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"talking"

thinking

:communicating through a bond or telepathically:

something written/read like a sign or a note

Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ.

Chapter Seven: Blossoming Friendship & More?

Yamako and Kumori walked for hours simply talking. They got to know each other for who they were and soon they knew all about both of their pasts. Almost immediately Kumori learned that Yamako was from another timeline and that she was Trunks' daughter and Gohan's granddaughter. Kumori was overwhelmed by this but extremely happy about it. He now somewhat understood the strong connection he felt between Yamako and himself, she was a descendant of the 3 people that were like family to him.

Yamako found out about Kumori too. She discovered that Kumori was 18 years old and he was extremely smart for his age. He also seemed to know a great deal about Capsule Corp. and its equipment and products. Probably from helping Bulma build the Time Machine. Even though Trunks and Gohan had been like brothers to him and were close friends of his, Kumori still felt very alone and excluded. Trunks seemed to be so helpful in that time, always fighting the androids and defending the people of the Earth. On top of that, Trunks himself was very secluded and he wouldn't really talk to him or anyone that much since Gohan died.

The 2 continued to share their thoughts and secrets with each other until nearly 3 hours had passed and it was beginning to get dark. Yamako and Kumori both felt this tremendous burden lifted from their chests. It felt wonderful to get their feelings out and to actually have someone understand not only them but their problems as well. When Yamako's watch told them that it was already 6 they decided to head back to Capsule Corp., taking flight to shorten the trip.

The flight home was filled with an awkward silence. Both Yamako and Kumori knew that she would be going home tomorrow. Neither of them were looking forward to being alone again and both of them were frantically trying to figure out a way that the 2 could continue to see each other, even if only for a day once a year. Kumori was extremely interested in Yamako's world and he desperately wanted to go to it. Yamako could easily see this and she too desperately wanted him to come along back home. But her mind was arguing furiously with her heart. It was screaming at her that it would be altering the future of her world and that it was wrong to bring him back. She also thought about how her family would react to her bringing someone back with her. She knew that her family would be mad enough at her just for coming here in the first place, especially her father. After almost a 20 minute flight the 2 were within 3 miles of Capsule Corp. and Yamako's heart finally prevailed over her mind. She didn't care if her parents would be furious at her for inviting Kumori back; she knew that it wasn't fair for her to have to go through life without a close friend and that since she was almost 18 they couldn't tell her what to do anymore. Besides, Kumori was a decent guy and he didn't disserve to live out his life here, where no 1 understood him. So after gathering her senses she decided to ask.

"Hey Kumori. I'd like you to come back to my world with me. I'm sure that my father could find you an apartment to live in, and until then you could stay at Capsule Corp." Yamako asked a little hesitantly, not wanting it to seem as though she were interested in him.

Kumori considered this for a second before agreeing. Yamako smiled and began telling him about what to do in the Time Warp in order to survive it and how to stay in control of your movements. Kumori listened intently and carefully thought over every instruction before stating that he understood. Yamako also stated that she would stick close to him and keep an eye on him and just watch over him to make sure he was ok. After another few minutes they reached Capsule Corp. and it was almost pitch black outside. Yamako and Kumori walked inside only to find Trunks and Bulma waiting patiently for them at the table. Yamako and Kumori quickly got cleaned up and joined them. Over dinner Yamako and Kumori told Trunks and Bulma about their decision about them both going back to her time. Trunks and Bulma weren't too sure about it but decided not to argue with Yamako. Even now they could tell that she was a lot like Vegeta and that there was no way she was going to be talked out of this. Once dinner was over Kumori headed home to pack for the trip. Yamako told him only to bring essential items and that everything else they could get in her time. With Kumori gone Yamako too went upstairs to pack. As soon as Yamako had finished packing she simply laid on the bed thinking about what was going to happen when she got home.

She figured that they would all be glad to see her for about 5 minutes before they would all move on with their lives and act as though nothing had happen. While everyone else went about their lives her parents would begin to scold and yell at her for leaving and for bringing Kumori back with her. She sneered at the thought; they probably didn't even miss her. They were probably going about with life as though she were there. Heck, other than her grandpa Vegeta, no 1 seemed to notice or even care that she was around before so why would they care when she wasn't there. She really didn't even know why she was bothering to go back. She was much more appreciated around here than she ever was at home, and other than not really having a strong training partner, things weren't really that different. She had always been a real loner and the only difference now was that here she didn't have anyone around to bother her and that Trunks was just as much of a loner as her. She glanced out the window to look at the beauty of the city that she had grown up in. Even though this was the same room that she had back home, she had forgotten that the view here was quite different from the 1 that she had grown up seeing. She frowned at the crumbling city and torn landscape, she then remembered why she had to go back home. This world might be ok for Trunks and Bulma, because they were born in it and they had lived there for over a decade of their lives. But this wasn't the world for Yamako; she needed her own world, 1 that was whole and 1 that had her family in it. This world only had her father and grandmother in it but no 1 else and even they were slightly different in personality than her father and grandmother of her time. On top of that her great-grandfather and both her grandfathers weren't alive anymore, and her mother, aunt, and great-uncle had never even been born. Besides as much as she hated to admit it, she missed the brats.

