//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: News Faces // Story: Tale Of Monkey King Son Goku // by monkey king //------------------------------// I had no idea on how long that I have been passed out from that explosion when I finally started to wake up. At first everything I looked at was really blurry, which might be because of being unconscious for a while or the fact that I hit my head with enough force to cause a concussion. But when my vision settled I was shocked at what I saw, a normal bedroom and I was in a bead in the center of it. As I looked around at the room I was asking to myself,” Okay how did I get here, I was in a forest before right?” I then tried to sit up but as soon as I moved my body a huge wave of pain, especially in my head, came over me which made me screech in pain. After a few seconds passed a bright yellow pegasus thing came running into the room and almost tackle hugged me. As she held me she said” Shh shh it’s okay you’re safe here.” You would think that I would be freaking out more but in all honesty I was just to darn comfy. Her fur was so soft and warm it felt like I was being held by a mother, or a giant fuzzy blanket. I was honestly really sad when she released me from the embrace, I might have even stretched out my arms to show I wanted another hug. After the second hug, seriously those hugs were really amazing, the yellow pegasus then asked,” So are you feeling any better?” I gave her a quick nod and said,” Yeah that really helped thank you.” The yellow pegasus seemed to be taken back by my speaking a little bit but soon regained its composure. The equine then asked,” So can you tell me your name and how you got hurt the way you did?” I paused for a second to think of what I should say until finally I said,” My name in Son Goku, but you can just call me Son. As for the second thing  well I kinda exploded.” The yellow pegasus covered her mouth in shock and asked,” Oh my you poor thing what caused the explosion?” To which i said,” Oh that was me.” The yellow pegasus looked at me in a mixture of fear, question, and worry. She then asked,” What do you mean by that, how did you cause the explosion?” I then shrugged and said,” I don’t really know.” Okay I know this is kind of a lie but when you think about it really isn’t because I had no idea on how I performed the Bijuu Bomb. The yellow then lowered her head as she sighed and when she raised it back up she said,” Okay then at least you are safe now.”  I then asked,” Pardon me but since I answered your questions do you mind answering a couple of mine?” The yellow pegasus then said,”Oh my of course you can.” She then smiled warmly at me as she sat down next to me on the bead and asked,” What do you want to know?” I smiled back at her and asked,” Okay do you mind telling me who you are, how I got here, and how long I have been out for?” The yellow pegasus smiled as she said,” Oh well my name is Fluttershy and as for your other two questions well I don’t know how long you have been unconscious. As for how you got here well I saw a lot of smoke coming from the Everfree Forest and decided to go and see if any animals were hurt and when I got there I found you and brought you back to my home.” I then looked around at the room again and said,” Oh that makes sense.” I then looked at Fluttershy and said,” Thank you for helping me miss Fluttershy it means alot to me.” Fluttershy smiled at me warmly and nuzzled the side of my head while saying,” You have no need to thank me, I love helping out tiny animals in need.” This made me sigh because I was still kind of sad that Death made me the chibi version of Son Goku and not the giant hulking beast. Fluttershy seemed to notice my sadness and asked,” Is something wrong Son you seem a bit sad.” I shock my head and said,” Oh no I am fine I was just thinking about something.” Just then my stomach started to growl loudly which caused Fluttershy to giggle and said,” It would seem that you are hungry, want to head down and grab a bite to eat?” I gave her a quick nod as I tried to stand up so we could go downstairs but as soon as I started to stand a wave of dizziness and pain washed over me.  I was forced to sit back down to just try and regain my balance. Fluttershy looked at me with worry and said,” Oh my you mustn't try and move you are still wounded and weak.” Fluttershy then got off of the bead and put me on her back. Fluttershy  then smiled and said,” Until you are fully healed I will carry you; however from what I have seen thus far that won't take long.” I blinked and as I turned my head to the side and asked,” Um what does that mean?” She looked at me like I had just said the weirdest thing that had ever been said which just made even more curious. She then said,” I am talking about your rampant healing ability.” I then blinked and asked,” My heal to the what now, since when have I had that?” Just then it hit me that maybe with this new form came a healing factor like what Naruto had in the show. The only problem with that hypothesis was the fact that I am a tailed beast while Naruto was a Jinchuuriki. But hay who am I to look a gift horse in the mouth. After we descended the stairs into the living room I asked,” So what do you have too eat cause I am hungry enough to eat about anything?”  