Evening
Disclaimer- I don't own Dragon Ball Z. I don't own the rights to anything in the whole DBZ universe which I worship so.
This story, well I hate to admit to it, but this one is by the seat of my pants. Kami only knows what'll happen. (watches all the DBZ characters shrink back in fear) Mwahaha! This is going to be a well-rounded story. Be warned, lots n lots of Piccolo! I have a soft spot for 'em. Him and Gohan, and I beg you, do not attempt to place this in a time line, save yourself a head ache, because this is a A/U. Much Like the Dragonball Z movies. They just don't fit! (like The Tree of Might..I mean..shesh)
Thanks everyone who reviewed Chapter 3.! I hope this story is interesting enough so far. This one is for all you Piccolo fans!
-------------------- = Changing view points or location.(such as switching from Goku's point of view to Piccolo's) ' ...' = thoughts Chapter Two: Thank you...
Eve stirred faintly before her indigo eyes slowly opened. The soft glow of firelight filled her vision. Her skin was warmed by it as she sighed heavily. She let the last traced fade into the night. 'sleep?' Her eyes suddenly widened. 'what.where am I..?'
Her eyes darted about as she began to recall everything. The tree, the taste of blood. '..did I die?.' Her brow creased in bewilderment, but as she motioned to sit up, the throbbing pain which followed insured her otherwise. Dead people certainly don't hurt like that.
In spite of the piercing ach in her ribs she forced herself up until her long ebony hair fell down her back. Eve's gaze wandered over her surroundings. She was in a cave. There were a few baskets in on far corner which most likely contained food of some sort. Aside from that it was barren, the fire the only thing diluting the darkness.
She inhaled deeply. For her curse was double edged. She retained several beneficial tiger ablities, such as heightened night vision and sense of smell. She then knew where she was, and that alone seemed to comfort her. The tension in her body seemed to vanish. She was in Piccolo's cave.
As happy as she was to be there. Eve found her body needed rest, so she slowly fell back. She wraped herself in the blanket Piccolo had apparently given her. She didn't sleep, she had never really been able to, save the past day or so ' how long was I asleep?' she closed her eyes and rested.
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Piccolo stood outside of the cave, his arms crossed tightly across his chest, and his eyes closed. He had been standing out there since he had managed to save that.. tiger's life. His eyes opened slightly. He had seen what happens to her when the sun sets.
He turned his head vaguly to the cave behind him. The fire light flickering across his green features. '..I will get some answers..' He was determined now, and it was not like he had much else to do lately. The Earth was safe.
His namakian ears picked up movement from inside and his eyes narrowed ".Now I'll know who this female is." He gracefully unfolded his arms and turned towards the cave. '..she must be the one Goku spoke of. Her ki is, indeed, very strange.'
When he entered he saw her form lying still, most of her naked back to him. ' did she pass out?.' He gritted his teeth. He desperately wanted answers. But he decided against forcibly waking her. She had been in dire condition only hours ago.
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Her eyes opened ".I am Eve.." She rolled over, drawing the blanket around her. Eve stared at The Namake , but not out of shock, surprise, or disgust. But with something else.' You rescued me.' She had thought for sure she would have did. Piccolo would have never saved her, wasting time to save a lowly Tigress.
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Piccolo's eyes widened a touch '..so she is awake.. good.' He eased himself down to sit on the other side of the fire. His ebony eyes narrowed faintly, his arms still crossed over his chest. His mind was swimming with thousands of questions as he stared at this 'Eve'. ".what are you?.."
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Her expression weakened 'that is right.. He witnessed my change.' Eve slowly sat up, facing him, still holding the warm cloth around her. She had not felt warmth such as this in so many years. The fire, the blanket, and Piccolo. Amazing as it seemed, his heart gave off amazing heat, like soft velvet against her skin. "..Human"
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Piccolo laughed shortly at that "Ha.. human.. well I've never seen a human take the shape of a beast.." He stared at her. As she moved he could tell she was still in a great deal of pain. He had luckily saved half a senzu bean from when he had last trained intensely with Goku, but it had not healed her completely. At least she'd live.
