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Shinzon – New Existence

Chapter 8: Double Fantasy

Siena was watching the boy being put into bed by his father from the only window around the room. She could see them but they couldn't see her, mainly because of her unique ability to go invisible. It was a handy technique. The man glanced around warily as though trying to see if anyone was going to attack his son. Siena let a smirk come across her face. Too bad he couldn't see her, even if he was a full-blooded Saiyan.

The man crossed the room and shut the door tightly and quietly as his son was sleeping on the bed already. Siena watched him go and then let herself become visible. Pushing the window open, thinking of how foolish Vegeta, the man, was at not locking it, she came inside the room silently, her face now set into an I-must-do-my-job-now look. She crept beside the little purple-haired boy and she saw how peacefully sleeping he was despite of earlier wounds.

A thought flickered in her mind of quitting what her master had sent to make her do when she remembered she didn't really have a choice in the matter. She was enslaved to her master and she couldn't displease her or her life would end instantly. Of course, she did have a few choices, like asking for permission to do this or that, and she should be happy with that. But lately... she felt foreboding in killing. Of course, she had killed many times before, but to kill tiny, little innocent boys, well... to her, it was inhumane.

But who said you were totally human? Siena thought to herself sourly. It was true – she wasn't fully human. She had been once, a long time ago... when she was little. How old was she now...? 10? 11? She couldn't remember anymore really. It was too long ago to think about. She had a new life, a bound life yes, but a fresh one. One that her master would help her develop into a better life.

Putting her thoughts to the side, she came back into reality, into staring at this little boy she was supposed to kill. If she doesn't, then her master would punish her greatly and she couldn't, wouldn't let that happen. She lifted her hand up into the air and closed her eyes. A knife appeared into her hands solidly and she gripped the hilt of it in her hands. She reopened her eyes and looked at the boy sleeping in front of her. His face was set in a peaceful, tranquil look and another twinge of guilt ran through Siena's heart. It would be heartless to kill him like this, right now. But as she dropped her arm to her side, a shear angry voice filled her head.

Siena, I ordered you to kill him! What is wrong with you?!

"I'm sorry, Mistress," Siena murmured quietly. "I can't kill him like this."

You fool! Report back at once and we'll find a worthy punishment for you! Reina's voice faded from Siena's mind and she slowly and sadly disappeared into the winds, a gently breeze shutting the window shut.

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Gohan sat up straight in bed rigidly. He glanced around the room and cursed at himself. It was evening and the sun was starting to set outside. He had fallen asleep off guard. He glanced to his side to find Goten sleeping peacefully right next to him and Gohan sighed before remembering he was supposed to watch out for his father, in case he wasn't the same. He peered cautiously over the edge of the bed to find it empty of any occupants.

Wondering why his father had just up and left, he got off from the bed quietly and crept downstairs and stopped, stock-still frozen, in front of the kitchen. The sight was a little surprising due to his father having not acted right before. Goku was leaning against the counter eating a granola bar, his face set into a stony, apathetic look. "Dad?" Gohan asked, still on the alert. Goku did not look up from the floor but instead took another bite out of the bar. Thinking it was okay for him to creep nearer, Gohan dropped his alert stance and took a few steps into the kitchen. Finally Goku registered his son in the room and looked up from his food.

Gohan froze again. Goku blinked at Gohan once and returned to looking down at the floor again, suddenly not hungry as he laid the breakfast bar on the counter. Gohan took another step forward cautiously. "Dad, are you okay?" Gohan decided it was alright to ask that question due to the fact the way his father was acting. Goku either didn't hear or didn't care for the question as he got up off the counter and walked over to the refrigerator, opening the door and peering inside. It was almost completely bare. Gohan shifted his weight from one foot to the other uncomfortably, waiting for his father to either reply or do something else.

Goku retracted his head slowly from the fridge and gave Gohan a look, a look that altogether had no meaning and yet retained some kind of meaning. His mouth open and he spoke in a whisper, "Do you trust me?" The question totally threw Gohan off guard as it showed on his face, a wholly shocked look. Goku seemed to know it was too awkward of a question and turned to look back into the almost-bare refrigerator.

Gohan shook off the surprised look he gave and tried to counteract for a reasonable answer. It was true that he didn't truthfully trust his father, but how could he say that to his father who was despairingly depressed? It was almost like a sin to say that, but he had to be truthful to his father, it was how he was brought up to be. But it seemed he didn't need to respond as Goku shut the fridge and walked out of the kitchen, past his son without so much as glancing at him. Gohan followed his movement with his eyes and found his father locating himself on the couch in the living room. How strange Gohan mused.

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Siena screamed out in pure pain. Her eyes were white and pupil less and her mouth was open wide in terror. Reina gave an unpleasant frown. "Stop that screaming now, Siena, or I'll worsen it." Siena couldn't stop her screaming and Reina gripped tighter in her hand a black emerald, a tiny crack appearing across it slowly. Siena's screams doubled in volume and pitch.

Just suddenly, Reina let go of the pressure she was putting on the emerald and Siena gasped and wheezed, bending to her knees and placing her hands on the floor. It happened so quick and yet so long. Siena's eyes returned to their ice-blue pupil color and she closed her mouth. "Now, you'll kill the boy and further my plans, Siena. I have something planned even if you can't see it. So I suggest you wise up and go do it." She tossed the crystal to the table in front of her next to the crystal ball.

Siena bowed, still gasping slightly. "Yes, Mistress... At once." She instantly disappeared. Reina leaned back in her chair, a smirk coming onto her face.

"My plan's going smoothly... Soon, Goku, soon, you will be mine."