"Well… This is different." I noted as I watched from my hideout in the ceiling above the lab.
As mentioned before, I found a nice little hiding spot to avoid my bastard co-workers, which was nice since sometimes I had to come to the lab to do some work. But from here, I was able to watch the others from above. Usually, there was nothing to note and I just ignored them. However, today was radically different. There was tension in the air, and everyone seemed nervous for some reason. In fact, this is worse than when Cold came to introduce Frieza. Everyone was in a sporadic haste as they continued their work, but they were obviously distracted by something that was eating at them. Even the ones who were always so prideful and arrogant seemed…meek today.
Something was definitely wrong, but I didn't know if I cared enough to find out what exactly was happening. As far as I knew, whatever was happening had nothing to do with me. So I continued with my work on Broly's armor. However, that's when I heard someone say something. Well, it was more of a shriek.
"He's here!"
"He?" I muttered, my attention now grabbed once more. The moment some random Saiyan burst into the room and said that the entire room froze with terror. The entire room paled at the news, and suddenly I found myself growing more concerned. "Okay, seriously, what the hell is going on here? Is Frieza here now or something?"
I was worried, but once again, whatever was happening had nothing to do with me. Or so I was beginning to hope. So I tried to get back to my work, when suddenly the door slammed open once again and a voice I had never heard rang out.
"Apologies for barging in, but is there a Saiyan named Orion anywhere here?"
"Oh goddamn it." I groaned as I looked at who said that.
When I saw who it was, I blinked. And then stared before blinking again.
Is that…a purple humanoid cat?
Am I drunk? The hell is that thing? And why is there a walking blue, gay stereotype standing next to it?
While I was trying to wrap my head around the two creatures, every other Saiyan froze. They all slowly turned to look Barney the big purple cat in the eyes, before proceeding to freeze up and pale like they were staring death itself in the face. The cat didn't seem fazed by this other than tapping his fingers on his other hand as he held them behind his back, waiting patiently for a response to his query. In fact, the immediate fear seemed to amuse him, since he didn't hide a small smirk that formed soon after. The blue guy beside him hummed as he fiddled with the large staff he held in his hand.
"Oh my… Do you think that we entered the wrong room, Lord Beerus?"
"I doubt that, Whis. We were told this Orion fellow was a researcher of sorts, and this does look like the Saiyan's main laboratory. Perhaps he didn't come in today. That older gentleman did mention how he comes and goes whenever he feels like it."
"Oh, dear. If that is the case, then who will be our guide around the castle?"
So that cat's name is Beerus and the blue guy is Whis, huh? Those aren't familiar names. Although… Beer-us? Whis-ky? Really? I've started to notice that many people here had a thematic naming scheme around vegetables for some reason, even my name falling under that, but now names that sound strangely like alcoholic drinks? Are names in this world all just puns or something? Well, doesn't matter. What does matter is how there's no way in hell I'm going down there to be a tour guide for those two. I'll just stay here and continue working until I-
"If you are looking for Orion, Lord Beerus, he has a hiding spot in the ceiling. I saw him enter the castle this morning, so he is probably up there right now."
It was those sudden and alarming words that caused my entire body to go cold. The shivers I felt when I heard that and suddenly felt all eyes up towards where I was nearly made me drop the tools I was holding down to the ground floor. I stopped moving, hoping to whatever God that gave me this second life that I didn't hear Nion call out where I was to literally everyone in the room.
"Is that so?" I heard Beerus say with what might have been an amused tone. "Well then, if you are up there Orion, you might want to come down now. Else I might start losing my patience and just destroy you."
If it were anyone else in any other situation, I would have laughed in their face and not done what they wanted me to do. I actually would flip them off and continue on with my business. But here? Right now? The way this Beerus guy spoke so nonchalantly made my heart jump into my throat. He did not sound very threatening. He did not sound like a cruel killer like the Saiyans. Yet something in his tone told me not to test if that was true or not. This was a being that just threatened to erase me just for annoying him, and somehow that comes across as a legitimate threat that he could and would go through with.
