Chapter 2
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Gohan stepped out of the Main Mall holding many paper bags. As he was walking down the many white steps, he stumbled and almost dropped all of his six hours worth of shopping. He was able to regain his composure though.
The demi Saiya-jin sighed in relief, glad that he had not dropped all of those bags. Aww, why did Kaasan have to send me to do all of this shopping? I'd rather be studying than carrying all of these bags! Now, how am I meant to get home?
Gohan looked around himself, then sighed again when he saw all the people and cars lining the streets. I suppose I'll just have to walk home. Even if there weren't many people around here, which would be very peculiar, I wouldn't be able to fly carrying all of these bags.
Gohan started off in the direction of his home. He knew that it would take a long time for him to walk out of the city without seeming odd. But then when he was in the forest again, he could go as fast as he pleased.
Bodu landed in the forest a couple of metres away from the city. Even though he had been in this body for less than a whole day, he had learnt that it would be very strange for him to fly into the city. He would draw too much attention to himself, and then his mission might fail. He couldn't take that chance.
Bodu closed his eyes and dove into his mind, swimming past all the different thoughts and instincts until he found his Cehang-jin instincts. They knew that the Saiya-jin was advancing slowly, and that it was heading in their direction.
Bodu reopened his eyes and grinned. Soon, he would have his revenge against the Saiya-jins! He would just have to wait for the stupid monkey to come to him, then he would make his move.
Something clicked in Gohan's mind. He stopped in half stride, only a mile away from the edge of the city. Deep inside his mind, something was telling him that an enemy was up ahead.
His eyebrows knitted, his face turning into an emotionless mask. Something was definitely up ahead. It did not have a strong ki, whatever it was. But it seemed to scream, "I'm evil and I'm strong! Come closer if you dare!"
The boy took a small step back, wondering if he should go home another way. But another part of his mind shouted at him, "You're the son of Goku, Son Gohan! You can't be scared of something that feels so weak!"
Gohan squinted his eyes, pondering on which side to agree with. His hands were trembling, not with fear, but because he was trying to keep in control of himself. He hated it when his mind started to argue, it was a bothersome disturbance.
In the end, the accusing voice inside his head won, causing the other voice to slink away in shame.
Tightening his grip on the bags, Gohan continued forward.
Bodu was on the ground, his back leaning against a tall tree. He had known that the Saiya-jin was moving at a slow pace, but he didn't think that it would take this long for the boy to get here.
The impostor who had taken on the form of a teenager, had decided to sit down an hour ago. He had not been aware of much around him, until he felt the Saiya-jin stop walking. The Cehang-jin had panicked, worrying that the Saiya-jin had sensed him and that it was going to choose a different course. But he had been alleviated as his instincts informed him that the Saiya-jin was resuming on towards him, and that he would be here in a few minutes.
Bodu then pretended to fall asleep, so it wouldn't make him look so conspicuous just sitting out here on the outside edges of the city.
He continued to feel the Saiya-jin's power as it drew nearer, yet keeping at a steady pace.
He thought that he was going to go mad from waiting, until he heard a soft voice ask, "Konichiwa. Why are you sleeping out here in the woods?"
The Cehang-jin's eyes twitched as he contemplated the Saiya-jin's question. Hmm? Why is this Saiya-jin being so polite? Normally they are always rude to others that are not of their own kind.
Bodu then realized that the Saiya-jin was waiting for an answer, so, keeping his eyes closed, he answered as solicitously as possible, "I'm sleeping here because it is so peaceful. I hate the city." He was surprised by the softness of this Chikyuusei-jin's voice. He hadn't spoken at all while being in this form, and hearing its voice for the first time was surprising to him.
The Saiya-jin seemed to put some items down on the ground, and answered with a laugh, "Well, if you hate the city so much, why are you so close to it? I mean, wouldn't it be better to sleep deeper into the woods?"
