Just to start things off, this is an alternate universe to Dragonball Z and Dragonball GT. Everything that had happened in Dragonball is the same as the anime. The changes won't begin until the Saiyan saga of DBZ. At first the changes will be small. But they'll ripple throughout the timeline and have a domino-like affect. One change may cause four or five more and those four or five may cause several more still and so on and so on. Also, be prepared for a very long fic here. I'm going all the way to and beyond the Buu Saga and well beyond GT. This fic very well end up with well over a hundred chapters. So be forewarned.
Disclaimer: Do I own DBZ? No. Do I work for them? No. Am I making money off of this? No. So go away.
Chapter One – The Beginning
Vegeta watched his foe. Kakarot stood before him with a look of pure determination sketched into his features. He wouldn't back down, no matter the cost. Vegeta knew he was the weaker fighter. It was only by a small margin, but enough to throw the match in his Saiyan rival's favor.
"Kakarot. Why do you remain attached to this world? You are a Saiyan! You may have been born a third class soldier, it is true. But your potential exceeds that. The fact you overpowered my Gallic Gun proves it. You are a Saiyan Elite by the standards you've set yourself by. Why not join me in avenging our people?" Vegeta demanded. He crossed his arms and glared at the other Saiyan with all his pride.
"I never knew my people, Vegeta. They obviously didn't care for me much considering the fact they sent me away as a baby," Goku replied in total seriousness.
"Bah! That was procedure. Granted it was not our procedure. But another had taken over our people since just before my father was born. His name is Frieza, Kakarot! He enslaved us and used us! And when we became a threat to him, he destroyed us! My father, your father, everyone! The reason I came to this mud ball was to use your Dragonballs to gain immortality. Only then could I stand a chance against Frieza," Vegeta explained.
"There has to be another way, Vegeta! Wishing for immortality is evil. You hate this Frieza for the evil things he has done to our people, right? Wishing for that would make you no better than he is!" Goku yelled at the proud Saiyan Prince. Vegeta considered his words for a long moment. He had been raised by Frieza. Trained to take the lives of others for no better reason than the fact that he could! Vegeta could admit to himself that that was not the life he wanted. He had gained nothing but misery from it since the day he had been enslaved. He really didn't know what he wanted now.
"I'll humor you, Kakarot. Say I don't wish for immortality. Say we team up instead. You know Frieza will head here after he discovers Nappa and I came here. He's likely already heading here as we speak to make his own wish for immortality. He has a scouter, you know! He heard everything Radditz was told as well as Nappa and I," Vegeta stated. Goku frowned.
"How strong could this guy be? You and I have to be a match for him together!" Goku said. Vegeta laughed so hard he nearly fell over.
"Kakarot, you're an idiot! My power level before coming here was 25,000. Yours at maximum was 30,000. Yes, I admit you are stronger than me. But that no longer matters. Frieza last tested his power when my father was a boy. He maxed out at 250,000 before the scouter exploded. He's likely even stronger still. Even together, we'd stand no chance! That was why I decided I would need to be immortal! You never knew much about our people, Kakarot! But I do! I was raised for the first eight years of my life on our home world! We were a proud and noble race. We never hurt anyone who didn't threaten us until Frieza came. He enslaved us all! We had no choice but to do his bidding! It was either that or die! And he knew we loved to battle! That we loved to fight! We played on that, you know. And as a result we found ourselves his slaves. My father launched an attack to get me back from Frieza. At that same time your father attacked Frieza's ship in orbit. They were both killed the same day," Vegeta said with sadness. Something about Vegeta made Goku believe him.
"So what? Put it all behind you and come live here, Vegeta. Forget all the pain. Leave it all behind you and move on with your life. This really is a great place to call home once you give it a try," Goku told his Prince.
"Kakarot, I do not doubt that! But Frieza is evil incarnate! You all thought Nappa and I were bad for what we had to do to get to the Dragonballs. We never expected you all to stand against us like that. But like Saiyans we could not back down from a battle! Frieza is far worse! You have to listen to me! Please Kakarot! Let me make the wish! Fine, don't make me immortal! Wish for it yourself! Or any other fighter from the world! Just don't let Frieza get away with it all!" Vegeta pleaded. That shocked Goku so much he nearly fainted. Vegeta begging? No way was that right.
