Through The Eyes of A Saiyan
Written by Jennifer and Mandy
Author's Note: - This means that the character is talking in his mind.
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Chapter 17 – Team Up! The Search Begins
1 Part B
Vegeta flew through the air with his arms back against his sides. "I can't believe that boy. He actually expected me to allow one of those pitiful excuses for fighters to follow me when they would only slow me down." He sighed irritably and turned his head to the side a little, sensing the rest of the kis flare as the others began their separate searches. "Well, it looks like they finally got started." He faced forward again and glanced down at seeing a cluster of buildings in the distance. "Hn?" He grinned slightly as he approached it. "Well, it's about time. One of the dragonballs should be in this village." Vegeta landed on the island and looked around. "Where is everyone?" he whispered to himself curiously. He walked closer to the vacant area and stopped suddenly at hearing something from within one of the more elaborate dome-shaped buildings which stood several yards in front of him. He withdrew into the shadows and waited, watching the doorway to the building.
Churu walked out of Aldamauri's house with his eyes fixed on the shadowy figure before him and stopped a few feet outside of the doorway. "Who are you?" he demanded sternly.
"I don't have time for pleasant introductions, Namek." Vegeta replied sarcastically. "I've come for something here. I need the dragonball that's in this village. Don't ask questions; just do it."
Churu blinked in surprise and whispered, "That voice…"
Vegeta remained hidden by the shadows and smirked in slight amusement. "If you recognize me already, then fine. Makes my job go faster. Now I won't say it again. Hand over the dragonball."
Churu took a step back before regaining his composure. "I don't know who you are but you won't be getting anything here." Of course not. It can't be him. That was too long ago. No…
The Saiyan Prince folded his arms and stepped out into the light to reveal himself, smirking again.
Churu widened his eyes and gasped. He recognized the man who stood before him. Visions of that terrible day from his childhood when this proud and confident warrior had come to his home village flooded his mind. His father had warned him to stay back. He remembered hiding behind the edge of his house to stay out of sight, yet peered around and watched in fear. He listened as his father tried to protect them, telling this intruder to leave. Then, as if witnessing a living nightmare, he stared on in stunned silence as his beloved father was blasted away into oblivion, leaving the sound of his final screams to echo in his tiny ears. It was impossible for him to utter any noise. He stood in shock, as if unable to accept what had just happened, and watched that murderer fly off after glancing around himself, sneering, and muttering some inaudible comment. Now, twenty-two years later, he stood in front of that same man, the same cruel monster who had taken his father's life. All he could find to say in his state of bewilderment was a breathless cry, "P…. Prince…. Vegeta!"
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Trunks responded to a comment made by Goten, who was flying beside him, "Hai, me too. It's so good to know there's finally light at the end of the tunnel." He tilted his head down and sighed. "I'm not really surprised that Tousan acted like that back there. I should be used to it by now. It's just that it catches me off guard sometimes, that's all."
"Hai. Well, don't worry, bro. I bet things will get better once your kaasan comes back." Goten said with a reassuring smile.
Trunks smiled back and looked forward again. He increased his speed in a sudden burst, now filled with a fresh sense of hope and anxiousness.
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Goku flew on his back, facing the sky with his hands folded under his head in a carefree fashion. He glanced over to Krillin and commented, "Boy, it's sure been a while since we've been here, hasn't it?"
Krillin glanced in Goku's direction without moving his head. "How can you be so cheery when you remember everything that happened the last time we were here?" He looked forward again and lowered one eyebrow with a sigh. "I just don't understand you sometimes."
Goku laughed and flipped over. "I guess it's because I'm so excited about getting Bulma back. After growing up knowing she was always there, these last several months have been hard since I know she's not anymore." He commented with a small frown.
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Vegeta fought to keep his patience as his frustration grew. "Listen, Namek! I don't have time to stand here and force it out of you! Just give me the dragonball before I have to hurt you!"
