Flying Nimbus

Main timeline.

Three days have passed since Cell escaped to the future timeline.

At the Lookout.

"Mr. Popo, come eat with us!" Mo Yuan enthusiastically beckoned to Mr. Popo.

He had clearly already made himself at home at the Lookout.

The long dining table was laden with food, and Mo Yuan, Lazuli, and Lapis were gathered around, ready to dig in.

Android 16 was an android, so he didn't need to eat; furthermore, he never stayed at the Lookout during the day, often heading down to the forest below to space out.

After Mr. Popo woke up from his second knockout, Mo Yuan and the others didn't knock him out again.

Instead, they expressed their goodwill, stating they had no intention of destroying the Earth or wiping out humanity.

Although Mr. Popo was somewhat skeptical, he had no choice—who could argue with their overwhelming strength?

And so, Mo Yuan and his group took up temporary residence at the Lookout.

For the past few days, Mo Yuan had invited him to eat every time he prepared a meal, but Mr. Popo had never accepted.

At first, it was because he didn't want to get too close to them, and as he wasn't an ordinary person, he didn't need to eat to survive.

However, after spending these few days together, Mr. Popo began to waver.

He realized that these people didn't seem like bad guys at all.

Moreover, the food they cooked smelled absolutely divine...

Even though he wasn't hungry, he was truly tempted.

In just a few short days, he had swallowed more saliva than he had in the past hundred years combined.

So this time, Mr. Popo hesitated.

Seeing Mr. Popo waver, Mo Yuan quickly ran over and pulled him toward the dining table.

As for the character of Mr. Popo, anyone who has watched Dragon Ball might not necessarily love him, but they certainly wouldn't hate him.

Mo Yuan was no exception.

Therefore, he genuinely wanted to be friends with Mr. Popo.

Although Mr. Popo was dragged over by Mo Yuan, he still felt his face burning with embarrassment.

However, his skin was so dark that it was impossible to tell.

Mo Yuan always set out four sets of bowls and chopsticks when he cooked, so they could sit down and eat immediately without needing to fetch another set.

Mr. Popo was somewhat touched; no matter how many times he had firmly refused before, Mo Yuan had always prepared a place for him, which showed that he was genuinely inviting him to eat rather than just being polite.

Besides, having lived for so many years, he could certainly tell the difference between sincerity and pretense.

The meal was very harmonious, and their relationship with Mr. Popo grew significantly closer without them even realizing it.

Having craved the food for days, Mr. Popo ate several bowls of rice, making his already round belly even rounder.

After the meal, Lapis took charge of cleaning the dishes.

Feeling guilty about eating for free, Mr. Popo also ran over to help him wash the dishes.

Mo Yuan and Lazuli sat on the edge of the Lookout, their legs dangling in the air as they leaned against each other, looking at the vast expanse of white clouds below.

Suddenly, Mo Yuan spotted something golden amidst the white clouds.

It was the Flying Nimbus!!

Mo Yuan's eyes lit up, like a child who had just discovered a new toy.

Although he could fly himself, and his flight speed was countless times faster than the Flying Nimbus, come on—this was the Flying Nimbus! Riding the clouds and mist was incredibly cool, wasn't it?

What boy didn't have a dream of riding the clouds?

Mo Yuan grabbed Lazuli's hand and said excitedly, "Sister, come with me!"

Although Lazuli was a bit confused, she didn't resist and let Mo Yuan lead her.

The two flew above the Flying Nimbus.

"What is this?" Lazuli tilted her head in confusion.

"This is called the Flying Nimbus. It's said that only those with a pure heart can ride it."

In truth, Mo Yuan wasn't sure if he could ride it himself, considering he had watched some "educational materials" in his past life.

But he had watched them with a studious attitude, after all.

At most, I'll just reward myself after learning a new pose... or knowledge.

"Pure of heart?"

Hearing these two words, Lazuli began to doubt herself as well.

What if she couldn't sit on it?

Wouldn't that prove that her heart wasn't pure?

Suddenly, the air went quiet.

"..."

Finally, Mo Yuan couldn't hold back any longer.

Screw it, whatever happens, happens.

He deactivated his Flight Technique and let himself fall from the sky.

If he wasn't recognized by the Flying Nimbus, he would pass right through it and keep on falling.

Boing.

Mo Yuan felt as if he had landed on an air cushion; he sank deep into it before quickly rebounding, launching him high into the air like a trampoline.

"Whoa! Hahahaha!"

Mo Yuan was beyond excited.

He never expected that an old craftsman like him, who had spent years studying hard, could actually ride the Flying Nimbus.

So, my heart is actually pure, right? ≖‿≖✧

Mo Yuan thought shamelessly to himself.

"Sister, you should come try it too."

Mo Yuan waved, signaling for Lazuli to come down and join him.

Seeing Mo Yuan having so much fun on the Flying Nimbus, Lazuli actually wanted to try it too.

But she was afraid she wouldn't be able to sit on it.

She was extremely conflicted.

ε(┬┬_┬┬)3 She didn't want to die of embarrassment!

Just as Lazuli was struggling with her decision, Mo Yuan gave a powerful leap on the Flying Nimbus.

He jumped over to Lazuli, grabbed her, and they both fell down together.

Caught off guard, Lazuli even forgot she could fly, letting Mo Yuan hold her as they plummeted.

((유∀유|||)) I'm dead, I'm dead...

Mo Yuan had no idea that Lazuli had so many worries running through her mind.

He just figured that if even he could sit on it, Lazuli would definitely have no problem.

Just as Lazuli was on the verge of tears, Mo Yuan landed on the Flying Nimbus while holding her.

She was cradled in Mo Yuan's arms, so her whole body wasn't in contact with the cloud.

However, Lazuli's hand did touch the Flying Nimbus.

And her hand didn't pass through it; she felt the cloud firmly and solidly.

It was soft and elastic, a bit like cotton, but with an even better texture.

The exquisite sensation made Lazuli fall in love with it instantly.

Lazuli broke free from Mo Yuan's embrace.

She jumped and bounced on the Flying Nimbus.

Like a little girl.

A long while later.

The two lay on the Flying Nimbus, turning on their sides to look at each other.

Mo Yuan: "Sister, let me tell you a secret. I actually didn't think I could sit on the Flying Nimbus just now; I thought I was going to fall right through."

"Huh? ∑(´△｀)?! I saw you jump down so directly, I thought you were full of confidence."

"Hehe~" Mo Yuan rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "At the time, I just thought, 'whatever happens, happens.' The worst that could happen was being laughed at by you."

"Hmm~" Lazuli raised an eyebrow, teasing him. "So, why did you think you wouldn't be able to sit on the Flying Nimbus? Do you have some impure thoughts in your heart?"

"Sigh~ that's all your fault."

Mo Yuan sighed, looking at Lazuli with a resentful expression.

Lazuli [・_・?]: "My fault? Why?"

"If you weren't so delicious, Sister, why would I have such wild thoughts?"

Mo Yuan's blatant, undisguised words made Lazuli's pretty face flush red in an instant.

Yet, the tsundere Lazuli remained stubborn despite her shyness, her voice barely a mosquito's hum: "Then what kind of wild thoughts have you been having?"

Mo Yuan did not answer, simply gazing at Lazuli with deep, quiet affection.

Lazuli grew flushed under his stare, lightly pounding Mo Yuan with a dainty fist as she coquettishly urged, "Tell me!"

"I want to... devour you."

"Ah? What... Mmph~~~"

In that moment, time stood still, and the heavens and earth fell silent.

Even the sun, blushing with shyness, hid behind the clouds, not daring to steal another glance.