Here we go again! Sorry for the lateness in updating! No excuse you want to
hear, but well.. work, life, WORK!!! hahaha
The Odd little Turtle- Long time!!! Nice to hear from ya! Thanks for your reviews.
Kissed by a Prince- Thanks!! I'm glad you still like my fic!
Hanna- Gosh, I hope I don't disappoint you in this chapter. I didn't quite get to the Father/Son bonding like i wanted to. Sorry!! Thanks for reviewing my fic, though! Bonding next chapter Definitely! ;)
Seruleyan-Wings- Man!! What do I have to do to get rid of you?! hahaha definitely joking, girl! I luv ya! ~hugs~ Arthos is being kind of a jerk! He' is totally going to have do some grovelling! ;) thanks for your support, gal!
Hinagiku- Hey!!! yeah, I know it was short. I'm terribly sorry for that. I hope this chapter and the next will make up for it! ;)
DBZ-fan-Jess- Thanks for reviewing! You may just be right about Veggie-kins feelings. Who knows?! ~everyone looks at PANDORA~ What?!!?! Anyhow! I'm glad you like my fic, and I'm also glad you feel bad for Akira. That's a big point I'm trying to push! ;)
Sorceress Fujin- Thank you!!! Here's more!
Daisy31- Gosh, you comment on my ability to update and what do I do?! I make ya'll wait for two weeks! I'm sooo sorry! Thanks for reviewing! No more slacking if it can be prevented! I promise!
Dopey- Oh thanks to much!! ;) did you see that I made it over 200!!!??? I'm so happy, thanks for helping to make it possible!
Melina- Thank you so much! I'm glad you're still liking it!
Toxiclover- Wow! Can I use your name for a character?! I really like it. It's spiffy! ;) Happy belated Birthday by the way, too! Thanks for the review! ;)
Takuma- Beware the books!!!!! ~gives you a cookie for being such a good student~ you're a better person than I! hahaha Thanks a lot for reviewing!
Shehighsuprrmeauthoress- Thanks for all your reviews. Sorry it took me so long to update! I'm really glad you like my story so far! Thanks!!! ;)
Bulma & Vegeta- Thanks! ;)
Gravidy- That would be great! A party in the saiyan palace where Freeza's invited! Mu hahaha and while Vegeta's away, the girls will play! Bulma is Thealda's daughter. Thealda's a priestess. These powers are usually passed on through families. Bardock passed his to Akira. Thealda passed hers on to Bulma. Though I think I might write it off as Bulma being too old to start the training. Not sure yet! ;) As for the whole Bulma understanding what it's going to be like for Trunks when he finds out that she's not his mom, I'm not sure how I'm going to portray that yet. I guess you'll see in this chapter! ;) Thanks!!
Mini Nicka- Hey thanks! I know. It's great. I keep getting more and more reviews for each chapter! Thanks for your reviews!
Stargazer39- Ooh! I hope you weren't waiting too long for this! Sorry! I'm glad you like this so much. I'm truly honored that so many people out there find this ti be creative! I just hope that I can keep that creativity for the next couple of projects I have coming out after this one is finished! Thanks you very much! ;)
Blank #1- Thank you for the review!
Videlchan313- Hey, girl! Sorry your spring break sucked!! I'm glad you saw my update though. I hope this one will cheer you up a bit! Thanks for the review! ;)
k-leigh- Glad you like! Thanks so much!
Holly- Thank you!!!
Lemonsgal- Thanks a bunches!
IloveJames!- Thank you! ;)
Blank#2- Thanks! I hope it goes far too!
purplefreakingchick- I'm so glad you like! Thanks!
SmleyYellowgrl- Thanks! Glad you love it! ~dances too~
kindabittersweet- Thank you!
Loneylgal- Hi!! Thanks a lot. Glad you like!
Tigerwolf- Her identity will come out soon! a few more chapter! Thanks for reviewing! ;)
Tai Bulma Chan- Yeah someone else feels sorry for Akira!! Thanks! I hope you weren't waiting too long for this chapter! Sorry for the delay!
