Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Claws of Fire ❯ The Journey Beginns ( Chapter 5 )
[ P - Pre-Teen ]
By: Salvia Tanima 
Bulma and the mysteries of the outside world
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Martial Arts / Romance | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 10.18.2002 | Pages: 5 | Words: 4.9K | Visits: 456 | Status: Completed
Bulma and the mysteries of the outside world
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Martial Arts / Romance | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 10.18.2002 | Pages: 5 | Words: 4.9K | Visits: 456 | Status: Completed
*Hi everyone!First of all let me tell you that I'm very very sorry that I couldn't update this sooner. I had final exams and then I was on a trip with my class(where I, obviously didn't have a computer. And even if I did have, I highly doubt I would've written this chapter @_@ please don't kill me!!!!!!!!!) . Other than that, I'm, yet again, awfully glad to have received so many reviews and two e-mails. Here's the long awaited (yeah, I know that was lame =^o^=) chapter 5. But before I continue, I'd like to say that I won't stick to the original plot, as this is my fanfiction, so expect some changes.
' text ' = thoughts, talking telepathically.
" text " = out loud
CyberAngelOne - Thanks for the compliment, and for the e-mail. I don't know yet, maybe I'll change my mind about some things I've thought.
Maddy - I'm sorry I wasn't able to update so soon, but here it is now, I hope it wasn't too long, though.
GekkaniMusouka - I'm glad you find it interesting. And no, I didn't intend to make Sere fight for him, she won't be accompanying them all the time btw, so don't be afraid that he won't train. Plus don't forget that he's stronger here, than in the anime.
Haruka-hime - Thanks. I will!
solarmistress17 - Thanks. Hmm... read and find out. As for your question, yes she will be paired up with...someone. I won't tell. Hehehe! I only hope you'll like him, her 'mate'. In case you are interested she'll also have two kids with him. Ok enough, or else I'll tell you the whole story. So, you won't have any other choice but... to be patient :-)
Neo-QueenCelestia - Thanks! I will!
Akiko - *smiles* Thank you!
MarsMoonStar - Arigatou.
Sailor Purgatory - Great, thanks. As for your little thing to nag about, I've found it correct, the way *I* write it, so I'm going to keep it that way. Actually the grammar was not that good, but thanks for understanding. I've had time to check every chapter again, and corrected the mistakes. Hope you're satisfied.
The Great Seanman - Well... maybe, it could be. But that doesn't matter. Just leave out that part. It's irrelevant, however. What's important, is that he had his name changed, duh! And thank you for the compliment.
Comet Moon - I'm really glad you liked my story, and thank you very much the e-mail. Other than that, I've only read the first chapter of your story and I really liked it. I know that's very little, but I've had some pretty nasty exams and had to study quite hard for them. Though I promise to read the other chapters soon too.
gwen - Thank you.
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Claws of Fire
by Salvia Tanima
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Chapter five: The Journey Begins
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Bulma was rummaging in her suitcase, occasionally muttering faint curse words, due to the fact that it was way too big and too many things could be deposited in there. Eventually she leaned back, sitting on her bottom, panting heavily while still glaring at the hateful suitcase.
"I really shouldn't have brought all this! I don't *need* an *evening* wear!" she told herself absently.
Goku stood behind her, clueless to what she was so pissed off about. Looking over at her, he also noticed she was continuing to talk, not caring if someone heard her.
"Are you okay?" he asked, wondering about the girl's state of mind.
"Yes... The question is for how long?" she replied sarcastically.
"Mommy can also heal, you know. Maybe you should wait until she finishes packing", he innocently suggested.
Bulma turned her head to him, eyeing him carefully, wondering what she had said. Then smiling gently she lifted from the ground, and looked at the suitcase smiling.
"No, I'm okay. I'm just angry that I have packed so many senseless things", she, once again, bent down to search in her suitcase.
The door of the house opened, revealing Serenity carrying two medium sized suitcases. She made her way to Bulma and Goku, dropping her packages behind the girl. Goku looked at her strangely, tilting his head to the side in order to observe her better.
"Why are you wearing different clothes, mom?"
"These are more comfortable... Why? Don't you like them?" she said looking down on herself.
She was wearing tight, dark blue jeans, along with a short, loose top, that didn't cover her stomach. From under the jeans, a pair of clear white sneakers made themselves visible. Her hair was tied up, high, into two long ponytails, that cascaded down her side, reaching bellow her knees.
"No... it's not that. I haven't seen you wear these clothes before" he smiled.
"They're more comfortable", she shrugged smiling.
Suddenly both Serenity and Goku became aware of Bulma furiously muttering something under her breath. She then began to throw things out. Goku, thus, caught a long, black evening dress, along with two pairs of high-heeled shoes, and Serenity earned herself three dragonballs, one of them being the one with four stars (AN: The one she gave Bulma, as you all know). The two stared at the items in their hands, then at Bulma and finally at each other.
"GOTCHA!" Bulma suddenly exclaimed, holding up a small box, triumphantly.
"You were searching a *box*?" Goku asked in disbelief, "We could've given you one".
"It's not the box, but its content", she explained, then her gaze settled on the thrown out things, wincing involuntarily at the sight.
"I can manage that", Serenity offered.
Lifting a hand in front of herself, she guided the items back into their place, in the suitcase. Bulma just gaped at the sight, then turned to Serenity in order to thank her, but what came out, was something totally different.
"Sere-san... you look *hot*!" she suddenly blurted out.
Serenity looked at her, raising an eyebrow.
"Arigatou", she said simply, "Can we go now?" she smiled.
"Oh hai!" she shook her head, in attempt to come back to the real world.
Opening the box, she took out a small oval thing with a button on top of it, inspecting it carefully. She then reached under the motorbike and with a POOF!, it turned into a similar device like the one she had in her hand. She put it in the box, then pressed the button of the object in her hand. POOF! Before the stunned eyes of Goku and the appreciative gaze of Serenity, stood the newest model of Porsche (AN: I know, I know, but I just couldn't contain myself. I just LOVE those cars!:-P).
"WOW!" was the only thing Goku could say.
"Do you like it?" she asked happily.
