Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ The Price Of Power ❯ Chapter: 2 ( Chapter 2 )

The Price Of Power

" rrrr " Speech

< rrrr > Thoughts

<< rrrr >> Inward voice

<> rrrr <> Telepathy

A/N: Thanks to everyone who reviewed the first chap. Well, Dbz will be introduced in this chap. Remember this Goku is from my other story. In terms of fighting and power he's the same Goku we all know. The main difference is I changed his personality to how he was (or how I think he was) before he hit his head as a baby. In terms of time, this takes place after the Majin Buu saga. There will be some He-Man characters that will be slightly OOC. Anyway, enjoy! ^_^

Chapter: Two

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" Is the device ready Seih? " Asked Kakalotto, ruler of the Vimochian Empire.

" Yes it is Sire, but I must warn you again, it is still experimental and could be extremely dangerous. " Replied chief scientist Seih.

" That does not concern me. I shall be leaving tomorrow, so you have until then to make any final adjustments." He said coldly.

" Sire ... Kakarotto, why must you take this risk? I'm sure there are other ways for you to take a break as you call it."

Normally, no one would dare to question his decision's, but Seih wasn't just anyone. Not only was she the chief scientist on the planet but also one of the few people in the universe he could call a friend.

" Let me have a few more weeks of tests to ensure it's safety."

As he gazed upon the petite woman in front of him, he admired her bravery and understood her concern.

" Look Seih, I need to get away from here for a while. You saw what almost happened with the Celareons. I almost destroyed their world because I thought one of the ambassador's looked at me funny. For the benefit of the empire and especially myself I need to get away ..."

" Well, they are a scholarly race and made it no secret that they deplored the way you ran rough shot through the universe. It's highly feasible tha -- "

" But, they are made up of mostly energy and have no eyes! And even if it were possible for them to do that it's still overkill to destroy their world. I almost destroyed a race that is vital to the empire. Their the oldest being's in this universe, their wisdom and worth are unmeasurable. But yet because of a fit of paranoia I almost crippled everything ... "

" Okay ... I understand, but why in a different dimension? There are plenty of resort planet's around."

" I want to get away from anything that seems too familiar. Being in a completely new environment where I'm not known or feared, will help to stabilize my thoughts and help to recharge the old batteries." He said letting out a slight grin.

" Sire, what is a battery? " She asked giving him a puzzled look.

" Never mind Seih, it's just an expression from my adopted home world." He said with a smile.

" Okay ... That's one strange world you come from. But back to the main discussion. If you must go why not take a contingent with you just to ensure your safety? "

" My safety? ... Surely you can't be serious? I am the most powerful being to exist other then the one and only God of the universes, and you want me to take a contingent to ensure my safety? "

" It never hurts to be cautious. I know your confidant in your power, but if you were to ever ... -- "

" Come now, you know better then to even think that. Or have you lost faith in my power? "

" Of course not. "

" Good, then no more talk about my needing protection. "

" Okay ... Then how about I go to keep you company ... " She said giving him a wink.

He just rolled his eyes at the comment. Yes, she was attractive, very attractive in fact. Lightly tanned skin, long waist length white hair with green streaks, a petite but still very desirable figure, all a normal man could want. But, this was not a normal man.

" I still can't get over how the women on this planet have a higher sex drive then the men. Thanks, but no thanks, I will go alone. Now enough of this talk. The faster you get started trouble shooting the better."

" Fine ... keep playing hard to get, but I'll snag you someday."

" Keep on dreaming, because in your dreams is the only way it will happen." He started laughing after the statement which resulted in Seih throwing a chair at him, which he easily avoided.

" Jerk! You'll come begging some day! "

Kakalotto continued to laugh as he left the room and let Seih get back to work. She gave a smile as he left. The universe saw him as a cruel dictator but she knew a side of him which only the very few have ever seen. He was her friend, a power crazed malevolent friend, but her friend non the less.

But the smile faded as she thought about the real reason he wanted to leave.