Lauren- I'm such a bad author!!! I know! ~smacks herself!~ Sorry for the long wait!!! I'm really am!! Thanks for reviewing though! ;)
Lady Frightmare- Hey, a new fan!! always welcome! Thanks!!!
and finally! the new chapter! Thanks again everyone, this is dedicated to every single person that has reviewed since the beginning of the fic! Thanks, I luv ya'll!
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Chapter 15: Flashbacks, and a Small Revelation!
~*~ { flashback ;) }
A very, very angry prince stormed across the battlefield with two of his closest men flanking him: Radditz and Nor. The fighting had ceased, and al that was left were the pitiful cries and moans of the dying. Vegeta ignored them the best he could. His mind was centered on a small group just ahead of him. He spotted a tan-skinned reptilian like alien cowering in fear before Bardock, Mycal, and Toma. Vegeta glared at the being with disgust.
"Traitor," he spat furious, breaking through his own men to kick the alien in the side.
It was flipped onto it's back, weezing in pain and clutching the spot the saiyan prince had just bruised him. "Please, Prince Vegeta," he begged.
"Don't even thing about it, Nevik," he growled out, picking him up by his broken arm. "I'll give you one chance to redeem your race," Vegeta hissed.
Nevik clawed at the gloved hand grasping his broken arm painfully tight. "Why bother? You will only kill me no matter what I say," he managed to say in his raw, scratchy tone.
"I believe you owe it to your people, as their prince, to spare their lives." Vegeta pushed the retilian prince to the ground once more. "So what will it be, Prince Nevik? Will you answer my very simple questions and forfeit your life?" He inquired with a hint of his characteristic sarcasm. "Or will you remain silent and sentence your entire race and planet to death for your treachery while you live on with their blood on your hands?"
Everything fell silent around them. It seemed like even the mortally injured quit their wailing to hear the decision. Nevik stared at the ground fearfully pondering his two choices. Neither truly appealed to him, but his honor demanded that he protect his people. He clenched his fists tightly.
"What is it you want to know, Vegeta?"
The saiyan prince smirked. "There. That wasn't so hard." He started to circle the other prince slowly, unnerving the alien to no end. "You've been trading secrets with the Icejins?"
"Yes," he replied quickly, ashamed of the fact.
"My regeneration tanks," Vegeta started.
Nevik caught the meaning of that statement right away. "Some pirate the Cold's have formed an alliance with. He has spies undercover on your ships. They've been behind the sabatoge."
Vegeta and his men all forze to the spot. Radditz narrowed his eyes. "Does this pirate have a name?" He demanded.
"Yamcha." Nevik raised his green eyes toward Vegeta, a knowing look flashing behind them. "He said he had a personal vendetta with the saiyan monachy. He wants your woman. There is a plot to kidnap her. Freeza has sent men to Vegetasei--."
They never knew what else Prince Nevik could have divulged because Vegeta literally blew him away. There was nothing left at all. Bardock shook himself from the daze he was in and turned to his prince.
"Vegeta, send me back to my daughter," he tried not to sound too pleading as he stated it.
Radditz and Nor came to stand beside their father and placing their hands on his shoulders. Mycal and Toma stood by as well, silently offering their support. The saiyan prince just shook his head.
"I need you here." He turned back toward the camp.
"What?!" Nor yelled out, and they all followed him.
"My little sister's in danger, Vegeta," Radditz cut in as well.
Mycal decided to cut in, too. "She is your future mate, Prince Vegeta! You have to do some--"
"Enough!" Vegeta turned toward them. "I know that she is in danger. Fuck! I can't let you go. I need you here right now. We're at a major turning point in this fucking war, and I need all my best men with me, damnit!" He saw the angry look on Bardock's face and cut him off before he could speak. "Do not even think it, Commander! You know damn well what she means to me," he growled out loud enough only for them to hear. "Besides, you forget that Arthos is with her. I will contact him, and order him to take her off planet. She will be safe," he assured them softly, before walking off toward the communication set-up.
~*~ (change of scenery) ;)
Jadora paced back and forth anxiously as servants scurried around her. Akira sat on the edge of her bedside, staring at the floor. She didn't want to leave Vegetasei. She didn't want to leave her family and friends to go into hiding.
