Princess of Saiyans
Chapter 10: Getting Ready for Namek
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Dragon Ball Z or any of its characters. I do, however, own the OC, Nonica.
Hi everyone. Here is another chapter for your viewing pleasure. Sorry that it's taken so long, but I'll admit that I had a bit of a mental block that I tried to work through by working on one of my other projects. I finally got my thoughts together and here we are. Hope you guys are enjoying my story. Please remember to review it when you're done. See ya!
With Vegeta gone and Earth safe, the remaining Z Warriors, Goku, Gohan, Krillin, and Nonica were all taken to a hospital to have their injuries attended too. Nonica had decided that her injuries weren't serious enough and she declined medical assistance. "Are you sure, Nonica?" Goku asked.
"Yeah, I'm sure. I have to be somewhere anyway." she replied.
"Where's that?" Goku then asked.
"Well, I know four of our friends that need someone to stand before King Yemma on their behalf, I'm sure they are gonna wanna have a chance to train with King Kai too." Nonica said. She then walked over to the window and opened it.
"You can do that?" asked Krillin.
"Sure, I am acting Guardian of Earth now. At least until we revive everyone and Kami comes back." she said. They had already discussed going to Namek and using the dragon balls there to bring back their friends. After they had worked out the details, Nonica was ready to help their fallen friends find something to do with their free time. She closed her eyes as her whole body began to glow. With a sudden flash, Nonica was in an outfit similar to Kami's except hers was a little more tight fitting.
"Hey, Mr. Piccolo did that for me whenever I needed new clothes." said Gohan.
Nonica smiled and retorted, "Well, I was raised by Kami. He showed me all kinds of things while I was growing up."
"You're gonna make a great guardian, Nonica." said Goku.
"Thanks, Goku. Well, I gotta go. You guys take care and I will see you later." and with that, Nonica was gone.
At the Earth's check-in station, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo were standing before King Yemma. "We wish to travel to King Kai's planet for training." Tien requested. King Yemma sat behind his huge desk, flipping through his book containing every Earthling and their deeds.
"And why should I grant this request?" King Yemma inquired.
"Because they stood and fought bravely against the Saiyan invaders that would have destroyed the Earth had they not fought." They all looked to see Nonica walking up to stand in front of King Yemma.
"Nonica, what are you doing here?" King Yemma then asked.
Nonica smiled and bowed respectfully. "I came to stand on their behalf." she answered, "As Temporary Guardian of Earth it is my right and duty."
"Alright, Nonica!" Yamcha cheered. Nonica looked at Yamcha with her index finger over her lips. Yamcha's lips tightened instantly.
King Yemma leaned forward, "Alright, Temporary Guardian, let's hear it." he said.
She smiled again and began to plead their case, "King Yemma, these brave warriors fought the evil Saiyans and gave up their own lives. They stepped in when Earth needed them, as they have many times before. They deserve to be allowed to not only keep their bodies, but also to travel Snake Way and receive training from King Kai."
King Yemma looked over to Piccolo, "And what about him?" he asked. Nonica looked in the direction that King Yemma was looking.
"Piccolo should be allowed to go as well." she replied. Piccolo's eyes widened in shock. He couldn't believe she had said that due to the fact that he once was evil. Piccolo had always figured that he was going straight to hell, without hesitation, yet here Nonica was defending him.
"Really?" said King Yemma, who was equally as surprised as Piccolo.
"Piccolo gave his life to save the life of Goku's small son, Gohan. I think that more than proves that he isn't what he used to be." Nonica said, "He also defended the Earth alongside myself and the others when he really didn't have to."
King Yemma leaned back in his chair and folded his hands across his chest. His stern expression faded into a smile, "Kami would be very proud of you, Nonica." he said.
"Thank you , sir." she replied.
"Alright, Nonica, they can all go." King Yemma decreed.
Bowing in respect, once more, Nonica said, "thank you, King Yemma." The others, even Piccolo, followed Nonica's example and bowed to King Yemma. They were then escorted outside to a car that would take them to Snake Way.
"Thanks, Nonica. I really doubt he would have let us go if you hadn't stepped." Tien said.
