Wario-Girl I Love You To Death-Part 1 DragonBall Z

The Missing Saga

Thirteen: Flowers of Goodness

The Captain's glance passed from Takami, to Kagam, to Shinimi and Jiji, and the tone of his voice suggested that he knew why they were boarding his Ferry.

"So, you guys attending the World Tournament, huh, Takami?" He was very broad man, his arms folded behind his back in his blue sea-uniform. He had a great, thick moustache that dropped to either side of his mouth and his hair was tied in a small ponytail. He was obviously not human, as his skin was a beautiful shade of sky-blue and his eyes were bright orange with a dull hint, like ash.

"Yep, Uncle Hochi" Takami nodded. Then, the Captain waved a meaty hand at them. "Come inside, you better have something to eat before you start," he chuckled.

They allowed themselves to be led across the harbour, trailing behind him. Shinimi was frowning at Kagam's back, chasing a thought that she couldn't quite pin down when Takami suddenly said: "He's my Uncle," and nailed it for her.

The Captain led them into a small low-ceilinged room with a window that looked out over the Ferry's front. A rough wooden table stood in the centre of the room, surrounded by stools. He called a young girl who was passing outside, and brought her in with them. She was a bright-faced about the same age as Takami, with a shock of light-coloured hair. Two blue and yellow Calica flowers bloomed behind her ear in her hair. Her skin colour the same as Captain Hochi, but it shone blissfully in the sun, like a water-goddess.

"Kiki! Get word out that the Ferry will be leaving soon."

"'Kay, Captain Hoch," She replied sweetly and ran off.

"Who's she, Uncle Hochi?" Takami asked inquisitively, as he sat on a stool. "I don't remember her,"

"She's been away until recently," Hochi replied. "I'm sure you'll get to know her very soon."

"She looks cute," Kagam smirked to himself, before Shinimi elbowed him hard in the side. Takami's eyes followed Kiki until she vanished.

Soon, the ferry was set off to the World Tournament. Shinimi has spent most of the travelling standing outside by the Ferry front by herself.

Kagam has been watching her from the inside of the Ferry. Jiji was sitting on his shoulder, also watching Shinimi closely. Her black hat and trench-coat fluttered in the rush of the soft warm, wind. He thought again of the conversation they had when she exposed her entire story to everyone.

"Is she okay?" He heard Takami's voice from behind.

"Stupid question," Kagam replied gravely. "She can sense the danger Baba warned us about,"

Takami subsided. She was still in a state of shock; even if she was hiding it, and he knew he shouldn't let the impenetrable skin that Shinimi had thrown up around herself worry.

"Shinimi told me that she sensed danger too," Jiji purred beside Kagam's head, adoring the warmth his thick hair and neck gave out.

"We're gonna have to be extra careful in the World Tournament, guys," Kagam murmured, his eyes not leaving Shinimi. He saw Shinimi lower her head and her shoulders tighten. "No matter how strong she is, she'll need our help." Kagam sighed deeply. "She's emotionally-weak,"

"I wouldn't blame her for the past she had," Jiji replied, her emerald-orb eyes gazed sadly at the back of Shinimi.

The salty-sea air made Shinimi's eyes sting. She was operating in a daze, and the grief and pain felt like it was going to burst out of her any second; but she was burying it as fast as it bubbled up, keeping it down until she had time to let it go. There were bigger issues here then her personal sorrow. The bigger danger seemed to be around a corner or so from her. She only hoped that she had a few more corners to go, rather then just one…

She smelt the strong aroma of Honey suddenly…

"Would you like a Mango? It'll give you strength for the Tournament,"

Shinimi blinked to hear a female voice. It certainly was Kagam and Takami, and it didn't sound like Jiji. Shinimi's eyes moved to the side of her to see the sweet face of Kiki. She was looking sympathetically, her wide orange eyes studying her. She knew that Shinimi was troubled. In her tiny hands, a large juicy fruit sat in her hands. Smiling lightly, Shinimi took it from her hand, and was quiet stunned how lean her hands were compared to Kiki. She seemed too fragile to even hold her hand.

"Thanks," Shinimi managed to murmur through her tight throat, and used her black finger-claws to cut a sector of the thick, green skin of the mango. That was when Kiki offered a small but sharp knife in front of her. Shinimi giggled at her sweetness and took the knife. "I'm Shinimi,"

"I'm Kiki," She smiled back, giving a small bow. She then tilted her head. "Are you worried about the World Tournament, Shinimi-Sama? You don't seemed to be the type of fighter to be scared of something you love doing," Shinimi chuckled again.

"No, I'm not," Shinimi couldn't help but smile at the delicate girl and her modest manner. Then her eyes fell to the wooden-planks beneath her monstrous boots for a moment, before she carried on cutting the skin of the Mango. "I'm…just…"

"Scared of something hurting you?" Shinimi's eyes widened and stopped as Kiki played with a lock of her beautiful blond hair. Shinimi looked up into her large, childlike eyes.

