My DBZ Adventure—Part 5
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"From your world?" Goku exclaimed from behind us. "I didn't know either of you came from another world!"
Gohan put a hand to his head. "Dad, Jen and Ang already told us that they were," he said. "Where were you?"
"Oh, yeah! I remember! I was right next to you. Hehehe...sorry, I forgot."
I smiled. "It's okay." Then something clicked in my head. "Guys, how are you able to fly? Did someone train you?" I asked the two girls.
Jen nodded. "Yeah."
"Who?" I asked eagerly. They looked at Goku. "Goku? You trained them?"
He nodded. "Yeah. They're good students and they learn fast." The two blushed slightly.
"Jen, Ang, how long have you been here?" I asked.
They looked at each other. "Maybe two months," they replied.
I nodded then turned to Gohan. "Gohan, where's the nearest waterfall?"
"Not too far, why?"
"Just wanted to see it, that's all," I replied, looking at him. I locked eyes with him, trying to get a message across.
He nodded slowly, as if catching onto something. "I'll take you there, Jessie," he offered.
"Thanks," I replied. "Aren't you gonna call Nimbus?"
"Flying's faster." With lightning speed he picked me up and flew off.
"You know where he is, don't you?" I asked Gohan.
Gohan nodded. "Yeah. It's kinda hard to find him when he's meditating, but since I trained with him for so long I can find him almost anywhere."
I smiled. "That must be nice."
"It is. Jessie, Piccolo isn't a bad guy, not once you get to know him."
"You don't have to convince me, Gohan," I said gently. "I've loved Piccolo ever since he started training you—maybe before."
"You have?" he asked.
"Yes. I never thought he was bad or evil or anything like that."
Gohan smiled at me. "Thanks." We flew in silence for a few moments before I heard the faint sounds of a waterfall. "We're almost there."
I nodded. "I know, I can hear the waterfall."
"You can?"
"Yeah. Is that bad?"
"No, just a bit odd." He continued at my puzzled look. "No ordinary human should be able to hear that. Not without assistance."
I thought for a moment while we landed, but it wasn't near a waterfall. "Come to think of it, I have been feeling at little...different since I got here."
Gohan looked at me. "Different how?"
"Oh, I dunno. Like, I know this is gonna sound strange, but more powerful." Gohan's eyes narrowed a bit.
"Get away from her, Gohan!" shouted a voice. Without question he jumped back, on the alert.
I looked around in confusion, recognizing the voice. I would never hurt Gohan. Why would Piccolo not want him near me? Questions raced through my head as I tried to find the Namek.
"Jessie! Look out!" Gohan shouted to me. I looked up to see a giant ki blast flying toward me. I screamed and put my hands in front of me. As my fear and anger grew inside me so did the feeling of power. I felt something well up inside until I couldn't hold it back. I yelled again this time not in fear. I cried out as something forced its way out of my body though my hands. I opened my eyes to see a ki blast of my own shoot forth to meet the oncoming one with such a force that I was thrown off my feet.
Gohan ran to me and knelt by my side. "Are you okay?" he asked, laying a hand on my shoulder. I was unable to respond. "Jessie? Jessie!" Gohan started shaking me. "Piccolo, you put her in shock!"
I finally snapped back to reality and shook my head. "What just happened?" I asked, regaining control of my voice.
"Jessie?" Gohan asked.
"I'm okay, just confused. Piccolo, why did you do that?" I asked upon seeing him. I stood slowly to my feet and Gohan placed his hand lightly on my arm. "Was that another test?"
Piccolo nodded. "It was," he said simply.
"And?" Gohan prompted.
"Did I pass?" I demanded. Piccolo merely looked at me with one eyebrow raised. "What do I have to do?"
Before Piccolo could answer me, three figures flew down to where we stood. I recognized them as Goku, Jen and Ang. They looked for something.
"Gohan, Piccolo, did you sense that power a moment ago?" Goku asked. "It was almost as powerful as Gohan's."
My eyes widened and I looked at Gohan, who looked at Piccolo. Piccolo nodded to Gohan, who looked a bit surprised. Piccolo then looked at me, right in the eyes so I couldn't look away."
"What's going on, Piccolo?" Goku asked. "What was that power?"
Piccolo glanced at Goku and locked eyes with me again. Then I finally got what he was trying to tell me. My eyes widened and I backed up a pace.
I shook my head. "No way," I said quietly. "Not me, there's no way! I'm just an ordinary girl!"
"What's going on, guys?" Ang asked.
"Yeah, wanna fill us in?" Jen added.
"You know that power you all sensed?" Gohan asked. They nodded. "It was Jessie."
"Is that true, Jessie?" Goku asked.
I looked down, finding the ground interesting. "I guess so," I said quietly. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked up to see Goku.
"That's nothing to be ashamed of," Goku told me. "It's something to be proud of."
"It is?" I asked.
Goku smiled. "Of course!" Gohan nodded and smiled.
"You won't tell anyone, though, right? I'd rather this be sort of a secret until I have it under my control."
"It's up to you," Ang said.
"Well, we'll see ya later, Jess," Jen said, flying upward. "Ang and I are gonna train with Goku." I waved as the three of them flew off.
"Piccolo turned to face me. "So, I take it this was no social call," he said. "What did you want?"
I stood firm and faced Piccolo and Gohan together. "I was wondering if you would train me like you did Gohan."
"Are you sure you're up to it?" Piccolo asked. "If I decide to train you, you can't back out."
"I know that, Piccolo. I'm willing to do whatever you say." Piccolo nodded.
"Are you sure about this, Jessie?" Gohan asked. "Piccolo's intense."
I took a deep breath. "Gohan, if you can do it, I can do it. Look what he did for you! He made you pretty much the strongest person in the world! Well, not alone, of course." I turned directly to Gohan. "And that's why I want you to help him."
"What?! You want me to help Piccolo train you?" he asked incredulously.
I nodded. "Yes. If you two can't bring out the best in me then I don't know who can."
"What do you think, Piccolo?" Gohan asked, looking at his long-time friend and mentor.
Piccolo smirked. "I think she knows what she's getting herself into. But let's show her anyway." Gohan smirked as well.
Seeing this I got into a defensive stance. "Look, if you're gonna attack me, don't use any super powers, okay? Like super speed or ki blasts."
Gohan nodded. "Okay," he agreed. With that, he attacked.