I decided that I was just gonna put my house where Piccolo gets his house in the movie he was in. I grabbed on my previous sketches of the area and showed them to Bulma, hoping that she didn't think they were too close for someone who apparently doesn't know the area.

"Oh this actually looks a lot like this area," she said bringing up an aerial view of the exact area. Thankfully I didn't give her my aerial sketches. There would have been no way to explain that.

"Yeah that looks perfect," I replied, a smile on my face. "That's freshwater right?"

"Yup. The ground is actually pretty nice even though it's a mountainous area."

"Well, given the trees and other foliage, that seems pretty likely."

"The only thing is you'll need an airplane in order to get there since you can't fly."

"I think I would have wanted some sort of vehicle regardless of where it is. Wherever I would have chosen would be far enough out of the way that going on foot doesn't seem very fun."

"Well, now that you've chosen where you wanna go, I'm gonna finish your house and we'll go in a few days to drop you off."

"Alright, sounds good."

"Oh hey, are you done? Mr. Piccolo said he heard you chose somewhere," came Gohan from around the door frame. I spotted the tip of Piccolo's shoe, but he didn't come in.

"Yeah, do you wanna see," I motioned to the screen. Gohan stood next to me and took a look.

"Oh wow that's pretty. Mr. Piccolo come look," Gohan called out to Piccolo, outing him from his hiding spot. Piccolo took a second before walking in and seeing where I chose. I was really nervous, knowing that in the future he would have chosen this spot for his house. He just gently squinted his eyes and walked out of the room.

"I have a feeling Piccolo doesn't like me," I said sort of nonchalantly. It kinda hurt but I knew that he probably found me loud and annoying like the others.

"I think he just doesn't like talking to new people. He seems interested in you. I noticed he sometimes looks at you like he's thinking."

"Maybe he thinks I'm lying about being from a different dimension place? Not that I would have anything to gain but y'know, you guys seem to have pretty weird lives."

"I don't know, it's possible."

"It's okay, he can be suspicious of me, at least someone is looking out right?"

Me and Gohan left Bulma to finish constructing my house and it's capsule. We first went to my room to grab some art and bring it to the front desk. We made me a bank account at some point. Dr. Brief pulled some strings to get me some proper paperwork for the account. It's been odd seeing rich people pull strings firsthand. It feels like I've become the villain of the people, dodging the rules they have to follow. But I guess I haven't really had an option. And overall the Briefs are pretty generous with their money, they pay their employees incredibly well and donate a lot of money.

Then we went to the courtyard to do training. I've been learning how to fight from everyone too, they say it'll help with ki. I don't really know how that works but whatever. Piccolo was off to the side next to the small brook that flows in here. He was meditating, like he does.

After we were done training they made me go off in the corner and meditate. They had me sit near the brook, closer to where it enters the courtyard. That meant Piccolo was about 15 feet away on the other side, facing my side of the bank. I didn't want to get distracted thinking about him, so I faced away from him. I sat on the ground, set my hands in my lap in a comfortable position, and closed my eyes.

I focused on my breathing. My favorite breathing technique is a modified form of square breathing. I like to breathe in, feeling as if energy is coming from the ground into my body, gently hold, then breathe out, feeling my nervous energy flow out into the ground. Doing that a few times really calms me down and put me in a comfy state of mind.

In, hold. Out, hold. In, hold. Out, hold.

Suddenly I felt myself falling again. Like when you're falling asleep and it feels like your falling. I felt myself getting pulled around. I opened my eyes just to see colors speeding by me. It felt like I was in a current, unable to pull myself out. I kept "falling" for quite a while. Then I was slowed to a stop, floating like in water. Below me was a large glowing ball? Like massively huge.

"What's happening?" I asked.

"I brought you here," came a voice. But it wasn't spoken, just as if I could understand what I needed to.

"Terribly vague, who are you?"

"I am what you call Earth. You were able to connect your ki with me."

"Pardon? I was just breathing. I would pretend that I could connect my energy because it was grounding for me. I didn't think it would happen literally."

