It was the afternoon, the sun began its motion to falling down at the distance.
Time. She wished that her days would continue to live like this. Living in peace with a few trusting friends.
Glancing up at the sky, Gine sat up from her laid position and got ready to head for Kame house.
She stepped to look at the scene played out before her. Two Earthling children playing with a ball which was bigger than their own hands. She smiled sadly.
It's not that bad was happening...yet. She was worried that her location was tracked and soon she will bring upon this planets demise. Her fondness for this place had grown. For the first time, she had friends and family that she held dear to her. Bonds that can never be severed.
Inko, who she saw as another mother figure in her life is a kind and gentle woman. Maybe a bit sensitive when it comes to her son but she is the second person in her life she valued. The green-haired woman did not bring pressure or shame towards Gine. If anything, she got compassion and a form of love she never had from her own mother in the past.
Hopefully, things would remain at peace. Although hoping wouldn't last forever.
"Hm?" She looked down at her feet. A ball touched her heel.
"Hey! Miss!" Gine looked up at the two children she saw playing waving at her. "Can you pass the ball?"
Once more she looked down and smiled. Grabbing the ball, she rolled it to the small children. Hearing a "thank you" as they run off to play some more, Gine decided it was time to get going.
Getting to her feet, she channeled her energy and took flight. Going up to the sky, she headed towards her destination.
"Izuku should be out in an hour or so." Which gave her time to talk to Master Roshi.
Heading towards the ocean, she sped up her pace. The wind blowing against her hair and the breeze cooled her skin.
It didn't take long to reach Kame house once Gine had passed the cost. Only a few more miles to the direction of her destination. Looking down she saw the house that seemed tiny enough to fit her hand. She smiled as her fingers made a little crush movement between her thumb and index finger. Granted she was up in the air several feet but it was nice to have some fun with your surroundings.
Hovering down. She didn't see Turtle or the pig anywhere. "Maybe they had gone out for a bit." Her assumption was correct when her feet landed on the sands of the small island. She paced inside to meet her master watching television of some female Earthlings in some spandex outfits moving their hips up and down.
"Oh, yea! Up and down! Up and down! Up and down! Woo baby! Heh heh heh!"
The excitement of Master Roshi exclaimed as blood trickled down his nose. His head tilted to the side. He was so invested in that television. Gine stared blankly at the old man.
Honestly, it didn't take her a while to figure out what kind of Human he was. The kind of Earthling that focuses more on attraction and mating of another. It honestly reminded of some of the situations she had seen in Planet Vegeta. After all, she knew from witnessing the more capable female Sayains getting hit on by the male of her species because the power levels were. Fortunately, her power level was way below average, Gine thanked that she was in that state before coming here to Earth.
"Woo man move those hips! That's it!"
Figuring it was her master was enough for her. Gine made her presence known. "Master Roshi?" The old man did not hear her. "Uh, Master Roshi?" She walked towards the old man and tapped his shoulder. Gine sighed the same result. Walking towards the side of the T.V., she found the power plug before pulling it out of the outlet.
"Oh, yea! Move those hips! Gir-Huh?" His eyes blinked in confusion as the screen turned off suddenly. He turned his attention to the girl holding the power cord.
"Ah, Gine. I didn't see you coming in."
"Apparently so."
This wasn't the first time when Gine had to pull the plug on Roshi. The first time was during the seventh month of her and Izuku's training. She caught him watching a mating session between two Earthlings and she freaked out.
"Izuku's school doesn't end for another hour and usually you arrive with the boy."
Gine paused for a bit before continuing her original intentions. "Do you have time, Master? Their's something on my mind lately."
"Well considering that I have more time now. Sit down and speak your mind."
Obliging to his suggestion, Gine sat down on the floor. Her knees bent while Roshi got some tea for both of them. After a couple of minutes, the old man returned with two small cups and a kettle that was still steaming.
"Now what's troubling you Gine," Roshi asks while pouring some warm green tea into both cups. Once he finishes the first cup he brings it to Gine, which she thanked her master. Roshi finished pouring the second one, placing the kettle on the table.
"You see. I am not from around here Master Roshi."
Truth be told, Gine ever told about her origins to Inko and Izuku since she was living with them. Her teacher on the other hand...did not get that info. She grasped to cup and took a small sip before retreating her lips from the hot tea.
"Careful it's still burning." Roshi heeded. The Sayian girl nodded. She places down the cup and begins to speak once more.
"You see. Master, I am not from this planet to say."
Roshi listened intently.
"Because of my actions, I am worried that this planet will have to face the consequences. What's more is that I may have begun influencing this world with Izuku."
She pauses signaling that Roshi can speak. With a small cough, the old man spoke.
"Please tell me, what actions did you perform? And was I aware of this when you acted?"
"I came here in a pod and brought a device that can be tracked. You see my planet lives on the southern galaxy, my refuge, here, is on the northern parts near the border of the south. Since I did not pay attention, it took me months to realize that my device and pod held tracking beacons. And lastly, I may have influenced Izuku with my presence."
"Tell me then, what are these consequences?"
"In relation to my pod and device, it might attract those in the empire. This planet will be become another spot for plunder and be sold onto the galactic market. My second mistake was giving Izuku some of my blood. Because now I see it's slowly starting to influence him, such as the tail for example. And soon there will be more to come."
Roshi took another sip before asking another question. "Tell me why does the influence you placed on Izuku concern you?"
