Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ False Pretenses ❯ Chapter 3

Hello! Flashback/Backstory will be completed with this chapter. So far I'm having a good time writing this, and I hope you're enjoying it as well.

DISCLAIMER: Do I need to say it?

Chapter 3

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"Ok, you know what, this is making my head hurt. I'm going home," and with that Starr took flight. Her sensitive ears picked up the sound of Goku's voice saying, "let her go. You're not going to get anything out of her right now." Starr silently thanked Goku and found herself flying as fast as she could. She decided that she couldn't go home, not yet. She wanted to come to grips with the information she was handed before being forced to answer the questions she knew were coming. On top of that, she knew Goku would probably be waiting for her back at Capsule Corp, and most likely with the "guests." The scenery below was a blur but she knew she had left the forest region and was speeding over the mountains now. Subconsciously she knew exactly where she was heading. Soon the brown mountains turned into a vast blue and she landed on the soft sandy beach of her secret retreat. Starr walked to the water's edge and breathed in the salty air. It was so calming here. She said down and quietly looked out at the ocean.

'How is this even possible?' she thought to herself. 'It's all gotta be some kind of sick joke, right? I can't actually be from another planet, can I?' Starr pulled her knees to her chest. 'What was it that they called me? Saluna? A Saiyan? It sounds like it came from a bad cartoon. Proud warrior race.... I mean, I know I'm stronger than, like, everyone else. Except for Goku, of course.' Starr started chewing on her thumb nail. 'But that woman.... Saruka? My sister? My oldest sister? I have a sister? Or rather more than one since he said eldest? There was something oddly familiar about her....' Signed sighed loudly and laid back on the sand. She closed her eyes and let the warmth wash over her. This was almost too much to take in all at once. Starr decided to try to clear her mind and try to relax and it was working. At least it was until a dark shadow fell over her. She opened her eyes, and yet another strange man was standing over her. The young girl kicked herself to her feet as quick as lightning and turned to face this new stranger.

He stood taller than herself, although shorter than the other Saiyans she met. He stood proud, regal almost, wearing a blue gi with his arms folded across his chest. Dark onyx eyes looked directly into her own with a strange device over his right eye, and Starr couldn't help but notice his gravity defying hair, which looked like a flame, on top of his head. They were caught in a game of stare down. Starr said nothing as she took in his appearance. Even she had to admit that he wasn't unfortunate looking. Finally, she decided to break the silence.

"Oh great, another Saiyan. Can't you guys just leave me alone? It's not exactly a small shoe that was dropped on me." The man raised an eyebrow at her before speaking.

"You're quite the lippy one, aren't you?

"Yeah, always," Starr shrugged. "It's part of my charm. Who are you? Are you going to tell me that you're apparently another part of a family I didn't know existed?" The man snorted.

"Hardly. My name is Vegeta. I simply wanted to see what all the fuss was about. You don't seem like much to me." Starr narrowed her eyes at Vegeta.

"Well, looks can be deceiving." Vegeta uncrossed his arms.

"I want to know what you're capable of. I'm not going to have this be a wasted trip. If you're a weakling then there's no point in bringing you back with us," he said matter-of-factly.

"So what are you trying to say? That you want to spar?" Starr asked, cocking her head at him. Vegeta nodded.

"Show me what you've got." Starr Smirked.

"It just so happens that a stress reliever is exactly what I need, and a good sparring match should do the trick."

Starr got in to her fighting stance as Vegeta did the same. She looked at him for a moment, sizing him up. Without warning, Starr sprang forward and disappeared right before he raised fist was about to make contact. She reappeared behind him and right as she was about to make contact he caught he fist in his hand. Starr brought her knee up and got him in the side, forcing to Vegeta to release her. As soon as she was free, the young girl sprang forward again. The two Saiyans began exchanging punches and kicks in a blur of speed. The two broke apart, and landed opposite of each other, back in their stances. A smirk was on Vegeta's face.