"Priestess?" A timid messenger spoke up from the doorway. Akira looked up at him as he stepped into her room. He bowed respectfully to her. "There is an open link in the communications tower from Prince Vegeta for you."
Akira jumped up and ran past the messenger and down the stairs. She coninued running down through the halls of the palace until she reached her destination. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see Nappa was already in there speaking with the prince.
"Your father should be meeting up with you in a few days, Vegeta," the large bald-headed saiyan announced with a frown. It was obvious that Nappa wished you be out in the middle of the fighting again.
The image of Vegeta gave a slight nod at this statement. "My mother is under your direct protection now. Arro will accompany Akira and Arthos."
"Yes. I have already spoken to Prince Arthos about it."Nappa turned to glance at Akira for the first time. "Akira is here now." He returned his eyes back to the screen and smirked slightly. "Take care of yourself, brat."
Vegeta smirked back. "I always do."
Once Nappa had stepped back, Akira took his place. She sighed heavily. "Do you really have to send me off to another planet, Vegeta?"
"It's for your own safety. If the Icejins and Yamcha don't know where to find you, they can't take you," he responded evenly. "You will go, and don't make me order you to do it."
Akira rolled her eyes. "You basically have already," she pointed out.
"Just do it. Arthos will be with you, so I know you'll be safe."
"Fine, Vegeta. Be careful," she whispered.
He simply smirked at her before cutting the transmission on his end. Akira closed her eyes and slumped her shoulders. She was so frightened for him. This war had been going on for far to long. "When will all this end, Nappa?"
"Who knows?"
Akira sighed. "I should go find Arthos and and have my things loaded onto the ship." She walked over to the doorway but paused, glancing over her shoulder. "Bye, Nappa. Take care."
The bulky man nodded to her before she walked out of the room. "Watch your backs," he called after her.
~*~ (end flashback for now)
"What have you been up to? I haven't seen you all day," Marron spoke after hearing the door swooshing open behind her. She turned slowly in her chair to regard Yamcha with a calculating glance. She despised being left in the dark when it came to his schemes.
The pirate sighed heavily and ran a frustrated hand through his short, black hair. "I just had an interesting conference link with your old lover," he offered evenly.
Marron straightened up noticably and gripped the edge of her vanity table. "Freeza?! Why are you in cahoots with him?"
He gave her a disbelieving glare. "Haven't you ben paying attention to anything that's going on around you? Freeza and Cooler are on the verge of all out war for the throne."
"I know all about that, Yamcha. I'm not an idiot," she hissed. "But why are you working with him? You're a pirate. You know all the perfect places to hide us until this pointless war over," she pointed out confidently.
Yamcha lounged back on their bed and placed his hands behind hid head for support. "I have a personal issue I'd like to get out of the way, and it's to my advantage to help Freeza. I get my revenge, and when the war is finished and he is crowned emperor, he will owe me a sizable debt."
The pirate's mistress nodded in understanding. If it was one thing she knew well, Freeza repaid could be very lavish in his rewards. Yawning, Marron stood up and walked over to the foot of the bed. "And what is this personall issue or yours?" She inquired as she crawled onto the bed and settled herself ontop of him with a sly grin on her face.
He chuckled, letting his hands rest on her hips lightly, but didn't answer her. He knew that if he brought up Vegeta or Akira that Marron would get angry and deny him what he wanted at that moment. He'd explain it after he had his fun.
~*~
Akira stood back in the shadows watching the mother/daughter reunion with faint interest. She was happy for Bulma, but her thoughts were just elsewhere, mainly her problems with Vegeta and Arthos. There was no doubt in her mind which one she wanted, but how to get out her agreement with Vegeta? It seemed like decades, no centuries ago, when she gave the saiyan prince her word, and it was the ultimate dishonor for any saiyan to go back on a promise not matter how small, especially one given to royalty. She sighed miserably and frowned. The only way out of this was for Vegeta to release her from the agreement. Motion caught her attention out of the corner of her eye, and she glanced up in time to see Bulma and Thealda hugging tightly. Her frown turned into an uncharacteristic scowl. Vegeta needed to know the truth, not that she was holding it against Bulma. The human girl's predicament was a complicated one, and Akira, sadly, realized that she would probably do the same if she were in the beautiful blue- haired girl's shoes.
