How Do You Know?
Chapter 18: Attacking
Hands cocked to the side. Eyes on the target. Mind focused. Body loose and ready yet anchored enough so he wouldn't go flying into the opposite direction. Energy flowing, yeah. One last blink to insure clear vision. It felt so good, so right. Just him and the target. Deep easy breathes.
"Kame." he started to chant the familiar words. Pushing ki into his palms, feeling it course down his arms. Inhale. Exhale.
"Hame." the energy made it to his hands. Start to focus on the formation. Target is moving, calculate movement angles, distance, keep in mind the speed. Basics, target is intelligent. Focus, feel it out. Arms tense in preparation for the next stage. The form of deadly ki is ready. Don't forget to breathe. Good. Just you and the target, you and the target.
"HA!!!" Arms are thrust out in one graceful motion and a pillar of potent white-blue lightning arcs from the two scared hands. Target is hit, the beam bores part way into the controlled asteroid and then detonates, turning the afterlife into a negative of itself for a moment and the asteroid that was almost half the size of the West Metropolis area into a handful of sand and subatomic particles.
Slowly he graded his handiwork, it wasn't his best but it was good none the less. There were flaws. They were flaws that were unavoidable though. Goku frowned, the Kamehameha wasn't intended to be a focused blast like that. It was an amazingly versatile thing but it was no Do-Don Ray nor was it a Ma- Sappo Cannon.
But he wouldn't take the Crane Master's attack, it was a matter of respect for his teacher from childhood and to try to mimic the move that killed him was unthinkable. He just needed a move comparable to them though. Frowning he sat down on the charred grass and thought long and hard.
"Why can't I find one?" he asked himself aloud.
"Find what?" asked a familiar voice from behind him. Goku laid on his back and stared up at the North Kai.
"Oh, hi King Kai. Umm. I just can't seem to figure out a way to do a focused blast that I like. It's really hard."
"Is that all?" asked the god knowing the answer. He didn't need to read Goku's mind, his student was an open book outside of battle.
"Yeah. I guess there is." Said Goku with a half-smile half-frown. "Kami was here earlier wasn't he?"
"Yeah. That green skinned terror was here." Said North Kai with a frown.
"He's not that bad. Besides he does a good job keeping the Earth in good shape. I mean come on, how would you be if you were in his shoes." Said Goku in defense of one of his former teachers. The god nodded.
"Yeah, I guess." Muttered North Kai. Goku smiled.
"Good. So why was he here? Last time he had to hide the Blackwater Mists." Goku was concerned, Kami may have had a lot of pranks up his sleeve the green god never came unless it was absolutely necessary for the Earth.
"Nothing like that. He just needed me to give him and Shenron more power. West Kai also gave him a bit too." Goku's face contorted in thought.
"Why'd he need more power? He and Shenron are two of the most powerful gods under you." Now the fighter's face was lit with curiosity.
"Raddittzu returned. Kami's going to try to find the last Dragonball and bring you back to life." The god explained with feigned disinterest. Goku was on his feet and worried.
"Raddittzu? But Piccolo should be able to handle him, oh no. Is the Earth in a lot of trouble? I thought the last Dragonball was impossible to find let alone get to. How will Kami do it? Is Raddittzu a lot stronger? Did he bring friends? Can I get there in time?" Goku shot out question after question, quickly overwhelming the short god. North Kai raised a hand and Goku's onslaught of inquiries halted.
"Okay. Easy, now slowly one at a time." Ordered North Kai. Goku nodded.
"Is the Earth in a lot of trouble?" Worry was the most clear of the many emotions on the warrior's face. The god shook his head.
"The only thing that could possibly happen is your son and wife clashing or Piccolo trying to kill your son and brother." Confusion now took over Goku's face.
"I thought. my son?" Goku barely got out.
"You know that Raddittzu kidnapped your son years ago, right? Well, he adopted him as his own and raised the child. The child is a strong warrior now who is about to finish some rites and become an adult in the Sayajin way in a few years. Raddittzu brought him to Earth to let him find out who his real parents are or in your case were. Right now Raddittzu and Kami are planning to wish you to the mortal plane of existence and your son is being scared out of his wits by your wife."
"Oh man." Goku sat on the ground in shock. He had a lot of catching up to do.
"Anymore questions?" asked the god with a little bit of amusement. It took a lot to shock his student, but when it happened it was hilarious.
"Yeah, how long have I been dead?" asked Goku quietly.
