Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 6:59:07 GMT
Chapter 1: The beginning of Growth
Cargo was in North Village enjoying the serenity that is planet Namek when he over hears a story that the elder was telling his oldest underling.
"Come here my underling. I feel it's time to tell you of a dark spot in our history seeing as how you are old enough and wise enough to know this. Long ago there was a namekian by the name of Screw. He was part of the warrior clan and a very decent fighter at that, but he didn't like the idea that if Namek was attacked that everyone in the warrior clan would have to rise up against the threat. He felt that one superbly strong Namekian should have to fight. He trained vigorously and actually had the power do what he wanted, but the power twisted him and corrupted his heart and mind. He wanted to kill us all for a reason I know not, but Guru would not let that happen. Screw and Guru battled like no namekian had battled before. It seemed that screw was too much when Guru wisely sealed him away. During that time there were more Namekians who believed in what Screw was telling them and they left the clans and became twisted themselves. They became known as the Demon Clan. We were at war with the Demon Clan for some time, but their numbers fell to nearly none and their strongest warriors were no longer among us. The retreated to the mountainous region not too far from the north village. They are no longer considered a threat and they have no one to lead them or guide them. We have nothing to fear from them now, but it is still important that you know of these events so that you may pass them on one day yourself. Now go ahead and tend to the little ones."
Cargo could not believe that there was something so dark hidden from most of the younger Namekians. First he had to deal with being treated differently because of how weak he is; now he has to find out that there is a piece of there history that few know about. The anger and evil continues to rise in Cargo's heart. It wouldn't be long before the boy who wanted to lead the North Villages warrior clan to become as twisted and evil as Screw.
"We've been to war with our own kind before? Guru has actual fighting ability and may be not only wise but also the strongest namekian alive? We have a demon clan? No namekian should be closed out of the knowledge of those times. No namekian should be viewed as a demon no matter how evil they become or how there views change. I must find them. I need to know why?
Cargo slides from view of the people of the village, but the people he was truly trying to dodge were the village elder and the leader of the North Village warrior clan. Once he escaped their line of vision he took flight towards the mountainous region where the demon clan is said to have retreated. It seemed it would be a smooth flight, but before he could get to the northern sea he was met by the leader of the north village warrior clan.
“Where are you going young warrior? Do you have permission from the village elder to travel elsewhere? If not, you’re going to have to turn back and either train or spar in the village. Please, let us return back home.”
Cargo knew he would have no choice but to listen to the unofficial leader of his village’s warrior clan. He was no match for him, but if he were he would have fought to have the right to leave. Instead he would have to accept the calmness of the village and return to train. He wasn’t going back to train just because he had no choice, but Cargo was going to go back and train just for the power. Hopefully his quest to be the strongest namekian in his village will not corrupt his heart further, but normally a quest for power does exactly that.
Following the lead of the strongest warrior in his village they landed about half a mile away from the village. There were other warriors from his village also. Training their minds and body. It was obvious that this would be the exact thing Cargo needed, but he wanted to test himself against the other warriors who weren’t far from his current power. The problem was, most of them were far above his power which reduced him to training alone, but that would prove to be even more effective in time.
“Fine, since I don’t have the power to even give anyone a challenge I’ll train my telekinesis technique.”
Cargo decides to test his telekinesis on a nearby boulder. He places one of his hands forward and the boulder begins to move ever so slightly. After a few moments the boulder budge enough to where the grass was being kicked up and scrapped away. If he placed out two hands this would be a bit easier, but he felt that that is no way for him to gain power. He decided to make himself struggle and it showed as the sweat began to trickle down the side of his face. His veins were pulsating seeming to jump out from under his flesh as the boulder trembles with little movement left and right. The nearby warriors could nothing but watch as the weakest warrior of them struggles so greatly. One of the warriors were going to help Cargo, but Cargo shot him a look that would stun even the most caring namekian. This struggle was his and his alone.
A few more moments started to pass and Cargo drops down to one knee now panting uncontrollably. The boulder seemed to still shake with no sign of lifting. Cargo drops down to both his knees slouched over trying not to have to hold himself up, but he was expending all of his energy trying to lift a simple boulder. The other warriors watched as Cargo began to fade in and out.
“I….mu….must….do this! Pant…pant…pant….pant. I refuse…..I refuse to….. to give up. I WILL LIFT THIS BOULDEEERRRR!”
Cargo stands to both of his feet and uses what remaining energy he has left and the boulder lifts a few inches off the ground, and that’s when Cargo falls face first in the grass. Unconscious, exhausted, dehydrated, and flat out beat. Cargo was as still as the mountains. The strongest of the warrior clan in north village grabs Cargo and takes him to the elder for healing.
“Elder, could you please heal one of our warriors?”
“What happened to him Fidna? He seems exhausted beyond believe.”
“As you know, he is the weakest among us warrior types and it seems he wants to become a stronger warrior. His determination to become better than he is admiring, and maybe he will give me a challenge one day.”
“Hopefully that day won’t be anytime soon.”
Fidna leaves as the elder finished healing Cargo. Fidna was now beginning to take an interest in the young warrior, but the way Cargo’s heart has been changing it would be surprising if he could get Cargo to open up. Fidna was long gone when Cargo came to. Cargo looked around to see no one, but the elder. The village Elder said no words as Cargo took his leave. Cargo had a look of pure fire and determination as he made his way back to the outside training fields.
He arrived at the same exact spot he fainted in and raised one of his hands to prepare to lift that same exact boulder.
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Chapter 2: The Fruits of Training
Cargo has his hand raised with the boulder in his sights. He was so exhausted from his last struggle that water was basically gravitating to him. None the less Cargo had to prove he could compete with the other warriors. Once again he enabled his telekinesis and tries to lift the small boulder.
The boulder begins to shake as it did the previous time before. The other warriors again looked on a bit to see Cargo attempt this again. Cargo again was placing his all into his use of telekinesis. The boulder began to shake with great force as if a tiny earthquake was taking place under it. After a minute or so the boulder lifts off of the ground. Cargo slowly lifted this boulder higher and higher. Once it was obvious that the boulder was well above his head he allowed it to drop, but moments before it could crash into the ground Cargo stops it with his telekinesis. The force of the boulder being stopped brought Cargo down to one knee as he still wasn’t quite ready to handle it yet. He then places it back onto the ground and looks toward a boulder of the same size as the last.
Cargo places both of his hands forward with his left focusing on a boulder as was his right. Right from the start sweat started to drip from his forehead as he struggles to lift two boulders at once. Soon they both would begin to lift only inches off the ground while Cargo grows weaker by the second. Some of the other namekian warriors wondered why this was very difficult for Cargo as power had little to do with telekinesis. Little did they know, but Cargo was training to build the strength of his mind which rendered his body weak when he focused so much. A strong mind is the way to more power and a stronger body. This is why Cargo knew he would one day surpass most of them, because they failed to realize that physical strength is nothing without the mind to back it.
Cargo’s struggle continued as the boulders were now a few inches higher. Everyone thought he was trying to lift them both and do as he did the previous boulder, but that wasn’t the plan. Cargo raised the boulders up just enough and released his hold and as the boulders were about to hit rock bottom; Cargo charged in and kicked both of them to dust. After destroying the boulders he dropped down on all fours breathing very heavily as if out of breath. Fading in and out as his vision blurs while staring at the soft green grass.
“I…I will not… pass out… again. I will become… stronger… and I will lead… this generation… of warriors. I have increased the focus…of my mind. My…my body has…has gained…strength as a….as a result. Now Cargo…..stand.”
Cargo summoned whatever strength he had left in his body and began to stand up on his own two feet. He inhale and exhales deeply before looking at the other warriors when Fidna steps out from behind them.
“It seems you are improving Cargo and at an impressive rate I might add, but if you want to become even better then you should spar with another warrior. Here, you can spar with him.” Fidna grabs a warrior from the group. “You two are about the same in strength but after your training you are extremely weakened. View this a test of will and resolve.”
It was insane to think he would have to spar when he was obviously so weak after what he had just done. Fidna wanted to test Cargo and Cargo would nod in acceptance as he assumes his fighting stance. He knew that it was a slim chance he could win, but he didn’t care. He knew that this was the only way to gain what he so desired. His opponent wasted no time going after him. The namekian launched at Cargo with a right elbow followed up with a left high kick. Cargo slaps back the right elbow, but the left high kick lands and sends Cargo crashing to the ground. The namekian warrior quickly tried to land a powerful fist on Cargo’s forehead, but Cargo rolled out of the way flipping back to his feet. It was obvious that at this rate Cargo wasn’t going to last much longer, but he refused to give up.
Cargo created some decent space between them and closed his eyes. The namekian warrior seemed a bit confused by this, but charged in anyway. Fidna realized what Cargo was planning on doing a little too late and before he could stop the battle the warrior was already throwing a punch. Cargo quickly opened his eyes and used his telekinesis to throw back the blow following that with a flying kick to the warrior’s chest sending the warrior skidding across the grass. The warrior leaps back up as Cargo waves for him to come again. The warrior runs full speed at Cargo with the intent of hurting him, but he was about to be severely beaten. It took everything Fidna had not to stop the battle, but the namekians were a proud warrior race. Fidna stood and watched Cargo very carefully because one day they will no doubt come to blows.
As the warrior was charging in, Cargo uses his improved telekinesis to stop the warrior and hold him in place. Cargo dashed in with a knee to the gut causing spit to fly out from the warrior’s mouth. He followed the knee with a heavy elbow to the back of the head, but he wasn’t allowed to fall due to being held by telekinesis. Cargo unloaded with left and right punches in rapid succession. Blood was falling down like rain over the face of the namekian warrior. Cargo then went after the body with a massive combo. He landed two jabs, a right knee, a left elbow, a right elbow, two left mid kicks, a right uppercut, a left uppercut, and he capped it off with a small open palmed strike to the warrior’s chest. Cargo felt the strength and life of the warrior begin to fade so he released his telekinetic hold and allowed the warrior to fall over him. Cargo then placed the warrior on the ground and takes a few steps back and falls to the ground.
Cargo had drained himself by not only fighting and using his telekinesis, but using them together. His ki was fading faster by the second. Fidna, astounded by Cargo’s will to fight and survive quickly got Cargo and the other warrior to the healers. Word had gotten to the village elder and he made his way to the now unconscious warriors.
“Fidna, this is the second time he has had to be healed, but now I hear he savagely attacked one of his own? What is this about?
Fidna simply looked at the elder and walked away. It was a message that only the elder would understand. Now what was to become of Cargo? He was drained even more than the first time and his chance of survival was not great. Cargo’s will was too great, but it was unknown if he would make it through the tremendous wounds of his training.
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Chapter 3: An Adept Warrior
Cargo was still unconscious due the wounds of his training hours before in the field. Meanwhile, the village elder was speaking with Fidna.
“Fidna, I am seriously worried about Cargo. His thirst for power will corrupt him, and we will have to deal with him just like Alizo. The evil in his heart is going to grow and he will wreak havoc on this village and possibly all of Namek.”
“Village Elder, I believe you are letting your fear cloud your judgment. The evil is not growing in his heart, but it is actually dying. Yes he is training to gain more power, but the way he goes about gaining that power is wise and pure hearted. He doesn’t go out there in the fields and focus on pure power and brute force. He has been training his telekinesis which in turn is strengthening his mind. It is amazing to see him struggle and overcome. He is the first one to strengthen his mind and body at once. We usually meditate or spar which helps but his way is much more improved. I know that one day he and I will do battle for the right to become master of the warrior clan, but as of now he is just another warrior. Trust me, there is no need to worry, but if your fear is that great then come and see him train in the fields.”
The elder looks at Fidna with a bit of shock. How could Fidna support someone who hurts their own kin? Surely he didn't think Cargo would actually grow and be a challenge. The Elder chuckled a litte as he and Fidna call it a day and go their separate ways.
The following day when Cargo awoke, he awoke to the face of the elder and Fidna.
“What do you guys want? If it isn’t important then please allow me to get back to my training. I have a goal that I am trying to reach.”
“Cargo, I do not like how you seem to fiend for power. I think you are trying to compete with Fidna who has been the strongest of this village for awhile now and has a good chance of becoming the master of the warrior clan. I don’t want you interrupting him on his quest. Now you can continue your training, but you are forbidden to challenge Fidna at all.”
“Now you wait just a minute! I am a proud member of the warrior clan and if a fellow Namekian challenges me I will accept! I can care less of what you want! All I care for is the safety of our planet and people and we need someone who can lead! If it’s me I will become master and if it’s not then apparently the one who becomes master is fit for the job! You are the elder and yet your eyes are being blinded by some weird fantasy or whatever it is that you want”
“I have to agree with Fidna. If we truly want to call ourselves master of the warrior clan or want to become master then how would we do that by turning down challenges?”
The elder took a step back and headed out of the small hut like structure with Cargo and Fidna following. The elder quickly turned around and assumed a fighting stance. Cargo, always prepared for a fight, quickly got into his fighting stance leaving Fidna confused.
The elder then charged at Fidna, but Cargo jumped in front of him and blocks the oncoming attack with his forearm. The elder unloads a combo on Cargo. Cargo does all he can to either block or dodge the attacks. It was obvious that this elder had power and could fight and this excited Cargo. Cargo looks back at Fidna who seemed to be stuck in place and the elder would soon capitalize on it.
The elder was strong, but Cargo knew that he was holding back his full power as was Cargo. Cargo had planned to push the elder pass his current power level by increases his own slightly, but he wouldn’t if he could get Fidna to join in. “Hey Fidna! Are you going to help or not?” Fidna looked at Cargo and simply stared as if blanked out. Cargo simply smirked as he turned his attention back towards the elder.
“Okay, let’s play no games and fight. I know you have more power, but if you want to conceal it then so be it. However, I will not be holding back.”
The elder’s eyes widened as he knew he could not compete with his power at its current level, but it was actually a bluff by Cargo. Cargo powered up to about 75% of his full power causing small pebbles to rise a bit in the process. The elder quickly charged in with a left elbow. Cargo shifted to his right and landed a destructive knee to the elders gut causing his eyes to bulge out. The elder was falling to the ground but Cargo stopped him by raising him up with his right hand under his chin and does a left open palm strike sending the elder flying back. The elder quickly stopped himself and realized that he stood no chance by holding back his power.
“It’s obvious with you at full power that I am no match for you when I am holding back my power. No more, I will give you what you so desire. HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!”
The elder unleashes his full might and is now equal to Cargo’s current power level. Cargo simply smiles at the elder after witnessing his true power come forward.
“You have power village elder but you shouldn’t have allowed the battle to get to you or you would have seen that this is not my full power. Now allow me to show you what I am truly capable of and you can decide if you want to continue this pointless fight even though it is a bit entertaining.”
Cargo focused in on the elder as his power started to rise but before he could reach his full power a kick landed smack across his face rendering him useless.
Fidna had kicked Cargo with a force so great that Cargo was bled on impact.
“Cargo, I cannot allow you to embarrass the village elder. He is the figure of wisdom and truth to the north village. Though his vision may be clouded at times he is still our wise and respectable leader. I know that you are going to want to pay me back for that kick, and when you do I'll be waiting. I WILL become the master of the warrior clan not only of this village but all of Namek."
