Hey. I'm not really going to give much of an introduction. This is an AU story where Ginyu was successful in keeping Goku's body. Most of this first chapter is taken from the funimation dubbed anime. If you want to skip towards the end, go ahead. Anyway, thanks for reading.
Doing the Impossible
Chapter 1
The sound of green waves crashing onto rock overshadowed the sound of great silence. There wasn't much sound to begin with and within the past few days, it seemed as if it was growingeven weaker and would eventually fade away.
The sound of peaceful Nameks was quickly replaced by the loud obnoxious extra terrestrials that inhabited the planet temporarily in search of the dragon balls. Fortunately, there had been some Earthlings who traveled a great distance to prevent them from being fallen into the wrong hands.
The Grand Elder knew that the dragon balls would do Frieza no good and there was no point in fighting him, but perhaps with the Earthlings' help, he can restore the beautiful planet. After all, he was responsible for all his children.
In the past few hours it seemed as if things weren't going so well. The Saiyan Prince Vegeta was forced into an alliance with the Earthlings due to the arrival of the elite Ginyu Force. The three managed well until a last Saiyan warrior arrived to step in. Finally, it looked as if there was hope for the Namekians and the Earthlings after all. Three of the five Ginyu Force members were defeated and the Saiyan warrior Goku could easily defeat the last two.
Across the planet the two warriors were about ready to engage in battle. Goku's eyes were severe and he had no intention of backing down. He knew that he could beat the last of the force and had a pretty good idea that Ginyu knew as well, but for some reason, the force leader was laughing uncontrollably.
"Captain Ginyu?" Jeice called from down below. His expression was one of surprise. He didn't know what to think of the situation in front of him. His comrades had just died in battle and his leader was laughing.
However, Captain Ginyu ignored this and kept with his laughing. "What are you laughing at?" Goku asked in a serious tone. The man's response was simply more laughing, but stopped for a moment to throw a ball of ki at Goku, which was deflected easily.
"You crack me up, bucko," said Ginyu in-between laughs. "I've never seen someone so cool in the line of fire."
"I'm warning you to go home," called Goku.
"Oh, I know you are, but I think we should just turn it up a notch!" A series of ki blasts were once again hurled in Goku's direction, but quickly deflected.
"For a peace loving warrior like yourself, I'm pretty impressed!" said Ginyu with his laugh once again. "Ladies and gentlemen, let's get it on!" Even more blasts of ki were hurled at Goku. "Yeah, that's right folks! It's time for the grand finales of grand finales! No one beats the power of the Ginyu Force!"
A thick cloud of smoke was created around Goku. The Saiyan didn't even bother to dodge or deflect these blasts. Ginyu's final blast seemed to have done the trick from the explosion that followed. However, as the smoked cleared, Goku was left floating in the air as he was before without a single mark on him from the explosion. Jeice was surprised, but Ginyu wasn't in the least bit. His laugh was followed by him taking off his green scouter.
"Hey Jeice!" he called. "Hold onto that!" The Ginyu leader dropped his scouter and watched as Jeice caught it.
"But," Jeice began with a confused look, "Captain, you'll need the scouter!"
What is he thinking? Jeice thought to himself. Has he gone completely insane?
"I think not," Ginyu replied. "The stronger this guy is, the better!"
With these words, Jeice was finally relieved. The captain hadn't lost his mind after all, but was coming up with a good plan. "I hear you," the subordinate replied.
It was now Goku who looked confused. Captain Ginyu started charging up his ki in his right hand with a devious smile. The man finally lifted up his hand as if ready to attack Goku once again, but surprisingly punched himself in the chest. Goku watched in shock as blue blood immediately came trickling down the captain's armor. Thin blood lines could be seen all over his chin due to the blood spewing out of his mouth.
Just what's this guy up to? Goku thought. "This guy… is nuts."
