Chapter 8: Inner Power Pt. 2

(Four days later)

"I'm really really happy that you decided to stay and watch my show!" Ty Lee exclaimed with joy as she gave Frankie a big hug, which was returned in kind.

"It's no problem," Frankie replied, "It's the least I could do for all the help you've given me...and the food."

"You nearly ate all of our food!" Ty Lee laughed, "I bet you could eat a whole Oonagi if you wanted to!"

It was true. Since Frankie became a Saiyan, he also gained their incredible appetite. The last four days were uneventful to say the least. He had been trying to talk to that dragon in his mind again yet was unable to do so for whatever reason. During that time he made a full recovery but decided to stay with Ty Lee for a little while. If anything just to find a way to clear his mind over everything that had happened. Ty Lee proved to be a very good influence on him, as she not only managed to shake him out of his funk but even helped him improve his fighting skills. Ty Lee had amazing acrobatic ability and was an expert on chi blocking techniques that Frankie expressed a strong desire to learn. It would definitely be useful if he needed to get out of a pinch against someone who was stronger than him as well as to help end a conflict without unneeded bloodshed.

Tonight he decided to watch her perform and was told that they were going to be having a very special guest. Apparently someone of royalty was going to be watching the show as well as someone Ty Lee knew well. While curious, he decided not to dwell on it and continued to focus on his training. That is, until the circus master came up to him with a hopeful expression on his face.

"Frankie my boy," he said, "I've got an idea and I hope you'll be able to help me out!"

"Sure," Frankie said in a slightly nervous tone, his nervousness coming from the man's over-enthusiasm, "What is it boss?"

"How are your vocal cords?"

"My vocal cords?"

"Can ya sing boy?"

"S-sing?!"

Frankie had sung in a talent show before when he was a kid but wasn't exactly keen on doing it again. Mainly because he wasn't exactly the greatest singer in the world.

"I've never heard of anyone singing in a circus?"

"Well, considering the princess of our Nation herself is here," the Circus master said, "I wanted to make this extra special. You can sing can't ya?"

"Well...I don't have the voice of an angel," Frankie mumbled, "but I'm alright."

"Splendid! We'll have you start before Ty Lee's performance!"

"...what?"