Goku raised an eyebrow, looking at it inspecting.
"What is it?" he finally asked.
"HUH?" Bulma sweat dropped.
Serenity looked over to Goku, smiling, then she kneeled down to be at level with him.
"This is a car, honey. People travel by it. It is less tiresome, then by foot", she explained.
"Why don't people fly?" he turned, looking at his mother.
"Generally people can't fly", she continued," They have to learn to control their ki, in order to be able to fly. Till now, I haven't seen anyone else being able to do it". (AN: Ahem... most probably not all this is correct... but nothing else came into my mind)
"And you?"
"Me? I... my master was not human... you'll meet him... some day... Now let's go!" she effectively changed the topic, so the three seated themselves in the car.
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Goku was enjoying himself (AN: no hentai here!!) in the back seat, observing the ever changing surroundings. Serenity was seated in the front, next to Bulma, in the passenger's seat. Looking over to the younger girl, she smiled a little awkwardly.
"Aren't you a little too young to drive?" (AN: In my country one has to be at least 18 years and 6 weeks old in order to drive)
"Eh?" she shifted in her seat a little embarrassed," Umm... maybe a little. But dad's famous enough, so I can still drive", she snickered.
"Or so. And... what are those little things, that can deposit various... items. I've never seen something similar".
"They're called capsules. My father makes them, so I always have plenty", she smiled," They came into fashion... some five years ago".
"Useful little things", Serenity remarked absently, gazing at the surrounding fields.
All of a sudden Bulma became aware of another car, that had been following them for quite a while. Looking into the rear window, she noticed the occupants of the vehicle were two young boys.
'We must be quite attractive', she thought smugly.
'We are!' a voice startled her, ' But they don't exactly want to congratulate us... they'd rather have some... umm... *fun*?'
"D--did you say something?" Bulma turned her head slightly to Serenity.
'Yes it was me', the voice replied telepathically,' Not only can I read you mind. I can also talk to you like this. Besides it's more comfortable', she smiled.
'Umm... yes', Bulma smiled too, ' They're getting closer'.
'Goku'll deal with them', Serenity answered, still not bothering to look at Bulma.
'Could you please, at least *look* at me when you're talking to me', she asked.
Serenity removed her gaze from the fields, looking over to Bulma.
"Stop worrying about nothing", she smiled at her," I'll tell you when you have to worry".
"If you say so", she said, accelerating though .
The car from behind them accelerated as well, reaching them.
"Hello ladies. Want to have some fun?" one of the boys asked smugly.
Serenity simply took a magazine from in front of her, casually flipping through the pages. Bulma eyed them warily, and was yet again ready to accelerate.
'Don't!' came the firm command,' Just pretend not to notice them'.
'I don't think I can', came the desperate reply.
'You're doing well so far, so keep it up', she reassured Bulma.
"So? Come on babe", the other boy continued.
Goku was looking at them curiously, but didn't move a muscle, not sure whether they were doing something wrong or not. One of the boys then noticed Goku on the back seat, inspecting them.
"He could use some lessons too", he snickered.
Goku's eyes widened slightly, on hearing the comment.
'What's he talking about mom?'
'Something you still have enough time to find out', she answered,' Just ignore them for the moment'.
'Ok'.
All of a sudden the boy who was driving, reached over and gripped Serenity's arm. She looked up from her magazine, first at the arm holding onto her, then at the boy.
"Would you care removing your arm?"
"No", he answered insolently, and both of the boys burst into laughter.
"Hei", Goku frowned at the two," Leave my mommy be! She asked you to remove your arm".
This stunned the two boys momentarily. Then they broke into laughter yet again.
"The better. She has more experience then", the boy, holding Serenity said, tightening his grip on her.
"You're making me feel quite uncomfortable", Serenity glared at him," Let me go... now!"
"What if I don't want to?" he snickered.
Suddenly he felt his arm brutally wrenched away, his bones cracking during the process. Their car was instantly turned upside down. Bulma became aware of the boys being beaten only when Goku, standing on one of them, was holding one of his hands at his back. She instantly pressed the brake, the car turning in a 90 degree angle on the road.
"Mom asked you to let go of her", he whispered in a deadly serious tone," And you do *not* laugh at her", he gripped his arm more tighter.
"Okay, okay. I got the message... Really", he added as Goku applied more pressure on his arm.
Serenity just looked at him, her face expressionless. She realized she still wanted to get her revenge... But on the boys? They at least weren't as cynical as... as the one that had meant everything to her.
"Damn you! Damn you Endymion!" she whispered barely audible.
"Endymion?!" Bulma looked at her," Do you know the guys?"
"No... I wasn't referring to them", she muttered gritting her teeth," Goku, let them go... NOW!" she snapped impatiently, causing her son to instantly release his grip on them.
Swiftly standing up, Serenity went up to the two boys. Putting her hands on both of them, they began to glow, healing their wounds. Straightening, she glared at the two.
"God save you from crossing my path... ever again", she whispered through gritted teeth.
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The stars were shining brightly above her, as she looked up to the night sky. There were many people who dreamed of reaching them... A dream... Because she *had* reached them, and... and nothing. Just pain and suffering... maybe it had been better to remain on the Earth... or even more... never to meet Luna and the others. At that thought she shook her head violently. No! If she hadn't become Sailor Moon, she would've missed so much. Haruka's frowns... Michiru's gentle voice... Setsuna's comfort... Hotaru's cheerfulness, just like Small Lady... She would've had to be born as someone else. She really deserved it. But most of all she wouldn't have met Seiya... or Star Fighter for that matter... Mamoru had changed radically since he found out Seiya had had a thing for her. She smiled sadly. It was the fact that she was a princess... nothing else... he had been lying to her. But does it matter at this point? No... Propping herself up on her elbows, still leaning backwards, she looked down at the capsule house, Bulma had brought. It was cute, and Goku instantly fell asleep on the huge bed... He was so cute, and gentle and nice... and it was her that taught him to be like that...
"Forgive me Bardock! But I won't let your son to be a hero... Never...", she said out loud, to no one in particular.
"Bardock...", Bulma startled her," Did... did you care for him?" she asked gently.
