On a far away planet Goku, Kibeto and the Supreme Kia watched the crystal ball in horror.

Shin: I think I'm going to be sick.

Goku slammed his fist into the ground and snarled down at the ball.

With sickening clarity the ball showed Buu turn from the newly created slaughterhouse. He left nothing but sorrow and grief behind him.

Goku: Fucking Bastard!

Shin gritted his teeth and closed his eyes tightly. His entire body was tense with anger. His hands shook so hard that he pressed them to his body.

Oh how he had failed. Majin Buu was never supposed to even be born again, much less cause such horror. He had failed everyone…especially those two girls.

But there was nothing he could do now. He had to wait for his ancestor to give Gohan the ultimate power. Until Gohan was ready there was nothing they could do.

Goku stood up and started pacing briskly. He just hated sitting here while that monster was lose on earth.

Kibeto: He's seems to be returning to the river.

Goku kneeled down beside the ball again. He watched closely for a moment as he orginaized his thoughts. His black Saiy-jin eyebrows drew together.

Goku: I don't get it? Why doesn't he kill that girl to? He's even tried to once…but he stopped. I don't get it?

Kibeto shook his head as well. The situation with the human girl and Buu had bothered him from the beginning.

Goku: He also seemed unable to kill Hercule? I wonder why?

Shin blinked as he to realized how strange that was. He had been wallowing in so much self-pity he hardly noticed. Buu was a killing machine. He had no respect for life or emotions…other than hate and anger. So the fact that he seemed unable to kill was…very strange. Shin thought about it for a moment.

Shin: Well the fat Majin Buu considered Hercule a friend. I think that is why he didn't kill Hercule…that Majin Buu is still apart of him.

Kibeto: But what of the girl child? He met her after he transformed.

Shin shook his head. He had no reason why Buu kept her around, or indulged her like he did.

Goku: I'm just glad that she was able to turn Buu away from the others.

Kibeto: But how did she do that? Buu was in a killing rage! Yet he just stopped when she asked him to!

Shin's eyes narrowed. He stopped when she said stop. Now what did that remind him of? It was something important…something he had learned from Master Kiaoshin before Buu attacked his planet all those centuries ago.

Shin: I think we may be on to something here.

Goku: Huh?

Shin: I'm not sure…let us think about it for a moment. I don't know why but I feel like this bit of information is important.

Goku: Uh ok?

For the next few minutes they all sat and meditated. Finally Goku opened his eyes.

Goku: I can't think of anything. I mean you all saw what Buu did when 18 stole her from him. He destroyed nearly half the earth. So we wouldn't even be able to get near her.

Kibeto: Yes Supreme Kia…and that girl seems to genuinely think that Buu is her friend. I doubt she would do anything to harm him if…even if there was something that could do such a thing.

Shin continued to sit there with his head lowered. His eyes remained closed as Kibeto and Goku each spoke their peace.

Shin: There is something she could do.

Kibeto: WHAT?

Shin stood up and turned to the older version of himself.

Shin: you know what I'm talking about don't you?

For a moment the Kia remained silent. Then suddenly his face lightened in understanding. He then frowned…

Elder Kia: Of course I do. I'm just surprised you thought of it before I did. Humph maybe you're a little better than the shoeshine boy I thought you were.

Shin blushed and looked to the ground.

Elder Kia: It won't be easy.

Shin: I know.

Goku: What are you talking about?

Shin: It's a secret of the Supreme Kia's. To my knowledge its never been used. But it is an awesome power.

Kibeto: But if you have such a power why didn't you use it before…why just tell us now!?

Shin: The same reason I never used the Z-sword. I…nor any of you can use this power. Its power is specialized for only certain people or situations.

Goku: But if we can't use it…who can?

Shin: This girl…Alysa is her name, may be the key to unlocking this power. She's his weakness…and maybe we could use that against Buu.

Goku: I didn't know friendship was a weakness.

Goku sounded slightly sarcastic. Not that didn't believe Shin, its just he wasn't happy about using some innocent girl.

Shin: It is to those like Buu.

Shin turned to Goku and smiled sadly.

Shin: Goku…we won't do this unless something terrible goes wrong. When I say it's an awesome power…I also mean a terrible power as well. There are reasons things such as this are never used.

Goku sharply nodded. His face set into a grim frown.

Something in the Supremes voice set off alarms in his mind. Whatever this power was…it didn't sound like something they would want to use.

