Shroud The Dragon

Chapter Three

"Good night!!" Aria calls out, tightening her coat as she nears the exit. Today Erika was in charge of closing. Aria was so happy it wasn't her, as it was a Friday night and she wanted to binge watch her favorite tv show while nuzzled yo in her blanket.

Erika grumbles back a reply going back to the inventory, as she sips on her tea. It was around 8:30pm as Aria began her walk home. The chilly night blew blissfully as Aria sighs out in content. Taking it all in.

As she rounded the corner her shoulder collided into someone. She felt a pang of pain as she took a step back in shock. Though the person who she bumped into seemed unfazed.

"I'm so sorry!! Are you ok Miss??" A voice calls out, worried. Aria opens her eyes to see a handsome male. Maybe a few years younger then her. His hair way messy, his onyx orbs looked at her earnestly. He was quite a looker. He kinda reminded her of Goku. Not as great as Goku but way better then your average guy.

Aria snaps out of her thoughts. 'Why the heck am I Day dreaming about a Minor?' She curses herself.

"Oh no biggie! Are you ok sweetie?" She ask in a kind manner. The guy scrunches his nose in a cute way.

"Sweetie? Do you think I'm like...10?" He asks a hint of laughter in his tone. Thank go he didn't take offense to it. Aria scratches her neck in embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, it's just that you look really young!" She reasons making the male smirk. She slightly blushes at this.

"First of all, you look around my age to begin with. And secondly, I don't mind nicknames, tho I'll make it clear I'm DEFINITELY not a boy...in or out" he says chuckling. Aria nearly gasps at his crude words but can't help but blush. What a charmer.

After his teasing he goes back to being serious. "But seriously, are you ok?" He asks glancing at where she got hit. She smiles sheepishly waving her hand.

"Of course, don't worry about it. Thank you for your concern though" she says smiling kindly. At this the male blushes looking else where, avoiding eye contact. Not that Aria noticed this gesture. After calming down the male looks at the time.

"Shitt, I'm late. Again I'm so sorry. I hope I can make it up to you sometime!!" The guy says offering a small smile before bolting away. Aria mutters a quite bye before continuing her way home.

Her shoulders slump in pity. She was almost certain that he was probably going to meet his girlfriend or something. Aria sulked at the fact she was single. 'Lucky kid, these days they start off young' she nears her apartment letting out a sigh. 'I guess I'll be watching sad and romantic today...'

~Meanwhile~

The male bolts to the spot. Hoping he wasn't too late. He knew he barley had time to spend hanging around, especially with him. The male halts at the figure in front of him. Purple hair, bitchy poker face and nice get up.

"Hiya Trunks!" The male says smiling wide at his best friend. Trunks offers a smile flicking his forehead.

"What took you so long! I was beginning to worry Goten!" Trunks scolds walking to the abounded building, as he began to climb it, as Goten follows. He shrugs another apology.

"Sorry man, I was stuck in a meeting and ChiChi cooked so that kept me occupied. Also I ran into this girl accidentally. Made sure she was alright" he mutters, cheeks becoming red at the thought of her. Her red cheeks burning in the cold chill of the night. Her rosy plump lips, puckered up.

Trucked laughs at his best friends reaction. "Was she cute?" He teases seeing Goten blush even more at the thought.

"Maybe you should introduce me to her, I'd like to meet the cutie" Trunks jokes, receiving a glare from his friend. The duo sit at the edge of the roof, over looking the park and streets below them.

"Enough about girls! How are you? How is everything?" Goten asks, hiding the blush that decorated his cheeks. Trunks shrugged, sighing out into the night sky. His mood down in the gutters.

"Same old. Nothing different......but have you heard of them? Have they been a bother to you guys?" Trunks asks raising an eyebrow in question. Goten stiffens slightly. The meeting today was about 'them'

"Yea...one of our own was attacked a few yesterday...he is still recovering" Goten says barley above a whisper. Trunks notes his friends disinterest and mood.

"Ahh forget it. The point of us meeting up like this is so we can escape from all that Gang shit!!-" trunk flicks the lighter, attaching it to his cigar that hung loosely in between his lips.

"-have you watched the newest episode of one punch man??" Trunks asks as Goten's eyes light up. He nods vigorously.

"Of course man!!"

~2 Hours Ago~

Goku walks into the meeting room. He glanced around, everyone was present. Even Goten, the youngest. Who at this time was scrolling through his phone. Everyone else sat, anticipating the upcoming news Gohan was about to discuss as he was standing near the end of the table, beside the chair that was pulled out for Goku.

Goku noticed Tien was missing from his seat. He furrows his eyebows talking a seat. "Where is Tien" he asks. Silence fills the room, Goten puts his phone aside sitting up straighter at the sound of his fathers stern voice.

Gohan clears his throat, his voice grim. "During his patrol last night Tien was ambushed and beaten. Luckily he sent a distress signal in time for Piccilo and Kirllian to help" Gohan says as Goku looks down. Clenching his teeth. "What is his condition at the moment?" Goku asks, looking up at Gohan.

"It was critical but luckily ChiChi is working her best, he is doing better. He is still unconscious but once he is in a more stable standing we'll be able to figure out what actually went down" he reports as Goten perks up.

"Do we have a lead??" Goten asks, leaning into the table. Gohan glances at Goku before answering the question. "Kirllian and Piccilo reported that one of the men had 'their' tattoo" he says as Goten pales visibly. Goku stands up. His anger and energy level was spiking and he couldn't sit still any longer. "We cannot retaliate. That's what they want right now. The question is.....why did they attack Tien? It's been peaceful for a while..." Goku mutters, he looks visibly upset.

"All we can do is hope for Tiens recovery and we'll be able to figure out what happened. At the moment I suggest everyone stay vigilant and in case of any danger please call for help and we'll deal with it....together." Gohan says sternly. Everyone nods as Goku sighs out loud.

"Does the East have any say in the matter?" Goku asks , Gohan shakes his head. "Not that I know of". Goten's phone vibrates. He takes his phone under the table to read the message:

'Hey, been a while. Let's meet at the run down building near the park, you know which one'

Goten glances over to make sure no one saw the message. It's true that Trunks and Goten haven't met up for a while. Mainly due to the fact their not exactly on the same side of the wide spectrum.

"I hope news of this spreads to them. Vegeta should be weary of 'their' actions."