Captain Ginyu finally retrieved his right hand from inside his chest. "Now… it's time… to reveal the ultimate strength of the Ginyu force! Watch, 'cause the show's just about… to begin."
"What's he doing?" Goku asked himself.
Ginyu seemed to be gathering his last bits of strength. His body throbbed in pain and power as Jeice encouraged him. Goku, on the other hand, decided not to let his guard down and was ready for any attack.
"You're… mine!" Ginyu called. He cried out as Goku looked even more puzzled. "Change now!" A yellow blast of light was transferred between Goku and Ginyu's mouths as their souls floated between the bodies.
In the next few seconds, the light had passed and the transfer was done. Ginyu looked down to see his changed apparel and body structure. As soon as he was sure the transfer was complete, he laughed as Goku looked back at him in astonishment.
"Why you…," said Goku with an accusing finger pointing at his former body. "Hey! What kind of… powers… did you use?"
"The power to metamorph into your body and fool your men!" Ginyu answered.
"It's impossible… no! It can't be!"
Jeice traveled up to Ginyu with the green scouter. "Captain Ginyu, here's your scouter back."
The captain placed the scouter over his left eye with a sly grin on his face. "Good, now let's head back to the ship."
The last members of the Ginyu Force took off towards Frieza's ship. Ginyu couldn't control his laughter as he sped through the air. "Hey, this new body is pretty quick! Some fun, hey Jeice? And now, I have an unbelievable amount of power!" He flew down closer to the water to get a look at his reflection. "I've gotta admit, this new face doesn't look half bad. What do you think Jeice?"
"Looking good, mate!" Jeice called from behind.
The journey to the ship didn't take long at all, but Ginyu could make out two figures down near the ship. "Jeice, I think I see some of those runts down there. Let's go take a look!"
The two plummeted down to the ground and made a hard landing against the rock. To his surprise, no one was around. And if there was, they were gone by now. The captain looked around for a few seconds before Jeice began to speak.
"What the…?" Jeice began. "Look Captain, its all seven dragon balls! Right there! They're all dug up!"
"How convenient," said Ginyu as he made his way toward the dragon balls. "Jeice, any ideas on who dug them up?"
Before Jeice could even speak, the bald headed man came out from behind a rock with laughter. "Hey, Goku! It's me, Krillin! Me and Gohan were really worried about you. What took you so long, huh?"
Jeice tried to suppress his laughter as Krillin continued. "Boy, for a second there I thought you were that Captain Ginyu coming, but you must've taken care of him, right?"
This seemed to anger Ginyu slightly, but he was still amused. "First of all, Captain Ginyu was a worthy opponent. Now, how did you find the balls?"
"Will you quit kidding around Goku? You know good and well that we used the dragon radar to find them."
"A dragon radar?" Jeice asked. "What the heck is that?"
"So, Krillin," Ginyu began, "have you made your wish?"
"Well we didn't know… the password," Krillin replied slightly confused. "Hey, do you know what it is Goku?" A moment of silence passed. "Uh… Goku?"
"Maybe. Why don't I try?" Ginyu asked with a sly grin.
"Goku, are you sure you're feeling alright?" Krillin asked the force leader. "I mean, you sound kind of strange. Is everything okay? And am I missing something? What are you doing hanging around with Jeice? Isn't he the enemy or did he switch sides?"
"Good question," Captain Ginyu responded.
"Hey Krillin!" the boy yelled out from behind the rock. Goku's son, Gohan, seemed to notice something wrong. "That guy isn't my father! Look out! He's behind you!"
Krillin had turned around for a moment to see Gohan, but was smacked in the face by Ginyu. He did a flip on the ground and regained balance right next to Gohan.
"I see you're tougher than you look," said Ginyu. "But hey, I'm not interested in you two runts. Where's the challenge? I could easily dispose of both of you in an instant."
"What are you talking about?" Krillin asked Ginyu.
"Krillin, he's not my dad," Gohan informed him.
