"So, tell me about Dende?" May asked, wanting to know more about the god she was about to meet. Piccolo had told her the Dende was now the guardian of the planet, but she wanted to know more about the person.
"He's a good kid. He took over after Kami left," Piccolo said.
"Why did Kami leave?"
"Well . . ." he wasn't sure if he should tell her about that, but he couldn't lie to her. "When the androids attacked the planet, he had to fuse with his other half to become whole, and strong enough to fight."
"Wow, what happened afterwards?"
"He can't un-fuse, so he's now integrated into one person with his other half."
"I'd love to hear the whole story some day," May said, knowing that there was more to it than that. She didn't want to push him, but one day, she hoped that he would trust her enough to tell her everything.
They approached the lookout after some time, and Piccolo began his upward ascent. May watched the pole pass in fascination. "We're going to the top of this pole?" She asked.
"Not exactly," he began explaining, "At the top is Korin's, he grows Sensu beans."
"Sensu beans?"
"It's a magic bean that heals any injury instantly. Anyway, above that, floating high in the sky is the lookout, where the guardian lives."
"Wow, you have a very interesting life," May said, in awe. "I have an idea for a new book, but I need a little more information, can you help me?"
"What do you need to know?"
"I need anything you know about Saiyans."
Piccolo was a little surprised, but said, "All right, I'll tell you what I know tomorrow afternoon."
"Ok," May said, and noticed that they were fast approaching the floating structure.
As they landed on the white tile, she noticed how vast the structure actually was. She was in awe at the magnificent building situated in one area, and as she walked around a little, she noticed that they were being approached by two people.
One, she noticed, looked similar to Piccolo; he was at least the same species. The other was a short, midnight black man. The Namek wore long robes and carried a walking staff. He spoke up by saying, "Welcome Piccolo, who's your friend?"
"Hello Dende, this is May. May, this is the guardian Dende and Mr. Popo."
"It's a pleasure to meet you," May said in polite tone, "I've never met a god before."
"And I have never met such a lovely and polite woman before. Welcome to the lookout."
"Thank you," she blushed at the compliment.
"What did you need me for?" Piccolo asked in annoyance.
"Ah, yes. Please, follow me. Mr. Popo, why don't you show May around?"
"Sure Dende. Right this way miss," Popo said, as he led May on a tour.
As soon as they were out of sight, Mr. Popo asked, "How did you happen to meet Piccolo?"
"He saved me from some bad men that were attacking me."
Popo was surprised at this, but said nothing more and continued on with the tour.
Meanwhile, Dende was speaking with Piccolo. "I have been sensing that something will happen. Something bad and I wanted to let you know."
"What do you think it could be?"
"I'm not sure, but I hope its nothing too bad. The planet has been through so much all ready." Dende said in a sad tone.
"That's true, but we can't anticipate evil."
"Now that that's settled, who is this May woman?"
Piccolo suddenly had the urge to growl. Why was everyone getting into his business? Instead, he said, "Just some woman I saved in the forest. It's no big deal."
"Of course it's a big deal. It's not everyday Piccolo gets a new friend, let alone, a girlfriend."
"She is not my girlfriend," he growled in a low voice, hoping May wasn't around at the moment.
Dende had a very skeptical look on his face, but he didn't say anything as they returned to the open area of the lookout. A few minutes later, May and Mr. Popo returned.
"This place is amazing," she exclaimed to Piccolo.
"I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. You are welcome anytime," Dende said.
"Thank you."
"Let's go," Piccolo said to May, and she stepped closer to him.
"I'll see you later then Dende; you too Mr. Popo, and thank you," she waved to them both as Piccolo picked her up and began the flight towards her home.
As they flew, May talked about all the ideas she had gotten for her books, from just meeting the two living at the lookout. "But first, I have to finish the one I'm working on now."
"What's this one about?"
May smiled slyly and said, "It's a surprise. You'll have to wait."
Piccolo was surprised at this revelation, but didn't show it. He soon arrived at the house nestled in the woods and landed on the front lawn. He set May down on the ground and watched as she walked to the front door and unlocked it. She turned back for a moment and said, "Thank you for the ride."
"You're welcome," he said, and took off for his cave.
Somewhere in space:
"Computer, how much longer until we reach our destination?" A woman's voice asked.
"Approximately six days, two hours, seven minutes, four seconds . . ." the monotonous voice of the computer responded.
"Enough!" The woman said angrily, "This trip has been far too long in coming."
"Yes mistress," a strange looking purple alien said as he stood beside the woman.
"I will have my revenge," she said, and began laughing maniacally.
"Yes mistress," the creature said again.
A/N: Sorry this is so short and it took so long to get out, but I have a bit of writers block for just this story. It's crazy, but I hope to get a longer chapter out soon, so bear with me.