Chapter 4: Misunderstandings

For the past seven hours, Viktor had examining the strange bullets that had hurt his partner. Ghost white, with blue steaks that looked like miniature snakes going up to the tip of the bullet. Upon further examination, he saw the Red Ribbon Army insignia in the middle. All of the Army's technology had the insignia on everything they had ever produced. Looking back on his special forces days, he remembered all special forces within the Army were given much stronger bullets to counter the menace known as Goku. This bullet here was similar to the ones his squad used but on a much larger scale. The bullet seemed to an armor piercing round, his guess made to penetrate the super human training his partner had. Seeing the Commissioner walking into the forensics lab Viktor went to see him. Doing a salute Viktor began to say, "Sir I've made progress in identifying the bullet Officer Krillin Chestnut was hit with. Raising a brow the Commissioner said, "What are we facing here, Green?" Taking a breath Viktor began to say, "There is no doubt whatsoever this was a Red Ribbon Army operation." Stroking his mustache the Commissioner said, "God almighty, this couldn't have been worse." How do we combat them?" Sighing Viktor began to say. "There is nothing the Satan Police Department can do, sir. They're better armed and are much more skilled than we are sir." Nodding the Commissioner said, "I'll submit your findings to the King's Army. This is out of our hands, Green. Don't go trying to be the hero, you'll only be killed." Seeing his figure walking a way, Viktor silently said, "We'll need to be more worried about his wife than myself, sir."

After staying at the hospital until 3:00 AM, Eighteen made her way home. She could barely sleep. All she could think about was her husband, and how she would find and Kill the people responsible for doing what they did. The next day she went over to Capsule Corporation and dropped Marron off. The young saiyan Trunks, took Marron to the aquarium within the complex while their parents talked. With them now gone the two women spoke freely. Being outraged with what Bulma was hearing from the Blonde she said, "Are you out of your god damn mind, 18? Marron just lost her father, now she's going to lose her mother as well. Narrowing her eyes Eighteen began to lash out. "I'm going to find the man responsible and kill him, Bulma. I don't give a fuck about what any of you may say, you would do same if you were in my position. Refuting Bulma said, "Are you even listening to yourself?! Your reverting back to who you were before! What would Krillin think if he knew you were going to go on a fucking killing spree on the behalf of him?!" Eighteen snarled, "Don't talk to me about Krillin." Seeing Marron walking towards her she knelt down. "I'm going to be away for awhile, my love. You're going to be staying with Aunt Bulma until I return." A small frown crept onto Marrons mouth. "How long?" Responding Eighteen said. "A little while." The small blonde said, "What about daddy? Whose gonna watch over him?" Patting her head Eighteen said, "Uncle 17 will be there to watch over him. He won't let anything bad happen to daddy." Kissing her head, she shot a look over to the blue haired women and ascended into the sky.

While in flight 18 could hear her cell phone ringing. Taking it out of her pocket the caller ID was unknown. Unsure if she should answer it. Perhaps it was important? Quickly thinking it may be important or related to her husband she answered. "Who is this?" Hearing distorted voice that sounded like something out of a spy movie it said. "Hello Mrs. Chestnut, we have something to that may pique your interest." Narrowing her eyes she responded. "What kind of information?" Responding the voice said, "You have met your husband's partner Officer Viktor Zaz of the Satan City Police Department. Everything you know about him is a fabrication. Viktor Zaz or as he calls himself these days, is actually called Viktor Green. He was a former Special Forces Captain of the Red Ribbon Army. Much like you he has been genetically modified to surpass that of an average human. He participated in "Operation Blazing Wind", a mission that resulted in the death of a child and sole heir of the Kartus royal family." She started to feel the faintest stirrings of anger former within her. He had lied to her. She then began to think her husband may have known, and decided to not let her in on that little secret because of her past. Perhaps he was the one who orchestrated the attack on her husband. Feeling the rage overtake her, she made her decision. She was going to kill Viktor Green. "Where can I find him?" The voice on the other end said, "Viktor is currently over at the Old Iron Works looking at the crime scene. He is alone and unguarded Do as you please with him." She responded. "Who are you, and why are you helping me?" Hearing a what she thought was a chuckle on the other end it said, "We're just trying to bring the perpetrators of the crime inflicted on Mr. Chestnut to justice ." Hanging up the phone she sped off to the Old Iron Works.

Viktor was just about to leave when he saw his partner's wife descend from the sky with a scowl on her face, and said. "Where are you going Viktor? Or should I call you Captain Green?" Dammit Copper must have informed her. He knew what was coming next. Seeing a energy a blast discharge from her hand and coming his way, he stepped away with great speed. But with that she then came charging at him with barrage of kicks and punches. He dodged every one of them. In her frustration she yelled, "You slippery bastard! You'll fucking pay for what you did to Krillin!!!" He now realized that Copper had manipulated Eighteen into thinking he was the perpetrator of her husbands injury. He had to diffuse this quickly before it got out of hand. Viktor began to say. "Eighteen, I'm sorry I didn't tell you! Your husband specifically told me not to tell you because he didn't know how you'd react. I didn't put your husband into a coma, he was my best friend! Stop attacking and I'll explain everything. She stopped her assault and composed herself. "You have 5 minutes to explain everything Viktor!" Taking a deep breath he began to say. "Yes, I was a former Red Ribbon Army Special Forces under the alias Captain Viktor Green. I was head of one of the most elite special forces unit, the Green Lightning. During that time I was given the assignment by high command to forcibly retrieve one of the dragon Ball in the mission that was dubbed, "Operation Blazing wind. The mission was botched after a little girl refused to hand it over. One of my men against my specific orders, shot and killed her. After that I became disillusioned and deserted. You have to believe when I say, I didn't want Krillin to get hurt!