Bulma turned toward Akira and smiled. She was glad that they were alone on the landing pad so that the didn't have to pretend they hated each other. Akira was a good friend. She took Thealda by the hand and practically dragged her toward the silver-haired saiyan priestess. Thealda tried not to look nervous as they approached Akira, but she couldn't help remembering the last time they met each other.
"Akira, why are you hiding out in the shadows?" Bulma inquired jokingly.
The saiyan shrugged her delicate shoulders. "It was a private moment for you two. I didn't wish to impose." She turned to regard the older human priestess. "I hope you can forgive me for our last meeting. I was a little distraught," she apologized with a slight hint of amusment in her voice.
Bulma arched an eye brow at them both. She had no idea. Thealda chuckled softly. "I'd hate to come across you when you are extrememly distraught then."
"What do you mean?" Bulma demanded.
"I almost killed her," Akira supplied honestly without a hint of regret in her voice.
Bulma paled considerably and turned to her mother. "What did you say?"
Thealda frowned. "I simply defended Marron's actions toward Prince Vegeta, but I was very wrong for doing so. I hope you can forgive me for such, Akira. I believed the my ward was still the sweetly innocent girl I knew her to be as a child."
Akira nodded. "It is not your fault, Thealda. The sins of your daughter were not of your making."
The older priestess stared, bewilderment shinning in her eyes. It didn't even occur to her to refute the claim. "How did you know she was of my blood?"
"I'm a priestess, not some blind idiot," Akira replied, trying not to sound offended. "It's blatantly obvious to me. My powers over ki and magic are far above our own. I can sense one of our kind when I come across one."
Bulma finally decided to cut in on the discussion. "Is it true, Thealda? Are you my mother?"
"Bulma," she whispered softly, looking her daughter in the eye sadly. "I wish I could have told you years ago, but it was better kept a secret."
"Why? I don't understand what could be so important that you had to lie to me my entire life," she argued angrily. She could feel the familiar sting of tears burning in her bright blue eyes. "Well?" She waited for a long time, but her mother refuse to answer, or even look at her for that matter. "Fine, don't bother!"
Akira stared at Bulma's retreating form before returning her attention to Thealda. "Why can't you tell her?"
"It's a dangerous secret."
"Wait a sec," Akira glanced up with a shocked look on her face. 'Twins girls? Humans?' She felt her insides grow cold. 'Bulma and Marron are the right age and race to be the late Emperor Brief's fabled twin daughters! The rightful heirs to the throne.'
"No need to speak it, Akira. I can see you've pieced it together in that head of yours."
"You were the emperor's mistress?! Bulma's the heir," she stuttered. "She hads't the slightest clue how important she is."
"You must keep this to yourself. Until Freeza and Cooler are dead and gone, her life is in danger."
Akira laughed but it lacked amusement. "You're worried about them? Don't you think you should worry about the Kais finding out, or Yamcha, or Vegeta for that matter." She paused in her tirade for a second th inking about Vegeta for a moment. "Hold up?! Do the Cold's know about who she is?"
"Why else would it be dangerous for her?"
"Those fucking bastards," Akira cursed. "They must have found some sick amusement in making Vegeta marry Marron after the war!" She wished more than anything she could get her hands on one of the Icejin's that moment so she could wring their neck.
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Sorry to end it here, but the next part will hopefully be up tomorrow night. ~crosses fingers~ I hope!!! I know I didn't exactly get to the Hunting trip yet, but it will DEFINITELY be in the next chapter which will be pretty interesting I hope!!! Sorry for the lack of B/V in this chapter as well. I'm such a horrible author! ~hides under her rock and starts typing as fast as she can~ I don't want to get killed!!! I'm sure you're all about to send death threats!
