A horse that was being ridden Deadeye himself. Followed by bandits running towards the western town of Appleloosa. The Appleoosians knew what it was while watching within the shelter of the small shops and what not.
Flash? Heh, well he could sense what was coming up. It was a little odd though. He sensed mostly similar power levels. Nothin too spectacular or anything. But, he sensed another power level. One that was significantly bigger. Again not something too spectacular, but something to a Changeling solider.
But Flash wasn't the only thing sensing something.
Immediately, his bag began beeping. Beeping crazily. It immediately caught his attention. Making one comment before kneeling down to check out what all the ruckus was about. "Odd. I this isn't even the consumer bag." He knelt down. Opening it up and searching for the culprit. Reaching in there and rummaging through what it could be.
He pulled out a few things. A bottle of water. An extra T-Shirt. His Journal. And finally. The Culprit. The Dragon Radar.
Taking the compass looking device out. His eyes widened. "No way..." An Orb. The one that represented a Dragon Ball. It was on the move, conveniently enough. Right towards him. Flash narrowed his eyes on the device. "Looks like my time in Appleloosa might be up after this. I might have to play things safe..." The Galloping now became heard. Enough for Flash to divert his attention away from the Radar. "And it also looks like the guest's of honor have finally come around."
The galloping got louder and louder by the second. Eventually so, Flash could see what looked like the culprit. A Thoroughbred to be exact more or less. The perfect racer.
Flash put his Radar in his bag. He smirked. Keeping a nonchalant expression. Tilting his head a little to the scene. "This...This is where the fun begins!"
The Horse became more and more visible as a Black Thoroughbred. Being ridden by Deadeye himself. Being followed by a bunch of bandits. Eventually stopping right when Flash had come into view.
Deadeye got off one of the horses. His height was definitely something to be taken note of. Because in addition to having a sort of muscular frame. He was tall. To put into perspective, Flash was about to tall as Uncle Orange. Both being 5'11 while Braeburn was 6'2. But this guy, he was downright 6'5. In doing so, looking to one of the bandits. Ordering him. "Leash him up to something." The Bandit nodded. Taking the horse. To any sort of outdoor fixture.
It was there. Deadeye greeted Flash Sentry. In his own way of course. "So, one of my men tells me that you managed to fend him off and send him running away. But lookin' at ya. You look pretty puny kid."
Flash however noticed something on Deadeye's chest. The Dragon Ball. The Five star Ball. He narrowed his eyes, seeing it. "Looks like the Dragon Ball Found Me" And as for the intimidation attempt by Deadeye. Well, Flash let him know who he was dealing with. Not at all intimidated by the Bandit. "Deadeye. I was expecting you to look a lot more intimidating."
Everyone. And I mean everyone including the Bandits and the townspeople heard that. The sheer arrogance and cockiness Flash displayed. No one in the last 14-15 years would say anything like that to Deadeye, unless they were on a suicide mission.
The whole family Flash was with gasped. With Braeburn commenting. "He dint' just do that!"
Some Bandits took a step back. As Deadeye was inevitable.
To that Deadeye merely chuckled. Flash definitely reminded him of himself at the age. But still, that wouldn't make him change his mind. He responded to the young buck. "You know, a poor soul such as yourself had the same balls as you. Too bad though. The poor bastard didn't see tomorrow though. And you'll be no exception."
Flash kept his nonchalant stature. Not in the least bit intimidated. That's when he remembered something. His jacket. He remembered the substantial quake it had created in Uncle and Aunt Orange's house. Remembering the shaking and displacement it had prompted. He was in a bigger area though. But still, a distraction would be a nice way to spice things up.
Flash responded to the threat. "Hey. Before you decide to 'not make me an exception'. Uh, you mind if I take this old thing off." He pointed at his jacket. Making sure they caught his drift. Lying a little. "I mean it's pretty hot out here. And this thing's practically drenched my back."
Deadeye's expression changed. That was a little bit of an odd request. But, who was he to dictate what his victim wanted and wanted not to wear. He didn't really see any problem with that. So he nodded. "I mean if you're gonna die than you might as well do it comfortably."