The Cehang-jin scowled in frustration. Why did he have to say something so stupid? He half-opened his eyes, expecting to see the Saiya-jin's mad face because he had scowled at it. But instead, he saw a soft, puzzled face.
Bodu opened his eyes fully and studied the person standing before him. It was a young boy, supposedly around the same age as the boy he had taken on the form of. This boy had wild, black hair that stuck out in strange angles. His eyes were a dark ebony, the sunlight reflecting on it, showing the boy's amusement. He was wearing a strange white, long-sleeved shirt with black slacks and small, black shoes. The odd thing about this boy was that he didn't seem mad at all that Bodu had glared at him, he actually seemed confused. Bodu avoided the boy's gaze and stared at the ground. Why have my instincts let me down? This is no Saiya-jin, it's just a scant, human boy.
He remembered again that the boy was waiting for an answer, and he retorted, "I'm waiting for my sister. She went shopping with her friends." Amazed at himself for coming up with such a good excuse, Bodu couldn't help but smile.
The boy continued to look at Bodu, his eyes showing obvious signs of curiosity.
Bodu closed his eyes for a moment, and tried to find out what his instincts told him about this boy. He then reopened his deep, brown eyes, much more confused than before. My instincts still say that he is a Saiya-jin. But how can that be? Saiya-jins have tails and are arrogant, but this boy is more like a human. Maybe if I heighten my ki just slightly, he might show signs of being a Saiya-jin.
Bodu raised his ki slightly, he didn't want the boy to suddenly pounce on him if he was indeed a Saiya-jin.
The boy's eyes narrowed, and his smile turning into a serious frown.
Bodu smiled and asked, trying to sound concerned, "What's wrong?"
The boy ignored his question and continued to stare at Bodu, as if he were looking through his body.
Bodu shivered. That was always what happened when a Saiya-jin had figured out that he was a Cehang-jin. He trembled, not really of fear, but of excitement. He is a Saiya-jin! I'm sure of it! Even if he's not one, he might still be useful to me.
Bodu stood up, and walked over to the Saiya-jin. He relied on the human's instincts to show him what to do, so he put his hand on the Saiya-jin's shoulder and asked again, "What's wrong? Are you OK?"
Suddenly, the Saiya-jin's tense body began to relax. His eyes began to close, as he tried to fight against his fatigue. Bodu laughed evilly as he stepped back from the Saiya-jin, who fell down onto the ground in a deep sleep. He will be like this for a whole week! Oh, the joy of being a Cehang-jin!
Bodu then began to transform, his brown hair and eyes turning a midnight black, his clothes changing into those of the Saiya-jin.
When the transformation was complete, Bodu couldn't begin to interpret this form's power. It was incredible! The power that surged through his body, gave Bodu a sense of immortality, nobody could defeat him.
Then, the Saiya-jin's last thoughts flashed in his mind.
This boy radiates evil ki, I can feel it. Even though his ki is weak, something in the back of my mind keeps on warning me that he is not what he seems. I better be careful, or
The thought clicked off and disappeared as if it were never there. Bodu grinned, then looked down at the bags the Saiya-jin had put down on the ground. There were at least twenty of them, he couldn't understand what the Saiya-jin would want with so many bags.
I should just leave those bags here, who cares about them? But then Something tells me that this Saiya-jin was taking these bags home to his Kaasan. Hmm, maybe I should have some fun before I wipe out the last of the Saiya-jins!
Bodu scooped the bags up into his arms, and flew off in the direction the Saiya-jin had been traveling. Even though Bodu didn't know where the Saiya-jin was going, his body did.
The Cehang-jin happily thought about what he could do until the Saiya-jin woke up. He didn't notice the items that fell from the bags he was carrying
ChiChi hanged up the last item of clothing. The wind whispered around her, blowing the tall limbs of the trees.
She looked straight ahead of her, and reflected. That's strange, it wasn't windy just a moment ago.
