I don't own DBZ, any of their places or characters, etc. I do technically own Tempest/Tomo Lorien though. :)
Not much of DBZ is mentioned in this fic though.
There are 5 Chapters.
Tempest Book: First Fire
Chapter Five: Predictions
There were so many things left unsaid to her. Tomo regretted pushing Kila away when he had the chance to really express himself to her. He had ended up pushing her too far away, and it had taken its toll. "I might have been able to save her, if I had opened up more." Tears streamed down his eyes. Now it was too late.
And Sen. He had lost his best friend. Though they had ended up enemies, he still mourned for the guy who had been his friend. His true friend. Why was the world so cruel? Why did his only friends have to be taken? He didn't know if he could go on, he had lost a lot of hope. His heart ached, and his soul burned, in grievance. But they didn't wither away, they got stronger, more caring, but more hardened from the experience.
He decided that the past must remain the past. He had to move on. He wouldn't forget them, but he wouldn't make the same mistake again, if the chance to help ever occurred. Maybe he could start over. Make new friends. And be able to protect them, now that he knew how. But, he was still unsure of his newfound powers.
"You can't trust everyone, young lad." A shudder went up his back as Tomo heard the familiar voice of the gypsy, Auril. "Even your friends don't last forever. I really wish you had listened to my warning."
"All you said was that I could PROTECT my friends, not that they would both be destroyed!" Tomo was angry, but sorrowful in his tone. "And I couldn't..."
"You can't protect every person you know. It is sad that one wasn't a friend in the first place. But you are still young. You can still learn how to use your powers. But we can only teach you how to protect."
"Who are you? Who are you working with? Why should I trust you?" He was too confused to trust anyone at the moment.
The gypsy looked at him softly, her wrinkles sagging more. "I know a secret. Kame, the Guardian of Earth, is awaiting a person like you. If you seek him, you must learn how to fly, using your ability. Some normal humans have mastered it, so I suppose it can't be too hard for you. His lookout is high above the planet, and he can teach you more about your powers. He wishes to have a manifestation of a guardian for the planet, and it seems that you have the grace of the elements, which makes you a likely protector. Are you willing to sacrifice your normal life to train with the master? Then you will be able to protect your friends, and the entire world."
Tomo took all of her words to heart and thought harder than ever before. "What have I got left to lose? My friends, my identity, my life are all seemingly gone. I barely have any hope left, but I will take that hope, and run with it." His energy was unknowingly building up at this point, and he began to feel the sensation of flight in his heart. He took a small leap, and left the ground, just a little bit. The sensation of floating was new, and would take a while to get used to.
The old lady was shocked. "Excellent! You seem to know right away. Go and seek him out then. He will teach you all you need to know."
He nodded, then began exploring the fantasy turned reality of flight. He would find the one who could make him stronger. He must not fail again. Fate depended on his success.
Not much of DBZ is mentioned in this fic though.
There are 5 Chapters.
Tempest Book: First Fire
Chapter Five: Predictions
There were so many things left unsaid to her. Tomo regretted pushing Kila away when he had the chance to really express himself to her. He had ended up pushing her too far away, and it had taken its toll. "I might have been able to save her, if I had opened up more." Tears streamed down his eyes. Now it was too late.
And Sen. He had lost his best friend. Though they had ended up enemies, he still mourned for the guy who had been his friend. His true friend. Why was the world so cruel? Why did his only friends have to be taken? He didn't know if he could go on, he had lost a lot of hope. His heart ached, and his soul burned, in grievance. But they didn't wither away, they got stronger, more caring, but more hardened from the experience.
He decided that the past must remain the past. He had to move on. He wouldn't forget them, but he wouldn't make the same mistake again, if the chance to help ever occurred. Maybe he could start over. Make new friends. And be able to protect them, now that he knew how. But, he was still unsure of his newfound powers.
"You can't trust everyone, young lad." A shudder went up his back as Tomo heard the familiar voice of the gypsy, Auril. "Even your friends don't last forever. I really wish you had listened to my warning."
"All you said was that I could PROTECT my friends, not that they would both be destroyed!" Tomo was angry, but sorrowful in his tone. "And I couldn't..."
"You can't protect every person you know. It is sad that one wasn't a friend in the first place. But you are still young. You can still learn how to use your powers. But we can only teach you how to protect."
"Who are you? Who are you working with? Why should I trust you?" He was too confused to trust anyone at the moment.
The gypsy looked at him softly, her wrinkles sagging more. "I know a secret. Kame, the Guardian of Earth, is awaiting a person like you. If you seek him, you must learn how to fly, using your ability. Some normal humans have mastered it, so I suppose it can't be too hard for you. His lookout is high above the planet, and he can teach you more about your powers. He wishes to have a manifestation of a guardian for the planet, and it seems that you have the grace of the elements, which makes you a likely protector. Are you willing to sacrifice your normal life to train with the master? Then you will be able to protect your friends, and the entire world."
Tomo took all of her words to heart and thought harder than ever before. "What have I got left to lose? My friends, my identity, my life are all seemingly gone. I barely have any hope left, but I will take that hope, and run with it." His energy was unknowingly building up at this point, and he began to feel the sensation of flight in his heart. He took a small leap, and left the ground, just a little bit. The sensation of floating was new, and would take a while to get used to.
The old lady was shocked. "Excellent! You seem to know right away. Go and seek him out then. He will teach you all you need to know."
He nodded, then began exploring the fantasy turned reality of flight. He would find the one who could make him stronger. He must not fail again. Fate depended on his success.