The Symbiote Saiyan Book 5: The Tienshinhan Saga

How To Redeem A Triclops

"Grrrrrr. That Tien is one third eyed, brick headed bastard. I can't wait to get in the ring with him so I can kick his ass." Launch grumbled as she paced back and forth on the roof. Venom and Krillin sat up there with her, the latter looking worried that the blonde and her symbiote might take her aggression on him. Goku/Venom on the other hand were unnaturally calm about the situation, knowing it was best to keep Launch at ease. Down below, Daredevil and Bullseye remained backstage on opposite sides with Chiaotzu remaining by his best friend closely. Harry Osborn watched this tension carefully while Norman Osborn and the Tournament Announcer did their best to calm the restless crowd after Rescue had flew Yamcha to the hospital. Master Roshi, Wolverine, Fortuneteller Baba, and most of the other Z Fighters remained in the crowd, but Violet had disappeared with Ranfan the first one to notice. It was certainly a tense situation.

"Calm yourself." Goku said as he sat cross-legged with a peaceful expression.

"How could I? Yamcha is in the freaking hospital." Launch said.

"Yeah, and it's all the Drei Renta Machoke's fault that Hayden Crywalker's leg is hurt." Pistole spat.

"Yamcha will be fine. He's been through a lot worse." Goku countered.

"Remember when the Rock Hopper first started training with us and you brought in your tank you found in the woods as an initiation." Venom reminded.

"But Yamcha didn't get hurt....that much." Launch said, trying to avoid making herself look guilty.

"It was funny though. Remember when the we ran Hayden Crywalker over, that was hilarious." Pistole said.

"It was by accident....and we knew he could withstand it after fighting Master Roshi during the last tournament." Launch said.

"Yep....sure." Goku said with Venom smiling in a sly way.

"Shut up! Just shut up! I don't know what you are talking about!" Launch yelled with her cheeks blushing.

"Maybe, but I know you are mad about something else." Goku said.

"Yes, we can smell it." Venom confirmed.

"Smell it?" Krillin asked.

"Ya Hobbit, how would you know since you have no nose." Venom said.

"You don't have a nose either. I at least have other ways of breathing." Krillin counted.

"We can see and smell through our 'skin.' On top of that, we don't require breathing." Venom said.

"Really? Then what's with the white eyes? Are they just for show?" Krillin asked as the black symbiote ignored him, opting to turn is full attention to Launch.

"So what's bothering you Launch?" Goku asked.

"I....I don't know." Launch said, truthfully unsure why she felt so conflicted.

"Can we take a guess?" Goku asked as he cupped his chin in his small hands, swaying his furry tail from side to side with his black gi in a similar yet more subtle rhythm.

"It's up to you." Pistole said to Launch.

"Sure ya big lug. Humor me." Launch said. She figured that since they had spent a large amount of time with each other, he might have some insight on her that she couldn't find out for herself.

"You're upset with Tien." Goku simply stated.

"You noticed...that we have a slight crush on him. More than before." Launch said as Krillin backed away.

"Maybe I should go. I can tell this is going somewhere and I don't want to become a third wheel." Krillin said.

"You can stay if you wish Baldo Baggins. There is nothing that has been said or will be said soon." Pistole said.