Something suddenly landed on the ground behind her. ChiChi jumped, and almost screamed, but covered her mouth with her trembling hands. She turned to face the enemy, but came face to face with Gohan.
She lowered her eyebrows in anger, taking her hands away from her face. They were no longer trembling with fear, but with anger. "Why did you sneak up on me like that, Gohan?! You know that it frightens me to death!"
Gohan laid twenty grocery bags on the ground, looked up into his Kaasan's eyes and said without any sign of remorse, "Gomen."
ChiChi's anger started to drain from her body, and spilled onto the grass. Nani?! Gohan is always so regretful when he apologizes to me, but now it's like he doesn't care at all!
Gohan then said while staring at the ground, "Here is your shopping. Can I go inside?"
The droplets of anger bounced back onto ChiChi's skin, and dissolved into her body. She clenched her fists and shouted, "How dare you be so rude! What is wrong with you?!"
Gohan looked into his Kaasan's fiery eyes and answered back, "Nothing is wrong! Now shut up and let me go inside!"
ChiChi's voice wilted away as she was left speechless.
Her son walked passed her quickly, his body brushing against hers as if he had meant to do that purposefully. He walked into the house and slammed the door behind him, causing the singing birds to stop their beautiful melody.
She stared at the front door of the house, still shaking from Gohan's onslaught. Where is my son? He's been stolen from me by some evil villains! That wasn't my little Gohan-chan that talked to me. What happened to him?
Lost in her own thoughts, ChiChi crouched to inspect the bags, only to find about five items left in only one bag. Normally, she would have stormed back into the house to ask her son what was the meaning of this. But today, she felt as helpless as an ordinary stone.
Where is my precious Gohan-chan?
Goten had seen the whole event from his bedroom window. Tears started to trickle down his face as he heard his Niisan slam the door behind him. What wrong wit Gohan? He never act this way before.
Goten climbed down from the windowsill and ran out into the hallway, almost colliding into his Niisan.
Gohan growled in annoyance and yelled, "Get out of my way Goten!"
Goten sniffed, a large frown on his face. He was too scared to move, like a rabbit that had been cornered by a fox.
Gohan then repeated angrily, "I said get out of my way, Goten!"
Goten shook his head slightly, and trembled in response. I have to get Gohan back. This person not my Niichan!
Before he could comprehend the movement, Goten was smacked out of the way into the bathroom. Crimson blood began to trickle from his mouth, as he stared at Gohan in disbelief.
Gohan shot him a death glare, and whispered evilly, "If you tell Kaasan, I'll kill you!"
Goten nodded. The coppery taste of blood filled Goten's mouth, but he didn't dare to spit it out. As soon as his Niisan had walked away, Goten ran over to the basin and coughed out the blood. He didn't care if Gohan heard him, it tasted too awful. As he was sure that he had ridded himself of the nasty-tasting blood, Goten turned on the tap and let the water drain his blood away.
Niichan gone. Where is he?
Bodu followed the Saiya-jin's senses and walked into what was to be his bedroom. He looked around, inspecting the layout. A table sat at the window, with books and pencils scattered over it. A bed sat at one wall, while a bookshelf filled with books sat at another.
The Cehang-jin wondered why a Saiya-jin would need so many books. He still had to find out about this body.
Bodu simpered, and sat down on the bed. At least this Saiya-jin is strong, however. Oh, how delightful it is to torment his own family! His Kaasan doesn't seem to be a Saiya-jin, in fact, she seems more human. His Niisan however, he is a Saiya-jin. I wonder where their Tousan is? Maybe he's a hybrid, half Chikyuusei-jin half Saiya-jin. That would explain why he was so polite. Well, at least I can torment his stupid demi Saiya-jin Niisan until he wakes up!
Then, as if all of his energy had flown away, Bodu lay down and fell asleep, evil dreams enchanting his mind.
Err, stupid Bodu! I really hate him, even though I created him! He's a good for nothing SOB! OK, I have to calm down. Please review if you are brave enough to get around crazy old me!