"Yes", she smiled," I cared for him very much".
"What happened?"
"He died... because of his stupid saiy--... because he was so damn proud of his family", she looked up at the sky.
"Did you ... love your husband?" Bulma sat down beside her.
"Husband?!" she looked at her inquiringly.
"Goku's father".
She smiled at her sadly... What would it have been like, if it had been Bardock and not Mamoru... would he had left her, then?
"I wasn't married", she stated simply, then reading her thoughts," and Goku's not my son, actually".
"But he calls--".
"He doesn't know... and right now it's best for him. He's too small".
Bulma didn't answer, just waited for her to continue.
"He went to fight someone that was much stronger than him, and died... and you know what the worst is?" she smiled.
"What?"
"He knew he would die, and refused my help, and didn't even want to train more... just went ahead... baka".
"Was he your beloved?"
"No... my... *beloved* was a f***ing bastard! You know? I wished for a boyfriend too. And I got him... and he was nice, and gentle, and like no one else... and I turned my back to those who really loved me... and not my power... and now it is too late".
"Maybe not, you could still try".
"I don't know if I still want to", she said standing up.
"So you think it is stupid of me to wish for a boyfriend, from the dragon?"
"Not necessarily... I just told you what happened to me... and I was around your age when my wish was granted... and I had to do huge sacrifices for it... and I highly doubt it was worth, now", she then looked down at Bulma," But it is your choice".
"But no one's looking at me!" she whined ," I'm so ugly!"
"Baka! You're not. And you will find the one for you", she assured her.
"I don't think any human could possibly accept someone like me", she sniffled some more.
"Maybe he *won't* be a human", Serenity proceeded towards the house.
"WHAT??"
"Why necesarily a human?", she enquired,"Aliens are often more worth...", then on seeing her bewildered gaze,"Not all aliens look like giant bugs... Come on! We have to get some sleep too".
"Hei! Wait up!" Bulma got to her feet, following her to the house," But I still want to get the dragonballs".
"Why not? Seems like fun", Serenity shrugged.
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The sun peaked through the white curtains, shamelessly settling on Goku's face. He wriggled a little, but didn't wake up. Instead, he turned on the other side, however the rays settled on his knees, reflecting on his face, refusing to let him sleep much more. Opening his eyes slowly, he propped himself on his elbows, looking over the unfamiliar surroundings. Then he remembered, Bulma and the dragonballs... Stretching slowly, he made his way to the bathroom, then dressed, proceeding outside to do his morning exercises. On his way out, he could already smell the fresh scent of fried eggs.
"Morning mom!" he called out, cheerily," Smells good".
"Good morning, Goku. Are you going out?"
"Hai, I won't go far".
"Kay... Breakfast will be ready soon".
He dashed out the door, heading for the nearby woods. However, after only two seconds, he stopped in his tracks, inching back to the house. On the porch there was a huge turtle, seemingly very uncomfortable. He raised an eyebrow at the sight, it was quite unusual to see one so far from the shore. Noticing him, the turtle raised its head, looking pleadingly at him.
"Could you bring me some water, please. I'm not feeling so well", it asked, breathing harshly.
"Oh, sure. Wait a sec", he ran into the house, calling out," MOM!!!"
Serenity was just laying the table, when his son ran inside, his face worried.
"What happened?"
"There's a mister outside, and he's feeling sick. He asked me for some water", he told her. (AN: I think it has a male voice, that's why 'mister', other than that, Goku knows the difference between humans and animals)
"A mister? What kind of mister?"
"A huge turtle... Can you give me a glass of water?"
Serenity laughed at the small boy, patting him gently on the head.
"How about a bowl?" she said, retreating into the kitchen, returning with a huge bowl with water.
"I'll take it", he took it from her.
He quickly, though without letting a single drop fall, took it outside, putting it in front of the turtle, who drank gratefully.
"Ah, that was great, thank you very much", it said relaxing.
"Welcome. How come you're so far from the see?" he asked curiously.
"I got lost. Therefore, would it be too much to ask, to tell me where the see lies?"
"That way", he pointed at the direction," If you want to, I can bring you there", he offered.
Bulma stepped out of the house, wearing blue shorts and a pink blouse, looking over at the turtle.
"So it is you", she smiled," Are you feeling better?"
"Yes, thank you miss", it answered.
Serenity stepped out, instantly drawing the animal's attention to her.
"Breakfast's ready!" she called, then as her gaze settled on the animal," Would you like some too? We've got eggs and ham".
"Oh no thank you, I've got to get home. Or else he will be very worried".
"I offered to take him... May I Kaasan? Onegai?"
"Sure... I guess we could all go", she smiled.
Bulma looked over it again, then at her car.
"Then let's put him in the backseat", she motioned for Goku to follow her.
"Oh, no. I'll take him", he smiled.
"But the sea is two miles away!" she looked at him," That's too much for you to carry him".
"No it's not" he shrugged," Are we going? I'll fly".
"If you want to", Bulma shrugged, going towards her car.
"You know what?" Serenity stopped her," How about you put the car and house in the capsule, and I'll fly you there. Goku's faster", she smiled.
"HUH?" she gaped at the two," Okay".
Goku effortlessly gathered the huge turtle in his arms, taking off, towards the see. Serenity, grabbed Bulma and followed suit. In about 15 minutes they reached the shore, setting the happy turtle back into the water.
"Thank you *so* much! Wait here, I'll be back", it waved smiling to them.
The three watched as it quickly disappeared into the water.
"I wonder what he wants?" Bulma looked after it.
"We'll see", Serenity shrugged," It can't hurt... I guess".
In about half an hour, they spotted the turtle again, this time with a passenger. It was a fairly old man, dressed in white shorts, a long orange, loose shirt, a large violet mail on his back and dark sunglasses on his eyes. He raised a hand on reaching the shore, his gaze instantly sweeping over Serenity's appetizing features.
"Hello young lady. My name's Master Roshi, I'm very glad to make you acquaintance".
"Konnichi wa sir. Nice to meet you too. My name's Serenity", she smiled, knowing full well what the old man wanted.
