressed against her spaghetti-strap shirt, and a lot of her back. "I'd do anything.... Just to hold you in my arms...." He leaned down, singing softer in her ear, "To try to make you laugh.... Cuz somehow I can't put you in the past.... " He moved away, wrapping his arms around her waist, forcing her to stand, "I'd do anything.... Just to fall asleep with you.... Will you remember me?.... Cuz I know.... I won't forget you." he finished, with her pressed against him, indulging in each others warmth. Renie looked up from were she stood. His eyes were closed, and his head rested on hers, blush all over his face. He wasn't the type to do that.
"Gohan?" she whispered lightly. Gohan opened his eyes, "What-" he put three fingers on her lips, there was fright in his eyes, forcing Renie to swallow a hard lump of worry in her throat.
"Renie?" he asked, and then blushed deeply, looking down at the ground, and then back up into her eyes, "Can I kiss you?" he asked. Renie blushed deeply.
"O-okay." she said. Gohan smiled, shyly wrapping at arm around her waist, and leaning down, slowly, until their lips touched. They kissed, very tenderly, then his lips parted, and he pulled her closer, and she mechanically wrapped her arms around his neck. His other arm wrapped around to her back, and he kissed her deeply.
Renie's heart tightened and tickles ran in her stomach and chest. She wasn't sure what it was: The feeling of his hands holding her tenderly against him, or his lips locked softly into her, that made her dizziest.
Finally, they pulled away. Silence passed between them, neither knowing what to say.
"I love you Renie." Gohan admitted. Renie looked up at him in shock. They're silence for a long time, as Gohan waited for her to say something. "I-I'm sorry-" he tried to say, but Renie wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest.
"I love you too Gohan." she whispered.
Chapter Thirty: Mysterious Eyes
Two new additions to the team; it was like old times again. Serena couldn't help but feel bad. It was almost like Rei and Ami were replaced, but Serena knew better than to think that.
"So Freeza is back," Vegeta grumbled to himself as he began to set the gravity room. Serena smiled slightly. He was sure adamant about getting revenge on him. She could see why.
As they began to train, separately, Serena began to think. Rhayne had the symbol of Earth on her forehead. Obviously that meant she was Darien's daughter, but she also radiated moon energy. Was there another destiny meant for her that collapsed? Rhayne seemed to have no recollection of her past, and Renie doesn't remember having a sister at all.
"I wonder if I'll see that girl again," Serena wondered. The woman with ebony hair and blond and silver streaks was still fresh in her memory. She'd never forget her strange eyes and the hatred in her voice.
That was ill important now though. Why was Freeza back? He should know he's not possibly strong enough to fight them on his own. Unless he wasn't on his own.
Serena suddenly felt a great pain in her gut, and flew backward onto the ground.
"You thinking too much," She looked up at Vegeta, a wide grin on his face. Serena stuck her tongue out,
"My bad," she mumbled, then got up and brushed herself off. Vegeta shook his head,
"Stupid,"
"Vegetable-head," He growled playfully at her,
"What did you say?" Serena giggled,
"Vegetable-head!" she shouted out, and ran to the other side of the room. Vegeta was right there to meet her though,
"You'll pay for that cad," he growled. Serena sprinted to the door, through the living room, out on the deck, and jumped right over it, Vegeta on her heals. Everyone watched and shook their heads as she screamed, running behind random people for protection.
"Mommy and Daddy are silly!" Chibi-Chibi piped as they ran by.
"Gotchya!" Vegeta yelped in victory as he pinned the blonde down on the ground. They struggled, rolling through the grass, over and over. Finally, Serena gave in. "I told you I would get you," Vegeta said, straddled down on the girl and pinning her down. "The Saiyan King is never defeated." He said with a smirk. Serena raised a brow,
"Is that so?" She mocked. Vegeta was about to answer, but Serena pulled him down, planting a deep kiss on him. When they broke, Serena said, "I win," She quickly pushed her lover aside and began to run. Vegeta stared for a moment, trying to register what she said. When it finally clicked, he immediately got up and went after her,
"Get back here woman!" He shouted, and took off. Serena ran back through the house, careful not to knock over anything. Vegeta zoomed right through, breaking about 3 vases and knocking over the coffee table and all that was on it.
Serena halted in her tracks at the pool on the other side of the house. She looked around, finding nowhere to go.
"What's wrong Sere?" Goku asked, taking note to her after been splashing around with Gohan, Renie and Krillin.
"Uh...I gotta uh," Serena peeked over her shoulder and then realized she was out of luck. Vegeta had caught up to her. She turned just in time to hear him yell,
"Found you," and feel his body pressed to hers as they went flying into the pool. Serena resurfaced first, gasping for air. When Vegeta came up, he began to spit out water, his hair lost its entire spike, and both their clothes were drenched.
"I'm so going to kill you," Serena growled. Vegeta turned to face her, only in time to see her hands on his face, and get pressed down into the water. He didn't come back up, but swam around her. "Vegeta?" She called, moving quickly to find him. Soon enough though, she felt a pull at her feet, and was dragged under abruptly.
She resurfaced gargling and spitting water, and then stared into Vegeta's humored eyes.
"Now I'm all wet." he whined, pulling himself out on end of the pool, his feet still in, "And It's because of you," he snapped,
"Me?" Serena said, pointing to herself, "You're the one that pushed me in!" She yelped,
"Well you tricked me!"
"You chased me!"
"You called me Vegetable-head!"
"You called me stupid-"
"All right you guys!" Mina finally yelped, appearing from the house in her bathing-suit attire. "It's everyone's fault, now are you done yet?" Serena stuck her tongue out at her, Vegeta simply huffed. They smiled at each other, then ran into the house, dripping wet. Mina shook her head as she heard them laughing, and running around, then smiled. She turned and faced the pool, and dropped her towel,
"Everyone, get ready for Mina the Magnificent!" she declared, raising her arms and getting ready to dive in,
"More like Mina the disaster!" Renie called, giggling. Mina gave her a 'thanks a lot' face,
"Disaster doesn't start with "M" Renie," she said, and then ran forward, and jumping in. Everyone shielded himself or herself from the splash, but to no avail.
"So Mina did Lita and Piccolo get settled in okay?" Mina nodded sadly.
"Yeah, They're up there on the lookout.... looking out...without us..." she sniffled slightly as she stared up into the sky.
"Actually Mina it's more that way," Gohan said, pointing the blonde in the other direction. She quickly turned, then continued her sniffles.
"Chibi-Chibi I said put that down!" Bulma yelped, tipping her glasses at the 7 year old, holding the picnic table so she could get her ball,
"Sorry Aunt Bulma," She said, then put it down, and ran off to play with the other kids.
"Hard to believe Piccolo and Lita are gone," Chi-Chi said, sitting down next to her friend,
"Yeah, and it's hard to believe that no-account jerk Freeza is back," They girls nodded together, watching the children carefully, their newly acquired muscles slightly flexed at the thought of Freeza.
"Actually," Yamcha said, dropping some more lawn chair on the ground, "It's hard to believe you two are warriors," He said with a little laugh. Bulma and Chi-Chi immediately snapped up,
"And what's that suppose to mean?" They demanded in unison. Yamcha immediately realized his mistake,
"Well, uh, what I meant was.... well....." Yamcha fumbled, backing away from the two women as they approached him. Yamcha began to feel sweat on his brow, but not from the heat. He screamed out, and then ran away in fright. Chi-Chi and Bulma smiled happily then returned to their seats to chitchat.
"So, I heard that-" They abruptly stood. Bulma's drink fell from her hands, and onto the ground.
"Do you sense that?" Bulma asked,
"It's Freeza." Chi-Chi said, grinding her teeth together, and gripped her locket.
From the Pool, Mina also felt the power, along with Krillin, Goku, Renie, and Gohan,
"Not just Freeza," Goku said. They immediately got out of the pool, heading out front to Chi-Chi, Bulma, Yamcha, and The children.
"It's feels like Darien's ki..." Mina mumbled, glancing at Renie. Renie nodded with a worried look on her face. In they're room, Vegeta and Serena stared out the window, watching as the forests began to move, and creatures could be heard pleading for help.
"Come on," Vegeta said, "Let's get down to everyone else," He pulled at his wife's wrist, and they headed out back. The power increased, as it got closer.
"Renie, Gohan, take all the children inside and stay in there," Serena ordered,
"But Mom-!" Renie whined,
"Now Renie!" Serena looked back at her daughter with a fierce scowl. Renie and Gohan sighed, and gathered the children, and ran inside. The four Senshi whispered their heshin words and transformed in the places they stood.
Out from the woods appeared Freeza, seated neatly in his hover thing. Aside him, a proud-standing Darien, and to his other side, a gloomy Vegita, her arms crossed, and eyes bored. From behind them crawled out the creatures they faced in the restaurant, thought this time, but larger.
"Let's see you win again my Tyrants now children," Freeza snickered. Not a second more was wasted, and battle was engaged.
"VENUS LOVE CHAIN ENCIRCLE!" Mina called, looping her chain around one's neck, only to be thrown off.
Vegeta fired a series of attacks at another, but it didn't even feel it, and nearly stepped on him. He flew away just in time. Many were being destroyed, but the damage done to the Senshi was critical.
"Mélodie!" Every attack they sent bounced right off. Bulma pulled out another arrow, and fired. The beast shook it off, and growled at her, mouth wide in her direction. Bulma shielded herself, but it was too much, her planted feet gave in and she flew backward, and into the ground.
Vegeta growled, already having jumped into Super Saiyan form. He charged at the monster, and kicked it right in the chin. Its head went up, and Vegeta proceeded to punch it in the gut. He threw another punch in the face, then slammed into the top of his head with both feet, and it feel on its back.
It began to struggle to get up, and Vegeta held out an attack. It grew widely above his head, and he fired. The monster whined out in pain, before dying.
Vegeta whipped his mouth, and turned to face another opponent. Things weren't looking so good. Bulma was up again, but Yamcha was down for the count, and Mina had a severe shoulder wound.
"Ready to give up?" Freeza called out. Serena looked up at them, then over at Darien.
"What are you doing?" She cried out, fighting to keep away from the monsters. Darien smiled at the blonde beauty his once called his own.
"I've come to take you home my dear." he said simply, and held out a hand. Serena's eyes went wide, and she shook her head,
"What are you talking about?" she shouted. Darien frowned, and fisted his hand,
"Serena, we are destined to be. It was written in the prophecies. Come home with me now!" He said harshly. Serena glared up at him with anger.
"Never Darien," She said simply, then turned and forced herself back into battle. Darien was about to go after her, but Freeza held him back,
"Give it time Prince Endymion..." he said, "Give it time."
The battle continued on, and Goku and Vegeta fought back-to-back, in full Super Saiyan level, and tired out. Mina had backed out for a moment to catch her breath, and wrap her shoulder to protect the wound for the second time.
Bulma and Chi-Chi fought together hand n' hand, heaven n' hell. They were tired, but held strong. Krillin accompanied Serena as they engaged another monster, who dead set on getting to Capsule Corps.
"This doesn't look pretty," Goku said lightly, leaned roughly against Vegeta. Vegeta practically laughed,
"Your observant now aren't you Kakarot?" he snapped. Goku laughed, shaking his head. They prepared themselves for battle as five monsters engaged them, but took them by surprise. They held out their hands, and fired waves of energy at the two Saiyans.
Goku and Vegeta began to yell, pressing against each other, and fighting to stay in form. They're teeth grinded and their muscles began to flex.
"We can't lose now," Goku muttered, fighting to stay strong. It was so much though. Out of the corners of their eyes, they could see Chi-Chi, Bulma, Mina, Krillin, and Serena fighting to stay in the game, and working their hardest for the sake of everyone else.
The power grew stronger around them and they yelled out in pain. The thoughts of the others, and of Renie, Gohan, Goten, Rhayne, Chibi-Chibi, and Vegita ran through their minds, along with Chi-Chi, and Serena.
They pressed past the force that held them down,
"You ready to do this?" Goku yelled to the shorter man. Vegeta smirked,
"I'm ready," He said. Together, they yelled out, powering up to the extent. For a moment, everyone else's battle stopped.
Everyone looked to watch what was happening. The power from the 5 monsters stopped, and pure golden energy surrounded the two full-blooded Saiyans. Light flashed, and their already golden hair was sun-bleached, and shimmered like stars. They're powers increased, and the five monsters were blown to oblivion.
"They've reached a new level." Bulma muttered to herself.
"Like, a step further, beyond Super Saiyan?" Krillin asked.
"Yes," she said, "They've ascended past Super Saiyan level. They're Ascended Saiyans," She gulped low in her throat.
"Like, Super Saiyan 2..." Chi-Chi said bluntly. She let out a shuttering breath as the two warriors stood proudly, pleased with what they'd accomplished. Before they knew it, all the monsters Freeza had summoned were whipped out.
"Interesting," Freeza said lowly, threading his fingers together.
"Interesting?" Darien said, glaring at the small man, "That's all you can say? Interesting?" Freeza growled at the impatient man.
"Vegita," he said, "Would you please take care of this," The young woman snickered a bit, and then stood straight.
"Yes master," she said dryly, then raised a hand, a fired at them. Goku and Vegeta their brows, and easy deflected it.
"That all you got?" Vegeta called out, but she wasn't there.
"Hey, where'd she go?" Goku asked, looking around.
"Looking for me boys?" they whirled around just in time to met fists in their face. Then stumbled backward, shaking their heads.
The woman's long dress was no problem for her, for the slit up her hip allowed perfect movement, and her arms were free to move as well. With one blow, she had the boys pinned down in a net of black energy. It didn't take her much to pin down Bulma, Chi-Chi, Mina, or Krillin either.
With a wide smirk, she turned, and faced the flabbergasted Serena.
"Ready to fight Goldie-locks?" she mocked. Serena stared at her with wide eyes, and pure terror. She charged at Serena, so fiercely that Serena hardly dodged. This continued. Vegita would attack, and Serena would dodge.
Soon, Vegita grew tired. She withdrew her arm, and prepared an attack, then fired at Serena. Serena caught it with her right hand, supported by her left, and pushed it aside.
The bodies of the monsters were disappearing as Serena began to fight back. It was the battle of the fittest, and battle of the best. A battle to fast to even see! Only Goku and Vegeta could follow their movements.
"What's wrong with her?" Goku whispered harshly to Vegeta. Vegeta cursed to himself,
"I don't know.... she's so distraught." Serena was losing now, and losing miserably. Soon enough, Vegita had her pinned on the ground. Vegita, created a crystal in her hand, exactly like Serena does, and raised it up in the air.
"Serena!" Vegeta yelled, attempting to run through the force field around them, but was thrown backward. Chi-Chi, Bulma, and Mina continued to yell out her name or anonymous things, trying to find anyway to help. Vegita simply smiled. 'Those eyes,' Serena thought. 'I know them...' Whatever it was about them, she couldn't make the connection.
"Time to die Sailor Moon" Vegita hissed with her arm raised high above her head. She held Serena down by the shoulder, and aimed at her heart, then, brought down the crystal.
Chapter Thirty-One: Sharing Tears
Serena just couldn't place them. They were so painful. She had no more time to think though. Vegita brought down the crystal, and pierced the blonde's skin of silk. But just as it touched, it was blown off her hand, and Vegita was pushed backward by a heavy blow, knocking her out cold. Darien was immediately at her aide, lifting her, and carrying her to Freeza.
Everyone looked over, to see a woman, hidden under a dark garment cloak. Freeza and Darien quickly exchanged some transaction, and they disappeared in a space hole, created by Freeza.
