Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Lost ❯ What is going on? ( Chapter 4 )

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Lost

Chapter 4......

Room 256 of section E on Deck 8? Units? What is a unit? Are they talking about me or someone else? However, if they were, I don't know of any 'units' that I might have....

Settling back against the wall, I sighed in exasperation. What could they be up to? I glanced through the side of my eye at the large twin cheery wood doors that loomed over me. I trusted them, they wouldn't do anything to harm me....would they? I didn't enjoy the thought that the only friends I have ever or rather possessed any memory of were my enemies. It didn't make sense anyway!

Ever so carefully, I pulled myself up and leaned against the cool wooden surface once again. My eyes narrowed as annoyance began to wear my patience thin. I wasn't going to hear anything this way. Pushing a little more against the slightly open door, I winced sharply as a low hum cut through the air only to have a high-pitched squeak follow close behind. A few more seconds and it slammed shut, the lock chiming in automatically.

"Goku won't kn-"

I opened one eye cautiously and glanced around the corridor. Please don't tell me they heard that! Please!! I should leave right now!! Yet instead, I leaned forward again and decided to ignore my brain for the time being as I strained my hearing. A frown shifted onto my face as I realized that it had become dead silent within the room....

Oh dear Dende.....Did they hear me? My body froze as the thought ran rampant within my mind. My lungs constricted painfully at the fear as I panted for oxygen. They couldn't have heard something like that....

Small barely audible footsteps could be heard on the other side and soon my mind was in a state of panic. Thinking quickly, I dropped to the floor and peered through the tiny crack at the bottom. The pounding rush of blood filled my ears as my stomach churned uncomfortably. Are they coming?

Two minutes passed without a sound or any disturbances and then three....

A small breath of relief managed to escape my lips as I eased the strain I had been placing on my body. That was close.....

Suddenly my eyes snapped open and widened as the small amount of light that the crack provided disappeared. Oh Dende....

My chest constricted itself once again as my eyes quickly sought for an exit. The corridor was well lit and possessed nothing for me to hid myself with. Running would be useless as well! By the time I managed to get to the end of the hall, Turlus or that old man would have opened the door already!

Every muscle suddenly grew rigid as the sound of faint clicks filtered themselves into my ears. Whipping around, I watched in complete horror as the large knob shook and jiggled on the door.

What do I do? What do I do?!

With every second the sound became louder, my hands flying up to cover my ears. Please, someone save me! I didn't understand why I was suddenly so afraid. Something told me that I just couldn't completely trust these people and for the moment I wouldn't argue about that.

Another click and I winced as if an invisible blow had struck me. Why didn't I just go back to my room in the first place? Why did I stay? Why did I do such a dumb thing!!

The small metal sphere began to slowly rotate as the lock came undone. My mind drifted regretfully at the lavish room that I had been so graciously given. The enormous bed with beautiful rose embroidery over the entire duvet. Soft feather pillows with a hint of rose petals and vanilla against them. Then there was the beautiful cherry wood pillars that jutted from the four corners of the bed. They came up to form the majestic canopy that framed the entire bed with silky white portieres....

My mind delved into the mental painting as my stomach suddenly lurched forward. What was happening? My entire body grew numb as my vision faded, only to be replaced by a quick blinding flash of light. I stretched out my hand suddenly and felt a soft material all around me. My eyes snapped open as complete shock took over. Bewildered and stunned, I simply stared at the soft duvet that only moments ago was so heavily within my thoughts. My eyes watching with a growing fascination as my fingers traced over the rose petals that stood out vibrantly in all its golden splendor over the creamy silk.

A loud harsh knock at the large double doors soon wrenched me from my stupor. Reluctantly I opened my mouth to speak and frowned at the shaking tone that greeted me, "Come in."

The knob slowly turned, causing my brief relief to transform into fear once again. Yet, the old man from earlier walked in and gave me a small smirk. The action seemed to possess a more malice intent than amusement or warmth.

"I just came to make sure you made it back here alright," he proclaimed nonchalantly. He made the seemingly kind gesture appear as an annoying chore!

"I'm fine," I answered quickly; a small smile plastered onto my face.

"Do you need anything?" He almost barked as his eyes trailed over the room.

"Uhhhhh, I don't think so. I'm fine."

His eyes fell over my form and I waited apprehensively as he studied me for a moment. What was he looking for? Then with a low grunt he turned away, a look of disgust etched into his face. What is wrong with him? Why is he so angry at me? Without saying another word, he simply left, closing or rather slamming the door behind him. Did he know I was listening in on his conversation with Turlus?

I held my head gently in my two hands as a dull throb settled itself into my mind. The headache soon splitting my head, causing a rather impressive migraine. Too many questions left unanswered.....

Pushing off the bed, I made my way to the gigantic closet. My body seeing to have taken on a will of its own for the time being. A long white night-dress was pulled out and I quickly changed into the garment before pausing a moment infront of the many full-length mirrors. Something didn't seem right.....Something was missing, but what? For a brief moment a woman flashed before my eyes, her warm obsidian eyes looking at me fondly as her long hair pooled over her shoulders. She was wearing a thin white dress or what seemed to be a dress and.....

Xenia shook her head a bit and glanced at her reflection, before getting ready for bed. Nothing seemed out of place to the young girl anymore fore the brief memory had already vanished, fading into her subconscious.

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