Chap 78- Nature’s Attachment

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩 𝟕𝟖- 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡.

Many pursue it in the art of improving themselves, others seek the same in taking hold of their emotional states or bodies.

Some try to master the energies that flow around the world to get a better grasp over inhuman acts such as flying or shooting blasts of energy.

And at a later stage, the term 'strength' seems to lose its meaning the higher you go, the word by itself can't explain its difference.

After all, some people were born to go beyond it, leaving any sense behind them. Those who watched and took care of the Universes were always beyond that wall of 'strength', they are the upper class, the so called True Gods in the Universes.

But today, a certain bird girl finally exits her training where she sought to reach that level after her hard training two years, for some small time spam, but with all she knew and had on her side, it was everything but a small thing.

*𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒌!*

By the Lookout, the door that gave way inside the Temporal Chamber opens, a girl takes the first step outside, breathing in the fresh air with her eyes still closed.

A wide grin glued to her face as she strolls to where the sun hits brightly, her steps carrying a strange feeling to them, a heavy sensation that those with experience would know, opening her arms wide while stretching them toward the sky at speeds that seem like a joke as her arms just appeared above her head.

Taking a deep breath, her teeth sharpened.-" 𝐅𝐅𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐂𝐊 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐇𝐇𝐇𝐇𝐇𝐇!!!!!! 𝐈"𝐌 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐄𝐄𝐄!!!!!!"

*UUUUUSH!!!* - The shout shots wind all around the Lookout, leaving the guardian of the earth who just stepped out of his room after feeling the immense pressure behind the girl that just finished her training, grabbing a wall by his side to not be sent flying.

The shockwaves sent any clouds that were below the Lookout to be parted away for a second, the palm trees around the Lookout to be almost yanked out, and Earth to be met by a wave of winds that traveled across the planet, although the girl did hold back to not send half the population flying to see Mars.

Standing by his doorway once the pressure stopped, Kami couldn't help but smile in shock. He already knew, every time she exited the Chamber for some air the feeling of intimidation around her Increased drastically.

Now that she stood out of the Chamber definitely, he could tell. - ' So this is what you're capable Young Mumei..... *sweats*.... I feel terribly sorry for who would dare to invoke you to train to such heights.....'

While he watched by the side, the others who were inside the room started leaving one by one. Most of them were happy to be out finally, but also extremely joyful with the household of power they reached.

" I am finally free..... Haaah*sigh*...." - Moving her arms to her hips, Mumei stays there enjoying finally being outside, definitely this time.

With the Owl bathing in the sun with her smirk growing wider by the second, her excitement was quickly stopped by two pairs of arms hugging her on each side. Confusing her as she looked down from the sky while opening her yellow eyes, both of her feathers curving into '?'.

" You bird brain..... I know you're happy, but try not to blow your favorite Pizzeria and the planet it's in, right?"- Joking around, Kro watched how Mumei realized that the whole space around them had started to change density.

Sighing but not getting rid of her grin the bird nodded, but she wasn't allowed to speak by Fauna, who jumped in front of her, sharing a quick look before shooting Mumei a smile and jumping on her.

Not doing anything besides widening her eyes, Mumei felt Fauna's lips connect with her own, smoke left the top of her head not really expecting the girl to jump her as soon as they left.

Even after gaining experience, everyone still has some unexpected moments they aren't ready for after all.

Choosing to take a few steps back, Kro's eyes twitched but she chose to smile.

' So even after learning so much... You still choose her huh... I won't take that away, Muun seems to like you quite a bit too after all Fauna....Although, I'm sure she loves me more hehe~'

The kissing continued, the green girl trying her best to show she was still willing and wouldn't give up on Mumei as she stared into the yellow glowing suns in the Owl's eyes, a gleam passing through Fauna's own pupils.

' This time you won't scape me... You made me feel this way since the start... And now that you watered this sapling.... take responsibility....Forever....'

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{ 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐯 }

𝑰𝒕.... 𝑫𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑....

The feeling I had inside my chest ever since meeting Mumei all the way up until now after these two years just had gotten more assertive every time I heard her joyous voice.

At first... what Kro said was stuck in my head.

Mumei was the first to ever show me what someone's else body-heat felt like, their warmth and aroma. True kindness and affection....