'Why should I care if she lives or dies? Goku would frown upon this. He would kill me if I let an innocent weakling such as this die ' He nodded inwardly to himself.
That had to be the reason. Being around Goku and Gohan had conditioned him with what was right and wrong. ' well in that case, He can tend her.. I'll drop her at the Son Goku's house and be done with it.. '
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Eve's eyes faltered.'.he is right.maybe I'm not human.. anymore.' Her gaze fell to the rock floor hetween her and the embers.".Then perhaps I ..was human.a long time ago."
She tried never to think about the time before her change. The mere thought of it maybe her throat tight. 'no.. I will not cry.'
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His frown deepened. '.. what is she talking about.. "was human?" .' Piccolo could also hear the pain in her words, but not pain from her wounds.
He searched desperately for the right words. For a reason unknown to him, he didn't want to upset her further. " care to explain?" he final said gruffly.
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'..I knew he would ask me this.' She inhaled deeply, and released it slowly. "very well.. You did trouble yourself to tend to my wounds.. I owe you as much." her blue eyes closed faintly.
" Nearly 300 years ago.A wizard kidnapped me from my small village.The village which is now known as South City." She opened her eyes to see the slight astonishment cross his features. 'I wonder if he will even believe my words.'
" He wished for me to be his wife. I refused. I could not love someone as heartless as he." Her eyes dropped to looks at the fire. She was also an empath, that is why she can feel anyone's heart. "..He tried several spells to cause me to have love for him.. None of his incantations had any affect on my heart. So in a fit a fury he decided that if I would not love him, Then I'd be cursed to a half life for eternity."
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Piccolo's expression remained mild, but inwardly he was in shock.'.my kami.' For a moment, he could almost feel himself relating to her, he had not been blessed with a cheery start. But he quickly retorted. "..so that is why you are only human at night."
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Eve nodded, trying desperately not to cry, and it showed in her voice " after he released me, I could not return home.." She looked back to him. "I have been in this forest ever since. With only myself for company." She looked down. " .that and you."
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He raised a brow at that " I have never seen you be.." He stopped. And closed his eyes in thought.'..come to think of it.even when I was a child, there had been a Black tiger around'
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She nods, seeing him rethink his statement." Yes.you remember me now don't you?" She smiles faintly in remembrance " I was there while you grew up. and when your heart grew warm.."
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Piccolo blinked " what are you babbling about woman?" He watched her.' at least she didn't start crying, I don't think I could stand that'
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"You know of what I speak. When you learned to love. When that child Gohan entered your life" she smiled, remembering his change. The way it had warmed her soul as he felt for the child.
"I just wish I could have witnessed when you sacrificed yourself for him."
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He smirked faintly " and how would you have learned about that if you were not there?" he seemed overwhelmed with curiosity suddenly.
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She smiled at him " I heard Gohan.. He speaks of you often when he sleeps by the lake. Sometimes even when he is awake. " She slowly laid herself down with a faint groan. She felt tired now.
" How long till sunrise Piccolo?.."
------------------------------- Concern snuck its way into Piccolo's eyes as he watched her careful movements.".. a few hours from now"
He stood slowly, " get some rest.I will take you to Goku tomorrow.." He did not wait for her reply before turning, her cape sweeping in the wake of his brisk walk.
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Eve sighed, closing her eyes '..and what then Piccolo?.' She wrapped the blankets more tightly around her body, Piccolo's warmth having left her with only the fire's comfort.
Yes, I know, not a very good chapter, The first week of school has really been hammering me into the ground. Senior yearla sigh well if you guys want more, tell me. It is going to get better from here on out. Review! Your reviews make my dad! You guys are my motivation!
