Dragon Ball LoF

Finding Peace From The Past

*cuts to Nocha, drinking tea while sitting proper in a kotatsu table*
Nocha: *siiiiiiiiiip* Aaaah…~ Warm tea, warm legs— it's the right way to enjoy a break from training.
Kobura: *opens the sliding door, letting out a low huff* Glad to see you still talk to yourself when you think no one's around.
Nocha: *sighs, putting the cup down while giving Kobura the side-eye* I don't want to hear it from you, Mr. Anger Issues.
Kobura: Better than being Ms. Schizophrenia.
*both of them stare at each other with sparks, before Nocha turns away from him*
Nocha: Even when we were little, you wasted no time letting Master Tori and I know a piece of your mind. No filter… Makes me wonder what he sees in you.
Kobura: *walks past her, grabbing a cup and pouring cold water into it* Probably whatever he sees in you. I don't know… Potential? Spiritual connection? Orphans?
Nocha: Funny. *sips tea* What I've achieved isn't natural talent or anything so convenient. Hard work, day after day. Can you say the same, after all this time?
Kobura: I never miss a day of training.
Nocha: *puts the cup down hard, glaring over at Kobura* Then why did you leave without a word? We promised each other we'd become as strong as we can as family, didn't we?
Kobura: I got word that my blood family was close. My younger brother. *sees flashes of the Nightmare Freezer, making him grip his head* Ack…
Nocha: *noticed him feel injured, making her hesitate* …I thought your family was dead.
Kobura: I thought so too… *suddenly chugs down his water, putting the cup aside* What happened doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm here, and I need you and Tori more than ever. *eyes narrow* I need to train with other people. I need to train with you two, and you two alone.
Nocha: And if I say no? *sips from her tea*
Kobura: I'm breaking your table thing.
Nocha: You wouldn't…
Kobura: I would.
*both of them stare at each other again with sparks, before Tori suddenly slams the door open, letting out a hearty laugh* *dragon ball super pleasant friends theme plays*

Tori: Ohohoho! It is just like the old days! *pours himself some tea, smiling while watching them bicker*
Kobura: *darts his head towards Tori* Tori… Master, I need you to train me! I can't just sit here like this for any longer…!
Tori: Mm… *sips his tea, then shoots Kobura a glare* It will be the course you missed. The most difficult challenge you will ever face… It does not even require physical preparation.
Nocha: *glances over at Tori* Really? Not even I could finish it…
Tori: To open his mind past the block it has, and to restore his spirit… That is what we aim to do. *walks over to Kobura, patting his bicep* Physical strength is not an issue. What Kobura lacks is motivation. A reason to utilize his strength.
Kobura: … *looks away* If what you have to teach me can help, let's just do this already.
Tori: You cannot rush this. *walks outside through the sliding door, looking back at him* Come.
*cuts to later with Nocha watching Kobura and Tori walking into the distance, fading out into the shade the trees are making*
Nocha: *Tori's voice echoes in her mind as she watches them walk* *jojos bizarre adventure diamond is unbreakable the alley theme plays*

Tori (Flashback): Remember Nocha… If something were to happen while we are gone, ring the belfry at the shrine. If a bad omen is to arrive, we will return immediately.
Nocha: *sighs, crossing her arms and resting her back on the wall, talking to herself* If you're worrying so much, why not stay here and defend, master? Are you so worried that you think we'll need Kobura? *grimaces in disgust, narrowing her eyes* The only reason I haven't kicked his ass is cause of your wishes. He's abandoned us before. Why wouldn't he do it again…? *walks back inside, slamming the sliding door behind her* Hmph. Let him abandon us again, see if I care. I'll take on this omen on my own if I have to.
*cuts back to Kobura and Tori, walking through the thin path in the forest*
Kobura: *walking with his hands in his pockets, looking around at the falling cherry blossoms* …How far do we have to walk?
Tori: Patience.
Kobura: …You know we can fly, right?
Tori: Paaaatience.
Kobura: …I'm just saying, it would be a lot faster to—
Tori: *raises his hand in front of Kobura to stop him, looking over at him* …
Kobura: Ah— Right. Patience…
Tori: You are eager, that much is well understood by now. You have urgency, but lack definition. No… You intentionally ignore it.
Kobura: What does that mean…?
Tori: The answer will come with time.
Kobura: Ugh!! *a vein prods in his head, making him grab it from the headache he's getting* I don't have time! The longer I wait, the longer I'm away from them!
Tori: Your family? *turns to look him while walking*
Kobura: Rrgh… *grunts, still holding his head*
Tori: … *turns back towards the front, seeing they've made it* We are here.
Kobura: *looks through his hand to see a beautiful sight, leaving him awestruck* W-woah…
*they arrive at a massive clearing, leading down to a large pond, it's water still and tranquil, the distant sight of mountains, cities, and the giant sun paints a beautiful magenta and orange hue across the area*
Tori: Welcome. You may call this place… a Spiritual Paradise. (To Be Continued...)