Chapter Twenty Eight- Heading
Chibi Trunks turned the corner walking cautiously across the next bridge ahead. He wasn't too thrilled with the outcome of the last battle. Even though they had defeated the monster they were now stuck on this dumb planet for another few days until they figured out where to go next. And Goten…
Chibi Trunks cringed at the memory of the wolf with its red eyes. Had Goten really done the same? Would they end up fighting him later on? This memory was continuing to haunt him no matter how many times he tried to convince himself it wasn't true. He was sure Goten was still on their side. But had Cell sent a clue?
The was a small sound of laughter underneath him. Chibi Trunks looked through the cracks of the bridge to see the tops of Gohan and Videl's heads. Apparently Videl had gotten Gohan to teach her. Chibi Trunks would have stopped to tease them but he thought better of it. His father would be displeased for acting so childish. Sometimes it was difficult to please his father, but Chibi Trunks tried his best.
Chibi Trunks pushed opened the oak door to their room with very little difficultly. The room was empty. Trunks had expected as much.
Everybody else was enjoying this break but Chibi Trunks wished to leave. He had become bored with this planet. It had taken his mind of Goten for a time but now his mind was back on his friend. It was very painful to remember that Goten might not even be alive.
As hard as that stung, nothing stung more then the fact that that they could have saved him if they weren't overlooking something.
Trunks fell back on his bed that he had claimed his own the night before. He wrapped the warm furs around him attempting to lull himself to sleep.
Gohan had Videl to keep him occupied from the haunting truth. Goku was too dumb and too optimistic to believe the obvious. Chichi was worried but for some reason was comforted by Goku's hand on her shoulder. And Vegeta never really liked Goten anyway. It hurt that he was the only one left.
Chibi Trunks closed his eyes hoping to wake up at home with his Mom. He was hoping that Goten would come over around lunch time so they could eat dozens of grilled sandwiches while discussing how strong Gohan must have been to defeat Cell. Trunks didn't even want to experience this. He could only hope that Gohan was strong as Goten said those days before. He hoped his own calculations weren't right…
Try as he might, sleep was not with him. Trunks sat up angrily glaring about the room for something to do. He was bored and worried. That had to be the worst combination ever. Chibi Trunks' eyes fell upon Gohan's crystal laying on the nightstand. Vegeta had brought it in after Gohan was tended to. Chibi Trunks was suddenly tempted to touch it. It was a beautiful thing. Trunks gripped its cold surface when it emitted a bright blue haze. Chibi Trunks stumbled onto his rump in utter shock. He scrambled to his feet and rushed out the door screaming for Gohan…
Mirai Trunks stared at the Ewoks' completed project. His sword lay as good as new on the work bench in front of him. His jaw dropped in amazement.
"How did you manage to do that?" Mirai Trunks gulped.
"The metal your weapon is made out of is very common since the eruption of the cloud spirit. We have harvested the metal for belief of its unbeatable strength. I just followed the handcraftsmanship of this weapon and merely copied it in a way I think it should be," The head tool-man ewok said in a rapt voice. "It's the least we could do for all you have done for us."
All the other worker Ewoks nodded in unison smiling happily under their furry faces. Trunks smiled happily at their kindness. He tucked his sword back into its sheath carefully as if afraid it might not be possible for it to be really fixed. With some more friendly words of thanks and waving to all the different Ewoks Trunks exited the shop.
He was just about to head back to the ship to help Vegeta with readying the ship when a yellow blast of energy shot past his ear and exploded into the dirt behind him. He blinked in confusion as the dust swirled around him trying to sort out what had happened. Once the dust cleared he caught sight of Videl and Gohan smiling sheepishly.
"Sorry!" Videl laughed rubbing the back of her neck, "My fault."
"Now to work on your aim." Gohan said taking Videl by the wrist and carting her away so she would avoid anymore collisions.
Gohan sighed irritably. Videl was still at it. He had to admit she was getting better. But the constant pains in his stomach reminded him he hadn't had lunch and it was getting closer to dinner. The hot star that reminded Gohan of their sun was bearing down on their backs making it extremely hot and humid. Although he knew he shouldn't be but he was thrilled when Chibi Trunks called out his name.
"What is it?" Gohan asked as Videl scowled at the interruption.
Chibi Trunks leaned to one side digging his heels into the earth. He skidded to a stop in front of the two looking flushed with excitement.
"Here!" Trunks cried placing the crystal into Gohan's grip.
Gohan's dark eyes dulled out as if in a trance. The crystal glowed even brighter this time encircling Gohan in a swirl of white wind. Both Chibi Trunks and Videl were hurled backwards…
Gohan blinked…
He was alone in a white abyss.
He blinked again. Images… thousands upon thousands of images flashed past him each inscribing their uniqueness onto his memory…
Videl and Chibi Trunks climbed the winds and dust trying to reach Gohan when it all stopped. Videl fell to her knees while Trunks toppled face first into the sand.
Gohan took in a deep breath and opened his eyes. He turned to Chibi Trunks and Videl with a great grin on his face.
"I know where Goten is."
"Really?" Trunks gasped in disbelief.
Gohan nodded, "And I know the route to take to get there."
"How long do you think it will take?" Videl asked in worry.
"Not long," Gohan muttered tucking the crystal back into his pocket. "But the way is dangerous. Cell had it all well planned."
"Do you think we can save Goten?" Chibi Trunks asked.
The question turned the air into ice. The was a very pregnant pause.
"Let's hope that." Gohan said finally.
To Be Continued…
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