Don't forget to review! Thay make me happy, and they make me want to write a lot!!! ~hint. hint~
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PANDORA ;)
The Odd little Turtle- Long time!!! Nice to hear from ya! Thanks for your reviews.
Kissed by a Prince- Thanks!! I'm glad you still like my fic!
Hanna- Gosh, I hope I don't disappoint you in this chapter. I didn't quite get to the Father/Son bonding like i wanted to. Sorry!! Thanks for reviewing my fic, though! Bonding next chapter Definitely! ;)
Seruleyan-Wings- Man!! What do I have to do to get rid of you?! hahaha definitely joking, girl! I luv ya! ~hugs~ Arthos is being kind of a jerk! He' is totally going to have do some grovelling! ;) thanks for your support, gal!
Hinagiku- Hey!!! yeah, I know it was short. I'm terribly sorry for that. I hope this chapter and the next will make up for it! ;)
DBZ-fan-Jess- Thanks for reviewing! You may just be right about Veggie-kins feelings. Who knows?! ~everyone looks at PANDORA~ What?!!?! Anyhow! I'm glad you like my fic, and I'm also glad you feel bad for Akira. That's a big point I'm trying to push! ;)
Sorceress Fujin- Thank you!!! Here's more!
Daisy31- Gosh, you comment on my ability to update and what do I do?! I make ya'll wait for two weeks! I'm sooo sorry! Thanks for reviewing! No more slacking if it can be prevented! I promise!
Dopey- Oh thanks to much!! ;) did you see that I made it over 200!!!??? I'm so happy, thanks for helping to make it possible!
Melina- Thank you so much! I'm glad you're still liking it!
Toxiclover- Wow! Can I use your name for a character?! I really like it. It's spiffy! ;) Happy belated Birthday by the way, too! Thanks for the review! ;)
Takuma- Beware the books!!!!! ~gives you a cookie for being such a good student~ you're a better person than I! hahaha Thanks a lot for reviewing!
Shehighsuprrmeauthoress- Thanks for all your reviews. Sorry it took me so long to update! I'm really glad you like my story so far! Thanks!!! ;)
Bulma & Vegeta- Thanks! ;)
Gravidy- That would be great! A party in the saiyan palace where Freeza's invited! Mu hahaha and while Vegeta's away, the girls will play! Bulma is Thealda's daughter. Thealda's a priestess. These powers are usually passed on through families. Bardock passed his to Akira. Thealda passed hers on to Bulma. Though I think I might write it off as Bulma being too old to start the training. Not sure yet! ;) As for the whole Bulma understanding what it's going to be like for Trunks when he finds out that she's not his mom, I'm not sure how I'm going to portray that yet. I guess you'll see in this chapter! ;) Thanks!!
Mini Nicka- Hey thanks! I know. It's great. I keep getting more and more reviews for each chapter! Thanks for your reviews!
Stargazer39- Ooh! I hope you weren't waiting too long for this! Sorry! I'm glad you like this so much. I'm truly honored that so many people out there find this ti be creative! I just hope that I can keep that creativity for the next couple of projects I have coming out after this one is finished! Thanks you very much! ;)
Blank #1- Thank you for the review!
Videlchan313- Hey, girl! Sorry your spring break sucked!! I'm glad you saw my update though. I hope this one will cheer you up a bit! Thanks for the review! ;)
k-leigh- Glad you like! Thanks so much!
Holly- Thank you!!!
Lemonsgal- Thanks a bunches!
IloveJames!- Thank you! ;)
Blank#2- Thanks! I hope it goes far too!
purplefreakingchick- I'm so glad you like! Thanks!
SmleyYellowgrl- Thanks! Glad you love it! ~dances too~
kindabittersweet- Thank you!
Loneylgal- Hi!! Thanks a lot. Glad you like!
Tigerwolf- Her identity will come out soon! a few more chapter! Thanks for reviewing! ;)
Tai Bulma Chan- Yeah someone else feels sorry for Akira!! Thanks! I hope you weren't waiting too long for this chapter! Sorry for the delay!
