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Dark Heart
Chapter 3
It was a beautiful night, the sun had barely gone down, and the stars were just beginning to show. The castle that belonged to Lord Beerus, which was in turn, passed down to him by his father, was decorated in twinkling blue, yellow, and purple lights. Inside it was warm and comforting inside the castle, almost making one forget the fact that it belonged to the God of Destruction. It was, however, quiet inside the grand castle. Not a single soul was in sight, everyone has seemed to have gone to bed. But, there was a gentle hum, quiet and smooth as it traveled down the winding corridors. The owner of the voice was Zamasu, and he seemed to be in a state of peace as he exited a room with a candelabrum in hand. He had just finished cleaning the rest of the rooms, despite Whis's instructions to not work and to instead rest. The stubborn young man just wouldn't accept the gracious offer. It was rare for one to have a day off, yet Zamasu did not seize the deal. And, as he walked down the corridors, he was followed. It was unknown to him that it was Vegeta, lurking in the shadows behind him. There was a brief skip in time it felt, and Zamasu found himself pinned to the wall. The candelabrum fell from his grasp because of the shock and landed on the floor.
"Unhand me!" Zamasu yelled, but then felt a hand come over his mouth. There was an itching sensation that he could not suppress. He was fixing to give into his emotions, despite his reluctance not to.
Vegeta growled, "You scream and I'll shatter your jaw!" His tone was low and ominous as his glare pierced Zamasu's soul. His grip wasn't going to lighten up anytime soon as well, "You have been a thorn in my side through my entire time spent here. You talk as if you are above us, and treat yourself like the most important being there is! When in reality, you're just a sniveling brat who knows nothing but his own selfish needs," He leaned in close and whispered into his ear through gritted teeth, "Kakarrot may have forgiven you, but I don't. I know you haven't changed..." Vegeta then pushed himself from Zamasu, shoving the young man's body into the wall, making the wall behind Zamasu slightly crack. Vegeta then left, leaving a stunned and angered Zamasu. The young man pulled himself from the wall and looked down at his trembling hands. Trembling? He couldn't believe himself, he was trembling? Why would he be scared of that uppity Saiyan! He growled, then turned to see a tall figure towering over him. It was Whis, just his luck.
"Zamasu, what in heaven's name happened?" The head attendant quickly helped his younger to his feet and dusted him off, "Was it Vegeta?"
Zamasu turned to Whis but looked down, "I... I have never been so afraid. Th-this is why humans deserve to be annihilated!" He began to pant, "They dare lay their hands on Gods with no respect or consideration for the consequences!" He looked to Whis who only looked down at him in pity, "This is why... I hate mortals!" Zamasu finally yelled.
Whis frowned, "Zamasu..." He looked to the boy and placed his hand on his shoulder, "You should rest..." A hand then struck Zamasu's neck and the boy fell into Whis's arm. Looking down at him with pity, Whis frowned as he looked down the hall as if he could see Vegeta.
Once he placed Zamasu in his bed, Whis instantly appeared in the middle of Goku and Vegeta's conjoined room. He searched the room and saw the two looking at Whis. His sights then set on Vegeta and he vanished and reappeared behind Vegeta and locked him in a hold from which the prince could not remove himself from. He looked to Goku who just stood there with shock, Whis seemed to have been really pissed off.
"Vegeta!" His tone sounded stern, "Why have you attacked Zamasu! Do not lie, I know it was you who laid your hands on him. Why did you do it? You only intensified his hatred for mortals! I specifically instructed you to not harm him, did I not?" Vegeta was only shocked with fear, however, he did not regret his decisions.
