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Hraesvelgr:Norse Mythology: Also know as the Corpse Swallower, a giant who also takes an eagle form. His wings cause the wind to blow as he beats them in flight. – In my story he's just a bird of prey.
Gaikokujin: Japanese: Literally means "Outside-country person" but translates as Foreigner.
Five
The Sun sat at the highest point in the sky, illuminating it to a bright bloody red. Off in the distance one could hear the loud caws of a Hraesvelgr, its wings sending gusts of winds towards the training grounds.
"Who will go first?" Zorn questioned, his armor shinning under the bright lifht of the midday Sun.
Tarble almost took a step back when the question was asked but restrained himself. All this time he'd half expected and hoped that him and Usagi could train together. Feeling all eyes on him he knew that everyone was expecting him to go first. Trying to push down his nerves he slowly began to raise his hand.
"I'll go," Usagi volunteered quietly sensing Tarble's hesitation. Out of the corner of her eye she could see him shoot her a grateful expression.
"Well enough, I'd hope to be able to see what you could do ga-" Zorn began to say but paused when he caught Tarble's glare. "Brat," He corrected himself and watched as Usagi nodded once. "Come." He commanded leading her towards the sparing section that Nappa and Prince Vegeta had just finished using.
"Before I can begin to train you I need to evaluate your skills," Zorn stated causing Usagi to shake her head.
"I don't have any," Usagi said meekly.
Zorn ran a hand down his face, feeling annoyed. "Brat, all creatures have at least a natural skill we just need to evaluate what exactly yours is." Zorn tried to keep his voice even and calm, not allowing it to betray him and allow his irritation to filter through.
"Oh," Usagi dug the heel of her foot into the unyielding brownstone.
Pulling at the breast plate of his armor Zorn reached his hand inside of it and drew out a small glass jar that was equally split into two compartments. Having to strain her eyes Usagi could see that one was holding dark green liquid and the other round seeds but didn't have the faintest idea what they could be.
Standing a few paces behind Usagi, Vegeta internally cringed knowing full well what would grow from that seed. Originally this creature was one of the first that species the Sayjins had conquered. It was during their initial days of space exploration that they had stumbled upon their home world, needless to say that when they had attacked the Sayjins had come out victorious. Impressed with their fighting skills the Sayjins adopted the race and using technology they along with the Ice-jins genetically altered the species before destroying their home world.
Now they were used strictly for training purposes and as members of Frezia's army, where only he held the facilities to mass clone these savages.
It would have been a simple matter for a trained Sayjin to overcome that creature but knowing full well the extent of the creature's ruthlessness Prince Vegeta felt nervous for Usagi.
"What's that?" Usagi timidly asked, observing Zorn placing the seed into a crack brick.
"Its species name is Saibamen," Zorn stated while he opened up the second half of the jar and poured the green liquid on top of the buried seed. It only took a few seconds before a green humanoid creature busted through the brownstone.
The Saibamen's black on red eyes seemed to glow as it looked upon Usagi and as it snapped its three clawed hands at her she began to back up towards the crowd, fear gripping her body. Behind her Tarble was already regretting allowing Usagi to go first.
"Go ahead; attack it before it attacks you." Zorn commanded eager to witness what exactly was the girl's fighting style and skills that had first attracted the King's interest.
Usagi's little eyes widened, "I don't know how." She confessed.
From inside the crowd Sumi snorted, "Weakling." She stated triggering Keiko to turn away from Usagi towards her, shooting her a death glare. "Bitch, if you don't shut that big mouth of yours I'm just going to have to cut your tongue out." Keiko yelled venomously.
Sumi gasped, "How dare you! I should kill you right here and now for your utter disrespect!"
"Oh, I do apologize, let me rephrase that. Queenie, if you don't shut your trap I'll cut out your tongue and shove it straight up your ass." Keiko threatened while grinning at Sumi who growled at her.
'Will both of you shut up!' Was the collective group thought but none were brave enough to voice their annoyance. The only ones that could say what they felt and be allowed to get away with it were the two Princes but each stood silent, knowing full well it was a bad idea to disrespect their Mothers.
Before Sumi or Keiko could make another snide remark towards one another the Saibamen let out a shriek and ran towards Usagi. Letting out a scream of her own Usagi dodged the creature by throwing herself on the ground.
Sumi laughed mockingly, "Look, the gaikokujin is scared." She stated defiantly while glancing towards Tarble.
Tarble, who was too busy concerning himself with Usagi, failed to notice the direct insult. "Sister!" He yelled before trying to lunge himself at the creature but was stopped when his mother took a hold of his tail, immobilizing him. With pain filled eyes the four year old stared up at his mother questioningly.
"You need to allow her to do this on her own or no one will ever respect her," Keiko purposely kept her voice barley a few decibels from being inaudible, leaving her words for only her son's ears.
Tarble remained quite but for good measure Keiko kept his tail her tight grasp. Although she raised Tarble to obey her unconditionally she knew that unlike most Sayjins her son possessed a good heart. A heart that wouldn't allow him to stand by and watch his sister be in pain without doing everything in his power to help.
