Memory of the Sun

Chapter 50: A Disturbance

"So you think this is whatever came from that egg Trunks?" Gohan asked, looking over at the Saiyan who seemed to be deep in thought.

"Definitely." He sighed, his eyes narrowing as he thought about how off track this whole mission had gone. "This isn't the work of the androids, that's for sure..."

"What are we going to do?" Krillin wondered out loud, not exactly expecting an answer as everyone seemed at a loss for words...

"I'm going to go down there and check it out myself..." Trunks said suddenly, everyone looking at him like he was crazy. "I'll admit... After everything that's happened, I'm a little bit worried I'm responsible for these events..." He finished dejectedly, looking down at the floor as Yamcha frowned."Wait! Are you sure you should go alone?"

"The only other person who's strong enough to help us right now would be my father..." Trunks replied, heading towards the door before pausing. "And even if I knew where he was, which I don't, I'm not sure he would help us..."

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Meanwhile, in Ginger Town...

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"What the hell is going on here?" Piccolo said, narrowing his eyes at the strange looking creature in front of him as he knew this couldn't be good...

The insect-like monster just laughed darkly, staring back at Piccolo casually before answering. "Let's answer your question... With another question..." He rasped, holding up the man he had been dragging behind him before smirking.

"Yeah? And what's tha-"

"Wanna see me drink this guy?!" He shouted, surprising the Namekian as he jumped back, watching with wide eyes as the monster stabbed the man in the back with his tail, sucking the very life out of him. The fatter man in his grasp melted slowly, seeming to drip out of his clothes until there was nothing left as Piccolo felt a chill go down his spine, unable to look away from the gruesome sight.

"Ahh..." The monster in front of him sighed, his tail swaying happily behind him as he relaxed a bit. "So Piccolo... What brings you to my neighborhood?"

"I sensed a disturbance." Piccolo answered seriously, clenching his fists as he promised he would make this bastard pay...

"Well I am pretty disturbing!" The strange creature admitted, laughing darkly before smirking. "Remember that time I drank that guy? That was fucking weird..."

"So I take it your the one who exterminated this entire city then?" Piccolo growled, through playing games with this monster.

"Oh, no no... That was another guy. His name was shit Sherlock, first name No."

"Why? Just why?!" Piccolo questioned, gritting his teeth as he wondered why such evil had to exist... Not only do we all have to worry about the androids but now this too?!

"Well, three reasons..." The bug in front of him explained, entertained for the moment by this encounter. "First, I was asleep for like, four years and I am understandably hungry... Two, there's nothing more satisfying than the rush I get from watching a person disappear..." He rasped, his tone dark as Piccolo coudn't help but shiver. "And three... And I need you to pay attention on this one..." He finished, looking up at Piccolo with a smirk before powering up.

"HUUYAAHHHHH!"

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Across the ocean, at a familiar pink house...

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"Huh?!" Gohan gasped, jumping up as Krillin looked over in surprise. "Why does it felt like my dad is fighting Mr. Piccolo?" The young Saiyan asked, clearly confused as he concentrated on the powers that were colliding not too far away. "And Vegeta is fighting Mr. Piccolo? And Mr. Piccolo is fighting... Mr. Piccolo..." Gohan trailed off, knowing something had to be wrong...