My DBZ Adventure—Part 7
A/N: Same old thing...please review. Thanx.
Disclaimer: Again, you're nuts if you think I own DBZ or any characters on the show. And I think it's pretty obvious what I do own.
When our food was digested, Gohan led me outside for some evening training. We flew to the spot where Goku and Vegeta had been fighting and landed in the clearing. Then Gohan proceeded to show me defensive moves and blocks that I didn't know until dark.
"Do you wanna call it a night?" he asked. "I'm willing to give you a break, but only for tonight."
I shook my head. "No, I can keep going for a while if you want me to."
"All right, then. We'll spar for a little while longer then we'll head home. Rest is just as important as training. Tomorrow I'll teach you how to do more advanced attacks."
"Sounds fine to me, Gohan." I got into a fighting stance. "Ready when you are." With that Gohan attacked.
"Hey, Gohan, why didn't Piccolo come out tonight?" I asked as we flew back to the house.
"I'm not sure, but he has his reasons," he replied.
I nodded and we flew the rest of the way in silence. When we landed I turned to Gohan. "Gohan, I just wanted to thank you for everything you're done. You've been so nice and understanding. Thank you."
Even though it was dark, I knew he was blushing. He scratched the back of his head, looking like his father. "Oh, it wasn't much," he said, smiling. "C'mon, let's go inside."
"Sounds good to me." We then walked inside the house and prepared for bed.
Chichi approached me as I stepped out of the bathroom. "Oh hi, Chichi," I greeted.
She smiled at me. "Come with me, Jessie."
"Okay," I said uncertainly. I followed her into the kitchen where Goku sat waiting for us.
"As you know, Gohan told us—or me—your situation: not being able to go home. Goku and I decided that you can stay here as long as you need to."
I did a double take. "You...I can?"
Goku smiled at me. "Of course."
"Oh, thank you! Thank you so much!" I ran to Goku and gave him a huge hug, then I did the same to Chichi. "I can't thank you enough, both of you."
Chichi smiled at me again. "Now, go to bed. You've had a rough day."
"I will. Goodnight, Chichi, goodnight, Goku. Thanks again!" With that I turned and went into Gohan's room. I saw Gohan standing in front of his desk looking out his window. He turned as he heard me come in. I immediately ran to him and threw my arms around his neck. I could tell he was startled, but I didn't care.
"Thank you, Gohan!" I said, kissing him on the cheek. "Thank you so much!"
"Uh...sure."
As I calmed down I realized what I'd done. I'd just kissed Gohan! Oh my God! my mind screamed. I can't believe I just did that! I...kissed him! What was I thinking?! Now he's gonna think I'm completely rude. Oh great! Now look what you've done!
I stepped away from him to see he was blushing as much as I was. "Well, goodnight, Gohan," I said softly. Then I turned and walked out, closing the door behind me. I kept walking until I found a spare bedroom. Then I walked in and closed the door. I leaned against it, breathing hard, and face burning.
"Why did I do that?" I asked myself quietly. "Now he probably thinks I'm some hentai or worse!" I sighed. "Just act like nothing happened tomorrow morning and maybe he'll forget."
That settled, the adrenaline rush left, leaving me feeling extremely weak. Quickly and shakily, I walked to the bed where my legs collapsed and I knew no more.
"Jessie? Jessie, wake up. Please, Jessie, wake up."
I stirred and opened my eyes to see a very concerned Gohan staring down at me. I cleared my throat. "Gohan?" I asked incredulously. "It wasn't a dream."
Gohan sighed. "You're awake."
"What's wrong, Gohan?" I asked.
"I thought something was wrong with you," he said. "I've been trying to wake you up for the past half hour. You wouldn't wake up and I was worried."
"I'm sorry, Gohan. I didn't mean to scare you," I told him. "I guess I was exhausted last night. When I got here my legs collapsed and I think I must've passed out or something."
"Are you okay now?"
"I think so. I haven't moved yet, though. I feel okay." I took the covers off me that someone covered me with and swung my legs over the side of the bed. Slowly I got to my feet and Gohan stepped closer. I shook my head as my vision blurred, but that went back to normal after a few seconds. "I'm a little sore, but other than that I think I'm okay."
Gohan looked relieved. "That's good. Mom left some breakfast if you want it."
