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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 17, 2009 22:56:52 GMT -5
Ava of course was shocked as hell to hear that...
"W-What....?! This great fighter we've heard of is THIS little cat.....?! B-But.....! That can't be....!"
Ava was to stunned to speak on everything now, just looking down at Korin in total shock.
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Post by Shiro on May 17, 2009 23:01:58 GMT -5
Shiro wasn't sure, but it looked like Korin's whiskers drooped for a moment, and he definitely heard him mutter "Why is it so hard for people to believe I'm the real deal?" as well as some general grumbling.
Meanwhile, Shiro was rubbing his ankle. He'd landed on it wrong and it was starting to act up again. "Hey, Korin, you got a bed or something I can borrow for a moment?"
"Sure kid, in the back." Korin pointed with his staff further into the tower.
"Thanks." Shiro turned to Ava. "I'm gonna take a nap. See ya later." And he walked off, yawning and limping a bit.
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 17, 2009 23:21:21 GMT -5
Looking over at Shiro, she notices his limp and all, the climb must have taken it's toll on him....
"Alright Shiro, see you later. Get plenty of rest so you'll be back at one hundred percent."
Once he was gone, she looks back to Korin.....
"Sorry Master Korin.... I didn't mean any disrespect.... I just didn't know that a great fighter.... Or teacher of martial arts would be..... A cuddly talking cat...."
Korin sighs at that, but smiles and responds....
"It's alright, I understand. You're respectful... I like that. So? Are you here for a 'Nimbus' cloud like everyone else who came here? Better get em' while they're hot."
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 17, 2009 23:31:41 GMT -5
Ava looks at Korin with high confusion....
"What....? A what now...?"
Korin laughed at that...
"Better I show you then tell you.... Come here Nimbus!"
At that, a fluffy yellow cloud comes streaking out of nowhere, coming to a stop next to Korin....
"This is a Nimbus cloud.... I'm sure you can't fly on your own yet through you ki, so, this cloud will be very useful to you. You can ride it anywhere you wanna go. It's quite fast, and will come to you whenever you call for it..."
Ava looked even more shocked by this, staring at the cloud.....
"W-What....? You can't be serious Master Korin.....! You can't RIDE on a cloud! It has no physical substance!"
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 17, 2009 23:41:31 GMT -5
Korin laughs...
"And cats can't talk either right? Fine, you want proof? Happy to oblige...."
Jumping up into the air, the cloud quickly zips underneath Korin to catch him. Now stood atop the Nimbus, Korin smiles, circling around Ava....
"So....? Are you convienced now....?"
Ava's jaw drops at this....
"I-I.... T-This..... O-Oh my...."
Clearly she was at a loss for words.....
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 0:03:47 GMT -5
Korin hops off Nimbus once it made a pass to get back in front of Ava, landing infront of her, he smiles...
"Well, give it a try. Go ahead, hop on."
The cloud moves closer to Ava at Korin's words, incentive for her to hop on as he instructed. Ava places her hand on it, cautious at first, but then.....
"A-Alright.... It would be useful to have a cloud you can ride on..."
At that, Ava hops on. Though, she seemed to be sinking through it.... And then....."THUD!!" She comes crashing down...
"Ouch! I-I thought you said I can ride on it, Master Korin! What happened....? Do I need some sort of training you forgot to mention...?"
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 0:50:30 GMT -5
Korin puts his right hand to his chin at that, looking on as Ava fell through....
"Hmm.... Could you remain quiet for a few moments? I need to find out something...."
Getting to her feet, rubbing her backside, Ava nods...
"Alright, Master Korin...."
She goes silent at his request, and Korin closes his eyes, beginning to read her mind, sensing her karma....
"Well.... looks like you have no karma... Neither good nor bad.... And your mind.... It's not filled with impurities.... Though you don't have any respectively good thoughts either.... Hmm... You can't ride THIS Nimbus.... You'll need a different one...."
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 1:14:25 GMT -5
"What....? You have different types...?"
Ava asks, once more confused by all of this Nimbus business. Korin smiled at that, and nods....
"Yup.... I have the right Nimbus just for you... Come here Nimbus!"
