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Rock said " No, I'm not hungry. Andy and Radditz destroyed the wall to my room. There's some of Radditz's blood on the carpet." then he put on his serious face for the last part " I also plan to move out of here."

Rock a little creeped out by that show of affection said " Fine. I will." He then headed up the stairs to let the others know. Rock would finally have a place without having to worry about people fighting or little saiyan/wolf hybrid destroying his stuff. he would finish this simple task then start packing.

Rock heard the sound of the pegasus' cry but thought nothing of it since it usually meant someone's pet or something was there. He knocked on Andy's door and let them know that dinner was ready. He wandered down the rest of the halls letting the others know that it was time to eat. He arrived at the last door which was the playroom for Terry and Vegeta's kids. He knocked on the door and said " Dinner's ready"

Rock cleared his throat " I've come to the decision that it's time for me to move out. I haven't decided where I'm moving to but I plan to start packing as soon as dinner is over" he waited to see everyone's reaction to his news. He did know one thing he was not going to miss Kogaku. That little cub is in the top two on his list of annoying people.

Rock just let them talk amongst themselves about his job problem. He wasn't interested in Azeroth, Pandaria or any other place in warcraft. As for finding a job, He was sure it wouldn't take him long to find one. There were plenty of fighters in the town who had their own businesses. Surely some of them were looking for new employees. If nothing else fails, he could always make outfits for trainers and their pokemon. He noticed that Terry wasn't the only one with a sad look. He glanced over at the girls seeing the sad looks they had.

Having the warm water rush down his face was a blessing to him. In his mind, Terry thought, "Oh Rock, there you go again...speaking your rebellion towards those who wish nothing but the best of you. How long has it been anyhow since I first adopted you?"

Terry sighed as he squirt a dab of shampoo into his hand before massaging the carnation scented liquid into his hair. He tried to think back, Terry did, of the first moment that he found Rock abandoned and scared in that dark alley. He remembered the horror in the boy's face as both Iori and someone whose name Terry had long since forgotten had closed in on Rock. He remembered the powerful moves that he used to free Rock from those that would only wish to do him harm.

Unaware that Dee had come into the room, Terry began voicing his thoughts aloud, which only went as far as the bedroom door. Only Dee heard what he was saying now.

"Now I remember...you were only 6 when I first met you, Rock. Heh, I had no idea at the time that you were his son. Then when I met your mom shortly after...in the hospital...I knew then what I really had to do. So many years have passed since then. Maybe...maybe...maybe it is time to let you go and let you become free of your cage."

Dee knocked on the bathroom door and said through it closed, "Honey, are you okay in there? Or did my swampert somehow join you without my notice?"

Terry nearly choked on the soap he was rinsing out, but managed to rinse it all out before replying, "I'm okay, Dee. No, Swampert ain't here. Why, you looking for the little blighter? I know he can be as slippery as an eel, but..."

"No, no, I wasn't looking for swampert," Dee said next, "I just thought you were talking to a Pokemon. You seem troubled about what Rock said at dinner and I thought that maybe swampert came in there with you to hear what you had to say besides me. You know how sneaky he can be."

Terry turned off the water, a fresh white fuzzy towel wrapped around his waist, and he opened the door. He said to his wife after kissing her, "That I do. But, I think that Rock might just be better off if he was on his own, ya know? I mean...I can remember the first day I found him."

"So, you think you should give Mayor Theodore a call tomorrow?"

"Nah, actually...I was thinking you could make a quick trip there and back. See, I think one of the reasons why Rock is still a bit squeemish around you is because he feels that you do not fully understand him as well as I do and haven't really done anything that he has wanted. This moving out thing...its a big step for him. And to confess that to you first?! That was a shocker. But, it also means that Rock is beginning to trust in you a lot more. And I think he might just give you a big hug when you tell him that you've found the perfect place for him."

Dee was still a bit skeptical about it, but then again, Terry had always been close to Rock in a way that was still somewhat foreign to her. Her style of raising kids was much different than Terry's. So, she said, "So, you want me to speak with the mayor, find Rock a place and then tell him about it?"

Terry laughed, "Not quite...you've almost got my idea down. Nah, I was thinking that you and Rock go together to Flower bud Village tomorrow and let Rock meet the mayor and then he can decide from the plots available if he wants to live there. It will be his decision in the end and he will love you for this opportunity."

Dee stared at Terry listening. That was a good idea! Then Dee could repair Rock's bedroom and leave it reserved all clean for if Rock comes visiting. Not that she'd expect him to visit, but she figured somewhere along the road of life he would if only for a meal or something. She also knew that if that happened, it'd be a while before he does visit again.

Pulling down the bedsheets and the black comforter with the bright orange Fatal Fury logo patterned across it, Dee climbed into bed, which Terry followed and snuggled in beside her. Dee then said, "Well, if Rock is all done packing tomorrow and he comes to you about that business about your offer, then I can take him to Flower bud. And if he doesn't, but moves out anyways, we will just have to wish Rock the best and hope that for whatever dangers he will have to face based on reputation, that he pulls through. A year 4 student in Southtown finishing school doesn't usually get very far, but perhaps this is the reason why Rock wants to move away. Its so that he can further his studies. He did say all he wants is some peace and quiet."

Terry gave Dee a loving kiss then, a more passionate deep one. It was tempting to Dee to want to "bed" Terry further than that, but Terry was fast asleep soon after the kiss was finished. With a soft smile, Dee returned the kiss, then whispered, "Good night, Terry. I love you too."

She too fell asleep quickly and by the time morning came, she felt ready for a trip to Flower Bud Village with or without Rock tagging along. She waited though for Rock to join her at the breakfast table as the two did every morning.

Terry was a late sleeper as was everyone else. It was the one time of the day that Rock could withstand in this household. His luggage was all packed and ready by the time Rock did come down the stairs.

"Good morning, Rock," Dee said, "Terry's asked me to take you to Flower Bud today to have a look at what's available there. Now, keep in mind, Terry did say to me that it will be your decision in the end so if you decide that Flower bud isn't for you then that's fine. But...it would make Terry happy if you had a look at the village before you give this an all out no thank you. Oh, and by the way, I have next to no connection with Flower Bud village. If anything, its Terry who is more in tune there than I am. Did you know that this mansion was originally built using materials from Flower Bud? Before I even knew Terry, he's worked there. From the age of 10 right up till he was 22. Amazing, right?"

She picked up her suitcase as she was going to stay at Perch inn while Rock looked around. "Oh, and just so you know, you are going to do most of the looking around there. I am going to say hi to Kurt Woodsman then I am going to be saying hi to Keitaro, then I am going to be working in the mines for a few days before heading home. I need to get some potana roots there anyways and like you, I kinda need a vacation. Look, I know that you and I don't get along very well, and that's cool. I understand your point of view. But, Rock, Terry and I are only wanting to ensure that wherever you end up you will be well taken care of. Not only are you a prince of the Renaissance Galaxy, which some people might take advantage of, but if you do stay in Southtown for too long, Billy Kane might start doing things that you don't want. You say that you don't want gay relationships, well...Billy Kane might treat you like his boy toy if you stay in the Geese building for too long. Terry was tossing in his sleep last night having nightmares about it."