Training The Mind And The Body
It was late in the afternoon, when Goku finished teaching them about how to block energy blasts. "That's it for blocking energy blasts,"Goku told them.
"All right!"they all yelled, happy that they had learned so much. They jumped up in the air, and realized they were going up really high again. They wanted to test how the flying training had worked out. They all stopped in mid-air, then floated, for a second, before flying back down to the ground.
"YAY!"Goten yelled, as he clapped.
"Now,"Goku said,looking at Akane,"there's something I want you to do, mainly Akane, because she's had the most problems with it so far. The thing you haven't learned yet, is to keep all that energy in check. To learn how to control your energy, and not to let it control you,"he said. "I was always taught, that without the mind, the body is useless,"Goku told them. It is very important that your mind isn't controlled by your energy, but your mind needs to take control of the energy, to use it correctly."
"This might seem a little harsh, Akane, but I have to do it, to make sure you know how to use your energy,"Goku said. He looked at Ranma, and said,"Ranma, insult Akane. I've never been good at insulting people anyway,"Goku told Ranma.
Ranma was reluctant for a moment, then spoke in his cocky tone,"What's wrong tomboy? Letting your emotions get in the way? For all that, I can still whup you!" He hid his head, and for good reason.
Akane's fist was heading towards Ranma, when a sharp voice told her,"Don't. You have to calm yourself, don't let it get at you. Hold back your anger,"Goku said.
She stopped. "Again,"Goku told Ranma. Ranma insulted Akane again, and her arm twitched, when she tried to stop it. She shot out for a moment, and she struggled to pull it back. "Better,"Goku said.
They tried this a few more times, and Akane was definately getting better, but if she saw Shampoo hug Ranma, well, I don't know about that. This is when Goku told Ryoga to do something Ryoga would never have done, at least not on his own. "Ryoga, you insult Akane,"Goku told Ryoga.
Ryoga looked at Goku, like he was a madman,"I-I can't!"he yelled.
"Ryoga,"Akane said softly,"Please do it......for me,"she asked him, with pleading eyes.
Poor Ryoga couldn't resist those eyes,"All-All right....for you....Akane...."he looked down, deperately trying to think of somthing. Finally he yelled through clenched teeth,"AKANE, YOU-YOU CAN'T BEAT UP ANYONE WHO CHALLENGES YOU AND RANMA ALWAYS ENDS UP HAVING TO SAVE YOU!!" This was what Ryoga came up with. He sobbed through his hands. "OH AKANE, PLEASE FORGIVE ME!"he yelled. Akane's mind had been overtaken, and didn't know how to respond, except violently. A fist flew towards Ryoga's face, but Goku stopped it. Akane came back into the real world, and looked at her hand. She had about to punch her friend, Ryoga, in the face.
"You see Akane, this is what can happen, if you let your energy get the best of you. You almost punched your friend Ryoga, just because he said something, even though you know he didn't mean it. You didn't want to, but your energy took control. You've got to fight it. Otherwise, who knows who you'll end up hurting,"Goku told her. "That's the end of training for today. You all did exceptionally well, especially you Akane," said Goku, getting up and walking into the house, knowing it was almost time for dinner.
Akane sat there for a moment, before getting up. Ranma and Ryoga walked ahead. Ranma tried to tell Ryoga it was okay, but he kept screaming,"I'M SORRY AKANE!" Goku might not be good at things like, reading, or math, but sometimes, he can come off, as one of the wisest people alive.
Goten walked beside Akane,"Are you okay?"he asked, concern in his eyes.
Akane seemed to be talking to him and herself,"I almost hit Ryoga. I could've hit anyone, like that. If I almost hit Ryoga, I could hit my family, you, my friends, anybody, who got the least on my nerves......."she said.
"That what dad was saying. You do could do it to anyone, people you care about, friends, anyone. That's why you have to conquer this. You don't want to hurt people. You're not that kind of person,"Goten told her, further explaining his father's point. "He was motivating you, to overcome it. That's why he had Ryoga do that, to show you that you could do it to anyone,"Goten said.
"Thanks Goten,"Akane said, wiping a tear from her eye, as they walked in to the call of,"Dinner's ready!"from Kasumi. Once again, this cheered everyone up.....................
On The Streets of A Familiar City............
Vegea walked down the darkening street, sensing he was getting closer to his goal. He was still trying to find the energy source he was trying to find.
"I must find Saotome and force him to release Akane and the Pig- Tailed Girl from-"Kuno said, cut off when he ran into someone. He fell over on the ground. "WHAT?!"he said looking up, from the ground. "YOU DARE MOCK TATEWAKI KUNO?!"he yelled, getting up, and looking down at the short man, with spiky hair, that went up.
"I'm feeling generous tonight, so I'll let get out of here now. If you don't I might have to help you,"Vegeta said, viciously.
"TATEWAKI KUNO NEVER RUNS FROM A FIGHT!"Kuno yelled. "TAKE THIS, SORCEROR!"he yelled, charging Vegeta.
Vegeta threw him over his head, toward the Tendo Dojo....... Strange.......... Vegeta contiued to walk, and he said,"Happy landidngs,"menacingly...............................
Tendo Dojo, Dinner Time..........................
Akane was feeling much better, and she was laughing, as Goku told stories abotut his childhood. 'She has a pretty smile,'Goten thought, looking at Akane. 'Did I just think that?'he asked himself, surprised. He shrugged, and listened to his father's story, still looking at Akane.
Then a voce could be heard, getting louder , as it came,"SaotOME!"it yelled. Ranma looked behind him to see Kuno, standing in the back yard, sword over his shoulder.
"Hello!"Goku said, happily.
"I have no time for formal greetings, newcomer, I am here for Saotome,"Kuno said, pointing his sword at Ranma.
"Oh,"Goku said, going back to his story.
"Prepare to die, Ranma!"Kuno yelled.
Just then, however, Happosaihit Kuno on the head and said,"Move along sonny!" Kuno was hit out the door, back to his mansion.
Happosai sat down and started to eat, although wary of anyone, trying to hit him into the sunset again.
Trunks was playing Shogi, with Genma, and was actually doing quite well. No match for many days of mastery from Genma though. Even though he also paid attention to Goku's story the whole time. Oh well Trunks. That's okay buddy!
Just then though, something, or someone, floated over the wall in the back yard. The figure smirked,"Feh,"the figure said. This got everyone's attention. The figure walked into the light,"I should have known,"it said. The figure was short. Ranma, Akane, and Ryoga knew they had seen him somewhere before, but they weren't sure where. They heard soon enough.
"VEGETA?!"Goku said, surprised, beyond belief.
"Should of known you'd have made friends, got a place to stay, and started having a good time. It's all in yur personality Kakarot,"Vegeta said.
Trunks stopped playing Shogi,"Dad?!"Trunks asked, making sure he was real.
"Trunks?! What are you doing here?!"Vegeta asked, surprise, but his perpetual tint of anger in his voice.
"We needed a place to stay, and the people who live here yet us stay here,"Trunks explained to his father.
