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.
Alright I'll try not to make this a cliffie.whistles and looks around anyway, the answer to THE question will be found in the chapter below. Enjoy!
-------------------- = Changing view points or location. (Such as switching from Goku's point of view to Piccolo's) '...' = Thoughts
Chapter 18: The Lookout
Eve kept her grip on Piccolo iron tight as he sailed higher and higher, towards the very stars. She closed her deep eyes and hid her face from side in the crook of his neck. Eve could feel the wind racing past her, and the earth growing more and more distant.
"How much further?" she whimpered into his ear, her arm muscles so taut they were slowly beginning to tremble with effort.
Eve had never gotten used to flying, and this was more than flying to her. It was insane.
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Piccolo glanced down briefly to watch the night-shrouded forest below steadily fade into darkness, before he broke through into the clouds above. His direction then shifted so that he flew parallel to the earth miles and mile down.
His speed gradually dwindled as he felt the woman in his arms trembling. Piccolo smirked faintly as she meekly asked how much further until the lookout.
".not much.." he murmured before pulling back to a stop, the clouds beneath his feet brushed and shifted a little. His eyes brightened softly. 'She'll love it.'
"Eve. stop cowering and look at this "
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Her head shook violently without a second thought. The last thing she wanted to do was LOOK. She knew what was out there, a void of nothing that stretched further down than she was comfortable with.
" Trust me." she heard his deep voice in his throat before it rolled over his lips. Eve's eyes softened for a moment as she remembered how his lips had felt against her own. '..Alright my love' she whispered inwardly.
She drew back from him, and opened his eyes as she turned. Her lips parted with a weak gasp.
They were hovering just above a large plain of thick clouds. The moon shone down on them, unhindered by trees or mountains. The moon its self seemed unbelievably big from their altitude. There was not a breath of wind.
It looked like a snow-covered field on a winter night. Eve smiled warmly as her eyes gazed upward to the sky. The stars glittered in the depths of space, yet seeming near enough to grasp with little effort.
" Piccolo it is.beautiful." She said breathlessly.
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He allowed himself a broad smiled as he watched the wonderment spread over her features freely. His gaze paused at her full eyes.
They seemed to mimic the endless sky around them. The light of the moon danced over them in shards of broken like, like stars. Her intent interest on her surrounding let him look on unimpeded.
As the sky seemed boundless, her eyes were depthless. While he looked into them he felt lost, yet safe.
"Yeah.. I suppose it is.." he said returning to his normal serious state. But his eyes did widen slightly as she turned to look at him, her face not more than an inch from his. "Thank you.." she whispered.
He huffed, and started flying again, just as fast as before. 'Enough non sense.I want Kami to tell me what I am going to do about this mess.'
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A giggles escaped her mouth as he huffed uncomfortably at her nearness and began soaring once more. She enjoyed confirming his love for her every now and again. It lifted her spirits, and did she need that.
Instead if concentrating on what had happened earlier, and her worry, she turned into the wind, and watched the clouds rush past them, and the cool spring air run through her hair.
"This is incredible! I wish I knew how to fly!" she shouted joyfully into the wind. Eve blinked as she was shifted in his strong arms. She turned back to look at the mischievous grin on his face. "What are you.."
She lost her breath as he held her at arms length at the waist. Eve felt a scream growing in her chest, but then she realized what Piccolo was doing.
She felt as if she were flying! His hands had her firmly held at the waist several feet below him, her chest barely a foot over the clouds. One that was higher than the rest swept over her and she smiled widely.
Eve held out her arms like a bird and laughed jubilantly.
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He permitted himself to chuckle softly at her was she 'flew' over the clouds. It seemed to warm him inside to see her so happy. This simple thing had made her practically light up. Which made her even more stunning if that were even possible.
Piccolo glanced up to see the lookout drawing close. 'fun is over.' he frowned lightly and drew her back into his arms, receiving a piccolo-like huff. That made him laugh shortly "We'll do it again sometime.. alright?"
That rewarded him with a giggle and a hugged about the neck. He raised a brow and ascended to the top of the lookout. Where Kami was waiting for him.
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The old namake walked towards the far edge of his post atop the world. He had been keeping a close eye on Piccolo and Eve for quite sometime. Not much escaped his studied gaze. Especially the actions of what he would call his son.
