Out of Hell
Chapter 8 - Hunger
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"You guys got any birds?" Buu said, looking in the freezer.
"I don't think so. You might have to go get one." Bulma said.
"Where can I go to get a bird?"
"At the grocery store."
"They sell live birds at stores?"
"Live? No, they're already dead and defeathered."
"Well, I need fresh meat.."
"Um... where are you gonna get--" She was interrupted by Buu flying out the open window and going off somewhere.
"Guess we have to wait a little while for dinner..." Bra said.
"Let's just hope he can cook better than mom." Trunks said. Bra nodded. Bulma just ignored that comment and went to her lab to work. How could anyone match HER cooking skills?
Buu soared through the air, looking for a place where they kept birds. He spotted a farm a few 20 miles along the way. He landed and went over to where a flock of chickens were pecking at they're food. He crouched down and looked at them to see which one was the biggest and fattest of all. He licked his lips has he spotted a plump chicken hogging all the food. He got up and crept over to it, about to snatch it. But it sensed his presense and ran away, resulting in Buu falling to the ground.
"Here chicken, chicken, chicken..." Buu said, getting up and following his meal. The chicken clucked and spread its wings, trying to 'warn' him. He snickered and continued to chase after it. After a good 15 minutes, Buu heard a yell and froze in his tracks.
"What are ya doin to meh poor chicken?!" A farmer said, coming out to check on his animals.
"I'm getting something to eat!" Buu said.
"Well, these here chickens aren't here for you ta eat!"
"But I need it!"
"Too bad!!" The farmer took his pitchfork and charged at Buu. Before Buu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his butt.
"YEOWWW!" Buu jumped in the air and floated there for a second. "What was that for?!"
"Fer trying to steal my chicken!!" The farmer poked him again while he was still in midair. "Now git outta here and never come back!!"
"I'm going, I'm going! Sheesh..." Buu flew away, trying to find another source of birds. He avoided farms at all cost, thinking all farmers were probably gonna be that mean. He stumbled across a flock of birds he'd never seen before... 'Now they must be tastey,' He thought as he picked the pudgiest and flew back to Capsule Corp.
--Capsule Corp.--
The family waited patiently for his return, for they all were getting pretty hungry. They all wondered what they'd have for dinner tonight, and could only hope it was good.
"When do you think he'll be back?" Bra said.
"Why do you want to know? You miss him?" Trunks teased.
"No! I'm just hungry!" Bra crossed her arms.
"Suuuure..."
"You'd better hope your only hungry and not missing him." Vegeta said.
"Don't worry, Dad... I'm just hungry..." Bra said, putting her hands up in defense. Just then, Buu headed for the window, but crashed into it, not knowing it had been closed.
"Hopefully you won't marry someone that stupid..." Trunks said. Bra frowned.
"You have no room to talk! You walked right into the slide in door last week!" Bra said.
"I just... wasn't paying attention! Besides, its not my fault they make it look so see-through!"
"Trunks, glass is meant to look 'see-through'." Vegeta said, rubbing his temples. He could feel a headache coming from those two.
Buu slid down the window, but soon got up. He made a square with his ki on the glass and kicked it out. He then flew in with the bird.
"Oh my god!! That's a-- a--" Bra started.
"A penguin!!" Trunks finished. Everyone's mouth hung open as they stared at their soon-to-be meal.
(Penguin thing is dedicated to: Cerulean Flower ;) )
--Gohan's House--
Cell filled 6 bins total of twigs, and knowing how they could fall off the tree easily, he raced inside.
"I'm done!" Cell said.
"Finally. Now mow the lawn." Gohan said calmly.
"What?! When are you gonna stop over working me?!"
"Never with that attitude."
"Well I'm not gonna stand here and take this! You can't boss me around!" Gohan arrose and glared at Cell.
"As long as you live in this house, you will abide by my rules and conditions! And I WILL boss you around, so get used to it!"
"No! You can't treat me as a slave!" He shot back. He wasn't gonna be treated like a little kid anymore.