"Vegeta… No one here would make such a foolish wish. We all know how evil it is. Not even to stop someone as bad as Frieza. There has to be another way," Goku stated.
"I never beg, Kakarot. The fact I am now must prove how desperate I am! You must understand! This isn't a trick! I no longer have any interest to kill any of you! I even regret the damage I have caused so far. You must know that! I never said I was innocent. I never said I was one of the 'good guys'. But I do want Frieza dead! HE HAS TO DIIIIIIIIIEEEE!!" Vegeta roared. Tears flowed from the hardened Saiyan's eyes. This made Goku look at him in a whole new light.
He couldn't shed tears like that and harbor a heart of stone. He's being totally honest with me. But I can't let him gain immortality. Such a power would corrupt even the purest soul, Goku thought.
"I understand, Vegeta. You must know him better than most. Search your memories! What are his weaknesses? How can he be defeated? We'll play that to our advantage and bring him down another way," Goku replied softly.
"Like I haven't already put every other option through my mind before I even knew the Dragonballs existed! He has no weaknesses! His strength is horrible. Even I'm terrified of him! Even transformed I stand no chance! You don't understand how hopeless it is! It was why I came here!" Vegeta roared.
"But…" Goku began before he was cut off.
"No! You listen to me, Kakarot! He has heard everything Nappa and I have over the scouters. He knows the Dragonballs exist. Nappa and I headed here as soon as we heard. We were much closer than Frieza! He's likely already on his way here now. He wasn't aware that Nappa and I broke rank and took off, hoping to beat him here," Vegeta stated.
"Beating evil by becoming evil is not the solution," Goku said.
"Then how else are you going to beat something over ten times our strength!" Vegeta roared.
"We train. You have so much pride in our people, right? Why count us out now. You said it yourself that you and I are the strongest two Saiyans that has ever lived. We get stronger and we beat him," Goku replied.
"Fine! It's not like I am in the position to bargain with you as it is. But let it be known that I am in command!" Vegeta roared. "I am your Prince after all." Goku only smiled and nodded vaguely. He flared his blue-white aura to life and blasted off with Vegeta right behind him.
"Are you hungry?" Goku asked. Vegeta (being a Saiyan who just got done fighting) nodded vigorously. "Then let's go to Master Roshi's house and get a bite!"
"Master Roshi? By his title, I take it he's the ruler of this world?" Vegeta asked.
"What? No way! He's a master of martial arts. At least by human standards. When someone masters the fighting arts and takes on students to train, they gain the title of master or sensei," Goku explained. Vegeta nodded.
"Krillin! Sense that? Vegeta and my dad are heading this way together!" Gohan yapped after halting in midair.
"Yeah. I felt it as well. I wonder what it means," Krillin replied. "They'll catch up to us momentarily though. So I suggest we wait here and see what's up." Gohan nodded in agreement. They watched for several moments until two specks of light blossomed in the distance. Just as Goku and Vegeta were about to pass the pair, they flared their auras alight and blasted off with them.
"Goku? What's going on? I thought Vegeta was the enemy," Krillin said. Goku began explaining.
"There's a great evil power out there, Krillin. His name is Frieza. He's ten times stronger than Vegeta at least…" Goku began while filling them all in on the whole story.
"He's heading here?! But why?" Gohan demanded.
"Because he overheard the Namek Piccolo telling Radditz about the Dragonballs! About their power to grant wishes. He wants the same thing I do. Immortality," Vegeta replied. Both Krillin and Gohan looked at the Saiyan with disbelief. How could someone who had been bent on killing them all a few hours ago suddenly be their ally now?
They flew for about an hour at the slow speed Krillin and Gohan had set. At least slow compared to what Vegeta and Goku could do. They all touched down one by one.
"GOHAN! MY LITTLE BOY!" some woman Vegeta didn't know yelled. She ran up and grabbed Gohan up in a tight hug and seemed to be squeezing the life out of him.
"Hey, Chi Chi! Any chance you got any food ready?" Goku asked with the same goofy grin he nearly always wore. Vegeta scowled and crossed his arms while Krillin watched him closely.