Vegeta finally looked around the table, and also saw Goten and Gohan, sitting. He was very surprised to see all these people in the same room, talking to people he, didn't even know! "What's the heck's going on here Kakarot?!"Vegeta asked wanting his long-awaited answer.
Goku got up, and told Vegeta, all that King Kai haad told him. He didn't think it was the right time to spring the news that they were from another dimension on the Tendos and Saotomes. "Well, that's just great,"Vegeta said, I have no place to stay, and I don't even now where I am!"Vegeta yelled.
'Sounds kinda like me,'Ryoga thought to himself.
"Do you have any more room?"Trunks asked the Tendos, pleadingly.
"Only if you don't mind getting scrunched up in the guest room,"Akane told him.
"Is that okay guys?"he asked Goku, Gohan, and Goten.
"I guess,"Goku said, not really wanting to be scrunched up, especially not in the same room as Vegeta.
"I'd rather sleep outside, than in the same room with Kakarot!"Vegeta yelled in protest.
"I guess you could....."Goku said.
"Fine! I'll sleep outisde, but give me something to sleep in! I somehow got here yesterday, and you expect me to bring a sleeping bag?!"Vegeta, who was obviously frustrated, shouted.
"I'm sure they've got one Vegeta! Calm down!"Goku said.
"Fine,"Vegeta said, walking outside.
Kasumi came down witha futon and laid it out on the ground, and left quickly, not wanting any more shouting, it was giving her a headache. Vegeta appeared to be tired, crawled into the bag, and went right to sleep.
"Phew,"Goku said. "He's touchier than usual. Oh well."
They all went back to what they were doing before. After, they finished, watched a little T.V., then decided to go to bed. It had been a full day for Ranma, Akane, and Ryoga.
As Akane was walking up the stairs, Goku walked up behind her. "Akane,"he said.
"Hm?"she asked, looking back at him.
"If you can, I want you to spend some time, concentrating on controling all your energy,"Goku said.
"Okay, I'll try,"Akane told him.
"After all, you can't go crazy on Shampoo tommorow!"Goku joked.
Akane laughed, and went up to bed. When she got to her bedroom, she got into her night cloths, and sat on her bed. She yawned, looking longingly at the bed. 'No,'she thought to herself,'I've got to get over this.' She spent a few minutes, searching through her mind, trying to find where the energy was locked up. After she found it, she spent a few minutes, trying to take control of it. She made some progress, but it was very draining. She decided she had done a pretty good job for the night, and decided to go to sleep. And the moment her head hit the pillow, she was fast asleep.
It was much the same with Ranma and Ryoga, who had also been training all day. 'Ah, if one person had to get stronger than me, I'm glad it was Akane!'Ryoga thought, tears in his eyes. He was happy, when Akane was happy. Then he looked over at Ranma, who looked like he was dreaming of all the things he'd learned. 'If Ranma ruins this for Akane, I'll use everything I just learned to beat him,'Ryoga thought, being protective of Akane. After that, Ryoga went fast asleep, him too, dreaming of his newfound skills.
In the Dragon Ball Z Dimension, At Night...................
Bulma had her hand on her head, like she had a headache. "I knew this would happen! Why couldn't King Kai just talk to her himself?! No he knew that would happen, so he made me do it!"Bulma said, frustrated. "She always overreacts about everything! How am I supposed to tell him to get back this instant?! Interdimensional travel isn't as easy as it sounds!"she joked. "Ah, who am I kidding? I don't even know where to start on this thing! Maybe I'll just ask King Kai about all those universal locations, and whatever he said. He talks a version of techno babble of his own! Oy!"Bulma said to herself. It was also hard to work, with her husband missing, all of a sudden.
Then she heard the voice again,"Bulma."
"King Kai?"she asked, already knowing it was him.
"I've got some news I think you''l be happy about!"King Kai told her.
"What?"she said anxiously.
He waited or a moment, leaving her in suspense. He would laugh after he was finishd talking to her. "They found Vegeta-he"
He was cut off by Bulma, being so worried,"Is he okay?!"she blurted out.
"Yeah, he found Goku, Gohan, Goten, and Trunks, and is staying in the same house they are,"King Kai said, trying to calm Bulma.
"Tell him to get back here this instant!"Bulma yelled, frustrated, now that she knew her husband was safe.
"Uh, yeah,"King Kai said. "That's all for now."
Bulma was too frustrated to ask about univeral locations. She was going to ask in the morning anyway.
"Gosh, she's overreacting!"King Kai said,"How am I spposed to tell him to get back here this instant?! Interdimensional travel isn't isn't as easy as it sounds!"he snorted, then stood up proud. "STILL THE FUNNIEST MAN IN THE UNIVERSE!"he told all of Other World, proudly. Bubbles and Gregory just stared at him. "WHAT?! I AM!"..............................
Morning At the Tendo Dojo...............................
The Saiyans were out in the misty yard, stretching, when Genma, Ranma, and Ryoga, came out to the back yard, closly followed by Akane. Vegeta wasn't there. He was elewhere, doing, who knows what. Kasumi was more at ease this morning, see that Saiyans could eat civilized, even if it was hard. They all started stretching out, prepearing for the day of training, and for Cologne and Shampoo.
"Feeling better this morning, Akane?"Goku asked, looking at Akane, who was yawning before she stretched.
She looked over at him, and smiled,"Oh yeah, a lot better! I think I made some progress, last night!"
Goten was looking into the sky, hands behind his head, trying not look at Akane, wondering if he would blush, if he did.
"That's great! Goku said, returning the smile.
The Saiyans let the others stretch out. Even Genma. "Boy, I want to see just how powerful you've become,"Genma said, looking toward his son.
Ranma looked back surprised, then smiled. "Suit yourself pops!"he said, smirking. Ranma was cocky most of the time, and he had a short temper at times, so no one could ever tell if he was ever suffering from the side-effects of the energy, or if he was just being himself. However, he never really got hit by any side-effect. Not him or Ryoga had really seemed to be effected. They had already been using energy blasts, so Goku's best guess, was that, since they were used to using that much energy, it wouldn't really effect them.
Ranma and Genma got ready to spar, and everyone stood up to watch. Goku had been wondering how powerful Ranma's father was. 'This will be interesting,'Goku thought to himself.
Genma jumped at Ranma, but only hit his after-image. Genma went wide- eyed and Ranma appeared behind him and tapped him on the back, he turned around in time to see Ranma kick him into the pond.
Then next thing Goku saw, was a panda emerging from the water. Ranma was laughing, and poiting at the panda. The panda got angry, grabbed Ranma's arm and slammed him into the pond. A red-haired girl emerged from the water, where Ranma had been, spitting out a mouthful of water. The panda held up a sign saying,*What do you have to laugh about?*as the panda, as he laughed at the red-headed, pigtailed girl. The girl landed a kick to the panda's face,"SHUT UP POPS!"she yelled.
Goten and Trunks watched this for a moment, before realizing that Goku and Gohan were wide-eyed with their mouths gaping open. "OH GREAT! NO ONE TOLD THEM!"Trunks yelled, slapping a hand to his face.