Flash's smirk only grew bigger. "Showtime..." He prompted to take off the jacket like any other ordinary jacket. Pulling both his arms out of the sleeves and everything. Before finally holding it with his right hand. Letting it dangle above the ground.
In a strange occurrence of events. Flash winked at Deadeye. Before letting the jacket go and letting it gracefully fall until...
It hit the ground...
Upon it's Collison. A hard quake rocked the ground! Causing everyone including the Townspeople to jump. Even so much as making Deadeye widen his eyes.
A townsperson commented on the whole occurrence. "Land Sakes! What in god's name is in that there jacket of his?"
Braeburn's family knew. But even so, they were still stunned by it as the effect were felt all over the town. As it could be felt within the Bar, Department Store you name it.
Flash stretched his arms and legs before going any further. Just to avoid a cramp or two. Before letting out one final remark. "Now for a little warmup." Moving slightly, he activated his own super speed within. Disappearing out of thin air. Letting out a whoosh sound. Again shocking everyone around him. Even managing to get a shocked reaction from Deadeye.
Braeburn's family. They had also seen that just like many others. Of course, they were just as shocked. Never seeing anything like that before. Basically watching Flash disappear out of nowhere.
"Whut in god's name did he jus do?" Uncle Orange asked bewildered out of his mind.
Braeburn shrugged. As even he couldn't put his finger on the plain weirdness that was happening in front of him. But then he remembered. He did see something similar to this. Just yesterday, when Flash had teleported forward in light of his first encounter. But even so, this was just as interesting.
Deadeye meanwhile. He didn't enough time to even have a reaction. As he felt a gust of wind pass him as soon as Flash had activated his super speed. Causing him to shield his eyes as dust from the dirt road came off of the wind. Just as the rest of the bandits did.
Flash had ran past the whole group. In other words, thirteen bandits and their leader. Even he couldn't believe it, he was faster without the jacket. His grin grew. A little pride going down his spine. "WOO! Man I've never gone that fast before."
Again to that. Braeburn, his family and everyone else all widened their eyes in shock. Hearing Flash say that. To that, Sunflower commented in sheer shock. "You mean's he's gone faster than that before?"
All the Bandits had turned around, including Deadeye. All baffled to the scene of what'd just happened. Flash meanwhile merely smirked at them. Deciding to be a little dorky. "So, uh. You guys come'ere often?"
Flash wasn't gonna lie. He was having a little fun with all of this. I mean, seeing how he was the superior amongst the bandits right now. It gave him a sense of pride. He wouldn't be lying if he were to say that his position right now felt pretty great.
Deadeye narrowed his eyes on Flash. He remembered one thing that the Bandit had told him. How Flash had managed to withstand bullets. To him, the jury was still out on that one. He hadn't seen it for himself and the bandit could've been lying. But still, he wanted to see this for himself. If he died, well it would be pretty lame because he personally wanted to do it. But, he wanted to see it for himself.
"Alright Speedy. How about you dig on this." With a mere snap of his finger. Deadeye commanded the twenty bandits to fire at will at Flash.
Heck Flash even waited. He was way too pumped up for some reason. "Alright Striker. Let's see how much your training paid off for me." He got into an offensive position. Like how he remembered at the Palace of Thorax. Though, just when the bad people were around. But still, Striker somewhat trained him there.
Simultaneously. The Bandits all scattered around Flash and pointed their firearms at the Saiyan. A variety of handguns. Most popularly, the revolver. To that Flash narrowed his eyes. Before whining, remembering what that thing did to him. "Oh no! This is gonna be loud isn't it." He let out a sigh. Before smirking. "Man it's either gonna be these or Sunset to make me go deaf-"
They all fired at will. All at Flash. Cutting him off as they all pulled the trigger on their respective firearm. Firing right at Flash.
But, Flash already knew this ploy. Knowing so much on how to easily go right through it...
'Super Speed'.