Fluttershy smiled warmly and said,” WellI have some nice bananas for you if you would like?” I chuckled at what she said,” I wouldn’t mind some bananas but just so you know I like more foods than just that.” Fluttershy snickered a little bit as we entered the kitchen and said,” Okay I will try to remember that.” Once inside the kitchen Fluttershy craned her neck around to grabbed me by the nap of my neck and set me in a chair at the table. After she set me down in the chair she went over to her counter and grabbed me a bushel of bananas. Once she got thous and placed them in front of me she asked,” So would you mind telling me a couple things, if it’s not too much trouble I mean.” I gave her a nod as I peeled one of the bananas and said,” Sure shot.” Fluttershy smiled and asked,” Would you please tell me how old you are i there are any others like you?” I swallowed the bit of banana I was eating and said,” Well I guess you could say that I am a child.” Which was kind of true sense I was just brought into this  world a day or two ago. I then said,” And as far as others like me are concerned, well that I don’t really know.” I had no way of knowing if I was the first person who was given a chance like this or chose to become a tailed beast. Fluttershy looked at me with sadness in her eyes and said,” Oh dear I am so sorry to hear that, you must be awfully lonely.” I took another bite of my banana and said,” I guess so.” Fluttershy then smiled and said,” Well if you want you can stay here with me and my animal friends, I know that you would love it here.” My eyes shot open as I started to choke on my banana and once I managed to get down the piece of banana I asked,” Um say what now?” Fluttershy smiled and said,” well I was thinking since you are just a child and don’t have any family you could stay here with me. I was about to say something when a nock on the front door could be heard. Fluttershy looked in the direction of the front door and said,” I will be right back Son just sit tight.” I chuckled nervously and said,” Oh please don’t worry about me.” As Fluttershy went to the front door and opened it I could hear another voice. The voice then said,” Hey Flutters what gives I thought we were supposed to go flying up to Cloudsdale.” Fluttershy then said,” Oh really I am so sorry but I found this hurt animal and have been taking care of it.” The voice then asked,” Really what kind of animal is it.” Fluttershy then said,” It is a red four tailed monkey.” When she said this the voice the screamed out happily,” Really where is it?!” When I heard this I honestly gulped in fear, especially when the voice came flying in. I honestly could believe what I was seeing, a blue pegasus with a rainbow mane and tail was looking right at me. I raised my paw and said,” Um hello there.” The pegasus then smiled widely and said,” Oh my gosh you look so awesome.” I chuckled nervously and said,” Thank you I guess.” The pegasus smirked at me and asked,” So who are you and better yet what are you?” I cleared my throat and said,” Well my name is Son Goku and I am a tailed beast.” The pegasus turned her head to the side and asked,” What is a tailed beast?” I raised my tails up and and said,” Well I am a beast and I have multiple tails so what do you think.” This bit of snark made the pegasus laugh and say,” I like you, names Rainbow Dash by the way.” Rainbow Dash stuck out her hoof for me to shake which I did. Once we did Rainbow Dash turned to Fluttershy and asked,” So Flutters mind telling me where you found this guy and if he is staying here with you?” Fluttershy smiled warmly at Rainbow and said,” Well I found him unconscious in the Everfree forest due to an explosion, which he caused.” Fluttershy then looked at me and said,” As for him staying here, well that is up to him.” I sighed as I rubbed the back of my head  and said,” I don’t know Fluttershy I thought that I might try to live on my own for a little while.” Fluttershy then looked at me with concern in her eyes and said,” I understand but I still think you should consider staying here with me, and from what you told me you are a child and every child needs a home.” Fluttershy then gave me a sort of sad puppy look which would bring even