Last time on Dragon Ball ZX

Shanae has now revealed why she was so closed off and Trunks is very confused about it. The party is going on as normal but one thing is for sure, Shanae will have to perform her solo in 2 hours and has to reveal her face in front of everyone. Other things for sure, Vegeta and Musai are now out to get Shanae as it has put more pressure on her since she didn't want anyone to know about the deal she made. Will Shanae get the pressure off her chest? Or will she be overcome by it?

Trunks POV

"Shasai, please let me go. I need to talk to Shanae." "Trunks you need to give her some time to heal." "But she just opened up about why she was closed off! Why can't I get more out of her?!" As Shasai stopped, teleported us backstage, and then sat down on the chair. "Trunks, have I ever told you that Shanae doesn't want to open up about her past because it's too much for her?" "No. I just want her to be open more with herself. Is the therapy not enough for her?!" "The therapy is doing something for her, but there are certain boundaries that you must never cross and that's her past." "But I can help her try to talk about it." "See that's the problem." "What is the problem?!" "You're putting pressure on Shanae." "How am I putting pressure on Shanae?!" "You're making her talk about her past. I think I should tell you about the patterns I've been seeing." "What patterns?" I asked as Shasai gestured me to the other chair as I went and sat down. "Well first off, Shanae wasn't always like this. She used to be very happy, funny, and very open to everyone just telling things that happened in her life." "I thought she was closed out." "Yes. But she had one person to help her." "Was it that Zenki guy?" "Yeah. Don't worry he's not Shanae's lover or something. They're related or in other words, he was the oldest brother of Shanae and Nanka." "Oh. I never knew Shanae and Nanka had a brother." "He was a very good guy and helped us motivate Shanae to be happy. He also gave her that journal she has to write down...stuff." "What kind of stuff?" "It's like her diary so I wouldn't read it if I were you," Shasai said then sighed as she sipped her tea then continued. "Back to the story, so Zenki was a role model to Shanae that she wanted to be just like him. I found it funny at first because she tried so hard to be tough and make everyone proud of her. But....then the darkest day came when Shanae, Nanka, and Zenki were on Conton Airlines Flight 456." "You mean Shanae was on that flight?! The deadliest aviation disaster in the history of Conton City?! Only 4 people survived that flight!" "Yeah. We thought everyone had died on that flight including Shanae, Nanka, and Zenki, but by some miracle, Shanae and Nanka survived with some injuries." Shasai explained while tearing up as I got her some tissues as she thanked me then wiped her tears away. "Sorry. I just get caught up about tragic endings." "It's ok. Did Zenki survive also?" "...he didn't." Shasai said as she looked down.

"He died shortly after he got to the hospital." "Oh. How did the girls take it." "Nanka didn't take it very well as she went into a violent rampage screaming at the doctors saying that it was all a lie while throwing stuff at them, so they had to sedate her to calm her down. Shanae, however, the worst of it." "Did she also throw a tantrum?" "That and also she ran out of the hospital room and it took us 20 minutes to catch her because she didn't know where Zenki's room was. When she got there....it broke my heart greatly to see her try to wake up Zenki not knowing he was dead and trying to hold back her sadness. I had to break it to her and she looked at me...with...despair. She cried on her knees and kept saying that it was her fault that all of this happened." "But it wasn't her fault at all. It was the tail strike from 7 years ago so she couldn't have done anything about it." "That's what we told her to but she wouldn't stop blaming herself for what happened. That's when I realized her patterns. Shanae would usually tell her friends about her journal but they all ended up injured or worse dead. That's why she's been closing herself off from time to time. The final nail in the coffin was when I found out that one of her teachers sent out a hit list about Shanae and sent 15 students to kill her, but she killed them all with the unknown power you saw at the Inauguration. She tried to explain herself but that teacher made her look like the bad guy and she just...closed herself off entirely." "Oh...I never knew Shanae had to go through that." "None of us did. But one thing still questions me." "Which is?" "Who sent Shanae to that rehabilitation center at Olympus? Pepper and I told everyone in the group not to send her that place but someone decided to go against our wishes! We've looked for Shanae for 4 months and Nanka was freaking out, but finally, we found Shanae with Musai. I asked Shanae where she went and she told me 'I went to the rehabilitation center to fix myself.' When I knew that was a total lie but I went with it because she looked so traumatized and petrified. We tried to help her get back on her feet, but she would just stay in her room most of the time. Her schedule consisted of just going to school and staying in her room all day until she graduated. After that....she just wasn't the same little girl we used to play with anymore." Shasai said tearfully as she wiped her tears then sipped more of her tea. I looked down in regret as now thought of the way I talked to Shanae but then a question popped into my mind. "Shasai, can I ask you something?" "Oh, what is it?" "Could it be possible that Musai might've taken Shanae to the Rehabilitation center?" I asked as Shasai was shocked then said, "That's what I've been thinking this whole time! I asked Musai if she knew anything about Shanae's whereabouts but she would just shove it out the window or would just walk away annoyed." "That's very suspicious." "Now that I think about it...Musai always treated Shanae differently than Nanka. But I'm can't confirm it without Musai caring for her also." "Shasai, I think you need to be very wary of Musai's behavior because I think she's trying to fool you," I said as she nodded then got up and looked at the stage.

Shasai then went back and told me to get up from the chair and to follow her back outside. "Trunks, if you want to make up to Shanae that badly, then let her have the best night there is on the new Year." "I will!" I said to Shasai as I ran out to the crowd to get back to Shanae's tent and apologize to her.