Cargo struggled to stand as Fidna flew off.
“Elder, you are beginning to become the very thing you thought I would become. That is a corrupt and evil elder. You need to find what you once were or you will have a great downfall empty of grace.”
Cargo stumbled onward to the field to train though he was drained from that one blow he received by the hands of Fidna, but Cargo knew that they would meet again and when they did he would be ready.
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Chapter 4: A New Style And Friend
Cargo was once again preparing to train, but this time with a sparring partner on a hot day in the fields. “Okay fellow warrior I’m going to need you to help me prepare for the upcoming fight I am going to have in the near future. I don’t know when, but I can feel it.” The warrior was already weakened from his previous training and Cargo simply raised his hand and gave some of his energy to the exhausted warrior. "Well now it seems I am going to have some more fun before my fight. Hey warrior! Are you ready for our little fight?” A feint smile slightly appears on Cargo’s face after he speaks.
The Silent Warrior responded to the question asked by leaping into the air taking flight. He then looked down at Cargo as to tell him to join him. Cargo takes flight and launches his assault first. He threw a quick right hook at the warrior, but he ducks under the right hook and threw a straight punch at Cargo’s abdomen. Cargo raised his knee just in time to block the punch, and quickly launched a right kick aimed at the warrior’s side. The warrior blocked the right kick to his side by flying downward and raising his forearm. After having his attack blocked, Cargo quickly lifted up his left knee and connected with the silent warriors chin. The impact of the blow made the warrior fly upward. Cargo pursued him with his right fist cocked back ready to be launched forward with great power, but the warrior regained his balance and dives downward toward Cargo with both knees.
Cargo sees the silent warrior’s knees coming down on him and uses his Zanzoken technique at the last minute. The warrior stopped himself but not in time as he created a big hole in the ground. Cargo makes himself known by reappearing about ten feet behind the silent warrior and shouting at him. The warrior he turned around and headed for the young Cargo. As soon as the warrior tried to land his left uppercut to Cargo’s right side, Cargo tries to block it by raising his right leg but the blow landed. The warrior then was pushed back by the stretching arms of Cargo, but that did not stop him from trying to get its hands on Cargo.
Cargo reeled in his stretched arms and the two head straight for each other. Cargo threw a right hook that was met by the left hook of the warrior. The warrior threw a right elbow that was met by an open right palm from Cargo. The warrior threw two left kicks to Cargo’s head followed by a jab to the chest. Cargo blocked the two left kicks with his right forearm and blocks the jab by swinging his left arm over and coming down on the jab with his elbow. Directly after the block, Cargo shifted his body horizontally and landed a left snake punch to the warrior’s throat followed by a right palm to the chest that caused the warrior to fly back about two feet. The silent warrior then flew down to the ground and Cargo followed him. The warrior assumes the karate fighting style while Cargo assumes the snake fighting style.
The warrior once again headed for Cargo. The he tried to land two low palm strikes and a high hook right kick, but Cargo was able do block the two low palm strikes with his legs and he slid his left leg forward and ducked to block the right high hook kick. Cargo then came at his sparring partner with viper strikes alternating between hands and followed it up with mid kicks and a left low palm. The warrior was able to block the viper strikes and mid kicks, but the left low palm came at such an amazing speed that he barely saw it coming. At the impact of the left low palm the warrior’s entire body seemed to have been raised off the ground and he landed flat on its face.
While the warrior was getting to his feet, Cargo had switched from the snake fighting style to the crane fighting style. The warrior had charged in at Cargo and was caught right under the chin by a spinning crane kick. The warrior was sent flying back once again and crashed through two large mountains. Cargo had figured that his snake and crane fighting styles were too much for the warrior and proceeded to fight free formed. The warrior burst out of the rubble and dashed for Cargo. Cargo was caught completely off guard by the warrior’s speed. The warrior easily landed a left elbow to the right side of Cargo’s face and followed it up with a roundhouse kick to the head. The kick had sent Cargo soaring through the air, but the warrior ended Cargo’s soaring just as quickly as it started. The warrior had dashed after Cargo and was now above him. Once the warrior was directly over Cargo he let out a flurry of punches to Cargo’s stomach. With every blow Cargo was getting closer and closer to the ground. The warrior and Cargo was about thirty feet above the ground when the warrior stopped his flurry of punches and landed a huge axe handle smash. Cargo was careening into the ground at a great speed. Upon impact of the landing a massive crater formed in the ground.
The silent warrior descended to the ground staring at the crater. After about a minute, Cargo was floating out of the hole with his arms folded with an expression of extreme anger. The warrior stood still like a tree as if he knew that business was about to pick up.
“Do you know that you have seriously pissed me off? Then again, I’m kind of happy that you came at me with such passion and conviction for the love of the battle. Now how about we pick this up a little shall we?”
Cargo and the warrior lock eyes and both try to use their telekinesis ability. Cargo sends small size boulders at the silent warrior. The silent warrior reacted by using his telekinesis to try and group the rocks together. As the rocks begin to somewhat come together, Cargo started a tug of war by trying to take the makeshift ball away from the warrior. That is when both warriors seem to have thought of the same thing. They fired ki blasts at the rocks to mold them together. The makeshift ball of rocks were now a bonafide boulder. Suddenly they released their telekinetic hold on the boulder and allowed it to drop harmlessly to the ground.
“I can sense that the energy I had given you is nearly gone. Go and rest up or be healed ,its up to you. You are by far one of the best sparring partners I’ve ever had and I would be honored if you were to become my permanent training and sparring partner.” The silent warrior nodded and proceeded to the north village. Cargo simply sat down Indian style and began to meditate. He was overcome by a strange feeling of joy after finding someone who he could truly relate to.
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Chapter 5: Act of Kindness
Cargo was floating Indian style in meditation with the silent warrior, whose name he has not yet gotten the privilege of knowing, simply going through the thoughts of his mind. He broke off his meditation as he had this feeling that someone somehow needed his help. This causes him to come out of his meditation and snap the silent warrior out of his as well. He signaled the warrior to follow him and they proceeded to take flight.
The two were flying quite fast diving down valleys and up mountains, they were truly on a mission. That is when they noticed a particularly strange sight. Namekians, mulling about in the ocean. Dragging boxes up slopes, and wading towards huts. Wondering what was going on, the two warriors ventured a closer look and saw that there was indeed many personal items in the water, some ruined some not. they couldn't help but fly closer to figure out what was going on.
"Leave us be please! We have no need of your help!" cried one Namekian who seemed to be a young novice warrior.
Cargo and the silent warrior looked at the novice warrior before Cargo spoke firmly and mighty.
"I'm sorry you feel that our help is not needed. However I will not allow one voice to be the voice of the many. You seem like a capable warrior ready to prove himself, but you must first learn to respect the warriors above you. Now please, fill us in on what is going on."
The population wanted the help and it turned out that the novice warrior was the only warrior among them and therefore had no choice but to speak on what the majority truly wanted.
"Ika egap namekian oun ika ajiku vorite azeod lespilla. Kaah narrog pana aziz hem."(A dark namekian with a huge power-level destroyed the village. I could not stop him.)
"You speak to us now in our native tongue, why?"
"Whenever I have to speak for the people of my village as a whole it is mandatory that I use the native language. It is a custom we have made in order to test the true nature and hearts of the people who try to come in our aid or any another reason."
Cargo simply nods and he and the silent warrior landed on the ground ready to aid in any way they could. That is when an older namekian steps forward.
"I apologize for young Dahu here. Sometimes his tongue speaks what his heart does not wish, but that is fault of his tongue and mind alone. He only try to protect us as best he can. I am known as Tro, the village elder. Do you want full details on our situation?
Cargo and the silent warrior simply nodded in compliance.
"For ages, our village has been built on the skirts of Emerald Ocean. She has kept our lands fertile, and given us fish for food even though we do not truly require nor kill them. However as of late, a dark namekian with powers beyond anyone of our village has used his power to make the tides to rise and flood our lands. The first time he came around was only three months ago, and since then we've had to rebuild almost six times. This is the third time in a week! We can't go on like this, so obviously we have decided it best to move farther inland. Unfortunately, we are surrounded by lands owned by a group of strange rogue namekians. They are vicious rogues who have stolen from us before, and have even attacked our village as if it were common fun. So, we are in quite the predicament."
Cargo was a bit shocked by this so he had no choice but to ask. "Why didn't you go to Guru for help?"
Tro nodded. "In actuality, we were about to send young Dahu through the forests to Guru. He is the strongest of us all and our greatest chance for peace. We first have to get the younglings and the older namekians such as myself to a safer area where we will be hard to find or at least be covered until Dahu had returned."
Cargo simply looked at the small group of namekians.
Tro, we offer to lend you our power in order to get you inland and to protect you while you rebuild a safer village for you all. He then looked at Dahu. "I will train you with the help of my friend if he wants to help. That way you will truly be a formidable opponent for anyone who would want to cause harm for the village. Truth be told I am not counted among the mighty of my village either, but that doesn't mean we can't grow."
Tro smiled and didn't look surprised in the slightest. "Yes, I accept your help. Thank you very much noble warrior."
"I am Cargo."
"Cargo. "Yes, we would greatly appreciate your assistance, but I think it would be best if we test your strength. I will find a warrior to do just that."
The same young novice warrior stepped forward "I will fight him Tro. "It will be my pleasure."
Tro agreed and led them both away from the water to a well-spaced area while everyone else looked on. Cargo knew he was much more powerful than Dahu, but seeing as how he held his power level a little above Dahu they felt that he still needed to prove himself. That is when Cargo realized that Dahu probably found it disrespectful that someone who seemed barely stronger then him offered to train him.
Cargo assumed his Snake fighting style and it threw everyone off except for the silent warrior. No namekian had ever seen such a fighting style, which led them to believe that Cargo was an inexperienced fighter with power to compensate. The silent warrior knew that was not the case and that Dahu was in for a rude awakening. Suddenly Dahu charged at Cargo holding nothing back and Cargo would easily have an answer for whatever Dahu would try.
Dahu charged in with his right fist cocked back bringing it forward towards Cargo’s face. Cargo uses his right snake mouthed positioned hand to block the punch. After the first block, Dahu throws both of his fists into Cargo’s chest in rapid succession. Cargo kept up with his snake like blocking using both hands. An opening then reveals itself to Cargo and he lands four viper strikes to Dahu’s chest causing Dahu to slow down and move back a bit. Cargo eases in close to Dahu and lands a viper strike to Dahu’s throat causing him to bend over chocking. Cargo quickly shifts into his crane style and lands a powerful spinning crane kick as Dahu was rising. The kick landed on the side of his face causing him to fly and skid across the ground. Dahu began to struggle to bring himself to one knee as he was breathing heavily trying to catch his breath and get his legs back under him. Cargo walks over to Dahu and helps him up. The on looking namekians were shocked that their strongest warrior was defeated so easily. They now had an even greater faith that they would be ok.
“This fight is over Dahu. My lossam(power) is a bit above yours. Don’t continue on this battle any further. Like I said before, I will train you. You have the heart of a warrior and we will tap into the depths of your power and bring them forth.”
Tro walked up to the two in awe of what he had just seen.
"You most certainly are a worthy fighter and I have no doubt that your silent friend is as well. We will move tomorrow! People, prepare your things and get a good night's rest! No one goes near the forest tonight, we can't risk anything."
“You all rest, Dahu, my friend, and myself will be on guard for the rest of the day. Dahu, your first way to power and enlightenment is meditation. You will meditate until it is time for us to leave. Do not ask why just follow our lead.”
Dahu sat in front of the namekians, the silent warrior sat behind the namekians, and Cargo was floating above them. The three were all meditating as time passed by it only seemed like an hour or so before it was time for everyone to move on inland. Tro called out to Cargo wishing to speak with him so Cargo quickly went down to meet him while the others gathered their things. Tro lowered his tone to where only Cargo could here him. “ Cargo, I believe it would be best if we travel through the forest because there is no telling when or where the strange rogue namekians will strike.”
"Well there is also a main road correct Tro?”
“Yes, but we dare not use it. We would be seen for sure."
"I think no matter what we will be seen. This is too large of a group to be hidden away, even in the forests. Then if we were attacked in the forests, everyone would scatter and be tormented individually. It will be much easier for us if we are in the open and traveling together."
Tro thought on the words of Cargo for a few seconds.
"Yes, you are right. We will use the main road with our men on the outskirts of our party. We must protect our supplies but more importantly, we must protect her people. At any rate, we should reach the northern plains before the setting of the assotes(sun). People of the village, we are ready to move! We are taking the main road.” Tro sounded somewhat excited as his confidence in Cargo and the silent ones ability was unmatched.
'If we are attacked, no doubt there will be plenty of them. I doubt they are too strong, but I still need to be on my guard. Zanzoken will probably be of good use. It shouldn't be too bad though, we three are more than capable. Now, once we get clear of these forests there won't be anymore rogue namekians to deal with.”
The trip was largely uneventful as they made a journey inland. This caused the party to fall into a large sense of security, but Cargo and the others were still on guard regardless of how much security the group felt. Along the way they stopped and took a rest close to the river. That is when Cargo learned that they were going to another village not too far from where their previous village stood. The new village had many capable warriors and was a true safe haven. After the short break the group continued on. It wasn’t untill about an hour after the break that the three warriors sensed the first follower. They quickly began to feel more people pile in. The aura in the air changed so drastically. The young ones no longer laughed in joy and fun, but instead glanced around in terror..
Dahu was hit first as a rogue namekian swooped in with a kick to his chest knocking him into the dirt. Looking up, Dahu saw a Namek in black clothing hissing around at the group. The silent warrior quickly fired two ki blasts at the black clothed warrior. Sending him back into the forest. One more came from the front, but Cargo knocked him back with a left side kick. Then the frenzy ensued. Black-clothed Nameks came from everywhere, howling and screaming the whole while. The three did there best to beat them off, but there were beginning to be too many of them.
Cargo and the silent warrior unleashed the rest of their power. They were no longer holding back and it terrified the attacking rogue namekians. Dahu had finally realized just how over matched he truly was as Cargo and the Silent warrior dispatch the attackers one by one. The were repelling the attacks with complete ease now, but suddenly all of the attackers fell back as one namekian stepped forward in his great namek form. It was obvious that this newcomer was the leader. Instead of the plain black-vest and pants, his was gold cloth embroidered. He had his eyes set on Cargo and the silent warrior. Dahu was in shock at the power of Cargo that he was unable to move.
“I am going to kill you for getting in our business.”
“Sorry, but we don’t plan on losing.”
The giant namekian was charging in on both Cargo and the silent warrior. He threw a jab at Cargo followed by a mid kick to the silent warrior. They dodged the attacks easily. They then flew in with both fist forward trying to crash into his abdomen. They figured since he was a bit slow that he wouldn’t be quick enough to block or dodge, but they were wrong. Before landing there blow the giant namekian used his fist and crashed them into the two warriors. Cargo and the silent warrior rolled once they hit the ground.
"You fool. Anzad will win”
Anzad launched a ki blast straight at Cargo and the silent warrior. They both deflected it with some struggle right back to Anzad. Anzad dodged the blast, and allowed it to hit one of his henchmen.
"He wasn’t fit to be at my side anyway.”
