Author: "AUTHOR NOTE TIME! Yeah, I'm about a day late with this chapter's upload. Regardless, a lot of people have apparently stopped caring about this fan fiction anyways, so probably no one will be enraged. I still love LO:ASQ to absolute death and will continue to upload weekly just like I always have. As long as I still love it, I don't care if anyone else hates it.

As for this chapter, it is important. Not in a sense of what happens but in the sense that it is a gateway for the next few chapters, which will be VERY important. So, don't skip this chapter or you'll be confused. Read, review, follow, fave, do whatchu wanna do."

Lost Origin: A Saiyan's Quest

Boom: "Psst! Bro... I can just smell the mountain of cash!"

Bam: "We're so close to finally being rich!"

Boom: "Just imagine, bro... we'll be sitting in our own mansion, with hot chicks using huge leaves as fans, and we'll eat like kings every day, and we'll have a bunch of cars, and bunch of things we're probably never going to use! Like we've always dreamed..."

Bam: "I know, rite-pffthehehehehehe!"

Boom: "And if any of those monkey girls try to stop us..." *cocks back gun* "... we shoot a hole on their head!"

Chapter 43: To Space Once More

Following a dangerous battle against the now-dead Slave Bearers, Sakura and Scorzette were now in possession of five Dragon Balls! However, following right behind them were the Thief Thugs, though still unnoticed. These two thieves had acquired the guns of the Slave Bearers, which were much more powerful than average guns! If need be, they could actually cause real harm to our heroes! But this currently did not matter, as the Saiyans were now chasing - literally - the sixth Dragon Ball, who had been taken by an unexpected creature.

Scorzette: *riding the Wind Shark* "YOU'RE GONNA GIVE ME THAT THING AND YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT, YA FREAKING BIRD!"

Ostrich: *running and holding six-star Dragon Ball on mouth* "Bwaaaah!"

Sakura: "Oh, no, it's getting away! Hyaa!" *charges Wind Shark with more electricity*

Scorzette: "No you don't!" *pounces at ostrich* "RAAAAAAWR!" *catches ostrich* *rolls on the ground, whilst holding ostrich's neck* *gets Dragon Ball* "AHA!"

Sakura: *stops Wind Shark* "Yaaay! You did it, Scorzette!"

Ostrich: "Bwaahh! Bwwaaaaaaaahh!" *runs away*

Scorzette: *panting* "Hah... hah... alright... six Dragon Balls... where's the next one?"

Sakura: "It's... REALLY close! Like..." *looks up* "... over there." *points there*

In the distance, our heroes could see something familiar yet unknown (well, unknown to Sakura). There was a massive rocket - similar to Andromeda's spaceship - completely immobile and pointing straight up to the sky. To the side of the rocket was a facility, which Scorzette knew was a launch station, but Sakura did not, so the elder Saiyan explained.

Sakura: "Wooow! Andromeda's ship has a sibling!"

Scorzette: "Litua, I don't think Andromeda's ship is related to that rocket in any way, shape, or form. That is just a normal rocket, the kind that goes to the moon and stuff. And beside it is a launch station, where they monitor the crew and the ship itself, using computers and such."

Sakura: "Whoa! They need all of that just to go to the moon?"

Scorzette: "That probably belongs to a less civilized company that doesn't quite have the technology they have on West City and similar places. If they had Saiyan technology, they could go anywhere in the universe at a much faster pace."

Sakura: "Oh. Hey, Scorzette, what would happen if a Saiyan landed on the moon?"

Scorzette: "Nothing. They wouldn't see the moon in its entirety, so they wouldn't be able to get all the Blutz Waves and transform. Also, they'd feel A LOT lighter."

Sakura: "Wow, Scorzette, you know so much!"

Scorzette: "Yeah... my mom used to work with this kind of technology back in the day. She was an expert in rocket science, but now..."

Sakura: "Oh... sorry, I didn't mean to bring up old wounds..."

Scorzette: "Nah, that's OK. It's all in the past now. What matters is that there's a Dragon Ball somewhere in there, and once we have it, Ninomiya will come back to life."

Forgetting their tragic past, our heroes got on the Wind Shark and hovered towards the launch station. Persistently following right behind them were the Thief Thugs, who would now have to find a way to steal the Saiyans' Dragon Balls AND the one within the launch station before our heroes did. However, since they had guns now, they could defend themselves, and threaten the rocket crew if required.

Bam: "Psst! Bro, you have a plan?"

