Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ The Red Baron ❯ Seeing the Light ( Chapter 17 )

The Red Baron

 

Seeing the Light

 

It was several days before Master Janus was able to convince the White Warrior to stay with them. To Master Janus, it was a simple yes or no but to the White Warrior, it meant so much more.

 

Eventually, Vanessa decided that for the time being, it was best to stay with the Red Baron and all those who were with him. She thought it best. Besides, she could keep closer tabs on the Red Baron as well as exact her revenge on the Dark Baron when her opportunity came.

 

To get things started, Master Janus had decided that it was now best to abandon his dojo, or what was left of it. After going through a few companies and finding a way to pay for it all, he moved from his dojo home and settled on the outskirts of the city, as far away from the Dark Baron as possible.

 

As for the Red Baron, he and Josh were given the task getting Vanessa settled into her new surroundings, as well as getting her a new wardrobe considering her last fight nearly tore her and the clothes to pieces.

 

Of course, being male, the Red Baron was far unworthy of the ability to help in such a task and had asked Devyn and Dawn to come with them to the mall and help them with such an endeavor. Of course, they were more than happy to use such an excuse to shop.

 

Upon arriving, Devyn and dawn were quite surprised to see Vanessa. It was Devyn that asked the questions first.

 

“So, who's the girl? Never seen her around her before. Is she new?”

 

The Red Baron and Josh looked at each other, realizing that they did not come up with a story for her yet. Immediately they began to stutter and try to come up with several different stories. But it was Vanessa that cut them off and offered her story.

 

“I'm an exchange student from Africa actually. They have a program where they can send me to different countries and I get to take some school there.”

 

Dawn was suspicious.

 

“But our school doesn't have an exchange program?”

 

The Red Baron's relief returned to panic as he had hoped neither of the girls would recall such a fact. Vanessa jumped in again.

 

“It's off campus. I just get to go there while I live here.”

 

That seemed to satisfy the girls and from there on, they became friends. Devyn put on a game face.

 

“Well, if we're going shopping with you, then I hope you have enough money to go around for yourself. If Carlos says you need as much stuff as he said you did, we'll be here a long while and we're going to have to use a lot of money.”

 

After hearing the girl, Vanessa realized what needed to be done, as well as the fact that these two girls had no idea who she was or the true identity of the Red Baron. Immediately, Vanessa pulled out what looked like a high priced credit card! Dawn and Devyn were in a bit of a shock, just as much as the Red Baron and Josh.

 

“Will this do?”

 

The girls nodded and after a few moments of shock, they gathered themselves and began the shopping spree.

 

 

In the outskirts of the city, The Dark Baron was once again seated at his makeshift throne. His cold stare was gripping and could possibly kill a man in several different ways. He was always thinking, always planning, always a step ahead of his foes, the Red Baron no greater threat and a cat toy.

 

As he sat, Kane slowly began to approach the throne of the one he unquestionably called master. Kane has owed much to the Dark Baron, the man, the demon, who granted him great powers of strength and immortality. On his own, Kane had been known to destroy entire planets. It was all in the name of his Dark Lord.

 

“My Lord, I have to you to ask you for your time and breath.”

 

The Dark Baron regained his mind to the very place he was, the very place he dreaded more than anything. If it was not for the power that he was not in procession of, he would have easily taken the Red Baron and all that he protected.

 

“Yes, Kane. What is it? Can you not see I am not in the mood for your gimmicks and the very sight of you hurts my eyes?”

 

Kane couldn't help but hesitate. As powerful as he had become, his master was far superior in ways he knew he would never understand, command, and use to his own will.

 

“Forgive me master. I only wish that you reconsider such a long wait.”

 

The Dark Baron now looked up more toward him.

 

“And what gave the balls to tell me what to do and not to do?”

Kane was overwhelmed by the dark powers that spiked from the anger that had erupted form the Dark Baron. It was as if the very power that put Kane into motion had been sucked up and put into a blender before stuffing it back into him. Kane could only fall to his knees in sorrow and humility.