He narrowed his eyes. Activating his Super Speed. Manipulating his latent energy. His surroundings all slowed down. With that, so did the bullets. Moving in his own motion while everyone else was downright frozen. With their movements in Flash's perspective to be very, very slow.
Flash again sighed. "Man, and I was hoping for a real fight." He shrugged. Sarcastically frowning. "Oh well..."
Being the most arrogant he'd been all day. He, nonchalantly walked towards the bullets. With a pretty clear motive on what he should do. Putting one hand in his pocket while he kept the other out.
He began whistling. Usually at his small little apartment. He was responsible for cleaning up a little bit. So one by one. He began just reaching for each bullet with his one right hand.
First he took one from mid air. Inspecting it. "So this is a bullet. If I'm not wrong, one of these has the ability to kill a human...but how? A sword or knife or anything piercing I guess I'd understand, but this little thing." He shrugged. "Looks like there's a lot more I have to learn about these guys."
He went around. Making sure not to miss any bullet mid air. Walking all over the place as he picked each bullet from the air like they were berries. Whistiling, staying nonchalant.
Eventually Flash had picked out all the bullets and held all of them in his hands. Walking past Deadeye and the rest to stand on the other side. "Alright I guess I should probably get this over with..."
Manipulating his Ki and deactivating his Super Speed.
Upon that. Everyone had become dazed. The Bandit's all now looking into the distance for no reason. Even Braeburn and the rest were confused.
"Where'd he go?" Babs asked confused.
"Hey. Uh Yoo-Hoo!" Flash whistled to catch the attention of the Everyone, the Bandits and Deadeye. Making them go wide eyed. Only for Flash t o add insult to injury. By pointing his clutched right hand out. "Uh, I think you guys are uh, missing something?" His smirk curved a little more. Dropping all the bullets from his hand and onto the ground. Deadeye was shocked. His eyes widening. At first he didn't believe the bandit. But now seeing that in person. Well it did change the way he perceived Flash. And well Flash saw this. Going as far as to scoff at the Bandit leader. "What's wrong? I'm just puny like you said. Surely I'm not, intimidating you. Am I?"
Deadeye gritted hit teeth to the cockiness displayed by Sentry. He got the picture clearly now. This kid wasn't affected by bullets. He knew that it'd be useless to have his bandits go at him. He growled at Flash. "If you think I'd back down from a snotty child like yourself then you'd be sadly mistaken!"
Flash again replied nonchalantly. Tilting his head in an earnest fashion. "Your Move."
Deadeye glanced back to address the bandits. "Stay out of this one now! Clearly if you want something done you gotta do it yourself."
That was enough to send chills down their spines. All complying with the order. Running off to the side to leave the two combatants.
Thereafter. A stare down ensued. With Flash electing to stay on the calm side of things while Deadeye was staring at him intensely during their ongoing standoff. But the standoff did serve some importance to Flash as now, he could devise a plan of some sort to get the Dragon Ball. "This guy may pull that Ki Gun thing Uncle Orange warned me about. But even so, I can't risk going too crazy on this guy. Who know's how resistant these Dragon Balls are..." Flash's smirk diminished a little as he thought about it. But, out of curiosity. He decided to ask Deadeye about the Dragon Ball that he wore. "Hey Deadeye...quick question if you will."
Deadeye's lip curled. Before answering. "What now?"
"I'm just curious about the necklace you're wearing. Where's it from..."
Deadeye arched an eyebrow. Looking to his chest. Seeing the Dragon Ball Flash was referring to. Though, not actually knowing what the item was. "It was given to me by some broad passing by. Why do you ask."
"I'm just trying to get to know who I'm dealing with."
Deadeye, though not smirking in the slightest bit. Let out a chuckle. Before scoffing. "Well you're gonna get to know your grave a lot more. Raising his right hand up, he almost quickly fired up a small yellow Ki Ball. Then, firing it at Flash. Turning into a shard like shape.
Flash's eyes widened. The shard coming right at him. Quickly, he leaned to right to avoid the blast. Dodging it. Though surprised quite a bit. "I couldn't even sense that! It must not even take that much energy out of him!" He gritted his teeth. Glaring at Deadeye before making out a scoff of his own. "Woah. Is this a serious fight or laser tag?"
