Dragon Ball Z: Between Two Worlds (SPOILERS, +18, MA?)

[Bardock]

Goku smiled as he sat down on the bed, "Oh, this? I'm fi-" He stopped when he felt Rexyl's hand gently touch the bruise. He winced.. then felt the tingling as Rexyl whispered something. Then, the pain was gone. He blinked his eyes a few times, shocked. When he heard the paper rustling, Goku jumped up, facing his father.

 

Bardock had his head down, looking at the paper. "He wanted you to read it bef-" he looked up, then. "Okay, now where's the bruise?"

 

Goku stammered, looking over at Rexyl before clearing his throat, "I uh.. ate a Senzu. I was.. running late and grabbed one and forgot to eat it. Is that the paper?" He had asked him quickly, snatching the paper from him. He prayed silently that he wouldn't ask questions. Bardock just nodded, "Kay.. read those before you go.." his eyes glanced at Rexyl before he walked out of the room.

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

The same look of blank ignorance was on Rexyl's face as Bardock moved forward, and spoke up, handing Goku the note that Nexus had left for him, as well as asking about the bruise, which was no longer decorating Goku's face, thanks to Rexyl. But nothing was really asked too much after the hasty excuse given from Goku, and Bardock leaves the room.

 

Rexyl then slowly turns his head to look at Goku, a soft smile on his lips again. "Goku...?" His voice was questioning, as if asking what the other was doing, and if they were going to be spending time together. He clasps at Goku's hand that wasn't holding the note, his touch soft and gentle, almost weak in a way.

 

The note that Nexus wrote read as follows:

Goku. Just a few things you need to know about Rexyl.

1. His left eye is, indeed, blind. Mostly. It's really sensitive to sudden light. Also, I've noticed it hurts when touched.

2. He is...no surprise here...afraid of fire. The only reaction I'd gotten from him was when he saw my flames.

3. No hard food. Mainly soft things, liquids, or semi-liquids. He seems to enjoy rice and soup of any kind.

4. You might have to help him use the bathroom. It's not enjoyable, but it can't be helped.

5. Change his bandages after a while, it's pretty much self expository. Where there's bandage, put new ones.

6. Lastly. Be GENTLE

Thanks for doing this. I'll repay you by buying you dinner.

 

Rexyl leans against Goku, his hand still holding onto Goku's, his other clenching the book.

[Bardock]

Goku read over the note, laughing softly since he actually already knew most of those. When his hand was squeezed, Goku looks over at his hand. Rexyl's hand looked soft and when Goku closed his fingers around Rexyl's he realized he was right. It was soft to the touch. Goku blushed softly, looking up at the younger male and he smiled, "Yeah.. we're hanging out today.."

 

He saw the book clutched tightly to him and he laughed softly, "How about a trip at the park? I can read to you while we lay in the grass.. give me a squeeze if it sounds good."

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

His lips lift even more when Goku said they were going to be hanging out, his skin tingling from where where Goku had brushed his fingers across. His eyes gazed at the other, more aware of him than he was yesterday, though it was obvious he was still struggling. But for some reason, his mind pushed him to react with Goku. There was something about him, the way he sounded as he talked, the carefree tone in his voice, that sparkle in his eyes when he laughed. The gentleness of his touch, and how caring he seemed to be.

 

Hearing the mention of going to the park to read, he gently squeezes Goku's hand as instructed, before turning slightly and wrapping his arms around Goku, hugging him. "Park. read. Grass...." It sounded nice, especially if Goku was going to be reading to him. "Goku!"

 

He then makes a sound like that of soft laughter, his voice quiet, like a beautiful music box, or wind chimes swaying and tinkling in a warm summer breeze.

[Bardock]

Goku laughed again, noticing how excited he was at spending time with him. He remembered when Vegeta used to get that excited... a while back. But it seemed as though as of lately, Vegeta had been distant. Goku's mind wondered and he blinks his eyes thoughtfully. It actually started right after Nardock had gone into Rut. He remembered that day all too well., and he knew he wouldn't forget it, either.

