Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Internal Darkness ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 8 )

Alright, it's time for another chapter. I have been having a lot of writer's block on this story because I've been having a lot of ideas for other stories so I've been writing one. I'll try to get this story updated more often from now on but I'm not making any promises. Everyone gathered in front of Elder Kai's crystal ball is in for a shocking discovery. What could it be?

 

 

 

“How is this possible?” Asked a wide eyed Vegeta, stating what was on everyone's minds. It was upsetting that Buu had survived Earth's explosion, but what they now saw was beyond expression. There, in the midst of the rubble of the former planet Earth, Trunks waited and drew in darkness, seemingly oblivious that he was in outer space and was breathing just fine. Elder Kai was the first to recover from the shock of seeing Trunks alive, but after a closer look was horrified by what he saw.

 

“Oh no.” He whispered to himself, though everyone around him heard just fine. The Supreme Kai was just about to ask him what was wrong, but Elder Kai began to speak. “Why didn't any of you tell me about this?” He asked.

 

“Tell you about what, venerable elder?” asked the Supreme Kai, confusion etched into his face.

 

“Do any of you know who the dark haired warrior is?” Asked Elder Kai, seemingly oblivious to Supreme Kai's inquiry.

“That's Trunks sir.” Said the Supreme Kai. “Remember I told you about the alternate Trunks that came from a different time dimension? Well that's him. Why do you ask?”

 

“I know of a legend dating back from the first millennia of the universe that speaks of a noble warrior that becomes possessed by the fallen Kai. It says that when the warrior's hair turns black that his approach will spell doom for all.”

“What's this about a fallen Kai sir?” Asked the Supreme Kai.

 

“Back in the beginning of the universe, there were seven supreme Kais. They decided to create the known universe and made themselves known to their creations. Back then there were only three races, the Saiyajins, the Namekians, and the Humans. After four thousand years, fights began to break out between the Saiyajins and the Humans with the Namekians getting caught in the middle. All of the Kais but one agreed on how to go about fixing the problem and when they did, the one Kai who didn't agree decided to take matters into his own matters and began to once again create discord. The other Kais intervened and warned him to stop or there would be dire consequences. They once again fixed the problem and took away his immortality and many of his powers and banished him to live a mortal's life. When the Kai once again decided to try and cause trouble, the other Kais banded together and executed him, cursing him to be trapped in the bodies of mortals for the rest of eternity. With his dying breath, the Kai vowed that he would return with the power to destroy them and wipe out all life so that he could recreate it. It looks as though he's been reborn it Trunks' body and is slowly taking control. If he succeeds in taking total control of Trunks, he will be unimaginably powerful and I don't know if even Goku and Vegeta will be able to stop him.” Goku was about to say something when everyone saw Trunks start to make his move. Meanwhile…

 

“This is the end for you Buu! I can't allow you to destroy any more planets or hurt any more people!” Buu merely smirked and laughed in response.” Trunks, oblivious to the fact that he was in vacuum, lunged at Buu with an outstretched arm. Buu didn't totally manage to dodge and got nicked in the face from the punch. A small line of blood trickled down his face before he regenerated it. Buu snarled and flew at Trunks as he whipped his head forward and attempted to wrap his head tentacle around Trunks' neck. Trunks merely dodged to the side and grasped the tentacle with both hands before yanking on it and bringing Buu flying towards him. He let go with one of his hands and brought it forward to meet Buu's face, effectively caving it in. Buu grasped his face and grunted in pain before Trunks slammed his doubled up fists down onto Buu's back. Buu fixed his face and stopped himself only to be met by a roundhouse kick to his neck, stretching it out to one side. He then grabbed Buu's head with one hand and began pummeling it with the other. When he let go, Buu's head was totally unrecognizable except for the fact that his flesh was pink. Before he went after Buu again, Trunks mentally contacted everyone on the planet of the Kais. “What are you guys waiting for? You could have restored Earth using Namek's dragonballs by now. Buu is too busy fighting me to go after any more planets so hurry it up.”

 

“I don't think so.” Everyone present looked at the Elder Kai quizzically.

 

“Why not?” Goku asked. “Aren't the dragonballs working?”