With her anger receding she began to think more clearly. She then proceed to ask with tears in her eyes, "Who shot my Krillin?! Who would do such a vile thing. He did nothing to deserve it!" Viktor decided now was the time to tell her. "The only person who would have had access to such a weapon would have been General Marcus Copper. He was in charge of advanced weapons and special forces. She knew that name. Her eyes widened. She knew that name. Searching through her memory bank, she found something that recorded while she was conscious during stasis. The recording played out in visually and in sound. One of the voices sounded like Gero. "Marcus what are you doing in my laboratory unannounced?! Do you have any idea the dangers that are in here." She saw a man in a tan trench coat, army cap, jet black hair, and rose tinted shades, say "You're not the leader of the Army, Jonathan. I came to see how the Cyborgs, that you went against my back and built were doing. You've almost bled our coffers to the ground. Heading over to their pods she could see his yellow snake like eyes behind his shades. She saw Gero nearly panic. "Stay away from them! If you open those pods they'll kill us all!" She saw Copper smirk. " I could free them, and let them tear you apart." Gero began to almost scream, "Damn you Copper, I have sacrificed everything for this organization! You would just remove me?! She saw Copper put his hands in his pocket, and said. "As of now you are no longer part of the Army. You're terminated, Doctor." The memory stopped there but she could faintly hear Gero screaming profanities as the General walked outside the door.

She walked over to Viktor and apologized to him profusely. She had been played by a fool, allowed her emotions to get the better of her. She was going to make Copper suffer, as she has. "Where is Copper? Viktor began to say. "I'm not certain. I've heard rumors from my old squad mates he has built a new base as a bunker in the northern forests. You cannot be seriously contemplating, that you're going to go one girl army are you? She said, "I can handle whatever this so called general throws at me, Viktor." He was getting a little irritated and said. "You use your brain! He's got precautions installed within that base that will hinder you. What am going to tell your daughter when you don't come back home?! Please, I implore you. Don't go after him!" But it was too late she was already gone. Seeing her figure disappear, he said. "This going to be bad." For the rest of the afternoon he began searching through his closet that contained his advanced armor. He had no doubt he was going to have to mount a rescue operation to save the bullheaded Cyborg. His most loyal squad mates had deserted the Army after he did. Lieutenant Simon Grey second in command of the Green Lighting, was the explosive expert of the squad. Sergeant Gabriel Orange was the heavy weapons expert of the Green Lighting. Viktor's one time love Corporal Scarlet Pink was the medical officer of Green Lighting. He was all but certain they'd have to rescue Eighteen. Copper's looks we're deceiving, and his Photon Gauntlets weren't the only thing he could use in battle.

Pacing about the East Wing Command Center Control Room, Copper was watching as the blonde Cyborg making way to their location. Things were going much quicker than he anticipated. He wasn't worried one bit, the ball was in his playing field. He gave the orders to send his elite to combat her while she made her way to the stronghold. His inner circle disliked the idea of wasting such operatives knowing they would be killed. They were expendable to him, nothing more than bullets in a soldier's rifle. Hearing his staff officer call for him he turned around. "Sir, our scouts say she'll be here in 45 minutes." Rubbing his chin Copper said. "Very well. Get all none combatants to safety. Also, have my elite form up." With a respectful bow the staff officer was gone. His elite formed in front of him shortly there after awaiting orders. "All 12 of you will be sent to attack the Cyborg. I do not expect any of you to survive. Die knowing you furthered the plans of the greatest fighting force in human history." They saluted Copper and were gone. He watched as they died one by one, each of theirs deaths as grisly as the next. Arms, heads, and legs were severed in her frenzy. Had he still had emotion, he'd figure he'd be sad or angry at their brutal deaths. He had discarded such weakness when he removed them during his augmentation. Hearing a yell that said. "General Copper sir, she's her!"

Standing at the gates to the stronghold watching as the large metal doors opened she stood in awe. But what she was surprised at was seeing Copper there ready to greet her. She heard him say. "Eighteen my dear, it's been too long. You really should have listened to Green's warning. Shooting him a glare she said, "I'm going to make you fucking pay for what you did to my husband, Copper!" A smile formed on Coppers mouth. "He is alive isn't he? I'll make you a deal. You leave and never return, and we won't bother any of you ever again." Eighteen hissed. "Horseshit." Chuckling he responded. "At least you can tell a lie when you hear one . The plan was for me to fight using my Photon Gauntlets, however I have something different in mind. Much like your Sayian friends, I too can transform thanks to the genetic manipulation I've done on myself. Over the years I have absorbed skilled fighters and people of my own much like the Biological Android Cell. You will have the pleasure of seeing a transformation that haven't used in over twenty years. I'm not certain what it will since I've further augmented myself!" Cackling a black aura formed around him. His clothes ripped, and he started to metamorphosis into a snake like alligator. He gradually grew until he reached the roof of the bunker. She heard a sinister roar. "Thank you for waiting, my dear. Now you will feel true pain." Striking her fighting pose she said. "I don't care what you are, my husband will be avenged!" They then clashed into what would be the greatest battle in both of their lives.

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Sorry for the delay! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Reviews are appreciated no matter how harsh.

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