 

Goku shook his head, forcing another smile, "Anywho.. ready to go?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Happy to hear the laughter coming from Goku, Rexyl laughing softly along with him. Hearing the question that was asked, if he was ready to go to the park, the smile growing on his lips. Hugging Goku more, he makes the usual noise of confirmation. He was indeed ready to go, and looked forward to spending time with Goku again, despite him not being able to actually react or interact to his full capability.

 

He reaches up to Goku, and allows himself to be picked up by the other, leaning against Goku's chest, his head resting gently on Goku's shoulder. "Goku..."

[Bardock]

Goku smiled again, lifting him under the knees and around the shoulders and he easily carried him out of the room. He was heading towards the door when he suddenly stopped, looking over at Bardock, "Did Nexus say when he wanted him back?"

 

Bardock looked up from the book he was reading and thought for a minute before shrugging, "Before nightfall, maybe?"

 

Goku nodded again, "Okay. See you."

 

"What, you're just gonna carry him around?" The corner of Bardock's mouth tugged into a grin.

 

"So? He's light."

 

Bardock shrugged again, "Okay.. we have a wheelchair, ifbyou want it."

 

"No thanks." Goku smiled, "I think Rexyl would feel a little weird being pushed in that thing. But thanks anyway." He pulled open the door and walked out. He rose into the air, holding Rexyl tightly but also gently as he soared through the sky. As he flew, he looked down, smiling again, "Rexyl, it's pretty from up here. Do you want to see?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

They leave the room, Rexyl in Goku's arms, as they walked into the front room, where Bardock was sitting and reading a book. The two speak a bit, before they eventually leave the house, Rexyl's eye looking around at everything, the light outside being much brighter than inside.

 

A sou n of surprise escapes his lips as they suddenly went up into the sky, Rexyl reflexively grabbing a tight hold to the front of Goku's shirt, and pressing more into him, squeezing his eyes shut, the wind tossing his hair around gently.

 

When he hears Goku's voice, he forces his eyes open, to look up at Goku, then around at the scene surrounding them, making him smile widely. It was beautiful, and he could see all around, the trees, the house, everything was in view.

 

His heart beats a bit faster at the scene, and a very faint blush of pink forms on his cheeks. "Pretty! See! Goku!" He begins to laugh, still holding tightly to Goku. The wind around them, the sound filling his ears, the feeling of the warm sun on his skin, it was making him feel...alive. Especially having the caring, kind, gentle Goku there with him, holding him. "It is pretty! Goku! So pretty!" His mind was being jostled, being brought to more attention than ever before.

 

"Goku, Goku, Goku!" He laughs again, pressing the side of his face against Goku's chest, a big smile on his face. It seemed, all he needed to push himself just a bit further, was to feel the wind against his skin, and to be with someone he felt safe with.

[Bardock]

Goku laughed again, his usual giddy laugh. After holding onto him tighter, the warm breeze of the sun hitting his face. He then glanced down, "You like flying? Here, hold on tight!" Goku then proceeded to spin sideways, doing circles in the air as he flew.

 

Goku could feel Rexyl's tightening grip on his shirt, feel his face being pressed against his chest. He felt... good. Really good. Better than he'd been in a while, actually.

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

The sound of Goku's laughter reaching his ear made him laugh even more, his cheeks turning a darker pink, and for the first time since he'd arrived on Earth, the look of enjoyment was plastered across his face, his one visible eyes twinkling in merriment. "Flying!" He laughs even harder as Goku spins and does flips, still holding tightly to the other male, not wanting to let go. The wind pulling at his hair and clothes felt so nice, and the strong arms made him feel safe.

 

His heart was racing in his chest, and after a moment he looks around as they flew along, staring at the scene as it rushed past. A flock of birds fly past them, and he gasps, and he blinks, pulling one hand from Goku's chest to point at a white cloud that was nearby. Even as he looked around, he still kept his head against Goku's chest, one ear pressed so he could hear the heartbeat inside, which was like music.

 

Everything to Rexyl seemed so brand new. Especially now. The park comes into view, and a lake shimmers in the sunlight. Families and people enjoying themselves on this lovely day could be seen, but for the most part it wasn't as full as one might think it would be. He points at it, and then smiles at Goku. "Park?" He wanted to read, but at the same time...he wanted to stay up in the sky for a bit longer. Never before had his body or mind felt this free before.