Shanae POV

"I'm almost gonna be finished! I can't believe it!" I said to myself as I was writing in a few details when suddenly I heard the tent open making me startled I closed the book quickly then turned around to see Trunks. "Trunks? What are you doing here? I thought I told you to!" I was about to finish my sentence when he came up to hug me then said, "I'm so sorry Shanae! I didn't know you had to go through that much your whole life and instead I yelled at you for being closed off. Could you ever forgive me?" As I pet his head then said, "I forgave you after you left the tent. Besides, nobody knows the full story of my past, but the reason I don't tell them is that I'm afraid they'll call me crazy again." "But now I do know the full story. Shasai told me all about it and I never knew you had to go through stress in your life." "Trunks. It's ok now. I forgave you and that's that. Ok?" "Ok." "Do you want to hang out with me and Dad?" "You mean Goku?!" "No! Xeno Goku! I and Nanka usually call him Dad because he treats us like his own daughters." Shanae said as she smiled then took my hand and walked out of the tent with me following behind. "Dad! Dad! I'm here now!" Shanae called out as she walked faster then hugged Xeno Goku. "Shanae! I'm so happy to see you happy!" "Me too! Can Trunks hang out with us please?" "Sure he can! As long as he helps me make you happy!" Xeno Goku said as she looked at me then took my hand again as we went on to enjoy the party.

Artic Montage

Trunks, Xeno Goku, and Shanae all went to the concession stands to play some games like ring toss, catch a fish,  and balloon party. The ring toss was fun for Shanae as she got 1 ring on one of the bottles due to her good aim. Trunks got 2 rings on 2 bottles and Xeno Goku got all 3 of his rings on 3 bottles and was awarded their prizes while Shanae got a little prize, but she didn't mind it at all. They then went to the catch the fish game to get the most fish out of the fishbowl. Trunks went up first since he was a new player and only got 2 fish which earned him 4 Zeni, Xeno Goku went up and got 8 fishes which earned him 50 Zeni, and finally, Shanae went and got 30 fish in total giving her a total of 4,000 Zeni making her dad and Trunks amazed at how well she uses the hook. Shanae wanted to give out the money, but her father asks her to keep it with her for savings while Trunks said he already is rich and she shouldn't give it away that easily. Shanae felt a bit hungry as she asked Xeno Goku to get some food from the food stand, to which he obliged and went to get some food for the 3. Shanae and Trunks went to one of the benches to sit down and chat while Xeno Goku was getting the food. Shanae was looking down on the ground sitting with courtesy while Trunks helped her try to talk about the party and other fun things trying hard not to talk about her past. This got Shanae to talk and even giggle a bit making Trunks happy to see Shanae was becoming a bit social. Just as it was about to get good, Shanae stopped talking altogether as she noticed Vegeta was looking at her menacingly as she tugged on his kimono making Trunks concerned. He asked her what was wrong as she quietly said, "He's looking at me." Make Trunks look and see Vegeta and Kayle going towards them. Shanae told Trunks that she had to go to the bathroom and rushed without giving Trunks a chance to speak with her. Trunks wanted to go after her, but Vegeta put his arm over Trunks' shoulder greeting him playfully as he chuckled awkwardly. Kayle wanted to know how Trunks was doing making Trunks explain what he's been doing the past days avoiding the talk about Shanae. Meanwhile, Shanae had run to the kiddie section to see how Nanka was doing as they both talked about how the kids were very playful and cheerful around the new animatronic. Shanae then asked what Musai was doing as Nanka changed her facial expression saying, "I don't want to talk about her for a while. After what she did to you, I don't want to talk to her even if she tries to explain her reasoning. I will tell you this though, she got a strict warning from Shasai and Xeno Goku about treating you harshly since you've been through enough." As Shanae wondered why Musai wasn't at the party. Nanka then changed the topic of Shanae's solo talent show as Shanae explained she was going to play a song from her memory. Nanka wanted to know what it was, but Shanae wanted it to be a secret for everyone to enjoy is making Nanka pout but understand it was for the better.

After a few minutes, Trunks was finished with his conversation with Vegeta and Kayle and went to look for Shanae to take her back to the food stand. He found Shanae sensing her ki with Nanka's as he went to the kiddie section and let Shanae know that the two were gone. Shanae and Trunks went back to the food stand just in time as Xeno Goku got the food and gave it to the two while eating the food for herself. After about 30 minutes of eating and talking, they all finished and went to the arts and crafts center where some kids were creating some things for their parents or other people. Shanae went to the sewing station and started to get the materials and made some crochet figurines out of all her friends including, Trunks, Nanka, Musai, Shasai, and everyone else at the party to give to. Some people came to watch Shanae do crochet as they were amazed at how many she made of every universe making Shanae blush. After about an hour and 30 minutes, Shanae finally finished her crochet as she gave everyone their figurines to play or cherish with. Everyone thanked her for the dolls as she smiled then put her sewing equipment up then gave the Kayle and Vegeta plushies to Trunks to give to them since she was still uneasy about seeing them again. Xeno Goku asked Shanae for the Musai doll as Shanae nodded then gave it to him to give to Musai. The boys went on their way to deliver the dolls while Shanae went to deliver the rest to her friends. First was Pepper and Xeno Gogeta and Tommy, then Zucchi and Xeno Vegito, Nanka and Goten, Flute and Piccolo, Shade, Ginger, and lastly Shasai and Xeno Fused Zamasu as they were all thankful for the gifts she gave. Shasai reminded Shanae her solo was in 30 minutes making Shanae a bit nervous as she doesn't want her identity revealed but Shasai reassured her that nothing was going to happen to her as she would make sure of it to the relief of Shanae. Unknowingly, Musai is plotting to expose Shanae for what she thinks Shanae is when in reality, she doesn't even know at all. Xeno Goku gave her the doll and told Musai not to bother Shanae anymore if she wanted to stay at the New Year's Party. Now Shanae must get ready for her solo which is going to start in 25 minutes, but she still has some worries about the show going well.