Vegita's dorm containing the Senshi fell, and the Senshi ran to Serena's aide. Vegeta lifted her in his arms, but she pushed away, looking up at her savior.
"Who are you?" she called out. The woman removed the top of her cloak. She wasn't surprised to be looking into her own eyes. It was like Serena was looking into a mirror of her future self. "Are you Neo Queen Serenity?" Serena asked.
The Serena look-alike shook her head,
"They call me something different were I'm from." she said.
"So you were supposed to be Serena's future self?" Bulma asked as she set down some tea. Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei nodded her head. Serena moaned in annoyance as she leaned back into Vegeta's arms in his chair. He held a protective hold on her. He wasn't to trusting of this woman yet.
"So what did destiny do to me this time?" Serena asked. Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei laughed, leaning forward and setting down her tea. Everyone leaned in to listen, tuning out the children to hear.
"It all started when I returned to this world here after regaining my memories." Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei began, "Rhayne hadn't been there when I returned, and Renie was the only one to follow me back. Earth became Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei not long after my return, and Vegeta and I took over as King and Queen.
About a year or two into our reign, we gave Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei a princess, Princess Vegita. For five years, our subjects loved her, and she grew with a mother and a father. But, one day, I allowed myself to be coaxed into a garden of roses by a false premonition. I'd discovered that my other world, where Renie and I had all come from had been completely destroyed.
My ex-fiancé, Prince Endymion, Darien of Earth, had done the awful deed, and captured me. For 8 years, I went through torture and torment, until the day Darien reached his goal. I was pregnant. I gave birth to a little girl, whom he named Rhayne, when he discovered that she wasn't the girl he'd planned on, which was Renie.
Rhayne was good enough for him though, and we lived under his torment for the next two years. Until one day, I discovered he'd left our cell unlocked. We escaped and wandered around the mess in space and time.
About a year later, I was out of strength. I sent her off on her own. It wasn't until now, 5 years later in my time, that I discovered she'd skipped many laps in time, and was here with you all. Vegita is now 18, and is aiding Freeza and Darien.
Apparently, Darien was the one to start all this terror, and after Rhayne and I has escaped was when Darien teamed up with Freeza, for Rhayne had revived him; by mistake of course.
I came here to retrieve my daughter, and Renie and Chibi-Chibi. They don't belong here. I also want to warn you of the danger Freeza and Darien possess. Vegita is powerful. Don't let the daughter you gave birth to become her!"
The story left everyone in awe. So much had happened with them knowing anything at all.
"What about" Mina stammered, "W-what about..." Mina trailed as she gazed into the eyes of the Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei.
"What about the girls?" Serena filled in for her, "What about Ami and Rei? Haruka Michiru?" Setsuna?" She questioned.
"What about Hotaru?" Renie broke in, having just now butted into the conversation. Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei sighed, and shook her head.
"They're all dead." she stated, her voice hard and emotionless.
Mina bit her lip, gripping her hands tightly and Krillin placed his hands on her shoulder, and rubbed her back in concern. She bit down until it bled. Krillin kissed it, and her tears away quickly, and held his wife, trying her best not to sob.
Serena didn't cry. She didn't move, didn't blink.
"You're taking Renie, Rhayne, and Chibi-Chibi?" she asked flatly. Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei nodded. Serena leaned over; covering her face in her hands, and began to cry. Vegeta held her tightly, staring at the Queen as if she was a plague.
Serena didn't know what to do. How could she say goodbye? Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei told her that she wasn't sure where they would go once they returned to where they belonged. She had no choice though. The Queen said they wouldn't survive if they stayed here.
"Promise me you will defeat Vegita, Freeza, and Darien." Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei whispered as she cradled Rhayne on her hip. Serena nodded, watched as Renie and Gohan laughed, and said farewells. They had no idea they may never see each other again.
Serena hugged Renie, so tightly, the pink-haired beauty complained. She kissed her other two daughters' goodbye, and watched as Queen Serenity of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei disappeared into her time portal. Serena felt the sobs rack her body. Vegeta wrapped his arms around her.
"I might never see them again," she cried. Vegeta kissed her cheek, wrapping arms around her frantically as she began to rack with sobs. He rocked her gently as they other adults also tried to help, and Gohan stood, realizing what was going on. He joined her tears.
Chapter Thirty-Two: Love in the Laundry Matt
Miserable
That's all she had been since the moment her three un-birthed daughters left her arms. Vegeta watched her from the doorway as she cried in their room. It was dark as night, though it was a beautiful September evening.
Stupid He thought. What did she think she was doing; lying there crying was getting her no where. He snorted and left her in her solitude. It took him about 10 minutes later to confess to himself how much he missed his girls, and stomped back upstairs.
He watched her. He listened as she cried into the sheets of their bed. Slowly, he approached her, then, pressing his weight down on her lay on top of her, squeezing her tightly. She rolled into his arms, and indulged in his embrace.
He didn't cry. He'd done too much of that in his mind. He was still as stubborn, even after all these years, but he knew better than to lie that he missed his girls, and that it killed him inside to watch the love of life live, his mate, his wife mourn so.
It killed him to watch her in this pain.
Vegita began to cry, and Vegeta quickly held Serena down, and whispered to her that he would handle it. Vegeta was pleased that her tears had eased. He walked over to Vegita's crib. It wasn't often he'd do this. In fact, he'd never really tended to her before.
He nervously reached down, and lifted the little girl, her head cradled in his palm, and her body rested on his arm as the other supported it. He bit his lip roughly, rocking her back and forth a little. She looked up with him, with blue eyes that were just like her mothers. They were also just like Mirai Vegita's. Vegeta would never expect this little angel that he and Serena had created could turn into such a cold monster that Mirai Vegita was.
Of course, maybe if he hadn't lived his life with Freeza...
That wasn't important. What was important was his life here, and now.
Vegita soon quieted down, and fell back asleep. Vegeta placed her in her crib, and covered her up. He returned to the bedroom, where Serena was whipping her eyes, as she was stuffing dirty laundry into a basket, and announced,
"I'm going to go clean these." Her voice was flat, and depressed. He followed her silently as she went down stairs, past Bulma and Yamcha, Mina and Krillin, and Goku and Chi-Chi. He stopped and watched as she disappeared into the laundry room.
"Your letting her do it all herself?" Chi-Chi whispered harshly as she glared at the Saiyan Prince. Vegeta practically snarled at her,
"And what else am I suppose to do?" Goku brought a hand down on Vegeta's shoulder,
"At least go help. Hell, take her to the town to do it. Get her out of the house." he said. "Chi-Chi and I will watch Vegita." Vegeta nodded after a couple moments of contemplating. He hurried down, taking in a sharp breath as he prepared to speak.
Just as Serena got ready to open the washer to put her clothes in, Vegeta slammed it down.
"Put it in a bag, we're doing it in town, together." he said sharply, "Kakarot and that woman are babysitting our brat." Serena stared at him in shock.
"Vegeta," she said, trying to pull the bag away as he stuffed clothes in. "I can't really wash clothes. Bulma's system does everything for us." she said. Vegeta huffed,
"It can't be that difficult." he said as he held the bag in his hand.
"Vegeta, wait! Vegeta!" He didn't listen, and continued grab soap and detergent. Anything that looked useful. Serena groaned, and gave up. She walked outside, waiting for him to finish getting what they needed so they could go.
Krillin stopped Vegeta as he began to leave though,
"Hey, Vegeta...uh" Vegeta raised a brow at the man, and he fidgeted with words.
"What do you want weakling?" he snapped. Yamcha almost cowered, but held back on it.
"I was just thinking. You might want to compliment Serena and stuff while your there. You know, like flatter her, make her feel better." he said. Vegeta raised a brow, but he continued, "Use words like, sweet, and gentle and stuff." Vegeta still held a sickened gaze. Krillin rolled his eyes, and pulled out a pen.
He quickly wrote it down on the Saiyan's palm. "Just remember those words." he said, and walked away. Vegeta stared at the two words: Sweet and gentle. With a shake of the head, he proceeded outside, finally. He lifted his wife by the waist, and took off.
Within moments, they were at the Laundry Mat. Vegeta looked at it like it was the scum of the Earth, but with some money in his pocket, he held his head high as they walked in.
Serena stared at the machines with the funniest look of total loss and confusion. He knew this would be a disaster. Vegeta didn't know hardly anything about this either, but he did remember a movie he watched once, where the main character were doing laundry-like that would help him any.
He paid for the services they were about to use, as Serena set down her basket, and went to his side.
"You know what to do?" She asked quietly. Vegeta smirked,
"Of course," he said, lying through his teeth.
"What you doing to my washer bitch?" Serena and Vegeta abruptly turned around, staring at these two women arguing. "MY basket was there!" one yelled. The other woman shook her head,
"Don't even start. You know the rules: No suds, so save." The first woman growled, then took her basket, and stomped away. Serena and Vegeta looked at each other,
"Creepy people," she mumbled, just loud enough for him to hear, "Remember Vegeta," Serena giggled, "No suds, no save." She stuck out her tongue as he tickled her side, and then pushed her back to her basket. As they reached it though, they noticed that a woman was moving it,
"Hey, I was going to use that washer!" Serena yelped. The woman looked at her with a snarl,
"Well that's just too bad for you now isn't it?" Serena's lips formed a pout as Vegeta growled under his breath,
"Listen Bitch," he began, "This is my wife's wash-"
"Vegeta," she yelled, pulling it his arm, "Like they said: No suds, no save," Vegeta hesitated, then backed away. Serena took her basket, and moved somewhere else.
He pulled out her Snuggles. Vegeta cringed at the happy little bear.
"Snuggles" He sneered, letting out a disgusted sigh. He hurriedly dropped it in Serena's lap, not wanting to be seen with such a thing.
Serena sighed heavily, gaining his attention. She unloaded her clothes, and opened the machine labeled: Washer. As she began to stuff things in, Vegeta shook his head, and pulled them out.
"You have to separate them." he snapped. Serena tipped her head,
"What do you mean?" she asked. Vegeta stared at her for a moment, ready to answer, but not having a chance, "Like Shirts and Pants? But then what do I do with these?" She asked, holding up a pair of pink panties in his face. "I have to wash them! They got your-umm, you know-all over them from that night we had to stop because Vegita started cry-"
Vegeta snatched the panties, and covered her mouth, blush covering his cheeks.
"Whites and Colors; you separate Whites and Colors." he whispered roughly. As he removed is mouth, Serena responded with: Oh. After awhile, Serena's and Vegeta's clothes were in the washer, and they were forced to wait. Vegeta was slouched in a chair in the corner they were in, and Serena sat atop a washer that wasn't running. After a few moments of silence, Serena made conversation again,
"So why did you want to come all the way down here?" She asked. Vegeta huffed a little,
"Don't concern yourself with that woman." He sneered, bringing another one of her gummy worms to his mouth. That's when he noticed those words written on his hand. Vegeta gulped a little, and began to twiddle his fingers together. "Because you know." He started again. Serena looked at him, eyes with wonder at what the heck he was talking about. He shrugged a bit, biting the inside of his cheek.
"What are you talking about?" she asked, laughing a little. Vegeta huffed.
"Well, you're all sweet and gentle and stuff, and so it's like, the laundry, so that would be like, easy for you. So we don't really need Capsule Corps machines to do it. Because it's easy for you; and uh-" he began to click his heals on the floor, searching for something-anything to say.
'That was so stupid...stupid, stupid, stupid!' He only heard Serena's giggle though, and a soft kiss on the cheek,
"This loads done," she said. Vegeta huffed, and got up, opening her washer. His eyes went wide at what he saw,
"Uh-oh." he mumbled. Serena's head snapped over,
"What?" she asked. Vegeta looked over at her with a nervous look on her face.
"Uh...it's a song!" he exclaimed frantically, "Uh......uh-oh....uh-oh...Ya gotta know..so uh-oh..." Serena's look of pure fear and confusion proved not only that his little lie didn't go over to well, but that he probably shouldn't quit his day job either, "Actually," he began, and pulled out some of her whites, "You must have accidentally slipped a red sock in," he said. Serena's face fell when she saw a heap of pink clothes.
"Oh, My god." she whispered to herself, then got up, and held her now pink whites. "I'm going to look like a marshmallow peep!" she whined, and sat down roughly. Vegeta patted her back gentle.
"Those are good though…You know. There's sweet" He managed. Serena peeked up at with, brows raised. He coughed, "I'll stop now."
About 2 hours later, they're laundry was almost finished. Vegeta was at the counter, paying a little more money, and Serena was throwing her clothes in the last cart they had left.
But as nature called, Serena decided to leave her stuff there, and run the bathroom. Vegeta was just returned as Serena finished. But Serena was in shock to see that woman, throwing Serena's clothes on the floor.
"Excuse me?" Serena snapped, tapping her foot and glaring at the woman. "I believe that was MY cart." she snapped. The lady looked at her as if she was a mere child,
"Too bad, so sad" Serena had had just about enough of this woman. With what courage she had, Serena hopped in the cart,
"No, not too bad; this is my cart." The woman glared straight into her eyes,
"Get, Out." she ordered. "Now" Serena shook her head,
"You take it; you're taking me with it!" She announced. The woman growled loudly, but then stomped away. As the woman disappeared, Serena squealed in delight, "Vegeta!" she yelped, "I did it!" she reached out for him from her seat in the cart.
Vegeta hugged her willingly as the cart began to spin. Serena pulled his down roughly for a kiss. Once they broke, Vegeta stood straight, a giddy look on his face, and he chuckled softly.
He hadn't gotten one of THOSE kisses in quiet a few nights. With a sort of boy-ish look, Vegeta turned around to finish their laundry,
"Oh Vegeta look out!" Vegeta didn't hear in time, and he spun right into a dryer door. He was on the floor in a second, holding his head in pain.
Serena stumbled out of the cart, falling over in the process, then crawled over to him,
"Your so stupid." she mumbled. Vegeta smirked at her,
"Maybe, but your the one married to me." Serena smiled,
"And for good reason" She teased, tapping his nose softly as she kissed him tenderly. He grinned.
Chapter Thirty-Three: I Will Remember you
"Gohan" Gohan looked up at his mother, a dull look on his face.
"Yea mom" The teen said, as he set his books on his desk.
"Will you run and go fetch me some Salt. We're out in the kitchen." She said, handing the boy 100 yen. Gohan sighed, and nodded. He opened his window, and flew right out of it. Chi-Chi sighed and shook her head. Gohan had known Renie and her siblings for a very long time, and his pain showed plainly at their dismissal.
Chi-Chi messily pulled her hair out of its bun, and let it wave down at her elbow. She pulled her locket from her pocket, and stared at it in disgust. Being a Senshi wasn't anything like she'd thought it was going to be. The power she felt was amazing. It coursed through her veins with every move. She'd never felt so healthy and fit. But the moment she began to use her powers, they bit at her veins. It was like it was forcing her to work harder.
She felt all these knew emotions, senses, and feelings. Things were sharper in her mind. She grew tired of simple things, and focused on what was important. The little things didn't bother her anymore. In her spare time from training, the family and friends, and housework, she slept. She did all she could.
She may have a lot of energy, but it seemed sleep was the one thing that kept her in serenity at a constant rate.
It was the same for Mina's, Lita's, and Bulma's point of views. The power was wonderful, but the price was costly. It was for the sake of loved ones though. That was most important.