Disclaimer- I don't own Dragon Ball Z. I don't own the rights to anything in the whole DBZ universe which I worship so.
This story, well I hate to admit to it, but this one is by the seat of my pants. Kami only knows what'll happen. (watches all the DBZ characters shrink back in fear) Mwahaha! This is going to be a well-rounded story. Be warned, lots n lots of Piccolo! I have a soft spot for 'em. Him and Gohan, and I beg you, do not attempt to place this in a time line, save yourself a head ache, because this is a A/U. Much Like the Dragonball Z movies. They just don't fit! (like The Tree of Might..I mean..shesh)
Thanks everyone who reviewed Chapter 3.! I hope this story is interesting enough so far. This one is for all you Piccolo fans!
-------------------- = Changing view points or location.(such as switching from Goku's point of view to Piccolo's) ' ...' = thoughts Chapter Two: Thank you...
Eve stirred faintly before her indigo eyes slowly opened. The soft glow of firelight filled her vision. Her skin was warmed by it as she sighed heavily. She let the last traced fade into the night. 'sleep?' Her eyes suddenly widened. 'what.where am I..?'
Her eyes darted about as she began to recall everything. The tree, the taste of blood. '..did I die?.' Her brow creased in bewilderment, but as she motioned to sit up, the throbbing pain which followed insured her otherwise. Dead people certainly don't hurt like that.
In spite of the piercing ach in her ribs she forced herself up until her long ebony hair fell down her back. Eve's gaze wandered over her surroundings. She was in a cave. There were a few baskets in on far corner which most likely contained food of some sort. Aside from that it was barren, the fire the only thing diluting the darkness.
She inhaled deeply. For her curse was double edged. She retained several beneficial tiger ablities, such as heightened night vision and sense of smell. She then knew where she was, and that alone seemed to comfort her. The tension in her body seemed to vanish. She was in Piccolo's cave.
As happy as she was to be there. Eve found her body needed rest, so she slowly fell back. She wraped herself in the blanket Piccolo had apparently given her. She didn't sleep, she had never really been able to, save the past day or so ' how long was I asleep?' she closed her eyes and rested.
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Piccolo stood outside of the cave, his arms crossed tightly across his chest, and his eyes closed. He had been standing out there since he had managed to save that.. tiger's life. His eyes opened slightly. He had seen what happens to her when the sun sets.
He turned his head vaguly to the cave behind him. The fire light flickering across his green features. '..I will get some answers..' He was determined now, and it was not like he had much else to do lately. The Earth was safe.
His namakian ears picked up movement from inside and his eyes narrowed ".Now I'll know who this female is." He gracefully unfolded his arms and turned towards the cave. '..she must be the one Goku spoke of. Her ki is, indeed, very strange.'
When he entered he saw her form lying still, most of her naked back to him. ' did she pass out?.' He gritted his teeth. He desperately wanted answers. But he decided against forcibly waking her. She had been in dire condition only hours ago.
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Her eyes opened ".I am Eve.." She rolled over, drawing the blanket around her. Eve stared at The Namake , but not out of shock, surprise, or disgust. But with something else.' You rescued me.' She had thought for sure she would have did. Piccolo would have never saved her, wasting time to save a lowly Tigress.
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Piccolo's eyes widened a touch '..so she is awake.. good.' He eased himself down to sit on the other side of the fire. His ebony eyes narrowed faintly, his arms still crossed over his chest. His mind was swimming with thousands of questions as he stared at this 'Eve'. ".what are you?.."
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Her expression weakened 'that is right.. He witnessed my change.' Eve slowly sat up, facing him, still holding the warm cloth around her. She had not felt warmth such as this in so many years. The fire, the blanket, and Piccolo. Amazing as it seemed, his heart gave off amazing heat, like soft velvet against her skin. "..Human"
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Piccolo laughed shortly at that "Ha.. human.. well I've never seen a human take the shape of a beast.." He stared at her. As she moved he could tell she was still in a great deal of pain. He had luckily saved half a senzu bean from when he had last trained intensely with Goku, but it had not healed her completely. At least she'd live.