"How…how did you know?" Shinimi felt the muscles in her eyes tighten from shock. Kiki smiled modestly to herself.

"I can feel it in your Ki," She said shyly in a small voice. "Shinimi-Sama, you have such a powerful Ki that everyone can sense your pain, but they were too scared to ask you what the matter is."

"Wow, I guess that makes you a brave one," Shinimi smirked lightly to her. She gave out a deep sigh.

"I just guess that, despite your appearance, that you wouldn't hurt anyone,"

The mention of Shinimi hurting people almost made Shinimi cry again, and she struggled doggedly to contain herself. Kiki's eyes widened to see the reaction. "I'm so sorry if I have offended you," She covered her shocked mouth with her tiny navy-blue hands. Shinimi held a hand to Kiki.

"No…no you haven't," Shinimi forced a smile just to ease Kiki's worry. Shinimi promised herself to keep her story a secret, but was there any point? Instantly, she felt as if she knew Kiki all her life and therefore her confidence in explaining her story got the better of her.

During the Ferry Trip, the story was told in haste. Kiki asked questions, but she had no answers for her. She knew almost nothing beyond that the Villagers tried to kill her or was being so cruel to her. She did not know why Piccolo abandoned her and still hasn't returned (the mention of his name made the muscles around Shinimi's eyes tighten, but no more). She did not know how she came to earth if she was an alien. She didn't even know her parents were or where they have gone. But she was here on Earth now; that she knew. Kiki took sympathy on Shinimi, but Shinimi humbly took it. That was when Kiki suddenly desired to come to the World Tournament. She wanted to watch Shinimi, Kagam and Takami fight. She knew that they would want her to join along, especially Takami and Kagam. Captain Hochi was generally a nice man, so it wasn't a surprise that he allowed Kiki to watch the World Tournament with them.

Shinimi held her gaze steadily at the large, fancy entrance of the World Tournament. The single stone path to the entrance was filled with people as they rushed for their seats to see the big event. The hot orb blazed down on Shinimi, the heat seeping through her dark clothes.

Takami and Jiji stared beyond the path, amazed to see so many people rushing around them. Kagam was too busy eyeing Kiki up and down.

"Well, here it is then guys," Kiki smiled, her arms reached up, displaying the entrance. "Isn't it marvellous?"

"I say," Takami smiled at the sight before it. He examined the colourful flags that blew along with the wind's gentle breath. "Which reminds me…" His tone of voice made Shinimi and Kagam face him. "I kind of remembered that…" he rubbed the back of his neck. "That if you're fighting rather then watching, you need tickets,"

"Tickets?" Shinimi murmured in distaste. "You're pissing me…"

"I would have told you before, but…" He wringed his hands. Kiki giggled at his nervous reaction. Shinimi let out a deep sigh.

"Fair enough, I'll just watch," She felt the suddenly hard pang of disappointment hit her in the chest, but she saw Takami fishing his hand in his pocket hastily.

"B-But, you can have my ticket, Shinimi," He instantly thrust a small, silvery ticket at Shinimi's face. Jiji blinked at him to see him panic instantly.

"Takami, you shouldn't be scared of me," Shinimi giggled lowly. "It's not like I'll hit you for forgetting,"

"But, Shinimi, to know that you and Kagam can fly and battle much better then me…I think it's best if you have the ticket." He shoved the ticket in Shinimi's hand. "Besides, I rather watch you with Kiki. I don't want to leave her on her own," He giggled nervously and Shinimi cocked an eyebrow at him. Jiji sniggered.

"I was hoping to have a girl-to-girl conversation with Kiki," Jiji piped up.

"Takami is a girl," Kagam murmured darkly, his cheeky smirk flashed back at Takami before Takami attempted to hit him. Smirking, Kagam suddenly vanished before Kagam and reappeared behind him, kicking his back. 'You fail," Takami collapsed onto the floor and Kiki, Jiji and Shinimi laughed and smiled at the friendly fight between them.

"Okay, you win," Takami got up, brushing the dust off his pants and reformed his neat hairstyle. Shinimi looked at the ticket in her hand before she looked up to Takami.

"You sure about this, Takami?" She said softly, resuming the conversation. Takami nodded.

"You deserve it. I know how much you want to kick ass," Takami chuckled and Kagam rolled his eyes, walking back to Shinimi's side.

"Just because you're shitting one," He grinned cheekily. To avoid any more humiliation, Takami just shot a hot glare at him.

"Thank you, Takami," Shinimi hugged Takami tightly, smiling against his orange Gi. Finally, her fists and kicks has been longing for a day like this.

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