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Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

Once safely inside the confines of the elevator Takeshi breathed a bit easier, letting Shu's hand go and leaning back against the wall. "What...? This thing?" he asked, "It's an elevator. It takes you up or down in a building if you don't want to use the stairs, and it's safe, I promise." Knowing full well how his sibling did with tight spaces though the older boy slid his arm around his shoulder's, holding him close until the doors had opened up. Easing Shu out first he dropped his grip again, making a straight line towards the door they had been told to seek out, the one at the end of the hall. Plenty of others were to either side, some open showing offices with people busy at work at some strange looking stations. Pretty lax for a high-security technology place. The door they wanted had some red characters scrawled on the light wood, probably "Katas" in their language. It was hard to not feel smug right now, they'd found the place. "See?" Takeshi spoke up, looking over at Shu with a grin, "Told you I'd find it. Ready to say hello?"

It kind of was cute, in a way, how quickly Choi was taken aback by the compliment. Insincere or not he had taken note of it and was quickly replying to it in kind. Yumi couldn't help but smile, finding it fairly amusing. "Well you two do look alike, I'll give you that much. But that's where the difference ends." Folding her hands behind her back she started walked past the Saiyan, brushing against his arm before spinning on her heels and looking at him playfully. "You're the nicer of the two I bet, and definitely more interesting. I'd say aside from looks you two are about as different as Shu and Takeshi really. On a change of subject though..." Yumi walked back to Choi, again lifting her hand as she booped the tip of his nose with a fingertip, glancing up at him with a smirk. "Is this all you came out here for? To apologize?"

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Takeshi knew they were basically giving themselves to the mercy of chance, but what other option did they have? Maybe they themselves had no clock to do this on, but the longer they took the more danger his squad's parents would find themselves in. Plus if this war on Kaesstra really went into high gear then lives would be lost, and that was plaguing his mind as well. "You and I both Shu," he mumbled, taking his brother's hand and walking right up to the main doors. Already they were getting looks from the two guards, making this already uneasy venture about ten times worse. On reflex Takeshi eased his sibling to be behind him just a bit, looking up at the larger Kaesstrians when they were motioned to stop. They were big, burly brutes of men, a fair bit more muscled than their usual counterparts. Definitely security, no doubt. "Uh... Hi. We're here to talk to... Uh..." Oh crap, he still didn't know their name.

"You're the kids the military's got running around, huh?" one of the guards asked. These two were odd ones, playing lap dog to the general. Why anyone would want to become involved with their war was beyond him. Looking at his partner curiously for a second the guard sighed, adjusting the holster on his hip and scrutinizing the two brothers. "Who are you here to see? This isn't a tourist site, it's private property."

"We know, but we were asked to come here..." Takeshi lied, cringing more than he'd have liked to when glared at. "The uh... General asked us to come speak to the man in charge here. He needs to talk to him, so we're coming to tell him that." Definitely not the best lie in the world and easily found out, maybe they should just turn tail now.
The guards kept silent for a moment, looking between the brothers before one disappeared inside for a moment. The one left outside placed himself in front of both doors, a hand resting on his holster. "He's going to check if Mr. Katas has any appointments today, so he'll be right back. You kids just wait right there, got it?" They then fell into an awkward silence, no one really having much to say while they waited on the other man to return. After what seemed like an hour the second guard came out and whispered something to his cohort before looking at the boys.

"Mr. Katas doesn't have you in his books, but he's been wanting to meet you. Go on in, take the elevator up to the third floor and he's in the room at the end of the hall."
"Right... Thanks sir!" Takeshi said, hastily bowing as the guards moved out of the way. With a nervous smile he pulled Shu along with him, stepping through the parting doors into the belly of the building. They were immediately greeted by a woman at a counter, recognized and ushered along to the elevators off to the side of the room. Wasting no time the Saiyan brought himself and his brother to the lift, stepping inside once the doors opened and seeming to stop breathing until they closed again. "Holy crap... I thought we were screwed for a second..."

"An idiot that means well? Hardly the first time I've ever met one of those..." Yumi mumbled, smiling slightly. Brushing a bit of hair back from her eyes she sighed, looking at Choi for a moment before walking over to the same tree, leaning up against it and folding her arms over her chest. Being told that she had saved the twins was a bit confusing, she really didn't see how. "I did that?" she asked, giving Choi a funny look before shaking her head. "I didn't do anything to help you, you shouldn't be thanking me. Between us though I'm willing to let bygones be bygones for now, we've got enough to deal with. Plus you're really not that bad of a guy compared to the others." Giving the Saiyan a thoughtful look Yumi's lips curled into a smirk when she spotted Kabocha peeking through the blinds of the kitchen window, pushing away from the tree and walking over to Choi. "Besides..." she said softly, stopping in front of the boy and poking his chest. "You're kind of cute." It was a bold faced lie, but she'd sell it for all it was worth if only to mess with Kabocha.