On the floor Usagi used her little hands to desperately push herself away from the creature. The Saibamen shrieked, its claw-like hands snapping at her ankles as it toyed with her. It's blood red tongue shot out licking its lips while a trail of drool escaped from the corner of its mouth. Letting out another blood curling shriek the Saibamen launched himself into the air, ready to pounce and devour the young girl.
As it leapt into the air Prince Vegeta's onyx eyes widened, 'No'. Before he could even consider the consequences of his actions he raised his hand in the air and hurled a deadly ki ball towards the Saibamen. Distracted by the cowering, wide-eyed girl under him the Saibamen neither had the good fortune of sensing his impending doom nor block it.
When the blue ki ball connected onto the Saibamen's back it only took a spilt second before it punched its way into the creature's body, burning as it nested inside the creature's ribcage. Still completely in control of his own energy Prince Vegeta closed his fist making the ball expand and explode inside the creature, splitting it evenly in half.
Usagi suddenly let out an ear piercing scream as the Saibamen's lower half landed on her chest. While choking back her natural gag reflex she used all the force she could muster to push the creature's remains off of her. Feeling her breakfast churning dangerously in the pit of her stomach she noted with disgust that Saibamen had left traces of himself- blood, bits of muscle and organ tissue- on her armor.
Curious glances were being discreetly directed towards the seven year old Prince but none other than Sumi were so bold as to look at him directly. Sumi, for the lack of a better word was downright pissed off at her son. Her fury knew absolutely no bounds and for the life of her she just couldn't understand why her son had disobeyed everything she'd taught him up to this point.
It was maddening.
Not only had Prince Vegeta gone out of his way to save their enemy but he'd helped out a weakling. This was something that she had purposely taught him that a Sayjin Prince must never do. Mercy and compassion were for the ones who wished for a early grave.
None all too discreetly Sumi pushed her away past Nappa, who'd been standing next to her son and hacked up a luggy and spiting it next to the Prince's feet. While growling she sharply turned around and made her away through the crowd, heading towards the back wall.
"You should thank Prince Vegeta brat, he just saved you from having to make a trip to the regeneration tank." Zorn's voice broke the silence that had fallen over the crowd after witnessing the royal family's actions.
'Prince? Does that mean?' Usagi mentally questioned while diverting her blue orbs towards Prince Vegeta. For a moment his usually hard, emotionless face softened as he stared deep into the girl's eyes. A gesture that was lost to all those surrounding him, except for the sharp eyes his mother owned. "Are you Tarble's older brother?" Usagi asked while picking herself off the ground.
It seemed that the spell that her eyes had cast over him was instantly broken when her words floated into his ears. "Half," Prince Vegeta bit out.
A smile appeared on Usagi's face, missing the unpleasant tone in his voice. "That means you're my older brother as-"
"No!" Prince Vegeta cut off Usagi venomously. "That-" He rudely pointed at Tarble. "May consider you to be his sibling but mark my words. I will never see you as my kin." His voice was harsh as he was unable to control his emotions. The last thing he wanted was for the girl to think of him in the same manner and fashion she thought of Tarble.
Never did he take into consideration that not only did his little speech scare the young girl but hurt her as well. Usagi felt utterly rejected and if she hadn't currently be standing in the middle of a crowd she knew she would have wrapped her little body around Keiko's leg for comfort. "Oh," She replied while casting her eyes towards the ground.
Zorn again ran his hand down his face, 'This brat has dirt for brains.' Not only had she not properly thanked the Prince she even went so far as angering him. Grazing at the remains of the Saibamen he shrugged his shoulders while sighing. "Maybe it will be better for you to have a still opponent while we go over the basics." He sighed once again, "We'll start by learning how to form a ki blast. It is another form of energy attack somewhat like the Prince had just demonstrated." He stated while pulling out and placing his green color scouter over his eye.
Usagi nodded, Keiko had explained to her the concept quite a few times over the years although experiencing something and hearing the explanation were two completely different things.
"Come here," Zorn picked up the Saibanmen upper half by his arm and dragged it towards its own lower half. Doing as he asked Usagi stood next to Zorn; he turned and placed his arm across her chest. Prince Vegeta stiffened, not liking his closeness to Usagi. "Close your eyes, feel your ki inside your own body."
She closed her eyes tightly and as Zorn did the same thing he expanded his ki letting its waved pulse all around them. Some of the elite soldiers began to chuckle and take bets on how fast the gaikokujin was going to fail while others were simply scratching their heads at Zorn's unorthodox approach.
After a few trying minutes Usagi peeked open an eye, "I can't-"
In response Zorn snapped open his eyes, "Don't say that! The King has adopted you to be raised and trained by us and you will become as strong and powerful as us. Sayjins do not give up; we never surrender in life or in battle. Now close your eyes!"
Usagi shut her eye once again and Zorn began to quietly retell her classic battle stories. His voice was soothing, almost as if he was singing her a lullaby or telling a bedtime story, his words comforting her as well as relaxing.
