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[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

AUTHOR’S NOTE: THE SONG IN THIS PORTION IS RE-WRITTEN FROM JEFF HEALEY’S ANGEL EYES. THE GENDER OF THE SONG HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FIT THE THEME. FIC X-OVERS WITH AI NO KUSABI, TEEN TITANS, JUSTICE LEAGUE AND STATIC SHOCK.



CHAPTER LXIV

NEW FACES, NEW NAMES

Dinner commenced with no further incident, after which a group of males took the stage, in front of the ’Champion’s’ table, and dragged their mates along with them. The group was comprised of Trowa and Quatre, Duo and Heero, Kurama and Hiei, Kakarrot and Vegeta, Goten and Trageta, Gohan and Piccolo, Kariccolo and Piccageta and Jeita and Getabon.

“What are we doing on stage?” Quatre whispered.

“I guess we’ll find out soon enough,” Hiei replied as he and others were seated on stools.

“May we have your attention. Thank you. This is very impromptu but it is something we feel we have to do. These who are seated are the recipients of this dedication we feel they have earned. Although, we tell them and show them our feelings everyday, the majority of them don’t show theirs with ease,” Duo began.

“Such a thing leaves some of us wondering how they ever fell for us in the first place. I mean, it still amazes me that he chose me before I even knew who he was and I love him more than any word in any language can express,” Kakarrot picked up the introduction.

“I am amazed that someone of such means and privilege would chose me as his mate and partner and although for nearly fifteen years, on and off, each day is like the first day we fought to a stalemate and he surrendered to me. The song we are about to sing is for my love and the others,” Trowa spoke as he moved to sit behind a baby grand piano with Quatre by his side.

Duo stood at the front with a guitar around his neck and Heero by his side, Kakarrot at another keyboard with Vegeta by his side, Gohan with a bass guitar, Goten, Shuichi, Getabon and Kariccolo all held wind instruments to their lips and began to play the soft strains of music. Duo began the song as he stood in front of the microphone.

‘Boy, you’re lookin’ fine tonight
And everyone has got you in their sights
What you’re doin’ with a clown like me
Is surely one of life’s little mysteries

(chorus)

So tonight I’ll ask, the stars above
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do? What did I say?
To turn your angel eyes my way.

Well, I’m the guy who never learned to dance.
Never even got one second glance.
Across a crowded room was close enough.
I could look but I could never touch!

(repeat chorus)

Don’t anyone wake me,
If it’s just a dream
Oh, he’s the best thing
To ever happen to me
All you people
You can look all you like
But this boy you see
He’s leaving here
With me tonight.

(instrumental interlude)

There’s just one more thing I need to know,
If this is love, why does it scare me so?
Must something only you can see,
Cause babe I feel it when you look at me,

(repeat chorus, instrumental to fade)

The last part of the song was sung by the males who were seated, with the exception of Quatre whose emotions had unraveled after the first verse when Trowa joined his voice to Duo’s. Once the last note had faded, the only sound was not only that of Quatre’s quiet sobs as he hung on Trowa’s neck but also others who had been deeply moved by the song as well. Vegeta, Piccolo, Heero, and Hiei tried very hard not to show how deeply the gesture had touched them, although Heero hid his face away from the crowd so no one could see his heart was in his eyes. Hiei secretly wiped at the moisture that formed in his eyes so that they would not crystallize. He had heard what Queen Cold had thought about obtaining the precious gems and treasures Vegeta had brought with him as well as the Saiya-jin tail, his fox’s own tail and hair and other appendages the greedy female wannabe tyrant coveted. Well, as long as he drew breath no harm would come to what he loved and his family, even his extended family. Suddenly, the sound of applause exploded in the silence and those on stage wrapped their arms about one another and shared appreciative hugs and kisses.

Chichi, Relena, and Bulma, who sat enthralled by the performance looked at one another in surprise.

“Did you know either of my sons or that pigmy could sing?” Chichi asked as she leaned close to her friends to hear.

“I didn’t even know D-Etienne could sing let alone play an instrument and Heero? I thought was an emotional rock!” Relena noted.

“I thought those Saiya-jin were nothing but barbarians and murderers! I had no idea such a crude race actually had talent!” Bulma huffed.

