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Post by King of All on Jun 30, 2016 20:45:01 GMT -5
So, in the past few days Komatsu had successfully been able to screw absolutely everything up... He had been so sure of himself whenever NAsu originally came to Earth while under the Demon Queen's influence... or whatever the hell it was that corrupted him. He was so sure that he could keep everyone safe and just let Nasu battle it out with Kimiko, let him get all of that out of his system... but he had been so, so wrong. Shit had hit the fan and people died because of his mistakes... his own family had died, his uncle Toru who had just gotten out of prison after 8 long years... Even Gouken, the man who had later on helped him try to find a way to get Kimiko back from the Demon realm had died then.
Even after all of that... Nasu had made him Sub-Overseer of the Alliance... at least, he planned on making that official. That was a huge responsibility that had sent Koma over the edge... how could he accept something like that when he constantly failed or screwed things up... All of those emotions, those fears, had culminated and emerged as the Golden Great Ape.
It took Karota and his sister to calm him down then, to make him see past his rage and see just how foolish he had been. He had learned quite a bit from that experience however and felt that he had grown from it... at the cost of all those lives he had taken. That was why he found himself in his current situation, soaring towards the lookout at top speed, a look of determination on his face. He felt something inside of him push him forward, like something was telling him it was time to grow up.
He had accepted his new position as Sub-Overseer, yet he still wanted to forge his own path and correct his mistakes... he wanted to really help push the Alliance to be what his parent's had wanted for it, to push it into what he wanted it to be.
He would land on the edge of the lookout, taking a nervous breath as he tugged on his armor lightly to make himself look more presentable. He had decided to go into this as the Sub-Overseer of the Alliance, more so than the Kami's little brother. He was dressed in basic black under armor pants, donning the classic looking saiyan armor that was painted orange and light brown/gold, the symbol of the Saiyan Alliance clearly emblazoned on his chest plate. His long mane was pushed out of his face by a headband and both his wrists and ankles were covered by gray fabric guards.
"Just... be confident..." He would whisper to himself as he made his way towards Kami's Palace, hoping to find his eldest sister inside.
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Last Edit: Jun 30, 2016 20:47:14 GMT -5 by King of All
It had been several very long days in a row. Or at least, that was certainly the case for the Black Knight. One would have expected the Timeless Lookout to be as silent as it always was, but the truth of the matter was... It was filled with the noises that implied a party was taking place. Though no music was being played, the usual cheers and chatter that one could expect was taking place within the Palace. For anyone that knew Atsuko on any level, this was a source of concern, but... She was in there. And one could only assume she was taking part in it.
There was no way she couldn't hear all the noise, and given the proximity of her energy to it... Yes, the only conclusion was that she was taking part in it. When Komatsu had finally made his way inside the Throneroom, he'd find Atsuko sitting on the throne as she usually did, but now the room was filled with men and women of various races. They were all acting like the cares of the world outside didn't concern them, if only for a single day and night. It must have been suggested by Atsuko to restore morale...
But speaking of the Albino Saiyan, she wasn't sitting in that throne alone, seated on one of the throne's arm rests was a woman. The Black Knight seemed to be holding a conversation with her up until she noticed that Komatsu had come into the Palace. With that, Atsuko turned her attention to him and gave a smile; she wasn't wearing her armor, and her skin looked a little more pale... Same for her hair, and her eyes were turned into a yellow color. She looked different, not just for those differences, but in how she smiled as well.
She'd tug at her skirt lightly, as if adjusting it as she looked at Komatsu. "Little brother! I wasn't expecting you to join us., she admitted. In her free hand, she was holding a glass that was filled with what could be assumed to be red wine. "Even so, you're part of my family! Come, drink with us! I'll admit that you caught me on a pretty bad day earlier, but...", she'd pause, then taking a drink of the wine. After that she'd carefully set it down and stand up from the throne, walking over to him.
The Albino Saiyan would then proceed to hug her little brother. "I said I wanted to give you a hug earlier. I meant it.", the Black Knight then added. After a little while, she released the hug, smiling at him even still, but it just seemed more... Devious than usual, even though it wasn't as if one could sense hostile intent from her. It just seemed to be how she looked now with this corruption coursing through her veins. "I imagine we have a lot to talk about, yeah? You seem pretty serious.", she'd then state, not oblivious to his reasons for coming here.
At least, not entirely. The Black Knight would then turn, clearing her throat to get the attention of the gathered party goers. "We don't need to stop this party, but we do need to relocate it! Head on down to one of the guest quarters, if you'd be so kind!", she'd state, and it seemed as if the people didn't have problems complying, gathering their things and setting off. Soon enough all the noise began to die down and it was just Atsuko and Komatsu in the throne room. She'd make her way back over to said throne and sit down.
Once more, she was facing her little brother, taking another drink of the wine. Once she finished, she let out a sigh of relief. "Ahh... I needed this. Spending time with the people that I just... Do nothing but watch. Letting them know I'm fine, getting their lives back on track. Y'know?", she'd add. Even the way she spoke about things had changed. "I think it's important that I have interactions like this, something I couldn't have understood all stressed out and tightly wound up.", she'd continue. That did confirm one thing, she was not blind to her flaws.
Atsuko seemed to digress however. If only because Komatsu must have seemed so tense still. "So, I'm guessing you didn't just come here for a simple visit. That's why I asked everyone to give us some privacy. They... Don't like Saiyans. But I've told them about you, and the things you've done for me. They trust you, Komatsu. Just like I trust you.", the Albino Saiyan then stated. The fact that she cared for her little brother did not change, but goddammit if the Saiyans didn't know how to make things stressful! Right as soon as she gets back, no less...
"Still, you don't need to look so tense! Things have gotten bad... Really bad. But we still have to enjoy life, but I know some things can't just be left to rest, so... What's on your mind, little brother?", she'd then ask. Trying to get to the root of the problem as she'd then finish off the glass of wine. This was actually her first time drinking alcohol, but one could have safely assumed that she had a bit of experience under her belt. One of the advantages of the corruption, if one had to guess.
Still, an empty glass in hand, and no further distractions. She'd merely fall silent as she calmly stared at Komatsu, waiting for him to process everything that just happened and speak up. The Black Knight still didn't like the Saiyans or the Alliance all that much, but she could make an exception for Komatsu. He hadn't been perfect to her, but... He was still family, that much she would remain true to her word on. Now she wanted to repay some of those debts and treat him properly. It was the least she could do after how much she blew up on him.
Not just when he was a Golden Great Ape, but all the times before, too. But Nasu was an asshole, she wouldn't act like she was in the wrong.