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"Leave now? Are you crazy?" Takeshi replied, frowning at the idea. "We've just found the place, we can't just walk away. If they don't let us in then we find another way in, yeah? Easy enough. I bet there's a sky light or something on the roof we could use..." Being sneaky like this was still annoying as ever, it just wasn't his style. Even being upfront about it was a pain with Shu being so nervous, it would be difficult to keep him settled and be discreet. Sighing to himself the older boy looked between the entrance and windows, vying for their best bet of getting inside. If they asked and were told no then the windows might be their only chance. If this was the right place though and they broke in, well that was just as bad. Takeshi looked back to Shu, smiling gently as he offered his little brother a hand. "Come on, let's just ask them, okay? If it's the wrong place then we'll try again. Besides, we're not from here, so if we get the guy's name wrong then I doubt they'll think anything of it."

Yumi was hardly keen to have one of the twins out with her. The fact that it had to be Choi, probably the most passive aggressive of the three was only worse, he drove her nuts. Sighing softly to herself when he apologized the Beastman dropped out of the tree, landing in front of the Saiyan and giving him a stern look. "So what, I'm supposed to feel sorry for you?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest. "Apologizing doesn't change anything, what's done is done. So don't waste your breath trying. And if you should apologize to anyone, it's the boys. They just want to get home, and instead they're being caught up in all of this, including saving you, because they feel they have a part in it. I'm just here to help them." Choi could say what he wanted but nothing was going to get Yumi to like him. Recognizing that he was trying to mend old wounds though she lightened up, if only just. Managing a meager smile she looked away from the Saiyan, lifting a hand to itch at her ear idly. "It's about time one of you said something to me though, so thanks, I guess."

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"Well... I don't know if it's the same. But I tell by the direction the sun moves, and if it IS the same then this is West." Takeshi explained, trying to sound confident. Either way this looked to be the right place, and if not they could always double back and go in the other direction. If they had any clue where abouts their temporary house was located then maybe they would have a bit more of an idea on the matter. The building was slowly coming into view more as they approached it, as did the finely trimmed grass and bushes surrounding the property. It looked pretty, even if there really wasn't any color sans green. Sightseeing wasn't on the agenda, so Takeshi led the way around to try and find the front of the building. Just around the corner was the spot they wanted, but it was being guarded by two men in imposing looking outfits. Mumbling 'crap' under his breath he wondered just how they were going to get inside. "See through the glass?" he repeated, not taking his eyes off the guards. Sighing he stepped back behind the bush, crossing his arms as he looked at Shu. "If you want to try peeking through the glass then go ahead. I wonder if those guys will let us in if we asked..."

Stupid boys, why did they have to be here? Yumi was perfectly content with just being with her friends again, and now because they had some shared past with the boys suddenly these creeps were living with them. Unable to stomach Kabocha any longer she had gone out to the back yard, making a bee-line for one of the trees on the edge of the property and leaping up into the lowest branch. Hopefully those morons stayed inside, Vegeta and Viral could babysit for a while. Tucking one of her legs up Yumi leaned back against the trunk, wrapping her arms around her knee as her free leg dangled over the side. Nothing had been said about what these boys intended to do once their families were saved, whether they would stay here or try to follow Takeshi and Shu around. If the latter were the case she just may as well go back to Earth, even if by herself. Roused from her thoughts when the sound of a door opening distracted her Yumi looked down expecting to see Vegeta or Viral, instead a little confused when Choi was the one coming out. "What do you want?"

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For the life of him Takeshi couldn't remember this guy's name, dig as he might. They knew the position he was in, where to find him for the most part, but that one fact eluded both boys. Of all the times too, just when they were likely approaching the building. Trying to build confidence regardless that was put on an abrupt halt as Shu spoke up again, his own concerns mirroring his brother's. "He won't die, we'll be careful. Besides, we remember what to say to him, kind of." Takeshi replied, groaning as he smacked his forehead. "Look, it'll work out somehow. And we know where to find him, so let's focus on that, yeah? We were told the largest building in the western section of the city. Well, we've gone west, so we've got to be close." It would be so much simpler if he could just fly, but to spare the denizens from a little fright they were bound to walking for the time being. What's more they couldn't ask for directions, lest someone become curious as to why off-worlders were seeking out the head of a security department.