Cargo and the warrior flew toward Anzad , attempting to kick him from the side together, but again they were beat back to the ground..
"You can't win. You are too slow. Ha ha ha, puny weaklings. You wish you could get my power don’t you.”
Dahu launched an attack from behind hoping to catch Anzad off-guard, but he was unsuccessful. However, it was all the distraction that the two warriors needed as they both used their powerful telekinesis to hold Anzad in place. It was going to be a struggle as Anzad was still able to move slightly. Then Dahu was able to stand once more.
“You two focus your telekinesis on his neck and chock him. I have an idea!”
Cargo and the silent warrior followed Dahu’s command and begin to chock the life out of the giant’s body. Focused on one particular part and not the entire body made it much more easier to hold him in one place. Little did they know, but Dahu was charging up a powerful ki attack.
“Release him you guys!”
Once they released their hold on Anzad, Dahu fires a major ki blast that makes Anzad take a few steps back. Cargo and the silent warrior quickly place all of their power into a ki blast and fire it at Anzad together making them intertwine into a huge ki orb. The ki orb hit Anzad full on and took out a row of trees behind him. His clothing torn, and bleeding, Anzad struggled to keep to his feet. Soon, he fell down causing a load thud noise as he was severely injured.
“Warriors….pl….please….come here.”
The three cautiously went forward, expecting an attack. However, the giant actually wanted to speak to them.
“You three have done what I thought impossible. *cough* I just wanted to tell you that I will no longer threaten these villagers as I now know that they have protectors that are unmeasured. *cough* I just wish I could have had one more day of……of…..”
Anzad coughed up a bit of blood before his eyes rolled over in death.
“My people truly have a heart of honor once the corruption is expelled from within them. I just wish that they would see the errors of their ways before it was too late. Might as well continue this journey.”
Their journey continued on rather uneventfully until, under the setting of one sun and the rising of the next, they finally reached the new village. Many of the other villagers were shocked that such a large group just walked into the village, but the Elder was there to graciously meet them. Some of the older Nameks greeted each other with delight, until it became hard to distinguish the line between the villages. Soon, there was no way to tell at all.
Tro was called joyfully by the other elder to tell his tale in the Elder Hut, but asked for an hour's delay, which was granted. Tro then turned to Cargo and his silent friend. "Cargo, I thank you most kindly for the service you and your friend have provided my village. Your skills truly came in handy, and I wish to offer you a reward for such."
Cargo simply nodded in the signal of a no, and with a slight smile he and his silent friend walked over the Dahu.
"I expect you to train your heart out. You have great skill and power and you need to find it. I will return soon and when I do we will have to spar, or……you could come with us.”
Dahu looked at Tro and Tro gave his approval. Delighted, Dahu took to the air. Cargo and his silent companion looked back and waved one last time before taking flight and flying off to there next destination.
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Chapter 6: Final Growth of The Mind
It was an average day on planet Namek. Nothing exciting or anything at all was happening that day. Cargo decided to do what he always do in times of complete nothingness; escape the current stillness through his mind. Anytime he would truly focus and enter his mind through imaginative meditation the results were always great. Today was another one of those days. How far his mind would take him… well not even Cargo knows the answer to that. As he closed his eyes his imaginative meditation took off instantly.
He appeared to now in a grassland no doubt still planet Namek, and as he looks to his right he sees a namekian with a shroud on. This shrouded warrior had power like Cargo had never seen before. The warrior was truly in a league of his own. Cargo’s curiosity had gotten the best of him and it even showed on his body outside his mind, so he decided to find out who this mysterious Namekian was. As he got closer and closer she could see that the warrior was young and carried two swords. He was even younger than Cargo and for him to posses this kind of power was unreal. It made Cargo feel a bit down, but it also lights a fire under Cargo to become better. Cargo is unsure exactly how powerful the boy is, but he just knows that he is going to be in for one hell of a fight.
“Excuse me young boy.” The shrouded one shot a serious look at Cargo, and it seemed that Cargo appeared to have angered him. However this did not stop Cargo from trying to speak to the warrior. “I was just curious as to why you are staring at nothing so blankly like that?” The shrouded one began to laugh at Cargo. “What you really want is a fight, so let us cut the chit chat and fight my weakling kinsmen." Cargo could not believe the disrespect and it he wasted no time going to his full power.
“Still think I’m weak?” The warrior smiles at Cargo with his hand on one of his swords firmly. “Yes, I do.”
The warrior dashes forward and slashes downward to the right with his sword. Cargo was not expecting him to be this fast so it caught him of guard, and was nearly cut. Luckily he was able to dodge somehow. The shrouded one smiled as Cargo barely dodged the attack. He then ran at Cargo again slicing left and right with incredible speed. Cargo was not expecting an all out assault like this from the shrouded one. Cargo began to weave his attacks very easily, but when the warrior speeds up a bit he found it very hard to keep up. After failing to land a blow, the warrior stopped and quickly threw a left punch to Cargo’s face. The punch hit Cargo right on the button and made him fly back a few feet. “Get up! I haven’t even begun to fight seriously yet!”
Cargo hopped up to his feet with a more serious look on his face. He has now realized that the warrior does not intend on letting him off easy. He’s just waiting for Cargo to give him a reason to get serious and that’s what Cargo was going to try and do. Cargo charged at the warrior and quickly used his Zanzoken. When he reappeared behind the warrior, the warrior threw a nasty right elbow behind him and followed it with a powerful forward right palm strike. The elbow hit Cargo and caused blood to seep from his lip and the palm landed with great precision on his chest and caused him to fly deep out into a huge rock like structure. The rock like structure and collapsed on top of Cargo and all you could see were his legs hanging on the outside of the debris. The shrouded one waited for he knew that Cargo still had much fight left in him. After a moment the debris began to move and Cargo burst threw it like it was nothing. He went toward the warrior once again. He threw a left hook, but the warrior leans back and dodges it. He followed the left hook with a right uppercut, but the warrior uses his left hand to grab Cargo’s fist and uses his right knee to knee him in the face. This made Cargo shoot straight up into the air, and when he was high enough the warrior fired a ki blast at point blank range right against Cargo’s chest. Cargo again is sent flying back. He couldn’t catch a break at all against the young shrouded namekian. Too bad the battle had just begun.
“Get up! You are not done that quickly!”
Cargo stands up once more, but is now a bit calmer than he was before. He was starting to be able to resist the anger that drove him. He was beginning to be in control of his emotions. Cargo stood there waiting on the warrior to make his move, so he did. The warrior went at Cargo launching two ki blasts while running towards him. Cargo quickly deflected the first one with his right and leaped back before deflecting the second with his left hand. When the warrior came in range he threw a spinning left elbow at Cargo, but he slapped it back with a strong right palm. The fighter quickly threw a spinning right elbow, but Cargo also blocked that with his left hand sticking straight up like a chop. The fighter swings his right knee around trying to hit Cargo in the abdomen, but Cargo punches the knee down with his right fist and brings his elbow up to hit the warrior’s chin. The shrouded one saw this coming and slapped it down with his left hand and head butts Cargo. Cargo does a back flip in order to dodge the head butt and kicks the warrior under the chin with both feet in the process. The shrouded one smiled as he rubbed his chin.
“I knew you had more fight than that.”
Cargo comes at the warrior with a vicious looking kick. He flips over Cargo and drop kicks him in the back of the neck before landing on the ground. Cargo is pushed forward, but he quickly turns around firing six ki blasts. The shrouded warrior runs to the right with the ki blasts smashing into the ground, but on ki blast number six he kicked it back at Cargo followed by three of his own. Cargo was caught off guard and hit with all of the ki blast except for his own as it flew over his head.
The shrouded warrior pulled out his sword once again and stared at Cargo.
“I am going to cut you as many times as possible until you can break my sword or knock it from my hand, so be ready!”
Cargo actually became even more serious at the thought of having to do combat against him without anything but his fist but then the shrouded warrior grabbed the sword on his right and throws it over to Cargo. Cargo catches the sword and prepared to do battle with a sword for the first time ever during his imaginative meditation. The shrouded warrior looked at Cargo with an excited look on his face. The warrior and Cargo circle around keeping their eyes locked on each other. The shrouded warrior was holding his sword with one hand letting it hang down freely while circling. Cargo was holding his battle sword straight out with his left hand circling. They suddenly stopped circling and gripped their weapons even tighter. The two then went for each other, and Cargo was on the offensive.
Cargo swung to the left of the warrior, but he blocked it with his sword easily. Cargo then swings downward, but the warrior uses his sword and places it over his head and blocks. Cargo tries to left knee him on the chin, but the warrior uses the back of his sword and blocks the knee. The shrouded warrior knew he was the better of the two, but he was having too much fun toying with Cargo. He tries again by swinging at his right leg. He raises his right leg and steps down on the battle-tested sword. Cargo looks up at the warrior and he straight kicks Cargo in the face. The blow was so powerful it was like Cargo’s face caved in around his foot. Cargo slide back across the desert sand, but he quickly got up. The shrouded warrior was now running full speed at him with sword in hand. Cargo braced himself for the attack. He leaped high into the air and came down with great power trying to slice Cargo right down the middle. Cargo raised his battle sword over his head to block, and a large crater formed due to the pure force of the blow. He again tried to cut cargo by rolling his sword forward with a lot of power behind it. Cargo jumped back just in time, because if he hadn’t he would have been stabbed in the chest by the warrior. Again he goes after Cargo, but thinking on his feet Cargo fired a set of small ki blasts that created a small dust storm and blinded the warrior. Cargo saw an opening and was taking no time at all trying to take advantage of that opening.
Cargo tried to ax kick the sword out of his hand, but the warrior used his left leg to kick upwards and protect it. He tried a small combination on the shrouded warrior. He threw a right hook; a left knee, an uppercut, and a back flip kick. The warrior blocked the right hook with his left forearm, he blocked the left knee with his right knee, he placed his left hand under his chin and pushed down blocking the uppercut, and then he used an aura shield to block the back flip kick. After her failed attempt at getting a few shots in, the small dust storm was gone. The warrior was angered that he was actually caught by such a move and threw down his sword.
“You want to immobilize my sword arm huh? Well then get ready, because now the fun begins.”
He came in close landing a massive left elbow to the gut of Cargo. He followed it up with an upwards right knee. As Cargo shot into the air, he flew up above Cargo and hit him with a double axe handle smash. Cargo went crashing into the ground and created a small crater. Seconds after crashing into the ground Cargo feels two feet smashing against his stomach. It was because he had come crashing down feet first after Cargo was knocked out of the sky. He began to jump up and down on Cargo’s stomach like it was some sort of trampoline. Blood had gushed out of Cargo’s mouth and was falling down his chin like a water fountain of some sort. He stop jumping on Cargo’s stomach and shot up straight into the air and came crashing down with a huge knee to Cargo’s head. The knee nearly crushes his skull and the impact made his head sink deep into the ground. He flips out of the crater he had created with Cargo’s body and smiles.
“Don’t tell me that you can’t handle me when I’m serious. Tch, Tch, Tch, Here I thought that you actually had the will to continue. You don’t deserve to be a Namekian, let alone have namekian blood running through your veins.”
Cargo was no longer at full power in his basic form after the warrior had driven his knee down onto Cargo’s head.
His words echoed through the mind of Cargo, and motivated him to try and stand up just one more time. Cargo raised himself up and is now on his hands and knees. His arms were shaking uncontrollably and tremendously. He placed his right leg up and raised only just a bit. He began to push down on that leg in order to get to his feet, but falls back down on his hands and knees. The shrouded warrior began to laugh at Cargo.
“I knew you wouldn’t be able to stand up on your own two feet again.”
Cargo took a moment to think about what had just been said and it made him determined to stand. Again Cargo placed his right foot on the ground and he began to push down on it hoping he would be able to get to his feet. He could not do it, but he thought about going full power again and decided to give it a shot. Cargo began to increase his power level once again. In mere moments Cargo was once again at full power. He easily stood up on his own two feet standing proudly and looking at the warrior with a huge smirk on his face.
“Well I see that you have finally learned to use every last drop of your power until you have no fight in you, that means my job is done.” “I have also tested your resolve, your will to keep fighting even though you know that you will lose, and the way you fight and try to fend off a terrible opponent.”
Cargo looked at the shrouded warrior once again.
“How about we get in just one more round?”
He stopped to think about it for a quick second.
“Well if you can land one blow on me, I will declare you the winner.”
Cargo smiles at the thought of only hitting him once to win. Cargo dashed forward with new found speed and power. He threw a jab, but the warrior ducks out of the way. The warrior threw a spin kick, but Cargo slaps the spin kick out of the way with ease. Cargo tries to land an upwards knee, but the warrior easily brings his hands up and over to push down the knee. He tried to land a massive right hand to Cargo’s nose, but Cargo leaned back just enough for it to miss. Cargo had launched forward with a punch that caught the warrior off guard and hits him on the left side of his face. The shrouded warrior slide back with a huge smile on his face.
“Well I guess you were finally able to land a nice hit.” “As I said I am done fighting. You are the winner…this time.”
The shrouded warrior removes his shroud only to reveal that it is Cargo himself who is the shrouded warrior. Cargo smiles and then all of a sudden he feels woozy, so he comes out of imaginative meditation and takes a deep breathe. He was weakened through what his mind had just put him through, but it was no doubt that this will help him grow as a warrior.
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Chapter 7: A Silent Departure
Cargo had grown to such heights as a warrior as did his silent friend. Cargo looked over at Dahu and the silent warrior both very curios. He couldn't quite wrap his head around the depths of which the two were willing to go in order to not only be his equal, but to help him gain what he always wanted. It was time he get some answers from them both and he would have to start with his best friend first. Cargo started to walk up to his friend as Dahu meditated only to be taken back as the silent warrior actually spoke.
"Cargo, it's time."
"Well, well, would you look at that the silent assassin speaks. What a minute. Time? Time for what exactly."
"Well my friend it is time for me to leave you. You and Dahu both are great warriors, but the rest of your travels doesn't involve me. I wish I could explain to you why I have to leave but I can't. I don't come from the same egg as the rest of my fellow namekians. Haven't you ever noticed how excluded I was from everyone else before you came up to me? I have been shunned for reason's unknown to many and now the time has come where I must leave."
Cargo thinks about the day that these two met and tried to recollect the memory of the surrounding. Once he did he saw that the silent warrior was alone in the training field sitting all by himself with no one else really around. Cargo then realized why he picked his friend over everyone else. His silent friend was a lone wolf as was Cargo and it drew Cargo in like a moth to a flame. The two had bonded over the numerous spars and battles they've had and now Cargo was forced to say good.
"Are you sure this is something that you have to do? How come you can't just tell me what the issue is? As your friend I'll respect you decision, but I have to ask you something. What is your name?"
Dahu hears the question and lets out a hearty laugh that was joined by the laughter of Cargo and the silent warrior. It had just slapped them in the face that after all this time together that they never asked his name nor has he ever thought to give it. They laughed for quite some time before finally being able to settle down. The three looked at each other before sitting down Indian style to finish there conversation.
"Seriously, what is your name? We've never asked and you've never given it."
"My name huh? In all honesty I have no name, or at least not a name I can tell you just yet. We will see each other again and when we do; it will be a very hard thing for all of us. Now I must leave you all. Good luck with in your travels."
