A/N: Second chapter! woop woop!
Disclaimer: I disclaim all characters.. besides my own, of course.
Chapter 2
The vibration of the vehicle slowed to a stop, and I was slightly jerked forward a bit.
"And here we are! Snake Way." I hear the blue demon guy say. Opening my eyes, and blinking a bit, I notice that the blue guy just stood up. "Exit to your left, watch your step." He says stepping out of the vehicle. Standing up, I look up straight ahead of me, and see a giant snake head, with it's mouth open wide, like it's about to strike. Hearing Goku moan a little bit, indicating that he was awake, I put my hands on the side of the car, and jump over it.
"WOAH! So this is Snake Way, huh?" Goku said, standing up, obviously impressed.
"Yes indeed." Our tour guide said, as Goku climbed out of the car. I tilted my foot up, and stretched towards my foot, straightening out my cramped legs.
"Woaah.." Goku says walking up and stopping next to the snake head, looking out over the clouds. I took this chance to switch legs.
"So.. Uh.. What do we do now?" Goku asked, turning his head around to face me and Mr. Tour guide, who was walking up to Goku.
"Isn't it obvious, Goku?" I asked, standing straighter, and cracking my knuckles. He tilted his head, which made me want to laugh. "We walk!" I say skipping up to him, an excited grin on my face.
"That's right, Miss! You two will wanna walk aall the way to the end, and that's where you'll find King Kai." Tour guide said. Goku jumps up to the top of the snake's head, and lifts his hand and leans forward. 'Hm.. That's like a Louis and Clark pose..'. I thought randomly, looking outwards too.
"Sure is long. Right Goku?" I asked looking up at him, blocking the sun out of my eyes with my hand.
"Well, according to legend, Snake Way is said to be about a million miles from end to end." Mr. Tour Guide said unfazed.
"A MILLION MILES LONG!?" Goku yelled exasperatedly, looking straight at tour guide.
"Has anyone made it the whole way?" I asked shocked. 'Shit! Why did I agree to this!' I internally thought. Tour guide turned to us, and answered with his finger up.
"Only one person in the last hundred million years! It was the great King Yamma himself. If my memory serves me right, that is." He said matter-of-factly.
"The big guy from before?" Goku asked, standing straighter. "Well.. If there's already one person who made it to the end before, then we could manage it, right Melon?" Goku asked down to me.
"Hmm.. I think so.. Is it possible Mr. Tour guide?" I asked to the blue man standing next to me. Nodding once, he smiles reassuringly.
"Its possible. Please be careful not to fall off into the clouds, though. Down there is where the bad people go. If you fall in, you will never come back out."
"Well, isn't that lovely." I mumble sarcastically.
"Really? Wow." Goku said to Mr. tour guide. "Oh, hey, what do we eat? Maybe I
should of packed a lunch or something.." Goku said, staring off into space, holding his chin thoughtfully.
"Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine. Think of it this way. Since your already dead, the possibilities of you starving to death are slim to none!" The blue man chuckles.
"...But.. I'm not dead.." I whisper frightened, and sad. An inner chibi of myself popped up in my mind, showing me crying in my 'depressed' corner. I was quiet, and my head kind of lowered, so they couldn't see my eyes. 'God dammit.' I inwardly curse.
"Ha-ha, oh yeah." Goku chuckles a bit, but still has the worry some tone to it.
"Bye!" The tour guide said before turning towards his car. Not two steps had he walked, had Goku stopped him.
"Wait! I almost forgot! I have something to tell you!" Goku yelled, squatting at the edge of the head. Tour guide turned back around.
"Yees?" He asked.
"Well, You know who fortune teller Baba is, right?"
"Yes sir, she comes by to say hi every once in a while." Goku immediately smiles, and gets excited.
"Okay, great! Think you could tell her something for me? Tell her that I need her to go see Master Roshi, and give him an important message. I want him to know that whatever happens, he can't bring me back for a year. Tell her I'll owe her one."
