Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Ironic ❯ Past ( Chapter 6 )

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Ironic: Mirai Trunks Saga

Planet Amazon
6:50 a.m.

Lia was in her room, sleeping peacefully when the first rays of the sun illuminated her face. She finally woke up and looked out the window to see the beautiful blue sky of her planet. She sighs happily, while she gets out of the bed. Then, immediately went to the bathroom, where she took a shower and prepared for the day ahead of her. She was now resting in a chair looking outside the balcony, as her servants cleaned and fixed her room, when suddenly they heard a knock on the door.

"Go and see who it is?" Lia ordered to one of the servants. The woman nodded and did as told.
After a few minutes Lia saw the woman returned accompanied by Trunks; she groans annoyed while trying to ignore him.

"And good morning to you too, Empress" he said sarcastically, while smirking.

She looks at him as if she wanted to beat him up and says, "You wanted something?".

"Yes, I came here to escort you to the dining room" he responded.

She looks at him incredously and says, "I don't need an escort to go to the dining room; I have lived long enough in this castle, I know my way through it quite well, your services will not be required. Though, I'm sure that there must be a bathroom somewhere, that needs cleaning".

Lia's comment made some of the servants laugh at him;

"Calm down, Trunks; ignore her, don't let her comments get to you..." he thought to himself, then he says calmly, "...well, if your royal highness has a problem with me escorting you, I could run your complain through the Council. I'm sure they'll be interested in knowing what you had to say about their idea of me escorting you every day and night".

He noticed how she couldn't contain her anger, "Fine...!!" she said furiously, while quickly leaving the room. Once she's gone, he laughs.

A month had passed, and things between Lia and Trunks went from `bad' to `worse'. In the beginning, it was just a few insults, not too offensives, but now it was completely out of hand. They would say horrible things to each other and even argued in front of everyone, it wasn't a secret that the Queen detested the `tattle-tale bodyguard' which she had so `lovingly' named, though that was just one among many others names; and that she wasn't Trunks' favorite person. She treated him like crap, as if he wasn't worthy of the air he breathed, because he was only an earthling. While he treated her like a spoiled brat, and reminded her of it every second. At first, he tried to avoid all sorts of confrontation, since she was after all, the Queen and Empress of planet Amazon and half of the South Quadrant. But she wouldn't leave him alone; she always seemed to try to make him angry or pick an argument with him. Lia loved to hassle him and see how much he could stand; she thought it was fun and as well, a good way to keep her mind sharp.

Darkness had already engulfed the planet, when Trunks arrived to the Queen's library, who was looking at some papers. She was too busy to notice he was there and when she did, she looked at him annoyed. He couldn't help but smirk, "It's time for the little girl to go to bed" he said mockingly.

She sighs, trying to keep her cool; I mean, how dared he call her a 'girl!? She was seventeen! "I'm amazed you know how to tell time" she said annoyed.

"I'm a smart guy, I've never known stupidity, but I'm sure you have" he said smirking.
She was again sighs annoyed and says, "Why don't you do yourself a favor, and shut up, earthling" she said while she left the place, leaving Trunks behind.

He quickly follows her and says, "What's going on? Is the `great empress' out of insults or what?".

"No, I'm too tired for a verbal spar at the moment, but if you want one, I'll give you in the morning. Now shut up, your Queen, commands it " she said proudly.

"You're not 'my queen', you're just work" he said seriously.

"Aww, you break my heart..." she said sarcastically, then she opens the door to her room and enters but just before she closed the door, she says, "...and for your information, this is my planet, and whether you like it or not, I am 'your queen', because when you did that oath to protect me with your life, it meant you recognized me as YOUR QUEEN. So, good night" and after that she slammed the door. Trunks growls angrily and quickly leaves.

That same night, at three in the morning, Trunks was abruptly awaken when he heard banging on his door, he quickly stood up and opened the door. It was Tai with a horrified expression on her face.

"The queen disappeared" she said nervously.

"Shit!" Trunks said surprised.

A few minutes later, both of them were in Lia's room, which was full of bodyguards and members of the council, who were speaking with one of Lia's maid.

"...Then I came here to leave her clothes for tomorrow and I saw the bed empty" he heard the woman say.

"She's been kidnapped, there's no doubt about it" one of the counselors said.

Trunks checked the doors and windows of the room, "Well, the windows and the doors weren't forced. I doubt she was abducted" Trunks said securely.

"You think it was an `inside job'? That we have a traitor in the palace?" inquired the worried elder counselor.