"What do you mean he's not your dad? Take a look for yourself. How can you be so sure, Gohan?"
"You gotta trust me," said Gohan. "When I look at his eyes, I can just tell."
Ginyu burst out laughing at this. "Very perceptive, kid. Let's just say I'm taking your dad's body for a test drive."
The two Earthlings gasped at this. "Surprise," said Ginyu. The two force members gave their poses with grins.
"Tell them what time it is, baby!" Jeice shouted.
"It's time for you to die!" Ginyu replied.
"Wait a sec," Krillin began, "if you're not Goku, then what happened to him?"
"If I knew, I'd tell you," said Ginyu cheerfully. "Let's just say, I'm going to do to you two twerps what I did to him."
The two begged him to reconsider his actions, but he flung himself at them with a series of punches and kicks. "Having fun yet? 'Cause I'm just getting warmed up!"
Jeice noticed a lower power level from behind him. He turned around to see Ginyu's old body making its way towards them. "Captain Ginyu!" Jeice yelled. "Incoming at three o'clock high, sir!"
"What?" Ginyu asked. The three stopped fighting to see Goku slowly land. "Well, well, look what the cat dragged in! I must say, you are one tough customer!"
"Krillin, Gohan!" Goku called. "Listen to me! Be careful! Captain Ginyu has taken over my body!" Krillin and Gohan were astonished and horrified at the same time.
"Be brave Gohan!" yelled Goku. "And listen very carefully! You must defeat him right away! Trust me. I know you can do it!"
"What?" Krillin shouted in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind?"
"I gotta agree with baldy here," said Ginyu. "I estimate my new body strength at a hundred ninety thousand! No one will stand a chance!"
"That's what you think, Captain Cocky," said Goku. "'Cause I understand that body you're in a whole lot better than you ever will! And you'll never get maximum strength without knowing the secret of uniting body and soul."
"Oh, bravo indeed," Ginyu began, "that was quite the impressive speech, but the first rule is never kid a kidder, right Jeice?"
"Yeah," Jeice answered, pushing the button on his scouter to measure Ginyu's power level.
Captain Ginyu began to power up and everyone around watched in astonishment as his power level grew. "Hey Jeice, give me the read out on my strength now!" However, Jeice looked surprised at the reading. "Now Jeice! Hurry up!"
"Uh… You're at twenty three thousand," the warrior muttered.
"Jeice, would you please speak up?" Ginyu shouted.
"Twenty three thousand, Captain!" Jeice yelled.
"Yeah!" Ginyu said. "Now, you two are toast! You pint sized pubes don't stand a chance against me!" The captain stopped right after realizing the true number. "Huh, twenty three?"
"And… getting weaker!" Jeice yelled.
"It's not possible," said Ginyu. "Maybe you should check it again Jeice?"
"You still don't get it, do you Ginyu?" Goku asked. "Unless you know how to use your mind and body together, you'll only get weaker and weaker. Krillin, Gohan, now's the time to take him out!"
Ginyu looked surprised as Krillin hit him from behind. He stopped himself before hitting the ground and turned back to Krillin. "You little..!"
"Maybe Goku's right," said Krillin. "Maybe we can beat that Ginyu geek after all! Now, Gohan!"
"Yeah… right," said Gohan, slightly confused. Krillin hit him in the back again, waiting for Gohan to make his move.
"What are you waiting for?" Krillin shouted.
"But… it's daddy!" said Gohan. Before he knew it, he was sent flying through the air by Ginyu's punch. Krillin stopped him in the air and Ginyu anxiously waited for the two to return to fighting. A series of punches and kicks followed while Ginyu tried to fend them off.
Ginyu was sent flying into the space ship by their powerful kicks. His scouter flew off and landed on the ground near Jeice. This made Captain Ginyu furious.
"Jeice! Don't just stand there! Maybe you could help me a little bit here?"
"Right, coming," said Jeice reluctantly. Before he could do so, Prince Vegeta stepped out.