By the energy I sensed from him during his battle with Goku, he could easily blow up the world. The fact he hasn't so far proves he with us. I guess I gotta be like Goku and give em the benefit of the doubt, Krillin thought.
"And Krillin! I'm so glad to see you two made it!" Chi Chi laughed. It was then that Master Roshi, Oolong, Puar, Bulma, and Baba walked out of the Kame House.
"Goku?! You lived! You're nothing short of amazing, son!" Master Roshi laughed.
"I'll say! I followed your fight on the scouter, Goku. You maxed out at 30,000 before it bleeped out!" Bulma said. She gave the Saiyan an affectionate hug. "You did it! You really saved the world!" It was then that the Prince of Saiyans coughed to make all aware of his presence. They all turned to look at him then.
"Oh yeah! This is Vegeta, everyone. He came to kill us and wish for immortality on the Dragonballs. But after he realized I was stronger than he is, he decided to train with me instead. We have a common enemy," Goku explained. He went on to explain to them everything Vegeta had told him.
"You may be slightly stronger than me now, Kakarot, but you won't remain that way for long," Vegeta promised with a smirk.
"Goku's right. The Saiyan's have all been working for this Frieza guy. I heard Nappa say that much before Gohan and I finished him off," Krillin said. (AN: In this fic. Gohan and Krillin became enraged after Piccolo's death and stormed Nappa with all they had. The result was the big Saiyan dying a very painful death.)
"I believe it. Goku has a great sense of character. He was right about Piccolo being a good guy if you all recall. I say we give this Vegeta his due chance. It's never too late to repent. From what I heard he did what he had to do to handle a threat greater than he himself could handle," Master Roshi said. Vegeta scowled at the old man but nodded with respect. Master Roshi returned the gesture.
They all went inside and sat at Roshi's huge dining table. Chi Chi, happy that her son and husband survived the battles, began serving up endless amounts of food. She was mated to a Saiyan and mother to one as well so she knew their appetites. Vegeta, Goku, and Gohan dug in immediately. The dishes instantly began to pile up on the table as all three hungry Saiyans tried to gain their fill. Krillin only finished three bowls of chili before he called it quits.
"You know, Goku, I never could figure out that appetite of yours," Krillin laughed.
"A Saiyan must eat more than most races due to the fact that our energy levels are much higher. It is especially so after battle," Vegeta explained before burying himself back into his meal.
"I never knew. That explains why both Goku and Gohan have always eaten more than most people. Especially after a hard day of training," Chi Chi laughed.
"So where are you planning to stay, Vegeta? I hear you're one of us now," Bulma asked.
"I never thought about it. I suppose I could make camp near Kakarot's home. We will be training together to beat Frieza so it makes sense to stay close to one another," Vegeta said through a mouthful of food. Goku nodded.
"You're a Prince! No way could you be happy staying in the woods! Why don't you come stay at Capsule Corp.? We have plenty of guest rooms, you know. All of them quit luxurious," Bulma stated proudly. Vegeta eyed the blue haired woman for a moment.
She's quit attractive. Full breasted and a very nice ass. Perhaps it would be best to be close to her, the Prince thought with a smirk.
"I accept your offer. I never did like camping," Vegeta stated before engrossing himself in his meal once more. They all watched for well over an hour as the three Saiyans engulfed one dish after another.
"I'm so full! Thanks a lot, Chi Chi!" Goku said with a goofy grin. Chi Chi, knowing very much how much both Goku and Gohan ate, was well prepared for the job of feeding three Saiyans.
"I must agree, Kakarot. Your mate has very good cooking skills. She knows just how much it takes to fill a Saiyan," Vegeta said. They all looked at him in surprise. "What?!" he demanded.
"How did you know Goku and Chi Chi were together?" Krillin asked.
"It is obvious. I can smell it in their scents," Vegeta stated at though that were as obvious as the fact that water was wet. No one questioned him on what that meant. Goku and Gohan knew how acute a Saiyan's sense of smell was. But it was so normal for them that they had little idea why others weren't the same.
"Well I suppose I should head home. My parents are probably worried sick about me," Bulma sighed.
