And there was light...ch.1
By: firefly
Note: Here is part 1! Thanx so much to all those who reviewed the last part. I?d really appreciate it if you did the same for this part. Anyway I had a little mix-up in the last part. Heh heh?I called Mamoru, Darien by accident. I?m going to use the Japanese names so bear with me. Please read and review. No flames please. Thanx.
And there was light?ch.1
Vegeta opened the door and scanned the room. It was eerily quiet. He went into the living room to see that every light in the huge Corp was off. His sharp eyes had difficulty seeing.
Stumbling towards the light switch, he flicked it on and squinted.
Everything was exactly the same as it was since he first left?except for one thing.
A small note clung to a lamp at a small coffee table.
Vegeta could feel the hairs rise on the back of his neck.
He went over and plucked it off bringing it in front of his face.
Dear mom and dad
I?ve left with to be with Yamcha.
Please don?t come looking for me.
I?ll be fine. I just need some time alone.
Yamcha and I are planning to get married.
I?ll be back soon.
As for Vegeta, tell him goodbye?
The room remained silent as the dim glow of the lamp cast over the room giving it dancing shadows.
The note fell to the ground and looked blankly at the ceiling.
Vegeta stood there in shock as the sudden rumble of thunder sounded in the night sky.
A few moments later, the sound of rain pelting the windows could be heard.
There was a sudden pounding at the door and it opened to reveal a drenched Goku.
He stumbled in and looked around.
?Hey Vegeta! Man?its really pouring out there!? He said in his usual cheerful manner.
His grin faded when he saw that Vegeta stood there still as a statue.
?Vegeta??? Goku walked up to him and put his hand on the Prince?s shoulder.
Vegeta was shaking. Goku was starting to get worried now.
?Vegeta?? What happened??? He trailed off when he caught sight of the note on the carpet.
He snatched it up and looked it over.
A few moments later it lowered and Goku stared at Vegeta in shock.
Vegeta turned and took rapid steps toward the door not looking back.
?Vegeta wait!? Goku called running to him. Vegeta whirled around, his eyes blazing with anger.
?I?m sorry?look, if you need anything?you can always come to my place.? Goku said hanging his head. Vegeta?s glare seemed to soften but then it was replaced by confusion.
?Why Kakarot?? Tell me why?tell me why anyone should care about me. Tell me! Ever since I was little I was treated like I was a nothing! I was told I was a mistake! They taught me to be ruthless and nothing else! So why?why would anyone care about me??? Vegeta whispered.
Goku swallowed a lump in his throat.
?I?I don?t know what to say?? Goku murmured dropping his arms.
Vegeta nodded. ?Of course not.?
He ran through the door and disappeared into the darkness.
Goku looked on into the rain in sadness.
?I?m sorry?? He murmured.
Vegeta flew blindly through the night sky not caring about the biting cold and the hard rain.
His expression was as monotone as his feelings.
There was nothing left to hide. He was on his own.
Vegeta flew till the feeling of exhaustion swept over him with a vengeance.
He landed on a deserted street. The streetlights cast a dim glow over small spaces on the sidewalk.
Vegeta collapsed in front of one as the rain pelted him mercilessly. The dim light cast over him, covering half of his body in shadows.
He finally gave in. All the years of held in emotions burst out of him.
Finally giving in to the tears that had been buried under a cold exterior.
He drew his knees up to his chest with his arms as the tears started to stream down his face.
He shuddered as pitiful whimpers escaped his lips.
It was like being trapped in two different worlds. One side of him stared coldly at him in shame for being so cowardly and soft. He had to stay strong and his pride just wouldn?t allow any emotion to escape. But the other side wanted to give in. Give in to the pain and suffering and let it all go.
A small smile suddenly came to his lips as his eyes started to drift closed.
?Maybe it was meant to be this way?? He thought silently as he closed his eyes.
?Maybe I deserve this??
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Usagi grimaced as lightning flashed. She had been walking for what had seemed like eternity, but was just a few minutes. Her teeth chattered as she drew her raincoat tightly around her small figure.
She smiled as the cool drops of rain blessed her flushed face.
Taking walks like these would take her mind off of sailor business and Mamoru.
The street was deserted except for a few parked cars and the streetlights.
She looked around, slightly frightened of the surrounding dark.
She continued to walk as she hummed to herself when something suddenly caught her eye.
She froze and stared at it.
It looked like a person. But it was lying on the ground.
Usagi blinked and then squinted. Maybe her eyes were playing tricks on her, maybe it was a garbage bag that had been blown open by the wind and had now scattered itself below the streetlight. She gulped and took a few hesitating steps closer.
When she got close enough she realized that it was a person, much to her discomfort.
