Chapter 1: The Prince Falls

Two beams collided in the air for control of the Earth. One, belonging to the Earth's final line of defense, was blue. It represented the hope of the Earth and all who died while trying to protect it. It belonged to none other than Goku. He was trying his hardest to keep up his attack. It was difficult, but he was hanging on. The other attack, a violet beastly one, belonged to a short vile man. His attack represented all that was wrong in the universe. He had come seeking his own personal gain and then had the audacity to attack when he was denied that wish. His name was Vegeta and he was part of a vicious alien race known as the Saiyans.

"Give up now Kakarot, so that you spare the embarrassment of my attack besting yours when you run out of energy. " Vegeta said, his signature scowl evident on his face.

"No Vegeta," Goku started," This is where I put my foot down. You've caused too much damage already and I can't let that go unpunished. I know you can change, just please stop this meaningless fight and leave the planet." Goku pleaded to Vegeta. Goku did think that Vegeta could change. He hadn't killed anyone yet, except his own partner, and Goku knew he could change.

"You are the worst Saiyan to have ever lived Kakarot! Where is your pride? Where is your Saiyan spirit? You could've been of use to me, seeing as how Nappa involuntarily met his end. But no more, I will kill you!" Vegeta proclaimed as his attack inched its way to Goku.

"Vegeta, I'm sorry" Goku whispered. "KAIO-KEN...TIMES...FIVE!" In an instant, Goku's beam rocketed through Vegeta's. The shorter Saiyan saw the beam and knew his life was over. He couldn't believe such a low-class loser would be his end. He now welcomed death.

Vegeta plummeted out of the sky after taking the full force of the Kamehameha wave. Goku saw this and a smile snuck itself on his face. "It's done." He proclaimed before becoming unconscious and falling on his back to the pain the Kaio-ken inflicted on him. He had killed Vegeta and saved the Earth. A win is a win.

Vegeta got on one knee surprising himself. "Hmph. I guess Kakarot overestimated his power." Vegeta chuckled lightly, unable to stand.

"YOU!" Vegeta looked up in surprise to see Goku's son angrier than ever. "You hurt my daddy! And you killed Mr. Piccolo!" In an instant, Gohan raced at Vegeta and launched him into the air with a kick to the chin. He then raised two hands above his head, one over the other. "Masenko HA!" The beam engulfed Vegeta who was in pain and shock from the kick. Vegeta was no more as Gohan's powerful Masenko completely obliterated his body. Gohan stood panting, tired from his attack. "That was for Mr. Piccolo." He said before collapsing from exhaustion.

Krillin, who had witnessed the entire fight, was in complete shock. "Gohan killed Vegeta! That power was incredible." Krillin walked over to the kid and brought him over with his dad. "Like father, like son." As he finished his statement, he felt a bunch of smaller energies approaching him. "Guess they were following the fight." Krillin remarked.

Goku woke up to find himself in a hovercar. "Huh?" He wondered out loud,"Where am I?"

"Goku, you're awake." Goku looked around and saw Krillin.

"Yeah Krillin. Hey, did I do it?"

"No." Krillin looked at his friends shocked expression. "Actually, Gohan finished off the bastard."

"GOHAN!?" Goku exclaimed. Shock and pride was detected in his voice.

"The little rascal finished Vegeta with one hit."

"Where is he?" Goku asked, starting to calm down.

"Right next to you." Krillin replied nodding his head to the right.

Goku stared at his son. He knew he was powerful, but powerful enough to kill Vegeta in one hit? It was absurd! The kid was only five. Nonetheless, Goku was proud of his son and knew that the Earth was in good hands.

The first chapter. I hope you liked the changes I made to the original DBZ story and please review it. My main focus here was writing a story where Vegeta died early on and how the Z-fighters would do without him. An apology to all the Vegeta fans, as I'm one as well. So please tell me what you think and lend some ideas. I've got the main story figured out up until the Trunks(?) saga, but your ideas could affect something so don't be afraid to voice your opinion. Excuse the chapter for being short, I promise the length will rise from this point.