In the mist of him telling her the story of the Legendary Super Sayjin Usagi felt something in the pit of her stomach, something warm and as she concentrate on it, it began to grow. A few beeps escaped from his scouter, "Good, you found it. Now move it so it expands out of your body, surrounding it."
It took Usagi a while but finally she was able to make the warm sensation she felt in the pit of her stomach grow, much like transforming a small lit match into a rapid forest fire. She could feel its warm sensation traveling throughout her limbs, pulsating in tune with her quickened heartbeat. While gritting her teeth together she expelled it from her very flesh, letting it coat her skin and clothes.
"Very good," Zorn commended her after hearing a few more beeps from his scouter. "Now raise your hand and push it towards the middle of your palm." Usagi did her best to do what he asked, already feeling sweat dripping down her brow. "Visualize your energy manifesting itself outside your body and then direct it towards the Saibamen's fallen body."
In her mind's eyes she could see it perfectly, her white energy coming together at the palm of her hand. As she felt it begin to overwhelm her she released it sending it hurling towards the corpse that lay dead on the floor.
Cracking open their eyes simultaneously they saw a silver light being thrown at the dead Saibamen instead of a ki blast. Zorn, who didn't expect the light stood shocked with the rest of the crowd. "What the-" He began to question preparing to release the little girl from his embrace but as he saw the dead Saibamen's body begin to move on its own he squeezed her a little tighter.
Bits of tissues shot out like string, connecting the two halves and pulling it back together again. Zorn's eyes shot down to the little girl who seemed to have no control over what she was doing. "Whatever this is, stop it." He sternly commanded and Usagi pulled back her energy, letting it fill her body once again. But, this didn't defer the Saibamen from pulling itself back together.
"What have you done?" Zorn asked and watched as Usagi shook her head. "I don't know," She truthfully answered.
All of the elite soldiers, Keiko, Tarble, Sumi and Prince Vegeta watched in curiosity and mild horror as the once dead Saibamen dramatically sucked in a breath, its limbs trembling before it slowly rose to its feet. Instead of shrieking and attacking the first thing that it saw as its species was prone to do when it first awoke, it stood simply staring at the crowd. The redness around its eyes had all but disappeared, replaced with a pristine white and its once sharp teeth had all been reduced to nubs.
Its eyes scanned the crowd as if looking for something or someone while everyone regarded it with suspicion. When its eyes fell upon Usagi it cooed, like a newborn did upon seeing its mother. It began to slowly make its way towards the pair while extending its claw-like hands towards her. His facial expression had changed, his face seemed friendly and warm instead of the once blood hungry appearance it had given Usagi when they had first met.
'Strange,' Zorn thought. 'What has this girl done to it? It almost seems gentle.' He noticed while Keiko's eyes widen. Her and Tarble had to desperately fight against their own instincts of throwing themselves in front of the young girl to protect her.
As it neared Usagi the creature formed a smile and she couldn't help but return the smile in full force. All too trusting Usagi raised her arm up just like the Saibamen had and reached over to him. When they neared each other and their hands almost touched the Saibamen's smile became strained and a moment later a stream of blood cascaded down his chin from his lip.
Usagi's eyes widened, absolutely horrified she let out a scream while gripping tightly to Zorn's arm. Quite suddenly and without warning a hand busted through the Saibamen's chest, holding the creature's still beating heart. It continued to thump in rhythm, blood squirting through its many valves before the owner of the hand formed a fist, effectively crushing the heart. It had exploded its tissue and blood splashing both on Usagi's face and Zorn's cape.
With a final strained scream the Saibamen slumped over revealing Prince Vegeta's form standing directly behind the creature. 'Too close,' He thought as he looked at Usagi's trembling form. While smirking he ripped his arm from out of the creature's body expecting her to throw herself at him and sing his praises.
Usagi's eyes darkened, "M-murder!" She screamed when she regained her voice glaring at the Prince with hate-filled eyes.
Prince Vegeta's jaw almost dropped as her accusation shocked him to the very core of his being. To cover up his somewhat hurt feelings he turned around, "Hmpt. Foolish brat!" Never had the Prince expected when he launched himself across the room to rescue her would she cast him that expression, look at him as if he'd just killed her best friend. To say that the Prince was a tab bit confused was an understatement.
Using all her strength Usagi ripped herself out of Zorn's grasp and ran towards Prince Vegeta's form but before she could reach him she accidentally tripped over one of the Saibamen's limbs causing her to crash into the Prince's back.
Prince Vegeta couldn't help but let out a hiss as his eyes widened. Pain seemed to pulsate throughout each of his limbs and before he knew what he was doing he swiftly turned around and slapped Usagi across the face. The slap had hit her with such force that she was sent flying across the room. With each of the soldiers darting out of the way as they saw her coming nothing stood to prevent her from hitting the wall head first at full speed. All eyes in the room watched as the petite girl slid down the wall, leaving a trail of blood in her wake before she hit the ground with a sickening thud.
This time Prince Vegeta's jaw truly did drop.
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AN: Oh, no… what has Vegeta done? Stay tuned and find out what happens next in the next exciting chapter of One Wish. Muhahah.
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