"It's because I am worried he will slowly change into the kind of people my race is. A fighter with no moral compass. I don't want him to become a savage just like my people. Because should he decide to reproduce with another female on Earth it will lead to many issues regarding the safety of these people."
After she had spoken, Gine took her first sip from the tea. Maybe she was thinking too much into this, then again how can she decide if this can be an issue. The human race is still an enigma to her.
Roshi stroked his white beard in a form of collecting his own thoughts. Humming a small tune before hiccuping suddenly.
"My only advise to give is, face that responsibility head-on when the time comes. If your unsure that you do not know if this can become an issue then wait until you know it arises as a conflict. I admit I'm not knowledgeable when it comes to your people and their methods as well as culture. But I do know that as far as I can tell Izuku has good intentions in his heart. That's why you telling me this does not worry me in the slightest."
Gine did not expect that response from her Master. Then again with age comes wisdom and experience she would assume. Nodding at the advice, taking it to heart. Nothing she could think right now can solve the problem. Sighing, maybe the Sayian girl will leave it to time once more.
The next several minutes were just waiting and some small talk between her and Master Roshi. As time passed, Gine wondered and did ask what Master Roshi wanted to tell her and Izuku. To her maybe it would be another technique since she hadn't learned much during the months of training with the turtle school.
It wasn't a few more moments when she sensed incoming energy. Looking out into the window it took a few more moments before the second student of the Turtle Hermit School arrived. She saw as he landed and jogged towards the front door.
"Hi, sorry I am late Master, Gine."
Izuku bowed his head slightly while scratching the back of his hair. Sheepishly he expressed himself a bit embarrassed. There were a few times that the student showed up late. That was one way to see the side he rather now shows.
"It's no worries. Sit down. I have something to speak about you two."
Obliging Izuku sat down adjacent to Gine. Both looking at the old hermit for further information. The old man put his hand into his flora shirt and pulled out a shiny orange ball. Curious both teens did look at the red-shaded star in the middle of the orange sphere.
"You see, I want to announce the World Martial Arts Tournament is coming up in a few weeks."
"World Martial Arts Tournament?"
"A martial arts tournament? Didn't think they would still be around in this day and age."
"Oh yes young lad, once a sacred traditional combatant test for all masters of various arts. Now a Majorly publicized sport for all to see and to compete in. Now I called you here today to tell you to participate in this tournament."
Both teens were thinking about different things. Gine was slightly disappointed that her master was demanding them to partake in a combative sport. In many ways, it reminded more of those wager and street brawls she would see on her home planet as well as in some cases on Earth.
Izuku, on the other hand, was more than anything interested. Lately, a lot of his time spent with training alongside the Sayian girl by their master. Now was a chance to see others fight, he could now compare his skill to the others and learn from this new experience.
"I will let you know the week of the tournament to prepare, even so in the meantime train on your own or together. Find errors in your forms and correct them, I know you both have improved greatly in your time training with me, but that doesn't mean you are at your best. You can always find something to improve upon. In the meantime, I am going to find further information on where this tournament is going to take place this year. Also before I forget, there will be prize money and a bonus first place and runner-up awards."
"What are the awards?" Gine asks aloud.
"That my dear, would be this." Roshi holds out the orange ball.
"What is that exactly, it seems more than just another ball or sphere?" Izuku asks.
"These my students is one of the magical wish-granting ball, the Dragon Ball. There are seven in total and the second one would be the bonus prize for the first place winner."
Izuku looked a bit confused while Gine felt skeptical. A ball with a power grant any wish? That seemed unreal.
"Try not to think about it too much. You have the training to attend too. If any more questions, let me know. Otherwise good luck!" Master Roshi send both teens on their way home.
While in flight, both Izuku and Gine were discussing other things.
"So, how was school?"
Izuku sighed. "It was tiring. Many of my classmates were curious about my abilities. I told them my ability to sense energy and manipulate KI. At first, there were some doubts but they eventually understood. My sensei, he is more cautious towards me now."
Gine quirked an eyebrow. "Why?"
Izuku kind blushed darkly. "You see...ano...my tail. Kinda brushed against a girl."
This was even more confusing. Gine couldn't think of anything embarrassing to happen that regards to Izuku's tail.
"There was this girl, apparently she was entirely invisible and since my tail waves around constantly..." Izuku pauses before his entire face became flushed. "I kind brushed it on her...butt."
Gine stared blankly at Izuku. Oh, so that's the issue. Now, this even raises even more concerns for the Sayian girl. "Are you feeling anything? Like something in your body when it happens?"
"Huh? No nothing, besides the embarrassment from that accident. After that, I was faced with the girl screaming and shouting at me, while my sensei glared at me for the disruption."
Gine mentally sighed in relief. Oh, thank the Legendary Super Sayian. That honestly got her worried. Nonetheless, she worried for naught.
"Well glad you are not in trouble. Let's head back. Inko must be worried about you considering you were almost hit by that helicopter this morning."
Izuku looked back at Gine with a shock expression. "Wait you saw that?! How did my mom know? How did you see it?"
"It was on Chibi news. The helicopter was with that news report, they were racing after a person on the highway. That's when you showed up and made a huge scene."
Izuku felt his head burn with blood boiling on his face. He hung his head, man what a first day. Not wanting to think about it anymore, he spoke again.
"Let's...just head home."
"Alright." Gine nodded as she followed the racing Izuku. Their journey just got even more interesting.
