Kowlin would break away from the boys grip as he now pushed himself towards the ground and laying there. His vision had gone foggy at this point. Not being able to tell just how many Kombu's stood before him. The magic in this place was very strong and Kowlin still unable to transform was defenseless at this point.
"Boy..."
Flashback #01
Kowlin coming back from Hell as the shinjins had surrounded him and started clapping their hands. The young 100 year old Kowlin had just stopped the enormous forces of the villains in Hell. Some of them spoke and cheered.
A male shinjin spoke.
"He's only 100 years of age and he was able to stop all of the crazy villains down there all by himself!"
Then a girl shinjin spoke.
"Not even the ogres could put a stop to them.. They should just let him run Hell..."
Kowlin had laid there. His entire arm felt like it was covered in fire. The tissues had broken and the muscles were lucky to still be intact. The realization that the boy had gotten this strong had truly shocked him. His strength was clearly unmeasured at this point and Kowlin was simply at the mercy of the saiyan boy. If he had applied more pressure to his arm, Kowlin wouldn't even have an arm at that point....
"Tell me boy... will you stay true to what you believe in?"
Kowlin was so weak at this point that if the boy wanted to, he could end him here.
"I have a name, you know," Kombu chided to the Shinjin. It was apparent that he was down for the count. Too much damage had been done to his body by the looks of it, internal or otherwise. It was almost pathetic.
"It's Kombu. And you didn't answer me," remarked the Saiyan, still in his transformed state. It was a struggle to keep his anger under control. "But I may as well answer yours first. Yes. I will stay true to what I believe in. I have strength; there's no doubting that. And it's my responsibility to use this strength to help others. Whether it's saving villagers from a misguided being of divinity, or someday helping to stop a war on some faraway planet, I believe there must be some form of good in everyone. I believe in second chances. And I believe...That it isn't too late for you, Kowlin. You want to atone for the sins you've wrought on the Mortals? Then this is your chance. I won't take your life. I'm offering you a second opportunity where others might not."
Kombu's eyes lingered on the fallen man. Yes, he was enraged. Yes, that fury and wrath still clouded him as he stayed in this form. But today was not the day he would succumb ultimately to those extreme emotions. Instead, he desperately prayed to the powers that be for Kowlin to turn over a new leaf.
"Please don't make me regret my decision."
WC: 246 Total WC: 3,519 Active PL: 37,900 (189,500) Active Transformation: Wrathful Form (x5) HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 236% KP: 6/6 (+2 no technique used) MP: 6/6 Actions/Items Used: .....
"Stay true to your convictions and I hope it never changes."
Kowlin had felt the energy change around him. The magic had vanished and Kowlin had regained his strength once again. He had transformed as his violet colored aura had covered his body once again.
He would fly into the air as his arm was just stationary and in a limb. He would look at the boy one last time before flying off.
"I have met many in your path that would have ended my life."
The weird magic energy that was disturbing Kowlin's transformation? It was that disgusting smell of garlic that Quinn loves to use as a perfume. Luckily, the garlic smell had faded and Kowlin was back to normal.
"You are a strong individual Kombu, never forget where you come from. The people that look up to you when no one else does. The world will look at you and wonder if this is the hero that we needed the most and not wanted. There is a difference and you should know it. I met you on Namek and now I have met you here. Never forget your friends and family and fight for what's right."
Kowlin would leave the scene, glad that he had his power back.
Kombu could finally let go of his anger. The bulk in his muscles shrank back to normal size. The aura around him faded, and his eyes returned to their normal coal-black color. The Saiyan panted and fell to his knee. That transformation had taken a lot out of him. Considering it was his first time using it, such a feat had drained much of his energy.
While Kowlin did not verbally promise to change, Kombu felt deep down that he would not be seeing the Shinjin again. A sense of pride began to overwhelm his senses. Streams of water began to trickle from his eyes. Never before had he ever come so close to wanting to kill another being. And yet, despite the challenges, despite everything, somehow, Kombu managed to find mercy in his heart.
He eased himself onto his back. The Saiyan's adrenaline had ceased and a new pain that raged like fire spread over the right portion of his chest. Kombu didn't know how much blood he lost. But it might be a good idea to get some healing. Maybe Fend could help him in the Tower below the Lookout.
The Saiyan laid there as he prayed for this encounter to change the Shinjin's icy heart. Would the regret sparing his life? Possibly. But that only meant Kombu had a reason to get stronger. Just in case Kowlin returned to his ways of misguidance and blind justice.
WC: 239 Total WC: 3,758 Active PL: 37,900 Active Transformation: None HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 236% KP: 6/6 MP: 6/6 Actions/Items Used: Thread Complete
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