Despite his interest, Goku didn't think much about the diplomats until several days later when Konzen had to unwillingly attend a meeting with them. He had been busy between helping repaint Konzen's office, which he made a spectacular mess of, going to Tenpou's to reorganize his library, and working on a flower chain for currently sick Nataku. Goku pouted as Konzen told him, "No, you can't come."

"But Konzen!"

Konzen sighed. "Look Goku, you have nothing to do with the diplomats, but I have to go. Why don't you go give that necklace to Nataku and then play with Kenren, or something. I bet they'd both be really happy." Not even Goku's puppy eyes would win him this argument.

The distraction worked. "You think so, Konzen?"

"Yes, I bet they would." Konzen almost felt guilty for telling that to Goku as the boy ran excitedly out the door. He actually had no idea, although he wasn't about to admit it.

Goku was disappointed to learn that Nataku still couldn't have visitors, but at the same time the woman had been very nice to him and even promised to give Nataku the flower chain. That done, Goku went off to go find Kenren.

According to Tenpou, Kenren was still busy taking care of some military business and he himself couldn't play for the same reason. Goku went back to pouting for a bit, but soon tired of it. With everyone so busy, there was only one thing left for the boy to do: explore.

It was some time later when Goku realized he was lost. He had wandered a lot farther away than usual. Konzen was going to be pissed.

"Um, excuse me, but can you tell me where I am?" A soft feminine voice called from behind him.

He turned, surprised by it. There was a young girl with ash blond hair standing there. His golden eyes grew wider as he recognized her. "Hey, you're one of the diplomats, right?" A large grin split across Goku's face. "That's so cool!"

Large grey eyes blinked at him. "Azura is the diplomat."

"But you were with her, right? And you were included in the introduction." A frown scrunched up his face as he thought about the introduction. Details had never been Goku's strong point.

"That doesn't make me a diplomat." Her point was valid. "But I am lost and that meeting is probably over by now."

The comment brought the smile back to Goku's face. If the meeting was over, he could play with Konzen! "Alright then, follow me!" He snatched up her hand, tugging her along with a smile. "I'll take you back."

She slipped her hand out of his, but continued to follow him. She didn't have any better options. "You know where to go right?"

"Of course." Goku hoped his grin was reassuring. "My name is Goku by the way."

"I am called Satu. It's a pleasure to meet you, Goku-san."

"San? I'm Goku, just Goku!" His scowl was more adorable than fierce. "There's no need to be formal."

For the first time, a smile began to appear on Satu's face. "Okay then, Goku."

For some reason, he felt satisfied. The smile suited her much better than that shy one she had been wearing earlier. "Now we're going this way!"

It didn't take Satu long to figure out that Goku was as lost as she was. The key clue had been passing a rather large rock with a snowman shape four times.

"Do you really know where you're going?"

"Well, sort of. We'll get there eventually. Besides, Konzen would come looking for us."

"But I thought you knew where you were going…"

Goku turned to look at her, and the disappointment on her face stabbed him several times with guilt. "Don't worry, we'll be fine! Um, tell me about yourself while we walk!" It was lame, but he didn't have any better ideas.

She considered the question, head tilted to one side. "Like what?"

"Like… Where do you live? What do you like? I don't know." He paused to pick some pretty purple flowers. They were the same color as Konzen's eyes.

"I live in Ave Maria with Azura and Shi-chan," she told him, head raised as she thought.

"Shi-chan?" The hyper active boy bounced along the path, Satu at his side.

She nodded eagerly, something flitting in her eyes that Goku didn't recognize. "Shi-chan is Azura's twin brother. They look almost exactly alike, except for their eyes. Azura has blue eyes, but Shi-chan's are brown, like honey. Shi-chan is amazing."

The reverence seeped in her voice poked Goku's curiosity. "Is he really strong then?" Satu had started nodding, when Goku suddenly ran forward. "Look, Satu, there's the main building!"

"Eh? Hey wait!" Satu took off after him, fear flying across her face at the thought of being left behind.

Goku, not seeing the fear, laughed. "Bet you can't catch me, Satu!"

He also missed the determination on her face. "Oh yeah? Just watch me!"

It wasn't until Konzen found them several hours later that the improve game of tag ended.

"Just where have you been monkey?" he growled, eyeing Goku's new playmate. He wasn't certain if he should be glad she wasn't Nataku, or worried because she was a diplomat.

"Playing with Satu. Satu, this is Konzen." Goku smiled breathlessly. His face glowed with well-spent energy. She had been a difficult opponent.

Satu gave Konzen a smile and a small bow. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Konzen Douji. I am Lady Satu, traveling companion of Ave Maria Azura."

At least she had some manners. "It's nice to meet you. Come on Goku, we have to go visit Tenpou to help finish cleaning his place."

"Oh, I forgot about that!" He took off, only to pause for a moment to give Satu a wave. "See yah later Satu!"

"Hey, what did I tell you about running! Damn monkey…" Konzen muttered as he followed the boy.

Satu simply stood there for several long moments. Her unreadable grey eyes stared after them. Suddenly, she smiled and laughed. "So that was Goku. Seiten Taisei Son Goku. How interesting."

A/N: Ave Maria is the name of a town, and organization I created as well as Azura's title, which represents her high status within said organization. Ave Maria deals with the balance between various worlds and dimensions. Azura and Satu are here at the request of Kanzeon, although just what she's up to has yet to be determined...

Please R&R!