Secret Bloodline

Tokyo

After a restless day's sleep, Camila comes back to Goten's room the next night, ready for her first psychic lesson.

"Hello, Camila. I hope there are no hard feelings after the tests I put you through," Goten speaks.

"It's fine. Though I would love it if I could never see a minotaur again," Camila smiles.

"I think that can be arranged," Goten smiles.

He gestures to the man beside him, who bows politely.

"I don't think you were properly introduced. This is Gohan, my servant as well as my descendant so I call him my brother," Goten introduces.

"Oh... Nice to meet you, Gohan," Camila says.

"It's my honor," Gohan says.

"You're thinking that it's strange for me to have a servant," Goten says.

"What? No, I'm... Okay, yeah. Guess I can't lie to a psychic," Camila says.

"I have been in service to my brother Goten for close to thirty years, now," Gohan says.

"Indeed. Gohan is quite loyal so you don't need to fear him. He will even take part in today's lesson," Goten speaks.

He walks to the center of the white room and gestures for Camila to stand before him as she does so.

"Now then. You passed my tests, confronting your demons and challenging your fears. But tell me... At this point, what is it you desire most?" Goten asks.

"I desire to be with the ones I love. To settle down, to breathe. I want to love and be loved without worrying about losing the person in my arms," Camila answers.

Goten lifts his eyebrows as he speaks, "I see. A common desire, perhaps, but noble all the same."

"Is that... Good?" Camila raises an eyebrow.

"It's neither good nor bad. It simply is," Goten says.

He leans back, hands folded, thoughtful as Camila waits for a few minutes for him to say something but he doesn't.

Finally, Camila clears her throat. "Goten, I'm not trying to be ungrateful but... We're on a ticking clock here. Every day we spend here, Katerina gets more powerful. I need to learn how to defeat her and I need to learn now," Camila says.

Goten shrugs and says, "The skills you want to learn are not taught in a straight line. They're discovered within."

Goten gestures towards Gohan, who steps forward immediately.

"We'll practice together using Gohan's mind," Goten says.

"What... That's a thing we can do?" Camila asks.

"Of course. He's used to it," Goten says.

"Are you okay with that, Gohan?" Camila looks at the boy.

"When Goten first dove into my mind I was a bit surprised. But I've grown to appreciate it. Almost like a therapy session," Gohan says.

Goten raises an eyebrow at him and Gohan claps him fondly on the shoulder.

"Okay, Camila. Take my hand and one of Gohan's," Goten says.

Camila does so, feeling both of their energies magnify once their little circle is complete.

Goten closes his eyes and Camila does the same seconds after.

"Follow my instructions. Listen to my voice. Give yourself over," Goten says.