Goku looked over to his son. He was sitting there patiently. His training was almost done. But would it be enough. Would Gohan be able to save the universe…save the earth?

And would he be done soon enough to save everyone on earth…his friends and family.

Family and friends…now what did that remind him of?

Suddenly Goku slapped the side of his head. He had totally forgotten about Goten and Trunks training in the time chamber. They would be coming out soon.

Goku: Shin…I wanted to ask you something.

Shin: Yes Goku

Goku: when I left I had my younger son and the son of Vegeta train in the fusion to fight Buu. They are in the time chamber. Gohan's almost ready…I don't want them to fight unless they have to. They are only children. So can they…and the rest of my friends stay here?

Kibeto: you must be joking…more humans to come here!

Shin: Kibeto please. This is an unusual time. Thus unusual things must be done. I agree with Goku. If the fusion fails then they might jeopardize Gohan's mission. So yes Goku you're friends and family may come.

Goku: THANKS!

Bulma: Dende!

Bulma Briefs ran to the aid of the downed namek. She gagged as the scent of burnt flesh hit her nostrils. Covering her mouth and nose with a cloth Bulma coughed and knelt beside his fallen form. Gently she turned him over. She winced at the huge and gapping burn mark on his shoulder. It seemed however he was still alive.

Man Buu really put it to him.

Bulma: Don't worry Dende…I have a Senzu bean for you.

Bulma forced the small light green bean down his throat. She held her breath until Dende swallowed it.

Instantly his wounds healed. Bulma coughed again, to bad the smell didn't disappear as well.

Dende sat up stunned. He looked around confused for a moment. Then suddenly his eyes widened as he remembered where he was.

Dende: I have to get Goten and Trunks!

As Dende tried to lurch to his feet but Bulma grabbed him.

She shook her head sadly.

Bulma: No need. Buu left…we're safe for now. Just let them continue training.

Dende looked confused for a moment. Then his eyes widened.

Dende: they're gone…I don't feel…Piccolo, or Yamcha

Bulma: He killed them, Oolong and Master Roshi too.

Tears swelled in her eyes at the mention of her friends. Angrily…at herself or Buu she wasn't sure, Bulma wiped the tears away.

Bulma: Oh Dende what are we going to do. What if the boys aren't strong enough!

Suddenly a voice gentle spoke through the wind. Both Dende and Bulma stiffened.

That voice sounded familiar.

Goku: Hi…don't worry Bulma, we have a chance. Remember that.

Bulma: Goku?

Goku: ya its me…oh anyway I don't have much time. We decided it would be best if you guys came up here with me for a while…Bring the boys too.

Dende: but Goku, Goten and Trunks are training in the time chamber.

Goku: I know…but they would get better training here. Kibeto's on his way.

Bulma blinked in confusion.

Dende: We better do as he says. Goku knows what he's talking about. I'll get the boys…you round up the others.

Bulma nodded sharply and ran down the stairwell.

She made it just in time to see 18 and Krillian clean up the last of the remains of their friends. Krillian looked grim and old, as he ki blasted what Buu had left of his dearest friends. Friends he had known his entire life.

Bulma cried out at the sight and turned sharply. Her stomach heaved.

Shaking she forced herself to remain calm. Forced herself to take deep breaths.

Once this was over everyone could be wished back. The thought soothed her mind if not her stomach.

Krillian: Bulma are you all right?

Bulma: What kind of stupid question is that. Of course I'm not all right!

18 frowned as she finished up her end of the clean up.

18: That's not what he meant!

Bulma sighed.

Bulma: I know…I'm sorry Krillian.

Krillian: So how's Dende…was he…alive?

Bulma: yes he's fine…he went to get the boys.

Krillian: WHAT? But I thought…

Bulma held up her hand. Instantly…he fell silent. She smiled weakly. Despite his marriage to 18 she still had him trained.

Bulma: Goku mind called us. We're all going to stay with him for now. The boys will train…uh…where ever that is.

Suddenly Kibeto appeared beside them.

Bulma gasped and stumbled back. Krillian reached out and caught her before she fell. 18 frowned again as hands accidently found ineportate places. She slapped him upside the head. He blushed and helped Bulma to her feet.

Kibeto: Are you ready?

Bulma: Ya except for Dende. He went to get the boys. He should be back soon.

Kibeto nodded.

Kibeto: We should not say long. Majin Buu might feel my energy and come to investigate.

Krillian: I'll go get Videl and Marilyn.

Bulma: So…

Bulma started after watching Krillian run flat out toward the palace.