At that, a gray streak comes zooming pass, taking the place of the yellow one, as it now flies away. The gray Nimbus floating in front of Ava now, Korin smiles and speaks....
"Go on. You can ride this one for sure, and it's all yours. A gift for your hard work in climbing this tower."
Ava looks a bit skeptical, but does as he says.... This time, she does in fact stay on. She smiles, on her hands and knees as the cloud floated gently about Korin....
"W-Wow! This is amazing! I really can get on it! Thank you Master Korin!"
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 1:42:21 GMT -5
Korin nods at that, smiling in response to Ava's gratitude and response....
"You're welcome babe. By the way, what's you and your boyfriend's name?"
Looking to Korin, Ava blushes, and the Nimbus stops in response to her feelings it would seem....
"H-He's not my boyfriend! He's just my friend..... Well, at least I hope we're friends...." She shakes her head a few times, trying to rid herself of the blush, but couldn't... "His name is Shiro.... And my name is Ava, Master Korin."
Korin laughs at Ava's reaction to him calling Shiro her boyfriend...
"Alright Ava, don't get so uptight.... Haha... And Shiro is it? Alright, I'll remember that for when he wakes up. Well, it's really late, and you must be tired. You can sleep up here as well if you like. Infact, you can even go back there to sleep with your boyfriend...."
Her blush brightens, glaring at Korin...
"He's not my boyfriend! Stop teasing me, Master Korin..."
Korin laughs....
"Alright, alright.... Sorry, just having a bit of fun. Though there are extra rooms back there if you want. Get some rest. I want to give you and Shiro some advice and see the two of your fighting potential. The Nimbus cloud isn't all I have to offer you....."
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 1:51:07 GMT -5
Ava smiles at Korin's proclaims to making her and Shiro better, giving a nod to him, her blush fading away....
"Alright, Master Korin. You're right, it is late.... I'll stay here... I'll just sleep on the Nimbus if that's okay...."
Korin laughed at that....
"I don't see why not. I guess sleeping on a cloud would be very comfortable. See you in the morning...."
And with that, Korin goes off to rest himself. Ava would roll over to be laid on her back now, putting her arms behind her head with her fingers interlocked. She smiles, looking up to the night sky...
"Shiro's going to be so shocked to see this.... I can't wait until tomorrow..."
At that, she closes her eyes, and drifts to sleep. The Nimbus would just float a few feet from the tower's floor, drifiting slowly as a normal cloud would. It had been a long day, and Ava still hadn't found out anything about her past.... Though, she had met someone she felt she could trust, and she had gotten a lot stronger. The day wasn't a total bust....
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:26:03 GMT -5
Shiro woke up groggy, but at least his leg felt a bit better now. He got out of the bed, wincing a bit as his weight was forced onto his foot. Guess it's not a hundred percent, yet. He rubbed it a bit before stretching and walking out of the room onto the little porch area of the tower.
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:31:49 GMT -5
As he stepped outside he saw Korin standing on the railing around the tower. Without turning around, the cat fighter said, "Morning there, Shiro." Shiro blinked once, wondering how Korin knew his name, while the cat chuckled and added, "Ava told me. Nice girl you got there."
Shiro shrugged at that, not getting his point. "Yeah, I guess."
Korin shook his head and sighed. This kid won't be as fun to mess with.
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:35:08 GMT -5
Shiro walked over to the railing and leaned against it next to Korin, arms folded, staring out across the sky. "Nice view you got here."
Korin nodded. "One of the reasons I chose this place. Best sunsets this side of the Lookout."
Shiro looked at him, confused. "Lookout?"
Korin pointed up. "About five, six hundred feet that way is the Lookout. That's where the guardian of the Earth lives."
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:37:13 GMT -5
Shiro's look turned skeptical. "Really?"
"Really. There's no tower to climb to it, though. You have to either fly or use a power pole."
"Power..." Shiro trailed off. All this talk, of Korin, the Lookout, and the power pole, was tugging at some memory. After a moment he muttered. "Goku."