"I'm awfully thankful to you for saving my turtle... I care for him very much", he said, taking Serenity's hand into his.
"But it--", he cut her off.
"Why don't we go to my place, and have a nice little chat about it?" he said, putting an arm around her waist, drawing her closer, his face being only inches away from her breasts.
He suddenly felt her also put a hand on his arm, and looked up smiling at her. She smiled at him too, making his heart slam into his throat, a fact that she didn't ignore, her smile widening at this. All of a sudden, the old man felt a strange tingle in his arms, then, unbelievably, electrical sparks were coming from them, his body shaking uncontrollably. He instantly let go of her, looking at his arms stunned, still shaking a bit.
"Oh, gomen nasai", Serenity smiled sweetly," I guess I exaggerated a little", she bowed low, in front of the stunned man.
"Eh? *You* did this?" he asked her stunned," Wouldn't you want to come with me and teach it to me?" he smiled, winking at her.
He then, felt himself being lifted from the ground, and abruptly landed in the water. The turtle shook its head exasperated, Bulma was giggling uncontrollably, Goku's eyes were wide as saucers, and Serenity smirked at him.
"Don't you know when to stop?" she asked, her voice ice cold, although she was still smiling.
"Eh... ok, ok. I got the message", he said, trying to stand up.
"Good, now can we *talk*?" she eyed him carefully.
"Yes, we can", he said straightening his pose.
"So, then... It wasn't me who saved your turtle... it was my son", she said, motioning for Goku to step forward.
Master Roshi looked over at the boy, then smiled.
"I think I got something for you", he smiled.
"I just hope for you...", she didn't finish the statement on purpose.
"Of course Serenity-san", he quickly took a few steps away from her.
"KINTON!" he called out, looking up to the sky. (AN: I guess that was its name... or was it Jindujun - it was called like that in the German dub, so if I'm wrong just tell me)
He waited a few seconds patiently, then began to pace around impatiently.
"It should've come here by--", he looked up in the sky, noticing a bright yellow spot, "Ah, there it is!"
A cute little yellow cloud stopped in front of the man abruptly.
"Ok, this is my gift for you. This is a Kinton cloud, and let me demonstrate how to mount it", he said bracing himself, then jumping onto the cloud, and finally landing, roughly... on his face, on the hard ground," Hehe... oh well... I must've forgotten how it is done", he said a little embarrassed.
Goku approached the little cloud, looking at it carefully, then jumping on it. He bounced slightly, but didn't fall off it.
"Cool! And it can fly me?" he asked excited.
"Huh?" the master was amazed by this," Ugh, sure", he smiled then.
"Good! Let's try it out!" and he zoomed up.
"So?" Serenity looked at the master.
"One has to be good in order to mount it", he said.
"And I guess you weren't that *good*", she smiled smugly, " Oh well... you can't be good in everything nowadays", she snickered, causing him to blush.
Goku, then returned, smiling brightly.
"This is cool!" he smiled," Domo arigatou!".
"You're welcome", Master Roshi smiled.
"May I try it please, too?" Bulma smiled at Goku, pleadingly.
"Sure", he said, jumping down of it.
"Be careful miss", Master Roshi warned her.
"Yeah, yeah sure. I *am* good", she said, and jumped onto the cloud, but she too landed on her face, on the ground.
"Are you sure?" Serenity asked trying to suppress a chuckle.
"You try it!" she pointed at Serenity angrily.
"Why should I? I know I'm not good", she smiled at her.
"Yes you are!" Goku frowned at her," Try it! Come on!" he tugged on her arm.
"Oh ok", she sighed defeated,' A great opportunity to make a fool of myself ', she thought sarcastically.
Bracing herself, she put her hands on the cloud, and amazingly it didn't let her hands through. She then climbed onto it, and she did not fall. She looked at the cloud stunned. This couldn't be happening.
'You're not good, eh?' Bulma asked her telepathically.
'I really don't consider myself to be good', she replied.
"Yep, sure", Bulma said, glaring at her.
"No", she looked at Bulma, then at the master, while climbing off," So we sort of have to go, we got to find something--", Bulma cut her off.
"There! Could you please give that ball to me? Please?" , she smiled as sweetly as she could.
"This?" he pointed at the one at his neck," Sure. I found it a few years ago, but it doesn't do much, so why not?" he shrugged.
"Thank you very much", Bulma smiled widely, as she took it from the man, then turning to him she kissed him on the cheek, causing a silly smile to appear on him.
"Excuse me, I haven't asked your name yet, beautiful lady", Roshi smiled at her.
'You sly wench' Serenity transmitted her telepathically.
'So what? It's nothing wrong with it.'
'Are you sure?'
'Yep', she smiled at her, then turning to Master Roshi," Bulma, my name's Bulma."
"Ok, now can we go?" Serenity looked at her.
"But my car can't go here", she whined.
"Then we'll reach the highway", Serenity offered.
"But how?" she asked impatiently, only to yelp in surprise, as she lifted her," Next time warn me!"
Serenity just smiled. Taking off towards the highway, followed by Goku on his cloud, who waved once again to Master Roshi... who was way too stunned to say anything.
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A strange submarine, stopped near a small island, that only had one little house on it, which had the words Kame House, painted on it. The submarine's door opened, and a small green figure stepped out of it. Looking around impatiently, he motioned for his two servants to follow him. He went to the door, banging it hard.
"Hei old man! Open up! Right away!" he screamed.
"Maybe he's not home", a small, fox-like creature said.
"Better for us", another tall, black-haired girl smiled.
"Ok. Mai, give me a key", the small green creature ordered.
"Here, sir", the girl handed him a thin wire.
The little green creature, wriggled it in the lock for quite a long time, with no luck.
"Pilaf-sama? I think you should use the window too", Mai said, leaning out of the window.
"NO! This door has to open!" he cried out frustrated.
From the other side, the fox-like creature, then opened the door.
"It was open", he said.
"Damn it, Shu!" Pilaf screamed, slapping him hard," I knew that too", he smiled awkwardly.
Once in the house, they turned everything upside down, but with no luck.
"Where the hell is it? You assured me it was here!" Pilaf screamed, once again.
