Instrument in Tune: Invasion
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Author's Note:
Thanks again for your kind reviews.. they mean allot to the author's at FF.net. though its clear that after the removal of the NC-17 rating on the site reviews have become less and less.
It would still be god to see a few reviews being given to people who work hard to give all these wonderful stories to read.
Moreover, I am not just saying that for myself. That is for everyone who writes.
Action ahead.hehe I hope you enjoy it and let me know how I am doing if this is getting boring for you guys.hehe
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Chapter 16: Common Ground
She didn't know how long it had been since her sudden outburst that stunned everyone in hearing range that seems to be all except Bongo, Goku & Vegeta who had still not returned from their scouting of the area.
All she new was that she was deep inside a deep, dark grotto sobbing, Isabelle sat in a dark corner on the rough ground, her face turned to the wall avoiding the direction she had come from. Her face semi soaked, semi dried of the tears that rolled over from the hurt in her the infamy.
*Why did I do that I must seem like such a child, a pathetic immature child now to all of them* she snuffled aloud
Afraid of many thing afraid then happy what should she be, the circumdances were not favourable for either all she new that she cared for Piccolo something deep the more she thought of him the more she sobbed his face.
* Piccolo* She buried her face into her knees that were pulled up to her chest, her lips resting against her skin.
His eyes, his voice everything she loved in him only made her realise more that if the worst of situations would occur she could not go on without him.
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Piccolo sat still on the ground, his lotus position that signalled his meditation he tried with all possibilities to concentrate on what was most important at he moment.
Goku and Bongo had not returned yet, all the food had been consumed apart from what was saved for them and Vegeta, it had been a week and he had not emerged.
*Humph who knows what rock he is hiding under* Piccolo never being one to enjoy the company of others for the major of his existence had some relived tension knowing Vegeta was not close by, The saiyajin princes attitude and arrogance was his greatest irritation apart from Goku's ignorance.
Try as the mightily mentally disciplined Namek might all the pondering on his saiyajin comrades could not drown his true fixation.
Isabelle.
The movement of dirk jolted Piccolo from his reflections, he creaked open an eyelid and could only leer.
"Hey Mr. Piccolo" Gohan took a seat by his sensei's side mimicking the lotus position Piccolo held.
"Hey kid, what's on your mind?" Piccolo again shut his eye assuming his position and previous thoughts.
"Oh not much, do you think dad and Bongo are OK? I mean I can sense them but I'm still kinda worried"
"They will be here Gohan, you're just going to have to hold out a little longer"
Gohan hung his head in reflection hearing Piccolo did ease his worry about his father and Bongo but he still seemed to be assessing something in his mind.
Gohan did not fool Piccolo, he knew the young half saiyajin all too well he had other things in mind but was hesitating in revealing them.
Piccolo was about to solicit Gohan's true reason for this opening of discussion when it was resolved for him.
"Mr. Piccolo why does miss Isabelle cry?" Gohan looked op to his sensei his innocents showed in his young eyes.
Piccolo inwardly blinked.
Crying? He had not heard her tears nor her sobs, with his enriched hearing it would not have been possible for this to escape his attention.
"What are you talking about Gohan? .She is fine" Piccolo was certain of this is would not have escaped him perhaps Gohan was mistaken.
Gohan shifted his position he body now faced Piccolo profile, Piccolo turned to look at his young student to hear what he had to say.
"I hear her all the time Mr.Piccolo, maybe you didn't know because she does it when you are not here and." Gohan stopped when Piccolo looked at the ground he looked confused &...hurt.
The idea that she would cry when he was not present did not go well with him; he wanted to know what possible reason did she have to sob only when he was not there. Seeing her pain before him was already something he never wanted to endure but knowing it was also when he was away hurt him.
"Where is she Gohan?" Piccolos continued to look at the ground.
Gohan Pointed toward an area that led to many passageways that spread deeper and further into the limestone-sculpted cavern.
The large Namekian wasted no more words as he headed in the direction where the young woman had disappeared his arms swinging in perfect rhythm by his sides he walked in his calm manner.
*Why would she hide this from me*
Not long ago this would pass him by without second thought, he could not have cared less about how she felt then but now all he could do was. ..Care.
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As Bongo hovered along side Goku, both form with their arms folder over their muscle bound chests.
"We should be going back, we have stayed out longer than we were support to they start looking for us" Goku said as he turned to leave the scene.
"Besides imp starving" rubbing his stomach Goku laughed, while Bongo chuckled as they took off.
"How long could it possibly be before they come, I doubt they will waste much more time," Bongo asked out aloud as he was also pondered while he flew along side Goku.
"I'm not sure Bongo, but I can tell you this situation is different from anything I have ever faced, im used to them coming out no questions asked" Goku looked at the forest and canopy of trees as it passed beneath them.
