Dragonball: Legend Of Ryuji
Part 9: Aina and Ryuji
Morning just broke out and the two pupils were out and ready for their lesson on mastering the super saiyan technique. Ryuji had never gone into that stage and Aina could only control it to a limit. This was a barrier for the two. Aina would've lost her personality for her pride like when she fought Ryuji, this would pose as a problem for Goku having experienced this first hand with his own son, Gohan. Goku already explained the basic idea of the technique but what was the problem was the control side.
Aina had gone into the super saiyan stage and already she was about to start some trouble for Goku. Having flown off Goku had to chase her down and stop her from killing people. Ryuji on the other hand couldn't manifest his anger into his power (similar to Gohan). After the hard day of work the Goku decided it would be nice to eat outside for a change. Setting out their camp outside the shrine the night was a compelling force and Goku had shared some of his adventures as a child. Then Ryuji spoke…
"I think I see why you, Goku, had it easier for you to become stronger. You always had those you wanted to protect and with that will you forced yourself to reach new heights and you never gave up. For me I never had that. I cannot remember my childhood that well until the age of 11. I was in the city and I was trying to steal bread and meat from a local store by the alley, then, a tall man grabbed my arm and stopped me. Instead he gave me bread and told me to not steal anymore.
After he walked off I followed him, for some reason he was going to a gym to practice, he was a kick boxer. I quickly grew attached to him, I mean, he was the first person to see me not as some monkey freak boy, ya know. Well soon we began to talk and he offered to teach me some moves as long as I wouldn't use them for bad purposes. I learned fast and for once I was happy.
It wasn't until one night on the way to the gym we got jumped and having his hands full he couldn't properly defend himself. I, was scared and hid in the corner, they never found me. They shot my friend. He was a foreigner from Mexico named Enrique. He was traveling the world as a fighter. He was young and didn't deserve to die…. I promised I wouldn't forget that chilling sound I heard after the gunshot. After everything he barely had enough breath to tell me this 'an old man told me, who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.' I didn't understand what it meant, but I found in his bag a special gi made for me. And a ticket to the Strongest Under The Heavens Tournament. So that's also how I met you Goku.
People before then treated me as a test experiment. Why do I have a tail? This thing is the reason why I am an outcast and I hated it… I now see that it isn't something that is a curse, but a blessing. I want to protect those on earth. Sure, not all of them are good but everyone has a right to live. It's hard for me to go into the Super Saiyan mode because I can't use my anger anymore. Because only the angry at heart do bad things and I don't want to be one of them. But without it I won't be able to become stronger… I need to get stronger."
In a comforting voice Goku looked to Ryuji and said, "Ryuji, that isn't entirely true though. This strength you were born with is something that will help you and the people you love. My own son Gohan had trouble with this. He hated to fight but he needed this power to protect the ones he loved. Becoming super saiyan and not being able to control it changes you and you can see that when Aina transforms."
Irritated, Aina spoke up. "Okay I'm getting tired of this sappy sad story here. I get it, you were an outcast. So was I, but that doesn't mean stoop to that level and be who everyone says you are. I worked up the elite of my class and now I'm one of the strongest on planet Saiya. I was always used, ever since I was a kid, being sent to other planets, breeding. Planet Saiya, yes it's wonderful, but only if you're at the top. My power is from the anger I felt at everyone who used me. They made me into the weapon I am today. The only reason I am here with Goku is because I need to be on top, so I can crush everyone below me."
She walked off then flew somewhere quiet on the earth. Goku saw through what she had said, from the moment he saw her he knew she was hurt. Maybe that's just an advantage of being over 300 years old and not looking a day past 35. She was wounded and he had ryuji explain that to Ryuji who almost chased after her.
Maybe with all this venting controlling yourself when super saiyan would be easier? Goku would have to wait till tomorrow.