Shanae POV

"What am I going to play for the solo?! What can I do to try and avoid my identity being revealed?!" I said to myself frantically as I paced around the room thinking about the song I should play on the piano. I then sat on the piano and started to look through the songs I've played over the years to see which one was the best one to play for the universes. As I was distracted looking for music, I didn't notice someone coming in as I felt a tap on my shoulder startling me then turned around to see it was Nanka. "Oh, Nanka. You scared me." "Sorry, sis. I just wanted to see how you were doing before your solo comes up." "Oh. I'm doing fine." I said turning away then Nanka sat down with me and asked, "What's wrong? Is it about your solo?" as I looked at her and said, "N-no sis. It's just that...I...I don't know what to play to express my favorite memory." "Sis. Do you still miss him?" Nanka said as I nodded making both of us tear up. "I still miss him after 5 years." "I know sis. He was the best brother anyone could ever have." "Yeah. He...was the reason why we still want to live today." "And we also made a promise to him to keep living on for his sake." Nanka said as I smiled genuinely then said, "I think I know what song to play for the theme." "You do?" Nanka said as I nodded then showed her the music sheet I was going to play as she covered her mouth and teared up as she hugged me then said, "This is the best song you could ever choose for his memory." "Yeah," I said as I looked at the time to see I have 20 minutes to perform my solo. 

"I need to start practicing." "Oh, right! I'll tell the whole universes to get ready for your performance." Nanka said as she got up then waved at me while going out of the tent. I waved back at her then went to the piano and put the sheet on the stand. "Let's see if I can play this right," I said as I popped my knuckles then warmed up and played some notes on the piano. I then started to follow the notes while playing the keys on the piano as they started to produce a lovely sound making me close my eyes. I started to go back to the times Zenki and I would hang out with each other as he helped me through my worst times. Then a memory popped up in my head as I was reminded about the time Zenki taught me how to play piano making me smile and tear up. Just as I was about to finish the song, someone came into the room with a loud swish as I banged on the keys making some disharmony noises. I turned around to see Musai with a very stern face as she went up to me making me back away. "What do you want?" I said quietly as Musai said, "I have a proposal for you." "Which is?" "Don't perform at the show tonight. Everyone is not going to hear that song." "What?! I've waited my whole life for this moment! You can't just make me not go!" "I can and I will! Besides, who wants to hear a sappy song from a mentally insane Saiyan who whines for 5 years?!" "Of course, everyone will want to hear the host show her talent!" "Shanae, I'm saying you're not performing at that talent show and that's final!" "No! I won't listen to you anymore Musai! You cant control the way I feel any-!" I tried to stand up to her but she grabbed my neck and squeezed it making me not able to breathe. "Listen here you little brat! Don't you ever! In your life raise your voice at me again! You're canceling that talent show and that's final!" Musai said as she threw me on the ground hard making me groan. "I'll make sure to tell the universes that you...had a little accident." Musai said smiling sinisterly as she grabbed my arm then broke it by crushing my arm making me yell out in pain then she slapped me saying, "Shut up! If you don't want me to send you to the crazy house, I suggest you be quiet." As I covered my mouth holding in my tears. Musai then grabbed one of my fingers and broke it making me muffle my scream in agony then she did it with all of my fingers of my broken hand then let go of it. "Now, after the party is over, I'm packing your stuff tomorrow and taking you to my asylum," Musai said as she left leaving me to hug my knees together. "Oh, and one thing," Musai said as she turned around and fired a ki blast the piano making it explode into pieces as I looked at it in horror. "The only reason why I promised Zenki that I'd protect you was because I couldn't reveal my true colors. He might be looking down at you disappointed with how you've become." Musai said as I didn't say anything, but I held in my cries gasping then hyperventilating until I couldn't hold it in anymore. I screamed and cried very loud holding my head together while backing away into the wall. "ZENKI SAN! ZENKI SAN! YOU DESTROYED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WORTH LIVING! HOW COULD YOU?! I TRUSTED YOU EVEN AFTER YOU'VE MISTREATED ME AND THIS IS HOW I GET REPAID?! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU!" I yelled out to Musai as I rolled on the ground screaming.

Nanka POV

"Ok, everyone! Please come to the stage for the talent show!" Shasai said into the megaphone as I called all the kids to come with me to the stage. "Hey, can I help?" I heard Goten ask as he came running to me. "You can," I replied as we both got the kids together and started to go to the stage. When we got there, we helped the kids find their spots in the audience with some sitting next to their parents while others were with themselves. "Make sure to be respectful to one another guys. No applauding until the performance is finished. Please do not be disruptive during the performance or we'll have to escort you out of the area." Shasai explained as they all got settled then started to wait for the host to show up. Just then, we heard a scream coming from one of the tents as we all turned around making the universes unsettled. "What was that?!" "It sounded like someone was in danger!" "Is the host ok?!" People started questioning as Shasai told everyone to calm down and remain seated. "Shade please keep the audience under control while we investigate the noise." "Ok!" Shade replied as she was given the megaphone then Shasai ran off the stage making me follow alongside Xeno Goku, Trunks, Goten, and Pepper. "What's happening?!" "I don't know, but I got a feeling something bad must've happened," I replied as I ran faster then Goten grabbed my hand and put me on his back. "Goten I can run fine." "I just don't want you to tire yourself out," Goten said as I blushed a little. When we got to the tent, Shasai opened it quickly and we were all horrified of what happened. "Shanae!" Shasai yelled out as she ran to Shanae pushing Musai out of the way. Pepper and I also ran to Shanae to see if she had any injuries.

