Author's Note:"I'm putting up two chapters again,because not much happens
in this one.By the way,if you've played the video game Final Fantasy 8,you
should be able to recognize something in this chapter."
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Chapter 10:Reunion in the Otherworld
Ray's Point of View
Darkness clouded my vision as pain shot through my entire body.I was loosing blood fast,that much was obvious.My strength started to drain,my mouth got dry,and I could no longer see anything.But I could still feel something....Something comforting.Using what was left of my strength,I opened my eyes and saw Sarah.Her eyes were clouded with tears,and she was trying to say something.
A large energy appeared,one that was frightening.It seemed like Buu's,but it was filled with evil and stronger than the large creature.The thought of something stronger than the being that had once almost destroyed the entire Universe was terrifying.With Trunks dead and me not far behind,I couldn't help but wonder if the others even stood a chance.
"Ray....Please don't die....Not again...."
'Sarah....You didn't cry like this when I sacrificed myself against Mirai,or when I gave up consciousness against Borory.What's so different this time?....I don't understand,'I thought.
"Please...We knew you would come back before,but what now?What if it's impossible?"she asked.
'Oh....She's right....I came back those two times,but I'm not sure now....'I thought,"S-S-Sarah?"
Her eyes lit up,filled with the hope that had driven me so many times in battle,"You're still alive?"
"Y-Yeah....I guess that energy barrier I set up at my spine worked...I- I didn't want you to get hurt....Did it work?"I questioned weakly,my strength draining quickly.
"Yes,it worked...."she trailed off.
I forced a smile and closed my eyes,"Good.........I can feel Buu...His energy increased dramatically....It feels like this new Buu is going to kill Zapland...."
"I don't care about that right now....All I'm worried about is you...."
"Don't worry about me....You're forgetting that I'm friends with the S- Supreme Kai and Eternal Dragons....Not to mention that Trunks is there right now....You know that we'll plan something."
For the first time,I noticed how bad I was bleeding.The hole in my stomach from Zapland's Dragon Piercing Beam was larger than I had first thought.That's when I felt fear.I would miss out on even more.Because of the battles I had fought,I had missed seventeen years of my children's lives.I may have talked with them for eight years from the Dimension of Dragons in the Otherworld,but I hadn't SEEN them.Samantha had gone off to college,Titus had gotten married and had two kids.
So far,my grandchildren didn't even know that they had seen me at the Tournament because of my Yojimbo disguise.
"That song....you sang in Dragon City....in that bar....Can I h-hear it....one more t-time?"I requested.
"'Eyes on Me'?"Sarah asked,tilting her head a little.
I didn't have to force a smile when she did that.For some reason,when she looked inquisitive,my heart would always jump.When we had traveled around the world,chasing Zaffiroth,she would always do that to tease me.And still did from the looks of it.
With a nod,I focused my last amount of energy into palm.A golden orb appeared,glowing faintly with what was left of my strength.A soothing tune began to play.I had learned this technique after years of listening to Sarah sing so I could at least play a SMALL part in my wife's performances.
"Whenever sang my songs...On the stage,on my own....Whenever said my words..Wishing they..would be heard...I saw you smiling at me..was it real?Or just my fantasy?...You'd always be there in the corner....Of this tiny little bar.....My last night here for you...Same old songs,just once more..My last night here with you?..Maybe yes,maybe no...I kinda liked it your way..How you shyly placed your eyes on me...Did you ever know?That I had mine on you,"she sang.
Memories began to flood back.My life started to flash in front of my eyes.But my body wouldn't let death come so quickly.Regardless of the pain,I wanted to hear this song one last time.
"Darling so there you are..With that look on your face..As if you're never hurt...As if you're never down..Shall I be the one for you?..Who pinches you softly,but sure.If you're frown is shown then...I will know that you are no dreamer,"she continued.
The energy orb in my hand started to flicker as it got weaker.But it still whistled the tune I had grown so fond of.As I lay there,my life draining quickly,my wife looking at me with sadness and hope in her eyes all at once,and the energy of Majin Buu growing stronger...I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by it all.This new Evil Buu was the biggest challenge we had ever faced,but I didn't care.We would be ready,no matter what.