"Hey Snow White," he said, "why don't you pick on somebody your own size?"
"Vegeta?" said Ginyu. "What would he be doing here?" Before he knew it, Krillin started attacking again, but Ginyu quickly sent a blast of energy towards their way. Gohan quickly blocked it with his arms.
"Hey Captain Ginyu!" Gohan called. "You can't fool me anymore!"
"What's going on?" Ginyu asked himself after seeing Gohan alive. "I should have plenty of strength in this body. I just don't understand!"
"You really don't get it, do you?" Krillin asked. "Didn't you hear what Goku said? You've gotta use your mind and your body! Now that you understand, how about surrendering?"
Ginyu looked stunned. "Surrender? Captain of the Ginyu Force surrender? Surrender this!" Another series of punches followed as Ginyu tried to successfully hit Krillin. Gohan joined them and the two eventually punched him to the ground.
Ginyu managed to land on his feet. "It's just like Goku said," Krillin told Gohan. "This guy's not so tough after all."
"Right. I think we can take him down, Krillin."
"I hope you're both wearing clean underwear," said Ginyu, "because you're both about to take a trip to the emergency ward!" The three then became engaged in battle. The captain finally started to learn how Goku's former body worked. He managed to fight off Krillin and Gohan and transported between spaces to kick them back and forth. This caused him to wear out, but he was still ready for more.
"It looks like he's figured out my powers," said Goku weakly, trying to fight off the pain in his new chest. "Be careful, Gohan!"
Ginyu began to laugh. "Bingo. Give the man a silver dollar because Captain Ginyu's back in action! Get ready! The captain's coming to get you!" Without warning, Krillin launched into action and started attacking Ginyu. "Wait! I wasn't ready yet!"
Captain Ginyu managed to kick Krillin away and create a blast of energy hurling towards Gohan.
"Alright then! I'm not taking this anymore!" Gohan yelled out in rage, stopping the ki blast with his arms once again.
"That was only the appetizer, kiddo!" Ginyu yelled. He created a much larger energy ball and chucked it at Gohan.
"Gohan!" Krillin yelled. "Look out!"
Goku tried to find the strength to fly up to his son, but was too weak. He put every effort into it, but couldn't manage to do it. He watched with horror as Gohan put his hands in front of his face to block the energy.
Within an instant, the Earthling boy was annihilated. Krillin and Goku yelled out in horror to see him fall to the ground in ashes.
It took a moment to register, but all Goku felt after this was pure rage. He was still very weak, but this drove him into action. He hurled himself at Ginyu, punching faster than he ever had before. He was weak, but still tried punching very hard. Ginyu had grown to dodge these attacks.
"So now your little brat is gone, you think you got the energy to fight?" Ginyu called out. "Funny thing is I thought my old body was done for after what I did to it. If that's all I can do to it, it's a good thing I got a new one." Ginyu smiled before launching into attack once again.
Goku wasn't about to waste any of his strength on speaking. His new intent was to beat Ginyu and use the dragon balls to wish his son back to life. However, the pain in his chest began to shoot through his body once again and he couldn't help it. Ginyu noticed this and kicked him towards the ship. Goku hit his head hard and fell to the ground.
"Time to say goodbye!" Ginyu yelled out. He created an energy ball in the palm of his hand and watched it grow bigger and bigger. As he did so, he went charging towards Goku, who was defenseless. Ginyu went for the hole that he'd left in his former body's chest and watched as it exploded. Blue blood went flying everywhere and bits of the armor fell to the ground. "Nice knowing you."
"Well, it's a sad day when you see a body that's served you for nearly fifteen years go to waste. If only someone useful needed it."
Ginyu turned around and was surprised to see Krillin ready for attack. The death of his best friend had surely caused great anger. Ginyu kicked him in the gut and sent him flying backwards, punching him around a few times before disposing of him with an energy blast.
"Finally," said Ginyu to himself, "all three of them are done for."
