Chapter 12
Time jumps after Cell's defeat.
I stand on the edge of the lookout and my thoughts circle around the last hours.
The loss of my future son went right through me.
I hate Kakarott for giving Cell the bean. Kakarott showed remorse and sacrificed himself in the end. But I could not forgive him for this naivety. But the most bitter thing to see was that Gohan rose to super Saiyajin 2, that shattered my last hope for Piccolo.
How am I supposed to fight for my mate when Gohan is so strong?
But I have to think of my son first and foremost. Mirai died in battle, but Dente and the Dragon Ball undid much and he is now alive again and brought me hope at least for my future son. I look to the sky and sighed, still thinking about the events.
How Kakarott can stay away from his mate and family. Will always remain a mystery to me and there I felt him again.
Tentatively I notice Piccolo through the connection. He is standing next to me. I dare not say. Or to turn to him. Because I'm afraid I'm imagining it. And I hear him in my head again for a long time.
"You're not imagining it Vegeta." My inner voice cheers delightedly.
I look at him happily and just put my hand on his forearm. He stiffens. Doesn't pull it away, though. He looks at me questioningly.
I want to pause and enjoy. It's been too long since I've had that calming aura directed at me. But my mind warns me. And I smell the scent of Gohan. But he's busy with his mother. I sighed and look at Piccolo. Do not have the strength to say it send it with my thoughts.
"Why now Piccolo?"
"You have lost your son. Even if only for a short time. You just got to know him better."
"Thank you, Piccolo. It means ..."
Piccolo interrupts me. "Don't thank me, thank Mirai Trunks. He saved us and this. Timeline saved. Without him, we would all be dead. So it's just Goku."
I nod. Wanted most to tell him all I've learned.
Piccolo looks at me and asks. "What did you learn?"
I gulp and look past him. Not sure I want to tell him here. I'm about to say something when Piccolo stops me. "O.K. Vegeta, I have to go check on Gohan anyway, Chichi certainly wont make im easy."
I freeze at the words and swallow the rising nausea. This time it is me where Piccolo excludes from my thoughts. Den I remember again that Piccolo chose Gohan and hate my own naivety.
I let go of him and turn away hurt inside. "You're right. You should go to Gohan, Piccolo." And shoot away from the lookout.
Piccolo stays in place. At least that's where I saw him until I disappeared into the horizon.
I fret while flying, but I need to focus on my plan. I do have some things together already. But there are still a few missing. Next I have to find Dr. Briefs.
Well, knowing that Black Kitten is there too might get me there faster. Because I need company.