Trunks remained in silence for a few minutes, then says to the maid, "You said you prepare the Queen's clothes?".

"Yes, sir…I iron and wash them" she answered.

"Come with me..." Trunks ordered, then both went to Lia's closet, "…did you fix this closet in the morning, did you not?".

"Yes, sir, this morning, yesterday, and for the past ten years" the woman responded.

"Very well then, take good look at it. Do you see something different in here? Something missing or out of place?" Trunks asked the woman.

"Does this have a point?" one the female counselors asked. Trunks nods.

After a few minutes of silence while looking through the closet, the maid finally said, "There's a dress missing. The Queen's favorite. She keeps it in a corner, away from the rest".

"The red one, that's really short?" Tai asked the woman, and she nodded. Trunks smiles incredously.

"What does a dress have to do with the Queen's disappearance? We're wasting valuable time" a counselor said mortified.

"I'm afraid that a lot. It seems our young empress has gone partying again..." the elder counselor said crossly. Everyone was completely shocked.

Then the elder counselor says to Trunks, "I want you to bring her... drag her, if necessary. Do whatever you have to do, but bring her".

Trunks nodded, "Yes, counselor" then he left.

Once he was outside the castle, he hurriedly flew while concentrating on her 'ki', which after a few minutes, he found in the far outsides of the castle. He quickly flew there, and arrived to a house, which would look abandoned if it weren't for the dozens of adolescents that were entering the place. He went to the main entrance, where he found the same guys from the first party. Both look at Trunks horrified and run away from the place. With his Super Saiyan abilities he heard the laughs, and chatter, but over all he could hear Lia laughing as she danced. Making sure he didn't hurt anyone, he blew up the door with a small shot of his `ki'. The music abruptly stopped, and everyone left the place running while screaming in fear. He entered the place and saw Lia looking at him surprised, but her expression quickly changed and says to him, "I should've known you were the cause of all that racket".

"Of course it was me" he said, while placing Lia on his shoulder, like the last time she was in the same predicament.

"Idiot! Is this really necessary!?" she yelled furiously.

"Yes" he answered.

"Asshole! Put me down this instant!? Do it! I command you to put me down!" she said as she tried to free herself from him, to no avail.

After a few minutes, Tai was in the throne room along with the Grand Council and dozens of soldier, who were waiting for Trunks' and Lia's arrival, which they knew would be in a few seconds, since they could already hear Lia yell all kinds of insults to Trunks. They all saw how Lia was, once again, in Trunks' shoulder, and they couldn't help but laugh discretely at this embarrassing situation.

"Put me down, you asshole!!" she finally screamed.

He puts her down, though, non too gently; and when she turns around, she sees the Grand Council looking at her angrily.

"Your highness! Are those the manners of an Empress such as you!? You should be ashamed of yourself!" a female counselor scolded crossly.

"I am sorry..." Lia says embarrassed but then says angrily, while looking at Trunks, "...but the way this stupid moron brought me here is not fit for a Queen".

"It was me who said to Captain Briefs to bring you here, your highness, however he saw fit. You were lucky he didn't drag you here" the elder counselor said angrily.

She stammers nervously for a few minutes, and then says, "Well it's his fault!".

"Oh really?..." the elder said annoyed, "... well, this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't sneaked out of your room. Or did Captain Briefs told you to leave in the middle of the night to some party?!".

Lia sighs defeated, "No, counselor" she whispered embarrassed.

"Your highness, this council made a pact with your mother and grandmother, that we would try to do everything in our power to keep you alive and safe, but you're not making it easy" the elder counselor said more calmed.

Ella sighs sadly, as soon her dead mother and grandmother were mentioned. "I am sorry, counselor... it will not happen again. I promise" she said softly and then quickly left the place.

All the soldiers and counselors left the place as well, in silence, only leaving Tai and Trunks. "What's all this about Lia's mom and grandmother?" he inquired interested.

Tai sighs sadly as well, "They both died the same day, at the same time".

"What?" Trunks muttered surprised.

Tai nods, "Yes. When Lia was born, a spy from the enemy got into the castle, poisoned her. She was dying quickly and painfully. So in exchange Lia's mother and grandmother gave their life for hers. Obviously, she never met them and remembering them is too painful".

"I had no idea" he said.

"Well, not a lot of us like to talk about that. Lia's mother and grandmother were one the most loved queens Amazon ever had. Just before they died, the Grand Council swore that they would protect Lia, no matter what...So as you can see, the council needs you since you're making their job easier, and they can keep their oath" Tai said smiling.

