Sorry for the wait. I will try to get more up soon.
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Satisfied from their lunch the small group entered the Grand Kai's sitting room. Bulma and the Supreme Kai took up occupancy of opposite ends of a large couch while Vegeta took in the room more intently than he had the previous evening. Book-covered walls stretched to a high ceiling. Tall windows let in the midday sun, hurting the prince's sensitive eyes. Ornate and richly clothed furnishings circle the center of the room and a large oak desk set at the far end of the room with the Grand Kai standing next to it.
The grand Kai proceeded to the desk at the far end of the room and waited for his guests to settle. He watched as the black haired figure glanced over the room with intensity. He noticed a small shudder as the small man took in his surroundings, as well as the surprised and embarrassed look that ran over his face as he turned and noticed his host's scrutiny. "I suppose you're wondering why I've brought you here."
"I was under the impression it was for conversation. You did say you wanted to discuss something with me." Vegeta responded wryly, walking toward the table.
Shen smiled at his response. "Yes, you are correct. I have a few things to tell you and then I would like your feelings on what I have said."
"Well then, perhaps you should illuminate me." The prince commented as he planted his feet in front of the large desk and admired a crystal paper weight. Dark eyes moved up the meet the Kai's as an eyebrow rose slightly in anticipation.
"Well, you see, when a fighter has managed to show their selflessness and defended the world from evil they are granted free roam over the heavens and hell; this you already know." He paused shortly to make sure he was clear with the sayian. "There are a great many other "honors" that can be bestowed to warriors of your potential. In your particular case I had something rare in mind. It has been over a thousand years since I offered this to anyone."
"Yes, well I already knew I was rare." Vegeta clipped impatiently, but collected himself. He knew that composure was needed in his current company. Even if he didn't care about their tribute, it was important to them and he couldn't afford to ruffle any feathers. "What exactly is it you are honoring me with?"
The Grand Kai couldn't help but be impressed. He had almost forgotten that the man standing before him was a battle hardened warrior preferring decisiveness and matter of fact conversation. Still it was the prince's self-control and diplomatic abilities that were surprising. "You see when a person like yourself has managed to hang onto the light within them even under the most severe of conditions, and possess the ability to rise above their pain and earn the rights you have they are truly rare and worthy of the highest regard. Such fighters are trusted with seeing to the most dangerous or delicate matters in otherworld. They are offered the chance to become a part of the Kai's Guard. And, today, I would like to ask you to join that select group of people that I and the Supreme Kai can call on in time of need."
The slight fighter pondered the information and appeal of his host momentarily. "Though I must admit I am flattered by your request my duties to my people do not allow for me to accept. Their needs come before anyone else's, including my own."
"Your duties to your people would naturally come first Vegeta. No one would think of asking you to relinquish them. If you could not assist us then we would ask assistance from another of the guardians. You would not be obligated to come running every time something went wrong; only in cases of extreme need would a request be made." Shin spoke reassuringly as he moved toward the desk. Bulma sat slack jawed at what was unfolding before her.
"If things are as you say than I will accept you request, but I will hold you to you word on this matter." The feisty royal responded.
The Grand Kai moved behind his desk and pulled a small blue gem with a silver star on a long piece of leather. He moved to the reluctant prince. "Put this around your neck. It will let those that run things know who you are. Also, the gem will increase our ability to contact telepathically wherever you are."
A blue glow encompassed his hand as he eyed the jewel. It reminded him of an amulet he once wore as a small boy. The strap was simple, but that would change when he found his home. He place the cord around he neck silently and raised his eyes to the smiling Kais. Shin nodded to him and turned. "I'm sure that you are more than ready to begin your journey. We have kept longer than you had wished."
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Satisfied from their lunch the small group entered the Grand Kai's sitting room. Bulma and the Supreme Kai took up occupancy of opposite ends of a large couch while Vegeta took in the room more intently than he had the previous evening. Book-covered walls stretched to a high ceiling. Tall windows let in the midday sun, hurting the prince's sensitive eyes. Ornate and richly clothed furnishings circle the center of the room and a large oak desk set at the far end of the room with the Grand Kai standing next to it.
The grand Kai proceeded to the desk at the far end of the room and waited for his guests to settle. He watched as the black haired figure glanced over the room with intensity. He noticed a small shudder as the small man took in his surroundings, as well as the surprised and embarrassed look that ran over his face as he turned and noticed his host's scrutiny. "I suppose you're wondering why I've brought you here."
"I was under the impression it was for conversation. You did say you wanted to discuss something with me." Vegeta responded wryly, walking toward the table.
Shen smiled at his response. "Yes, you are correct. I have a few things to tell you and then I would like your feelings on what I have said."
"Well then, perhaps you should illuminate me." The prince commented as he planted his feet in front of the large desk and admired a crystal paper weight. Dark eyes moved up the meet the Kai's as an eyebrow rose slightly in anticipation.
"Well, you see, when a fighter has managed to show their selflessness and defended the world from evil they are granted free roam over the heavens and hell; this you already know." He paused shortly to make sure he was clear with the sayian. "There are a great many other "honors" that can be bestowed to warriors of your potential. In your particular case I had something rare in mind. It has been over a thousand years since I offered this to anyone."
"Yes, well I already knew I was rare." Vegeta clipped impatiently, but collected himself. He knew that composure was needed in his current company. Even if he didn't care about their tribute, it was important to them and he couldn't afford to ruffle any feathers. "What exactly is it you are honoring me with?"
The Grand Kai couldn't help but be impressed. He had almost forgotten that the man standing before him was a battle hardened warrior preferring decisiveness and matter of fact conversation. Still it was the prince's self-control and diplomatic abilities that were surprising. "You see when a person like yourself has managed to hang onto the light within them even under the most severe of conditions, and possess the ability to rise above their pain and earn the rights you have they are truly rare and worthy of the highest regard. Such fighters are trusted with seeing to the most dangerous or delicate matters in otherworld. They are offered the chance to become a part of the Kai's Guard. And, today, I would like to ask you to join that select group of people that I and the Supreme Kai can call on in time of need."
The slight fighter pondered the information and appeal of his host momentarily. "Though I must admit I am flattered by your request my duties to my people do not allow for me to accept. Their needs come before anyone else's, including my own."
"Your duties to your people would naturally come first Vegeta. No one would think of asking you to relinquish them. If you could not assist us then we would ask assistance from another of the guardians. You would not be obligated to come running every time something went wrong; only in cases of extreme need would a request be made." Shin spoke reassuringly as he moved toward the desk. Bulma sat slack jawed at what was unfolding before her.
"If things are as you say than I will accept you request, but I will hold you to you word on this matter." The feisty royal responded.
The Grand Kai moved behind his desk and pulled a small blue gem with a silver star on a long piece of leather. He moved to the reluctant prince. "Put this around your neck. It will let those that run things know who you are. Also, the gem will increase our ability to contact telepathically wherever you are."
A blue glow encompassed his hand as he eyed the jewel. It reminded him of an amulet he once wore as a small boy. The strap was simple, but that would change when he found his home. He place the cord around he neck silently and raised his eyes to the smiling Kais. Shin nodded to him and turned. "I'm sure that you are more than ready to begin your journey. We have kept longer than you had wished."