I did not test whether that was true or not.
"Here! I'm right here!" I shouted with a slightly cracking voice as I dashed over and popped my head out of my hiding spot, making every other Saiyans's eyes except for Nion's widened to nearly cartoonish proportions. Beerus, on the other hand, just smirked when he saw me, and Whis didn't change his smiling expression at all, like he knew all along and was just watching as a bystander. I felt so many regrets the moment Beerus's eyes met mine.
Okay, for real. Who the hell are these people?
"Orion. This is Lord Beerus and his attendant, Whis. They are special guests." Nion told me as I made my way down. She didn't even react at all as I glared at her the entire way down. "It would seem that you have been assigned to show them around. Do show them the proper respect."
"Yeah, yeah." I grumbled as I finally touched the ground. "...You're finding me a new work spot for this, Nion."
"That is fair." She replied with a smug smile that made my eye twitch in annoyance. Ignoring that, I looked back at Beerus and Whis before sighing in defeat.
"Alright. I suppose we should get this tour started then." I said groaning. "Let's go, you two. I'm a little busy with more important things than touring a big purple cat around the place."
The absolute horror that formed on nearly everyone's face as I spoke in my usual tone was not missed by my eyes. That almost made me laugh, however, I was more focused on the reactions of the two I was to lead around the place as I felt a trickle of sweat form on the side of my face.
Whis's only reaction was a small chuckle as he kept cheerfully smiling. Beerus, on the other hand, had a more visible reaction, and I didn't know whether or not it was a good one or a bad one. He gave an amused smile directed right at me.
"Lead the way then, kid." Beerus said while gesturing for me to take the lead. I slowly nodded as I lead them out of the lab and we started the grand tour.
"So… Any specific place you have in mind for our first stop?" I asked. "They didn't tell me anything about you two or how I was supposed to be the one showing you around, so I don't really have a plan or anything like that."
"They certainly put in quite the tight spot, didn't they." Whis noted with a relaxed tone that was really offputting to me.
"I can see why, though. We did stop by suddenly on a whim, after all. King Vegeta is probably trying to figure out what to do as we speak." Beerus said before taking another look at me. "You seem quite young to be a researcher. Why would a child like you be working here at the castle like this? Don't tell me you're one of the king's brats?"
"Oh dear god no." I cringed at the mere thought. "If I was one of his sons, the king would have already died from overwhelming shame. I'm just someone he thought would be best suited for this kind of work."
"You do seem older than you appear. More intelligent, as well. Perhaps that's why." Whis pondered out loud.
"You certainly don't act like those other Saiyans. You don't seem even the slightest bit scared. I have to say I'm a little impressed to find a mortal so young speak to me so casually. It's a bit refreshing in a way, though I do suggest you have a little more respect for a Destroyer."
That got me to stop dead in my tracks as I processed the cat's words. Did he just call me a 'mortal', implying he's not?
"I-I'm sorry, but as I said, they didn't tell me anything about you two. W-Who did you say you both were again?"
"Oh, we didn't give a proper introduction. This here is Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction, and I am his attendant, Whis."
"God of Destruction." I repeated, now feeling my mouth dry as I came to terms with Whis's comment. "Um… I hate to be the one to ask this, but by that, you mean…?"
"Where there is creation, there must also be destruction. Since there are deities that create and nurture life, there must also be a deity that culls them should they get too out of hand. And that deity is yours truly. Happy to make your acquaintance." Beerus elaborated. "I'm a very generous god, but one thing I won't tolerate is one who fails to show the proper respect a Destroyer god is due. You should count your lucky stars I find you so amusing, boy. Else I would have erased you, or maybe even destroyed this planet."
"I see… So you're a God of Destruction…" I said as I thought about what the two said. "Interesting. So I've finally met a god. I suppose nothing is off limits in a reality like this." I muttered with a small sigh. "That certainly explains the reactions of everyone else today. I apologize if I offended you in any way, Lord Beerus."
