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Chapter 15
The next morning, Vegeta awoke with a start. He breathed heavily after a bad dream he just had. He rubbed his eyes and looked next to him. Bulma was sound asleep, her cerulean hair tied up in one big mess. He looked around the dark room; everyone was sleeping. Goku was snoring, and a stench of alcohol came from his direction. Memories of last night came flooding back...
Ibex: Go on Goku! Have a drink! Goku: Oh, no, I've had a lot to drink thank you. I Ibex: hey, no harm came from drinking a bottle of ... Tiza! Goku: I don't like the colour ...
Ibex: What, red? Oh come on, have a drink! (Stuffs the bottle in
Goku's mouth and the water streaming down his throat. After the bottle
is empty, Goku becomes slightly delirious and ... drunk) ChiChi: That's not ... Tiza, is it? Ibex: No. It's actually red wine! (Gang laugh. Goku turns to ChiChi) Goku: You know what? You've always been there for me, you hot momma! ChiChi: (blushes) Goku, please! Goku: (turns to Vegeta) And you ... you get the richest person on our planet! Not to mention she's got great underwear! Vegeta: (becomes infuriated but holds back the punches somehow. He becomes red in anger) WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?! Bulma: (blushing) He's talking about the time when he lifted my skirt up when we first met ... Vegeta: He WHAT! Goku: Hey, you! (Turning to Piccolo) Why are you always so greeeeeeeeeee... (falls asleep on Piccolo's chest) Piccolo: That's disgusting! He's drooling! (Gang laugh)
Vegeta wasn't sure whether to laugh or to be disgusted. He pulled his legs round the side of the bed and stretched. He, again, rubbed his eyes and stood up. He looked at Kestrel's bed. The sheets were sprawled across the bed, but Kestrel wasn't there. Curious to know, he quickly pulled on his trousers and shirt, and exited the room. His bare feet were hastily walking along the cold concrete floor, and immediately cursed himself for not putting shoes - or at least socks - on. He pushed open the doors towards the balcony. There she was - leaning against the wall, sitting on the balcony looking at the stars above her.
"What are you doing out here?" Vegeta's low voice mumbled. Kestrel turned her head in shock, but then calmed.
"Just looking at Space ... my mother's out there somewhere."
"I know."
"Do you think we'll find her?"
"Of course we will."
"Vegeta ... are you able to sense other people's energy levels?"
"Yes, why?"
"I can't feel my mother's."
"Neither can I."
"But why can't we? You don't think she's -"
"Dead? I thought you knew your mother better than that."
"Well, how come we are unable to sense her?"
"She's probably too far away."
"You're confident we'll find her?"
"Yes. Yes I am."
"I hope you're right."
"... Me too."
They looked at each other for a moment, but then turned their attention to the glowing gases in the sky.
"When my cat died when I was only four, I was really upset." Kestrel said. Vegeta looked at her confused. What was she on about? She continued to tell her strange story, "When my mum buried Lacy, my cat, she kneeled down and said 'don't worry honey. Remember, when something dies, a new star is added to the sky'. Look up there Vegeta." She said. Vegeta did what he was told and stared upwards. "I don't count the stars, but I don't see any extras." Vegeta smiled. He knew what she was talking about now.
"I don't think mum's dead." He looked at her again, and helped her get down from the balcony. She looked at him with her glossy green eyes, and then hugged him tightly.
"Do you mind?" he asked.
"Huh?" He sighed heavily.
"I mean get off!" Kestrel let go.
"What? I'm only hugging you!"
"I don't like being touched!"
"Whew, touch-ie!" Kestrel said, and stormed back inside. Placing the event that just happened in the back of his mind, he stared at the dark sky again. All the stars seemed to twinkle down on him, and a shooting star passed by. He didn't make a wish - that was what dragonballs were for. Besides, he didn't know what to wish for anyway. Stepping back slightly, he talked to ... mainly himself, but aiming it at Tika, wherever she was.
