Later that night...
The forest was unusually still. The cold air wrapped around Gine like a heavy blanket, the darkness embracing her in a solitude that had become both comforting and suffocating. It had been a few days since she had retreated to this isolated place, away from everything that had once been her life. Away from the memories of Planet Vegeta, from the echoes of a past she couldn’t escape. The nights were cold here—lonely, too—but they were safe. Or at least she told herself that.
During the day, the wildlife around her was more active. There were occasional encounters with wild animals—most of which she could easily swat away without breaking a sweat. Her Saiyan strength made her more than capable of defending herself in this new, uncharted life. Still, it wasn’t the threats from the creatures of the forest that kept her awake at night. No, it was the deep, gnawing ache of isolation. The weight of guilt. The fear for her son, Goku. What kind of life would he have without her? Would he remember her? Could she even protect him, wherever he was?
But tonight, it was different. There were no sounds of rustling creatures, no distant howls of predators. It felt… peaceful. Maybe she could get some rest tonight, finally. Maybe she could forget about the turmoil that had been consuming her for so long.
But then, out of nowhere, a deafening roar shattered the silence, a sound so raw and filled with primal fury that it shook the very ground beneath her feet.
ROOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAR!!!
It wasn’t like the occasional roar from wild animals defending their territory. No, this was something else—something Gine knew all too well. Her breath hitched as her heart skipped a beat. That roar was too familiar. A gut-wrenching fear surged through her, freezing her in place.
It was the cry of an Ozaru. A giant, uncontrollable beast, driven by madness and destructive instinct. Gine had seen these before on Planet Vegeta, often from the warriors who transformed into these colossal monsters under the light of the full moon. She had witnessed the havoc they could cause, the destruction they left in their wake. She had never imagined it would be so close to her.
But what's more their was a voice that came calling from with in the woods...
"G-Goku! Goku Stop!!" The voice called sounding very familiar to Gine "Gokuuuuuj"
It was the voice of the old man from a few days ago...calling that name he gave her boy Kakarot...that couldn't have been a good sign, what was he even doing in these woods?? Did he follow her into the forest with Kakorot???
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