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"Talking"

Thoughts

"Mental link"

The Voice

Dream

Chapter 9

I stare at the man in front of me with wide eyes and surprised look. He looks exactly like the Voice told me. He has on a bright orange gi, pants, a blue belt, wristbands, and shoes. His wild hair pointed at every direction and his soft eyes are pitch black.

This is definitely Son Goku. I just wish I saved the embarrassment of meeting him for the first time by RUNNING into him like a lost child!

He looks down at me with a confused look then gives me a…goofy smile?

"Oops! Sorry!" Goku said apologetically, "are you okay?"

What am I supposed to do now? I can't show a shred of kindness to HIM! I hate him for crying out loud! And he's trying to be NICE to me?! Wait, where's Big…

"If you're done thinking idiotically," Big Brother growled, "you better get over here. This. Instant."

I look pass Goku to see Big Brother across the crowd, leaning against the wall with a scowl on his face. Without a second thought, I rush towards him and grab hold of one of his legs. I cover my face on his clothed leg to hide the embarrassment on my face.

"Don't touch me!" Big Brother growled.

I quickly let go of him and look down to the ground, trying to hide the bright purple blush across my face.

"You stay with me so you don't humiliate yourself any further. Got it?" he said harshly.

"Yes, Big Brother…" I sighed sadly.

How embarrassing!

"Attention all competitors," the main announcer said, "Please report to entrance of the waiting room."

Big Brother and I gather with Goku and the others to the entrance and meet the main announcer He has short blonde hair and wears a black suit and sunglasses. We drew lots to determine who will fight who in the Quarter-Finals. After waiting for everyone to draw, the matches were finally paired up.

Match 1: Kurai vs. Tien

Match 2: Goku vs. Anonymous

Match 3: Krillin vs. Ma Junior

Match 4: Yamcha vs. Hero

I blink confusingly at the roster as I look at the strange names.

Ma Junior? What kind of name is that?

I pull on Big Brother's pants to get his attention. He looks down on me with an irritated look.

"What is it now?" He said irritably.

"Who the heck is Ma Junior?" I asked.

"That's me, you idiot."

"Oh… Never mind…"

All the fighters get a twenty minute break until the Quarter-Finals begins. I sat in the front door of the arena since Big Brother ordered me to stay put until either he comes back or my match begins.

No fair… How come he treats me like a little kid? I'm six months old!

'Ladies and gentlemen!" the blonde haired announcer shouted excitedly to the audience, "Welcome to the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament! Soon, the first match will begin! Will our first contestants Kurai and Tien come out to the arena?"

I walk out of the waiting room along with the three-eyed man known as Tien. We reach the arena and walk to opposite sides of the ring. I look around me watching all the people cheering and shouting with excitement.

Wow! I never noticed how many people there are in world. I can't even grasp how many people there could be on the entire planet!

"On my left is our former champion of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, Tien Shinhan! As most of you all know, Tien won by a very close call against Son Goku three years ago! Now he has returned to triumph once again as victor!"

The crown cheered and clapped so loudly, I can feel my ears pounding.

Champion my butt…

"On my right is the strong willed, but adorable, Kurai! This is her first year participating in the tournament. She may be a child, but her skills, strength, and tough attitude, she is not to be messed with!"

Adorable…? I am NOT adorable!

"Fighters, get ready…!"

Tien and I get in our fighting stances as we glare at each other.

Let the games begin!

"BEGIN!"