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Post by shun on Aug 14, 2015 22:26:29 GMT -5
"So are you willing to go meet with the man? You will have a better life than living in this room here" Pea says with a smile, casually walking over to Shuns little round table and taking off her white latex gloves, placing them on the table. Her eyes gazes over to Shun who is still looking at the picture of the man. The picture has the name Ivan written on the bottom of it. Pea sighs and walks over to a board on the wall, checking what Shun had to eat recently, "Just carrots and apples.. That's not going to be enough to fill you up for your trip sweetie." She comments, jotting down thing's in her notepad. "Regardless I will be sending you Alpha Prime sweetie, I think you will love it! I've been countless times and I think it will be a beautiful experience for you! You will meet and see all kinds of people. Even make new friends!" Pea finishes writing in her notepad, slipping it in her back pocket and turning on a light, "Much better.. you can see the picture way better now dear!" Shun sighs, Pea walks over to shuns bed and tilts her head, "Whats wrong honey? Can't you see better? I thought the light would help!" She exclaims with a light hearted laugh. Shun shakes his head, "I-I could see perfectly fine mom.."
Pea crosses her arms, "Do you want to go to Alpha Prime, sweetheart?"
"Do I have a choice?" Shun asks coldly, while shifting and turning around in his bed, looking at pea. The only emotion in his voice was the fear that the he would be in immediate danger as soon as he leaves the safety and comfort of his room. "Because If I leave this room I'll never see Runa again.." Shun looks at and pets his bunny, Runa. "I wish I had a choice mom but I know I don't.." Shun sighs and looks back at the picture for a bit and then brings his eyes back to Pea.
Pea brushes Shuns messy fringe back and gives him a kiss on the forehead, "I wish I could say you did sweetie.. But the way you are now.." Pea sighs and sits on Shuns bed, "You would not last on this planet at all, dear." Pea reaches in her lab coat and takes a pink comb out, she starts to comb his hair, "You should really take care of your hair Karat you have nice hair for a saiyan. Anyway you would not be staying forever, only long enough to get stronger and up to par with the other saiyan children your age." Pea says in an assuring and confident tone. "I know when you get back all the kids will want to hang out and be your friend! You will be the coolest saiyan around~" Pea says in a jubilant manner.
Shun offered a weak smile, but deep down inside he felt like his heart was being crushed, "Thank you mom but... W-why can't he just come here? It's safe in here.. thats what you told me." Thought's of fear flooded Shuns mind as he looks at Pea and then back at the picture of Ivan.
Pea picks up Shuns pet rabbit, Runa. "It's hard to explain sweetie and you would not understand. A-and I haven't been the best to you throughout the time of me being your mother.. I.. only wanted to be close to you, Shun. Be a better parent.. Sending you off this planet is the best thing I could ever do for you as a mother and in time I hope you will see that and thank me when you're older.. when you're big and strong. I want you to know that I truly do love you.. and I know it's weird, coming from me but I really do.. All of this, Everything.. I do.. is because of you and my love for you sweetie." Pea lectures, a tear falling down form her right eye.
Shun frowns, "M-mom it's okay... I know-"
Pea cuts him off, "No it's not Karat.. And you don't know.. I should have shown you a little more love. I should have treated you like a son, give you birthday parties, hugs and kisses.. not take your blood and rip your tail off. But I guess that I was too deep into figuring out how to make you a better saiyan that I was afraid of distraction. I guess I just have a fear of change. Amendment takes away that eternity, amendment will strip a masterpiece of everything it's, steal it's essence. Change." She sighs and sniffles.
Shun hugs pea and shakes his head, "I'm not afraid of change, mom." But Shun knew for a fact he was afraid and scared.
"It's good that you know there really is more to life than this room. There are things that are more important. To me, there's not many things that are important, but there's at least one thing that most definitely is.. You sweetie." Pea smiles, looking at Shun and petting Runa and then setting her on Shun's bed. Pea then gets up and walks over to Shuns closet.
"Tsk tsk tsk. You have nothing to wear. I know it's my fault.. And I never thought to take your measurements but.." Pea takes an oversized sweater out, "This will fit you perfectly sweetie!" She walks back over to Shun and gives him the sweater, watching to see how it would look on him.
Shun nods and takes the sweater, putting it on. It slips on seamlessly and to Shun's surprise it's quite comfy! Shun smiles slightly, "I-I never wore it because it looked very big.."
Pea squeals, "Aww aren't you a cutie! Oh! right you will need something for your legs. It's really cold in space! And I don't want you freezing!" Pea goes to Shun's drawer and pulls out a box of leggings and bringing it over to Shun's bed. Pea sits down on the bed and opens the box, "Try these on sweetie" Pea says in a sweet sing-songy tone.
Shun takes the leggings and slip them on, "H-how come i never knew about these in my room, mom?" He looks at her, scratching his head, confused.
Pea shrugs and taps her lip. "You never really interacted or explored your room really.. It worried me because children are supposed to be curious and adventurous. Most days you were just playing with runa or sleeping."
Shun wrinkles his nose and stands up, stretching, "I think.. I am ready to go.."
Pea smiles and jumps up, "Look at my little saiyan man.. ready to go explore the universe and learn stuff! Come with me sweetie lets get you to the shuttle" Pea says while putting her arm around Shun and walking towards the door.
Shun looks back, frowning, "W-what about runa? Can she come mom? She's my only friend.."
Pea grins warmly, letting out a low sigh, "Sweetie I will take care of her til you return hon. I promise I wont let anyone or anything mess with her. She will be here when you get back~" Pea states with confidence.
Shun has a look of lost and sadness as he waves to Runa while walking to the door, whispering under his breath, "I will be back for you.. I promise.."
Pea lets a soft sigh escape her, pressing the code in the keypad on the wall next to the door, unlocking it. It slides open and Shun can see a long hallway leading to another door. "Come along now sweetie." Pea urges shun to leave out of the room.