“We have talent but due to the Cold Empire encroaching on us and poisoning us to make us their ‘faithful’ servants, we had been stripped of our identity as a people. Our race was noble, artistic and aristocratic and invested in trade with other races after the Saiyan takeover of Planet Plant. All right, so we can be barbaric and competitive but no more so that the ancient Romans, Greeks or Huns. Yes, we still have the reputation of being the supreme fighting race of the universe because of what our ancestors, who were of common birth, did to the Tuffle people on our former home planet,” Bardock defended his people.

“Yes, they are quite a talented group and were it not for Sire, many of us would still be on the wrong side of the coin,” a high classed voice sounded.

“You are right, of course, Sintaria, and I, for one, detested my stay in that place. Had one more of those vile things touched me, I would have gone postal!” another, deeper posh voice replied.

“Well, guys, let’s go make our presence known,” a mid-ranged monotone suggested.

The conversation took place near the human’s table and caught the attention of Shiori, Miss Kaoru and Miss Magume. The three of them looked up and smiled at who they saw.

“Well, what a lovely surprise! Iason, Riki, Sinistia, Dexteron, Shinobu, Itsuki, Delane, Delaney, Akuo, Knight, so nice to see you all again! And you’ve got some young friends with you, wonderful,” Shiori expounded.

The group of new arrivals turned to see who had spoken and bright smiles or smirks burst onto their faces.

“Aunt Shiori, Kaoru, doc! Didn’t expect to see all you here, how is everything?” one of the dark haired persons present asked Shuichi’s mom.

“Oh, everything’s fantastic, dear. Assignment?” Shiori asked.

“In a way, (leaning to whisper) I finally popped the question and he said ‘yes’,” Reki, a black haired, blue eyed male winked.

For the briefest moment, Shiori’s mouth dropped then she stood and hugged the tall man before her after which she turned her embrace on a taller blond haired aristocratic male that stood beside him. “Congratulations, you two, we will celebrate once your cousins return,” the brown haired woman smiled.

“Been a long time, D and D, what have you been doing with yourselves and who are these with you?” Magume asked as she moved to hug the twins among the group.

“Oh, nothing much, G.O.T.T. assignments don’t afford a lot of free time,” the female twin,
Delaney, replied.

The group was comprised of Shinobu Sensui, the tall black haired male and former Spirit Detective for the Earth before Yususke; Itsuki, his grellow (green/yellow) haired mate; the twins, Delane and Delaney, which were fraternal; Iason, a blond as tall as Shinobi; Reki, another dark haired male that could pass for Kaoru’s twin brother, a long light lavender haired male with piercing green eyes much like Shiuichi’s, named Sinistia, and his mate, Dexteron, a red haired male with soft violet eyes. Knight was could have passed for Armondo’s twin brother except for the dark glasses and finally, Akuo, a youth with long silver hair much like Youko Kurama, and who stood very close to Knight. Along with them were also some very recognizable characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawk Girl, Green Lantern, The Flash and a younger group the females were not acquainted with.

“Oh, my bad, our friends are The Justice League and The Teen Titans, Robin, Cyborg, Raven, Terra, Beast Boy, Static Shock and Star Fire,” Sinistia introduced and everyone shook hands.

While the conversation was taking place, the group on stage had completed their private concert, deserted the stage and were headed for the group of new arrivals.

“Well, kids, look what the wind decided to blow our way, how are you all?” Armondo asked as they all neared the others.

“Uncle, a pleasure, Sire, wonderful as always, friends. Shuichi, what in the world…?” Dexteron remarked.

“Hello to you too, Sinistia, Dexteron, everyone,” Shuichi said in his femme toned alto voice.

“How was the flight over, boys?” Vegeta asked.

“Horrid, I couldn’t bring Sebastian on board, so he flew Iason and I over, those who could fly did so, Dianna and Bruce brought the others in their jets,” Riki explained.

“Hon, you are far too attached to that creature. Sometimes I think you love him more than me,” the tall blond replied in mock sorrow.

“If that were true, Iason, love, I’d be keeping his bed in the stables warm and not yours in the mansion. Besides, he was a gift to the both of us, I can’t help that my background calls for me to be the domestic while you go to the office,” Riki smiled and curled around his blond mate.