"Shanae, are you alright?! Please calm down!" "Zenki! Zenki! The piano is broken! Musai broke the piano! She also broke my arm and fingers!" Shanae said as she sobbed then Shasai and I looked at Musai angrily then went up to her. "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! FIRST YOU BREAK HER NOSE, NOW YOU BREAK HER ARM AND DESTROY ZENKI'S PIANO?!" "WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH YOU MUSAI?!" "I DID IT BECAUSE I'M TRYING TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR EVERYONE!" Musai yelled as Shanae yelled at Musai angrily saying, "THAT PIANO WAS THE ONLY ONE I HAD LEFT OF HIM AND YOU DESTROYED MY WILL TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD!" As Pepper hugged her tight while healing her arm. "Musai! What is your problem with Shanae?! You're starting to act just like my father right now!" Trunks said as he went to aid Shanae to help Pepper calm her down. "Musai, we can't deal with this anymore! You need to go, now!" "What?!" "You heard me, out! Now!" "You'll regret this! All of you!" Musai said as she walked away with her fists. "Shanae, she's gone now. You don't have to worry about her anymore." "But...what about the piano? It's broken." Shanae said as Shasai got up then used her powers to repair her piano. "There we go. All fixed up." "Pepper. Can you heal her arm and fingers?" "I can," Pepper said as she used her power to heal her arm and fingers. "Do you feel better now Shanae?" "I...do. Thank you, guys." Shanae said smiling as we all helped her up. "Wait...what if she-" "Shanae we're going to keep an eye out for her if she tries something insane." I said as she smiled then Xeno Goku said, "C'mon honey, you've got a solo to perform!" As I nodded then we all went out together and teleported to the stage where everyone was seated and calmed. Shade gave Shanae the microphone as she said, "Sorry guys, I had a little accident with a...former friend of mine. But it won't stop me from performing my talent." As everyone cheered for Shanae then everyone else went to their seats including me with Goten.

Shanae POV

I saw everyone go to their respective seats as Xeno Goku got Zenki's piano from the tent then went to his seat and watched me excited. I smiled as I went to sit on the seat in front of the piano. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes then started to play Zenki's song. I started to reminisce the memories I had of Zenki and Nanka when we were both children playing around the fields, training together, hanging out together. I kept thinking of everything we did nonstop, but then that memory came up when we were on that plane that killed him while living with survivors' guilt. I didn't even notice that tears were flowing down my face as I finished the song with a high note as I looked at the audience who were looking at me in awe while some were crying. Everyone started cheering and rooting after I finished with some saying, "Great job!" "Beautiful song!" "Encore!" "We all love it!" "Incredible!" As I got up from the seat then bowed. Just as I was going backstage on the left to celebrate, I felt a graze on my ear as I fell to the ground knocking my hat off. I heard everyone's gasps as I tried to reach out for my hat covering my face, but someone stomped on my hand making me yelp. "Musai, what the hell are you doing?!" "Get off the stage, you moron!" "Stop harassing the host!" "I have an announcement for you guys to know about the host!" "Oh?! And what's that?! You better not try to slander her name!" I heard others shout as I felt my hair being pulled making me cover my face, but Musai forced my hands open then showed my blind face to the audience making everyone gasp. "This is the insane woman you guys saw at the tournament! She is the woman who killed 2 girls at the banquet and trial! She tried to hide her identity from all of you so you guys would forget about it! She used all of you to get sympathy just like a mentally insane person!" Musai said as she threw me onto the ground then said, "But never fear everyone! I can help make society a better place by taking her to the asylum starting tomorrow! So, what do you have to say for yourself Shanae?!" Musai said as I got up slowly then said, "I'm not insane." "What?" "I said...I'm not...insane." I said quietly as Musai grabbed a chunk of my hair then said, "Stop lying to yourself Shanae! You're insane and that's final!" "YOU DISRESPECTFUL BRAT! YOU'RE HURTING A BLIND PERSON!" I heard U16 Gogeta say as everyone gasped. "She's not blind! She's faking it!" "MUSAI, THAT'S ENOUGH!" I heard Shasai shout as I felt vibrations then being picked up and hugged.

"Shasai? What are you doing?!" "What I'm doing?! I! Am trying to reveal the truth about the monster disguised as a Saiyan!" I heard Musai say as I clenched on her dress tight making Shasai pat my head. "She didn't mean it dear. I'll make sure she learns her lesson." "STOP TREATING HER LIKE SHE'S A CHILD!" "AND YOU STOP BEING A SPOILED GOOD FOR NOTHING NASTY LITTLE BRAT!" I heard Shasai say as I squirmed then noticed someone grabbing the dress then my arm making me squeal. "So you lied about Shanae being here?! Didn't I tell you that she's not allowed to be at the party?!" "Why do you always lie Shasai?! First, you lie about being a living goddess, now you lie about Shanae being a host?!" "I lied because I just wanted to be normal for once!" I heard Shasai say as I tried to struggle out of the grip but it only squeezed harder. "Where are you going? I remember I said that I'd teach you something." "Dad let her go!" I heard Trunks say as I felt myself being pulled to a soft spot. "S-stop fighting." "Why are you all protecting a monster?!" "Stop calling her that! You're the real monster here!" I heard Shasai and Musai argue as everyone now started to argue with each other making me shake as Trunks held me tight. "No fighting. Please." I said quietly as now everyone now started to shout. "I said stop fighting!" I shouted a bit as I felt footsteps in front of me then felt a push on my chest as I fell to the ground. "Why are you trying to be the hero here?! You're just a monster, got it?!" "I'm not a monster." I said getting up with my arms crossed then Musai said, "Yes you are! You're a murderer! A disgrace! I wished you die in that plane crash instead of Zenki." Musai said as I looked down clenching my fists while everyone was still arguing. "What's wrong huh? I said the truth." "Shut. Up." "Don't tell me to shut up! You're just a Saiyan so I can treat you with no respect!" "ENOOOOOOOUGH!" I shouted as the ground trembled violently making everyone stop I looked up at Musai showing my Tokisama eyes then said, "Why do you always have to make my life miserable?! What did I ever do to you to make you treat me so horribly?! I've been trying to get your fucking respect for years, but you never even gave it to me!" "Why should I tell you?! Everything was good until you showed up! I WANTED YOU TO DIE IN THAT PLANE CRASH!" "YOU BRAT!" I said as I was about to slap her, but my hand was held tight as I looked back to see Vegeta looking at me menacingly. "Let. Go." "No. You're coming with me." "Let go now!" I said as I struggled to get my hand out of his grip, but he just held it tighter then Musai slapped me across the face then said, "Don't even try to fight back. It's futile. Everyone, this is the monster that is revealed. Shanae, show your fucking respect." I heard Musai say as Vegeta squeezed my hand harder making me wince then I gave in to her demands as I lowered my hand down and held them together.