"For the sake of love" Lita reminded herself. She walked carefully around the edge of the lookout, baby Tammy in her arms, feasting on a thrilling bottle of milk. Her senses were powerful now all right. So powerful, that a deep fear was spreading through her heart. She knew something bad was going to happen, and she knew it would happen soon. 'Serenity Protect Piccolo and my precious Tammy.' She thought to herself.
"Lita" Lita jumped, spinning on her heal. She smiled up at Piccolo as he quickly directed her away from the edge of the floating fortress, and back inside. "Are you all right?" He asked. Lita smirked to herself, tipping her head as she checked him out, very visible.
She had to giggle. A green man in a pair of blue jeans, and a black muscle shirt with a white bandana wrapped around his head was just the cutest site to her.
"What?" he asked, an eye queered. Lita shook her head,
"Do you think we could go see Serena and Mina?" She asked with a hopeful look in her emerald eyes. Piccolo stood straight, looking down at her with a 'must we?' look, but with a reluctant sigh, he agreed. Lita didn't waste any time getting ready to go, and in twenty minutes, then were standing in front of Capsule Corps.
As they began to walk inside, Bulma could be heard yelling at Yamcha on the second floor. Chi-Chi was busying herself in the kitchen, readying lunch. Mina was outside with Krillin and Goku, chatting with Gohan, and tending to the children. Lita figured Serena was upstairs with Vegeta, and her daughter, Chibi Vegita. She'd heard all about what happened. It was hard to swallow for her, and she didn't know why.
"Lita!" Chi-Chi exclaimed the second she sensed her. Chi-Chi hurried over to the tall brunette with a large grin. "Sweetie, help me with lunch will you?" she said. Lita giggled lightly, and handed Tammy to Piccolo. He rolled his eyes, and headed outside to join Gohan and Goku.
"So how are you?" Chi-Chi smiled, and began to chat. For some reason, something told Lita to enjoy today to the fullest.
"I still don't get it, what's makes the suit hot?" Vegeta asked, staring at the TV in wonderment. No one had seen, nor heard from Vegeta or Serena all day. They'd called a 'lets just lie around and do nothing' day. Serena rolled her eyes,
"No, I mean HE looks hot IN the uniform." she said, pointing to the Marine Man on the TV. Vegeta snickered, looking as if he were ready to jump into the TV and strangle the man. Serena smiled,
"Maybe we should get you one," she said, circling a finger on his chest, and smiling sweetly up at him. He looked away, so she wouldn't see him blush.
Unfortunately, their little plan wasn't going to work. By the time 7 o clock rolled around, they could smell dinner cooking, and their stomachs were giving in. They turned up the TV, trying to ignore the loud rumbles, begging for food, but to no avail. Quickly picking up Chibi Vegita, they headed downstairs, to the food.
Serena was surprised to see Lita when she arrived downstairs. As Vegeta walked in, and set Chibi Vegita in a high chair, she stayed in place.
It seemed so sweet. Lita looked right at home. Serena had been worried she'd feel out of place here. It was obvious she was at her happiest right now. It reflected on Piccolo too. His arm draped over her shoulder, and he laughed at whatever they were all talking about. They were so perfect together. And with Tammy added, it was a perfect family.
Serena soon joined them, taking a seat, and joining her family.
I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Warm. The air was so warm. Lita bathed in it as she leaned against the balcony rail. She still had that feeling in her heart, and it was growing stronger. She was scared, but knew she had to hold her head high. She listened as Serena sang inside, the notes making the feeling in her heart even more painful. She was afraid to listen to the words. They dug into her heart, and tore at it like a cat on catnip.
"Lita?" Lita shivered as Piccolo's cool hand touched her skin, and he pressed his body length to her. She leaned back as he wrapped his arms around her, and stared out at the forest.
After a couple more moments, he spoke again, "What's wrong?" he asked. Lita looked up at him, and shook her head,
"Nothing," she said, "I'm fine, really!" She repeated, smiling genuinely. Piccolo only half smiled back. As she stood their, content in his arms, that feeling began to wash away, and her mind began to drift.
She began to think about the first day she met Piccolo. She'd been afraid at first to walk down the isle with him at Serena's wedding, but she was willing to do anything for Serena.
At the reception, she'd noticed, he was leaving. Lita, being curious, followed. That was when she discovered how cold, and rude he really was, and that it was all a cover up, and once she listened carefully, that rough voice was trying to tell her to come closer; to try harder.
She heard it.
They clicked. They just clicked. They could talk about anything, and she wasn't afraid to be herself. He was much different around her than around anyone else, but that didn't bother her; not at all. He was very caring when it came to her, and he wasn't afraid to admit mistake.
It was more than strange for her when she realized that she'd fallen head over heals in love with this man since the moment they spoke. She had asked him what he was doing here outside. He'd looked at her, snarled, and said: Don't bother me woman. It received him a punch in the face. Piccolo hadn't taken that lightly either. By the time they were through, Piccolo was staring down at her while she sat in the fountain, holding a bleeding arm. Lita had lost.
It was at that moment she'd discovered something she hadn't seen before. He'd walked away, and left her there, but when she turned a corner, he was standing there, a bandage wrapped around his arm, and the dirt and blood whipped away. She'd asked why he was there. He said it was because he had the right to be.
This brought up another argument. That he didn't even care that she could have bled to death sitting there. She must have sparked something, and though she didn't quite remember how, she had gotten him to admit, that he had stood there to make sure she was okay.
After silence, he took her to sick bay, and patched her up. After that, they headed back toward the garden they'd left a mess. It was then that the boiling attraction in Lita took its toll. She turned around, and kissed him. She could remember feeling so stupid when he didn't kiss her back, but when she'd bolted around to leave, he'd bolding swung her back around, crushing her body into her and kissing her senselessly. She'd been at his mercy at that moment and still was; and she loved every minute of it.
After that was bliss. They weren't legally married, but their love was real, and so was their baby.
Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us when things got bad
How clearly I first saw you smiling' in the sun
Wanna feel your warmth upon me, I wanna be the one
Inside, Tammy could be heard beginning to cry.
"I'll take care of her. Mina doesn't know her secrets." Piccolo whispered deeply. It made Lita shiver. He turned her head up, and kissed her; deeply. So Deeply, Lita took hold of his shirt, leaning against him for support as she fell onto cloud 9. As soon as he pulled away, he brushed his lips on her, and then slowly backed into the house, where he himself tended to Tammy.
Lita smiled; a smile full of happiness. But as soon as she looked back out into the wilderness, and up at the stars, she had a reality check. Whatever it was that was piercing her heart, was now calling to her. It was as if she could hear it, in her heart. Lita looked inside at Piccolo, Tammy, Mina and Serena. Her dearest loved ones.
With a strong look of approval, she pulled out her locket, then jumped over the edge of the balcony, and stretching her senses, ran into the forest, following the dark feeling in her heart.
Her travels brought her deep into the forest, where she didn't even know where she was. She eventually stopped when she met a small pond. The feeling as growing and she was feeling like now was the time to transform. In a flash of Green and Silver, the Senshi of Jupiter stood in Lita's place. The more she stood, unmoving, the larger the feeling would get. Lita stood strong, though her body racked with fear as she waited whatever was on it's way to her.
Then it came. It struck her like a scorpion on its prey. A crystal pierced across her back, then hit a tree. Lita hunched for a moment, then looked around hastily.
She gasped when she heard a menacing feminine laughter. The blood in her veins ran cold as she looked back toward the pond, watched as the now well know Mirai Vegita began to approach her, a merciless look in her piercing eyes.
I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Lita soon found herself on the loosing end of a battle of the best. Lita swung, but never hit. Mirai Vegita's hits were dead on. After a serious beating, Mirai Vegita dropped Lita's beaten body to the ground. As quickly as possible, she lifted herself from the ground. Lita was trained to be a virtual punching bag-one that had a powerful hit back of course-but it seemed like fates weren't on her side today.
Vegita laughed,
"So Lita how's Piccolo?" She asked. Lita's head immediately snapped up, "And Tammy? Is she feeling well?" The humor in her voice was dripping with sarcasm, and her menacing laugh sent a chill down Lita's spine.
With a deep frown, Lita stood, and glared at Mirai Vegita.
"You go anywhere near them at I swear I will tear you into pieces." She spat, growled at the girl, and taking a couple steps. Mirai Vegita laughed loudly.
"You? You pathetic excuse for a warrior?" her laugh was enough to tell Lita what she thought of her display of powers. Lita showed no fault, nor fear though. She held her head high, and with a loud yell, charged again at Mirai Vegita.
Lita swung, missing by a long shot, but as they again began to kick and punch at one another, Lita found her agility pace quickening, much to her wonder. Mirai Vegita still had a great advantage though.
Too great of one
Mirai Vegita held out a hand, and hit Lita, square on her spine, snapping it out of place. Lita's body fell to the ground with a thump, as she lay sprawled out, screaming in shear pain. Mirai Vegita laughed.
"Such a pathetic little runt" Lita opened her eyes just enough to see her, as tears pricked them.
I'm so tired but I can't sleep
Standin' on the edge of something much too deep
It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word
We are screaming inside, but we can't be heard
Mirai Vegita held no mercy. With a flick of the wrist, she displayed powers Lita had never seen. A form appeared in her hand, black as ebony and long and stringy.
A whip
Lita cringed, and closed her eyes tightly. Mirai Vegita raised it above her head, and laughed deeply, and she swung it down. Lita's scream of anguish filled the forest, and it was heard again and again, as Mirai Vegita continued to bring it down upon her.
As the strikes continued, Lita's mind raced with memories and prayers.
She remembered her life in the Silver Millennium, in Serena's court. There, life was peaceful. She and the rest of the Senshi took schooling, and were the best of friends. Their training was minimum then. No one would ever guess on an attack.
Then her life before she became a Senshi. How hard things were, being alone all the time, and being so different from others. The day she met Serena was the day her life was changed. Serena saved her, and gave her a reason to live.
Her life was to protect Serena's; though Serena had reversed that situation many times in the past 8 or 9 years since they became Senshi at the humble ages of 14. During their Senshi years, things were so hard. She'd never image that Serena had ever been going through such pain. What was even more shocking was how Serena survived it. Lita knew she couldn't' have.
But I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
The day they realized Serena was gone, was the day she died. She couldn't even remember her reason for getting together with Ken. Those 5 years of her life were a total blur. Ken was her best friend, not her lover. Of course, they're friendship was ruined as well after he'd cheated on her, and left her for some model in Cincinnati.
The day Serena walked back into the Crown Arcade, Lita's life began again. It was like it had been on pause for those five years. Though Serena had left, the Senshi had made a point to find her. Though the rest chose to leave, Mina and Lita preferred this world; this wonderful world.
Here with Piccolo and Tammy, and Serena and Mina, was her heaven. She'd stayed for the sake of Serena and Mina, and to start a whole new life. She'd never thought she'd fall in love.
Piccolo was like an angel though. An angel that flew in, to beat the crap out of her, then give her life. She knew him like no one else did, and she loved him for it.
Tammy was an unexpected surprised, but a glorious one, though her entrance into the world was more than painful. Piccolo had been first to hold her. The moment she was set in his arms, he wouldn't let her go. He only would for Lita. He spent so much time and energy, tending to the baby, and making her the happiest woman on Earth.
And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Lita panted and heaved as blood seeped out of her body. Her spine was pushed up through her back, and then pressed back down by the whip, leaving it scrambled in her back. Her bones were broken, and the marks she'd received would never go away.
Lita lay there as Mirai Vegita continued to beat her, no longer feeling it as her body went numb. 'I'm so cold.' the thought went through her mind. She wasn't sure what was happening. She was crying, and she couldn't remember why. All she could think about were her friends, Mina and Serena, her daughter, Tammy, and the Man she fell in love with, Piccolo. They're faces, bodies, voices, smiles, were all in her head like they were a part of her herself.
A shock went through Lita's body as she fell out of Senshi form. Mirai Vegita brought the whip down again, and Lita's body snapped in half.
"Stupid..." Mirai Vegita spat, glaring down at her. She turned away, "I'll just leave her here to bleed to death. That's one down, 4 more to go...." she said to herself.
Lita heard. Tears streamed down her eyes. Mirai Vegita laughed.
"That's right Aunt Lita. I led you here right through those wounds left in your heart. Your friends can't sense you and they can't sense Me.," she said mockingly. Lita couldn't move, and she wasn't about to try either. 'A trap.' Lita thought to herself, as blood trickled over her lips, 'A trap...' If she could have laughed, she would have. 'Sorry Mirai Vegita,' Lita thought to herself, 'But Lita doesn't go out without a bang.' Tears fell from her eyes like a river as the sign of Jupiter glowed brightly on her forehead, and the glow in her heart revealed her crystal, and her locket shattered.
Mirai Vegita stared in shock, and a green light rose from Lita's body, and up to the sky. Her eyes went wide, and silence fell through the forest, the city, the world, the universe, as it grew around the area.
Pure, undying...silence.
The green light depleted, and Vegita's scream scattered the ears through the forest. Her body racked in pain, and cuts covered her youthful body, and she held her rib cage together. Without another word, Mirai Vegita vanished, and returned to her home to recover.
As the light was gone, Lita's crystal flew up in the air, and back to Capsule Corps, were it silently, and unknowingly inserted itself into the young Tammy's body. Her new Juparian symbol glowed for a moment, then, she returned to normal.
Lita smiled as she felt her Senshi power leave her. 'I'm so sorry Serena, Mina, Tammy, Piccolo...' Her tears could no longer fall. She couldn't even cry. The grass around her was stained in crimson blood, and she could feel herself becoming light headed. 'I love you. I love you all...'
And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
'I love you. I love you all...' They felt it. Each and every one of them felt it as the music came to a halt. None needed to say it. Lita's powers, her life force, her love was there for an instant. It was at its strongest, then, it was gone.
"....no..." Mina murmured, "No....Lita....Lita what happened...." Mina fell to her knees, shaking, and hugging her body, trying to find her best friend, before she broke out in agonizing sobs in Krillin's arms. Though the children couldn't feel it, everyone else could, and the tears formed. Pain and anguish filled the room.
Serena dropped her microphone, "Where did she...go.... when..." she trailed, her eyes in a daze, "how..." tears were falling unconsciously. Vegeta caught her as she went weak at the knees. "Lita..." she cried softly as she gripped her body tightly, "Lita!" her cries and screams muffled into Vegeta's chest, as she held her tightly. Vegeta looked up at Piccolo with wide eyes, looking to see the Namek's reaction. No emotion covered his face; at all. He stood, tall, and stiff.
"Piccolo" Vegeta whispered, so lightly, he wasn't even sure he'd said it. Piccolo heard though. His steps were heavy as she stumbled to the balcony, cold, bitter wind blowing inside, and over his skin. At the rail, Piccolo fell roughly to his knees.
"Lita...." he whispered. He didn't hold back. He couldn't, hold back, "LITA!" they watched in shocked as Piccolo's hand broke through the rail, and he lay there, hunched over, body racking with undying, horrifying sobs of pain, and loss. He cried for her.
It didn't matter though. She was gone.
Chapter Thirty-Four: Troubled Souls
Vegeta cringed as the light flew in through the window of the Capsule Corps living room, and over his tired face. He shifted, realizing he'd fallen asleep in the chair. He opened his eyes, and brought his hands up to rub them from their blurry vision.
Once he could see, he looked around the room. Everyone had fallen asleep. The babies were fast asleep in their basinets, and the parents sprawled out in different places. Serena lay on the floor beneath him, sleeping soundly.