Pan heard all the fueding and decided to check it out. She walked in.
"Listen, Papa, I'll just do it." Pan said.
"No, Pan! It's his job!" Gohan shouted.
"No its not! It was your job. You really are getting lazy! You're just trying to get out of your work!" She shouted, running outside.
"Pan!" Cell said, about to run after her. Gohan took his shoulder and pulled him back.
"Don't you dare touch her." Gohan said. Cell shook away from his grip and ran out after her.
Pan was outside, starting the mower. She had tears in her eyes, but was trying desperately to hold them back. Cell went over to her with concerned eyes.
"Are you alright?" Cell said.
"No! Does it look like I am?" Pan said.
"Well, no... Pan, you can cry..." Cell said, pulling her into a hug. Pan sobbed into his chest, letting everything out.
"I just don't know why he has to get so... worked up." Cell stayed silent, feeling eyes on them.
Videl looked out the window and smiled. She knew something was going on. But she would never dare to tell Gohan. She closed the blinds and went back to her cooking. Gohan leaned against the wall next to the door, waiting for either Pan or Cell to come back. Pan came in soon after Gohan heard the mower start.
"Pan..." Gohan said gently.
"Don't even talk to me." Pan said, walking to her room.
"Wait, Pan, I'm sorry!" Gohan said, extending his arm out to her.
"Just save it." Pan said, slamming the door to her room. Gohan was gonna go and talk to her, but he looked down and decided not to.
"She'll be fine." Videl said.
"I hope so."
"I know she will... but can you please at least allow them ot be friends? You can't make her hate him." Gohan sighed.
"I just don't know what to do anymore."
"Don't dwell on revenge, and you'll be fine." Gohan only nodded.
--Satan City Mall--
"How about we get something to eat, first? Then we can get back to our mission." Goku said, thinking about all the delicious foods they must have.
"Well, I guess. But what kind of food do your kind eat, anyway?" Frieza said.
"Oh! A LOT of good stuff!"
"Like...?"
"Pizza! And cheeseburgers! And fries! Italian food! Mexican food! Rice--!"
"Ok, I get the point!" Goku just smiled and led them to Burger King.
"Now THIS is a burger place!"
"Whatever you say, monkey." They walked up to the counter to order. Frieza looked up at the boards to see the selection.
"What can I get for you two?" The girl employee said, not even looking up from her computer.
"Well... I'll have 3 double whoppers light ketchup with extra onion. Oh, and don't forget, 5 sets of fries!" Goku said.
"And... you want that all for yourself?" The girl said, looking up.
"Yep." Goku smiled. "But, I dunno what he wants... hey, Frieza! Anything look appetizing?"
"Hmph. All of this human food looks disgusting..." Frieza said.
"Oh, c'mon. I'm sure once you'll try it you'll love it..."
"Fine, monkey, you win." Frieza turned to the girl. "I'll have one of those fish sandwiches... and some 'fries'."
"You got it!" The girl said, punching it all into her computer. She gave them their number and they both sat down.
"Hmm... ya know what? I bet that girl at the counter would go out with you!"
"What? You mean that girl?" Frieza looked over to the girl. She had pure brown hair that was pulled up into a ponytail. Her bangs hung down and a few strans of hair hung down in front of her ears. Her eyes were bright blue and full of life.
"Yeah! Ain't she pretty?"
"Well, I guess so. Better than that Valice girl..."
"You mean Goten's girlfriend?"
"Yeah. The stupid one."
"Haha... did she like you or something?"
"Well it was pretty obvious... I just don't know how your son can begin to even like that girl."
"Well... he is kind of desperate."
"Figures."
"Anyway... I think you should ask her out."
"Hmph."
"No, really! I mean... She's pretty, she has white teeth, she's short..."
"What does height have to do with this?!" He roared.
"N- nothing! Nothing at all! I swear!" Just then she called their number. Goku rushed up to get his food.
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A/N: Am I updating fast or what? lol