TITLE: Price of Redemption
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the show.
Chapter 16
Adria pushed back a stray lock of her hair and picked up the knife again. "Like this." Gohan demonstrated how to fillet the fish without cutting himself.
A chuckle came from her. "I can see why Aria doesn't want Goten handling these." She sliced another piece of fish off Goten's catch. A sigh escaped her. The day was beautiful, with the sun high in the sky and cool shadows underneath the trees. This is so different than what I knew. I find that I like peace better than constant warfare. She alerted, her ki sense picking up her mate and son. Still, they were busy building the nearby house that would belong to herself and Bardock.
Then, a couple of different kis appeared, causing them to glance into the sky. Gohan let out a low growl, recognizing one very quickly. He really didn't know what this meant. A ki broke off from the tandem to approach them and was followed by the other.
Adria placed the fish in the cooler before setting down the knife and standing up. She drew the boys back, knowing in her heart that they wouldn't be very receptive.
Two saiya-jins landed, then Cora placed a restraining hand on Raditz's shoulder. "Relax, Gohan. He isn't going to do anything rash." Cora declared as she released her hold. "Adria, I must speak with you alone." The women walked off, leaving plenty of space between themselves and the males. "Few goddesses ever made their homes among mortals." Cora drew a soft sigh. "My parents knew this was where my final home would be. I met Raditz through dreams when both of us were quite young." She drew her cape aside, revealing the scar on her shoulder. "We started bonding once we reached maturity. Shortly after Vejitasei's destruction, our bond completed."
The amazon wrestled back the surprise she felt. Adria knew that the truth was before her all along. "So, that's why Frieza, the bastard, couldn't warp what was deep within. He was linked to you."
~
Goten edged away from Raditz, unsure of him. There was something about the warrior that spoke of danger. Still, the older warrior seemed a little distant, enough to make them wary. Raditz stood, causing the boy to cower behind his brother.
Gohan met his uncle's gaze, a cold glare in his eyes. Such an expression seemed to bother the older warrior, making eye contact uncomfortable. I caused his family to get involved with Frieza. And I kidnapped him. That alone justifies his anger towards me. He was still ignorant of the ki sense that was making itself known. Had he been paying attention to it, he would've found that their ki had grown substantially from when he had last seen them.
"Gohan, I'm sorry about what I did when I first came to Chikyuu. Frieza's hold was strong over me. I know that's no excuse for what I did, but I am truly sorry." Radtiz looked away. I don't know if I'll ever be forgiven.
Goten got out from behind his brother, gazing at the older warrior before picking up the cooler. "Gohan, could you open the door? My hands are full."
With a soft chuckle, Gohan complied with his brother's request. His younger brother placed it where he had been told to earlier, then let out a yelp. "More kis keep showing up! Gohan, this is driving me crazy!"
He placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. "Calm down. Goten, they aren't doing anything."
They all alerted as a couple more kis dropped from the sky to the lawn below.
Laughter came from the area. "Kakkarott, I can't believe you did that!" Bardock's laughter continued through what he said. "I can't believe you did that!" Then, he sobered. "That really had to hurt."
Goku chuckled softly. "You have know idea. After that incident, I didn't see him again until a few days before the Cell Games. I think," his expression became a little thoughtful, "that Gohan scared him half to death. Anyway, after that incident, I haven't seen him." They finished cleaning up and headed for the kitchen.
Once inside, Bardock blinked in shock. He hadn't been expecting to see his oldest son or Cora in the same building. Adria chuckled at her mate's expression. Bardock, Cora is his mate. Remember those dreams he told us about?
He managed to regain the sense enough to speak. I never thought she was Cora. Seems a little, oh strange. He continued to stare until Raditz let out a sigh.
"Tousan, are you going to stare all night?" His tone brought his father back to reality.
"Gomen. Would you like to join us?"
Raditz briefly glanced to Cora. "Not tonight. We've got plans." They flew off, leaving the family to their meal.
Adria, Bardock began, our home is finished. We can move in tonight. Her thankful gaze made his heart melt. They dove into the meal, eating as only saiya-jins could.