Post by King of All on Jun 30, 2016 21:48:08 GMT -5
As Komatsu stepped closer to the lookout, he was becoming acutely aware of the presence of those inside. They weren't strong by any means so it had taken him a little bit of time to catch onto their energy signature, but now he was sure that the room was full of them. As he pushed the door to the throne room open, he got confirmation... There were plenty of people in here of different races, all seemign to have a good time.
He would bite at the inside of his lips as he wanted to just shy away and step back out, though before he could say or do anything to that effect, Kimiko called out to him. His eyes would trail along the hall of people before landing on his sister. She looked nothing like normal... She wasn't quite as Nasu had been when he was corrupted by dark magic, but he could still feel something corrupt about her. It made sense though, she had stated she allowed herself to be corrupted so that she could return home.
He immediately started feeling guilty again... guilty that he had let her get captured in the first place, and that he hadn't been able to act fast enough to save her before she had to get corrupted. Still though, this seemed strange... it wasn't as if Kimiko was acting evil at all, more like she was simply indulging.
"I'm sorry Kimiko, I didn't mean to interrupt anything... and uh, I don't drink, I mean, I haven't" The young saiyan would try to explain to his sister, one hand moving up to the back of his neck nervously as his eyes returned to the crowd. That didn't last long however as Atsuko came up and hugged him tightly, saying that she was holding true to her promise and he couldn't help but smile a little bit at that. He would move his arm away from his neck and hug his sister back.
When he did, he felt that large wash of emotions he did when he had transformed into a Golden Great Ape. However, instead of his emotions fueling that transformation, it was as it they slipped away from him completely, being washed away by such a simple action. He would catch himself holding onto Atsuko a little tighter, only to let her go when she pulled out of the hug. It was such a simple action, the smallest bit of affection anyone could take for granted, but it was something the young saiyan so desperately sought after. His relationship with his brother was different, it wasn't as if he felt unloved or that Nasu didn't care for him at all but the kind of relationship with a sister was completely different.
"Could of used that a while ago." He would say frankly, watching as Atsuko dismissed her party goers, sending them off to another room so that the two of them could talk. He would follow her towards the throne, stopping at the base of the throne as she sat on it, looking towards him and speaking her mind.
"I didn't realize regular Earthlings could make their way up here. I thought this was supposed to be some mythical place to them?" He would ask with mild curiosity as to whom it was that Atsuko was surrounding herself with. However, with the shake of his head he would continue to address her in regards to his visit.
"You'd be right in assuming it's not just a plain visit... Too much had happened for that just yet. Kimiko I... I wanted to apologize for everything that's happened. Everything that happened since we landed on Earth, I was so confident that I could handle it, handle Nasu and that whole situation. I feel like it's because I failed that you got stuck in the Demon's Realm. I couldn't even find a way to get you out fast enough... Even when I did try, I let my own emotions get the better of me and... I killed a lot of people. I didn't mean to, but that doesn't change the fact that I did." Komatsu had lowered his head at that point as he thought back on everything, tried to word the way he felt as best he could while apologizing for his actions. However, as he finished speaking he would take in a deep breath, and look back up to Atsuko with the slightest bit of extra confidence in his eyes.
"I know that you're sick of the saiyans, and the Alliance, and that's why I'm here. I've been made Sub-Overseer of the Alliance, and I want to work with you to fix things, I want to make it up to the Earthlings that I hurt. Not just the one's in the city I trampled but... all of them. I want to show you, and everyone, that not all saiyans are the same." He would start, taking a pause to let Atsuko process the information he was giving her, and judge her reaction so that he would know how to continue.
Komatsu still seemed so nervous about it all, but first responded by saying that he doesn't drink, or rather, that he hasn't tried it. The Black Knight would give an understanding nod to that, she'd said the same thing to Cambia a number of times, though that didn't stop her little sister from trying to push on the subject... Now, of course, the Albino Saiyan didn't care about that. Preferring to just... Indulge in everything that she was otherwise too strict on herself for. In a lot of ways, this gift from Nakiya may have very well saved her life.
There was no question that if Atsuko went without being corrupted, then she would have gotten into a fight with Nasu and... Well, it would have had disastrous results, to say the least. Her little brother was hesitant to let the hug go, but he eventually conceded after saying he could have used that awhile ago. "Heh... Would have done it before I flew off, but you were still a little undressed at the time.", the Saiyan would respond. It was true that they didn't spend all that much time being a family, though... And that was the most unfortunate of it all.
But yet again, she could trace that all to Nasu. "That being said... If you want another hug, we are in private now. I still don't entirely understand Saiyan Culture, so... I wanted to make the hug a little brief, in case it was embarrassing, or something.", Atsuko admitted. She didn't know a lot about Saiyans... And she had little issues in admitting that, but going off what she did know was still a case of the facts. Something that Komatsu seemed to be understanding now that they had both calmed down and were just... Talking to each other.
Instead of fighting and shouting all the time. After that, Komatsu asked about the Earthlings that were present on the Lookout. "Oh, them? They may not seem that powerful, but they're a part of the Knights of the Round. The ah... Z Fighters, as Karota and others had taken to calling them. They're not as strong as the more prominent members, but they're willing to fight for their home. Even if it just means getting people to safety while we deal with the enemies.", the Black Knight would explain in a calm tone of voice. It must have been weird to see her so relaxed for once.
"I allowed them to come up here because... Each of them are just as important as the rest of the Knights. After everything that happened, they needed a way of getting their faith and morale back. Plus I've come to understand that a King can't simply live in seclusion from their people. I'm not exactly a monarch, but... I'm close enough, given the circumstances.", she continued. Still, he wasn't wrong about this being a mythical place to them, that's exactly what it was until Atsuko allowed them to come up and see that it was really just a home.
A floating home, but a home nonetheless. With that, Komatsu would then begin to apologize for everything that happened, how out of hand it had all gotten because he thought he could handle it, and Nasu... But the Black Knight would just calmly shake her head. "Look, I was taking it out on you earlier... That wasn't fair. But it's not your fault. If it's anyone's fault, it's Nasu's, and all the people that follow him.", she would reply. Though she did feel the need to explain why she felt that way.
"Maybe you won't agree with that assessment, but... Nasu succumbed to a dark power, he wanted it just to beat me. If you all went along with it because he would have used that power otherwise, it means that he's a tyrant. If they went along with it because they wanted to honestly support him... Then they're blindly loyal. Neither one is a very good thing.", she'd then state. It was a little bit difficult to notice at first, but Atsuko had purposely changed the phrasing from 'you all' to 'they' in the second part. She knew that Komatsu wouldn't have gone along blindly.