"Well you did, so I decided that I'd bring you here and talk. You've been trying to use ki, right? I can tell that you won't be able to use ki like the others. I don't believe your body from another world can use it like them. But I can offer you access to my ki. I just ask for something that you'd be willing to do. Just make sure that everything plays out as they should."

"Can you read my mind?"

"Everything that is within my atmosphere I have access to their consciousness. It's how I keep track of everything happening."

"That makes sense I suppose. You're right, I do accept. I plan to stay as out of it as possible but I also need to be prepared for the fact that me being here has the possibility to change things."

"I'm glad you agree, now this is gonna feel like a lot. Don't worry we'll work up how much ki you get access to so you don't get overwhelmed."

I nodded and I felt a surge of energy. It was uncomfortable, I had never felt anything like it, actually feeling something flow through my body like that. I curled up and gently whimpered. The uncomfortable feeling only lasted a few moments. Then it felt soothing and powerful. Like a strong hug almost.

"That was such a bizarre feeling. But it feels pretty good now."

"Good, now I think I should send you back. Everyone is quite concerned over you. You're connected directly to me now so I'll be able to talk you in your mind."

Before I could reply I felt myself get pulled back up through the current and into my body.

My eyes flew open and I hunched over the ground, throwing up. Seems like all that was a bit too much. I sat back down and Gohan handed me some water.

"Are you okay? What happened? It felt like your ki disappeared," questioned Gohan worriedly.

"Um, I apparently connected with the earth's ki?" I said hesitantly, kind of unsure if that really happened. But the power I felt was definitely real.

"Can you do that?"

"I guess? It was on accident. They were kinda impressed so they granted me access to their ki, in return I guard the earth with you guys." Suddenly I heard earth in my head. Oh by the way, you won't have access to my ki if you go off planet. Can't really help it.

"What's with that face?"

"Huh? Oh, that was earth, they were letting me know that I lose the power if I leave the planet. Which makes sense."

"You can talk to the earth?"

"Now that I'm connected to them yeah I guess."

"You expect us to believe that," came the disbelieving voice of Piccolo. He seemed pretty upset, but I suppose he looks like that quite a lot.

"Then fact check me," I snarked, getting up. I was getting pretty tired of how he was acting. While I understand the doubt, I was kinda sick of his attitude.

"What?"

"Fact check me. If you don't believe me then do something to check me. I have no reason to lie to you."

He stood there staring at me as I stood in front of him. Everyone was staying out of it, not sure how to calm the situation. Suddenly he put his hand on my head and my memories flashed. I took a step back in shock.

"God damn man, if you're gonna do that fucking warn me." I held my hand on my head, as I got a hold of myself. Piccolo didn't say anything at first.

"They're not lying." Is all he said before leaving and flying off. I glared annoyingly at his retreating figure.

"Now that that's over, I wanna take a shower. Anyone else have any questions before I leave?" No one answered me, but they hoped that I would feel better after throwing up. I went to my room and took a shower, letting the warm water wash away my agitation. I spent the rest of my day in my room. I wanted to draw but all I could think about was how Piccolo acted. That seemed sorta outta character for him.

Do you want me to tell you what he's thinking?

What? No, that's his private place. I'd be pissed if I found out someone told others what I've never even said out loud.

Whatever. Let me just rest your doubts tho. He doesn't hate you. You should talk to him when he calms down.

Why? What would I even say to him?

Invite him to live with you.

I choked on the water I was drinking. Are you insane?! He'd probably punch me for asking that. I know him but he doesn't really know me at all.

Just do it. You might be surprised.

It hasn't even been one day and I already hate you.

No you don't, your just anxious.

I'll fight you.

Come at me, bro. But seriously, in a few days, just ask him if he'd like a room in your house. But probably before Bulma is finished.

I sighed and sent Bulma a text saying that I had something I might want to change but I still needed to think about it. She didn't mind since she wasn't too far. She had already reverse engineered my phone and was making prototypes to bridge the gap between my technology and what is available to them currently.