"Oh? You aren't terrified now that you know to whom you speak?" Lord Beerus asked, slightly raising an eyebrow at me.
"It's certainly a shock, and I will admit that such a position is most certainly one deserving of much more respect than what I had been showing you until now. Definitely more respect than any Saiyan, that's for sure. However, if you were expecting a fearful response, I'm sorry to say you'll be severely disappointed. Even knowing who and what you are, I can't say I'm too scared."
"Do you not fear death, then? I didn't know a child could have such a bleak outlook so soon in life."
"It's not exactly accurate to say that that I don't fear death. I certainly want to live and find value in my own life, so dying is something I do wish to avoid." I said before I felt my expression darken as I averted my gaze from him. "That said, it's not like death will change anything for me, so dying is still a bit of a 'meh' to me." I then shrugged. "It is what it is. Besides, you said it yourself. As long as I show you the proper respect a Destroyer is due and I don't upset you, you have no reason to kill me. I can do that much."
"I see. What an interesting mortal you are." Lord Beerus chuckled. "Well, back to what we were discussing before this, I believe it's high time to see what counts as Saiyan cuisine."
"I am a bit peckish, too. I do hope the food here is as delightful as that last planet's dishes." Whis added.
"The kitchen it is, then." I nodded as I led them to the dining area of the castle.
None of the castle staff in there needed any instructions when they saw us walk in. The moment they saw Lord Beerus, they all rushed into the kitchen and soon after brought out exquisite food that I had never seen before. The typical Saiyan meal was a lot more humble, even if sometimes it was over five times what a normal human would eat. But the food was never fancy. Sure it tasted well enough to not complain about it, but the presentation was never a concern when it came to the Saiyans. Food was food. It didn't matter how good it looked, as long as it was serviceable and gave nutrients, a Saiyan would eat it. It was one of the few things I could agree with.
However, it seemed that the Saiyans were capable of creating food that looked like it belonged in a restaurant meant to serve nobles, celebrities, and millionaires. This was some of the fancies and tastiest food I have ever seen since being born in this reality. Hell, it looked better than some fancy food I saw back on Earth. It was to be expected. Would you want to serve a god something that looked like it had been microwaved or bought from Mcdonald's?
The God of Destruction seemed impressed, too, as his eyes widened with surprise before his expression morphed into an excited one.
"I didn't take you Saiyans as the types to be able to produce such tasty-looking meals. As far as I knew, all it took to satisfy your kind was some fire-roasted meat from whatever creature you could get your hands on. It seems you lot have more civilized tastes than I thought."
"Only the best for the likes of you, Lord Beerus." One of the chefs quickly said as sweat poured down his face. I did not envy him.
The chef soon left, leaving me to stand beside Lord Beerus as he dug him, with Whis joining in without a moment of hesitation. I watched on in mild amusement as the god and his attendant took a small bite to start before they grinned widely and started eating the meal in full. I had to hold back a chuckle watching this almighty god that could destroy everything in his sight eating with the enthusiasm of a Saiyan. At least unlike those brutes Lord Beerus had table manners. Well, not entirely since Whis was way more proper, but still better marginally.
"Mhm! My, my. This is much better than I expected. It's incredibly tasty. Not perfect, but I'm already in a good mood. I suppose I won't have to destroy anything yet." Lord Beerus said as he hummed in delight from the food.
"You still have that request for the Saiyans as well, so do try to keep your temper under control, Lord Beerus." Whis told the god before taking another bite with delight. "But I must agree with your assessment. This is quite an improvement over the last planet we visited. Would you care to join us, Orion? I feel bad just having you stand there if you're hungry as well. There's plenty enough to share."
"I'm fine. I ate before coming here. Besides, this food is for yourself and Lord Beerus, so I'd feel guilty to take any of it for myself." I politely turned down the offer, flashing him a customer service smile as I did.