"It *was* here sir", Shu tried to assure him, only gaining himself another slap.
"Maybe he took it with him", Mai offered.
Stepping out of the house, they noticed Master Roshi approaching the island.
"Oh, hello you three. How may I help you?"
"Listen old man! Where's the dragonball?" Pilaf screeched.
"Dragonball?" he looked blank.
"The yellow globe with red stars on it", Mai explained.
"Oh that? Well a young lady asked me to give it to her".
"And what did she look like?"
"She was tall, blue haired--".
"Ok, that's enough!" Pilaf stopped him," Let's go!" he motioned for the other two to follow him.
However, in their haste, they didn't notice the hole on their submarine. Suddenly, Mai noticed, they were sinking more and more, and water wetting her legs.
"Sir, I'm afraid we're sinking" she said worried.
"WHAT?"
End of chapter five
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' text ' = thoughts, talking telepathically.
" text " = out loud
CyberAngelOne - Thanks for the compliment, and for the e-mail. I don't know yet, maybe I'll change my mind about some things I've thought.
Maddy - I'm sorry I wasn't able to update so soon, but here it is now, I hope it wasn't too long, though.
GekkaniMusouka - I'm glad you find it interesting. And no, I didn't intend to make Sere fight for him, she won't be accompanying them all the time btw, so don't be afraid that he won't train. Plus don't forget that he's stronger here, than in the anime.
Haruka-hime - Thanks. I will!
solarmistress17 - Thanks. Hmm... read and find out. As for your question, yes she will be paired up with...someone. I won't tell. Hehehe! I only hope you'll like him, her 'mate'. In case you are interested she'll also have two kids with him. Ok enough, or else I'll tell you the whole story. So, you won't have any other choice but... to be patient :-)
Neo-QueenCelestia - Thanks! I will!
Akiko - *smiles* Thank you!
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The Great Seanman - Well... maybe, it could be. But that doesn't matter. Just leave out that part. It's irrelevant, however. What's important, is that he had his name changed, duh! And thank you for the compliment.
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gwen - Thank you.
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Claws of Fire
by Salvia Tanima
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Chapter five: The Journey Begins
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Bulma was rummaging in her suitcase, occasionally muttering faint curse words, due to the fact that it was way too big and too many things could be deposited in there. Eventually she leaned back, sitting on her bottom, panting heavily while still glaring at the hateful suitcase.
"I really shouldn't have brought all this! I don't *need* an *evening* wear!" she told herself absently.
Goku stood behind her, clueless to what she was so pissed off about. Looking over at her, he also noticed she was continuing to talk, not caring if someone heard her.
"Are you okay?" he asked, wondering about the girl's state of mind.
"Yes... The question is for how long?" she replied sarcastically.
"Mommy can also heal, you know. Maybe you should wait until she finishes packing", he innocently suggested.
Bulma turned her head to him, eyeing him carefully, wondering what she had said. Then smiling gently she lifted from the ground, and looked at the suitcase smiling.
"No, I'm okay. I'm just angry that I have packed so many senseless things", she, once again, bent down to search in her suitcase.
The door of the house opened, revealing Serenity carrying two medium sized suitcases. She made her way to Bulma and Goku, dropping her packages behind the girl. Goku looked at her strangely, tilting his head to the side in order to observe her better.
"Why are you wearing different clothes, mom?"
"These are more comfortable... Why? Don't you like them?" she said looking down on herself.
She was wearing tight, dark blue jeans, along with a short, loose top, that didn't cover her stomach. From under the jeans, a pair of clear white sneakers made themselves visible. Her hair was tied up, high, into two long ponytails, that cascaded down her side, reaching bellow her knees.
"No... it's not that. I haven't seen you wear these clothes before" he smiled.
"They're more comfortable", she shrugged smiling.
Suddenly both Serenity and Goku became aware of Bulma furiously muttering something under her breath. She then began to throw things out. Goku, thus, caught a long, black evening dress, along with two pairs of high-heeled shoes, and Serenity earned herself three dragonballs, one of them being the one with four stars (AN: The one she gave Bulma, as you all know). The two stared at the items in their hands, then at Bulma and finally at each other.
"GOTCHA!" Bulma suddenly exclaimed, holding up a small box, triumphantly.
"You were searching a *box*?" Goku asked in disbelief, "We could've given you one".
"It's not the box, but its content", she explained, then her gaze settled on the thrown out things, wincing involuntarily at the sight.
"I can manage that", Serenity offered.
Lifting a hand in front of herself, she guided the items back into their place, in the suitcase. Bulma just gaped at the sight, then turned to Serenity in order to thank her, but what came out, was something totally different.
"Sere-san... you look *hot*!" she suddenly blurted out.
Serenity looked at her, raising an eyebrow.
"Arigatou", she said simply, "Can we go now?" she smiled.
"Oh hai!" she shook her head, in attempt to come back to the real world.
Opening the box, she took out a small oval thing with a button on top of it, inspecting it carefully. She then reached under the motorbike and with a POOF!, it turned into a similar device like the one she had in her hand. She put it in the box, then pressed the button of the object in her hand. POOF! Before the stunned eyes of Goku and the appreciative gaze of Serenity, stood the newest model of Porsche (AN: I know, I know, but I just couldn't contain myself. I just LOVE those cars!:-P).
"WOW!" was the only thing Goku could say.
"Do you like it?" she asked happily.
Goku raised an eyebrow, looking at it inspecting.
"What is it?" he finally asked.
"HUH?" Bulma sweat dropped.
Serenity looked over to Goku, smiling, then she kneeled down to be at level with him.
"This is a car, honey. People travel by it. It is less tiresome, then by foot", she explained.
"Why don't people fly?" he turned, looking at his mother.
"Generally people can't fly", she continued," They have to learn to control their ki, in order to be able to fly. Till now, I haven't seen anyone else being able to do it". (AN: Ahem... most probably not all this is correct... but nothing else came into my mind)
"And you?"
"Me? I... my master was not human... you'll meet him... some day... Now let's go!" she effectively changed the topic, so the three seated themselves in the car.