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:40:55 GMT -5
Korin nodded. "My top student. I was afraid everyone'd forgotten about him. And that just wouldn't be right." Korin sighed. "He was one of, no, THE greatest fighter to ever live. He's saved the world more times than I can count, and he never asked for anything in return. No fame, no money, nothing." Shiro listened to Korin's account with interest, as the last time he had heard about Goku was five years ago, from his parents...
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:43:11 GMT -5
Shiro shook his head after ten minutes of Korin's rambling. "You talk about him as if he's real."
"OF COURSE HE'S REAL!!" Korin yelled, hitting Shiro over the head with his staff.
Shiro stumbled back, hands over his head. "Flying clouds and balls that summon a wish granting dragon? You don't really expect me to believe all that, do you?"
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:52:10 GMT -5
Korin smirked. "Well I can prove one of those things right now." And with that he held his hands up to his mouth and shouted, "Come here, Flying Nimbus!" A bright yellow streak zoomed across the sky, arching around and finally stopping between the two of them. Korin jumped on it. "Believe me now?"
Shiro watched as, for some reason, Korin fell through after saying that, trying to keep himself from laughing. "I think your cloud's defective."
Korin grumbled, muttering, "No, it was my pride. That's what kicked me off. Never show off on a Nimbus, kid. They're picky little things. A single dark thought and you're on a one way ticket down."
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:54:39 GMT -5
Shiro nodded, though he still looked a bit skeptical. "I doubt I'll be riding a Nimbus any time soon, but I'll remember that."
"So you don't want this one?" Korin asked, pointing at the cloud with his staff.
"You'd really give it to me? Aren't they really rare or something?"
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 8:58:07 GMT -5
Korin laughed at that. "Rare? Kid I've got enough of these things to fly an aircraft carrier. The only rare thing about them is the kind of person who can ride them."
Shiro looked at the thing as he answered. "And you think I'm one of them. Despite the way I was just acting?"
Korin shrugged. "Eh, I don't blame you for being skeptical about the whole thing, really. It is rather hard to wrap your brain around."
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:06:46 GMT -5
Shiro looked at the cloud for a moment. "Well, here goes." He leapt up and forward, onto the cloud. It held for a moment, before dropping Shiro through. Luckily he was prepared for that and landed with most of his weight on his left foot.
Korin sighed. "You weren't thinking good thoughts."
"Well, what exactly counts as a good thought?"
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:10:10 GMT -5
"Well, uh, protecting people and, uh, ya'know, good stuff like that." Korin replied.
Shiro shook his head, then closed his eyes and thought. He thought his original reason for getting strong, to protect the friends he had in the village. But you couldn't do that, now could you? he thought bitterly, when a bonk to his head distracted him.
"I said good thoughts, not sad ones."
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:11:46 GMT -5
Shiro looked at the feline for a second. "Did-"
"Yes, I did just read your thoughts, now try again."
Shiro stared at the cat for a moment, before noticing him lift his staff once more. "Okay, okay. I'm on it." He took a deep breath and closed his eyes once more.
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:16:19 GMT -5
Shiro thought back to his time in the village once more, to all the good times he had. His days sparring with his father and uncle; the meals he cooked; going to school with his friends. Each memory reminded him of his original reason for fighting. But now as he thought, he saw other images. His memories, but of other people. Kids fighting with their parents in the many dojos he visited; picnics he'd seen people having as he traveled to another city; groups of kids charging out of the school doors. They deserve to be protected, too. he thought. "And I'll be the one to do it." He jumped suddenly, and when he landed on the cloud this time, he stayed.
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:19:48 GMT -5
Korin smiled and nodded at him. "That's quite a goal you've got there, kid. Good luck with it." At that moment they both heard the announcement for the tournament. "But I think you better get going. Don't want to be late."
Shiro nodded. "Thanks." And was about to take off when Korin stopped him again.
"Almost forgot. You're injured, right?" The cat asked as he walked over to a cupboard.
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:22:11 GMT -5
Shiro nodded. "Yeah why?"
Korin opened the cupboard and grabbed a jar. He took something out of the jar and tossed it to Shiro. "Eat this."
