The Journey Through the Sleepy East!

    Unable to meet with the one he needed Garruk had decided that he might perhaps pass the time by exploring he new home, the strange planet was unlike most of the words or outposts he had been to until now. The lush land was home to all kinds life form the weak to the strong, the vast lands allowing many kinds of fauna to flourish where anywhere else they would perish due to the harsh climate alone. It was no wonder that the humans were so weak compared to the other races, earth was gentle world by its very nature. Yet this world had produced the strongest fighters of the era, both form its populace and those who had come seeking refuge. Despite the appearance of weakness he knew there was more to this world and he would be lying if he said he also hoped to reap the benefits others had already received. However unlike his brethren he would return the favor one way or another, his pride would not allow him to be a parasite like the remnants of the world trade fleet.


    He was not sure why he felt something was wrong in his chest but he slowed down his flight over the land anyways to search. It was not long before he heard the girls cries, the panicked cries edging him on as searched for the source. His surprise at what he found left him dumbfounded, his eyes open in shock as he watched the small Saiyan screaming as they hug the thin tree for dear life. In a way this scene would normally cause even more racial remarks about a monkey in a tree but Garruk for the life of him could not understand the fear this Saiyan had for such a small beast. Then again if she was holding onto the tree for dear life it was very likely she was weak and even more could not fly, a scene he thought he would never would ever see form the battle crazy race. "This little guy giving you trouble Saiyan?"he finally asked, his voice taking on a teasing tone as he continued "Should this Arcosian help out the bad Saiyan?". It was a line he instantly regretted by how much it was laced with their race's hatred with each other, a fact that started the countless wars and battle between the two powers. If not for that perhaps both people would not have lost their home world to each other over and over, a never ending conflict where each side only gains ground on each other for a short time before the other rises up yet again. Rather then wait for her reply the tall alien floated down and grappled the beast, his large arms lifting off ground before holding the struggling beast above his head. The beasts constant struggling and smell quickly wore on forcing him to toss the beast into a far away pound via a barrel toss, a effort that was rewarded with a loud splash and squeal form the boar.

"Now I never thought I would see a monk....Saiyan hiding in a tree" He jested, his sentence stopping just short of calling her a monkey before he corrected himself.


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    A journey to find oneself? These were words he never expected to hear form the battle crazy race known as the Saiyans. It was intriguing to say the least and took a great deal of effort on his part not chuckle at the strangeness of the situation.  He thoughts were equally unknown to him as he watched her listen to his words without saying anything, her face less emotional and more analytical then any Saiyan he had meet.  Her own doubt on just why she was concerned him, it would not be strange for her to lose her way and never be heard form again at this rate. Normally this would just mean one less Saiyan to deal with but it felt wrong for one as weak as this to be abandoned to her fate, another loss soul like him to vanish without a trace in the annuals of history.  Her request of help did not surprise him but her request to set up camp here where she was just attacked did, it would not be all that strange for another boar or animal to find her. "I will not its still dangerous here for you."He said abruptly, his voice a little harder then he meant to be. "How about I fly you some distance till your safe at least before helping you set up camp little one?" he quickly followed in a attempt to cut of his own rough replay. He could take her quite far and much faster then she could ever travel herself, it was the simple solution if a bit strange. Perhaps a bit more strange now that thought about it, a Saiyan of all things riding a Arcosian of all things. It might be something he might regret later if anyone found out but it was still better then leaving her alone.


    "What means do you have to defend yourself form the next attack? I refuse to leave you in so much danger so me taking you where you need is much easier for me as well" he reasoned to her, his thoughts clear on his course. It was not like she could stop he she refused and if it came to that he could just force her to allow him to take her. He preferred her to be willing though and he might need to be out here for a extra day, the thought troubled him only due the fact it would mean he would not be reporting back. But that was okay for a day or two as they knew he might need to in order to establish good relations with earth, a Arcosian was not something you let run wild on your world after all. So he would need to stay and help this child find the object of its quest, a matter he realized he knew little about suddenly. "So what are you looking for on this Journey? Strength like most of your kin or do you have some other goal in mind?" he questioned, his one eyes raising  with his question. It might be closer then she thinks but he would never know unless she gave him some information on the subject, the rare amount of details on the subject made wonder all the more.

    He had thought his offer was quite a good one, a fast track to her destination and safety for her during her journey. However judging and the strange smile he saw he wondered about that, he could not tell if she super excited or just down right terrified of the idea. It was only a moment later when he realized her voice was cracking a little that it was the latter, fear being the primary reason for her actions. But him taking her their was quite safer for her and he could not realize just what she was worried about, perhaps she thought he might hurt her? No that was not it, his eyes rolling up towards the sky as he thought on it for a second as he tried to figure out just what worried the poor girl. Well perhaps he would just listen to her suggestion for now and walk for the time being, it would give him more time to figure out just what she was doing out here alone he guessed. "Very well I have some spare time and I guess I could take in the sights as we walk. I have not spent a lot of time on this planet and it would be a nice change pace." He replied to her worried suggestion, his mind still trying to figure out just what she was worried about.