Cargo and Dahu smile as they wave goodbye to their friend. Now it was just Cargo and Dahu together for the long haul....hopefully. The two stood in silence as if confused on what to do next and it wasn't until Cargo began to meditate that Dahu knew that it was once again training time. The two men concentrated with all there might as it was easy for namekians to speak to one another through telepathy due to the deep rooted connection of their people. Cargo was planning on using this to try and train Dahu's mind just as Cargo has done for himself. It was time to place his friend in the past, but with the silent warrior being so secretive that would be very hard to do.
Not much time had passed at all when Dahu breaks meditation.
"Cargo? Do you think I could follow him? I mean I know he's pretty much a loner, but I can't help but feel he can teach me a lot of things. Do you think he'd allow me to travel with him?"
Cargo mulls it over very carefully before giving an answer.
"Dahu, I think it would be great if you go with him. He is a very strong warrior and he can teach you many things. However, if your going to travel with him I'd advise you leave now before he's to far off for you to catch up."
"Are you sure? I mean you did take me under your wing and everything."
"Dahu, I am more than sure about this. As I said before, he is a great warrior who can teach you much.
"THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I'll hurry and catch up with him, but promise me we'll spar next time we meet."
Cargo grins and nods slightly as Dahu quickly takes off in excitement. Once again Cargo was left to face the world alone, but this time the love of his friends would be with him. Cargo closes his eyes once again and meditates with a small smile on his face.
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Chapter 8: A Long Journey Home To A Selfish Elder
It was a brand new day and the sun was shining as it always was on planet namek. Cargo was alone as his two companions took of for the unknown. Cargo missed his friends, but he was happy that they were doing what they wanted in their hearts. Cargo looked up to the sky and got an overwhelming feeling that he needed to return home. He had been away from home for quite some time and couldn't help but wonder how the village was doing. Fidna no doubt grew stronger and the elder may have already tried to get Fidna to fight for the position of warrior clan leader. Cargo was so much at peace that he didn't even care about that, but he still wanted to prove that he was on equal footing if not stronger than Fidna. Fidna most likely was training like everyone else, but he hasn't endured what Cargo has had to endure. Cargo figured that Fidna had became comfortable in being number one in North Village and he could prove he was a worthy fighter. First, he needed to head home if he was gonna prove himself.
Cargo flew peacefully through the green skies on his way home and once he saw his fellow namekians he could feel nothing but joy. As he grew closer to his home he saw the elder of the village flag him down. He could only wonder what the elder would want after their last confrontation. Cargo would go in with a clear mind and be as respectful as he possibly could.
"Cargo, I have thought long and hard about the words you and Fidna have spoken about me. You claimed that I was becoming corrupt and placing my own personal wants above the village by wanting Fidna to become the warrior clan leader of Namek. I have given it some thought and I believe you are wrong. By Fidna becoming the Warrior clan leader of Namek, we will truly be protected from outsiders. In that essence, I have placed the people before myself."
"That is just it village elder. How do you know he is the strongest Namekian on planet Namek? You have never actually ventured out and witnessed the power of other beings like I have. Fidna knows this also, and I believe that that is why he has continued to train despite being the strongest of the village. Now what if he left the village or died, who could you depend on to protect the village when the others fall?
"If the other warriors fall then I will have no choice, but to try and stop them myself. I have capable power, and I am confident that I can prove worthy enough to defend this village if I have to.
Cargo slides his legs through the dirt and looks at the village elder with a look of disbelief and pity. Fidna would soon come out and look in the direction of the two, but no namekian would use their super hearing out of respect for the elder.
"You still don't understand do you? I stand before you as one of the strongest warriors in North Village as of right now and yet you refuse to acknowledge this. Would you rather watch the people of this village be defeated or killed than see me step in and save them? Do you love your precious Fidna that much? Are you that blinded by your own wants that you refuse to see the obvious? I am much stronger than I was before. My mind and my body have been constantly changing and growing, together. I see that nothing will change your ways and you will continue to fall without grace."
Cargo turns around to walk back to the plains to train when the elder stopped him.
"You have gained much strength and wisdom, but you are no Fidna, and yes I indeed see the obvious. The obvious is that you insist on being rude and disrespectful towards me, the elder of this village. You have no right to approach me and speak to me in the ways of which you have spoken. I declare as of now, that you be banished from this village! I will send a message to every other village elder deeming you a threat! Maybe of the demon clan perhaps! Yes.....that's it! You are a spy from the demon clan sent to kill us all are you not!?! WARRIORS COME TOGETHER! WE WILL RID THIS DEMON OF OUR VILLAGE! HE IS A MEMBER AND SERVANT OF THE DEMON CLAN! HE HAS CONFESSED THIS TO ME!"[/color]
Cargo stood firm as the warriors rallied to the call of the village elder. They know nothing of the things the village elder has said. They know nothing of the lie he has just spoken. They know nothing of the corruption that has taken place inside the elder. His mind has become so twisted that anyone who doesn't have his outlook on who deserves to lead the warrior clan are enemies.
ARE YOU THAT IN-DENIAL THAT YOU WOULD LIE SO FOOLISHLY!?! I CAME TO YOU IN GOOD FAITH THAT YOUR EYES WOULD OPEN AND YOU WOULD SEE THE OBVIOUS! YET YOU BRAND ME AS A DEMON AND A SPY! THEN YOU HAVE THE NERVES TO SEND MY FELLOW NAMEKIAN KIN TO FIGHT ME. YOU ARE TRULY A SHELL OF THE ELDER YOU ONCE WERE. TO STACK THE DECK AGAINST SOMEONE LIKE ME! SOMEONE WHOM MANY STILL CONSIDER THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL! I AM CARGO, AND I WILL NOT STOOP SO LOW!I WILL NOT RAISE MY HAND AGAINST THESE WARRIORS FOR THEY KNOW NOTHING OF THE TRUTH!
"FINE! DON'T FIGHT, BUT THEY WILL STILL FIGHT YOU! END THIS DEMMMOOONNNN!!!
The warriors run toward Cargo with the intent of ending him in the belief that their Elder is truthful and right. Cargo assumed his fighting stance and quickly used his split form technique creating four warriors. This shocked the elder as he had no knowledge of Cargo's ability to form such a technique. In all honesty, it was just Cargo using his Zanzoken in rapid succession.
There were now four Cargo's it seemed with the same intent to create distance between them and the group of warriors. The four Cargo's fired a full powered energy wave aimed at the ground before the charging warriors. The blasts slam into the ground causing a decent size hole to appear in front of the warriors along with a huge cloud of dust.The charging warriors were stopped dead in there tracks with no choice, but to wait on the dust to clear in order to get a better visual on Cargo.
The four Cargo's then use their telekinesis on one of the charging warriors and quickly flings him into the dust cloud. The tactic was to confuse and hopefully scare the warriors, but how do you scare an almost fearless race. The other warriors watched as he was pulled into the dust cloud, and they backed a few feet before preparing to fire their own set of ki blasts. The dust cloud cleared and they fired realizing to late that what they were firing upon was there own fellow warrior. Still holding there telekinetic grasp on the warrior, they throw him up and over them with the original Cargo catching him before he crashed into the ground.
"Warriors listen to me. If I was truly part of the demon clan would I have saved him just now? Last I checked, a namekian that is apart of the demon clan has no remorse for us true namekians. We know it to be true as history most likely shown the older generation.
"Don't believe any of his lies! He is trying to manipulate you all into believe he is one of us so he can kill us and our young! He cannot be trusted by any means!"[/color]
The warrior focused on the four Cargo's once again, including the warrior they had just saved. The Cargo's energy was draining so he stopped his Zanzoken technique and now stood what was there all along, One warrior.. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to Cargo.
"Hey Cargo! You want to prove your the best in North Village don't you, and besides you owe me a spar."
The voice of Dahu called out to him. It was nice to hear a familiar voice, but something seemed a bit different about him. There was an essence of the silent warrior floating about around Dahu, and his power was much more than it was before. This simply confused Cargo as he had no explanation for this, but Dahu would clear up his strange feeling soon. Dahu landed beside Cargo and speaks to the north village elder.
"Listen, I don't know what is wrong with you, but Cargo is the most trustworthy Namekian I know. He is no demon, because if he was apart of that clan then he wouldn't have saved my small village people. I know you may refuse to believe this or make it seem like gibberish but I could care less. You will not try and kill my dearest friend and sparring partner." Dahu looks to Cargo. The silent one is the one who sent me. He lent me some of his power so I could come and help you.
Cargo can't believe what he had just heard. The silent one knew Cargo would be in trouble and sent Dahu to help him in his time of need. Cargo was happy to have real friends having his back, but he had to finish this foolishness with the village elder before doing anything else.
I refuse to believe that he actually helped someone. A demon isn't capable of compassion for his former and fellow kin. He has not done anything kind. Only Fid.... only a truly great warrior can overcome all, and Cargo is not that warrior. Cargo, leave this village..... NOW!"
Dahu was about to speak before Cargo stopped him.
"Dahu, I will not tolerate this from someone who is supposed to be a respected elder. I will not fight my fellow kin. However, I will leave this village in order to prevent the deaths of innocents. Do not try and stop me Dahu, and don't worry about me. I will get the full details on how you have grown as a warrior. For now, I have no choice but to leave and travel the depths of this wilderness to continue my training and become one of the most powerful namekians this planet has ever known. Who knows, these very same namekians may even need me one day. Dahu, return to your village and continue to train yourself and others. You have an amazing warrior who can help you and it should take no time to become one of the best namekian fighters. When I return, we will finish this, all of this."
Dahu listened to Cargo as the two turned their backs toward the elder to go their separate ways. Cargo began to take off as the elder shouted at him from afar. Him leaving peacefully would seem impossible as namekians crowded around him. Dahu looked back and was ready to help, but was also surrounded himself. Fidna looked on in shock that things have gotten this bad and he finally stepped out of the shadows in order to speak.
"EVERYONE! CARGO MAY BE APART OF THE FORBIDDEN BUT I ALONE WILL HANDLE THIS MATTER. CARGO AND I HAVE TO SETTLE WHETHER OR NOT HE HAS TRULY BECOME STRONG ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED THE STRONGEST OF NOTH VILLAGE."
"Fidna no! You have nothing to prove against someone like him. Allow us to handle this evil and you continue your training. I promise you he won't even last a second against them."
"Elder? Are you blind? You cannot sit there and tell me you can't see the depths of Cargo's power. I once said that he would grow into a very capable warrior and it seems that my early assessment was a drastic understatement. Cargo is a force to be reckoned with and out of all in this village right now I am the only one who has a chance of beating him. I don't know exactly how much power he has, but based on what he's allowing to flow right now....I can tell you that we are in trouble."
"What!?! Impossible! There is no way the Cargo of all people could hold power to rival y....."
At that moment the elder was able to feel the power being exuded by Cargo. It took him back to see just how far Cargo is ahead of everyone including himself. He waves his hand to bring back the namekians who crowded Cargo and Dahu. Sweat started to run down the side of his face and even more so as he started to feel the power of Dahu as well. He now knew that those two together could easily over power every warrior he threw there way. Cargo alone with his current power could possibly push Fidna to use his full power and if Dahu were to join Fidna would surely lose. The elder wiped the sweat from his face and looked at Fidna.
"I see now Fidna. I see the power that can challenge you, but even still it won't be enough to defeat you. He is no longer one of us as he has openly stated to me that he pledge his allegiance to the demon clan. Show him the power that protects North Village or he may very well destroy us all."
Dahu lands softly on the ground looking up at Cargo. He knew that this was a fight that he could not intervene in and he was ready to watch Cargo's back. Cargo looked back at Dahu with a look of determination as he also landed on the ground as Fidna stared him down.
"Cargo, this is the power you are facing. I will not hold back even an ounce of power from you. You have something to prove as do I, so let us finish this."
"I couldn't agree more Fidna."
Fidna powered up to his full capacity and even started to frighten some of the other warriors with just how strong he was. His green aura shot for as pebbles began to crumble under the weight of his power. During the whole time the elder had a wide grin all over his face. Yet, Cargo didn't budge an inch with the wind hitting against him do the the surge of power Fidna had brought forth. When Fidna was done he assumed his fighting position ready for Cargo to attack.
"Fidna, I know you can feel my power. I know you can sense the depths of my power. I also know that you know you can't win. I have nothing to prove anymore by fighting you. I surpassed you long ago thanks to my training and travel with my friend Dahu and the silent warrior who gave me my first real sparring partner. I will not fight you and I am sorry."
The elder became infuriated by Cargo's words as he turned red in the face.
"YOU, BEAT FIDNA! DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH BOY! DO YOU FEEL THE POWER THAT FLOWS FROM FIDNA? HE IS A POWERHOUSE WHO IS UNMATCHED IN THIS VILLAGE AND ON THIS PLANET. HIS POWER IS BEYOND EVEN WHERE I HAD THOUGHT IT WAS. YOU ARE CRAZY AND HAVE NO CHANCE TO BEAT HIM! NOW RUN LIKE THE COWARD YOU ARE!"
Cargo spoke not one word to the elder or Fidna. Fidna was still in his fighting stance waiting on Cargo. It was now time for Cargo to prove that Fidna could not match the power attained by Cargo's hard work and dedication. Cargo began to release his power so gracefully. The wind howled and swirled about Cargo ever so flawlessly as his aura freely flowed like a leave in the wind. Fidna began to become flustered as Cargo was quickly approaching his power. The elder could not believe what he was seeing nor feeling. Could Cargo truly be more powerful than all of North Village? Could he be more powerful than the golden child that is Fidna? The elder would receive his answer because Cargo didn't move a muscle as the power poured from his body easily. Fidna took a step back due to Cargo surpassing his power and even going beyond. Everyone in the village was astounded that an outcast could be powerful enough to take out Fidna.
"What...What are you?"
"I am simply a namekian whome you've cast out of this village. I'm the namekian you shunned. I'm the namekian that was told he'd never reach Fidna. I'm the namekian that was never given a fair chance. I'm the namekian who could kill all of you without even trying. I...I AM THE NAMEKAIN WHO HAS SURPASSED THE GREAT FIDNA!!!"
Cargo exhales deeply to calm himself down.
"I watched as all of you taunted my efforts. None of you thought that I would be able to challenge any of you, but I proved you wrong when I defeated one of you with ferocity. None of you thought anything of me and why? Why, because the elder shunned me as weakest of the weak. Is it because he didn't give me pats on the back like the rest of you. You blindly follow him and blindly submit to him and his selfish ways while I strive for better. Now, now I'm labeled as a demon namekian all because he doesn't want to see what's right in front of him. That I, Cargo, is the most powerful namekian in North Village now. It's fine though, because I won't be from North Village anymore. I'll go to the village Dahu is from and protect them for as long as I live. Even better, I'll not only protect, but I'll train future warriors as well. I don't need a village that never accepted me. Fidna will keep his title, because this is the last time I'll ever step foot in this village." Dahu, lets go."
Cargo powers down as he and Dahu take to the air. The namekians of North Village are shocked and puzzled by what just happened. They all now had their eyes on the village elder and he would have to answer the questions of the people. It was a time of enlightenment in North Village and Cargo was the spark that started it all. Cargo left without looking back and adventures were sure to follow the chapter in Cargo's life.
