Alternate Reality Drabbles
Based on English Dub of the DBZ episodes
Disclaimer: Nope...I got nothin'. They aren't mine...except in my dreams :)
IMPORTANT: Alright folks I'm back. These Drabbles were an idea I had a long time ago when the plot for Alternate Reality first popped into my head. I had finished watching the Buu Saga (for like the millionth time) and thought some places could be rewritten a bit and then could fit in my universe. So this drabbles series was born. I basically watched the episodes again and rewrote certain scenes I thought were important, needed elaboration or wouldn't make sense otherwise. I've written drabbles for 14 of the episodes, mostly focused on Vegeta (I love him) and his journey in the series.
Now it you haven't read my first fic, Alternate Reality, that's okay, I'm just gonna give everyone a reminder, but I suggest everyone read it. Vegeta ran off to take care of Trunks alone after Bulma abandoned him, he eventually adopted Gohan and Goten when Chi-chi kicked them out, and Goku and Vegeta were lovers before Goku died. ...wow, that's a really short sum-up for something that was over 20,000 words long (teehee).
Now there were so many scenes I could have rewritten but that would have taken forever, so I focused on important 'Vegeta' scenes, since I love him the most. I just want all of you to completely ignore Chi-chi's existence in the show, she just disappeared, Bulma is with Yamcha not Vegeta, and Gohan is with Piccolo not Videl.
This Drabbles series is basically done but I'm mad at myself because I've barely gotten the Sequel started, I ended up focusing on the Drabbles more which wasn't my plan...oh well...I'll just keep working hard. I've got a break coming up soon so I should make some headway on the Sequel then.
I'll be posting the Drabbles once a week (maybe more often if I get more of the sequel written), there should be about 10 posts of Drabbles this time. Sometimes there will be two drabbles per chapter or just one, depending on how long they are. I might come back in the future and post more focusing on other characters, but for now this is what I've got.
WARNINGS: just spoilers for the show and/or manga. You might want to be familiar with the main plot line before reading these.
Episode 204 – Energy Drain
WC: 727
AN: This drabble came up becuase I want to keep reminding everyone of what Vegeta was like coming from my first fic, and his relationship to those around him. Enjoy.
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"Whatever you do, you must not go out there," Shin said calmly as Gohan powered up on the tournament platform.
"I don't even know who you are and you're telling me what to do," Vegeta said angrily, coming up to stand beside Goku.
"Vegeta! Show some respect. That is no way to speak to the Supreme Kai," Piccolo said scandalized.
If Vegeta was any weaker of a man he would have wanted the floor to swallow him up right now. Shin was the Supreme Kai…unbelievable. He turned away from the Kai and looked out to where Gohan had finished powering up. Unfortunately his son wasn't as strong as he was when he fought Cell, but that was mostly because Vegeta wanted to cut the kid some slack instead of expecting him to train all the time. That boy didn't deserve anymore pressure on his shoulders. He deserved to have a childhood and live his life the way he wanted to, in peace.
Suddenly the Supreme Kai jumped out in front of them and Vegeta turned to see Yamu and Spopovich charging Gohan with a strange weapon. The Supreme Kai threw his hands up in motion of casting of a spell and Vegeta watched horrified as the Supreme Kai froze Gohan on the spot and let him be grabbed by Spopovich and then…stabbed by Yamu.
He was frozen to his postition, watching his son be attacked by those men, the teenager's screams filling the air.
"What are they doing to him? They're going to kill him," Goku cried, voicing Vegeta's own thoughts and inching forward to help.
"Stop," the Supreme Kai shouted. "Gohan will be fine. Yamu and Spopovich only want his energy, not his life. They won't kill him."
The Supreme Kai's words seemed to calm Goku but they did nothing for Vegeta. He shot forward as his son's hair turned black again but was grabbed by his lover. "Let me go Kakarot. Gohan's hurt and I have to help him. I promised him he would never be hurt again," Vegeta cried, struggling in the embrace Goku had him in.
He never took his eyes off Gohan, even when the light from his stolen energy was almost too much to bear. Goku pulled him closer and he finally looked away and up at his lover, wondering why he didn't desire as much as Vegeta to save their son. "It's okay Vegeta," Goku murmured in his ear. "I believe the Supreme Kai when he says Gohan will be okay. We have to trust him."
Vegeta relaxed slightly and turned back to the arena but no longer struggled, instead seeking comfort in his lover's embrace. The light faded and Gohan fell to the ground like a rag doll as Yamu and Spopovich flew off into the distance.
This time Vegeta shot forward before anyone could stop him, ignoring the Supreme Kai's shout that Gohan would be fine, he will believe nothing but his own eyes that his son was fine. He knelt down by Gohan's side, checking and found him alive but incredibly weak. Videl knelt down beside placed a hand on Gohan's back. "Will he be okay," she asked quietly.
Vegeta looked at this young woman and realized he had misjudged her in the past. She had a very kind heart and was strong, and stubborn, all things Vegeta admired. She certainly wasn't her father. If his son hadn't been destined for Piccolo he was sure the two of them would have made a handsome couple.
Kibito knelt down on Gohan's other side. "He will be fine," he said gravely. "I will take care of him."
Vegeta looked closely at the large man before him, scrutinizing him before nodding and standing, stepping away. Videl stayed by Gohan's side and he let her, he knew she could do no harm. He looked up as the Supreme Kai flew off after Yamu and Spopovich and felt Goku land by his side, placing a comforting hand on his lower back. "Take could care of him," Goku said to Kibito, then turned to look at Vegeta. "Come on Vegeta. It looks like it's going to be one of those days."
Vegeta nodded and after looking as his son one more time he flew off after Goku, followed closely by Piccolo and Krillin. 'What in the world is going on,' Vegeta wondered, hoping it wouldn't be anything more than he can handle.
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Episode 206 – King of the Demons
WC: 164
AN: This drabble is just setting up the mood for the next couple of drabbles I've written, when Gohan is fighting Dabura. I just needed to add a bit of background do the reat make sense, and besides I really like Piccolo and Gohan being together, I think I dedicate a couple chapters to them in the Sequel. Also, I think this is the only drabble where the pov isn't from Vegeta's or Goku's pov. Enjoy.
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Gohan's body trembled, his hand centimeters from his lover's cheek. He feared to touch that cheek from what the Supreme Kai had said. His gaze raked over the stone form of Piccolo, eyes tearing at how helpless the ma he loved was right at this moment. Then he remembered how Piccolo got this way, along with Krillin.
'Dabura,' his mind growled, as he turned to look at the buried spaceship. He gripped his hands in fists, body shaking in his anger. He was going to rip that bastard apart for doing this to Piccolo. Gohan's eyes darkened as he imagined killing the Demon King. 'Oh yes, Daburawill rue the day he made me mad,' Gohan thought, following his father down to the ship, mind focused on seeking his revenge.
He felt so strange, this anger…it was different than when he had fought Cell. Somehow this felt a little more consuming, a little more dangerous, but Gohan didn't care. All he wanted was revenge.
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So...tell me what ya think. I've taken such a break from writing in this universe it was a little hard to get back into it, but once I did I couldn't stop. :)
Reviews are most appreciated, good or bad. Next Drabble up in about a week...stay tuned.
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