Chapter 17: Surprise Meetings

Trunks was walking down a hall and into an open area.

Trunks: "Man this place is huge!"

Karis stepped out of the shadows: "Yeah it is. More of the reason why you should give up searching for that brat."

Trunks: "You're that guy who was going to kill Zangya."

Karis: "That's right. Are you angry at me for hurting your little friend?"

Trunks: "You didn't need to take it as far as you did."

Karis: "Sorry, but I was just following orders and I might as well have some fun in the process. Like right now Madam Meerable would want me to kill the escaped prisoner and I'll enjoy it!"

Trunks: I can sense this guy is stronger than the others here, but I can still beat him.

Trunks transformed into a Super Saiyan and the two began fighting.

18 was walking down a hall that was pretty far away from them.

18: I haven't been around that kid long enough to recognize her energy and it's hard when she's just a little girl. I think I can sense that old hang near by though. (She walked into a room and saw Madam Meerable past out on the floor.) Did Trunks or Zangya get here first or something? I don't sense them near by.

Madam Meerable started to wake up and she stood up, still holding the Crystal.

18: "Where's Kaeda?"

Madam Meerable: "Her mother took her."

18: "What do you mean? You said before her mother is dead."

Madam Meerable: "That is what I believed, but it seems she has been here hiding her identity in hopes of one day of saving her daughter. It seems she has, but she did it in a very foolish way." (She held up the crystal.)

Rina and Kaeda were walking down the hall, trying to stay out of sight. Kaeda was holding Rina's hand tightly. All of the sudden Zangya jumped in front of them in a fighting stance.

Zangya: "Let Kaeda go!"

Kaeda ran in between them: "Wait Zangya, she's my mom."

Zangya looked at Rina shocked: "What?"

18 and Madam Meerable's conversation continued.

18: "So Rina transferred Eldore in there huh?"

Madam Meerable: "That is correct. This is a Sireen crystal. Do you know of their power? (18 shook her head no.) I am not surprised they are very rear and this appears to be the last one of them."

18: "So why did you say it was dangerous?"

Madam Meerable: "Sireen crystals were created many centuries ago by a race of people on a planet that no longer exist."

18: "So what does the crystal do?"

Madam Meerable: "What happens is a soul is exchanged for a wish. This wish has no boundaries, no limitations. Once a soul is placed into the crystal it's activated and the wish can be made by anyone who calls onto it. Once the wish is said, if the spirit of the Sireen crystal names it unworthy a massive explosion occurs and consumes the person who made the wish and the entire planet they're on. There were some cases where people activated the crystal but did not make a wish because they were afraid it may be unworthy. This also set off the explosion after a couple hours had gone by."

18: "Wait so now that Eldore's soul has been trapped inside you're saying a good wish has to be made or we're all toasted?"

Madam Meerable: "Correct."

Back at the fight between Trunks and Karis their battle seemed evenly matched, but Trunks wasn't at full power since he was in Super Saiyan form. They were both blocking and throwing punches and kicks.

Trunks: Is this his full power? He might not have gone all the way yet and is just testing me like I'm doing to him.

Karis: "You know this is boring, why don't we fight for real."

Karis jumped back and his energy shot up.

Trunks: "So you were holding back too. You've gotten stronger, but I must warn you, you're not strong enough to beat me and I'm not saying that to be cocky, I'm giving you a chance to walk away." (Trunks transformed into a Super Saiyan 2, not bothering to go any further.)

Karis: "Now don't get all big headed and think you already won."

Trunks: "It's like I said, I'm just giving you a fair warning and a chance to stop this."

Karis charged at him: "Yeah, like that's going to happen."

They continued fighting

Zangya, Rina and Kaeda are shown standing in the same place they were.

Zangya: "So you're Rina and you're really Kaeda's mother and that monster is out of her now?"

Rina stepped forward and reached out her hand: "That's right. Zangya, I'd like to thank you for looking out for my daughter while she was on earth and coming here to help her."

Zangya blushed a bit and shook her hand: "Um you're welcome."

When they were done shacking hands Zangya could sense something.

Zangya: "Trunks is fighting someone right now."

Kaeda: "Really how do you know?"

Zangya: "I can feel that his power level rose. Whoever Trunks is fighting, he's probably no match for him because he's not even using his full strength."

Rina: "If that's the case we should go in the direction of where you sense your friend fighting. We need to group up and get off this planet."

Zangya: "Yeah let's go."

Kaeda: "Hold it, now you're not denying that Trunks is your friend? Oh Zangya what happened while you two were on that Spaceship together? I knew you liked him."

Zangya: "Kaeda, we do don't have time for this."

Rina: "She's right Kaeda, let's go." (she said as she took her hand.)

18 and Madam Meerable are seen again

Madam Meerable: "Rina left me this because she felt I could come up with a proper wish, but I cannot think of one that is needed and that is worthy enough. (She looked at 18's face, who looked very serious.) Perhaps you have a wish in mind? You came here to save Kaeda, although I do not agree with your actions, they show you are a kind person. Maybe the wish you make will be worthy."

18: "Actually yeah there is something I would like to wish for and I think it will be okay."

Madam Meerable handed her the crystal: "Here then make your wish. Our future is in your hands."

18: "Right, no pressure there. So how does this work?"

Madam Meerable: "Close your eyes and hold the crystal near your heart. Say the wish to yourself and it shall be granted after the spirit of the Sireen crystal examines your heart."

18: "Examines my heart?"

Madam Meerable: "Do not worry you will understand once you're in the process."

18: "Okay fine."

18 closed her eyes and did what she was told: I wish everyone who was killed by myself, 17 and Cell were alive and back on earth, the same with Goku.

The voice of the crystal spirit entered 18's mind and spoke to her: "Before I decide if this is a worthy wish I have to question your heart."

18 looked surprised but kept her eyes closed.