Chapter 5- Stuck in the middle of death.
Vegeta ran into the darkest corner of the streets so nobody could see him fly off. Damn that Mansumi! Whether that dream meant anything or not… this still could lead to something that could destroy the Earth! Vegeta was now flying high above the Ghost Park, trying to trace Mansumi's energy signal. Damn it. Finding a weakling is harder than I thought. The saiyan prince then landed on a footbridge outside the park.
"This is no good." He mumbled. "It's too bad I can't remember where he lives. And what am I going to do once I find him?"
"It's best that you leave Mansumi for now. Concentrate on how you plan to stop the planet of destruction."
"What?" Vegeta turned around to see a strange figure in a long black trench coat. "What do you want? And how do you…"
"Know about Mansumi? I know a lot of this planet and its inhabitants." Chuckled the figure lightly.
"I was addressing how you…"
"Know about the planet of destruction?"
"Stop that!" spat Vegeta. He must be an outsider. One that can read minds obviously. Is he a Namek?
"A Namek? Oh no… but you are close." The man smiled while he slowly removed the hat he was wearing.
"What in the world?" Vegeta gawked as the man's face was revealed. The front of his hair was done in a Mohawk, soft white with a streak of silver. He had slight side burns around his head. The rest of his hair was bunched up in a ponytail. The man's eyes where charcoal black. His skin was a light shade of lavender. Vegeta at first didn't pick up who it was until he traced the name in the memories of three years ago. "Higishi No Kaioshin!"
"Glad you remembered." Smiled the God. "It's been a long three years."
"Yes… even after hell was over." Mumbled Vegeta. "Wait… what happened to the Buu creature you were looking for? Was it just a joke?"
"Don't worry Vegeta. While you and the others were dealing with the earthlings conflict, Buu was being dealt with." Kaioshin explained calmly.
"And where is Kibito? Shouldn't he be with you now? And what's with the disguise?" Vegeta then realised he did a Kakarotto by asking so many questions. Kaioshin stared at the ground quietly for a moment, gulped then faced Vegeta.
"He's dead."
"I'm home." Said Kimera as she entered the living room. "When's dinner? Bulma? Chi Chi?" the young brunette looked around in puzzlement as nobody was there. "Now that's odd. I hope they ain't still mad at me."
"Big sister!" echoed Goten's voice. Kimera looked around to hear which direction it was coming from… but it was too late.
"Oof!" Kimera was tackled to the ground followed by a hug.
"Yay! You are home! Let's play, let's play!"
"I'm sorry Goten… I've had a strange day and I need a rest."
"Aww… but Kimera, Trunks is becoming too mean to play with."
"Yeah, I know Goten." Said Kimera with a nod.
"Hey! I heard that!" cried Trunks from a distance.
"But it's true!" exclaimed Goten as Trunks walked towards them. "You always get to be the strong guy in our game!"
"That's because I'm older than you!" teased Trunks. "The oldest is always the strongest!"
"Well if that is the case Trunks…" said Kimera. "Then you won't mind if I do this!" Kimera then made an attempt to grab Trunks, but youth prevailed yet again.
"You are just too slow Kimera!" Trunks giggled.
"Rrrrr… that's it kid. It's on now!" Kimera made another attempt to grab Trunks but instead caught Goten. "Darn… Goten, after that brat!"
"Yes big sister!" the young saiyan cried as he dashed after Trunks.
"That'll keep them busy while I take a nap." She snickered. Kimera made her way to her bedroom but only moved so much as a foot when she noticed something. "Huh…? Is this what I think it is?" she knelt over to pick up what appeared to be a business card. "Red Moonlight Spirit Inc." she read to herself. Kimera then flipped the card over. "Wait… Oyamada? Manta was here?"
"You've been awfully quiet Manta." Said Mansumi as he glanced to the far end of the passengers seat. Manta mumbled then tuned to look out the window. Mansumi knew Manta was still upset from the previous night.
"Sir, we're here." Spoke the driver.
"Ah, good." Said Mansumi. "I'll arrange a meeting in the dining room. Once you've parked the car, escort Manta to his room." Manta glared at his father. He was sick of being treated like he was five. But that's how he has lived his life up until now. Living under his father's control. It was futile to try and change things. One day father… just you wait. One day I'll be the one choosing my path. Thought the blonde as the assistant let him out the car and started walking him to the building. Just because mother isn't here anymore you think you can get away with everything! Then again… even if she were here she wouldn't have a say in things, right? Oh how I hate you so much! Manta stopped his trail of thoughts for a moment as he entered a password to open the electronic lock to the main entrance, and then carried on. And my sister! Would you have her wrapped around your finger too? Was the "My little princess" thing all just an act? If it were, that would be a new low for you "Daddy dearest"! Manta was now outside his bedroom door. He hardly said a word to the assistant as he slammed the door behind him. But now they are gone. All because you drove them away! I swear, the day you die and pass your company to me… I'll sell it and do what I want for a change! Manta stopped for a moment. He sat down on his bed in sudden shock at what he just thought. Even though he was thinking of his dad… it sounded so evil. Manta then covered his face with his hands and cried.
