Marron's Wish

It wasn't Marron's day. They had Home Economics class that day, and they learnt to cook curry. Unfortunately, she's burnt her cooking. Again. It wasn't her fault she didn't realize it was burning until it was too late. And the evil cooking instructor had made them eat whatever they've cooked, no matter how inedible it was, like she always did. It was a wonder that nobody's come down with food poisoning yet. Later she had to wash it down with 4 cans of soda to get rid of the taste of burnt meat and spices in her mouth. And now she felt slightly ill. At times like this, she wished she were a Saiyajin. Trunks and Goten seemed to be able to eat just about anything and never suffer from any ill effects. And then later on she found out she's got a D for Home Economics, due to the fact that she's failed to cook anything close to edible for the whole year. So there goes her straight As record.

Her friends tell her she's too uptight about the whole thing. It's just one subject they said. Don't worry, it won't affect your overall grades too much, loosen up a bit, stop and smell the roses... only to be met by a murderous glare from her. After a moment of awkward silence, they quickly apologized.

"Ahh... sorry Marron. You know I didn't mean it that way..."

She relented. "You're right. I should loosen up a bit. How about we go watch a movie tonight?"

"Err.. sorry Marron. Can't make it. I'm going out with my boyfriend tonight. Maybe some other time...?"

"OK sure." She sighed. All her friends have boyfriends, except for her. They told her it was because she's a straight A student, boys are afraid to ask her out. Perhaps, but it could also be because of her looks... Anyway, she's got her first D today, and still no boyfriend. So that theory's shot, wasn't it? That leaves the other possibility--

She was thoughtful on her way home. She didn't notice it when a garbage truck sped past her. A piece of paper flew into her face. She took it off her face, grimacing. It was a page from a magazine, adorned with a picture of the Wonderbra(tm) model displaying her wares. "SO I CAN'T COOK. WHO CARES?"(tm) read the caption beneath the picture. Marron sighed again. She did NOT need to be reminded of all this again.

That's it, she thought. Marron was determined to do something about it. That was how she later found herself in Capsule Corp., asking Bulma could she please borrow the Dragon Radar. She needed to make a wish to the great dragon Shenlong.

Bulma said OK, but did she ask for her parents' permission? Yes, Marron said. She did, and she remembered the scene very clearly. As she had predicted, her mother was understanding, but her father had blown his top when she told them. After a private discussion between her two parents, they finally gave their permission. Anyhow, Shenlong can grant 3 wishes. If she didn't like the result, she can always use the second wish to undo the first. And the third wish is for Bulma, as a thank you gift for lending the Dragon Radar. "That's OK, you don't need to do that," Bulma said." I have everything I could ever want, and I'm very happy with my life." Coming from the richest woman in the world, who would dispute that? "Oh thank you, Bulma." Marron said happily. As she was about to set off to gather the Dragon Balls, Bulma asked, "Do you need any help? I could ask Trunks to accompany you--" Marron declined. It was kind enough of Bulma to lend her the radar. She'll do this on her own. She'll be fine.

Bulma watched Marron leave, reminded of the Dragon Ball hunting days of her youth. "When I was her age, I wanted to wish for a boyfriend. And look who I end up with now." She smiled. "I'm glad I didn't get to make that wish."

So Marron had her own Dragon Ball adventure, which we'll not go into any details about. Instead, let's find out how Kuririn and No.18 came to the decision to let their daughter make this wish which would change her appearence and could potentially change her life.

No.18 pulled Kuririn into their bedroom. Kuririn was clearly upset. "Did you hear that? How could my sweet little girl ask for such a thing? After this, what next?!"

"Why are you so upset? I would've thought you, of all people would understand."

"I never had to worry about such things at her age. What's all these young people coming to these days?" he wailed.

"She's a teenaged girl. Naturally, she's more conscious about her looks at this age. Anyway when you were her age, you were too busy fighting to care."

"Maybe so. But this'll give her the message that looks are the most important thing to attract friends. I refuse to let my daughter be turned into a mindless bimbo."

"I think you're being unreasonable," No.18 said. "It will not turn her into a mindless bimbo. She's far too clever for that."

Then she noticed the newspaper in her husband's hand. It was one of those weekend edition tabloids. "TEENAGER UNDERGOES SURGERY TO HAVE WORLD'S LARGEST BREASTS" the headline screamed. "INSIDE: BRITNEY SPEARS - BEFORE & AFTER. EXCLUSIVE PICTURES!" a smaller article beside the main story read.

No.18 raised her eyebrows. "Really, Kuririn. I think you are overreacting. Our daughter is NOT going to do that. Give her a little credit. Besides, I think she's old enough to make the decision."

Kuririn finally relented. "I suppose you're right. OK then. She can make the wish." But he was still unhappy. His little girl was growing up far too quickly. He sighed.

Now, back to Marron. Finally, she's gathered all 7 Dragon Balls. The search had been as much fun as the anticipation of the wish itself. And it gave her a sense of accomplishment to find all the Dragon Balls, all by herself. Now, it's time to make the wish.

She gathered the 7 balls together and chanted the magic words. "Shenlong, come forth." Immediately, the sky darkens and the magical dragon appeared. "I can grant you three wishes. Name your first wish."

"I have only one wish, O great dragon," Marron said, her eyes open wide in awe at the majestic presence of the magical dragon.

"Very well." Shenlong said. "You may make a second wish in 4 months time. Now name your first wish."

"This is my wish, O great dragon." Marron said. "I wish for a NOSE!"

"Granted!" The dragon's voice boomed out. "I shall see you in 4 months time, should you choose to make the second wish. For now, goodbye!" With that he was gone. And the world smells wonderful.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, was how Marron got her nose at the end of DBZ.

*End*

Some Notes (30/6/00):
The bra ad phrase used above was based on a real ad, although I'm not sure what brand and I also can't remember the actual words used in the ad. But I think you get the idea.

The Britney Spears bit was added from a radio show I heard from some time ago (more than a year now, I think) after Britney cancelled a UK tour because of a claimed knee injury, the DJ was commenting that her breasts look bigger after her surgery and speculates...

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