ME: Sorry for the wait, hope you enjoy the update. :)

DISCLAIMER: Do I really have to say 'I don't own anything'?"

WARNINGS: Rated T for a reason. Also, those that don't like Dende/OC stories, please don't read this.

Piccolo's Wrath and Mana's Discovery

Dende buried his nose in Mana's purple locks. Even through the stench of alcohol, he could smell lavender perfume. Sunlight was beating down on them and, judging by the heat, it was about late morning. The young namekain opened his eyes painfully and squinted against the sun. Passed out around them was all the others. Wade still lay face down on the ground naked.

The earth's guardian looked down at Mana's sleeping face. The girl had somehow rolled onto his chest and wrapped her arms around his stomach. Unclasping her arms, Dende carefully sat up. He was instantly hit with a wave of nausea and a major headache.

"Kami. . . That hurts." He complained.

The complaint was heard by Mana who glanced up at him and scrunched her nose, "Next time. . . We bring our own drinks."

Dende chuckled and blushed as he remembered the night's events. His green cheeks darkened to purple and he watched as Mana struggled to sit up. With one hand, he placed it on the small of her back and pushed her into a sitting position next to her. She paled and clutched her stomach.

"Maybe we should go back to my house. . ." She looked at Dende who nodded equally as nauseas.

Dende stood up with difficulty and helped her up. They leaned against each other as they walked through the house and past the many sleeping poeple who lay on the floor. Beer bottles, streamers and bodies were strewn everywhere.

"You know. . . You're not a bad kisser." Mana complimented Dende as they walked to the gates, a little wobbly.

"Thanks."

They laughed together, but an angry voice cut through the air and seemed to scare Dende. They turned and saw a taller version of Dende standing there, glaring at them. Dende swallowed and pushed Mana behind him.

"Uh, hi, dad. . ."

"Don't you 'hi' dad me!" Piccolo strode to Dende and Mana. He grabbed hold of the lapels of Dende's jacket and lifted him clean off the ground.

"How could you disobey me!?! You are the. . ." He looked down at Mana, who stared at him open mouthed. "You are coming home right now!"

"B-but."

Piccolo practically dragged Dende out the gates, he walked around the corner of the house, hidden from view, then jumped into the sky and took off towards the Lookout. While in the air, Dende looked back at the house and his eyes widened.

"Mana!"

The purple haired girl had followed them around the side and was now staring at them with big eyes as they flew through the sky. Piccolo glanced back, then let go of Dende. The younger Namek floated in the air. Piccolo zipped back down to Mana who backed away from him. Dende was just about to go after them, when Piccolo pulled back his hand and brought it down forcefully on the back of her neck. Mana gasped and fell limp.

Piccolo then returned to Dende, "You are. NEVER. Going back to that school again. Even if I have to move into your chambers to prevent you."

Dende narrowed his eyes, "Stop treating me like a kid! I'm old enough to make my own choices! "

"You are the Earth's Guardian! You have no time for sending love notes to human girls! Especially one like that!" He gestured down to Mana who huddled in a fetal position.

"Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! You don't know her!" Dende's eyes gleamed as he raised his voice. "You could have hurt her! Now that she's seen I can fly, she will think I'm a freak!"

Piccolo didn't stop the Namekian when he landed next to Mana and checked her over. Except for a bruise on her leg, she was fine. Dende gently lay her on the ground in a more comfortable position, and was just going to jump into the air when a small voice stopped him.

"Dende. I don't want you to get into trouble. I'm not worth it." Dende gazed at Mana. She was still weak from Piccolo's doing and she was trying to hold back sleep. Her eyes closed and her breathing evened. Dende didn't hesitate as he knelt over her and kissed her forehead, ignoring the gasp from Piccolo.

He then leapt lightly into the air, looking back at Mana till she was just a speck. Piccolo rumbled front the front.

"You have to break connection with her Dende. I mean it."

Dende clenched his fists, but said nothing as they flew to his home. Mr Popo stood on the Lookout watering his garden when his master and Piccolo returned. Dende walked right past him with a furrowed brow and angry eyes, while Piccolo crossed his arms.

Dende yelled over his shoulder as he strode up to the white building. "I'M NEVER SPEAKING TO ANY OF YOU AGAIN!!"

Piccolo yelled back, "I'M NOT TALKING TO YOU EITHER!"

"SEE IF I CARE!"

"YOU'RE SUCH A CHILD!!"

"I THOUGHT YOU WEREN'T TALKING TO ME!"

"WELL, YOU SAID YOU WEREN'T TALKING TO ME!"

While their shouting match went on, Mr Popo edged away and continued his gardening, listening now and then to their yells. Dende screamed something about a girl which made the genie stop what he was doing and listen harder.

'Hmm, maybe there is more to this girl than Mr Piccolo thinks.' Mr Popo thought.

Once again I am very sorry about the wait. Exams have been hectic.

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