But the Black Knight couldn't honestly say the same for the others that did accompany Nasu. Still, he continued in pointing out that he felt bad for also killing so many people, causing so much destruction... And that he really wanted to change things between Earth and the Saiyan Alliance now. The Albino Saiyan proceeded to ponder it over, leaning back in her chair. By now, the smile on her face had faded. This was a bit of a touchy subject to her, but she valued the opinion of her little brother, so that was why she was considering it.
"If you want my honest opinion, I think the Saiyan Alliance needs to leave Earth. Maybe not forever, but... The tensions are really high right now. Everyone on my side is angry about what Nasu did, and they think the Saiyans just went along with it... I can't exactly think that they're wrong in that assumption. The Saiyans are prideful as well, receiving such accusations is going to result in a conflict; especially if Nasu gets any word of it... That brings me to another issue.", the Black Knight would then pause, taking a deep breath.
"I won't banish the Saiyans, they do need to leave temporarily... But I'm banishing Nasu. I never want to see him on Earth again. He's no brother of mine, and he's assured that he will always be my enemy.", with that, she would fall silent. The Albino Saiyan had no way of knowing how Komatsu would react to this news, but Nasu had done far too much damage in her honest opinion... And he was proud of every last bit of it, not even so much as an apology or a second glance when she came back. Atsuko would never forgive him.
Just one look at her face explained that, clear as day.
Post by King of All on Jun 30, 2016 23:10:57 GMT -5
"Hey, Hotato gave me clothes." Komatsu would defend, smirking slightly as he did. He would then shrug as she mentioned the hug might be embarrassing, seeming to relax slightly as the conversation went on.
"Aren't hugs from your siblings supposed to be embarrassing though? Especially from mothers and sisters. Specifically." He would say, teasing his sister slightly. He honestly felt he was enough of an embarrassment anyways, it wasn't as if a small hug would change any of that. Now, if she had hugged him right after he'd transformed back to his base form, then he would have made a fool of himself, possibly refusing to let Atsuko let him go. He'd clear the thought from his mind, determined to push himself passed the events of that day and listened as she explained about the knights. Apparently, they were defenders of Earth as well, that was interesting, it honestly hadn't felt like any of them could defend against a wet paper bag... but he wasn't going to say anything, maybe they truly were powerful for Earthlings? He can't say he had payed much mind to those that hadn't stepped up and presented themselves as real warriors.
Whenever Atsuko compared herself to a King however, Komatsu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. He supposed he could understand the comparison, it was just weird to think of. Atsuko protected the people of Earth, she didn't rule over them, so why would she need to socialize with the regular Earthlings? However, those that had been here moments ago weren't regular earthlings he supposed... in their own ways, they were each warriors fighting to protect their people as well. So he could understand.
What came next however had Komatsu shaking his head in disagreement with Atsuko's words.
"It's not that I disagree with what you're saying... you're seeing one side of the story, but without knowing him that's all you'll ever know. Yes, Nasu succumbed to a dark power because he wanted to beat you... but it goes back so much farther then that. He's always been so focused on becoming as powerful as dad that having you there able to challenge him drove him mad. I mean... it's hard to explain... I don't fault him for going after that power... I'm mad at him, yeh but I can't blame him... but when it comes to those of us that followed him here, we weren't blindly following him, and we weren't supporting him. Honestly it was my idea, I told him that if he ever wanted to challenge you I would go with him to make sure no one interfered... I didn't honestly think anyone would be crazy enough to try, but I told myself I'd take that burden onto myself. The others were there as my back-up. We didn't want anyone from either side getting hurt, we weren't just thinking of the Alliance... We also didn't think Nasu would hurt any of his people, I just thought letting him come to EArth was the best option... I wanted to try that sacred water stuff of yours, and if that didn't work then we were going to use the dragonballs to get rid of his mark. Anyways, I guess the point is that I screwed that up too..." He finished his long winded explanation with a light sigh, wanting to continue but knowing that his words wouldn't change her mind on what happened. Things were still too fresh and he could see how she would feel hurt by what happened. Koma had been there for Nasu when he had lost and needed a pick me up, he could at least try to be there for his sister as well. However, that was when she stated she wanted the Alliance to leave Earth, and Komatsu's face turned serious once more.
"That's not a bad idea. I don't think the intent was ever to stay for very long anyways... but that's another reason why I came up here. I'm not leaving, and neither is my squad. I'm also going to call for our grandmother to come here as well. Before you say anything hear me out." Komatsu moved his arms up to hie chest, crossing his eyes as he looked directly into his sisters eyes. They were un-nerving and un natural. He knew that Kimiko's eyes weren't black to begin with, but this yellow felt as if it was staring directly into his soul.
"I want to make up for what I've done, I fully plan on helping that city rebuild if I have to build that damn tower myself. I also think that letting us having the old Alliance outpost would be just as beneficial to you as it would be to us. I'm the Sub Overseer of the Alliance now, and Grandma is a Councillor, so the people of Earth will get to see that not all the Alliance leader's are like Nasu. My team and I will do our best to learn your Earthling ways, and by having grandma and me here, you can learn what it's like to be a saiyan, and what it's like to have family... I mean beyond Cambia. I trust my team with my life, and I know that they will represent the Alliance just as well as if they were in my position. As for banishing Nasu... well, honestly I'm not sure where his thoughts are when it comes to Earth, but I doubt that he will argue the point." He remained serious, never looking away from his sister. He was determined to do this, and he was going to continue fighting for them to stay.
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Last Edit: Jun 30, 2016 23:11:43 GMT -5 by King of All
At least they had some semblance of being a family. Able to crack jokes about the outlandishness of the scenarios they got into... Still, Atsuko couldn't really bring herself to smile given where the conversation was headed. The Black Knight would listen intently as Komatsu began to explain Nasu's reasoning, that he wanted to be as strong as his father, and that with Atsuko around to challenge him, it drove him mad... The Saiyan would let out a small scoff at that. "I only ever challenged him because he threatened my home... And nearly took my life, and the lives of those close to me several times."
The Albino Saiyan replied. "It wasn't enough for him, you know. To obtain a dark power, to so easily outmatch me in that fight; and I keep going over that in my head... It would have been so easy to just strike him down. He left himself wide open, instead I asked him to stop fighting. Why? Because I could have killed him... For that, I got stabbed in the back. Maybe he had his reasons; but they are still shit.", Atsuko would then add. "I wanted to help you, and everyone else too."
She continued. "I wanted to fight Jarvis, injured as I was... I wanted to do my duty. Nasu could only see as far as his pride allowed. Even now, he doesn't actually care about me. He's only doing this because Mother beat the shit out of him.", Atsuko would add bitterly. She did not think highly of Nasu, but everything that she said was not false. "Maybe it's different for Saiyans... But if his actions can be defended, if they can look at that and say he wasn't in the wrong, maybe I'm not meant to be a Saiyan."