She came closer and bent forward and peered at the unmoving figure.
She could see now that it was a guy. He was very well built and had the strangest hair she had ever seen. It stood straight up on his head, like a flame on a candle. He was in a fetus position and was wearing a spandex body suit with boots.
Very strange indeed. She came closer and tried to see his face, which was enveloped in the shadows. When she finally did see him, her eyes widened. His expression showed pain and nothing else. Not the physical kind, but the emotional.
He looked as if he wanted to end his own life.
Usagi?s face suddenly paled and she stumbled backwards in fear.
?What if he was?dead??? Usagi?s bottom lip trembled and her stomach turned on itself.
She hadn?t seen a dead body this CLOSE before.
?But what if he isn?t dead??? She thought a bit more bravely.
She edged closer and knelt before him. She cocked her head to the side and studied his wet face.
She took a shuddering breath and reached forward. She grimaced as she put her two fingers against his neck to feel for a pulse. She pulled her hand back almost immediately. His skin felt ice cold.
She shook her head and forced herself to check.
She frowned at first but then she gave a relieved sigh when she felt his pulse. But she didn?t remain relieved. It was very weak. Her hand traveled up to his forehead.
Usagi?s eyes widened. It was on fire!
Usagi whimpered. ?Ooohhh!!!! I?m not good at this kinda stuff! Amy should be here! She?s the smart one?No! I have to help him, if I don?t?he might?? She shuddered at the thought. She reached forward with both hands and gently moved his arms out of the way. Her hand brushed across his mid-section and she suddenly froze. Her fingers felt warm, and sticky.
Usagi?s eyes widened with fear as she brought her fingers to her face to see crimson liquid covering them. ?Oh no?? She thought. ?He?s hurt!? She rolled him over and her face suddenly turned a slight shade of green. He had very painful looking wounds on his front.
They looked angry, and self-inflicted.
?Poor guy?? She thought. ?How could he do this to himself???
Usagi quickly unzipped her raincoat and carefully put it over his unmoving figure.
She stood up and looked around for a phone booth. Luckily there was one just across the street.
She ran over to it and fumbled around for a quarter. She put the receiver to her ear and pushed it through the slot. ?Who should I call??? She thought.
?Makoto!? She only lives a few blocks away!?
She quickly dialed and waited.
She smiled when she heard her friend?s voice answer.
?Makoto, its me, Usagi. Listen I need your help.?
?What is it? Is it a Youma!?? Her friend shouted.
?No, I found a guy outside. He?s knocked out and he?s really hurt. He has a fever too I think.?
?No kidding!? Where are you??
?I?m just a few blocks away from your apartment, you know, the dead end street??
?WHAT!? What do you think you?re doing over there by yourself?!? Makoto shrieked.
?Who cares! Just get over here!?
The sound of the doorbell was suddenly heard in the background.
?Wait just a sec.? Makoto said as she went to the door.
?Oh, hey Mamoru! No, Usagi isn?t here, I?m talking to her on the phone.? Came her muffled voice.
Usagi rolled her eyes in annoyance.
?Hey! Usagi, Mamoru said he can bring his car over to where you are!?
?Good! Come here quick before he?? Usagi trailed off.
?No prob! See you in a few!?
Usagi slammed the receiver down and ran out of the phone booth towards the still figure.
She waited next to the streetlight until she saw headlights wash over her.
Makoto and Mamoru jumped out of the car and ran towards Usagi. Makoto put a blanket over her and Usagi beckoned towards the person at her feet.
Mamoru stooped to his feet and examined him. He put his arm under him and grunted as he lifted him up. Usagi and Makoto opened the door to his car. Mamoru laid him down onto the back seats and Usagi and Makoto accompanied him on the floor.
Mamoru went around the car and jumped into the front seat and turned towards Makoto?s apartment. ?So Usagi, what were you doing out there all by yourself.?
He asked. ?I was taking a walk.? She said it as if it were the most obvious thing in the whole world.
?You and him can stay at my apartment if you want.? Makoto suggested.
Usagi smiled. ?Thanks Mako-chan. Your a lifesaver!?
Makoto grinned. ?He is kinda cute! I mean WOW! Look at those arms!?
Usagi shook her head. ?Mako?he is hurt ya know.?
?What! Where!?? She cried. Usagi pointed to the blood that started to soak through the cloth on the front of the blanket.
Makoto brought her hand to her mouth and went pale.
?Poor guy??
As they drove up to Makoto?s apartment, Mamoru glanced in the rear view mirror and stared at Usagi kneeling in front of the hurt stranger.
?I hope Usagi realizes that he is just a stranger??
Mamoru smiled confidently.
?I?m right?he?s just a stranger??