Chapter 6, A Troubled General

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Esdeath sat on her desk, waiting for her men's report on Goku's whereabouts. She had sent Seryu and Coro to locate him too. Hours passed and she waited as she hadn't slept. Frustration and discomfort were clouding her entire being, and the uneasy feeling of Goku missing kept on growing as she waited.

"Captain, the prime minister is calling for you," Run called as he stepped on her doorstep.

The general lifted her head slightly as she stared at Run. "Has Goku been found", she asked completely ignoring what Run had just said.

"No, captain" Run replied.

Esdeath lowered her head again as she continued waiting.

Guards were scattered in and out of the capital in search of the saiyan, going through random buildings whilst asking the people around.

Goku was walking to the empire's palace, passing through local shops and looking at the different kinds of meals they were serving. "Man, it's morning and I haven't eaten anything" Goku spoke as he gazed at the people eating.

He walked to the gates and was recognized by the guards, they let him through. Moments later they realized that the person they let through was the one Esdeath was looking for.

"Hey, isn't that the guy the general is looking for?" the guard asked looking at his partner.

"Damn, you're right" the other guard shouted before running after Goku, but the saiyan was quick to be out of sight.

Inside the palace, Goku opened the doors to the dining hall where some of the Jaegers were having breakfast. All of them set their sight on the door that had just creaked open and their eyes widened when they saw Goku.

"Hey guys, can I join in?" Goku asked smiling as he walked to the table.

"W-wh... Where have you been!?" Wave asked as he stood up clutching his hands on the table.

"I was out... in the forest... why?" Goku answered trying not to expose where he had been. "Baka" Kurome sighed as she pinched her eyebrows.

"The captain was worried, she sent a whole squad out there looking for you!" Wave spoke loudly which surprised Goku. "Oh, she did...?" Goku laughed awkwardly as he felt a bit of guilt.

A guard came in a rush and placed both of his hands on his knees for support. He spotted Goku and jogged towards the saiyan "Son Goku, there you are! The general's looking for you, please come with me" he panted.

"O-okay" Goku followed him.

Esdeath was in the same position she had been since Run interrupted her. The guard knocked and announced himself, "General, I've found him".

Esdeath shot her head up towards the door and felt a heavy burden lift off of her body once she spotted Goku. She stood up and immediately rushed in his direction.

"Hey, Esde-" Goku was caught off as the blue-haired woman pulled him in a hug. She closed her eyes and breathed heavily before pulling apart moments later.

"You are dismissed" she spoke looking at the guard.

Her attention turned back to Goku and a slight frown appeared on her face, "Where have you been all this time? You've forsaken my side unbeknownst to me"

"Uh..." Goku trailed off thinking of an answer to say. He knew Esdeath would go crazy if she found out he met Night Raid. "Tell me now" Esdeath spoke a bit upset as she placed her hand on top of Goku's shoulder.

"I just miss home I guess... and the forest out here reminds me of it hehe" he lied.

"Is that so?" Esdeath asked a bit unsure, "Yea" Goku laughed scratching the back of his head. "If that's the case I shall accompany you next time," Esdeath said whilst giving a comforting smile.

"Eh.. don't you have work to do?" Goku asked.

"Hmm you're right" Esdeath sighed as she placed a finger on her chin.

"Well then, if you're going elsewhere you ought to ask for permission directly from me" Esdeath spoke with an assertive tone. She was serious.

"What? You're joking...?"

She only shook her head keeping her strict gaze on. "But Esdeath, I was only out for a night-", "Quiet. You don't know how sick I was wondering where you were" Esdeath spoke with a tone that's hinting her anger.

Goku looked down and apologized. Now he's got to be completely unnoticeable if he's going to sneak to Night Raid's base again.

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At the Jaegers meeting room

"That's all for our meeting today, return to your stations" Esdeath spoke and the Jaegers began to excuse themselves before leaving. "Wave, a word" Esdeath called as Wave was about to leave as well.

"Yes, captain?"

"From now on, I want you to keep an eye on Goku while I'm on duty."

"Okay... but, why-"

"He left without us knowing and I don't want it to happen again"

"Okay, captain. Did you... ask him where he's headed to yesterday?"

"I have, yes. But, I feel like something's not right"

"What do you think it is?"

"We don't know but starting tomorrow be with him at all times. If I ever find him missing I'll decapitate you."

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