"If you say so." Whis said, seemingly happy that he didn't have to share funnily enough.
"I will say, I am a little curious as to what Whis said. He said you have a request to ask the Saiyans, Lord Beerus?" I asked.
"Ah, yes. That's right. I don't imagine it will be any problem for warriors like you lot. It's quite the simple request." Lord Beerus told me as he gulped down some kind of meat dish.
"If you don't mind my asking, what do you need the Saiyans to do?"
"I've heard rumors that the most comfortable pillow in the universe is somewhere in this galaxy. It would be suitable for a god such as myself to go searching for it, so I thought I might hire you Saiyans to find it for me." Lord Beerus answered.
"The…most comfortable pillow in the universe?" I repeated with a small twitch in my eye. "That…sounds like something that shouldn't pose any difficulty. You shouldn't have to worry about us taking too long or failing in regards to that request."
"Good. I wouldn't know what to say if the Saiyans, a people who claim to be highly trained warriors, couldn't even do something as simple as this." Lord Beerus said.
It took a bit of willpower to not comment on how ridiculous his request was. I felt bits of my self-control falter when this God of Destruction told me he was only here, on a whim, because he thought the Saiyans were the best people to capture and deliver a pillow to him. Eventually, I just dropped it with the simple thought that perhaps gods just don't follow the same logic as mortals.
That's when another thought came to mind. Oh yeah, this is actually the perfect chance to ask something I never thought I would be able to get an answer to.
"May I ask another question, Lord Beerus?"
"I don't see why not. You've been pleasant so far, so I can indulge your curiosity. It's only natural you have questions to ask a god." He said while giving me a slight smirk.
"Then, could you tell me if there are other realities aside from our own?" I asked him. That question made both Lord Beerus and Whis stop eating as they both turned toward me with surprised and also curious looks.
"Other realities? You'll have to be a bit more specific than that. That could refer to many things." Lord Beerus said.
"So there are multiple things that could fall under that description?" I questioned.
"Indeed. There are many different answers to your question depending on what you mean. For example, the Living World, Otherworld, and Hell could be considered different realities." Whis told me. "Is that what you meant? Were you curious about if there was a place for souls to go after death?"
"No. I don't really care about the afterlife at the moment." I shook my head. "I was thinking along the lines of alternate dimensions or parallel universes. The simplest way to describe it would be calling it Multiverse Theory, I suppose."
"Oh, if that's what you meant, there are indeed multiple universes." Whis told me as he smiled.
"So there are other universes." I hummed thoughtfully. "How many?"
"Right now, there are twelve, but who knows how long that will last." Lord Beerus grumbled as he got back to eating.
"That doesn't sound ominous." I grimaced. "Did there used to be more than twelve universes?"
"Quite so! There used to be eighteen!" Whis answered happily as if the implication of the disappearance of the other six realms didn't bother him in the slightest. "But that's a story for another time. Someone so young shouldn't be burdened with the knowledge of such things."
"I see…" I said, deciding Whis was correct in that assumption. I didn't truly care about what happened to those six universes. I still had other priorities. If other universes truly exist, then does that mean that I was taken from mine after I died? If so, is there any way to get back? Only one way to find out. "Is there any way to travel between universes?"
"Yes, but only beings such as myself and certain Kais, the Gods of Creations, can perform universal travel." Whis explained as he ate some tasty-looking fruit that was on the table.
"So in other words, it would be impossible for anyone else." I muttered. "Does the same apply to a spirit? A being without a physical body, like the ghost of one who had perished?"
"A spirit, huh? Not sure. I personally have never met anything that could be called a spirit. I don't much care for Otherworld. I only go there on whims and such, and none of the dead caught my interest." Lord Beerus hummed with a bit of intrigue at the thought. "But I would assume the same rules would apply to a spirit."
"I see…"
Then does that mean I'm from this universe? Does that mean if I make my way to Earth, it will be the same Earth that I know? Or does that mean I was brought to this universe by one of these Kai beings? If neither of those is the case, then what the hell caused my situation?
