Chapter Two: Sleeping Stranger
"What is that, Mikilo?" A young Namekian asked his friend. "I don't know, Yemion" Mikilo replied.
The two stood at the opening of a small cave that they had uncovered while exploring. They now stood looking at a massive thing of sorts. A thing they had never seen before. It resembled a rock but had buttons and what appeared to be a door carved out of it.
"Should we open it?" Yemion asked half scared and half fascinated by their discovery. "Sure why not?" Mikilo responded moving closer to the thing. "But how it must have a password or something." Yemion said following behind Mikilo. "I don't know this thing looks ancient." Mikilo said thoughtfully. As he did, the carved buttons lit up and blinked. The two jumped back in surprise and fear. Mikilo sighed a breath of relief. "Come on." He said grabbing Yemion's arm. "How did you get it to do that?" Yemion asked confused as he looked at the thing in awe. "I didn't do anything. I just said it looked ancient." Mikilo said running his fingers over the buttons. They went black then began to light up in a certain sequence. "Ancient must have been the password Mikilo." Yemion said stepping back fearfully. Mikilo did the same.
There was a rush of air being sucked into the opening door as a flood of water rushed out. The two boys ran out of the cave narrowly escaping the flood that rushed out of the machine. When the flood had rushed away down the hill that gently sloped away from the cave, they ventured back in.
"What do you suppose was in there?" Yemion asked excitedly but fearfully. "I don't know. But I guess we're about to find out." Mikilo said in a similar manner.
Neither was expecting what they saw. There laying inside the machine on it's floor was a strange looking creature. It was gasping for air and moaning as if in pain. They stood looking at it in awe. Soon the creature gained control of it's breathing and began to pull itself off the floor and propped itself against the inside of the machine. All while doing this, it's eyes were closed. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to Mikilo and Yemion, the creature opened it's eyes.
"Hello." It said in a sweet melodious voice. The sound of it put the two boys at ease immediately. "Hi." Mikilo said in response. "What are you?" "I'm a Archesaiya. What are you?" It responded in the same melodious voice. "I'm a Namekian." He said smiling. "Your people are so kind." The creature said smiling back. "Where did you come from? "Mikilo asked very curiously. "I don't remember. All I really remember is crashing on this planet. My ship was on fire and I couldn't move. But suddenly the flames disappeared and I saw some more Namekians. They pulled me out of my ship. All I remember is sleeping and dreaming for a very long time. Then you two came and woke me up." The creature said in very sad voice.
"We should take you to see you to the Eldest Namek. He's very old and wise. Maybe he can help you remember where you came from and where you were going." Yemion said with a beaming smile. "Yemion! That's an excellent idea!" Mikilo exclaimed as he reached his hand out to the creature. "Come on we'll show you, we'll take you to the Eldest Namek." "Thank-you." The creature said taking Mikilo's hand. He helped it to it's feet.
They walked out of the cave and on to the sloping plain. "Can you fly? We'll get there so much faster if you can fly." Yemion said cheerfully. "Yeah I think I can fly." The creature responded. With that it took a mighty leap into the air and stayed there about 20 feet off the ground then slowly floated back down to the ground. "Well then let's go!" Mikilo cried. With that the three flew off toward the Eldest Namek's tower.
After a brief period they caught sight of the tower before them. "There it is!" Yemion and Mikilo shouted in unison. In a few short moments they were standing on a balcony that encircled that entire level of the tower. The creature looked all around taking in the sight. Yemion and Mikilo went through an opening in the exterior wall and disappeared into the blackness inside. The creature stood outside unsure if it should enter or remain where it was. So there it stood.
Overhead, another Namekian, older and wiser than Yemion and Mikilo but far younger than the Eldest Namek, looked down upon the creature. He was taken by the uniqueness of it's features. Long straight black hair with red streaks through it, peachish colored skin. But before he could see all of the creature, Yemion and Mikilo ran out and bid it enter to see the Eldest Namek. So he to entered the building and made his way to the chamber of the Eldest Namek.