His onyx eyes flickered as he watched the silent warrior of his own race and blood land not more than twenty feet from him.
"Piccolo, suspected I would be seeing you soon." He smiled caringly at the young woman in his arms.". And you brought Eve with you."
The guardian approached them slowly, but did eventually meet them. Piccolo had set down the girl and stood at her side, arms crossed. 'You may pretend all you wish Piccolo, but I know there is warmth in your heart now.'
"Evening, what a pleasure it is to finally meet you. "
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She blinked softly as her love gently lowered her to the grounds, which with his height made it feel forever before her bare toes touched the cool marble surface covering most of the Lookout.
Her sapphire eyes gazed in amazement at who she assumed to be whom Piccolo referred to as the Guardian. He was the same species Piccolo was, or as far as she could tell. He was a considerable bit older, but his pleasant manor and the gentleness in his voice more than made up for his age.
"The pleasure is mine. But please just call me Eve." She then looked back to Piccolo, who remained motionless and cold. 'why do I feel that Piccolo doesn't care much for.' Her eyes returned to the guardian "Excuse me, but Piccolo did not mention your name to me earlier. What is it pray tell?" Being proper in speech wasn't hard for her to accomplish, and the guardian seemed to appreciate her politeness.
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Piccolo scoffed, "His name is Kami. Now if you two are finished could we get down to business."
He felt nothing was wrong with what he had said until he received a shocked stare from Eve.
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Kami scowled briefly ,"very well Piccolo." The old namake stepped closer to the girl, causing her attention to return to him. "Do not be afraid child. We'll find out what ales you."
His eyes closed and he placed his hand over her middle. He felt the heat over her skin disappearing into the air as his mind narrowed into a firm focus on the inner workings of this cursed female's body.
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Eve stood very still as the namake 'examined' her. Her heart was racing in her throat. 'what could be wrong?.. What is taking Kami so long? What if I'm dieing?'
She nearly jumped ten feet when Piccolo's comforting hand landed lightly on her shoulder. "Relax. He knows what he is doing" She brought her eyes back to Kami and his hand on her swollen abdomen.
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Piccolo could feel the tension in her arms, even after her words. He had to lighten things up a a little, even if it wasn't his strong point. "Well, most of the time anyway." He said with a smirk.
That rewarded him a huff from the guardian and a giggle from Eve. His eyes narrowed back to stone as the guardian removed his hand and stepped back, his hand returning to his side.
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Kami took a deep breath and let it out slowly. He rubbed the grain of his wooden staff between his thumb and palm as he processed the information he had gathered. But more importantly, he was wondering what would be the best way to tell her all of this.
"Eveni.. Eve." He looked straight into her eyes. "You are pregnant by the Siberian tiger that resides in the forests near Son's house."
It struck the aged guardian hard when realization flashed behind her features and tears began to shimmer in her deep blue orbs.
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'How could this be?. ' She whispered inside her mind, her thoughts seeming as distant as the world around her. She could however feel Piccolo's aura, warm and ever present at her back. He had moved closer.
' What must he be thinking?' she looked down at the marble between her and the elder Namake. A hot tear sliding from her cheek.
After several, seemingly endless moments she wiped the tears from her eyes and shook it off, literally. Eve was grateful that both namakes had allowed her silence to collect herself. "Why do I hurt? I cannot recall my mother having such pain when she was pregnant with my younger brother." Her eyes softened, tears threatening once more with memories of those days, countless years ago
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The guardian smiled faintly, glad she had held her composer, and was rationally thinking about her situation. 'I admire that. It reminds me of Piccolo on a good day.' He glanced up at his son, being paid back with a questioning look.
Kami then cleared his throat and returned his attention to the young woman before him. " I am aware of the changed your body undergoes at the turn of the day and night. This is what is causing the pain."
He watched puzzlement blatantly crossed her face. So the guardian decided to elaborate. "You came to be in this condition when you were in the form of a tigress. There for your pregnancy was set into motion as such. But a Tiger's gestation period is much shorter than a human's. It is only 3 months long. So, for every month that passes, when you return to human form, it is the equivalent to three months. That is why it hurts, your reproductive organs are larger each night, so your body is having to adjust."