"Twelve years." Answered the god.
Goku blinked and then his eyes rolled up into his head and the mighty warrior fainted.
Krillan stood silent in a corner. A smirk was planted on his face as he watched the scene before him. Shouts, screams, crashes, and moans of pain lingered in the air as the Sayajin got acquainted with his mother. Bulma stood next to him trying to hold back laughter as she took in the normal Chi Chi stuff. Flying objects were dodged as they became embedded in the wall behind them.
"YOU DARE TO JUST COME BACK!!! AFTER LEAVING ME ALONE FOR TWELLVE YEARS THREE MONTHS AND TWENTY EIGHT DAYS!!!" shouted the irate Chi Chi.
"IT'S NOT LIKE I PLANNED ON BEING KIDDNAPPED BY MY UNCLE WHO TURNED OUT TO BE A NICE GUY!!! WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME DO TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME?!!!" yelled back and equally angry Shashii. He was the first and most likely last to ever stand up to his mother. Bulma was impressed and Krillan was trying to figure out how big his coffin would be. More objects went flying.
"DID YOU EVEN TRY TO GET BACK HOME?!!! I TRYIED MY BEST AS A MOTHER, DAMNIT, DIDN'T YOU EVEN MISS ME?!!!"
"SORRY BUT ALL MY MEMORIES ARE GONE!!! I CAN'T MISS SOMEONE WHO I DON'T RECALL!!!"
"BRAT!!!"
"BANSHEE!!!"
"MONSTER!!!"
"OLD BAT!!!"
"HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR YOUR ELDERS!!! MANNERLESS JERK!!!"
"MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO REASON FOR ONCE IN YOUR DAMNED LIFE!!!"
"REASON?!!! WHAT REASON?!!! THIS IS ALL INSANE!!!"
"SO WHAT?!!! HOW IS THAT A GOOD EXCUSE TO YELL YOUR LITTLE HEAD OFF?!!!"
"LITTLE HEAD?!!! I'LL SHOW YOU, YOU UNGRATEFUL BRAT!!!" more flying objects dotted the air as more curses flew back and forth.
This could go on for a while. There, I did it I jumped in to the great beyond and started in on the two scenes I dreaded. Thanks and bye.
Chapter 18: Attacking
Hands cocked to the side. Eyes on the target. Mind focused. Body loose and ready yet anchored enough so he wouldn't go flying into the opposite direction. Energy flowing, yeah. One last blink to insure clear vision. It felt so good, so right. Just him and the target. Deep easy breathes.
"Kame." he started to chant the familiar words. Pushing ki into his palms, feeling it course down his arms. Inhale. Exhale.
"Hame." the energy made it to his hands. Start to focus on the formation. Target is moving, calculate movement angles, distance, keep in mind the speed. Basics, target is intelligent. Focus, feel it out. Arms tense in preparation for the next stage. The form of deadly ki is ready. Don't forget to breathe. Good. Just you and the target, you and the target.
"HA!!!" Arms are thrust out in one graceful motion and a pillar of potent white-blue lightning arcs from the two scared hands. Target is hit, the beam bores part way into the controlled asteroid and then detonates, turning the afterlife into a negative of itself for a moment and the asteroid that was almost half the size of the West Metropolis area into a handful of sand and subatomic particles.
Slowly he graded his handiwork, it wasn't his best but it was good none the less. There were flaws. They were flaws that were unavoidable though. Goku frowned, the Kamehameha wasn't intended to be a focused blast like that. It was an amazingly versatile thing but it was no Do-Don Ray nor was it a Ma- Sappo Cannon.
But he wouldn't take the Crane Master's attack, it was a matter of respect for his teacher from childhood and to try to mimic the move that killed him was unthinkable. He just needed a move comparable to them though. Frowning he sat down on the charred grass and thought long and hard.
"Why can't I find one?" he asked himself aloud.
"Find what?" asked a familiar voice from behind him. Goku laid on his back and stared up at the North Kai.
"Oh, hi King Kai. Umm. I just can't seem to figure out a way to do a focused blast that I like. It's really hard."
"Is that all?" asked the god knowing the answer. He didn't need to read Goku's mind, his student was an open book outside of battle.
"Yeah. I guess there is." Said Goku with a half-smile half-frown. "Kami was here earlier wasn't he?"
"Yeah. That green skinned terror was here." Said North Kai with a frown.