At the time, I wanted to keep that feeling, it was so good, calming and soothing. After so long, it was something different from anything I had ever had before....

Different from the happiness of friends they showed me, or the stories they told, which brought a lot more feelings that I didn't quite understand then. Like a little turtle in its shell.

In the middle of all those confusing times, I wonder why. Even with the way she acts, it's like she is always thinking about the others. Her mind is... strange....

Being able to read her feelings is also the most puzzling part I felt from her so far. They change constantly. Proud, arrogant, playful, happy, and kind, those were the main ones I see fluctuating around her.

They change almost all the time depending on who she's with or heat the current topic is, but.... After learning that, it worries me. She doesn't want to show others the ones she eats to herself.

Kro already explained to me a lot. It gave a further image of why Muun is the way she is.

She wants to have her own fun, help others and not leave behind those she cares about. Even if all she could do is help them a bit, she will. This trip inside the Chamber was that hand she gave.

Now that she did so, the burden of weak people protecting this planet called Earth was moved aside, they have more than capable warriors.

Leaving Mumei to advance without worrying....

And.....

I.... I want to help!...

Whatever she plans to do going forward, those adventures I heard of.... I want to be a part of those and help in the tough times!

Learning more about her likings, the way she never stays in place if she isn't too lazy to move...

The way she eats, drinks, talks....

That smile... that damn smile she has when teaching the likes of the earthling child called Gohan...

How can someone be so cute? Yet so brutal when it comes to fighting.... Well, it's her favorite thing, so I guess she'll need Aid in the future....

Ehehe~..... I wouldn't mind-.....

Uh?

Uuuuuu!

Yeah!

*𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉*

Back on track.... *mumbles* I'm starting to understand why Kro has these moments.....

Anyway....

Learning about all these things for the past two years brought a new light to me. How have humans and other species all worked around some type of payment with... economical value?.... Also, how emotions worked as a whole.

It was fun, even more at the times Muun would sit down and explain things she read or watched a long time ago. It was fascinating, the things she explained, but even more how happy she was while talking about them. It was like a small Owl cub talking about her favorite dishes.

Too entertaining to ever get my eyes away.

And that's how I came to the definitive decision.

This girl.

This bird's smile. Like Kro, I had also made my choice.

I would protect it.

Even if she didn't need to. Those who raise a finger or word against her in any way...

I, myself will make sure they perish.

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{ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲}

Separating her lips away, Fauna still had her arms around the bird's neck. Making so they kept focused on each other's eyes.

Now that her surprise attack was already done, Mumei was finally able to take in the situation. And how it resembled the first time Kro basically tackled her down and kissed her as well...

Eyeing the one in question, Mumei shot a deadpan towards the blue girl who just grinned towards their side.-' You didn't....'

Seeing the disbelief in Mumei's face, Kro rose a hand in front of her mouth to hide a mischievous grin.-" Don't look at me like that Muun.... Knowing you, the poor girl would never know when or how to even make a move.*shrug*, And you already act like she is someone close, so why not?"

Standing there watching how Mumei's expression didn't change, Kro just nodded her head towards Fauna who was still attached to the Owl.

Seeing the action, Mumei rolled her eyes and got her attention back to the green one hugging her, being greeted by her smiling with a rosy face.

Raising an eyebrow at her, Fauna saw that it was finally time. Taking a deep breath she pushed it out.

" Muun.... Be my mate."

" .....Sur-𝑾𝒖𝒕?" - An automatic response was what she received from the bird who was processing it still.

The silence that followed was excruciating. Mumei and Kro had confusion all over their faces, the way the Nature girl put it was.... Unexpected to say the least.

Even Kro wasn't expecting her to be so.... blunt about it.

As they stood there, everyone had finally finished exiting, and now the two G.O.Ds stood by the side where the scene was happening, side by side, hiding behind them hat they were holding hands.

" Not gonna lie, Fauna is a warrior.... Gurl waited two full years, I respect dat."- Saluting with her free hand, Bae was enjoying the show as Iryis g gave her a side eye before also getting her attention back forward.

" I guess..... So?... But nonetheless, we still have things to do."

With their hand still in the other's grasp, Iryis lowered herself to Bae's side, pecking her on the cheek and proceeding to walk forward while carrying the Rat by the arm who was stunned.