"Lets see if I have all this.." He said taking out a pen and pad of paper, and writing it down. "Don't.. bring Goku back to life.. mm hmm. You said Master Roshi, right?"
Goku nods and stands up.
"Hey, you don't, by any chance, have a granola bar, or something, do ya?" I ask hopefully. The man thought about it, while searching his pockets, before turning to me. Grinning happily, he nods and hands me a granola bar.
"Yes, I do."
"Thank you so much!" I say, happily stuffing it in my back pocket.
"Hm. Well, I guess we should get going." Goku says, before looking down at me. I give him a pointed stare when I noticed there were no rivets to climb onto the head of the snake, and he was still standing there.
"Aren't you coming along, Melon?" Goku asked confused, tilting his head slightly. Sighing, I squeeze my temple for a moment.
"Yeah, Goku."
"Then why aren't you up here?" He asked more confusion laced in his tone. Sighing again, I drop my head a little further into my hand at his stupidity and in embarrassment at my inability to fly.
'You have GOT to be kidding me. I forgot how naive Goku is..' I heard a chuckle, and tilted my head to see blue guy chuckling.
"Goku, I think that she doesn't know how to get up there."
"It's not that I don't know, its just I can't." I murmur indignantly.
"O-oh!" Goku said jumping down. Facing him, I notice that he was blushing a bit out of embarrassment.
"I'm sorry Melon. I didn't know that you couldn't fly.." Smiling, I pat him on the shoulder, causing him to look up into my eyes, instead of down at his feet.
"Well, not for long. I'm hoping to learn how to fly, among other things at King Kai's place, and besides, I didn't tell you I couldn't fly, so don't worry." I said winking at him. Goku's blush slightly increased, and he swallowed(I think?) before smiling too. Turning around, he knelt down causing me to stare at him confused.
"Uh.. What are you doing?" I asked.
"I'm gonna give you a piggy back ride. Unless you would rather have me carry you.." He said teasingly, while twisting his head so he could see me. Blushing I quickly shake my head, and wave my arms.
"Ah! N-no need to carry me. I'll just get on your back." I said, causing him to chuckle.
'God, that was kinda hot, for a chuckle.. AH! WHERE THE HELL DID THAT COME FROM?!' Forcing my mind to go blank, I carefully got on his back, and put my hands on the back of his shirt lightly. After that, he stood up, and adjusted me onto his back.
"You ready?" He asked. Nodding, I mumbled out a yeah. With that, he smiled, and jumped up, which still managed to catch me off guard, causing me to grab his shoulders tightly, and duck my head. Then, he landed back on the snake's head. I made a move to get off, but his grip tightened on my thighs.
"Ah, ah. Not so fast." He said shaking his head. I was so glad at this moment that I was behind him, because I was blushing again. He turned around, and straightened.
"So, the trick is not to fall off the Snake, right?"
'Oh no, he had better not be doing what I think he's gonna do..' I thought beginning to panic.
"Right. That would be bad." Tour guy said.
"Gokuu.." I said warningly, fear entering my voice unwillingly.
"That'll be a breeze!" Goku said way to excitedly, totally ignoring my pleading tone.
Goku then turned around, and jumped into the air, causing me to squeal in fear, and grab him tighter. All earlier nervousness was gone, as I tried to plot my ways of revenge on the happy-go-lucky guy. I looked down at the quickly passing clouds, and the twisting path under us.
"GOKU!" I yelled, digging my face deeper into his shirt, while still hanging onto the laughing man.
"What is it? Your not afraid of heights, are you?" He asked teasingly, with a small tint of concern.
"No, But Gosh dang-it, so help me if I fall!" I said leaving the threat hanging, causing another chuckle to come out of Goku.
"Don't you trust me?" He asked turning his head to look up at me, his eyes twinkling.
"We met today, Goku." I said dryly, even though I did already trust him.
"Alright. I promise not to drop you. Feel better?" He asked half seriously, half playfully.
