I've been amusing myself with this for a while, it's been great to de-
stress with. I've enjoyed writing it too. Hope you like it. It's a Gaiden
one and I'd like to be reviewed too onegai! ^_^
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Forever is just another word
Prologue – Setting the Clock
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"What is to be done?"
"I demand retribution. That boy had a hand in murdering my son."
"Your son is not dead. Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama has managed to save your son. He is merely in a coma. You should be grateful for this."
"Regardless, they committed treason. Anything less than death would be morally wrong."
"They will be subject to a fair trial first and appropriate punishment will be determined then. We must be correct in this."
"Where is the heretic being kept now?"
"In chains underneath the palace."
"What will be done with him?"
"Death, nothing less than death for the murders he has committed."
"When we arrested Konzen Douji, he said that the boy was sane again. And he didn't fight when we took him away."
"Lord Goujun, with respect, Konzen Douji is the boys guardian, he is bound to protect him. You saw how he attacked his Aunt in the chamber in defence of the monster."
"And with respect to you I'm sure, Litouten. However I am actually here and you will address me accordingly."
"Yes, Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. I apologise ... where are the criminals being held now?"
"In the prisons at the Western Barracks, Litouten-sama."
"They must be tried, their crimes must be known. Kenren Taisho and Tenpou Gensui have carried on this disgraceful manner for far too long, they must be brought to justice! They must be tried for treason! Konzen Douji too!"
"I will speak for my men and maintain that, despite whatever happened in that chamber, the Taisho and the Gensui have been effective members of my army and both have earned my respect. Personal grudges will not be brought into this matter."
"No Lord Goujun, but they..."
"Enough, the three will be brought to a public trial in twelve hours time. The Council and myself, Lord Goujun and Litouten-sama will be in court ... Kanzeon Bosatsu, we will require your attendance also."
"I suppose. I'm not altogether happy with this, you know. However the one stipulation I will make is that I will take care of the punishments that are given to them."
"But, Tentei-sama this will clearly be a biased decision. Konzen Douji is her nephew!"
"For once Litouten, take your foot out of your mouth and just shut up."
"Yes Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. My apologies."
"My other stipulation is that I be allowed to be one who deals with the punishment of Son Goku. He was originally brought to me and it was my decision to keep him in Tenkai. I was the one that assigned him a guardian. Therefore I will be the person who deals out the punishment ... besides if Seiten Taisei is truly waging war down there then none of you can deal with such a thing."
"That is fine. The punishment of Son Goku will be given to you Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. You will also carry out punishment of the three criminals Konzen Douji, Kenren Taisho and Tenpou Gensui. However the punishment will be determined by a public trial to be held in twelve hours time."
"Thank you Tentei-sama."
"You will all be expected at the palace main hall in twelve hours for the trial. Lord Goujun will fetch his own two officers and dispatch several of his own men to bring Konzen Douji. We reconvene in twelve hours."
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A/N: Hope it holds your interest! The chapters won't be this short, or at least I hope not. Bear with me for updates. I'll try and go as fast as I can. R&R if you would be so kind. ^_^
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Forever is just another word
Prologue – Setting the Clock
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"What is to be done?"
"I demand retribution. That boy had a hand in murdering my son."
"Your son is not dead. Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama has managed to save your son. He is merely in a coma. You should be grateful for this."
"Regardless, they committed treason. Anything less than death would be morally wrong."
"They will be subject to a fair trial first and appropriate punishment will be determined then. We must be correct in this."
"Where is the heretic being kept now?"
"In chains underneath the palace."
"What will be done with him?"
"Death, nothing less than death for the murders he has committed."
"When we arrested Konzen Douji, he said that the boy was sane again. And he didn't fight when we took him away."
"Lord Goujun, with respect, Konzen Douji is the boys guardian, he is bound to protect him. You saw how he attacked his Aunt in the chamber in defence of the monster."
"And with respect to you I'm sure, Litouten. However I am actually here and you will address me accordingly."
"Yes, Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. I apologise ... where are the criminals being held now?"
"In the prisons at the Western Barracks, Litouten-sama."
"They must be tried, their crimes must be known. Kenren Taisho and Tenpou Gensui have carried on this disgraceful manner for far too long, they must be brought to justice! They must be tried for treason! Konzen Douji too!"
"I will speak for my men and maintain that, despite whatever happened in that chamber, the Taisho and the Gensui have been effective members of my army and both have earned my respect. Personal grudges will not be brought into this matter."
"No Lord Goujun, but they..."
"Enough, the three will be brought to a public trial in twelve hours time. The Council and myself, Lord Goujun and Litouten-sama will be in court ... Kanzeon Bosatsu, we will require your attendance also."
"I suppose. I'm not altogether happy with this, you know. However the one stipulation I will make is that I will take care of the punishments that are given to them."
"But, Tentei-sama this will clearly be a biased decision. Konzen Douji is her nephew!"
"For once Litouten, take your foot out of your mouth and just shut up."
"Yes Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. My apologies."
"My other stipulation is that I be allowed to be one who deals with the punishment of Son Goku. He was originally brought to me and it was my decision to keep him in Tenkai. I was the one that assigned him a guardian. Therefore I will be the person who deals out the punishment ... besides if Seiten Taisei is truly waging war down there then none of you can deal with such a thing."
"That is fine. The punishment of Son Goku will be given to you Kanzeon Bosatsu-sama. You will also carry out punishment of the three criminals Konzen Douji, Kenren Taisho and Tenpou Gensui. However the punishment will be determined by a public trial to be held in twelve hours time."
"Thank you Tentei-sama."
"You will all be expected at the palace main hall in twelve hours for the trial. Lord Goujun will fetch his own two officers and dispatch several of his own men to bring Konzen Douji. We reconvene in twelve hours."
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A/N: Hope it holds your interest! The chapters won't be this short, or at least I hope not. Bear with me for updates. I'll try and go as fast as I can. R&R if you would be so kind. ^_^