Sands Of Time
Chappie 11
Guilt Trips And Horrible Futures
By
Bulma
Lawyer: Excuse me, I am here to represent Recap and to persecute you Mr. Briefs, for allowing him to kill all those innocent people.
T: eyes him as he is relaxed in hammock Recap? Innocent people? HAHAHAHAHA! Fine open up the damn cage and tell me how I allowed him to kill all those people. Looks to me I saved the world a great deal of pain.
L: sees inside cage. R looks innocent. Mr. Briefs, you are a mad man and an abuser to animals and people. Opens cage and R attacks
T: sigh I tried to warn him.
("Why do I feel so warm? Why do I feel comfortable? Venux? Karara? Where am I? Where are you both? I am sorry I left you too. Please forgive me…") thought an unconscious Trunks. Bulma had returned to the cave where she found a scared child cleaning onto a protective Venux as they both huddled around her "Son". "Where did Trunks' father go?" asked Venux as she stood up with the child holding her hand. Bulma shrugged and offered a smile. "Who knows. Don't worry thought, he will be back soon. Now, lets' get down to business with him." she said with a cheerful tone of voice. With this gester, the mood seemed to lightened up and give a feel of that everything will be okay.
"Right." Venux replied smiling. Bulma reached for her capsule box and pulled out the capsule house. The Woman known as Venux and the child, Karara, stared shocked. "You have capsules? How? They shouldn't have been invented yet?" asked Venux confused. Bulma gave her a puzzled look. "Huh? What do you mean? Capsules have been invented by my father." She explained. "Really?" asked Venux. "Yeah, but come one. We need to get him inside." Bulma instructed. Venux nodded and with some amount of effort, bent down and threw Trunks over her shoulder.
Bulma opened the house door and lead the trio inside. It took somewhat of a while for them all to fix up poor Trunks. Soon there was nothing more for them left to do except let him rest. "There, that should keep him comfortable." Bulma replied with a smile on her face and draped a blanket over him. Then her attention were drawn to the lil' girl and the mystery Woman. "Well, I think explanations are in order I believe and I bet you 2 are hungry. So why don't I go and cook us some food and you tell me a bit about yourselves. "Bulma offered as she gestured a kind smile. The lil' girl's smile broadened and squealed in glee at the mention of food. "Thank you. We are greatly indebt to your generosity." Venux returned the same smile with one of her own.
Bulma brushed off her hands and lead them to the kitchen. Venux took a seat and placed Karara on her lap as Bulma began to get the necessities for the meal as she was about to prepare. She set the water and waited for it to boil so she could put in the noodles. She took a seat across the 2 and waited for them to begin. "Well, where to start?" "Take your time." Bulma smiled. "Well, my name is Venux and this here is Karara. We were slaves in the future and we lived with Trunks. Perhaps he could do a better job at explaining all of this to you than I." Venux chuckled nervously.
"Perhaps. But at least I know your names. So…what do you mean by Trunks is my son?" "We are from the future. Apparently you and Prince Vegeta had…a romance and ended up creating your son." Venux offered a simple solution to a complicated situation. Bulma nodded in understandment. Her mind was buzzing with so many unanswered questions. The only way she would know any of them, lies to the boy that was resting in the other room.
But the bubbles from the pot brought her out of her thinking state. She quickly got up and put the noodles in as she stirred the pot. There was somewhat an uneasy silence, but then the lil' one broke it as she asked a question. "Miss Bulma… are you going to tell on us to the other, big, scary lil' man?" Bulma was taken aback as she was not expecting such a question from either of them.
But the question still remained. Would she still turn them over and still try to find someway to get them all to escape? Would she really be that cold and heartless to deny her own flesh and blood. She hadn't even known him moments, have not yet talked to him, and now she must come to the decision that would either kill them all or save the innocent lives of not only her future son, but of those of Venux and the small child Karara. ("Shouldn't this decision be made before it is too late into the pregnancy?") she pondered half amused to herself.
Thank Kami her back was turned so neither the child or Woman could see the troubled thoughts on her expression. But she had come to her decision. Bulma turned around and her face was one of gentle kindness as she looked at the small frightened girl. Bulma shook her head no. "No, I will not. I will not all your lives or anymore lives to be ruined by that mean monster." she said soothingly.
All fears and worries vanished from the child and woman. They were safe, for the moment at least. But how long would that last? Before anymore questions could be answered, Bulma finished with the noodles and rice and set them on the table. The child began to dig in as Venux did the same. Bulma sat and watched the two. But her mind was troubled. Just how was she going to get them out of this mess?
And just at this opportune time a moan was heard from the bedroom. The 3 exchanged looks and Bulma told them to stay there while she handled it. Her heart was thumping. Pretty soon she would have the answers to her questions. She entered the room and softly closed the door behind her. Bulma walked over and sat on the side of the bed where the young boy was slowly stirring awake.