By some miracle it looked like their worries were being washed away. As the brothers walked on they would see the buildings begin to reduce in size, looking more like houses and small shops. Compared to the apartment blocs they were used to this was a promising sign, and so was the angled building looming ahead over the smaller structures. It was like half of a trapezoid, the sides completely made of panes of glass that reflected the outside, the rest of the building the same stone-washed white. As they moved down along the main street Takeshi made note of a large red symbol on the front, assuming that had to be important somehow. Even if it wasn't the right building it was a good start, maybe they could ask for directions. "Hey... Look over there..." the older boy whispered, nudging Shu and pointing to the building. "Think that might be it? It's definitely the biggest one here, and that glass makes me think they're not wanting people to see what's going on inside."

Kabocha really had no clue what made Yumi go off on him, though he could guess it was in part due to her disdain of him and the twins. Not his fault, he thought grumpily while washing the last dish, they were just following orders. Sure it sucked what happened to her, but it would have sucked too for their parents to be killed. She was alive, and now with her friends again, so what did she have to be so pissed about? Just as he was setting the last dish away he heard the twins come into the room, spinning to greet them with a grateful smile that quickly faded as Choi spoke. "Oh sod off, I like girls and you know it!" Kabocha retorted sharply, getting red in the face as he tossed his own rag aside and stormed over to the twins. "Besides, she's crazy I swear, not my fault we argued." Narrowing his eyes slightly he prodded Choi in the chest, smirking mischeviously. "If you think you've got such a way with women then you go talk to her, I dare you."

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"No! I do remember who they are!" Takeshi remarked defensively, frowning as he gave his head a scratch. "It's on the tip of my tongue... Kat... Katcho? No... Aw crap..." They were heading to the right part of the city, that much he knew. He even was sure of the building they needed, just not the name of the person. Stopping in his step he sighed as Shu showed a fair bit of concern over the matter, and for good reason too. "I remember exactly what she told us; "Your mother has a message for you," or... Something like that. We just need to find the right guy, head of security or whatever." Growling in frustration Takeshi razzled his own hair before starting to walk again, his hands in his pockets per usual. "I'll remember it, I know it started with a 'K'. Have a little faith in me buddy, will you?" Besides, Shu didn't know either by the sounds of it, so it wasn't his fault for forgetting it. Maybe writing down the name would have been a good idea in retrospect.

Kabocha was still in the kitchen despite breakfast having ended already, busy at washing dishes. How degrading, he never had to do this before and yet now he was stuck at the sink, with Yumi no less. The twins had helped cook so everyone argued that it was only fair he pitch in too. Cleaning the yard would have been nice, but instead he was put into this pseudo-prison sentence. Sighing as he set another plate in the strainer the Saiyan glanced over at Yumi, curious as she hadn't said a single word the entire time. Of course as soon as he glanced over so did she, getting an awkward stare and then a glare that made him shirk away. "What...?" Kabocha mumbled, taking another plate and beginning to scrub it. "What am I getting that look for?"

"Because you're a jerk?" Yumi replied, hardly trying to edit what she had on her mind. Getting a confused look the Beastman rolled her eyes, setting down her plate and looking at it contemplatingly, brow pulling together. "It's not even what you did. You run your mouth and butt heads with everyone here, and it's annoying. Plus we're going out of our way to help your family and we've not gotten so much of a thank you. The twins said it, are you just waiting to?"

"I never asked you to save my folks, for starters. So I have to thank you because Takeshi offered to do something for us? And it's not my fault you all are so... Crap, I don't even know what to call it." Kabocha set his plate in the strainer and dried off his hands, ignoring the glaring that he was getting from Yumi again. "And where is this coming from anyways? I haven't said a single thing all this time and now you're tearing into me? How about you back off and try giving us some space for a change?"

"Oh right, let me give more freedom to the three guys who could just stab us in the back!" Yumi shouted back, dropping her plate in the sink and throwing her damp towel at Kabocha's head. "You're our guest, so how about not acting like such a jerk? During breakfast you and Vegeta nearly got into it, and I saw you giving Viral looks too. Just... Just piss off somewhere will you? We have enough to worry about without some spoiled brat with a behavior problem causing fights!" Throwing her hands up in the air Yumi turned and stormed out, leaving an angry and fairly confused Kabocha stranded in the kitchen.