< Jenna ... >

Kakarotto's former apprentice and love. Over the years he had confided many things to Seih. One of which being he was once married with two children. But the marriage was cut short as his former wife was taken from him. Once arriving on Vimoche Prime he saw Jenna as a second chance to correct all the mistakes made with his deceased wife. But then Jenna was also taken from him. The pain of losing two loves and the stress of running an empire must of finally gotten to him. Seih loved him, as a friend and as more. He may not feel the same towards her but she loved him regardless. She owed her life and the stature she now had in the universe to him. For those reason's and to just see him happy Seih was determined to help him any way possible.

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To say Adam's day was going bad would of been an understatement. First, the whole incident with Teela which possibly resulted in her hating him . Then Man-At-Arms informs him of a possible danger to the planet. And now his father had requested to see him. He reasoned it had to do with what Duncan had told him. But, he hoped it had nothing to do with Teela. His father already thought he was a lazy good for nothing. He hated to think what his father would say to him striking a woman.

As Adam entered the throne room he noticed it seemed quiet ... an eerily type of quiet. He looked around and saw that there were no guards around. The room was completely empty except for his parents on their thrones.

" Good, your on time for once Adam."

Adam gave his usual care free smile and responded to his fathers comment.

" It's good too see you to father." He said sarcastically.

Becoming slightly infuriated at his son's continual happy-go-lucky attitude Randor wondered if Adam would ever take anything serious.

" Adam!, it would do you best too be serious! Eternia's well being may depend on how all -- "

" I know father, Man-at-arms has already told me about the sorceress's vision. There should be nothing to worry about. With He-man and the Masters everything should be fine ... "

" When dealing with the unknown you can NOT take anything lightly. If something were to happen to me would you be able to handle being king? "

His fathers statement caught the young prince slightly off guard. Adam knew that barring Skeletor taking over Eternia, he would some day be king. Though he always envisioned it happening later in life. The possibility of it happening so soon did unnerve him. Causing him for the first time to not have a quick response for his father.

" Well Adam? "

" I ... -- "

<> Adam ... come quickly to Grayskull <> He was interrupted as a familiar voice entered his mind.

<> Sorceress? <>

<> Yes Adam ... and you must come quickly. The power I warned about has come ... <>

<> I'll come right away. <>

" Adam! Stop day dreaming! Now answer the question. But your lack of attention just now has probably answered it for you."

" Thanks for the vote of confidence father ... " He said sarcastically.

" But I must be going. Something of the utmost importance has come up, see you later." He said with a smile and darted out of the throne room leaving two dumbfounded parents.

Marlena found what happened quite amusing. She always admired her son's ingenuity when it came to getting himself out of tight situations. Her husband on the other hand didn't see it quite the same way.

" If he wasn't my son I would, I would! ... -- "

Marlena put her right hand on top Randor's left in an attempt to calm him down. " Just calm down dear, Adam is no fool, I'm sure that if something were to happen to you he would be prepared."

" I hope so my dear ... I hope so ... "

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Deep inside the area of Eternia known as the polar caps there was hardly anything to see except for miles and miles of snow and ice. Very few if anything lived that far out, so any activity there was defiantly a rare sight. In the middle of a frozen lake a bright blueish light suddenly appeared. But as fast as it appeared it was gone.

In it's place stood Kakarotto dressed in his usual black cape and hood. Underneath he wore an outfit similar to the Turtle Hermit's martial arts uniform. The only difference, it was all black, except for the inside shirt which was orange. His hair was also different from his day's as earths and for that matter the universe's hero. It was still black, but now he wore it straight, going down to about his shoulder's.

But the strangest thing he wore was on his right ear. To anyone from earth it would of looked like some sort of hearing aid, but in reality it was far beyond that. As he surveyed his new surroundings the device began to take readings of the area. The result's of which were given to him by a holographic display in front his right eye.

" Sire? ... Sire? ... Can you hear me? "

" Yes Seih, everything is fine and the adjustments to the scouter seems to be working perfectly. "

" Thank Patamowos ... " Responded Seih.

" I must hand it to you Seih your ingenuity is amazing. "

" Well, would you of expected anything less, I am after all the greate ... -- "

" Okay, okay! ... " He quickly interrupted, knowing better then to let her carry on about how great she was.