"You're quick, girl, I'll give you that," Vegeta mused and gave him a smirk of her own. "But how fast are you really?" With that, Vegeta phased out and began a ferocious assault on her. Starr was pushed to the defensive, but handled herself well and kept up with him. Vegeta threw a knee at her, and as she was blocking it, he quickly delivered an uppercut to her stomach. Starr gasped at the force of impact and staggered back a few feet. She paused for a moment to catch her breath and when she looked up a energy ball was hurtling towards her. Starr planted her feet and raised her hands to defend. The energy hit he like a ton of bricks, yet she still held on. With a yell, she raised her power level, and deflected the attack over her ahead, and launched it towards the ocean. Vegeta stood across from her looking amused, and almost pleased. Starr gritted her teeth and brought her hands up in front of her, with the heels touching. With a very deliberate motion, she moved them to her side as a bright blue ball of energy formed. Vegeta raised his eyebrow again as he was glancing into the device on his eye.

"Ka...Me...Ha...Me..." she said, powering up her attack. Vegeta smirked and raised his hand as she was about to unleash the wave.

"I think that's enough... for now," he said. Starr looked at him, trying to decide if it was a trick or not. Vegeta crossed his arms back over his chest, his smirk still plastered to his face. Starr looked at him questioningly, before dispelling her attack.

"But it was just getting good," she said with a pout. Vegeta chuckled.

"I have to admit, you did not disappoint. There aren't very many people that can keep up with me. That fire you felt in your blood during our little match, that's part of what being a Saiyan is. Our race is very proud, with an intense love of battle. That's why you have that need to train and fight. You've noticed it, have you not?" Vegeta and Starr engaged in staring match, and Starr suddenly felt like she understood.

"I think I understand," she said. She gave the older Saiyan a small smile and walked towards him. I'm going to go home, and knowing Goku he probably brought your friends there to wait for me to get back. You're welcome to join me." Vegeta responded with a curt nod. Starr pushed of from the ground and flew in the direction of West City, with Vegeta right behind her. After a few minutes of silence Starr decided to engage him in conversation.

"Can I ask you a question?" Vegeta grunted his consent. "What is that thing you're wearing on your eye?"

"This?" Vegeta asked, pointing to his device. Starr nodded. "It's called a scouter. It allows us to see our opponent's power readings."

"And you saw mine?" Vegeta nodded. "How high was mine?" She asked him.

"High enough that I decided I wasn't wasting my time." Starr smirked, and Vegeta raised his eyebrow at her yet again. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing," she said looking forward. "That... scouter is pretty interesting. But we've learned to sense power levels on our own, without an external device."

"What?" Vegeta asked, eyes narrowing at the girl in front of him. "How is that possible? Can all Earthlings do this?" Starr shook her head.

"No. I can do it, so can Goku. And there's a handful of our friends that can also do it. But most people can't, and a majority of people aren't very strong either." Before Vegeta could ask any other questions, spoke again. "Ah! We're here! Keep up!" She said laughing. She increased her speed and launched herself towards the largest building in front of her, Capsule Corp. Behind her Vegeta smirked and chuckled again.

'Well, even I have to admit that there's something special about that girl.' He increased her speed also and kept right on her heels.

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Goku stood in the front yard of Capsule Corp looking towards the sky. Bardock approached his son and looked up as well.

"The girl's not back yet?" he asked. Goku shook his head.

"Not yet, but she will be soon. Goku looked past his father, towards the other Saiyans standing in a small group.

'Don't they ever relax?' he thought to himself. He smiled as Bulma walked out of the house, uneasily eyeing the warriors. She smiled at Goku as Gohan, his young son, ran out of the house being chased by Charm.

"I'm gonna get you, you little runt," Charm yelled playfully at the little boy. Bardock watched in amusement as Gohan ran and hid behind Goku. He poked his head out from behind his father's leg and stuck his tongue out at Charm. Charm laughed in response and stood next to Goku. She gave a small nod to bardock and gave her attention back to Goku.