"Eh?"

Her face colored in the same tone as her hair, Bae was being carried by the Nephilim close to the other three, but as she was about to open her mouth to speak something.

She came to a sudden stop when Kro wanked Mumei away from the other's arms and twirled her around picking Muun's thighs to push her up to Kro's lap.

And as the final touch, she kisses the girl with a long and deep French kiss.

Although, this time different from Fauna, Mumei held an even bigger stare, starting to even Bonk the long-legged girl's shoulder, even if with no strength at all behind each hit.

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" Hmmpg! Hmmhp- Hpmh!...." - ' I have rights.... At least ask for my damn consent! I WILL CALL MY LAWYER!!'

Grunting around pretending to be a Karen with loud noises while she kissed Kro, the others who just left the Chamber were now making their way to Kami.

The humans were the first to thank him with a bow. Feeling the energy radiating from them, Kami nodded to himself.

" You all.... I congratulate your hard work. It seems now Earth won't be seeing many problems.... Even more so with people like her around..."

Sending a quick glance at the bird and her group as she was finally let free and was now going on a rant about Owls having rights just like humans, even if she herself didn't use one percent of her strength to stop them.

" Kami, thanks to this room I finally broke through the limits that kept bugging ever since that day Mumei showed herself... Also..."

Tienshinhan was the first to voice our this thankfulness, turning around and being met with the Angel who helped them the most.

" I must credit all of our growth to Sour-Sensei.... if wasn't for you sir, I doubt we could've gotten so strong."

Watching the triclop's manners actually eased the Angel's serious face a bit, he taught them to fight to protect and not to be like the two girls who were at the edge of blowing the chamber up with their battles and plays.

Following his example, Krillin smiled a bit awkwardly.-" Yeah... It still feels strange... Like the power we have... It's something from another world! Mumei really wasn't joking around when she said everyone could get stronger, ahaha....."

Straightening his posture and already scratching his bald head, Krillin felt really grateful that he now at least had the means to help if needed.

As for the last two humans, Chiaotzu and Yamcha did seem great improvement, but even if their drive to get strong was somewhat large, so were their friends.

But they were still extremely thankful and remained respectful towards Kami and Sour.

" I really gotta thank you Sour-san... Man, my techniques right now are beyond what I could even imagine two years ago... or is it days?.... Well, you get the point. Thanks a lot!"- After bowing Yamcha shoots the Angel a toothy smile and a peace symbol with both hands.

And the floating chark-white toddler just bows saying a quick thanks.

With all of them proud of where they are currently and wondering where they should go from there, Sour nods to himself being happy that he got such good students, even if not the most talented, they still showed their worth.

Turning away with his staff in his hands he starts walking towards his master.-" Continue your training even after my leave, the power you seek is to protect and test yourselves. If you continue in that path, you all shall see improvement no matter the hardships that may come."

Leaving that last piece of advice behind he leaves them be.

All they could do was shout one last time a loud 'hai' and nod. Even Kami nodded wisely, knowing that what the Angel said was nothing but the purest truth.

Our last group was the Saiyans and Namekian.

Well, they were by the side speaking with Cognac as he pointed out some extra things for them to look out for.

Tips for training and developing their techniques even further, or even overall just thanking the guy.

After a few minutes, they were all done. Mumei walked around congratulating or thanking the ones who taught them with a thumbs up or just a quick word or two.

Now that she finally got Kro and Fauna to stop abusing her rights, which were being broken repeatedly as both started tossing her around like a doll and kissing her, actions that she could've very well stopped herself.

All of that happening in front of Iryis and Bae's eyes as they watched it like it was a love comedy show.

" *𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐌!* Yall! Not gonna lie to ya, these past two years sucked ass for me. I got older, body-wise I'mma hit my thirty-twos later this year.... Not going in depth about what I mean by dat. "

She now was once more in front of everyone, smiling wide, finally. She did what a few years back she thought was impossible for her and did really train inside the hellish Chamber.

Pushing her right arm in a fist in front of her chest where she had a red bracelet, and touching it with her other free hand.

*𝑼𝑼𝑺𝑯!* - A short shine of yellow and red appeared around her and now her jacket was back together with her full Drip.

She choose to wear just some parts earlier to chill around, or just because she wanted to remember her old Drip.