He moved from his side ways position, and sat up straight on the chair. He nearly moaned as he cracked his back, which was stiff from the night he spent in such a weird position. A breeze blew over him, and he shivered. Looking up, he saw Piccolo, cradling Vegita in his arm, rocking her back and forth as she began to nod off to sleep. 'She must have woken up,' Vegeta thought. Standing, he walked over to the door, watching as Piccolo took great care with the baby.
His face was as still as the water though; calm, plain, and unknowing. Vegeta couldn't imagine the pain he felt. After all he'd been through; all the pain he'd suffered. Vegeta was thankful he didn't know this pain. He couldn't image loosing Serena.
Clearing his throat, he stepped onto the balcony. Piccolo paid no head to him, and continued to help the baby to sleep. An awkward silence passed. Surprisingly Piccolo was the one to break it.
"I almost threw this little thing off the side of the balcony." Vegeta's head snapped up and his eyes widened in panic. As he reached out to grab the baby, Piccolo laughed. "Don't worry. No harm will come to her." Vegeta growled lowly in his throat. That was the last thing he expected to hear.
"She's just a child," Vegeta snapped, "She won't turn out like that other little-"
"Calm yourself Vegeta." Piccolo said. His voice was rich, even at this early hour. Vegeta wanted to kill him at that moment. He was so confused now. Everyone was. Why would Mirai Vegeta want them dead so badly? Why Lita?
Vegeta couldn't place why Piccolo was so calm. Looking at him, the wind slowly blowing over him as he stared out into the trees with an unreadable look, he seemed unfazed. Like last night didn't ever happen. Like he didn't cry for hours on end, as the Senshi mourned to his back. Was he really okay? Was he really over it so quickly? Those were questions that Vegeta should no better than to ask.
Of course he wasn't okay. Of course he wanted to just kill himself at this moment. But what use would her death be then? Lita used all her powers in her last moments, and caused vital damage on Vegita. Vegita wasn't completely invincible. Piccolo couldn't give in now. He had to take Lita's death, and use it for good; and he had a daughter to raise.
'His daughter' Vegeta hadn't thought about her in all this. Little brown hairs peeked out from her bald head. The little girl, with pointed ears, and little antenna's lay asleep in her basinet. Piccolo would have to raise her alone.
And alone he planned on raising her. The offers of help were deaf to Piccolo's ears as he left back to the lookout.
"I can't believe he's taking the baby with him! How will it grow and learn?" Chi-Chi spat, glaring up at the sky where Piccolo and Tammy had disappeared.
"You can't really blame him Chi-Chi dear." Bulma argued, and she scooped up Trouser in her arm, and began to head inside. Chi-Chi sighed, and followed. Silence fell upon the rest as they stood there, not sure what to do.
"The Dragon Balls" Krillin suddenly exclaimed, "We can wish her back with the Dragon Balls!"
"That's a great idea!" Yamcha exclaimed, "Let's go tell Bulma! She'll let us use her Dragon Radar!"
"Don't bother boys," Serena said, as they began to run off. They stopped, and turned around,
"What do you mean?" Goku asked. Serena shook her head.
"Lita, Mina and I, are not of your world." she said, "We're different. Our presence here should not exist. Therefore, if one of us dies, we depart to the heavens of our old dimension." her voice was dry and stale; like she didn't really want to bring up such a topic.
"So, when Mina and I die, I won't see her in the other world?" Krillin asked. Mina and Serena shook their heads.
"We will see each other," Mina said, "But the dimension boarders will have to be crossed."
"Is that hard?" Yamcha asked. Serena shook her head,
"Like walking into a new room"
New rooms were hard to walk into though. Everywhere they turned there were more of Freeza's monsters to face. The fights were often. Protecting the people, and themselves, was more than a task.
Sometimes, the target was one person, other times, many people. Tien and Chitzou would appear in and out of the house, sometimes there to help, other times there to check up on everyone.
It was hard to let the children grow up normal. As they grew, they began to learn about their powers, and soon undergo training. Each of the children showed their potential in great lengths. Goten and Vegita topped the children, except for Gohan.
Gohan was unimaginable powerful; for his age especially. The boy grew stronger with each rise of the sun. Though, no one ever saw him from that time, until at least 7-o-clock. No one ever questioned where the boy went. Not even Chi-Chi. She felt it was better if she let him do whatever he was doing without someone of thing, ruining that for him too.
Gohan's mornings were spent no where of significance. No one anyone would care to go. Except himself and Renie. It was their spot. They're hang out. It was a small spot, deep in the heart of the forests. A waterfall flowed loudly, into a large watering hole, surrounded by trees, boulders, and shimmering rocks.
On top of the waterfall, one could look east, and watch the sun rise, with the most magnificent beauty. The jump down into the water was an adrenaline rush, though nothing dangerous. In the water swarmed only fish. And behind the waterfall, there was a little area, were they would blaze a fire, and sit on the ground, with blankets, and pillows.
It was there spot; Gohan's and Renie's. And everyday, Gohan's tears joined that of the waterfalls.
Everyday
On the look out, training was a bustling thing as well. Only Piccolo, Dende, Mr. Popo, and Tammy knew what went on there. Tammy was young, but powerful; very powerful. Her relationship with her father was very close as well.
Many a nights, he would sit up, and tell her of all the things she could do and become, once her training was over; whenever that was.
For Tammy, her father was all she had. He told her all about her mother. He talked about her beauty, and bravery; her smile and her laugh. He explained how they met, and how they fell for each other. To Tammy, it was the perfect love story.
One she didn't believe she was ever going to have the chance to have. Up there, when her father was out, she grew very lonely. Mr. Popo was always tending to Piccolo's demands, though he would sit and chat with her, sharing simple pleasures of life.
Dende was another story. According to her father, he was 5 years older than her. She didn't know how to tell. One night, Piccolo left the lookout, to go aide in a battle on Earth. He was gone for hours upon hours. Tammy knew how her mother died, and when her father was gone so long, it brought her to tears. She never expected the one to comfort her would be the boy who always watched over the edge of the lookout, hardly talking, hardly seeming alive. But he was.
"Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday Dear Gohan Happy Birthday to You" Gohan leaned forward and blew out the 16 candles on his cake. Then, the children dug into the cake, head first. Everyone shook their heads. Gohan smiled as he pulled away, letting the littler kids eat the rest.
"So, how does it feel to be 16?" Krillin asked glee-fully. Gohan now stood tall, as tall as his father. His hair was spiked back, with one falling in front of his face. He could now also reach Super Saiyan level 2, and his muscles showed it. He was quiet the man. Gohan blushed,
"It's pretty cool." he said, just as his father handed him a gift,
"Well come on Gohan! This is the best part!" It was a traditional party. Everyone was here together to celebrate a birthday, save Tammy. On Tammy's birthday, gifts were taken up there, but no one ever saw Tammy.
She would now be 4 years old, along with Goten, Jensei, Pantsey, and Vegita. Trouser was 6 now, and Dende was 9, or so everyone presumed.
"Serena-sissy? Vegeta?" Gohan whispered lightly as everyone made commotion. "Can I talk to you?" Serena nodded, a little surprised, and quietly followed Gohan out on the patio. Vegeta grunted, and stomped out. No one paid any heed.
"What is it?" Serena asked, concerned. Gohan sighed.
"Well, first. How old would the girls be if they were here?" he asked. Serena's pain reflected in her eyes.
"Rhayne: 8 ChibiChibi: 10 and Renie: 16 in about a month" Vegeta quickly answered. Gohan nodded.
"Okay," he said softly. "Now...I'd like to know something else," Serena waited for his question with a heavy heart, while Vegeta most certainly didn't like discussing this. "Because Renie's, Chibi-Chibi's, and Rhayne's worlds were gone, they couldn't stay here, right?" he asked. "That's what the Queen said?" Serena gave him a quizzing look.
"What are you getting at Gohan?" Gohan sighed,
"Well," he struggled, rubbing the back of his neck, and staring the polished wood of the deck,
"You and Mina and Lita survive here, and your world is gone too." he said. Serena looked up at Vegeta, the look on her face confused,
"I....don't know." Vegeta stated plainly, looking confused himself.
"Hey! What are you guys doing out here?" Bulma yelped, smiling widely as she poked her head out the glass sliding door. "Come on guys!" she beckoned. They simply shrugged, and followed, not knowing what else there was to say or do.
Chapter Thirty-Five: The Arrival of Tammy
Darkness
That was all that was ever seen in this barren place. Prince Vegeta sniffled, rubbing his scratchy chin, from not shaving in days. He was stiff all over, but that came with old age.
But even at his old age, he wasn't stupid. He hadn't lost a single thing over time. He was as strong and as sharp as ever; though he made a point for his masters not to know this.
His daughter Vegita had in fact sided with Prince Endymion and Master Freeza. In the time he and Vegita were from, he hadn't yet succumbed to them.
In his time, Serena and he had married and become king and queen of Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei. About 5 years after the birth of Vegita, Prince Endymion had attacked their world, and taken it and his family.
Vegita and Vegeta were left as slaves, but Serena was taken away. Prince Endymion wanted her as his wife. It wasn't until recently that he had found out what happened to her.
Freeza and Prince Endymion believed Vegeta was on their side, but that's what he needed them to think. Though he mourned that his daughter had given into them, there was nothing he could do for her.
Now he could only save The Real World.
See, destiny planned for Vegeta and Serena to marry on Earth, and it would become Chikyuu-Vegeta-sei and they become King and Queen, butt when Rhayne travel through time and space, the appearance of the Saiyan race changed all that. Freeza was resurrected, and he partnered up with Endymion as Rhayne went to Serena in the present. It was the turning point for everyone.
"Are you ready to go father?" Vegeta nodded at his daughter, and sat down in their ship. They're 'team' was exploding a massive attack on the Sailor Senshi, one never like before.
They killed the Sailor Senshi of Jupiter for one reason only: to break the Moon Princess and her Saiyan Prince. It would slowly break down each and every warrior, and defeating them would soon be made a simple task. It was Darien's idea.
Vegeta stared up at Darien and Freeza in their royal seats. They controlled everything. Behind them was the royal court, the Golden Warriors. They contained Vegeta, Vegita, and three other women. These three women had taken over the men's spot easily in the past 4 years. And behind them were over a hundred Silver and Bronze warriors.
RING RING RING
"Could someone PLEASE get the phone" Bulma bellowed from her lab on the third floor.
RING RING RING.
She groaned loudly, "HELLO?"
"Shut up woman, I've got it." Vegeta snapped as he passed the phone, "Hello?.....No.....No.....No............" CLICK.
Bulma stared at him quizzing as he began to walk away from the phone,
"Who was that?" she called,
"How should I know?" She rolled her eyes, and then continued to work.
"Hey mom, are you going to help us train today?" Trouser asked as he, Goten, and Jinsei ran into her lab. She stared down at her son. His Deep blue eyes shimmered with a handsome brilliance, and his blue hair matched hers with a string-thin texture.
Jinsei's bright blue eyes matched that of his mother's, and his blonde hair gave off the impression of a toddler model. Though he looked exactly like his mother in every way, and held her ditzy traits, he was just like his father, through and through. He had the same sly look with every new idea, and a flat, embarrassing sense of humor.
Goten topped them all off though. He was the spitting reflection of his father at his age. Appearance, behavior, personality. It was all the same.
"Another hour or so sweetie," she said, and kissed his forehead,
"Mom!" he snapped, pulling away, and rubbing it off, "Not in front of the guys!" he whispered harshly, gesturing toward Goten and Jinsei. Bulma rolled her eyes, and smiled as they ran out of the room.
"Kids," she mumbled, "No respect for their parents."
"Again"
"1, 2, 3, Ha"
"Again"
"1, 2, 3, Ha"
"Again"
"1, 2, 3, Ha" Serena shook her head,
"AGAIN"
"1, 2, 3, Ha" Pantsey and Vegita were trying their hardest, but their attempts on synchronizing this stance were impossible.
Goku and Vegeta laughed, patting the children's heads,
"Good try," Goku said,
"Maybe one day you children could make a fourth of our powers," Vegeta said with a wide smirk. Goku elbowed him lightly witch received him a slap to the head. The children didn't take it lightly either. With determined looks, they found a corner of the training room, and practiced even harder on their lonesome.
Pantsey had grown herself some thick, ebony, wavy hair that met her shoulders while up in its usual ponytail. It went every which way, just like her father's. Her eyes match that of her mother's and brother's though; a rich deep blue.
She was quiet the girl, filled with her father's sarcastic attitude and her mother's ambition to be in control. She too, was a shop-o-holic, and her mouth never stopped. And though she enjoyed all the political and economical things her mother daughter her, she more so enjoyed her father's love for sports.
Vegita was a different story. Vegita had deep, rich, silky ebony hair that flowed light calm water to her hips. She was cocky, sarcastic, and loud. She was exactly like her father in every way. He was her idol, and she adored him.
The only difference was the love that she had in her heart that he lacked as a child, and her cerulean blue eyes that matched the beauty of her mother's. Vegita was strong, smart, exuberant, and filled with love and joy.
"Hey Serena" Krillin began as he stepped up toward the group after being destroyed in a spar with Mina, "Can I ask you something?" Serena smiled and nodded,
"Of Course"
"What is with those streaks of gold and silver in Vegita's hair?" Serena giggled lightly as she stared at her daughter.
"Actually I've been wondering that too," Chi-Chi confessed as she walked over with Yamcha to join them.
"Well, the silver looks like it's from Serena's Powered-up form." Mina said, as she stepped into the conversation after snatching up a drink.
"Wow Vegeta, you must really tire the girl out." Chi-Chi winked playfully, patting Serena's shoulders. Vegeta smirked proudly.
"And where did the Gold come from?" Yamcha asked.
"Serena's normal hair of course" Vegeta said as if it were obvious. Chi-Chi tipped her head,
"No...I don't think so." Everyone looked at each other questionably.
"Hey," Serena began in a whisper as she bent over to speak to Goku, "Get Vegeta in his Super Saiyan form." Goku looked at her like she was a manic for a moment, and then it hit him. He smiled, and nodded.
"Hey Vegeta" He called.
"What do you want Kakarot-DAH! GEEZ" He just avoided Goku's foot in his face. "What the-" Again he had to move to avoid a punch, "Kakarot!" He bellowed as he flew up in the air to move away, but Goku perused him, and jumped into Super Saiyan form. "You nimrod, what are you doing!?" He yelled as he began to fight back. He then jumped to Super Sayan for as well,
"Don't Move!" Goku snapped, immediately falling out of Super Saiyan form and holding up his hands like something drastic was about to happen.
Vegeta froze in place, staring at Goku with wide eyes.
"There you go Serena." Goku said with a smiled.
"Hey Vegita sweetie, come here for a minute!" Serena called.
"Yeah mom" She asked, jumping into her mother's arms. Serena walked up to Vegeta, and held one of the few pieces of Vegita's golden hair to Vegeta's.
"And we have a match!" Goku exclaimed, with a wide grin. As everyone began to laugh, it took a minute for Vegeta to process what just happened.
Blush rose to his cheeks, and he immediately fell out of Super Saiyan form.
"Guess Serena gives you quite the workout, huh Vegeta?" Krillin said, in between laughs. Vegeta growled low in his throat, then stomped his foot hard on the ground,
"Enough!" He bellowed. He firmly snatched Vegita from Serena and set the girl down, then took Serena roughly by the wrist, and began to drag her out of the room. Serena looked back at the group with a very confused look, but followed Vegeta, trying to not trip over her own feet.