"And that everyone, is how you tame a monster." "Musai stop this right now!" "Never!" "I'm not-!" I tried to defend myself but Musai slapped me again then said, "Never talkback! Now admit it! You're a monster!" "I'm-!" I tried to defend myself again but I got slapped again. Every time I tried to have a say, I always got slapped until I just didn't say anything at all. "What are you?! Just say it! SAY IT SO EVERYONE CAN HEAR!" "...monster." "What?" "I'm...a...monster." "Say it again." "I'm a...monster." "And there you have it, folks! Starting tomorrow, I will take her to the asylum to fix her up for good!" Musai said as I clenched my fists again then said, "Why? Why do you always humiliate me?!" As Musai looked at me angrily then said, "Because you deserve it monster! You should've died! I always hated you when you came! EVERYONE NEVER WANTED YOU ALIVE IN THE FIRST PLACE WHEN THAT PLANE CRASH HAPPENED!" as something snapped inside me as I swung my arm around and hit Musai on her face making her crash through the stage as everyone was terrified. I jumped on Musai then started punching her face as I said, "DON'T FUCKING REMIND ME OF THAT MEMORY! YOU'RE THE REASON WHY I FUCKING HATE MY LIFE SO MUCH! YOU'RE THE REASON WHY I DON'T TRUST ANYONE! AND YOU'RE THE FUCKING REASON WHY I FEEL SO FUCKING USELESS!" As I kept punching her then grabbed her collar and was going for the final punch but then I felt my arms being held to the point I couldn't even move them. "Shanae calm down!" "Don't kill her!" As I realized it was U16 Gogeta and U16 Vegito as I struggled more trying to get back at Musai but it was no use as their grips were too tight for me to get out of. "You bitch!" Musai said as she tried to attack me but Nanka, Shade, and Shasai held her back as some other people tried to hold us back. "Look at what you've done!" "Me?! You're the one who-!" "BOTH OF YOU JUST SHUT UP!" We both heard Kayle shout as Musai said, "It's all Shanae's fault!" "It's your fault also!" "It's both of your faults!" "How is it my fault?!" "Because you wanted the attention ruining everyone's happy moment. What do you get out of it?!" "I wanted to get the truth out about Shanae!" "By doing it on the stage?! And you Shanae! Why do you always resort to violence?!" "I was-" "It was because you were provoked. Yeah, I know! But that doesn't mean you should just retaliate with violence! Now, look what you've done! The kids are afraid, everyone is arguing, and now we're getting exposed to lies!" "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME AT ALL!" I shouted as I got slapped again making me angrier as Kayle said, "The reason we don't understand you at all is that you never tell us what's been bothering you this whole time!" "I can't tell you that or you'll die!" "Kayle stop! This is getting nowhere! Shanae will only resent us more if we pressure her more!" "No Trunks! Shanae what's been on your mind lately that's making you not tell the whole story?! There's a thing called therapy for a reason! And now I'm starting to believe you are a monster! NOW TELL ME WHY ARE YOU'RE ACTING LIKE A MONSTER?!" "BECAUSE EVERYONE TREATS ME LIKE ONE!" I yelled as saw red and unknowingly slapping Kayle across the face making a scar on her cheek as I stood menacingly. "Fate has punished me severely for how many years! I lose my brother, everyone is against me, and now I can't even have anymore children and it's all thanks to your husband Vegeta. So why hasn't fate punished him yet?!" I said as I started to develop horns and also developing a knife then said, "I guess if I can't have children....then neither can you!" I said as the demon took over me and was going to stab her, but then I got punched hard in the cheek making me snap out of the demon state as I came back from reality to see the carnage. "Kayle! Are you alright?!" "Honey!" "Shanae what did you do?!" I heard others say as they went to aid Kayle while I got up to look at my hand to see blood all over.

"N-no, w-what have I done?!" "See I told all of you! She's a monster! A freak!" "Shanae! Don't listen to her it was just an accident!" I heard Shasai say as I looked at Kayle scared as I tried to reach out for Kayle saying, "K-kayle, a-are you-" but Trunks got up and slapped my hand away then said, "Don't touch her! After what you've done to her, why would you help her?!" "B-but T-trunks I-" "Just save it! Why is that you hurt everyone around you?!" "Trunks it's-" "Just go away! You're just a monster!" Trunks said as he covered his mouth while I backed away distraught. "Shanae I-!" Trunks tried to talk, but I just slapped him saying, "THEN YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT THE PROMISE WE MADE! OUR RELATIONSHIP IS NEVER GOING TO WORK ANYMORE!" As I ran away from the party into the forest while others were calling out to me with some calling me a monster.

