Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Dragonball V: A World Both Familiar and Foreign ❯ Round 3: Goku, Our Last Hope! ( Chapter 12 )

DragonBall V: A World Both Familiar and Foreign

Author's Note: Hmm that last chapter didn't have an author's note but I left the Author's Note: thing there… haha. I forgot to go back and write one. Ah well, I don't feel like editing it, so I'll leave it like that as a curiosity. In this one I want to post the power levels for the Z warriors and Frieza, for information sake. If you really don't care, skip this author's note and keep reading.

Goku after training under 100Gs: 180,000, 250-400k with max kaio-ken technique; Goku after recovery in regen tank: 6,000,000; Goku using max Kaio-ken technique: 8,000,000-8,500,000; Goku Super Saiyan: 15,000,000

Vegeta after 100G training: 165,000; Vegeta after recoving from Ginyu attack: 550,000; Vegeta after Dende's heal: 5,000,000

Krillin after 100G training: 150,000; Krillin after Guru power upgrade: 350,000

Piccolo after fusing with Nail: 2,900,000; Piccolo w/o weighted clothing: 3,800,000

Frieza Form 1: 530,000; Frieza Form 2: 1,000,000; Frieza Form 3: 4,000,000; Frieza Form 4: 8,000,000 at 1% of power (meaning baseline for that form); Frieza Form 4 50% of maximum: 10,000,000; Frieza Form 4 full power: 12,000,000

One small comment by the way, in a review someone mentioned that Bulma would have died since Vegeta did because of their bond. I disagree. Chi-Chi survived Goku's death… twice. Bulma survived Vegeta's death once in Mirai Trunks' timeline and once in the mainstream timeline. I know that in some people's fics when one half of the bonded mates couple dies, the other either dies or tries to commit suicide, but I see it more as an intense and sudden withdrawal. Anyone who has heard of endorphine and/or phenylethylamine withdrawal can guess what it would be like. But anyway, that's why we write fanfics, because we're expressing our own vision of a pre-existing world. And Angel of AnimeXOXO: I don't fight in real life, I draw my inspiration for the fight scenes just from watching the show and seeing the moves that the characters use there. Too bad Piccolo didn't get to use that long arm technique though, I know he likes that one. hehe

Required Disclaimer: I don't own the DB franchise, I've never worked for them, I'm not making any money off this, and I'm dead sexxy baby! Read and enjoy.

Chapter 12: Round 3: Goku, Our Last Hope!

Bulma was talking to her father about an anomaly in a computer simulation of a current Capsule Corporation project when it happened. One moment she was in the middle of a sentence and the next she was dizzy and nauseous. She collapsed to her knees and rested back on her heels, putting her hand up against the worktable next to her, gasping for breath. Dr. Briefs rushed over to her and knelt down, asking her if she was ok. Bulma shook her head quickly and shivered, sweating despite the cold she was feeling. "Oh Kami… Vegeta!" Bulma cried out.

She felt intense pain flood throughout her body as her endorphine level plummeted, causing an instant heroin-like withdrawal. Dr. Briefs was talking to her, but she had no idea what he was saying, only that his lips were moving. She leaned forward and vomited before slumping against the table next to her, staring listlessly forward, unfocused on anything but the intense ache in her body and heart. The bond mark on her neck itched and throbbed and Bulma was sure that she was going to die. Her heart kept on beating, however, oblivious to the anguish she was experiencing. She didn't even notice as she was carried out by someone and put into her bed, a cold cloth lain on her forehead. Tears fell unchecked from her eyes as her heart searched in vain for the presence of her mate, but knowing in her mind that he was dead. She curled up into a ball and was relatively still for hours, save some shivers and twitches. All attempts at communication with her failed and eventually everyone left her alone to get some rest.

'Vegeta… you were an arrogant prick at times, but I loved you for it. How could you leave me!? You fucking bastard… no, it wasn't your fault. It was Frieza. Oh no… if the guys failed in killing him, he's probably going to head here next! But… I just can't muster up the strength to care about that right now. Kami, I'd kill for a tub of triple chocolate fudge ice cream. Why am I even thinking about food at a time like this?! Vegeta…' Bulma drifted off into a nightmare-filled sleep, drenched in a cold sweat.