    Folding his arms in and walking forward he make sure to match her pace as he walked, his large sizer and strength making it easy for him to out pace her if he was not careful. His mind was still on just how strange this encounter was, his eyes keeping track of his new companion as he thought of what to ask her. Instead he just listened to her as she explained her plans to him, her plans for hunting and securing her own food. However judging form her earlier performance this seemed like a bad idea to him as if anything went wrong the poor girl could easily end up as the hunted rather then the hunter, a mental image of them going missing to never be found making him shudder more then a tiny bit. " It sounds good but are you really sure you can handle it? That boor was far form the most dangerous creatures I have seen running around." He asked slowly as he tried to keep the worry out of his voice, his normal need to keep such things hidden form his people making it hard for him to show such a simple thing to another. It was not like he needed to worry about it anymore but he guessed such things really did not go away regardless as it was just to ingrained into by now. Turning to her he realized she had finally accepted his offer to fly or at least he thought she did, the simple hand gesture could be anything really. Still he figured she would tell him otherwise he tired to pick her up when he should not, as getting picked was not a normal thing most races and even or those it was it was still a sign of trust to  be picked up by another. Hesitating for a moment before taking her hand and bending down to grab legs so he could carry her bridal style. It might be perhaps a little awkward but it was perhaps the easiest way to carry her without throwing her over his shoulder, a action that would without a doubt not be welcomed by the little girl. Know she was secure the Arcosian would take off if their was no complaints form her, his take off perhaps a little to fast for a normal person as he raced across the sky. Knowing it would be tough for a weak creature like her he used his ki to create a small barrier around her so the wind would not hurt he face as he sped up, his ki making them look like a purple rocket shooting across the sky.

    "So you never told me what your looking for out here? I can't help you find it if I know nothing about it yes?" he asked, his curiosity getting the better of him. He really could not figure out what such a weak thing was doing running around in such a dangerous area for her, his thoughts thinking she was more likely to find what she was searching for in one of the cites rather then harsh wilds. Although even if their were harsh for the natives the wild life on this planet really was rather tame, the life forms here was hardly a risk for a Saiyan. Although this one seemed to be a exception it seemed, a rarity that had him wondering many things. Did her parents not know her Saiyan heritage? It really should not be sticking his head into any of this but it worried him a lot, the chaotic politics of the galaxy made her kind a target and with her strength it was only a matter of time before something came knocking. 

    He could only think how unexpectedly soft this girl was, even though she had just nearly could have lost her life to the wild life she goes and says she does not want to hurt them. The innocence there was perhaps only possible on such a strange world and the only thought that can to his head was just how unlike her people the Saiyans, he was certain many of them were rolling in their grave after hearing such words form one of their kind. It was something he wished more people felt but in his experience such trains of thoughts always ended in tragedy, the recent loss of his father and brother was proof of that. Their deaths was only reason he had lived though the recent conflict and he blamed himself for being so weak, his pride as a warrior crushed by the weight of his family's corpses."You may not want to be a powerhouse but its always a good thing to have the power just in case, only tragedy awaits those unprepared." He finally said after a moment, his stare no longer quite with her as he recalled the battle. It was only for a moment however as he quickly turned his head to her before she could respond and changed the subject with another question,"So normally your race is quite strong as your home world has 10 times the gravity of this planet. Where you raised by the earthlings or did the change in environment alter your growth?". His head tilting to the side as they flew, his desire to know just what lead to these events finally getting the better of him.


    It was perhaps then he saw that strange smile again,her eyes glued to the ground when it finally dawned on him that perhaps she had been worried about flying. "You know your perhaps the first Saiyan I met that could not fly like this you know?" He quickly said trying to keep her mind off the ground as they flew towards the north, his speed getting slightly faster as he tried to hurry to make it easier on her. After that he stayed silent to allow her to talk, hoping that it would keep her form panicking form their flight.  As he listened he wondered just what kinda person this guardian was or perhaps it was a creature? Would sticking with her allow him to met it and if he did would it attack him? His kind where not known for their kindness and more often then not their own vanity brought suffering to those around them. He had seen so much of it during the dull parties he had been forced to attend when he was younger, the extravagant shows of wealth and power sickening him. Still he flew to where he was directed as he slowed down to allow her to see where they were going, his decent directed by the girls gestures. "Wanting your own path is not always a bad thing and often helps with personal growth." he replied, his mind wondering to his own upbringing and how he had always followed every expectation put in front of him. He however did not hate it and even to this day was a source of pride in many ways for him. However he knew their was plenty of people who had walked their own path for the better as well. "hmmm I still worry you might get hurt without a way to defend yourself" he finally replied after a longer moment of silence as he finally landed in the clearing she had pointed out to him before putting her down again.