'Everyone I now know is a liar! I am never trusting anyone again!'

Nanka POV

"Shanae wait!" I called out to her but she just kept running as I tried to go after her, but Musai got in the way as she asked, "Why are you going after her?! Can't you see she's a monster?!" Making me angry as I pushed her away saying, "You're the real monster here! You've always treated me better than Shanae and now she can't even trust anyone anymore making our hard work go to waste! Especially you Trunks!" As I pointed at him then flew after Shanae. "Shanae?! Shanae?! Where are you?!" I called out to her as I looked into the forest to see her nowhere. "Shanae, it was just an accident! I know you didn't mean to hurt Kayle." I said as I sensed her ki to see if she was nearby. I locked on to her ki and ran to it only to see her on the ground with her leg all scratched up while crying. "Shanae?" "Get away from me! I'm a monster! A freak! Aren't you embarrassed that I'm your sister?!" "Shanae." I said to her as I went down to her and took her hands together then said, "Shanae, if I were embarrassed, then I would've not helped you after all these years. We're sisters and sisters should always stick together no matter what. Why do you think I help you get through your pain? You've helped me for 10 years protecting me from our parents and making my life enjoyable. Now it's time for me to repay you." As Shanae looked at me with tears in her eyes while I hugged her tight as she slowly hugged me back then asked, "Is...Kayle alright?" "She's fine sis. Pepper is healing her injury." "I feel so ashamed of myself." "Don't be sis! You didn't mean to do it. Besides, it was all Musai's fault for starting all this shit show." As Shanae nodded then we suddenly detected sinister ki as Shanae looked at me and said, "Nanka, you have to run." "Wait why?" "Because!" As she got out her fans then slashed someone in half making me horrified. "Who was that?!" "Time Exterminators! They found me! You have to run now! " "No sis! I have to protect you!" I said as I got out my dual kusarigama then started to slash at the Time Exterminators.

"What do they want with you?!" "It's a long story that I can't tell!" "So that's why you were so closed off?!" "You could say that!" Shanae said as she grabbed my hand and tossed me in the air while slashing at some Time Exterminators. I looked to see more in the air as I threw one of the scythes and shouted, "Weed Whacker!" As I made many slashes cutting every Time Exterminator in multiple goes. I landed on the ground with Shanae behind me with her back turned. "Damn, there's too many of them." "Shanae, I have a confession to make." "It better be quick Nanka because they're about to get away stronger." "You remember the book you told me not to read?" "...Nanka...you read it... didn't you?!" "...yes." I said as I got prepared for scolding, but Shanae said, "Actually I knew all along. I also knew Shasai and Pepper read the book. I guess curiosity got the best out of you guys, but I'm really glad that nobody else has read the book." "You're...not mad?" "Why would I be mad? I'm just disappointed that you guys didn't tell me the truth." As we both slashed some Time Exterminators. Out of nowhere, a Time Exterminator dashed to me as I prepared to get hurt, but Shanae got in front of me and got slashed across the chest with blood gushing out. "Shanae!" I shouted as she stood there shaking. "Don't...touch her!" Shanae said as she grabbed his head and crushed it. "Attention all units! Two energies signals coming our way!" Said one exterminator as I was confused but then the snow came our way freezing the exterminators while portals were gobbling some of them to the ground. Then I saw Shasai and Pepper standing in front of us with their weapons out. "Are you guys ok?!" "Yeah, we are! But Shanae got slashed across the chest!" "Nanka, I'm fine! We have to beat the Time Exterminators before we talk!" "Pepper on your left! Nanka from above! Shanae on your left! I got under!" Shasai shouted as we all went in different directions slashing and killing all the Time Exterminators with our attacks.

After a few minutes of killing, we finally finished as we all painted them got together. "Is...Kayle-!" "Shanae...she's fine. I healed her injuries, but Vegeta....he's gone berserk." "However...do you...mean." I said as Shasai said, "He started breaking stuff and started saying that he'll kill Shanae for what she's done. We've tried to calm him down, but his rage is just too strong so I had no other choice but to put a barrier around him and the party so he can calm down. However, the barrier doesn't last long as if my power weakens, then the barrier weakens." As she kneeled on the ground due to her injuries.

Shanae POV

I was scared at the thoughts running through my head as the thought of Vegeta killing me while everyone else knowing me as a monster was making me panic. Then Pepper gasped as she got into her fighting stance while Nanka and I were confused making us get into our fighting stances. "I detected dark ki. Everyone stay alert!" Pepper said as we both stayed alert and checked our surroundings. "So far nothing seems out of the ordinary." "Shanae look out!" "Eh?!" I said as I was pushed out of the way by Pepper, but not after the ground shook under her and icicles piercing all over her body. "Pepper!" Shasai shouted as she went to her quickly while the icicles went down making Pepper fall limp onto the ground. "Pepper, stay with us!" "I'm...sorry." "Don't be! We'll get you help on the way!" "Shasai, behind you!" "What?!" Shasai shouted but it was too late as an arrow pierced her neck. "L-life...ack...energy?!" "SHASAI NO!" "This is so much fun!" I heard someone say as Shasai came up to us and covered both of us. "Skadi! I should've known!" "Aw, are you protecting them? Don't worry, they'll join you soon with your dead friend!" Skadi said as she dashed toward us, but it was too fast for Shasai as Skadi was on the other side. "Farewell," Skadi said as Shasai was split in half making her fall to the ground. "SHASAI!" Nanka yelled as she went to her trying to wake her up. "It's been long, my dear sisters." I heard a familiar voice as I got into my fighting stance to see Okara looking at us smugly. "You witch!" "A witch? That's no way to talk to the goddess of time." Okara said as I felt a time-lapse then felt a slash across my chest making me cough up blood. "Sis!" "What's wrong? I thought you were a tough sister!" Okara said as I felt another time-lapse with another slash to my chest making me yell out in pain.