Shun would stand at the door way, silent, thinking: "What am I doing.. If i step out of this door.. Everything will change for me.. My life.. Runa.. I might not come back alive.." Shun shivers and is unnerved at the thought of leaving the room as it is his world and the only thing he knows. He felt that if he was to leave his world, everything would crumble and he would be lost. His confidence dissipated and Pea could tell. Shun trembles and his breathing becomes rapid.
Pea looks down at him and takes a knee, looking up at him, putting her hands on Shuns shoulders, "Taking on one thing entirely new and unknown is understandably horrifying.. I was completely scared and lost when I was pregnant with you.. I did not know what I was going to do or how I was going to take care of you.. I had to suck it up and put my best foot forward working hard to get this small lab to keep you safe from the world and now.. it's your turn to take on the world. No more being afraid of the unknown.. no more being comfortable it's time to throw yourself out there and experience what the universe have to off.. yeah you will get a couple bruises here and there and that's okay. You also might get told no a lot and that's okay too.. Karat, You have the potential to be anyone and do anything you want, our time in this universe gives us amazing chances and opportunities, don’t waste it as a result of you feeling like you don't have any hope or you are too frightened and afraid to try and do something new.. you have got pretty much as good an opportunity to alter and change the whole galaxy as anybody, you simply have to realize it.. You are without a considerable doubt going to make mistakes, and that’s okay. And things could be worse, they could always be worse, at least in most of the scenarios we happen find ourselves in.." Pea smirks and looks down the hallway, "Life is abundant and teeming, don’t take your current situation as the worst it could be, because more often than not, things can be always be a full level worse than they are now.. worse than you could be able to imagine sweetie.. I really like knowing I’m frightened of doing something however I know in my heart I will conquer it. I liked knowing that I used to be nervous once I was pregnant with you and I admired having the chance to beat that concern.. Karat... you'll get it.. one day, I believe in you!"
Shun's eyes would light up with hope and confidence, "I will do it... I can do it!" Shun follows pea eagerly down the hallway and they finally get to the door at the end of the hallway, "Mom is there anyway I would be able to keep in touch with you?"
Pea shakes her head and pats Shun's head, "Not til you reach Ivan sweetie. You need to look for him as soon as you get to the station and don't tarry around or talk to anyone until you find him. okay?"
Shun gulps nervously and nods, and the door opens, Shun can see a small shuttle ready to go into space, "Well at least that looks pretty cool, mom..." Shun notes and a smile of interest shows itself on his face.
Pea smiles as well, guiding him into the small space craft and closes the door behind him as he board it, she yells, "Remember. Look for Ivan sweetiepie!!!" and with that the shuttle zips off into space. Shun gulps and getting nervous, he trembles and sits back in the seat at the head of the shuttle.
After a few days Shuns shuttle is inching closer and closer to Alpha prime.
"Remember. Look for Ivan sweetiepie!" Was the last words he heard and remembered from his mother, pea saying as he looks at the picture of the man. Shun sighs and nods off, sleeping in his shuttle as it is heading towards Alpha Prime.
By the time it arrives, Shun is woken by a loud bump. The ship has docked at the hanger bay.
As his abdomen churned, his brows crumpled despite already having his eyes tightly shut. He sucked in a breath unintentionally as an unaccountable heat encircled his body, virtually as if piercing through his skin. "Well, this is it." Shun declared and yawned softly with the image of the person firmly in his hand. He gets up and stretch, stepping to the door of his shuttle that has finally landed on Alpha Prime, He hoped that finding the man within the image wouldn't prove to be a tough task. As the door slides upwards, Shun is hit with a bright light. He nervously licked his lips as the blinding light dimmed just barely enough for him to peek through his fingers. He blinked his eyes speedily, wanting nothing more but to eliminate the flashing lights blocking his vision. As Shun's vision clears he can see a space station packed with life, vibrance, and business. he's completely surprised and immediately gets nervous, fumbling with the image of the person he's searching for, irritation and nervousness making him clumsy. It slipped from his hand and was wisped away by the wind, worsening his already suckish day. Shun sighed as he realized he was currently at the point of no return. Not knowing what to expect he braced himself for what ever is to come and proceeded to chase the picture, forcing his approach through the active crowd as that image is his sole clue and hope to finding the person that goes by the name of Ivan.
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Post by Man on Aug 15, 2015 0:08:01 GMT -5
Alpha Prime was one of three establishments in the Omega Collective which orbit around the giant gas planet Crixus-7; two of which, including Alpha Prime, were space stations. Beta Minor was ruled by the icejin King Arctic, whom some say plots to take down Prometheus Zex –Lord of Alpha Prime, and claim the entire Omega Collective for himself. Then there was the Gamma Slums, the lowest of the low. The pit of existence! It was a place Ivan used to call home during his infant days. They say the Gamma Slums were founded by an unknown benefactor for the sole intention of separating the poor from the rich. The scientist was now far removed from such place and found a new residence in Alpha Prime a long time ago. The station was quite large and organized, and although there were many crimes to hear of –it was nothing compared to the Slums. Many people came from all over the universe, whether they were merchants, businessmen, or wanted criminals, they were all compounded on a single establishment. Word has it, things were about to change very soon…
Model Zero had just arrived from his voyage to Mement Mor, where he found himself involuntarily participating in an all-out planet-wide war against the Universal Church of One. Ironically enough, they might have been allies under different circumstances. Now he was sent, along with William Watson, to investigate the late Mement Mor’s sister planet, Belegost. Lord Zex said they were just going to ‘open communications’, but everyone knew the man had other plans in store. Prometheus Zex was a business man at heart and he would not pass out the opportunity to colonize a planet that has lost its immediate hierarchy. With the planet in turmoil and complete anarchy, they would present themselves as their messiah and solidify his rule. The scientist had a feeling that their skies would soon change and planet Crixus-7 left behind.
“There, that has to be him,” Ivan said, pointing out the window as a spacecraft approached the port. His colleague would peer through the glass as they spot a commercial space shuttle landing on the hanger bay. The pair would then exit the building to meet their new guest.