"That's all good and fine. I should head over there as well if I am to stay with you," Vegeta grunted. He scooted his chair back and stood up.
"Right. We should all get some rest if we're to start training," Krillin spoke up. They all followed Vegeta and Bulma outside, preparing for their departures.
"I guess I'll see ya later, Goku," Krillin laughed.
"You bet! We'll need to be at our bests when Frieza shows up!" Goku grinned as he took Chi Chi into his arms and began floating upward with Gohan.
"Goodbye you guys! Don't be strangers!" everyone said as one as the Son family took off. It was then that Vegeta began floating upward.
"Come on, woman! I need to be rested if I'm to train tomorrow!" the proud Prince snapped.. Bulma only looked up at him. "Well what are you waiting for?" he demanded.
"I can't fly, Vegeta. I don't have a jet here either," Bulma said. Two sweat beads flowed down Vegeta's head.
She has to be joking! How could it be possible she doesn't know how to fly?! the Prince demanded to himself. He landed and scooped her up so suddenly she squeaked.
"What are you doing?!" she demanded as he began to float upward.
"Just tell me where you live and I'll take you there," Vegeta told her harshly before blasting off with her in his arms.
"Aren't you going after them, Krillin?" Master Roshi asked.
"What? No way. I thought I'd just train here," the bald warrior replied.
"That might not be such a great idea," the master said.
"What do you mean?" Krillin demanded.
"You've already mastered my training, Krillin. And Kami's as well. I think it is best you train with either Goku and Gohan or Vegeta to further your abilities. I can't teach you anything you don't already know," the ancient master told the once-monk.
"You're probably right. The way I figure it, Goku and Chi Chi will be spending a lot of private time together. You know? Goku has been gone a while. So I guess I'll go see if Vegeta wants to train with me," Krillin sighed. He wasn't too excited at the idea. He blasted off after the Saiyan Prince at that.
Vegeta turned to see a speck of light gleam in the distance. He only just became aware of the ability to sense power levels without a scouter so he couldn't tell who it was. It wasn't long before Krillin caught up to him and explained why he decided to follow.
"That's a great idea, Krillin! You know there's plenty of room for you," Bulma winked. Krillin blushed as he always did when Bulma was a bit flirtatious.
"Baldie, you had better make sure you can keep up with the intensity of my training before inviting yourself in," Vegeta spat.
"From what I figure, Vegeta, you could learn a lot from me. I can teach you how to sense power levels without one of those scouters for one. I can teach you how to raise or hide your power at will as well," Krillin told the cold Saiyan. Vegeta pondered this for a moment.
"Fine. In return I'll push you to your breaking point. It is obvious by the simple fact that you survived the battle with Nappa and me that you're the most talented human alive. I'll push you as far as I can and you just might get stronger," Vegeta laughed.
"Sounds good to me," Krillin murmured as they blasted off into the distance together.
AN: Well that's CH1 everyone. I just want to explain a few things first hand. Piccolo did sacrifice his life for Gohan's. Everything that happened in the anime before that point in both Dragonball and Dragonball Z is the same as the anime in this fic. As for after that, Vegeta and Goku did fight it out much the same way as the anime to just the point after Goku countered Vegeta's Gallic Gun with his Kamehameha Wave/ Kaio-Ken combo. It's right after that the changes begin as you may have noticed. So Vegeta still has his tail, he never transformed and had Yajirobe cut it off. And Krillin and Gohan never returned to the battle scene to assist Goku with a transformed Oozaru Vegeta. Don't worry though this will come later! :) Many events will be vaguely similar to the original anime but there will be some drastic changes. I've already had people accuse me of taken the idea for this fic from other fics written. I can't totally deny that. I liked a few that I have read and thought I'll give my own voice on the idea. The Saiyan Saga just seemed the best place to start and I noticed after writing this chapter that a few others figured the same.
I will be continuing this fic for a very long time. So far I have around 128 chapters in mind. This being one of the shortest. So if you're one of those "I-get-bored-easily-with-anything-more-than-30-chapter-stories" type readers then I suggest you stop here. I'll be waiting a couple days for plenty to read each chapter and post what they think before posting the next. It is fairly safe to bet that at any given time you read the latest chapter that I already have the next three or four pre-written. But they are always subject to change and editing depending on reader reviews or new inspirations on my part. I got ideas already ready for 30 and 40 chapters down the road for one. Those, too, are also subject to change so I suppose its best to go by what is already done. And none of that is considering what may come up in my personal life so with that said, I hope you enjoy it so far. Anyone who has the patience to see this through will likely be glad they did. I got some delicious twists lying ahead.