[Bardock]

Goku nodded his head, "Yeah. That's the park. How about we fly a little more, then I'll take you down?" Goku barely wanted to admit to himself that he enjoyed Rexyl's arms around him. Enjoyed the way his ear was pressed to his chest. Goku's heart skipped a beat a couple of times. He knew he was getting a little nervous being around Rexyl.. not that he disliked spending time with him. He loved the fact that Rexyl wanted to see him so much.

 

Goku was starting to feel something towards the boy. He realized it the previous day, which had started the fight between him and Vegeta and resulted with Goku's bruised face.

 

Goku flew at a still quickened pace, circling the sky a few times before he halted to a stop and lowered to the ground, "You want me to read now?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Rexyl nods in agreement to the suggestion of flying a bit longer, and smiles up at Goku. He rests his head once more where it had been this whole time, both hands holding onto the front of Goku's shirt. He enjoyed every moment up in the sky, it was amazing. He felt and heard as the other's heart began to beat just a bit faster in his chest, making him slightly wonder what was wrong, but could not find the words to express himself. So, instead, he just holds a bit tighter to the shirt, and leans more into him, as if trying to say that things were fine.

 

They do a full circle, and end up back at the park, and they lower to the ground. "Read!" Rexyl replies to Goku's question about reading to him now. After finding a nice place to sit, which was located beneath a large tree that offered lots of shade, but on a hill that gave a pretty view of the lake, the two sit in the grass.

 

Rexyl scoots close to Goku, and lays down in the soft green grass, that tickled him slightly. Then, he gently lays his head down on Goku's lap, curling up lightly, resting one of his hands on Goku's knee, the other hand twirling a daisy in-between his fingertips. His eyes close a little bit, but not all the way, as he turns so he was laying on his back now, and gazing up at Goku's face. "Read...?" He holds the flower up to Goku, and spins it softly. A quiet laugh escapes him, and that smile since the moment he'd seen Goku enter his room that day, til now, still adorning his face.

[Bardock]

Goku nestled under the tree, sitting with his hands behind him and his legs stretched out. Once he felt Rexyl's head in his lap, he smiled down at him. He watched as he spun the flower in between his fingertips, and one hand raised to brush a strand of hair from his face.

 

'I don't know what you're doing to me.. but I don't mind it at all..' Goku was thinking to himself as he took the flower that was offered to him. He then reached down and stuck it in between the folds of the bandage, "There.. looks better on you."

 

Goku opens the book, smiling, "I think we were at the part where Syara wakes up in the hospital, right?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Smiling up at Goku, he laughs a tiny bit when the flower was tucked into the folds of the bandage he was wearing, the comment making him blush faintly, the color barely even there. It was nice just being there with Goku like this, and deep within Rexyl's mind, he found himself wishing that this moment would never end but instead would continue on into eternity.

 

Then, Goku speaks up, asking about where they left off, and Rexyl nods, remembering clearly the spot they had ended at the day before. Settling down a bit more, he folds his hands over his chest and closes his eyes, but stays awake. He listened closely to Goku as he began to read, clinging on to every word. And, like the other day, he once again found himself being drawn in by Goku's voice.

 

The sun shining warmly upon his skin and cheeks, the soft, gentle breeze that brushed past them, and Goku's voce in his ears and in his head began to make him feel pleasantly tired, tempting to make him doze off. However, he wanted to stay awake, to hear what happened in the story. But even as he fought it, eventually he drifts off to sleep, a small smile still on his lips.

 

"Goku...." He murmurs softly, sighing as he lay there.

[Bardock]

Goku heard the soft sigh and he paused from his reading. He chuckled softly, "Rexyl?" He poked then other lightly, noticing that he had fallen asleep. Goku closed the book, laying down beside him, one arm propping his head up. One hand rose to softly touch the skin on the side of his face and move through his hair.

 

After a moment, he wriggled an arm under Rexyl's head, and hekd him close to his chest. The feeling of closeness was Nice, And Goku couldn't even remember the last time he'd cuddled with someone like this. Goku closed his eyes then, moving so that his other arm wrapped around his waist and soon he was asleep as well, breathing softly.