 

“Of course they are you dolt! I just won't allow you to mess with the natural course of the universe. Once a planet is gone, it's supposed to stay gone. You guys have been abusing the dragonballs for far too long now. Why do you think they spread so far apart after one wish and take so long to recharge? They aren't supposed to be used as often as you have been using them and if you continue to use them in the same fashion, it could have terrible consequences.”

 

“Shut up old man!” Came Trunks' angry voice. “You don't know anything about the natural course of the universe! In the natural course of the universe, magical beings don't go around destroying planets or killing people. In fact, there aren't any crimes at all. The natural course of the universe is the way it was meant to go, not the way it has been going for the past several millennia. You Kais have been blind morons to allow the universe to continue on the way it has been. And you so called defenders of the innocent have no idea what you've been protecting! There have been crimes committed on Earth that even Frieza and the Saiyajins would find gruesome. At least they had some sense of compassion, but some of the things that go on in people's everyday lives on Earth everyday are truly terrifying. There is no such thing as an innocent mortal anymore. Even Goku has killed before.”

 

“What are you talking about Trunks? I've never killed anyone before. Why would I?”

 

“Sorry, you've got the wrong number. You see, Trunks has been temporarily disabled. Anyways, don't you ever wonder what happened to your adoptive grandfather?”

 

“I know what happened, he was killed by some monster. What does that have to do with me though?”

 

“Come now Goku, have you already forgotten your Saiyajin heritage? You had your tail back then remember?”

 

“What are you saying?”

 

“What I'm saying Goku, is that you are the one who killed Son Gohan all those years ago. He tried to stop you from destroying a village and you fried him with an energy blast without giving it a second thought.” Goku visibly paled and took a couple steps back, as if he were trying to back away from some unknown threat.

 

“You're lying! I'd never have hurt my grandpa! He was the only person I had. Piccolo, you're merged with Kami. Was it really me that killed him?” Goku looked at Piccolo with desperation in his eyes.

 

“I won't lie to you Goku, it was you that did it. You had looked at the full moon and transformed into an Ouzaroo. You found a village nearby and started destroying it. Gohan tried to stop you but you just looked at him for a minute before engulfing him in a blast. Kami can still remember that day clearly.”

 

“No.” Goku sobbed out. “It couldn't have been me, it just couldn't. Kami must be wrong he has to be!”

 

“I'm sorry Goku. But you have to remember, you didn't have control of yourself in that form and couldn't recognize your grandfather for who he was. He was just another annoying human to a ferocious Saiyajin beast.” Goku dropped to his hands and knees and cried out.

 

“So that's what I always did when I transformed, I went on killing sprees and destroyed people's homes. I was no different than Frieza or Vegeta. The only thing is, I haven't done that in a long time, so I've changed.” Goku wiped the tears from his eyes and continued. “If you think it's going to be that easy to break me you're wrong. I know my grandfather has forgiven me so there's no need for me to worry about it any more.”

 

“I wasn't trying to break you Goku, merely show you that there is no such thing as innocence in this universe. You cannot protect the innocent because there are no innocents to be protected. However, fighting to defend your home and your family is something totally different. Now, are you going to restore the Earth or not?”

 

“I believe that I have already said no.” Said the Elder Kai. “I don't care what you say, I'm not going to allow it.”

 

“Foolish old man. You have no idea of the power you are trying to defy.” With that, Elder Kai was flung backwards by an invisible force and hit a tree. “You would do wise not to speak against me again.” The Supreme Kai ran over to him.

 

“Are you alright sir?” He asked.

 

“I'm fine, but we need to stop…” He turned around to see that Goku was already gone. “Foolish youngsters. You all have no idea what you're getting yourselves into. You should listen to me, not some parasite that requires someone else's body to do anything.”

 

“That reminds me, who exactly are you and why have you taken my son's body?”

 

“Do not worry for your son Prince Vegeta. He is merely in the recesses of his own mind right now. I only plan to have control for a certain time, after which I will give control back to him. And as for my name, you may call me Yami.” These were the words that came out of Yami's mouth, but inside his mind was a totally different story.

 

“I won't let you get away with this!” Said a chained up Trunks. “This is my body and I say what happens!” Trunks tried to bring a fist up to Yami's face, but is cut short by the chains. I won't let you hurt anyone!”