"Laser what?!"
Flash's eye lids kind of lowered to that. For a moment he forgot that, this wasn't a city like Canterlot. "Oh yeah, they don't have that type of stuff here."
Deadeye, brushed the comment off. Before shooting another Ki shard at Flash. Flash, again, saw this. However he couldn't sense it due to how little it took out Deadeye. As it was nothing compared to what he'd dealt with two days earlier.
So like before, he dodged. Purposely falling to the ground to avoid the oncoming shard of energy right towards him.
Staggering to his feet. He clenched his teeth. There was no way the tables had turned. But still, these shards had him on his feet each second. But that's when he had realized something. If they took so little out of him, maybe it would do some significant damage to a human. But he was no human. So maybe the effects could be different. "Maybe it's time I conduct a little experiment!" Flash poked the bear again. "Come on Red-Eyes. You can't seriously tell me that's your best aim?"
Again Deadeye grit his teeth. Sneering at Sentry. "You're arrogance will be your downfall." He again fired another quick shard at Flash. This time though, Flash elected to stay put at where he was. Raising his forearm up in front of him.
"Here goes noth-" The shard hit him. Immediately he widened his eyes. He clutched for his forearm and let out a small growl. "Son of a...Gah!" He looked to his arm. It was bleeding from a cut caused by the Ki shard. Well it put Flash's hypothesis to a rest. He was semi-resistant to the Shard. "I really need to stop running every shirt I get!" He got up. "Guess I gotta try the other thing!" He slowly and discretely began charging an Energy Ball to his palm. Hiding his right hand casually so he didn't look so suspicious.
Aunt Orange and the rest widened their eyes. Watching as Flash had taken that shard no problem. Amazed at the sight. "It' dint' even pierce em'."
Flash shot Deadeye a glare. Though Deadeye, his eyes widened at the scene. Not expecting that to even occur.
"How-You...You're not supposed to be..."
"Alive now kid-Yeah I kinda did this routine yesterday."
Deadeye grimaced and growled at Flash's attitude. "Alright wiseass." He raised up both his hands. "I'm gonna finish this." He raised up his other hand. Shooting two Shards at the same time.
Flash meanwhile grit his teeth. Hoping that this ploy would go smoother. "Alright now!" Using a small bit of his speed. He swung his arm forward. Shooting out hus Blue Ki Ball towards the shards.
And well, that's where Flash had found where his strength came at an advantage point. That being his more powerful connection with his Latent Energy.
Unlike before. The Ki Ball did as Flash would've hoped. That being to cancel out the attack and make the two dematerialize with nothing too crazy afterwards. (Like certain explosions. preferably from two days ago.)
And like so many times already this High Noon. Everyone was in downright shock. Not ever seeing anything close to a Ki Ball. One of the most concentrated forms their latent energy could take up. Sunflower especially had marveled at it. Only managing to get out one word. "Wow..."
Deadeye again was in shock. Never in his life had he encountered someone like this. "H-How...What! How did you do that!" He demanded.
Flash didn't respond. Instead, he found out how to easily win this. He merely, charged up two more Ki Balls in his hands. But not for shooting. Instead, they were gonna be his 'gloves' so to speak. Engulfing his whole hand. Adding a little warmth to them. To make sure they would stay that way, he up the ante on the Ki. Making sure to muster out a little more. Just so it could a sort of shield and not dematerialize upon cancelling out Deadeye's ploy.
He got into another offensive position. Calm minded, no frowns, no smiles. Nothing, just a calm nonchalant expression. Staying like that to maintain his gloves.
Deadeye grit his teeth. Deciding to up ante as well. "I will not lose to some punk kid!"
He spread out all fingers. Deciding to go out with a full onslaught. Something he'd never done before. But Flash maintained his focused approach. Being slightly vigilant, but not so much that it visibly showed.