Trunks opened his eyes. Panic filled him, worry dreaded him, and he knew someone familiar yet so strange was with him in the room. His unfocused eyes come to a blurry vision of a blue haired Woman and staring at him with the same reflection of the same blue eyes. As his tired eyes adjusted, he could make out the image of his…mother? "Shhh, lay back. You are not strong enough to get up just yet." Bulma said in a soothing voice.
Trunks' face paled. Son looked at Mother for the first time since his birth. So much conflicting emotions overwhelmed him. He didn't care what was transpiring or how or why this was happening. He was seeing his Mother. He didn't even care anymore as he pulled her into a hug and cried the unrestrained tears on her shoulder. He sobbed unexplainable words onto her neck and the word Bulma could only make out was "Mom."
Strange, she knew nothing about this boy…yet he seemed to know almost everything about her. She would get her answers soon enough, right now he needed her more than anything. She didn't know, but there was a force that made her hold him in her arms and comfort him. It didn't make any sense. But nothing mattered for the moment. All that mattered was a Mother and Son.
IT seemed almost an eternity before his crying subsided. He just laid in her arms and only small hiccups escaped his throat. Bulma stroked his hand and held onto him. The air was thick with a comforting silence. No words needed to be said. Only the actions and emotions of the two wee all that needed to be recognized. But soon, even this moment needed to be explained in due time.
Bulma took a deep breath and prepared herself for the answers she almost dreaded to come to her knowledge. Bulma licker her dry lips and whispered the name of her son. "Trunks?" she asked. The lavender haired boy looked at Bulma. So many questions, worry, concern, and more love than ever clouded his eyes.
"Trunks… I need to know some answers. I know you're the only one who can answer them…are you well enough to answer my questions?" she asked looking into the eyes of her son. Trunks knew what was coming and this Woman, his Mother, deserved to know the answers. He nodded his head yes. Bulma took another breath and answered the obvious question. "Are you truly, really me and Vegeta's son?"
Trunks saw this question coming a mile away. This was an odd situation. Here he was explaining his past to her and revealing his identity. "Yes, I am." This really struck something in Bulma. I mean, sure she heard it from Venux and the child…but to actually hear it from her own flesh and blood, there was no doubt in her mind that he was really her child. "How?" was her next question. "You and Dad fell in love." he simply said. Trunks moved from her embrace and rested against the pillows as he looked up at her with puffy eyes and a tear streaked face.
"That is impossible…" she breathed. Trunks let out a chuckle. "Is it really that hard to believe? Is it really that impossible? You may not see it, but you 2 were meant for each other. And you both are starting to developed feeling for one another. It's only a matter of time before you both realize that your in love and falling fully for each other as well." he explained with a small smile on his features.
"I am so sorry Trunks. But I have no feelings for him." she stated. "You were never a really good liar to me Mom. I know you more than anyone. I know your greatest desire and worst fear. I know the very name you whispered at night before you head off to sleep. So do not lie to me. I can see for myself right now you care very deeply about Dad." he countered to her false claim.
Bulma stared at him shocked. How did he, of all people, know her so well? ("Bulma, get together girl! He is bluffing!") (" 'Fraid not Mom. I can read your mind through the Mother/Child bond.") came his voice from deep inside her mind. Bulma's eyes grew wide with shock. How was he doing this? "Face it Mom, I have you beat in every area and for the last time I am your son from the future, and no your not going nuts. Now would you chill and ask questions. I will answer everyone of them."
Bulma looked at the boy. This was beyond strange. "Okay, why are you here now?" "You got time?" he asked. "Huh?" "Do you have time?" he repeated the question. "Yes." Bulma responded slowly. "Okay, you and Dad fell in love and had me in the future. My full name is Trunks Vegeta Briefs or Prince Trunks Vegeta Briefs if we want to get technical. Well, Frieza survived in my time line and he found Dad. He also found out about me and how I am one of the powerfullest creatures in the universe and so he… killed Dad and then you in the most tortuous ways imaginable and took me alive. For the last 16 years of my life I had to be his servant, his slave. Well, up until I went Super Saiyan, killed him and his advisors, then me along with Venux and Karara left in the plans you made for a time machine…I think you were talking to me through death in my time and so I made the time machine and we headed to a safe alternate universe, so that I maybe able to save this time.
Unfortunately for us, Frieza had a brother, and as I killed Frieza. All of his belongings, slaves, planets, things all belonged to him now. And so I belong Cooler, but of course I didn't know at the time and he tracked us back in time, kidnapped us again and we escaped to here after I got injured in the battle or I tried to us to escape…the rest, I was unconscious. Hopefully, you can fill me in on that." he asked drawing his story to a close.
Bulma's mind took it all in as she listened attentively. All of this seemed so unreal, yet it made a lot of sense. Bulma then asked another question. "What of Venux and Karara? How did you meet them?" "Ah, now that is a story worth telling. I met Venux when I was 10 years of age. She was given to me as a gift for my own purposes, but of course Frieza was a sick, sick bastard and wanted me to do…other things. But I would never stoop that low." Trunks stated with passion.