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King Kai gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, groaning in disappointment. "No… Vegeta! He's been slain. Piccolo and Krillin are no match for Frieza anymore… and Goku is the only one left. This is bad."

Tien frowned, upset by the news and turned to Yamcha and Chaotzu. "I wish we could help, guys. Man! This is driving me nuts!"

Yamcha nodded. "I know what you mean! Hey King Kai, now that Piccolo is back, the Earth's dragonballs are back as well, right? Is there any kind of wish that might help destroy Frieza?"

King Kai scratched his head just behind his right antenna and then snapped his fingers. "I've got it! But… I'm afraid it'll mean you all will have to wait even longer before you get wished back… is that all right?"

"If it'll help take down Frieza, I don't see a problem with it, King Kai." Tien offered. Yamcha and Chaotzu agreed. Chaotzu especially since he knew he couldn't get wished back again.

The Kai nodded and turned until he was facing the Earth and concentrated for several moments before he found Kami's ki signature and began a telepathic conversation. "Kami… this is King Kai."

On Earth, Kami gasped and looked around for a few moments before looking up towards space. "Oh… hello King Kai! What can I do for you?"

"Well, since you and Piccolo are alive again, the dragonballs should be back as well, right?" King Kai waited a moment for an affirmative then continued. "Well, I believe I have a plan for the wish when you have all of the dragonballs together."

Kami nodded even though King Kai couldn't see it. "Of course, King Kai. What is your desired wish?"

"For all the people that Frieza and his henchmen killed to be brought back to life. Doing so will bring Vegeta back to life, who could help Goku finish off Frieza! Hopefully Guru will come back to life, since he died of a broken heart, as well." King Kai stated.

Kami frowned. "King Kai, is it wise to bring back all those people when Frieza is still alive? He might just kill them all again!"

"Unfortunately we can't use the last Namek wish to bring Vegeta back to life since Guru died. It's a risk we'll have to take. But, we shouldn't make that wish unless Goku can't win by himself. We'll just wait and see, I'm afraid." King Kai stated.

Kami looked at his garden for a few moments for inspiration then he thought of something. "King Kai! The dragonballs are not the only method of bringing somebody back to life!"

King Kai paused as he was about to turn back to look at planet Namek. "Oh? What do you have in mind, Kami?"

"A living Otherworld citizen can give up their own life so that Vegeta could be brought back. We would just need a volunteer." Kami answered.

The blue-skinned Kai frowned. "I see… we'll have to look into that then, Kami. Thank you for your input." He looked over at Namek again and gasped. "The fight… it's starting."

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Piccolo and Krillin watched in amazement as Frieza and Goku fought so fast that they were constantly trying to relocate them to see what was going on. "Amazing… how did Goku become so strong so fast!? He wasn't this strong on Earth!"

Krillin looked over at the tall Namek. "Well first when we traveled over here we trained under 100 times gravity. But also, Goku is a Saiyan like Vegeta. When he recovered from that mortal wound in the regeneration tank, his power skyrocketed. My guess is, he was following the fight with his mind while he recovered and unconsciously forced his power to get high enough to defeat Frieza."

Goku continued fighting, oblivious to the conversation between Krillin and Piccolo. He went to attack Frieza and just as Frieza tried hitting him first, he left an afterimage and kicked Frieza in the back of the head as hard as he could, knocking the tyrant out of the air, sending him crashing into a mountain side. Goku was breathing hard, his whole body aching and burning from the battle. He landed on the ground and brought his hands back. "Ka…me…ha…me……." He paused, pouring energy into the space between his fingers, making it the most powerful kamehameha wave ever and waited for Frieza to get closer so he'd have less of a chance to dodge. Goku's eyes widened as he felt Frieza's presence behind him so he spun and released the wave directly into the icy tyrant's chest. Frieza gasped in surprise and was thrown back by the force of the attack and fell into the water. Goku reached out with his senses and didn't feel Frieza, but he knew the evil conqueror was still alive. He had to be. Goku dropped to one knee and a hand and gasped for breath and desperately tried to recharge his ki as much as possible. 'This isn't going well. Frieza has kept up with me no matter how much I turn it up. I'll hit my peak ability soon… the kaio-ken technique is burning me out!'

Frieza climbed out of the water and wiped at his chest, grimacing at the burn mark there. "You bastard! You actually hurt me! I'll destroy you for that!"

