What an adventure this will be.

Chapter 2: The Turtle Hermit.

After deciding to travel alongside Bulma, Kisa sat inside Bulma's car and sighed. Truth be told, she only went along with the idea because of Goku, who seemed genuinely excited to see more of the world. Kisa herself didn't really care much for life outside Mount Pao. After the death of their grandfather, she found it easier to remain in solitude. "So, how much longer until we reach our destination?" Kisa asked Bulma, who sat up front. "It'll take a little while longer, besides its getting late. I think we should rest for the night." Bulma said, parking her car at a nearby clearing. "Yeah! This looks like a good place to camp!" Bulma exclaimed as she got out of the car. Kisa crossed her arms and sighed. She couldn't believe she let Bulma talk her into going with her. "I think the grass will be a great place to sleep on." Goku said as he jumped around the field. Kisa smiled and leaned against Bulma's car. "Well now, there is no reason to sleep outside like savages." Bulma told them. "But we didn't bring any camping equipment." Kisa said. "Don't worry, gotcha covered!" Bulma said with a smirk on her face. She reached into her backpack and pulled out a small box full of capsules. "Gee Bulma, I don't see how that's going to help!" Goku told her. Bulma smirked and took the yellow capsule out of the box, throwing it as far away as she could. "Just watch. Here it goes!" Kisa's eyes went wide. As soon as the capsule had hit the ground, a huge white house appeared in front of them. "Wow." Kisa said quietly as she started walking towards the house. "There we go! Now doesn't that look cozy!" Bulma said happily, putting a hand on Kisa's shoulder. "Come on, let's go inside!" She added. Kisa nodded. "Step away from its mouth Kisa! I'll protect you from this monster!" Goku yelled out at them. Bulma laughed. "That's very noble of you kid, but it's just a house." She turned on the light and stepped inside. "See?" Goku raised an eyebrow at her and slowly peeked inside. Kisa followed after Bulma, and took a look around. "This is bigger than our house back at Mount Pao." Kisa commented. Bulma smiled at that, and spoke. "The bathroom is over there if u want to freshen up. Your bedroom is to the right of it. If you need help with anything just ask. For now though, I'm going to take a nap."

The next day Kisa woke up to the sound of Bulma screaming. Goku ran into the room and quickly jumped underneath her covers. Kisa sat up, looking at the open door, and spoke up. "Bulma, what's wrong?" She asked, causing Bulma to storm into the room. Bulma growled and took the covers off of the bed trying to find Goku. Goku hid behind Kisa and kept quiet. "That little pervert! I woke up with him sleeping in between my legs." Kisa laughed at that. "He probably thought you were a pillow or something. Don't worry about it." Kisa turned around and pet Goku's head. "I'll make it up to you." Kisa said as she got out of bed. "How about we get you some breakfast?" Bulma dropped the sheets on the floor in defeat and sighed. "Fine, but this better be a damn good breakfast." Kisa nodded, taking Goku's hand and leaving the house. "So what was that all about?" Kisa asked as jumped over a rock. Goku put both of his hands behind his head as he walked along happily. "I was out training last night, and couldn't see which room I went in to. I thought I feel sleep against you." Kisa laughed. "I gues Bulma's not used to other sleeping in her bed." Goku nodded and walked around a few trees, before walking up to a huge rock.

"Kisa, look! Do you think I can lift it?" Kisa smiled at him. "Go for it." She said. Goku smiled and jumped off the rock. He put his hands on either side of the rock and started lifting it up. After just a minute, Goku held the rock above his feet. And after anotherminute, it exploded into a million tiny pieces. Kisa held her hands in front of her face, protecting her eyes from the debris. Once she lowered her arms, the rock was gone, and Goku jumped around happily. Kisa smiled. She was amazed at how strong Goku had become. Sure, they had trained together their entire lives, but lately she felt like she couldn't keep up with him anymore. "Good job, Goku. Maybe next time you should pick up a larger one." Kisa said jokingly. "Okay, I will!" Goku said as he ran over to another rock, or so he thought. As soon as he lifted it from the ground, Kisa realized it had a head. "Wait, Goku! That's not a rock!" Goku raised an eyebrow at her and turned the "rock" around. "Woah!" The rock said, causing Goku to drop it on the ground in surprise. "What in the world?!" He said, as he examined the turtle closely. "Better luck next time." Kisa said jokingly, as she approached both Goku and the turtle. Goku's eyes widened in realisation after running around the turtle for a while. "Kisa! Bulma turned into a turtle!" Kisa face palmed at him and knelt down in front of the turtle. "That's not Bulma, silly." She reached out her hand and slowly touched the turtles shell. "Goku? Kisa? Who are you talking to out there?" Bulma yelled out as she made her way outside. Bulma tilted her head to the side and spoke. "Oh. That's strange. A tortoise shouldn't be living out here. Aren't you supposed to be living out by the sea?" Bulma asked the turtle. "Yeah." The turtle said, bowing his head in sadness. "Oh wow! It can talk!" Goku yelled out. The turtled nodded and continued. "I'm very concerned about being so far away from home. By the way, do any of you have salt water?" Kisa nodded and stood up. "Sure. I'll go get you some."