However, Captain Ginyu had forgotten about Vegeta. He and Jeice seemed to be engaged in battle for some time now, hurling insults at each other. The two didn't even take notice of Ginyu's triumph. He sighed and flew down to the two, punching Vegeta away from Jeice.
"So, you think just because you've managed to defeat those weaklings that you can take me down?" Vegeta asked. Although he knew it would be better for Kakarot to have stayed alive, it did teach him to not give his enemies mercy. Vegeta was cold hearted and it helped him in his time of need.
"I'm a Super Saiyan!" Vegeta called out. "You really don't think you can beat me, do you?"
Ginyu only laughed at this. "You're not a Super Saiyan. I thought this guy was a Super Saiyan, but no. Not yet at least. You may be close, but you won't have the time to become a Super Saiyan when I'm done with you."
"Captain," said Jeice, "his power level. Unbelievably high…"
Ginyu managed to kick Vegeta a few times before he knew what was coming, but this only made Vegeta smile. "Think you're so tough, punk?"
The Saiyan prince fought back and punched Ginyu in the gut a few times. The Ginyu Force leader was sent flying to the ground and created a large hole on the surface.
"Now it's time for the final blow!" Vegeta yelled with his cold laugh.
"Captain!" Jeice called out
Ginyu's eyes opened as Vegeta rose and rose up towards the sky to get more force for a final blow. In both of his palms, Ginyu began creating ki and watched as light escaped his hands. He didn't move from the spot where he landed, but waited for the right moment to strike Vegeta during his attack. Halfway through shooting down to the surface, Vegeta was hit by the energy blasts and a large cloud of smoke covered the area. Jeice and Ginyu watched anxiously and as the smoke cleared.
The body of the Saiyan prince could be seen from there. The explosion had caused him to fall face first into the ground. Ginyu laughed at this as a smirk spread across his face.
"That's what happens when you mess with the Ginyu Force! Ha, Super Saiyan. What a bunch of bullshit. If that little weakling from Earth wasn't a Super Saiyan, you surely aren't." He walked over towards Vegeta with Jeice close by his side.
"I'll finish the job, Captain," he said, trying to reassure his commander. A small ball of energy started to form in Jeice's hand before Jeice received a very harsh glare from Ginyu.
"You idiot! Haven't you learned anything? First you run away in battle like that, then you interfere with my fight, and now you think you're going to kill Vegeta? If you don't recall, Frieza wanted us to capture him. Believe me, if he was wanted dead, he would be gone by now."
Jeice slowly nodded his head before letting the energy in his hand fade. He would have a tough time getting on Ginyu's good side again. His comrades were now dead and Jeice had done several things wrong in the course of a few hours.
Ginyu continued towards Vegeta; his glare was replaced with a smirk again. The captain kicked Vegeta in the stomach when he arrived near the prince. Vegeta yelled out in pain and coughed up a bit of blood before Ginyu began laughing again.
"He's alive alright. Now all there's to do is wait for Frieza to return. He should be back soon with the password to these dragon balls and eternal life will be his!" Captain Ginyu started walking back towards the dragon balls.
In an instant, the man was knocked off his feet. He felt a rush of pain through his stomach as he was knocked to the ground. Vegeta had gotten up and managed another attack. How was it possible? Ginyu had just started getting the hang of Goku's body and now this!
"You fool, did you really think I was going to give up that easily? Your subordinates have put up a better fight than you," Vegeta spat.
Ginyu growled and flew after Vegeta, but the Saiyan was too quick. Vegeta dodged his attack and managed to kick Captain Ginyu in the back, causing him to fall over again. When he was about to get up, Ginyu was again punched in the stomach and sent flying up in the air. He was about to land yards away before Vegeta punched him in the back. The prince then flew upwards and shoved Ginyu hard into the ground.
