Author’s Notes: I had originally intended to write this for Adimra’s contest; however, reality set in and I realized there was no way to finish the story by the deadline. In fact, I’m surprised I was able to finish the prologue. I will get the first chapter out as soon as I can (It’s pretty much done, just some minor revisions that need to be made). Also, if by any chance somebody is reading ‘Ashes to Ashes’, I don’t intend to complete another chapter for quite some time (possibly not until this summer). Sometimes, the real world just sucks.

Warnings: This story contains violence, profanity and adult situations. Read at your own discretion.

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any characters associated with it. I am in no way profiting from the work. I am merely writing this for pure enjoyment.

Ryuu no Nakeru: Tears of the dragon

 

Ryuu no Nakeru
By: Meiko

 

Prologue

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The crackle of the fire and the smell of fresh cherry blossoms always made her think of the temple. She had only been a little girl, but the memories were still freshly etched in her mind.

She remembered the long nights sitting by the temple fires and listening to the Elders speak of the eternal dragon, Shenron, and the mystic dragonballs that lay dormant within the temple walls. She treasured the day she spoke with the great Kami, creator of the Chikyuujin dragonballs and guardian of the lands of Chikyuu. Very few dared to gaze upon his face, let alone speak to him. But he had sought her out, "You have a pure heart, child" he whispered, "As beautiful as the cherry blossoms." He said nothing else, just leaned against his staff and gazed at the sky.

That was her favorite memory. After council gatherings, she would wait anxiously outside the chamber walls to catch another glimpse of the Namek. The elders often scolded her, but Kami would always smile softly and wave them away. She felt secure in the temple, the problems outside the temple were not her own. Until the Saiyajins came . . .

They were angry and bloodthirsty; the great warlord Freeza had devoured their lands. The legend of Shenron led them to Chikyuu. The dragonballs could grant them the power they needed to return their empire to the greatness it had once held in the eyes of the Universe. They conquered Chikyuu in a matter of days, laying siege upon the temple. They searched for the key to Shenron, but found nothing. To punish the elders, they killed Kami.

The fools killed Shenron with him.

Vejiita Ou was furious and killed the elders, one-by-one in the public square of the capital city. They sold the servants and children as slaves for highborn Saiyajins. Since they could not return to their homelands, they took Chikyuu for themselves.

At five years of age, she had been sold to a Saiyajin family. Her master, Bardock had two sons: Kakarott and Raditz. He had purchased several other Chikyuujin slaves along with her. One became her best friend and lover. His name was Yamucha. Bardock and his sons treated her fairly and she accepted their kindness and did not hate them. But her anger towards the throne of Vejiitasei continued to consume her for fifteen years…

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Wow, I actually finished the prologue. Good for me! Yeah, I know it’s short, but it’s something. I’m taking a heavy load this semester; so finding time to write this prologue was difficult. I just have a few revisions to make and then I’ll have the first chapter ready. I should have it out within the week. Please, PLEASE e-mail me. I WILL reply, I promise.

Congratulations to Lisa Starr and Gollumproduction! They did an excellent job, as did all the participants.


Table of Contents
Chapter 1