Bulma: Where are you taking us? I don't really like the thought of abandoning the earth like this.

Kibeto: Do not worry. The earth will no be forsaken. However it was deemed necessary for both you and the boys to come with me to the Supreme Kia's Planet.

Bulma blinked in surprise.

Bulma: Wow…I'm honored.

Kibeto: You should be. You will be the first humans to visit that holy ground.

Kibeto trailed off as Krillian came back with both Videl and his daughter. Dende had not returned yet.

Bulma suddenly cried out and went running. The others looked and smiled.

It was Dende and the boys.

Bulma ran openly up to Trunks and hugged him as hard as she could.

Bulma: Oh my…you look so old now Trunks. So handsome.

Trunks smiled and blushed.

It was true…he was almost a year older than when she had last seen him. He left her little 8-year-old boy and came back her big 9 years old boy.

Goten of course was the same way.

Bulma: Did Dende tell you anything?

Goten: Ya…we're going to see my dad!

Bulma smiled and rubbed his thick black hair.

Kibeto: We must leave now!

Then within a blink of an eye the inhabitant's of Kami's lookout disappeared.

It was starting to get dark when Buu and Alysa finally landed. They had left the little stream almost an hour ago. So to make a long story short Alysa was starting to feel really sick. The way the ground speed by beneath them and the rushing of the wind really did a number on her stomach.

Alysa took a deep breath as she felt solid ground beneath her. Good thing too if Buu had waited much longer he would be wearing her lunch.

When she finally got around to opening her eyes she was a little surprised. Her sickness was immediately forgotten as she looked around in amazement.

This was her hometown. Buu didn't destroy it.

She had been sure, judging from the rest of the terrain around here, that Buu had destroyed this city as well.

Buu didn't say anything as he walked straight into a building. The place was closed, and the door locked but of course that didn't stop him. He just walked right though the door.

Confused Alysa blinked…then looked up at the stores sign.

'Calin's Candy's'

Well that explained it.

Alysa smiled and chuckled lightly as Buu went about destroying the wares of the store. She walked to the door and peeked in. She figured at the rate he was going now he would be done in a few minutes.

While he was busy she could grab something…err…more healthy to eat.

Alysa: Buu I'm going across the street.

Buu didn't look up but grunted in reply. She took that as an ok.

Looking both ways before she crossed the street, Alysa ran over to a small fast food joint.

As she opened the door, corny elevator music greeted her ears, as did the small talk of a few customers sitting down for a quick meal.

The normalcy of the place comforted her.

However she was still jumpy. She felt exposed, alone without Buu beside her.

Without him she just didn't feel safe.

After ordering a sandwich and fries Alysa sat down by the window. So Buu would be able to see her if he looked. She doubted he would look, she had seen the way he ate. She doubted if he even breathed while stuffing his face.

Alysa took a bite. It was tasteless…like it was made of cardboard. She just didn't enjoy this stuff like she used to.

Of course…she wasn't the same person as the girl that had left for school this morning.

It had been only a day yet so much had happened.

Alysa hunched her shoulders and tried not to cry. She was in a public place. She didn't want strangers to see her sorrow and tears.

She kept thinking about what 18 had said to her.

She made it sound like Buu wasn't her friend. Like he was torturing her by hanging around her. Torturing her like he did those other people…only instead of her body being destroyed it was her mind. But it wasn't like that. It really wasn't!

Buu was her friend. He had saved her life. He…he was her friend.

It didn't matter what he did to others. That was just something he did. Everyone needed friends, and she was Buu's.

That was all there was to it. If 18 couldn't understand that then it was her problem!

No one understands…no one will. Everyone will hate you for being a friend to the monster.

Uh?

Alysa shook her head. She had almost forgotten about the rogue voice in her head. But instead of stuffing it back she listened. Just to see what she had to say.

Do you seriously think Alysa anything will be normal.

What was she talking about?

Think Alysa…Buu has killed millions. There probably isn't a person on this earth that hasn't lost someone they loved to him. They hate him…and you.

Why me…I don't understand.

Your friends with the beast. They hate you though him. Don't think for a second that they won't find out. They will…they are coming Alysa. Watch out.

Alysa shivered. She could understand what the voice said. It was true there wasn't a human alive that hadn't been touched in some way by Buu. But what did she mean by watch out. Watch out for who…people? She didn't think they would hurt her…did she.

Alysa looked around nervously.

