Characters- Akira Toriama
Authors Note: Well here's the next chapter. Sorry if this story sucks. I tried. Tell me what ya think!!!
Chapter 3
I followed behind Piccolo cautiously until finally I ran flat into his back. Turning around he sighed, took my shoulders and roughly shoved me a couple feet back. "Now let's see…..Oops sorry." He said uneasily. I sighed and put my hands on my hips. "First I'm going to teach you how to use ki." He said trying to change the subject. "Every living being has ki with in them. Ki is the essence of life that gives us the power to live. If you concentrate hard enough you can feel this power inside you." He said sounding like he had given this speech a lot and it was getting old. "Do you understand?" he asked slowly as if I was some kind of mentally ill person.
"Yes I completely understand. You're talking about the life force of which we all strive on. I'm blind not stupid." I said crossing my arms. Piccolo gave an angry sigh. "Ok then smart ass. Use you 'intelligence' and focus on that anger. Push it out. Guide it into your hands." He said trying to calm himself down. Sighing I focused on my ki I tried to push it out I really did but I just didn't feel into it.
"Nothings happening." I said putting my hands down and turning to leave. "TRY!!!!" Piccolo yelled causing me to jump and spin around. "Alright, Alright!! Just don't blow a vein or something." I mumbled putting my hands together once again. "I think Cell was right about you. You're just a defect. You have no right to live. You're a waste of space and ki." Piccolo said walking past me. For a moment I stood there stunned then felt myself grow angry.
My anger grew and grew until suddenly I felt something in me just snap. I turned around aimed my hands at were I just knew he was and without thinking pushed everything I had at him. I felt something fly from my hands. It was at that exact moment I realized what I had done. "Damnit!!!" Piccolo yelled. The smell of smoke was strong in the air. "You caught my fucking cape on fire!!!" He yelled angrily "You deserved it." I mumbled.
"I was just motivating you!!!" he said exasperated. "Well than you shouldn't have turned your back on me!!!" I yelled back. After a couple more minutes of lectures from Piccolo he taught me how to pay attention to other people's ki's. It was amazing. It was like I knew exactly where everyone and thing was. I didn't even need sight!!! After we worked a little on my aim and a few tricks of the trade Piccolo handed me something.
"What's this?" I asked running a hand up and down the smooth surface. I spun it around and snapped it down as if hitting someone in the ankle. I smiled "cool" I laughed. It was incredibly light but had a snap to it that would leave a very nice welt or if I so wished a thin cut.
"It's just a little something for protection. You know just in case." He said walking away. I swung my new weapon around getting used to the feel of it. I had taken a tap dancing glass in which we learned how to twirl puttons but that was as close to a weapon as I had ever gotten. I felt someone behind me and turned around. "Need some lessons?" It was Trunks. I shrugged "It would help." I said well first you have to hold it like this." He said taking it from me and putting one of my hands and putting it at the bottom then the other and put it farther up the staff. "There!! Now swing at me and snap your wrists." He said I did as I was told and was shocked to hear it hit something with I snap and a cling. It was Trunks' sword. "You got it. Know listen for the swoosh of my sword. I'll stop don't worry." He said as my face dropped.
I took up my staff and listened for a 'swooshing' sound. I heard it coming but reacted to late. Soon I felt a blade pressing against my neck. "I think you'll need to be a bit faster." He said with a laugh. I let out a sigh of relief and tried once again. I heard the sound and through my staff up. I cringed as I heard a clinging sound. "Not bad. Now push back." He said I pushed as hard as I could gave up and hit him across the face "Or that'll work." he said stepping back. "Sorry. It's just I couldn't push back hard enough so I did the next thing that came to my mind." I said hurriedly, feeling bad that I had hit him. Much to my surprise and relief he laughed. "Not bad" he said raising his sword again "let's try again."
Again I heard the swoosh I raised my staff pushed it back and flung it down just in time to catch it again as I heard another swoosh going for my feet. "Trunks!!!" I yelled as he came at me again. Swinging like mad. I swung my staff up and down and to my left and to my right but he finally swept me off my feet. As I prepared myself to fall he caught me and pushed me back up.
"That was scary!!!" I said catching my breath and lowering my weapon. "We're not done." He said swinging at my side. I moved just in time to hear a clinging sound as it hit the look out. "What the hell are you doing?!?!" I yelled angrily. Blocking each swing and trying desperately to concentrate on where the swooshing sound was going. I swung my staff at his knee and caught him solidly in his leg. He let out a surprised sound. I jabbed one end into his stomach. He cussed loudly and fell to the ground. I put my staff on his chest and leaned (gently) on it and smiled. "Are we done now?" I asked mockingly. His hand suddenly knocked my stick and I fell flat on my face. "Yeah we're done." He laughed.