The creature stood in awe at the large Namek for it. "So child you're finally awake. I have waited for this day for 200 hundred Namekian years. Which I judge to be about 125 years in your time. Tell me your name dear and what do you seek to know from me. If I can answer your questions I shall, or if I can not I shall offer the best advice I can to you."
"My name is Kaykora. That I remember well. But where I came from, what I'm looking for, and where I was going when crashed I know not. And how I can be 140 years old is the greatest puzzle to me yet."
"Well you see dear, when you crashed we believed you to be the object of a old Namek Prophecy. That prophecy said a warrior would fall from the sky and be in need of our aid. In payment that great warrior would protect us. I still believe it to be true, but I know not what you have to protect us from. The great Legendary Saiyans destroyed all the threats of the universe. But the future I can not see so I can not say that you have nothing to defend against. But to answer your question we put you in a state of sleep. In sleep you healed and became strong again." The wise Eldest Namek said in a caring thoughtful voice of wisdom that all elders had.
"What of my other questions? Can you answer them? Can you tell me anything that might help me?" Kaykora said with a hint of distress in her voice. "Slow, slow child. Though what I can tell you is brief it is a long sorted story. Sit and be comfortable so I can tell you all I can." The Eldest Namek said with a weary smile. So Kaykora sat. "I know not where you come from, or where you were going but I can give you this in hopes it answers more of your questions." With that he motioned to the Namekian who had watched from above. "Heroli, please bring that box I had you set aside for me." "Yes sir." Heroli said before disappearing up the stairs he had been standing next to. He re-appeared a few moments later carrying a small metal box. He offered it to the Eldest Namek but he refused it. He instead motioned for Heroli to give it to Kaykora.
Kaykora took the box from Heroli and stared at it wide-eyed. She seemed afraid to open it. Sensing this the Eldest Namek eased her fears. "Don't be afraid girl go on and open it." With his condolences Kaykora opened the box. In it was a battered, old piece of electronics. She looked at in awe then hit the button. The small screen lit up and she the button again selecting the first entry. The machine cracked a bit before her voice came streaming out of it.
"I have started a journey today; a journey to save my world. My people are being pushed into slavery by evil and strong warriors that are of our own. I have determined that our only hope is for me to find my father, a great Saiyan warrior. I know my dreams have never been wrong before and I know he can help us. A mass exodus has freed many of my people but many remain to be slave warriors destined to conquer and destroy innocent people. I can not sit back and let that happen. I must find him, I only hope I can focus on his energy signature from the token he gave me before he left. He maybe our only hope..."
"Do you know what any of that means?" The Eldest Namek asked with intrigue. "Yes. I remember my mother telling me not to leave but I told her I had to. I broke into a compound with ships into and took the closest one. I constantly had dreams of prophecy and when the unrest started I knew that my dreams were true. I don't remember my father or what he looks like but I remember feeling him, his presence." Kaykora said squinting her eyes and holding her head as she strained to remember as much as she could.
"He is one of the Legendary Saiyans of Earth." The Eldest Namek spoke with an air of pride. "He was a very strong warrior as were they all. They saved our race back just before you landed here. " "Was? Then they're all dead?" Kaykora said with extreme despair in her voice. "Yes, sorry to say they are." "Then what good is this? To know that I was in search of him when he is dead and my search can never be completed?" Kaykora broke down into a heap on the floor. Heroli rushed to her side and sat her up.
"I'm sure there must be something we can do to help you. Carcuru, is it possible she could use the Dragonballs to teleport her to the past? Then she can find her father when he was still alive and save her planet." "I'm not sure Heroli. It has never been done." "What do you mean? What are you talking about?" Kaykora asked extremely confused. "Here on Namek we have these things called Dragonballs. Anyone who collects all seven in one place can summon the Dragon and receive any three wishes they desire as long as they are within the power of the Dragon." Heroli explained. "And what if it isn't within the Dragon's power to let me teleport? Then what?" Kaykora asked doubtfully. "Then you resurrect someone who can help you." Heroli said bluntly. "The Dragon can do that?" Kaykora said amazed. "Heroli do not lead her on so. Kaykora dear, the Dragon can only resurrect them if they wish to be resurrected. If they wish not to be then there is little you can do but plead your case and hope they will return." Carcuru said with great concern. "That is very true. I'm sorry." Heroli conceded. Kaykora fell back into dismay and begin crying again.