Aldamauri walked out of the building and looked at Churu. "Churu, what's going on—" He cut short at the sight of Vegeta. "Prince Vegeta…"
Churu turned to face him. "Grand Elder, please stay inside." He turned back to Vegeta. "I'll handle this."
Vegeta sighed in annoyance. "Look, I'm not here to cause trouble, but if I must, I'll do this the hard way." he said with an angry frown. He could tell that convincing them would NOT be an easy task.
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Piccolo stood next to a tree with his arms folded, watching Gohan. "Have you found it yet?" he called.
Gohan slowly walked around the edge of the island near some rocks with his eyes fixed on the ground. "Not yet." he answered. He kicked a rock over and looked under it. "Iie…" he muttered to himself while folding his arms in befuddlement. "I know I saw it from the sky." He glanced to the right at the water. "Hm?" he asked himself as something caught his eye. He blinked in realization and smiled. "Hey! There it is!"
Piccolo walked over to where Gohan stood. "Where?"
He pointed down to the water. "There, down in the sand. It's next to a couple big rocks."
"So go get it." Piccolo ordered bluntly.
Gohan looked up at him. "Nani? Me??"
He looked at him and smirked. "Did I stutter?"
"Well I don't see YOU doing anything to help get this dragonball. I found it… you go get it." Gohan retorted, crossing his arms and returning the smirk.
"JUST GO GET THE BLASTED DRAGONBALL!!" Piccolo yelled as he grabbed the back of Gohan's shirt and threw him in the water with distressed 'anime- style' sweatdots around his head.
Gohan's startled yell was cut short by the force of him hitting the water. He came back up to the surface sputtering. "PICCOLO!!" he shouted and glared daggers at him from his spot in the water.
Piccolo just chuckled and walked back over to the tree, sitting down on the ground and closing his eyes.
Gohan sighed in disgust before diving under the water.
Piccolo cracked open one eye and looked out at the water. He smirked to himself and closed his eye again.
Gohan swam through the water towards the dragonball, which was partially embedded in the sand by some rocks. He grinned, letting air escape to form tiny bubbles in front of his face and rise to the surface.
Suddenly, the rock, that the ball was against, moved slightly as a large yellow eye opened on the side of it.
Gohan stopped abruptly, letting out a short, surprised yell before clamping his hand over his mouth. What the…?!
The large pile of rocks, which sat next to the comparatively small dragonball, all suddenly began to move.
Gohan backed up a little as he realized what was going on. Those aren't rocks! That's a giant snapping turtle!
As a school of fish swam by, the enormous turtle lifted himself off the ground and opened his mouth, engulfing the fish…along with the dragonball.
Gohan stared in shock for a moment before screaming out, "NOO!!"
The turtle turned to look at Gohan, but turned away again and began to swim off.
Back up on land, Piccolo frowned with impatience. "What's taking that kid so long?"
Gohan clenched his teeth and immediately took after the turtle. Give it back! He swam around the turtle and got directly in front of it.
The large creature looked up at Gohan but disregarded him, not finding him to be either a threat or suitable enough to eat. He turned away from the boy with a bored moan.
I don't want to hurt you, but I don't have a choice. He bolted through the water and came up underneath the turtle, slamming a powerful punch straight into its gut.
Stunned by the stab of pain, the turtle let out a wail and clenched up. His eyes widened suddenly as he began to make short coughing sounds.
Gohan smiled, seeing his plan beginning to work, and backed out of the way while keeping his eye on his victim.
The enormous reptile bucked in the water before coughing loudly one final time and spitting out the dragonball.
Yataa! He quickly swam over to the dragonball and grabbed it as it began to sink. Got it! He looked back at the turtle as it roared loudly at Gohan and swam away. Whew… Gohan faintly grinned with relief at accomplishing his task and swam up to the surface, bolting out of the water.
Piccolo opened his eyes and looked up at Gohan. "What took you so long?" he inquired with a tone of stressful impatience.
Gohan landed on the ground as a small puddle began to form around his feet. He let out an exasperated sigh and looked back to Piccolo. "Don't ask…"
Written by Jennifer and Mandy
Author's Note: - This means that the character is talking in his mind.