And another note: This is mainly a Videl/Gohan fic. But to set up the story for what I have in mind for them will take some time. The story won't begin centering itself around them until later. It'll begin during the Frieza Saga (my version of it anyway) but won't take full effect until around the middle of the Cell Saga. Not to give anything away, but that may lie longer into the future than one may think if one is judging by the original anime's timeline. I very well may be planning to add a few new Sagas in my self. Let's just say that the domino effect can be a bitch . But you can bet that Gohan will play a MAJOR role in EVERY Saga regardless. Just to say something, Gohan and Videl as well as Vegeta and Bulma are the only two pairings that are guaranteed to remain the same with the exception of Chi Chi and Goku which has already been set in stone. (Don't think that even this will remain precisely the same. Maybe even Goku will end up with more than one mate as well as Vegeta. Maybe the fact that the Saiyan race is dying will account for some of what I have planned. I got a few delicious twists in store for Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta. They very well may end up with 3 mates instead of one. Maybe as many as five.) Poor Gohan! Will he? That remains to be seen. But let's just say that in this fic certain Saiyans do end up with more than one mate. Their ecology is vastly different that that of humans. In this fic there will be five times the number of Saiyan females in the old Saiyan culture as males. Meaning that certain Saiyans may well end up with more than one mate, and as many as ten! It all has to do with compatibility. Only a female Saiyan's instincts can decide compatibility. Only time may tell. I do intend to introduce some new characters later. And maybe have some villains in the timeline ally themselves with the Z gang. Only time can tell. Vegeta and Bulma will pair up in this fic just as Videl and Gohan will. But as for 18/Krillin the answer is no. They will each get a different mate who I don't intend to introduce them to until the time is right.
For anyone who thinks that Vegeta is softer in this fic so far, not a chance. He's only going along with what he thinks is his only chance for survival and revenge. He has already been attracted to Bulma (though he or she may not know it at this time but will later) to anchor him to the Earth. Don't forget he HATES Frieza with a passion. Even more in this fic than in the anime. He knows he is weaker than Goku at this point and that the Dragonballs died with Piccolo/Kami thanks to Nappa being a dumb ass and killing Piccolo. No one is currently aware of Namek's Dragonballs but will be next chapter.
I do intend on writing details into the relationships of the characters that already exist and those I create. So for those who don't like "lemons" I warn you now to skip over them or quit reading. I don't always think of sex but let's face it, it's a part of life. One can't write a credible drama/action story without including that. Language will be far more intense from this point out. Even the most polite characters may say some quite shocking things under certain circumstances.
For those who get into the homosexual "lemons" there won't be any of that in this fic. At least not in the way many way think. I do plan on going into details of Vegeta's life under Frieza, which may touch on rape and homosexuality. But it won't go any farther than that.
To give you all a good detail on how evil the characters are in this fic, I'm going to write some incredibly dark and evil things. Don't take it as a reflection of me, only that I want you all to know the depths of evil. Some villains will rape and murder to a degree many can't imagine and do some darker and sicker things still. Only to emphasize their evilness and how much they deserve to die. Some of the good guys will be forced to do things that are evil as well throughout the duration of this timeline. But there will always be something forcing them to do it, as you will see. Even the Supreme Kai. So with all of that said, please read and review. I draw my inspiration directly from the feedback of the people that read this story and review. Your thoughts WILL affect the story. I do answer requests for the story if they are common with enough people or have a very good baseline of thought. Never be afraid to tell me your negative thoughts as well. I am more open minded than most people ever get. I do write much of what I like or know into my stories. But that doesn't mean that every aspect I weave into them directly relates to me or my beliefs. Thank you for reading that incredibly long Author's Note. And if I confuse anyone in the story or create a loophole, plot-hole, or some other mistake please inform me. Thank you and now on with the story!