"Why do wish to know about other universes and how to travel between them anyway? Your questions are quite specific." Lord Beerus asked me with a pointed look.
"I guess it's just to satisfy my own curiosity." I admitted. "It's something that's been on my mind lately, but it's not like anyone would or could give me any answers regarding it. Saiyans aside from myself aren't truly thinkers or intellects. I figured I could ask now considering you're a god, Lord Beerus. It only makes sense that someone as powerful as you would also be all-knowing in these matters."
"You flatter me." Lord Beerus said as he stood up, having finished his meal. "Are you finished, Whis?"
"Yes, Lord Beerus" Whis replied as he stood up alongside the God of Destruction. "Should we continue on our way?"
"Of course. I'm a little more interested to see the rest of this castle now." Lord Beerus. "Alright, Orion. Show us where some of the castle's more interesting places are."
"Of course, Lord Beerus." I replied with a small bow before I started leading the deity and his attendant around once more.
The tour didn't last too long, but it was long enough to show Lord Beerus the 'interesting' rooms in the castle. At least the rooms that I thought Lord Beerus would find interest in. I myself didn't care too much about the castle and what was in it. The only two places that I spend a noticeable amount of time in are the lab and occasionally the library, but the library has only a few dozen books, with most of them being about fighting or even the secret journal of well-known Saiyan warriors from the past.
Although, now that I think about it, occasionally I'd see some book detailing certain legends, namely the legend of the Super Saiyan. A Saiyan born every thousand years or so. A being capable of incredible power no other Saiyan has ever or will ever reach, supposedly. A power that is born out of a need, not a desire. Something only a pure Saiyan could obtain. If the legend didn't sound like a load of bull before, that 'Pure Saiyan' nonsense is what kills it for me. Something like that is impossible. No 'and's, 'if's, or 'but's, about it. Hell, I doubt anyone is completely 'pure'. Certainly not Saiyans. Certainly not me.
However, if the legends do, and I do put heavy emphasis on that, hold some truth to them, then maybe that's the reason for Broly's power. Perhaps Nion wasn't too far off. Perhaps the Legendary Super Saiyan's power came from a mutation that caused them to grow their power indefinitely like Broly. That would certainly let someone fall through history as a legend for a warrior born to a warrior race. I wouldn't put all my trust in it, though. Saiyans are proud to a fault, and they're bound to make such things like the Super Saiyan more fantastical than it is. How funny and pathetic would it be if such a legendary power wasn't truly special?
Like…instead of it being some awesome power born from emotion like rage or a powerful need for it in a hopeless situation, what if it was something caused by 'Super Saiyan Cells' that gave a person that power? God, these S-cells sound stupid. If that was the case, any eleven-year-old could do it with ease. Oh! Here's something even worse! What if it was just some tingly feeling in a person's back? How stupid would that be right?
…Right?
Wait. Wasn't there another legend that was similar to the Super Saiyan? What was it…? The Saiyan God? Super Saiyan God? Something like that. I haven't even bothered looking into that one. Hardly anything relating to it in the first place, and not even the most fanatical of Saiyans take any stock in it. Just a few mentions here and there in records so old I'm surprised they haven't turned to dust already. Still, I figured both legends were interesting enough to mention to Lord Beerus. Apparently, I was right to assume that, since he seemed to take great interest in the legends of the Super Saiyan, and even more at the mere mention of God thing or whatever that shit was called.
Y'know what, I'm just gonna call it Saiyan God. That sounds infinitely better for some reason.
After that, it was just more walking Lord Beerus around. That is until he suddenly asked me a question.
"Say, I've been meaning to ask you, Orion. Why is it that you were hiding up in the lab's ceiling back when we first met?"
I frowned a little too deeply than I thought I would at hearing the question before I sighed.