With that, the Black Knight would then move her hand, as if making a gesture towards herself. "I've had better luck being an Earthling... And now? I'm a Demon, and I've never felt better... I don't hate you, Komatsu. I don't hate Cambia or Hotato, either. And it's wrong to say that I know the entire Saiyan race, but all I've heard from everyone is that I'm wrong, and they're right. Impressions count for a lot. The current impression I have is that being anything else, anything at all, is better than being a Saiyan.", the Saiyan would speak her honest feelings.
"But all of that... And what happened back on that battlefield... That wasn't your fault. Nasu was the one forcing that entire situation. You say I don't know him very well, I at least know him well enough that he'd do that. If not while in his 'sane' state of mind, then definitely when he was clouded by the dark power that he willingly took up... Anyway. The Sacred Holy Water wouldn't work on that mark. Furthermore, the threats in the Universe took that entire matter as an opening. Jarvis was able to use the Dragon Balls and become immortal."
The Black Knight explained. "Don't get me wrong, he can bleed, he can die. But he can keep coming back, he isn't going to live 'passed his prime', he's not going to face a final death. All of that happened because Nasu ended up distracting me. I could have done something... But he needed his pride. He decided that was more important than anything else, even his own family.", with that, she'd let out another sigh. Now a frown had clearly formed on her face. "He keeps saying I'm not a True Saiyan... And everyone keeps talking about how good of a person Athren is, too."
She'd lower her gaze down to the ground, contemplating her next words. For a moment, she had almost seemed uncertain. But then she steeled herself and turned her attention back to Komatsu. "If they are the example of True Saiyans... What a Saiyan is really meant to be. I will never be a Saiyan, and they will never be my allies. Look down on me with disdain and disgust if you so choose. But that is my honest opinion... The only way to change it is to show me that Saiyans aren't like that."
Still, Komatsu seemed to agree that, at least for the moment, the Saiyan Alliance needed to leave. But then he stared her straight in the eyes as he spoke his next words. He wanted to stay, along with his squad. He also intended to call his Grandmother over to Earth as well. The Black Knight was tempted to voice her disagreement to this, but he had more to say, and asked that she let him continue. A little hesitant, she gave a nod. Allowing him to continue on the sore subject. He wanted to make up for everything he's done...
Everything the Saiyan Alliance had done as well. Komatsu also wished to show that not all Saiyans were as the Earthlings thought... The Black Knight thought it over, and continued to do so as her little brother finished the speech. "I don't know if I want to learn what it is to be a Saiyan... They've done so many things to me, said so many horrible things... And at least Nasu and those loyal to him; they hold no honor... Before you ask, no, I don't count you in that list.", the Black Knight would then elaborate. Though she felt it a bit unnecessary.
"I'm uncertain if allowing a group of Saiyans to stay on Earth is wise... But if Nasu agrees to never show his face on Earth again, I'll concede.", Atsuko stated. It was going to be another long talk to her people, to let them know that some of the Saiyans were staying behind... Not everyone was just going to forgive and forget, either. It was a mess, but Komatsu wanted it. She owed him at least a chance. The Albino Saiyan knew what refusing him would mean. "If Nasu comes back... I'll take it as an act of war."
She then added. "In similar fashion, if the Saiyans try to force their way on Earth, the people will see it as an act of war as well. You will need to handle this matter delicately... I'll do what I can to keep them calm. But I can't force them to do anything.", the Black Knight finished.
"He did, but so did I. If things had been different, I think I'd be a whole lot more like him right now. Given the same chance at power he had, I would of taken it. Not to come after you, but Jarvis. We all have something we would do anything to achieve." Komatsu would say in a last ditch effort to defend his brother. He wasn't there to say Nasu was right and Atsuko was wrong, but he wouldn't let anyone trample his brothers name, nor the name of the Alliance. Yes Atsuko had a bad impression of them, but Komatsu was going to fix that...
"You know, you're assuming we're saying he was right in what he did. He wasn't, and we all know that. That doesn't mean we are going to abandon him. Regardless he's still our leader, and he made a mistake. He's learning from it to become a better person, but that's going to take some time. You don't understand our way of thinking, and honestly we don't understand yours. That's why I think keeping a handful of us on the planet will help bridge that gap. Maybe not completely, but it's a start." He stopped there, clenching his fist as Atsuko mentioned Athren. He was expecting her to speak much more horribly about him, but when no such speech came, he relaxed. His friend was an extremely touchy subject, one he didn't want to delve into right at that moment.
"None of us are true saiyans. Not me, not you, and not Nasu. Hell, even my parent's weren't true saiyans. I think the last true saiyan that lived was Queen Lettis, Athren's mother. The Saiyan Alliance was created to move away from what was considered a true saiyan. I've been at the mercy of the Empire for a long time, and they cling to what it is to be a true saiyan. It's cruel and evil, and as much as Nasu claims to be a true saiyan, he isn't. We're an entirely new generation, and for lack of a better term, a different race. We're not perfect, but we're working on bettering ourselves." He would explain to her carefully. His expression was still serious, and he didn't seem to move a muscle as he looked at his sister. She really had a skewed view of what the Alliance was like... It wasn't unwarranted, but it just meant Koma would have a lot of cleaning up to do. She said she didn't want to learn what it meant to be a saiyan, but Komatsu wouldn't back down on that front... especially when she went on to say that she didn't consider Komatsu in the list of saiyans that had done her wrong.
"Hmph. Why not? I haven't done anything to prove myself otherwise. I am a saiyan warrior, a leader of the Saiyan Alliance. There's no reason for you to think of me any differently than those saiyans you hate so much. Like it or not Kimiko you are a saiyan, raised on Earth yes, but you need to know about where you're from. You don't need to accept it, but you need to understand the ways of your people. At this point, Earthlings and Saiyans are too closely intermingled to ever truly be separate. That's why I want to understand your ways too." With that, Komatsu would uncross his arms, listening to her reluctant agreement to him and his team staying on Earth. He couldn't guarantee Nasu staying off planet, but he was pretty sure Nasu wouldn't want anything to do with Kimiko at this point... at least that was his assumption.
"The Sub-Overseer of the Alliance is the second highest ranking official, so the only person who can go against my orders is Nasu himself. No one will try to sneak or force their way onto the planet, and Nasu will know that coming here is an act of war, and we can't risk that. The Empire broke a pact with us, killed one of our own and almost killed me too. I think Nasu's going to focus our war efforts on the Cerulean Empire. I don't think you have to worry about anyone bothering Earth for a while. Just us. Which brings me to another idea I had, if you're willing to hear me out." He said, finally smirking once more as the idea suddenly crossed his mind on how he could get Atsuko to learn a little more about saiyan culture.