"Fear not child. I sense in you a power I thought died just days ago when the last of the Great Saiyan Lineage died. I doubt not that you are of the same blood. Argue that to passed and they will not deny you. And if they do I'm sure one of the other Legendary Saiyans would come to your call." Carcuru said with great care and love in his voice. "Where can I find these Dragonballs? And how can I summon the Dragon?" Kaykora said with a renewed joy in her voice. "They are spread out all over the planet. All you must do is find them and bring them together in one place. Then you will need someone who speaks Namek to summon the Dragon and translate your wishes." Carcuru said happily. "I'll help you." Heroli said smiling at Kaykora. "I already know where three of them are. And I can speak Namek so I can translate for you." "Really? Thank-you so much! You Namekians are so kind and benevolent. I could not ask to be stranded with amnesia on any better a planet." Kaykora said standing up and laughing a bit. Carcuru smiled and laughed some himself.
"Before you go to seek the Dragonballs, come here dear girl. I have a few gifts I would like to give you. Heroli you know of what I speak. Please go retrieve it for her." Heroli again disappeared up the stairs. "Come here dear." Kaykora approached Carcuru. "Aahh... You are truly a unique child. I've never known of a Saiyan to have blue eyes and red streaks of hair. But all well and good." He said smiling.
He placed his large hand upon her head. Almost immediately a great blue light rushed around Kaykora. It quickly filled the whole room sending sparks of energy everywhere. But Kaykora stood still with her eyes closed and an expressionless face. Soon the blue light contained streaks of gold. Kaykora's hair flashed from black and red to gold and red. But just as quickly as the display began, it was over. The light disappeared and Kaykora's hair returned to normal color. She opened her eyes and smiled.
She held out her hands and energy balls formed. She stared at them with joy. It as though a lost part of her had been found and she was all the more closer to complete. "Thank-you. For returning my powers to me. I feel so much better now." She said gratefully.
"No problem at all my dear." Carcuru said removing his hand from her head. "Now where is Heroli?" "Right here sir." Heroli said. Held held a large Gold sphere and another box in his hands. "Is that the Dragonball?" Kaykora said eying it.
"Yes it is." Heroli said smiling. "We are one step closer to your
answers."
Kaykora smiled. "What's in the box?" She asked curiously.
"It's something we found in your ship." Carcuru said. "I think it may
be important."
"What makes you it think that? What is it even?" Kaykora asked with intrigue.
"I say this because it's the only thing that survived untouched when everything else around it was burned or at the least scorched." Carcuru said.
Heroli held out the box. Kaykora took it and hesitantly opened it. In side was a silver like metal pendant on a chain. The pendant was in the shape of a tiger wrapped around a dark blue stone. It looked like sapphire or blue quartz. Also there was a pendenat on a think chain that had what appeared to be a royal seal.
Kaykora took the silver pendent out of the box and held it in the light. It turned and seemed it give off it's own faint blue glow. But she dismissed it as nothing. She put it around her neck and felt a strange power creep over her. It was as if she had gone from solitude to having a life long friend with her. She took the seal and held it in her hand focusing completely on it. A strong energy was still held in it and she knew if the opportunity came, she could use it to find her father.
"Shall we go?" Heroli asked motioning to the door. "Yes." Kaykora said walking toward the door. She stopped and turned toward Carcuru. "Thank you. I have just one last question." She said bowing. Carcuru nodded. "My father's name, do you know it?" "I'm afraid I do not. But I believe you have enough to find him should the opportunity arise." Carcuru said smiling. Kaykora smiled and nodded and with that, she walked out.