Boom: "Of course I do! Here's what we do: we go in, scare everyone with our guns, and catch the attention of the monkey girls. Once they come in to find out what all the ruckus is about, we shoot them, take their stuff, find the last Dragon Ball, and we'll be rich!"

Bam: "Ahaha! Bro, you're a genius!"

Boom: "I know, rite-pffthehehehehehe!"

Bam: "A'ight, let's get moving!"

Boom: "Let's get this over with quick. I've got a date with Benjamins tonight!"

Bam: "But, bro, we use zeni, not dollars!"

Boom: "B-BRO, LET ME ENJOY MY QUOTE, DAMN IT!"

Meanwhile, in the launch station's entrance...

Guard: "Stop right there! Authorized personnel only."

Sakura: "Waah! We're sorry, sir! We're just looking for a Dragon Ball!"

Guard: "A Dragon Ball, what?"

Scorzette: "One of these..." *shows four-star Dragon Ball* "... seen it?"

Guard: "There is no such thing in this facility! Now go away, you can't enter unless you have permission!"

Scorzette: "K, fine, fine, geez..." *walks to other side of building*

Sakura: "We're gonna have sneak in... somehow..." *two guards walk by*

Scorzette: "Heh... I know how!" *knocks guards out*

Sakura: "WH-WH-Scorzette, what are you doing?!"

Scorzette: "Quickly, put this on." *hands guard clothes over* *puts guard clothes on* "We'll disguise ourselves as guards. That way, we'll be able to enter the station no problem."

Sakura: "Oh! That's a great idea!" *puts guard clothes on* "Sorry, Mr. Guards!"

Scorzette: "Also, we have to wrap our tails around our waists. I highly doubt guards in here have tails like we do." *wraps tail*

5 minutes later...

Guard: "Hmmm... have I seen you two before?"

Scorzette: "Eh-n-no! Of course not! We... we're new guards! Yes, new."

Sakura: "Yeah, ummm... she's S... Scooter, and I'm her friend... ummm... Zak!"

Guard: "Those are male names."

Scorzette: "(What kind of idiot names a girl Scooter?!) No! Th-They're... unisex names! Have you never seen a girl called Scooter (I certainly haven't...)?"

Guard: "Really, now? And, why are you wearing male uniforms?"

Sakura: "Because... they're... more... battle efficient! Yeah! Male uniforms can sustain more gun damage, so the boss told us to wear these!"

Guard: "I see... and he also told you to wear those kind of furry belts?"

Sakura: *keeping tail as still as possible* "Y-Y-Yeah! These are... special belts! They, ummm..."

Scorzette: "They're made from very strong animal fur! So, they're, like... very resistant belts! You know, in case we... get our waists shot, or something..."

Guard: "Hmmm... OK. You may pass."

Scorzette: "(Phew...) Thank you!" *goes in* "Litua, I swear, you come up with the worst names... DO I LOOK LIKE A SCOOTER?!"

Sakura: "Waah! Well... you ride the Wind Shark! That's kind of a scooter, right?"

Scorzette: *facepalm* "Let's just go upstairs... the Dragon Radar says the Dragon Ball is on higher ground."

Our heroes walked down a hallway that had an elevator at the end. They pressed a button with the number "75" on it, meaning the ride up would be a long one. As the elevator rose, the Saiyans were able to see the rocket from the elevator's window, which re-triggered Scorzette's dim memories of her mother.

Scorzette: "... mom... I wish I could see her again... as well as my dad..."

Sakura: "Scorzette... I've always wondered what my parents used to do... I was thrown into space when I was one, so I wasn't able to gather any memories of them..."

Scorzette: "Hmmm... hey, at least you have a family here on Earth that cares for you. I don't have anyone I could call 'family.'"

Sakura: "Hey, don't say that! I promise that as soon as we revive Ninomiya, you'll be able to properly introduce yourself to the Ikedas, and we'll be a happy, wonderful family together!"

Scorzette: *sigh* "I appreciate your concern, Litua, but it's not the same. You were raised by humans, so you're used to it, but I wasn't. If I just suddenly join a group of people that aren't from my same race, it'll just make it harder for them, and myself. We don't eat the same way, our blood gives us different impulses, we have different mind-sets, etc. Even if humans and Saiyans kind of look alike, deep down we're far too different for comfort."

Sakura: "Oh... well... maybe you'll find your family again! Hey, if it makes you feel better, you can call me your little sister!"

Author: "I can just smell the bajillion people going 'onee-chaaaaaan~!' Ugh..."

"Bajillion" isn't a number.