'Why should I care if she lives or dies? Goku would frown upon this. He would kill me if I let an innocent weakling such as this die ' He nodded inwardly to himself.
That had to be the reason. Being around Goku and Gohan had conditioned him with what was right and wrong. ' well in that case, He can tend her.. I'll drop her at the Son Goku's house and be done with it.. '
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Eve's eyes faltered.'.he is right.maybe I'm not human.. anymore.' Her gaze fell to the rock floor hetween her and the embers.".Then perhaps I ..was human.a long time ago."
She tried never to think about the time before her change. The mere thought of it maybe her throat tight. 'no.. I will not cry.'
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His frown deepened. '.. what is she talking about.. "was human?" .' Piccolo could also hear the pain in her words, but not pain from her wounds.
He searched desperately for the right words. For a reason unknown to him, he didn't want to upset her further. " care to explain?" he final said gruffly.
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'..I knew he would ask me this.' She inhaled deeply, and released it slowly. "very well.. You did trouble yourself to tend to my wounds.. I owe you as much." her blue eyes closed faintly.
" Nearly 300 years ago.A wizard kidnapped me from my small village.The village which is now known as South City." She opened her eyes to see the slight astonishment cross his features. 'I wonder if he will even believe my words.'
" He wished for me to be his wife. I refused. I could not love someone as heartless as he." Her eyes dropped to looks at the fire. She was also an empath, that is why she can feel anyone's heart. "..He tried several spells to cause me to have love for him.. None of his incantations had any affect on my heart. So in a fit a fury he decided that if I would not love him, Then I'd be cursed to a half life for eternity."
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Piccolo's expression remained mild, but inwardly he was in shock.'.my kami.' For a moment, he could almost feel himself relating to her, he had not been blessed with a cheery start. But he quickly retorted. "..so that is why you are only human at night."
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Eve nodded, trying desperately not to cry, and it showed in her voice " after he released me, I could not return home.." She looked back to him. "I have been in this forest ever since. With only myself for company." She looked down. " .that and you."
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He raised a brow at that " I have never seen you be.." He stopped. And closed his eyes in thought.'..come to think of it.even when I was a child, there had been a Black tiger around'
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She nods, seeing him rethink his statement." Yes.you remember me now don't you?" She smiles faintly in remembrance " I was there while you grew up. and when your heart grew warm.."
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Piccolo blinked " what are you babbling about woman?" He watched her.' at least she didn't start crying, I don't think I could stand that'
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"You know of what I speak. When you learned to love. When that child Gohan entered your life" she smiled, remembering his change. The way it had warmed her soul as he felt for the child.
"I just wish I could have witnessed when you sacrificed yourself for him."
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He smirked faintly " and how would you have learned about that if you were not there?" he seemed overwhelmed with curiosity suddenly.
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She smiled at him " I heard Gohan.. He speaks of you often when he sleeps by the lake. Sometimes even when he is awake. " She slowly laid herself down with a faint groan. She felt tired now.
" How long till sunrise Piccolo?.."
------------------------------- Concern snuck its way into Piccolo's eyes as he watched her careful movements.".. a few hours from now"
He stood slowly, " get some rest.I will take you to Goku tomorrow.." He did not wait for her reply before turning, her cape sweeping in the wake of his brisk walk.
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Eve sighed, closing her eyes '..and what then Piccolo?.' She wrapped the blankets more tightly around her body, Piccolo's warmth having left her with only the fire's comfort.
Yes, I know, not a very good chapter, The first week of school has really been hammering me into the ground. Senior yearla sigh well if you guys want more, tell me. It is going to get better from here on out. Review! Your reviews make my dad! You guys are my motivation!