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He let out a harsh laugh.
"Of course you don't. I mean, who else would have this problem?"
Deciding it best to explain instead of wallowing in his own grief, he shifted around to face Michael.
"Alright, that weird bug thing was pretty strong. He was beating up Caulifla pretty bad. My normal punches did nothing, and my serious punches didn't even land. For the first time in years, I felt like I had a challenger. Then..."
He sighs.
"I got hit. Nothing happened. That's when I realised. I was so desperate for a fight that I was actively lying to myself. I didn't even realise. No matter how much more effort I put in, I still feel like I have a bucket load of strength left to spare. And it's boring."
He didn't care about his breaking of his "no more than 20 words" rule. He needed to let this out.
edited 21st Jul '17 2:17:34 AM by Enirboreh
bork
The Universe 6 females (with Kale carrying Caulifla, bridal style) manage to return home in one piece, still reeling in from the disastrous battle against Perfect Cell. Caulifla's wounds were still recovering, including pieces of her pride, but she looks and feels better than before. Kale, on the under hand, didn't participate in the fight and only had some dust from the scene to provide her eyewitness account of its aftermath. Still, she's having a hard time coping as her .
Caulifla is the first spot Micheal and Saitama recovering from their own effects, and decides to liven up the (rather, her) mood with: "Mikey....how's the hair...line? Doin' alright?" She poses a small, hoarse laugh before turning her mild frustration to: "The...hell, Sai..ta-ma? Wha-did-I say 'bout havin' too...much fun?!"
""He's...trying...to c-come b-ack," Kale corrects the Mobile Suit captain. ""He w-wants...more f-ighters...including..m-me and Sis."
edited 21st Jul '17 7:11:32 AM by XMenMutant22
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Saitama looks with relief that the two are safe.
That bug guy was strong, though. Not as strong as him, but certainly stronger than that Boros guy. Maybe if he gets on his good side they could have a friendly spar...
"H-Hey, you're OK! Did you recover from my hits alright?"
edited 21st Jul '17 7:27:10 AM by Enirboreh
bork(Michael tuts while rolling his eyes)
Well, I could do without the burnt hair, but that's not really the main issue here.
(He points accusingly at the two Saiyans, his frustration starting to break through.)
What I want to know is, who is that person, and why did you open fire on him?!
"We all fail. We all make mistakes. That is what makes us human."
Kale, upon hearing Saitama's concerned statement, looks up with a fusion between shock and disgust. Caulifla's sudden comment about his involvement is starting to make sense, and she isn't exactly in the mood to let it slide.
"You..h-hurt... h-her...too?!"
Caulifla's arm quickly pats the aura-expanding Kale's head as she attempts to calm her down. Caulifla, normally, would be petty enough to take advantage of this to get some "friendly" revenge, but she rather saves that opportunity down the road for training.
"Kale...stop! Like...I...said, later! Saity's..."friendly fire" 'd me."
For a while, she continues to give Saitama a tense Death Glare, before relaxing herself with a defeatist posture and breathing exercises. And then there's the regret...
''I'm...I'm ss-sorry, Mr. S-Saitama. Cell's...a really...h-horrifying c-reature. My...Sis...could have died. Taunting...smiling...it's...unsettling..."
Caulifla, in the meantime, answers Micheal's new complaint. "Keep that finger down, Mikey (unless you're gonna blast me). Barely know Perfect Cell, other than he looked like insect crap one day, and a male version of me the other."
"Gohan's the one you should be askin'; he ordered the hit. I went in, kicked his insect crap-lookin' ass with some dragon, and he bounced. Now, he's returned the favor with a new look, and tryin' to take down some people."
edited 10th Aug '17 2:17:10 PM by XMenMutant22
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Saitama's expression shifts into an unsettling glare as he realises just how vicious this "Cell" was.
A deadly aura emanates from him, pulsing and causing the ground to slightly tremble.
Y'know what? Screw the spar. I'm gonna kill him.
"This... damned bug... has done nothing but be a pain. I'm gonna smash 'im."
Without another word, he walks out of the room, intent on finding Cell.
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edited 21st Jul '17 7:57:45 AM by Enirboreh
bork(Michael takes into consideration what Caulifla had to explain for herself, and his expression is very much in Oh, Crap! mode.)
A dragon—? Never mind. (He sighs) Ok, so he's fast, strong and very much an arrogant fighter. We can work with that, at least.
(He then notices that Saitama has left, with his declaration of smashing Cell.) Waaaaait a minute, Saitama! Are you sure leaving by your own is a good idea— And he's gone.
(sigh) Scheisse.
"We all fail. We all make mistakes. That is what makes us human."
Caulifla watches as Saitama speeds off in search of Perfect Cell, much to her dismay. "Son of a gorilla! Saitama! Baldy! ...I'm rootin' for Cell." She slumps even further into the carrying position until she realizes one of her arms is dislocated. Using her own force, she thrusts her shoulder area to relocate the arm back into place. " Argh! Better...I feelin' pretty good overall now. Seriously, must be somethin' to do with healin' after big fights..."
"Oh, um, Michael, there's...um...a h-hybird...dragon girl...that works...as a maid for...another human, I think. S-sorry..," Kale interjects, hoping that she didn't scare Michael as well.
"I mean, Cell's lookin' for specific fighters, but, hey, let's surprise him if you're really up to it. I call dibs."
edited 21st Jul '17 8:47:58 AM by XMenMutant22
Well, (Michael shrugs) I can't stop you from trying. Besides, I don't know how long it'll be before I can get the hardware I'll need to help you.
(I actually wonder if beam weaponry would be enough to burn his skin.)
And for that, I'll probably need to see Lune at some point.
"We all fail. We all make mistakes. That is what makes us human."
Kale's mood picks up as soon as she heard Lune's name, "Lune! I-I-I al-most forgot! I n-need to re-pay her for b-building my "super hero" s-suit—w-with s-supplies!" Looking down as the healing Caulifla, she seems hesitant to do so.
"Go ahead, Kale. I've been meaning to—hey, actually, make sure to give her a note on buildin' some mechs for me. You'll probably need to get even more stuff, but it'll be worth it."
With a simple, small smiling nod, Kale lowers Caulifla into a nearby couch and makes sure she's comfy enough (she even covers Caulifla with a leftover blanket). Looking at Michael, she nods again with neutral stare, wondering if he would like to place an order as well. Whether or not the order is placed, Kale would hover her way to the door, open it calmly, and fly out in the same manner.
"Oh, such a good girl, isn't she?"
BRB...lunch
edited 21st Jul '17 9:37:44 AM by XMenMutant22
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Saitama comes back in the room, brow furrowed in thought and absolutely covered in sticks and leaves. He takes a seat on an armchair near Michael and Cauifla.
"So... Not the best idea, going after him. Mainly because I have no idea where he is."
Ah, useful. I'll wait for Mutant and G2 to post first.
edited 21st Jul '17 9:55:36 AM by Enirboreh
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(Meanwhile, from the kitchen, Michael peers around, looking around for any signs of that thing and maybe those two Saiyans as well.)
(And he can see Saitama.)
Saitama?! You're back? What in all of the Seven Stars of Gjallarhorn and Agnika Kaieru was that?!!!
(...Yeah, he's not looking too good.)
"We all fail. We all make mistakes. That is what makes us human."