"So let me come to you...Close as I..wanna be...Close enough for me..To feel your heart beating fast..And stay there as I whisper...How I love your peaceful eyes on me..Did you ever know?..That I had mine on you.....Darling so share with me...Your love if you have enough..Or tears if you're holding back..Or pain if that's what it is...How can I let you know?...I'm more than the dress and the voice...Just reach me out then..You will know that you are not dreaming,"Sarah finished.
My smile grew as she smiled back.Feeling my energy finally drop to nothingness,and the orb flicker out of existence,I let darkness surround me.
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I looked down at myself,feeling strange.Instead of the blue and red fighting colors I was used to, my fighting uniform was now completely black.
"Yemma,is this your doing?"I asked the giant behind the desk in front of me.
"Yes.I felt it suited you better.Check your left ear,by the way,"the dark pink creature replied.
I reached up to my ear and felt a piece of metal,"YEMMA!!You pierced my ear!!?Grr...If it didn't get me in trouble,I'd blast you here and now!"
"I'm sure you'll change your mind once you see what you look like.You know,your brother was here not too long ago.He put up quite a fight,and said he already knew how to escape from Home For Infinite Losers because of stories he had been told.So I gave him my stamp of approval and admitted him to King Kai's place after I realized that the Majin spell had been neutralized,"Yemma stated,"I'm surprised that beam did you in...."
"I know it's hard to believe that I lost,but as I like to think....I win some,I lose some,and--"I started.
"In the end,you always kick some."
I turned around and saw a familiar lavender haired Saiyan,"Trunks?Shouldn't you be at the Grand Kai's place?"
"No,we've been ordered to go to Supreme Kai's planet.I don't know why yet,but I think it'll help us defeat this new 'Evil Buu'.So c'mon,let's hurry!"Trunks exclaimed.
I nodded and,with a good-bye to King Yemma,we flew in the direction of the Supreme Kai's planet.
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Ending Note:"'Eyes on Me' is from FF8.I know it was kinda strange,but I decided to throw something in.Well,onto the next chapter."
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Chapter 10:Reunion in the Otherworld
Ray's Point of View
Darkness clouded my vision as pain shot through my entire body.I was loosing blood fast,that much was obvious.My strength started to drain,my mouth got dry,and I could no longer see anything.But I could still feel something....Something comforting.Using what was left of my strength,I opened my eyes and saw Sarah.Her eyes were clouded with tears,and she was trying to say something.
A large energy appeared,one that was frightening.It seemed like Buu's,but it was filled with evil and stronger than the large creature.The thought of something stronger than the being that had once almost destroyed the entire Universe was terrifying.With Trunks dead and me not far behind,I couldn't help but wonder if the others even stood a chance.
"Ray....Please don't die....Not again...."
'Sarah....You didn't cry like this when I sacrificed myself against Mirai,or when I gave up consciousness against Borory.What's so different this time?....I don't understand,'I thought.
"Please...We knew you would come back before,but what now?What if it's impossible?"she asked.
'Oh....She's right....I came back those two times,but I'm not sure now....'I thought,"S-S-Sarah?"
Her eyes lit up,filled with the hope that had driven me so many times in battle,"You're still alive?"
"Y-Yeah....I guess that energy barrier I set up at my spine worked...I- I didn't want you to get hurt....Did it work?"I questioned weakly,my strength draining quickly.
"Yes,it worked...."she trailed off.
I forced a smile and closed my eyes,"Good.........I can feel Buu...His energy increased dramatically....It feels like this new Buu is going to kill Zapland...."
"I don't care about that right now....All I'm worried about is you...."
"Don't worry about me....You're forgetting that I'm friends with the S- Supreme Kai and Eternal Dragons....Not to mention that Trunks is there right now....You know that we'll plan something."
For the first time,I noticed how bad I was bleeding.The hole in my stomach from Zapland's Dragon Piercing Beam was larger than I had first thought.That's when I felt fear.I would miss out on even more.Because of the battles I had fought,I had missed seventeen years of my children's lives.I may have talked with them for eight years from the Dimension of Dragons in the Otherworld,but I hadn't SEEN them.Samantha had gone off to college,Titus had gotten married and had two kids.