"It's because the other researchers get easily jealous of me due to my intellect being greater than theirs, despite myself being much younger and less experienced than them. Even the king said I was talented. That gives them enough of an excuse in their mind to use me as their personal punching bag whenever they feel stressed or wish to 'put me in my place'. Before now, that hiding spot was where I went whenever I wanted to get some actual work done. They never even realized that I was there until Nion pointed my spot out."
"So that's why you seemed so upset at her and told her to find you a new spot." Whis noted, to which I nodded to him. Lord Beerus, though, kept his eyes on me, his gaze now a bit more narrowed than before as he put on a slightly more serious expression.
"Physical abuse, then? Somehow, I'm not surprised. Word on the Saiyan race's cruelty is known throughout the galaxy. It's not surprising to hear that they abuse their people, even if they are but helpless children." Lord Beerus said in a neutral tone, making it hard to tell if he cared about the situation at all. In fact, I was having trouble figuring out why he was bringing it up in the first place before he continued. "That's what I would say…if Saiyan children were truly helpless, but from what I've heard and seen, that isn't at all the case. Even the king's kid from what I've heard is incredibly strong, stronger than any other Saiyan around already. So tell me, how come you don't fight back? Surely, you aren't so helpless either."
"I am sorry to disappoint, Lord Beerus, but I might be the weakest mortal that you have met." I told the god with a slight grimace at the confession. "I am, undoubtedly, pathetically helpless and weak on my own. Nothing I do seems to make my body noticeably stronger. I can't even use energy. Whenever I do, I injure myself greatly."
"Is that so?" Whis asked, now seemingly shocked at my words.
"It's true. I tore all the muscles in my upper arm a couple of years or so ago. Nearly ruined my arm. Couldn't even get the blast to work before it happened. Maybe it's better I didn't fire that blast. Might have completely lost my arm if I did." I sighed. "For all intents and purposes, it seems clear that I can't match the typical Saiyan warrior on my own naturally."
"And that's why you chose to hide against your aggressors. Not a very proud answer, you've found." Lord Beerus noted.
"Pride is for fools who can afford such a weakness. Pride is only the source of shame. It prevents one from properly growing and learning from mistakes, and it can cost a person their life. Such a thing has no place in the life of one who wishes to survive. That's something few Saiyans seem to understand. They limit themselves with their pride and arrogance. In the real world, in a real fight, pride has no place."
"And you're saying pride does not limit you, unlike the other Saiyans?"
"Please forgive me if this comes off as disrespectful, but I must insist that you do not lump me in with these fools. I do not consider myself a Saiyan in the slightest. There is no relationship between me and these barbaric monkeys." I told the god, who got a bit more surprised when he heard me say 'monkeys'.
"Not a Saiyan, you say?" Whis questioned.
"Not in mind, no. We're nothing alike. They're all fools, and I'll soon prove that to them."
"You say that like you have a plan." Lord Beerus said.
"I do." I confirmed. "I'll show them just how foolish they are. I'll tear them down to the lowest level of shame before I go on with my life. Afterwards, I don't care what happens to them in the slightest. They could all die for all I care. I'll continue living my life as if a hill of ants had just gotten exterminated. The universe would be better without Saiyans, anyway."
"Big words coming from another Saiyan."
"Lord Beerus, please."
"Alright. No skin off my back whether you chose to associate with your own people." Lord Beerus shrugged. "Though I must say one thing in regards to that."
"And what would that be, Lord Beerus."
"From speaking to you today, I will agree you are different from many Saiyans in many different ways. You don't act like a typical Saiyan, that's for sure." Lord Beerus said before flashing me a wide grin. "However, I think that anyone could see that you are, without a doubt, a Saiyan. Not just in body, but mind as well. You're very Saiyan-like."
That made me stop in my tracks and freeze up. It took me a full minute to wrap my head around what Beerus just said, and when I did, I slowly turned around to fully face the god with a deathly glare.
"Could you repeat that?" I asked in a cold tone that could freeze a star.