"Oh hahaha your SOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny!!!" I yelled standing up and running after him. I suddenly froze in utter shock. " Trunks?" I called "Yeah I feel it too." He said walking a little ways in front of me. We ran to wards the high power levels. Trunks stopped and stood quietly for awhile. I heard talking "It's….It's amazing!!!" Krillin said. "What is it?" I asked angrily punching Yamcha in the arm. "It's Goku and Gohan. Their both SSJ1." Yamcha said in shock. Goku had told me all about SSj1. I wished so bad that I could see what they looked like. I could feel the immense power but that was it.
After some happy talking Goku walked over to me. "Hey Kaoko!!! I heard you did some training!!! You ready to take me on?" he asked playfully punching me in the arm. I cringed as I felt my feet leave the ground and pain surround the area he had hit. As I hit the ground I slid a ways. " It's good to see you to Goku." I laughed biting my lip so that blood trickled down. "Oh man am I sorry Kaoko!!! I just kinda forgot about my strength." He said apologetically. "It's alright." I said as someone (I guessed Krillin) helped me up.
As Gohan, Trunks and I talked Goku, Vegeta, and the other fighters stood at the edge of the look out and talked. " I can't believe how strong you've gotten Gohan!!!" Trunks said amazed. I leaned against the pillar and looked over in the direction my friends sat." It was tough. My dad's not the easiest person to spar with." He said I laughed and listened to all his story's about what happened. About how they both couldn't cook so the food was awful.
We suddenly stopped talking as we heard Goku yell "Are you crazy!?!?! There is no way I'm allowing her to fight." I sighed and scratched my head "Looks like I don't get to kick some ass with you guys." I mumbled feeling disappointed. "Not yet anyway but soon." Gohan said making me feel better. " I guess I do need more training I wouldn't last long." Soon Goku called Gohan and me over. He told Gohan and me to go back home and he would be there soon. I grabbed my staff and called Rai. Gohan picked me up and Rai whined but jumped into my arms. We went back to earth and soon landed right in front of the house.
Chi Chi ran out glad to see us. "Gohan your HAIR!!!" she screamed pulling him in the house. I guessed by the ear the way he was saying " Owe!!! Mom!!!" repeatedly. I sat on a near by log with Rai beside me. I felt to very high power levels suddenly shoot up. They were so high I almost fell off the log. Rai growled deeply and I felt the air around me begin to vibrate. I heard lighting clash overhead."
Chi Chi ran out and pulled me inside. After she stuffed me and Gohan I listened as he read his study's off to me out loud. As I began to fall asleep the door flew open and slammed against the wall. Both Gohan and me jumped up but relaxed as we heard that familiar laugh. " Sorry about that Chi Chi!!! Owe!!! I promise I'll fix it!" I ran into the kitchen towards Goku. I flung my arms around him in a tight hug. Then hit him as hard as I could in the arm. As I cradled my broken wrist I yelled angrily at him. "Why didn't you tell me where you went!!! Are you trying to give me a heart attack!?!?!" I screamed. "I'm….I'm sorry." He said hanging his head. "Good." I mumbled walking away. Saying whatever else was on my mind to myself.
Later as I played fetch with Rai Goku came out. "Hey Kaoko." He said. I turned towards him. "Hello. I'm sorry I got so mad at you earlier." I said as Rai brought the stick back. "It's alright." Goku replied sheepishly. "I just…. Made you this. I noticed how you had to hold on to Rai's fur to get around so I thought this would help." He said handing me something. "What is it?" I asked a broad smile crossing my face. Rai walked up and dropped the stick. Goku looped one end around Rai's neck and handed me the other end. "Oh I get it!!! This is so cool thank you very much Goku!!" I said leading Rai into the house.
That night I sat on the couch with Gohan talking about Cell and everything else that was happening. I found out the battle was in 2 days. "Are you sure?" I asked not knowing exactly what else to say. "Yeah dad told me earlier. He told me not to tell you but I thought you should know." Gohan said growing quit. I thanked him and went into my room.
Later that night I heard Goku and Chi Chi talking "2 days Goku?!?!" Chi Chi said sounding heart broken. " I know and I'm sorry Chi Chi." Goku mumbled. I got up and walked into the living room. Gohan woke up and looked at me. "Kaoko?" he asked "SHHHH!!!" I said hurriedly He was quit than caught on to what I was doing. He came up behind me and we both stood there silently. I heard deep sob from Chi Chi. I felt my heartache. " I…just… wish …we had at least a little more time together." She sobbed into Goku's chest. " I know I know." Goku whispered trying to comfort her. "We quietly snuck back into Gohan's room and sat on the bed. " I wish there was something we could do." Gohan finally said. An idea finally hit me. " I think there is. We'll talk about it tomorrow." I said pushing him out the door. My mind busily went to work. These people have been my family. They took me in, cleaned me up and fed me. I owed them and I would do all I could to help them.
Authors note: Suspenseful huh? Well I think the next chapter will be a good one so be sure to check back (I should have it up tomorrow but NO PROMISES I'm bad at them)!!!! C-ya!!!
