Past Destinies 4: Conversations

By Chang Liko

Disclaimer: I own nothing except the conversion of Chaos and Serenity/Serena. Oh, and I own the God of Souls.

Chaos had been at Capsule Corps for several days already, and, as each day passed, she became more and more agitated, knowing that soon she would have questions to answer. Already, Bulma, Vegeta's wife, was beginning to ask questions about her and she knew that it wouldn't be long before she and the others demanded answers.

She had thought that she would be able to keep it a secret, hide it from everyone, but she had misjudged their perceptiveness. Even Goten and Trunks had begun to question her, wanting to know what was going on. Although she knew that there was nothing that their father's could do now, she had wanted to avoid confrontation as long as possible. She just didn't think that she would be able to manage it any longer.

When she had granted those powers to both Trunks and Goten, it had been so that they would be protected, even if she was called back to her home dimension, like she knew she would be. What she hadn't figured on, however, was the fact that their new powers didn't deal very well with their Saiyan power. As it was, the powers kept trying to cancel each other out, and they kept switching power sources, causing their families to worry.

She'd know that they would need training to help them cope with the new powers, but she hadn't expected for them to be able to gain control over her gift so easily, so soon. She knew there was no avoiding it. When she was asked again, she would explain to them about the gift she had granted them.

Trunks frowned, wondering what was going on. He had woken up earlier than usual that day, and since then, he'd been having flashes of things that he shouldn't be able to see. Even as young as he was, he knew that.

He'd just snapped out of another 'dream' and was wondering what it meant. He'd seen Goku, but, instead of the Goku he knew, this Goku was different. It was almost like he'd changed somehow, but he didn't know what about him had changed. It wasn't like he'd turned evil or anything, but different. He just couldn't figure it out.

In his dream, Goku had been standing deep in a dark gray mist, his face solemn and his eyes serious, something he'd only ever seen on him when he fought. His outfit had changed too. Instead of the orange gi or the Saiyan armor, he'd been wearing a dark blue and silver robe that had been left open and underneath it, he'd been wearing a pure white leather body suit. In his hand, he'd held a gleaming silver sword with dark blue accents around the hilt, with a white scabbard tied to his waist. His hair had changed too, slicked back against his head, a black bandanna tied around his head, keeping his hair down, causing it to spike out in back.

That hadn't been the only strange thing though. Trunks had seen someone else in the mists, someone beside's Goku, but he hadn't been able to tell who it was. For some reason, though, this person had seemed familiar to Trunks. Trunks felt that they were very close, but how could that be?

Just moments before the dream had faded away, Trunks had seen Goku speak, but he couldn't hear the words. All he knew, was that he was speaking to the person still hidden in shadows, possibly giving them an order.

Frowning again, Trunks shook his head, wondering if maybe Chaos would be able to help him with the dreams he was having. Deciding to go look for her, he headed outside, wondering towards the small forest that his mother had insisted on having on the land.

It wasn't long before he found her, sitting on a huge boulder, staring at seemingly nothing. He knew better. He knew that she knew he was there, waiting for her to acknowledge him.

"You've been having visions, haven't you?" she questioned, not even turning around, deeming it unnecessary.

"How do you know? I only started having them this morning," Trunks stated, confused.

Sighing, Chaos pushed herself from the boulder, landing with a soft thump. Turning around, she reached up and grasped the text that hadn't left her side since they'd found her. Glancing over her shoulder, past the sun, she stated, "It has begun. I had thought to avoid this for a few years yet, but I'm not so lucky. I should have realized that my sister would not be swayed in her weaving."

"Chaos?" Trunks questioned, starting to worry.

Turning to face Trunks, Chaos smiled sadly, her voice echoing through his mind as she said, "I know, Trunks. I am truly sorry for what you and your family will have to endure, but I promise, it will get better. When the God of Souls takes his rightful place, everything will be brought to peace. I promise. But, for that to be reached, many will die. There is nothing I can do to prevent that. She will not allow me."

Alarmed, Trunks could only stare at her.

Sighing again, Choas shook her head as a glimmering black tear slid down her face. "I see that I have caused you great worry. There is nothing I do that does not hurt someone. No matter how hard I try, I am always destined to hurt those close to me."

Shaking his head, Trunks walked over to Chaos and wrapped his arms around her legs, staring up at her, stating, "I won't let anyone be hurt. That means you too. And there's no such thing as destiny."

Smiling softly, Chaos knelt down and picked him up, holding the text in one hand, murmuring, "Forgive him, sister. He does not know."

Frowning again, Trunks looked up at Choas, about to question her on the comment about her sister.

Shaking her head, Chaos stated, "Do not ask, young one. That is one thing I cannot yet speak of."