The Space Port was brimming with activity as usual. Red blurring lights shining down on aliens from all over the universe as they stormed the platform as they attempted to reach their next flight or find their destinations. Ivan stood patiently, waiting for the crowd to part when he spot a picture riding the turbulent winds produced by the numerous shuttles arriving and departing. With a quick snap, the scientist snatched the photograph just as a child reached for it. Ivan flinched, having not noticed the child beforehand, he felt rude for taking the picture right from his face –but after giving it a glance he realized whom the child was. Ivan smiled at the boy as he returned the picture to him.
“You must be Shun,” he said. At that very moment, with both hands locked behind his back, the scientist appeared just as the photograph described. He wore a long white lab coat that ended just above his ankles and a wide but warm smile. Ivan leaned forward to meet the boy eye-to-eye, opening his eyes, Shun could appreciate his hazel and blue eyes. Unlike popular belief, Ivan was not an off-the-shelf mad scientist with unkempt hair and crazy demeanor –er… maybe he was. But he was not old in any sense of the word, perhaps his early thirties! The scientist appeared rather young for his age with sleek red skin that was not too bright nor too dark. His hair was only white as a consequence from an experiment gone bad many years ago. Despite everything else, he appeared quite humanoid and normal –perhaps charming even. His race was unknown, he was perhaps a mixture of many.
“It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Shun. I have been looking forward to this day for as long as I can remember!” He reassured while holding the saiyan boy’s hands with both of his, one below and the other above. Stepping back he continued. “I am Dr. Ivan, but you can just call me Ivan. The nervous wreck behind me is The Doctor, my greatest friend and colleague. Please do not fear his appearance, he is very gentle and would most likely soil himself by his own shadow!” The Doctor was a bipedal reptilian creature with black scales from head to toes. He also wore a white lab coat that covered most of his body. He was perhaps Shun’s height –but only because he always walked with his back humped down. He had a muzzle and slit eyes, his tail swerved incessantly behind him as he attempted to give the boy his best smile.
“Follow me, it is time for you to meet your new home. How is your mother doing?”
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Post by shun on Aug 15, 2015 0:45:13 GMT -5
Shun inhales nervously, his eyes widen and he shivers, feeling chills rattle his spine and his heart pounding, he started looking up at Ivan. Not making eye contact, "..." Shun is utterly petrified and as he exhales his body trembles, he goes to speak but nothing comes out and he is just looking at Ivan with his mouth open trying to force a word out. Shun closes his mouth and gulps, still keeping his gaze fixed on Ivan and then he stares down at the picture and then back up at Ivan, making sure that he is the right person. Shun wanted to be extra careful as it may just cost him his life. He has no clue about his current surroundings. And of course It is indeed the man in the picture. Shun sighs and tucks the picture in his pocket, following Ivan and his reptilian companion. Shun does keep close, making sure not to let them out of his sights because it is a very busy, bustling area and it is very easy for someone like Shun to get lost. Shun keeps his eyes forward now, trying not to make eye contact and musters up the will to speak. Though it is in a very timid voice.
"M-my mom is okay.. I.. don't know what happened to her when I left the moon a-and I'm not.. used to people.. I Just got here.. and this is all too much for me to process.. I feel out of place Ivan.." Shun says in a very nervous and freaked out way. As Shun walked side by side with Ivan and the doctor, he just wanted nothing more than to get to where Ivan wanted him to be as they continue through the plethora of different aliens and creatures. Even though Shun hasn't made any eye contact with Ivan, he can still see his red skin off the side of his eye. He is just shocked, but with an odd sense of relief Shun felt like he could trust Ivan and The Doctor. He started to feel slightly more confident to speak to Ivan and even shoot a glance his way but not eye contact as shun was still feeling uneasy and ultimately shy. He knew that if he was ever going to make a good first impression he would have to speak up more but it still fails.
A sigh escapes Shun and he says, "I miss mom already.. but.. Im sure there is a reason she could not come.. I also miss my pet rabbit as well...." Shun states, noticing his walking picking up but then he slows down to keep with the pace of Ivan and the doctor. Shun's curiosity sparked as he wondered what is the type of creature that Ivan had traveling with them. Shun would ask about the reptilian being but he would wait until Ivan said what he had to say. Shun began to look around and actually observe the aliens talking amongst one another. Though he could not understand a word he would try to mimic their gestures as he is making his stride with Ivan and The Doctor, Looking silly while he is doing them, thinking it would make him a better communicator and get rid of his shy nature.
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Post by Man on Aug 15, 2015 13:03:03 GMT -5
The scientist sighed. He had a feeling Pea would keep the boy locked up and ignorant, but he didn't think she would actually go through with it. The boy didn't even know why he was sent here. Sure, Pea had requested for Ivan to take him long ago -but he was only sent now due to complications in New Vegeta. The world around them was changing by the minute and not even Ivan knew just how much it was about to change in just a span of six months. He studied the boy as he strolled ahead; black hair, black eyes, saiyan tail... Shun had all the prerequisites for a saiyan yet he seemed to lack the trademark of every monkey -insatiable appetite for both food and battle. He was also overly self-conscious. As Shun approached them the scientist turned his attention to their surroundings. Although Alpha Prime looked like an over-sized space station on the outside, the inside was not so different from New Vegeta. Yes, everything was lit by artificial lighting and the perpetual constellations above, but there were streets and buildings and people just hustling and bustling. There were many cities and districts within the space station and it almost felt like another planet.
"Karat, look around you. People from all over the universe come here whether it be for business or refuge. If they have anything in common, it is that they are all completely unique and different. None of them belonged in their maternal societies, just because you were born there didn't necessarily mean you would be accepted as one of them. Here, in Alpha Prime -The Omega Collective- we all belong, and so do you."
If Shun just opened his eyes and looked around, he would discover just how diverse the population was. Icejin were perhaps sprinkled here and there, maybe a few humans or saiyans a-muck, a namekian or two, but the grand majority of the crowd were indistinct aliens with an indefinite race and origin. Some of them had oval shaped heads, tentacles for arms, others were centaur-like creatures; there were just so many possibilities. Ivan would soon stop before the boy and crouch, resting his hands on Shun’s shoulder as his bicolored eyes look into his. Ivan donned a serene but serious expression so the boy may realize that he was about to say something of utmost importance.