After finishing a bucket of salt water, the turtle smiled. "That's good water. Thank you."

"Sure thing. So, what are you doing out here?" Kisa asked him. "Well, to make a long story incredibly short, I'm lost. It's that simple. I'm lost. I've been trying to find my way back to the sea for over a year now."

"That's so sad." Bulma said. "And your still not anywhere near the sea." The turtle bowed his head in sadness as Bulma continued to speak. "I think your still about a hundred miles of the coast."

"Great. That'll take me another 20 years." The turtle exclaimed. "Hold on! I know!" Goku said, jumping up. "Would you like me to carry you to the sea Mr. turtle?"

"Why, yes! Thank you!" The turtle said happily, causing Kisa to smile and speak up. "Sounds good to me. It will be a good morning exercise."

"Now hold it right there!" Bulma cried out, placing her hands on her hips. "Are you two nuts? We're on an adventure! We don't have time to transport a beached turtle!" Goku ignored her for a second as the turtle climbed on his back. "Well, you can do what you want, but I'm going." He said. "Me too." Kisa said, following after Goku. Bulma groaned. "Fine! Help the stupid turtle if you want! But I'm staying here."

As Goku and Kisa made their way towards the beach, Bulma soon joined them on a motorcycle. Apparently she didn't like being on her own after all. The tree of them traveled a few hours, after which they finally reached the ocean. Once they stepped walked onto the beach, Goku happily ran down to the shoreline. "No way! Wow!" He said in awe. Kisa's eyes widened at the sight before her. "It's huge!" She said. Bulma raised an eyebrow at them. "You've never seen the ocean before?" She asked. "Nope. This is our first time." Kisa said, smiling as she walked towards Goku and the turtle. Goku let the turtle crawl off his back after which he started jumping around in the water. "Look Kisa! It's beautiful!"

"It sure is, Goku. It's incredible." Kisa said, putting her hands in the water. "I never could have dreamed a place like this existed."

"I was starting to wonder myself." The turtle told her. "It's been so long! Thanks for bringing me back."

"Hey, sure. No problem." Goku said, laughing as he ran around in the water. "You sure have a great home turtle!" The turtle nodded at him and spoke. "Well, I'd better get going. I never would've made it if it wasn't for you." The turtle said as he began to swim off shore. He stopped for a moment and spoke up again. "Would you mind waiting here? I have a gift I'd like to bring to you. To repay you for all you've done for me."

"Sure!" Kisa and Goku said at the same time. "What kind of gift could a turtle have, huh?" Bulma said as she sat down in the sand. "You'll see. I'll be back soon."

"I hope we haven't been waiting this long for a stupid shell or something like that.." Bulma said as she kicked up some sand. Kisa and Goku had been sparring while they waited, but even Kisa was starting to lose her patience. "Don't worry, Bulma. I'm sure he'll be back soon." Goku said, deflecting one of Kisa's kicks. Kisa smiled at him and spoke up. "Come on, Goku. Let's wash up." Goku nodded and started making his way towards the ocean. As soon as Kisa walked into the water though, she spotted the turtle swimming towards them in the distance. "Bulma, Kisa look! Turtle's back." Goku said. "There's something on top of him though." Kisa told them as she started walking back to shore. "Hey, turtle! Over here!" Goku yelled out, waving his arms above his head, signaling turtle where they were. "Ahoy there!" Said turtle as he swam ashore. "Sorry I kept you waiting. I had to go get my master."

"Man, check that guy out." Bulma said as she joined the others. "Well, hello there kids." The man on top of turtle said, waving at them, then jumping off of turtle's back. "Hi, how's it going?" Bulma said. "Welcome ashore."

"Kids I want to thank you for helping out my turtle." Goku put his hands behind his head and smiled. "It was our pleasure mister."

"I'm Roshi, the turtle hermit." He said. Kisa smiled and walked over to turtle, petting his shell, and speaking up. "A turtle hermit?" She asked. Roshi nodded. "That's right. Now, which one of these kids helped you?" He asked the turtle. "It's that little boy, and this girl right here." Turtle told him, happily pointing out Goku and Kisa. "You're very brave, children. I have a gift I want to give you as a token of my gratitude." Goku and Kisa looked at each other. "Did u hear that Kisa? A gift!" Kisa nodded and smiled at him. "Come, Flying Nimbus!" Roshi yelled out as he held his cane up in the air. "Now where is that cloud?" He said, looking around. After a few seconds though, a yellow cloud came flying towards them. "Oh, wow." Kisa said as they walked towards the cloud. "If you can ride it, it's yours. She's a beauty isn't she?" Roshi told them with a smirk on his face. "What does that mean?" Bulma asked him. Kisa shrugged and spoke. "I guess we'll see soon."