There were very few people eating at this time. An older couple, some teenagers and a lone man. Would any of them…hurt her if they knew she was friends with Buu?

They know…look out.

She closed her eyes tightly. She could feel the walls closing in on her.

She couldn't breath. Everyone was looking at her…they wanted to hurt her.

Alysa stood up. She kept a close eye on every body in the store. They didn't pay her the least attention. But she could still feel their eyes. Could sense the malice in there thoughts.

It wasn't safe out here. She had to find Buu again.

She threw away her meal…which she had only taken a few bites of and left.

She could almost hear them talking about her.

They wanted to hurt her. Just like her other half said.

Alysa was startled violently at the sounds of sirens. She stepped back and clung close to a lamppost, as several police and swat cars raced and pulled in front of the candy store. The flashing red and blue made her eyes hurt. She closed them tightly and turned her head. Suddenly she felt very faint. Everything started to go black…She clung to the light pole and until it passed.

She blinked…wait a minute hadn't she just been in the store? Alysa looked around confused. How did she get out here? She didn't remember walking outside. The last thing she could remember was sitting down…then everything went kind of haziness.

Alysa shook her head. She must be tired. Ya that was it…she must have been half asleep or something when she left.

Officer: We now you're in there! Come out with your hands up!!

Alysa gasped. Those cops had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

Alysa: they'll be killed!

Alysa started forward to warn them when a meaty hand clamped on her shoulder.

She gasped again as that hand forced her to spin around.

She looked up into the leering face of Officer Coburn. He was her father's friend.

She shivered. This man always gave her the creeps. Whenever he came over she made herself scarce…the way he would stare at her made he uncomfortable.

Coburn: Alysa? It is you.

His voice purred but it sounded horrible to her ears.

Coburn: I thought for sure you were dead as well.

His eyes hardened.

Coburn: You killed them didn't you!?

He tightened his hold and Alysa bit her lip to keep from crying out. She shook her head and closed her eyes. She didn't want to look at him.

Coburn: I underestimated you. Setting a bomb in your own house. Then shooting your mother and brother. But you know what…

Coburn forced her closer to him. She could feel the heat from his body. She shuddered again.

Coburn: I'll take good care of you. Don't worry about a thing…and after this is over you'll be staying at my house. After all what more could I do for my old friend than take his orphaned daughter in?

The way he said it made her stomach heave. She knew what he planed. It was the same as those two men before. Except this time it would be over and over again. He would never let her go.

Call to Buu.

She bit her lip. If she called for him all the policemen would die. She didn't want that. Most of them were nice people…people with families that loved them.

They were nice people.

Call to Buu…forget about them. Imagine…for just a moment the look on this bastards face when you ask Buu to kill him. He deserves it. You know what he wants to do.

Still Alysa held back. She didn't like this…the voice of 18 kept repeating in her head.

"I see…so what does he do. Make you watch when he kills? Maybe even help out! Have you killed because of him?"

Have I killed because of him…yes. I don't want to do it again.

But he deserves it they all deserve what they get!

Bulma soft voice challenged her other half.

"Honey…no one deserves that monster."

No one deserves Majin Buu. She's right! Not even this bastard…not those men that were trying to rape me. Not even father deserved what he got. No one deserves death. It isn't for me to judge them. I can't do this. I won't.

Yes you will.

Alysa winced at the suddenly sharp pain in her head.

Ok…maybe they don't deserve Majin Buu. But what about you…he's hurting you. They all want to hurt you.

Alysa looked up at the twisted face of Coburn and knew. It was true. He wanted to hurt her. He wanted to hurt her bad. And he had enough power in the system to do as he said. She would become his ward, and live in his house, and then she would be destroyed.

Save yourself.

Still she resisted…until without warning Coburn reached down and forced his foul mouth onto hers. She struggled as she felt hands on her body. Hand groping places that they weren't suppose to.

He forced his disgusting tongue into her mouth. She dry heaved and tried to yank him back. But he was much larger than her…a lot stronger. Anger and hate flared into her mind and body. She didn't have to stand this anymore. She had friends…just like him. Only her friend wasn't people in high places, her friend was the strongest being in the universe! She didn't have to be afraid anymore!

With a stab of fury she bit his tongue hard.

A sudden warm and copperish taste flooded her mouth. It was his blood.

With a shriek he pulled back and backhanded her hard! The only reason she didn't fall from the heavy-handed blow was the fact he was still holding her.

Alysa: You asked for it remember that!

Coburn looked confused for a moment…until she suddenly screamed.