“Karat, listen. Your mother didn’t want you to worry so she kept you ignorant of your surroundings, but I will not treat you as a child. It is time for you to grow up and become the man I know you can be. The reason you were sent to me was so you could become stronger. I can do that for you. The saiyans, your kin, they are ruthless savages. She probably kept you locked up in a room just to protect you from them. If you’re weak, they smell it, they label you, and they abuse you. Not too long ago, the saiyan king and queen were murdered by none other than their own daughter, Akassa Hattori. This vile woman is now the representative figure and ruler of your race. –And the worst part is, they adore her for it. These are the kind of people you’re dealing with,” Ivan released the boy’s shoulders and straightened with arms spread wide in a most theatrical demeanor. He could have been an actor in his former life. “-but no longer! No longer do you have to limit yourself to their low esteem. Karat –no, Shun, you have the potential to become more than they ever will, all you have left to do is embrace your destiny!”
Ivan’s image was blocked off by the blaring streetlights behind them, casting his silhouette over the boy as he extended his arm for him to reach. It was symbolic. Reach for the hand, reach for your destiny. Embrace it. Your life will never be the same again…
If Shun reached for Ivan’s hand, the scientist would lean forward and ask, “now… are you hungry?”
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Post by shun on Aug 15, 2015 17:45:32 GMT -5
Shun felt a strange swirl of emotions overcome his being. Something about the whole thing, Meeting someone new and actually having them respond felt overly surreal to him. It's not like he hasn't spoke to his pet rabbit before but he did not expect to garner any type of response from her and now he is face to face with a person he has never met or remember meeting before, talking and having somewhat of a conversation with him. Shun glanced nervously around, seeing a melting pot of different, diverse races of aliens, realizing just how small he was in this huge universe. He thinks to himself that he is just like them in a way, looking to fit in.. A family away from their family at home. As Ivan put his hands on shuns shoulders it sort of startled him but Ivans presence commanded that Shun be calm and listen to what he had to say. Taking in what Ivan said to him, Shun would be feeling a smile he didn't know he had formed, It was a rare sight to see, thinking, "That sounds like something mom would say to me.. I think if I just try hard and just be myself... I-I won't have to worry about fitting in.. I think.." Shun had let out a sigh of contentment, forcing himself to make eye contact with Ivan but quickly looking away, still shy as ever. Shun then turned his gaze to the crowds of people going about their day, watching them with a blank stare but not for long as Ivan released his grip on Shuns shoulders, his eyes shot up to a loud and excited Ivan, telling him about how he must embrace his destiny, Shun would then think, "My destiny... I don't know what my destiny has in store for me.. there is not a thing special about me.. But.. I feel that if I stick with Ivan.. I might just be able to find myself.. find out.. who and what I am.."
“I hope to make you proud mom...”
Shun reaches for Ivans hand with his left hand, "I.. am quite hungry.. I kinda forgot about... f-food.." Shun murmured softly, rubbing his now growling stomach with his right hand, looking down.
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Post by Man on Aug 16, 2015 0:51:00 GMT -5
Ivan grinned as the boy reached for his hand and replied to his question with a growling stomach. The scientist would soon mold the young boy and groom him for his own ambitions. First, he needed to create and then nurture the boy’s hatred towards the saiyan race. But before he did that, he would need to learn more about Shun. “I see you’re a lefty, huh? Let’s go get lunch!”
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The group found themselves seated in a local restaurant. It was rush hour and everyone was flocking in to have their midday meals. Ivan managed to get a good table reserved. Working for the big dogs had its perks. Not only was Ivan payed by Lord Zex, but also by King Arctic –under the books of course. The rulers of Alpha Prime and Beta Minor funded Ivan’s research and invested on Model Zero’s progress. The android was to be used for all and any of Lord Zex’s demands and desires, he was also meant to aid King Arctic into claiming ownership of all of The Omega Collective by disposing of Lord Prometheus Zex and his foreboding brother, Wrath. Wrath was the reason King Arctic had not made a move. Zex was weak, weaker than Zero, but his brother was a powerful beast which rivaled King Arctic’s power. In time, Zero would dispose of Zex and Wrath, grant Arctic his greatest desire to put the Icejin back on the map –and then take it all away as the Icejin King is slain by his own investment. How sweet, Ivan thought. He would be the new ruler of The Omega Collective. Nobody would stand above him!
Ivan smiled towards Shun from across the table as it was filled with all kinds of exotic dishes. All kinds of meats were displayed on the table, The Doctor’s serpent like tongue would slither out with delight and much anticipation. This was perhaps the only moment he was not busy shaking in his robes. Grabbing a fork and taking the first bite from the exquisite morsel, the scientist commenced his procedure to extrapolate information about the young boy. The more he knew about Shun, the more he could use to control the boy and manipulate his thoughts. “So, Shun, tell us about yourself. I’ve heard many things from your mother, so I know you were always in your room, but what went through your mind during all those years of confinement? What are your goals? What are your views of life? Forgive me if I’m a bit too forward, but I’ve been yearning to meet you for so long!”
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Post by shun on Aug 16, 2015 4:52:29 GMT -5
Shun eyes widen as he looks at Ivan with nothing but an odd stare, He did not expect in the slightest sense for Ivan to actually pick up that he was in fact left handed! Shun seemed to understand quickly enough that virtually nothing gets pass Ivan. The saiyan boy takes a full slow inhale and exhales slowly. He just might be getting the gist and hang of developing a good communication skill. Shun looks at his hand, "I-I write with it... a-and yes.. Lunch.." Actually Shun still has quite a long way to go before he speaks normally. He then follows Ivan and The Doctor to a rather humble restaurant. Shun would hear sounds he never thought or dreampt of hearing in his life: Lots of chatter, laughter, plates and eating utensils clattering against one another. It as all still so new to the thirteen year old boy and it honestly amazed him. He began to become more curious about why people would all come to one place to eat. He shrugs it off and continues on with Ivan and eventually they become seated at a nicely reserved table.