Now fully prepared, she cracks her gloved knuckles while eyeing everyone. Gaining a fierce look on her face feeling something radiating from most of them.

Confidence.

" Just wanna say. Y'all better not get your asses handed to you, the power you have right now is something enough to keep peace or whatever you all want. I'mma go say 'hai' to my superior with the other girls. Shit may happen while I'm away knowing how this fucking world works. But I'm sure y'all can handle it right?"

Keeping her composure, she wanted to see. If her plan was a success.

After a few seconds, a loud and rough crackling laugh was all she needed to feel relieved.

" You worry too much Mumei! There's still plenty of incredibly capable Saiyans around including myself, so if something interesting really dares to show up, it would have a fascinating sight to witness. Right Kakarot!" - Locking his brother in an arm lock around his shoulder, Raditz was happy.

If he wasn't it would be strange, the once low-trash man who arrived on earth could now be called a being of equal power or above some Gods.

His brother was also happy, but he had the priority to get away from the headlock he was in. Talking about Son Goku.

Mumei couldn't be more proud of the guy, to be slightly above his brother it was a huge step from when he was so weak compared to them to the point that even with his Kaioken it couldn't make a difference in a fight against their bases.

' But still.... Raditz do be havin a nice vocabulary, he probably got the brains in the family in a way.' - The Owl had her impression for the older brother as well.

The second person who laughed at her question was the green man who just took a step forward, his main focus being on the Old Kami for a moment before he switched it completely towards the Owl.

" Bird. *grins* Get the hell out of here before I send you skydiving from this place myself."- Raising a hand forward in a fist, Mumei understands the gesture and walks towards him, bumping his fist with her own, passing by his side with both their eyes still in contact.

" Like ya fricking could do so, Pickles."- A humorous tone was what he received as a response.

" Who knows? Next time you might face a greater problem than you think..... Also, Good Luck out there. That purple guy must be a pain in the ass for you huh." - Sharing the same tone, he feels as the Owl walks past him with a grin that screamed ' Impress me then '.

" Heh! He only took me off guard once, a lucky shot. But, Thank'ya, take care of things while I'm away, and don't forget to get some Senzus, the Angels won't be around to fix'em if someone's spine breaks.. "

His eyes bulge for a second hearing her say the 'thanks' part and the warning in a very strangely calm voice. Huffing a small soft grin made itself known on his face. - " Sure. "

Walking a bit more forward she gives the humans a small wave, which they return even if a bit of a stiff one to her dismay.

It seems like so much time seeing how terrifying she and Bae have put a strange trauma of sorts in them. They were people the Earthlings knew not to anger.

Amidst them through, Tien was the least terrified, he just gave her a grateful and respectful look instead, knowing how greatly this training helped them.

Now that she was away from them, she made her way to one of the edges of the Lookout, where a blue cube was floating with the other girls and Angels who just entered after Muun gave her speech.

Raising a foot to step inside her eyes widened slightly and her head shoot towards the earthling groups that were left behind, she scanned around them and found what she was searching for by Goku's side as he was still being almost choked by Raditz.

Seeing the small boy who had grown a lot and just had a sudden sprout of growth before she anticipated, she rose her right arm with two fingers by her forehead and saluted to Gohan.

" Show these old men what ya can do bo!."- Too far away for him to hear as she just spoke to herself, he could only give a quick nod followed by a smile of his own, even if not being able to hear, the smile Muun shot him was all he needed.

They already chatted a lot inside the chamber, his dreams and such didn't seem to have such a large hit. But in the middle of the want to go to a college one day he had even greater motivations that wouldn't take a drop of his training away.

Get as strong as his auntie one day, in his eyes, it was that, a dream. But one he would cherish. After all, sometimes you just need an objective tall enough to go far.

*Tap* - Taking a leap back she enters the blue cube through its liquid-like walls, she waves the Earth Warriors with the ones inside the cube following suit.-' And off I go again... This time, until we solve everything I don't think I can chill.*tired sigh*...'

" Muun.... You still didn't give me a proper answer..."- Sneaking behind Mumei once more as the blue cube started to take off, Fauna still wanted a definitive answer.