"Dad? Gohan?"Goten asked, walking up to the father and brother, waving a hand in front of their faces.
"Greeeeeat!"Trunks said,"now we have to wait till they snap out of it." The girl and panda kept fighting, the girl, seeming to have the advantage,a usual. She was definately doing better this morning.
Goku seemed to be the first one to come out of it,"Ranma.......a girl...........Genma.........panda?"he asked, trying to figure out what he had just seen.
"Uh, yeah,"Ranma said, his voice higher pitched. *Right*Genma said, holding up a sign.
"H-how?"Goku asked. Gohan's jaw was still hanging open.
"Long story, the now, female Ranma said. He told the story of how he got his curse, to the two Saiyans, while some water heated up.
Goku nodded with his eyes closed,"Hmmm, very interesting story,"Goku said, wondering about the springs. "Something I wouldn't mind looking into, if I have the time,"he said.
"Just don't fall in a spring!"Ranma joked. The hot water was ready, and Goku and Gohan watched, as Ranma poured it over himself. He grew a few inches, his hair, changed back to black, and his chest became flat again. Genma also changed back, in another room of course. Then he came back out, when he was dressed again. They all stood up, to resume, warming up, when Ranma snesed something behind him.
"Hello son-in-"Cologne was cut off, when Ranma grabbedher cane, before she could poke him in the back. Cologne's eyes got a little bigger. "Hm...You're faster son-in-law,"she complemented. Cologne stood with Shampoo, when Mousse came flying over their heads.
"Not fast enough, Ranma!"he yelled. A weapon flew out of his sleeve, towards Ranma
"Mousse fool!"Shampoo yelled at Mousse.
Ranma just looked at the weapon, and caught it, before it could hit him. "Yo, Mousse, you lookin' for this?"he asked, smiling. Mousse's eyes went wide at this. Ranma threw the weapon back at Mousse, and it hit him in the face.
"Ouch,"he said, falling to the ground.
"Quite nice, son-in-law!"Cologne said,"but asn't Akane going to be the one showing up some techniques today?"she asked, looking towards Akane.
"That's right, ghoul,"Akane said, smiriking. She was herself, she was just happy to finally be able to show that old woman something that would surprise her. "Ranma, fire a blast at me,"Akane said.
"All right,"Ranma said, raising a hand. He fired a blast at Akane, an the blast exploded, enveloning Akane in smoke.
'Yes!,'Shampoo thought. 'Ranma blow up Akane! Now Shampoo will marry!'
Nope Shampoo, no can do! The smoke cleared, and Akane was standing, unscathed. "Well well,"Cologne said, slightly surprised. "You have improved, Akane."
"Watch this,"Akane said, as she flew up into the air. Now this, took Cologne completly by surprise.
"WHA-WHAT?!"she yelled, in surprise. Now this made Akane smile. The old ghoul finally saw something she didn't expect, and she was shocked at it. "YOU-YOU CAN-FLY?!"she said, almost going into shock.(Seems to happen a lot in this story, doesn't it?)
"That's right,"Akane said. Then, she powered up an energy ball. and fired it at a rock, near Cologne. Cologne flinched at first, wondering if Akane was aiming for her. The rock exploded into pieces. Cologne was also surprised at this. 'Akane canuse*gulp*energy attacks now, as well?!'she thought. 'Not only that, she can stop them, depending on their power!'
Akane showed all the rest of what Goku had taught them thus far. Speed, energy deflection, the whole thing. And Cologne was kind of nervous about the whole thing. 'I don't think Shampoo can beat Akane now! I need time to think about this.' "Thank you for that demonstration, Akane,"Cologne said, trying to end the conversation.....for now. "We must be going now, though. We shall return, later,"she said.
"Bye Shampoo! Bye Shampoo's Great Grandmother!"Goku said, in a happy tone. "Nice show there Akane! You controlled yourself pretty well! I can see you're getting better!"Goku complimented, her.
"Thanks!"she said smiling.
Goten smiled, seeing his friend Akane, so happy...............................
The Streets Of Nerima...............................
Krillen walked, with his hands behind his head, beside Piccolo. The people of Nerima had seen strange and amazing things, but nothing like this. A short guy in a martial arts uniform, walking beside a tall man, with a cape, a turban, pointed ears, and, most of all, he was green. Yes, now they were sure they'd seen everything.
"Gosh I'm hungry!"Krillen said. "I've been stuck out in the wilderness for two days and I need some food!" He wasn't in the best of moods.
"Fine, fine! We'll get something to eat!"Piccolo said, tired of hearing Krillen complaining about his empty stomach.
Krillen looked around desperatly, for somewhere to eat. Anywhere! He spotted a restaraunt that said, "Ucchan's Okonomiyaki." Krillen licked his lips. "I DON'T KNOW WHAT OKONOMIYAKI IS, BUT I'M GETTIN' ME SOME!"Krillen asid, happier than he'd been since he got here.
'I'll never get the concept of eating,'Piccolo thought to himself, as they walked in...........
Ucchan's Okonomiyaki.......................
Ukyo was in the back room. "I'll go over in a little while to check up on those boys. I didn't get the chance, yesterday,"Ukyo said to herself, planning a visit to the Tendo Dojo. "She heard the door open and the little bell on the door ring. "I'll be right in!"she called to the customers. Then she walked towards the front. She called,"Hi I'm Ukyo, I own this place. Our special today, is-"
She stopped in her tracks when she saw who was sitting at the grill. This had to be about the strangest thing she had ever seen.(Well, maybe not......)There was one short man, with black hair, in a martial arts uniform, and another tall man, in a cape, a turban, had pointed ears, and was green. "Uh sir, are you okay?"she asked the green man.
"I'M ALWAYS THIS COLOR!"he yelled, tired of people asking him if he was okay.
"Oh....okay,"she said. Then she turned to the shorter man. "Uh, can I take your order?"
Krillen saw something that looked good on the menu and orderd it. "What is Okonomiyaki?"Krillen asked. "Ive......actually never heard of his he said, hand on the back of his head.
"It's Japanese Pizza,"Ukyo explained to him.
"Oh, sounds good to me!"Krillen.
"And, what'll you have?"she asked the taller, green man.
"Uh, Piccolo doesn't really eat,"Krillen told her, saving this,"Piccolo,"the trouble.
"Oh.......sooo, your name is, Piccolo?"Ukyo asked, looking toward Piccolo, who nodded.
"Oh, right! Sorry, that tehre's Piccolo, and I'm Krillen,"Krillen said, introducing himself.
"Ukyo Kuonji,"Ukyo said again. "You know you guys are the second pair of people who didn't know what Okonomiyaki is, in the last two days,"Ukyo said, thinking if there was any connection. Yes Ukyo, there is, but you don't know it yet!
"Huh, weird,"Krillen said, his stomach grubling.
"So, what are you guys in town for, I've never seen you before,"Ukyo said, knowing she would have remembered a short guy named, Krillen, and a tall green guy, in a turban, named, Piccolo.