"Well I hope you're enjoying yourself. I hope you know what we're going through to find you. You always were a bit of a pain, but I guess that's why everyone else likes you so much because you cause so much playful trouble. But this trouble isn't playful you know. It angers me that you ran off again, or if you got kidnapped. We might not see each other again, you hear?! Stupid, useless woman." He muttered, and walked back inside. He soon faced Ibex.
"What do you want, old man?" he asked rudely and began to walk off again, but Ibex caught him.
"Get-!"
"You inherit your pride from your father."
"Ok, one, you shouldn't be listening to other people's conversations and two, what is it with you and my family? They're dead now!"
"They may well be dead. Do you know why your father is dead?"
"He died because Frieza wanted power! Frieza murdered my father!"
"He also died because of his arrogance and his pride. Your father died at the hands of Frieza because of all those things. Don't you make the same mistake."
"I already did, many years ago."
"And you did not learn?"
Vegeta growled and pushed Ibex aside. He walked off briskly down the echoing corridor, and then Ibex called back.
"Once you get to Spira, go to Guadosalam."
"Why? What good would that do?" Vegeta asked, still walking away.
"Why don't you ask Kestrel?" Vegeta stopped, turned round, and then started to walk quickly towards Ibex.
"You know a lot of things that I need to know! And so does Kestrel! Why are there so many secrets?"
"They're not secrets. They are things you've never asked, so they've never been said."
"What!"
"For example, why does everything seem to originate from Spira, for example 'The Prayer', and why is it that Spira seems to be a place where it holds mysteries and importance?"
"You getting too old, you don't make sense."
"Nothing makes sense anymore. Why is there evil?"
"Because of power."
"Ok, take Frieza for example. Destroying planets, getting stronger, selling planets and all that. He wanted it all. He wanted to conquer the entire Universe and take control. But what about after? What about after he had achieved all that? All his tasks would have been completed, what else would there be to do? Nothing. Where's the sense in that?"
"Where's the sense in listening to you! Where's the sense in anything at all!"
"You're catching on."
Vegeta stared at the man in bewilderment, wonder and confusion. He stepped back slowly.
"You're mad."
"No."
"You're insane!"
"Listen, and stop walking backwards!" Vegeta stopped, but stayed where he was.
"In life, as you grow older, it doesn't make sense on why you're there, but everyone serves a purpose at life."
"We had this discussion earlier in the cottage in the woods."
"I know. I'm just making sure that you remember."
"... I remember. Just don't bug me about it again." He said as he walked off, for the last time. Ibex continued to watch Vegeta.
"You'll remember alright."
The Sun rose up and it's beams shone through the windows. Everyone began to stir, and they all jumped when Goku rolled out of bed causing a great big thump.
"Whew, what a night! I don't remember anything at all!"
"That's because you were drunk." ChiChi said, disgusted.
"Drunk? But I don't drink alcohol!"
"That Ibex stuffed red wine down your throat."
"Oh yeah I remember now ... but I don't remember anything after that ..."
"That's because you were drunk! How many times do I have to tell you?"
"Stop yelling ChiChi, I'm beginning to get a headache."
"Well that's your own fault. After you recovered from your pass out and drooling on poor Piccolo, you couldn't stop drinking red wine!"
"Ok, I'm getting vague memories now, but I thought I only had to glasses!"
"Two? HA! Two drinks too many!" Everyone chuckled, but then maids came in.
"It's check out time in an hour!" They said together. "We will be needing the clothes you wore last night so that we can clean them, please return them to us in the laundry room in the basement." They then exited the room. ChiChi helped Goku get to his feet and they all started to get ready. Bulma looked around the room, but couldn't find Kestrel or Vegeta. She asked everyone where they were, but they had no idea. After they were dressed, Bulma said she'd take the clothes to the laundry room, in case she met her husband or her niece. After everyone had walked straight ahead down the corridor, Bulma took a right, leading her downstairs. A sign by the door said the laundry room was to the right, Imnok headquarters straight ahead, and the Royal Garden to the left. She went to the laundry room first to get rid of the clothes she held in her weak arms.
