Instruments in Tune

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Author's Note: Thank you to those who reviewed it means so much to me, well on with the next chapter.hehe

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Chapter 5: Potent sensation.

Neptune had come and gone, the dark vessel glided by the largest planet in the present solar system, a great red eye graced the a lower side of the planet, Jupiter was a site of magnificent even the Evil tempo could not ignore.

Amused yet still not fully satisfied after destroying one of the outer planet once known as Uranus he watched the huge planet as they passed it, being close they could see the lightning from the constant storms on Jupiter.

"Hmm I can not believe that Frieza was defeated by the residence of such a low class solar system, these planets are all uninhabitable"

Tempo mused to his pilot by his side at the control panel, the pilot listened as he kept his eyes firmly fastened to the series of commands, prompts & protocols.

Clip and slit sat in their smaller thrones, anxiously they waited to arrive on earth knowing all to well that they could have been there by now, but Tempo had decided to observe the system for suitable planets.

"This is so pointless, we should be there" Clip grizzled slumping in the throne crossing his arms over his chest, shutting his tri-clops gaze he settle to slumber hoping that when he awoke it would be when they arrived.

"Hmm,hmmmhmhmhmhhm" Slit chuckled his dagger claws grooming his skin he chose to savor every moment they had do thing about his manner of mutilation to his victims.

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Isabelle stopped dead in her tracks and turning on her heels, she faced Bongo as he sat at the table eying her hurriedness to leave.

"I was just.going outside.why?"

Bongo paused he observed Isabelle without judgment, and then spoke.

"We will be leaving very soon, I want you to prepare what you need"

Bongo stood from the table followed by the rest of the troop of fighters all headed for the living room again to wait comfortable for the women to prepare what they needed.

Isabelle hurried out the back door she wanted to see Piccolo now, steeping out onto the porch she began approach the Namek standing tall in the now meter high stalks of grass.

She approached slowly hugging her bare arms from the slight cool breeze that was starting to blow in, her feelings in her throat she was still worried what if Piccolo had no more feeling for her & reject her. Piccolo had sensed her intentional approach when she rose from the table after eating her fill.

"You should be preparing your things," He said bluntly yet gently to her when she came closer.

Isabelle stopped still a dozen feet away a little dazed at him sensing her, she could feel the goose bumps growing and knew they were not from the cold.

"I.I have prepared everything I need I just wanted to take in some fresh air" Walking on she stopped by Piccolos side looking to the same direction as he that was the endless sea of stars.

The silence was awkward for her.

"What are you looking for?" Isabelle asked, seeing his not even blink as he stared calmly into the sky.

"Something has happened up there, something.powerful." Piccolo emitted almost breathlessly, his arms coming to rest by his sides.

Isabelle's expression turned to one of fear of the possible destruction that could have already begun.

"We need to leave now" Without another work Piccolo turned using his left right arm to scoop Isabelle up cradling her there, he began striding toward the house in long steps.

Isabelle gasped silently grasping the collar of Piccolos weighted shoulder pads as he strode toward the back porch, she watched his face it was full of focus she could see he was in no frame of mind to speak.

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All were in the living room as Poetry and Cyndel came down stairs with all their essentials in hand, they set them down by the front door then came to the living room.

"Do you have everything? we can only make the one trip"

Bongo asked his obviously distresses at the situation wife and daughter, they were not meant to suffer the torture that what they were about to face could mean their death.

"Yes I have all of Isabelle's things as well""

Bongo was about to ask where Isabelle was when they were disrupted when the door flung open sending all fighters into a defensive stance, they relaxed after seeing the causes step over the threshold.

"Its time we need to leave now"

Piccolo said without stopping for breath, Isabelle still in the crook of his arm still having a firm grasp on his collar.

All wasted no time each taking something to carry not a one was left empty handed, Goku carried one of the various bags filled with clothes and other essentials along with Krillin and Vegeta they all headed outside to await further directions. Bongo immediately headed for his wife and daughter first lifting Poetry into one arm then intending to do the same with his daughter.

"Mr. Bongo sir I can take Cyndel" Bongo stopped in mid movement to glance at Gohan, he nodded his approval having trust in the young boys abilities he moved away from Cyndel both arms now holding Poetry he started for the door.

Bongo stopped beside Piccolo who still held Isabelle in his arm they eyed each other for a moment neither knowing the others thoughts.

"Do you know the way?" Bongo asked as he stared into his elder brothers eyes his voice flat and direct.

Piccolo only nodded in return, Bongo returned the gesture as he followed the baggage carrying fighters to the outside Isabelle shifted around her position attempting trying to become more comfortable, his oddly shaped muscles were very uncomfortable for her spine in this position.

Piccolo looked down to see her scramble around on his arm Isabelle felt the stare she looked up falling inches from Piccolos face, she smiled faintly hoping she was not frustrating him.

He pulled her closer carding her on both his strong warms arms feeling every shape of her figure press up against him, in his mind he would not want her to stray any further than this.

In turn, Isabelle pressed herself further against him the strong steady beating of his heart against her ear.

Gohan moved over to Cyndel picking her up in the same manner as Bongo had with his wife cradling her smaller body.

"Are you ready?" Gohan asked in a serious tone.

"Yep, do you know where they are going to hide us?" Cyndel hoped it would not be too far from the battlefield.

"No, I don't know but I know it will be the safest place that can be found on this planet"

Nodding understandingly Cyndel held on as Gohan walked out the back door and ascended into the air to join the other awaiting fighters in the air.

In a huddle fashioned, circle the warriors levitated.

"Alright everyone follow either myself or Piccolo, we will lead the way"

Bongo turned abruptly heading toward a mountainous area followed closely behind by Vegeta, Krillin, Gohan whom carried Cyndel and Goku.

Piccolo also flew out front but distanced from his brother and the other fighters he still held Isabelle closely to is chest feeling her warm air on his neck as she exhaled, their flight speed was erratic all she could do was hide her face away from the wind tat pummeled and flushed her skin and eyes.

"Please Piccolo can you fly a little slowed, the wind is hurting my eyes" she squeaked with her eyes clenched tightly shut and her arms firms holding his neck.

Piccolo slowed his speed enough to keep the rest of the fighters in view he felt Isabelle's grip loosen from around his neck. "Can you manage this?" He asked seeing her eyes for the first time since they left the house still innocent to him and enchanting.

"Yes, may I ask you something? Piccolo?" timidly her voice rang out she was being upfront yes but the concern in her chest was begging for release.

Piccolo only snorted in his usual manner at her question about facing forward the fighters still in view a mile or so ahead.

"Do you love me?"