"Free up a week or two from your schedule, and come live with us at the Alliance outpost in the Southern Isles. It'll be like a little saiyan vacation. This way, you won't be bothered by outside interference, or worrying about the state of the planet. Cambia and I can take care of things while you learn what it's like to live in our environment." That would be one hell of a challenge for his sister... he could only imagine how different it would be for her to go from living all alone up here on the lookout, to being his his grandmother and team mates... He'd be sending Cress home in a hurry... that boy was far too much of a racist asshole to be of any help here... the others though... they were all hybrids, so it might be easier for her to get along with them.
Komatsu would once more try to defend Nasu, this time by pointing out that if he had the same chance, he would have taken it. Not to come after her, but to go after Jarvis. He followed it up by saying that everyone had something they were willing to do anything for. By that point, the Black Knight would stand up. "Not me! I would never do something like that to you, or Cambia, Hotato, or anyone that I care about! Anyone that is my family! It's not the same for you to say you would do that to Jarvis!"
The Albino Saiyan would shout. "He is your fucking enemy, and mine as well! Nasu had no excuse for anything that he did!", she'd continue. That was the first time she seemed truly angry, and it was different from when they were on the battlefield. Back then, it was clear to tell that there was something affecting her state of mind, likely her imperfect transformation; but this was not that. This was her true feelings, laid bare. "I was his goddamn Sister! All he saw was a victory that was being taken away from him! He didn't hesitate even once to attack me!"
The Black Knight continued. "He didn't even have that darkness holding him when he did that! He chose to do it, of his own fucking free will. You don't want to abandon him?! Fine! That doesn't mean you should abandon me!!", she'd then proceed to throw the empty wine glass onto the floor, effortlessly shattering it. With that, she'd turn away and walk to the side of the throne. She'd gently lean on the chair. Right now, she couldn't even look at Komatsu without feeling anger surge through her... She didn't want to take it out on him again.
The Albino Saiyan had fallen silent, too filled with rage to even find the right words to convey her emotions. Her brother then proceeded to explain that none of them were True Saiyans, even as much as Nasu liked to claim that he was. He raised some good points... But then he went on to ask why she didn't view him in the same light as the rest of the Saiyans. In a sense, he'd already answered that question. The Black Knight wouldn't turn in order to face him, not even so much as turning her head to address him.
"I don't view you like that because I already know you're not like the Saiyans. You grew up hating them, or at least some of them just as much as I do now, maybe more. I don't view you like that because for any mistake you think you've made, none of it compares to what Nasu did. You say people don't think he was right, but I could see the Saiyans present for that duel. I remember very clearly what the one called Karota said to me.", she would reply. Everyone turned on her, and maybe it wasn't intentional.
But she had suffered so many betrayals as it was... This? This just made it worse. Even now, Komatsu was trying to defend Nasu. That was the part that baffled her, no matter how much she tried to comprehend it. But he was trying to make things right, and the Saiyan couldn't fault him for that. He was at least trying to bridge that gap, understand the Earthling ways, show what it meant to be a Saiyan... But all Atsuko could think about was that it was too little, too late. The idea he suggested which, normally not a bad one, was something that didn't appeal to her.
Hell, there was no way of knowing if Nasu would just finally fuck off and leave her be! Knowing him, he'd take offense at her exiling him, and he'd start up another shitstorm! The more she thought about it all, she bared her teeth... A low growl under her breath. This was the man they were defending, even her own little brother... They kept saying she just didn't understand, well that was fine! At this point, she didn't want to understand! After several minutes of silence, she would finally begin speaking again.
"I don't need to learn the ways of the Saiyans. It proves to give me nothing beneficial, and it will only serve as a distraction from my duties. I have no desire to learn from the Saiyans, either. Not while Nasu is their leader, not while anyone like Nasu is at their helm, either.", with that, she would stop leaning on the throne. Now standing straight. The Black Knight still didn't turn to face her little brother... At least, not yet. But slowly she began to turn in order to face him, the anger on her face was still clear.
But she was holding it back. Trying her damnedest to do that. "I hold nothing but contempt for the Saiyans. Do you understand me? I only don't hate those that are not fully Saiyan, whether that's due to how they were raised, or due to their bloodline. And the people here on Earth... They share that view. This is my home now. These are my people. If you want to learn our ways, I won't stop you. But I have no desire to learn about the Saiyans. Not after everything they have put me through.", she spoke firmly on the subject.
All of the wounds were still too fresh. On some level, Atsuko never wanted to forgive them either... She was still trying to do the right thing, even as much as it all screamed for her to do what she truly wanted. Even now, the Black Knight was trying to do right by her family. But more and more, she began to question what her family had done for her. She didn't ask that question, but the expression on her face, her overall posture... It must have implied that. She was practically shaking with anger, and those yellow eyes...
If Komatsu thought they were staring into his soul before, now they almost certainly were.
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Komatsu wouldn't flinch as Atsuko suddenly stood up, rage clearly written all over her face. His joking exposure would vanish, returning to a more serious one as he crossed his arms once more, listening to her rage that she would never do something like that to people she cared about. While he could understand that, as he valued family above all else... he would have. He supposed that's what separated him from the heroes in the end.
"But you'd do it against Nasu, would have done it if you had the chance then, wouldn't you?" Komatsu asked curiously. The words weren't meant to sound accusing, more so just a confirmation that his assumption was correct. Regardless of the fact that they were blood, Nasu was still attacking her and threatening her home, if the opportunity to get that extra power arose to ensure the safety of those things... wouldn't she have taken it?
"Until the Alliance, often times family meant nothing to the saiyans. Hell dad and uncle Miso have been at each other more times than we can count, Mom's beaten the shit out of her father so many times until Nasu finally killed him." He would begin to explain, stopping only to sigh as he brushed his left hand through his hair and scratching his head. There really was no point in trying to explain it... Atsuko was far too upset for any of this to make any sort of sense to her, like it did to him.
"Look, I'm not abandoning you either, that's why I'm putting myself out here trying to fix things. I'm not trying to mend what's between you and Nasu, I'm trying to mend your view of the Alliance, because those people are as much my family as either of you are. You're right, I grew up hating them because one saiyan faction killed me at least 5 times and brought me back to torture me, while I believed the other abandoned me to my fate and couldn't give a rat's ass about coming to save me. When I found Nasu on Earth the first time, I wanted to kill him. I didn't want an explanation I wanted him dead, and I tried. I never thought I'd go back home... but when I came back after dying here, I did. I didn't know anything about the Alliance then... I still can't remember much of anything mom and dad taught me thanks to the Empire. But I learned what it's like, I took the time to figure it out and now I'm taking the time to fix what I don't like." He would explain to her just as if they were continuing their earlier conversation. It would seem like Atsuko's anger wasn't phasing him in the slightest as he spoke, un moving from his spot.