"Excuse me, Manista and Jewral? Have any of you seen Kestrel or Vegeta?"
"I know they were both out of their rooms last night," explained Jewral, "After Kestrel walked off, Ibex talked with Vegeta, but I don't know where they have gone since then."
Bulma sighed.
"Oh, ok. Thank you for your help."
"That's ok, pleasure to help!" Bulma shut the door behind her, and went straight to the Royal Garden.
Acres of land was completely covered in modelled bushes, ponds, and a huge fountain in the middle. Sitting there was Vegeta. Bulma sighed with relief and ran up to him.
"Where have you been mister? I've been worried about you! And where's Kestrel?"
"I don't have time for your whining, woman!"
"I'm not whining! ... Look, I just want to know, that's all."
"I stayed all night here."
"Why?"
"Because I was thinking."
"Thinking about what?"
"My thought's don't concern you."
"Yes they do."
"You don't even know what my thoughts are!"
"That's why I'm asking!"
"Well maybe you don't need to know what I'm thinking."
"Vegeta, what is up with you?"
"Leave me alone."
"No."
"Yes."
"No." Vegeta stood up in frustration. He breathed heavily, but then calmed down. He looked around, and then turned to Bulma.
"Don't you know where Kestrel is?"
"No, that's why I asked you a minute ago."
"Well, where would she be?"
"What makes you think I know? You're her uncle!"
"And you're her aunt!"
"Oh yeah."
"Don't worry, I think I know where she may be."
"Oh, and the ship is set to go by the way. Please be quick." Vegeta grunted in response and gently pushed Bulma aside. He walked inside the huge mansion, leaving Bulma by the huge fountain, sighing, and worrying. What would Tika say if she knew they had lost her daughter? Shaking the thoughts from her head, she ran towards the building, trying to catch up with Vegeta.
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Chapter 15
The next morning, Vegeta awoke with a start. He breathed heavily after a bad dream he just had. He rubbed his eyes and looked next to him. Bulma was sound asleep, her cerulean hair tied up in one big mess. He looked around the dark room; everyone was sleeping. Goku was snoring, and a stench of alcohol came from his direction. Memories of last night came flooding back...
Ibex: Go on Goku! Have a drink! Goku: Oh, no, I've had a lot to drink thank you. I Ibex: hey, no harm came from drinking a bottle of ... Tiza! Goku: I don't like the colour ...
Ibex: What, red? Oh come on, have a drink! (Stuffs the bottle in
Goku's mouth and the water streaming down his throat. After the bottle
is empty, Goku becomes slightly delirious and ... drunk) ChiChi: That's not ... Tiza, is it? Ibex: No. It's actually red wine! (Gang laugh. Goku turns to ChiChi) Goku: You know what? You've always been there for me, you hot momma! ChiChi: (blushes) Goku, please! Goku: (turns to Vegeta) And you ... you get the richest person on our planet! Not to mention she's got great underwear! Vegeta: (becomes infuriated but holds back the punches somehow. He becomes red in anger) WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?! Bulma: (blushing) He's talking about the time when he lifted my skirt up when we first met ... Vegeta: He WHAT! Goku: Hey, you! (Turning to Piccolo) Why are you always so greeeeeeeeeee... (falls asleep on Piccolo's chest) Piccolo: That's disgusting! He's drooling! (Gang laugh)
Vegeta wasn't sure whether to laugh or to be disgusted. He pulled his legs round the side of the bed and stretched. He, again, rubbed his eyes and stood up. He looked at Kestrel's bed. The sheets were sprawled across the bed, but Kestrel wasn't there. Curious to know, he quickly pulled on his trousers and shirt, and exited the room. His bare feet were hastily walking along the cold concrete floor, and immediately cursed himself for not putting shoes - or at least socks - on. He pushed open the doors towards the balcony. There she was - leaning against the wall, sitting on the balcony looking at the stars above her.
