Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z.

Author's Notes: I'm going computerless for the weekend. You didn't think I'd keep you in suspense all weekend, did you? (she said as if more than one person read her story. Not that I'm not grateful, my wonderful one reviewer) Anyway, mucho action now. I tried to shoot for a classic DBZ battle, but I can't write action well. But it will be multiple chapters, so ENJOY!



Chapter 7: A Battle

Goten instinctively backed away from the girl, astonished not only by the cruel smirk on her face, but also by the sudden increase in her ki. The air seemed to crackle around her as all looked on in astonishment. Vegeta, still in shock, stammered out, "What? H-how?"

The girl who had taken the name Sarah twisted her mouth from a smirk to a sneer. "You had forgotten about me. You didn't think I'd come back."

"You were dead. I-I know you were dead." No one had seen Vegeta this afraid since Namek.

"Oh my God," whispered Trunks. "It can't be."

Vegeta, seeming to collect his wits, said, "I assume you still wish to kill me, Jita."

Jita glared at him, sliding into a classic defensive stance as naturally as breathing. "Yes, dear brother. That is exactly what I had in mind. I don't want to leave your - humph - family bereft, but I must have the vengeance I promised. You see, I keep my promises. And I expect for no one, Saiyan or otherwise, to interfere."

Her eyes slid over to the others. Videl and Chichi were having a time holding back Bulma, who was having trouble calming down after hearing the words 'kill' and 'bereft.' Pan and Bra had left for the woods some time ago to play. Trunks and Goten were both confused over what to do, while Goku and Gohan looked ready to help Vegeta if necessary. Vegeta gave a meaningful look to Goku and Gohan. The two nodded and backed away, pulling Goten and Trunks back as well.

Jita nodded in satisfaction and lifted her hand. A transparent yet sparkling barrier formed around the two warriors, blocking an area big enough for a good battle. "Just a precaution," she commented.

Quick as a fox, Jita attacked. Vegeta had been ready, and blocked, only to have her kick from behind. He responded by grabbing her foot, and flinging her forward. As she was sailing through the air, she fired a quick round of ki blasts, barely singeing Vegeta's hair as he dodged. She vanished and reappeared behind him, where they began a close assault, each causing a minimal amount of damage as they punched, kicked, and dodged.

"He's holding back, even for normal form," Trunks commented.

"They're both holding back," Goku said, eyes following each movement.

The battle increased. Vegeta hated it. He loved to fight, but this was his homicidal dead sister - not even aged a day. He didn't want to kill her again, but she seemed dead set on killing him. He decided to try to hold her still and talk to her. With a feint to the front, he disappeared and reappeared behind her, locking her arms behind her with his. She could not move.

"I don't want to kill you," he said. With a grunt and inhuman strength, Jita kicked her leg high enough to catch him in the face. The unexpected maneuver and the pain caused him to loosen his grip. "You won't have to," Jita retorted.

Now they were no longer holding back, and they were matching each other perfectly. "Why won't he go super?" Gohan asked rhetorically.

Trunks, never taking his eyes off his father, replied, "He transformed to kill her the first time." With that Trunks gave a shortened version of the story his Dad had told him. Goten stood there, shaking his head in disbelief. Bulma had dissolved into tears. Just when she had gotten a slightly less dysfunctional family, this had to happen.

After a fairly loud explosion of two ki blasts colliding, Jita and Vegeta paused, regarding each other, rethinking their strategy. It had been so long, Vegeta had grown so much stronger, but she was still his match. They had been fighting for over two hours, and no advantage had been gained. "I'm sorry I have to do this," Vegeta said gruffly. "I have no desire to kill you again, but I must end this now."

Jita's eyebrows raised in surprise as Vegeta clenched his fists, calling forth the legendary transformation of Super Saiyan. His hair and aura turned yellow, and his pupils dissolved as his eyes turned aqua. He stood straight and proud, expecting a show of shock or dismay, or even slight fear.