"What is that, Mikilo?" A young Namekian asked his friend. "I don't know, Yemion" Mikilo replied.
The two stood at the opening of a small cave that they had uncovered while exploring. They now stood looking at a massive thing of sorts. A thing they had never seen before. It resembled a rock but had buttons and what appeared to be a door carved out of it.
"Should we open it?" Yemion asked half scared and half fascinated by their discovery. "Sure why not?" Mikilo responded moving closer to the thing. "But how it must have a password or something." Yemion said following behind Mikilo. "I don't know this thing looks ancient." Mikilo said thoughtfully. As he did, the carved buttons lit up and blinked. The two jumped back in surprise and fear. Mikilo sighed a breath of relief. "Come on." He said grabbing Yemion's arm. "How did you get it to do that?" Yemion asked confused as he looked at the thing in awe. "I didn't do anything. I just said it looked ancient." Mikilo said running his fingers over the buttons. They went black then began to light up in a certain sequence. "Ancient must have been the password Mikilo." Yemion said stepping back fearfully. Mikilo did the same.
There was a rush of air being sucked into the opening door as a flood of water rushed out. The two boys ran out of the cave narrowly escaping the flood that rushed out of the machine. When the flood had rushed away down the hill that gently sloped away from the cave, they ventured back in.
"What do you suppose was in there?" Yemion asked excitedly but fearfully. "I don't know. But I guess we're about to find out." Mikilo said in a similar manner.
Neither was expecting what they saw. There laying inside the machine on it's floor was a strange looking creature. It was gasping for air and moaning as if in pain. They stood looking at it in awe. Soon the creature gained control of it's breathing and began to pull itself off the floor and propped itself against the inside of the machine. All while doing this, it's eyes were closed. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to Mikilo and Yemion, the creature opened it's eyes.
"Hello." It said in a sweet melodious voice. The sound of it put the two boys at ease immediately. "Hi." Mikilo said in response. "What are you?" "I'm a Archesaiya. What are you?" It responded in the same melodious voice. "I'm a Namekian." He said smiling. "Your people are so kind." The creature said smiling back. "Where did you come from? "Mikilo asked very curiously. "I don't remember. All I really remember is crashing on this planet. My ship was on fire and I couldn't move. But suddenly the flames disappeared and I saw some more Namekians. They pulled me out of my ship. All I remember is sleeping and dreaming for a very long time. Then you two came and woke me up." The creature said in very sad voice.
"We should take you to see you to the Eldest Namek. He's very old and wise. Maybe he can help you remember where you came from and where you were going." Yemion said with a beaming smile. "Yemion! That's an excellent idea!" Mikilo exclaimed as he reached his hand out to the creature. "Come on we'll show you, we'll take you to the Eldest Namek." "Thank-you." The creature said taking Mikilo's hand. He helped it to it's feet.
They walked out of the cave and on to the sloping plain. "Can you fly? We'll get there so much faster if you can fly." Yemion said cheerfully. "Yeah I think I can fly." The creature responded. With that it took a mighty leap into the air and stayed there about 20 feet off the ground then slowly floated back down to the ground. "Well then let's go!" Mikilo cried. With that the three flew off toward the Eldest Namek's tower.
After a brief period they caught sight of the tower before them. "There it is!" Yemion and Mikilo shouted in unison. In a few short moments they were standing on a balcony that encircled that entire level of the tower. The creature looked all around taking in the sight. Yemion and Mikilo went through an opening in the exterior wall and disappeared into the blackness inside. The creature stood outside unsure if it should enter or remain where it was. So there it stood.
Overhead, another Namekian, older and wiser than Yemion and Mikilo but far younger than the Eldest Namek, looked down upon the creature. He was taken by the uniqueness of it's features. Long straight black hair with red streaks through it, peachish colored skin. But before he could see all of the creature, Yemion and Mikilo ran out and bid it enter to see the Eldest Namek. So he to entered the building and made his way to the chamber of the Eldest Namek.