She sighed. Man I never thought that I'd actually miss those little runts. I mean they are the biggest pains in the universe, but I guess I can't help it considering that I've been taking care of them since they were born. I will be glad to see them even if they aren't glad…to see…me and even if…I do have to hear…Dad yell at…me for… Yamako's thoughts trailed on that train of thought as she slowly drifted off to sleep.

The next morning Yamako woke up feeling refreshed and a little lighter in the heart. She quickly got ready for the day and then went downstairs to get breakfast before going home. She found Kumori, Bulma, and Trunks already downstairs waiting for her. They all ate breakfast and then sat around, Yamako and Kumori saying their goodbyes to Bulma and Trunks. When it was about 10 a.m. Yamako and Kumori got ready to go back to Yamako's time. After securing their belongings to their backs Yamako and Kumori went out to the backyard to open the Time Warp. Trunks and Bulma made sure to stay a good distance away from where Yamako was going to open the Time Warp, Bulma hiding slightly behind Trunks for safety. Giving a quick glance to Kumori to make sure he was ready Yamako pressed the button. The Time Warp whirled open and Trunks, Bulma, and Kumori shielded their eyes from the flashes. Yamako had seen them before so she simply stood still.

"You ready Kumori?" Yamako asked looking at him.

"Yeah. Let's go Yamako."

Yamako nodded and the 2 slowly walked towards the Time Warp.

"Good luck you guys! Be careful!" Bulma stated as she glanced around from where she stood behind Trunks to avoid getting sucked into the vortex.

"Yeah. Be careful! I don't wanna have to explain to Gohan why I let you guys get killed!" Trunks shouted in a joking manner.

"Funny!" Yamako said sarcastically as she glared at Trunks.

Trunks simply smiled back and waved to them both as Bulma also waved to them. Kumori smiled and waved back to the 2 of them before gulping at the sight of the vortex. Yamako glanced at him and gently elbowed his arm for reassurance. With that the 2 of them took flight and slowly made their way into the heart of the vortex. Trunks and Bulma watched them go and silently wished them luck. Then without warning the Time Warp crackled and spun rapidly, nearly sucking them both into its center. The 2 shielded their eyes as the Time Warp collapsed and closed, locking the 2 teens in the river of time.

SCENE CHANGE

Kumori frantically tried to avoid the various amounts of debris as he flew through the Time Warp up the river of time. Yamako was much more confident and comfortable inside the Time Warp mainly because she had already experienced it once before. She glanced at Kumori several times to make sure that he was still right behind her. Yamako also did her best to remove most of the large bits of debris that were in their path to make the journey easier for Kumori. Kumori could barely see as blinding flashes of light exploded all around him. He was constantly shielding or closing his eyes to avoid being blinded by the dazzling bursts of light and color. His vision began to blur and defocus as his senses became overwhelmed.

"Yamako are we there yet?! I can't take much more of this!" Kumori shouted as he rapidly flew upwards to avoid an incoming object.

"Just hang on a little longer! We're almost there! It'll just be a few more minutes! Don't give out on me now!" Yamako shouted back as she swerved to her left to dodge an oncoming boulder.

Kumori focused his energy and gritted his teeth as he tapped into ever ounce of his body's strength. He increased his speed and was soon neck and neck with Yamako. He was determined to make it out of this on his own. He knew that he wasn't nearly as strong as Yamako and that even she had trouble her first time but he wasn't about to show her his weakness. She respected him as a warrior and he wasn't about to throw that respect away over not being able to make it through this Time Warp on his own. The thought of him needing help to accomplish this was disgusting. It would be too embarrassing to take and it would make him look foolish and weak as well as making him lose all his self-respect along with hers. After a few more minutes the 2 noticed a small circle of light coming into view. The 2 smiled and sped for the opening with all their might. Kumori and Yamako were mere inches away from the opening when Kumori finally gave out. Although Yamako knew that he would fly out of the vortex anyway since he was so close to the opening she wanted to be certain so she grabbed his jacket and continued on towards the opening.

Author's Note: Well there's another chapter. Hope you liked it. Laters! Remember to review!

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"talking"

thinking

:communicating through a bond or telepathically:

dream or something happening within a dream

"talking within a dream"

something written/read like a sign or a note

Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ.

Author's Note: Remember to review!