My DBZ Adventure Part 4
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The three of us walked in the house, laughing as if we were long-time friends. This is so nice, I thought to myself. This is just how I'd dreamed it would be.
"I'm glad you guys were having such a good time," a voice snapped. We all stopped laughing and looked up to see Chichi looking at us crossly. "What took you all so long?"
"I'm sorry, Chichi," Goku said.
"Sorry doesn't cut it, mister. All the time you were off having fun I was slaving over a hot stove!"
I saw the looks on Goku and Gohan's faces and I knew I had to say something to help them. "It was my fault we were late, Chichi," I said quickly. Goku and Gohan gaped at me, but I ignored them. "I was attacked by a wolf and the two of them helped me. I'm sorry."
Chichi looked puzzled. "The only wolf I know around here is Nina."
I nodded. "Yeah. She didn't know I was a friend. Anyway, it was my fault, so don't be mad at them; they were just helping me."
Chichi nodded understandingly. "Okay. You two are lucky she's here," she said, turning away. "Now go wash up." We all nodded and hurried to the bathroom.
Once we got away from Chichi, Gohan stared at me. "I don't believe what I just saw. Why did you do that?"
I shrugged and began washing my hands. "I saw that neither of you were gonna do anything so that meant I had to do something. I wasn't lying to her or anything. I just didn't want my friends to take the rap for me, that's all."
"Well, thanks, Jessie," Goku said. Gohan nodded.
"Hey, it was the least I could do. After all, you did save my life." Goku blushed.
When everything was ready we all went back to the table and sat down. I looked at the food, expecting it to be gone in the blink of an eye. Without warning I saw hands fly out toward the dishes and watched as the food started to disappear.
"Goku, Gohan! Have some manners," Chichi scolded. "We have a guest."
I smiled. "It's all right, Chichi. I was expecting this. They are Saiyans, after all."
Chichi smiled fondly at them as they ate. "I know. I wouldn't want them to be anything else." I nodded and started picking out my own food.
When I was done eating I looked over at the two Saiyans in wonder. "Chichi, that was wonderful," I said. "Do you need help cleaning up?"
"No thank you. You can go out now if you want," she replied.
"How...?"
"You looked like you wanted to be outside instead of in here. So go."
I smiled. "Thanks, Chichi." With that I got up and walked out the door. I walked over to the side of the house and sat down, leaning against it. I sighed contentedly and looked at the forest, again feeling like I was being watched. I stood casually, not letting on that I knew. Turning my back to the forest, I pretended to look at something else until I sensed someone come up behind me. I smiled as I realized who it was.
"Hello, Piccolo," I said, turning around. I came face to face with the Namek, who would have scared any other unsuspecting human. "I was beginning to wonder when you'd show up."
Piccolo re-crossed his arms and gave me his intimidating stare. I looked at him back, waiting for him to speak. "How did you know it was me watching you and not that wolf?" he asked finally
I thought for a moment before answering him. "I'm not really sure. Your stare felt different, like you were studying me, not sizing me up for a meal."
Piccolo nodded. "You have good instincts, Jessie."
I wasn't a bit surprised he knew me. "Thanks, Piccolo."
He studied me for a moment. "You don't look surprised."
I shook my head. "I'm not. You ears do more than shape your face," I told him, smirking a bit. "It is you who look surprised, Piccolo."
"I don't make a habit of listening in on other people's conversations," he told me sharply. "Only when it's important."
"I see." I mimicked Piccolo and crossed my arms. We stood there in silence for a while until we heard a familiar voice.
"Piccolo!" We both turned to see a smiling Gohan. "I didn't know you were here."
"We were having a nice conversation," I told him. "Even though he's not very talkative."
"He usually isn't," Gohan said.
"I didn't expect him to be," I replied, looking at Piccolo.
"Did you want something, Piccolo?" Gohan asked.
Piccolo softened his tone a bit. "No. I just wanted to check out the girl."
"You wanted to check me out?" I asked. "I'm flattered."
"Don't be," Piccolo snapped.
I put my hands up. "Whoa, down boy! Take a joke." I looked him in the eyes. "You know, I'm not afraid of you, Piccolo. I've seen a side to you that probably only Gohan knows about, so you can stop trying to scare me. You won't get very far."
Piccolo smirked at me. "All right, then, Jessie, if you insist."
With a speed even Gohan had trouble following, Piccolo flew up and fired a small ki blast at my feet. I locked eyes with Piccolo and didn't flinch. Goku came running out of the house and stopped by Gohan.
"Piccolo!" Gohan cried.
Without warning Piccolo fired ki blast after ki blast at me. I felt them whiz by me but I didn't dare move. Instead I just closed my eyes and waited for him to stop. I trusted Piccolo with my life and I knew he wouldn't hurt me without reason. (And I knew he didn't have reason.) This was a test, plain and simple.
Soon the ki blasts stopped and everyone waited for the dust to clear. When it cleared I was standing on a piece of land in the middle of a small pit.
"What are you doing, Piccolo?" Gohan asked.
"It's okay, Gohan," Goku said, laying a hand on his shoulder.
"Impressive," Piccolo said, coming back down. "You didn't move at all. Not bad for a human."
Gohan helped me out of the small pit. "Thanks." I looked at Piccolo and answered his unasked question. "I trust you, Piccolo," I stated. "I trust you and that's why I didn't move. I knew you wouldn't hurt me without just cause, and you didn't have it."
Piccolo stood there, speechless. When he said nothing I realized that I had gotten him. I bested the great Piccolo! (Oh, if only Kat had been here to see it!) I smiled inwardly at the thought.
Without another word Piccolo flew off alone. I silently watched him leave, hoping he would come back soon.
"A test," Gohan said quietly. Goku nodded. "That was just a test. But for what?"
"I don't know, son. Piccolo will let us know when he's ready," Goku replied, looking up at the sky. "Jen and Ang are here."
I turned around. "Can I meet them?" I asked.
"Sure," Gohan answered. I followed them to the front of the house. "Jen, Ang!"
Two girls landed on the ground in front of us. "Hi, Gohan," they greeted.
I started in disbelief at the two girls in front of me. "Jen? Angela?" I asked.
They both turned to face me and I watched as their faces changed. "Jessie?" they asked, sounding as surprised as me. I nodded. We looked at each other for another second before giving hugs.
"I can't believe this! You're here!" I said, stepping back.
"How'd you get here?" Jen asked.
"Through some portal by a new pizza place," I answered. Jen and Ang looked at each other. "What?"
"That's how we got here," Ang said, looking at me. "That's weird." Jen nodded in agreement.
"I take it you know each other?" Gohan asked.
I nodded. "Yeah. These two are from my world."
A/N: Jen and Ang are real people that I know; they're my friends (not to mention really cool people). And I'm sorry, guys, if I make you OCC. I don't mean it!!! Also, Cassie (Brittany), Kat (Red Kat 9/Rose Kat), and Jo (Krystan) are my friends, too. Hi all!!
Sorry about the inconsistency of the indentations. My computer is kinda weird and didn't do it right. Gomen nasai. Ja ne!