Author: "YOU'RE NOT A NUMBER!"

Damn straight.

Scorzette: "WE WERE HAVING A MOMENT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

Our heroes finally arrived at the 75th floor, and began scanning for anyone who might have had the Dragon Ball. They were oblivious to the fact that the Thief Thugs were also sneaking around in the launch station, looking for a place chuck-full of people. Even more oblivious was the fact they would soon have an encounter!

Sakura: "Huff... is it just me, or it's hot in here?"

Scorzette: "Litua, you're wearing underwear, an undershirt, a jacket, another undershirt, and a guard's uniform, all in a sunny day. The fact that you haven't fainted yet is fascinating."

Astronaut: "Welp, guess it's time to go to outer space!" *goes into elevator* "Got my suit, got my lucky charm..." *takes out three-star Dragon Ball* "... yup! Let's go!" *elevator closes*

Sakura: "... that man had the... WAIT!" *presses elevator button repeatedly* "SIR, PLEASE, WE NEED THAT DRAGON BALL! IT'S VERY IMPORTANT, WE-" *elevator door opens* "Oh, thank you for coming back! You see-"

Bam: *in elevator* "...psst... bro... it's them..."

Boom: "... I noticed..." *points gun* "GIVE US THE DRAGON BALLS, NOW!"

Unsure of what to do, the Thief Thugs began shooting at Sakura and Scorzette! Fortunately, the Saiyans were able to dodge the shots with ease, as the thieves did not have nearly as good accuracy as the Slave Bearers. In a quick move, our heroes kicked Boom and Bam into a duct, which led directly down to a trash cart below. However, this trash cart was right in front of the rocket, just as the astronaut with the Dragon Ball went inside! The Thief Thugs followed him, and so did our heroes, though they were oblivious of the fact that the thieves had gone in the rocket.

Scorzette: "Litua, we gotta get to that rocket, now!" *grabs Sakura* *jumps out of window with Wind Shark, leaving Sakura's and her guard uniform behind*

Meanwhile, in the rocket...

Astronaut: "Oh, man, I'm so excited! I'm gonna get to go to outer space, and it's gonna be the best day of my li-"

Bam: *points gun* "You, give us the Dragon Ball and get out of the ship, or we'll blow your brains out!"

Astronaut: "BAAAH! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T KILL ME!" *gives everything, including three-star Dragon Ball* "WAAAAH!" *runs out of rocket*

Sakura: *comes in with Scorzette* "Hey! Stop! We need that Dragon Ball!"

Thief Thugs: "Uh-oh!" *press random buttons*

In a desperate attempt to escape, the Thief Thugs accidentally pressed the ignition button for the rocket! The ship began shaking violently, sending our heroes rolling down the hallway of the rocket, but the Thief Thugs managed to grab onto their seats and seat belts (safety first)! Sakura and Scorzette fell into what seemed to be a escape-pod, immediately locking the door-gate behind them shut.

Boom: "Psst! Bro! Where the hell is this thing going?!"

Bam: "Bro, I dunno! But, hey..." *holding Dragon Ball* "... we've got a Dragon Ball!"

Boom: "And the monkey girls are locked up! So, all we need to do, is land somewhere, shoot them, take the Dragon Balls, and we'll be rich! We're so close, bro!"

Bam: "I know, rite-pffthehehehehehe!"

As the Thief Thugs cheered with their victory, our heroes were trying as hard as they could to open the gate-door, all to no avail! After several attempts, they just gave in to the sad truth - they were stuck, forced to hopelessly observe the vacuum of space through the window as the rocket distanced itself from Earth more and more every second. How will our heroes save themselves from this mess? Will they be able to gather all the Dragon Balls before the Thief Thugs have a chance? Find out next time on Lost Origin: A Saiyan's Quest!

To be continued...

Bonus Skit

On their way to the elevator, Sakura and Scorzette encountered a pair of guards, and they were up for a little surprise...

Guard #1: "Hey, I don't remember you two on the guard team!"

Sakura: "Oh! We-We're new here! She's Scooter, and I'm her friend, Zak!"

Guard #2: "But... I'm Scooter. And he's Zak..."

Scorzette: "... well... this is awkward."

Sakura: "... ehehehe... oh, my, would you look at the time! I think it's best we get go-"

Zak: "FREEZE!" *points gun*

Scorzette: *kicks both guards, knocking them out* *hides them in closet* "No one. Saw. ANYTHING. Got it?"

Sakura: *sweating from nerves* "G-G-Got it!"