Deadeye went out. Shooting a bunch of shards out of his fingers really fast. So in-turn. Flash decided to go faster. Moving slightly before disappearing out of thin-air.
But in reality, we all know what Flash's true perspective was. He was gonna give props to Deadeye, these shards definitely pushed him to be a bit more active. But, Flash wasn't gonna lie again. It was getting a little boring. But hey, he is just a kid after all.
Flash ran towards the Shards. Which they were moving at walking speed. Throwing both his hands out, he decided to approach them with a Boxer like attitude. 'Punching' them with his 'gloves' if you will.
It wasn't long before he had cleared the air of all the 'oncoming' shards. So he knew what to do now. 'Finish it.' Still in his current 'fast motion perception'. He raised both arms up and shot the Ki Balls out of his hand. This time, running towards Deadeye.
"Well I might as well get what I came for first." Running up to the Bandit Leader. He did what was necessary. Getting close enough, and reaching right for the Dragon Ball. Ripping right off the thin fabric string that was holding it. Quickly putting it into his pocket. Before finally, deactivating his super speed. In-turn, putting his perception back to normal.
Deadeye was dazed for a half second. Before looking down to see Flash. The height difference really showed for everyone, just how short Flash was compared to Deadeye. But even so, it scared him straight. Making Deadeye stumble back and gasp. "What-How...You!" Flash didn't respond. He picked up Deadeye by the collar. Holding him up. Shocking everyone because of it. Before Deadeye finally asked the question. "WHAT ARE YOU!"
Flash smirked. Giving him a genuine look of earnestly. "Flash Sentry."
Deadeye was shocked in all of this. But before he could get out a another word or slight reaction. Flash heaved him into a building. Sending him right through the walls of it. Startling the inhabitants inside but, knocking him out.
Flash glanced at the Bandits who were standing aside. Giving them a threat, though keeping his nonchalant smirk. "So you guys wanna step up to the plate? Or will you all change your ways from now on?"
They all took steps back, not wanting to deal with what Flash had done. All nodding to the second condition. All saying that they would change their ways. Before running off and away from Flash. Making Flash chuckle.
Flash knew that Deadeye was no Saiyan, so he wouldn't be getting stronger anytime soon. He again, took the Dragon Ball out of his pocket. Looking at it with a proud smile. "Well I think this was a-"
Everyone, everyone in all the stores rushed right out of the saloons. Running right for Flash. It startled him, but quickly. He knew what was coming up. "Oh wait guys I-AHH!" He was thrown up into the air by the townspeople. As they just celebrated the defeat of Deadeye. With Flash screaming his head off while mid-air. Still holding onto the Dragon Ball.
When he came back down. They all caught him and put him on the ground. Flash panted, catching a breath before finally commenting. "A little warning would be nice next time." He looked over to Deadeye. "So what now?"
Braeburn who had made it to the scene. Answered to that. "Ah Say we kill him!"
To that. Everyone seemingly agreed to it. All chanting 'death to Deadeye.' Flash widened his eyes to that. Now, he could understand the reasons why one would want to try and kill Deadeye. But, at the same time, that would be a very, very sinful act of them.
"Now hold on everyone!" Flash interjected. "Don't you guys think that it's a bit extreme."
Braeburn glanced at Flash. A little taken back. However objecting to that. "Buddy! That man has caused us so much turmoil. Tragedy and everythin'. Letting him live is like wrestling a buffalo. It's outrageous!"
Flash sighed. Again, he knew these guys had a lot of pride in their town. And that was okay. But he gave it one last shot. "Look just...hear me out on this. And take it with a grain of salt if you want to cross your moral line..." Flash inhaled before continuing. "Nobody's born to be evil. It's something that overwhelms them and changes their overall personality. But, there's always chance a person can change back if given a second chance. And, maybe I'm wrong too but still, doesn't everyone deserve a second chance? Sure, they deserve punishment for their crimes they've committed. But death by execution is a bit extreme. Don't you think?"
Everyone let the words sink in. Deadeye was and should be tried in their courthouse. And most if not everyone wanted Deadeye, Dead. But, maybe there was some truth to what Flash was saying. But even so...