"He's not that bad. Besides he does a good job keeping the Earth in good shape. I mean come on, how would you be if you were in his shoes." Said Goku in defense of one of his former teachers. The god nodded.
"Yeah, I guess." Muttered North Kai. Goku smiled.
"Good. So why was he here? Last time he had to hide the Blackwater Mists." Goku was concerned, Kami may have had a lot of pranks up his sleeve the green god never came unless it was absolutely necessary for the Earth.
"Nothing like that. He just needed me to give him and Shenron more power. West Kai also gave him a bit too." Goku's face contorted in thought.
"Why'd he need more power? He and Shenron are two of the most powerful gods under you." Now the fighter's face was lit with curiosity.
"Raddittzu returned. Kami's going to try to find the last Dragonball and bring you back to life." The god explained with feigned disinterest. Goku was on his feet and worried.
"Raddittzu? But Piccolo should be able to handle him, oh no. Is the Earth in a lot of trouble? I thought the last Dragonball was impossible to find let alone get to. How will Kami do it? Is Raddittzu a lot stronger? Did he bring friends? Can I get there in time?" Goku shot out question after question, quickly overwhelming the short god. North Kai raised a hand and Goku's onslaught of inquiries halted.
"Okay. Easy, now slowly one at a time." Ordered North Kai. Goku nodded.
"Is the Earth in a lot of trouble?" Worry was the most clear of the many emotions on the warrior's face. The god shook his head.
"The only thing that could possibly happen is your son and wife clashing or Piccolo trying to kill your son and brother." Confusion now took over Goku's face.
"I thought. my son?" Goku barely got out.
"You know that Raddittzu kidnapped your son years ago, right? Well, he adopted him as his own and raised the child. The child is a strong warrior now who is about to finish some rites and become an adult in the Sayajin way in a few years. Raddittzu brought him to Earth to let him find out who his real parents are or in your case were. Right now Raddittzu and Kami are planning to wish you to the mortal plane of existence and your son is being scared out of his wits by your wife."
"Oh man." Goku sat on the ground in shock. He had a lot of catching up to do.
"Anymore questions?" asked the god with a little bit of amusement. It took a lot to shock his student, but when it happened it was hilarious.
"Yeah, how long have I been dead?" asked Goku quietly.
"Twelve years." Answered the god.
Goku blinked and then his eyes rolled up into his head and the mighty warrior fainted.
Krillan stood silent in a corner. A smirk was planted on his face as he watched the scene before him. Shouts, screams, crashes, and moans of pain lingered in the air as the Sayajin got acquainted with his mother. Bulma stood next to him trying to hold back laughter as she took in the normal Chi Chi stuff. Flying objects were dodged as they became embedded in the wall behind them.
"YOU DARE TO JUST COME BACK!!! AFTER LEAVING ME ALONE FOR TWELLVE YEARS THREE MONTHS AND TWENTY EIGHT DAYS!!!" shouted the irate Chi Chi.
"IT'S NOT LIKE I PLANNED ON BEING KIDDNAPPED BY MY UNCLE WHO TURNED OUT TO BE A NICE GUY!!! WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME DO TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME?!!!" yelled back and equally angry Shashii. He was the first and most likely last to ever stand up to his mother. Bulma was impressed and Krillan was trying to figure out how big his coffin would be. More objects went flying.
"DID YOU EVEN TRY TO GET BACK HOME?!!! I TRYIED MY BEST AS A MOTHER, DAMNIT, DIDN'T YOU EVEN MISS ME?!!!"
"SORRY BUT ALL MY MEMORIES ARE GONE!!! I CAN'T MISS SOMEONE WHO I DON'T RECALL!!!"
"BRAT!!!"
"BANSHEE!!!"
"MONSTER!!!"
"OLD BAT!!!"
"HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR YOUR ELDERS!!! MANNERLESS JERK!!!"
"MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO REASON FOR ONCE IN YOUR DAMNED LIFE!!!"
"REASON?!!! WHAT REASON?!!! THIS IS ALL INSANE!!!"
"SO WHAT?!!! HOW IS THAT A GOOD EXCUSE TO YELL YOUR LITTLE HEAD OFF?!!!"
"LITTLE HEAD?!!! I'LL SHOW YOU, YOU UNGRATEFUL BRAT!!!" more flying objects dotted the air as more curses flew back and forth.
This could go on for a while. There, I did it I jumped in to the great beyond and started in on the two scenes I dreaded. Thanks and bye.