As Shun is presented with all these foods and delectables, food he has never seen before, completely alien to him he softly huffs and glances over at The Doctor and then focuses in on his actions observing the way the doctor eats his food. Shun then mimic's the doctor and picks up his fork and proceeds to stab at a piece of steak and eat it. As he chewed, the boy gasped as the food tasted weird at first but he was too hungry even to care and with that it became actually very tasty to him almost right after. This is definitely a dish that is to be consumed slowly, to be enjoyed, for it is rare to come across such perfection, Shun would think. Upon swallowing, his eyes twinkled with satisfaction for a few minutes, twirling the fork between his fingers and spearing another section of the steak, popping it into his mouth. He chewed awkwardly as he finally realized that Ivan was watching him and then swallowed, steak sauce all over the boys mouth.
As Ivan asked him the question, shun nervously licked his lips, "U-umm..." Shun looks down, "I.. don't have much t-to say... other than.. umm.." shun sighs and gets nervous, "I-I... my goals.. is too get stronger for my mom and my best friend.. m-my rabbit.. I want-" Shun sighs frustratingly, "I want to see the universe.. b-before I develop a view on life... All I have ever known was my room.." Shun gets itchy and scratches his arms, he is a nervous wreck! He stops for a brief moment to collect himself and looks Ivan in the eyes again, trying to build courage. "Y-you ask what went through my mind... Well.. Nothing really.. I would spend most days talking to my only friend and sleeping.. mom would sometimes come in to read to me and sometimes she would teach me how to read.. I-I can write a little.. and the only person I had to talk to was my pet, b-but it did not prepare me for this... I can also remember as a child, mom and some.. people.. would rip my tail off every birthday I had... t-thats about it...everything else is a fading.. suppressed.. memory.." The young saiyan's eyes shoots back down to his half eaten steak.
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Post by Man on Aug 16, 2015 22:21:17 GMT -5
Ivan observed the saiyan boy solemnly, granting Shun his undivided attention as the boy answered his questions. However, Ivan was not paying as much attention to his words as he did with the boy's actions. The nervous lick of his lips, the scratching of his arms, the averting eyes which then seem to focus. The scientist suppressed a smirk as Shun hardened his gaze and looked into his eyes. In that short moment, he knew everything he needed to know about the child. Because Shun was always locked up in his room and only truly met two individuals; his mother and his pet rabbit, he didn't really expect much of an answer. Instead, he analyzed Shun's character with the scientific method; observe, ask a question, form a hypothesis, experiment, conclude. Shun was overly introverted, but that was natural considering his background. Ivan reckoned the boy's shyness would wash right off after he broke him in. He looked forward to witnessing the boy's transformation and he would savor every step of the process. On the other hand, the boy was a noble spirit, he could infer that much from his verbal answer.
Ivan looked at his plate and took another bite as he prepared his next move. He needed to form some kind of trusting bond between himself and the boy, and he knew exactly where to start. “You know, Shun, you remind me a lot of myself when I was your age,” –of course, oldest trick in the book- “And there are things which are still true to me now. For example, I refuse to form an opinion on something I have not experienced first-hand; perhaps that’s because of my chosen field of expertise, but I’ve carried that quality long before I became a renowned scientist. If I cannot physically experience something, or express it with numbers, then it holds no meaning to me. But –more than that, like you, I was once weak. I was born to a life of poverty. Never met my father and my mother passed away from drug abuse while I was just learning how to count. I had no home, no place where I belonged, I lived in the streets of the Gamma Slums and forced to fend for myself. I stole, I killed, I was chased and abused, anything to survive. But I refused to give in! I refused to accept the state of my life and vowed to change my fate with these two hands,” the scientist released his utensils and demonstrated his palms to the boy. It was just an expression, there was nothing special about his hands.
“Slowly but surely, I taught myself how to read and write, how to count. While others scavenged for food, I scavenged for books. Because, Shun, I knew that knowledge was power. Strength can manifest in many ways, whether it’s an iron will, hardened muscles, or a sharp mind. Unfortunately, I was still physically weak and I still am. I was taken advantage of and ambushed many times. I’m surprised I’m still alive! But I learned how to defend myself through science. I demonstrated my potential to the rich men and women of high-class society and soon after, I created a barrier between myself and the slums. Never to return again. Eventually, people started approaching me for help. Through science I learned how to make people stronger, and so they sought me out for it. I can do that for you, I can make you stronger, but I need to know your resolve. I need to know –to what end!”
Ivan lowered himself on the table, looking up as he searched for Shun’s eyes. “You want to become stronger for your mother and your pet rabbit. Why? What is it you wish to do with this power? How much do you want this power? What are you willing to do for this power?”
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Post by shun on Aug 17, 2015 3:21:46 GMT -5
Shun sighs, looking at Ivan and with a quickness, completely eating the rest of the delicious steak. Shun then glared at his stomach, poking it a few times. Only a few minutes had passed and it had felt like an hour to Shun. He then gave out a light sigh, pulling the edges of his sweater's sleeves to cover the his hands, setting them on the table and leaning in, looking at Ivan. The saiyan boy listened to Ivan intently, nodding and agreeing with what Ivan was lecturing. The scientist's voice started to make Shun relax fractionally. By his silver tongue and suppleness of intellect, Ivan gained an easy mastery over the impressionable young boys mind. Shun was completely vulnerable and highly responsive to Ivan's positive feedback to the point that everything that Ivan is saying to him could be compared to tasting the best cooked steak imaginable.. Figuratively and metaphorically speaking. Shun took in a deep breath and let it out slowly, nodding still and focusing on Ivan. And as he exhaled that breath, It was as if all the doubts and confusions of his life flowed out with it. To Shun, Ivan was ultimately relatable. He felt as if the scientist could understand him and who he was.. like they were from the same world. Ivan seemed to realize just how exactly perceptive Shun was and soon enough his influence will have a heavy sway on the young saiyans life. "I refused to accept the state of my life and vowed to change my fate with these two hands.”