Goku laughed softly. "Bring it on, Frieza! I'm not afraid of you!"

Frieza grinned. "Oh, but you should be. Because you see, I haven't been fighting at my full power."

Goku smiled. "Neither have I. I'm not worried."

Frieza shook his head. "Oh, I know. But you see, you're pretty close to your full power. I can tell by how exhausted you become after each attack. But me? I've only been fighting at 1 percent of my maximum power in this form."

Goku's eyes widened in horror. "What!? No way! You're bluffing!"

Frieza chuckled. "50% of my maximum… that's all that is needed. You won't even be able to touch me." He cried out for a moment, an aura of energy surrounding him.

Goku gasped, realizing his error in judgment. "He's… he's not bluffing! Well, I'll just have to give it my all, I can't let him win!"

Frieza finished powering up and suddenly vanished then reappeared right in front of Goku, punching him in the face before the Saiyan could even blink. As he was hurtling backwards, Frieza shot past him then bashed him in the head to send him crashing into the ground. Frieza flew down there at top speed and crashed into Goku with both feet, smiling in satisfaction as Goku coughed blood up. "Do you see the folly of your actions now, monkey? You have one last chance to join me as my second in command. You'll have everything you could ever desire. Power, luxuries, women. If you don't join me though…" Frieza trailed off as he ground his foot into Goku's chest, making the warrior cry out in pain.

Goku grabbed Frieza's foot and twisted it while turning his body, causing Frieza to lose his balance and fall face first. Goku stood up and backed away, clutching at his wounded ribs. "I'd rather die than join you, Frieza! I already have everything I could ever want."

Frieza grinned. "Not anymore. Your precious Earth is leveled by now, ready to be sold to the highest bidder. And it'll fetch quite a handsome fee, I must say!" Frieza laughed.

Goku stared at Frieza for a moment in shock then grinned. "No, we stopped Vegeta and Nappa from killing everyone. Earth is fine."

Frieza shook his head. "I sent two of my men after them not too long ago. Kui and Ume have probably killed the last of the Earthlings by now. Vegeta wasn't too happy about that news, either."

Goku's eyes widened. 'Earth!? Chi-chi! Gohan! Everyone… I'm so sorry." Tears started to fall from Goku's face, earning even more laughter from the tyrant. Then he frowned, puzzled by something. 'No… I can still sense Chi-Chi… she's alive and well! I can't feel anyone else at this distance though.'

"Goku! Don't listen to Frieza! Your son defeated those two and saved the Earth! You should be proud of him, Goku. He takes after his father." King Kai's telepathic message came to his mind suddenly, making Goku get the biggest smile of his life on his face.

Frieza stopped laughing when he saw the smile. "What are you grinning at, you damned monkey?! You just found out everyone you care about is gone! You should be begging me to let you join me!"

Goku shook his head. "Your men failed. My son destroyed them! Just like I'll destroy you!" Goku shouted as energy exploded around him, powering him back up to levels he thought impossible for him. "I'll never quit, Frieza! You'll die for every drop of blood you've spilled!" Goku rushed forward and attacked Frieza in a flurry of punches and kicks, surprising the evil alien with the intensity and speed of the attacks. Goku landed a knee in Frieza's midsection and immediately hammer punched him in his back sending him plummeting towards the ground. Goku raised a palm and fired a rabid fire succession of ki blasts, each one hitting Frieza on his descent. After Frieza landed, Goku summoned up every last bit of energy he had and fired a kamahameha at the tyrant before he floated down and slumped down to his knees in exhaustion. 'Please… let that have been enough!'

Goku's eyes closed as he felt Frieza recovering. There was only one last move he could do… the Genki Dama. He raised his hands over his head and started summoning up the energy of every living thing on Namek before realizing he'd have to try to draw from everything in the solar system and even the nearest stars.

Piccolo looked at Goku in confusion. "What's he doing? Why is he just standing there? Frieza is about to get up!"

Krillin didn't answer for a moment, realizing the move looked familiar. Recognition flooded into him as he realized what Goku was trying. "The Genki Dama! The spirit ball… he's gathering energy from the whole planet… maybe even the whole solar system to make one massive strike against Frieza!"

