Chapter 10

Reunion at Master Roshi's Island

Symone was surpised that she woke up at six o'clock in the morning. She got up, bathed and dressed. She wore a long sleeved black shirt; a pair of khaki capri pants, and black sandals. She did her hair up in a bun again.

She went through the living room to the kitchen. The only one in there was Bulma. She had her back to Symone, as she was cooking at the stove and talking on the phone at the same time. Symone patted Bulma on the shoulder gently, "Good morning." she said softly.

Bulma turned her head alittle, then smiled, "Hang on a sec." she said on the mouth piece, then turned to Symone, "Good morning. Did you sleep well?"

Symone smiled, "Yeah, I did." she replied.

Bulma covered the mouth piece, then said to Symone in a quiet voice, "I'm talking to Chi Chi right now."

"Oh?"

"She's gonna get Goku to run that errand for me. I've already contacted Master Roshi and Yamcha."

"That's good." then she just realized, "You didn't tell them who I was, did you?"

She smirked alittle, "Didn't I tell you to not worry about it?"

"Yeah." she said, then sat down at the table.

"Don't worry, I'll have it all planned out. You let me handle it."

Symone smiled.

She smiled back, then talked on the phone again.

It was fifteen minutes later when Trunks and Vegeta came to breakfast, along with a turquoise-head little girl.

The little three year old looked at Symone, while Symone was reading a book at the table.

"Good morning, Symone."

She looked up, and saw Trunks, already dress, wearing a button-down shirt, with a white T-shirt underneath; short jean pants that came around his knees; and a pair of strapped boots.

She smiled alittle, "G'mo'nin'." she said, then saw the little girl staring at her. She smiled at her, "Hi."

She continued to stare, "Are you Trunksie's girlfriend?"

Trunks looked at her, "NO!"

Bulma chuckled alittle.

Trunks looked at his mother, "Mom, will you do something about her?! And tell her to stop calling me that!"

Symone sat there in silence, blushing alittle, "Not again."

"Bura, she's a guest here. Her name is Symone. The daughter of an old friend of mines."Bulma told the girl.

Trunks cleared his throat audiably.

Bulma sighed exasperately, "And don't call your brother 'Trunksie'."

"Okay." she looked down, then up at Symone, "Hi! I'm Bura. I'm only 3 ½ years old. How old are you?" she asked her.

"Bura, has anyone ever told you not to ask anyone his or her age?" said Trunks as he sat at the table.

She looked at him, "I'm just asking." then looked at Symone.

"It's rude." he told her.

"It's okay." Symone said to Trunks, then looked at Bura, "I'm 15 ½."

"Oh. You're old enough to be Trunks' girlfriend."

"BURA!!" Trunks shouted at her with a flushed red face.

"QUIET, BOY!!" shouted Vegeta, who who standing at the doorway since he came into the kitchen, "Where are your manners?! No shouting in this house!"

He looked at Vegeta, then at Bura.

She smiled at him, mockingly.

He turned away angrily, grumbling "What a daddy's girl." he said under his breath.

Symone suppressed a chuckle.

After a quick breakfast, Trunks went to the gravity chambers to train with Vegeta. After seven hours of intense training, they were walking out of the room. Bulma was was in the hallway, waiting for them.

"Vegeta, Trunks?"

They both looked at her.

"What is it, Mom?" Trunks answered as he wiped sweat from his forehead.

"This is unexpecting, but the five of us are all going to Master Roshi's."

Vegeta looked at her, "Why?"

She smiled, "It's a surprise."

"What?" said Trunks, he looked at his father.

Vegeta grunted alittle, "Very well, then. But I'm not interested in meeting the others." he walked passed Bulma, then stopped, "Why is that girl coming?" he asked over his shoulder.

Trunks looked at his mother, "Yeah, Mom. Why? She doesn't know anybody there, does she?"

"Well, no. But it wouldn't hurt to bring her along. What do you want me to do? Leave her here until we get back?"

"Okay, okay. I see your point." said Trunks and he began to follow his father, "I'll get ready." he told her, then turned alittle, "When are we going?'

"As soon as you guys get dressed properly."

He groaned, "When you said 'unexpected', you meant it. I had plans, too."

"Sorry, Trunks, but this is important."

They were all in the Capsule Corporation plane, heading towards Master Roshi's. Bulma was piloting, Vegeta sat in the passenger side next to her. Bra and Symone sat in the first row of seats. And Trunks in the next row.

Symone looked outside the window at the large vast sea. She is very excited about finally getting the opportunity to meet these incredible fighters.

She remembered the first time she and her small family went to Master Roshi's island. She was five years old. It was that following weekend after the Martial Arts Tornament she and her family joined.

