Author's Note:"Still nothin'."
Additional Note:Something keeps happening to the spacing between paragraphs again.I'm not doing anything different,but the site seems to be.You may notice less lines between here and 'Chapter 27:' than usual,but it's not a major problem.
Chapter 27:'Are You Trying To Make His Ego Even Bigger?'-Skye
Trunks's Point of View
I tapped my foot against the wood floor,waiting for something to happen.Even though I didn't want to admit it,I couldn't wait for a battle.My genes were starting to get the best of me.
"Trunks...Could I talk to you for a minute?"
I looked up and saw Sarah,"Oh,sure."
"Do you know..any of Ray's secrets?"she asked.
"What?Why do you want to know?"I questioned.
"Well,ever since that night we kissed,he's kind of avoided me.I'm not sure what's wrong with him."
"That's strange...After what he's told me,he would never avoid you.What did you talk about after you two kissed?"
"Our relationship.We decided to learn more about each other before we got serious,and now he's avoiding me."
"Maybe...there's things he doesn't want anyone to know about him...?He hasn't really been the most talkative person mentally either.Though he has taunted me a few times."
"Ray's always been like that.He never passes up the opportunity to taunt people,then doesn't say anything to them.I guess he's still the lone wolf."
"Lone wolf?"
"That was his nickname in Spyroton,our hometown.Even though he had me,Jessie,and Cirrus as a 'posse',he always kept to himself."
"Why are you so interested in him anyway?"
She sighed,"Even though I don't know everything about him,I think I lo-- "
"Hey guys..."
We looked towards the source of the voice and saw a rather beat-up Ray.
"What happened to you?"I asked.
"A freight train by the name of Zapland,that's what,"he replied.
"Are you okay?It looks like you took a serious beating,"Sarah observed.
"I'll be fine,"Ray said.
"You sure?Maybe you should rest for awhile,"she tried.
"I said I'll be fine!"he exclaimed,obviously more forceful than he intended,"Sorry...I've got a lot of emotions going through me right now.We have more important things to worry about."
"Like Zapland?"I questioned.
"Exactly,"he replied,"We need to get to Spyroton soon...Zaffiroth is probably waiting there."
"I guess you want to end this now,"Sarah said.
"Yeah.If I don't...it'll only result in more innocent bystanders being hurt.And too many people have had to deal with Zaffiroth because of my stupidity,"he stated.
"What do you mean 'your stupidity'?"I asked.
He sighed,"I'll explain later.Just gather everybody up and meet me in the mountains north of here."
"Okay,"we said in unison.
-----
We all landed on the wet ground.The area had recently had rain,and it showed.Water dripped from the trees that stood only ten feet high,droplets of rain still clung to every blade of grass,and the flowers seemed overjoyed at the beams of the warm sun.
"We're getting low on zeal so we'll have to camp out here tonight,"Ray said.
"What do we do in the morning?"Jessie asked.
"We'll continue north to a place called Terra Canyon,then to Dragon City,then to Circleton,and finally...Spyroton,where we will finish this up,"he replied.
"Do you think...we can really beat him?"Cirrus questioned.
Ray arched an eyebrow,"What do you mean?"
"Well,you know how tough the Murasame was.Since Zaffiroth sent that thing after us first,he was either scared,or knew we were way too weak for him to be wastin' his time with us,"Cirrus answered.
"Either way...He's in for a big surprise.You may not know it,but each of you has something hidden within you,just like that old man said.All you have to do,is find a reason to fight,"Ray said,his fists clenching.
"What are you fighting for,little brother?"Alia asked.
"Me?I'm fighting to settle my past.But there's something much larger than that as well.I'm fighting for the future.I want our children,and our children's children,to live without fear of the Murasame attacking them.I want to go through the rest of my life knowing that,even though a lot of lives were lost,even more were saved...Do you understand what I'm getting at?If you have a reason to fight,if you know that you can save countless lives...your power can reach higher than anyone ever imagined,"he stated.
"So,what you're saying is...As long as we have a reason,we can't lose?I have to say that's...one of the most beautiful speeches I've ever heard,"Sarah said.
"Heh...Thanks,but you're embarrassing me,"Ray laughed nervously,his face turning a slight red.
"Now I know you're a leader!"Cirrus exclaimed.
"After a speech like that,there's no way I'm dropping out of this,"Jessie said.
"Yes.I'm proud of you,Ray.You really have grown into a wonderful Prince,"Alia stated.
"C'mon,stop it already.Are you trying to make his ego even bigger?"Skye asked.
"Well,everyone needs an ego boost once in awhile,"Ashley replied.
I heard heavy footsteps coming closer.I drew my sword just as a large,green dragon stomped out from behind a bush.
Ending Notes:"Cliffhanger....But don't worry,you won't have to wait long.Next one will be up Thursday.Can you tell I was in a Goku/Hero mood when I wrote this?That speech felt awkward when I wrote it,but I think I did good.Well,you know what to do,please review."