"Yes. Thank you." I said sighing in relief. That helped ease part of my fear.
"No problem!" Goku said, turning his head away from me and back to the path, though I just KNEW he was smiling again.
It went silent after that. We were comfortable in the silence, but my boredom was increasing.
~A few hours later~
"Ah.. Achoo~!" Goku sneezed, causing me to wake from my inner musings, as he 'stood'. Wobbling a bit, he lowered himself onto the path. I quickly got off, while Goku doubled over, breathing hard.
"Woah! That took a lot out of me!" Goku said breathing hard. I looked down guiltily.
"Sorry Goku." I mumble. Goku stood up, and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey. Its not your fault. I'm just tired from flying that long." He said nonchalantly. Sighing, I only nod, cross my arms, and look out at the path.
"I guess we should go on foot from here." I stated. He nods, and we both took off jogging down the path.
~Time Skip~
'I wonder how long this is going to take before we reach the end?' I thought bitterly, sighing as I jogged around a slight curve in the path, Goku leading the way.
"Hey, are ya tired? 'Cuz if you are, we can rest awhile." Goku said, looking at me.
"Nah. I'm fine. I'm sort of used to running for long periods of time." I replied.
"Really? Did you run a lot at your home?" Goku asked, slowing slightly, so we could both run alongside each other. I let out a chuckle as a memory of my kick-boxing teacher appeared in my head. He made me run 3 miles just because I asked for a water break!
'Oh, good times, good times.'
"Its sort of required when your training. You understand, right Goku?" I asked, looking at Goku from the corner of my eye.
"Yeah, I guess so. But its so tiring!" He whined, remembering parts of his training that involved running.
"Yeah, that's true, but you get stronger as a result. That's always a plus, right?" I asked giggling. Goku glanced at me, nodded, then looked back at the path, still smiling. It was silent for a few moments, before a thought popped up into my mind.
"Oh, hey, Goku?"
Goku hmm-ed, letting me know he was listening.
"If I may ask, what exactly are you going to King Kai for?" I asked curiously.
"Eh, well, you see, in about a year's time, the Saiyans are going to arrive on earth, and try to destroy all human life. So, I'm going to train with King Kai so that I can become stronger, and protect earth." Goku explained, his face turning serious for a moment.
It was silent, before I spoke softly.
"So, the saiyans are coming to earth... to destroy it..?" I asked slowly. Goku nods.
"Well then, I guess you could use all the help you can get." Goku looks up at me quickly, his face showing his surprise. I realized then that I stopped, and Goku was a step ahead of me. I looked up to him, smiling sincerely.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm going to help you protect Earth! I will fight to my hardest and fullest potential, right until the very end. So get used to having me around!" I swore, standing tall, and proud. Goku stood there dazed, staring at me in shock, before smiling happily, and clapping me on the shoulder.
"Thank you, Melon. You'll be a big help."
"Yeah yeah, Come on you slow-poke! King Kai ain't gonna wait forever, ya know!" I yell, grinning over my shoulder, as I run past him down the path. He smirks, shakes his head, and runs after me, chuckling under his breath.
~Shorter time skip~
"You know, I never realized that Gohan was so strong! What he did against Radditz today was amazing!" Goku said aloud, causing me to look at him curiously.
"Gohan? What did he do? Isn't he only 4?" Goku nodded.
"Yup! He head-butted Radditz right in the chest! It was impressive for a 4-year old." I nod, thinking about what that must of looked like.
"Yeah, that is impressive for a kid. Must be a chip off the old block, ne?" I murmur thoughtfully, before giggling and elbowing Goku softly. Goku laughs quietly, before stopping in the path, staring ahead of us. I stop a few steps ahead, and turn around, confused.
"Hey, why did you stop? You tired already? Or are you mad cuz I called you old?" I teased slightly. Goku only shook his head, smiling slightly.
"No, but I get the feeling that were going nowhere." He said, staring intently at the winding path in front of us. Turning my head, I look at the path also.