Bulma let out a smile. At least she could say this, her son had a good head on his shoulders. "And what of Karara? How did you come upon her?" she asked as to reveal more information out of these individuals she had just met. A sorrowful expression emerged from Trunks and Bulma could tell this was a touchy subject. Trunks let out a sigh and a far away look was in his eyes as he revealed his story.
"When I was only 11, Frieza sent me on a mission to a 2ed rate planet in the Northern part of the universe. He was recruiting planets to help aid him in a war with Cooler's empire. Apparently the brothers had gotten in a petty fight and started a civil war to see who was more powerful. The universe was chaotic. Because of them, innocent lives were torn apart and being destroyed. But I was sent to that planet with a few men to negotiate them to become our alliance and give us materials to help aid us in the war. They refused. They wanted nothing but peace. And Freiza's orders, I was supposed to annilated them all until they surrendered or the planet was destroyed.
I had no choice but to follow orders. I begged and pleaded with the planet to join. But they were a stubborn race and so I carried out my orders. About a month of destruction, the remaining handful surrendered. But because there was only a mere handful, Frieza ordered to take the survivors as slaves. The men as slaves, the Woman as concubines and to murdered the children. I refused to have anymore part of it and for my actions they beat me to a bloody pulp and restrained me.
I was too weak to fight back. All I could do was watch in horror of things an 11 year old should never see. Finally, no one was left and as punishment I was to be kept on the planet as they left me all beaten and bruised. Should I survive for a month, then I could come back forgiven and continue my work. I thought I wasn't gonna make it as I watched the ships leave with the remaining slaves. My heart was heavy. I had caused this hell and sent those innocent people to a life of hell and death. I was so ready to die and give up right then and there. At least I could have been with you and Dad.
But something kept me from dying that day. I know Venux would have been fine, me and her worked on an escape plan, should something happen to me on my mission. But I heard a child's cry. A baby's. So what with little strength I had, I got up and made my way towards toe sounds. Then I came upon some rubble and the crying intensified. I began to move the dirt and debris and there laid in a torn blanket of a dead Woman's arms was a baby girl.
I remembered the look she gave me as she gazed upon my face. She ceased her crying and had this look about her, as if she knew everything about me and knew for the rest of her life I would protect her. I took her in my arms and cradled her. By then, I had no energy as I sat in lotus position and cradled her.
But I do not know how to explain what happened next. I saw her began to glow and I began to panic. But all of a sudden, it vanished. I felt for the first time since you held me as a baby, the sense of security, love, warmth, and protectiveness wash over me. Then a giant light burst forth from her and onto me and the next thing I knew, I was healed and stronger than ever. She saved my life that day. And for a month I took care of her. I even gave her a name. The name of Venux's mother, Karara.
And when Frieza came to take me back, I snuck the child on board and into my chambers. You could imagine the look of surprise and amusement Venux had upon discovering the gift I brought back. But as fate would have it, Frieza's ship was a dangerous place for love to exist. He found out and I traded a very precious price to keep her alive and in the orphanage." "What was that?" Bulma asked as she interrupted the story.
She was so interested and fascinated by this tale her son revealed to her. Trunks looked away from her. "Something I can never get back…I do not wish to speak of it. So please, do not ask." Bulma gave him a sympatric look and hugged him as she whispered that she wouldn't push the subject anymore, then urged him to continue the story. "And so we had to give her up to the orphanage. Everyday me and Venux saw her. WE tried to be there and support her and be the best parents we could be without Freiza's knowledge. And that is the end of that story."
Bulma did not know what to say. This boy, her only son, had been through so much. She had truly been through hell. She pulled him into a hug and did not let go. She was so moved to tears. Trunks just hung onto her. "It's okay Mom. It's all past now. Besides you and Dad will get together and have me. Just be prepared." he said soothingly as he embraced her.
Bulma shook her head and sobbed no. "Mom, you have to…please…" Trunks felt his stomach sink. This was bad. "No. Vegeta will not agree with it and I…I can't I am too young. You ask too much of me. I am so sorry Trunks" Bulma sobbed.
B: Well ain't that a bitch?
T: M-mom…you don't want me?
V: Yes B hits V
B: NO, of course I want you. But you gotta what and see how things play out. Hugs Trunks( now take a nap and I will work on the story.
T: Kay
DC: Shhhh I am sneaking into Akira's vault and to find the contract saying he created DB/Z/GT.
B: I don't think so
DC: Oh fuck
T: TR…DC knocks B out and steals her and runs with her and contracts
C'ya
Bulma
PS MOMENT OF ZEN!
I promise to be a GOOD GIRL if you promise to be a BAD BOY!
Matt Say: Hmmm, I want to hear my heart puts microphone in mouth Nope, doesn't work.