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Goku was enjoying himself (AN: no hentai here!!) in the back seat, observing the ever changing surroundings. Serenity was seated in the front, next to Bulma, in the passenger's seat. Looking over to the younger girl, she smiled a little awkwardly.
"Aren't you a little too young to drive?" (AN: In my country one has to be at least 18 years and 6 weeks old in order to drive)
"Eh?" she shifted in her seat a little embarrassed," Umm... maybe a little. But dad's famous enough, so I can still drive", she snickered.
"Or so. And... what are those little things, that can deposit various... items. I've never seen something similar".
"They're called capsules. My father makes them, so I always have plenty", she smiled," They came into fashion... some five years ago".
"Useful little things", Serenity remarked absently, gazing at the surrounding fields.
All of a sudden Bulma became aware of another car, that had been following them for quite a while. Looking into the rear window, she noticed the occupants of the vehicle were two young boys.
'We must be quite attractive', she thought smugly.
'We are!' a voice startled her, ' But they don't exactly want to congratulate us... they'd rather have some... umm... *fun*?'
"D--did you say something?" Bulma turned her head slightly to Serenity.
'Yes it was me', the voice replied telepathically,' Not only can I read you mind. I can also talk to you like this. Besides it's more comfortable', she smiled.
'Umm... yes', Bulma smiled too, ' They're getting closer'.
'Goku'll deal with them', Serenity answered, still not bothering to look at Bulma.
'Could you please, at least *look* at me when you're talking to me', she asked.
Serenity removed her gaze from the fields, looking over to Bulma.
"Stop worrying about nothing", she smiled at her," I'll tell you when you have to worry".
"If you say so", she said, accelerating though .
The car from behind them accelerated as well, reaching them.
"Hello ladies. Want to have some fun?" one of the boys asked smugly.
Serenity simply took a magazine from in front of her, casually flipping through the pages. Bulma eyed them warily, and was yet again ready to accelerate.
'Don't!' came the firm command,' Just pretend not to notice them'.
'I don't think I can', came the desperate reply.
'You're doing well so far, so keep it up', she reassured Bulma.
"So? Come on babe", the other boy continued.
Goku was looking at them curiously, but didn't move a muscle, not sure whether they were doing something wrong or not. One of the boys then noticed Goku on the back seat, inspecting them.
"He could use some lessons too", he snickered.
Goku's eyes widened slightly, on hearing the comment.
'What's he talking about mom?'
'Something you still have enough time to find out', she answered,' Just ignore them for the moment'.
'Ok'.
All of a sudden the boy who was driving, reached over and gripped Serenity's arm. She looked up from her magazine, first at the arm holding onto her, then at the boy.
"Would you care removing your arm?"
"No", he answered insolently, and both of the boys burst into laughter.
"Hei", Goku frowned at the two," Leave my mommy be! She asked you to remove your arm".
This stunned the two boys momentarily. Then they broke into laughter yet again.
"The better. She has more experience then", the boy, holding Serenity said, tightening his grip on her.
"You're making me feel quite uncomfortable", Serenity glared at him," Let me go... now!"
"What if I don't want to?" he snickered.
Suddenly he felt his arm brutally wrenched away, his bones cracking during the process. Their car was instantly turned upside down. Bulma became aware of the boys being beaten only when Goku, standing on one of them, was holding one of his hands at his back. She instantly pressed the brake, the car turning in a 90 degree angle on the road.
"Mom asked you to let go of her", he whispered in a deadly serious tone," And you do *not* laugh at her", he gripped his arm more tighter.
"Okay, okay. I got the message... Really", he added as Goku applied more pressure on his arm.
Serenity just looked at him, her face expressionless. She realized she still wanted to get her revenge... But on the boys? They at least weren't as cynical as... as the one that had meant everything to her.
"Damn you! Damn you Endymion!" she whispered barely audible.
"Endymion?!" Bulma looked at her," Do you know the guys?"
"No... I wasn't referring to them", she muttered gritting her teeth," Goku, let them go... NOW!" she snapped impatiently, causing her son to instantly release his grip on them.
Swiftly standing up, Serenity went up to the two boys. Putting her hands on both of them, they began to glow, healing their wounds. Straightening, she glared at the two.
"God save you from crossing my path... ever again", she whispered through gritted teeth.
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The stars were shining brightly above her, as she looked up to the night sky. There were many people who dreamed of reaching them... A dream... Because she *had* reached them, and... and nothing. Just pain and suffering... maybe it had been better to remain on the Earth... or even more... never to meet Luna and the others. At that thought she shook her head violently. No! If she hadn't become Sailor Moon, she would've missed so much. Haruka's frowns... Michiru's gentle voice... Setsuna's comfort... Hotaru's cheerfulness, just like Small Lady... She would've had to be born as someone else. She really deserved it. But most of all she wouldn't have met Seiya... or Star Fighter for that matter... Mamoru had changed radically since he found out Seiya had had a thing for her. She smiled sadly. It was the fact that she was a princess... nothing else... he had been lying to her. But does it matter at this point? No... Propping herself up on her elbows, still leaning backwards, she looked down at the capsule house, Bulma had brought. It was cute, and Goku instantly fell asleep on the huge bed... He was so cute, and gentle and nice... and it was her that taught him to be like that...
"Forgive me Bardock! But I won't let your son to be a hero... Never...", she said out loud, to no one in particular.
"Bardock...", Bulma startled her," Did... did you care for him?" she asked gently.
"Yes", she smiled," I cared for him very much".
"What happened?"
"He died... because of his stupid saiy--... because he was so damn proud of his family", she looked up at the sky.
"Did you ... love your husband?" Bulma sat down beside her.
"Husband?!" she looked at her inquiringly.
"Goku's father".
She smiled at her sadly... What would it have been like, if it had been Bardock and not Mamoru... would he had left her, then?
"I wasn't married", she stated simply, then reading her thoughts," and Goku's not my son, actually".
"But he calls--".
"He doesn't know... and right now it's best for him. He's too small".
Bulma didn't answer, just waited for her to continue.
"He went to fight someone that was much stronger than him, and died... and you know what the worst is?" she smiled.
"What?"
"He knew he would die, and refused my help, and didn't even want to train more... just went ahead... baka".