"Well, we're kinda looking for someone,"Krillen said.
Ukyo looked up, shocked for a moment. A green guy and a short guy?! The only reason people like this came to Nerima, was to kill Ranma for one reason or another. "You're not lo-looking for a guy named Ranma, are you?"Ukyo asked, wanting to stop them, if they were after her Ran-Chan.
"Ranma?"Krillen asked himself,"Never heard of him."
"Phew,"Ukyo let out. "Seems like people are always trying to kill Ranma. He's my fiancee,"Ukyo told them.
"Oh, wow,"Krillen said,"Well, I can assure you, we aren't trying to kill him!"Krillen joked, and smiled.
Ukyo smiled back. "Here you go!"Ukyo said, laying down Krillen's Okonomiyaki in front of him. She was glad she was finally getting a break. After those two kids the other day, she almost ran out of ingredients! At least she only had to cook for one, at the moment.
Krillen chowed down. He was really hungry, but the Okonomiyaki filled him up, for now. "That was great, Ukyo!"Krillen said, patting his full stomach.
"Thanks!"she said.
Krillen was about to pay, when he realized something. Two days ago, he's transported into the middle of a snowstorm. What kind of money did they take here? "We're, um, new around here, what kind of payment you guys take around here?"
"Yen or a check will do!"she said, smiling.
'Darn it! All I have are Zeni! What the heck are Yen?!'he thought, desperatly searching for a way to pay her. 'Guess I'll just have to work it off,'he sighed.
Ukyo saw his downcast look. "Don't have any money?"she asked. Krillen knew that,'Get in to the kitchen!' was coming up next. "I tell you what, it's free this time, 'cause you huys look lost,"Ukuyo said, happily.
Krillen looked up,"Really?! Thanks! I thought I was gonna have to wash dishes,"he laughed. Then his face made a surprised look,'DON'T GIVE HER ANY IDEAS!'he thought.
"No it's okay,"she said, still smiling. Krillen let out another sigh of relief.
"Well, I guess we'd better get going, Piccolo old buddy." Piccolo only mumbled a reply. They started to get up, when Ukyo walked over to the door beside them.
"I'm going to visit some friends of mine for a little while,"Ukyo said, putting up a,"Will Be Back Later,"sign.
"Okay,"Krillen said, as they all walked in the same direction.....................................
Back Yard Of The Tendo Dojo, A Little After Lunch.........................
"Now, try to follow me with, using your senses and your energy together,"Goku instructed. Then, he jumped up into the air, seeing if the teens could follow his movements. They could follow him, for a little while, but they eventually lost track. They tried to find him again, when he appeared behind them. "You can't let your minds slip,"he told them, and they all turned around, surprised to see him, all of a sudden. "That's enough for that, for today though,"Goku told them. "For now, though, I'm gonna take a break, and you guys, just practice whatever you want, and try to improve on it,"he told them, wanting them to have a little free time to practice what they wanted to. "And if any of you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me!"Goku said, with a smile.
"ALL RIGHT!"they all exclaimed at once. Each of them had wanted to try some things on their own.
Goku chuckled and sat down with his sons, and Trunks. 'I still can't shake the feeling that there's something driving Akane more than the others,'Goku thought to himself. 'Oh well, I thnk about it later.' He started talking with Gohan, Goten, and Trunks,"I've been thinking about showing them us as Super-Saiyans. You guys haven't done that yet, have you?"Goku asked, not wanting them to have shown his surprise yet. They shook their heads at his question. "Good,"Goku said, as he fell back on the soft grass, and looked up into the blue sky, with clouds, dotting it. He closed his eyes and relaxed, as his pupils put their ablities to the test.
Ranma came up to Goku and asked,"Goku, why does Akane seem to learn all of this so fast?" Goku looked at Ranma, who found it strange for someone to learn so fast.
"Actually, to tell you the truth, Ranma, I don't know,"Goku said, laying his head back down.
Then Ranma asked,"Can you power up your energy while flying?"changing the subjsect, since Goku obviously didn't know, why Akane was doing so well.
"Yes, but you have to remained focused. It'll take some practice. Powering up does make you go faster though,"Goku told him. "It just takes more practice."
"Thanks, Ranma said,"walking away to try it out.
Goku got to relax, for the next thirty minutes, while his students fought one another and got to try out their powers.
After a little while, Goku got up, and stretched. He had an idea. "Akane,"he said. "I have an idea, if you don't mind,"he asked.
Akane looked, up, wondering, what he wanted. "Sure, I guess so,"she replied back.
Goku walked up to Akane, and placed a hand on her head. He used a technique, he had learned on his way to Namek. He searched through Akane's mind. He saw how Akane used to be the strongest person in Nerima, and how she would always have to beat off boys and that annoying Kuno guy. Then Ranma, who was strongerthan her came in and eventually, people followed him there, all stronger than her. Shampoo, Ukyo. He saw all the battles she had lost to them and a lot of others. And no matter how she tried, she could never get ahead of them. They were always one step ahead. And even though Akane appreciated Ranma saving her all those time, she wanted the power to be able to save herself, again. She had the need to get stronger. In her subconcious, she wanted to be at the top again....Like she used to.
Goku released her, knowing the answer to his question. "I know why you've progressed so greatly,"Goku told her,"Why you've learned all this so fast,"he told her.
Akane wondered how he could know, from putting his hand on her head. "Why?"she asked.
"You used to be the best martial artist around. You had to beat up hordes of boy, plus Kuno, everyday. Then Ranma came. He was stronger than you, and you didn't like it. Then, others came after him, Shampoo, Ukyo, and you could never beat them. You trained and battled hard, but they were always one step ahead. Next thing you know, you're basically at the bottom. And you've tried to get stronger, but it never seems to be of any use. Your subconcious has a motive, to get stronger. That's your drive. That's why you've learned so fast, you've got determination, and a lot of it. That's why, Akane,"Goku finished.
Akane look up at the tall man, in awe,'How can he know that?! I didn't even know that!'she thought, wondering if he could be right.
Everyone else had been listening, intently to Goku's story. They were all surprised that Goku knew this, by putting his hand on her head, for a minute.
Goku walked a away a little, and said,"Now that you know that, it should be easier to put your energy at ease. Now you can start to take control of it. Now, lets get started again,"Goku said, starting the next part of training, everyone else stood, thinking about what he had just said......................
Nearby....................
Krilen, Piccolo, and Ukyo walked toward a large house, with a dojo on the side. Ukyo look at them,"This is where you're going?"she asked, concerned now.
"Yeah, Krillen turned and said,"Why?"
"This is where Ranma lives,"she said, wondering if they really were after Ranma.
"Well that's weird,"Krillen said softly.
They neared the brick wall, and jumped onto it, as Ukyo stared at them.....................................
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Well, that's suspense for ya! Hope you all liked it, and I should have the next Chapter coming out soon! I think you're all glad I finally explained about Akane! Please keep the comments and suggestions comin'!