Whis, let loose the grip and Vegeta fell and turned to Whis with wide eyes, "Attack him again and you will be punished. I allow you to live here so that you can train, not cause chaos." He summoned his staff and snatched it with force," You are lucky that I am wise and understanding or I would have broken your arm in nine places" He then looked to Goku with narrowed eyes, "Goku." Goku stiffened and nodded, "You will be in charge of Zamasu. Tomorrow I will be busy with... matters concerning Beerus." He tapped his staff and before he vanished he looked to Vegeta with a stare that erased the angelic image that he upheld. Goku then looked to Vegeta was finally regaining his composure. Vegeta looked back to Goku and growled while exiting the room towards the balcony. Goku sighed and he placed two fingers to his forehead and vanished. Appearing in Zamasu's room Goku looked at the sleeping form of the ex-Kaishin apprentice. Goku smiled fondly and sat on the bed, careful to awake Zamasu's sleeping form. A sigh escaped from Goku's lips and he looked towards the ceiling. Just what matters concern Beerus? He frowned but shook away the question and looked to Zamasu.
Day shortly came and everything seemed to be in a state of disarray. Despite Zamasu's reluctance to not be overseen by Goku, the Saiyan refused and simply said that it was Whis who told him to after Zamasu. Zamasu gave in, he knew the angel's order was final and let it Goku watch over him. As he began to clean the many bookshelves in Lord Beerus's study, Goku then asked, "Do you know where Beerus and Whis ran off to? Whis told me last night that he had matters concerning Beerus that he had to do. Do you know what he meant?"
Looking over his shoulder, Zamasu shrugged and went to cleaning. Shortly after, he replied, "That I do not know. They are still on the planet, just not here at the castle."
Goku's eyes widen, "You can sense their ki?"
Zamasu fully turned around and sighed in annoyance, "Yes I can, I am a god as well. Just not a God of convenience." He muttered then went back to cleaning, and Goku laughed while rubbing his head.
"Well, I wouldn't say you don't matter. You do after all look after Lord Beerus." Goku pointed out, hoping to score points with Zamasu.
However, Zamasu scoffed, "You flatter me, Son Gok but I merely assist Whis in the master's daily life. If I die, then that would cause nothing negative. Only positive from what I know..." He sounded distant.
Goku frowned, "Hey, that's not true! You're an amazing attendant!"
Zamasu sighed, "Son Goku, I know you are trying your best. But, please remain quiet. I do not wish to speak to anyone..."
Goku nodded, "O-okay."
"Thank you." There was no reply and Zamasu sighed while going back to cleaning.
Arriving at an arch with a uniquely designed gate, Beerus sighed and placed his hand on the gate and it opened from the simple touch. With Whis at his side, they trekked down the path that led to a statue of a man. He looked like Beerus, if not, identical. But, the man was taller and more muscular. He had a scar starting from his jaw to his eyelid. His left ear had a notch in it while the right ear had a piercing similar to Beerus's. A sigh came from Beerus and he looked at the engraving in the stone. He read time after time he visited here, remembering the reason why he became who he was now. Whis looked down at his lord with sympathetic eyes but did not show it, "How long?" Beerus asked.
"Hm?" Whis was brought from his trance and looked to his side at Beerus.
"How long has it been?" Beerus asked again, looking up to Whis.
The attendant thought for a moment, calculating how long it has been, "It has been over seventy-five million years." Beerus then repeated the number and sighed as he placed his hand on the plaque, outlining the name, Sinn. As a God of Destruction, he was supposed to be ruthless and remorseless. He shall spare no man, nor child or woman. It was his job to destroy, and he had to do so. It was his own power that was his undoing. That power, what had gotten his father killed, is now Beerus's power.
"Master Sinn was a truly incredible man," Whis said, admiring his master and Lord. Sinn had taught Whis himself, he was like another father to Whis.
Beerus sighed, "Indeed he was."
Whis then summoned a watch, "It is time for you lunch my lord. Shall we return?" He asked looking to his side.
Beerus turned and caught one last glimpse of the statue, "Yes... Let's return, I'm rather hungry." As they walked further and further from the statue, it felt to Beerus like his father was at his side. Even though it was just his mind playing tricks on him, he found comfort in the illusion.