" Anyway, thank you ... looks like this will be a perfect place for me to collect myself. See you in a while."

" But when sire? ... "

" Not really sure, don't worry I'll be back soon."

" But what will I tell anyone that asks where you have gone?

" The truth, their leader has gone away on a important mission and will be back soon. In the mean time you have been left in charge until I return. The Holo-disk I left you has a message that will explain everything incase someone were to doubt you. Besides, if there's any trouble just contact me, so don't worry and let me start enjoying my time off, okay? ... "

Seih let out a small sigh before responding " Mission ... I defiantly wouldn't call what your doing that but very well. I'll be here if you need me ... "

" I know Seih ... and thanks."

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Kakarotto, after the conversation with Seih used his senses to scan all of Eternia. He sensed a few large powers ( Well, compared to the average human that is) but still nothing compared to his own. He decided to head north after sensing a large collection of weak Ki's coming from that direction. Most likely some sort of town or city he reasoned.

Even though he feared nothing the Saiya-jin warrior decided it would be best to keep his power around the level of an average person so as to not draw unwanted attention to himself. Incase there were beings on his temporary new home that could sense power.

As he flew over a large iceberg, he happened to look down and saw a strange scene unfolding. A small white creature resembling a dragon was about to be attacked by what looked like a saber-toothed tiger. The creature itself was also white and looked ready to pounce on the small dragon.

One of Kakarotto's belief's is if you can't properly defend yourself then you have no business living. So he had no intention of even trying to help the baby dragon. Well, that was until he saw how the rest of the scene took place. Instead of attacking, the tiger turned tail and ran away. Stranger then that the baby dragon began to peruse it.

Kakarotto almost didn't believe what he was seeing. A dragon no bigger then Krillian was chasing a tiger twice it's size. The chase continued for about two minutes, but just when it seemed the tiger was beginning to gain some distance the dragon opened it's mouth and breathed an icy flame which incased it's victims legs leaving it totally helpless on the ice. It then shot another blast and incased the tiger's head which resulted in it's slow suffocation.

Kakarotto was over his initial shock and found the whole scene quite amusing. He flew closer to the two and saw that the dragon had almost completely devoured the tiger. He let out a small chuckle at the small creatures appetite. It was then he noticed the area where the dragon was standing was underneath a cliff, which had a couple of very unstable looking boulders resting on it.

< Well, that doesn't look safe. >

As if on queue the boulders chose that very moment to break loose. The baby dragon was too preoccupied with it's meal to see the approaching danger until it was almost to late. It looked up after noticing a large shadow around itself and let out what sounded like a scared cry. Kakarotto used his Ki to cause the falling boulders to float in midair. And set them down a few feet away.

The dragon opened it's eyes realizing it was still alive. It looked around and saw the boulders to it's left. It let out a happy little yelp until sensing a presence which scared it half to death.

" Can you speak creature? "

The dragon looked up and saw Kakarotto hovering a few feet above it.

" Well, can you speak? " The dragon became terrified and ran behind the fallen rocks.

Kakarotto gave a smirk at the dragons actions. He decided to speak to it telepathically to make it easier on the little beast.

<> Is this better beast? Can you understand me now? <>

<> The dragon still hid behind the boulders with the same look of fear on it's face. It gave no sign that it understood Kakarotto at all.

<> Very well ... Though that's no way to act considering I just saved your life. I thought you would of made a good companion during my time here but if your too scared to be in my presence then your useless to me. <> He then took off to the skies continuing on his original course.

The little dragon remained in it's hiding place still too terrified to move.

< Monster ... Asho scared of monster ... Monster destroy ... >

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A/N : Well, that's Chap:Two. I know some are thinking what's the deal with a dictator needing a vacation? Well, I wanted something original and besides ruling an empire has to become tiring no matter how blood thirsty or power mad you are. The next chap will feature the first interactions between Goku and the M.O.T.U gang. The appearance of the baby dragon will be explained in later chaps. How Goku became Kakarotto again and how he became the supreme emperor of the universe he's in will be explained also. Evil-Lyn's part in this whole thing will begin in the next chap. Thanks again for reading and I hope you enjoyed it. ^_^