"What are you doing out here?" Vegeta's low voice mumbled. Kestrel turned her head in shock, but then calmed.
"Just looking at Space ... my mother's out there somewhere."
"I know."
"Do you think we'll find her?"
"Of course we will."
"Vegeta ... are you able to sense other people's energy levels?"
"Yes, why?"
"I can't feel my mother's."
"Neither can I."
"But why can't we? You don't think she's -"
"Dead? I thought you knew your mother better than that."
"Well, how come we are unable to sense her?"
"She's probably too far away."
"You're confident we'll find her?"
"Yes. Yes I am."
"I hope you're right."
"... Me too."
They looked at each other for a moment, but then turned their attention to the glowing gases in the sky.
"When my cat died when I was only four, I was really upset." Kestrel said. Vegeta looked at her confused. What was she on about? She continued to tell her strange story, "When my mum buried Lacy, my cat, she kneeled down and said 'don't worry honey. Remember, when something dies, a new star is added to the sky'. Look up there Vegeta." She said. Vegeta did what he was told and stared upwards. "I don't count the stars, but I don't see any extras." Vegeta smiled. He knew what she was talking about now.
"I don't think mum's dead." He looked at her again, and helped her get down from the balcony. She looked at him with her glossy green eyes, and then hugged him tightly.
"Do you mind?" he asked.
"Huh?" He sighed heavily.
"I mean get off!" Kestrel let go.
"What? I'm only hugging you!"
"I don't like being touched!"
"Whew, touch-ie!" Kestrel said, and stormed back inside. Placing the event that just happened in the back of his mind, he stared at the dark sky again. All the stars seemed to twinkle down on him, and a shooting star passed by. He didn't make a wish - that was what dragonballs were for. Besides, he didn't know what to wish for anyway. Stepping back slightly, he talked to ... mainly himself, but aiming it at Tika, wherever she was.
"Well I hope you're enjoying yourself. I hope you know what we're going through to find you. You always were a bit of a pain, but I guess that's why everyone else likes you so much because you cause so much playful trouble. But this trouble isn't playful you know. It angers me that you ran off again, or if you got kidnapped. We might not see each other again, you hear?! Stupid, useless woman." He muttered, and walked back inside. He soon faced Ibex.
"What do you want, old man?" he asked rudely and began to walk off again, but Ibex caught him.
"Get-!"
"You inherit your pride from your father."
"Ok, one, you shouldn't be listening to other people's conversations and two, what is it with you and my family? They're dead now!"
"They may well be dead. Do you know why your father is dead?"
"He died because Frieza wanted power! Frieza murdered my father!"
"He also died because of his arrogance and his pride. Your father died at the hands of Frieza because of all those things. Don't you make the same mistake."
"I already did, many years ago."
"And you did not learn?"
Vegeta growled and pushed Ibex aside. He walked off briskly down the echoing corridor, and then Ibex called back.
"Once you get to Spira, go to Guadosalam."
"Why? What good would that do?" Vegeta asked, still walking away.
"Why don't you ask Kestrel?" Vegeta stopped, turned round, and then started to walk quickly towards Ibex.
"You know a lot of things that I need to know! And so does Kestrel! Why are there so many secrets?"
"They're not secrets. They are things you've never asked, so they've never been said."
"What!"
"For example, why does everything seem to originate from Spira, for example 'The Prayer', and why is it that Spira seems to be a place where it holds mysteries and importance?"
"You getting too old, you don't make sense."
"Nothing makes sense anymore. Why is there evil?"
"Because of power."
"Ok, take Frieza for example. Destroying planets, getting stronger, selling planets and all that. He wanted it all. He wanted to conquer the entire Universe and take control. But what about after? What about after he had achieved all that? All his tasks would have been completed, what else would there be to do? Nothing. Where's the sense in that?"