Those words hit Shun as hard as a freight train. He observed Ivan's palms and then looks down at his own hands, slithering out of his long sleeves. Suddenly, he became very inspired by Ivans energy and charisma, his mind becoming reformed as Ivan is making a breakthrough to him. Shun would stare at his own hands for a bit, thinking, "Do I really have the power to change the future?... I can't believe this but I actually feel like I am gaining a sense of.. conviction? What ever it is I will search for an answer.. I also feel like there is hope for me accompanied by an instant pang of guilt though.. leaving mom on the moon.. Gah.. I-I have to embrace my destiny.. and Ivan will help me.. H-he has too.. and maybe one day I too will be able to see what he see's when he looks at me.. I will be back for you mom." Shun stares back up at Ivan, putting his hands under the table. Shun's attention would now completely focus back onto what Ivan had to convey. Shun would just stare at Ivan with his huge eyes, looking at the person that would mold him into a new saiyan. Shun would hope that he could do right by Ivan by just listening and soaking in as much information as possible from the scientist, applying it to his own forming views on life. Shun slightly jumped as Ivan leaned forward though, asking his question.
Shun's eyes widened, It was almost as if he had just woke up. Shun sits there in thought, and the reality of what Ivan had just said hit him. Shun then took a sharp breath into silence, pondering why is he even after power. He exhales. Shortly after that brief pause, the saiyan boy breaks his silence and lets his emotions speak for him, sucking in a breath. "Well.. I-I want to help and put things right.. For my mom.. and myself.. I think.. I think if I become strong enough, I can protect my mom and she wont have to live in fear of me being what I am.. I want so bad, more than anything to alter my mother's situation to make it more fair and better for her.. t-to set matters straight back home you know?.. I think.. what I want is to at least make a slight difference with the power I hope to gain, a-and even if it takes me forever.. I will work hard Ivan, I promise! I will dedicate my all into this.. I-if it means that I can protect my mom and my rabbit, I'll give my life for that power.."
This time Shun does not break eye contact with Ivan, He knows what he wants and it's to have the power to protect his mother and rabbit from any harm.
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Post by Man on Aug 17, 2015 20:54:23 GMT -5
”I'll give my life for that power.."
The scientist grinned widely. It was likely Shun did not understand the meaning behind his words, but they were exactly what he wanted to hear. The boy had played right into his hands and he could almost savor it. –Not to say he had been lying, every word Ivan spoke was true. He did come from the Gamma Slums, and he did rise from the callous pit of poverty, but he had long since forgotten his innocence. The world stole it from him. It forced him to change, for if he hadn’t, he would perish as described by Darwinian evolution. While Ivan was sincere he was insincere with his intent. Many things about the near future were unknown, but the scientist was fairly certain that Pea would never see her son again, at least not as she had known him.
“Well said,” the scientist spoke, settling back in his chair with a satisfied expression. The Doctor stopped to gaze at both of them, the moment had been so full of passion that it was hard for him to bear. The nervous wreck buried himself into the carnage offered in his plate as a coping mechanism. Ivan smirked as he observed his colleague. “I have now seen your resolve Shun. I promise you that I will do everything within my capabilities to ensure you attain this power you seek. Now let us eat so you may discover your new home.” With that said, the scientist’s attention falls into his plate and he strikes with his fork…
After lunch, the group had a silent walk through the city. Business was bustling as usual, and Shun might have caught the gaze of some shady individuals lurking in the shadows, but that was about it. Unbeknownst to the boy, they had an invisible barrier which deemed them untouchable. Ivan was a renowned scientist of the Omega Collective, namely Alpha Prime. Having work directly linked to Lord Zex, nobody would dare lay a finger on him and those related to him. Such a thing would mean certain death. The walk would prove to be rather peaceful and perhaps insightful for the young saiyan as he progressively learned what society was like outside of his bedroom walls. Soon enough, they would reach a large facility closed off by a gate, which promptly opened as a security camera honed in on them and identified Dr. Ivan. Walking into the courtyard, there was a straight path towards the entrance. They were surrounded by exotic plants imported from other planets –such as sakura trees and blueberry bushes.
Taking another look outside the confining gates, the structure seemed more like a heaven. Outside the streets were filthy, unsanitary and encrusted by crime; but with a single wall between them, the inside was clean enough to eat off the floor! The group arrived at the main entrance, composed of glass doors which slid open upon detecting their heat signatures. Through the doors there were two more doors. They were soon locked between them, finding themselves in a small contained cell with no way out. The experience might have been alarming for those who were claustrophobic, but the entire process only lasted for about a minute as they were scanned and disinfected from the outside world. The doors would then open and, at last, grant them access to the main lobby. Everything was white; the furniture, the floor, the walls, the roof, even the plants!
Ivan smirked as he glanced back at Shun. He liked watching his guest’s reactions after entering for the first time. There was truly no place in all of the Omega Collective as immaculate as his compound. “As a scientist, it is very important to keep my workspace clean of contaminants and organized, otherwise no progress can be had,” he explained. “This is my laboratory and our new home, your room has already been set up on the second floor.”
Suddenly, a hatch opened nearby and a woman walked out. “Master Ivan, I am pleased to see you have returned. How was your trip?”
“See for yourself!” The scientist responded, reaching behind Shun and resting his hand on the boy’s back. “This here is Shun, he will living with us from now on. Shun, this is AEVA, she’s an android.”
Looking at AEVA, she was clearly a machine in every sense of the word. Her face was like that of a human, with fair and light delicate skin, but the rest of her body was composed of pure metal. She also had long silver hair. AEVA extended her hand to greet the young boy. Her voice was machine-like and strictly rigid. “Hello Shun, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am an Intelligence Program founded on Earth. This body is a prototype I created myself, unfortunately, it cannot yet express emotions.”
“If only you’d let me take a look at it…” Ivan teased, though he knew she would deny as she continued to do.
“I appreciate your interest, Master Ivan, but this is something I must do myself.”