"But this is different and I just understand why" Goku lifted his head the wind blowing his thick black mane.
Bongo nodded. "Well Goku, I trust you to know what is right more than any other" he said calmly an unforced smirk forming on his lips, Bongo had come to Trust Goku greatly, having great respect in the saiyajin warrior he trusted his judgment.
"Hey Bongo um. do you see a chance that you and Piccolo could see eye to eye." Trying to not force the notion onto his comrade. Goku knew the tension was great between them still after all this time they had not managed to find a common ground.
Bongo's ki rose ever so slightly not escaping Goku's attention at the mention of his brother's name.
"I can not lie to you Goku, I doubt that it will come to whether we can find a common ground, rather a ground that will not crumble under both of us, if we can find that then its enough for me" Bongos ki remained slightly rose as they flew on. Not another word was spoken for the majority of the journey
A juddering sensation rushed through both Bongo and Goku's bodied the chill and hot rush. They stopped their burst of speed.
They stared cocking their heads toward the heavens; the clear sky showing nothing but starts yet it was there.
"Its him, he is here he has been here. Waiting but I. I feel many" Bongo managed to choke out of his throat that was constricting not from fear but the evil in the ki that they sensed.
"We have to go now we need to lead them away from the cave come on" Bongo nodded in union the performed a 360 degree turn into the opposite direction hoping it would be enough to divert the enemy.
**************************************************************************** *********** A flashing from the control panned signalled what they were waiting for; the pilot swivelled on his hovering seat to inform of their new data.
"Sir I have located a source of energy, its strong perhaps two"
The Lieutenant stepped forward his hands clasped behind his back he approached the viewing screen until he stood next to the pilot.
"Excellent, put it on screen I want to see their location." he slammed his hands onto the control panel unconcerned with the damage he could cause.
Short revolting little pilot again turned to the cortol panel entering the instruction and lingo required to pinpoint the location.
Watching the screen, the lieutenants' eyes glistened in anticipation then he saw it.
On the large viewing screen, the lines indicating landmasses and a\other geographical features were in green after several moments an ellipse shaped light began to flash, as did the smile across the lieutenant's face.
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Thankyou to all you kind readers please take a moment to leave a short review..
Do you know Piccolo0714??.. Well you should one of the greatest Piccolo and Vegeta related authors on FF.net. Check out her great stories. she has a sensational new one out named Vergence have a read you will not be disappointed. If you like Piccolo fics then you will Love hers.
Luv ya Sherri..
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Author's Note:
Thanks again for your kind reviews.. they mean allot to the author's at FF.net. though its clear that after the removal of the NC-17 rating on the site reviews have become less and less.
It would still be god to see a few reviews being given to people who work hard to give all these wonderful stories to read.
Moreover, I am not just saying that for myself. That is for everyone who writes.
Action ahead.hehe I hope you enjoy it and let me know how I am doing if this is getting boring for you guys.hehe
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Chapter 16: Common Ground
She didn't know how long it had been since her sudden outburst that stunned everyone in hearing range that seems to be all except Bongo, Goku & Vegeta who had still not returned from their scouting of the area.
All she new was that she was deep inside a deep, dark grotto sobbing, Isabelle sat in a dark corner on the rough ground, her face turned to the wall avoiding the direction she had come from. Her face semi soaked, semi dried of the tears that rolled over from the hurt in her the infamy.
*Why did I do that I must seem like such a child, a pathetic immature child now to all of them* she snuffled aloud
Afraid of many thing afraid then happy what should she be, the circumdances were not favourable for either all she new that she cared for Piccolo something deep the more she thought of him the more she sobbed his face.
* Piccolo* She buried her face into her knees that were pulled up to her chest, her lips resting against her skin.
His eyes, his voice everything she loved in him only made her realise more that if the worst of situations would occur she could not go on without him.
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Piccolo sat still on the ground, his lotus position that signalled his meditation he tried with all possibilities to concentrate on what was most important at he moment.
Goku and Bongo had not returned yet, all the food had been consumed apart from what was saved for them and Vegeta, it had been a week and he had not emerged.
*Humph who knows what rock he is hiding under* Piccolo never being one to enjoy the company of others for the major of his existence had some relived tension knowing Vegeta was not close by, The saiyajin princes attitude and arrogance was his greatest irritation apart from Goku's ignorance.
Try as the mightily mentally disciplined Namek might all the pondering on his saiyajin comrades could not drown his true fixation.
Isabelle.
The movement of dirk jolted Piccolo from his reflections, he creaked open an eyelid and could only leer.
"Hey Mr. Piccolo" Gohan took a seat by his sensei's side mimicking the lotus position Piccolo held.
"Hey kid, what's on your mind?" Piccolo again shut his eye assuming his position and previous thoughts.