Trunks smiles as well and says, "I'm glad I can help..." but then says a bit more agitated, "... but if your queen wasn't such a spoiled brat, my job would be a hell of a lot easier".

"What did you expect, kid? She's still a teenager" Tai laughs as she leaves the place.

The next morning, Trunks was on his way to the throne room, expecting to find Lia in there but instead he found the elder counselor.

"Good morning, counselor" Trunks said.

"Good morning, Captain Briefs. I was certain you would come here, there's something we must talk" the counselor said.

"Of course" said Trunks, both of them went to the terrace, which had a beautiful view of the palace's gardens.

"I'll go straight to the point, Trunks..." said the elder, then continued with a serious expression, that slightly alarmed Trunks, "...you need to take care of the queen, now more than ever".

"Is there something you're not telling me, counselor?" Trunks inquired slightly confused yet interested.
The old man sighs tiredly, "I imagine you already know what happened to Lia when she was born, do you not?".

"Yes, I know" Trunks answered.

"Well, for this planet and the South Quadrant, Lia is more than a queen; she is kind of a `holy figure', she's considered a miracle. Lia permanently fused with the two most powerful women in the universe, so Lia inherited their powers; she has their abilities, most of their knowledge, and their beauty as well, though the two previous are still dormant inside of here. If Lia dies, the little hope that our people have left, will be lost forever, that's why I need you to protect her with your life, Trunks. I know she can be difficult at times...well ok, all the time, but she's a good, noble girl" the elder counselor said.

"Why are you telling me all this?" Trunks inquired.

"Well, I've never seen someone handle Lia so well, like you do. Most fear Lia, and I don't really blame them, she has a horrible temperament, and a venomous tongue..." said the elder.

"Yeah, I know that from first row sits " Trunks commented unenthusiastically.

"Look, Trunks, I'm telling you all of this because... I know you're a strong warrior and so is Lia, but compared to you, she's not that strong, and she doesn't seem to respond well in dangerous situations… I want you to train the Queen" the old man finally said slightly fearfully.

Trunks looks at the elder counselor for a few minutes, then burst in laughs, "Yeah, that's a good one, counselor! I almost believed you wanted me to train Lia".

The old man clears his throat and says seriously, "I'm not kidding, Trunks. Lia needs someone strong to train her, so that she can protect herself".

"Oh, damn, you were serious..." Trunks said surprised, then continued, "...with all due respect, counselor, but you must be crazy. I don't know if you have heard the rumors but queen Lia hates me and she's not exactly my favorite person in the whole universe. There's not a second that goes by without her insulting me, or me insulting her, in self defense, of course".

"Yes, it has come to my knowledge of all those unfortunate, distasteful and embarrassing incidents, but if you are able to train Lia successfully, there will be no need of you to be with her all the time. It's a win-win situation!" the old man said enthusiastically.

Trunks, with out any kind of enthusiasm, says, "I don't know... what does she thinks about this whole thing?" he inquired interested.

"Uh... well... the thing is..." the elder counselor stammered for a few minutes.

It was then that Trunks finally figured out, "She doesn't know yet, right?".

"I wanted to talk to you first, before I speak with her" explained the elder.

Trunks sighs, and after a few minutes of silence, he says, "I'll do it, but with a few conditions..." the elder counselor nods and Trunks continues, "... you have to tell her that she has to do what I say... I don't want her to disrespect me, I mean, one thing is to being a loudmouth in the library, but another thing is being disrespectful in the gym, my area of work. I take my training very seriously and she has to do the same thing".

The elder nods, "Yes, I know; do not worry, I will talk to her". Then, they both see Lia approaching to the terrace, looking at them curiously.

"Well, there's no time like the present" Trunks said smiling.

The elder counselor sighs annoyed, "Of course... I'll be right back" then he walked up to Lia.

Trunks looked at them, while the counselor started talking, Lia's expression changed to one of anger, and a 'I'd rather die!!' was heard from her lips. He saw how she looked at him furiously, while the counselor kept talking to her, but as the minutes passed she sank her head in shame, and finally nodded. Then, she quickly went back inside the castle. After that the elder counselor smiled happily, and gave Trunks a `thumbs-up', as a way of letting him knowing Lia had accepted. Trunks smiles unenthusiastic, while thinking if training the spoiled Queen, was a good idea.

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