"Vegeta, what are you doing?!" Serena begged, trying to release herself. Vegeta didn't stop until they'd reached the door of their bedroom. He boldly spun her around, and slammed her firmly against the door.
"You thought Super Saiyan was rough huh?" Vegeta growled, moving so close to her, their lips almost, but didn't, touch. His breathing was rough and heavy. His voice was threatening, but with a familiar tone in is, with a trace of temptation.
Vegeta smirked, with a devious look in his dark eyes. Serena giggled, biting her bottom lip, now only fighting him in order to be closer. "Well let's see how long you can handle Super Saiyan 2," he purred in her ear, while leaning down, nibbling on her neck.
After a long period of work, Serena managed to move her leg from under his weight, and slowly wrapped it around his waist. He released one of her wrist, and slowly traced down her back, then teasingly over her rear, tracing her curves, then held her leg up and pressed her hard to him.
As her released her other wrist, and brought her other leg up to straddle him, she wrapped an arm around his neck, and then other teased the rim of his pants, caressing around his waist, slowly and softly.
Serena ran her fingers through his hair, and bent her head back carefully as he began to kiss her chest. Then, he slowly moved over to the bed. And to her surprise-he roughly tossed her off of him, and dropped her on the bed. Serena looked up at him in shock.
Her appearance was too much for him. Her skirt pushed up, revealing the beauty of her legs, and her shirt undone, exposing bra and breasts, that were once covered in his kisses. She was sprawled out, her feet just over the bed, and propped up on one hand in back of her, then emphasized on her breasts even more.
But despite any of this, she still looked like an angel. Her innocence would never die. The twinkle in her eyes would never fade.
He smiled softly, taking her shirt of the rest off the way, then licking his lips, and leaning down. He placed his hands on hers then propped her up, then kissed her gently.
He moved one hand up to part her legs, then carefully began to slide off her clothes-then he stopped.
"Mùirn breatha dán" He said; that Saiyan language again. Serena smiled, then looked up at him, and was overcome with shock. His eyes held such truth, such sincerity, that it made her want to cry. His simple smile reflected throughout his face.
Serena sighed happily, "I Love you," she said. Vegeta leaned his forehead against hers, twitching his nose to make her laugh, then kissed her passionately, and laid her down-ever so softly.
"PLEASE?"
"No."
"PLEASE?"
"No."
"PLEASE?"
"NO!" The boys screamed. Vegita and Pantsey stomped there feet up and down in anger.
"Why not" Pantsey yelled.
"Because, little sister," Trouser yelled, "You're girls! You can't do boy things!" he yelled, and then the three boys turned around and began to walk away. Pantsey followed in an angry rage, but Vegita stayed in place. A big feud between the two Brief siblings, and Jinsei, began. Vegita rolled her eyes, annoyed. But soon, she realized the third boy wasn't included in the argument.
Goten was wandering off on his own-something the children were forbidden to do. Vegita ran after the boy as he began to climb over rocks, and through the forest. She kept silent. Very silent, and restrained her ki. She followed him deep into the forest, until they were at a waterfall.
Goten headed over to the waterfall, and soon, began to head behind in. Vegita began to follow, but got herself caught. She stepped on a twig. Goten immediate spun around, and zeroed in on the beat of her heart.
"What are you doing?" He demanded.
"Following you" Vegita snapped. Goten raised a brow,
"That's something you're not supposed to admit." He said dumbly. Vegita's face puffed up an angry red,
"You know well we're not suppose to go anywhere alone!" she yelled in defense, and crossed her arms. Goten smiled softly,
"Yeah, I know, but what mom and dad don't know what hurt them." He said, "Or that's what Gohan says." Vegita raised a brow at the boy.
"Yea well, from what I hear, ever since he was thirteen, he's been a total basket case!" She blurted. Goten glared at her with angry eyes,
"Don't say anything like that about my brother!" He yelled in great defense. Vegita looked down at the ground, drowning in a puddle of guilt. Goten looked away as well, but said nothing. Instead, he headed again toward the waterfall. Vegita was hesitant to follow, but curiosity got to her.
"Wait up!" she called, running after him. Goten paused, allowing her to catch up, then they headed behind the waterfall, "What's back here?" Vegita asked. Goten smiled broadly, moving through some rocks.
"My brother hangs out here." He said, "It use to be His and Renie's hang out when they were little kids." Vegita nodded, though he couldn't see. She looked around with great amazement. It wasn't anything like she'd ever seen. Her mother told her wondrous stories about beautiful places that you could only find one and awhile. This serene place just had to be one of those places.
"Amazing..." She murmured. Goten nodded,
"Mm-hmm, yes I know." There was silence.
Vegita had found yesterday's journey with Goten quite awkward. She didn't quite know why, but she felt so strange around Goten. She knew him only as her sparing partner. The boys didn't usually hang out with the girls; with the exception on Pantsey and Trouser.
"Vegita" Vegita peeked out of her covers, staring into her mother's humored eyes. "Come on sweetie, time to get up." she said, "We have a long day today." and with that, she left.
Everyone was excited and happy about today; everyone except Vegita that is. Today was the day of the World Martial Arts Tournament. The one they had been training for since last year, when Trouser heard about it from Goku. Just about everyone was entering.
Today was also the day everyone has to chance to meet the infamous Tammy. Though everyone was more excited about the tournament, Vegita wanted to meet this Juparian-Namek hybrid.
Vegita crawled out of her mother and father's bed, which she now regularly slept in. Her nightmares had been haunting her often lately. Though her father often demanded to know why she insisted on sleeping with them, her mother seemed to understand. For some reason, she felt as though her mother might be going through the same thing she was. It was a comforting feeling.
Her nightmare from last night crawled its way back into her thoughts, like a spider over its web in her mind. So much devastation and destruction she had seen. She couldn't place the location. It was an arena, she had thought. Everyone was there. All she could remember at the moment though was seeing people, somewhat familiar in her memories, but not knowing whom.
She remembered seeing Gohan as too.
It was so strange. Gohan was a strange boy. Though he had Videl, the city's daughter, reaching out desperately to get his attention, though sometimes in the strangest of way, he didn't seem to even take note of it. Vegita wondered if he could really be hanging onto the hope of her stepsister, Renie returning. It was an insane idea.
"Vegita! Hurry along dear!" She heard her mother calling as she got into the shower. With an annoyed whine, she quickly showered, and readied herself. As she made her way downstairs, she noticed everyone was packing into the car.
Her mother smiled at her warmly. Her mother was truly a site. A woman, in her early 30's, looked like she was just reaching her twenties. Her glorious blonde hair just touched her ankles, and her yellow and white uniform didn't seem to fit her magnificence. Of course, Bulma was all decorated in the best of clothing. Chi-Chi looked like she was ready for battle, and Mina, well she looked like she was going to a costume party.
Vegita and her small party of friends were, of course, dressed in their honorary planet colors. The Senshi side of herself confused her a lot. Every one of the children were some kind of hybrid; weather it was Juparian-Namek, Lunarian-Saiyan, angel-earth. They were all unique, but alike also.
It was too much for Vegita to understand. She normally would just let it be through one ear and out the other, but today, her desire to grasp that part of herself was inching at her mind.
Never-the-less, she got in the vehicle. As they drove to the tournament, her mind eased, and she felt calm again, but every-once and while, she would catch her mother, looking out the window, eyes narrowed in deep thought.
That never was a good thing...
The try-out rounds were a piece of cake for everyone. It was hard for the children not to jump into Saiyan form, or Senshi form, but they all managed their anger, and won fairly. Still, the children had yet to see Piccolo, or the young Tammy. They started wondering if they were even here.
"I can't believe Piccolo bailed on us!" Krillin mumbled, an annoyed tone in his voice. Mina smacked the back of his baldhead lightly,
"They'll be here," she snapped. Serena laughed softly, but even though she seemed to be happy and carefree, her mind was simple thwarting with worry. She had been having dreams for a while now, of death destruction on this very day. She knew her daughter had been sharing them as well.
Serena had been keeping a close eye on Gohan all day long. Something was going to happen, and she could feel that it would happen soon.
Gohan had suddenly taken to his mother's advice, and returned Vidal's strange form of flirting. It didn't seem to affect his normal behavior in any way though. He did seem to enjoy the touch-feeling-punching-each other game they played, the flat, yet dark look in his eyes showed no light.
"You know Vegeta, I'm going beat you this time." Goku mused, grinning at the Saiyan Prince. Vegeta snarled,
"Yes, I'd really like to see that." he mused in return.
"If I were you boys, I'd be more worried about battling your wives." Everyone searched to find the carrier of the deep, amused voice, and were shocked to lay their eyes on Piccolo.
"Yes, from what I see, a battle between Serena and Vegeta would quite invigorating." Dende said with a smile.
"Hey! Dende!" Yamcha yelled out, "great to see you!"
"Yea, shouldn't you be at the lookout?" Bulma asked, handing on hips. Dende shook his head,
"Well I should, but Mr. Popo promised to take care of things while I'm gone..." As conversation began, Serena's mind drifted,
'Peachy; just peachy. And if something happens? Mr. Popo may be very reliable, but how in heaven name could he reach us in time if something did happen....' Her mind raced with the steps she might have to take to insure safety for the time being, but she came up with only the simple action to be on her guard.
It was then that Serena realized Piccolo was here! So, in turn, Tammy should be as well!
"Where is she!?" She immediately plowed through everyone, and up in piccolo's face.
"Where's who Serena?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Tammy! Where's Tammy!?"
"Right here Miss." Serena's desperate face quickly calmed, and she stared down at a little girl, no taller than her own daughter, with a head of thick brown hair, lost in her turban. She was dressed just as her father. She stared up at Serena, antenna's twitching, and eye's big and green.
Serena smiled softly,
"So, we finally get to meet you Tammy." She nodded looking down shyly,
"Yes Ma'am." Serena giggled,
"My name's Serena." she said, holding out her hand. Tammy bowed fully,
"I know." she said simply. Not a second later, a rapid stomping of feet was heard. Vegita planted herself right in front of Tammy, practically nose to nose. Tammy's eyes went wide and she took a step back as Vegita leaned in with narrowed blue eyes. She cocked an eyebrow, an expression that chillingly matched one of her father's, and then smiled.
"I'm Vegita." she announced, back up and holding out a hand, "Wanna come play?" she asked. Tammy looked up at her father with begging eyes. He nodded solemnly. Vegita grinned, and quickly snatched Tammy's hand. "Come on, let's first get you out of that ridiculous outfit!" she exclaimed, and then disappeared with her into a little girls bathroom.
Serena quickly noticed the worried look on Piccolo's face the second they were out of view.
"Don't worry." she whispered softly. "Vegita will take care of her." Piccolo's nerves eased at her gentle words.
"Hey! Can we PLEASE get some food?!" Goku whined from the back of the group, "I'm starving!" The group laughed, and went to sit at a close-by restaurant.
Chapter Thirty-Six: The Junior Tournament Begins!
It wasn't five minutes later when Vegita and Tammy returned, confronting the Z team, and then Senshi.
"I fixed her." Vegita announced. Krillin cocked an eyebrow,
"Fixed her?" Vegita nodded,
"Yea, she looked like a little toy in Piccolo's clothes..." Vegita stepped aside, revealing Tammy. She was dressed in a normal gi, though it matched that of Vegita's Golden one, only because that was the only color Vegita had with her. Her brown hair was now pulled back into two low pigtails, her bangs brushing gently at her eyes. She blushed deeply.
"Wow, great work Vegita." Bulma chimed. "I guess you did learn a little after being around me for so long." She giggled,
"Who says she got her make-over talents from you?" Mina yelped, "You know I did use to be a Model back in my old world. She must have learned most of it from me..." Bulma stuck her tongue out at her.
"Makeover?" Vegita huffed, "I just made her look human, something her father failed to do." the pint-size female Vegeta snapped. While Serena shook her head, Vegeta grinned widely. Piccolo sat quite for a moment.
"I'm sorry Piccolo," Serena began, "I hope you haven't taken offense. She seems to be just like her father-"
"You're right" Piccolo laughed lowly, "Amazing how a child can be the splitting image of its parent. I see so much of Vegeta in you daughter Serena and everyday Tammy grows more and more like her mother."
Everyone smiled. It was great to see Piccolo in such a happy state. Every other time they'd seen him, he'd been so sad and depressed. Tammy really was his lifeline.
"Hey People, the tournament is going to start, like, now!" Trouser yelled, crossing his arms, an annoyed look in his eyes. Just like Bulma.
"We're gonna be in a tournament! We're gonna be in a tournament!" Jensei chanted, bouncing around as everyone got up.
"Attention everyone" Trouser's claim was just on time. The loud speakers roared with the announcer's voice. "Would the junior competitors please report to the waiting rooms immediately? The Junior Competition will begin very shortly!" And with that, he clicked off.
"Come on Tammy!" Vegita yelled, taking one of her hands, while Pantsey took the other. They walked off, Trouser, Jensei, and Goten not far behind.
"They're exited." Krillin mused.
"Yea well they don't have to compete against Serena or Mina..." Yamcha laughed.
"Oh, so you're saying we're not competitive enough for you?" Chi-Chi and Bulma yelled into their faces. The boys cowered.
"You're not afraid of us? Is that so?" Chi-Chi yelled. The boys grinned innocently, and then quickly hid behind a few of their fellow men.
As the junior competition began, the announcer called off the competitor's names, and their opponents. All the parents watched from High up above, along with Dende.
"First up" the announcer began, "Is Trouser vs. ChibiChiba." He said.
"Go Trouser!" Bulma yelled out.
"Next, Pantsey vs. Jensei."
"Knock 'em dead Jensei!" Mina and Krillin yelled.
"Good Luck Pantsey!" Yamcha called out, "Your can do it honey!" The parent's cheers continued, along with the crowds, as the announcer continued,
"Yuiren vs. Geokuran, Mia vs. Toki, Tammy vs. Chitzou" Everyone looked at each other confused.
"Chitzou" Mina repeated, "Does that mean Tien's here?"
"You bet!" A voice called. The bald Tien appeared in robe, and all his glory, "I'm also competing today." he said, then headed right for Serena, and took her hand to kiss it, "Nice to see you again, Sere-"
"Good afternoon..." Tien's face went white as Vegeta stood in front of his wife. Vegeta snatched Tien by the collar, and leaned down right into his face, "Listen punk, I don't know what you tried to do while I wasn't here, but I am here now and I can assure you, my wife isn't interested." Vegeta tossed him back a little bit, growling in the process.
He placed Serena's hands on the bar, and leaned down behind her, making sure she was protected, so no man would hit on her. Tien obliged to Vegeta, ever-so-kind, request.
"Then we have Goten vs. Miko," the announcer continued, "Followed by Vegita vs. KoChiba, and last Shouka vs. Taka."
The First Round went smoothly. The winners were: ChibiChiba, Jensei, Geokuran, Toki, Tammy, Goten, Vegita and Taka.
There was one problem though. While Vegita was battling the so-called "KoChiba", she sensed something. The girl was 8 years old, with purple hair hiding under a cap, and blue eyes that reminded her somewhat of her mother's, and her own. She paid no heed to it though. After all, she won.
Round two was beginning, and Vegita was first in, along with a girl named Shouka. The girl was a blonde, with dark, violet eyes. She was telekinesis. This would prove to be a difficult battle.
Following Vegita's victory was Goten vs. Geokuran. Geokuran was a Native American from the America's, who had come to compete. Though everyone had treated him like he was a naive, he was nothing of the sort. He practiced his tribe's ancient sorcery, but another than that, he was very normal.
