Shadows Of The Past

Disclaimer:Don't own Dbz, or any characters sept Velvet and another character you'll learn of soon enough.

Summary: There where only 7 saiyans in all that where left when Vegeta went to earth, But what about before? A saiyan female that Vegeta had grown up with as a family friend was taken from Vegeta by Frieza at the same time as Prince Vegeta was, but didn't spent much time together anymore because Frieza mad sure to have them separated. This is about Vegeta's relationship before Bulma, and what came out of it. evil grins

Raccly: I just re-read my last chap and saw that the last time I up-dated was before Christmas. >. ;;

I would have had this up-dated a lot sooner but I got grounded for a good month. But something good came out of that. I drew and wrote a lot. So, thanks to being grounded, I found the time to work on this fic. .

Now, before I start the next chap off, I'd just like to thank my reviews and comment back to those who don't have an account on And yes, I know there's a 'answer review' button now, I just like to thank those who gave me the will to keep trying, a public thanks, it means more.

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Dragon- Thanks ash! I'm glad ya liked it. Yea, next time I see ya on line I'll link you.

j.s- Review for chap 1: Lol, thanks for the applaud. Yea, I looked around at the controls on my account before I posted anything. Better safe then review less. And I agree with ya, it is a dumb move ta leave that lock thingy on, but I guess other writers here have different perspectives. Heh, Im glad ya like Velvet. lol, thanks! I spent days trying to think of a good name for her till I got to that one. ;

And as for your question:" Maybe, for once, unless it interferes with your plans too much, could Velvet (love that name) be a tough chick?", Actually, I was already plan for her to be that way. I get what you mean, a strong, deep, courageous, fearless,( and intelligent, of corse) personality. Lol, sept, not so heartless, she can be broken, just like Vegeta can, it just takes a deep emotional cut.

review for chap2: yes, I meant A.D.D. um...It is similar to A.D.H.D, but at the same time, it isn't. A.D.D: Attention Deficit(don't think I spelt that right) Disorder. A.D.H.D: Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder. I have A.D.D, it's the none hyper version of the 2. Lol, I've learned off the top of your head is best too. took me a while though. And im very sorry for putting you through long cliffhanger pain>. ;; Im in 7th grade now and every teacher in the damn world's on my ass for late homework..>.>;;

j.s- My lord you like typing! I think your on my list of fav reviewers. Every author knows they got there readers thinking when they get long reviews. -thanks!

wowwhatahotgurl- Thanks! I'm glad ya like it so much!

DbzTeske- Heh, don't worry, I don't plan ta stop writing this till the end.

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LAST TIME IN Shadows Of The Pastflash Back:

"Vegeta?" She asked, with her eyes still closed.

I turn again to look at her. "Y-yes?" I ask, still on the verge of tears.

"Are you scared?" she asks, now opening her eyes.

I stay silent and look down, which answers her with all that she needs to know.

"Don't worry, I'll be here for you..." she says, looking me in the eyes.

Flash Back Ended:

As these memories and other moments flashed through his mind, he knew that he loved her.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:scorpion29, for thinking up The title, and sportschickVLVR and Darkestdestiny06, for idea's for the plot. Check out these great authors work some time! And thanks guys! Couldn't have done it with out you!

, for thinking up The title, and and , for idea's for the plot. Check out these great authors work some time! And thanks guys! Couldn't have done it with out you!

Started: February, Sunday, 26, 2006

Chap 4: Going UnderXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Normal POV:

"Damnit! How could we lose them!"

"I don't know, but I do know that they've been out of our reach for almost 3 hours! And if you recall, lord Frieza only gave us 4 to hunt them down and bring em to him!" The first and leader of the guards shouted back.

"Wait! im getting a reading...two of them! Its them!" Shouted the second.

"Lets move out! And call for back-up! Im NOT letting them get away again." The leading guard bellowed with a burst of energy and flew off with the second following close behind.

Back at the hidden Cave: Vegeta's POV:

"Eh..." I groan waking up on cold, hard, ground. I took a few moments to collect my surroundings. My eyes slowly scanned the area and stopped when they fell apone something that brought memories flowing back. 'Velvet' , I thought as I looked at her sleeping form. She had her eyebrows cast down and mouth curved into a frown.

For some odd reason she ALWAYS sleeps with a frown.

I sat up on my elbows smirking when she awoke, her eyes fell on me. She lightly smiled when she saw my smirking face. She scoots closer and wraps her arms around me with a sigh. I can feel my lips working against me into a smile. I can honestly say I feel content for the first time since my others death. I frown at the memory. Though, its not long lived, for she shot up with her eyes widened. Even more oddly, just as quickly as she jumped, she straightened up.

She quickly turned to me with a stern look, " We gotta get moving!" , She said as she got to her feet and began searching for her discarded cloths.

"What? Why?" I asked, now serious about her strange behavior.

"Because, Can't you see power readings headed this way? Check your Scouter for yourself!" ,She yelled, making me almost cringe, amazed my ear drums didn't explode.

I raise an eyebrow, but do as she says. I snatch my scouter from the ground, and sure enough, there are power levels heading straight for us.

"But...only there were only two guards after us..now there's.."

"To many! we've gadda get out of here! NOW!",She yells uneasily as I cringe and she hurries to get dressed.