"Sis! Okara, you'll die here!" "Nanka no! Don't!" I shouted out to her as she dashed toward Okara swinging her dual kusarigama at her. Then there was a time-lapse as I was horrified to see Okara just standing there with her sword out while Nanka's head was sliced off. "NANKA CHAN!" I shouted as I got up and ran to her while Okara pushed her body on the ground making me catch her. "Oh my, I guess she should've forged whole she was ahead. Don't worry, you'll join the others soon. But the fact is, I'm not gonna kill you." "YOU BITCH! YOU KILLED THE ONLY FAMILY I HAVE! "Don't you mean our family? Because your time is almost up." "I DON'T CARE! FIGHT ME! FIGHT ME LIKE THE GODDESS YOU ARE!" "How about no? Enjoy your final moments here on Earth." Okara said as she walked away from us making me shout out, "COME BACK HERE AND FACE ME! DON'T YOU DARE WALK AWAY FROM WHAT YOU DID! YOU COWARD!" As I cried out while holding Nanka's head to my chest. "Nanka?! Nanka?! Please wake up! Please don't leave me alone! I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you!" "Sis? I'm...so...sorry. I....wanted....to....keep you....safe. I wanted....revenge." "Nanka chan! I'll get help please just hold on!" "It's....too...late. I....want.....you.....to....finish......the book." Nanka said as she coughed up blood then laid limp in my arms as I cried and screamed. "WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE ME?! WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE MY SISTER?! WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE THE PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT?!" I shouted as I dropped Nanka softly onto the ground crying. Out of nowhere, I felt a hard punch to the face as I flew backward hitting my head hard. "I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL BEAT YOU UNTIL YOU'RE DEAD SHANAE!" I heard Vegeta say as I tried to get up but he grabbed my leg and started throwing me around the ground slamming me making me cough up blood. "DAD STOP! THIS ISN'T YOU!" "OH MY GOD!" "PEPPER! MY SNOWFLAKE!" "SHASAI! HONEY?!" I heard others say as they came flying while Trunks tried to get Vegeta off me, but he would just throw him away. Then Vegeta grabbed my neck very tight suffocating me and lifted me saying, "Did you do all this?! DID YOU?!" "N-no!" "LIAR!" "VEGETA NO! DON'T DO SOMETHING YOU'LL REGRET!"  I heard Kayle shout as I was slammed to the ground so hard that my neck snapped in half. I couldn't breathe as my neck was twisted in an unnatural direction, but Vegeta didn't care as he threw me away into a boulder making a crater. "S....S...to....p." I tried to get my words out but my neck was making me suffocate as Vegeta stomped on my chest hard making me spit out blood and breaking my rib cage and sternum. "STOP IT, DAD!" I heard Trunks say as he flew towards him, but he just roundhouse-kicked him in the face into a row of trees. He then grabbed my arm and threw me on the ground then saddled on top of me and started to punch me rapidly making my neck injury worse. "BABE, STOP PLEASE!" "VEGETA, YOU'RE GOING TOO FAR!" "SHUT UP! GET OFF OF ME!" I heard Vegeta say as he threw Kayle and Bulma off of him then grabbed my arm dragging my limp body and flying off back to the party. "VEGETA, GET BACK HERE RIGHT NOW!" "NEVER I'M GONNA TEACH HER A LESSON ONCE AND FOR ALL!" Vegeta said as he threw me down to the ground of the kiddie section making a crater. 'I can't breathe. I can't move. I can't do anything except take the beating.' I thought to myself as I was picked up by the hair then dragged to the point I don't even know anymore.

"I've noticed that you liked this animatronic very much. HOW ABOUT I STUFF YOUR HEAD IN IT?!" Vegeta said as he continued to drag me until I felt a hard surface. "VEGETA, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" "MORTAL! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT GOING THAT FAR!" "BABE, STOP!" "I'M GONNA MAKE SURE SHE KNOWS SHE'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE A MONSTER!" Vegeta shouted at the others as he lifted me to the animatronic's mouth making me struggle but Vegeta just stuffed my head in any way as he just laughed while I screamed to get out of the jaw. I heard other people laughing as I struggled more to try and get out, but then I noticed....the sensor wasn't on as the jaw clamped down making every go black in an instant.

