Nashi No Kibo: The Story of Hotaru
Chapter 2
Hotaru brushed her black hair softly with the comb Bra handed her. ''Where are you from, Hotaru?'' Bra asked, as she climbed up on Hotaru's lap. Hotaru's eyes remained in the mirror. ''I don't know,'' Bra took some of Hotaru wet hair and twisted it. ''You don't? Everyone knows where he or she came from. W'Right?'' Hotaru was about to answer when Trunks came in.'' Bra, time for bed.'' Bra was furious. ''Trwunks! (Trunks) You're sapposed to knock before comin' in first!!'' Trunks muttered slightly, then said to Hotaru, ''Are you hungry?'' Hotaru shook her head. ''No.'' He entered the room, and took Bra under his arm. She wiggled as Trunks walked across the hall. Hotaru sighed then yawned. It was 1o:oo and she was tired.
==Morning==
''Hota-kun?'' Bra shook Hotaru slightly. ''Wakey! It's time for breakfast,'' Hotaru opened one of her eyes. Bra wore blue pajamas that matched her hair. ''Good morning,'' Hotaru said dreamily. She smoothed down her black hair and rubbed her eye. ''Hurry! Before Daddy and Trunks get the good pancakes!'' Bra rushed out of the room in a flash while Hotaru trudged behind.
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'Good morning,'' Bulma said. Hotaru took a place in-between Bra and Trunks. Trunks didn't notice and continued in his sleepy gesture. Vegeta came in; having an expression of sickness. Hotaru's purple eyes caught his sudden change of emotion when he saw her. Trunks brushed against her slightly, and looked in her direction. He stopped and smiled. ''Hello,'' Hotaru said to him. ''Hi,'' ''Did you sleep well last night?'' He asked, drinking some of his coffee. ''Well,'' Vegeta gave a disapproving humph. ''Did you sleep well, Vegeta?'' asked Hotaru, trying to be polite. ''Fine. Especially with a strange girl in my house,'' Trunks spat out his coffee in Vegeta direction. ''DAD!! DO YOU MIND?!'' Bra laughed at her coffee-covered father. ''BRA!'' Vegeta yelped as coffee streamed down his shocked face. She threw a napkin at him, and he wiped it rapidly. ''What's with the laughing?'' Bulma asked. ''Daddy got- sprayed with coffee.'' She looked at Vegeta, then Trunks. Trunks laughed nervously and wiped his mouth. Breakfast carried on in an ordinary fashion, and then everyone scattered to their daily prepping.
Hotaru got dressed then went downstairs again. ''What a large place,'' Hotaru replied. ''That's my son-in-laws training chamber.'' She looked beside her to find Dr. Brief. ''Mr. Brief. I presume?'' He nodded. ''He trains at 3oo times earth's normal gravity. He's very determined.'' ''More or less…'' Hotaru said softly. Dr. Brief raised his eyebrow and Hotaru covered her mouth. ''Um…I think I'll go now.'' Hotaru sped away. ''Hota-kun!'' Bra shrieked. ''Let's go to the city with Trwunks and Goten,'' Bra grabbed her hand. ''Who's Goten?'' ''My brother's bestfriend,'' ''Oh,'' She pulled her along to the door where Goten and Trunks were waiting. '' 'Bout time!'' Goten grumped. ''Oh be quiet!'' Bra contradicted. Goten slapped his head. ''I don't see how long it takes for an 11-year-old girl to get ready.'' Bra lowered her eyelids into look superior. ''Well I was getting my new friend, Hotaru. But I'm not blaming her though. Right Hota-kun?'' Hotaru nodded. Goten rolled his eyes and looked at Hotaru. Goten looked baffled and put his hand to his mouth. ''She's gorgeous! When did you meet her?'' ''Yesterday, why?'' Goten looked sly. ''So you're not an item?'' ''No…'' Goten looked pleased at this.
''Well aren't you men done with your conversation?'' Bra asked, ''Us ladies are ready,'' Goten laughed at this. ''Lady? You?'' Bra looked red, and Hotaru put her hand on her shoulder to show she was supportive. ''It's not like you're gentlemanly yourself.'' Hotaru replied, ''I suggest you practice what you preach before preaching it to others.'' Goten looked baffled again. ''Uh…well…Trunks?'' Trunks had nothing to say. ''Thanks for the support,'' He muttered. Bra smirked at Goten, as if saying 'You've been beaten,' Goten decided her did like this girl. She had moxy and attitude. ''Goten?'' Trunks shook his friend, ''C'mon. They're waiting,'' Goten gave Trunks a dirty look, but smiled otherwise. ''I think I can get used to this girl,'' Goten said. ''Not if I get to her first,'' Trunks smirked. ''Fine then. Let's see who she'll pick then.'' They shook hands and ran to the car.
Nashi Kibo…?
Okay people! Here's the thing. Bra is 11. I said she was little because compared to her brother and father, she is. Goten is 15, Trunks is 16, Bulma is at least 40, Vegeta…dunno, and Hotaru is 16. I just wanna get thing clear with everyone. The Angst will turn up sooner or later. Don't worry.
--Black Juu