 

“Forgive me, master! I did not meant o pry against your will. I only ask that you allow me destroy what it is that goes against your will. I want to kill the Red Baron and those who stand by him. I want to feel his very bones crush into powder in my hands. I would like to pour his blood like a seasoning on that which I eat. I want him, sir! I ask this of you.”

 

Kane stayed in his lowest position, his very forehead smacked on the ground. What he was asking for what nothing less than what his Dark Lord had in mind.

 

“Do not worry, Kane. Your time is due. Soon, we will lure the so-called Red Baron from wherever he hides and it will be then that your wish will be granted.”

 

The Dark Baron stood up and walked toward his faithful servant. Kane continued to bow. The Dark Lord stood above him and began to raise him. It was becoming clear that he was indeed chocking Kane without so much as his breath touching him.

 

“You want him bad, don't you Kane? We so do they! And if you fail, your life will be far from spared and I will wreak havoc on your very soul should you not succeed.”

 

The Dark Baron let go of him and dropped him to the floor like a rag doll. The Dark Lord walked toward a room to his right. He called back toward Kane.

 

“Come, Kane. We have much work to do to be ready for the fight ahead. You maybe the one who will get the chance wipe his red ass out of my life.”

 

 

After several hours, The Red Baron had had enough shopping and sat down on a bench waiting for the girls to come out of the last store. Josh had gone in search for some ice cream and the Red Baron was left sit and mind himself for a while.

 

While waiting, he looked down at his necklace and his mind began to wonder.

 

Is this really happening to me? Why me? What's so special about me?

 

It was then; Vanessa came out of the store. She was wearing a low-cut shirt and a long, white skirt. The Red Baron had to do a double take so as to not stare. Vanessa hardly noticed.

 

She sat down next to him. She was still shaky about their conversation the night before. She had sensed so much come out of him that she had had a funny feeling about him since then but could not pinpoint it. She decided to get some answers.

 

“So Red…err…Carlos, what is it like to live in this place.”

 

The Red Baron was caught off guard by the question and tired to answer it to the best of his ability.

 

“Well, errr, it's a nice place and all. I've had some good times and some bad. Can't say I've done much being here. At least, not until now.”

 

Vanessa continued on.

 

“But, how was your childhood here? What was it like to live in this place? It seems to be so much more different than my home, of course. What is it that you see in the place?”

 

“Well, I live here. I have family here. I have friends and I got school. Not much more than that.”

 

Vanessa was not convinced by what he was saying. She knew there was more.

 

“That necklace chose you for a reason. I can't see you being the Chosen and yet, having such an uneventful life. Is this all you have?”

 

The Red Baron stood up, annoyed up with the on going questioning.

 

“Look, Vanessa. I know you and I got on the wrong foot and that you're new here but asking so many questions is harmful. Alright? Can we talk about something else?”

 

Vanessa was in shock. The way he was reacting now was far different from the Red Baron that she had conversed with in Master Janus' dojo.

 

“No, never mind, that's okay. I think I will reconsider for another day. Thank you.”

 

The Red Baron just turned around and went to go look for Josh. As he walked away, Vanessa couldn't get her eyes of him.

 

Who is he? There has to be more to him than that? Why did the necklace choose such an empty soul to wield the power of peace? This is not what I have been taught in the scriptures. He looks or acts like nothing of what they say, except that one night. Yet, he wields nearly its full power. Maybe it's all just a fluke? I must find out.”

 

Before Vanessa could begin to do any more digging, Devyn and Dawn came out and gave Vanessa unnatural looks. Vanessa looked at them questionably.

 

“What is wrong? Why am I being looked at like that?”

 

Dawn blurted it out first.

 

So, what? You like Carlos or something?

 

Vanessa gave such a surprised and embarrassed look! She nearly flopped onto the floor.

 

“What? What are you two talking about? I'm a foreign exchange student! I am not to have any relationship with such a man. That's…err…against the rules.”

 

Awn and Devyn just looked at each other and simply walked off. Vanessa followed behind them, still trying to convince them that what they said was just gossip…or was it.