The creature stood in awe at the large Namek for it. "So child you're finally awake. I have waited for this day for 200 hundred Namekian years. Which I judge to be about 125 years in your time. Tell me your name dear and what do you seek to know from me. If I can answer your questions I shall, or if I can not I shall offer the best advice I can to you."
"My name is Kaykora. That I remember well. But where I came from, what I'm looking for, and where I was going when crashed I know not. And how I can be 140 years old is the greatest puzzle to me yet."
"Well you see dear, when you crashed we believed you to be the object of a old Namek Prophecy. That prophecy said a warrior would fall from the sky and be in need of our aid. In payment that great warrior would protect us. I still believe it to be true, but I know not what you have to protect us from. The great Legendary Saiyans destroyed all the threats of the universe. But the future I can not see so I can not say that you have nothing to defend against. But to answer your question we put you in a state of sleep. In sleep you healed and became strong again." The wise Eldest Namek said in a caring thoughtful voice of wisdom that all elders had.
"What of my other questions? Can you answer them? Can you tell me anything that might help me?" Kaykora said with a hint of distress in her voice. "Slow, slow child. Though what I can tell you is brief it is a long sorted story. Sit and be comfortable so I can tell you all I can." The Eldest Namek said with a weary smile. So Kaykora sat. "I know not where you come from, or where you were going but I can give you this in hopes it answers more of your questions." With that he motioned to the Namekian who had watched from above. "Heroli, please bring that box I had you set aside for me." "Yes sir." Heroli said before disappearing up the stairs he had been standing next to. He re-appeared a few moments later carrying a small metal box. He offered it to the Eldest Namek but he refused it. He instead motioned for Heroli to give it to Kaykora.
Kaykora took the box from Heroli and stared at it wide-eyed. She seemed afraid to open it. Sensing this the Eldest Namek eased her fears. "Don't be afraid girl go on and open it." With his condolences Kaykora opened the box. In it was a battered, old piece of electronics. She looked at in awe then hit the button. The small screen lit up and she the button again selecting the first entry. The machine cracked a bit before her voice came streaming out of it.
"I have started a journey today; a journey to save my world. My people are being pushed into slavery by evil and strong warriors that are of our own. I have determined that our only hope is for me to find my father, a great Saiyan warrior. I know my dreams have never been wrong before and I know he can help us. A mass exodus has freed many of my people but many remain to be slave warriors destined to conquer and destroy innocent people. I can not sit back and let that happen. I must find him, I only hope I can focus on his energy signature from the token he gave me before he left. He maybe our only hope..."
"Do you know what any of that means?" The Eldest Namek asked with intrigue. "Yes. I remember my mother telling me not to leave but I told her I had to. I broke into a compound with ships into and took the closest one. I constantly had dreams of prophecy and when the unrest started I knew that my dreams were true. I don't remember my father or what he looks like but I remember feeling him, his presence." Kaykora said squinting her eyes and holding her head as she strained to remember as much as she could.
"He is one of the Legendary Saiyans of Earth." The Eldest Namek spoke with an air of pride. "He was a very strong warrior as were they all. They saved our race back just before you landed here. " "Was? Then they're all dead?" Kaykora said with extreme despair in her voice. "Yes, sorry to say they are." "Then what good is this? To know that I was in search of him when he is dead and my search can never be completed?" Kaykora broke down into a heap on the floor. Heroli rushed to her side and sat her up.
"I'm sure there must be something we can do to help you. Carcuru, is it possible she could use the Dragonballs to teleport her to the past? Then she can find her father when he was still alive and save her planet." "I'm not sure Heroli. It has never been done." "What do you mean? What are you talking about?" Kaykora asked extremely confused. "Here on Namek we have these things called Dragonballs. Anyone who collects all seven in one place can summon the Dragon and receive any three wishes they desire as long as they are within the power of the Dragon." Heroli explained. "And what if it isn't within the Dragon's power to let me teleport? Then what?" Kaykora asked doubtfully. "Then you resurrect someone who can help you." Heroli said bluntly. "The Dragon can do that?" Kaykora said amazed. "Heroli do not lead her on so. Kaykora dear, the Dragon can only resurrect them if they wish to be resurrected. If they wish not to be then there is little you can do but plead your case and hope they will return." Carcuru said with great concern. "That is very true. I'm sorry." Heroli conceded. Kaykora fell back into dismay and begin crying again.