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A lot had happened yesterday, that was for sure. From meeting the other half of the Kaesstrian race to reuniting with some old friends life was pretty busy for a supposed "escape" from it all. It hadn't been pretty initially, there was some conflict between the groups members as was to be expected. After some initial venting though everyone was able to be civil with one another, enough so anyways that no one had to worry while they slept. Dinner the night of had been a little tense, but eventually conversation broke out and the atmosphere lightened up a little. Thanks to that rock they had been given, which turned out just to be a fancy gem, everyone had their fill and then some. After that and a fair bit of debate rooms were picked and everyone made their way to bed. Tomorrow would be the busiest day yet, so everyone was certain to get some rest.

At the crack of dawn the group woke up, one by one filing into the kitchen for some leftover food as breakfast. Since there was little else to do really most of them would stay in the house today until matters were seen to. Shu and Takeshi however would be looking into the leads given to them by the Queen, as soon as they'd gotten some more food in their stomachs. Once their apetites were sated the brothers left the house once more, this time heading into the heart of the city in search of Katas.

"So a big white building on the... West side of town..." Takeshi mumbled to himself. "Nice directions if it wasn't for the fact every building is white. How should we know what ones to look into?" They all looked the same, sans for their sizes. There were small and large structures, though neither seemed to be the right one. Given they still had to go a ways to get into the western section of the city, but he figured if it was large enough to stand out they could spot it from here. Clearly not being the case Takeshi zipped his trap and kept walking, also a little bothered at how much of that they had to do on this world. Every single Kaesstrian could fly, just because they didn't meant they shouldn't? It was silly, but a handful of annoyances was making him grumpy this morning, and now that they had to go play on a political roundabout he wasn't feeling too keen. "What was the guy's name again...? Oh crap... Kato?"

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"It's a figure of speech, I wouldn't really eat a boot. Definitely not mine, my feet reek. And you could always eat one of your feet," Takeshi mused, grinning as he gave Shu's shoulder and gently push, "You could just replace it with your tail, you use it for everything else anyways." Talking about eating only further reinforced the notion that he was feeling hungry, as his stomach was so keen on reminding him constantly. When the notion of buying more food instead of hunting came up the older boy turned back towards the city, folding his hands behind his head as he and Shu started back. "Pawn means sell, kind of. And if she sold it already then that's fine, we can get food when we get home then." It would end up only being fruit then, which was good enough. Humming to himself a thought crossed his mind, making Takeshi grin impishly. Stalling in step the Saiyan spun around and grabbed his brother's sides, chuckling as he tried to lift him up onto his shoulders. "Come here you!"

Garesh had a rather easy time keeping up with his son who was clearly hindered by his injuries. He didn't expect a genuine match out of this, and T'charrl was showing a bit of heart by at least trying. When conversation was struck up there was a pause in the duel, the General laying the sword over his shoulder again. "Whose dead friend...? I'm not following who you're talking about." It was fairly vague, and frankly he wasn't too certain he wanted to know what or who was being discussed. Opening his mouth to try and push a demonstration he quickly closed it when target practice was brought up. Burning and ripping weren't quite what Garesh had in mind for today, and on that note he'd back off. "On second thought... I'll just stay curious for now," the General chuckled, scratching at the side of his head sheepishly. "Still want to spar?"

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Takeshi really wouldn't have minded if they knew just what to look for to eat on this planet. In hindsight he yet again should have asked, the Queen or one of the others could have likely given them some idea. Their first hunting trip hadn't gone too poorly though, they'd brought in a decent haul and their meal had been tasty enough, just now they had more mouths and that wouldn't quite cut it. Having a plan completely bank on finding one thing big enough to feed them wasn't exactly that reliable either. Making no effort to hide his discouragement with a groan Takeshi turned back to his brother, curious what he had to say. "So what should we do, not kill something?" he asked, "Either we hunt or we just find fruit again. Really at this point I could eat my boot, so I don't care." As if on cue his stomach rumbled, getting another groan from the Saiyan as he placed his hands on his belly. "Or... We can go ahead and go back home. What about that rock you had? We could pawn that off I guess?"

"Just come at me as you can and we'll go from there," Garesh repeated, smiling as his son began to advance. He knew fully well of course that T'charrl was not in full health, but if he was so keen on being a warrior he'd best get used to fighting tired. Raising an arm to block an incoming strike the General's interest rose when his son brought up his power. "Like mother? What do you mean, that you should hide it?" he asked, parrying another swing easily enough. "I think it's unique and, if you can talk to the planet and the dead, should be shared. There's a lot we can learn from it. Your mother is right though, its not going to be that way with everyone. You'll have people who will fear you, and that's the reason she's asking you to hide it. To keep you safe from them." So long as there were people who did not understand his son there would be fear. It was only normal, unfortunately. "Do you wish to show me what you can do?"