READING BEDTIME STORIES
Chapter Three: Pyramid Perils and Someone Dies
Disclaimer: The DBZ characters belong to Akira Toryiama.
A/N: Someone dies?! Relax and just read… ^_^ These chapters are getting longer and longer…
***
The sun was rising and they were heading in…
Ginyu was still in a serious grump because he'd missed Freeza's call and of all people JEICE took it, giving the good news that the temple had been opened and they were heading in. Praise everything and anything the punk hadn't mentioned his leader was snoring a couple 'a dozen feet away, dreaming of butterflies and ice cream cakes.
Jeice on the other hand was feeling a little better about not getting any credit for the original discovery. At least Freeza knew his name now and had actually grunted something to the effect of 'good work.' He felt so honoured. Luckily, Freeza hadn't cared to ask, 'Where's Ginyu?' Jeice smiled, thinking of the explanation he would have had to fish for.
Ginyu had refused to change - feeling protected in his armor. No one argued with him. Their boss was convinced the titanic monument would be loaded with all sorts of deadly traps. His lecture before entering had been a rambling 37 minutes (Burter had timed) and had basically been about the dangers of rolling boulders and swinging blades of terror, as well as why you should always eat ice cream cake when it was somewhat soft… oh, and naturally before the butterflies got to it.
Even the odd Jeice had to admit his leader was a little freakish at points. He hadn't enjoyed changing… it was like putting on dry clothes when you hadn't dried after a shower or swim. The clothes clung worse than ever and were uncomfortable… not to mention hard to get on. However, he'd appreciate them during the heat of the day… as opposed to his black turtleneck and armor.
The one plus to standing around absently with his hands in his pocket while Ginyu rambled on and on was discovering 45 cents and a rockin' pair of shades. He'd taken down his hair and slipped them on his slick forehead, complimenting his rockin' bun. He grinning at the others, winking, "This day just keeps gettin' better, boys!" He turned directly into the angry face of Captain Ginyu and stopped smiling, shutting up instantly.
The moment of truth was upon them and they prepared to enter the temple. They stood behind Ginyu, baited breath, waiting for him to give the command and for the mission of their lives to commence.
Ginyu started to step forward, when suddenly, he stopped and announced unexpectedly, "That's it. I'm changing."
The Force groaned…
***
Thirty minutes later, Ginyu was wearing amazing desert gear. He looked like he'd just stepped out of the Outback, or from a Safari. Jeice had to admit the outfit rocked, especially the hat. Ginyu, vain as ever, finally gave the order and they started into the temple. The magic of the moment forever lost by Ginyu's fashion sense.
As they made their way down the long corridor Jeice found himself itching more than he ever had in his entire life. He absolutely had to scratch. He bit his tongue to resist the urge and then nearly growled as he watched Ginyu stop ahead and scratch the back of his neck as he pondered which way to proceed at the first fork.
Ginyu stood their for a moment longer, pretending to actually give the decision some thought, before picking left just because he tended to like it better - after all, he was left handed. As they started down the tunnel he realized this was one of those points he should insert some sort of leaderish advice, "Be on guard for traps, men. This place is a death trap."
Jeice heard Burter sigh and assumed the other had just rolled his eyes. He could relate completely. Their leader was so powerful, yet so clueless sometimes. It was sad and sort of pathetic they had to follow a fool into danger's jaws constantly because they were afraid of him. They had to risk life and limb constantly to avoid losing life and limb. Sometimes Jeice just wanted to burst, screaming how life really sucked and didn't make much sense. Now, THERE was an understatement.
As they went on and on through the pitch corridors, which were only lit by futuristic flashlights held by Ginyu at the front and Guldo at the rear, it crossed Jeice's mind they might never find their way back out again. Eventually, he asked his leader if they shouldn't split up, then perhaps having better luck. Even in the darkness Jeice could sense the lethal glare his lavender boss was giving him and shut up. Naturally, when Burter suggested the same thing half an hour or so later, Ginyu replied, "Nah… we're nearly there. Good idea though."
As they continued along they came to a giant room with what resembled a large carved map of a labyrinth. There was a red star at what appeared to be the entrance of the map-like layout.
Ginyu stopped before it, staring, for several moments as though he understood it and was making plans. However, his men could tell he had no clue. Burter took the risk, "Sir, do you…"
Ginyu interrupted. "Of course I know exactly what I'm doing, you fool. I'm the amazing Captain of the powerful, unstoppable Ginyu Force… I just…" he sighed and turned to his men, very annoyed. "And I suppose YOU know exactly what it is?"
"YOU ARE HERE." Jeice joked.
Ginyu prepared to slap him when he froze. "That IS what it is!" he realized, turning back to it. "We're standing at the entrance of a giant maze… and right there…" he pointed to a crystal in the middle of the diagram, "…is where we find our booty."