"So, you and Starr are aliens, huh?" she asked, and Goku half nodded. Charmed giggled. "I knew it! No normal person eats as much as you guys do! I thought she'd be back by not though. But I'm not really all that surprised. It seems like a lot to take in. I bet she went to her not-so-secret spot by the ocean." Goku nodded in agreement as he picked up his young son.

"So, this is your son?" Bardock asked Goku. Goku smiled and shifted to give Bardock a better view of Gohan. Bardock lowered his head so he was eye level with Gohan. "Hello little one." Gohan tilted his head.

"Are you my grandpa?" he asked curiously. Bardock nodded.

“I supposed I am," Bardock chuckled. Gohan laughed.

"Grandpa Bardock," Gohan clapped her hands and Bardock smiled in response. Across the yard, Bulma was watching the exchange. She smiled as ChiChi came out of the house to stand by her. She watched he young son like a hawk.

"I don't trust them," she said matter-of-factly in a hushed whisper. She glanced at the warriors standing to the side, but quickly looked back when the one named Radditz looked at her. Bulma gave her friend a small squeeze and a reassuring smile.

"Relax ChiChi," she whispered back. "They haven't done anything yet, so let's just wait and see how this all plays out. Com'on, let's go finish dinner. If these guys are anything like Goku and Starr, then a lot of food is going to be needed." Chichi gave a small nod and reluctant smile, and turned back to the house. Bulma glanced at Goku and followed her friend back into the house.

"She's back," Goku said suddenly, looking up. "and she's not alone." Bardock looked up as well and pressed a small button on the side of his scouter. The two men watched as Starr landed, closely followed by Vegeta.

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Starr gracefully touched the ground with light feet. Behind her she sensed Vegeta land as well. She looked at Goku and Charm, and offered an apologetic smile.

"Sorry if I worried you, Goku-san." Goku smiled back at the girl. He looked behind her at Vegeta.

"Who's this?" he asked. Starr glanced back at Vegeta, and then back at Goku.

"Another Saiyan. He found me in my favorite spot," but before she could say anything else, she looked at Bardock and saw him drop down to one knee with one arm placed across his chest. Behind him, Starr saw the other three Saiyans mimic the same stance. A confused look crossed the young Saiyan's face, and a peek at Goku's face revealed he had no idea either. Starr looked at Vegeta, but before she could say anything, Bardock spoke.

"Sire, I did not realize you'd be joining us here."

"Sire?" Starr asked. Vegeta smirked at Starr's reaction.

"Oh did I forget to mention who I was? I am Vegeta No Ouji, the Saiyan Prince." The smirked remained as Starr narrowed her eyes at him.

"Well if you expect me to curtsey, you can forget it."

"Lippy, and an attitude," Vegeta said, almost as though he thinking out loud.

"Damn straight," she responded. "Another part of my charm." Behind her so heard the unmistakable sound of a growl. "And whoever is growling at me can knock it off."

“Do not think you can disrespect our prince," Saruka growled again, getting to her feet, anger evident on her beautiful face. Starr gave her a pointed look.

"Enough," Vegeta commanded. Immediately Saruka backed down. Starr held her head up and turned her back on the prince, earning her another growl from her sister.

"Come on, Charm. Let's go change. We have a rally to get to." Starr grabbed Charm by the arm and marched her towards the house. She held her head high as she walked right by Saruka, and the other two Saiyans. She distinctly heard yet another growl as she entered the house.

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The group of teenagers were laughing loudly as they approached their home. The rally had been great fun, and they were all in high spirits. Charms musical laugh filled the air as Starr giggled at something Zell had said. Starr laid her head on Seifer's shoulder as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Rhinoa and Squall walked hand in hand as Zell continued talking. Starr had told them everything that happened once her and Charm met back up with them at the football field, and she was thankfully that they didn't care. She didn't realize how worried she was about it until she finished telling her story and was waiting for their reactions. Seifer, her wonderful boyfriend, had reassured her that even if she found out that her skin color was supposed to be rainbow and had snakes coming out of her head, that he would still love her. She smiled to herself as she continued walking. Ahead of her, her friends entered their home.