Frowning at the question, the bird was flabbergasted since this lady was the same one who was hugging and kissing her left and right earlier.-" Your audacity.... Did Kro teach that too?.... But yeah, guess I have a helicopter and sapling to take care of from now on."

Crossing her arms while staring at the culprit who probably taught Fauna her ways, Kro could just give Mumei the sassiest grin the Owl has ever seen paired with a shrug. - " I don't know what you're talking about."

Not feeling like going down this route Mumei rolled her eyes, changing her attention to something else as she felt something missing from one of her hands. A ring.

Raising her left hand up, she saw how the ring that goes into the marriage finger wasn't there, and just as Mumei was about to ask what the one hugging her did. Mumei's power starting seep out until it suddenly was limited once more.

" There.... Now I can participate in that ceremony Kro was talking about as well right?"- A gentle voice was what answered the bird's worry. Smooth hands holding her left hand and putting the ring that was missing back into place.

' Oh... So that is where it was Huh....' - Her eyes turning into black dots, Mumei just stared at her hand. Processing what just happened.

Not even feeling how Kro stepped closer and grabbed the sides of Muun's head, pulling her towards Kro's own chest. Fauna not willing to let go just stepped forward together with the Owl who was being sandwiched between two sets of very comfortable cushions.

" You sure got out of your playfield huh Fauna. You got what you wanted, now rest a bit okay~?"- With a passive-aggressive tone, Kro was trying to make the other girl step away.

"Uuuuh~ Don't worry Kro, I just want to make sure Muun rests well."

With neither of them backing down, they choose to stay like that. Muun's eyes moved towards Bae who was watching the scene with a bit of pity for the birb, seeing the look Mumei sighed.

It had been happening since Kro got a body, the bluehead was most of the time glued to Mumei if she wasn't doing something. She did indeed have her own personal space.

But if a breach was given, Kro would be by Muun's side. Although she herself didn't mind about it, instead embracing it.

As of right now, her eyes were droopy given the bird's biological clock was completely screwed over inside the HTC.

" *Muffled yawning* I'mma nap... Wake me up when we get there."

Closing her eyes she didn't hear the other two speaking and calling her name, all they could hear was the girl's low snoring sounds. Then It hit them the bird had fallen asleep.

Looking at each other's faces, both Kro and Fauna shared a giggle before starting to sit down, arranging Muun in a way that she was on top of both their laps.

Seeing their state Bae smirked to herself.-" MeiMei seems to be more tired of the place and not all the training. The gurl really is something heheh..."

Watching the scene of the bird breathing softly while the other two just talked between themselves Bae felt a tug by her arm.

Looking up to her side seeing the Nephilim with a large smug look, that she didn't like much.-" I never gave the favor back right? My turn to pat those large ears of yours!"

Feeling the eminent threat the rat tried to escape knowing how sensitive her ear are, but not having anywhere to run inside the cube.

And so she succumbed to the patting after Iryis forced Bae to lay down on Nephilim's lap. After a few seconds, the rat started letting out strange squeaks that made her cringe for dear life.

Seeing the situation she found herself in, Kro chuckled to herself earning a look from the one by her side.

" No, it's nothing. Just, this situation is kind of unreal, even after two years, reality still didn't quite hit me yet.... How we met you guys and such.

It's also good to see Muun having more people around her too, and someone such as myself present now as well.*Turns to Fauna*. You already know her story and probably can read Muun as satisfactorily level.*Smile* Once more, let's get along Fauna." - Stretching a hand forward to the girl for a handshake.

Taking it, Fauna nodded at other words. - " Sure Kro, please take care of me.... Uuuuh... I',m curious, being that I thought you had gone over your excessive jealousy some time ago... What happened earlier?"- Tilting her head and reaching a thumb by her lips Fauna was unsure what to take after the other girl's past actions.

All she got was a head shake coupled with a smile.-" Heh, Was just playing around. It's healthy to do so at times, Muun does so all the time."

Nodding, Fauna understood what she meant. Even inside the Chamber, she did get a bit more aggressive in the affection term so she thought it somehow bothered Kro even if slightly.

" I.... understand, thank you once more, Kro."

Telling her not to worry about it they start their trip, to the place they would meet the one who summoned them.

Once arriving they would start to be filled in what has been happening all across different places, but as for right now.

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑶𝒘𝒍 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔.