Flashback is three weeks before the beginning of the story

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I don't own DBZ or DBGT!

Chapter 2: Arrival (The Memory)

I gasped. (I know, I can do a lot in my sleep.) I could feel all three pairs of eyes fall on me.

A hand nudged my side. I stirred, not wanting to admit to Vegeta that I had overheard him.

/Woman, I know you heard us. Now open your eyes./ Vegeta's voice echoed through my mind.

I slowly followed his command, letting my eyes adjust to the bright light. "Is that true, Veg?"

He nodded. "I'm afraid it is."

In the darkness, Goku's eyes glistened. Kadeta's frown deepened, her worry showing through her usually emotionless eyes. Vegeta sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers trailing through my hair. "Kadeta, Kakarott, leave us. I don't need you here to explain the situation to Nightcall."

"Fine, Mister Bossy. But don't think you can keep her cooped up in here forever."

Goku pulled Kadeta out of the room. After they had exited, Vegeta turned to me. "Now you see why I was so worried when the rest of the Saiyans first arrived?"

"Uh huh." I shifted, laying my head in his lap. He stroked my cheek, his concern evident in his touch.

• FLASHBACK •

Bulma ran into the room, panting. "Vegeta, there's an unknown spacecraft approaching Earth. We need you and Goku to 'greet' them." Bulma froze and blushed furiously as she realized what she'd interrupted

Vegeta was hunched protectively over me, his teeth bared. He reached down, grabbing his plaid boxers off the floor. He pulled them on before climbing out of bed, making sure I was covered before turning to face Bulma. "What is it woman?"

She gulped. "Uh, well, there is a spacecraft approaching Earth. WE need you there when they land."

"Fine, he'll be there. Will you leave now?"

I said from the bed, wrapped in the black satin bed sheet. "This is the fifth time you've walked in on us this week. And we don't even live at Capsule Corp!"

"We need him there as soon as he gets dressed." Bulma turned and walked out of the room.

Vegeta stared after her. "Get dressed." He said, before turning and pulling on some clothes.

I did as he said, dressing in a black T-shirt (which read: Everyone is Entitled to MY Opinion) and jeans, my usual. Then he and I started towards Capsule Corp.

We had flown most of the way, him carrying me, when Goku caught up with us from his place. He and Vegeta exchanged nods, but other than that, nothing happened between the two Saiyans before we landed.

When we reached Capsule Corp, a group of people were standing there looking at the sky expectantly.

We touched down behind the group. Vegeta set me down as everyone turned towards us.

They were scientists, dressed in the typical lab coats. Bulma ran out from the group and practically jumped on Vegeta, grasping him in a hug.

I could feel a growl rise in my throat. Vegeta recovered from his shock, and pulled Bulma off of him. "Woman, what is going on?"

"The ship is landing within the hour. And they've made contact…" Bulma paused, biting her lower lip. "They're Saiyans."

Vegeta's eyes widened. I heard Goku gasp, and felt the breath catch in my chest. "But, I thought all the Saiyans had died…at least once. Who are these?"

"Radditz, Nappa, and a Bardock. They said that somehow they'd been granted life again. Turles is also with them."

Through our bond, I felt Vegeta tense at the familiar names. /Nightcall, go wait inside./ Vegeta stated with no explanation as to why he wanted me wait inside.

/Veg, I have a right to be out here when they arrive./ I replied angrily, not understanding why he didn't want me outside.

"Get your ass inside right now!" I started to resist again, but he broke in. "Damn it, when I tell you to do something, I expect you to do it! Now get your ass in there!" Vegeta pointed to the door.

I glared at him, but with further provocation from Goku and Bulma, I eventually sulked into the building.

I tried to pry into Vegeta's mind, but he had closed me off. I screamed in frustration, unable to bear him keeping secret from me.

Suddenly, the sky grew bright and a small ship (which looked incredibly like a Capsule Corp. one) appeared in the sky. I watch, bewildered, as it landed gracefully (or as graceful as an octopus space ship can) on the landing pad.

The portal opened, and out stepped a Saiyan who looked a lot like Goku, except was really tan and had a scar running down his left cheek. I assumed this was Bardock.

The next one out was Nappa. I remembered him from Vegeta's memories, which were opened for me to explore when he marked me.

Radditz and Turles followed Nappa. Then the four Saiyans made their way over to Vegeta. One by one, they bowed, before acknowledging the others.

"Prince Vegeta, we have come to bring news of our home world." Nappa said.

Vegeta's eyes widened. "What are you talking about? It was destroyed years ago."

Radditz looked up. "Yes, but e found a rather large chunk of the planet. It seems to have grown over the years and is now about the size of a very small planet."

Vegeta's eyes glistened with hope. I understood. He wanted to rebuild the Saiyan Empire.

I ran through the doors, still very angry at Vegeta for making me watch the scene from behind quarter inch thick glass. "Vegeta, you are such an ass. You know I hate to be kick out of the action."

The new Saiyans looked up, startled. Bardock stepped between Vegeta and me, pushing me towards the door slightly. "Miss, I don't think I heard you right. Did you just call my prince an ass?"

"So what if I did? He can't do nothing about it." I smirked at him.

"You have no idea who you're dealing with, do you? I don't really want to do this but you disrespected my prince. Bardock tried to punch me, but I dove out of the way.

"Come on Saiyan. I was taught to fear you guys." I said, laughing.

Bardock took a step towards me, but Vegeta stopped any other action. "Bardock, she'll kill you. I wouldn't risk it. Go talk to your son. He still needs to me you." Vegeta nodded in Goku's direction.

I gave Bardock one final smirk before walking over to Vegeta, tail swinging happily behind me. "What's up, Veg?"

Vegeta cocked an eyebrow at me, then shook his head and turned back to Nappa, Radditz and Turles. "You three are telling me that there is a chance to restore the Saiyan race?"

"Yes, with the addition of females from other races. As you know, there are no female Saiyans left." As soon as Nappa said this, I thought 'That's one they don't know about."

"I realize that." Vegeta noticed Turles eyeing me. "This is Nightcall. I've taken her as my mate." Turles' eyes dropped.

From behind us, Goku yelled, "Hey, Vegeta! It's almost noon! Why don't we get something to eat?"

All the Saiyans looked at Vegeta. He nodded, and immediately the Saiyans followed him into Capsule Corp. He left me standing by the group of scientists.

"Bastard." I muttered, and then followed the Saiyans inside.

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