"You ok, babe?" Seifer asked, giving her a small hug.

"Hmm? Yeah, I'm good," She smiled up at him. She reached up and gave him a kiss on the cheek as they entered Capsule Corp themselves. "I love you."

"I love you, too," Seifer smiled back. He kissed her on the forehead before releasing her. "I'll see you in the morning." Starr smiled at her boyfriend and watched as he climbed the stairs. She sighed and headed towards the kitchen to get something to drink. She grabbed a glass out of the cupboard, turned the sink on, and filled her glass. She took a sip as she turned around and gasped.

"Holy Crap! Don't do that!" Starr growled at Vegeta, who was sitting at the table watching her. Vegeta gave her an amused look.

"Figured you'd know I was here since you claim to be able to sense power levels." Starr took another drink of water and put the empty glass in the sink.

"Ya know, you're an ass," she said looking back at the Saiyan. In a flash Vegeta was in front of her and Starr was backed up against the counter. Vegeta grabbed the younger Saiyan by the chin and forced her to look at him. Starr looked him in the eye in a challenging manner.

"There's that attitude of yours again, little one. Do I need to remind you that I am the Saiyan Prince, and that I am owed a lot more respect than what I'm being shown?" Starr narrowed her eyes at him.

"I don't even know you, so no, I don't give my respect freely. I thought you were ok when I met you, but now I'm not so sure." She slapped Vegeta's hand off her face. Vegeta now narrowed his eyes at Starr. When he said nothing, she spoke again. "Why are you even here? Don't you guys have a ship or something to stay on?" Vegeta shrugged and took a step back.

"That blue hair women insisted that we stay here, he said simply. Starr rolled her eyes and turned towards the door. Vegeta's voice stopped her. "You are a Saiyan, you belong with us. You'll see that sooner or later." Starr didn't respond but walked out of the kitchen, leaving Vegeta alone in the kitchen. She climbed the stairs and went to her room. She changed into her night gown walked out on to her balcony. She leaned on the railing and looked at the stars. After a few minutes, she left the balcony, exited her room, and walked into her boyfriend's room, closing the door behind her.

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Vegeta watched as the younger Saiyan left the kitchen and his presence. He scowled, as he heard someone enter the kitchen behind him.

"Quite the attitude I'd say," Bardock said from behind his prince. Vegeta said nothing in response. "We're running out of time, Sire. I checked the tracker. Zarbon's ship is getting closer." Vegeta signed and crossed his arms.

"We'll take her by force if we have to. Her power is definitely something we could use. But I feel like she's hiding something. And I want to know how Frieza found out about her." Vegeta waited for a response from Bardock.

"I'm really not sure, Sire. Keaton had her sent away at your father's request when she was but an infant because of her power level. Your father didn't want her on Frieza's radar for obvious reasons. But I'm not sure how he found out. Very few people knew about what was done." Vegeta listened, and uncrossed his arms.

"One way or another she will be coming with us. I will not have her used as a weapon against the Saiyans. If she's truly as strong as what was predicted than even I may have trouble if Frieza is able to get into her mind." Bardock said nothing. "Leave." Bardock bowed and exited the kitchen. Leaving Vegeta to his own thoughts.

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Several days passed, and Starr found herself doing anything she could to avoid being around the Saiyans. She didn't want to deal with them, and just wanted them to leave. It was like they were always watching her. She went to the mountains to train on her own every day after school in an attempt at a distraction, but it could only work so much. She sat on top of a boulder meditating, gathering her energy and focusing it around her. Rocks rose and fell with her concentration, but her concentration was waning as she felt eyes watching her. With an annoyed sigh, she opened her eyes.

"I know you're there. Just come out and stop being a creeper." She looked to her left and saw Vegeta standing on the higher ground above her, watching. "Can I help you with something?" Vegeta jumped down so that he was on the same level as Starr.