"Karota was angry, she turned into a Super Saiyan 2 for the first time and we both know how that went for us. Look, I'm not trying to change your views on Nasu. You two can hate each other to your hearts content, but I want you to see that the others aren't like him. And I don't mean Karota or Miso, or even stupid Jie Shan. I'm talking about the regular, run of the mill saiyans. I'm still staying here with my squad, as I said I would. It's not something that's going to happen over night, but can you at least try to work with me? Just, me." He stared right back into Atsuko's yellow eyes, trying not to shudder under her glare. He wouldn't give her an inch on the subject... she had said that she trusted him, and she seemed to like him well enough. He fully planned on using that fact to his advantage.
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Komatsu then brought up a point, asking if she would do that to Nasu. She could understand where he was coming from, but the Black Knight would merely shake her head in response. "I wouldn't. Because I had that conversation with Mother and Father, I was in that revelation with you, and you told me that entire plan, and the Kais above were counting on me to do something about the threats in the Universe. I can't lie that it would be tempting; but I would resist it. I didn't even want to corrupt myself to come back to Earth."
The Black Knight explained. "But it was that, or live out another month in Makai. There I could do nothing, I couldn't train, I couldn't speak to any of my friends, see any of my family... And for my efforts of trying to spare Nasu, of trying to treat him like a Brother... I got put into that position. Because of him backstabbing me. Power and pride was more important to him. It still is, no matter how much he "changes", he will never be able to convince me otherwise, no one else will, either.", the Albino Saiyan added, firm in her beliefs.
The simple truth of the matter was, if she had taken such a power, it would have been too easy for her to be manipulated. That's exactly what would have happened, as well. In the end, the power would have been a short term solution. If it was even that. "And as much as I hate Athren too... I wouldn't have taken up a dark power just to be rid of him. Even if it meant that I would die fighting him. There are some lines you just don't cross. Nasu crossed so many of them, several times over."
Komatsu was either very brave, or he was feigning it. But whatever the case was, it was a source of a little respect from the Black Knight. Even so, her emotions were still running on a high, but her anger did die down a little as her brother continued to explain his reasons. Komatsu never intended to abandon her, and that was why he was here right now, trying to mend everything. Not what was between her and Nasu, but at least what had happened with the Alliance. Part of her wanted to be selfish and refuse it anyway.
Komatsu explained that the reason Karota said the things that she did, and acted the manner that she had, was because she entered Super Saiyan Two for the first time. It was true that the form held an immense, blinding rage. But the Black Knight didn't buy it. "Even after the fact... She hated me. She still does. According to them, I am 'weak like an Earthling'. A disappointment. A disgrace. I am everything that a Saiyan shouldn't be. What incentive do I have to entertain any of this?", she would honestly ask of her little brother, continuing to stare him in the eyes.
"If this is what the Saiyans are... Willing to take dark powers, to spout honor only when it's convenient, and strike when it's most opportune, even if it's a member of their own damn family... And then to look down on everything else with such disgust and hatred. As if their way is the only right way! Maybe my view is skewed, but that's certainly not my fault, nor is it the Earthling's fault. That lies squarely on those within the Saiyan Alliance. But all of you have too much pride to admit to that or any other crimes."
The Black Knight continued. "And yes, I'm almost certainly a racist asshole for saying that, but it's still not as horrible as anything that was done to me. By every Saiyan I have ever met. And now they all want to act like everything is fine, that we can just be this... Big happy Family. Well fuck that.", the Albino Saiyan then added. "I'm angry. I want vengeance. Above all else, I want to be left alone. But you know what? I'm still here, trying to work this shit out, because I want to do right by my family!"
The Black Knight then stated. "When have they done something like that for me? Anything like that!", she'd then pause. Komatsu was still trying his best to mend the wounded relations between the two races. He asked that if she would at least try to work with him on this. The Black Knight would turn her gaze away, letting out a frustrated sigh. "...I'll try. But I see no reason to leave my home just to learn about the Saiyans. Especially when I just got back.", the Albino Saiyan would then respond. Clearly she was not happy with this scenario.
But she was trying her damnedest for Komatsu, and that was something. "Have them come here instead. They'll be able to learn about the Earthlings as well. Besides, I've been too inactive with my training... I need to master the third form.", the Saiyan would then add. She was not content with her inability to use the Super Saiyan Three form properly. It's power was immense, but she entirely lacked control, and the fatigue it gave her afterwards made it detrimental. But... As near as she could tell, she needed to achieve at least Nasu's level of power to resolve that.
Maybe that was just jealousy. Either way, she needed to refine herself a bit more. Maybe even purify herself of this corruption. "Besides, I take it that you'll need to discuss all of this with Nasu first. I'd rather not head over to the Outpost if he's going to be present. Because I will fight him, and it will likely destroy anything present there.", the Albino Saiyan would then explain. She didn't want to budge much more on this... Atsuko was so close to just giving up on her family and race entirely. Somehow, she was still trying.
But one could only guess just how much longer she could keep going like this.
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Komatsu would sigh as his intense gaze would seem to soften slightly as Atsuko spoke. There was no point in defending his brother further, as he said he wasn't out to change her mind about him, only of the rest of the Alliance... but even that was difficult because there was so much that she just didn't understand... the way of thinking and the life style was vastly different then that of an Earthling, and to an outsider looking in... Well, this was the result of that.
"The way our people are raised is a lot different from the way you were, or any of the Earthling ways... all we know is our love for battle, and I'm not using that as an excuse. We're raised to be warriors, and while most of us accept that and become what's expected of us, other's deviate from that. For the most part, we're all fighters, and we're all proud of the strength we manage to achieve. It's... hard for us to refuse power because that's what we strive for. I'm not saying that makes anything right, i'm just hoping to give you some kind of understanding." He would bring his arms down to his side and make his way up towards the throne as Atsuko continued to speak, cursing out the Alliance as a whole for the actions of a few. She spoke of Karota and how the older woman hated her, about how angry she was and how she just wanted to leave everything behind. She even accused them of not even trying to do anything for her and that annoyed Komatsu more than anything. He tried not to show it... it would do no good to bite back and start an argument over it... he had to keep calm, keep a level head and try to help his sister as best be could.
When he had finally made his way up to Atsuko, he wouldn't hesitate or give her much room to argue as he moved forward and pulled the Kami into a hug, holding her tightly as he closed his eyes for a moment, steeling himself, thinking hard on his next words.
