179 Kale (1/2)

”Didn't you say his house was here?” A young girl in her teens asked a guy on her right.

”I… yes, it should be here. I already scouted the area and the man several times.” The guy said while looking at the crater in disbelief.

”Well, I don't see a house. The only thing is a big… When was the last time you scouted the house?”

”Two days back ago after which I gave you the picture. I have no idea what happened.”

The girl who didn't look older than 15 only glanced at him and observed the crater. ”The house doesn't seem to have blown up. This crater is too spherical… Let's go back for now.”

The owner of this house was a high standing politician. They were somewhat aware that he had some skeletons in his closet. What they suspected was that he had a hand in human trafficking.

Caulifla had seen a picture of a new girl that was being dragged into his house and immediately wanted to beat that motherfucker up and take everything he owned. Although she was a punk, she still had a bottom line and would mostly target people that deserved it in her eyes.

Now not only did the politician but his house disappeared with him. Although there didn't seem to be any clues, she could guess that someone had gotten ahead of them.

She couldn't find the girls ki signature, so she decided to drop this for now.

*****

”Sob…sob” The girl, Broly had rescued, was sobbing heavily. From time to time she glanced at Broly who was sticking a stick with meat on it into the ground and the end over the open flame.

Broly had of course noticed the girl's glances but he had no intention of mothering her. He had already guessed that this girl should be Kale. The second person he targeted, but surprisingly he didn't find her near Caulifla but in a stranger's home.

Maybe they didn't have met yet?

He also went out several times, searching for some water or other edibles. The first time he went away, he saw her panicking.

Of course, there wouldn't be any dangers as he had enveloped the whole place with his senses. They were near the lake behind which he wanted to train them, so finding water to drink from wasn't difficult.

He reappeared as fast as he left which quickly calmed Kale down. After several times of doing this, she only watched into the flames as if she wanted to find her meaning in life in it.

Broly carried a tree on his shoulder and threw it to the side. The tree was bearing several apple-like fruits. He tasted them and directly fell for its sour and sweet taste. He held his hand over the tree and as if it was sweating, the tree lost a lot of water, making it perfect wood to burn.

Broly broke some twigs off and threw them into the fire.

”What's your name?” Broly said as he turned the sticks of meat, so the other side was being roasted as well.

Kale blanked for a second as this was the first time he spoke. She was shocked at the rough deep voice that seemed to try but miserable fail to hide the monster behind it. Still, somehow it didn't bother her at all instead it gave her a sense of security.

”K…Kale” She uttered hurriedly after realizing that she didn't say anything for some time.

”I am Broly, Kekale. Here is an apple.” Broly took the fruit and threw it towards Kale, who didn't react in time and the fruit landed right in her face before falling into her lap.

”My… my name is Kale, not Kekale.” She said quietly as she rubbed her face.

”What did you say?” Broly asked as he turned his attention to the meat again. Seeing him attend to something else made her somehow angry.

”I said… My name is Kale!” She yelled. After the echo died and Broly turned his gaze towards her, she realized with what a force her voice came out. In fact, Broly had noticed that the ground had cracked slightly from the shockwave, created by her shout.

”Good. Speak up if you want something. Now eat your apple and go to sleep, you will undergo some harsh training tomorrow.”