It was a hard dilemma for them. Let live the man who had made their lives living or kill him once and for all to never see him ever again.
Eventually. Uncle Orange stepped up to the plate. Responding to Flash's statement. "You know. That might be the most wisest thing a kid could say for their age." He placed his hand on Flash's shoulder. "But, what kind of punishment could you think of for this guy here?"
Flash stroked his chin. Before answering. "I guess a vote could be in order for that."
Uncle Orange chuckled. Before exclaiming loudly. "To Flash Y'all!"
The whole crowd erupted with cheers for Flash. Throwing up their hats in celebration.
Flash had never had this before. People actually feeling proud of him. People actually cheering him on. It felt...great. His grin grew so much because of it. Heck if you asked right now about Canterlot. He'd respond with: "What's a Canterlot?"
The whole place just vanished in his head. This was a lot better than what 'home' had for him. He liked it, liked it a lot. Before clutching his fist and raising it up in pride. Only making the crowd cheer louder.
Then out of nowhere. The Ladies. The one's who had been by Deadeye's side the whole time. The one's who only were around to get on his good side and not be subject to his crimes. They were all stunning in their own way looks wise. But now that he was out of the picture...
They all rushed over to Flash. Wrapping their arms around the fourteen year old. Making his eyes go wider than ever before. His pupils shrinking and his face becoming redder then any Apple in the Orchards. "Oh...my god!"
The scene was also enough to make Sunflower blush. As she not only watched Flash be in a flustered state for the first time, but the fact that he managed to be a chick magnet and attract those beautiful girls.
They all...spoke to him rather seductively. "Well aren't you a Diamond in the rough. Handsome..."
Flash's eyebrows furrowed a little. "Uh..."
"You know. Deadeye was a big jerk and always rough with us." Said one of the other Girls."
They furrowed a little bit more before. Making the teen a little more flustered. "UH-HUH!"
Another one then began to stroke Flash's cheek nice and slow. Not helping his cause at all. "But you seem pretty nice Darling. With yer gentleness and good looks."
Flash's grimace grew a lot to that as he just kept getting redder and redder. He swore on his life he could feel the steam come right out of his ears. "Well UH..."
Thereafter. All three commented simultaneously about one of Flash's other definitions. "And you're very strong!"
That was the tip of the iceberg for Flash. His head overloaded. Strangely, he fell forward straight into the ground like a brick. Causing the girls to be a little taken back by the sudden stumble.
In-turn. Everyone kind of laughed to the new hero's expense as it was pretty funny to watch him become flustered to the point where he collapses.
Meanwhile, Sunflower bit her bottom lip to that. Furrowing her eyebrows. Feeling a small lump in her throat because of the scene that had taken place.
Braeburn picked Flash from off the ground. Before proclaiming. "Y'ALL WE NEED TO CELEBRATE!"
Again. The crowd cheered in honor of Flash's victory. Seeing how the future looked pretty bright.
A/N: Hey look I'm doing another one of these.
So again. That was the informal ending to Flash's time in Appleloosa and Part 1 of the Dragon Ball Arc. I have one last chapter planned.
So it the informal ending took a little cheesy ending with Flash being the subject of attracting those minor characters. Them being the girls who were all over Deadeye in the last chapter. I'm not sure if I should do it or not. But I make a running gag of Flash attracting other girls and then dying of being flustered. Not a full on harem because those are hard to write and people who do manage to pull it off need to get a medal or something.
So a small criticism on my part. Uh, well the fight was written very clunkily if that's a word. I believe it or not have only been writing fight scenes for a few months as this is technically my first ever year of writing. And I have a long way to go.
So another thing. This story has garnered 2,000 VIEWS! (Wattpaders this is for .) That is absolutely insane and it's pretty cool to see where people are reading it from too. I mean I'm in Canada and everyone who reads this story is primarily from America.
And finally. If you guys have any questions about this story. I'd be happy to answer them in the next Chapter or Private Messaging if you prefer. (Again Wattpaders this doesn't apply to you.)