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Cargo was in North Village enjoying the serenity that is planet Namek when he over hears a story that the elder was telling his oldest underling.
"Come here my underling. I feel it's time to tell you of a dark spot in our history seeing as how you are old enough and wise enough to know this. Long ago there was a namekian by the name of Screw. He was part of the warrior clan and a very decent fighter at that, but he didn't like the idea that if Namek was attacked that everyone in the warrior clan would have to rise up against the threat. He felt that one superbly strong Namekian should have to fight. He trained vigorously and actually had the power do what he wanted, but the power twisted him and corrupted his heart and mind. He wanted to kill us all for a reason I know not, but Guru would not let that happen. Screw and Guru battled like no namekian had battled before. It seemed that screw was too much when Guru wisely sealed him away. During that time there were more Namekians who believed in what Screw was telling them and they left the clans and became twisted themselves. They became known as the Demon Clan. We were at war with the Demon Clan for some time, but their numbers fell to nearly none and their strongest warriors were no longer among us. The retreated to the mountainous region not too far from the north village. They are no longer considered a threat and they have no one to lead them or guide them. We have nothing to fear from them now, but it is still important that you know of these events so that you may pass them on one day yourself. Now go ahead and tend to the little ones."
Cargo could not believe that there was something so dark hidden from most of the younger Namekians. First he had to deal with being treated differently because of how weak he is; now he has to find out that there is a piece of there history that few know about. The anger and evil continues to rise in Cargo's heart. It wouldn't be long before the boy who wanted to lead the North Villages warrior clan to become as twisted and evil as Screw.
"We've been to war with our own kind before? Guru has actual fighting ability and may be not only wise but also the strongest namekian alive? We have a demon clan? No namekian should be closed out of the knowledge of those times. No namekian should be viewed as a demon no matter how evil they become or how there views change. I must find them. I need to know why?
Cargo slides from view of the people of the village, but the people he was truly trying to dodge were the village elder and the leader of the North Village warrior clan. Once he escaped their line of vision he took flight towards the mountainous region where the demon clan is said to have retreated. It seemed it would be a smooth flight, but before he could get to the northern sea he was met by the leader of the north village warrior clan.
“Where are you going young warrior? Do you have permission from the village elder to travel elsewhere? If not, you’re going to have to turn back and either train or spar in the village. Please, let us return back home.”
Cargo knew he would have no choice but to listen to the unofficial leader of his village’s warrior clan. He was no match for him, but if he were he would have fought to have the right to leave. Instead he would have to accept the calmness of the village and return to train. He wasn’t going back to train just because he had no choice, but Cargo was going to go back and train just for the power. Hopefully his quest to be the strongest namekian in his village will not corrupt his heart further, but normally a quest for power does exactly that.
Following the lead of the strongest warrior in his village they landed about half a mile away from the village. There were other warriors from his village also. Training their minds and body. It was obvious that this would be the exact thing Cargo needed, but he wanted to test himself against the other warriors who weren’t far from his current power. The problem was, most of them were far above his power which reduced him to training alone, but that would prove to be even more effective in time.
“Fine, since I don’t have the power to even give anyone a challenge I’ll train my telekinesis technique.”
Cargo decides to test his telekinesis on a nearby boulder. He places one of his hands forward and the boulder begins to move ever so slightly. After a few moments the boulder budge enough to where the grass was being kicked up and scrapped away. If he placed out two hands this would be a bit easier, but he felt that that is no way for him to gain power. He decided to make himself struggle and it showed as the sweat began to trickle down the side of his face. His veins were pulsating seeming to jump out from under his flesh as the boulder trembles with little movement left and right. The nearby warriors could nothing but watch as the weakest warrior of them struggles so greatly. One of the warriors were going to help Cargo, but Cargo shot him a look that would stun even the most caring namekian. This struggle was his and his alone.
A few more moments started to pass and Cargo drops down to one knee now panting uncontrollably. The boulder seemed to still shake with no sign of lifting. Cargo drops down to both his knees slouched over trying not to have to hold himself up, but he was expending all of his energy trying to lift a simple boulder. The other warriors watched as Cargo began to fade in and out.
“I….mu….must….do this! Pant…pant…pant….pant. I refuse…..I refuse to….. to give up. I WILL LIFT THIS BOULDEEERRRR!”
Cargo stands to both of his feet and uses what remaining energy he has left and the boulder lifts a few inches off the ground, and that’s when Cargo falls face first in the grass. Unconscious, exhausted, dehydrated, and flat out beat. Cargo was as still as the mountains. The strongest of the warrior clan in north village grabs Cargo and takes him to the elder for healing.
“Elder, could you please heal one of our warriors?”
“What happened to him Fidna? He seems exhausted beyond believe.”
“As you know, he is the weakest among us warrior types and it seems he wants to become a stronger warrior. His determination to become better than he is admiring, and maybe he will give me a challenge one day.”
“Hopefully that day won’t be anytime soon.”
Fidna leaves as the elder finished healing Cargo. Fidna was now beginning to take an interest in the young warrior, but the way Cargo’s heart has been changing it would be surprising if he could get Cargo to open up. Fidna was long gone when Cargo came to. Cargo looked around to see no one, but the elder. The village Elder said no words as Cargo took his leave. Cargo had a look of pure fire and determination as he made his way back to the outside training fields.
He arrived at the same exact spot he fainted in and raised one of his hands to prepare to lift that same exact boulder.
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Chapter 2: The Fruits of Training
Cargo has his hand raised with the boulder in his sights. He was so exhausted from his last struggle that water was basically gravitating to him. None the less Cargo had to prove he could compete with the other warriors. Once again he enabled his telekinesis and tries to lift the small boulder.
The boulder begins to shake as it did the previous time before. The other warriors again looked on a bit to see Cargo attempt this again. Cargo again was placing his all into his use of telekinesis. The boulder began to shake with great force as if a tiny earthquake was taking place under it. After a minute or so the boulder lifts off of the ground. Cargo slowly lifted this boulder higher and higher. Once it was obvious that the boulder was well above his head he allowed it to drop, but moments before it could crash into the ground Cargo stops it with his telekinesis. The force of the boulder being stopped brought Cargo down to one knee as he still wasn’t quite ready to handle it yet. He then places it back onto the ground and looks toward a boulder of the same size as the last.
Cargo places both of his hands forward with his left focusing on a boulder as was his right. Right from the start sweat started to drip from his forehead as he struggles to lift two boulders at once. Soon they both would begin to lift only inches off the ground while Cargo grows weaker by the second. Some of the other namekian warriors wondered why this was very difficult for Cargo as power had little to do with telekinesis. Little did they know, but Cargo was training to build the strength of his mind which rendered his body weak when he focused so much. A strong mind is the way to more power and a stronger body. This is why Cargo knew he would one day surpass most of them, because they failed to realize that physical strength is nothing without the mind to back it.
Cargo’s struggle continued as the boulders were now a few inches higher. Everyone thought he was trying to lift them both and do as he did the previous boulder, but that wasn’t the plan. Cargo raised the boulders up just enough and released his hold and as the boulders were about to hit rock bottom; Cargo charged in and kicked both of them to dust. After destroying the boulders he dropped down on all fours breathing very heavily as if out of breath. Fading in and out as his vision blurs while staring at the soft green grass.
“I…I will not… pass out… again. I will become… stronger… and I will lead… this generation… of warriors. I have increased the focus…of my mind. My…my body has…has gained…strength as a….as a result. Now Cargo…..stand.”
Cargo summoned whatever strength he had left in his body and began to stand up on his own two feet. He inhale and exhales deeply before looking at the other warriors when Fidna steps out from behind them.
“It seems you are improving Cargo and at an impressive rate I might add, but if you want to become even better then you should spar with another warrior. Here, you can spar with him.” Fidna grabs a warrior from the group. “You two are about the same in strength but after your training you are extremely weakened. View this a test of will and resolve.”
It was insane to think he would have to spar when he was obviously so weak after what he had just done. Fidna wanted to test Cargo and Cargo would nod in acceptance as he assumes his fighting stance. He knew that it was a slim chance he could win, but he didn’t care. He knew that this was the only way to gain what he so desired. His opponent wasted no time going after him. The namekian launched at Cargo with a right elbow followed up with a left high kick. Cargo slaps back the right elbow, but the left high kick lands and sends Cargo crashing to the ground. The namekian warrior quickly tried to land a powerful fist on Cargo’s forehead, but Cargo rolled out of the way flipping back to his feet. It was obvious that at this rate Cargo wasn’t going to last much longer, but he refused to give up.
Cargo created some decent space between them and closed his eyes. The namekian warrior seemed a bit confused by this, but charged in anyway. Fidna realized what Cargo was planning on doing a little too late and before he could stop the battle the warrior was already throwing a punch. Cargo quickly opened his eyes and used his telekinesis to throw back the blow following that with a flying kick to the warrior’s chest sending the warrior skidding across the grass. The warrior leaps back up as Cargo waves for him to come again. The warrior runs full speed at Cargo with the intent of hurting him, but he was about to be severely beaten. It took everything Fidna had not to stop the battle, but the namekians were a proud warrior race. Fidna stood and watched Cargo very carefully because one day they will no doubt come to blows.
As the warrior was charging in, Cargo uses his improved telekinesis to stop the warrior and hold him in place. Cargo dashed in with a knee to the gut causing spit to fly out from the warrior’s mouth. He followed the knee with a heavy elbow to the back of the head, but he wasn’t allowed to fall due to being held by telekinesis. Cargo unloaded with left and right punches in rapid succession. Blood was falling down like rain over the face of the namekian warrior. Cargo then went after the body with a massive combo. He landed two jabs, a right knee, a left elbow, a right elbow, two left mid kicks, a right uppercut, a left uppercut, and he capped it off with a small open palmed strike to the warrior’s chest. Cargo felt the strength and life of the warrior begin to fade so he released his telekinetic hold and allowed the warrior to fall over him. Cargo then placed the warrior on the ground and takes a few steps back and falls to the ground.
Cargo had drained himself by not only fighting and using his telekinesis, but using them together. His ki was fading faster by the second. Fidna, astounded by Cargo’s will to fight and survive quickly got Cargo and the other warrior to the healers. Word had gotten to the village elder and he made his way to the now unconscious warriors.
“Fidna, this is the second time he has had to be healed, but now I hear he savagely attacked one of his own? What is this about?
Fidna simply looked at the elder and walked away. It was a message that only the elder would understand. Now what was to become of Cargo? He was drained even more than the first time and his chance of survival was not great. Cargo’s will was too great, but it was unknown if he would make it through the tremendous wounds of his training.
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Chapter 3: An Adept Warrior
Cargo was still unconscious due the wounds of his training hours before in the field. Meanwhile, the village elder was speaking with Fidna.
“Fidna, I am seriously worried about Cargo. His thirst for power will corrupt him, and we will have to deal with him just like Alizo. The evil in his heart is going to grow and he will wreak havoc on this village and possibly all of Namek.”
“Village Elder, I believe you are letting your fear cloud your judgment. The evil is not growing in his heart, but it is actually dying. Yes he is training to gain more power, but the way he goes about gaining that power is wise and pure hearted. He doesn’t go out there in the fields and focus on pure power and brute force. He has been training his telekinesis which in turn is strengthening his mind. It is amazing to see him struggle and overcome. He is the first one to strengthen his mind and body at once. We usually meditate or spar which helps but his way is much more improved. I know that one day he and I will do battle for the right to become master of the warrior clan, but as of now he is just another warrior. Trust me, there is no need to worry, but if your fear is that great then come and see him train in the fields.”
The elder looks at Fidna with a bit of shock. How could Fidna support someone who hurts their own kin? Surely he didn't think Cargo would actually grow and be a challenge. The Elder chuckled a litte as he and Fidna call it a day and go their separate ways.
The following day when Cargo awoke, he awoke to the face of the elder and Fidna.
“What do you guys want? If it isn’t important then please allow me to get back to my training. I have a goal that I am trying to reach.”
“Cargo, I do not like how you seem to fiend for power. I think you are trying to compete with Fidna who has been the strongest of this village for awhile now and has a good chance of becoming the master of the warrior clan. I don’t want you interrupting him on his quest. Now you can continue your training, but you are forbidden to challenge Fidna at all.”
“Now you wait just a minute! I am a proud member of the warrior clan and if a fellow Namekian challenges me I will accept! I can care less of what you want! All I care for is the safety of our planet and people and we need someone who can lead! If it’s me I will become master and if it’s not then apparently the one who becomes master is fit for the job! You are the elder and yet your eyes are being blinded by some weird fantasy or whatever it is that you want”
“I have to agree with Fidna. If we truly want to call ourselves master of the warrior clan or want to become master then how would we do that by turning down challenges?”
The elder took a step back and headed out of the small hut like structure with Cargo and Fidna following. The elder quickly turned around and assumed a fighting stance. Cargo, always prepared for a fight, quickly got into his fighting stance leaving Fidna confused.
The elder then charged at Fidna, but Cargo jumped in front of him and blocks the oncoming attack with his forearm. The elder unloads a combo on Cargo. Cargo does all he can to either block or dodge the attacks. It was obvious that this elder had power and could fight and this excited Cargo. Cargo looks back at Fidna who seemed to be stuck in place and the elder would soon capitalize on it.
The elder was strong, but Cargo knew that he was holding back his full power as was Cargo. Cargo had planned to push the elder pass his current power level by increases his own slightly, but he wouldn’t if he could get Fidna to join in. “Hey Fidna! Are you going to help or not?” Fidna looked at Cargo and simply stared as if blanked out. Cargo simply smirked as he turned his attention back towards the elder.
“Okay, let’s play no games and fight. I know you have more power, but if you want to conceal it then so be it. However, I will not be holding back.”
The elder’s eyes widened as he knew he could not compete with his power at its current level, but it was actually a bluff by Cargo. Cargo powered up to about 75% of his full power causing small pebbles to rise a bit in the process. The elder quickly charged in with a left elbow. Cargo shifted to his right and landed a destructive knee to the elders gut causing his eyes to bulge out. The elder was falling to the ground but Cargo stopped him by raising him up with his right hand under his chin and does a left open palm strike sending the elder flying back. The elder quickly stopped himself and realized that he stood no chance by holding back his power.
“It’s obvious with you at full power that I am no match for you when I am holding back my power. No more, I will give you what you so desire. HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!”
The elder unleashes his full might and is now equal to Cargo’s current power level. Cargo simply smiles at the elder after witnessing his true power come forward.
“You have power village elder but you shouldn’t have allowed the battle to get to you or you would have seen that this is not my full power. Now allow me to show you what I am truly capable of and you can decide if you want to continue this pointless fight even though it is a bit entertaining.”
Cargo focused in on the elder as his power started to rise but before he could reach his full power a kick landed smack across his face rendering him useless.
Fidna had kicked Cargo with a force so great that Cargo was bled on impact.
“Cargo, I cannot allow you to embarrass the village elder. He is the figure of wisdom and truth to the north village. Though his vision may be clouded at times he is still our wise and respectable leader. I know that you are going to want to pay me back for that kick, and when you do I'll be waiting. I WILL become the master of the warrior clan not only of this village but all of Namek."
Cargo struggled to stand as Fidna flew off.