Trunks POV

"DAD DON'T DO IT!" I shouted but he just stuffed her head inside its jaw making me run on the stage along with Xeno Gogeta and Xeno Fused Zamasu trying to get Shanae out....but it was just too late by a mere second. The jaw clamped down on her head crushing her skull making blood splatter everywhere on me, Vegeta, and the stage as Shanae was moving repulsively then stopped moving as everyone stood silent and horrified at what just happened. It took me a moment to realize I was screaming at the top of my lungs as the jaw now opened making Shanae fall with a splat with all her limbs twisted and her head just too horrifying to look at. "OH MY GOD SHANAE!" "VEGETA, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" "YOU KILLED HER!" I heard others scream as I rushed to her body and carried her upper body to try and keep her alive. "SHANAE?! SHANAE?! PLEASE STAY ALIVE! I'M SORRY I CALLED YOU A MONSTER! SOMEONE CALL THE AMBULANCE!" "SOMEONE GET A CLOTH TO STOP THE BLEEDING!" I heard Xeno Goku say as I saw Xeno Gogeta rip off a cloth of his shirt then wrapped it around her head with Zamasu also joining in to stop the bleeding. "WHERE'S THE DAMN AMBULANCE ALREADY?!" "IT'S NO USE TO CALL THEM! SOMEONE CUT OFF THE CONNECTION SO NOW WE HAVE TO WAY TO CONTACT THEM!" "WHAT?! IS SOMEONE TRYING TO KILL HER?!" I heard Xeno Goku say as held Shanae tight then got up and ran away from the party flying. I heard others trying to call out to me, but I didn't want to hear it as I was focused on getting Shanae to the hospital. 'Shanae, please just stay alive for me! I want you to keep living! Just hang on a bit longer.' I thought as I flew faster to try and find the hospital. After what seemed like forever, I finally found the hospital I flew down to the entrance and ran into the waiting room. "EMERGENCY! EMERGENCY! I NEED HELP!" "Calm down boy!" "I CAN'T CALM DOWN! MY FRIEND HERE HAD AN ACCIDENT!" "What kind of accident?!" "SEE FOR YOURSELF!" I said as I uncovered the clothing to show Shanae's face as the doctor and receptionist were horrified with one nurse fainting and one doctor vomiting. The receptionist picked up the phone and yelled out "CODE BLUE! CODE BLUE! I NEED 4 MEDICAL PERSONNELS AND 2 EMTs TO COME INTO THE WAITING ROOM STAT!" as 4 medical doctors came into the room and were horrified at Shanae's condition as one of the EMTs came in with a stretcher while the other came with the medical kit. "Don't worry sir! We'll take it from here!" One of the medical doctors said as I helped him put Shanae on the stretcher then stabilized her body to keep all her limbs in place finally taking her away. "Sir, don't you fret about a thing. Our medical team will make sure your friend is saved." The nurse said as she sat me down on one of the waiting room chairs. I looked down at the floor not being able to forgive myself if she doesn't make it then quietly said, "You better." As I didn't notice that all of Shanae's gang and my friends and family teleported into the waiting room. "Sweetie!" I heard mom call out to me as she hugged me tightly then cupped my cheeks together to let me see her face. "Are you ok sweetie?! Did you hurt yourself while fighting Vegeta?!" "I'm...fine," I answered back quietly wiping away my tears.

"Is Shanae going to be ok?!" "Where is she anyway?! I'm gonna question her about some things!" "MUSAI JUST SHUT UP!" "DON'T TELL ME TO SHUT UP KILLER!" "OH! SO NOW YOU CARE ABOUT HER?! WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT PERSONA YOU HAD BACK AT THE PARTY?!" "STILL DOESN'T JUSTIFY YOUR ACTIONS!" Vegeta and Musai kept arguing with each other making me enraged as I was about to say something, but Kayle beat me to it saying, "BOTH OF YOU BE QUIET! TRUNKS IS HAVING A CRISIS RIGHT NOW AND BOTH OF YOU ARE MAKING THIS WORSE FOR HIM!" "HOW AM I MAKING THIS WORSE?! I'M TRYING TO SEE SHANAE BECAUSE SHE HAS SOME UNANSWERED QUESTIONS!" "WELL FIRST OFF, IF YOU DIDN'T PULL THAT STUNT ON SHANAE ON THE STAGE, WE WOULDN'T BE IN THIS SITUATION! AND YOU VEGETA!" Kayle said as she went up to him and slapped him hard making a mark on his face. "Kayle!" Chi chi said as she stood there then said, "How...could...you?! I trusted that you wouldn't kill anyone! Now look where we are!" "Babe I'm-" "I don't want to hear it! I never knew you'd go that far as to kill Shanae in front of everyone! Now I'm starting to think you're the real monster here!" "It's all because of your carelessness that Shanae's in a critical state right now!" "In fact, we had 3 tragedies today and now we won't know what happened to Shasai, Pepper, and Nanka! Our only way of knowing was Shanae because she was the sole survivor!" "So Shanae is automatically the culprit!" "You stay out of this Musai! I know you would go around accusing Shanae of everything she didn't do!" "SHE'S THE SOLE SURVIVOR! SHE WAS LABELLED AS A MONSTER, SO ITS-!" Musai was about to finish her sentence when Gogeta slapped her across the face making everyone shocked. "Don't you ever say that insult again." "Did you just...slap me?!" "Of course I did! What?! You've never heard of corporal punishment before?!" "Guys stop fighting! This is getting nowhere! Shanae's already in a critical state and fighting is only making our mental state worse!" Flute said as I didn't realize tears were flowing down my face making mom notice as she wiped away my tears and sat down next to me as did others.  "The best thing we can do now is hope Shanae will be saved." "I NEED MORE MEDICAL DOCTORS STAT! THE PATIENT IS HAVING A SEIZURE AND LOSING TOO MUCH BLOOD!" One of the medical doctors said as I was horrified then started bawling into my mother's chest while others started to panic.

"No! I can't lose Shanae! Not again! I'm sorry Shanae! I'm so sorry for everything that happened!"

2 hours later

"Trunks. Trunks? Trunks!" "Huh?!" I heard a voice say as I woke up to see Kayle with a worried look on her face. "What happened? Was it all a dream?" "No. It's all reality. The doctor has some announcements for us about Shanae." Kayle said as I got up instantly to see the doctor and others waiting to hear the news. "How is she doctor?!" I questioned him as the doctor sighed then said, "Well..." "Doc, how is she?!" I questioned him again as he looked down then up at us again then said,

"Well, due to the amount of blood and blunt force trauma she received... She's...."

It looks like everyone has experienced 3 tragedies today. Everything went good until now that they've lost Shasai, Pepper, and Nanka in the hands of the corrupted sisters. Shanae, the sole survivor, is now the witness or the murderer of the massacre. Will she become the 4th tragedy or survive and live the tale? What will happen to the three girls that were killed?

Find out next time on Dragon Ball ZX