A/N: Ok, so I REALLY didn't like my last update, and even though it's only a couple days, this idea has been stuck in my head so I decided to update again. So yea...here ya go!

Warnings: Violence

Disclaimer: All original Dragonball Z characters are the property of Akira Toriyama. Dillon Santinni is the property of Android-2217. Do not take him without permission and do not ask me for permission as he is not mine to give.

Prompt: Gone

Dillon and I are wandering around the alleys of the city. It's dark. Night, I'm assuming. His revolver is tucked away in his belt, but I see him holding his hand against it. Waiting. For what, I don't know.

But I soon find out. Three men, dressed all in black, jump out from behind the trash cans of the alley. Dillon pushes me behind him, and I fall against the wall, watching the fight unveil itself before my eyes.

The men rush at him, and despite his immense strength, I know he's outnumbered. I run to help him, but he pushes me away.

"Stay away, Goten!!"

I push myself far against the wall and cry. Just cry. I don't know what else to do. Finally, after what seems like forever, one of the three men pull out a gun. I plug my ears, close my eyes, and scream as he points it to Dillon's heart and pulls the trigger.

The men leave, and I run to him. He's turning pale, and I see his life's blood pouring out of him. The tears are streaking down my face, but they are invisible amongst the pounding rain.

"I love you, Dillon."

"I love you too, bella."

I kiss his lips, and he's gone.

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I sit up in bed, sweat pouring down my back, and a scream escaping my lips. I scream and scream, not knowing what to do, where I am, or where Dillon is.

I feel a pair of warm arms encircle my waist, but nothing is making sense. I scream again, sure that the arms of death have come to claim me as well. But then I look up and I see his beautiful face. It was a dream, just a horrible dream. My Dillon is here to protect me. He'll never leave me. He'll never be gone.