“Elder, you are beginning to become the very thing you thought I would become. That is a corrupt and evil elder. You need to find what you once were or you will have a great downfall empty of grace.”
Cargo stumbled onward to the field to train though he was drained from that one blow he received by the hands of Fidna, but Cargo knew that they would meet again and when they did he would be ready.
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Chapter 4: A New Style And Friend
Cargo was once again preparing to train, but this time with a sparring partner on a hot day in the fields. “Okay fellow warrior I’m going to need you to help me prepare for the upcoming fight I am going to have in the near future. I don’t know when, but I can feel it.” The warrior was already weakened from his previous training and Cargo simply raised his hand and gave some of his energy to the exhausted warrior. "Well now it seems I am going to have some more fun before my fight. Hey warrior! Are you ready for our little fight?” A feint smile slightly appears on Cargo’s face after he speaks.
The Silent Warrior responded to the question asked by leaping into the air taking flight. He then looked down at Cargo as to tell him to join him. Cargo takes flight and launches his assault first. He threw a quick right hook at the warrior, but he ducks under the right hook and threw a straight punch at Cargo’s abdomen. Cargo raised his knee just in time to block the punch, and quickly launched a right kick aimed at the warrior’s side. The warrior blocked the right kick to his side by flying downward and raising his forearm. After having his attack blocked, Cargo quickly lifted up his left knee and connected with the silent warriors chin. The impact of the blow made the warrior fly upward. Cargo pursued him with his right fist cocked back ready to be launched forward with great power, but the warrior regained his balance and dives downward toward Cargo with both knees.
Cargo sees the silent warrior’s knees coming down on him and uses his Zanzoken technique at the last minute. The warrior stopped himself but not in time as he created a big hole in the ground. Cargo makes himself known by reappearing about ten feet behind the silent warrior and shouting at him. The warrior he turned around and headed for the young Cargo. As soon as the warrior tried to land his left uppercut to Cargo’s right side, Cargo tries to block it by raising his right leg but the blow landed. The warrior then was pushed back by the stretching arms of Cargo, but that did not stop him from trying to get its hands on Cargo.
Cargo reeled in his stretched arms and the two head straight for each other. Cargo threw a right hook that was met by the left hook of the warrior. The warrior threw a right elbow that was met by an open right palm from Cargo. The warrior threw two left kicks to Cargo’s head followed by a jab to the chest. Cargo blocked the two left kicks with his right forearm and blocks the jab by swinging his left arm over and coming down on the jab with his elbow. Directly after the block, Cargo shifted his body horizontally and landed a left snake punch to the warrior’s throat followed by a right palm to the chest that caused the warrior to fly back about two feet. The silent warrior then flew down to the ground and Cargo followed him. The warrior assumes the karate fighting style while Cargo assumes the snake fighting style.
The warrior once again headed for Cargo. The he tried to land two low palm strikes and a high hook right kick, but Cargo was able do block the two low palm strikes with his legs and he slid his left leg forward and ducked to block the right high hook kick. Cargo then came at his sparring partner with viper strikes alternating between hands and followed it up with mid kicks and a left low palm. The warrior was able to block the viper strikes and mid kicks, but the left low palm came at such an amazing speed that he barely saw it coming. At the impact of the left low palm the warrior’s entire body seemed to have been raised off the ground and he landed flat on its face.
While the warrior was getting to his feet, Cargo had switched from the snake fighting style to the crane fighting style. The warrior had charged in at Cargo and was caught right under the chin by a spinning crane kick. The warrior was sent flying back once again and crashed through two large mountains. Cargo had figured that his snake and crane fighting styles were too much for the warrior and proceeded to fight free formed. The warrior burst out of the rubble and dashed for Cargo. Cargo was caught completely off guard by the warrior’s speed. The warrior easily landed a left elbow to the right side of Cargo’s face and followed it up with a roundhouse kick to the head. The kick had sent Cargo soaring through the air, but the warrior ended Cargo’s soaring just as quickly as it started. The warrior had dashed after Cargo and was now above him. Once the warrior was directly over Cargo he let out a flurry of punches to Cargo’s stomach. With every blow Cargo was getting closer and closer to the ground. The warrior and Cargo was about thirty feet above the ground when the warrior stopped his flurry of punches and landed a huge axe handle smash. Cargo was careening into the ground at a great speed. Upon impact of the landing a massive crater formed in the ground.
The silent warrior descended to the ground staring at the crater. After about a minute, Cargo was floating out of the hole with his arms folded with an expression of extreme anger. The warrior stood still like a tree as if he knew that business was about to pick up.
“Do you know that you have seriously pissed me off? Then again, I’m kind of happy that you came at me with such passion and conviction for the love of the battle. Now how about we pick this up a little shall we?”
Cargo and the warrior lock eyes and both try to use their telekinesis ability. Cargo sends small size boulders at the silent warrior. The silent warrior reacted by using his telekinesis to try and group the rocks together. As the rocks begin to somewhat come together, Cargo started a tug of war by trying to take the makeshift ball away from the warrior. That is when both warriors seem to have thought of the same thing. They fired ki blasts at the rocks to mold them together. The makeshift ball of rocks were now a bonafide boulder. Suddenly they released their telekinetic hold on the boulder and allowed it to drop harmlessly to the ground.
“I can sense that the energy I had given you is nearly gone. Go and rest up or be healed ,its up to you. You are by far one of the best sparring partners I’ve ever had and I would be honored if you were to become my permanent training and sparring partner.” The silent warrior nodded and proceeded to the north village. Cargo simply sat down Indian style and began to meditate. He was overcome by a strange feeling of joy after finding someone who he could truly relate to.
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Chapter 5: Act of Kindness
Cargo was floating Indian style in meditation with the silent warrior, whose name he has not yet gotten the privilege of knowing, simply going through the thoughts of his mind. He broke off his meditation as he had this feeling that someone somehow needed his help. This causes him to come out of his meditation and snap the silent warrior out of his as well. He signaled the warrior to follow him and they proceeded to take flight.
The two were flying quite fast diving down valleys and up mountains, they were truly on a mission. That is when they noticed a particularly strange sight. Namekians, mulling about in the ocean. Dragging boxes up slopes, and wading towards huts. Wondering what was going on, the two warriors ventured a closer look and saw that there was indeed many personal items in the water, some ruined some not. they couldn't help but fly closer to figure out what was going on.
"Leave us be please! We have no need of your help!" cried one Namekian who seemed to be a young novice warrior.
Cargo and the silent warrior looked at the novice warrior before Cargo spoke firmly and mighty.
"I'm sorry you feel that our help is not needed. However I will not allow one voice to be the voice of the many. You seem like a capable warrior ready to prove himself, but you must first learn to respect the warriors above you. Now please, fill us in on what is going on."
The population wanted the help and it turned out that the novice warrior was the only warrior among them and therefore had no choice but to speak on what the majority truly wanted.
"Ika egap namekian oun ika ajiku vorite azeod lespilla. Kaah narrog pana aziz hem."(A dark namekian with a huge power-level destroyed the village. I could not stop him.)
"You speak to us now in our native tongue, why?"
"Whenever I have to speak for the people of my village as a whole it is mandatory that I use the native language. It is a custom we have made in order to test the true nature and hearts of the people who try to come in our aid or any another reason."
Cargo simply nods and he and the silent warrior landed on the ground ready to aid in any way they could. That is when an older namekian steps forward.
"I apologize for young Dahu here. Sometimes his tongue speaks what his heart does not wish, but that is fault of his tongue and mind alone. He only try to protect us as best he can. I am known as Tro, the village elder. Do you want full details on our situation?
Cargo and the silent warrior simply nodded in compliance.
"For ages, our village has been built on the skirts of Emerald Ocean. She has kept our lands fertile, and given us fish for food even though we do not truly require nor kill them. However as of late, a dark namekian with powers beyond anyone of our village has used his power to make the tides to rise and flood our lands. The first time he came around was only three months ago, and since then we've had to rebuild almost six times. This is the third time in a week! We can't go on like this, so obviously we have decided it best to move farther inland. Unfortunately, we are surrounded by lands owned by a group of strange rogue namekians. They are vicious rogues who have stolen from us before, and have even attacked our village as if it were common fun. So, we are in quite the predicament."
Cargo was a bit shocked by this so he had no choice but to ask. "Why didn't you go to Guru for help?"
Tro nodded. "In actuality, we were about to send young Dahu through the forests to Guru. He is the strongest of us all and our greatest chance for peace. We first have to get the younglings and the older namekians such as myself to a safer area where we will be hard to find or at least be covered until Dahu had returned."
Cargo simply looked at the small group of namekians.
Tro, we offer to lend you our power in order to get you inland and to protect you while you rebuild a safer village for you all. He then looked at Dahu. "I will train you with the help of my friend if he wants to help. That way you will truly be a formidable opponent for anyone who would want to cause harm for the village. Truth be told I am not counted among the mighty of my village either, but that doesn't mean we can't grow."
Tro smiled and didn't look surprised in the slightest. "Yes, I accept your help. Thank you very much noble warrior."
"I am Cargo."
"Cargo. "Yes, we would greatly appreciate your assistance, but I think it would be best if we test your strength. I will find a warrior to do just that."
The same young novice warrior stepped forward "I will fight him Tro. "It will be my pleasure."
Tro agreed and led them both away from the water to a well-spaced area while everyone else looked on. Cargo knew he was much more powerful than Dahu, but seeing as how he held his power level a little above Dahu they felt that he still needed to prove himself. That is when Cargo realized that Dahu probably found it disrespectful that someone who seemed barely stronger then him offered to train him.
Cargo assumed his Snake fighting style and it threw everyone off except for the silent warrior. No namekian had ever seen such a fighting style, which led them to believe that Cargo was an inexperienced fighter with power to compensate. The silent warrior knew that was not the case and that Dahu was in for a rude awakening. Suddenly Dahu charged at Cargo holding nothing back and Cargo would easily have an answer for whatever Dahu would try.
Dahu charged in with his right fist cocked back bringing it forward towards Cargo’s face. Cargo uses his right snake mouthed positioned hand to block the punch. After the first block, Dahu throws both of his fists into Cargo’s chest in rapid succession. Cargo kept up with his snake like blocking using both hands. An opening then reveals itself to Cargo and he lands four viper strikes to Dahu’s chest causing Dahu to slow down and move back a bit. Cargo eases in close to Dahu and lands a viper strike to Dahu’s throat causing him to bend over chocking. Cargo quickly shifts into his crane style and lands a powerful spinning crane kick as Dahu was rising. The kick landed on the side of his face causing him to fly and skid across the ground. Dahu began to struggle to bring himself to one knee as he was breathing heavily trying to catch his breath and get his legs back under him. Cargo walks over to Dahu and helps him up. The on looking namekians were shocked that their strongest warrior was defeated so easily. They now had an even greater faith that they would be ok.
“This fight is over Dahu. My lossam(power) is a bit above yours. Don’t continue on this battle any further. Like I said before, I will train you. You have the heart of a warrior and we will tap into the depths of your power and bring them forth.”
Tro walked up to the two in awe of what he had just seen.
"You most certainly are a worthy fighter and I have no doubt that your silent friend is as well. We will move tomorrow! People, prepare your things and get a good night's rest! No one goes near the forest tonight, we can't risk anything."
“You all rest, Dahu, my friend, and myself will be on guard for the rest of the day. Dahu, your first way to power and enlightenment is meditation. You will meditate until it is time for us to leave. Do not ask why just follow our lead.”
Dahu sat in front of the namekians, the silent warrior sat behind the namekians, and Cargo was floating above them. The three were all meditating as time passed by it only seemed like an hour or so before it was time for everyone to move on inland. Tro called out to Cargo wishing to speak with him so Cargo quickly went down to meet him while the others gathered their things. Tro lowered his tone to where only Cargo could here him. “ Cargo, I believe it would be best if we travel through the forest because there is no telling when or where the strange rogue namekians will strike.”
"Well there is also a main road correct Tro?”
“Yes, but we dare not use it. We would be seen for sure."
"I think no matter what we will be seen. This is too large of a group to be hidden away, even in the forests. Then if we were attacked in the forests, everyone would scatter and be tormented individually. It will be much easier for us if we are in the open and traveling together."
Tro thought on the words of Cargo for a few seconds.
"Yes, you are right. We will use the main road with our men on the outskirts of our party. We must protect our supplies but more importantly, we must protect her people. At any rate, we should reach the northern plains before the setting of the assotes(sun). People of the village, we are ready to move! We are taking the main road.” Tro sounded somewhat excited as his confidence in Cargo and the silent ones ability was unmatched.
'If we are attacked, no doubt there will be plenty of them. I doubt they are too strong, but I still need to be on my guard. Zanzoken will probably be of good use. It shouldn't be too bad though, we three are more than capable. Now, once we get clear of these forests there won't be anymore rogue namekians to deal with.”
The trip was largely uneventful as they made a journey inland. This caused the party to fall into a large sense of security, but Cargo and the others were still on guard regardless of how much security the group felt. Along the way they stopped and took a rest close to the river. That is when Cargo learned that they were going to another village not too far from where their previous village stood. The new village had many capable warriors and was a true safe haven. After the short break the group continued on. It wasn’t untill about an hour after the break that the three warriors sensed the first follower. They quickly began to feel more people pile in. The aura in the air changed so drastically. The young ones no longer laughed in joy and fun, but instead glanced around in terror..
Dahu was hit first as a rogue namekian swooped in with a kick to his chest knocking him into the dirt. Looking up, Dahu saw a Namek in black clothing hissing around at the group. The silent warrior quickly fired two ki blasts at the black clothed warrior. Sending him back into the forest. One more came from the front, but Cargo knocked him back with a left side kick. Then the frenzy ensued. Black-clothed Nameks came from everywhere, howling and screaming the whole while. The three did there best to beat them off, but there were beginning to be too many of them.
Cargo and the silent warrior unleashed the rest of their power. They were no longer holding back and it terrified the attacking rogue namekians. Dahu had finally realized just how over matched he truly was as Cargo and the Silent warrior dispatch the attackers one by one. The were repelling the attacks with complete ease now, but suddenly all of the attackers fell back as one namekian stepped forward in his great namek form. It was obvious that this newcomer was the leader. Instead of the plain black-vest and pants, his was gold cloth embroidered. He had his eyes set on Cargo and the silent warrior. Dahu was in shock at the power of Cargo that he was unable to move.
“I am going to kill you for getting in our business.”
“Sorry, but we don’t plan on losing.”
The giant namekian was charging in on both Cargo and the silent warrior. He threw a jab at Cargo followed by a mid kick to the silent warrior. They dodged the attacks easily. They then flew in with both fist forward trying to crash into his abdomen. They figured since he was a bit slow that he wouldn’t be quick enough to block or dodge, but they were wrong. Before landing there blow the giant namekian used his fist and crashed them into the two warriors. Cargo and the silent warrior rolled once they hit the ground.
"You fool. Anzad will win”
Anzad launched a ki blast straight at Cargo and the silent warrior. They both deflected it with some struggle right back to Anzad. Anzad dodged the blast, and allowed it to hit one of his henchmen.
"He wasn’t fit to be at my side anyway.”
Cargo and the warrior flew toward Anzad , attempting to kick him from the side together, but again they were beat back to the ground..