Though Goten and Vegita had very nice victories, Jensei failed to win against the powerful ChibiChiba. She was 10 years old, and also wore a cap, with red hair peeking out. Her eyes matched that of Vegita's mother's greatly.
Following Jinsei's loss was Tammy's easy victory against Toki. Toki practiced water sorcery, so using a little of her mother's ancient powers, her thunder and lightening easy defeated him.
"Round Three..." Chi-Chi murmured as she leaned over the edge of the bar.
"Don't worry." Goku said, "Goten will be just fine." he assured.
"Who does he compete against?" Bulma asked,
"Looks like...ChibiChiba. Goten vs. ChibiChiba." Krillin said, after stealing a copy of the newly posted scheduled matches.
"And Vegita fights against Tammy..." Serena mumbled, looking at Piccolo, still in Vegeta's protective little cage he'd created.
"This," Piccolo began, "Will be an interesting battle," He smirked. Serena smiled, just as the announcer returned to his job. Vegita and Tammy walked out, in their similar outfits, smirking at each other, and preparing themselves for battle.
"Ready!" The announcer held up his hand, "Go!" And the gong rang. They were off in an instant. Though they were children, they moved so fast, at times, they weren't even seen. It was astonishing.
Kicks and Punched were thrown. Vegita took the advantage, snatching Tammy in a headlock. She held her arms back tightly, and then flew directly down to the ground, and Tammy went face-first into the area floor. She was up in a matter of seconds though, and charged at Vegita head on.
This went on for a very long time; though the battle never lost its heat. There was one fatal mistake made by a contestant though. Tammy landed too close to the edge of the area, and as she began to charge, the ground cracked under her, from the immense power radiating from her, and before she knew it, she was on the ground.
"And Tammy is disqualified!" The announcer yelled, "Vegita is the winner!" Fans cheered loudly, though Vegita ignored it. She approached Tammy,
"Next time we fight I'm not going to win just because you fell out of the ring." She sneered in her high authority voice. She helped Tammy off her feet, and they went, together, into the training room.
"Good work." Vegita said lightly,
"Yea, well next time, I will beat you Miss Vegita!" Tammy yelped with a wink. They laughed.
"She fought well." Serena commented. Piccolo smiled,
"Yes, she did..."
The following round was Goten vs. ChibiChiba, but surprisingly, she forfeited; leaving Goten and Vegita as the two last competitors.
There was a break before the Final Round, so the two competitors could rest for a while, and see their parents and friends. Goten and Vegita refused the offer. After some food, they stretched, and trained. They were both ready and waiting for this battle.
The time came where they had to exit the building, and enter the area. As they were introduced, and walked onto the fighting stage, they smiled at each other.
"Now this is going to be quite the battle." Gohan mused.
"Isn't that little boy your brother Gohan?" Videl asked, coming up close to Gohan. Gohan nodded.
"Yep, that's Goten." Behind the Z team and the Senshi were the 3 other competitors, chatting about this or that. But one, and one along, stood in her lone-some, watching Gohan Son, very intently.
"Ready?" The announcer yelled, "Fighters...GO!"
"And so it begins..." Gohan murmured.
The girl in the shadows smiled.
"Yes Gohan, Now, It begins…"
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Don't Think of Me
Vegita and Goten hadn't spoken at all since the announcement that they would soon be battling each other. For some strange reason, Vegita felt like something was wrong; like she should just drop this whole thing, which she had been working to get for months. Something just wasn't quite right; Out of place maybe. Despite her feelings, Vegita prepared to leave the training room.
In about 30 seconds, Vegita would be up against her best friend, Goten, in battle. This frightened her for some reason. She'd been able to nap for a few moments while waiting for the tournament to begin, and during her nap, had the same dream she'd had the previous night, and many nights before that.
It was all cluttered in Vegita's mind. She'd never felt these strange feelings before, and she didn't understand her dreams.
"Just do what you set out to do." She scolded at herself. With a heavy sigh, she stepped on the right side of the entrance. On the other side of a large sign in the entrance way was Goten. She announcer began his speech, and Vegita took a step out. Her eyes caught with her mother, who was standing at the very top of the stadium, eyeing her wearily.
She had a deep glare and focus in her eyes. Vegita knew something was wrong. Though her feelings deceived her outward appearance, she began to calm down. Her mother smiled gently, and blew a kiss with reassuring eyes. This made her feel a lot better.
"You ready Vegita?" She heard Goten whispered loudly as the announcer continued to blab on. Vegita smirked, chillingly like her father.
"Of course I'm ready you worm." She spat, using her father's attitude and body language. "Of course, this won't last long; I'll take you down in no time!" She said mockingly. Goten laughed lightly.
"Alright everyone" The announcer mused. "Let's Begin" There was an eerie silence. "Ready!" They heard the announcer yell, "Begin!" As the gong rang, Goten and Vegita did nothing but stare each other down. Neither intended on making the first move, so neither budged. Then, they soared towards each other with such impact, it shook the stadium.
So you're with her, and not with me,
I hope she's sweet, and so pretty
I hear she cooks delightfully,
A little angel beside you
In the end, Vegita won. She held her head proudly, though she was badly bruised, as was Goten. Goten had fallen out of bounds from one of Vegita's imitations of her father's: Big Bang Blast. Vegita really was a superior fighter.
Now that the Junior Tournament was over, the Adult Tournament would begin soon. Gohan wasn't really looking forward to it. Though Videl showed more than enough affection to him, Gohan just couldn't shake the feeling that Renie was near. He just kept thinking she would return one day, though he knew she never would.
It was early afternoon, and everyone was out having a good time. The tournament island was packed full of all kinds of people. It was overwhelming. The smell of freshly cooked food, perspiration and of the spring breezes enveloped Gohan as he made his way here and there, heading for no particular place.
He was trying so hard to feel some sort of emotion for Videl, but in the end, he ended up sneaking away from her in line for ride. In a way, he felt bad, but over all, he didn't really care at this point.
The memories of the little bubbly pink-haired girl were flooding his thoughts. It was all he could think of. That pretty little angel, who tried so hard to be like her mom; but accomplish more than her rather, ditzy, mother could. Her eyes were always wide with wonder, excitement, and love. She was brilliant, bright, and bold. She was 100% innocence. Gohan wondered what she was like now; if she still had her fluffy hair and her little curls.
He began to blush. He was fantasizing over a 13 year old memory. He knew he loved her. He was still in love with her. That sweet little 13 year old with the sweetest lips that tasted like sugar is all that he remembers of her.
Gohan was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even realize he wasn't watching where he was going.
"Ouch!" A girl yelped when Gohan ran straight into her. Gohan, who hadn't even come close to falling, immediately felt guilty and leaned to help her up apologetically.
"Are you okay? I'm so sorry!" He stammered, grasping her underarms to help her up. The cloaked girl immediately jerked away the moment she was up and balanced.
"You pathetic boy; you should watch who you bump into!" She snarled. Gohan backed away.
"I'm sorry!" Gohan stammered again, feeling even guiltier.
"You're just lucky I'm in a good mood!" She snapped. Gohan gulped 'If this is her good mood I don't want to see what her bad mood would be!' He thought with a nervous laugh. The girl then turned to leave, but as she stopped, and glanced back. "Who are you?" She inquired. Gohan was a little hesitant in telling this cloaked girl his name, but he complied, still feeling guilty.
"Gohan" She said, "Son Gohan." Gohan heard what he thought was a quiet gasp from the girl's lips, but he could say nothing further to her or her to him, because not a second later, Videl's loud voice was heard yelling this or that, and the petite girl was in front of his face.
"Gohan where were you?" She yelled, her pretty little face puffing a slight red. She pouted slightly, but only for a moment. Gohan laughed,
"I'm sorry Videl, but I've been really out of it today." He said softly. Videl crossed her arms and huffed. Gohan surveyed her. Her slender body wasn't as complimented in her white T-shirt and purple shorts, but her recently cut ebony hair added length to her neck, and emphasized on her deep, breathtaking eyes as her hair grazed over them just slightly. Her pretty pink lips were pressed together, shining slightly because of the chap-stick she'd used because she'd become accustom to licking her lips during a match, and they'd become chapped.
It was little things like that he tended to notice about her.
Videl was like no other girls. Gohan thought that maybe that was what he so loved about her. Gohan did truly enjoy Videl's company, he couldn't deny that.
"Will you forgive me?" Gohan pleaded. Videl shot him one of her death looks, "I'll buy you a hotdog." He said. Videl smiled,
"Bet I could eat more than you could." She said with a smirk. Gohan grinned,
"You're on!" He yelped, and they walked off, but just as Gohan felt Videl's arm lopping friendly with his, he looked back to see if the cloaked girl was still there, but she wasn't.
What he didn't know was that she was now following them.
"So, you've got someone new have you Gohan?" She said to herself.
So you're with her, and not with me,
Oh how lucky one man can be
I hear your house is smart and clean,
Oh how lovely with your homecoming queen
Oh how lovely it must be
The cloaked woman watched with furry as Videl hung all over Gohan.
"The little wench" She cursed, "He's mine!" She yelled to herself as her hand extended to pummel into a tree. It cracked, and began to fall to the side. As people began to look on in wonder at what had made the tree fall, she made sure to hop into another tree as to not be seen. She growled deeply. "She won't get away with this." She silently swore to herself.
As Noon approached, the Adult Tournament began. The Competitors were of Millions. But it the end, the matches were:
Serena vs. Bulma
Vegeta vs. Pepper
Goku vs. Yukari
Piccolo vs. Rocker Dude
Chi-Chi vs. Yamcha
V-babe vs. Krillin
Saiyaman vs. Kaoi
Chiba vs. Videl
Yukari was a Farmer's daughter from the other side of Japan. Though she wasn't very bright, the hefty girl seemed as strong as an ox. Pepper was a strange girl, with a smug sense of humor and killer abs. 'Rocker Dude' was a boy from New York City, with beautiful blonde hair. He was what America called a 'Punk' or 'Skater Boy'. He was very smart, and very flexible, but somewhat scrawny. Kaoi didn't seem to be all with it-for he stared out at the sky with a flat expression. He was from these parts, but that was all anyone knew. Chiba was strange though-for no one knew anything about the clocked girl. Gohan did recognize her as the girl he'd bumped into, but chose to not address her. She didn't seem too friendly.
As the tournament began, some of the matches were already set in stone. Serena's match with Bulma was a breeze for the young mother and queen. Serena beat Bulma within 3 minutes, and left without a brag or cheer. Bulma, though in the beginning was a sore loser, also left with a smile.
The second battle was very humorous. Vegeta entered the area with an unhappy glare. The vibrant Pepper tried to coax Vegeta into a few little traps with her womanly ways. Vegeta had simply knocked her to the side and out of the ring once he thought she was finally threw. Though, when Pepper returned to the fighter's waiting room, she was forced to face a not-so-pleased Serena.
Goku beat Yukari with no problem at all. It was the easiest victory.
Piccolo also defeated Rocker Dude, whose only chance of winning was how nimble he was. Piccolo saw right through his pattern though, and easily knocked him unconscious.
Chi-Chi's battle with Yamcha was somewhat entertaining. The hot-tempered mother of two entered the area with much support from the manly, tough and women's-rights sort of fans. She really got the crowd roaring with her beastly out-look. In fact, she got the crowd so worked up, and cheering for her and only her, that Yamcha backed out in the first 5 minutes.
As V-babe, or what Mina chose to go by, and Krillin entered the area, the announcer spoke of how they were a married couple, and their son Jensei, was also a fighter. While Mina was having a grand old time taking hits at her husband, Krillin was afraid to hit his beloved wife. Hence, he allowed himself to be beaten.
Gohan's battle with Kaoi was one of the strangest. Both were very formidable. Kaoi was strange. His face stayed the same with every move-and though he didn't look like much in those old jeans and tee-shirt, he gave Gohan a run for his money.
As the final battle began, Gohan stood at the top of the arena, determined to hold his promise to Videl to watch the whole match.
Videl walked out of the building proudly, being cheered on by all of her amazing fans. She stepped onto the arena, grinning widely. Chiba didn't get any cheers, just a couple of boo's.
"Ready, Begin!" the announcer yelped, then quickly ran off the arena. Videl charged right in, fist pulled back behind her. With a loud yell, she extended her arm forward with a powerful swing. Chiba moved aside before Videl even got near her, and Videl nearly fell to the ground. The only reason she didn't taste the pavement was because of Chiba's strong hand, reaching out, and grabbing the tiny girl by the back of her shirt, and literally tossing her across the arena.
Not 5 minutes later, Videl was already tired. She hadn't gotten one hit in. Though Chiba hadn't yet taken the offence, she was already beating Videl. With one last muster of energy, Videl ran at Chiba, screaming with all of her might. Chiba didn't move. Videl thought maybe she would get a hit in, but she was wrong. Before Videl's short arms even came in contact with Chiba, she ran straight into Chiba's extended fist.
Videl fell limp over Chiba's arm, as she reached to grip her now sore stomach, but Chiba then let her drop. She picked up the small girl by her hair. Chiba smirked and laughed low in her throat. She held Videl away from her, and then extended her arm,
"Nasty little spore." She spat, and then began to beat Videl's body with a never-ending onslaught of punches to her stomach and face. Once Videl's arm had given way to protecting her face, Chiba threw her to the ground about 10 feet about from her. Slowly, Painfully, Videl struggled to her feet. But before she was even standing straight, Chiba kicked her again to the ground, and then hovered over her body. She straddled Videl at her neck, though her body was not touching Videl's.
"Say Goodbye to your pretty little face." Chiba said sharply, and then grabbed Videl's already bruised face, and ran her nails over both her cheeks, then, began to beat it. Videl's eyes and nose were bloody, and her lips her swollen and full of puss.
Chiba then grabbed her by the back of her head, and lifted her. She hung in the air like a rag doll, not moving, just staring.
"This is what you get for trying to take Gohan away from me." Videl's eyes went wide, but she couldn't even repeat the girl's words in her head before she was thrown into a wall out of bounds; and rendered unconscious.
Chiba was declared the winner.
Gohan had watched the whole battle, just like promised. As everyone around him began to hurry down to the arena to aid Videl, Gohan stood, still and lifeless. The scene before his tore at his heart,
"Videl!" His cry echoed through the stadium as fans stared in awe, and yelled their disproval and worry. Using his Saiyan speed, Gohan was at her side in an instant. He didn't care what his father or Serena had said about using their powers. Without questioning how he had gotten there so fast, the paramedics allowed Gohan to stay at Videl's side as they loaded in the ambulance.
Everyone watched with dim expressions as Gohan and Videl left; all except for Serena. She glared daggers at the girl they called: Chiba. Deep inside Serena's mind, there was something harvesting; a connection of some sort that bided herself to Chiba. Somehow, she knew her love and her friends and family would be involved as well.
Chiba had seen Serena's glare, and disregarded it. Serena watched with bitterness as she disappeared into the competitors building. An alarm went off in her mind about Videl. She'd better hurry and heal the brutally wounded child before the press got any sort of handle on what happened.
"Serena?" Throughout the whole competition, Vegeta had known there was something going on. Serena tried playing dumb.
"Yeah Honey?" She said with a bright smile. Vegeta frowned deeply, and the warning not to avoid the truth reflected in his eyes.