We have our cloths back on in no time, and dash out of the cave, not even looking out first...which I now regret...

First thing I feel when I run out there is arms from behind me coming from under my own and putting me in a hold...Next is Velvet scream...

I whip my head up to see that there were just as many, if not more guards surrounding her as me.

She was being held in the same way as I was, except she was wildly thrashing to get free. No...No, don't! You'll only make then hold tighter! They'll become drastic!' ,I yelled in my head, wish to have the ability to do so allowed, but the hold I was in was making breathing difficult.

But as I feared, it caused more guards to attend to her. They all went after her at the same time.

Breathing difficulties and logic forgotten, I scream, " NO!" I began to thrash. One of the gaurds in charge of me gave me a swift and winding blow to my stomach. Though the blow put me in great pain, all I could think about was saving Velvet.. So I power up and knock all the guards off me long enough to fly toward her, but not much more...

Before I can even touch her, I feel my leg snatched and yank me back. After that all I felt was being hit in the back of my head, as I watch Velvet struggle till the same is done to her, and my world goes black...

1 Week Later: Normal POV:

His eyes snapped open and started scanning the room instantly. It was to dark see anything but he guessed by the feel of the cold hard ground that it was his room, or rather private hell. There was a thin beam of light from of what he recongized to be the door. He blinked, adjusting his eyes and moving his body to a half push up position and quickly realized two things.

1: He was on his stomach, and 2: It hurt to move, meaning he was now in a lot of pain.

With a lot of strain, he got to his knees.

"Eh...what..happened?" He wonder barrley audible from having his voice horse.

Vegeta froze as he heard foot steps quickly approaching. His eyes widened and quickly clenched shut as the only way in or out was slammed open with blinding light from the outside.

With his eyes adjusting he looked up to see two guards that looked oddly farmiliar...Then it clicked, ' The guards that originally were after me and velvet! ' , He thought, trigering another realization, ' Wait...Velvet! I forgot all about her! What if Im to late-No! She HAS to be alive! '

He jumped up instantly, forgetting the pain he was in.

"What happened to Velvet? Where is she? " , He said in a paniced guards looked at one another and smirked.

"Wha'd you do with her!", He shouted with fear stricking him.

"ah, I see your finely up. Bought time.." , came a all to farmiler voice.

"You and your little girl friend caused me alot of trouble. But to answer your qestion, well, you needn't worry about her. Because you won't be seeing her ever again." , The voice said smoothly interring the room.

Vegeta's expression turn melted, losing his confidence. He could take the mindless guards..but..not this..demon

He watched as the two guards stepped to the side and non-other then Frieza walked in between them, grinning at Vegeta.

Vegeta took a step back and questioned, " Wha'd you do to her? Where is she?" , Vegeta demanded with fear slightly present in his voice.

"Nothing more then what we've done to you.", Frieza answered calmly.

Now Vegeta was scared. He was in great pain, and didn't dare look down to his body. He could only imagine her state right now.

The solider on Frieza's right gave a sadistic smirk and stated coldly, " Yea, but she woke up long before you did. I'd say after the first few days."

Finding his voice, Vegeta asked shakily, "First dew days of what?"

" Why, being unconscious of corse. ", The guard on the left said matter-of-factly.

"H-how long was I out?"

I'd say about a week. Almost a week in a half. ", The right guard stated and added, " To bad neither of you stayed out." He chuckled at his own joke. Vegeta growled instantly angering Frieza. Before Vegeta knew it he was instantly thrown into the back wall from a hard kick to the stomach. Vegeta began to cough up blood and gasp as he felt wounds re-opening.

"That's enough rebellion from you!" Frieza shouted.

"Now, you will be picking up on your purges were you left off and getting them all done quickly tomorrow. Understand?"

Vegeta nodded lightly. Frieza snorted and began to walk out but quickly stopped and turned in the door way to one of the two guards.

"Make sure he has a clear understanding" , Frieza hissed out and left.

The two guards turned to a horrified Vegeta as the doors closed shut.

AN:

I donno if you've noticed, but every chap so fare has been the name of a song ;

for example: 'Rise and Fall', by Craig, 'Bonnie and Clyde', by Jay-Z featuring Beyonce, and as for this chap, 'Going under', by Evanescence.

Yes, I know these songs aren't even all in the same Genre, but that's just me. I like rock, rap, R&B, and etc. So get use to the chaps being named after the songs. Because that's how this fics ganna be.

I think im ganna use another authors idea, and add parts of the song lyrics and the chaps named at the beginning, being based of songs. The author im copying is: StaindGT. They've found on donno if their on now, before I end my longer then heck Authors Note, Im making kind of a voting thing, Im debating on making the next chap a song fic kinda thing. The song I wanna use is called 'Saying Sorry' by Hawthorne Heights. If you haven't heard it, please go check it out before answering this question.

P.S: I think after I finish this, I'll make an alternate fic of this one. were it changes from the middle of the fic on up. I wanna do this because I've decided to keep the fic as planed, but also make another after wards that is about Velvet traveling along the series. You'll see what the difference is later.

Typed out: Sunday, April 30, 2006

Spell checked: Sunday, April 30, 2006

Posted: (WOULD have been posted, if not for inter net problems) Sunday, April 30, 2006, 10:30 p.m

took about 3 hours in all