"Was he your beloved?"
"No... my... *beloved* was a f***ing bastard! You know? I wished for a boyfriend too. And I got him... and he was nice, and gentle, and like no one else... and I turned my back to those who really loved me... and not my power... and now it is too late".
"Maybe not, you could still try".
"I don't know if I still want to", she said standing up.
"So you think it is stupid of me to wish for a boyfriend, from the dragon?"
"Not necessarily... I just told you what happened to me... and I was around your age when my wish was granted... and I had to do huge sacrifices for it... and I highly doubt it was worth, now", she then looked down at Bulma," But it is your choice".
"But no one's looking at me!" she whined ," I'm so ugly!"
"Baka! You're not. And you will find the one for you", she assured her.
"I don't think any human could possibly accept someone like me", she sniffled some more.
"Maybe he *won't* be a human", Serenity proceeded towards the house.
"WHAT??"
"Why necesarily a human?", she enquired,"Aliens are often more worth...", then on seeing her bewildered gaze,"Not all aliens look like giant bugs... Come on! We have to get some sleep too".
"Hei! Wait up!" Bulma got to her feet, following her to the house," But I still want to get the dragonballs".
"Why not? Seems like fun", Serenity shrugged.
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The sun peaked through the white curtains, shamelessly settling on Goku's face. He wriggled a little, but didn't wake up. Instead, he turned on the other side, however the rays settled on his knees, reflecting on his face, refusing to let him sleep much more. Opening his eyes slowly, he propped himself on his elbows, looking over the unfamiliar surroundings. Then he remembered, Bulma and the dragonballs... Stretching slowly, he made his way to the bathroom, then dressed, proceeding outside to do his morning exercises. On his way out, he could already smell the fresh scent of fried eggs.
"Morning mom!" he called out, cheerily," Smells good".
"Good morning, Goku. Are you going out?"
"Hai, I won't go far".
"Kay... Breakfast will be ready soon".
He dashed out the door, heading for the nearby woods. However, after only two seconds, he stopped in his tracks, inching back to the house. On the porch there was a huge turtle, seemingly very uncomfortable. He raised an eyebrow at the sight, it was quite unusual to see one so far from the shore. Noticing him, the turtle raised its head, looking pleadingly at him.
"Could you bring me some water, please. I'm not feeling so well", it asked, breathing harshly.
"Oh, sure. Wait a sec", he ran into the house, calling out," MOM!!!"
Serenity was just laying the table, when his son ran inside, his face worried.
"What happened?"
"There's a mister outside, and he's feeling sick. He asked me for some water", he told her. (AN: I think it has a male voice, that's why 'mister', other than that, Goku knows the difference between humans and animals)
"A mister? What kind of mister?"
"A huge turtle... Can you give me a glass of water?"
Serenity laughed at the small boy, patting him gently on the head.
"How about a bowl?" she said, retreating into the kitchen, returning with a huge bowl with water.
"I'll take it", he took it from her.
He quickly, though without letting a single drop fall, took it outside, putting it in front of the turtle, who drank gratefully.
"Ah, that was great, thank you very much", it said relaxing.
"Welcome. How come you're so far from the see?" he asked curiously.
"I got lost. Therefore, would it be too much to ask, to tell me where the see lies?"
"That way", he pointed at the direction," If you want to, I can bring you there", he offered.
Bulma stepped out of the house, wearing blue shorts and a pink blouse, looking over at the turtle.
"So it is you", she smiled," Are you feeling better?"
"Yes, thank you miss", it answered.
Serenity stepped out, instantly drawing the animal's attention to her.
"Breakfast's ready!" she called, then as her gaze settled on the animal," Would you like some too? We've got eggs and ham".
"Oh no thank you, I've got to get home. Or else he will be very worried".
"I offered to take him... May I Kaasan? Onegai?"
"Sure... I guess we could all go", she smiled.
Bulma looked over it again, then at her car.
"Then let's put him in the backseat", she motioned for Goku to follow her.
"Oh, no. I'll take him", he smiled.
"But the sea is two miles away!" she looked at him," That's too much for you to carry him".
"No it's not" he shrugged," Are we going? I'll fly".
"If you want to", Bulma shrugged, going towards her car.
"You know what?" Serenity stopped her," How about you put the car and house in the capsule, and I'll fly you there. Goku's faster", she smiled.
"HUH?" she gaped at the two," Okay".
Goku effortlessly gathered the huge turtle in his arms, taking off, towards the see. Serenity, grabbed Bulma and followed suit. In about 15 minutes they reached the shore, setting the happy turtle back into the water.
"Thank you *so* much! Wait here, I'll be back", it waved smiling to them.
The three watched as it quickly disappeared into the water.
"I wonder what he wants?" Bulma looked after it.
"We'll see", Serenity shrugged," It can't hurt... I guess".
In about half an hour, they spotted the turtle again, this time with a passenger. It was a fairly old man, dressed in white shorts, a long orange, loose shirt, a large violet mail on his back and dark sunglasses on his eyes. He raised a hand on reaching the shore, his gaze instantly sweeping over Serenity's appetizing features.
"Hello young lady. My name's Master Roshi, I'm very glad to make you acquaintance".
"Konnichi wa sir. Nice to meet you too. My name's Serenity", she smiled, knowing full well what the old man wanted.
"I'm awfully thankful to you for saving my turtle... I care for him very much", he said, taking Serenity's hand into his.
"But it--", he cut her off.
"Why don't we go to my place, and have a nice little chat about it?" he said, putting an arm around her waist, drawing her closer, his face being only inches away from her breasts.
He suddenly felt her also put a hand on his arm, and looked up smiling at her. She smiled at him too, making his heart slam into his throat, a fact that she didn't ignore, her smile widening at this. All of a sudden, the old man felt a strange tingle in his arms, then, unbelievably, electrical sparks were coming from them, his body shaking uncontrollably. He instantly let go of her, looking at his arms stunned, still shaking a bit.
"Oh, gomen nasai", Serenity smiled sweetly," I guess I exaggerated a little", she bowed low, in front of the stunned man.
"Eh? *You* did this?" he asked her stunned," Wouldn't you want to come with me and teach it to me?" he smiled, winking at her.