"My, my… Look how quickly your respectful tone disappeared! Did I touch a nerve? I'm fairly certain I said you're very Saiyan-like. Perhaps not in power or in typical ways, but it's clear to see to someone like me." The cat taunted me as he got up in my face. "If you'd like, I could give you a free shot to let out that Saiyan anger of yours. However, I would have to destroy you afterward for laying a hand on a God of Destruction. The one thing I will not tolerate, even from amusing mortals like you, is a lack of respect a Destroyer is due."
My hands shook. I nearly took him up on that offer. How dare he compare me to that filth! In what way am I like those idiotic monkeys!? There's no way in hell we're similar! I refuse to believe it!
But despite really, really wanting to, I did not retaliate. I, instead, held back my anger as I took a deep breath. I then looked Beerus…Lord Beerus in the eyes before turning back around.
"...I believe I've shown you every place of interest in the castle. I think enough time has passed for the king to be ready to receive you and Whis, don't you agree Lord Beerus."
"Indeed. I was getting tired of walking around, anyway." Lord Beerus yawned. "Let us be on our way."
"Of course, Lord Beerus." I told him, not letting any of my remaining anger boil over to the surface.
After a bit more walking, we made it to the entrance to the throne room. The whole walk I refused to say anything else to Lord Beerus. I instead tried to piece together what he meant about me being Saiyan-like. There's no way. I'm nothing like them. I would never be like them with how much I despise them. He might be a god, but Lord Beerus must just be clueless about this. He has no idea what he's talking about.
"Here were are. With this, I believe my duties are over." I said as I turned to the two. "If that is all, I will be heading back to the lab, or wherever Nion has set up as my new workspace."
"Thank you for your services, Orion. It was very pleasant." Whis told me, to which I gave him a respectful nod.
"Before you go, allow me to give you one piece of advice." Lord Beerus told me. I turned to him, and I almost told him to keep quiet. Instead, though, I just took a small breath and nodded.
"Alright. What's your advice?"
"It's simple." He said as he smiled. "Don't let your goals blind you."
I stared at him a little more, expecting more to that, but he just turned away from me, having spoken his piece. With nothing left to do, I took a second to wonder why he said that. I didn't really understand. Why would my goals blind me? How? I just shook my head as I left. Best not to think to hard about the words of a god, especially since he probably only said them on a whim. They hold no meaning to me. I have better things to focus my brain on. Like those goals I have.
And so I left, leaving Beerus and Whis alone before they entered the throne room.
"He was quite the interesting mortal, don't you think Lord Beerus?"
"Certainly. He was quite lucky I've been in a good mood today and that he was a bit entertaining, else I would have destroyed him without a second thought."
"But he was interesting in more than just his personality, wasn't he?"
"So you noticed that, too?"
"Of course. It's quite difficult to not sense it."
"True enough." The God of Destruction nodded as he gave a small frown. "For one so weak, I have to wonder what that dark presence that's stuck itself on him was. And that soul… Those questions… That boy has plenty of questions surrounding him, it seems."
"I do wonder about those questions he asked, but the state of his soul and that dark presence are more eye-catching. I've never seen or felt a soul so unusual. It's almost like it's mismatched compared to the rest of him. And that dark stain on his soul… It seemed different than ki. It wasn't mortal ki, nor divine. If anything, it was more like a sort of magic." Whis noted.
"Magic, huh? I'm not too familiar with that, but having such dark magic stuck onto him must mean something. He doesn't seem aware of it, though."
"Quite so. I doubt he has any inkling of its presence. Not when his focus is solely on other things."
"Yes… The weakest Saiyan, and perhaps mortal, by his own admittance. With how little I could sense his energy, I must agree with that statement. And yet, I somehow doubt that Orion will let that weakness stay with him for long. One way or another, I imagine he will be able to enact that revenge of his."
"You seem confidant about that, Lord Beerus. And what makes you think he wants revenge."