"Where's the sense in listening to you! Where's the sense in anything at all!"
"You're catching on."
Vegeta stared at the man in bewilderment, wonder and confusion. He stepped back slowly.
"You're mad."
"No."
"You're insane!"
"Listen, and stop walking backwards!" Vegeta stopped, but stayed where he was.
"In life, as you grow older, it doesn't make sense on why you're there, but everyone serves a purpose at life."
"We had this discussion earlier in the cottage in the woods."
"I know. I'm just making sure that you remember."
"... I remember. Just don't bug me about it again." He said as he walked off, for the last time. Ibex continued to watch Vegeta.
"You'll remember alright."
The Sun rose up and it's beams shone through the windows. Everyone began to stir, and they all jumped when Goku rolled out of bed causing a great big thump.
"Whew, what a night! I don't remember anything at all!"
"That's because you were drunk." ChiChi said, disgusted.
"Drunk? But I don't drink alcohol!"
"That Ibex stuffed red wine down your throat."
"Oh yeah I remember now ... but I don't remember anything after that ..."
"That's because you were drunk! How many times do I have to tell you?"
"Stop yelling ChiChi, I'm beginning to get a headache."
"Well that's your own fault. After you recovered from your pass out and drooling on poor Piccolo, you couldn't stop drinking red wine!"
"Ok, I'm getting vague memories now, but I thought I only had to glasses!"
"Two? HA! Two drinks too many!" Everyone chuckled, but then maids came in.
"It's check out time in an hour!" They said together. "We will be needing the clothes you wore last night so that we can clean them, please return them to us in the laundry room in the basement." They then exited the room. ChiChi helped Goku get to his feet and they all started to get ready. Bulma looked around the room, but couldn't find Kestrel or Vegeta. She asked everyone where they were, but they had no idea. After they were dressed, Bulma said she'd take the clothes to the laundry room, in case she met her husband or her niece. After everyone had walked straight ahead down the corridor, Bulma took a right, leading her downstairs. A sign by the door said the laundry room was to the right, Imnok headquarters straight ahead, and the Royal Garden to the left. She went to the laundry room first to get rid of the clothes she held in her weak arms.
"Excuse me, Manista and Jewral? Have any of you seen Kestrel or Vegeta?"
"I know they were both out of their rooms last night," explained Jewral, "After Kestrel walked off, Ibex talked with Vegeta, but I don't know where they have gone since then."
Bulma sighed.
"Oh, ok. Thank you for your help."
"That's ok, pleasure to help!" Bulma shut the door behind her, and went straight to the Royal Garden.
Acres of land was completely covered in modelled bushes, ponds, and a huge fountain in the middle. Sitting there was Vegeta. Bulma sighed with relief and ran up to him.
"Where have you been mister? I've been worried about you! And where's Kestrel?"
"I don't have time for your whining, woman!"
"I'm not whining! ... Look, I just want to know, that's all."
"I stayed all night here."
"Why?"
"Because I was thinking."
"Thinking about what?"
"My thought's don't concern you."
"Yes they do."
"You don't even know what my thoughts are!"
"That's why I'm asking!"
"Well maybe you don't need to know what I'm thinking."
"Vegeta, what is up with you?"
"Leave me alone."
"No."
"Yes."
"No." Vegeta stood up in frustration. He breathed heavily, but then calmed down. He looked around, and then turned to Bulma.
"Don't you know where Kestrel is?"
"No, that's why I asked you a minute ago."
"Well, where would she be?"
"What makes you think I know? You're her uncle!"
"And you're her aunt!"
"Oh yeah."
"Don't worry, I think I know where she may be."
"Oh, and the ship is set to go by the way. Please be quick." Vegeta grunted in response and gently pushed Bulma aside. He walked inside the huge mansion, leaving Bulma by the huge fountain, sighing, and worrying. What would Tika say if she knew they had lost her daughter? Shaking the thoughts from her head, she ran towards the building, trying to catch up with Vegeta.