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Piccolo blinked and shook his head. "Let me get this straight, you are saying she is going to have a tiger cub in a few months?" He looked down to meet Eve's eyes she looked terrified. Without thinking he reached out placing his hand on her shoulder again.
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Kami laughed shortly " I don't think she will give birth to a feline child. But I am not sure if the genetics will have any affect." He simply shrugged "We'll have to see when about three months pass."
He then pulled forth a brown leather bag and handed it to Eve.
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Her hands were trembling as she reached out and grasped the empty bag. "What is this for?" she asked meekly. Her other hand rested lightly on her stomach. "I'm pregnant. This is really happening. "
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"Piccolo will fly you down from here to see Korin. I want you to eat half a sensu bean at night after you transform. It should prevent any injuries." He smiled warmly and took Eve's had from her belly and patted it lightly "You will be fine , Piccolo will take good care of you.. right?"
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Piccolo gave Kami a curt nod and swiftly scooped Eve into his arms. "Thanks." and with that he took to the air and headed down to Korin.
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Eve turned to look at Piccolo. She swallowed hard and spoke weakly "Piccolo, I can still stay with you? After I have my child?"
Her hopes were low; she assumed he would draw the line and a baby. A weak woman was bad enough, he loved her, but a baby was asking a lot of him.
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"Don't be stupid." He smirked for a moment. "Goku would hunt me until the end of my days if I turned you and your, cub, away."
He cleared his throat and landed at Korin's.
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Eve couldn't hold back the happiness that bleed across her features. "Thank you Piccolo."
Tah dah.yawns, sags in chair Sorry for the.. well.. crapy end of the chapter. We had a blood drive at school today, and guess who donated points at herself I fainted once and I'm still dog tired. In fact, I think I'll go take a nap now. Well that's it I guess. Hope you enjoyed most of it, I apoligize again for the rather thinly detailed ending. Who'd think a pint of blood would take so much outta ya?? Anyway, I hope to get chapter 19 out soon, no promises though. The on coming plot is going to get VERY interesting, I promise.
On a side note I love you guys! Specially thanks to Usa, Piccolodragon, and Piccolo0714, and all my loyal readers who have stuck with me, even though lows like this! Thanks guyssniffles you're the best
Anime Goddess
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.
Alright I'll try not to make this a cliffie.whistles and looks around anyway, the answer to THE question will be found in the chapter below. Enjoy!
-------------------- = Changing view points or location. (Such as switching from Goku's point of view to Piccolo's) '...' = Thoughts
Chapter 18: The Lookout
Eve kept her grip on Piccolo iron tight as he sailed higher and higher, towards the very stars. She closed her deep eyes and hid her face from side in the crook of his neck. Eve could feel the wind racing past her, and the earth growing more and more distant.
"How much further?" she whimpered into his ear, her arm muscles so taut they were slowly beginning to tremble with effort.
Eve had never gotten used to flying, and this was more than flying to her. It was insane.
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Piccolo glanced down briefly to watch the night-shrouded forest below steadily fade into darkness, before he broke through into the clouds above. His direction then shifted so that he flew parallel to the earth miles and mile down.
His speed gradually dwindled as he felt the woman in his arms trembling. Piccolo smirked faintly as she meekly asked how much further until the lookout.
".not much.." he murmured before pulling back to a stop, the clouds beneath his feet brushed and shifted a little. His eyes brightened softly. 'She'll love it.'
"Eve. stop cowering and look at this "
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Her head shook violently without a second thought. The last thing she wanted to do was LOOK. She knew what was out there, a void of nothing that stretched further down than she was comfortable with.
" Trust me." she heard his deep voice in his throat before it rolled over his lips. Eve's eyes softened for a moment as she remembered how his lips had felt against her own. '..Alright my love' she whispered inwardly.
She drew back from him, and opened his eyes as she turned. Her lips parted with a weak gasp.
They were hovering just above a large plain of thick clouds. The moon shone down on them, unhindered by trees or mountains. The moon its self seemed unbelievably big from their altitude. There was not a breath of wind.
It looked like a snow-covered field on a winter night. Eve smiled warmly as her eyes gazed upward to the sky. The stars glittered in the depths of space, yet seeming near enough to grasp with little effort.
" Piccolo it is.beautiful." She said breathlessly.
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He allowed himself a broad smiled as he watched the wonderment spread over her features freely. His gaze paused at her full eyes.
