The things we do
Saiyan Goodbye
Disclaimer: Do not own DBZ. Do not get any money from it either! BOOHOO
(A/N melancholy, angst, love, death.)
The weather was cool; the sky was clear and calm. Out of all the things to be thankful for was the weather. It was so perfect, considering how devastating things in nature could be.
It made him think…There was one of thing that the worlds heroes, (the Z sensei), the hardest thing they had to face, the forces of Nature, and it was the most difficult to prevent.
It becomes clear in my mind that I might be a strong and powerful being, the one fact remain, I am mortal. In addition, just because my family is close to the kais and Kame's and Guardians of the earth, I am fallible, I can be killed, and I cannot save every life.
No matter how many times a dragon can bring me back, I am even more vulnerable, I am mortal, a human, with no divinity. However, I know. I know that there is a person who graced with such benevolence the most truly fortunate son… Son Goku and possibly Son Gohan. Yes the old adage like father like son…. I am not like them.
Even them having mortality, more favored by the divinity I do not have, even now, they cannot best out the forces…Goku could be a God! However, I think that one pinnacle of his life, did not automatically trickle down to others…except the son…
Even in my musings, I have to wonder about that. So I see myself equaled to my own father? For humanities sake I hope not, but again I hope I am.
All of the complications about my life there is one certainty that is apparent from both sides of my family. However, honored masters and friends influence them. I have loyalty. That redeeming factor; I have embraced. That keeps me in good graces of the highest of all…But…but…
As humbling as it is, me realizing my mortality, I cannot stop feeling cheated. Ironic, I have more money then most countries would ever know. I am one of the most powerful beings in the Universe! With all the things I can do; I cannot stop death.
Luck would have it, I can cheat death, personally, I can change certain deaths- no I cannot do anymore then what the dragon was capable. So my power is limited, I did not know that before.
Even Goku, could not change fate for others. Had not Dende confirmed it.
Natural Disasters equaled natural death. No dragon, no will of the mind, nothing.
This beautiful perfect morning… it was mocking them all.
They could be doing anything other then contemplating their task.
Thinking about life was better then death. Here in this human word, it proved that being half Saiyan did not suffice. Even if he could survive most things… he could die…he could survive many things…they could not. His life was not as fragile, but pain, he could feel pain, the same pain the same mental anguish…
"I light this fire Pyre,
With strength and Power
To set the sprit free
From the bodies that no longer be
Warriors bow your heads
Honor our commrades now dead
Farewell my Kinsmen"
Trunks looked up to see his father light the two torches with Ki. Solemnly he watched as Goku and Gohan grabbed their respective torch.
Painfully Goku lit the pyre that had the body draped in the Royal Blue sheath. Tears pieced his large eyes, Bulma openly cried---
Yamcha, Krillen all had tears. Goku did not let the pools fall down. Maybe he knew that she was somewhere better. Hadn't the gentle giant been there himself? Still thought Trunks, it must be hard to lose ones mate.
He laughed at the thought that Goku was really going to miss her cooking. He smiled but his eyes held back the same tears—what tore at his heart the most was the soft sob…
Without looking, he reached for Chibi. Twice now, Chibi had to deal with his mother's demise. Except this time, this time no wish could bring her back…
Clearing his eyes with the sleeve, he watches as Gohan repeated his father; holding his breath as he watched the son, the man, cry unashamed.
Gohan had lost his mother, but mostly he lost Videl…
Goku held it all in as he helped his son.
Looking to his father, Trunks saw emotion Videl was a warrior. Vegeta had respected her as one. Chichi was tough too, why else would Vegeta allow them to have a Saiyan ceremony?
Gohan and Goku were like family to Vegeta. Though the desire to best Goku had made the men seem at odds, they were best friends-brothers….
Gohan was like an older brother to Trunks, and Chibi, his younger one…even with these strong people in his family no one could save or protect that preciousness that was human life!
The earth had shook and claimed thousands, but why did it have to claim the Son's women? Why? He had no answers, just pain…
Pain.
Bra took Goten's head down on her lap, as he no longer could stand watching.
Sighing as he cold let Bra comfort Chibi… his eyes worriedly searched for Pan…
She was standing near her mothers Pyre… Her back looked stiff and unapproachable.
Trunks watched her as she watched her father comforted by her grandfather…
Vegeta was transfixed on Pan as well.
Bulma reached her hand over to Trunks and prodded him. She pushed him up and Trunks obeyed…
Under veiled eyes, Vegeta watched as Trunks approached Pan.
Sensing him, Pan straitened our more then he thought possible—
He stood beside her, offering her comfort- without words- without touch. He did not know what to say anyhow.
Trunks looked around him; his father gave him an approving nod.
No words were needed to let Trunks know his responsibility now…
Bra would comfort Goten- Goku and Gohan would be with Vegeta, Bulma, and Krillen… He would stay with Pan.
Gohan watched as flames consumed her body. He had seen enough. Luckily, Goku needed a break too.
The two spiraled away.
Bra pulled at Goten… awkwardly she drug them to the sky—
Yamcha and Krillen pulled on either of Bulma's hand; she pasted Vegeta a knowing smile and left with her old friends…
The proud warrior approached Trunks… he patted his son and looked skyward…
Goku and Gohan were deeply wounded, their bonds to their mates torn---
Vegeta needed to help them.
Chibi? Well only Bra could comfort him, his hurt would abate, Bra was strong, and Goten would receive that strength from their bond…
Vegeta took off in search of Goku and Gohan…
He was all alone with Pan….
Pan was the most unpredictable… and volatile…