"Fear not child. I sense in you a power I thought died just days ago when the last of the Great Saiyan Lineage died. I doubt not that you are of the same blood. Argue that to passed and they will not deny you. And if they do I'm sure one of the other Legendary Saiyans would come to your call." Carcuru said with great care and love in his voice. "Where can I find these Dragonballs? And how can I summon the Dragon?" Kaykora said with a renewed joy in her voice. "They are spread out all over the planet. All you must do is find them and bring them together in one place. Then you will need someone who speaks Namek to summon the Dragon and translate your wishes." Carcuru said happily. "I'll help you." Heroli said smiling at Kaykora. "I already know where three of them are. And I can speak Namek so I can translate for you." "Really? Thank-you so much! You Namekians are so kind and benevolent. I could not ask to be stranded with amnesia on any better a planet." Kaykora said standing up and laughing a bit. Carcuru smiled and laughed some himself.
"Before you go to seek the Dragonballs, come here dear girl. I have a few gifts I would like to give you. Heroli you know of what I speak. Please go retrieve it for her." Heroli again disappeared up the stairs. "Come here dear." Kaykora approached Carcuru. "Aahh... You are truly a unique child. I've never known of a Saiyan to have blue eyes and red streaks of hair. But all well and good." He said smiling.
He placed his large hand upon her head. Almost immediately a great blue light rushed around Kaykora. It quickly filled the whole room sending sparks of energy everywhere. But Kaykora stood still with her eyes closed and an expressionless face. Soon the blue light contained streaks of gold. Kaykora's hair flashed from black and red to gold and red. But just as quickly as the display began, it was over. The light disappeared and Kaykora's hair returned to normal color. She opened her eyes and smiled.
She held out her hands and energy balls formed. She stared at them with joy. It as though a lost part of her had been found and she was all the more closer to complete. "Thank-you. For returning my powers to me. I feel so much better now." She said gratefully.
"No problem at all my dear." Carcuru said removing his hand from her head. "Now where is Heroli?" "Right here sir." Heroli said. Held held a large Gold sphere and another box in his hands. "Is that the Dragonball?" Kaykora said eying it.
"Yes it is." Heroli said smiling. "We are one step closer to your
answers."
Kaykora smiled. "What's in the box?" She asked curiously.
"It's something we found in your ship." Carcuru said. "I think it may
be important."
"What makes you it think that? What is it even?" Kaykora asked with intrigue.
"I say this because it's the only thing that survived untouched when everything else around it was burned or at the least scorched." Carcuru said.
Heroli held out the box. Kaykora took it and hesitantly opened it. In side was a silver like metal pendant on a chain. The pendant was in the shape of a tiger wrapped around a dark blue stone. It looked like sapphire or blue quartz. Also there was a pendenat on a think chain that had what appeared to be a royal seal.
Kaykora took the silver pendent out of the box and held it in the light. It turned and seemed it give off it's own faint blue glow. But she dismissed it as nothing. She put it around her neck and felt a strange power creep over her. It was as if she had gone from solitude to having a life long friend with her. She took the seal and held it in her hand focusing completely on it. A strong energy was still held in it and she knew if the opportunity came, she could use it to find her father.
"Shall we go?" Heroli asked motioning to the door. "Yes." Kaykora said walking toward the door. She stopped and turned toward Carcuru. "Thank you. I have just one last question." She said bowing. Carcuru nodded. "My father's name, do you know it?" "I'm afraid I do not. But I believe you have enough to find him should the opportunity arise." Carcuru said smiling. Kaykora smiled and nodded and with that, she walked out.