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-- Chapter 2: The discovery of something --
I don't know why I came back. They certainly didn't expect me. I probably felt guilty not thanking them properly. Chiaotzu was happy to see me, I could tell. I think, even though he prefers Tienshinhans company, he's still a peoples person. Mom told me he used to be good friends with Yamucha and Puar, and even Piccolo.
Strange how things can go. Piccolo ended up in Hell, and Yamucha is always on the road. I guess he missed the social times. And that's why he was glad to see me.

"Bura!"

"Hello again, mr Chaiotzu. Where's Tienshinhan?"

"Right behind you" Tienshinhans voice sounded

"Oh!.. I didn't.. see you there.."

He made me feel very uncomfortable, somehow. Especially when he asked me "How did you get here?"

Somewhat proud I told him I actually flew over here. He smirked at this comment, which comforted me. Whenever someone smirked, they would remind me of my father, and that thought calmed me.

Chiaotzu asked me if I was hungry. I was, with my Saiyan stomach, very hungry and figured while I was here, I might as well join in their dinner.

Tienshinhans face lightened up as soon as Chiaotzu mentioned food. They were all exactly like uncle Goku, and like my father as well, even though he would never admit that.

And that's how it began, I think. I didn't really feel comfortable with the two of them. But the feeling was mutual. And something about them intruiged me. And the little clown could cook like no one else.

Of course, I told no one. I kept it a secret I met these two. I don't know why, really. Was I emberassed? Why would I be? Besides their looks, they were probably some of the best people in the world.

I was shallow. I was horrible, back then. Have I really changed so much? I have become stronger, for one thing. And wiser.
Tien and Chiaotzu taught me many things. And all because of that stupid bet. Tienshinhan dared me. He made fun of me.

Or so I thought. I was too stupid to see that he actually challenged me. He motivated me. And he did that on purpose. I began to grow an interest for fighting. Only slightly, of course. It was way too late to become an expert. But they taught me a lot. And I asked them questions in return.

"So.. What are you, anyway?" I blurted out, while swallowing a chunk of bread.

Tien frowned. "Why are you asking?" he asked me, in return.

It was obvious, why I asked. At least, to me. In my life, I had never seen a person his size, except maybe Piccolo. But I knew Piccolo was a Namek, which explained his differences, and most of all, his green skin.

But why was it, that Tien had three eyes? Where did HE come from? He laughed nervously, when I asked him again.

"I'm not that different from you, you know." Was all he said.

I couldn't help but grin. He was different! He was much stronger, to begin with. But Tienshinhan wouldn't accept that comment. He shook his head and put his food away.

He looked at me. I tried to look away, but couldn't. The two eyes stared at me, the third didn't move a bit. I blinked, trying to look calm. He looked at me and wanted to say something, but hesitated.

"Why do I scare you so much?" he asked me.

Chiaotzu sighed softly, but Tienshinhan ignored it. "I AM normal, Bura. And I may be stronger than you are, but if you'd train, you'd easily surpass me." He said that last part with a certain envy. I frowned.

"Why do you say that?"

He stood up and shrugged. I had no idea. Without me realizing it, Tienshinhan tried to make it clear to me, that I could become one of the strongest beings in the universe. But I didn't care.

And then, all of the sudden, Chiaotzu's voice sounded.

"Why do you care about looks, so much?"

The question startled me. Why did he ask such a thing? I looked at him, realizing I already got used to his appereance. But he remained an odd creature. He was just different. And I told him that.

The little pale guy frowned when I said that. And immediately I regretted my words. But wasn't it the truth? I didn't really care about looks, did I? I just noticed!

That was a lie. I DID care. I judged on looks. And because of that, people misjudged me. They thought of me as a ditz. A stupid innocent young girl who was clueless. A mini version of my mother, with the lack of her brains.

I wasn't anything like my father, to most people. I was the bad version of my mother, Mrs. Perfect. But they didn't really mind. They just thought me to be stupid and weak, and dealt with it.

Trunks and his best friend Goten mocked me. Pan, who was about my age, mostly ignored me. Mom adored me, daddy spoiled me.

At that very moment I realized my life had no meaning. And Chiaotzu had made that clear to me with one single question.

"Bura?"

"Oh sorry, thoughts distracted me"

"I'm sorry about my question. I was just curious."

"No, no, you're probably right.."

"I -"

"No, you ARE right."

Tienshinhan and Chiaotzu stared at me, with a worried look on their face. I shrugged as if I didn't care and looked at them. Why did I come to visit them, again? They weren't even fun, or anything. They just.. intruiged me.

Tienshinhand and Chiaotzu exchanged a quick look with each other, and for a moment, it felt as if time stood still. Somehow, I knew it. They were talking to each other. Without words.

"You can communicate telepathically?"

"How.. ?"

"I just felt it. Somehow."

"It's something special between me and Tien."

"Oh. That's really cool."

Okay, I realize that comment DID sounds retarded. But I was speachless, to be honest. For one thing, I was surprised I felt that strange feeling at that moment. And I was startled because of the fact they actually COULD communicate telepathically. And you have to admit, in a way, it WAS very cool!

Tienshinhan just frowned at me, from where he stood. He made me feel uncomfortable again. As if those three eyes could look through silly me. As if he tried to find something more than just a pretty Bura. But at that point, I felt so stupid, so retarded, I didn't think there was something more than just pretty me.

"See? I told you she was special?" he said, to Tienshinhan.

I grinned when he said that. He called me special, I liked that thought. But Tienshinhan had noticed my stupid grin, and smirked at the sight of it. It was weird. Tienshinhan was weird. Especially when he said those words, the words I can't forget about.

"You're capable of a lot more than you realize, you know."

I've been pondering on what he meant by that, ever since. And now, NOW I think I know it. After all this time, after everything we've been through, I understand. But at that time, he confused me. I couldn't believe they actually thought I had some sort of potential. And then Chiaotzu asked me if I wanted them to teach me about telepathy. And about where they came from.

Did I? I didn't know, really. I've never known why I came back that day. And I certainly didn't know at that moment if I wanted to be taught. As in.. training? That was something my father would say. Something my mother wouldn't like.

And what did I think about it? Tienshinhan rolled his eyes at my hesitation. I immediately felt bad again.

"I should go home.."

"Should Tienshinhan ..?"

This time, I shook my head at Chiaotzu's offer. Somewhat proud again, I told them I would fly home. I needed the practise.

I remember thanking them for the food, and saying goodbye. Until the next time. But as I flew back to the city I wondered why I kept thinking there would be a next time. Why was I so interested in Tienshinhan and Chiaotzu? I sighed and shook my head. I just didn't know.

Daddy would hate me for it. I smirked at that thought. And to think, that was only the beginning. Hah.