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Chapter 17 – Team Up! The Search Begins
1 Part B
Vegeta flew through the air with his arms back against his sides. "I can't believe that boy. He actually expected me to allow one of those pitiful excuses for fighters to follow me when they would only slow me down." He sighed irritably and turned his head to the side a little, sensing the rest of the kis flare as the others began their separate searches. "Well, it looks like they finally got started." He faced forward again and glanced down at seeing a cluster of buildings in the distance. "Hn?" He grinned slightly as he approached it. "Well, it's about time. One of the dragonballs should be in this village." Vegeta landed on the island and looked around. "Where is everyone?" he whispered to himself curiously. He walked closer to the vacant area and stopped suddenly at hearing something from within one of the more elaborate dome-shaped buildings which stood several yards in front of him. He withdrew into the shadows and waited, watching the doorway to the building.
Churu walked out of Aldamauri's house with his eyes fixed on the shadowy figure before him and stopped a few feet outside of the doorway. "Who are you?" he demanded sternly.
"I don't have time for pleasant introductions, Namek." Vegeta replied sarcastically. "I've come for something here. I need the dragonball that's in this village. Don't ask questions; just do it."
Churu blinked in surprise and whispered, "That voice…"
Vegeta remained hidden by the shadows and smirked in slight amusement. "If you recognize me already, then fine. Makes my job go faster. Now I won't say it again. Hand over the dragonball."
Churu took a step back before regaining his composure. "I don't know who you are but you won't be getting anything here." Of course not. It can't be him. That was too long ago. No…
The Saiyan Prince folded his arms and stepped out into the light to reveal himself, smirking again.
Churu widened his eyes and gasped. He recognized the man who stood before him. Visions of that terrible day from his childhood when this proud and confident warrior had come to his home village flooded his mind. His father had warned him to stay back. He remembered hiding behind the edge of his house to stay out of sight, yet peered around and watched in fear. He listened as his father tried to protect them, telling this intruder to leave. Then, as if witnessing a living nightmare, he stared on in stunned silence as his beloved father was blasted away into oblivion, leaving the sound of his final screams to echo in his tiny ears. It was impossible for him to utter any noise. He stood in shock, as if unable to accept what had just happened, and watched that murderer fly off after glancing around himself, sneering, and muttering some inaudible comment. Now, twenty-two years later, he stood in front of that same man, the same cruel monster who had taken his father's life. All he could find to say in his state of bewilderment was a breathless cry, "P…. Prince…. Vegeta!"
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Trunks responded to a comment made by Goten, who was flying beside him, "Hai, me too. It's so good to know there's finally light at the end of the tunnel." He tilted his head down and sighed. "I'm not really surprised that Tousan acted like that back there. I should be used to it by now. It's just that it catches me off guard sometimes, that's all."
"Hai. Well, don't worry, bro. I bet things will get better once your kaasan comes back." Goten said with a reassuring smile.
Trunks smiled back and looked forward again. He increased his speed in a sudden burst, now filled with a fresh sense of hope and anxiousness.
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Goku flew on his back, facing the sky with his hands folded under his head in a carefree fashion. He glanced over to Krillin and commented, "Boy, it's sure been a while since we've been here, hasn't it?"
Krillin glanced in Goku's direction without moving his head. "How can you be so cheery when you remember everything that happened the last time we were here?" He looked forward again and lowered one eyebrow with a sigh. "I just don't understand you sometimes."
Goku laughed and flipped over. "I guess it's because I'm so excited about getting Bulma back. After growing up knowing she was always there, these last several months have been hard since I know she's not anymore." He commented with a small frown.
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Vegeta fought to keep his patience as his frustration grew. "Listen, Namek! I don't have time to stand here and force it out of you! Just give me the dragonball before I have to hurt you!"
