Chapter 3: Questions, Questions, Questions

Kale opened the note and read it as Megan and Icarus played in the field across the road. Someone knew who he was.

Kale,

You don't know me, but I am a relative of yours. I am sorry for the life you have had to lead, but there was no way I could adopt you. I am sorry for that, I believe I could have trained you, honed your skills better. Icarus is, or was, a test; he is not dangerous by any means. I am sorry if he actually hurts you.

I sent Icarus to find you because I could not go after you myself. He has been a good friend of mine since he was a baby. I know what you are, and I know you want to know, so I'll tell you what I can in this note. Icarus will do anything you ask of him, he did the same for my friends and me once.

You are known as a Saiyan. Incase you don't know what that is, it isn't human. You are part human, true, but you are a Saiyan deep down. It is in your blood.

Kale's eyes went wide as he continued.

The Saiyans were a race of warriors, but an evil creature destroyed our home world over 200 years ago. We were a race built for battle, as you can tell from your gifts. Your tail is a great strength; just don't ever look at a Full Moon. Saiyans change under a Full Moon into terrible beasts. The tail can also be a weakness, as you'd know if it is ever yanked, pulled, twisted, or crushed. My cousin, my father-in-law, and I were the only full-blooded Saiyans to live on earth, the rest were destroyed.

Kale, I want you to go to Kami's Lookout. I can meet you there, whenever you arrive. Dende junior will know who you are.

I want you to know that you are related to Prince Vegeta of the Saiyan race, and Son Goku, the warrior who saved earth many times. And there's me, but that can wait. You have our blood, and our power.

You must come to Kami's Lookout, Kale. That is where you'll learn who you are. I went through the same thing at your age... a similar thing, but as I said, that can wait.

Please, don't ignore this letter. If you need proof of Saiyans, or any of us, go to the library. There are some books called New Destiny, written by Katie Briefs. It will be under fiction, but it is true. On the back of this page is a list of the titles. I cannot tell you how I know that these stories are true, but trust me, they are.

I will tell you more once we meet, but until then know this; you have a great power sleeping within you. If you need it, it'll surface. It's called the Inner Light. Once you can tap into in, nothing can stop you. That is why I need to see you ASAP.

Always,

Katrin

Kale didn't believe what he had read. He wasn't human? It made sense to him now, though it was hard to believe.

Well, there is no moon on earth anymore, so it shouldn't be a problem. But who is this woman?

Kale put the letter in his pocket and watched Icarus and Megan play. He never knew such carefree innocence. The bigger kids at the orphanage had him hiding in the trees, just like the monkey they named him.

Kami's Lookout... no idea where that is, maybe those books could help... I recall the name New Destiny, but never read them.

Kale had decided. At the next town he'd drop off Megan, do his research, and go to Kami's Lookout.

XxX

The sun was high as Kale got up and stretched his legs. He couldn't help his ripped jacket or shirt, but his body was healed. He changed into an orange shirt and called Megan and Icarus.

"Is it lunch time yet?" Megan asked.

"Yeah, but we don't have any food. Icarus, can you find us some food?" In an instant, Icarus was in the air, heading back toward the woods.

"Is he like our pet now?" Megan asked as she watched Icarus fly away.

"No, he's like my pet. I told you, I'm dropping you off in the next town."

"Kale..." but Megan didn't argue it anymore. She sat down and played with some of the rocks near the road.

I couldn't take her with me, I have enough trouble looking after myself. And Kami's Lookout is supposed to be a very high climb. Maybe Icarus could fly us -me- up.

As Kale sat there, he thought of the stories he had heard of Goku. He was famous, the kid that beat King Piccolo and saved earth from the Saiyans. Yet he was a Saiyan as well?

I'm just like Goku, huh? Or maybe that Vegeta guy. I've seen pictures of Goku, so I guess I must take more after this Prince.

I want to know more, and that note only gave me more questions. Katrin can tell me, she said we're related. Why couldn't she come after me herself?

Icarus came back in sight with a mouth full of large fish.

"Yeah, fish!" Megan cried.

Icarus dropped all but one of the fish and landed to eat it himself. There were three large fish left for Kale and Megan.

Kale started a fire and began to cook the first fish.

Smells good, I hope there's enough.

Kale finished cooking and he and Megan began to eat. Kale proceeded to eat another fish, and Megan ate about half of hers. Kale didn't object to finishing it.

"Well, once our food digests it'll be time to hit the road. We're going to North City."