"No, I'm just observing," he replied with a shrug.

"Well it's distracting. I came here to get away from all you freaky aliens."

"Do not forget that you are one of us, little one."

"Oh gee, how could I forget?" she asked sarcastically. "I'm only being reminded every time I'm around all of you." Vegeta growled in annoyance and the younger Saiyan tone, when she suddenly stood up on full alert. Her attention was focused towards the east. She closed her eyes and focused her mind. Vegeta, seeing the look on the girl's face, pressed the button on his scouter as he too looked in that direction.

"Shit," he said growling, as the scouter beeped with a high power level reading.

"Goku...." Starr said, her eyes widening as she sensed the influx of her mentors power level. "He's fighting." Before Vegeta could stop her, Starr took off into the skies flying as fast as she could towards the battle she sensed was raging. Vegeta swore and took off after her.

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Starr arrived at the battle field and gasped as she saw Goku locked in a brutal fight. He was up against a man with green skin and purple hair. Starr could see him going as hard as he could, but she could also see that he didn't have the upper hand in this fight. She heard Vegeta from behind her utter the name 'Zarbon'. Again, before Vegeta could stop her, she launched herself at Zarbon as he had Goku by the neck and was about to strike. She delivered a kicked to the green man's head, and heard the sickening crack as it made contact. Zarbon was thrown into a nearby mountain side, but quickly stood up and looked at the young girl that joined the fray. He phased and reappeared a few feet from the young girl, who was already in her fighting stance. He smirked as realization hit him.

"So, Saiyan, you decided to make my job easier and you came of your own accord. I supposed I should thank you for not making me have to hunt you down." Behind Starr, Goku got back to his feet and moved to stand beside his pupil. He cracked his neck and got into his own fighting stance. Starr noticed that Vegeta stayed up in the sky, watching the exchange.

"Come with me quietly girl, and I promise no one will have to get hurt, " Zarbon continued, moving a piece of hair away from his face. Starr Growled in response.

"How about, you can go fuck yourself. What the hell is it with everyone wanting me to go with them?" Zarbon raised an eyebrow and glanced up.

"Oh I see," Zarbon said with a slight smirk. "Vegeta is here. With other Saiyans too I see. No matter, you will be coming with me girl, whether you like it or not. Lord Frieza has interest in you."

"I have no idea what you're talking about, nor do I care. I'm not going anywhere with anyone."

"Starr," Goku said in a hushed tone. "Do not underestimate him. It seems he is able to control his power level as well." Starr nodded her understanding. Before anything more could be said, Zarbon appeared between them and began a barage of attacks on both Saiyans at the same time.

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Vegeta hovered in the sky, growling at what he was seeing. His companions suddenly joined him, and the prince stopped Saruka as she was about to fly down.

"Not yet," he instructed. His underlings looked at him. "I will interfere when necessary. Let's just see how they do for now." The four Saiyans said nothing as they followed the Saiyan Prince's orders.

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'Man, he's fast,' Starr thought as she began blocking Zarbon's assault. He was so fast that Starr could barely keep up with his movements. She was feeling battered and bruised, and knew she was bleeding. Starr could sense that Goku was also having some trouble but she couldn't risk focusing on him. Zarbon swung his leg around and slammed it into Goku's stomach and sent him hurtling, while turning his full attention to the young Saiyan. Zabon threw a leg and took Starr's momentary distraction as an invite to slam his fist into her stomach. The wind was instantly knocked out of her, and without missing a beat his hand closed on her throat and he slammed Starr into the ground.

"Come now, Saiyan," he said, his face inches from hers. "Give up. I wouldn't want to damage that pretty face of yours." He smirked evilly as he traced his finger down the side of her face, causing Starr to growl. She quickly brought her knee to his chest, catching him off guard just enough for her to break the hold on her neck and she slammed her head in to his, sending him off of her. He regained his footing and moved his hand from his nose, blood beginning to flow.

