"I don't like Nems," he stated easily. Her eyes did not blink as he came to her side.

"You've never known a Nem before. How can you make such assumptions?" He frowned his distaste.

"Let me restate it then. I don't like Nems who want my planet," Galvan said with a growl. Arwen smiled in the darkness. Her eyes gleamed under the starlight like gemstones. Their eerie light shone below long lashes and found his face with their radiance.

"Then you must not like me." He cocked his head to the side and appraised her for a moment. She shifted her weight and crossed her arms casually. "What are you looking for?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. Galvan shrugged and turned to the side.

"I wish I knew." She released a short laugh and shook her head.

"That's your problem, Galvan." He looked up at the mention of his name. "You don't know anything." His eyes widened.

"How did you know who I was?" He asked, dismissing her insulting comment.

"How could I not? You're everything they've said you are. A proud, handsome, stupid Effian. What makes Chikyuu so special that you must have it?" His eyebrows furrowed. He wouldn't allow her to broach his confidence.

"Why must you have it?" He countered, smirking at his own slyness. She smiled and looked up.

"Because it calls to me!" He snarled. That was not the answer he wanted.

"Now YOU are the one making assumptions," he declared, squaring his shoulders. She looked upon his face.

"How long did it take you to notice me?" He wouldn't give her the pleasure.

"I found you didn't I? Found you on my planet!"

"As far as I know, Galvan, it's not yours yet." He laughed.

"My dear!" He said, crossing his own arms. "You're quite the informed one, are you not?"

"I know enough," she replied. Galvan's rage was beginning to build from within. This jaunty little conversation was getting him nowhere. Arwen continued to stand before him the very enigma of what she had been. He considered attacking her on the spot, attempting to kill her with an element of surprise. However, he would not be so overly confident with his powers.

So Galvan crossed his arms and readied himself. The night was young, and Arwen was not bored with him yet. There was much to discuss, and if he had to be coy with his queries, then so be it.

She smiled upon him and bowed her head. Galvan resumed the conversation.

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Chimera blinked his bewilderment through the eyes of Vegeta. Trunks was no less surprised as he remained stunned in mid-air. The enormous ball of red ki that was the Crimson Absolution, dissipated before their eyes. Chimera watched the fading tendrils of light as they resumed their place from within Bulma.

Her bloody eyes were now shut and a serene look painted her features. Arms falling softly to her sides, her body lowered itself back to the ground. Suddenly, it seemed the strength Bulma had possessed was failing her, for she could not remain standing. Her body crumpled to the ground in silence, as Chimera and Trunks watched on in astonishment.

"Mom," Trunks whispered nervously. He still had no idea what was happening. His own father was remaining quiet by his side. Trunks turned to him. "Father?"

Chimera's eyes opened wide. He had forgotten the boy's relations to the body he resided in. Chimera turned to him, knowing it was Vegeta that Trunks saw.

"Just sit down and be patient. Everything is going to be fine in a few minutes, but I need you to remain calm," Chimera uttered. He found it quite odd talking through another body, or for that reason, talking at all. Trunks' uncertain eyes looked from mother to father in one irrational minute as he contemplated what his father had said. Finally, they fell back upon Vegeta and the Chimera within. He sighed resolutely and lowered himself to the ground. Chimera smiled his thanks and looked back to Bulma.

It was a bittersweet knowledge, and he knew it. Bulma had been saved from the Blood Rage, she was herself again. However, that meant that Vegeta had apologized to her. Chimera had lost her for good. He brought himself down to the ground unhappily. Looking upon her motionless body, he knew he loved her too much.

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"Well, woman?" Vegeta asked again, looking around the abyss frantically.

"Vegeta," Bulma began. "Be patient!" He growled.

"Just how the hell do you expect me to be PATIENT?" She grinned slyly.

"So," she said, moving her hands back up to his neck. "You want me that bad?" He looked down and allowed his countenance to be content for the moment to look upon her face. Then after a few seconds, he replied.

"Don't even start with me woman." She smiled and brought herself up to kiss him again. Their lips met and melded together warmly. Putting his arms around her back, Vegeta pulled her closer to him, enjoying the feel of her body against his own. It didn't last for long. Vegeta felt as if a hand had grasped him and he had to release Bulma from his embrace.

Suddenly, Vegeta was being pulled away. Bulma felt the tension and opened her eyes. Vegeta reached for her as his mind was taken away from her own. She ran after his awareness, fighting the fact that he had to leave her mind. She could no longer visualize him. Instead, she had to rely on the feel of his presence. Unfortunately, there was only a teasing trace of his existence left, and Bulma knew he was gone.

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Author's Note: OK, sorry if nothing much happened. I just... I dunno... Oh well! Here's your chapter, I am... soooooo tired right now and so I have ceased comprehending rational thought. It was just one of those nights when I watched the clock. Yeppers you're looking at an insomniac right here! LOL I usually do get my best ideas at one in the morning. Unfortunately, not this time... =(

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Special Note: H_A... POL was too freakin' short. How am I supposed to read something so short and find fulfillment???? Did I tell you that your writing style has improved tremendously?! Well, now I have. BTW GA better be out ASAP with another chapter. LOL wish people could call my story something like POL... instead it'd have to be C. I just don't think that has the same ring to it...

Much luv to everyone! Especially those who like brushing their teeth! (Don't ask)

That is all

~JZero