The Forgotten Character: Yajirobe’s Tale
Prologue
by Teari

Rating: PG
Pairing: None I know of
Warnings: This fic will move in and out a lot between Campfire and YT…that is to say, whenever you see these marks: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

It indicates the change from Campfire to YT.

Slight cursing

Other: Um…this is kind of important. I had to fudge a bit on the ages of the characters. Or, at least, I think I had to fudge….anyway, here’s the order of the characters by age, oldest first. Not all of them will appear, but I did put them in here for a reference point.

Characters: Age, race and other

Okay, a few other things to say.

First, thanks to all those who helped with the ages; as you can see, I’ve changed some of them.

Piccalo is now 11, instead of 19 (even if he was more or less a placeholder…it’s not that important, but it was bugging me. ^_^) and Gohan is now 5 instead of 5 and ½ . What happened there is the fact that I ….well, I just like the fact that he’s five instead of four. So I’m having him just turn five.

Now, as for Yamcha….I’m not sure what I’m doing with his age…I have a feeling that it might come into play in his story, but I’m not sure yet. Because of that, I’ve decided to let his age stand as it is. If I need to change it, I’ll let you know, and explain my reasons….is that all?

No, it’s not. There I go, answering my own questions. (sigh. I need sleep.) Okay. Thanks, to all of you who have read my story, and have reviewed. I , personally, can’t wait to see where it goes, so I’m glad you all like it. I’m pretty proud of it. But I already said that. ^_^

 ~Yajirobe’s thoughts~

 <~Khan’s thoughts~>

 I’m also guessing at names for Yajirobe’s mom and dad. And-before I forget-any characters that DON'T show up in the DB/DBZ/ episodes -either in dubs or in the un-dubbed and un-subbed, belong to me. (This includes: Khan, Yucari, and Ryoibe)

Unless they belong to the DBZ universe-in which case, someone tell me, and what their names are, if they have one! I couldn't find anything that told me about Yajirobe's parents!

 Um…I think that’s all….so TO THE STORY:

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Taking in a deep breath, Yajirobe looked into the fire. "The things I've done are numerous-I couldn't begin to explain them all, or the stories behind them." Looking thoughtful, Yajirobe took out a small object from his pocket. "Look at this little guy-you'd think that everyone the whole world over would want this wonderful little bean, wouldn't you?"

Krillan nodded, a wistful smile on his face. "Yeah…that little guy helped save our lives more times than I remember."

Yamcha nodded, his face serious. "I know." Then, his face broke into a big grin. "I always wondered what would happen if everyone got a hold of some senzu."

"Isn't Bulma trying to perfect a synthesized formula for the world that does the same things as a senzu bean, Yamcha?" Tien asked, poking the fire with a stick.

Yamcha nodded as he pushed his hair back over his shoulder. "Last I heard, yep. Although, I think she finally gave up on it-she said she didn't see the point of making a synthesized version after Goku told her Korin had a never-ending supply."

"It's a good thing Goku told her that. You wouldn't believe the problems that'd spring up from a 'magic bean'." Yajirobe got a disgusted look on his face, and shook his head. "Disgraceful."

"I don't see the problem with it. Why shouldn't everyone have access to the senzu bean? Everyone has a right to be healthy-especially if it can cure them."

"Um…I'm going to have to go with Chaotzu on this, guys. I think that this would help out a lot of people-and I don't see why we should be the only ones that know about it. It seems…unfair, at best." Krillan said, giving the fire a good poke with a long stick, making the flames spark higher.

"I don't want everyone to have a hold of them. Then, when we really needed them-and we will if these Sayjins are as tough as Kami says they are-we won't have any. And the Earth will be under their control."

"Yamcha, how can you say that? I'm sure if people realized that the Earth was in danger of being overrun, they'd be more than happy to help us out, and give us the senzu!" Chaotzu's voice rang, chastising Yamcha.

"Don't be too sure of that, little one. You and I both know a few people who wouldn't do that at all. A few would even not give us the senzu for spite." Tien's voice came though, to Yamcha's aid.

"So, I take it that you don't think normal people should have the senzu either?" Krillan asked.

"No, I don't."

"Hey-thanks man. It's nice to know I'm not all alone in this."

"Why not?" Chaotzu asked his voice laced with anger, and curiosity.

"I can answer that, Chaotzu." Yajirobe's voice broke through the argument suddenly. Yamcha turned to face him, a look of wariness on his face; it was as if he was trying to figure out if Yajirobe was lying or not. Krillan jumped at the sound of Yajirobe's voice, and shook his head as he rolled his eyes. Tien and Chaotzu both exchanged a look, with Chaotzu picking himself up from Tien's lap, and sitting cross-legged at the edge of the fire. Tien leaned closer to the fire, his eyes lit with understanding.

"You have a story." It was more of a statement than a question, although, both Krillan and Yamcha shared a looked at Yajirobe's nod.

"I do." Yajirobe said seriously, placing his hands out to the fire. "I do indeed."