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Post by shun on Aug 17, 2015 23:34:17 GMT -5
Shun's eyes wanders everywhere, taking in all this new information. He is becoming more accustomed to being in a crowded place. He felt that he is now a little bit more familiar with the way of city life. Just a few weeks ago it felt like that the life he had been living was just something like coasting along as if he was in a dream. Suddenly, facing the thing's he has faced today.. Shun has felt as if he had come alive. All this talk and lecturing from Ivan combined with the new sounds of the city; People chattering, arguing, laughing and eating. All of these new experiences and breathed a whole new way of thinking and seeing for him.. Almost like being reborn.. Waking up Shun, full of energy and ideas, it's a funny concept to the saiyan child though... somehow, that overnight everything can and will change for him. What a big difference a day makes in a persons life.
As they had reached the gates, Shun eyes would be fixed on the structure that lied behind it, tilting his head, analyzing what's inside the building and If they were going to go inside.. Shun would wait beside Ivan and The Doctor, waiting for a move. All of a sudden the gates open and Shun shrugs it off as thinking that Ivan is some sort of magic science man. As Ivan begins to make his stride forward, Shun rushes in behind him and what he see's behind the gates are ultimately enticing and pleasing to his eyes. The boy never dreampt of the day he would see such a beautiful, well decorated courtyard. As Shun is walking towards the entrance he can see all kinds of plants, trees, bushes, and flora surrounding them. He wanted to touch them but he is practicing patience and exercising willpower. All these different colors and smells the plants give off definitely stimulated the boys mind and in the future this would definitely give him a feeling of nostalgia if he would ever come across such sweet smells later down the line.
Shun stares back at the gates as they are making their march. He could see that being in here and being out there is like going to two different worlds. It's utterly clean and pristine behind the gates but outside its a different playground that is meant for the big boys.
As they finally make it to the main entrance, Shun would sort of be surprised by the main door wooshing open upon their approach. Shun would then be inside a small cell, bunched up with Ivan and The Doctor but he didn't feel any type of claustrophobic symptoms. He was tiny so he was not squished in between them really. Shun would keep quiet as they were being disinfected and soon after, two more doors slide open! Shun sniffles and rubs his nose as he walks with Ivan and The Doctor to the main lobby, Everything in that building... in a way, sort of reminded him of his room back on New Vegeta but that wasn't all that bad. It felt familiar, therefore he felt even more comfortable being there.
As Ivan glanced back at Shun he would see that Shun actually had a slight smile and calm reaction, looking all around and taking in more information. He was intrigued by the place. Even curious and has thoughts of exploring it. The young saiyan looked up at Ivan as he was explaining to Shun about the importance of cleanliness and building a habit of keeping everything organized in the workspace. Shun nodded, keeping his hands to himself and listening completely to Ivan. Shun looks up at the ceiling as he explained that his new room has been set on the second floor.
Shuns gaze then quickly shoots over to the sound of a hatch opening and sees a rather pleasant looking woman walk out. Shun kept quiet as the lady and Ivan spoke to one another and then suddenly jumping, raising his shoulders out shock from Ivan unexpectedly touching his back. He immediately calms down and looks up at Ivan and then at the android woman known as AEVA.
Shun gulps and waves nervously, oh man the shyness is building up again. "H-hi AEVA! I am S-Shun.. and I don't know.. what an Earth is.."
Shun puts his hand down and glances at Ivan as him and AEVA banter.
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Post by Man on Aug 18, 2015 15:01:49 GMT -5
AEVA turns to observe the boy Shun as he responded to her and then glanced at Ivan. She may not have been able to express emotion, but Ivan was able to pick up on her meaning from the silence alone. “Let’s just say his mother was a very overprotective specimen and leave it at that, yes?” the scientist offered as an explanation for the young boy’s ignorance. That, however, would soon be fixed as they ventured deeper into the laboratory. Each section was closed off by a hatch which only opened as the sensors sensed an authorized individual approaching. In truth, Ivan’s laboratory was actually the conglomeration of several other laboratories, each with a different goal of study and experiment, with a fresh team of brilliant young minds, all lead by himself. Between each laboratory, there was a long passage connecting them, like pipes between rooms.
“I know you’re eager to see your new room, Shun, but bear with me,” the scientist said as they traversed the maze. It was clear to notice upon inspection that getting lost was not a hard thing to do. “I want to show you around the laboratory before releasing you. –Not to frighten you, but there are explicit protocols we follow when inside this laboratory. I know you plan on exploring once we’re done, so I need you informed before something happens. In this facility, we conduct many dangerous experiments. As you can see, everything is spaced out and thoroughly secured to avoid the effects of one chamber mixing with that of another. Ultimately, it is our greatest concern to make sure nothing leaks to the outside, for it could cause a catastrophe of epic proportions…”
As Ivan rambled on, Shun would witness many odd –and perhaps frightening contraptions. Some rooms were dark, passageways lit with neon lights lined across the platform to guide passengers. Medium sized robots about the size and shape of a head would float by with long probing mechanisms hanging from its body. They maintained various test tubes across the laboratory, as well as run automated experiments. Other rooms were bright and full of lab aides from various species as they worked in their assembled groups to tackle different problems concerning their projects. There were large monitors all over the area, some of which had the layout of a brain rotating on its axis. There were just too many experiments to go over.
Eventually, they arrived to a circular platform which protruded slightly from the ground. It was the central area of the megastructure which was Ivan’s extensive laboratory –and an elevator. As soon as they were all secure on its center, Ivan pressed his hand on a sensor and the entire floor would rise like a pillar through a vertical tunnel. Lights would flash down as they ascended, as if they had been entering some kind of vortex. Towards the end, the elevator slowed down and stopped towards what must have been the very top of Ivan’s laboratory; the observatory. It was smaller compared to all the other rooms, but that was because no experiments were run on this level of the laboratory. The roof was made of a dome shaped clear glass and they could appreciate the skyline of Alpha Prime’s city, as well as the closest view to the endless expanse of stars. The gas planet, Crixus-7 was also in view.
“Welcome, Shun, to my favorite place in this entire laboratory. That giant object beyond out city walls is what we call a planet. This one, in particular, is inhabitable. We call it Crixus-7. It is composed of really hot gases. The Omega Collective orbits around it.”
