"I don't believe you. Mmm…ah…Bulma never mentioned having a cousin." He smirked. "I'm her 2 cousin 5 times removed. Now darling if you don't mind I shall flip you over and stand up." With little effort he flipped Kiwi onto her back and stood. "See was that so hard? Now darling, I can see you've got a few ribs smashed up. Here let me help you up." He grabbed Kiwi's hand and yanked her easily to her feet.

She blushed slightly and said in a breathless voice (due to the pain in her ribs), "t-thank you…what's your name?" he grinned and gave an elaborate bow. "I, my dear, am Dave Sanders, the greatest fighter around." Kiwi let out a snort. Greatest fighter around? Posh, she knew old woman who were stronger than this wacko. "Right, and I'm Kiwi Briefs, the queen of Bohemia." Dave raised an eyebrow. "You don't believe me. Judging from your attire you are, if I'm correct, a fighter also. So how about we have a little go? I shall attempt to go easy on you. I wouldn't want to mar your pretty face."

Kiwi rolled her eyes and said calmly "Oh go ahead, throw me your best move." Dave grinned said, "You really are crazy, dearest. I was just joking. I don't fight girls." "Kiwi. There you are. Oh Dave, I hadn't realized that you got back." The two of them turned around and saw Bulma standing near the door.

Kiwi glared at Dave and snapped, "Mom, is it true that this weirdo is your cousin?" before Bulma could answer Dave snapped back, " Honey, I've already told you yes! And why are you calling Bulma, mom?" Kiwi smirked and said, "Ha, bet you weren't expecting that." Dave opened his mouth to snap back a reply but Bulma interrupted. "You guys relax. Yes Kiwi, unfortunately Dave is indeed my cousin. Dave, Kiwi is my adopted daughter. It's a long story. Don't ask."

Dave frowned and said, "Humph. I don't like this. My dear, you should have just told me you were Bulma's daughter." Kiwi just ignored him and sat back down. "Look, I don't care if your mom's brother. I'm dead tired and I plan to go back to sleep. Good night mom, go away Dave." She never had a chance to close her eyes. At that moment her wristwatch began beeping. Growling very much like saiyan she pressed a button and snapped, "What is it Trunks?" a small hologram appeared just above her hand. It was Trunks from the shoulders up.

Trunks rolled his eyes and said, "spare me the dramatics Kiwi. Look I need you to come on up and join me at Kami's tower. Dad and I are planning on entering the hyperbolic time chamber." Kiwi jumped up and yelled, "What! I'll be right there." Bulma looked worried. "The hyperbolic time chamber? Hmmmm…why don't you and Dave go on ahead? I need to pack baby Trunks up and everything."

Kiwi glared at Dave but nodded stiffly. "Fine. Come on Dave, we need to leave now." Dave began to protest but Kiwi grabbed his hand and yanked him out the front door.

Trunks was nervous. Not nervous to be training in the chamber but nervous about the fact that it would be with his father. So far Vegeta had totally ignored him but now…he half wished that it could be Kiwi going with him. Kiwi. He sighed as he brought a mental picture of her up in his mind.

Her dark bangs framed the sides of her face and the rest of it hung several inches above her shoulders. Her eyes were jade and always brought him comfort. Man, she was gorgeous. The first day he had met her he had thought that Gohan had caught an angel. Trunks sighed as he remembered the day he caught sight of the two of them…

Flashback

"Mom! Have you seen Kiwi? She promised to lend me her air board. 15-year-old Trunks waited silently for his mother's reply. Bulma shrugged a thin shoulder. "I think she's on the roof." Trunks gave her a quick thank and rushed up the stairs. When he reached the roof he heard Kiwi's giggles and stopped short. He thought disgustedly –I bet she's up here with one of her loser friends. This will be the perfect time to scare the crap out of them. – He slowly walked forward and suppressed his chi. A moment later he was standing stock still with his mouth wide open.

She was there alright, but not with one of her friends. She was there with…Gohan. And that wasn't what upset him it was what they were doing. Gohan had his arm around her and was placing feathery kisses on her face. Trunks heard her say, "Gohan…Trunks is going to come looking for me any minute now. So…go train or something." Gohan had laughed and given her a quick kiss on the mouth. "Whatever you say…"

End Flashback

He shook his head slightly and thought, - I never told her I knew about Gohan. I wonder what she'd say. – After that incident he had tried to control his anger at the fact that Kiwi and Gohan were keeping their relationship a secret. Unfortunately a week later Gohan was killed. Trunks had always been surprised that Kiwi refused to mention the saiyan's name, he had been sure that everything would come to light.

Trunks let out a sigh. He had loved Kiwi since the day she had turned thirteen. And now…he was more in love than ever. When he had seen lying unconscious on the ground of Ginger Town he had nearly had a heart attack. It had taken all his willpower not to through his arms around Kiwi and hold her close when she had finally regained consciousness.

A familiar voice snapped him out of his thoughts. "Dave! Will you stop you sniveling? Piccolo, just ignore him. He's an idiot." Kiwi, Trunks thought, sounded oddly annoyed. An unfamiliar voice protested, "Kiwi, darling, is that any way to treat me? And who is this alarmingly large green…man?"

Kiwi glared at Dave and snapped, "I thought you said you were a fighter. Now where is Trunks?" "I'm right here. Who's this?" Kiwi turned and saw Trunks leaning against the wall. Dave turned and gave an elaborate bow. "I, my good sir am Dave Sanders. You must be the Trunks the lovely Miss Kiwi was talking about. Isn't it a coincidence that you share the name of my cousin's son?"

Trunks frowned. "Right…Piccolo, do me a favor and keep and eye on this wacko. Kiwi, come with me please." Trunks grabbed Kiwi's hand and pulled around the corner away from Dave. Once they were out of site Kiwi threw her arms around him. "Why on earth are you going into the Chamber? And with Vegeta?" Trunks shrugged as he hugged her back. "I need to do this Kiwi. Now give me a kiss and say goodbye."

She smirked. "Give you a kiss? I'm a girl you should be the one kissing Me." Trunks raised an eyebrow. "You are so full of yourself. But I'll oblige and give you tiny kiss." He leaned over and brushed a soft kiss across her cheek.

Kiwi's breath caught in her throat as his lips touched her skin. Why did she feel this way? "Kiwi are you okay?" she looked up and saw the worry in Trunks' eyes. Any moment now he would be gone. Before she could say or do anything her cell phone began beeping. Letting out a frustrated sigh she looked took it out and answered.

"What?" when a deep male voice replied Kiwi nearly dropped the phone in shock. "Hello, Kiwi. Rude as always I see." Kiwi blushed furiously and snapped. "At least I'm not a stalker. How on earth are you talking to me? You'd have to be…oh no. No, no, no. You've got to be-" the man laughed and said smugly, "In the past? I've already focused on your chi. See you soon Kiwi."

YEAH! I finally finished this chapter! It took me a long time to finish it because I had no idea how to finish it. I did however and I've left all you people with a cliffhanger. At least I think I did. Blushes and gives an embarrassed grin. Oh well. hmmm…

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