Piccolo stared in awe then glanced up as he noticed a massive amount of ki being gathered. "Oh man… there it is! It's… enormous! Why hasn't he used it yet though, Frieza is coming at him!"

Krillin shook his head. "He must think it's not strong enough yet! We have to give him time to finish it!" Frieza was punching Goku in the gut and knocking him to the ground, laughing because Goku wasn't fighting back.

Piccolo nodded. "Let's go!" They launched forward and started fighting Frieza for everything they were worth, trying to give Goku enough time to gather up enough energy to destroy Frieza. Krillin grabbed Frieza from behind as Piccolo was distracting him with a ki blast to the face and then Piccolo was using the opportunity to drive a number of shots into Frieza's unprotected stomach and face. "We're going to kill you Frieza! You won't terrorize anyone else anymore!" Piccolo shouted.

Frieza concentrated for a moment and a burst of energy knocked Krillin away then he backhanded Piccolo and sent him crashing to the ground. Frieza chuckled at them and said "Pitiful weaklings. It's time I started picking you all off." Frieza raised his finger and pointed it at Goku, whose eyes widened in horror as he realized he would die before the spirit ball was ready. The purple energy beam shot forward but Piccolo jumped in the way. He had tried to knock it aside but only ended up taking the blast through the chest. He fell to the ground in a heap, but his sacrifice had bought Goku the time he needed.

"Now you die, Frieza! Heeya!!" Goku lowered his arms quickly and the gigantic spirit ball started moving towards him.

Frieza finally noticed the attack and looked up at it in horror. "Where did he get all the energy for this!?" Frieza demanded. He put his arms up to deflect the blast but was driven into the ground where it exploded. Goku collapsed, only semi-conscious.

Krillin got up from where Frieza had knocked him and cheered, believing Frieza finally dead. He flew over and grabbed Piccolo and brought him over near Goku. "You did it, Goku! You're the man!"

Goku pried himself up and laughed softly, exhaustion making him about ready to pass out. "Yeah… finally… it's over." Goku's head snapped up as Krillin was suddenly lifted up into the air, screaming in horror. "What the…"

"Aaahhh!!! Help me, Goku!" Krillin screamed, just before his body exploded.

A loud maniacal laugh was heard as Frieza appeared at the mouth of the crater made by the spirit ball. "That's two down, one to go!" Frieza taunted.

Goku was enraged. Actually, there is no word for the level of fury that Goku was driven to. "You soulless monster! You care nothing for the lives you destroy! I will destroy you, Frieza!" His hair flashed gold for a moment, making Frieza pause as he had seen the same thing happen to Vegeta. Frieza raised his hand to blast a hole in Goku, but the energy deflected off of him. "You'll never harm another living thing!" Goku shouted, his rage exploding in a golden aura.

"Well… that was unexpected." Frieza commented. A moment later, he was being pummeled into the ground by what he began to realize was a true Super Saiyan. 'He's… more powerful than me now!' Frieza thought in horror. He powered up to maximum but he quickly realized he still wasn't good enough about the time that he was being slapped repeatedly and kneed in the gut. Frieza backed away from Goku, spitting out his purple blood and gritting his teeth in determination. "You may be stronger than me, you fucking monkey, but I'm still smarter!"

Goku paused, floating in the air. "What are you talking about, Frieza?"

Frieza put his hands over his head and a huge energy ball appeared. "Now you die, monkey!" Frieza shouted, launching the ball at the planet.

Goku, who had expected the attack to come at him, was shocked when it flew towards the planet Namek. He realized, too late, that it would destroy the planet. "No! Frieza, what have you done! You'll kill us both!"

Frieza chuckled. "I can survive in space, you can't! I won't die, but I'll have fun watching you die!"

Goku watched in horror as the energy ball started to sink into the ground… and then stopped. It bounced back suddenly and hurtled at Frieza, who didn't get out of the way in time. He blocked, but still took a large amount of damage. The tyrant hissed in pain then lowered his arms to look and see what could have possibly deflected the planet destroying blast. Smugly smiling up at him from the surface was Vegeta, complete with golden glowing hair.

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Yes I know, no appearance from Gohan in this chapter, but he wanted to take a break. After all, he has some big stuff coming up and he wants to be ready for it. ;) Next chapter: Vegeta vs. Frieza, round 2: Super Saiyan style!