Your friendly neighborhood writer,
S'rac
It was late in the afternoon, when Goku finished teaching them about how to block energy blasts. "That's it for blocking energy blasts,"Goku told them.
"All right!"they all yelled, happy that they had learned so much. They jumped up in the air, and realized they were going up really high again. They wanted to test how the flying training had worked out. They all stopped in mid-air, then floated, for a second, before flying back down to the ground.
"YAY!"Goten yelled, as he clapped.
"Now,"Goku said,looking at Akane,"there's something I want you to do, mainly Akane, because she's had the most problems with it so far. The thing you haven't learned yet, is to keep all that energy in check. To learn how to control your energy, and not to let it control you,"he said. "I was always taught, that without the mind, the body is useless,"Goku told them. It is very important that your mind isn't controlled by your energy, but your mind needs to take control of the energy, to use it correctly."
"This might seem a little harsh, Akane, but I have to do it, to make sure you know how to use your energy,"Goku said. He looked at Ranma, and said,"Ranma, insult Akane. I've never been good at insulting people anyway,"Goku told Ranma.
Ranma was reluctant for a moment, then spoke in his cocky tone,"What's wrong tomboy? Letting your emotions get in the way? For all that, I can still whup you!" He hid his head, and for good reason.
Akane's fist was heading towards Ranma, when a sharp voice told her,"Don't. You have to calm yourself, don't let it get at you. Hold back your anger,"Goku said.
She stopped. "Again,"Goku told Ranma. Ranma insulted Akane again, and her arm twitched, when she tried to stop it. She shot out for a moment, and she struggled to pull it back. "Better,"Goku said.
They tried this a few more times, and Akane was definately getting better, but if she saw Shampoo hug Ranma, well, I don't know about that. This is when Goku told Ryoga to do something Ryoga would never have done, at least not on his own. "Ryoga, you insult Akane,"Goku told Ryoga.
Ryoga looked at Goku, like he was a madman,"I-I can't!"he yelled.
"Ryoga,"Akane said softly,"Please do it......for me,"she asked him, with pleading eyes.
Poor Ryoga couldn't resist those eyes,"All-All right....for you....Akane...."he looked down, deperately trying to think of somthing. Finally he yelled through clenched teeth,"AKANE, YOU-YOU CAN'T BEAT UP ANYONE WHO CHALLENGES YOU AND RANMA ALWAYS ENDS UP HAVING TO SAVE YOU!!" This was what Ryoga came up with. He sobbed through his hands. "OH AKANE, PLEASE FORGIVE ME!"he yelled. Akane's mind had been overtaken, and didn't know how to respond, except violently. A fist flew towards Ryoga's face, but Goku stopped it. Akane came back into the real world, and looked at her hand. She had about to punch her friend, Ryoga, in the face.
"You see Akane, this is what can happen, if you let your energy get the best of you. You almost punched your friend Ryoga, just because he said something, even though you know he didn't mean it. You didn't want to, but your energy took control. You've got to fight it. Otherwise, who knows who you'll end up hurting,"Goku told her. "That's the end of training for today. You all did exceptionally well, especially you Akane," said Goku, getting up and walking into the house, knowing it was almost time for dinner.
Akane sat there for a moment, before getting up. Ranma and Ryoga walked ahead. Ranma tried to tell Ryoga it was okay, but he kept screaming,"I'M SORRY AKANE!" Goku might not be good at things like, reading, or math, but sometimes, he can come off, as one of the wisest people alive.
Goten walked beside Akane,"Are you okay?"he asked, concern in his eyes.
Akane seemed to be talking to him and herself,"I almost hit Ryoga. I could've hit anyone, like that. If I almost hit Ryoga, I could hit my family, you, my friends, anybody, who got the least on my nerves......."she said.
"That what dad was saying. You do could do it to anyone, people you care about, friends, anyone. That's why you have to conquer this. You don't want to hurt people. You're not that kind of person,"Goten told her, further explaining his father's point. "He was motivating you, to overcome it. That's why he had Ryoga do that, to show you that you could do it to anyone,"Goten said.
"Thanks Goten,"Akane said, wiping a tear from her eye, as they walked in to the call of,"Dinner's ready!"from Kasumi. Once again, this cheered everyone up.....................
On The Streets of A Familiar City............
Vegea walked down the darkening street, sensing he was getting closer to his goal. He was still trying to find the energy source he was trying to find.
"I must find Saotome and force him to release Akane and the Pig- Tailed Girl from-"Kuno said, cut off when he ran into someone. He fell over on the ground. "WHAT?!"he said looking up, from the ground. "YOU DARE MOCK TATEWAKI KUNO?!"he yelled, getting up, and looking down at the short man, with spiky hair, that went up.
"I'm feeling generous tonight, so I'll let get out of here now. If you don't I might have to help you,"Vegeta said, viciously.
"TATEWAKI KUNO NEVER RUNS FROM A FIGHT!"Kuno yelled. "TAKE THIS, SORCEROR!"he yelled, charging Vegeta.
Vegeta threw him over his head, toward the Tendo Dojo....... Strange.......... Vegeta contiued to walk, and he said,"Happy landidngs,"menacingly...............................
Tendo Dojo, Dinner Time..........................
Akane was feeling much better, and she was laughing, as Goku told stories abotut his childhood. 'She has a pretty smile,'Goten thought, looking at Akane. 'Did I just think that?'he asked himself, surprised. He shrugged, and listened to his father's story, still looking at Akane.
Then a voce could be heard, getting louder , as it came,"SaotOME!"it yelled. Ranma looked behind him to see Kuno, standing in the back yard, sword over his shoulder.
"Hello!"Goku said, happily.
"I have no time for formal greetings, newcomer, I am here for Saotome,"Kuno said, pointing his sword at Ranma.
"Oh,"Goku said, going back to his story.
"Prepare to die, Ranma!"Kuno yelled.
Just then, however, Happosaihit Kuno on the head and said,"Move along sonny!" Kuno was hit out the door, back to his mansion.
Happosai sat down and started to eat, although wary of anyone, trying to hit him into the sunset again.
Trunks was playing Shogi, with Genma, and was actually doing quite well. No match for many days of mastery from Genma though. Even though he also paid attention to Goku's story the whole time. Oh well Trunks. That's okay buddy!
Just then though, something, or someone, floated over the wall in the back yard. The figure smirked,"Feh,"the figure said. This got everyone's attention. The figure walked into the light,"I should have known,"it said. The figure was short. Ranma, Akane, and Ryoga knew they had seen him somewhere before, but they weren't sure where. They heard soon enough.
"VEGETA?!"Goku said, surprised, beyond belief.
"Should of known you'd have made friends, got a place to stay, and started having a good time. It's all in yur personality Kakarot,"Vegeta said.
Trunks stopped playing Shogi,"Dad?!"Trunks asked, making sure he was real.
"Trunks?! What are you doing here?!"Vegeta asked, surprise, but his perpetual tint of anger in his voice.
"We needed a place to stay, and the people who live here yet us stay here,"Trunks explained to his father.
