talk about a life

all grown up : chapter 14

What was this idea running in his mind anyway? As he went home, he called after his parents and started to explain.
-So? Do you remember this story?
-About the kid you beat up? Yes, I remember Marianne telling me when I came to get you, but I don’t really understand what his brother has to do in all this.
-Well, dad, it’s sad but simple, Laurent, the boy I beat up, committed suicide not long ago.
-Oh my, that’s terrible, his brother must be crushed, poor boy!!
-Exactly mum, and on top of it, he thinks it’s all my fault because he interpreted his brother’s last words badly.
-Are you sure about that?
-I checked dad, I went to heaven and asked a favor from Enma.
-And he granted it? Why would he?
-Simply dad because I have more charm and persuasion than you do, I don’t go along blasting everybody when I want something, ney?
-Ok ok, I get the point, what did you promise? And what did you ask?
-Never mind about the promise, and as for the favor, even though suicide doesn’t permit a place either in heaven or hell, it takes about a year to get the souls recycled, during which time they just run around really. So I asked for Laurent’s soul to be found and given his body for some time, the time for me to have a chat with him.
-My, my , aren’t we smart?
-As if you hadn’t always known...anyway, I had a talk with him, nice guy by the way, and I actually got from Enma to keep his soul and body at disposition.
-What the hell did you promise him?
-Some kind of a vacation let’s say.
-And he’s gonna let you run the Great Gates? That should be fun!!
-Not me, although it’s a pity, it could be fun, but I think I can convince Shibito to take over, he ows me on a poker game.
-You play poker with........never mind, I don’t want to know. So you had a talk with this Laurent, what are you gonna do, take Tomas over there?
-No, I’d like to get over that problem myself. Which is by the way where you guys come in.
-Bad start, what do you need from us, and how much of a problem is it gonna be?
-NO, no problem, I’ll take care of everything myself, but you see, Tomas never really had a family life, and I kinda think he needs one..
-I don’t like where this is heading Bulma...
-Shhhh, just listen to him first, he’s quite bright..........when he wants to.
-oh thanks mom.... anyway, I was thinking I could.........adopt him?
-WHAT!!!! Are you insane, you’re 19, you can’t even behave yourself, let alone a 16 year old teenager!!
-Look, I know I can do this, he only has a grudge against me, I’m sure he won’t mind you guys or Pain or Princess too much.
-Yes, but you said you were going to adopt him....
-......And adopt him I shall , the only thing is, I have to proove I have a suitable background, that’s where you come in, you’re the suitable background to support him.
-Ok, honey, I see where this is heading, I don’t think it’s such a bad idea.
-Woman are you mad?!
-No, he’s right, Tomas needs some family care, that’s all.
-You can count me out of this one.
Vegita walks out.
-Never mind him, who needs him anyway, let’s do it!!
-Mama........you...., are the very best.


The next thing you know, Trunks manages to adopt Tomas despite him being 19, after all he’s got the money and the time to take care of him, so there. Tomas was, despite a few protests on his part, moving into Caps.corp., this was going to be a new start.
-So Tomas, do you like the house?
-Hai Bulma-san, it’s very nice, and big.
As expected, he didn’t seem to have anything against the other family members.
-I’m glad you like it, if you need anything, call me or Vegita, we’ll be glad to help, he’s got a very bad temper, but he’s not that mean.
Yelling from down the hallway
-I DO NOT HAVE A BAD TEMPER!!
-See what I mean? (winck) You’ll be sharing a room with Trunks.
-..............
-See you later.
As things went, Pain and Tomas seemed to get along fine, they were the same age, but poor Tomas was the kind of boy to be very quiet and shy, and as we all know Pain’s temper, he was easily pulled around by the overactive girl, as for his interaction with Trunks, he chose the ignore him, or at least disregard him, which didn’t make it easy for Trunks to make things better. Eventually, He and Tomas got into an argument which led to action.
-I keep on telling you it is not my fault, ignoring someone isn’t very nice you know.
-NOT YOU’RE FAULT??!!!! YOU VIRTUALLY PUSHED HIM OUT THE WINDOW!
-THAT IS IT, IT HAS BEEN A MONTH, I’VE TRIED TO BE NICE, I’VE TRIED TO BE COMPREHENSIVE, BUT I AM NOT GOING TO STAND HERE AND LET YOU CALL ME A MURDERER ANYMORE, I DID NOT KILL YOUR BROTHER, NO MATTER WHAT YOU THINK. I didn’t want to do this, but you leave me no choice.....
-Do what? HEYYYYY!!!!
And before he knew what was going on, Trunks grabbed him by the arm and vanished off to Enma’s gates.
End chapter14
Oh my, now what, I’m sure some of you have an idea, but do not fear, other adventures are to come, more on the hum, daring side,but later, later.

disclaimer: all dbz caracters belong to Akira Toriyama and all fictionnal ones to me


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