"I've been trying so hard to fix our family... not because mom and dad asked me too, but because I want too. I tried to protect you as best I could and I failed. I'm sorry... Kimiko, I really am, but I don't want to give up just yet... You said you still trusted me earlier... that means a lot more to me than you realize... please, keep trusting me and we'll see this through." He would say gently, refusing to let her go just yet, letting the hug linger as long as it needed too before pulling away enough to look at his older sister.
"I didn't mean I wanted you to pack up your things right this instant and come with us. Take all the time you need to settle back home, party all you need too, and when you're ready then you can come. I can bring the squad to the lookout, sure, but that won't do much in terms of seeing what we're really like. We'll wait until Nasu is gone, I won't force that."
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The Black Knight fell silent as Komatsu began to explain that they were raised differently. That was true, but the argument that they were warriors, and fighting was all they knew... The Albino Saiyan would just let out a sigh at that. "I'm a Warrior too. I was raised all my life to fight a war. That's exactly what I'm doing now. But even as a Warrior, there is a code of honor. The Saiyans do not have this code... Maybe you're right, and it does just come down to cultural differences.", she would begin to theorize a little. She didn't think it was just that.
But she wanted to at least humor him on the subject. "But Nasu is dishonorable. He's shamed by his actions, and no amount of fighting or power will change that now. He has no one to blame but himself for this. And the Saiyans that think what he did was understandable? They're not much better.", she was still angry. But just the small fact that Komatsu chose not to become just as angry and lash out at her... That made a difference, maybe he wouldn't notice it right away, but it was there. Just from how she wasn't shouting now.
To her surprise, her little brother had approached and then pulled her into a hug. The Albino Saiyan would return the hug, it was such a simple gesture, but... It meant a lot to her right now. There was hardly anyone that showed her any affection in her family, save for her own parents, but that was such a brief moment as well... With everyone that seemed to be turning on her, she began to legitimately believe that the opinion of her parents would change as well. After all, if so many people thought she was a disgrace...
There had to be truth to it, right? But Komatsu was here, denying that prospect. Finally he would begin to say that he was trying so hard to fix their family, and that he still believed he failed when it came to protecting her. But the truth of the matter was that, for as angry as she became with her family at times, she didn't count Komatsu in her criticisms. Atsuko couldn't bring herself to blame him for any of those 'mistakes' either. He'd then point out that she said that she trusted him earlier, and wanted her to keep doing that.
The Albino Saiyan would let out another small sigh and give a nod. "Alright... I did promise that I would take care of you, too.", with that, they'd finally release each other from the hug. After that, Komatsu elaborated that he didn't want her to start packing up and heading over right away. He could respect that Atsuko needed her time to meet back up with everyone, spend a little time in her home again... Komatsu then pointed out that they wouldn't do any of this with Nasu present, he wasn't going to force that.
"Thank you, Komatsu... I still need to get my training in. I suppose you having to talk to Nasu first gives me a bit of time to take care of all of that.", the Black Knight would then add. Though now, she couldn't help but think of an interesting point. She was corrupted now, and it did let her say what was on her mind, bringing her more base desires to the surface and allowing her to act upon them... She wasn't sure if that was a good thing, or a bad thing in terms of the Saiyan Alliance.
So she felt the need to address the elephant in the room. "Well... I guess that leaves one last thing.", the Black Knight would state. After that, she'd make another gesture to herself. "I'm still corrupted... The best way to describe it is that I feel part Demon. I think the Sacred Holy Water can fix this, but after becoming like this, I've felt a lot better. I've been able to say what was really on my mind, too.", she'd begin her explanation. Atsuko just wasn't sure what she should do, purifying herself seemed the obviously right choice in this matter.
"It's as you said. I don't know much about the Saiyans. Do I fit in more like this? Or... Should I purify myself?", the Albino Saiyan asked. This gift from Nakiya was quite potent, and it wasn't as unpleasant as she first believed it to be... Hell, it helped solve a lot of the issues with her family, too. Or maybe it was just indirectly involved. In either case, it left her wondering what to do. She knew that most everyone would want her to purify herself, but she wanted to find out what Komatsu honestly thought on the subject.
"I know you'll probably say that I should purify myself, for obvious reasons. But I'm asking because... I'm an outcast among the Saiyans, Komatsu. I'm not asking you as my Brother in this case, I'm asking you as the Sub Overseer of the Saiyan Alliance.", the Black Knight would then finish explaining her reasons for asking such an outlandish question. Komatsu had managed to pull off quite a lot by showing a more gentle side instead of becoming as frustrated and stubborn as she expected all Saiyans to be. So... He'd managed to get her to open up a little more.
He did say to trust him, as well. Atsuko was doing exactly that now, if it was for the better that she purified herself, retrieving the Sacred Holy Water would not be a difficult task. She could do that right now, in fact. But first she had to make sure it was the right decision. The Albino Saiyan couldn't honestly deny that the simple act of drinking the water from Nakiya improved several factors in her life... On another level, she was worried for personal reasons. Would she get just as stressed out, hiding everything from others again?
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"You'd be surprised, we do have a code of honor, it just looks like some saiyans are more interested in winning than following that. I won't lie that it's become obscured over time... but I think that might have been mom's plan when it came to the arena... to reinstate that code of honor... As I understand it, we're trained to kill, or at least our older generation was. I think mom might have been trying to change that, and I think it can still work with some effort... now, can we stop talking about Nasu? I already said I wasn't trying to defend his actions or justify them. Things will change going forward, I know that for a fact, but he won't be staying here." Komatsu would assure his sister on his brothers disposition. No doubt Nasu would be pretty pissed at being kicked off world after working so hard to defend it, and even training Cambia in the Soy School to try and go after Atsuko... Sure he did those things because their mother had told him too but... Koma believed that Nasu was trying to make it up to Atsuko in the end.
His full attention was returned to his sister when she stated she would take care of him, causing the younger saying to smile lightly but roll his eyes.
"You know... you guys didn't have to wait until I was an adult to start being so protective. I could of used all of this earlier, maybe I wouldn't of turned out to be like this." He would say with a light grumble to his tone, though he would quickly change his demeanor back to what it had been moments ago.
It caught him off guard though when Atsuko brought up the subject of her corruption. He was thinking she would just continue to ignore that fact and not bring it up in hopes of Komatsu not commenting on it, but his sister straight up asked hima bout what she should do in regards to it. Not only that, but she was actually asking him as Sub-Overseer and not her brother. Komatsu's expression wuld turna little more serious before he spoke up.