Vegeta finally looked around the table, and also saw Goten and Gohan, sitting. He was very surprised to see all these people in the same room, talking to people he, didn't even know! "What's the heck's going on here Kakarot?!"Vegeta asked wanting his long-awaited answer.
Goku got up, and told Vegeta, all that King Kai haad told him. He didn't think it was the right time to spring the news that they were from another dimension on the Tendos and Saotomes. "Well, that's just great,"Vegeta said, I have no place to stay, and I don't even now where I am!"Vegeta yelled.
'Sounds kinda like me,'Ryoga thought to himself.
"Do you have any more room?"Trunks asked the Tendos, pleadingly.
"Only if you don't mind getting scrunched up in the guest room,"Akane told him.
"Is that okay guys?"he asked Goku, Gohan, and Goten.
"I guess,"Goku said, not really wanting to be scrunched up, especially not in the same room as Vegeta.
"I'd rather sleep outside, than in the same room with Kakarot!"Vegeta yelled in protest.
"I guess you could....."Goku said.
"Fine! I'll sleep outisde, but give me something to sleep in! I somehow got here yesterday, and you expect me to bring a sleeping bag?!"Vegeta, who was obviously frustrated, shouted.
"I'm sure they've got one Vegeta! Calm down!"Goku said.
"Fine,"Vegeta said, walking outside.
Kasumi came down witha futon and laid it out on the ground, and left quickly, not wanting any more shouting, it was giving her a headache. Vegeta appeared to be tired, crawled into the bag, and went right to sleep.
"Phew,"Goku said. "He's touchier than usual. Oh well."
They all went back to what they were doing before. After, they finished, watched a little T.V., then decided to go to bed. It had been a full day for Ranma, Akane, and Ryoga.
As Akane was walking up the stairs, Goku walked up behind her. "Akane,"he said.
"Hm?"she asked, looking back at him.
"If you can, I want you to spend some time, concentrating on controling all your energy,"Goku said.
"Okay, I'll try,"Akane told him.
"After all, you can't go crazy on Shampoo tommorow!"Goku joked.
Akane laughed, and went up to bed. When she got to her bedroom, she got into her night cloths, and sat on her bed. She yawned, looking longingly at the bed. 'No,'she thought to herself,'I've got to get over this.' She spent a few minutes, searching through her mind, trying to find where the energy was locked up. After she found it, she spent a few minutes, trying to take control of it. She made some progress, but it was very draining. She decided she had done a pretty good job for the night, and decided to go to sleep. And the moment her head hit the pillow, she was fast asleep.
It was much the same with Ranma and Ryoga, who had also been training all day. 'Ah, if one person had to get stronger than me, I'm glad it was Akane!'Ryoga thought, tears in his eyes. He was happy, when Akane was happy. Then he looked over at Ranma, who looked like he was dreaming of all the things he'd learned. 'If Ranma ruins this for Akane, I'll use everything I just learned to beat him,'Ryoga thought, being protective of Akane. After that, Ryoga went fast asleep, him too, dreaming of his newfound skills.
In the Dragon Ball Z Dimension, At Night...................
Bulma had her hand on her head, like she had a headache. "I knew this would happen! Why couldn't King Kai just talk to her himself?! No he knew that would happen, so he made me do it!"Bulma said, frustrated. "She always overreacts about everything! How am I supposed to tell him to get back this instant?! Interdimensional travel isn't as easy as it sounds!"she joked. "Ah, who am I kidding? I don't even know where to start on this thing! Maybe I'll just ask King Kai about all those universal locations, and whatever he said. He talks a version of techno babble of his own! Oy!"Bulma said to herself. It was also hard to work, with her husband missing, all of a sudden.
Then she heard the voice again,"Bulma."
"King Kai?"she asked, already knowing it was him.
"I've got some news I think you''l be happy about!"King Kai told her.
"What?"she said anxiously.
He waited or a moment, leaving her in suspense. He would laugh after he was finishd talking to her. "They found Vegeta-he"
He was cut off by Bulma, being so worried,"Is he okay?!"she blurted out.
"Yeah, he found Goku, Gohan, Goten, and Trunks, and is staying in the same house they are,"King Kai said, trying to calm Bulma.
"Tell him to get back here this instant!"Bulma yelled, frustrated, now that she knew her husband was safe.
"Uh, yeah,"King Kai said. "That's all for now."
Bulma was too frustrated to ask about univeral locations. She was going to ask in the morning anyway.
"Gosh, she's overreacting!"King Kai said,"How am I spposed to tell him to get back here this instant?! Interdimensional travel isn't isn't as easy as it sounds!"he snorted, then stood up proud. "STILL THE FUNNIEST MAN IN THE UNIVERSE!"he told all of Other World, proudly. Bubbles and Gregory just stared at him. "WHAT?! I AM!"..............................
Morning At the Tendo Dojo...............................
The Saiyans were out in the misty yard, stretching, when Genma, Ranma, and Ryoga, came out to the back yard, closly followed by Akane. Vegeta wasn't there. He was elewhere, doing, who knows what. Kasumi was more at ease this morning, see that Saiyans could eat civilized, even if it was hard. They all started stretching out, prepearing for the day of training, and for Cologne and Shampoo.
"Feeling better this morning, Akane?"Goku asked, looking at Akane, who was yawning before she stretched.
She looked over at him, and smiled,"Oh yeah, a lot better! I think I made some progress, last night!"
Goten was looking into the sky, hands behind his head, trying not look at Akane, wondering if he would blush, if he did.
"That's great! Goku said, returning the smile.
The Saiyans let the others stretch out. Even Genma. "Boy, I want to see just how powerful you've become,"Genma said, looking toward his son.
Ranma looked back surprised, then smiled. "Suit yourself pops!"he said, smirking. Ranma was cocky most of the time, and he had a short temper at times, so no one could ever tell if he was ever suffering from the side-effects of the energy, or if he was just being himself. However, he never really got hit by any side-effect. Not him or Ryoga had really seemed to be effected. They had already been using energy blasts, so Goku's best guess, was that, since they were used to using that much energy, it wouldn't really effect them.
Ranma and Genma got ready to spar, and everyone stood up to watch. Goku had been wondering how powerful Ranma's father was. 'This will be interesting,'Goku thought to himself.
Genma jumped at Ranma, but only hit his after-image. Genma went wide- eyed and Ranma appeared behind him and tapped him on the back, he turned around in time to see Ranma kick him into the pond.
Then next thing Goku saw, was a panda emerging from the water. Ranma was laughing, and poiting at the panda. The panda got angry, grabbed Ranma's arm and slammed him into the pond. A red-haired girl emerged from the water, where Ranma had been, spitting out a mouthful of water. The panda held up a sign saying,*What do you have to laugh about?*as the panda, as he laughed at the red-headed, pigtailed girl. The girl landed a kick to the panda's face,"SHUT UP POPS!"she yelled.
Goten and Trunks watched this for a moment, before realizing that Goku and Gohan were wide-eyed with their mouths gaping open. "OH GREAT! NO ONE TOLD THEM!"Trunks yelled, slapping a hand to his face.