"I don't have any sort of Sailor Senshi Sense," he began with a dry tone as he moved to stand firmly in front of her, "But I'm not stupid Serena." Serena sighed heavily. How could she explain to him what was going on if she couldn't even explain it? Serena was snapped out of her thoughts as Vegeta took her tiny pale hand in his, "Whatever it is," he said, "We're in it together." Serena smiled, though Vegeta did not. He stood his ground and held his pride close to his heart, as always; though everyone knew he held his friends and family much closer.
At the hospital, Gohan hadn't even thought of calling to Serena for help. His thoughts were so scattered, that he was losing track of what was going on. All he could think about was helping Videl. They put her on a respirator, and she had enough needles attached to her to sew a thousand pillows.
Gohan gripped her hand tightly, careful though not to hurt her in any way what so ever. The doctors had said that there wasn't a diagnostic yet. All her bleeding had ceased, and her injuries were treated, but the decision to survive on the little strength she was hanging onto was her own.
Chiba
The little wench would pay. No one would get away with hurting his Videl. No, he couldn't love Videl the way she wanted him to, but he cared for her, deeply. She was his best friend and partner. But Gohan's thoughts soon began to betray him. As he gazed at the sleeping girl, her soft features brutally beaten out of her, he couldn't help but feel warmth inside of him.
Videl's whimpered in her sleep, and licked her lips. Gohan had to admit: there was a time when he was tempted to kiss those soft, untouched, vulnerable lips. And for some reason, those emotions were filling his system once more. 'Can I love her?' He asked himself.
"Gohan" Videl's soft, weakening voice interrupted his thoughts. His ears immediately perked up, and he quickly leaned in close to her.
"Videl how are you feeling?" he asked. Videl gave him a lopsided smile,
"How does it look like I'm doing numb-skull?" She snapped in good intention. He laughed lightly, but his smile was gone the second her eyes lost their light.
"Videl" He said quietly. Videl sighed deeply, and a single tear streamed down her pale cheek.
"The stupid bitch" She managed, and gripped Gohan's hand tightly. "If I could have only gotten one hit, just one hit-"
"I'll take care of her." Gohan's words shocked Videl, and she looked at him with wide eyes. "I'll make sure she pays for what she's done to you." Gohan reached for her other hand, and held them tightly in his. "I promise you Videl, I won't ever let this happen to you again." He vowed, "She'll pay for what she did to you." Tears formed in Videl's eyes.
Reaching to her lips, Gohan smoothed a little blood away from the pale pink skin. He lifted himself from his squat next to her bed, and bent down, pressing his forehead to hers. Hanging onto the strange feeling inside of him, Gohan repeated to himself: I can love her. I can love her.
With both of his hands, he held her bandaged fingers at her breasts, and without another thought, leaned down, and met her lips.
When you see her sweet smile baby,
Don't think of me
When she lays in your warm arms,
Don't think of me
Gohan left to return to the Stadium not long after their earth-shattering kiss. Videl lay in her room, the pain coursing through her body forgotten as she brought her fingertips to her lips. Her face was red with blush, and her lips were moist and warm.
Her mind flooded with all the emotions that passed through her the moment her had began to speak. Videl couldn't help but smile. She couldn't help but grin. Because before Gohan left after Videl's, and Gohan's, first kiss, Gohan had also whispered: I love you. She'd thought maybe he'd said something else, but she didn't quite here.
Videl was so lost in thought she didn't here the commotion outside her door. Before Videl could register what was happening, her door had swung open, and a strong, familiar hand gripped her young neck.
Videl stared up into Chiba's deep, fiery, and angry eyes.
"Didn't I tell you to stay away from Gohan?" she hissed. "You think I didn't see that?" Videl tried to scream, but the hold on her neck prevented her from breathing much less yelling. "I hope you enjoyed that kiss Videl." Videl felt her blood run cold and Chiba's voice become of one tone. "Because it will be your very last" Videl hadn't even registered what she'd said.
White
White flashed over her as Chiba's face faded from her site.
"Videl?" Videl opened her eyes. Around her was her hometown, where she was born, and raised half of her life. It was a quiet town, without very many people. It was a country place, with trees, and hills, and blue skies for miles. This place held Videl's fondest memories.
"Videl?" the voice screeched again. Videl's turned; looking into the eyes of the somewhat annoyed Eresa. "Hurry up Videl! We can't wait much longer!" Videl smiled gratefully. Her confusion had suddenly been revamped.
"Oh yea" Videl murmured. She looked down at the beautiful wedding gown she was wearing. Eresa shook her head, and then began to fluff her Bride's Maid gown. Eresa snatched her by the hand, and pulled her across the grass, straight to the old rickety church her parents had married in.
"Hey Videl" Sharpener called, waving to her as she set up his camera to takes some pictures.
"Videl" Chi-Chi's strong hand grasped Videl's shoulder. "Now you be careful! I don't want you getting that dress dirty!" She said, waving a finger in the girl's face. Videl smiled and Chi-Chi released her grip, "It's going to be starting soon. The Priest is ready, and so are Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Gohan." She said, "We're just waiting for the girls now." She added, glaring up at the room containing Eresa, Nina, and a few of Videl's other friends.
"Hey Videl" Videl turned to face Goten, the ring barrier, followed closely by Vegita, the flower girl, and the rest of the crew, serving as ushers. "Videl your mom wants to see you really quick." Videl smiled widely, and picked up her dress, and much to Chi-Chi's dismay, began to run to the gardens. There, she found her mother, sitting quietly on a park bench, dressed finely in a very familiar blue uniform.
Serena was lost in thought as she made her way up the hospital stairs. She's felt Gohan's life force leave the building. She had to smile. She'd seen what had gone on between them through a window.
So had Sharpener and Eresa
"You must be a little more careful there Gohan." Serena whispered to herself with a smile. So enveloped in her own thoughts, she didn't even watch where she was going. She bumped shoulder to shoulder with a cloaked woman, whom Serena immediately recognized as Chiba.
Serena froze in spot. This was the first time she'd ever come in contact with Chiba, but her life force was familiar, and for some reason, Serena felt a strange and ominous, warmth in her heart. Chiba didn't say a word, and hurried down the stairs.
Serena's eyes were transfixed on her back. 'Who is she?' she wondered.
"Oh My Stars!" the yelp was followed by a piercing scream. Serena's snapped out of her daze, and began to run down the hall, dodging threw nurses, residents and doctors, some whom were headed the same way as her.
Serena knew what had happened before she'd even entered the room that the cry came from. Videl's life force was gone, diminished. She peeked in the door, and then entered fully.
Videl's bloody and beaten body was even more mangled than it had been. Her neck was completely twisted, and the look on her face sent a shrill of terror through Serena. Serena's head turned to the two nurses shaking poor Videl's body. Everyone knew Videl, so she could see why they were affected so much.
Serena pivoted on her heal, and walked out the door. As doctors, nurses, and bystanders began to run down the hallway to find out what all the commotion was, Serena sighed. 'Who would do this?' she wondered.
"Mother" Videl said, sitting down, "What are you dong here? We're going to start soon." Videl's mother laughed, and pushed some of her ebony hair behind her ears. Her blue eyes shinned at Videl with happiness.
"Darling" She whispered lightly, "I want you to know how proud I am of you." Videl giggled lightly,
"I know mom." She said. "But come on! Gohan and I are getting Married!" she yelped; Married being Very annunciated. As they sat in silence, the band from the wedding began to play. Videl looked down the church steeple longingly. The sound of her mother's voice soothed Videl, but her words shocked her.
"You can't stay here Videl."
As Serena leaned against the wall, waiting, and hoping she could over hear a doctor saying what happened, she realized something. For only a moment, Videl's life force had returned.
Serena whipped around, and ran back into the room. She grabbed the two whimpering women by the collars, and pushed them out of the room, slamming the door closed in their faces. She pulled down the blinds, and locked the door, just in time.
Serena sighed, catching her breath for but a moment, and then turned to stare at the sleeping Videl. She didn't look like she was sleeping. She looked dead.
Serena straightened the girl's body, and then gripped her roughly by the shoulders.
"Videl…" she said, shaking her gently, "Videl, Videl?!…"
Tears began to fall down Videl's cheeks, tears that she couldn't even feel.
"Mother?" she cried; gripping on the blue professional suit that her mother had been wearing the day she died. "What's going on Mother?" The woman with short hair, black as ebony, closed her beautiful blue eyes, and then embraced her daughter. "Mother?" she whispered. Videl felt a great warmth envelope her. "What are you talking about? This is all I've ever wanted." She said. Her mother chuckled lightly.
"You know you can't be here." Her mother said, "Don't you hear it Videl?" she said, "They're calling you back. You still have so much to do." Videl's mother pulled away from her daughter, and stared into her matching blue eyes. "Listen Videl just listen." Videl did what her mother told her to, and closed her eyes to concentrate.
"Videl…" a voice said, "Videl, Videl?!…"
"Serena?" Videl said softly to herself. She'd spent many training lessons with the well rounded, perky, somewhat ditzy Serena.
"You can't stay here." Her mother repeated. Videl frowned,
"But Chiba won't let Gohan and I be together…not if I go back there." She mumbled. Videl's mother let go of her completely,
"And you're just going to let her win? Just like that?" her mother snapped as though she were angry at her daughter. Videl frowned deeply.
"No, No I'm not." Videl's mother smiled again,
"Good." She whispered, "Good." And she reclined on the bench.
"Mother, I'm sorry." Videl whispered, "I'm sorry I even let all of this happen." Videl's mother smiled.
"Follow your heart honey. We'll see each other again one day." Videl smiled. Seeing her mother just the way she was before the last time she saw her did her heart good. Tears began to roll down her cheeks as she remembered her mother leaving for a job interview that summer day of her 9th year of age.
She also remembered a man coming to the door, and being sent to her room. It wasn't until the next morning when her father was crying at the breakfast table that she was told what happened. She didn't understand it all then. All she remembered was missing her mom.
The world around Videl was fading fast. She quickly turned to her mother,
"Mother I Love you" but she was cut short, her mother was gone, and she was feeling light headed.
So you're with her, and not with me,
I know she spreads sweet honey
In fact your best friend, I heard he spent
Last night with her
Now how do you feel, how do you feel
"Videl…!" Tears filled Serena's eyes. Her healing powers were flooding the room, and Videl's life force had returned, so why hadn't she awakened? She didn't want to be the one to tell Gohan. She didn't want him to have to go through losing her too; just like Renie. "Please, Videl, please wake up!" Serena yelled, burring her face in Videl's shirt, and slamming a fist on the bed.
Slowly, steadily, Videl's eyes opened.
"Hey Serena" She mumbled though her voice cracked. She cleared her throat as Serena's head jerked up, and her warm arms embraced her.
"Oh thank god!" Serena yelped. Videl smiled lightly, feeling fine after being exposed to the peek of Serena's healing power.
"And the winner is!" the announcer paused, "Son Gohan!" the tournament had continued without Serena and Videl. So far, Chiba defeated the not-so-pleased Chi-Chi, Vegeta defeated the Goku in their second fierce battle, and Gohan and just defeated Mina. The last competition was Serena vs. Piccolo, but Serena was nowhere to be found.
The time limit for waiting was an hour.
"Where could she be?" Bulma snapped, hands on hips.
"Vegeta" Goku said, "Did she say anything about going somewhere?" Vegeta huffed.
"Don't worry about her Kakarot." He said, "She's fine, and she's on her way."
"Well she better hurry." Gohan said, "Because she only has ten minutes left." Everyone but Vegeta looked around with worry. He was staring out the window, looking at the area where he knew his wife would appear. He had felt what had happened with Videl.
It almost upset him that Serena had not been their, and not seen his headed battle. But he wasn't mad. He waited patiently for her, praying she hadn't faulted and let anyone see her powers.
There was two minutes left when Serena had arrived at the arena, Videl in tow. She'd almost frozen when she felt Chiba's eyes on her, but Serena pulled her along, and allowed her to join Gohan. Piccolo smirked at Serena as they hurriedly entered the area, and engaged in battle.
Piccolo didn't have a chance.
Serena proved her worthy in less than 10 minutes in the arena. Serena smiled softly as she gave Piccolo a piggyback off the stage, with the crowd laughing loudly at the good-spirited pair.
The next round had the crowd on their toes. It was between Serena and the young Gohan. Both had walked out with large smiles and greeted each other happily. Both were there for their own reasons:
Serena wanted to battle her ever-loving husband. And Gohan, to go face to face with Chiba. Winning the money for his family was no longer his main priority. Videl was. The two competitors were announced, and the gong rang. Gohan fell into a stance, though Serena only slightly adjusted her arm.
"Now, this battle decided who goes into the final round folks. We've…" As the announcer blabbed on and on, Serena and Gohan sized each other up. Once Gohan felt comfortable, he prepared to make his move. He raised back his hand, and headed for a charge. "And Gohan makes the first move!-But wait! Who's that?" The statement snatched everyone's attention, but no one saw what happened until it was too late. Chiba already had little Jinsei in her grasp. Serena moved to attack the assaulter.
"You move one more inch and I'll kill him." Chiba snapped. The audience was stunned, along with the announcer, and the competitors.
"Jinsei…!" Mina screamed.
"What do you want with him?" Krillin yelled, his voice struggling. The Senshi and the Z team all had entered the arena, glaring up at Chiba as she floated high in the air. Chiba smirked.
"Nothing really" She mused, as though if to taunt the child's parents. "But just imagine, his young, fresh blood seeping out of his little neck-"
"Stop it!" Chi-Chi screamed. "What do you want?" Chiba smiled.
"It's not what." She said, "But whom." The tension in the air was so thick, it felt as though you could reach out and grab a chunk.
"And who is it you want." Vegeta asked in his calm commanding, appearing behind Serena. Chiba smirked. She reached to grasp the bow that tied her cape together, and pulled it lose, revealing herself as it fell to the ground. Serena and Mina gasped.
"No…" Serena choked as she fell to her knees. Mina leaned down to her aid as Serena gripped her heart tightly. Chiba smiled, her fuchsia hair up in two identical cones, with long curly pigtails flowing down contrasted with her familiar black dress that fell in beautiful trestles around her. Her crimson eyes were lifeless, and dead. Her skin was pail like paper. She appeared to be 16 still. Her body hadn't been transformed as before. She'd really grown up this time. She chuckled menacingly.
"Surprised?" She mused. She smiled at the scene before her: All of the universe's best warriors quivering at her feet. Though it was only for the life of Jinsei, it still gave her the thrill of absolute power.
"You want the child back?" She asked coyly.
"Give her back to us!" Bulma screeched, holding up her fist intimidating. It didn't affect Chiba though. Chiba smiled,
"As I'm sure you all now know: My name is Wicked Lady, Or Chiba." She said in a monotone, she glanced away momentarily, and then glared back down at the Senshi. "I plan on taking what is rightfully mine." She said.
Swooping down, who was known to the Negaverse as Wicked Lady or Chiba, but known to Them as Renie, snatched the stunned Gohan by the collar. The second Renie had revealed herself shock had taken over the Senshi, which made them forget about Gohan's once infatuation with Renie, and what his reaction may be. They didn't even have time to see if face though, before Renie disappeared with him into the midst of the Negaverse.
Mina's cry for her son echoed through the stadium, and Chi-Chi's bickering about her son being careless enough to get captured nagged at everyone's ears.
Serena listened with guilt as her dear friend Mina cried her heart out yearning for her kidnapped son. They had all returned to Capsule Corps, certain that if they remained at the stadium, it would be difficult to protect all the bystanders. Of course, the paparazzi were all over the building, but Bulma insisted that there was no need to protect them.
