Don't Talk To Strangers

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The three fighters finally arrived at the park, Trunks practically dragging Tapion towards the playground as he showed him different things. The boy was talking his ear off as Yuuki observed the pair for a while, loving how patient Tapion always was. She smiled sadly as she knew it was most likely because he was missing his own younger brother...

I guess I'll check out the nature path... Yuuki thought, growing a bit restless as she began walking towards the trail leading into the surrounding forest. The further she walked, the more peaceful it got, the whole scene looking rather magical as the tall canopy blocked out most of the sunlight. 

She continued down the path while her thoughts drifted absentmindedly, enjoying her serene time alone before her concentration was broken by the sudden snap of a twig

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She continued down the path while her thoughts drifted absentmindedly, enjoying her serene time alone before her concentration was broken by the sudden snap of a twig. Yuuki stopped, looking around but seeing no one as she figured it was probably just a rabbit or squirrel. Taking another deep breath, she scanned the area one more time, not sensing anything as she began to chastise herself.

"I can't believe a rodent has me worried..." The blonde mumbled, slightly embarrassed as she started walking again, unable to shake the chill she still felt.

How long is this path? Yuuki wondered, walking a bit faster as she was eager to rejoin her friends. I feel like I've been walking for awhile now...

Everything was starting to look the same, the silence of the forest starting to make her very uneasy as she wished she'd just stayed with Tapion and Trunks... Knowing that she had to be close to the end, Yuuki started jogging, running down the path as she tried to remain calm. It was a smaller park... How could it have such a massive forest without her noticing it before? Another twig snapping behind the woman caused her to whirl around while seeing nothing again as she growled. 

"Who's there?!" Yuuki challenged, trying to shake off her anxieties as she grew tired of being stalked. 

"Whoever you are, this isn't funny!"

"It's not?" A voice questioned simply, coming from directly behind her. "I thought it was rather amusing..."

She spun around again, unable to actually witness the source of the voice as her legs began to shake. Am... Am I going insane? Yuuki wondered, looking around desperately as the voice laughed, the creepy sound echoing through the trees.

"I've been watching you Yuuki..." The voice admitted, its tone hard to read as the woman continued to listen. "Your powers are quite impressive....... Something I'd like to possess..."

"Show yourself coward!" She shouted, tired of playing games while beginning to power up. If someone thought they were going to hurt this planet or her new friends in any way, they had another thing coming. Her power level continued to rise as small pebbles began to levitate, a force field of blue light appearing as the woman transformed.

"In due time my dear..." The voice chuckled, still nowhere to be seen as Yuuki frowned. "You wouldn't want to ruin all my plans, now would you?"

She opened her mouth, about to shout something back before hearing Tapion and Trunks yelling her name.

"Until we meet again..." The voice said before disappearing, leaving her alone once more before her friends came into sight. 

"Yuuki! What happened?" Tapion asked quickly, skidding to a stop in front of her while grabbing the handle of his sword instinctively.

"We sensed you powering up so we came to see the fight!" Trunks added, both fighters waiting for an explanation as they scanned the area.

"There was someone here..." Yuuki stated, still somewhat nervous as she looked around, but sensed nothing. "I heard a voice."

"I didn't sense anyone else's power..." Trunks commented, looking confused as Yuuki started to become a little embarrassed.

I... I never saw anyone... She thought, frowning before glancing around the trees. Maybe it was all in my head...

"Maybe we should head back..." Tapion suggested, eager to get her away from the area if what she said was true. He didn't sense any evil energy but he knew from experience, looks could be deceiving. 

"Mom probably has dinner ready!" Trunks realized, jumping up and down as Yuuki couldn't help but grin. The thought of a hot meal sounded pretty great right about now... 

"Sorry to worry you both..." Yuuki apologized as everyone began walking in the direction of Capsule Corporation, sighing to herself dejectedly before continuing. "I guess I'm still feeling a little on edge..."

A comfortable warmth surrounded her fingers as she looked down, seeing a gloved hand covering her own. 

"It's understandable you feel that way after everything that's happened..." Tapion said, hoping to make her feel a bit better. 

Yuuki smiled, squeezing his hand in return while feeling more relaxed about it already. She had to fight the color rising to her cheeks once more as Trunks led the way home, all three fighters emerging from the dark forest as she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you Tapion..."

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