Lauren- I'm such a bad author!!! I know! ~smacks herself!~ Sorry for the long wait!!! I'm really am!! Thanks for reviewing though! ;)
Lady Frightmare- Hey, a new fan!! always welcome! Thanks!!!
and finally! the new chapter! Thanks again everyone, this is dedicated to every single person that has reviewed since the beginning of the fic! Thanks, I luv ya'll!
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Chapter 15: Flashbacks, and a Small Revelation!
~*~ { flashback ;) }
A very, very angry prince stormed across the battlefield with two of his closest men flanking him: Radditz and Nor. The fighting had ceased, and al that was left were the pitiful cries and moans of the dying. Vegeta ignored them the best he could. His mind was centered on a small group just ahead of him. He spotted a tan-skinned reptilian like alien cowering in fear before Bardock, Mycal, and Toma. Vegeta glared at the being with disgust.
"Traitor," he spat furious, breaking through his own men to kick the alien in the side.
It was flipped onto it's back, weezing in pain and clutching the spot the saiyan prince had just bruised him. "Please, Prince Vegeta," he begged.
"Don't even thing about it, Nevik," he growled out, picking him up by his broken arm. "I'll give you one chance to redeem your race," Vegeta hissed.
Nevik clawed at the gloved hand grasping his broken arm painfully tight. "Why bother? You will only kill me no matter what I say," he managed to say in his raw, scratchy tone.
"I believe you owe it to your people, as their prince, to spare their lives." Vegeta pushed the retilian prince to the ground once more. "So what will it be, Prince Nevik? Will you answer my very simple questions and forfeit your life?" He inquired with a hint of his characteristic sarcasm. "Or will you remain silent and sentence your entire race and planet to death for your treachery while you live on with their blood on your hands?"
Everything fell silent around them. It seemed like even the mortally injured quit their wailing to hear the decision. Nevik stared at the ground fearfully pondering his two choices. Neither truly appealed to him, but his honor demanded that he protect his people. He clenched his fists tightly.
"What is it you want to know, Vegeta?"
The saiyan prince smirked. "There. That wasn't so hard." He started to circle the other prince slowly, unnerving the alien to no end. "You've been trading secrets with the Icejins?"
"Yes," he replied quickly, ashamed of the fact.
"My regeneration tanks," Vegeta started.
Nevik caught the meaning of that statement right away. "Some pirate the Cold's have formed an alliance with. He has spies undercover on your ships. They've been behind the sabatoge."
Vegeta and his men all forze to the spot. Radditz narrowed his eyes. "Does this pirate have a name?" He demanded.
"Yamcha." Nevik raised his green eyes toward Vegeta, a knowing look flashing behind them. "He said he had a personal vendetta with the saiyan monachy. He wants your woman. There is a plot to kidnap her. Freeza has sent men to Vegetasei--."
They never knew what else Prince Nevik could have divulged because Vegeta literally blew him away. There was nothing left at all. Bardock shook himself from the daze he was in and turned to his prince.
"Vegeta, send me back to my daughter," he tried not to sound too pleading as he stated it.
Radditz and Nor came to stand beside their father and placing their hands on his shoulders. Mycal and Toma stood by as well, silently offering their support. The saiyan prince just shook his head.
"I need you here." He turned back toward the camp.
"What?!" Nor yelled out, and they all followed him.
"My little sister's in danger, Vegeta," Radditz cut in as well.
Mycal decided to cut in, too. "She is your future mate, Prince Vegeta! You have to do some--"
"Enough!" Vegeta turned toward them. "I know that she is in danger. Fuck! I can't let you go. I need you here right now. We're at a major turning point in this fucking war, and I need all my best men with me, damnit!" He saw the angry look on Bardock's face and cut him off before he could speak. "Do not even think it, Commander! You know damn well what she means to me," he growled out loud enough only for them to hear. "Besides, you forget that Arthos is with her. I will contact him, and order him to take her off planet. She will be safe," he assured them softly, before walking off toward the communication set-up.
~*~ (change of scenery) ;)
Jadora paced back and forth anxiously as servants scurried around her. Akira sat on the edge of her bedside, staring at the floor. She didn't want to leave Vegetasei. She didn't want to leave her family and friends to go into hiding.