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(Flashback)

Symone had her face pressed against the window, as she saw the small island dotted in the water, "The ocean is big!" she said with amuse, "Very wide." she looked at her parents, "Master Roshi lives out here?"

"Yeah. I guess he really likes the ocean. It is a beautiful view." Audrey answered, then turned to Trunks, who was piloting, "When was the last time you visited him?"

"After I guaduated from S.P.C. University." he answered.

"Oh." she replied, "And you said Bulma will meet us there?"

"Yeah. She said she'll be a while, though."

Symone saw the island more clearly as the plane drew closer, "Is that it, Daddy?"

"Yep. I'm gonna go in for a landing." he told them.

After landing, the three got out of the plane.

Master Roshi was outside, along with Turtle, Oolong and Puar.

"Well, look who's here!" said Roshi, "Hi!"

"Hi Master Roshi, Puar, Turtle, and Oolong." Trunks greeted.

"Hi!" Symone greeted happily, and ran towards Puar. She began to pet her on the head, "Hi, what's your name?" she asked the blue cat.

Puar did her high-pitched chuckle as Symone scratched under her chin, "Puar."

"Hi, Puar."

Audrey smiled at her daughter, then looked at Master Roshi, "Hi, Master Roshi. It's nice to see you again."

"You, too my dear." he said, "And congratulations on the victory of the martial arts competition."

"Ah, it was nothing." she rubbed the back of her neck, then she looked at Trunks, "It was a worthy challenge."

Trunks smirked, "I'll win next time."

She smirked alittle, "We'll see about that."

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(Reality)

Symone smiled alittle.

That was so long ago. She remembered the fun she had with the animals and swimming in the sea with Turtle. And even building a sand castle from with the help of her parents. Even went parasailing. It was paradise that she wish it didn't end.

But this was different. She was gonna meet the Z-Fighters. The fighters that doesn't exist in her timeline anymore. And to top it off-- it was with her alternative family!

She can feel her heart beat with anticipation. She was very excited.

"Uh, Symone?" Trunks called.

She turned to look at him, "Yes?"

"Are you nervous? You seem tensed."

"Oh. I-I'm fine." she replied with a smile.

After observing their short conversation, Vegeta looked ahead, There something about that girl. She's hiding something. then he thought, "Could she be..?" he shakes his head alittle.

They were almost there.

"Momma?" called Bura.

"Yes, Dear?" she replied.

"When we get there, can I play with Pan?"

"Yeah, sure."

Trunks looked up, "Oh, yeah. That's right." he said as if he just remembered something, "Symone, the only young adults who are gonna be there are you, Marron, Goten and me. Do you wanna hang with us?"

"Um, okay. Sure." she accepted, then smiled alittle.

"I'll even introduce you to my bestest bud, Goten. I think you'll really like him."

She smiled, "OK. I hope so. I can't wait."

Five minutes later, they were ready to land.

Symone looked out the window. There were three hover vehicles parked at the shore of island.

"Hmm. It looks like everyone came." said Trunks, "I guess that makes us fashionably late." he chuckled alittle.

"Uh-huh." Bulma agreed, as she landed at the shore.

They all got out one at a time.

The front door was open. Some people were outside. The others were inside.

"Hey! You guys made it!" someone called out happily.

Symone didn't recognize that person's voice. So she knew it had to be one of the fighters.

"Hi, Son-kun." Bulma greeted first.

"Hey, Goku-san." Trunks greeted next.

Symone looked at the fighter, That's Goku? she thought puzzled, I though Dad said he was dead!

Goku caught her eyes, "Hm? Do I know you?" he asked with curiosity.

"Uh, no. I... I'm--"

"She's a guest at our home, Son-kun." Bulma cut in.

"Oh." he said with a smiled, and held his hand out, "Hi, I'm Goku."

Hesitantly, Symone took his hand, "Hi. Nice to meet you, sir."

Goku smiled down at her, "Yes! I knew it! The Future Trunks is finally happy. And has a family of his own now." he thought to himself, "She's a Saiyan alright. I can feel it within her."

"Goku-san? Where's Goten at?" asked Trunks, as he looked around.

"He went to the store, but he'll be back." Goku told him, then turned to look to the side, towrds the sky, "I think that's him, now."

Symone felt it, "Wait... No way! That's the energy I felt before!" she thought to herself.

After a few moments6 later, someone landed onto the shore of the island.

Symone gasped.

The Goten looked at her, "Hey! It's you!" he exclaimed.

Trunks looked at him, "What? What do you mean?" he asked him, "You've seen her before?" he asked as he looked at Symone as her eyes were locked on Goten's.

"Yeah. Yesterday." he answered.