"Booty?" Jeice raised an eyebrow. "ARRRRR… Captain."
Ginyu actually did slap Jeice this time. Jeice in turn mumbled something about them being space pirates anyway, which Ginyu chose to ignore.
"Isn't it a wonderful stroke of luck you picked the right passage, Captain, sir?" Guldo was kissing up, as he often did. Nothing surprised Jeice anymore. All the little fellow had going for him was superior eyesight and TIME FREEZE, so hey, do what works, he had to admit.
Jeice realized he was being a hypocrite though. He was constantly laying on the false compliments himself. In fact, he remembered just the other morning telling Ginyu, 'On a scale of 1 to 10, definitely an 11.' He almost laughed out loud at this thought, but stopped himself.
"LUCK!?" Ginyu nearly roared, striking Guldo. "How dare you imply I was guessing!"
Jeice suddenly noted that ALL the tunnels lead to the chamber they were standing in. Therefore, no matter which tunnel Ginyu had guessed he'd have ended up here just the same. However, he didn't risk saying so. Ginyu hit hard and never forgot a slight.
"The Captain's right… all the tunnels seem to lead to this room…" Racoome foolishly mentioned, scratching his skull.
"Oh, shut up, Racoome." Ginyu was growing tired. "And STOP that scratching before I belt you back outside." Naturally, he didn't hit Racoome… but he would have hit Jeice.
Ginyu next commanded his men to find the entrance to the labyrinth. After searching the chamber almost twenty minutes he starting to lose his temper yet again. He blasted the diagram and then an old statue before Burter and Racoome managed to stop him and get him under control.
"Brilliant!" Jeice actually snarled. "You killed the map!"
"That's not all I'll kill…" Ginyu snarled back.
Jeice recoiled, shutting up. Stupid, stupid move on his part.
Ginyu may have continued when thankfully Guldo interrupted, "Captain! The entrance to the…"
Ginyu was at his side in a flash. Sure enough, the entrance had been hidden under the giant statue. In all their search, it hadn't crossed any of their minds to move it.
"See, men! What appeared to be lashing out irrationally with violence was really a creative method of search…" Ginyu smiled. Then he turned to the 'eyes' of the team, "Excellent work, Guldo. I couldn't have done better mys…" the leader was suddenly distracted by the sound of scratching stone… then he turned to Jeice, "What are you…" he started to snap.
"Trying to put the map ba…"
Ginyu kicked Jeice hard, sending him flying through the maze entrance and down the treacherous steps. "Stop wasting time!" he shouted after him, then turned to the others. "Move! Move! Move!" They rushed down the steep stairs, as he followed casually, muttering, "…bunch 'a slackers…"
"…and THAT, my men, is why I'm pulling this team." Ginyu concluded after hours of pointless wandering.
"Captain…" Racoome started to whine. "We've been walking around down here in the dark for ages… why haven't we found the treasure yet?"
"Coz we don't have a map." Jeice grumbled.
"It wouldn't be this dark if someone had have thought to bring extra lights… these ones are almost done." Guldo mumbled from behind.
Burter added, "We've been down here all day. Sun set is less than an hour away and…"
"We have no idea how to get out of here." Jeice interrupted. "Even if we turn back now…"
"Don't interrupt!" Guldo interrupted.
"Crystals, my good man, not treasure." Ginyu corrected Racoome, ignoring all other comments - in fine spirits when it came to anyone but Jeice at the moment, their personalities just seemed to clash. "Any moment now… I'm sure of it… I can sense those beautiful…"
"That's what you said two hours ago…" Jeice muttered under his breath, even though Burter was the only one with the time.
"What was that?" Ginyu grunted, turning to him.
"He said time passes so slow, Captain." Burter lied quickly.
"Don't cover for him, Burter." Ginyu muttered. "And if you're going to lie to me - at least make sense."
"It rhymed…" Jeice prompted, hopeful, joking.
Ginyu, unsurprisingly, was not amused.
***
Between Jeice and Racoome the word "map" and "treasure" had been mentioned so many times in the last hour, Ginyu could barely contain himself. Finally, he thundered, "Stop treating this like a damn treasure hunt, you stupid sea dogs our so help me you'll all be walking the plank!!" He was sore and tired to, but would never admit it.
They walked on in silence before Burter took the risk, as always, "Excuse me, Sir… we've passed that mysterious glowing chamber three times now… are we not going to investigate?"
"Quiet, soldier…" Ginyu hissed. "I'm thinking." He was still pissed and not really listening.
Burter sighed as they stood in silence, watching Ginyu appear to concentrate deeply. He and Jeice exchanged glances and rolled their eyes. They were never going to get out at this rate.