"You want my opinion as Sub Overseer? Alright then, get rid of it. I'm not about to give the Demon Queen any advantage over someone I know could pose a serious threat to the Alliance. I don't know what the corruption does exactly, and I'm not willing to risk it. By remaining corrupted you're playing with fire, and she will burn you. My opinion as your brother though? It scares me... Whatever this is, it's changed you... maybe you think it changed you for the better but this isn't the real you... at least we don't know if it is until you're purified... still though, you seem far more... relaxed like this... and if you think you can control this and stop the demon Queen from playing with your head then... keep it. I want whatever makes you happiest, Kimiko. As for if you fit in more with the saiyans... that's kind of irrelevant isn't it? Even corrupted you know nothing of our ways except what you've seen from Nasu as Karota. You'll have to put just as much effort like this as you would as your normal self." Komatsu would say seriously. His answer probably wasn't very clear, or what Atsuko was expecting to hear at all... Truthfully he hated the demon queen and wanted every part of her influnce wiped from the living realm.
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"Honestly, the whole gothic look does not suit you, so I'd be getting purified if for no other reason than that." said Cambia from the doorway, looking at her two half-siblings whilst she held her baby boy in her arms. When Nasu had bolted off from their training like he had, things had proceeded a bit before she got tired of waiting around for some answers of her own... so she took Okra from the incubation chamber and made her way up here to the Lookout, figuring that if anything was going on, it'd be up here. Again. Given this place was a magnet for trouble, it seemed the best plan.
What she had not been expecting to find however was a full-blown party raging up here, with a ton of people she'd never seen or met, and Atsuko herself being here. Let alone drinking. "I'm pissed at you now." the demonic Saiyan said, slightly teasingly. "I was just about ready to dive into the Demon Realm itself, beat up the Demon Queen and get your blonde Kami butt outta there. Now you've gone and ruined my grand rescue mission plan." she said with a theatrical dramatic sigh before she made her way over to them. She'd only caught the tail end of the conversation, but could kind of guess what most of it was about, judging from the amount of broken glass and spilled wine staining the place.
"But hey, best laid plans and all that crap." the blonde hybrid said before she rolled her eyes, softly rather than exasperatedly as usual, when the little bundle in her arms began to squirm and gurgle. "Okay, okay. Sheesh, I can't have a moment to myself can I eh?" asked Cambia rhetorically before she shifted the baby slightly so he could see what all the fuss was about. He blinked at the sight of Atsuko before looking back up at his mother, then back to Atsuko, then back to his mother.
The confusion was clear to see on his tiny face as he regarded the nearly identical half-sisters. "Aww... I think we've broken his tiny brain." chuckled Cambia as she went closer to her sister. "Okra, this is your Auntie Atsuko. Atsuko, meet your nephew Okra." she introduced the pair, Okra still looking completely confused at the double image presented to him.
Komatsu would begin his response by saying that the Saiyans do have a code of honor, but that most of them were simply more interested in winning; but that was in a sense the exact same thing as not having a code of honor in the first place. They clung tightly to their pride, and going on about their honor as Warriors... But it was only when all of that was convenient to them. The Black Knight would just let out another small sigh at his words. "Having it and not using it is the same as not having it. It almost makes it worse, really."
Would be all that Atsuko would say on the subject, she could at least agree to drop the subject of Nasu for now, if only because now everything had been said and it was just beating a dead horse. She'd just have to wait and see if things would go well, which, knowing her older brother... The Albino Saiyan didn't honestly expect that he would take the news well. Even less since it would be coming from Komatsu, rather than herself. But she wanted it that way. It would hurt him more to hear it from Komatsu rather than her.
Maybe he'd think twice about doing anything like that to his family again, when he understands at least on some level what that type of pain is like. It was far more than just the countless wounds that covered her body and left her utterly broken at the Demon Queen's doorsteps. Those wounds healed, she came back stronger for those wounds... It was not so for just how much he betrayed her. Maybe he would never understand that, maybe the Saiyans never would, either. The Black Knight honestly didn't know, and she was almost to the point of not caring.
"Heh... In my defense, I was already protective of you as soon as I found out you were my little brother. I can't make up for the time that I wasn't there, either.", the Saiyan would respond honestly. At least now that they were leaving the more unpleasant conversations behind, she was losing some of that anger. It would still take a considerable amount of time for her to get back to normal... Especially if she didn't purify herself. Which the conversation was now being steered towards, of her own volition as she was able to trust Komatsu now.
As Sub Overseer, he was quick to come to a decision that getting rid of it was the right choice, from a tactical perspective it did make sense, it was something that Nakiya could attempt to use in order to have a significant chess piece on the board. Even Atsuko herself couldn't deny the prospect of the Demon Queen using all of the power the Black Knight held to her advantage... But then Komatsu would give his opinion as a little brother, at that. He still wanted what would make her happy, but at the same time...
The corruption in her scared him, and she could understand that too. Of course there was the most significant argument left, that this could potentially make her fit in more... But Komatsu said that either way, she'd have to make a considerable amount of effort to accomplish that. The Albino Saiyan would give a slow nod, though before she could open her mouth to say anything, she'd hear a familiar voice by the doorway. Cambia, she wasn't expecting to run into her little sister just yet, but it wasn't an unwelcome thing. Aside from her being a smartass, like usual.
"I think you're just mad I wear it better than you.", the Black Knight would tease in response. Let it never be said that Nakiya and the corruption destroyed the Albino Saiyan's confidence, if anyone did that, it was Nasu. If anyone brought her back from it, that would be the Demon Queen. She'd arch a brow as Cambia went into how she was planning this whole rescue operation. "I appreciate the gesture, but you are...", Atsuko would pause, noting that Cambia didn't have a significantly sized belly now, and was carrying a child in her arms, and so adjusted her words.
"...Were... Pregnant. Either way you still had a child to take care of. I expected you to be the last person to make that sort of leap, Cambia.", the Black Knight would then state. To be honest, the Saiyan couldn't help but get the implication that she wasn't the favorite family member of Cambia's either. Speaking of the child, however. It seemed to be rather confused at just how similar the two looked. It was a little weird to consider that Atsuko was already an aunt... Okra, huh? Not the worst name, but probably not what she would have picked.
Put a little too much Saiyan into him, in her honest opinion. But she would hold that opinion to herself, if only because Komatsu was present. "Well, I get the idea now. Probably better I purify myself before Nakiya ends up trying to close the gap in our powers. I'd rather not find out what happens if she gets strong enough to more reliably influence my mind.", the Black Knight would then state, showing that she didn't entirely trust the Demon Queen, as much as she appreciated the friendship with her. It was already something she was playing around with, anyway.
"Guess I should drink the Sacred Holy Water now. You're all welcome to come with if you like, but... I can't promise that it's going to be pretty.", the Black Knight explained briefly. Even as strong as she was, the Sacred Holy Water could prove fatal, and doubly so because of the amount of corruption surging through her... But she wanted to be a good person again, return to her normal self. Or at least be rid of the evil that was currently staining her very aura. With that in mind, she'd begin making her way out of the Palace.
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