"This pretty face can't stand your ugly one touching it," She growled. She kicked herself back up, and brought her hands in front of herself.

"Ka...ME...Ha...Me.......HA!" She unleased the powerful energy wave hurtling towards him. Zarbon brought his hands up in an attempt to block it, but found it wasn't so easy. He began to feel himself beginning to be pushed back. He snarled in disbelief.

"Ka-Me-Ha-Me...HA!" Goku's voice rang out, as his own attack joined Starr's. The combined force of the waves seemingly overtook the enemy, and took him into the mountains with a deafening crash. A loud explosion rang out, and as the smoke cleared there was no sign of Zarbon. Goku flew over to Starr to check on her. Starr looked up and goku and smiled. She felt a thin line of blood drip down her face, but she paid it no mind. Starr's sensitive ears caught the soft sound of the other five Saiyans landing on behind them a good fifty yards back. Starr turned to look at them and gave a small smile, but her smile dropped when all of them looked serious. Suddenly, Starr felt a warm liquid splash the side of her face and the looks of the group all changed. It was as if time moved in slow motion. Starr Turned her head to look back at Goku, and what you saw horrified her. Goku's face was contorted to a mix of shock and pain, and in his chest, was a gaping hole. Goku glanced down, and then looked back up at Starr.

"Starr-chan....." he sputtered before collapsing to the ground. Starr's eyes widened as he fell and standing fifty yards behind him was Zarbon, his hand raised from firing the energy ball, with a murderous look on his face.

"Did you really think it would be that easy? I told you people would die if you didn't come quietly. Starr was to stunned to say anything. The man who helped raise her was lying on the ground gasping for breath. The only thing the young girl could do was scream.

The cry that escaped from Starr's throat was not one of grief or saddness. It was heavy with pain and rage. Starr had never felt such rage before in all her life. Tears burned her vision, and the ground around her began to shake and tremble. She felt her power level swirl around her. She felt as though something had snapped, but all she could do was scream. Starr felt her muscles tense up, and she felt a warm aura begin to surround her. She barely heard voices come from behind her.

"Whats happening to her?" Saruka's voice.

"Impossible." Vegeta.

All Starr knew was that she wanted to hurt Zarbon, to make him pay. She lifted her head up and stared directly at the man responsible. Confusion, followed but what appeared to fear were not written on his face. With a final cry, Starr lost the world for a moment in a blinding golden light. When the light subsided, she remained focused on Zarbon.

"For what you did," she said in a dangerously hushed voice. "I will never forgive you." And with that she launched herself at Zarbon. Everything was a blur. She had no idea what she was doing, it was almost as if instinct took over. All she knew was that punishment needed to be handed down and she was only too happy to be the one to deliver it. She saw flashes of blood as she continued her assault on Zarbon. She felt as if she was losing herself, but in the moment, she didn't care. The monster had taken Goku from her. She stopped her attack for a moment to take in the sight of the severely injured Zarbon. The bloodlust she felt inside of her would not be subdued for very long. She was about to attack again when she felt a strong set of arms grab her from behind and restrain her. Starr growled and threw an elbow at the person responsible. She heard a man grunt, and then a whisper in her ear.

"Control it," it was Vegeta. "Do not let it control you." Starr felt a murderous growl come out of her throat and tried to break out of Vegeta's grip. She faintly became aware that his power level was rising.

"This is for your own good," he hissed in her ear, and then she felt a sharp pain directly to the back of her neck. She felt herself falling forward, unable to catch herself, unable to move at all. As she was falling she heard Vegeta give a final order.

"Kill him. We can't have him running back to Frieza with this." And with that, her world went dark.

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Starr's eyes snapped open and she sat straight up. Tears stung her eyes as the memories that had been blocked out came flooding back. The fight with Zarbon, Goku... She allowed a sob to escape her throat as she thought of her mentor.

"Oh my God... Goku..." She buried her head in her hands and cried.

Phew, long chapter!!! Goku's dead? (or he is? Tee hee). As always, please let me know what you think!