"Priestess?" A timid messenger spoke up from the doorway. Akira looked up at him as he stepped into her room. He bowed respectfully to her. "There is an open link in the communications tower from Prince Vegeta for you."
Akira jumped up and ran past the messenger and down the stairs. She coninued running down through the halls of the palace until she reached her destination. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see Nappa was already in there speaking with the prince.
"Your father should be meeting up with you in a few days, Vegeta," the large bald-headed saiyan announced with a frown. It was obvious that Nappa wished you be out in the middle of the fighting again.
The image of Vegeta gave a slight nod at this statement. "My mother is under your direct protection now. Arro will accompany Akira and Arthos."
"Yes. I have already spoken to Prince Arthos about it."Nappa turned to glance at Akira for the first time. "Akira is here now." He returned his eyes back to the screen and smirked slightly. "Take care of yourself, brat."
Vegeta smirked back. "I always do."
Once Nappa had stepped back, Akira took his place. She sighed heavily. "Do you really have to send me off to another planet, Vegeta?"
"It's for your own safety. If the Icejins and Yamcha don't know where to find you, they can't take you," he responded evenly. "You will go, and don't make me order you to do it."
Akira rolled her eyes. "You basically have already," she pointed out.
"Just do it. Arthos will be with you, so I know you'll be safe."
"Fine, Vegeta. Be careful," she whispered.
He simply smirked at her before cutting the transmission on his end. Akira closed her eyes and slumped her shoulders. She was so frightened for him. This war had been going on for far to long. "When will all this end, Nappa?"
"Who knows?"
Akira sighed. "I should go find Arthos and and have my things loaded onto the ship." She walked over to the doorway but paused, glancing over her shoulder. "Bye, Nappa. Take care."
The bulky man nodded to her before she walked out of the room. "Watch your backs," he called after her.
~*~ (end flashback for now)
"What have you been up to? I haven't seen you all day," Marron spoke after hearing the door swooshing open behind her. She turned slowly in her chair to regard Yamcha with a calculating glance. She despised being left in the dark when it came to his schemes.
The pirate sighed heavily and ran a frustrated hand through his short, black hair. "I just had an interesting conference link with your old lover," he offered evenly.
Marron straightened up noticably and gripped the edge of her vanity table. "Freeza?! Why are you in cahoots with him?"
He gave her a disbelieving glare. "Haven't you ben paying attention to anything that's going on around you? Freeza and Cooler are on the verge of all out war for the throne."
"I know all about that, Yamcha. I'm not an idiot," she hissed. "But why are you working with him? You're a pirate. You know all the perfect places to hide us until this pointless war over," she pointed out confidently.
Yamcha lounged back on their bed and placed his hands behind hid head for support. "I have a personal issue I'd like to get out of the way, and it's to my advantage to help Freeza. I get my revenge, and when the war is finished and he is crowned emperor, he will owe me a sizable debt."
The pirate's mistress nodded in understanding. If it was one thing she knew well, Freeza repaid could be very lavish in his rewards. Yawning, Marron stood up and walked over to the foot of the bed. "And what is this personall issue or yours?" She inquired as she crawled onto the bed and settled herself ontop of him with a sly grin on her face.
He chuckled, letting his hands rest on her hips lightly, but didn't answer her. He knew that if he brought up Vegeta or Akira that Marron would get angry and deny him what he wanted at that moment. He'd explain it after he had his fun.
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Akira stood back in the shadows watching the mother/daughter reunion with faint interest. She was happy for Bulma, but her thoughts were just elsewhere, mainly her problems with Vegeta and Arthos. There was no doubt in her mind which one she wanted, but how to get out her agreement with Vegeta? It seemed like decades, no centuries ago, when she gave the saiyan prince her word, and it was the ultimate dishonor for any saiyan to go back on a promise not matter how small, especially one given to royalty. She sighed miserably and frowned. The only way out of this was for Vegeta to release her from the agreement. Motion caught her attention out of the corner of her eye, and she glanced up in time to see Bulma and Thealda hugging tightly. Her frown turned into an uncharacteristic scowl. Vegeta needed to know the truth, not that she was holding it against Bulma. The human girl's predicament was a complicated one, and Akira, sadly, realized that she would probably do the same if she were in the beautiful blue- haired girl's shoes.