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the show.
Chapter 16
Adria pushed back a stray lock of her hair and picked up the knife again. "Like this." Gohan demonstrated how to fillet the fish without cutting himself.
A chuckle came from her. "I can see why Aria doesn't want Goten handling these." She sliced another piece of fish off Goten's catch. A sigh escaped her. The day was beautiful, with the sun high in the sky and cool shadows underneath the trees. This is so different than what I knew. I find that I like peace better than constant warfare. She alerted, her ki sense picking up her mate and son. Still, they were busy building the nearby house that would belong to herself and Bardock.
Then, a couple of different kis appeared, causing them to glance into the sky. Gohan let out a low growl, recognizing one very quickly. He really didn't know what this meant. A ki broke off from the tandem to approach them and was followed by the other.
Adria placed the fish in the cooler before setting down the knife and standing up. She drew the boys back, knowing in her heart that they wouldn't be very receptive.
Two saiya-jins landed, then Cora placed a restraining hand on Raditz's shoulder. "Relax, Gohan. He isn't going to do anything rash." Cora declared as she released her hold. "Adria, I must speak with you alone." The women walked off, leaving plenty of space between themselves and the males. "Few goddesses ever made their homes among mortals." Cora drew a soft sigh. "My parents knew this was where my final home would be. I met Raditz through dreams when both of us were quite young." She drew her cape aside, revealing the scar on her shoulder. "We started bonding once we reached maturity. Shortly after Vejitasei's destruction, our bond completed."
The amazon wrestled back the surprise she felt. Adria knew that the truth was before her all along. "So, that's why Frieza, the bastard, couldn't warp what was deep within. He was linked to you."
~
Goten edged away from Raditz, unsure of him. There was something about the warrior that spoke of danger. Still, the older warrior seemed a little distant, enough to make them wary. Raditz stood, causing the boy to cower behind his brother.
Gohan met his uncle's gaze, a cold glare in his eyes. Such an expression seemed to bother the older warrior, making eye contact uncomfortable. I caused his family to get involved with Frieza. And I kidnapped him. That alone justifies his anger towards me. He was still ignorant of the ki sense that was making itself known. Had he been paying attention to it, he would've found that their ki had grown substantially from when he had last seen them.
"Gohan, I'm sorry about what I did when I first came to Chikyuu. Frieza's hold was strong over me. I know that's no excuse for what I did, but I am truly sorry." Radtiz looked away. I don't know if I'll ever be forgiven.
Goten got out from behind his brother, gazing at the older warrior before picking up the cooler. "Gohan, could you open the door? My hands are full."
With a soft chuckle, Gohan complied with his brother's request. His younger brother placed it where he had been told to earlier, then let out a yelp. "More kis keep showing up! Gohan, this is driving me crazy!"
He placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. "Calm down. Goten, they aren't doing anything."
They all alerted as a couple more kis dropped from the sky to the lawn below.
Laughter came from the area. "Kakkarott, I can't believe you did that!" Bardock's laughter continued through what he said. "I can't believe you did that!" Then, he sobered. "That really had to hurt."
Goku chuckled softly. "You have know idea. After that incident, I didn't see him again until a few days before the Cell Games. I think," his expression became a little thoughtful, "that Gohan scared him half to death. Anyway, after that incident, I haven't seen him." They finished cleaning up and headed for the kitchen.
Once inside, Bardock blinked in shock. He hadn't been expecting to see his oldest son or Cora in the same building. Adria chuckled at her mate's expression. Bardock, Cora is his mate. Remember those dreams he told us about?
He managed to regain the sense enough to speak. I never thought she was Cora. Seems a little, oh strange. He continued to stare until Raditz let out a sigh.
"Tousan, are you going to stare all night?" His tone brought his father back to reality.
"Gomen. Would you like to join us?"
Raditz briefly glanced to Cora. "Not tonight. We've got plans." They flew off, leaving the family to their meal.
Adria, Bardock began, our home is finished. We can move in tonight. Her thankful gaze made his heart melt. They dove into the meal, eating as only saiya-jins could.