"Oh not much, do you think dad and Bongo are OK? I mean I can sense them but I'm still kinda worried"
"They will be here Gohan, you're just going to have to hold out a little longer"
Gohan hung his head in reflection hearing Piccolo did ease his worry about his father and Bongo but he still seemed to be assessing something in his mind.
Gohan did not fool Piccolo, he knew the young half saiyajin all too well he had other things in mind but was hesitating in revealing them.
Piccolo was about to solicit Gohan's true reason for this opening of discussion when it was resolved for him.
"Mr. Piccolo why does miss Isabelle cry?" Gohan looked op to his sensei his innocents showed in his young eyes.
Piccolo inwardly blinked.
Crying? He had not heard her tears nor her sobs, with his enriched hearing it would not have been possible for this to escape his attention.
"What are you talking about Gohan? .She is fine" Piccolo was certain of this is would not have escaped him perhaps Gohan was mistaken.
Gohan shifted his position he body now faced Piccolo profile, Piccolo turned to look at his young student to hear what he had to say.
"I hear her all the time Mr.Piccolo, maybe you didn't know because she does it when you are not here and." Gohan stopped when Piccolo looked at the ground he looked confused &...hurt.
The idea that she would cry when he was not present did not go well with him; he wanted to know what possible reason did she have to sob only when he was not there. Seeing her pain before him was already something he never wanted to endure but knowing it was also when he was away hurt him.
"Where is she Gohan?" Piccolos continued to look at the ground.
Gohan Pointed toward an area that led to many passageways that spread deeper and further into the limestone-sculpted cavern.
The large Namekian wasted no more words as he headed in the direction where the young woman had disappeared his arms swinging in perfect rhythm by his sides he walked in his calm manner.
*Why would she hide this from me*
Not long ago this would pass him by without second thought, he could not have cared less about how she felt then but now all he could do was. ..Care.
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As Bongo hovered along side Goku, both form with their arms folder over their muscle bound chests.
"We should be going back, we have stayed out longer than we were support to they start looking for us" Goku said as he turned to leave the scene.
"Besides imp starving" rubbing his stomach Goku laughed, while Bongo chuckled as they took off.
"How long could it possibly be before they come, I doubt they will waste much more time," Bongo asked out aloud as he was also pondered while he flew along side Goku.
"I'm not sure Bongo, but I can tell you this situation is different from anything I have ever faced, im used to them coming out no questions asked" Goku looked at the forest and canopy of trees as it passed beneath them.
"But this is different and I just understand why" Goku lifted his head the wind blowing his thick black mane.
Bongo nodded. "Well Goku, I trust you to know what is right more than any other" he said calmly an unforced smirk forming on his lips, Bongo had come to Trust Goku greatly, having great respect in the saiyajin warrior he trusted his judgment.
"Hey Bongo um. do you see a chance that you and Piccolo could see eye to eye." Trying to not force the notion onto his comrade. Goku knew the tension was great between them still after all this time they had not managed to find a common ground.
Bongo's ki rose ever so slightly not escaping Goku's attention at the mention of his brother's name.
"I can not lie to you Goku, I doubt that it will come to whether we can find a common ground, rather a ground that will not crumble under both of us, if we can find that then its enough for me" Bongos ki remained slightly rose as they flew on. Not another word was spoken for the majority of the journey
A juddering sensation rushed through both Bongo and Goku's bodied the chill and hot rush. They stopped their burst of speed.
They stared cocking their heads toward the heavens; the clear sky showing nothing but starts yet it was there.
"Its him, he is here he has been here. Waiting but I. I feel many" Bongo managed to choke out of his throat that was constricting not from fear but the evil in the ki that they sensed.
"We have to go now we need to lead them away from the cave come on" Bongo nodded in union the performed a 360 degree turn into the opposite direction hoping it would be enough to divert the enemy.
**************************************************************************** *********** A flashing from the control panned signalled what they were waiting for; the pilot swivelled on his hovering seat to inform of their new data.
"Sir I have located a source of energy, its strong perhaps two"
The Lieutenant stepped forward his hands clasped behind his back he approached the viewing screen until he stood next to the pilot.
"Excellent, put it on screen I want to see their location." he slammed his hands onto the control panel unconcerned with the damage he could cause.
Short revolting little pilot again turned to the cortol panel entering the instruction and lingo required to pinpoint the location.
Watching the screen, the lieutenants' eyes glistened in anticipation then he saw it.
On the large viewing screen, the lines indicating landmasses and a\other geographical features were in green after several moments an ellipse shaped light began to flash, as did the smile across the lieutenant's face.
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Thankyou to all you kind readers please take a moment to leave a short review..
Do you know Piccolo0714??.. Well you should one of the greatest Piccolo and Vegeta related authors on FF.net. Check out her great stories. she has a sensational new one out named Vergence have a read you will not be disappointed. If you like Piccolo fics then you will Love hers.
Luv ya Sherri..