Bulma turned toward Akira and smiled. She was glad that they were alone on the landing pad so that the didn't have to pretend they hated each other. Akira was a good friend. She took Thealda by the hand and practically dragged her toward the silver-haired saiyan priestess. Thealda tried not to look nervous as they approached Akira, but she couldn't help remembering the last time they met each other.
"Akira, why are you hiding out in the shadows?" Bulma inquired jokingly.
The saiyan shrugged her delicate shoulders. "It was a private moment for you two. I didn't wish to impose." She turned to regard the older human priestess. "I hope you can forgive me for our last meeting. I was a little distraught," she apologized with a slight hint of amusment in her voice.
Bulma arched an eye brow at them both. She had no idea. Thealda chuckled softly. "I'd hate to come across you when you are extrememly distraught then."
"What do you mean?" Bulma demanded.
"I almost killed her," Akira supplied honestly without a hint of regret in her voice.
Bulma paled considerably and turned to her mother. "What did you say?"
Thealda frowned. "I simply defended Marron's actions toward Prince Vegeta, but I was very wrong for doing so. I hope you can forgive me for such, Akira. I believed the my ward was still the sweetly innocent girl I knew her to be as a child."
Akira nodded. "It is not your fault, Thealda. The sins of your daughter were not of your making."
The older priestess stared, bewilderment shinning in her eyes. It didn't even occur to her to refute the claim. "How did you know she was of my blood?"
"I'm a priestess, not some blind idiot," Akira replied, trying not to sound offended. "It's blatantly obvious to me. My powers over ki and magic are far above our own. I can sense one of our kind when I come across one."
Bulma finally decided to cut in on the discussion. "Is it true, Thealda? Are you my mother?"
"Bulma," she whispered softly, looking her daughter in the eye sadly. "I wish I could have told you years ago, but it was better kept a secret."
"Why? I don't understand what could be so important that you had to lie to me my entire life," she argued angrily. She could feel the familiar sting of tears burning in her bright blue eyes. "Well?" She waited for a long time, but her mother refuse to answer, or even look at her for that matter. "Fine, don't bother!"
Akira stared at Bulma's retreating form before returning her attention to Thealda. "Why can't you tell her?"
"It's a dangerous secret."
"Wait a sec," Akira glanced up with a shocked look on her face. 'Twins girls? Humans?' She felt her insides grow cold. 'Bulma and Marron are the right age and race to be the late Emperor Brief's fabled twin daughters! The rightful heirs to the throne.'
"No need to speak it, Akira. I can see you've pieced it together in that head of yours."
"You were the emperor's mistress?! Bulma's the heir," she stuttered. "She hads't the slightest clue how important she is."
"You must keep this to yourself. Until Freeza and Cooler are dead and gone, her life is in danger."
Akira laughed but it lacked amusement. "You're worried about them? Don't you think you should worry about the Kais finding out, or Yamcha, or Vegeta for that matter." She paused in her tirade for a second th inking about Vegeta for a moment. "Hold up?! Do the Cold's know about who she is?"
"Why else would it be dangerous for her?"
"Those fucking bastards," Akira cursed. "They must have found some sick amusement in making Vegeta marry Marron after the war!" She wished more than anything she could get her hands on one of the Icejin's that moment so she could wring their neck.
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Sorry to end it here, but the next part will hopefully be up tomorrow night. ~crosses fingers~ I hope!!! I know I didn't exactly get to the Hunting trip yet, but it will DEFINITELY be in the next chapter which will be pretty interesting I hope!!! Sorry for the lack of B/V in this chapter as well. I'm such a horrible author! ~hides under her rock and starts typing as fast as she can~ I don't want to get killed!!! I'm sure you're all about to send death threats!
Don't forget to review! Thay make me happy, and they make me want to write a lot!!! ~hint. hint~
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PANDORA ;)