"Mother… so that's what you meant!"
"Dead? How?" said Vegeta as he watched Kaioshin head for the park.
"The earthlings precious feuds, that's how." The God mumbled.
"That can't be. Human forces can't beat a guy like Kibito." Vegeta started to walk behind Kaioshin. "I know Kibito wasn't as strong as Krillen and Piccolo… but st-"
"I know he isn't!" Snapped Kaioshin as he spun around. Vegeta just stared and backed up a little to give Kaioshin some space. "Sorry Vegeta." He whimpered slightly as he wiped a tear away. "I'm still shaken by his death. I should be over it."
"Maybe you'll feel better if you told me the whole story." Suggested Vegeta as he sat down on a park bench.
"Okay." Kaioshin sat down next to Vegeta. "When Kibito and I arrived on Earth… we were surprised to see the planet at war. We only checked the planet a month before and didn't expect such bloodshed. After meeting you and the other Z fighters…we set off. We had to find Babidi's spaceship so we could get rid of Majin Buu once and for all. But we needed to cover more ground. So we split up… that was the first mistake." Kaioshin took a short moment to wipe another tear away then carried on. "I searched the battlefield. All I could see were machinery of war and bodies scattered all over the place. A ship would stick out like a sore thumb… but to no avail…"
"Yes, go on." Said Vegeta.
"I received a telepathic message off Kibito. He was telling me that he had found one of Babidi's henchmen on patrol. At first I was confident that this was the link we needed… but disaster struck in a brutal way. Kibito's message became disorientated. I knew something had gone wrong. So I set off to find him. It took a merciless five hours… only to find his bloody corpse!" Kaioshin began to clench his fist and grind his teeth. "He had a huge wound in the stomach area and several little holes in his body that could only be bullet wounds… am I correct? I was left alone to fight all of Babidi's henchmen. Including the king of demons… Dabura. I thought I was a dead man… and at one point… I wished I were. But I had to take the responsibility of being a God. Then finally I killed the rat of a wizard himself. It let out some relief."
"And Majin Buu? Did you kill him?" asked Vegeta. Kaioshin looked away for a brief moment then muttered to himself. "Well Kaioshin? I'm waiting for an answer."
"Does it matter how Buu was dealt with? No thanks to the earthling's complicated ways, an innocent man was killed. Not to mention a few dozen of their own kind. I would leave this planet and have nothing to do with it… but…"
"But…it's your responsibility to look after the whole universe." Said Vegeta.
"Maybe so. But it's about time the people of Earth learned how to look after each other." Kaioshin snapped. "Anyway, I'm stuck here. For three years I've been trying to master the teleportation technique Kibito uses to travel from planet to planet. But how can I learn something when nobody can teach me?" Vegeta just sat with an emotionless expression he normally carried on his face. He felt that saying anymore would make the God more upset.
"Come on Bulma, Manta had to be with Mansumi right?" said Kimera.
"I don't care." Muttered Bulma while she set the table.
"Listen, Manta and I are good friends…"
"Friends? With an Oyamada?" Bulma slammed a fork on the table with great force. Kimera jumped slightly while staring at the now dented dinner table.
"Does it matter who he's related to?"
"Yes it does!" Now Bulma had bent one of the dessertspoons.
"You don't understand. Manta is nothing like his dad! You got to tell me if he looked ok during the meeting!"
"Why?" asked Bulma. "And besides, I was too busy talking to that jerk hole!" at this point of the conversation, a saltshaker had suffered.
"What part of us being friends did you not grasp? I was supposed to meet him today and he didn't show!"
"Hmph, some friend."
"It's not like that! Listen, me and Manta look out for each other!"
"Really? He's done a good job so far by getting you excluded for a week!" Bulma snapped at that moment then slammed her hand on the table… causing it to collapse. "Bah, piece of crap!" Bulma turned to face Kimera only to realise she had left. "Oh Kimera…" she sighed. "I only want what is best for you. It's too bad it's driving us apart."
Mansumi poured his forth glass of whisky. He gave out a relaxed sigh as he watched the sweet brown liquid pour into the glass. To him, this was therapy.
"Too bad this wont make all my problems go away." He murmured.
"Sir, I…"
"Ack!" cried Mansumi as he flinched in shock. He turned to see it was his assistant. "Don't scare me like that!" he shouted.
"Sorry sir… but there is somebody here to see you."
"Hmm? Well, let him in. But tell him to make it quick."
"Yes sir." The assistant left the room then shortly returned with a guy wearing a black business suit.
"Mansumi Oyamada?" the man asked.
"Yes? What do you want?"
"I've been sent here by the government." Spoke the man as he flashed his identification.
"If they want to know more about red moonlight, tell them I am not in the mood!" spat Mansumi.
"Oh no sir, it's not that."
"Then what is it? Spit it out!"
"A message from the government's forensic force. It's about your wife and daughter…"
End of chapter 5.
Chapter 6- Find truth or it will find you…