"That was the only thing that his words and tone could indicate that he wanted. He said he wanted to drag the other Saiyans down to the lowest level of suffering, after all. I must say, that would certainly be entertaining. Perhaps we should come back should he ever get that far in his plan." Lord Beerus then examined Whis's face closer before letting out a chuckle. "But back to that dark, malignant stain we felt on Orion, I can tell you already have an idea of what that is and what it means for the kid, so out with it. Is it of any concern to me?"
"I highly doubt that, Lord Beerus. After a bit more thought, I believe I know where that darkness originates from, and if I am correct in my assumption, I doubt it is anything you will have to worry about any time soon. Besides, this is a problem within someone else's jurisdiction anyway, so I do not think we will have to intervene."
"I see. I won't think too much about it, then." Beerus said. "Now then, let's go talk to Vegeta. I grow tired of this planet, and I want them to get to work finding my new pillow as soon as possible."
"As you wish." Whis said before the two of them entered the throne room.
Unbeknownst to them, from far off in the distance, a cloaked figure was watching with their magic, visibly relieved that nothing occurred with the Destroyer and the tool. For as much as they had planned for this, the Destroyer running into their key before the plan even got going was a bit frightening. If the boy had been erased, then…well, nothing of value would really be lost, would it? They could just start over or make a new plan, as annoying as that would be. Still, it was good nothing happened between the two. Even better that neither the god nor his angel noticed the dark being observing them and the boy, or if they did, they did not seem to care enough to do something about it. Perhaps that was in part due to the magic in use? Whatever the case, they would keep observing. The god should pose no issue anymore. The Destroyer isn't part of the script, after all. He should not make his presence known until long after the plan has bloomed to fruition.
So until then, they would watch and observe further. They would watch until the boy grew darker and darker until he was dark enough to be of use. And if he ever faltered in that task…
They would give him a gentle push in the right direction, should he ever need it.
A/N: Had a few chapters sitting here for a bit so I figured I'd get around to posting them. I have an idea for the rest of this Saga, but haven't been feeling like writing for this story as of yet. Also, huge thanks to Whiteserpant119 for the idea for this chapter. I read his comment mentioning a scenario, and after having the idea put in my head, I knew I had to write a chapter involving Orion and Beerus. I like how it turned out. So let this be a reminder that if you have an idea of something you want to see in my stories, any of them, whether a major plot point you think might happen or want to happen or some kind of small thing, I might just see it and want to add it in too. I'm always open to ideas.
So just a general update for both Bit by Bit and Entertaining a Small Thought (for those of you who read both). I've actually been having a lot of trouble trying to get in the mood to write Bit by Bit Kai lately, as well as having trouble coming up with the creativity needed for EaST. Been trying to sit down and finish that story for months now but just come up blank for the chapter I'm stuck on. I already know what to do for the rest of the story and have it outlined in my head, but I keep getting stuck on small things that I get hung up on. I'll try to finish it soon. I really want to finish it since I'm really excited about showing you all the finished product.
So since I haven't had any passion for Bit by Bit and EaST has been giving me creative problems lately, I've actually been messing around with a bunch of my other stories that I haven't posted yet (I have like a dozen in my google docs and this has been a thing since I started writing fanfictions why am I like this?)
Been thinking about posting what I have of one or two of those other stories since I've been really into writing them lately, but I'm not sure if they're up to snuff yet (I literally got obsessed and partially rewrote the thing which already had 5 chapters). Might try to get a beta reader or something for my stories if anyone is interested. As for the story I've been enjoying writing lately, it's a RWBY fanfic with an OC (of course), but it's a crossover with the Fate Series. Specifically, the OC has the class cards from Prisma Illya, though the Servants are different.
Would you guys be interested in that? Anyone who likes RWBY and/or Fate want to be a beta reader or something? I initially wanted to focus on one or two fanfics at a time before moving on, but since I just can't help myself, I figured I might as well try to post these other stories so you guys can at least enjoy them and my account won't be dead for months.