He then, felt himself being lifted from the ground, and abruptly landed in the water. The turtle shook its head exasperated, Bulma was giggling uncontrollably, Goku's eyes were wide as saucers, and Serenity smirked at him.
"Don't you know when to stop?" she asked, her voice ice cold, although she was still smiling.
"Eh... ok, ok. I got the message", he said, trying to stand up.
"Good, now can we *talk*?" she eyed him carefully.
"Yes, we can", he said straightening his pose.
"So, then... It wasn't me who saved your turtle... it was my son", she said, motioning for Goku to step forward.
Master Roshi looked over at the boy, then smiled.
"I think I got something for you", he smiled.
"I just hope for you...", she didn't finish the statement on purpose.
"Of course Serenity-san", he quickly took a few steps away from her.
"KINTON!" he called out, looking up to the sky. (AN: I guess that was its name... or was it Jindujun - it was called like that in the German dub, so if I'm wrong just tell me)
He waited a few seconds patiently, then began to pace around impatiently.
"It should've come here by--", he looked up in the sky, noticing a bright yellow spot, "Ah, there it is!"
A cute little yellow cloud stopped in front of the man abruptly.
"Ok, this is my gift for you. This is a Kinton cloud, and let me demonstrate how to mount it", he said bracing himself, then jumping onto the cloud, and finally landing, roughly... on his face, on the hard ground," Hehe... oh well... I must've forgotten how it is done", he said a little embarrassed.
Goku approached the little cloud, looking at it carefully, then jumping on it. He bounced slightly, but didn't fall off it.
"Cool! And it can fly me?" he asked excited.
"Huh?" the master was amazed by this," Ugh, sure", he smiled then.
"Good! Let's try it out!" and he zoomed up.
"So?" Serenity looked at the master.
"One has to be good in order to mount it", he said.
"And I guess you weren't that *good*", she smiled smugly, " Oh well... you can't be good in everything nowadays", she snickered, causing him to blush.
Goku, then returned, smiling brightly.
"This is cool!" he smiled," Domo arigatou!".
"You're welcome", Master Roshi smiled.
"May I try it please, too?" Bulma smiled at Goku, pleadingly.
"Sure", he said, jumping down of it.
"Be careful miss", Master Roshi warned her.
"Yeah, yeah sure. I *am* good", she said, and jumped onto the cloud, but she too landed on her face, on the ground.
"Are you sure?" Serenity asked trying to suppress a chuckle.
"You try it!" she pointed at Serenity angrily.
"Why should I? I know I'm not good", she smiled at her.
"Yes you are!" Goku frowned at her," Try it! Come on!" he tugged on her arm.
"Oh ok", she sighed defeated,' A great opportunity to make a fool of myself ', she thought sarcastically.
Bracing herself, she put her hands on the cloud, and amazingly it didn't let her hands through. She then climbed onto it, and she did not fall. She looked at the cloud stunned. This couldn't be happening.
'You're not good, eh?' Bulma asked her telepathically.
'I really don't consider myself to be good', she replied.
"Yep, sure", Bulma said, glaring at her.
"No", she looked at Bulma, then at the master, while climbing off," So we sort of have to go, we got to find something--", Bulma cut her off.
"There! Could you please give that ball to me? Please?" , she smiled as sweetly as she could.
"This?" he pointed at the one at his neck," Sure. I found it a few years ago, but it doesn't do much, so why not?" he shrugged.
"Thank you very much", Bulma smiled widely, as she took it from the man, then turning to him she kissed him on the cheek, causing a silly smile to appear on him.
"Excuse me, I haven't asked your name yet, beautiful lady", Roshi smiled at her.
'You sly wench' Serenity transmitted her telepathically.
'So what? It's nothing wrong with it.'
'Are you sure?'
'Yep', she smiled at her, then turning to Master Roshi," Bulma, my name's Bulma."
"Ok, now can we go?" Serenity looked at her.
"But my car can't go here", she whined.
"Then we'll reach the highway", Serenity offered.
"But how?" she asked impatiently, only to yelp in surprise, as she lifted her," Next time warn me!"
Serenity just smiled. Taking off towards the highway, followed by Goku on his cloud, who waved once again to Master Roshi... who was way too stunned to say anything.
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A strange submarine, stopped near a small island, that only had one little house on it, which had the words Kame House, painted on it. The submarine's door opened, and a small green figure stepped out of it. Looking around impatiently, he motioned for his two servants to follow him. He went to the door, banging it hard.
"Hei old man! Open up! Right away!" he screamed.
"Maybe he's not home", a small, fox-like creature said.
"Better for us", another tall, black-haired girl smiled.
"Ok. Mai, give me a key", the small green creature ordered.
"Here, sir", the girl handed him a thin wire.
The little green creature, wriggled it in the lock for quite a long time, with no luck.
"Pilaf-sama? I think you should use the window too", Mai said, leaning out of the window.
"NO! This door has to open!" he cried out frustrated.
From the other side, the fox-like creature, then opened the door.
"It was open", he said.
"Damn it, Shu!" Pilaf screamed, slapping him hard," I knew that too", he smiled awkwardly.
Once in the house, they turned everything upside down, but with no luck.
"Where the hell is it? You assured me it was here!" Pilaf screamed, once again.
"It *was* here sir", Shu tried to assure him, only gaining himself another slap.
"Maybe he took it with him", Mai offered.
Stepping out of the house, they noticed Master Roshi approaching the island.
"Oh, hello you three. How may I help you?"
"Listen old man! Where's the dragonball?" Pilaf screeched.
"Dragonball?" he looked blank.
"The yellow globe with red stars on it", Mai explained.
"Oh that? Well a young lady asked me to give it to her".
"And what did she look like?"
"She was tall, blue haired--".
"Ok, that's enough!" Pilaf stopped him," Let's go!" he motioned for the other two to follow him.
However, in their haste, they didn't notice the hole on their submarine. Suddenly, Mai noticed, they were sinking more and more, and water wetting her legs.
"Sir, I'm afraid we're sinking" she said worried.
"WHAT?"
End of chapter five
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