"I love you Kakkarot," Vegeta whispered, as a tear trailed down his cheek. Goku raised a weak hand and brushed it away. "I love you too." he said, barely audible.

Vegeta leaned down and gently kissed the other man. "Please don't leave me, Kakkarot," he begged. "I'll see you again one day," said Goku, taking Vegeta's hand in his own. Vegeta gave his hand a gentle squeeze, careful not to hurt his fragile friend.

Goku looked up at Vegeta. "Vegeta I," he paused to cough up blood, "Sorry, I want you to take care of Goten for me, please." "Kakkarot, no, you can take care of him yourself when you get better." he protested. Goku smiled sadly. "You know I'm dying; there's no use trying to deny it." he whispered. "No damn it! You can't die! You can't leave me! I'll be the last..." he voice cracked, "Saiyan." Tears poured from his eyes and he laid his head on Goku's chest, still holding his hand.

Goku's breathing became strained and Vegeta stood up. He watched in horror as the man he loved began to convulse violently. "Kakkarot please, don't die!" he sobbed. Vegeta grabbed his shoulders and wrapped his arms around him.

Goku took one last choking breath and went limp in Vegeta's arms. Vegeta let go and he slumped back into the pillows, motionless. Vegeta gazed into his ebony eyes. They were still full of lingering tears. He leaned forward and kissed the blood splattered lips, tasting the last precious drops of Goku's life.

Vegeta walked away from the lifeless body and screamed in agony. He took one last look at Goku. "I'll always love you, Kakkarot." he promised. He blasted a hole in the hospital wall and took off. He was going to find Goten.