Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ I Didn't Have a Clue ❯ Knock some sense into his thick skull! ( Chapter 4 )

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I Didn't have a Clue-Chapter 4

Written by: Jesscheaux

Disclaimer: I did not invent, nor do I own, DB/Z/GT or any of the characters, only
the ones I created.

Author's notes: Juuhachi and Zenya have been reunited, but how long will it last?
Piccolo is showing uncharacteristic warmth for this human. Krillin is getting suspicious.
What is going on? READ ON!
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"So, what's the plan?" Krillin asked his wife.

"Listen, you stay here with Marron and I'm going to look for 17. Maybe I can get through to him and knock some sense
into his thick skull." 18 answered her short husband.

"Ok, but don't go TOO hard on him. He is your brother."

"Ha! Well, don't worry, Krillin, everthing will be fine."

"I hope so."

"Mommy! Be careful!" little Marron said to her mother.

Juuhachi patted her daughter's head and then leaned down to hug her. "Don't worry, sweetie, I will. And Marron?"

"Yes Mommy?"

"I love you. Don't ever forget that." #18 smiled at her blonde-haired daughter for a few seconds and then stood up,
the serious look returning to her face.

"Juu.........." Krillin trailed off.

"Now don't go getting all sentimental on me." she sighed.

"Take care of yourself." he said softly with a meaningful glance at 18.

"Oh Krillin." Juuhachi-gou said softly then went up to her husband and kissed him on the cheek, much like the time she
did before they fought Cell.

Krillin blushed profusely and put his hand behind his head. "See ya." he choked out.

"Bye Mommy!" Marron cried and then went to play with her father as 18 flew off of the lookout with a final wave.


The group of 3 humans and 2 Nameks stood there silently and waited until Juuhachi was out of sight until anyone spoke again.

"So........" Krillin began, "You guys up for some catch?"

Piccolo snorted. "No thanks."

"SURE!" Dende cried, "Sounds like fun, Krillin."

"How about you, Zenya?" he asked his sister-in-law.

"I'll sit this one out, but thanks anyway, bro." Zenya replied and sat down on the floor crosslegged to watch the game.
To her surprise, Piccolo sat down beside her. Zenya smiled at him, not quite sure what to say.
Piccolo gave her a quick smirk and then settled his eyes upon Krillin and the others.

"Piccolo?" Zenya spoke after a few minutes passed.

"Yeah?" the Namek answered with little or no emotion in his voice.

"Um, I was wondering, "

"About what?"

"Well, I don't want to just sit back and relax while everyone else is working and training. So, I was wondering if you
would consent to train me?" she asked tentatively.

"Train? You?"

"Well yes."

"That's a good one. You're kidding right?"

"No, I'm dead serious. What's wrong, don't think I can handle it?"

"It's not that, it's just that I'm not a very good teacher."

"Sure, so all the stories I've heard about you and Gohan must be a lie then, eh?"

"NANI?! You know about that?!"

"Of course I do, I know alot of things, Piccolo. You shouldn't think me naive."

Piccolo still had an incredulous look on his face and Zenya continued:

"Yes, I'm not what you think. You all would like to believe that I am just a helpless little girl, but that is far from
the truth. I have the desire to learn, to become someone. I'm tired of just standing around and watching the parade of life.
That day my own brother beat me to a pulp, and I couldn't do anything about it. I've had enough of being a weakling. So,
I'm asking you as a friend to teach me. I can't do it alone." Zenya finished her deep thoughts on her life.

Piccolo was astounded. "I see. I did underestimate you and I'm sorry."

"So, you'll train me?" she asked hopefully.

"What choice do I have?"

"Oh come on, it won't be so bad!"

"Ok then, bright and early tomorrow morning I'm teaching you to fly."

"Sounds great! Thank you Piccolo-san. This means a me."


Krillin had been watching the two from his position even while playing and he was quite amused by what he saw. (Would you
look at that?) he thought to himself (Piccolo's actually becoming friends with her! Never thought I'd see the day. Zenya
is quite pretty, I wonder if he likes her............ This'll be great!)


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Metal clashing against metal was the sound that was echoing deep within the recesses of the abandoned cave.
Juunana-gou was inside trying to piece together some sort of machine. "Why won't it work?!" he exclaimed frustrated.
He dropped the pieces onto the ground and kicked them. "Stupid piece of junk....." Juunana trailed off and went
digging through the remaining rubbish that surrounded him.

A slight breeze came into the cave and a swishing noise was heard from the opening. Juunana-gou turned his head.

"Juuhachi." he said with no emotion present in his voice, "What do you want?"

"Brother," she began, "I'm worried about you."

"Well, you shouldn't be, I can take care of myself."

"Why don't you stop this madness? Come live with me and have a normal life." she pleaded.

"Normal?" he said accusingly, "You call your life normal? How could you become one of them? The
ones we've worked so long and hard to destroy. Face it, sis, we'll never be normal and you will never
truly be one of them. It's the way we were made, the instinct to destroy will always remain. You'll eventually end up
hurting that short human you like to call your husband."

"Stop! You're wrong, Juunana. Listen to me!"

"No, you listen. I'm trying to build a future for myself, and determine the future of this world.
The game isn't over, Juu-chan. There's more to conquer, and if you want to join with the 'good' people
well, go right ahead. I don't need you! I don't need anyone!"

"Listen to yourself, you're going insane!"

"Insane? I think not. You've become too emotional, Juuhachi. Nothing good can ever come of being
with normal people, how many times do I have to tell you that?!"

"It's not true. Juunana-gou, no matter how you try to deny it, you do have emotions. Just look at you,
you're searching for answers that never seem to come. You can feel, just like I can."

"Ha! The humans have brain-washed you. What has become of the Juuhachi I once knew?"

"I learned what love is. And friendship. My life is complete now. Only one thing can make it better, and
that would be you. I want you to know that I care for you, Juunana. I always have and I always will.
I won't bother you any longer. It's your life and your choice."

"Good. You'll finally let me be."

"Well, I'm going now. Bye Juunana." #18 said a farewell to her only brother. She was at the exit of the
cave and was about to take off into the air when her brother stopped her.

"Juuhachi, I'm going to win this game, you can mark my words. Don't try to stop me." he admonished and turned
back to his work.

#18 took one last look at him and turned her head rapidly as a tear came to her eye. She wiped it away
and took off for the lookout.
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