Shiro caught a small green bean. He looked at for a moment and, at Korin's prompting, ate it. Instantly all remaining pain left his leg. He bent and twisted it a bit, but it didn't hurt at all. he looked up at Korin. "Was that...?"
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 9:25:25 GMT -5
Korin nodded. "A senzu bean. But that's the only one you get. At least until you catch me a nice, juicy red snapper. Oh, I love those things."
Shiro watched Korin stare off into space, an amused smile on his face. "Thanks again." He then saw Ava, drifting around in a different area of the tower on her own, gray cloud. Deciding not to wake her, Shiro added to Korin, "When she wakes up, tell her I went to Papaya Island, okay?"
Korin did the okay sign. "No problem. Now go out there and kick butt, kid."
Shiro nodded and took off.
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 12:14:51 GMT -5
Ava was actually in a very deep sleep. She had over exerted herself the day before, and she really hadn't slept in days. It felt good to be getting sleep without any worries..... Well, for the most part....
She was dreaming.... She stood in a large, seemingly endless room. Everything was one solid color.....red.... Looking ahead of her, she saw him.... Standing with his back faced to her...
"T-Thomas! W-What are you doing here?! Where are we for that matter?!"
Turning to look over his right shoulder, Thomas looks relavtively shocked by this....
"What....?! Ava...... You're clearly more than just some generic clone.... What are YOU doing here is a very good question..."
Running up to him, she cuts him off, coming to a stop once she was a few feet away...
"Why do you keep treating me like this, Thomas?! I told you I'm not a clone! Why won't you believe me....? Why didn't you stay with me....? Who do you have to find...?"
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 12:28:58 GMT -5
Turning to face her now, Thomas smirks. His other eye was bandaged up once more, leaving his crimson eye to meet with hers....
"Why do you care? My business is my own.... Just like you have to find out your past for yourself. Hmm.... Seems like you've grown stronger.... That's good..."
"I-It's your fault! I don't want to fight like you tell me to! Why do you keep talking to me inside of my head?! But, you won't help me yourself?!"
Thomas looked confused at this....
"What.....? I don't have telepathy.... Though, I wouldn't put it pass me...."
"Stop playing games, Thomas! If you won't help me yourself, than just leave me alone completely!!"
Thomas' eye flashes at that, and moving with unbelievable speed, he snatches Ava up with one hand by her neck...
"Shut up, clone! I don't ever wanna see you here again! You got it?! This is MY mind! I don't know anything about any fuckin' voices in your head, but I garuntee it ain't me! I don't have time to be fuckin' around with clones!"
He then throws her down, turning away, and walking off slowly. Falling to the ground her, Ava puts her hand to her throat, coughing heavily...
"Y-You bastard.... Your mind....? But....how is that possible....? Fine.... If that's the way you want it....."
Ava gets to her feet at that, her eyes glowing now as well, along with a crimson aura engulfing her body. Thomas stops, looking over his shoulder once more, and smirks yet again....
"You don't seriously plan on fighting me....? I don't know what will happen on this plane....but I'm sure if I destroy your mind... You get the picture.... Don't waste my time... Get out of my head...."
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Post by Ava Truesdale on May 18, 2009 12:37:36 GMT -5
"I won't let you control me anymore, Thomas! I'll....kill you.... It's the only way..."
Turning to face her once again, Thomas' smirk fades away....
"I save your life, and THIS is how you repay me....? You ungrateful little.... Bold words... You better be able to back them up...."
Ava hesitates at Thomas' words. She knew she couldn't beat him, but she had to try.... Rushing in at him now, just moments away from attacking him, she wakes up..... He evil thoughts of murder/killing caused her to fall straight through Nimbus, crashing hard onto the ground below on her back....
"O-Ouch..... W-What happened.....?"
Looking up, she sees Nimbus floating just above her....
"What? I thought I could ride this one...? How did I fall through.....?"
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Post by Shiro on May 18, 2009 12:49:54 GMT -5
Shiro's cloud zoomed through the air around the tower, spiralling up until it reached the top. Once there Shiro jumped off and looked around. He saw Ava and walked over. "Good morning. Sleep well?"
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