"You can't win. You are too slow. Ha ha ha, puny weaklings. You wish you could get my power don’t you.”
Dahu launched an attack from behind hoping to catch Anzad off-guard, but he was unsuccessful. However, it was all the distraction that the two warriors needed as they both used their powerful telekinesis to hold Anzad in place. It was going to be a struggle as Anzad was still able to move slightly. Then Dahu was able to stand once more.
“You two focus your telekinesis on his neck and chock him. I have an idea!”
Cargo and the silent warrior followed Dahu’s command and begin to chock the life out of the giant’s body. Focused on one particular part and not the entire body made it much more easier to hold him in one place. Little did they know, but Dahu was charging up a powerful ki attack.
“Release him you guys!”
Once they released their hold on Anzad, Dahu fires a major ki blast that makes Anzad take a few steps back. Cargo and the silent warrior quickly place all of their power into a ki blast and fire it at Anzad together making them intertwine into a huge ki orb. The ki orb hit Anzad full on and took out a row of trees behind him. His clothing torn, and bleeding, Anzad struggled to keep to his feet. Soon, he fell down causing a load thud noise as he was severely injured.
“Warriors….pl….please….come here.”
The three cautiously went forward, expecting an attack. However, the giant actually wanted to speak to them.
“You three have done what I thought impossible. *cough* I just wanted to tell you that I will no longer threaten these villagers as I now know that they have protectors that are unmeasured. *cough* I just wish I could have had one more day of……of…..”
Anzad coughed up a bit of blood before his eyes rolled over in death.
“My people truly have a heart of honor once the corruption is expelled from within them. I just wish that they would see the errors of their ways before it was too late. Might as well continue this journey.”
Their journey continued on rather uneventfully until, under the setting of one sun and the rising of the next, they finally reached the new village. Many of the other villagers were shocked that such a large group just walked into the village, but the Elder was there to graciously meet them. Some of the older Nameks greeted each other with delight, until it became hard to distinguish the line between the villages. Soon, there was no way to tell at all.
Tro was called joyfully by the other elder to tell his tale in the Elder Hut, but asked for an hour's delay, which was granted. Tro then turned to Cargo and his silent friend. "Cargo, I thank you most kindly for the service you and your friend have provided my village. Your skills truly came in handy, and I wish to offer you a reward for such."
Cargo simply nodded in the signal of a no, and with a slight smile he and his silent friend walked over the Dahu.
"I expect you to train your heart out. You have great skill and power and you need to find it. I will return soon and when I do we will have to spar, or……you could come with us.”
Dahu looked at Tro and Tro gave his approval. Delighted, Dahu took to the air. Cargo and his silent companion looked back and waved one last time before taking flight and flying off to there next destination.
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Chapter 6: Final Growth of The Mind
It was an average day on planet Namek. Nothing exciting or anything at all was happening that day. Cargo decided to do what he always do in times of complete nothingness; escape the current stillness through his mind. Anytime he would truly focus and enter his mind through imaginative meditation the results were always great. Today was another one of those days. How far his mind would take him… well not even Cargo knows the answer to that. As he closed his eyes his imaginative meditation took off instantly.
He appeared to now in a grassland no doubt still planet Namek, and as he looks to his right he sees a namekian with a shroud on. This shrouded warrior had power like Cargo had never seen before. The warrior was truly in a league of his own. Cargo’s curiosity had gotten the best of him and it even showed on his body outside his mind, so he decided to find out who this mysterious Namekian was. As he got closer and closer she could see that the warrior was young and carried two swords. He was even younger than Cargo and for him to posses this kind of power was unreal. It made Cargo feel a bit down, but it also lights a fire under Cargo to become better. Cargo is unsure exactly how powerful the boy is, but he just knows that he is going to be in for one hell of a fight.
“Excuse me young boy.” The shrouded one shot a serious look at Cargo, and it seemed that Cargo appeared to have angered him. However this did not stop Cargo from trying to speak to the warrior. “I was just curious as to why you are staring at nothing so blankly like that?” The shrouded one began to laugh at Cargo. “What you really want is a fight, so let us cut the chit chat and fight my weakling kinsmen." Cargo could not believe the disrespect and it he wasted no time going to his full power.
“Still think I’m weak?” The warrior smiles at Cargo with his hand on one of his swords firmly. “Yes, I do.”
The warrior dashes forward and slashes downward to the right with his sword. Cargo was not expecting him to be this fast so it caught him of guard, and was nearly cut. Luckily he was able to dodge somehow. The shrouded one smiled as Cargo barely dodged the attack. He then ran at Cargo again slicing left and right with incredible speed. Cargo was not expecting an all out assault like this from the shrouded one. Cargo began to weave his attacks very easily, but when the warrior speeds up a bit he found it very hard to keep up. After failing to land a blow, the warrior stopped and quickly threw a left punch to Cargo’s face. The punch hit Cargo right on the button and made him fly back a few feet. “Get up! I haven’t even begun to fight seriously yet!”
Cargo hopped up to his feet with a more serious look on his face. He has now realized that the warrior does not intend on letting him off easy. He’s just waiting for Cargo to give him a reason to get serious and that’s what Cargo was going to try and do. Cargo charged at the warrior and quickly used his Zanzoken. When he reappeared behind the warrior, the warrior threw a nasty right elbow behind him and followed it with a powerful forward right palm strike. The elbow hit Cargo and caused blood to seep from his lip and the palm landed with great precision on his chest and caused him to fly deep out into a huge rock like structure. The rock like structure and collapsed on top of Cargo and all you could see were his legs hanging on the outside of the debris. The shrouded one waited for he knew that Cargo still had much fight left in him. After a moment the debris began to move and Cargo burst threw it like it was nothing. He went toward the warrior once again. He threw a left hook, but the warrior leans back and dodges it. He followed the left hook with a right uppercut, but the warrior uses his left hand to grab Cargo’s fist and uses his right knee to knee him in the face. This made Cargo shoot straight up into the air, and when he was high enough the warrior fired a ki blast at point blank range right against Cargo’s chest. Cargo again is sent flying back. He couldn’t catch a break at all against the young shrouded namekian. Too bad the battle had just begun.
“Get up! You are not done that quickly!”
Cargo stands up once more, but is now a bit calmer than he was before. He was starting to be able to resist the anger that drove him. He was beginning to be in control of his emotions. Cargo stood there waiting on the warrior to make his move, so he did. The warrior went at Cargo launching two ki blasts while running towards him. Cargo quickly deflected the first one with his right and leaped back before deflecting the second with his left hand. When the warrior came in range he threw a spinning left elbow at Cargo, but he slapped it back with a strong right palm. The fighter quickly threw a spinning right elbow, but Cargo also blocked that with his left hand sticking straight up like a chop. The fighter swings his right knee around trying to hit Cargo in the abdomen, but Cargo punches the knee down with his right fist and brings his elbow up to hit the warrior’s chin. The shrouded one saw this coming and slapped it down with his left hand and head butts Cargo. Cargo does a back flip in order to dodge the head butt and kicks the warrior under the chin with both feet in the process. The shrouded one smiled as he rubbed his chin.
“I knew you had more fight than that.”
Cargo comes at the warrior with a vicious looking kick. He flips over Cargo and drop kicks him in the back of the neck before landing on the ground. Cargo is pushed forward, but he quickly turns around firing six ki blasts. The shrouded warrior runs to the right with the ki blasts smashing into the ground, but on ki blast number six he kicked it back at Cargo followed by three of his own. Cargo was caught off guard and hit with all of the ki blast except for his own as it flew over his head.
The shrouded warrior pulled out his sword once again and stared at Cargo.
“I am going to cut you as many times as possible until you can break my sword or knock it from my hand, so be ready!”
Cargo actually became even more serious at the thought of having to do combat against him without anything but his fist but then the shrouded warrior grabbed the sword on his right and throws it over to Cargo. Cargo catches the sword and prepared to do battle with a sword for the first time ever during his imaginative meditation. The shrouded warrior looked at Cargo with an excited look on his face. The warrior and Cargo circle around keeping their eyes locked on each other. The shrouded warrior was holding his sword with one hand letting it hang down freely while circling. Cargo was holding his battle sword straight out with his left hand circling. They suddenly stopped circling and gripped their weapons even tighter. The two then went for each other, and Cargo was on the offensive.
Cargo swung to the left of the warrior, but he blocked it with his sword easily. Cargo then swings downward, but the warrior uses his sword and places it over his head and blocks. Cargo tries to left knee him on the chin, but the warrior uses the back of his sword and blocks the knee. The shrouded warrior knew he was the better of the two, but he was having too much fun toying with Cargo. He tries again by swinging at his right leg. He raises his right leg and steps down on the battle-tested sword. Cargo looks up at the warrior and he straight kicks Cargo in the face. The blow was so powerful it was like Cargo’s face caved in around his foot. Cargo slide back across the desert sand, but he quickly got up. The shrouded warrior was now running full speed at him with sword in hand. Cargo braced himself for the attack. He leaped high into the air and came down with great power trying to slice Cargo right down the middle. Cargo raised his battle sword over his head to block, and a large crater formed due to the pure force of the blow. He again tried to cut cargo by rolling his sword forward with a lot of power behind it. Cargo jumped back just in time, because if he hadn’t he would have been stabbed in the chest by the warrior. Again he goes after Cargo, but thinking on his feet Cargo fired a set of small ki blasts that created a small dust storm and blinded the warrior. Cargo saw an opening and was taking no time at all trying to take advantage of that opening.
Cargo tried to ax kick the sword out of his hand, but the warrior used his left leg to kick upwards and protect it. He tried a small combination on the shrouded warrior. He threw a right hook; a left knee, an uppercut, and a back flip kick. The warrior blocked the right hook with his left forearm, he blocked the left knee with his right knee, he placed his left hand under his chin and pushed down blocking the uppercut, and then he used an aura shield to block the back flip kick. After her failed attempt at getting a few shots in, the small dust storm was gone. The warrior was angered that he was actually caught by such a move and threw down his sword.
“You want to immobilize my sword arm huh? Well then get ready, because now the fun begins.”
He came in close landing a massive left elbow to the gut of Cargo. He followed it up with an upwards right knee. As Cargo shot into the air, he flew up above Cargo and hit him with a double axe handle smash. Cargo went crashing into the ground and created a small crater. Seconds after crashing into the ground Cargo feels two feet smashing against his stomach. It was because he had come crashing down feet first after Cargo was knocked out of the sky. He began to jump up and down on Cargo’s stomach like it was some sort of trampoline. Blood had gushed out of Cargo’s mouth and was falling down his chin like a water fountain of some sort. He stop jumping on Cargo’s stomach and shot up straight into the air and came crashing down with a huge knee to Cargo’s head. The knee nearly crushes his skull and the impact made his head sink deep into the ground. He flips out of the crater he had created with Cargo’s body and smiles.
“Don’t tell me that you can’t handle me when I’m serious. Tch, Tch, Tch, Here I thought that you actually had the will to continue. You don’t deserve to be a Namekian, let alone have namekian blood running through your veins.”
Cargo was no longer at full power in his basic form after the warrior had driven his knee down onto Cargo’s head.
His words echoed through the mind of Cargo, and motivated him to try and stand up just one more time. Cargo raised himself up and is now on his hands and knees. His arms were shaking uncontrollably and tremendously. He placed his right leg up and raised only just a bit. He began to push down on that leg in order to get to his feet, but falls back down on his hands and knees. The shrouded warrior began to laugh at Cargo.
“I knew you wouldn’t be able to stand up on your own two feet again.”
Cargo took a moment to think about what had just been said and it made him determined to stand. Again Cargo placed his right foot on the ground and he began to push down on it hoping he would be able to get to his feet. He could not do it, but he thought about going full power again and decided to give it a shot. Cargo began to increase his power level once again. In mere moments Cargo was once again at full power. He easily stood up on his own two feet standing proudly and looking at the warrior with a huge smirk on his face.
“Well I see that you have finally learned to use every last drop of your power until you have no fight in you, that means my job is done.” “I have also tested your resolve, your will to keep fighting even though you know that you will lose, and the way you fight and try to fend off a terrible opponent.”
Cargo looked at the shrouded warrior once again.
“How about we get in just one more round?”
He stopped to think about it for a quick second.
“Well if you can land one blow on me, I will declare you the winner.”
Cargo smiles at the thought of only hitting him once to win. Cargo dashed forward with new found speed and power. He threw a jab, but the warrior ducks out of the way. The warrior threw a spin kick, but Cargo slaps the spin kick out of the way with ease. Cargo tries to land an upwards knee, but the warrior easily brings his hands up and over to push down the knee. He tried to land a massive right hand to Cargo’s nose, but Cargo leaned back just enough for it to miss. Cargo had launched forward with a punch that caught the warrior off guard and hits him on the left side of his face. The shrouded warrior slide back with a huge smile on his face.
“Well I guess you were finally able to land a nice hit.” “As I said I am done fighting. You are the winner…this time.”
The shrouded warrior removes his shroud only to reveal that it is Cargo himself who is the shrouded warrior. Cargo smiles and then all of a sudden he feels woozy, so he comes out of imaginative meditation and takes a deep breathe. He was weakened through what his mind had just put him through, but it was no doubt that this will help him grow as a warrior.
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Chapter 7: A Silent Departure
Cargo had grown to such heights as a warrior as did his silent friend. Cargo looked over at Dahu and the silent warrior both very curios. He couldn't quite wrap his head around the depths of which the two were willing to go in order to not only be his equal, but to help him gain what he always wanted. It was time he get some answers from them both and he would have to start with his best friend first. Cargo started to walk up to his friend as Dahu meditated only to be taken back as the silent warrior actually spoke.
"Cargo, it's time."
"Well, well, would you look at that the silent assassin speaks. What a minute. Time? Time for what exactly."
"Well my friend it is time for me to leave you. You and Dahu both are great warriors, but the rest of your travels doesn't involve me. I wish I could explain to you why I have to leave but I can't. I don't come from the same egg as the rest of my fellow namekians. Haven't you ever noticed how excluded I was from everyone else before you came up to me? I have been shunned for reason's unknown to many and now the time has come where I must leave."
Cargo thinks about the day that these two met and tried to recollect the memory of the surrounding. Once he did he saw that the silent warrior was alone in the training field sitting all by himself with no one else really around. Cargo then realized why he picked his friend over everyone else. His silent friend was a lone wolf as was Cargo and it drew Cargo in like a moth to a flame. The two had bonded over the numerous spars and battles they've had and now Cargo was forced to say good.
"Are you sure this is something that you have to do? How come you can't just tell me what the issue is? As your friend I'll respect you decision, but I have to ask you something. What is your name?"
Dahu hears the question and lets out a hearty laugh that was joined by the laughter of Cargo and the silent warrior. It had just slapped them in the face that after all this time together that they never asked his name nor has he ever thought to give it. They laughed for quite some time before finally being able to settle down. The three looked at each other before sitting down Indian style to finish there conversation.
"Seriously, what is your name? We've never asked and you've never given it."
"My name huh? In all honesty I have no name, or at least not a name I can tell you just yet. We will see each other again and when we do; it will be a very hard thing for all of us. Now I must leave you all. Good luck with in your travels."