    "hmmm A Arcosian that does not fly? Now that would be helpful since most of them learn on their own at early age. You may think its impressive but when your toddler that can barely walk starts float around the home its no joke" He jest back at her before he tilted his head again as he thought about it some more "Although its not uncommon for Arcosian parents to start teaching their children to control their energy at a young age so that might be the reason why". Thinking about it now he was sure his kind did learn faster then others but a great deal of it was doting parents he figured, a trait he found endearing really. For all their arrogance and wicked ways his kind always seemed to love children to the point they would behave like buffoons in front of them, A Acrosian child anyways. Even when their was a hostile take over by one warlord or another it was not uncommon for them to take the young children as their own.

    He listened to her explain more about her family, their numbers and strengths. It was a rather simple explanation but he caught on that their was more to be said about this Potana, he hesitance to speak about her made him wonder what was that about. However it was not his place to pry into such matters and after she was done he just closed his eyes for a moment to figure just what to say about her home world. "Your people value strength...perhaps a bit to much. For the strong it a good life to live in the Saiyan empire but for the lower class? To say it would be hard is a understatement and only a few of the weak ever gets posts that matter, their weakness a stain on their blood line. At least that was how it was explained by my nanny growing up, she was a Saiyan as well so I am sure their is some truth to it." he explained, his voice uneasy at telling her such a harsh truth. Prehaps it was best not to tell her anymore of her people and focus on other things he could do to help around the camp site. 

    "Is it her behavior or power that your asking about? Its not uncommon for a Saiyan born on Vegeta to have powers higher then the average human at birth you know" He both informed her and asked about her sister. "Is....she a sore spot to talk about?" He spoke hesitantly  as keep working to make sure her camp was safe and well set up.

    Moving next to a tree after he finish's the task he leans against as he sits, his tail swishing about with a restless energy as he looked up at the sky. His eyes did not know any of these stars and he wondered what they were called here as he turned to his little ward."Oh? Well normally were quite strong on our own but I did train with my father since I was a child in hopes I would be a general. My older brother was to be the one that took over as the house head when father was gone and they figured I could at least help him by controlling the military, a pretty normal thing in a noble family really. As for recently my men constructed a giant device that I train in when I have the time. I am still adjusting to it though and only have gotten use to the lowest settings on it for 10x earth gravity and 1000 meters down. You see it dives deeper under the water to use earths ocean's in increase resistance of movement and add additional weight as well. I hope soon I can reach the 6000 meter mark on a 150 times earth gravity, perhaps then I can at least help this world out." he explained excitedly, the new device was a marvel of technology really and to say he was impressed at what his people had put together with such limited resources. "Although it can keep the water out for those that cannot breath under water you know. Perhaps one day you might want to try it out?" he teased knowing full well such a thing would likely injure her or worse at her current power.

    "Well its not due to wings that they fly but using their ki to propel them though the air. Its probally just due the fact they mature really fast and the parents try teaching them to control their powers Very early. In fact many Acrosians cannot stay in the normal forms due the power causing long term health issues but their are exceptions like me. So Ki control must be taught very early for them or their health is at risk. Saiyans normally also learn at a early age to control their ki but without the same health problems" He explained more in depth, his knowledge of rearing their young was second hand though. He never had time to find another to share his life with and his house was a minor nobility rather then a prominent family.


    Her jest made him wonder if her family was really that weak or if life here had made her assume that she was frail, the lack of conflict more often then not making a person soft for the storm that always would come. "Hmm well even as babies Saiyans can live in 10x gravity so I am sure you would be fine, if wishing that your bones would stop breaking. But really you could just start at a lower setting to work your way up some time" He replied his eyes still watching the night sky, his focus so far gone he almost did not hear her question about his tail. As if to respond he slowly swished it back and forth, the heavy limb itching to lash out as he sat on the cold earth. "hmm their without a doubt stronger as we can use it in battle but Saiyans tend become paralyzed if their tail is captured, a fatal flaw for a warrior race really. Lucky it can be trained out them so its not a weakness but normally only elites gain that ability. Its a big deal for your people to lose your tail since you need it to transform and increase your combat power." he explained, his mind wondering if she knew about that aspect of her people. 

    The giant Acrosian was silent and just focused on listening to her speak, his mind not wanting to interrupt her with pointless questions. With if being a sensitive subject such questions might cause more trouble then harm as listened about her sisters sudden departure, tearful one if that was anything to go by. He wondered if she left to find her calling as a Saiyan warrior unlike her parents, her memories of her home world would without a doubt still be with the child. He really did not know what to do, his own interaction with his brother was not likely similar to her family. It was more a competition between the two for who the next heir was and he lost, a fact that probably saved his life now that he thought about it. With a long pause he finally responded after she looked at him solemnly his words slow and careful as he finally asked "Is that why your out here? To find out about her? Or is that just part of the reason?"