So far,my grandchildren didn't even know that they had seen me at the Tournament because of my Yojimbo disguise.
"That song....you sang in Dragon City....in that bar....Can I h-hear it....one more t-time?"I requested.
"'Eyes on Me'?"Sarah asked,tilting her head a little.
I didn't have to force a smile when she did that.For some reason,when she looked inquisitive,my heart would always jump.When we had traveled around the world,chasing Zaffiroth,she would always do that to tease me.And still did from the looks of it.
With a nod,I focused my last amount of energy into palm.A golden orb appeared,glowing faintly with what was left of my strength.A soothing tune began to play.I had learned this technique after years of listening to Sarah sing so I could at least play a SMALL part in my wife's performances.
"Whenever sang my songs...On the stage,on my own....Whenever said my words..Wishing they..would be heard...I saw you smiling at me..was it real?Or just my fantasy?...You'd always be there in the corner....Of this tiny little bar.....My last night here for you...Same old songs,just once more..My last night here with you?..Maybe yes,maybe no...I kinda liked it your way..How you shyly placed your eyes on me...Did you ever know?That I had mine on you,"she sang.
Memories began to flood back.My life started to flash in front of my eyes.But my body wouldn't let death come so quickly.Regardless of the pain,I wanted to hear this song one last time.
"Darling so there you are..With that look on your face..As if you're never hurt...As if you're never down..Shall I be the one for you?..Who pinches you softly,but sure.If you're frown is shown then...I will know that you are no dreamer,"she continued.
The energy orb in my hand started to flicker as it got weaker.But it still whistled the tune I had grown so fond of.As I lay there,my life draining quickly,my wife looking at me with sadness and hope in her eyes all at once,and the energy of Majin Buu growing stronger...I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by it all.This new Evil Buu was the biggest challenge we had ever faced,but I didn't care.We would be ready,no matter what.
"So let me come to you...Close as I..wanna be...Close enough for me..To feel your heart beating fast..And stay there as I whisper...How I love your peaceful eyes on me..Did you ever know?..That I had mine on you.....Darling so share with me...Your love if you have enough..Or tears if you're holding back..Or pain if that's what it is...How can I let you know?...I'm more than the dress and the voice...Just reach me out then..You will know that you are not dreaming,"Sarah finished.
My smile grew as she smiled back.Feeling my energy finally drop to nothingness,and the orb flicker out of existence,I let darkness surround me.
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I looked down at myself,feeling strange.Instead of the blue and red fighting colors I was used to, my fighting uniform was now completely black.
"Yemma,is this your doing?"I asked the giant behind the desk in front of me.
"Yes.I felt it suited you better.Check your left ear,by the way,"the dark pink creature replied.
I reached up to my ear and felt a piece of metal,"YEMMA!!You pierced my ear!!?Grr...If it didn't get me in trouble,I'd blast you here and now!"
"I'm sure you'll change your mind once you see what you look like.You know,your brother was here not too long ago.He put up quite a fight,and said he already knew how to escape from Home For Infinite Losers because of stories he had been told.So I gave him my stamp of approval and admitted him to King Kai's place after I realized that the Majin spell had been neutralized,"Yemma stated,"I'm surprised that beam did you in...."
"I know it's hard to believe that I lost,but as I like to think....I win some,I lose some,and--"I started.
"In the end,you always kick some."
I turned around and saw a familiar lavender haired Saiyan,"Trunks?Shouldn't you be at the Grand Kai's place?"
"No,we've been ordered to go to Supreme Kai's planet.I don't know why yet,but I think it'll help us defeat this new 'Evil Buu'.So c'mon,let's hurry!"Trunks exclaimed.
I nodded and,with a good-bye to King Yemma,we flew in the direction of the Supreme Kai's planet.
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Ending Note:"'Eyes on Me' is from FF8.I know it was kinda strange,but I decided to throw something in.Well,onto the next chapter."