Jeice was watching closely and started hurling blasts towards Vegeta's direction. The prince was stunned, which allowed Ginyu to get up and move farther away. Blood was streaming down his face and he wasn't feeling too good anymore.
"Did you not hear what I just told you, Jeice?" Ginyu called. "Stay out of my fights!"
"But, Captain!" Jeice yelled.
"No buts!" snapped Ginyu. "Leave him to me." Ginyu waited for a second before Vegeta attacked. Captain Ginyu easily dodged it and started throwing punches and kicks at the Saiyan. Many of them were dodged and the few that actually hit did little damage. Ginyu growled with frustration again. He threw ki blasts at his opponent, which were easily dodged. Vegeta appeared behind him and kicked him to the ground again.
A few blasts were sent down to Ginyu and he went flying. The man was too weak and could barely move. Vegeta was stronger than he thought, but was Ginyu capable of beating him? His eyes moved up towards Vegeta, who was walking towards him with a smirk on his face. Would he have to resort to another body change? Ginyu sighed. It was hard enough trying to get used to one Saiyan's body, but to jump to another one right away would be horrible. He would do everything he could to beat Vegeta, but the body change would be his last resort.
"You don't look so tough anymore," said Vegeta as he made his way to Ginyu. "I could toy with you for a little while, but I suppose Frieza will be on his way any time now."
Vegeta picked up Ginyu by his collar. Captain Ginyu tried frantically to get out of Vegeta's grip, but it was no use. His arms were placed around Vegeta's wrists, trying to break his hold. Vegeta walked over to the water and grinned before putting his hands around the captain's throat. Jeice watched this with a worried look on his face, but knew not to interfere until the last minute.
By now, Vegeta had submerged Ginyu in the water and was choking him. Faint yells could be heard coming from beneath the water. Vegeta laughed at this.
"Come on, Captain," Jeice muttered.
He was so close! How could he let the little Saiyan pest get to him? Ginyu was cursing himself in his head. He couldn't last much longer like this. He wondered what Frieza would say at his defeat. Surely Vegeta would be killed by Frieza soon enough, but the fact that Ginyu had lost to him was a shame.
Ginyu thought about it more. No. He wasn't going to do this. What was he saying? He couldn't let his comrades down. He couldn't let Frieza down either. He'd gone through too much to just give up now.
He gathered up all his energy and used it to create a ball of ki in his hand. At the right moment, he struck Vegeta in the chest, who fell back instantly into the water. Ginyu took this opportunity to lift the Saiyan prince up with his own hands. The man laughed as he started to strangle Vegeta.
"Look who's winning. And… you thought Saiyan scum like you could beat me. Ha, the 'prince of all Saiyans.' What would your weakling father say if he saw you now?"
Vegeta glared at the man before he was sent flying across the water. Ginyu immediately followed with several attacks. Within a minute, Vegeta was left laying on the grass, blood streaming down his face. Ginyu swiftly landed by him and read his power level. It was much lower than before. That was a good thing.
Ginyu went to walk towards Jeice, but found it extremely difficult. "Jeice, get Vegeta into the ship and tie him up somewhere. I'm going to hit the regen tank. I'll stay here until you come back and you will guard these dragon balls with your life."
"Yes, Captain," Jeice replied. He dragged Vegeta into the ship and returned a few minutes later. Ginyu left as soon as he caught sight of Jeice. He walked down the cold corridors to find a room with a few rejuvenation chambers. Several corpses had been left lining the hallways. These were probably Vegeta's doing, but it was no matter now. The henchmen were easily replaceable, unlike the Ginyu Force. Captain Ginyu sighed once again before thinking about his lost comrades. Perhaps Ginyu and Jeice would find some new recruits soon enough.
The man pulled off his orange jumpsuit and threw it aside with disgust. He took off all of Goku's clothing before walking into the tank. He had overlooked all the settings and controls and pressed a button to start filling it up. As the water hit him, he felt a good sensation and placed the oxygen mask over his face before falling into unconsciousness.
