Dragon Ball Blackthorned

Arc 3.5: Adventures Anew Saga

Opening Theme: Golden Boy OST - Opening

Chapter 85: Until We Meet Up Again

(Current Date: July 12, Age 750)

By the time the plane had arrive, Ace and Sawyer stumbled out of the private room barely dressed and smelling of sex and vodka. That room was a complete mess, but Ace was not worried. A quick clean up, and a fresh Ace and Sawyer left with the others off the plane. The gang had to drive to get to East City and made it in time before that family lawyer could close his office. He was in for a shock.

The look on that bastard's face when we showed up was priceless. When he saw Shenhua, he was agape asking for verification. Thankfully, my BlackTab made that a non-issue. He protested, but a gun to the head from Lotton had got him to give up what Paopao needed to reclaim her home. That same lawyer was promptly fired by Paopao before we left. She was finally able to return home after so long, but it took all day for us to clear up the place. Come nightfall, there was a celebration with pizza in the main hall. Paopao looked happy to just be able to order pizza instead of stealing it from the monks.

"So, Shenhua? What do you plan to do now?" I asked.

Shenhua looks at me funny at first before saying, "I suppose I could start up family business. Ironic, that family sells knives."

Apparently, the family business was a company that anything sharp whether it be knives, axes, swords, and the works. How fitting.

"You do this means you need to go to school to get yourself speaking better. Or at least hire a tutor?" Paopao remarked. "We already need to get one for myself."

Shenhua groaned saying, "But I can speak English."

"Barely. Besides, the better educated we are, the less pushback we'll get when we reclaim the company." Paopao protested.

She groaned again, but she begrudgingly agreed. I already knew that Sawyer would be able to start a meat packing business and have an easier time thanks to the money I gave her.

"And what's your plans, Lotton?" I asked stuffing a few more slices of pizza down my mouth.

"Haven't decided, just yet. I'll need time to adjust." He admitted sheepishly.

"Well don't just lay around and play video games all day! We're not mercenaries anymore." Shenhua chided.

"You guys are a riot." I said with a chuckle.

"Ace, I should thank you. You've done so much for me. Just know you'll always have a room here when you visit." Paopao said tossing me a key.

I appreciate the gesture and get up.

"Well, I believe it's time for me to hit the road. I have a journey to continue." I said with a bow. "Thank you for the good time."

I get my jacket and my backpack on me as I walk towards the door. However, Paopao stops me to take me aside.

"You'll visit, right?" Paopao asked.

I do not respond, but instead hug her. Training another was an enjoyable experience for myself, and it's something I would want to do again in the future. It reminded me of aiding my siblings in my past.

"When we meet up again, I want to show you how strong I've gotten." Paopao said as I pulled away.

"I'll hold you to that promise." I said leaving through the door. "So, I'll be seeing ya."

I head out and got my trusty bike out of its capsule before taking off. I had training to do!

[Cues: Digital Waves – The Times We Had]

As Paopao watched Ace go, Shenhua came up to her side putting a hand on her shoulder to offer support.

"I can't believe he did all that for no real reward." Shenhua said. "He must have heart of gold."

"Well that, and he was wealthy already. Speaking of him, he mentioned going to fight in the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament. Think you could teach me some more hand to hand?" Paopao asked.

Shenhua could only smirk. She had always wanted to fight in the WMAT from young, but now she had the perfect chance. Nearby in a local restaurant, Team RWBY had just missed Ace speeding by out of the city.

"So, Yang, are you pumped up for the tournament?" Ruby asked her half-sister.

"Are you kidding? It'll be awesome! Why aren't you and Weiss entering?" Yang said looking over at Weiss.

"You know as well Ruby does that hand to hand is not my specialty." Weiss said looking aside at Ruby.

"Besides, I'm more interested in seeing what Ace'll be doing for the tournament." Ruby remarked.

Blake was not really listening thinking about that invite that she from Adam to his wedding. Apparently, he was marrying a human girl much to Blake's mild surprise.

(A/N: Just wanted to let you all know I edited chapters 50, 52, 53, 72, 77, and 78 on account of spelling errors. Honestly, I felt 77 and 78 were weaker chapters in that regard. By the way, we're at 85 chapters! Aw yeah! We're close to the end of this arc.)