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

As he slept, Rexyl's mind was blissfully blank, absolutely nothing going on during the time he lay there in Goku's arms. After a bit he'd turned, so his face was against Goku's chest, a hand reaching up to grasp lightly to the front of the top which Goku was wearing, because even in his sleep, despite his thought free consciousness, deep down he wanted to be close.

 

It was later in the afternoon, about three or four, by the time Rexyl stirs from his slumber. For a moment, he just lays there, still close to Goku'd body, until a soft rumbling from his stomach could be heard. After a second time, then a third, he reaches up and gently places his hand softly on the side of Goku's face. "Goku...? Wake up...hungry..."

 

Slowly he sits up, and stares at the other, before nudging him, his hands now on Goku's side, pushing him softly, barely even moving him an inch. "Goku?" He yawns, before leaning down, and placing his face close to Goku's, his violet colored eye staring intently at the sleeping Goku's face.

[Bardock]

Goku didn't stir for a while. He was dreaming now, his face and body jerking just slightly. After a few moments, he Goku could feel someone staring at him, and he could hear someone trying to stir him from slumber. Half asleep, Goku reached up, placing his hand on Rexyl's cheek. He leaned up, softly placing his lips on the other males in a soft kiss.

 

Right after Goku did that, however, he woke fully. Upon realizing what he was doing, he pulled away, one hand covering his mouth, "Oh my god.. Rexyl..."

 

He felt so stupid. He couldn't believe he'd allowed himself to do that! And to make matters worse, betray Rexyl like that. He could only hope that Rexyl would forgive him.

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Rexyl first felt a hand on his cheek, making him blink, but what surprised him most, was when he felt Goku pressing against his lips softly with his own, making his eyes widen, and he gasps quietly. A faint blush forms on his cheeks when Goku pulls away, noticing the almost embarrassed expression upon Goku's face

 

He'd never had any contact like that before, it wasn't something that happened back on Xeros. So this was new to him, but even so, it had felt nice. He reaches forward, and pulls away Goku's hand which was covering his mouth, and holds Goku's hands with his own. "It is...okay..." He murmurs.

 

"Goku...that was...nice?" He leans towards Goku again, wondering if it would happen again. What he hadn't planned on was his knee catching hold of the tie around his waist, and having it unravel, making the white kimono he was wearing fall open. Luckily his legs were pressed together, so barely anything could be seen, but even so.

 

Rexyl gasps loudly, and moves back, tripping on the hem and falls backward, and proceeds to roll down the hill, yelping and wincing as he did. Gaining speed, he unknowingly was headed fast towards the lake at the bottom of the hill. "Aaahhh! Gokuuuu!" He screams, tears falling now, and a cut was across his cheek as well as small scrapes and scratches along his body.

[Bardock]

Goku saw him lean forward and there for a moment, so did Goku. Their lips almost touched until he felt the light brush of wind as Rexyl pulled away. Goku blinks, then softly cries out as Rexyl began to roll down the hill. Goku sprung forward, catching Rexyl moments before he landed in the water.

 

Goku pulls the others clothing together, tying the satchel around Rexyl's waist. Then hr inspected the cuts on his face and arms, 'Damn.. Nexus will skin me alive..'

 

"Are you okay?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Just as he was about to land in the lake, he feels someone catch him. His eyes were squeezed shut, but he knew who it was. His whole body was trembling as his clothing was fixed to cover him properly once more, and the sash holding the kimono together was retied.

 

Rexyl allowed the other to inspect his injuries, a thin line of blood dripping from the cut on his cheek. He then wraps his arms around Goku, clutching tightly to the other, and presses his face into Goku's chest, tears flowing more down his face. At the question he was asked he nods, but then shakes his head. He was fine physically, but he was so frightened. "I...was...scared..." He whispers, his voice muffled slightly.

 

During the fall, the bandage around his eye had come off. After a few moments, he pulls back, and carefully opens his eyes, wincing as light entered the right one, a single tear escaping it. "It...h-hurts..." He sniffles quietly, reaching up and covering his eye with his hand.

 

What he, and no doubt Goku, did not expect, was a hand holding out the bandage towards Goku.

[Bardock]

Goku wrapped his arms around Rexyl, nodding his head a little, "I know.. I'm sorry about that."

 

Once he saw Rexyl cover his eye. He looked around, searching for the bandage. When he saw the hand holding it out, his breath caught in his throat. 'Aw man!' He thought to himself, 'Nexus is gonna kill me!'