the fiercest creature under her thumb, or hoof I guess. I sighed and said,” Okay I will think about it but I will not promise anything.” Just when I said this Fluttershy smiled brightly as she flew up to me and hugged me tightly. Meanwhile Rainbow Dash, who was flying above me rolled her eyes and said,” Okay now that all that mushy stuff is out of the way why don’t you tell me about this explosion that he caused.” After about thirty minutes of me explaining Rainbow Dash said,” So let me get this straight  while you were facing off against Timberwolves you caused an explosion that not only got rid of them but knocked you out cold.” Rainbow Dash then burst out into laughter and said,” That is both really cool and really funny.” I puffed out my cheeks in anger which Fluttershy took notice of and said,” Rainbow Dash that is really mean of you, now apologize to Son.” To add in a bit more force she stared at Rainbow Dash with a glare that scared the life out of me. Apparently Rainbow felt the same because she soon turned to me and said,” I am sorry Son.” I smirked at this and with a cocky tone in my voice said,” Oh I forgive you Rainbow Dash.” Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy seemed to take note of my tone and both of them glared at me to which I said,” I’m sorry.” After a bit more talking another knock on the door could be head to which Fluttershy went to answer. This time I decided to follow her, which was a lot less painful now, and see who was at the door and when she opened it I saw and equine with both wings and horn. The sight of this creature just filled me with so many questions popped into my head, like what on earth is she. The equine looked at Fluttershy with worry and said,” Fluttershy good your in, we need your help in town square.” Fluttershy let out a sigh of worry and asked,” Oh my what is wrong Twilight and how can I help?” Twilight looked her dead in the eyes and said,” A strange fox is running a muck in town square.” Fluttershy turned her head to the side and asked,” How is it strange Twilight?” Twilight then light her horn and a image of the fox appeared, and to my surprise it was Kurama the nine tailed fox. Twilight then continued to say,” For some reason this fox has nine tails.” After finally managed to regain my senses I said,” I know that fox, he is a tailed beast like me and is name is Kurama.” Twilight then looked at me with a mixture of fear, surprise, and intrigue and asked,”  Um Fluttershy what, and who, is that four tailed monkey?” I raised my tails like I had done for Rainbow Dash and said,” My name is Son Goku the four tailed beast.” I then padded closer to Twilight and asked,” Are you sure the fox has nine tails, are you sure that is Kurama?” Twilight gave me a somewhat reluctant nod and said,” Yes the fox has nine tails but I am not sure what its name is.” I looked at Fluttershy and asked,” Fluttershy please can you let me come with you I need to know if it is him, if it is Kurama?” Fluttershy looked at me reluctantly and said,” I don’t know Son it could be dangers.” I growled at this and said,”  Well if you wont then I will go myself.” I then burst out of Fluttershy’s home past both Twilight and Fluttershy. I had no idea where I was going but all I knew was that I need to find Kuruma. After a bit of running I came to the outside of Ponyville and said,” I guess this is the place  but how do I find him?” Just then a wave washed over somehow letting me know how to find Kurama and the best course to take. I shock my head and said,” Okay so that is useful, weird but useful.” As I followed the directions that my mind had shown me a deep voice could be heard saying,”I know you are there. Come here.” I stopped in my tracks and in a low voice asked,” Is he looking for me, but how does he know that I am here?” However before I could spend too much time on that thought the voice yelled,” can you please stop that! I am trying to focus!” I blinked and asked,” Um okay that is weird.” I then ran to the source of the voice and what I saw was in fact the Nine Tailed Fox Kurama. After a couple seconds Kurama, who was standing on top of a statue surrounded by multi colored equines, spotted me and yelled out, “i could use a bit of help! These ponies won’t leave me alone!” I blinked for a second and said,” Oh yeah I am on it.” I then started to beat me chest as a way to get the ponies attention, which it did. The ponies turned their gazes to me and a orange pony yelled,” There’s another one of dem varmints get it.” I gulped when the herd of ponies started charging as me the only thing that I could think to say was,” Mommy.” However right before the ponies were on top Kurama jumped in front of me and said,” he hasn’t even done anything wrong yet? Why are you chasing