Calina's mind reeled as she replayed the scene over and over. A hint of a smile cresting her lips as her limp body was carried miles and miles from the tournament. Gohan's strong, but gentle tawny colored eyes stayed with her. They resonated within her, bringing up feelings she'd repressed for so long. She'd dreamt of meeting him again, so many times in so many different places. The thought of seeing him again was what had kept her going for so many years until finally, she began to block him out. That sickening sweet daydream about seeing him again had left a sour taste in her mouth, as she realized she'd never see him again. So she tried to forget.
She'd forgotten his kind smile, the smooth taut sound of his voice. She'd forgotten the polished features of his face, his round nose, and his infectious laugh. She'd forced herself to forget the imperfections that had made him perfect. The single dimple on one of his cheeks, and the way he second-guessed his decisions and how they'd impact others. The gestures he'd do, always putting everyone else's needs before his, Gohan's selflessness was one of the biggest features that had caught Calina's attention. Not a Saiyan trait in the slightest, Gohan's human side was what made him more alluring. She'd forced herself to forget everything, and all at once, at this moment, it was coming back to her.
Turnick landed temporarily, Calina's body becoming. a little too much for her small frame to handle. Calina's body was let down gently, Turnick groaned a little as he finally stretched to relieve her body of the weight she'd been carrying for miles. Calina's long raven hair was tousled and messed, falling over her torso and face as her tired body hesitated to move. Her eyes strained to open as the bright sun flooded her sight and warmed her body. Her lips curved into a full smile, and Turnick looked at her comrade, completely stumped.
" I'm glad you're happy, you're a lot heavier than you let on. "
She sat next to Calina, huffing for a moment, " We need to keep moving, I'm sure one of your humans will be after you now that you blew our cover. "
Turnick's blunt words and corse attitude was merited, Calina had ruined their stealthy stay. They were only supposed to visit for a short time before leaving again. The nightmare they'd left behind still on their heels, she was sure Tulse would eventually escape and come after them. She needed to get off this planet, she would never forgive herself if anyone got hurt or killed because of her. Calina rolled over and pushed herself up off the ground, her knees only wobbling for a moment as she steadied herself.
" Those creatures aren't far off Cal, about 600 meters or so. "
Turnick spoke with a stink. So far she wasn't entirely fond of this planet and was eager to leave. She'd much rather just be done with the two men that had attacked Gohan and leave the planet. She looked up at Calina, only coming up to Calina's bust.
A familiar feeling crept on Calina as she was hit with a hard breeze. They were in a clearing, just on the edge of a forest. Ahead of them was a vast growing landscape of unforgiving sand and rock, void of many people or living things, it would be an ideal place to find these two monsters and put an end to them.
The wind carried with it a mixture of water and earth, the sensation made her heart slow as she took in a deep breath. Remembering all of the days, months and years she'd spent living in the forest with Gohan, his family, and training with Piccolo. All of it was overtaking her sense of concern as the enemies ahead of her grew further away and the familiar faces from the tournament grew closer.
She felt better, the sunlight had helped bring her back from the brink of collapse and she felt more eager to find the men who had tried to harm someone so important to her. Turnick noticed the change in Calina's eyes and began to grin. Knowing what was going to come next, she was eager to move forwards and kill something.
They tracked the men out to a desolated location, both men slowing down and eventually stopping as they neared some kind of ship that was built into the ground. Calina and Turnick landed a half mile away from the ship, trying to get a better look at what was going on. Calina's mind began to clutter as her heart raced. She could feel the hair on the back of her neck begin to rise as more energy signals closed in on their location. She wouldn't be able to avoid seeing them much longer.
Her striking blue eyes widened some as she slowly shifted them to behind her. She rolled her shoulders, her lips pursing into a thin, nervous line. Calina felt her stomach tighten as she turned and looked over her shoulder, seeing seven figures close in on them in the distance.
" You stink, " Turnick barked under her breath at Calina, turning with her to face the oncoming group. " You're afraid Calina? "
She spoke again, this time looking up at her suspiciously, not familiar with Calina being so thrown off. Her Saiyan nose confused by Calina's change in demeanor. This made her a little more hesitant as well, having full confidence in her companion's judgment.
The seven bodies landed, one after the other, each of them lining up unevenly in front of her. They had bigger problems right now, Calina was sure of it. Those two men from earlier were fairly strong, they were clearly human but reeked of something else. Something more sinister. But, they'd have to wait. She was sure that Gohan and the others would have more questions for her, than for the two men just behind them.
There was an unusual silence between her and the group, one that became more uncomfortable the longer it lasted. There was so much she needed to say, too much to explain in the few brief minutes they'd all have together. Still, she could tell they wanted it, needed it. They needed some kind of explanation as to why she'd been gone as long as she was.
Turnick looked to Calina for direction. Her body was turned, ready to fight at a moments notice, looking at the group with distaste. To Turnick, it was Calina and her against the world, and right now these strangers were making her only guardian in the universe uneasy.
" You'll be happy to know, none of you will suffer. "
A demon with red skin and towering figure pushed past the two men from earlier who'd attacked Gohan, and almost immediately Calina's attention was turned from the group and to behind her. The monster had a brand on his forehead in the shape of an M, vivid yellow eyes, and a smug smirk. He spoke again, elaborating more on what his intentions were.
" In a few short hours, all of you will be part of something much bigger. "
Calina's hands twitched as her tail unraveled and flickered, she could feel something about to happen. She looked down at her side at Turnick, " You need to leave. "
Calina spoke in a low, stern tone, " You need to head back to the tournament and find the other boys, Trunks, and Goten. "
Turnick's face twisted and puckered, she was hesitant to follow Calina's instructions.
" You need me here by your side to help you. I'm much stronger than most of your comrades on this planet anyway. "
Her fierce attitude and brave words were encouraging, but Calina knew if she stayed, she'd be a liability. If anyone tried to hurt the young saiyan, Calina wouldn't be able to keep her cool. This was about her trying to keep her safe more than anything.
" Do as I say. "
Calina's tone shifted some, her voice deeper than before as she changed her benevolent tone to a more serious one. Turnick immediately recoiled, her tail tucking into her waist as she reluctantly nodded.
" Two hours. "
Calina spoke again, extending a reassuring hand and tightly grasping the young saiyan's shoulder. She gave a small time frame that turnick could be gone, and when she'd expect her back. Under normal circumstances, Calina would be fearfully worried, but she knew Turnick's abilities and had faith that the young saiyan would stay safe.
Turnick left reluctantly, flashing a less than pleased scowl at the group that had decided to follow them, before jetting off away from the danger ahead.
