Chapter: Bloody Legacy - Part 24 - When you go

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Bloody Legacy - Part 24 - If you go ... <br />
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He woke up from sleep. <br />
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Sparse light shone through its lattice window. <br />
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The day had come. <br />
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The one He had to die of. <br />
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He stood in front of the window and looked outside. <br />
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Clouds hung low over the land. <br />
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In the window he saw his reflection. <br />
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His face was hard, as always. <br />
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"Vegeta?" <br />
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He turned and saw Goku. <br />
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"They're coming in a moment, will you get ready?" <br />
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Vegeta nodded. <br />
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He was just zipping up his overalls when he heard the door unlock. <br />
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He turned and looked into blue eyes that reminded him so strongly of Bulma. <br />
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Tears shimmered in them. <br />
<br />"Father ..." with a sob, Trunks threw himself into Vegeta's arms. <br />
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"I don't want you to leave me!" He whispered and snuggled against his neck. <br />
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An angry snort made Vegeta look up. <br />
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Goku stood leaning casually against the grating and looked at you disgruntled. <br />
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Almost jealous. <br />
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Trunks looked around and grinned when Goku looked away hastily. <br />
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Footsteps from the hall could be heard. <br />
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They came closer quickly. <br />
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Men in black. <br />
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"Do you have one last wish?" asked one. <br />
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Vegeta looked at his son. <br />
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In those blue eyes. <br />
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"Yes, I want to visit my wife's grave again ..." He said softly. <br />
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He knelt down and put the red rose that Goku had given him in the vase in front of her tombstone. <br />
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"Sorry Bulma. I didn't mean any of that ..." <br /><br />
He touched the cold stone lightly with his lips. <br />
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Some pots fell from the sky. <br />
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It had started to rain. <br />
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Silent tears. <br />
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His forehead now leaned against the edge. <br />
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He kept asking for forgiveness. <br />
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Goku watched it all. <br />
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He could see that a part of Vegeta's heart belonged to Bulma forever. <br />
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It made him sad. <br />
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Slowly He lifted his head and then stood up. <br />
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Trunks came up to him. <br />
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The look full of sadness. <br />
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Vegeta pulled him into her arms. <br />
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"I didn't mean to. It's all my fault, Trunks." <br />
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His son tore himself away from him. <br />
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"You ... you mean ... you killed her?" asked incredulously. <br />
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He said nothing about it. <br />
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Trunks' eyes widened. <br />
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"You killed my mother?"<br />
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Silence. <br />
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"Is that why you sent us off the trial? Because you wanted to make a confession?" <br />
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"I didn't mean to cause you any grief." <br />
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"Just leave me alone! I don't want anything more to do with you!" shouted Trunks, wanting to run away. <br />
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A strong hand grabbed his collar. <br />
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"Now listen to me. You don't have to be afraid. You will never have anything to do with me again. Trunks, I'm going to be executed today! Then you won't have any more! I killed you because she cheated. So I thought so. Do you know what that prosecutor <br /> said
said? No? He said she was raped. Do you hear! When I caught them, that asshole raped you !!! What do you think I dream of every night? I dream about how I killed you! "<br />
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Trembling, He let go of his son. <br />
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He turned to Goku.<br />
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"We can go." <br />
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They got in the car and drove back to the prison. <br />
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Trunks looked after them. <br />
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"Why did you say that to him?" asked Goku, who was sitting in the back of the van with Vegeta. <br />
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"He should know the truth ... before ... before I can't tell him anymore." <br />
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They drove through the prison gate. <br />
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It was besieged by reporters. <br />
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The cameras aimed at the darkened windows. <br />
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They reached the main gate. <br />
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Guards stood outside and met Vegeta. <br />
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They took him to his cell. <br />
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"Another three hours ..." said one. <br />
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They all disappeared. Only Goku stayed. <br />
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He sat down next to him on the bed. <br />
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Goku looked sideways at Vegeta. <br />
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Nothing got through the perfect mask.<br />
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But then. <br />
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Tears flowed down his cheeks. Goku took his arms. <br />
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The hours passed so quickly. <br />
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"Come on with T.C ... it's time." said a man to Vegeta. <br />
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Goku sat rigidly on the bed and watched him leave. <br />
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- Part 24 end - <br />