Alysa: BUU HELP!!

Buu's head jerked up. Was that Alysa? He chomped for a second trying to figure out where the sound had come from. He had better go look.

Standing up Buu patted his full belly. This place had been heaven. More candy and other goodies than even he could eat in one sitting.

Stretching in content Buu walked out of the store…and stopped surprised. When had all these cars gotten here? And why were all those humans pointing guns at him.

Buu chuckled…humans and their guns, how pathetic.

Alysa: BUU!

Buu's jerked toward the sound. That was definitely Alysa. Ignoring the police and their commands that he lay down. Buu searched the street where he had heard the voice.

There!!

Buu's eyes narrowed dangerously as he watched Alysa trying to fight off someone.

He growled.

Alysa was his. She belonged to him. How dare someone put their hands on her.

Faster than the eye could follow he flew over there.

He heard the startled voice of the cops he left behind. But he didn't care; all he saw was red…and Alysa's attacker.

Coburn: Buu? As in Majin Buu? Ha I think you've hit your head or something. Majin Buu isn't here. And he certainly would help a slut like you.

Coburn reached back to slap her again. Suddenly he stopped.

Majin Buu growled deep in his throat. He had just managed to catch the guy's hand before it flew at Alysa.

He jerked him up so that he was facing him…the man turned white.

Coburn: Majin Buu!

Majin Buu glanced at Alysa. She had fallen when he had yanked the man away, but she was getting back up again. She seemed all right. Buu nodded to her. Her attacker stuttered in surprise and fright. He then looked down at Alysa, his eyes were wide in terror. That same terror made him talk faster, his voice becoming squeky and high pitched.

Coburn: Alysa…honey. Help me please. I…I didn't mean what I said I was just kidding…ya thats right I was kidding. Come on kid, I was your dad's friend. I wouldn't do anything to hurt his little girl. You know that…right kid?

Alysa didn't say anything. Quietly she walked around him to stand slightly behind Majin Buu.

Alysa: Coburn…I want you to know. I didn't kill my brother. Mother shot him, and then ended her own life.

Coburn: You can't let him do this kid. This is murder! YOU'RE NOT A MURDER!

She looked at him without emotion in her eyes. He looked into those cold green depths and went very still.

Alysa looked up at Buu and nodded.

Buu smiled.

Suddenly Buu stiffened his eyes narrowing as he started to glow. Coburn screamed and fought against his iron grip.

Buu's own hoarse scream rose into the city and the glow became a huge light.

Alysa gasped and covered her eyes. She could feel the energy around her, crackling and buzzing in her ears.

There was a suddenly boom like when a jet plane breaks the sound barrier…and then silence.

The light and energy faded slowly away. It happened so fast she wasn't sure what to make of it.

Alysa blinked and rubbed her eyes. Finally she opened them and stared.

Everything was gone.

She spun around searching for something.

But it was gone…the entire city. Even the ground had been flattened to that of a huge plain. She could see for miles…and miles. Not a building, person, nor blade of grass still stood.

Alysa: Dear Kami.

Buu smiled and looked over his handy work.

Buu: Lets go. Cities to burn, people to kill.

Alysa nodded still stunned by what she had seen. In a blink of an eye an entire city full of people destroyed. Gone from the earth forever.

It was more than she could take in at once.

It will continue…Buu won't stop. He never stops.

He kills, that's what he does.

And he will do what he loves until not a soul breathes on this planet. Don't mourn for them. What have they done to help you? Did they save you from your father…from those rapists? Some the ones that mattered even helped the ones that hurt you. Did they save you? Did they give a damn about the innocent girl they helped hurt.

No.

No…Buu saved you. Not them, Buu!! They now seek your blood. You know what I mean.

But surely they'll see…

See what? Buu will kill them. Don't mourn what you can't save.

So I should do nothing…?

Don't even blink your eyes at their deaths. Buu doesn't…so why should you?

She felt so very tired. The voice was pressing and the events of the day where catching up.

Alysa nodded to Buu and allowed him to swing her up on his shoulders.

She once again was reminded of the glass of water.

Emotions are like a glass of water. You only have so much you can feel before the glass becomes empty.

She simply didn't have the energy to care anymore.

Alysa closed her eyes and slowly drifted to sleep. The faces and voices of countless of people crying out in terror before they went to the darkness flashing in her mind.

And a sound…the soft voice of a kind woman.

Honey…no one deserves Buu

No…Bulma they don't. But it looks like they're getting him anyway.