Settling into the Lookout [Galen]

Galen had much to think through after his last sparring session with Jie Shan. He was utterly defeated by an amazing technique that managed to change the natural flow of his own attack, sending it right back at Galen, but that wasn’t what was upsetting him the most; he was upset with the fact that he was completely mad with his newly unlocked form. In a way it was amazing that he managed to attain a way to match a super saiyan in battle, but was the cost of it too steep? He wasn’t sure yet, but it was enough to make him quite reticent about using that form again. If he was willing to severely hurt a friend, he couldn’t begin to understand what he would be willing to do against an enemy and, even though Galen was certain he wanted to protect the world, he didn’t want to become a blind killer with no regard to people’s lives.

That just wasn’t him.

But one thing changed, though. Ever since he unlocked his Super High Tension, controlling his emotions during his High Tension state became much easier, to the point he was now only a tad bit more serious when transformed, instead of constantly angry to the point of boiling. That gave him hope that, with due time, he would be able to properly control his stronger transformation and make it more useful on his combats; perhaps he could even match Cornatto’s Super Saiyan form with his Super High Tension, and that would make his Turtle School training a lot more interesting.

In any case, his meditation was cut short when Jie’s voice touched his mind. Galen opened his dark eyes in surprise, a bit astonished by the sudden invasion of his brains, but he didn’t mind that, it was just unexpected. ”Oh?! Mister Jie?” he rhetorically asked. ”Uhn… I’m at Korin’s Tower down here… I take you are on the Lookout, am I right?” he asked while getting up from his sitting position. ”I will be there in a sec.” he said, making a brief nod to no one in particular.

Then, he flared his light blue ki aura around his body and took the skies, heading straight to the mystical place the Timeless Lookout was. In a matter of seconds Galen arrived, landing on the titled floor there, standing now close to his friend. He cracked a gentle smile on his face and chuckled a bit. ”Hey there!” he greeted Jie Shan with a kind tone.

Galen scratched the back of his head, a bit embarrassed by the compliment; truth be told, he wasn’t very with the outcome of his new transformation, but etiquette said he should just show gratitude towards the compliment. ”I’ve been working hard, but you were the truly amazing one. That technique to reverse the flow of the energy was absolutely otherworldly! I was never expecting that!” he admitted, chuckling a bit as he remembered how his Raging Flash was thrown back at him in a stunt that seemed effortless on Jie Shan’s side, thus further embarrassing him.

Then, he asked if they were in need of help and that made him stop. His expression became more neutral and he blinked twice before touching his chin and looking upwards in a thoughtful expression. ”Hmmm… That’s a pretty good question, truth be told. I mean, Master Arion is gone again and he never told me where to and Cleo… Well… I can only think that Cleo went with him… So, for now, it’s just me around these parts and, while it’s not hard, I feel very unease without the Guardian or the assistant up here.” he said, before staring back at Jie Shan with a more serious expression. ”I don’t know what is going on in this world… Or better, in this universe, but I feel this tranquility is not going to last for long. So… Yeah, I think we could use help, but I’m not yet sure what kind of help we need exactly.” he shrugged, shaking his head.

He definitely wanted to have a more in depth conversation about that technique, despite the risks involved in it; the technique was most definitely something absolutely handy to have in your arsenal and Galen was willing to add it, should Jie Shan be interested in actually teaching him. However, at the current moment there were far more important matters at hand regarding the situation of the Timeless Lookout. The Tower Keeper sighed deeply and nodded acknowledging what his friend had just said. ”Indeed it is the line of defense and yes, it’s awful that it’s empty now and, in all honesty, I have too much on my plate watching over this land below and the Karinga tribe, all the while nourishing the senzu beans.” he said, scratching the back of his head.

”I don’t mean to complain. Not at all, but there’s a reason we need a Tower keeper, an assistant and a Kami.” he added. ”And, with that being said, if you are willing to take up such a huge burden over your shoulders, I wouldn’t be against it. You just need to be entirely aware about its implications.”Galen said, staring right into Jie Shan’s eyes. The human liked the idea of having his friend stepping onto Arion’s shoes, even if it was to be temporary, but he should know what it would imply.

Galen sighed deeply and closed his eyes for a moment. After this short pause he opened them again and stared right into Jie’s dark eyes. ”I don’t think you fathom how much responsibility you will be placing upon your shoulders just yet, Mister Jie and, with all due respect, I think you should properly think this through.” he said, sighing briefly. ”You are a powerful saiyan warrior who was member of a strong faction and held an important position. You have servants even though you are long gone from your position, meaning people still believe in your leadership.” he said, pausing for a moment. ”But why do they still follow you? Should you become the Guardian, will that interfere with the loyalty they placed upon you? Would that mean you are going against their expectations? I’m telling you this because…” he sighed yet again and stared at the world beneath them.

”The Guardian of the Planet is the utmost authority over the Earth and, with such a position, you will have to place the best interests of this planet above your own, no matter how much conflict it may bring. Choosing such a path was easy for me. I’m a former farmer, a lone swordsman, a nobody with almost no family save for my sister in East City, who lives a normal human life, no title to my name, no goal. I was a boat adrift in the endless ocean and this Tower became my island and I’m happy this island has water and coconut to feed me. I don’t desire much.” he shrugged, being completely blunt and honest about his own life. ”I have no goal other than protecting this planet and if I could do it with my current power, I wouldn’t bother to train much, but I know I’m far from being a true protector. I’m saying that because you will need to cast away everything you are up until now, all your goals, your pride, your titles to become an entity, and ideal, the name people shout in tears when they are suffering alone, when they are struck by sickness and you will have to look into your own judgment to know which prays to attend and which prays to ignore.” Galen took a very deep breath.

”I don’t have nearly as many responsibilities because, other than the Karinga Tribe these lands, everything else is beyond my jurisdiction. And, again, I came from nothing, I gave up nothing. And it’s still not that easy.” he warned his friend once again. ”That’s why I’m telling you to think this through and if after that you still think you want this. You have my sword.” he smiled with sincerity.

Jie had a lot to think about and Galen nodded when he voiced that, but still he wanted to do it and that made an honest smile to appear on the human’s face and he nodded once again. ”I’m glad to hear that, Mister Jie.” he said. ”And you can count on me. I will be your sword and shield, as it’s my duty as the Keeper of Korin’s Tower. Go to the Lookout when you are ready and I will be there to welcome you.” he said, chuckling a bit, feeling genuinely happy he would have a friend stepping into Arion’s shoes.