TITLE: Seeds of the Past....
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Dragon Ball Z.
Chapter 8
Anemone watched, while leaning against the gray side of the plane, in surprise as the others realized Goku was there. She chuckled softly as Krillin ran into him and gave a hug of such force that both of them were propelled out of the plane. She gazed out of the hole the impact had caused as they got farther and farther away. "Looks like we have to circle back to get them." Yamcha declared.
Once the two warriors were back on board, the saiya-jin explained what he had in mind. The Room of Spirit and Time was the only chance that some of them had to increase their ki enough. Then, he teleported away with Gohan to get Trunks and Vegeta. Suddenly, a tingling sensation drew her attention to an ancient power. Kayura! What's wrong?
The woman was very uneasy, as attested to by her power. Be careful! This evil creature is much stronger than what you think! Then, her voice fell silent. The silence did not bode well for the Ancient and her allies. Usually, she could feel something from them as they were friends. Hopefully, they were unharmed.
A sputtering noise drew her attention to the plane. It shuddered, revealing failing engines. Just before it plunged into the blue depths of the ocean, they leapt from it. "We should go back to Kame House. The jinzouningen could go there to look for Goku."
The group flew back, then settled into a more relaxed state. Piccolo alone stayed awake as the others fell asleep, on the futons that were placed on the hardwood floor. The Namek-jin's gaze shifted to the young girl. I can't believe that she could be worn out so quickly. Anemone barely did anything at all. And yet, it seems that her body is preparing for something. He could sense something within her, a power that was pulling at the reins of control.
~*~
A few soft thumps alerted him to landings. He looked out the window, then smothered a cry of surprise. There, on the green lawn of the island, stood their enemy. "Get up guys! We have company!" The warriors got up, startled.
The tallest of the three looked about. "Goku is no longer here."
"Where is he?" Juunana demanded.
"Like we'd tell you?" Anemone commented. Her tone was hard and flat. Since she had figured out who her soul-family was, she had a bit of a change of attitude towards those who would harm them. They would not get away with it.
The Namek warrior challenged the leader of their group to a fight on a different island. I hope you know what you're doing, Piccolo. She noticed the tension in the others, and in herself. Then, a darker power began to approach them rapidly. No! They don't have enough time! Her muscles tensed in preparation to disobey her sensei.
"I can't take this anymore! I'm going to help!" Tenshinhan took off sharply, flying too fast for them to stop. Master Roshi managed to stop the others from repeating his error.
They noticed Cell's power growing uncontrollably. Then the girl felt something akin to fire course through her. An agonized cry escaped her, bringing the concern of her friends to her. Is this what Guru meant when he said that an evil threat would unlock my deepest powers? This hurts too much. She fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
It was a struggle to keep herself from screaming again. I can't take it anymore! The amazon attempted to suppress her ki, but it just grew too wild. Her surfacing power was putting her body into agony. Another scream ripped its way from her throat as she braced herself with her hands. Finally the pain became too much and she lost consciousness.
~
Gohan looked away from the battleground, shocked. "Tousan, do you feel that too?"
"Hai, that's Anemone. Her power is flaring in response to Cell's." That poor girl. She's got to be in a lot of pain. But...how could her power be so great? Mr. Popo came back from a food run. He held the unconscious girl in his arms with difficulty.
"It wouldn't have been safe for her to be down there. He is after her." the genie explained.
Goku gently lifted her from the genie's arms, for he'd noticed the difficulty he was having just by carrying her. He followed his friend to a room where the girl was laid on a bed, then covered. The warrior brushed a loose lock of hair out of her face. Anemone, rest easy. Here he can't find you.
~*~
Anemone woke up, wondering how she'd gotten here. It was obvious that time had passed her by since she'd passed out. She came out of the room, approaching the others. Two large powers instantly caught her attention. All eyes grew wide in surprise when Goku and Gohan came up to them, but in Super Saiya-jin. And they were acting totally natural. Gohan, I knew you could do it. she thought. A smile graced her face. And still, she could sense a deeper power within him, one that would be released with emotion.
