This chapter is HUGE, because I just couldn't find a good place to stop. I didn't necessarily find the best spot, but it'll have to do, cause it needs to end sooner or later...
I don't own DBZ, it's characters, or plot.
Thank you and enjoy.
Kibito and Aurella stand in the foyer waiting for their master.
The ratio of bags to person was highly unbalanced. Aurella carried one small duffel bag, bringing only what was absolutely necessary, which, apparently, wasn't much.
Kibito had, to his colleague's surprise, two suitcases. Aurella had no idea what he had packed nor was she about to ask him. That did not stop her from being curious, though.
Neither of these things was particularly surprising. What surrounded them, however, was.
Several piles of baggage had been stacked around the room, all of which belonged to the Supreme Kai. It was amazing just how much stuff the Kai was bent on taking. Aurella could hardly believe her eyes. The worst part was that he wasn't finished.
Suddenly, the Kai came into the room, dragging two more large suitcases behind him.
Aurella felt a headache being formed and rubbed her temple. She thought he was being ridiculous, but wasn't about to tell him so. Thankfully, she didn't need to.
"Don't you think that's a bit much?" Asked Kibito sternly. The Kai looked up at him in surprise and then took a look around the room. Aurella held her breath as she waited for his response.
"I suppose you may be right…" He set down his suitcases and walked around the room. He paused at a few different stacks to pull out suitcases.
By the time he was finished, he had narrowed it down to six; quite the improvement to tell the truth. Aurella sighed in relief. Shortly after, they left the mansion and boarded the Kai's private jet.
It was a fairly small jet, as it was hardly used and never carried many passengers. Its size made it fairly cozy though, and Aurella settled into it quite comfortably.
The flight wasn't particularly long, but it wasn't exactly short either. Aurella quickly fell asleep and thankfully, it was a dreamless one.
When the plane was preparing to land, Aurella woke with a start. It had only been a few hours, but she felt much rested. It had been a long time since she had slept so well.
As the jet began its descent, Aurella looked out the window down at the Grand Kai's planet. It had been ages since she'd last been there, but it didn't look at all different.
Though large in comparison to most the districts of Otherworld, it was much smaller than her master's planet. Nevertheless, it was still quite beautiful and charming.
As she surveyed the planet, Aurella's excitement grew. It had been a long time she she'd been in the company of someone other than Kibito or Supreme Kai… How could she not be excited?
Upon landing, they were greeted by one of Grand Kai's lackeys. He was a short man with a bushy mustache and droopy eyes that went by the name of Malcolm. Aurella recognized him from her last visit a few centuries back.
Malcolm took them by car to what reminded Aurella of a beach house, which was strange, since there was no beach. There was, however, a hot spring nearby the house.
Aurella gazed in awe at her surroundings and the lovely house that they would be staying in. She was eager to use the hot springs, but knew better than to ask about it. Those springs were for her master, not her. Just the same, she couldn't help but stare at them longingly. To Aurella's dismay, her master caught on.
"Would you like to use the hot springs, Ella?" A pleasurable chill shot through her when he used her nickname.
She looked away, "No master, I don't." She couldn't lie directly to his face. He knew her well enough to know that she was lying.
"Why don't we go in together?" He asked encouragingly, smiling. Aurella's head snapped back towards him, eyes wide. Was he being serious? He wasn't one to joke, so she assumed he must be… But why? Aurella looked down at the floor.
"No. I wouldn't want to encroach on your leisure time." Supreme Kai frowned, but decided not to push her. Not yet anyways.
Malcolm gave them a short tour and then left them to unpack.
Aurella sat in her room, contemplating the Kai's earlier invitation. She flushed at the idea of taking a bath with him. What might happen in such a steamy environment?
She forced herself to stop imagining it and finished unpacking.
Unsure of what they were doing that day, Aurella left her room in order to seek out the information.
No one was in the living room or kitchen, so Aurella began meandering down the hall in search of her companions. She soon came to an open door and looked in to see Kibito organizing his new living space. She poked her head in.
"Kibito?" He glanced up, smiled, and nodded her inside. She peeked down the hallway before entering, and the rushed in, closing the door behind her.
"What is it, little one?" Kibito asked without looking back up. In general, Aurella wouldn't allow most people to refer to her like that. Kibito, however, was an exception, since he was like a brother to her. So she didn't mind.
Slumping onto his bed, Aurella sighed and muttered, "Nothing…" in response. He finally looked up at her, eyebrows raised. He didn't believe her and she knew it. "It's just…" She played with the corner of the comforter, refusing to look up at him. "He's acting kid of… odd…"
Kibito had no need to ask who she was talking about. "He's just worried about you."
"Strange way to show it…" She mumbled, causing Kibito to smile again. He went back to unpacking and they sat in comfortable silence for a few minutes. Then Aurella remembered her original objective.
"So, are we doing anything special today?" Kibito paused, donning a thoughtful expression.
"I believe we are meeting with the Kai's this evening… A dinner party, if I heard correctly." Aurella blanched. She hated parties. Especially dinner parties. They had to be absolutely perfect, or someone would be upset, and it made her nervous. Sadly, both she and Kibito would have to go, being Supreme Kai's servants and all. Kibito sensed her anxiety.
"I can speak with him. He won't force you to go." She made a disgusted face.
"What else would I do?" She asked with a sneer. "Besides, it's my job." Kibito chuckled, not surprised by her response. They chatted for awhile longer and then Aurella left to check on their master.
She stepped lightly through the hall until she reached his room, where she knocked lightly on his door. When he didn't respond, she opened it a crack. Hearing the shower running inside, she opened the door the rest of the way and stepped inside.
Aurella surveyed the room in awe. It wasn't as big as his room back home, but it was definitely more extravagant. The bed was enormous, the furniture intricately carved in various designs in what looked to be mahogany and an entire wall full of windows leading onto a small veranda. Well suited for a guest of such extreme proportions.
She spun in place, taking in the beauty of the room, mouth ajar and eyes wide. She decided that the bed was her favorite piece of the room. It was a four-poster with a thick mattress and flowing dark canopy with matching bedspread.
She fought the urge to job on it and walked over to the glass door instead. Unlatching it, she stepped outside. A warm breeze greeted her, ruffling her hair as she closed her eyes and breathed in the spectacular smell of flowers.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Said a familiar voice, interrupting her moment. She spun around to see her master, once again bare-chested, hair damp and dripping with water.
"It really is…" She replied with a smile, turning back towards the field. They admired the view for awhile until the wind began to pick up, causing the Kai to shiver. It was then that Aurella remembered his hair was still wet.
She grabbed him by the wrist and dragged him back inside, closing the door behind them.
"Sit," She said, pointing to the chair. With a small chuckle, he obeyed as Aurella went into the nearby bathroom to grab a towel.
Returning to her master, she towel dried his hair in the gentlest way possible, causing a soft, almost inaudible sigh to escape his lips. Aurella's keen ears picked up on the sound and caused her head to spin and a flush to creep up her cheeks. If only he would sound like that more often… Just for her…
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