Nodding, Trunks asked, "Do you know what's going on with me? Something's wrong with Goten too."

Sighing, she nodded, saying, "I know that you have been experiencing new powers that cancel out your Saiyan heritage at times. I also know that you have been experiencing visions, and that Goten has started to be able to speak with souls unable to find their way to the other side."

Wide eyed, Trunks exclaimed, "Goten can see ghosts? Since when?"

Smiling at him, Chaos replied, "Since this morning, around the same time that you started having visions."

"Cool!" Trunks exclaimed.

Chaos shook her head, saying, "No. These spirits aren't the friendly sort. They can cause no harm, but they are of people who've died a terrible death and refuses to move on."

Paling slightly, Trunks asked, "Is Goten alright?"

Nodding, Chaos stated, "He is. Like I said, they can cause him no harm. But, when he comes over this afternoon, I'll have to block that power for the moment. It's too harsh for someone so young to have to endure."

"Do you know why we have these new powers? Is it because of you?" Trunks asked.

She smiled sadly, saying, "Yes. I granted these powers to you, with my sister's and Time's permission. I had thought that they wouldn't yet appear to you, but it seems that I miscalculated, yet again."

"That's alright! Honestly! I like my new powers. I just can't figure out what the visions mean. Are they all real?" Trunks questioned as Chaos headed out of the forest towards the Capsule Corps building.

"They are as real as you or I. They are visions of the future, of things that my sister has deemed necessary for the human race to survive. I must warn you, though. The things that you see in your visions are not to be told to anyone. The only people that know what your visions contain, are my sister and yourself. If anyone more were to find out what you see, you would be in terrible danger, especially when you learn to interpret the visions," Chaos warned, her voice soft in Trunks' head.

Eyes wide, Trunks nodded, saying, "I promise not to tell anyone about the visions. But why can't I tell you?"

Smiling softly, Chaos replied, "There is no need to tell me because I already know what your visions contain."

"You do?" Trunks questioned.

Nodding, Chaos stated, "Yes. I do. Just recently, you had a vision about Goku, your friend's father. But, instead of the Goku you all know and love, the Goku you saw was different. Changed, but you can not figure out how he has changed."

Nodding, Trunks asked, "Do you know what it means? Do you know who the other person in the vision was?"

Frowning, Chaos questioned, "Other person? What other person?"

"Well, I could see Goku plainly enough, but there was someone else in the background, hidden in the mists. I couldn't see who it was, but I felt that I should know them somehow," Trunks explained.

Sighing, Chaos shook her head, asking, "Did Goku know this other person was there?"

Nodding, Trunks replied, "Yeah. He talked to them."

"I see. Then the time is nearing. Very well sister, I will do what I can," Chaos murmured, her voice echoing softly in Trunks' head.

Staring up at Chaos, Trunks frowned, spacing out a little.

A blanket of mist covered the area, making it hard to see. Standing in the center of this mist was a lonely girl, maybe a year younger than himself. This was no ordinary young girl though. This was a girl destined to go through great trials before she was granted the happiness she longed for.

'My child, this is a girl that is destined for much more than you will ever realize.'

'What do you mean? Who are you?' Trunks looked around him, trying to find the one that had spoken to him.

'There is no need in looking for me. I cannot be seen unless I choose to be seen. I have come to warn you.'

'Warn me? Warn me about what?' Trunks questioned, turning his attention to the little girl.

'There will be a great battle, one where, if you aren't careful, everyone and everything you love and know will perish. This can be avoided, but for that to happen, the God of Souls has to return home, to retake his throne.'

'God of Souls? Chaos mentioned him. Who is he?' Trunks questioned.

'I cannot say. All I can say, is that if he does not return, then this little girl, Chaos, will perish, along with the entire universe. This is something that has been written, and I'm afraid that it is too late for me to change it. I have tried, with no success. I am truly sorry for what you will have to endure in the coming year.'

'I should be upset, but I think that if you had any way to stop this, you would. Who are you?' Trunks questioned.

'I am the one that everyone curses, the one that everyone doesn't like to believe exists. Just moments ago, you denied me yourself. But that is what I must endure in my existance, and I can only hope that someone will forgive me for what I have been forced to do over the years.'

'Are....are you Destiny?' Trunks questioned.

'Yes, my child. I am what you call me. But please, do not tell my sister that I have spoken to you. She will not approve of my talking to you directly.'

'I promise.' Trunks stated solemnly.

'Thank you, child. I must go now. Please, take care and look out for my little sister. She is so misguided at times.'

'I will.' Trunks promised, smiling softly.

To Be Continued...

A/N: I hope that you liked this chapter. Sorry I didn't have it up earlier. I'll try and get another chapter up soon. Please Review.