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Dragon Ball Z.
Chapter 8
Anemone watched, while leaning against the gray side of the plane, in surprise as the others realized Goku was there. She chuckled softly as Krillin ran into him and gave a hug of such force that both of them were propelled out of the plane. She gazed out of the hole the impact had caused as they got farther and farther away. "Looks like we have to circle back to get them." Yamcha declared.
Once the two warriors were back on board, the saiya-jin explained what he had in mind. The Room of Spirit and Time was the only chance that some of them had to increase their ki enough. Then, he teleported away with Gohan to get Trunks and Vegeta. Suddenly, a tingling sensation drew her attention to an ancient power. Kayura! What's wrong?
The woman was very uneasy, as attested to by her power. Be careful! This evil creature is much stronger than what you think! Then, her voice fell silent. The silence did not bode well for the Ancient and her allies. Usually, she could feel something from them as they were friends. Hopefully, they were unharmed.
A sputtering noise drew her attention to the plane. It shuddered, revealing failing engines. Just before it plunged into the blue depths of the ocean, they leapt from it. "We should go back to Kame House. The jinzouningen could go there to look for Goku."
The group flew back, then settled into a more relaxed state. Piccolo alone stayed awake as the others fell asleep, on the futons that were placed on the hardwood floor. The Namek-jin's gaze shifted to the young girl. I can't believe that she could be worn out so quickly. Anemone barely did anything at all. And yet, it seems that her body is preparing for something. He could sense something within her, a power that was pulling at the reins of control.
~*~
A few soft thumps alerted him to landings. He looked out the window, then smothered a cry of surprise. There, on the green lawn of the island, stood their enemy. "Get up guys! We have company!" The warriors got up, startled.
The tallest of the three looked about. "Goku is no longer here."
"Where is he?" Juunana demanded.
"Like we'd tell you?" Anemone commented. Her tone was hard and flat. Since she had figured out who her soul-family was, she had a bit of a change of attitude towards those who would harm them. They would not get away with it.
The Namek warrior challenged the leader of their group to a fight on a different island. I hope you know what you're doing, Piccolo. She noticed the tension in the others, and in herself. Then, a darker power began to approach them rapidly. No! They don't have enough time! Her muscles tensed in preparation to disobey her sensei.
"I can't take this anymore! I'm going to help!" Tenshinhan took off sharply, flying too fast for them to stop. Master Roshi managed to stop the others from repeating his error.
They noticed Cell's power growing uncontrollably. Then the girl felt something akin to fire course through her. An agonized cry escaped her, bringing the concern of her friends to her. Is this what Guru meant when he said that an evil threat would unlock my deepest powers? This hurts too much. She fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
It was a struggle to keep herself from screaming again. I can't take it anymore! The amazon attempted to suppress her ki, but it just grew too wild. Her surfacing power was putting her body into agony. Another scream ripped its way from her throat as she braced herself with her hands. Finally the pain became too much and she lost consciousness.
~
Gohan looked away from the battleground, shocked. "Tousan, do you feel that too?"
"Hai, that's Anemone. Her power is flaring in response to Cell's." That poor girl. She's got to be in a lot of pain. But...how could her power be so great? Mr. Popo came back from a food run. He held the unconscious girl in his arms with difficulty.
"It wouldn't have been safe for her to be down there. He is after her." the genie explained.
Goku gently lifted her from the genie's arms, for he'd noticed the difficulty he was having just by carrying her. He followed his friend to a room where the girl was laid on a bed, then covered. The warrior brushed a loose lock of hair out of her face. Anemone, rest easy. Here he can't find you.
~*~
Anemone woke up, wondering how she'd gotten here. It was obvious that time had passed her by since she'd passed out. She came out of the room, approaching the others. Two large powers instantly caught her attention. All eyes grew wide in surprise when Goku and Gohan came up to them, but in Super Saiya-jin. And they were acting totally natural. Gohan, I knew you could do it. she thought. A smile graced her face. And still, she could sense a deeper power within him, one that would be released with emotion.