" We DO have a long way to go, but it seems like its gonna take longer, especially with the same scenery passing by constantly." I claim quietly, poking my cheek and frowning thoughtfully. Suddenly, I hear Goku yell out happily, and I turn my head to see him straighten up, a big grin on his face.
"I know! I might not be able to fly, but I can still jump!" He says. Immediately, I frown, knowing that this wasn't a great idea.
"Goku, I don't thi-" I cut myself off with a squeak as Goku picks me up bridal style, and jumps. Freaking out, I wrap my arms around his neck instinctively, a small yelp escaping my lips.
"Yeaah~! Now this is more like it!" Goku yells happily, landing and quickly jumping again.
"Damnit Goku! Must you terrorize me so?" I ask mock-dramatically, as I look ahead of us. Goku merely chuckles, and ignores my comment, doing another jump.
"I should of done this from the start!" Goku states happy, and I just roll my eyes. Suddenly, we both realize immediately that there was no path under us, but rather to the side of us. Goku automatically yells out, freaking out, while I just widen my eyes, and curse.
"Oh- but then again, maybe this is a bad idea!"
"NO DUH GOKU!" I yell annoyed, before releasing one arm from his neck, and stretching out. As we fell, I quickly stretched a bit farther, and grabbed onto the side of the path, flinching when I realized that the spikes were really sharp. My arm that was around Goku's neck tightened, and I tried to keep a hold of him, but alas, he slipped through my fingers.
"GOKU!" I yelled worried. Suddenly, I felt something wet drip down my arm, and I glance up to see a small stream of red blood trailing down my hand slowly. Grunting, I ignore the pain, and look back down. Goku, still breathing hard, and yelping continuously, started flapping his arms as if they were wings. Suddenly, he got very close to the yellow clouds, and they immediately spread apart, revealing a dark vortex. Wispy, disfigured hands reached up to grab him, but he growled, and tried to hit them, only for his hand to go through them like smoke.
Growling as I realized I couldn't help, but was also loosing my grip, I lift my other hand, and clutch a spot that wasn't a spike. Hearing Goku grunt some more, I look down, and see him throw another arm out, dismembering three more smoky hands. Looking back up, I quickly swing my body to the side, and kick my leg up and over the spike. Once my leg was hooked, I lifted my body up and over onto the path. Panting, I look back over the edge in time to see Goku burst away from the clouds and up onto the path.
Goku was panting heavily, staring at the clouds in amazement and relief, and I was breathing heavily also. Goku, then fell back and sat on his butt, and I sat up, glaring at him, though he took no notice of me yet.
"Phew. That was too close for comfort.." In response, I growled quietly, and then I struck out my shoe-less foot, and hit him hard in the side.
"Gah!" Goku yelps, immediately covering his stomach. "Melon! What was that for!?" Goku asked, looking at me incredulously and in slight shock of my actions.
"THAT was for being a baka!" I yelled, glaring at him. Goku tilted his head.
"Baka? What's that?" He asked confused. Shaking my head, I huff, and straighten up, holding out my opposite- and not injured hand.
"I'll tell you later. But right now, we still have a long way to go. So lets get moving." I exclaim, sighing in defeat. Goku took my hand and I pulled him up, before letting go, and turning, still keeping my injured hand out of his sight.
"Ah, right. Lets go." Goku said, laughing sheepishly, before jogging lightly ahead of me. Immediately, I follow, only at a slightly slower pace. Quickly, I look at my hand, and see a small, clean- cut line along the base of my fingers. The cut was stinging a bit, and still bleeding, and I sighed dejectedly, wrapping my hand in my shirt, and fisting it. Looking ahead of me, I jog a bit faster.
"Goku." I say monotously. Goku immediately looked back at me.
"Never do that again." I say in the same tone. Goku immediately chuckles nervously, and nods.
"Don't worry, I learned my lesson." He responds. I nod slightly in response, and look ahead of us, mentally huffing. 'men.'