Aldamauri walked out of the building and looked at Churu. "Churu, what's going on—" He cut short at the sight of Vegeta. "Prince Vegeta…"
Churu turned to face him. "Grand Elder, please stay inside." He turned back to Vegeta. "I'll handle this."
Vegeta sighed in annoyance. "Look, I'm not here to cause trouble, but if I must, I'll do this the hard way." he said with an angry frown. He could tell that convincing them would NOT be an easy task.
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Piccolo stood next to a tree with his arms folded, watching Gohan. "Have you found it yet?" he called.
Gohan slowly walked around the edge of the island near some rocks with his eyes fixed on the ground. "Not yet." he answered. He kicked a rock over and looked under it. "Iie…" he muttered to himself while folding his arms in befuddlement. "I know I saw it from the sky." He glanced to the right at the water. "Hm?" he asked himself as something caught his eye. He blinked in realization and smiled. "Hey! There it is!"
Piccolo walked over to where Gohan stood. "Where?"
He pointed down to the water. "There, down in the sand. It's next to a couple big rocks."
"So go get it." Piccolo ordered bluntly.
Gohan looked up at him. "Nani? Me??"
He looked at him and smirked. "Did I stutter?"
"Well I don't see YOU doing anything to help get this dragonball. I found it… you go get it." Gohan retorted, crossing his arms and returning the smirk.
"JUST GO GET THE BLASTED DRAGONBALL!!" Piccolo yelled as he grabbed the back of Gohan's shirt and threw him in the water with distressed 'anime- style' sweatdots around his head.
Gohan's startled yell was cut short by the force of him hitting the water. He came back up to the surface sputtering. "PICCOLO!!" he shouted and glared daggers at him from his spot in the water.
Piccolo just chuckled and walked back over to the tree, sitting down on the ground and closing his eyes.
Gohan sighed in disgust before diving under the water.
Piccolo cracked open one eye and looked out at the water. He smirked to himself and closed his eye again.
Gohan swam through the water towards the dragonball, which was partially embedded in the sand by some rocks. He grinned, letting air escape to form tiny bubbles in front of his face and rise to the surface.
Suddenly, the rock, that the ball was against, moved slightly as a large yellow eye opened on the side of it.
Gohan stopped abruptly, letting out a short, surprised yell before clamping his hand over his mouth. What the…?!
The large pile of rocks, which sat next to the comparatively small dragonball, all suddenly began to move.
Gohan backed up a little as he realized what was going on. Those aren't rocks! That's a giant snapping turtle!
As a school of fish swam by, the enormous turtle lifted himself off the ground and opened his mouth, engulfing the fish…along with the dragonball.
Gohan stared in shock for a moment before screaming out, "NOO!!"
The turtle turned to look at Gohan, but turned away again and began to swim off.
Back up on land, Piccolo frowned with impatience. "What's taking that kid so long?"
Gohan clenched his teeth and immediately took after the turtle. Give it back! He swam around the turtle and got directly in front of it.
The large creature looked up at Gohan but disregarded him, not finding him to be either a threat or suitable enough to eat. He turned away from the boy with a bored moan.
I don't want to hurt you, but I don't have a choice. He bolted through the water and came up underneath the turtle, slamming a powerful punch straight into its gut.
Stunned by the stab of pain, the turtle let out a wail and clenched up. His eyes widened suddenly as he began to make short coughing sounds.
Gohan smiled, seeing his plan beginning to work, and backed out of the way while keeping his eye on his victim.
The enormous reptile bucked in the water before coughing loudly one final time and spitting out the dragonball.
Yataa! He quickly swam over to the dragonball and grabbed it as it began to sink. Got it! He looked back at the turtle as it roared loudly at Gohan and swam away. Whew… Gohan faintly grinned with relief at accomplishing his task and swam up to the surface, bolting out of the water.
Piccolo opened his eyes and looked up at Gohan. "What took you so long?" he inquired with a tone of stressful impatience.
Gohan landed on the ground as a small puddle began to form around his feet. He let out an exasperated sigh and looked back to Piccolo. "Don't ask…"