They seemed to mimic the endless sky around them. The light of the moon danced over them in shards of broken like, like stars. Her intent interest on her surrounding let him look on unimpeded.
As the sky seemed boundless, her eyes were depthless. While he looked into them he felt lost, yet safe.
"Yeah.. I suppose it is.." he said returning to his normal serious state. But his eyes did widen slightly as she turned to look at him, her face not more than an inch from his. "Thank you.." she whispered.
He huffed, and started flying again, just as fast as before. 'Enough non sense.I want Kami to tell me what I am going to do about this mess.'
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A giggles escaped her mouth as he huffed uncomfortably at her nearness and began soaring once more. She enjoyed confirming his love for her every now and again. It lifted her spirits, and did she need that.
Instead if concentrating on what had happened earlier, and her worry, she turned into the wind, and watched the clouds rush past them, and the cool spring air run through her hair.
"This is incredible! I wish I knew how to fly!" she shouted joyfully into the wind. Eve blinked as she was shifted in his strong arms. She turned back to look at the mischievous grin on his face. "What are you.."
She lost her breath as he held her at arms length at the waist. Eve felt a scream growing in her chest, but then she realized what Piccolo was doing.
She felt as if she were flying! His hands had her firmly held at the waist several feet below him, her chest barely a foot over the clouds. One that was higher than the rest swept over her and she smiled widely.
Eve held out her arms like a bird and laughed jubilantly.
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He permitted himself to chuckle softly at her was she 'flew' over the clouds. It seemed to warm him inside to see her so happy. This simple thing had made her practically light up. Which made her even more stunning if that were even possible.
Piccolo glanced up to see the lookout drawing close. 'fun is over.' he frowned lightly and drew her back into his arms, receiving a piccolo-like huff. That made him laugh shortly "We'll do it again sometime.. alright?"
That rewarded him with a giggle and a hugged about the neck. He raised a brow and ascended to the top of the lookout. Where Kami was waiting for him.
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The old namake walked towards the far edge of his post atop the world. He had been keeping a close eye on Piccolo and Eve for quite sometime. Not much escaped his studied gaze. Especially the actions of what he would call his son.
His onyx eyes flickered as he watched the silent warrior of his own race and blood land not more than twenty feet from him.
"Piccolo, suspected I would be seeing you soon." He smiled caringly at the young woman in his arms.". And you brought Eve with you."
The guardian approached them slowly, but did eventually meet them. Piccolo had set down the girl and stood at her side, arms crossed. 'You may pretend all you wish Piccolo, but I know there is warmth in your heart now.'
"Evening, what a pleasure it is to finally meet you. "
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She blinked softly as her love gently lowered her to the grounds, which with his height made it feel forever before her bare toes touched the cool marble surface covering most of the Lookout.
Her sapphire eyes gazed in amazement at who she assumed to be whom Piccolo referred to as the Guardian. He was the same species Piccolo was, or as far as she could tell. He was a considerable bit older, but his pleasant manor and the gentleness in his voice more than made up for his age.
"The pleasure is mine. But please just call me Eve." She then looked back to Piccolo, who remained motionless and cold. 'why do I feel that Piccolo doesn't care much for.' Her eyes returned to the guardian "Excuse me, but Piccolo did not mention your name to me earlier. What is it pray tell?" Being proper in speech wasn't hard for her to accomplish, and the guardian seemed to appreciate her politeness.
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Piccolo scoffed, "His name is Kami. Now if you two are finished could we get down to business."
He felt nothing was wrong with what he had said until he received a shocked stare from Eve.
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Kami scowled briefly ,"very well Piccolo." The old namake stepped closer to the girl, causing her attention to return to him. "Do not be afraid child. We'll find out what ales you."
His eyes closed and he placed his hand over her middle. He felt the heat over her skin disappearing into the air as his mind narrowed into a firm focus on the inner workings of this cursed female's body.
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Eve stood very still as the namake 'examined' her. Her heart was racing in her throat. 'what could be wrong?.. What is taking Kami so long? What if I'm dieing?'
She nearly jumped ten feet when Piccolo's comforting hand landed lightly on her shoulder. "Relax. He knows what he is doing" She brought her eyes back to Kami and his hand on her swollen abdomen.
