4B. It can never be.

The sun rose up across the sky. The glass domes of the three buildings glinted with its light, flashing out across the horizon. As the sun's light slowly moved across the platform it fell upon the encampment made by the new senshi. All 7 of them were strewn about the area in various positions. The night before Gohan had split them into teams for training. Jiani and Pi-ta had been teamed, Firipipu and Kurisutopha were together and Neisan and Luna were stuck as partners. Gohan was going on his own back to the afterworld to spread the word.

Luna yawned and sat up from her roughshod bed. She rubbed her eyes and looked around. Everybody apart from Neisan was still asleep. He was standing on the edge of the outpost looking out over the world. In his hand he was holding onto the Dragonball radar. She instantly knew what they would be doing this week, and she was already sick of it.

Luna got up and began to get dressed. Realising that nobody was around, she didn't bother to cover herself up. She stood up and opened up her rucksack. She pulled out a short skirt, T-shirt and a pair of boots. She quickly got dressed and began to walk over to Neisan. She stood next to him and said

"Well, I guess were going to look for the dragonballs then."

Neisan didn't look at her but said "Iie. Were going after Rea. She took one and this'll help me find her. Do you know how to fly?"

Luna shook her head and said

"Iie. Never got round to it. Guess you'll have to carry me."

Neisan cringed and said

"Fine. But were leaving now, I don't want that lot to see."

Luna nodded and went back to the camp to pick up a few things and placed them into her rucksack. She then rejoined Neisan and said

"I'm ready. Hey, why did you cringe when I said you needed to carry me?"

Before she could say another word Neisan wrapped his arm around Luna's waist and levitated up into the air. He then began to fly quickly to the west of the tower. Unknown to them, Gohan was observing their departure and, quietly, he said

"Good luck. Your gonna need it."

* * *

The wind was rushing past them as they sped away from Tokyo and towards the first flickering dot on the radar's screen. Luna held tightly onto Neisan's neck, fearing that he might drop her. Neisan had a fixed gaze towards the horizon, knowing full well that over it could lie some form of redemption. There was nothing left for him now.

His life had ended 1 years ago, but his suffering hadn't. After being sent to hell for a reason unknown to him by that cursed Enma, he had bearly survived to make it back. Sent straight to the lowest level of hell, he was constantly tortured by every demon down there. And all of them enjoyed it, that was what haunted him the most. The faces of his tormentors, smiling vilely as he was smashed into another wall. Their laughter echoing around the vast hall as he struggled to make it to his feet. Their joy when he passed out from the pain. But then there was that one person.

He didn't take joy in it. He stopped the attack and helped him to recover each time. He was the one who helped him escape from that. And now he had returned to earth to tell his family about what he knew. But on returning home to find his mother and sister dead for as long as he had been, he had no reason to stay there. He had picked up a few things and left. This was not the life he had come back for

Neisan set Luna down onto the grassy hilltop where the dragon radar showed a ball to be. Evidently, Rea wasn't there; there wasn't a soul for miles. Luna walked over to a small stream that was running down the side of the hill. She kneeled down and drank a little. She then turned towards Neisan and said

"Nei-chan, can I ask you something?"

Neisan looked at her; bewildered at the fact she called him Nei-chan. He didn't even know her last name, yet she just called him dear. "What."

"What did you mean, 'the pits of hell'? Were you actually sent to hell?"

Neisan hung his head and quietly muttered "Hai". Luna stood up and walked over to him. She crouched down and looked up into his face. He had his eyes closed tightly and a small tear was running down his cheek. He stood up and wiped it away. He then turned to Luna and said

"What's your last name?

"Enchanter, I'm Luna Enchanter. Why did you want to know?"

Neisan didn't respond but walked down the hill. At the bottom he reached down and picked up the Dragonball that was lying in a small crater. He then started back up the hill. When he reached the top he handed Luna the ball. She took it from him and placed it into her rucksack. Neisan looked at and said

"Luna Enchanter, I want you to do something for me. I want you to remember me."

Luna was puzzled at this and said, "Um… why wouldn't I remember you. You saved my life."

Neisan frowned and deep sorrow began to well up inside him. He turned in a vain attempt to hide it and said

"I can't stay here on earth, I'm going to have to go back to the afterlife. You see, I escaped with a small group of people and I owe them my life. We planned to meet up once we escaped but I came here instead. I have to go back to them. So please remember me, do not forget."

Luna nodded her head and said, "Ok. I shall never forget you Neisan."

A smile came across his face and he turned to face her. They both met each other's gaze. They just looked at each other for what seemed like an eternity. Neisan was the first to look away; he had again realised the inevitable and didn't want it to happen. He turned away and began to float into the air. He then stopped and said

"We have to go now. I must find Rea."