 

“My dear Trunks, I don't plan on hurting anyone. I merely plan to wipe out all life and start anew. Things will be much better my way.”

 

“You're insane!” Trunks spat. “Even if I can't manage to stop you, Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta will!”

 

“Fool. Your friends are buying right into my act and there is nothing that you can do about it.” Trunks tugged at the chains binding him and growled. “You forget your situation Trunks, perhaps I should remind you of it.” After he finished speaking, electricity shot out of Yami's hands and enveloped Trunks. He screamed and writhed in agony. “It is only a matter of time before I gain enough power to finish you off. When that happens, I shall have free reign with this body and I shall reshape the universe in my image!” With that Yami regained control of the body and found Buu's head tentacle wrapped around his neck. He looked down at it and bit into it. Buu cried out in pain and started nursing his injured appendage when Trunks planted a foot in his face. Trunks sensed something behind him and turned to see planet Earth in its rightful place rather than a space full of rubble. “Very good. I will be able to begin my plan soon.” With that, Yami thrust out his arms, palms facing out and began to chant in a strange language. As he was chanting, he charged up an enormous energy blast the size of Earth's moon and tossed it at Buu. It totally disintegrated all of Buu except his head which it managed to miss. Trunks' eyes began glowing a deep crimson and he finished his chant and flew over to Buu's head and grabbed it. Buu let out a bone chilling scream as his head was ripped apart and absorbed into Trunks' hands. Trunks smirked and teleported over to the planet of the Kais. Elder Kai and the Supreme Kai quickly backed away from him in fear. Vegeta stepped up to him.

 

“When are you going to give control back to my son?”

 

“He already has given control back to me father. Can't you tell?” Vegeta said nothing as he scanned Trunks for any indication that he might be lying. He missed the crimson eyes, but Bardock and Radditz did not.

 

“Don't listen to him Prince! It's a trap!” But they were too late. Vegeta had let his guard down and instantly regretted it as he suddenly found himself embedded in a mountain with Trunks in his face.

 

“What have you done with Trunks you freak?”

 

“Now now Vegeta, such harsh words. Your son is safely locked away inside his own mind so that he can't bother me. So long as he doesn't interfere with my plans, he shall remain unharmed. However, if he decides to get in my way, let's just say that I can't guarantee his sanity will remain intact.” Vegeta peeled himself out of the mountain and lashed out at Yami, but the attack was dodged easily. Vegeta growled and began to furiously attack, seemingly with no pattern. He was quickly knocked unconscious however, as he hadn't even been powered up to Super Saiyajin yet. Yami suddenly found himself surrounded by Goku, Gohan, Radditz, Bardock, the Supreme Kai, and Piccolo. “Relax, I'm not here to cause trouble, I'm merely here to warn you. Stay out of my way and I will allow you to live. Defy me however, and your lives will be forfeit.

 

“Why have you betrayed us?” Asked Goku.

 

“I haven't betrayed you. I was never on your side. I allowed Trunks to maintain control for so long so that I could gain strength while he helped root out any annoyances to my plans. Now that there are none left, I can begin wiping out all life, beginning with Earth.

 

“No! I won't let you!” Goku lunged at Trunks and tried to grab him but he was already gone. Goku heard an echo of maniac laughter as he stood there staring into space.

 

“Too slow Goku. If you really want to challenge me, come to Earth and fight me. Otherwise, just sit back and shut up.” Everyone suddenly felt completely and utterly defeated.

 

“Well guys, looks like we've got another problem on our hands now. Put your hands on me and we'll go to Earth and see what we can do.” Said Goku. Piccolo walked up to Vegeta and slapped him across the face which woke him up.

 

“What the hell is wrong with you Namek?! Do you want to get killed, or couldn't you find another way to wake me?”

 

“Just thought you'd like to know that we're about to go to Earth. If you want to come, then stop bellyaching and put your hand on Goku.” Vegeta did so with a snarl as everyone else followed suit.

 

“Alright everyone, let's go!” said Goku as they disappeared.

 

 

 

Well, what did you think? I apologize for such a long wait but I've been having a lot of difficulties with life in general on top of my writer's block. I'll try and get the next chapter out sooner if at all possible. Till then, R&R.