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Piccolo could feel the tension in her arms, even after her words. He had to lighten things up a a little, even if it wasn't his strong point. "Well, most of the time anyway." He said with a smirk.
That rewarded him a huff from the guardian and a giggle from Eve. His eyes narrowed back to stone as the guardian removed his hand and stepped back, his hand returning to his side.
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Kami took a deep breath and let it out slowly. He rubbed the grain of his wooden staff between his thumb and palm as he processed the information he had gathered. But more importantly, he was wondering what would be the best way to tell her all of this.
"Eveni.. Eve." He looked straight into her eyes. "You are pregnant by the Siberian tiger that resides in the forests near Son's house."
It struck the aged guardian hard when realization flashed behind her features and tears began to shimmer in her deep blue orbs.
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'How could this be?. ' She whispered inside her mind, her thoughts seeming as distant as the world around her. She could however feel Piccolo's aura, warm and ever present at her back. He had moved closer.
' What must he be thinking?' she looked down at the marble between her and the elder Namake. A hot tear sliding from her cheek.
After several, seemingly endless moments she wiped the tears from her eyes and shook it off, literally. Eve was grateful that both namakes had allowed her silence to collect herself. "Why do I hurt? I cannot recall my mother having such pain when she was pregnant with my younger brother." Her eyes softened, tears threatening once more with memories of those days, countless years ago
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The guardian smiled faintly, glad she had held her composer, and was rationally thinking about her situation. 'I admire that. It reminds me of Piccolo on a good day.' He glanced up at his son, being paid back with a questioning look.
Kami then cleared his throat and returned his attention to the young woman before him. " I am aware of the changed your body undergoes at the turn of the day and night. This is what is causing the pain."
He watched puzzlement blatantly crossed her face. So the guardian decided to elaborate. "You came to be in this condition when you were in the form of a tigress. There for your pregnancy was set into motion as such. But a Tiger's gestation period is much shorter than a human's. It is only 3 months long. So, for every month that passes, when you return to human form, it is the equivalent to three months. That is why it hurts, your reproductive organs are larger each night, so your body is having to adjust."
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Piccolo blinked and shook his head. "Let me get this straight, you are saying she is going to have a tiger cub in a few months?" He looked down to meet Eve's eyes she looked terrified. Without thinking he reached out placing his hand on her shoulder again.
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Kami laughed shortly " I don't think she will give birth to a feline child. But I am not sure if the genetics will have any affect." He simply shrugged "We'll have to see when about three months pass."
He then pulled forth a brown leather bag and handed it to Eve.
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Her hands were trembling as she reached out and grasped the empty bag. "What is this for?" she asked meekly. Her other hand rested lightly on her stomach. "I'm pregnant. This is really happening. "
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"Piccolo will fly you down from here to see Korin. I want you to eat half a sensu bean at night after you transform. It should prevent any injuries." He smiled warmly and took Eve's had from her belly and patted it lightly "You will be fine , Piccolo will take good care of you.. right?"
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Piccolo gave Kami a curt nod and swiftly scooped Eve into his arms. "Thanks." and with that he took to the air and headed down to Korin.
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Eve turned to look at Piccolo. She swallowed hard and spoke weakly "Piccolo, I can still stay with you? After I have my child?"
Her hopes were low; she assumed he would draw the line and a baby. A weak woman was bad enough, he loved her, but a baby was asking a lot of him.
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"Don't be stupid." He smirked for a moment. "Goku would hunt me until the end of my days if I turned you and your, cub, away."
He cleared his throat and landed at Korin's.
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Eve couldn't hold back the happiness that bleed across her features. "Thank you Piccolo."
Tah dah.yawns, sags in chair Sorry for the.. well.. crapy end of the chapter. We had a blood drive at school today, and guess who donated points at herself I fainted once and I'm still dog tired. In fact, I think I'll go take a nap now. Well that's it I guess. Hope you enjoyed most of it, I apoligize again for the rather thinly detailed ending. Who'd think a pint of blood would take so much outta ya?? Anyway, I hope to get chapter 19 out soon, no promises though. The on coming plot is going to get VERY interesting, I promise.
On a side note I love you guys! Specially thanks to Usa, Piccolodragon, and Piccolo0714, and all my loyal readers who have stuck with me, even though lows like this! Thanks guyssniffles you're the best
Anime Goddess