"Don't be afraid. She's as sweet as candy." Kisa held out her hand and touched the cloud, Goku however walked around the cloud for a better look. "Gosh. It's so light and puffy. Do u mind if I have a taste?"

"You don't eat it, you little baboon!" Roshi yelled out as both Bulma and Kisa started to laugh. "What does it do?" Bulma asked Roshi. "If u can manage to sit on this cloud, it can fly you to wherever you want."

"There has got to be some kind of hitch. You wouldn't just be giving it away." Bulma said as she examined the cloud. "Something's wrong with it right?" She asked Roshi, who frowned at her. "There's nothing wrong with this cloud." Goku ignored them and spoke up. "Hey, can I try to ride it now?"

"Sure, but I must warn you. You must be pure of heart to ride this cloud. Otherwise it won't let you on it. It's picky that way." Goku nodded as Roshi approached the cloud. "Let an old man show you how it's done." With that Roshi jumped on the nimbus, but as soon as his feet hit the cloud, he fell right through it. Bulma laughed at him. "Are you okay, master?" Turtle said as he tried to help Roshi stand up. "You must've done something naughty." Roshi groaned and shushed turtle. "Be quiet." He said. "Now let me try it!" Goku said happily. Goku took a step back then jumped right on top of the flying nimbus. "Yeah! All right! I did it!" He said. Kisa smiled at him and spoke. "Good job, Goku!" She said. "I'll be darned. There goes my cloud." Roshi said, clearly surprised. "Kisa, come on! It's fun!" Kisa nodded and nervously walked over to the cloud. She took a quick breath then jumped up on the cloud. Thankfully, she didn't fall through it either. "Yay! Now we can ride the cloud together." Goku said happily. "Now then, it's my turn. Where's my gift?" Bulma asked Roshi. "I helped too." Roshi raised an eyebrow at her and turned to look at turtle. "What do you say, turtle? Has this young lady helped you as well?"

"Uh, no. Just these two." Turtle said. "Hey!" Bulma yelled out in anger. "Hmm, I think I have to side with turtle on this one." Roshi told her. "But I can be persuaded to change my mind. For instance, if you were to let me see your underwear." Bulma took a step back at that, face red. "Master! What are you doing?" Turtle asked him in suprise. "You can't be serious!" Bulma yelled out. I can't believe I'm doing this." She said quietly, after which she lifted up her skirt. Kisa quickly covered Goku's eyes and shook her head. "Tada!" Bulma said. "There, done. Alright, where's my gift?" Roshi, with his nose bleeding, answered. "Oh right, the gift. Well, I have one in mind." Bulma shook her head and ran over to him, pulling on his necklace. "Never mind, never mind! I know what I want."

"Oh, this old thing? I found it washed up on my island a long time ago." Roshi said, takingk off his necklace, and handing it to Bulma. "That's a Dragon ball, isn't it?" Kisa asked her. "It sure is!" Bulma said cheerfully. "The three star ball! It's our fourth Dragon ball!"

"Aren't you glad we helped out the turtle after all?" Goku said as he jumped off of the flying nimbus. "Just three more, then I can make my wish!" Bulma told them. "What? That thing grants wishes?" Roshi asked her. Bulma nodded and spoke. "Thank you! We really love our gifts. Thanks so much!" Bulma waved at him, and started walking away. "Sure, don't mention it." Roshi said, still looking at them confusingly.

After their encounter with Roshi, Goku and Kisa rode the nimbus cloud as they made their way back to the house. As soon as all of them packed up their stuff, Bulma put the house back into its capsule state and spoke. "There we go. Now that's what I call house cleaning." Bulma walked over to Goku and Kisa, who were sitting on the nimbus cloud. "Do you think all three of us can sit on top? It'll be much faster that way."

"I don't see why not." Kisa said, hoppingg off of the cloud. "Didn't master Roshi say you have to be pure of heart to ride the flying nimbus?" Goku asked them. "What's that supposed to mean?!" Bulma said angrily. "I'm the purest person I know!"

"Go ahead, then. Give it a try." Kisa said, as Bulma jumped on the cloud, Unfortunately for her, she fell right through it. "I guess you're not pure of heart, huh?" Goku said jokingly. "Shut it, Goku!" Bulma said, causing Kisa to laugh out loud. "Well then, I guess it'll be just the two of us, then."