Raditz sat down with his back to the doors and tore a chunk out of his piece of meat. Zarbon looked on in disgust, "What is that?"
"Don't know; probably something that got too close to the kitchens."
Zarbon made a face, "That's disgusting. Do all you Saiyajins eat anything that moves?"
Raditz wiped his face with an arm, "No, but do you see any of those fancy cooks around here?"
"You mean gourmet chefs? No, I haven't seen any since I've died."
Raditz grinned and went back to eating, "Well then, don't complain." He froze mid-bite, however, when something began stroking his tail.
Zarbon looked behind him in amusement. Rue sat down beside Zarbon with a plate and also watched the scene being played out.
Raditz's tail uncurled from around his waist of its own accord and hooked around another more slender waist. His hand whipped out and grabbed the waist his offending member had found. He deposited his catch in his lap and looked in surprise at a familiar chestnut colored tail and short ash brown hair.
She looked up into his surprised Saiyajin eyes, "Hello Raditz." Kava smiled.
"Kava! Wh-what are you doing here," his gaze shot above her head, "alive?!"
Several tables around them became quiet and watched the spectacle.
Kava tapped his nose with a finger, "Looking for you, silly." She grabbed some of his hair and pulled his head down for a kiss. Afterwards, she whispered, "What would you say if I told you I could resurrect you?" her tail curled around his as she looked into his eyes.
"Is it possible after all this time?" he growled roughly, grabbing ahold of her waist again and pulling her closer.
She smiled, "Perhaps, but we must go back to King Enma's office in three days."
"What happens in three days?" he asked her.
"I go back to Earth in three days."
He grinned ferally at her; "I guess we should get going then, huh?" he picked her up and began carrying her out. The tables around them jeered and laughed. Raditz made a rude gesture and slammed the double doors on his way out.
Rue sighed, "I guess I should follow them before they leave without me." He bundled some leftover food onto a stolen napkin and bolted out the door. Zarbon sat back and drank his sake alone at the table.
Raditz set Kava on her feet and looked down at her, "Well, want to leave now or later?"
"We have to wait for Rue; don't ask, he talked me into it." She said sourly.
The Mess Hall doors banged open as a lone figure with a bundle slung over its shoulder stepped out. "Sorry I'm late! I just thought I'd bring some snacks for the trip." Rue gave a small apologetic grin.
Raditz snorted, "Well, everyone's here. We can leave now."
Rue perked up, "Yes, lets! (Before Bardock or Nappa find me…)"
Raditz began to take off but paused a moment to look at Rue, "By the way, Bardock told me to tell you that Nappa wanted to 'talk'."
"Oh, I'm sure it was nothing important… Eh hehe…" Rue waved his hands in the air. "Let's go! Kava really doesn't have time for my business." He gave a lopsided grin.
Raditz shrugged, "Okay, suit yourself." They all took off for the Entrance.
Bardock came out a few moments later and looked around. He shook his head; "I could have sworn I heard voices out here…" he walked back inside, still shaking his head and muttering to himself.
Two days later, a very tired and annoyed Kava landed outside the cave system on the surface. Raditz and Rue held back grins as they landed behind her.
"That. Was. Absolutely. Ridiculous." She growled between clenched teeth.
Rue dared to put an arm around his twin, "Oh, it wasn't all that bad… I mean, who knew that the Nasty, Bad-Ass tunnel demon was only searching for female companionship?"
Kava took a half-hearted swing at her brother, "Oh, shut your trap, you didn't have to kiss him." She snarled as he danced away from her.
"Which is probably a good thing; Rue might have gotten us all killed if he had done the kissing." Raditz snickered.
Rue frowned; "I'm not that bad of a kisser…" he looked over at Kava.
She held up her hands, "Don't look at me, I wouldn't know. I'm not that way."
"You're no help… some sister you are." He pouted. Kava ignored him as he flopped onto a nearby boulder.
"I'm not sure exactly where we're supposed to meet up with that old witch, so we'll just go back to the place I started from." She said, thinking out loud.
Raditz shrugged, "Fine by me. So which way did you come in?" he looked around.
"Do you know where that red fountain lake is located?"
Raditz nodded, "Yeah, it's over by King Enma's Peach tree."
"Well, I was dropped off there."
Rue hopped off his seat, "Well, what're we waiting for? Let's go!" he ran off and launched himself into the air. Kava and Raditz watched him for a moment; then they too took off.
Baba sat on her crystal ball beside the fountain. She had her arms crossed and was tapping her fingers impatiently. She looked around and checked a small pocket watch occasionally. She sighed forcefully and tapped her arm again. "She's late…" Baba grumbled. She looked over at a big blue ogre, "Hey you, go see if you can find that woman that came down here a week ago."
He looked over at her in annoyance, "Why should I?"
Baba gave him an evil smile, "Because if you don't, I'll tell King Enma and you'll spend the rest of your days as a paper shuffler." She turned around, "Of course, it's all up to you…"
The ogre sweated, "I'll go find her." He began to run off.
"Don't bother, I'm here." Kava touched down, a little irritated. Raditz and Rue landed on either side of her.
Rue clapped his hands together and rubbed them, "So… when do we get to see the Big Guy?" he asked cheerily.
Baba raised an eyebrow, "'Big Guy'?" She turned to Kava, "I thought you were only bringing one spirit back." She accused.
"Well, I thought I was too. But this one," she hiked a thumb back at her brother, "attached himself to me and I couldn't get rid of him."
Baba grunted, "Well, we better go before King Enma gets upset. Everyone gather together!" she waved her arms and herded them together. She then touched Kava and they all disappeared. Enma was waiting for them when they appeared in his office.
"I see you found two spirits… which one is going with you back to the Mortal World?" he asked looking at first Rue, then Raditz.
"Well, about that favor…" Kava began slowly.
Enma's brow furrowed, "Absolutely not!"
Kava shrugged, "Sorry Rue; it looks like you're on your own from here." She walked over to stand by Raditz.
Rue looked nervously up at the giant Ogre, "Um, could I at least see Earth? I've never been there before and I'm tired of Hell's dull surroundings." He looked hopefully up at King Enma.
Enma sat back and stroked his beard in thought, "Well, it wouldn't hurt if I let you see Earth for a day…" Rue sighed in relief, "But NO funny business! We'll discuss your contract in Hell when you return." He waved them off.
They began to leave, "Oh, by the way, Shenron said you could call on him as soon as you returned, seeing how you never made your wish."
Kava gave a curt nod and Baba took them all to Earth. They appeared in the small chamber that Baba had taken Kava to before. The guys looked around curiously as Baba floated away.
"Come along now; Goku has been waiting all morning for your return." She called over her shoulder.
Rue slid over to his sister, "Who is Goku?" he whispered.
Kava smiled mysteriously, "You'll see soon enough." She said as she followed Baba down the hall.
"Do you know who Goku is?" Rue asked Raditz.
Raditz glanced over at Rue, "Yeah, he's my brother."
Rue's eyes widened, "You mean Kakarot??" Raditz grunted an affirmative.