"Thanks, Gohan." He walked with me to the kitchen where we ate. "Where'd Chichi and Goku go?" I asked in between mouth-fulls.
"I think mom made dad go with her shopping." Gohan chuckled. "I could hear him protesting a mile away."
I smiled. "I believe it." Sensing something, I looked out the window. "Gohan, is someone coming?"
He stopped eating. "Why, do you sense something?"
I nodded. "Who is it?" Getting up, I went to the window and looked out. I saw two people land, one short, one tall. Smiling, I said, "It's Krillin and Android 18!"
"You know them, too?" Gohan asked.
"Yeah. I love Krillin! He's so cool!" I exclaimed.
Gohan laughed. "He'll be glad to hear it. Let's go out and meet them."
I followed Gohan outside to meet the two Z fighters. Shy, I stood behind Gohan somewhat and stayed silent. The power I felt radiating off of Krillin was immense.
"Yo, Gohan!"
"Hey, Krillin, 18. What brings you here?" Gohan asked.
"Just a social call. Where's Goku?" Krillin asked, not noticing me.
"He's with my mom. She took him shopping," Gohan explained. Krillin and 18 laughed.
Krillin looked around Gohan, seeing me. "Yo, Gohan, who's the babe?" he whispered loud enough for me to hear. I blushed and looked at the ground. Next to Krillin, 18 glared at him and I felt her power level rise slightly.
"Krillin, 18, this is Jessie Lee," Gohan introduced. "She's... not from around here."
"Hi, Jessie," Krillin greeted, shaking my hand. Quiet 18 bowed, which I did in return.
"Hi, Krillin. It's nice to finally meet you. You and 18," I said. "You could say I'm a big fan of yours."
"Really? I don't meet too many Krillin fans out there." Krillin beamed. "It's nice to know someone besides you guys really likes me."
"We love you, Krillin," 18 whispered seductively. (I had a feeling FUNimation got her character totally wrong.)
Talking, Gohan and Krillin walked back in the house, leaving me alone with Android 18.
"So, Gohan said that you're not from around here. Where are you from?" 18 asked. "Another planet?"
"More like another dimension," I replied. "This may sound weird, but I know a lot about you. I know everyone, actually."
"How?"
I proceeded to tell her everything I told Gohan, and by the time I was done, she knew more about me than Gohan did.
"Can I ask you a question, 18?" I asked.
"Sure."
"Is 17 related to you?"
She smiled sadly as she remembered him. "Yes. 17 was my brother."
"I thought so," I replied. "Do you miss him at all?"
"Of course. I think about him often and miss him. Don't you miss your friends?"
"Yes, I do. I wish they were here with me now. They'd love it just as much as I do. I know they would." 18 smiled and I turned to her. "You know, you need a real name."
"What?" she asked, taken aback.
"You need a real name. 18 just doesn't sound right."
"I...never really thought about it before. What do you think?"
I put my chin in my hands and looked at her while I thought. "Hmm...something pretty. How about...Rose? It's the prettiest flower."
"It sounds all right."
"Okay, Rose it is, then. Now you just need to get used to responding to it." She nodded. I was about to say something else when I sensed something odd and somewhat familiar. "Rose, do you sense something...weird?"
She stood next to me. "Yes...what is it?"
I shook my head. "I'm not sure, but it feels strangely familiar to me." I looked at Rose and then back at the sky.
Suddenly the sky opened up and we heard screaming. We looked closely and saw three falling figures. Without a word we flew up as fast as we could to them. Quickly I recognized them as my three friends.
Flying as fast as I could, I reached Kat and Jo first while I saw Rose catch Cassie. I grabbed onto Jo tightly and tried to do the same to Kat, but I couldn't hold them both and we started to fall.
I sensed a familiar ki and I knew who it was. "Piccolo!" I screamed as my hold slipped more. "Kat, hold on!"
"Jessie?"
"Just don't let go."
"But I can't hold on!" Her hand slipped further off mine.
"Piccolo!" I screamed again. Finally Kat lost her hold on me and fell toward the earth. "Kat! No!"
In a flash Kat stopped falling and I saw her in the arms of Piccolo. I sighed and landed on the ground next to everyone else. Kat and the others ran to me and hugged me tightly. I hugged them back, relieved that they were all right.