"Dad? Gohan?"Goten asked, walking up to the father and brother, waving a hand in front of their faces.
"Greeeeeat!"Trunks said,"now we have to wait till they snap out of it." The girl and panda kept fighting, the girl, seeming to have the advantage,a usual. She was definately doing better this morning.
Goku seemed to be the first one to come out of it,"Ranma.......a girl...........Genma.........panda?"he asked, trying to figure out what he had just seen.
"Uh, yeah,"Ranma said, his voice higher pitched. *Right*Genma said, holding up a sign.
"H-how?"Goku asked. Gohan's jaw was still hanging open.
"Long story, the now, female Ranma said. He told the story of how he got his curse, to the two Saiyans, while some water heated up.
Goku nodded with his eyes closed,"Hmmm, very interesting story,"Goku said, wondering about the springs. "Something I wouldn't mind looking into, if I have the time,"he said.
"Just don't fall in a spring!"Ranma joked. The hot water was ready, and Goku and Gohan watched, as Ranma poured it over himself. He grew a few inches, his hair, changed back to black, and his chest became flat again. Genma also changed back, in another room of course. Then he came back out, when he was dressed again. They all stood up, to resume, warming up, when Ranma snesed something behind him.
"Hello son-in-"Cologne was cut off, when Ranma grabbedher cane, before she could poke him in the back. Cologne's eyes got a little bigger. "Hm...You're faster son-in-law,"she complemented. Cologne stood with Shampoo, when Mousse came flying over their heads.
"Not fast enough, Ranma!"he yelled. A weapon flew out of his sleeve, towards Ranma
"Mousse fool!"Shampoo yelled at Mousse.
Ranma just looked at the weapon, and caught it, before it could hit him. "Yo, Mousse, you lookin' for this?"he asked, smiling. Mousse's eyes went wide at this. Ranma threw the weapon back at Mousse, and it hit him in the face.
"Ouch,"he said, falling to the ground.
"Quite nice, son-in-law!"Cologne said,"but asn't Akane going to be the one showing up some techniques today?"she asked, looking towards Akane.
"That's right, ghoul,"Akane said, smiriking. She was herself, she was just happy to finally be able to show that old woman something that would surprise her. "Ranma, fire a blast at me,"Akane said.
"All right,"Ranma said, raising a hand. He fired a blast at Akane, an the blast exploded, enveloning Akane in smoke.
'Yes!,'Shampoo thought. 'Ranma blow up Akane! Now Shampoo will marry!'
Nope Shampoo, no can do! The smoke cleared, and Akane was standing, unscathed. "Well well,"Cologne said, slightly surprised. "You have improved, Akane."
"Watch this,"Akane said, as she flew up into the air. Now this, took Cologne completly by surprise.
"WHA-WHAT?!"she yelled, in surprise. Now this made Akane smile. The old ghoul finally saw something she didn't expect, and she was shocked at it. "YOU-YOU CAN-FLY?!"she said, almost going into shock.(Seems to happen a lot in this story, doesn't it?)
"That's right,"Akane said. Then, she powered up an energy ball. and fired it at a rock, near Cologne. Cologne flinched at first, wondering if Akane was aiming for her. The rock exploded into pieces. Cologne was also surprised at this. 'Akane canuse*gulp*energy attacks now, as well?!'she thought. 'Not only that, she can stop them, depending on their power!'
Akane showed all the rest of what Goku had taught them thus far. Speed, energy deflection, the whole thing. And Cologne was kind of nervous about the whole thing. 'I don't think Shampoo can beat Akane now! I need time to think about this.' "Thank you for that demonstration, Akane,"Cologne said, trying to end the conversation.....for now. "We must be going now, though. We shall return, later,"she said.
"Bye Shampoo! Bye Shampoo's Great Grandmother!"Goku said, in a happy tone. "Nice show there Akane! You controlled yourself pretty well! I can see you're getting better!"Goku complimented, her.
"Thanks!"she said smiling.
Goten smiled, seeing his friend Akane, so happy...............................
The Streets Of Nerima...............................
Krillen walked, with his hands behind his head, beside Piccolo. The people of Nerima had seen strange and amazing things, but nothing like this. A short guy in a martial arts uniform, walking beside a tall man, with a cape, a turban, pointed ears, and, most of all, he was green. Yes, now they were sure they'd seen everything.
"Gosh I'm hungry!"Krillen said. "I've been stuck out in the wilderness for two days and I need some food!" He wasn't in the best of moods.
"Fine, fine! We'll get something to eat!"Piccolo said, tired of hearing Krillen complaining about his empty stomach.
Krillen looked around desperatly, for somewhere to eat. Anywhere! He spotted a restaraunt that said, "Ucchan's Okonomiyaki." Krillen licked his lips. "I DON'T KNOW WHAT OKONOMIYAKI IS, BUT I'M GETTIN' ME SOME!"Krillen asid, happier than he'd been since he got here.
'I'll never get the concept of eating,'Piccolo thought to himself, as they walked in...........
Ucchan's Okonomiyaki.......................
Ukyo was in the back room. "I'll go over in a little while to check up on those boys. I didn't get the chance, yesterday,"Ukyo said to herself, planning a visit to the Tendo Dojo. "She heard the door open and the little bell on the door ring. "I'll be right in!"she called to the customers. Then she walked towards the front. She called,"Hi I'm Ukyo, I own this place. Our special today, is-"
She stopped in her tracks when she saw who was sitting at the grill. This had to be about the strangest thing she had ever seen.(Well, maybe not......)There was one short man, with black hair, in a martial arts uniform, and another tall man, in a cape, a turban, had pointed ears, and was green. "Uh sir, are you okay?"she asked the green man.
"I'M ALWAYS THIS COLOR!"he yelled, tired of people asking him if he was okay.
"Oh....okay,"she said. Then she turned to the shorter man. "Uh, can I take your order?"
Krillen saw something that looked good on the menu and orderd it. "What is Okonomiyaki?"Krillen asked. "Ive......actually never heard of his he said, hand on the back of his head.
"It's Japanese Pizza,"Ukyo explained to him.
"Oh, sounds good to me!"Krillen.
"And, what'll you have?"she asked the taller, green man.
"Uh, Piccolo doesn't really eat,"Krillen told her, saving this,"Piccolo,"the trouble.
"Oh.......sooo, your name is, Piccolo?"Ukyo asked, looking toward Piccolo, who nodded.
"Oh, right! Sorry, that tehre's Piccolo, and I'm Krillen,"Krillen said, introducing himself.
"Ukyo Kuonji,"Ukyo said again. "You know you guys are the second pair of people who didn't know what Okonomiyaki is, in the last two days,"Ukyo said, thinking if there was any connection. Yes Ukyo, there is, but you don't know it yet!
"Huh, weird,"Krillen said, his stomach grubling.
"So, what are you guys in town for, I've never seen you before,"Ukyo said, knowing she would have remembered a short guy named, Krillen, and a tall green guy, in a turban, named, Piccolo.
