Chap. 6
The New Girl in Town
#Authors note: okay, okay, I know, the chapters are to short, but I didn't know they were going to be….. I promise, I'll make them better (and longer) Oh, and don't worry, the story does get better, from my perspective.(LOL) I Don't own DBZ or any other components in my story except characters I make up and, of course, myself, just as a reminder to the sue-lords out there.(people who want to sue me **Smirk** )
Over the next few days, I learnt really quickly from the training I was receiving from good ol' Master Roshi. Then, one day, Master Roshi says we have to have a one on one battle.
"What!?" I say.
"I said, you will have a one on one fight with Trunks as part of your training" He repeats.
"Bu………, Bu………, Trunks is sooooo much stronger than me, and besides, it's rude for a boy to hit a girl" I complain.
"Oh, come on Nieka, it's just a little battle, and, as much as I hate to admit it, you're stronger than you think" whined a 13 year old Trunks, sounding like a 2 year old child whining a bout going to the doctors.
"Yeah right Trunks, you're just saying that so that I'll fight with you so you can show off" I say.
"Am not!" yells Trunks, sticking his tongue out.
"Fine, I'll fight you" I finally agree.
We both clamber into the arena and wait for Master Roshi's signal to go. As soon as he does, Trunks lunges at me. I duck, but too late. Trunks slams into me and I go flying into a tree. I start to slide down, but quickly recover and push off the tree as hard as I can. I roll into the arena and get back up.
"That was just luck" growls Trunks.
It was my turn to stick my tongue out.
"Yeah right" I say, and I do a number of flips over to a bewildered Trunks, ending in a double kick.
It sends Trunks flying out of the arena, and, unfortunately, there is no tree to save him. I hear him groan in defeat.
"I was beaten by a girl, a GIRL!" He yells.
"Tough luck" I say to him, and I leap nimbly out of the arena.
"Wait!" barks Master Roshi, "You still have to fight Goten!"
I turn around and get back in the arena.
"Bring it on!" I say to Goten.
"Hey now, don't get cocky just cos' you beat Trunks" he says to me.
He jumps into the arena and we await Master Roshi's signal.
"GO" yells Master Roshi.
Goten jumps up in the air, into the sun. I shield my eyes, but still can't see him.
"Surprise!" He says, before pummelling me onto the ground.
"Ahhhhh" I scream.
I grab his arm and flip him over. I go to kick him, but he grabs my leg and throws me. I go sailing over to the other side of the island and land inches away from the water.
"Great……… throw" I say to no one, before falling unconscious………
When I awake, I jolt upright and jump out of the bed. I run, no, fly down the stairs, and take a tumble out the open door. I get up and brush myself off.
"Why the rush?" asks Master Roshi.
"Bad dream" I reply.
"Well today, I think Goku is going to take you to see Dende"
"Oh………" I start to say, but decide to be really clueless.
"Huh?" I say quickly.
"Oh, of course, you have no idea who Dende is, of course. He's the god of the earth, and he has been watching you, having received word from Grand Kai, who I assumed brought you here" He explains briefly.
"Uh-huh" I nod slowly.
As if summoned by our words, Goku appears in front of us.
"Ready to go?" he asks, obviously assuming I already knew.
"No! I have to get changed!" I exclaim as I realise I have still got my pj's on.
"Hurry up then, we've got lot's to do today, you see, we're going to the beach later" He says.
I jump in glee and dash back into the house and up the stairs. I quickly get some clothes on, a new martial arts outfit that Chi-Chi got me. It's like what the Z fighters usually wear, blue underneath but with a purple vest and trousers. It really suits me. I run back down the stairs to a waiting Goku.
"Ready?" He asks.
"Sure am" I say.
He puts a hand on my shoulder and……… we are there.
"That was quick!" I exclaim.
"Instant Transmission" He replies.
Dende and Mr. Popo walk over to us.
"Greetings, Goku and Nieka, we have been awaiting your arrival" Dende says.
"How'd you………" I gasp, even though I knew the answer.
"I know all" Dende replies.
"Right………" I say.
"This is Dende, god of the Earth, and Mr. Popo, be polite and say hello and not 'how'd you………" Goku says.
"Sorry, and, hello" I say meekly.
"Come closer, Nieka" Dende says.
"Why should I?" I say, raising an eyebrow.
"Now, now………" Goku warns.
I mumble under my breath, but reluctantly step forward towards Dende. He kneels down and puts his hands on my cheeks softly.
"Wha………" I say.
"Close your eyes" Dende says.
"Huh?" I say as I close my eyes.
I stand there feeling foolish, and I feel a rush of energy go through me. It makes me feel relaxed, and like I'd slept a peaceful sleep for a week at the same time. Dende stands up and looks at me, straight into my eyes, which I had opened.
"Grand Kai was right, you will go far and do great and powerful things." He says.
I just stare blankly at him. There is a silence, which Goku interrupts.
"Anyone up for brunch?" He asks.
"Huh?" I say, looking at him.
"Don't tell me you've never heard of brunch before." He says, startled.
"Yeah, I have, bu…" I start.
"Well, to put it simpler, let's eat!" he says.
"Good idea" says Dende. "We all need our strength!"
"What do you mean…" I ask, curious.
"You never know what will happen," He says.
"Yeah…" I say.
We follow Mr. Popo into a room and we sit down. Mr. Popo walks out and returns carrying a large plate of bits and pieces.
"Enjoy!" He says.
"Aren't you going to have some?" I ask.
"No" He replies, "I'm not hungry."
I pick at the food, but quickly realise it doesn't taste normal.
"Uugghhh!" I shout, "What's with this stuff?"
"Well, you can't expect a god to eat normal food, especially when it's prepared by Mr. Popo" Goku says over a mouthful of food.
"I guess…" I say, as I get up.
"Where are you going?" Goku asks, "The food's not poisonous."
"I know, but I'm not hungry." I make up as an excuse to get away.
I walk out the door.
"Don't go to far" Goku yells after me.
"Whatever" I yell back.
As I turn the corner I feel like I'm being watched. I turn around and see Dende staring at me.
"Freaky" I think.
I wander around the platform in the sky, and wonder how is stays on such a thin post.
"But then, anything can happen here" I think.
I decide to do something useful with my time and not waste it, so I start fighting an invisible person. I don't know how long I do so, but I get so involved in it, I accidentally kick Dende in the nose. He jumps back and I realise what I had just done. I am so surprised, I just fall to the ground, as I also hadn't realised I was in the air.
"Sorry!" I exclaim sincerely.
"That's okay" He replies, rubbing his nose.
Mr. Popo comes around the corner.
"What happened?" He asks, seeing Dende rubbing his nose.
"Nieka accidentally kicked me." Dende explains.
"Oh, let's see" Mr. Popo asks.
Dende removes his hand and I see a small trickle of blood running down. I gasp.
"Oh! I'll get you something cold to put on it" Mr. Popo exclaims.
"Don't worry about it" Dende says, "It's nothing"
"Anyway, we'd better get back, Chi-Chi'll kill me if I'm not back to go to the beach" Goku says.
"Bye" Mr. Popo says.
Goku puts his hand on my shoulder.
"Seeya" I say.
"Bye" Goku says.
As we Instant Transmission back home, I hear Dende.
"Farewell, see you next time" He says.
The next minute I know we are at Goku's house.