Additional Note:Something keeps happening to the spacing between paragraphs again.I'm not doing anything different,but the site seems to be.You may notice less lines between here and 'Chapter 27:' than usual,but it's not a major problem.
Chapter 27:'Are You Trying To Make His Ego Even Bigger?'-Skye
Trunks's Point of View
I tapped my foot against the wood floor,waiting for something to happen.Even though I didn't want to admit it,I couldn't wait for a battle.My genes were starting to get the best of me.
"Trunks...Could I talk to you for a minute?"
I looked up and saw Sarah,"Oh,sure."
"Do you know..any of Ray's secrets?"she asked.
"What?Why do you want to know?"I questioned.
"Well,ever since that night we kissed,he's kind of avoided me.I'm not sure what's wrong with him."
"That's strange...After what he's told me,he would never avoid you.What did you talk about after you two kissed?"
"Our relationship.We decided to learn more about each other before we got serious,and now he's avoiding me."
"Maybe...there's things he doesn't want anyone to know about him...?He hasn't really been the most talkative person mentally either.Though he has taunted me a few times."
"Ray's always been like that.He never passes up the opportunity to taunt people,then doesn't say anything to them.I guess he's still the lone wolf."
"Lone wolf?"
"That was his nickname in Spyroton,our hometown.Even though he had me,Jessie,and Cirrus as a 'posse',he always kept to himself."
"Why are you so interested in him anyway?"
She sighed,"Even though I don't know everything about him,I think I lo-- "
"Hey guys..."
We looked towards the source of the voice and saw a rather beat-up Ray.
"What happened to you?"I asked.
"A freight train by the name of Zapland,that's what,"he replied.
"Are you okay?It looks like you took a serious beating,"Sarah observed.
"I'll be fine,"Ray said.
"You sure?Maybe you should rest for awhile,"she tried.
"I said I'll be fine!"he exclaimed,obviously more forceful than he intended,"Sorry...I've got a lot of emotions going through me right now.We have more important things to worry about."
"Like Zapland?"I questioned.
"Exactly,"he replied,"We need to get to Spyroton soon...Zaffiroth is probably waiting there."
"I guess you want to end this now,"Sarah said.
"Yeah.If I don't...it'll only result in more innocent bystanders being hurt.And too many people have had to deal with Zaffiroth because of my stupidity,"he stated.
"What do you mean 'your stupidity'?"I asked.
He sighed,"I'll explain later.Just gather everybody up and meet me in the mountains north of here."
"Okay,"we said in unison.
-----
We all landed on the wet ground.The area had recently had rain,and it showed.Water dripped from the trees that stood only ten feet high,droplets of rain still clung to every blade of grass,and the flowers seemed overjoyed at the beams of the warm sun.
"We're getting low on zeal so we'll have to camp out here tonight,"Ray said.
"What do we do in the morning?"Jessie asked.
"We'll continue north to a place called Terra Canyon,then to Dragon City,then to Circleton,and finally...Spyroton,where we will finish this up,"he replied.
"Do you think...we can really beat him?"Cirrus questioned.
Ray arched an eyebrow,"What do you mean?"
"Well,you know how tough the Murasame was.Since Zaffiroth sent that thing after us first,he was either scared,or knew we were way too weak for him to be wastin' his time with us,"Cirrus answered.
"Either way...He's in for a big surprise.You may not know it,but each of you has something hidden within you,just like that old man said.All you have to do,is find a reason to fight,"Ray said,his fists clenching.
"What are you fighting for,little brother?"Alia asked.
"Me?I'm fighting to settle my past.But there's something much larger than that as well.I'm fighting for the future.I want our children,and our children's children,to live without fear of the Murasame attacking them.I want to go through the rest of my life knowing that,even though a lot of lives were lost,even more were saved...Do you understand what I'm getting at?If you have a reason to fight,if you know that you can save countless lives...your power can reach higher than anyone ever imagined,"he stated.
"So,what you're saying is...As long as we have a reason,we can't lose?I have to say that's...one of the most beautiful speeches I've ever heard,"Sarah said.
"Heh...Thanks,but you're embarrassing me,"Ray laughed nervously,his face turning a slight red.
"Now I know you're a leader!"Cirrus exclaimed.
"After a speech like that,there's no way I'm dropping out of this,"Jessie said.
"Yes.I'm proud of you,Ray.You really have grown into a wonderful Prince,"Alia stated.
"C'mon,stop it already.Are you trying to make his ego even bigger?"Skye asked.
"Well,everyone needs an ego boost once in awhile,"Ashley replied.
I heard heavy footsteps coming closer.I drew my sword just as a large,green dragon stomped out from behind a bush.
Ending Notes:"Cliffhanger....But don't worry,you won't have to wait long.Next one will be up Thursday.Can you tell I was in a Goku/Hero mood when I wrote this?That speech felt awkward when I wrote it,but I think I did good.Well,you know what to do,please review."