 

Goku raised his eyes, and then blinked in surprise to see Yamcha, "Yamcha.."

 

Yamcha laughed softly, "Hey, Goku, whats up?" He was still holding the bandage as he leaned over, wrapping it around Rexyl's eye, "You dropped that, kiddo."

 

Goku shook his head, secretly relieved it wasn't Nexus, "What're you doing here?"

 

"Oh me? I always run in this park. I don't fight anymore, but I sti gotta be in shape. I saw Rexyl take that tumble, so I wanted to make sure he was alright."

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Rexyl looks up at the new person, wincing as the bandage was wrapped around his eye, but relieved when it no longer hurt. Even as the bandage was replaced, and Goku started talking, Rexyl just stared, before speaking up, looking to Goku quickly for confirmation.

 

Pointing at the one who'd returned the bandage, he repeats what he'd heard Goku call him. "Yamcha?" He tilts his head, looking to this Yamcha guy. Pointing at himself now, he speaks again. "Rexyl. I am Rexyl. And I am...alright." Leaning slightly against Goku, he smiles shyly up at Yamcha.

 

Placing a hand against his cheek, he frowns when he feels something warm and wet. Pulling his hand away slowly, he looks at his palm, before quickly looking away, wiping it off on the grass, but it was no use, since his hand was covered in bandage, now stained with blood.

 

"P-park? Run...fight? Yes. No...Ow...hurts...Goku? Goku?" He was speaking nonsense now, mumbling random words, his eye flicking back and forth as if he were reading something. While he did this, he pulls off the bandage from his hand, revealing what appeared to be scars resembling winding leafy vines. "It hurts..."

 

What the other two did not know was Rexyl was fighting to keep his mind in control. However, as soon as it had begun, it had ended.

 

He smiles up at them both. "I am alright! Goku! Yamcha!" Laughing softly, he settles down, completely unaware of what had just happened.

[Bardock]

Goku looked at Rexyl, who was showing him his hand that originally was wrapped.Goku covered it before Yamcha could ask questions, andbje started to panic a little. Rexyl had been doing so well in speaking and now he was speaking nonsense, "Holy crap I broke him!!"

 

Yamcha looked confused, tilting his head a bit, "Broke him? What?"

 

As soon as Rexyl was speaking normally, Goku sighed in relief, "Thank god.." Goku rewrapped his hand, his heart pounding slightly, "I know, Rexyl, I know. Hey, you were hungry, right?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

Holding out his hand so it could be wrapped again, Rexyl looks up at Yamcha, before turning to face Goku, who'd asked him a question. "Hungry? I am...I am hungry, yes..." His stomach growls softly, and he rubs his fingers across it, feeling it gurgle again.

 

"I am sleepy...too..." Leaning his head against Goku's chest, he sighs deeply. "Hungry...? Tired...? Which one? Both..." Frowning, he presses himself closer to Goku, feeling his eye lids become heavy, threatening to close, but he fights it, he wanted to stay awake.

 

That little struggle within his mind had drained his energy, but even so, Rexyl wanted to spend more time with Goku, not fall asleep.

 

As he sat there, a voice reaches them. 'Goku, you better be taking proper care of Rexyl! If I see he has even ONE scratch on him, there will be hell for you to pay.' The voice disappeared, and Rexyl frowns. "Nexus...."

[Bardock]

Goku seemed to have gotten nervous, "Oh man.. I'm so dead.. if Nexus sees these cuts, that'll be the end of me..."

 

Yamcha laughed softly, "But it was an accident. He'll understand."

 

Goku shook his head, "You do NOT understand. Rexyl is like Nexus' joy in life. When he sees these cuts, he will kill me. L ok ke a dog in the street."

 

Yamcha raised a brow, "Hm.. well, just give him this, then.." Yamcha reached into his pocket, pulling out a Senzu bean and he handed it to Goku.

 

Goku took it, shocked a little, "Really?"

 

"Sure. We're at times of peace, so why not? Not like I'll be needing it."

 

Goku nodded, smiling softly, "Thank you.." he looked back over at Rexyl and offered the small bean, "Can you chew this? It'll make the 'ows' go away.."