Sadly, Luna agreed and allowed Neisan to pick her up. She locked her arms around his neck and he began to fly off after the next ball.

* * *

Night had fallen when Neisan and Luna found the next ball, but still no Rea.  It was perched at the very edge of a cliff on Hyato Island. The ocean swept out below it like a field of flowers, wafting in the wind. They decided to set up camp at this location. Luna was sitting on the very edge of the cliff, her legs hanging over the edge. She was waiting for Neisan to return with their food. The moonlight was reflecting off the ocean, causing it to act like a giant mirror. Luna was staring down at it, thinking quietly to herself.

Neisan landed silently behind her, carrying a large bear over his shoulder. He set it down and held his arm out to their would-be fire. He fired a small energy blast at it, causing it to burst into flames. Luna heard this and stood up. She then joined Neisan at the fire while he roasted one of the bear's arms. The light from the fire glinted in his eyes as he stared deeply into the flames. Luna decided that this was the best time to ask him something, and she did.

"Neisan, I've been wondering. How did you escape from hell, and what's it like there?"

Neisan didn't looked up but said

"Escaped, you think I escaped. Ha, you can't escape from hell. Once you're there you're branded for life and you cannot forget it."

Neisan reached up and clutched the halo above him. He then flung it to the floor and attempted to blast it. After he dust settled the halo was clearly undamaged. "See, you can't get rid of this mark. Its there to remind you that you're pathetic and there's no way to change that."

Luna was still in shock from Neisan's sudden outburst against his own halo. When she finally regained her posture she asked. "Then how did you get here on earth. If you can't leave hell, what are you doing here?"

Neisan stood up and walked over to her. He placed a hand on the top of her head and closed his eyes. He then whispered "I cannot tell you, but I can show you." Neisan then began to transmit the answer into Luna.

* * *

"Wake up Neisan. It's time."

Neisan slowly rose to his feet and caught hold of his arm. It was still shattered from when that demon had brought his knee down on it. He could vividly remember the sound of the bone splintering on contact, and his screams still pounded around his head.

"I'm in no condition to go, I'm too weak. Head on without me."

The man walked over to him and slapped Neisan. He had black hair and wore an old model of Saiyajin armour. His red bandanna contrasted the darkness of his clothing.

"What the hell are you talking about. You're one of the strongest in our group. We won't stand a chance if you don't come. And think about it, do you really want to continue enduring all this torture."

"Iie, but look at me. My arms a complete wreck. It never even healed properly when I came down here. I won't be able to break through. I'm a liability and I'm not gonna put you guys at risk"

Bardock's face dropped in despair. He turned to leave the room but stopped just at the doorway. He reached up and removed his bandanna. He then turned to face Neisan and threw it over to him. He then said

"Keep this. Hopefully it'll bring you better luck than it did for me." Then quietly, he said "Good luck, Neisan."

Bardock then turned and left the room. Neisan watched him go and returned to his bed. He squatted down on it and began to think. All the times he had been in trouble, Bardock had been there. He had always looked out for him, even if it did mean he got the holy shit beaten out of him. But he had let him down. The time had come to repay the favour and he had chickened out, all because of his arm.

Neisan stood up and began to power up. He said to himself

"I'm not gonna let you down Bardock. You deserve all the help you can get."

Using his good arm, Neisan clumsily pushed the bandanna over his head. He then ran out of the room

He sprinted down the corridor, holding onto his damaged arm. Pillars stained with blood, some of it his own, rushed past him as he sped down the corridor. Ahead of him he saw the doorway that lead to the outer plains. He was almost there when a black shadow leapt out towards him and intercepted his flight. Neisan almost broke into tears when he saw the demon standing infront of him. It was the same one that had taken out his arm. It stood there with a vicious smile on its nondescript head. It then spoke out to him.

"Oi, Ragiard. Where do you think you're headed? I'm still not finished with you."

"Get out of my way, I've got no time to waste with you."

The demon scowled and said

"Tough shit. I'm gonna have my fun."

It then charged forward and head-butted Neisan in the stomach. He was sent flying straight into one of the stone pillars which collapsed around him. Neisan screamed in pain as a large chunk of rock fell onto his arm, trapping it. The demon slowly walked over to him and looked down on him. It laughed in his face and then spat at him. It then began to pummel Neisan with its massive fists.

Neisan looked up at it and saw it's evil smile. His hatred for this place swelled up inside of him. His hair began to flash white, and his eyes clouded over. He knew what was happening to him but he didn't care. This being deserved all that he could muster, and if this were the only way he would have to do it. The demon noticed what was happening and began to back away. It began to stutter

"Wha… Wha... what the hell is happening."