There were so many questions and so much confusion in the air, you could practically reach out and grab a chuck. Everyone was wandering around, making there own hypotheses' and forming plans to save Jinsei and Gohan. Chi-Chi was surprisingly calm about all of this though, which confused Serena.
Chi-Chi was sitting alone on the back deck, eyes narrow in thought. Serena approached her, and closed the sliding glass door behind her. As she looked out into the field, she would remember the first time she'd set foot on this deck. She could practically still see Vegeta out there, "kicking the air". It brought a soft smile to Serena's face.
"Gohan shouldn't have been so careless." Chi-Chi monotone words brought Serena out of her thoughts.
"Chi-Chi," Serena began, but she found herself at loss of words. Chi-Chi's narrowed ebony eyes offered no comfort to Serena as they stared out into the distance.
"She was a fraud." Chi-Chi mused, matter-of-factly. Serena stared down at her, confused. Chi-Chi looked up at her. Her forehead was cringed with thought wrinkles. "That Neo Queen Serenity of Vegeta-sei had to be a fraud." Serena's eyes went wide, and then she looked away.
"Are you sure?" She whispered lightly. Chi-Chi nodded.
"She took the children and manipulated them. Those three cloaked girls, Chiba, KoChiba and ChibiChiba, were your three daughters." Serena wanted to scream, she wanted to cry. How could she be so blind? Tears threatened to spill, but Serena willed them back.
"Where are they then?" She asked. Chi-Chi, sighed.
"I don' know. At first, I suspected the Negaverse, but with Freeza along with them, God only knows." Chi-Chi stood, and faced Serena. "I'm not mad at you OR Renie." Se said, "I know she doesn't know what she's doing."
Serena looked toward the ground. She HAD been worried about that. After all, it was her daughter that stole the children of two of her best friends.
"I'll get Mina and Bulma and we'll perform a ceremony to find Jinsei and Gohan." Chi-Chi stated, and began to leave. She stopped through, and glanced at Serena. Her blue eyes narrowed in thought, body up straight.
Chi-Chi then looked in at Vegeta, who was fixing Vegita's gi's straps, and speaking with Piccolo. With a smile, she left to search for the girls.
Crying
Loud and obnoxious crying
It had to be Jinsei
Gohan cringed in his sleep, before waking up abruptly. His eyes darted around the room until they landed on little Jinsei, who was curled up in a corner, bruised a little, but all and all, just frightened. Gohan sat up, and waddled over to him on his knees.
"Hey little guy" He mused quietly. Jinsei's head snapped up, and he smiled brightly before falling onto Gohan's lap.
They watched as Gohan patted the boy's head, and he slowly calmed down. A small smirk tugged on Darien's lips.
"So this is the boy you fancy?" He asked, and then slowly looked down at her would-be daughter, Chiba, also called Wicked Lady, or better known as Renie. She frowned deeply, and glared up at him through the corner of her eye. Her blank eyes stared at the screen.
She could remember everything about Gohan and her family. None of her memories were gone, yet every time she thought about them, she felt…nothing. The only time she'd ever felt anything was her jealously at the fact that Gohan was now infatuated with Videl.
This confused Renie. She looked at him, and thought about him, but felt nothing. That's how it was with everyone.
Why didn't it all make sense to her? All she knew was that this Gohan was someone she had to have. She had to have him for herself.
"So what course of action do you want to take?" Rhayne's question brought Renie out of her thoughts. Freeza stared at the screen with the now 16 year old Gohan, holding little Jinsei so tight. He frowned, and snickered.
"Nothing" he sneered, "They will come to us. But by that time, I expect the son of Goku to be initiated, understood Chiba?" Renie looked up with dead eyes.
"Yes sir." She said simply. As people began to flood out of the room to return to their posts, Renie remained in place.
Freeza
He was such a strange man. At her father's, Prince Endymion's, request, she had offered her body to him, but he had rejected. Renie was desired by so many men here, and the one that had a chance at her rejected her. Renie wasn't disappointed, but confused. It made her wonder who Freeza really was. Why he was here. Why she and her family were teamed up with him.
These were questions she'd never considered before.
Renie could remember being with the mother everyone called: Serena. She was married to Prince Vegeta, and they lived on Earth with Vegita, Rhayne and ChibiChibi. She remembered her mother letting Neo Queen Serenity of Vegeta-sei taking her away, and being brought to this barren world. Her parents were now Prince Endymion, and Neo Queen Serenity of Vegeta-sei.
It had come to Serena's attention that when Rhayne was left to fend for herself with time and space, and found her way to them, Neo Queen Serenity of Vegeta-sei had been recaptured by Freeza and Prince Endymion. There she was manipulated by their side. Awhile later, she was sent to retrieve Rhayne, ChibiChibi and Renie herself.
Vegeta, the king of Vegeta-sei, whom was once Neo Queen Serenity of Vegeta-sei's counterpart, and Vegita, Princess of Vegeta-sei, had been manipulated during the time Vegeta's wife had escaped, and then returned. Though Renie was fully secure on the fact that Vegita was on their side, she doubted Vegeta's loyalty.
So In conclusion, Renie, her sisters, and the would-be family of Vegeta-sei, were all turned to the NegaForce against their own will.
For some reason, Renie's feelings toward that matter were blank. It was obvious to her that no one else had realized this. So why had she? And more importantly, how would that affect her?
Noticing that Freeza was waiting for her to leave, she bowed, and scurried out of the room. She made her way down the corridors, and finally, to the room Gohan and Jinsei were being held captive. For some reason, Renie felt herself nervous to enter the room. Gohan knew who she was now. He knew who she had become, and for some reason, this upset her. It never had before. Swallowing her pride, Renie entered the room. Her breath caught.
"Gohan…" she murmured slightly. He turned to look at her, but she quickly looked away. His torn clothes left him simply in his body suit, which was also torn in several places. His large muscles flexed once he knew a threat was in the room. His dark hair fell over his rich ebony eyes, and tickled his tanned skin. He was beautiful. Renie couldn't look at him.
Finally, something was burning inside her; an emotion, a feeling; something other than hate and jealously. Renie found herself embarrassed when she realized it was attraction. A tingly feeling washed over her. She hadn't even noticed Gohan had approached her until she was pinned firmly against a wall. Her eyes shot up at him wide. Her face turned red, and she could feel her heart stop.
Her glared into her eyes.
"Who are you?" He demanded, "Because the girl I knew wouldn't sink to stealing children." His voice was much deeper than she remembered. He was very tall now, and very handsome. Renie couldn't even register what he was saying. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. "Well?" He said, a little louder.
"I'm…Chiba." She managed, just above a whisper. He growled slightly under a frown.
"And who is Chiba? What happened to Renie?" He hollered. He suppressed her shoulder against the wall, and slammed his fist into the wall just next to her ear. He bent face to face with her, eyes cold. Renie couldn't answer. How would she answer that?
"I've changed." Was all she could think of to say. Gohan growled deeply this time.
"Into what" He yelled, drawing away from her, "A witch? A pawn" He snapped. His words snapped her out of her trance, and burnt at her heart. She gritted her teeth, and stepped forward.
"You bastard" She screamed, and then sent a powerful energy wave at him, sending him flying into the adjacent wall.
When you see her sweet smile baby, don't think of me
When she lays in your warm arms, don't think of me
And it's too late and it's too bad, don't think of me
Oh it's too late and it's too bad, don't think of me
Gohan quickly got up, shocked, but not badly hurt.
"You're surprised?" he asked, "Well so was I when I realized a girl I once loved had destroyed her entire life." He said in a monotone. Renie gasped lightly. "But I'm not worried, because I know that when my dad and your dad get here, they'll destroy everything that made you the way you are." He said this almost sadly, but he bit his tongue. "Even if that includes you too" Renie growled, and raised her hand, entrapping Gohan in a seal of her dark powers.
"The Powers of the Nega Force will never allow that." She assured. Gohan looked at her sternly.
"You were once everything to me you know." This took Renie aback. "You were once my world. But as I got older, I learned that there are other important things in live, and than there are a lot of people that are also important to me." He said. "But I still held on to that piece of you. That hope I could have you once day." Renie's eyes softened. "But now that I know what you've become…I'm ready to let you go forever." That last statement he had to fight not to yell, but it held the sincerity he was reaching for. Renie sneered.
"You little" She growled loudly, and extended her powers more. "So I'm not important anymore? Well how about I exterminate everything else important to you as well!" With that, she teleported them back to Gohan's world.
From Freeza's observation room, he watched Renie's small performance. He shook his head with dismay. He closed his eyes, and sent a message to ChibiChibi through his powers.
ChibiChiba retrieve the child and stay with him in the throne room.
ChibiChibi nodded, though Freeze couldn't see it, and headed for the boy.
Still confined in Renie's bond, Gohan found himself unable to fight the teleport from one world to another, and found that he couldn't use his powers as well. Renie new exactly where to go: Capsule Corps. She'd spent two years of her life there. When she arrived, she and Gohan were immediately sensed, and the Senshi hurriedly made there way to her.
Renie stood smugly in front of the building. The yard separated herself from the Senshi. Gohan was crippled on the ground, waiting for what was soon to come.
"Where is Jinsei?" Goku immediately demanded. Renie had forgotten about the boy. She didn't particularly care. She extended her hand, and released the power of the NegaForce. Unprepared, the Senshi were easily overpowered. Renie didn't stop though; she rose into the air, and began to destroy the building she had so many memories in.
Vegeta quickly moved to go protect the children. He entered the building as Renie began to do her best to destroy it all. He could hear the children's screaming. Picking them up one by one, he looked for a place to escape. Finding none, he covered the children, and lowered his head, slamming through a wall and rolling out over the ground outside. Goten, Pantsey, Trouser and Tammy scurried to their parents.
"Where's Vegita?" Serena screamed, running to Vegeta's side. Panting, Vegeta looked around.
"Stay here." He ordered "I'll go back in a get her." He said, and began to hurry back into the house. Ignoring him, Serena followed.
"Vegita" Serena cried. "Vegita!" there was no answer, and no sign of her life force. Outside, Goku was helping Gohan to release of Renie's hold. Injuring himself, Gohan managed to break free.
"How is it she's so powerful?" Yamcha mumbled.
"There's something wrong." Bulma stated, "It didn't feel like her power." Renie wasn't even watching what she was doing until a shimmer of light caught her eye. The silver in Vegita hair had shined when the light hit it. Vegita looked up at Renie, knowing she had been found.
"Well, look what we have here." Renie chanted. Vegita didn't faze. She stared up at Renie with courage in her eyes. "So you think your so tough huh shorty?" She smirked, and rose both her hands. Without a sound, energy admitted from her, and washed over capsule corps, and the surrounding area.
Capsule Corps was demolished, and so was a couple surrounding homes. People were blown away, and the Senshi were badly hurt. Renie's power didn't end there though. Serena peeked through Vegeta's arm, as he protected her from surges of energy.
"I've have to stop her!" She cried. Vegeta held her tight though.
In the midst of her fun, Renie looked around at what she'd done. Her eyes met with Gohan's. He wasn't glaring, which surprised Renie. He looked as if he were begging. But begging for what?
Does it bother you now all the mess I've made
Does it bother you now the clothes you told me not to wear
Does it bother you now all the angry games we played
Does it bother you now when I'm not there
Why was Renie doing this? It was completely going against what her orders were. She would be in so much trouble when she returned. Where had this sudden urge come from? Her gaze retuned to Gohan. He was in pain. He was hurting.
Good. Renie thought, but her thoughts betrayed her. Shouldn't he hurt for the hurtful things he said to her? Shouldn't he?
Her question didn't have time to be answered. From the corner of her eye, Renie spotted Vegita's shimmering hair. She thought nothing of it, until the sound of the little girl's booming voice rang in her ears.
"SILVER ILLUSION BLAST" Renie screamed out in pain as the wave of silvery power stuck her side and she fell to the ground. The 4 year old Vegita stood proud as eyes diverted to her.
"That's for calling me short." She said in a high tone, and then fell to the ground. Serena didn't even wait for Vegeta as she ran to her daughter.
"Vegita" She cried. "Honey, its okay, just stay still." She whispered, holding her daughter gently in her arms. Vegeta leaned down, checking on his daughter briefly, and then faced Renie, who was pulling herself off the floor.
"I won't underestimate your powers this time." He promised, and then flew at her, striking her in the stomach. Renie fell to her knees. "I see all that training we went through has gone to waste." He snickered bitterly. Renie began to cough. Yes, her powers were mighty, but she was no longer physically strong.
Renie bit down on her lip then clutched her breast. She could only use her powers if she gave up her strength, and she could only use her strength if she didn't use her powers.
"You fool." She snapped. "You won't beat me that easily."
"Oh really" Vegeta mused, "Well How about I…" but he trailed when he realized Renie was radiating with dark power. She shot up into the air. Her eyes were closed as she searched for the life force of someone she thought she had already killed. When she found it, she looked down at Gohan.
"You say you'll defeat me?" she said, "Well I'll get rid of the one thing most dear to you." And with that, she flew off to the center of the city.
"What's she going after?" Krillin asked.
"Gohan where's she going" Bulma repeated in a different form. Gohan's mouth was ajar, and he shook slightly.
"Videl" He murmured, "She's going after Videl." And with that, he shot into the air.
"I'll stay with the children." Mina announced, "You all go after her." The Senshi agreed and took off. Mina watched them leave, and a small tear slid down her cheek.
"Kids" She said, "we're going to play a little game…"
By The time they all made it to Videl's mansion, Hercule was pounding on his daughter's door, which was locked shut with Renie's powers.
"Let me handle this." Chi-Chi, who was now transformed; as were the rest of the girls, said. "DEMONIO CHAMA!" she shouted, sending her powers flying at the doors. As they burnt down, Renie's power flooded from out of the room. Everyone ducked and swayed, evading the waves of energy. Renie could be seen, with her hands around Videl's neck, using her power to strangle her.
"Videl" Gohan cried. Gritting her teeth, Serena stood, forcing her way through Renie's barrier.
"Come on you guys!" she yelled out. "I can't do this alone." One by one, the Senshi rose. Slowly, her barrier began to crack, but by the time they were in the room, Videl was passed out from lack of breath.
"MELODIE ANGE!!" Bulma cried. Her arrow slashed across Renie's hands, and she dropped Videl onto her bed, and she began to gasp for air. As the Senshi approach Renie, a thought occurred to her. She was jealous of Videl because she loved Gohan. She loved him.
Love
It was a word only used as something a manipulate people from the NegaForce.
"STAR SILVER ILLUSION" Everyone's powers had been called out before than, but Renie hadn't cared to listen. She could have easily dodged the attacks coming at her, but she didn't, because she couldn't save Videl in time to get the both out of the way.
Renie fell on the bed, shielding Videl's weak body; unaware that Chi-Chi had cast a barrier on her, and that her attempt at rescue was fruitless. As the large sphere of energy hit Renie, she bellowed in anguish. The clothes that barely covered her were ripped to shreds. Her head felt light, and as she looked down at Videl, who was staring at her with shock, she smiled lightly.
"I'm sorry…" she whispered, then was covered in a coat of darkness.
When you see her sweet smile baby, don't think of me
When she lays in your warm arms, don't think of me
And It's too late and it's too bad, don't think of me
Oh it's too late, oh it's too bad, don't think of me.
End
Drama Drama Drama…..gotta love it! So, RenieXGohan hook up, then Renie goes topsy-turby on us! Yip!
Thoughts?