“How fare’s the Equeon, boys? We were lucky to have found him and the others on Planet Voltaires. Such a horrid place that and that keeper!” Vegeta rolled his eyes.

“Oh, don’t get me started on the likes of him! Starving such magnificent creatures then beating them to make them perform was the outside of enough!” Delane snorted.

This action and the conversation did not go unnoticed by two female members at the human table who had just met two of the most sought after bachelors in the universe, however, looking at the group of males present, Sheik Winner and Prince Zeonterro nearly ran a sad close second. Iason, Riki, Shinobu, Itsuki, Dexteron, Sinistia, Delane, Knight and Akuo all looked as if they had just stepped from the pages of Vogue, GQ and Maxim. Bulma and Relena’s mouths hung open in surprise.

“Oh, my God, are they real?” came a squeak from the table.

“Hey, boys, nice to see you all again. League, Titans,” Shizuru greeted the group then she caught sight of Bulma and Relena. “Y’know, it really is unseemly for women of means to drool,” she leaned over and whispered into Bulma’s ear.

“What? I-!” Bulma put a hand to her mouth and found moisture had leaked from the corner. “Well, it’s not everyday my eyes can feast on such luscious eye candy,” the blue haired genius remarked.

Male faces reflected stunned surprise as mouths hung open in shock. “Boys, I believe we’ve just been insulted! How dare she!” Iason replied.

“I guess that’s how ill-bread males have treated them. Shameful,” Sinistia retorted in posh accents.

“Insult?! What do you mean insult?” Bulma nearly shrieked.

“Onna, can it, I know neither you nor your friends are used to society lads, but try to find some less vulgar way to refer to my other sons,” Vegeta defended.

“Well, I never-!”

“And you won’t ever, either. Come, lads, heroes, dine, then we will show you to your rooms,” the Saiyan prince nodded and led the group to their table.

“Well, Batman, Flash, never thought I’d see some of my brightest alumni again. How are things? Please, come join us, you too, Titans,” Professor Xavier invited as he met the Justice League and Teen Titans.

Vegeta then led the others to join the reigning champions and at the sight of Sensui, Yusuke and several others growled their displeasure.

“What’s he doing here?” Yusuke snarled.

“Nice to see you, too, brat. Don’t worry, I no longer want to hunt down and exterminate my own race. I’ve been given a new mission that will allow me to kill beings far worse than humans could ever be. Sire, may I?” Sensui asked as he sat with Vegeta’s group. At the prince’s nod, Sensui continued. “Vegeta-sama found me in Spirit World some years back and we sat and discussed my displeasure at the human race for what those of the money market had been doing to apparitions. He listened then share with me something that made what I had witnessed look like a boy scout meeting. I’ll never forget what I saw through his mind’s eye. After he left, I thought about those horrors I had seen then went and threw myself at Koenma to ask for a chance to fight with Vegeta-sama and rid the universe of the creatures known as Icejin,” Sensui related.

“Join hands and I will let you see what I showed to him and a few others gathered here, now. You will then understand his change of heart,” Vegeta said in a soft voice.

Kakarrot looked over at his prince and mate with wide eyes. “Vegeta, no, I couldn’t stomach those visions again,” the large warrior whimpered.

“I’m not showing those, my dear one. Go nourish one of the septuplets, then, our mothers and grandparents brought them down to be with us,” Vegeta nodded to his large mate who slowly got up to leave the company. ‘I love you, K-rot,’ Vegeta said in mental voice.

‘And I you, more than words can express,’ Kakarrot remarked then left the crowd. ‘Vegeta, please, don’t fight that woman tomorrow, you’ll kill her.’

‘Worried, my love? I gave my word not to harm anyone or anything on this rock that was precious to you and I mean it,’ Vegeta replied through the link he shared with his mate. ‘Let me concentrate, hon, kiss the cubs for me, and I’ll figure a way to fight that onna without physical assault.’

The royal Saiyan couple closed their link and Kakarrot went to nourish his and Vegeta’s cubs while the prince shared the visions of what the Icejin had done to not only his race but several others, including apparitions, as well.

Team Sakageta and all its associates locked hands, closed their eyes to receive what the one they held in the highest of regard had to show them. Those who had already seen the horrors excused themselves to pursue more pleasant areas of occupation, not the least of which was returning to their suites to explore one another.