"Well, it was the least I could after what my brother and his friend did." she replied. They all noticed that Nonica didn't have her tail around her waist.
"No tail?" Yamcha asked, it was more of a statement than an actual question.
"No, I had to cut it off during the fight. It's a long story really." she said. They all walked over to the car. Nonica watched as they all got in.
Piccolo was the last one to get into the car. He turned at the last minute to say something to Nonica, but when he did she wasn't there. "Where did she go?" he asked.
"Hm, guess she had to get back to the Lookout." said Tien.
For a second, Piccolo looked a little disappointed. Thank you, Nonica. For everything. I only wish that I could have held you one more time before you left. I wonder if you would have even allowed me to. Piccolo thought. He then got into the car and they set out for Snake Way to begin their long journey to Kings Kai's planet.
Back on Earth, everyone had to act quickly. The ship that Kami had come to Earth in needed repair and Bulma had to learn enough Namekian to fly it. Nonica and Mr. Popo helped her with that. The princess decided to stay behind and perform her duties as Temporary Guardian in Kami's absence. After about ten day, Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin took off for Namek.
Nonica stood at the edge of the Lookout and looked out over at everyone down below. She began to wonder if her friends had made it to Namek yet. They should at least be close by now. I do hope they're alright. she thought. The more she thought about them, the more she began to think about them collecting the dragon balls, and the more she thought about them collecting the dragon balls, the more she thought about Kami coming back. And the more she thought about Kami coming back, the more she thought about Piccolo. It had been hard for her since he had died. Sure, she missed Kami dearly, but she was grieving over Piccolo. The worst part were the dreams, or rather, the nightmares. Almost every night was the same. She saw Piccolo die all over again. She would wake up in tears. She didn't blame herself. No, that wasn't it. She just wished there was something she could've done. She stood there on the Lookout now with tears streaming down her face. I miss you, Piccolo. I know you'll be back soon enough, but it doesn't stop the pain in my chest. I wish there were some why that we could be together, but I'll never be able to tell you what you really mean to me. she thought.
Mr. Popo came walking up from behind her then. "You know, it's okay to miss him." he said.
Nonica quickly wiped her face with her hands, "Mr. Popo," she sniffled, "Kami wouldn't want me moping around because of him."
"I wasn't talking about Kami." he smiled.
The daughter of Kami just looked at him in confusion. "I don't know what you mean." she said.
He went up to her and said, "My dear one, do you really think that Kami and I never noticed that you would disappear those three years that Goku was with us? That we don't know where you were sneak off to? That we couldn't see that you were starting to develop feelings? It was in your eyes and it's still in your eyes. You're in love, my darling." Nonica's face turned a soft shade of pink when she heard his conclusion. She knew that he was right, but she never realized that it was that obvious. "I want you to know that it is alright to have those feelings,. They are not wrong and that Piccolo has changed. He isn't what he used to be anymore." he said.
A few more tears streamed down Nonica's face. She smiled and said, "You're right, Mr. Popo. I do love him." It was actually a relief to be able to admit that she was in love with someone that was once so bad and an even bigger relief was to know that it was okay to love him. "Thank you. I needed that." she said. He smiled at her, glad that he had helped her to find some sense of peace in herself. It was then that Nonica made a decision. She looked at her long time friend and said, "I have to go to Namek. I want to make sure that my friends are okay and I want to help them bring Kami, Piccolo, and the others back to this life."
"I understand. Everything will be just fine here while you're gone." Mr. Popo replied. He then had a thought, "But, how will you get there?"
She simply shrugged her shoulders, "I know where the space pod I came here in is. I'll take that. I should be there in a matter of days." she said. Mr. Popo gave her his blessing. The two said their goodbyes to one another and Nonica set out to find her abandoned ship. She was going to go to Namek and help her friends complete their mission and bring their fallen comrades back!
Nonica has chosen to travel to Namek and assist her friends. What new develops await her there? What will happen when she runs into her older brother once again? And how will she fair when she meets her former tormentor for the first time since her youth? Found out next time in…Princess of Saiyans.
There you go, chapter 10. I know that it isn't very long, but I promise that it will be better next time. Please remember to review this chapter and be on the look out for the next chapter. Thanks!