Chapter 9
I'm so sorry that I yet again took so long to update. I really am trying to update as soon as I can, but it is a bit hard with school and stuff. I bet lots of you out there agree with me! Also, I've decided to make my chapters slightly shorter from now on, so that I can update more frequently. When my writing skills improve, I'll make them longer. Anyway, please remember that I don't mind advice, or even criticism! Advice would help me write better and criticism depends what the criticism is!
As I always say, I don't own DBZ and I'm not making any money from writing this fic. I do own Bodu, however, and any new characters, places, etc.
A golden orb began to rise in the sky, casting its magnificent warmth over Chikyuu-sei. The flowers began to bloom as they were awakened, glad that their friend had finally taken over the position of the silver orb that watched over the night. Birds began to sing their glorious songs, rejoicing the start of the new day. Animals began to stir, and as soon as they stepped into the golden orb's light, any last trace of weariness that had once prowled inside their bodies disappeared without a trace.
This spectacular orb, that was known to many as the sun, cast the rest of its glowing beams over a small cave, sitting all alone in the heart of the woods. The cave seemed gloomy and dull, the mere sight of it caused the joyful birds to fly away from its view, and the animals to gallop away in fright.
Inside the cave, slept two boys, oblivious to the sun's presence. The younger of the two slept soundly, not aware of the sounds of the frightened animals and birds.
The older of the two however, had only been sleeping lightly, and woke up as a bird flew past the cave, chirping to other fellow birds to stay away from what dwelled within. The boy's eyes twitched with tiredness, and slowly they opened revealing deep, onyx pupils, as black as a star less midnight sky.
For a moment, the older of the two known as Son Gohan, did not move. He felt deep down inside his heart, that if he moved something really horrifying would happen. His eyesight was still blurry, and he was unable to make out where he was. His body was still exhausted, and he felt that if he tried to stand, that he would fall down into the depths of unconsciousness. But he could not just lie there, as even though his body was wearied, his mind was restless and urged him to move. He was caught up in a battle between his body and mind, not knowing what to do. Deciding to listen to the requests from his body, he closed his eyes again and made a silent wish. He wished that ever since he had left to buy some groceries for his Kaasan, had just all been a terrible nightmare. That he had fallen asleep at his desk while reading his new book, too tired to look at the tiny text and the small pictures.
Though when he reopened his eyes, he found his Totochan sleeping peacefully, a small smile beginning to creep up on his youthful face.
At least he is having cheerful dreams. Gohan smiled happily, as the warm feeling of relief began to flow through his tense body, temporarily relieving him of his tightened muscles. Even though he now knew that his nightmare had been true, he couldn't feel anything less than joy at the fact that he was safely tucked away from the rest of the world with Goten for company.
But then he remembered why he was in his current situation. An intense feeling of heat began to drive away the relief in his body, otherwise known as anger. His muscles began to bunch up once more as he remembered what had happened during the past few days. Why does everyone hate me, except for Goten? What have I done?
Then a sudden flashback appeared in the half Saiya-jin's mind, as he remembered what his Totochan had said.
"I knew the other you was not you!"
Somehow, that seemed to be the missing link to the puzzle. Goten had meant something when he has said that, but what exactly? It still didn't make any sense.
Angrily, Gohan gave a glare to an invisible enemy. His head pulsated as he sent out a thought. Whoever or whatever you are, you will pay for what you have done to my family and friends. I will find you!
Suddenly, Bodu awoke from his deep meditation. That Saiya-jin's thought had been so menacing and evil.
The Cehang-jin had once thought that the hybrid was not a true Saiya-jin, that his mind had been warped because he had been brought up by such weak creatures, humans.
But that last thought had proved that he was not as warm-hearted as Bodu had presumed. He smirked evilly as the Saiya-jin instincts that presently flowed through his body started to become inflamed, eagerly waiting for a battle. So, that brat is not the pathetic baby that I had made him out to be. This will be grand!
For the first time in almost a whole day, he had been exhilarated. He had been meditating for a very long time, deciding not to show himself to Gohan yet.
Bodu had been slightly worried that the Saiya-jin boy was going to be killed by his so called 'friends,' as they had been trying to kill him.
Though after he had left the Palace with his Totochan, the Cehang-jin knew that he had greatly underestimated the boy's potential.
Hmm, the second time in two days that I have mistaken his personality! He really is full of surprises! However, I still feel that I should let him and the others suffer for a bit longer before I destroy the Saiya-jins for good!
Content, Bodu went back to his meditation, waiting patiently for when it would be time to make his next, perplexing move.
Vegeta stood on the edge of the Palace's floors, staring into the blue, cloudless sky. He was deeply contemplating his last battle, and what Gohan has said before it had even started.
Please, listen to me! I did not do anything to any of you, I swear! I would never harm you!
The Prince was confused about the gaki. Actually, he had been confused about the little hybrid ever since he had fought him on Chikyuu-sei so long ago. The young warrior always seemed to be so full of surprises, so astonishing that he usually left the older Saiya-jin speechless.
Whenever he is angered, his ki increases to such heights that I cannot even imagine. How much hidden power does the bozu contain? He shook his head, knowing that he could not refer to Gohan as such an inferior. Even though it angered him to admit it, the half Saiya-jin was much more powerful than anything that he could ever dream of.
Vegeta sighed in frustration, a cool gust of wind blowing his hair lightly. I do not know what to think about him.
Gohan tensed as he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes quickly and eyed the dark walls of the cave, expecting an enemy to be just a breath away from him and
GOTEN!
As the half Saiya-jin looked down at his Totochan, his dark eyes that had been overcome with horror, glinted with happiness.
Goten yawned again, tears filling his eyes. He rubbed his face, trying to rub away all of his sleepiness. When he looked up and saw his Niichan, he cried out gleefully.
Gohan's smiled as he said, "At last, you are awake sleepy head!
Well, what did you think? Yeah, I know, it wasn't very good. I had a bit of writer's block when trying to finish off this chapter because, err, I don't know. I guess I was worrying too much about my Tap Exam *Gasps*. But now that that's over and done with, I should be back to my creative self! Please R&R!