A surge of energy leapt from Neisan and the demon was pushed back. Neisan tried to stand up but his arm was still trapped. He began to strain his arm and the rock shattered into a million pieces. Neisan stood up and rose above the ground. The demon was cowering and yelled out

"What the hell are you, Ragiards can't do that"

Neisan's face contorted with fury and he yelled

"My name is Neisan Karuberuru. Ragiard or not your judgement day has come!"

Neisan then shot forward and struck the demon, smashing him through the wall that bared his view of the outside. He followed it through and gazed for the first time at the world outside. Yellow clouds floated far above him, blocking out the invisible light source. He was standing in the trench that surrounded hell, and walled in all the condemned souls. The demon had now began to stand up, and was grasping at his own arm, which was broken when he broke through. Neisan smiled when he saw this and said

"Ha, now you know what the anger of a condemned Ragiard feels like. Now it's time to know what the anger of Neisan feels like."

The demon began to cower in terror, now realising what it had done. He had been briefed about the Saiya-jin and Ragiard races, and the way they get stronger after every battle. And this one had had the shit beaten out of him every day for a whole year. The power he must have gained was unfathomable. And this transformation he had undergone, the demon had never even heard of it before. Neisan raised his arm and began to draw energy into it. The demon got up and began to run away form him. Neisan just closed his eyes and said 

"I am Kuro, feel my wrath."

He then let the energy explode out from his hand and engulf the monster. The beam seared straight through its flesh and burned away it's very soul. The screams echoed all through the vacant corridors of that level. Neisan halted the blast and looked up. Far above him he could sense Ki's, and Bardok's was one of the only recognisable one's. Another, and the strongest, was hell's new guardian, the Saiya-jin who had betrayed them all. He was next on the hit list.

Neisan powered up again and shot upwards. Windows shattered as he passed them, leaving many pissed off souls behind him. Neisan increased his speed in an effort to catch up with his friend. He wasn't about to let that baka guardian destroy him. He drew out of the gorge and was instantly engulfed in the battle that was occurring around him. A large group of Saiyajin was locked tight in battle with the guardians of hell. Unfortunately various warriors from the upper afterlife had been called down to aid in the battle and were raining down of the Saiyajin.

Neisan was horrified at the devastation around him. Warriors from both sides were littered about the floor. But before he had a chance to take in everything he was attacked by one of hell's guardians. It dove at him from behind and caught him in a full nelson. Neisan easily broke free and fried it. He was then assaulted by two more but he easily defeated them as well. He looked around and saw Bardock and a group of about five Saiya-jin heading for an opening in the clouds above. Neisan powered up and sped off after them.

Just as the Saiya-jin reached the hole, somebody drifted down through it. He raised his arms and fired an energy dan and the approaching group. Bardock and two others managed to avoid it but the remaining three weren't as lucky. The dan hit them and exploded with great ferocity. Neisan held his arms in front of his face and forced his way through the fireball. As he emerged on the other side he slammed into the attacker, forcing him back through the clouds. They both smashed into snake way, destroying a large section of it. They both flew up into the air and landed back on snake way. Shortly after Bardock and the two others flew up through the hole and landed on the crumbling path. Bardock picked up the unconscious Neisan and took to the air. He then yelled down "Rhadditz, king Vegeta, lets get going." Rhadditz took to the air and followed his father. King Vegeta smiled down at the unconscious attacker. He then kicked him off the path and down into hell.

Neisan awoke in a giant hallway. Looking around he realised that he was in the hall of worlds. Every door in this hall led to a guardian's outpost on every planet. Bardock approached him and said "So your awake then. 'Bout damn time, we gotta get going; the ogres are getting closer." Neisan stood up and said, "Ummmmmm, is it ok if I go to earth first. I've got some business to take care of. I'll meet up with you on Namek-sei later." Bardock nodded and walked off towards the other two. Neisan then turned and ran off up the hall. He arrived at a door that said 'Chikyuu'. Slowly he opened it and was greeted by a scream of pain from a girl. He slammed the door behind him and shot up into the air…

 

* * *

"Wow" Luna said softly. She struggled to think of something to say, but she couldn't find the words. Neisan removed his hand from her head. He then walked over to the cliff edge and stared out to sea. Luna stood up and considered joining him. She decided against it and began to walk over to her tent. Before she went in she turned and said, "I'm sorry, Nei-chan."

Neisan shuddered and said to her "Don't call me Nei-chan." Then he said to himself, "I hope this is worth it… I don't think I can take anymore grief."