Cargo and Dahu smile as they wave goodbye to their friend. Now it was just Cargo and Dahu together for the long haul....hopefully. The two stood in silence as if confused on what to do next and it wasn't until Cargo began to meditate that Dahu knew that it was once again training time. The two men concentrated with all there might as it was easy for namekians to speak to one another through telepathy due to the deep rooted connection of their people. Cargo was planning on using this to try and train Dahu's mind just as Cargo has done for himself. It was time to place his friend in the past, but with the silent warrior being so secretive that would be very hard to do.
Not much time had passed at all when Dahu breaks meditation.
"Cargo? Do you think I could follow him? I mean I know he's pretty much a loner, but I can't help but feel he can teach me a lot of things. Do you think he'd allow me to travel with him?"
Cargo mulls it over very carefully before giving an answer.
"Dahu, I think it would be great if you go with him. He is a very strong warrior and he can teach you many things. However, if your going to travel with him I'd advise you leave now before he's to far off for you to catch up."
"Are you sure? I mean you did take me under your wing and everything."
"Dahu, I am more than sure about this. As I said before, he is a great warrior who can teach you much.
"THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I'll hurry and catch up with him, but promise me we'll spar next time we meet."
Cargo grins and nods slightly as Dahu quickly takes off in excitement. Once again Cargo was left to face the world alone, but this time the love of his friends would be with him. Cargo closes his eyes once again and meditates with a small smile on his face.
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Chapter 8: A Long Journey Home To A Selfish Elder
It was a brand new day and the sun was shining as it always was on planet namek. Cargo was alone as his two companions took of for the unknown. Cargo missed his friends, but he was happy that they were doing what they wanted in their hearts. Cargo looked up to the sky and got an overwhelming feeling that he needed to return home. He had been away from home for quite some time and couldn't help but wonder how the village was doing. Fidna no doubt grew stronger and the elder may have already tried to get Fidna to fight for the position of warrior clan leader. Cargo was so much at peace that he didn't even care about that, but he still wanted to prove that he was on equal footing if not stronger than Fidna. Fidna most likely was training like everyone else, but he hasn't endured what Cargo has had to endure. Cargo figured that Fidna had became comfortable in being number one in North Village and he could prove he was a worthy fighter. First, he needed to head home if he was gonna prove himself.
Cargo flew peacefully through the green skies on his way home and once he saw his fellow namekians he could feel nothing but joy. As he grew closer to his home he saw the elder of the village flag him down. He could only wonder what the elder would want after their last confrontation. Cargo would go in with a clear mind and be as respectful as he possibly could.
"Cargo, I have thought long and hard about the words you and Fidna have spoken about me. You claimed that I was becoming corrupt and placing my own personal wants above the village by wanting Fidna to become the warrior clan leader of Namek. I have given it some thought and I believe you are wrong. By Fidna becoming the Warrior clan leader of Namek, we will truly be protected from outsiders. In that essence, I have placed the people before myself."
"That is just it village elder. How do you know he is the strongest Namekian on planet Namek? You have never actually ventured out and witnessed the power of other beings like I have. Fidna knows this also, and I believe that that is why he has continued to train despite being the strongest of the village. Now what if he left the village or died, who could you depend on to protect the village when the others fall?
"If the other warriors fall then I will have no choice, but to try and stop them myself. I have capable power, and I am confident that I can prove worthy enough to defend this village if I have to.
Cargo slides his legs through the dirt and looks at the village elder with a look of disbelief and pity. Fidna would soon come out and look in the direction of the two, but no namekian would use their super hearing out of respect for the elder.
"You still don't understand do you? I stand before you as one of the strongest warriors in North Village as of right now and yet you refuse to acknowledge this. Would you rather watch the people of this village be defeated or killed than see me step in and save them? Do you love your precious Fidna that much? Are you that blinded by your own wants that you refuse to see the obvious? I am much stronger than I was before. My mind and my body have been constantly changing and growing, together. I see that nothing will change your ways and you will continue to fall without grace."
Cargo turns around to walk back to the plains to train when the elder stopped him.
"You have gained much strength and wisdom, but you are no Fidna, and yes I indeed see the obvious. The obvious is that you insist on being rude and disrespectful towards me, the elder of this village. You have no right to approach me and speak to me in the ways of which you have spoken. I declare as of now, that you be banished from this village! I will send a message to every other village elder deeming you a threat! Maybe of the demon clan perhaps! Yes.....that's it! You are a spy from the demon clan sent to kill us all are you not!?! WARRIORS COME TOGETHER! WE WILL RID THIS DEMON OF OUR VILLAGE! HE IS A MEMBER AND SERVANT OF THE DEMON CLAN! HE HAS CONFESSED THIS TO ME!"[/color]
Cargo stood firm as the warriors rallied to the call of the village elder. They know nothing of the things the village elder has said. They know nothing of the lie he has just spoken. They know nothing of the corruption that has taken place inside the elder. His mind has become so twisted that anyone who doesn't have his outlook on who deserves to lead the warrior clan are enemies.
ARE YOU THAT IN-DENIAL THAT YOU WOULD LIE SO FOOLISHLY!?! I CAME TO YOU IN GOOD FAITH THAT YOUR EYES WOULD OPEN AND YOU WOULD SEE THE OBVIOUS! YET YOU BRAND ME AS A DEMON AND A SPY! THEN YOU HAVE THE NERVES TO SEND MY FELLOW NAMEKIAN KIN TO FIGHT ME. YOU ARE TRULY A SHELL OF THE ELDER YOU ONCE WERE. TO STACK THE DECK AGAINST SOMEONE LIKE ME! SOMEONE WHOM MANY STILL CONSIDER THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL! I AM CARGO, AND I WILL NOT STOOP SO LOW!I WILL NOT RAISE MY HAND AGAINST THESE WARRIORS FOR THEY KNOW NOTHING OF THE TRUTH!
"FINE! DON'T FIGHT, BUT THEY WILL STILL FIGHT YOU! END THIS DEMMMOOONNNN!!!
The warriors run toward Cargo with the intent of ending him in the belief that their Elder is truthful and right. Cargo assumed his fighting stance and quickly used his split form technique creating four warriors. This shocked the elder as he had no knowledge of Cargo's ability to form such a technique. In all honesty, it was just Cargo using his Zanzoken in rapid succession.
There were now four Cargo's it seemed with the same intent to create distance between them and the group of warriors. The four Cargo's fired a full powered energy wave aimed at the ground before the charging warriors. The blasts slam into the ground causing a decent size hole to appear in front of the warriors along with a huge cloud of dust.The charging warriors were stopped dead in there tracks with no choice, but to wait on the dust to clear in order to get a better visual on Cargo.
The four Cargo's then use their telekinesis on one of the charging warriors and quickly flings him into the dust cloud. The tactic was to confuse and hopefully scare the warriors, but how do you scare an almost fearless race. The other warriors watched as he was pulled into the dust cloud, and they backed a few feet before preparing to fire their own set of ki blasts. The dust cloud cleared and they fired realizing to late that what they were firing upon was there own fellow warrior. Still holding there telekinetic grasp on the warrior, they throw him up and over them with the original Cargo catching him before he crashed into the ground.
"Warriors listen to me. If I was truly part of the demon clan would I have saved him just now? Last I checked, a namekian that is apart of the demon clan has no remorse for us true namekians. We know it to be true as history most likely shown the older generation.
"Don't believe any of his lies! He is trying to manipulate you all into believe he is one of us so he can kill us and our young! He cannot be trusted by any means!"[/color]
The warrior focused on the four Cargo's once again, including the warrior they had just saved. The Cargo's energy was draining so he stopped his Zanzoken technique and now stood what was there all along, One warrior.. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to Cargo.
"Hey Cargo! You want to prove your the best in North Village don't you, and besides you owe me a spar."
The voice of Dahu called out to him. It was nice to hear a familiar voice, but something seemed a bit different about him. There was an essence of the silent warrior floating about around Dahu, and his power was much more than it was before. This simply confused Cargo as he had no explanation for this, but Dahu would clear up his strange feeling soon. Dahu landed beside Cargo and speaks to the north village elder.
"Listen, I don't know what is wrong with you, but Cargo is the most trustworthy Namekian I know. He is no demon, because if he was apart of that clan then he wouldn't have saved my small village people. I know you may refuse to believe this or make it seem like gibberish but I could care less. You will not try and kill my dearest friend and sparring partner." Dahu looks to Cargo. The silent one is the one who sent me. He lent me some of his power so I could come and help you.
Cargo can't believe what he had just heard. The silent one knew Cargo would be in trouble and sent Dahu to help him in his time of need. Cargo was happy to have real friends having his back, but he had to finish this foolishness with the village elder before doing anything else.
I refuse to believe that he actually helped someone. A demon isn't capable of compassion for his former and fellow kin. He has not done anything kind. Only Fid.... only a truly great warrior can overcome all, and Cargo is not that warrior. Cargo, leave this village..... NOW!"
Dahu was about to speak before Cargo stopped him.
"Dahu, I will not tolerate this from someone who is supposed to be a respected elder. I will not fight my fellow kin. However, I will leave this village in order to prevent the deaths of innocents. Do not try and stop me Dahu, and don't worry about me. I will get the full details on how you have grown as a warrior. For now, I have no choice but to leave and travel the depths of this wilderness to continue my training and become one of the most powerful namekians this planet has ever known. Who knows, these very same namekians may even need me one day. Dahu, return to your village and continue to train yourself and others. You have an amazing warrior who can help you and it should take no time to become one of the best namekian fighters. When I return, we will finish this, all of this."
Dahu listened to Cargo as the two turned their backs toward the elder to go their separate ways. Cargo began to take off as the elder shouted at him from afar. Him leaving peacefully would seem impossible as namekians crowded around him. Dahu looked back and was ready to help, but was also surrounded himself. Fidna looked on in shock that things have gotten this bad and he finally stepped out of the shadows in order to speak.
"EVERYONE! CARGO MAY BE APART OF THE FORBIDDEN BUT I ALONE WILL HANDLE THIS MATTER. CARGO AND I HAVE TO SETTLE WHETHER OR NOT HE HAS TRULY BECOME STRONG ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED THE STRONGEST OF NOTH VILLAGE."
"Fidna no! You have nothing to prove against someone like him. Allow us to handle this evil and you continue your training. I promise you he won't even last a second against them."
"Elder? Are you blind? You cannot sit there and tell me you can't see the depths of Cargo's power. I once said that he would grow into a very capable warrior and it seems that my early assessment was a drastic understatement. Cargo is a force to be reckoned with and out of all in this village right now I am the only one who has a chance of beating him. I don't know exactly how much power he has, but based on what he's allowing to flow right now....I can tell you that we are in trouble."
"What!?! Impossible! There is no way the Cargo of all people could hold power to rival y....."
At that moment the elder was able to feel the power being exuded by Cargo. It took him back to see just how far Cargo is ahead of everyone including himself. He waves his hand to bring back the namekians who crowded Cargo and Dahu. Sweat started to run down the side of his face and even more so as he started to feel the power of Dahu as well. He now knew that those two together could easily over power every warrior he threw there way. Cargo alone with his current power could possibly push Fidna to use his full power and if Dahu were to join Fidna would surely lose. The elder wiped the sweat from his face and looked at Fidna.
"I see now Fidna. I see the power that can challenge you, but even still it won't be enough to defeat you. He is no longer one of us as he has openly stated to me that he pledge his allegiance to the demon clan. Show him the power that protects North Village or he may very well destroy us all."
Dahu lands softly on the ground looking up at Cargo. He knew that this was a fight that he could not intervene in and he was ready to watch Cargo's back. Cargo looked back at Dahu with a look of determination as he also landed on the ground as Fidna stared him down.
"Cargo, this is the power you are facing. I will not hold back even an ounce of power from you. You have something to prove as do I, so let us finish this."
"I couldn't agree more Fidna."
Fidna powered up to his full capacity and even started to frighten some of the other warriors with just how strong he was. His green aura shot for as pebbles began to crumble under the weight of his power. During the whole time the elder had a wide grin all over his face. Yet, Cargo didn't budge an inch with the wind hitting against him do the the surge of power Fidna had brought forth. When Fidna was done he assumed his fighting position ready for Cargo to attack.
"Fidna, I know you can feel my power. I know you can sense the depths of my power. I also know that you know you can't win. I have nothing to prove anymore by fighting you. I surpassed you long ago thanks to my training and travel with my friend Dahu and the silent warrior who gave me my first real sparring partner. I will not fight you and I am sorry."
The elder became infuriated by Cargo's words as he turned red in the face.
"YOU, BEAT FIDNA! DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH BOY! DO YOU FEEL THE POWER THAT FLOWS FROM FIDNA? HE IS A POWERHOUSE WHO IS UNMATCHED IN THIS VILLAGE AND ON THIS PLANET. HIS POWER IS BEYOND EVEN WHERE I HAD THOUGHT IT WAS. YOU ARE CRAZY AND HAVE NO CHANCE TO BEAT HIM! NOW RUN LIKE THE COWARD YOU ARE!"
Cargo spoke not one word to the elder or Fidna. Fidna was still in his fighting stance waiting on Cargo. It was now time for Cargo to prove that Fidna could not match the power attained by Cargo's hard work and dedication. Cargo began to release his power so gracefully. The wind howled and swirled about Cargo ever so flawlessly as his aura freely flowed like a leave in the wind. Fidna began to become flustered as Cargo was quickly approaching his power. The elder could not believe what he was seeing nor feeling. Could Cargo truly be more powerful than all of North Village? Could he be more powerful than the golden child that is Fidna? The elder would receive his answer because Cargo didn't move a muscle as the power poured from his body easily. Fidna took a step back due to Cargo surpassing his power and even going beyond. Everyone in the village was astounded that an outcast could be powerful enough to take out Fidna.
"What...What are you?"
"I am simply a namekian whome you've cast out of this village. I'm the namekian you shunned. I'm the namekian that was told he'd never reach Fidna. I'm the namekian that was never given a fair chance. I'm the namekian who could kill all of you without even trying. I...I AM THE NAMEKAIN WHO HAS SURPASSED THE GREAT FIDNA!!!"
Cargo exhales deeply to calm himself down.
"I watched as all of you taunted my efforts. None of you thought that I would be able to challenge any of you, but I proved you wrong when I defeated one of you with ferocity. None of you thought anything of me and why? Why, because the elder shunned me as weakest of the weak. Is it because he didn't give me pats on the back like the rest of you. You blindly follow him and blindly submit to him and his selfish ways while I strive for better. Now, now I'm labeled as a demon namekian all because he doesn't want to see what's right in front of him. That I, Cargo, is the most powerful namekian in North Village now. It's fine though, because I won't be from North Village anymore. I'll go to the village Dahu is from and protect them for as long as I live. Even better, I'll not only protect, but I'll train future warriors as well. I don't need a village that never accepted me. Fidna will keep his title, because this is the last time I'll ever step foot in this village." Dahu, lets go."
Cargo powers down as he and Dahu take to the air. The namekians of North Village are shocked and puzzled by what just happened. They all now had their eyes on the village elder and he would have to answer the questions of the people. It was a time of enlightenment in North Village and Cargo was the spark that started it all. Cargo left without looking back and adventures were sure to follow the chapter in Cargo's life.
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THE LIFE OF CARGO