The Namekian Saiyan

Chapter 4: Veltro's Father

Dronare

      Dronare came in time to see the crab strike Veltro on the head. He readied himself, he paused when he saw the girl from Veltro's mind. She tried to make it to him but the crab hit her as well. The girl was still conscious, Dronare felt her gathering her energy, a blast exploded in the water and he felt the girl's conciseness fading. Dronare dove in retrieving first Veltro and then the girl. 

       As soon as the girl was above water she coughed until her lungs were clear. Dronare set them both down and sent a pulse of energy into Veltro to force the water out. Veltro turned over coughing up the water. He gasped on his hands and knees for a moment before he peeked his eyes up sheepishly at Dronare.

"Hi..." Veltro forced a smile and sat back on his heels. Veroca stood wringing her hands as she watched the interaction between the Nemekian and Veltro.

"What do you think you were doing?" Dronare demanded.

"I met someone new, she's from another planet." Veltro grabbed Veroca's tail again and dragged her forward. Veroca fell to the ground in agony

"Vel...tro..." she groaned glaring up at him. Dronare eyed Veroca, that look could kill.

"Oh, sorry." Veltro traded her tail for her arm and yanked her back to her feet "this is Veroca."

"She has a tail." Dronare noted surprised. Veltro brightened "I know, she's just like me."

"Not exactly." Dronare noted the look in the girl's eyes, she had seen too much for a girl her age, she was stained. No one saw so much and got away unscathed.

"What were you doing fighting the crabs?" Dronare demanded deciding he needed to address this immediately.

"Oh, well..." Veltro looked to Veroca then back to Dronare who crossed his arms and narrowed his eye at Veltro. Veltro gulped "Veroca said we were boring and I wanted to show her we are too fun." Veltro hid his hands behind his back and dug his toe into the ground. Veroca wondered if this Dronare guy was to Veltro what Raditz was to her. Dronare smiled suspiciously "you have to earn your fun, now back to the village."

"Yes, Dronare." Veltro sighed and looked to me "what about Veroca?" Dronare looked Veroca up and down, sizing the girl up. She wasn't physically a threat, at least not from the power level he was sensing from her right now. She is still a child Guru's voice sounded in his head it would be unwise to send the girl away without finding out why she is here, perhaps we can teach her.

But she's an alien Dronare reasoned she already got Veltro hurt.

Veltro got hurt on his own Guru reminded him gently the same as always. And if I recall correctly, it was six years ago that you pleaded for the life of the same alien. Look at them, Dronare, they are the same and Veltro has proved more than just a useful hand, he has become a valued and loved member of the people. Who are you to judge a child even younger than your Veltro without a chance?

But Guru, look at her eyes, Dronare Guru instructed.

She's too mistrustful, she's seen bad things. The shadows are in her eyes Dronare said stubbornly.

What do you think she sees in your eyes when you look at her? Guru asked. Dronare's mouth fell open mistrust...Guru Dronare closed his eyes and took another look at the girl. She was looking between Veltro and Dronare as if trying to piece something together. Her eyes betrayed a tremor of fear as she rested her gaze on him. She watched him defiantly. Dronare offered a smile of peace "she can come and see how we live, the fun and the work." Dronare lifted into the air. Veltro pumped his fist into the air "yeah, alright!" he raised himself wobbling a little and grabbed Veroca's hands.