Giving Shun a chance to observe the gas planet, the city, and the stars, the clear glass would soon become enclosed by metallic plates which blocked out all light. Ivan smirked as he pressed a switch. Towards the center of the room, a large holographic image of a miniature Crixus-7 appeared floating in midair, accompanied by endless stars and clusters. The scientist brought the show inside so young Shun could appreciate the magnificence of the universe first hand. AEVA would stand next to Shun and take over Ivan’s explanation as the scientist took a seat in his desk and laid back to observe. “Don’t be frightened, Shun, this is a replica of the planet Crixus-7. As you just observed, the actual planet is infinitesimally larger than this simplified image. But we create these smaller models so we are able to observe them closer and learn from them.”
AEVA gently swung her arm over the image to demonstrate to Shun that it was not real. Her hand would pass cleanly through it, distorting its image as her arm conflicted with the sensors, but then it returned back to normal as she retracted her arm. “Every star in the sky is another world whose light has traveled across space. I will save you the details, but just realize that this planet it just one of many.” AEVA pressed another switch and the image shifted. Instead of the red gas planet, there was now a smaller sphere with colors of blue, green and white scattered. “This is planet Earth, where I came from, and orbiting around it is its moon –or your home New Vegeta.” Another sphere, even smaller, began to rotate around the first one known as Earth, simulating the act of orbiting.
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Post by shun on Aug 18, 2015 17:40:42 GMT -5
As Shun observes all of these magnificent wonders, all that he can think of in his head is flying to every single one of the planets, discovering and finding new things. He is ultimately star struck, the excitement tickling his nose and cheeks along with his eyes glimmering with interest. There is a wide brimming smile slapped on his face. It became apparent that the saiyan boy is becoming completely fascinated with the concept of space and the galaxy. Of course he was in the shuttlecraft on the way to Alpha Prime but during that time he was too tired to even notice and appreciate the beauty of the stars and planets. And even though Shun couldn’t tell the sheer ever expanding size of the universe or size of each planet within it, he could tell that he was just but a spec compared to the entire universe. Heck, Shun couldn’t even half-understand the Doctor’s ramblings and wasn’t as familiar on some of the terms, big words and lingo that the scientist and AEVA would use. They boy would just nod and agree with what they both were explaining to him. Shun began to nibble on his sleeve as he was completely invested and focused on the model of planets that was displayed to him.
Shun would just wordlessly look at the Earth. The boy is utterly breathless, just gazing at the brightly shimmering blue orb against the inky darkness of space. Shun felt like he is gaining some sort of strong affinity towards the stars now. Looking at the other planets dotting the vastness of space, Shun felt as though there was something out there. Something more. The young saiyan had now questioned in his mind if a planet may have feelings. If a compacted ball of dust, rock and mineral floating in its planned course around a central star within the dark reaches of the void may develop a kind of sentience of its own. The young boys mind had never been this active. Shun was obviously having a joyous time!
Shun then looked at Ivan, "I-Is it hard for you to get from planet to planet? And d-do you like traveling?"
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Post by Man on Aug 19, 2015 0:13:51 GMT -5
Ivan smiled. He could see the boy’s curiosity growing. “With today’s technology, space travel is a walk in the park! Do not forget, Shun. You were in New Vegeta, orbiting the Earth, just yesterday. As for travelling, yes, I enjoy visiting new worlds and exploring them; however, work keeps me in one place.”
The scientist stood from his chair and strolled beside the holographic image of Earth with both hands locked behind his back. He observed it, admiring its beauty and then shifted the boy’s attention to the single largest object in the room, which seemed to extend beyond the domed walls of the observatory. “In fact, not too long from now –in six months- we will be visiting a new planet. That there is called a telescope, with it, we are able to observe planets and other celestial objects. Come Shun, let me show you.”
If the boy did as he asked, and he was sure he would, Ivan would direct him into looking through a small lens. The telescope had been fixed on a single star for a long time now. However, all Shun would observe was a small red glowing dot with what appeared to be a ring across its center. “What you are seeing now is a red planet I have been observing for quite some time now. Further analysis has proven to me that it is habitable,” once Shun pulled away from the telescope, he would discover that the holographic image of Earth had changed to another. “This is a representation of how I think the planet looks, we will be moving there soon.”
The planet was identical to the Earth in size and composition; except, instead of a moon, there were clusters of rocks forming an asteroid belt around the planet, which orbited around it like the rings of Saturn. “Everything you see in blue are bodies of water called oceans. The white are called clouds, and the red are grass.”
The scientist pressed a button and the holographic images were soon terminated. The metallic plates retracted, allowing for the view of Alpha Prime, Crixus-7, and the stars. “I think that’s enough astronomy for now. We just thought you should know where you came from, Shun. You are now free to explore, set up your room, and perhaps take a nap? When you’re ready, we will commence your training.”
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Post by shun on Aug 19, 2015 14:38:06 GMT -5
This all was an endless source of interest to the saiyan boy. As Ivan guided and directed Shun to the telescope, his eyes glittered with intrigue and wonder. Shun briefly gasps in surprise as he peers through the lens. To say he loved what he saw was an understatement.. He took pleasure in looking at a highly detailed view of the planet. As Shun was hunched over the telescope, observing intently at the planet, the boy pricked up his ears and pulled back from the telescope, looking at Ivan and listening to what he explained to him and immediately shifting his attention to the holographic image of the earth which surprised the boy because it changed!
Shun tilts his head, "O-Oc... eans..." He sounded out. Shun walks up to the hologram, studying the clouds. Shun then inhaled deeply, steadying his breath. "Cl...o...wwds..." He pronounced. Shun scratches his head and sniffled. He then blinked a few times, looking in bewilderment. "And grass..." He said with a light smile.
The boy jumped and was shocked at the holographic images being suddenly shut off. Shun really thought Ivan was some sort of wizard that could magically make him better over night and could control planets. His head turns towards the sound of metal plates being retracted and he sighs. Shun looks at Ivan, "I-I want to see my room please..."
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