him? I may have taken apples but it was only because i can’t get anything to eat normally as i have no money. Please just take me. Leave him alone!” I looked at Kurama and then at the ponies and said,” I don’t think it is wise to antagonize them, they kinda have us outnumbered ten to two.” Kurama grind a sinister grin and said,” good thing i have them outgunned 1000 to one. And that’s just none lethal jutsus.” I gasped and asked,” You know jutsus really?” “Made a few as well. Like this one, Lighting style Shock Mines!” Kurama's nine tails then raised up and shot out tiny senbones like hairs filled with lightning chakra which when gives off an shocking explosion when contact his made. I looked in aw at what I saw and said,” That was so cool!” Kurama smirked and in a smuggish tone said,” that was with just a small trickle of my chakra.” I smiled and said,” You have to teach me!” However before Kurama could say anything a worried voice called out me from behind saying,” Son oh thank goodness.” I turned to face the voice and was shocked to see Fluttershy flying up to me and Kurama. My eyes started to shrink in fear due to Kurama’s jutsu so I pointed out a place behind us where she could land. Once she landed in the spot I pointed out she glared out me like a mother would and said,” What in the wide world of Equestria were thinking running off like that, you could have been really hurt.” I lowered my head in shame and said,” I am sorry Fluttershy but I need to find out if it was Kurama Twilight was talking about.”  I then looked around and asked,” Where is Twilight and Rainbow Dash?” Fluttershy sighed and said,” They are back at my cottage watching of my animals.” Kurama meanwhile looked at the two of us and asked,” so who are you?” Fluttershy looked at Kurama and said,” Oh I am sorry my name is Fluttershy and you must be this Kurama that Son has been talking about.” Meanwhile the orange pony yelled out,” Flutters be careful with them apple stealing varmints.” Kurama rolled his eyes and said,” I only did that because i was starving and had no food or money. I am willing to work to pay you back.” Fluttershy gasped and said,” Oh my that is terrible.” Fluttershy then looked at the orange pony and said,” Applejack I will pay for the apple he took if you and the rest of these ponies leave these two alone.” Applejack sighed and said,” Alright Flutters.” Applejack then turned to the ponies and said,” Y’all heard her get outta here.” Which they did in a matter of minutes. Fluttershy then paid for the apples that Kurama stole. Fluttershy then turned to me and Kurama and said,” Alright boys lets go home.” Kurama raised an eyebrow in confusion and asked,” what just happened? ” I chuckled and said,” Well Fluttershy just helped me and you out of a bind that is what happened.” I then walked over to Fluttershy and said,” Come on Kurama lets go, oh and don’t forget to neutralize your jutsu.” Kurama sighed as he released the chakra in the the senbone hairs which left them useless. Kurama then slowly walked up to me and Fluttershy looking not to pleased. Fluttershy smiled at both of us and said,” Okay now you two let’s go home.” Fluttershy then lead us back to her cottage and inside. Once inside we were greeted by Twilight and Rainbow Dash who in unison asked,” What were you thinking.” I blinked in several times and said,” Um I was thinking that I wanted to find out i the fox you were talking about was Kurama.” Twilight was just about to say something more but was stopped by Fluttershy saying,” Twilight I think that is enough for now.” Fluttershy then turned to me and said,” Besides it is getting late and I need to know whether they are going stay here or go somewhere else.” I turned to Kurama and asked,” What do you think Kurama it is getting late?” Kurama sighed as he lowered his head in annoyance and said,”are you a fool? We stay here of course!” Fluttershy smiled and said,” I am happy to hear that, I have already set up a couple places for you two to sleep.” Fluttershy then picked me up by the nap of my neck and carried me over to a small bead that was in the corner of the room. Kurama meanwhile walked over to a larger bed and with a smirk said,” Now this is more like it! Thanks Fluttershy. This will be the best sleep i have had in many years.” Fluttershy smiled and said,” Well I am happy to hear that. Now you two need to get some sleep so goodnight.” Me and Kurama gave a quick nod and laid down on are beads to rest. As I lied there starting to fall asleep I thought to myself how weird, but fun, today was. As I thought about that I could hear Kurama’s angry voice in my head say,” can you please keep it down! Your thinking so loud i can't sleep!” As soon as I heard this my mind shut up and fell into a deep sleep.