"Well, we're kinda looking for someone,"Krillen said.
Ukyo looked up, shocked for a moment. A green guy and a short guy?! The only reason people like this came to Nerima, was to kill Ranma for one reason or another. "You're not lo-looking for a guy named Ranma, are you?"Ukyo asked, wanting to stop them, if they were after her Ran-Chan.
"Ranma?"Krillen asked himself,"Never heard of him."
"Phew,"Ukyo let out. "Seems like people are always trying to kill Ranma. He's my fiancee,"Ukyo told them.
"Oh, wow,"Krillen said,"Well, I can assure you, we aren't trying to kill him!"Krillen joked, and smiled.
Ukyo smiled back. "Here you go!"Ukyo said, laying down Krillen's Okonomiyaki in front of him. She was glad she was finally getting a break. After those two kids the other day, she almost ran out of ingredients! At least she only had to cook for one, at the moment.
Krillen chowed down. He was really hungry, but the Okonomiyaki filled him up, for now. "That was great, Ukyo!"Krillen said, patting his full stomach.
"Thanks!"she said.
Krillen was about to pay, when he realized something. Two days ago, he's transported into the middle of a snowstorm. What kind of money did they take here? "We're, um, new around here, what kind of payment you guys take around here?"
"Yen or a check will do!"she said, smiling.
'Darn it! All I have are Zeni! What the heck are Yen?!'he thought, desperatly searching for a way to pay her. 'Guess I'll just have to work it off,'he sighed.
Ukyo saw his downcast look. "Don't have any money?"she asked. Krillen knew that,'Get in to the kitchen!' was coming up next. "I tell you what, it's free this time, 'cause you huys look lost,"Ukuyo said, happily.
Krillen looked up,"Really?! Thanks! I thought I was gonna have to wash dishes,"he laughed. Then his face made a surprised look,'DON'T GIVE HER ANY IDEAS!'he thought.
"No it's okay,"she said, still smiling. Krillen let out another sigh of relief.
"Well, I guess we'd better get going, Piccolo old buddy." Piccolo only mumbled a reply. They started to get up, when Ukyo walked over to the door beside them.
"I'm going to visit some friends of mine for a little while,"Ukyo said, putting up a,"Will Be Back Later,"sign.
"Okay,"Krillen said, as they all walked in the same direction.....................................
Back Yard Of The Tendo Dojo, A Little After Lunch.........................
"Now, try to follow me with, using your senses and your energy together,"Goku instructed. Then, he jumped up into the air, seeing if the teens could follow his movements. They could follow him, for a little while, but they eventually lost track. They tried to find him again, when he appeared behind them. "You can't let your minds slip,"he told them, and they all turned around, surprised to see him, all of a sudden. "That's enough for that, for today though,"Goku told them. "For now, though, I'm gonna take a break, and you guys, just practice whatever you want, and try to improve on it,"he told them, wanting them to have a little free time to practice what they wanted to. "And if any of you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me!"Goku said, with a smile.
"ALL RIGHT!"they all exclaimed at once. Each of them had wanted to try some things on their own.
Goku chuckled and sat down with his sons, and Trunks. 'I still can't shake the feeling that there's something driving Akane more than the others,'Goku thought to himself. 'Oh well, I thnk about it later.' He started talking with Gohan, Goten, and Trunks,"I've been thinking about showing them us as Super-Saiyans. You guys haven't done that yet, have you?"Goku asked, not wanting them to have shown his surprise yet. They shook their heads at his question. "Good,"Goku said, as he fell back on the soft grass, and looked up into the blue sky, with clouds, dotting it. He closed his eyes and relaxed, as his pupils put their ablities to the test.
Ranma came up to Goku and asked,"Goku, why does Akane seem to learn all of this so fast?" Goku looked at Ranma, who found it strange for someone to learn so fast.
"Actually, to tell you the truth, Ranma, I don't know,"Goku said, laying his head back down.
Then Ranma asked,"Can you power up your energy while flying?"changing the subjsect, since Goku obviously didn't know, why Akane was doing so well.
"Yes, but you have to remained focused. It'll take some practice. Powering up does make you go faster though,"Goku told him. "It just takes more practice."
"Thanks, Ranma said,"walking away to try it out.
Goku got to relax, for the next thirty minutes, while his students fought one another and got to try out their powers.
After a little while, Goku got up, and stretched. He had an idea. "Akane,"he said. "I have an idea, if you don't mind,"he asked.
Akane looked, up, wondering, what he wanted. "Sure, I guess so,"she replied back.
Goku walked up to Akane, and placed a hand on her head. He used a technique, he had learned on his way to Namek. He searched through Akane's mind. He saw how Akane used to be the strongest person in Nerima, and how she would always have to beat off boys and that annoying Kuno guy. Then Ranma, who was strongerthan her came in and eventually, people followed him there, all stronger than her. Shampoo, Ukyo. He saw all the battles she had lost to them and a lot of others. And no matter how she tried, she could never get ahead of them. They were always one step ahead. And even though Akane appreciated Ranma saving her all those time, she wanted the power to be able to save herself, again. She had the need to get stronger. In her subconcious, she wanted to be at the top again....Like she used to.
Goku released her, knowing the answer to his question. "I know why you've progressed so greatly,"Goku told her,"Why you've learned all this so fast,"he told her.
Akane wondered how he could know, from putting his hand on her head. "Why?"she asked.
"You used to be the best martial artist around. You had to beat up hordes of boy, plus Kuno, everyday. Then Ranma came. He was stronger than you, and you didn't like it. Then, others came after him, Shampoo, Ukyo, and you could never beat them. You trained and battled hard, but they were always one step ahead. Next thing you know, you're basically at the bottom. And you've tried to get stronger, but it never seems to be of any use. Your subconcious has a motive, to get stronger. That's your drive. That's why you've learned so fast, you've got determination, and a lot of it. That's why, Akane,"Goku finished.
Akane look up at the tall man, in awe,'How can he know that?! I didn't even know that!'she thought, wondering if he could be right.
Everyone else had been listening, intently to Goku's story. They were all surprised that Goku knew this, by putting his hand on her head, for a minute.
Goku walked a away a little, and said,"Now that you know that, it should be easier to put your energy at ease. Now you can start to take control of it. Now, lets get started again,"Goku said, starting the next part of training, everyone else stood, thinking about what he had just said......................
Nearby....................
Krilen, Piccolo, and Ukyo walked toward a large house, with a dojo on the side. Ukyo look at them,"This is where you're going?"she asked, concerned now.
"Yeah, Krillen turned and said,"Why?"
"This is where Ranma lives,"she said, wondering if they really were after Ranma.
"Well that's weird,"Krillen said softly.
They neared the brick wall, and jumped onto it, as Ukyo stared at them.....................................
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Well, that's suspense for ya! Hope you all liked it, and I should have the next Chapter coming out soon! I think you're all glad I finally explained about Akane! Please keep the comments and suggestions comin'!
Your friendly neighborhood writer,
S'rac