"Is it just me…" Guldo started. "…or are the bugs even worse down here in this crypt than…"
"Speaking of bugs, didn't those specialists have freaky eyes?" Jeice couldn't resist adding. "Bug eyes!"
Ginyu lost his so called concentration and turned, seething at Jeice. "One… more… WORD… about bugs and I'll…" he trailed off and then suddenly started shuddering and scratching himself. "I'm SO glad I don't have hair."
They stood in silence for a few more moments, while Ginyu squinted in concentration… He failed to notice their last lamp starting to flicker a little…
"Sir, the last light is going to burn out any second now…" Racoome tried to inform their boss. "We'll be trapped down here and…"
"I said silence!" Ginyu boomed.
"I bet the bugs will swarm at is by the zillions under the protective blanket of darkness…" Guldo started to get poetic.
Ginyu shrieked and punched Guldo through the nearest wall. "SILENCE!"
Again, they stood in silence… and Jeice couldn't stand much more.
"Captain…" Racoome nervously watched the light flicker worse.
"Silence, damn you! The brilliant captain of the…"
That was as much as Jeice heard before he started to creep down one of the many small tunnels that lead to the glowing chamber. He figured if he found the crystals and turned them over to his leader, the guy would finally cut him some slack and maybe even respect him a little. Ya right. Burter watched him go, frowning, but sort of wanting to follow.
"That punk is going to end up dead very soon if he doesn't stop pissing off the Captain." Guldo whispered, reading the dark purple alien's mind. He said this almost as a warning.
Ginyu suddenly boomed triumphantly, "This way, my men!" He had finally made up his mind, apparently. He headed further into the darkness and Racoome nervously watched their last light.
Even the incompetent Racoome was predicting the worse. They'd traveled forward the last few times too. They were certainly going in a circle - around the center of the maze. In fact, he could see their footprints from the last few times. However, no one argued with Ginyu. He watched uneasily as the light flickered and flickered… dying…
Meanwhile, Jeice figured he had nothing to lose now. He was shielding his eyes from the blinding glow as he entered the icy cool chamber. Jeice's hair, still tied up in stylishly messy up-do, was now starting to freeze. It was a wonderfully refreshing sensation. He smiled and proceeded.
He gasped as his vision cleared and he saw hundreds of identical crystals in the walls - each panel possessed an ice-like crystal. Ginyu had been right… the myths were true and here was the proof. He was staring at the real deal Crystals of Prubaki Reveks!
He approached the closest wall, checking to be sure he wasn't going to trigger any dangerous traps… He stopped inches away from a freezing gem at eye level. His orange hand extended hesitantly and finally he touched the beautiful crystal. Even touching the jewel with the tips of his fingers felt wonderful. He ever so carefully pulled it from the wall and smiled. He slowly started to reach for another. Just as his finger tips grazed it's lovely surface…
"JEICE!?!"
Jeice jumped, startled, losing hold of the first gem. It fell to the ground and shockingly shattered into a trillion grain-like fragments. He stared at it in complete and total horror… knowing his life was over.
Ginyu appeared through the freezing mist. Their lamp had finally burned out and the only option had been to follow the only source of light to the glowing chamber like a moth to a light bulb. Ginyu had seen everything and was so enraged he was trembling, groaning and powering up to destroy him.
"YOU… YOU…" the Racoome was so shocked he couldn't continue. They all watched as the dust (all that remained of the powerful jewel) faded from existence.
Ginyu roared, unleashing the power they'd all been terrified of for so long…
Strike three. You're out.
The world lit up with power and then… all was dark…
***
Chapter Four: Ball Caps and the Locker Laugh
Chapter Three: Pyramid Perils and Someone Dies
Disclaimer: The DBZ characters belong to Akira Toryiama.
A/N: Someone dies?! Relax and just read… ^_^ These chapters are getting longer and longer…
***
The sun was rising and they were heading in…
Ginyu was still in a serious grump because he'd missed Freeza's call and of all people JEICE took it, giving the good news that the temple had been opened and they were heading in. Praise everything and anything the punk hadn't mentioned his leader was snoring a couple 'a dozen feet away, dreaming of butterflies and ice cream cakes.
Jeice on the other hand was feeling a little better about not getting any credit for the original discovery. At least Freeza knew his name now and had actually grunted something to the effect of 'good work.' He felt so honoured. Luckily, Freeza hadn't cared to ask, 'Where's Ginyu?' Jeice smiled, thinking of the explanation he would have had to fish for.
Ginyu had refused to change - feeling protected in his armor. No one argued with him. Their boss was convinced the titanic monument would be loaded with all sorts of deadly traps. His lecture before entering had been a rambling 37 minutes (Burter had timed) and had basically been about the dangers of rolling boulders and swinging blades of terror, as well as why you should always eat ice cream cake when it was somewhat soft… oh, and naturally before the butterflies got to it.
Even the odd Jeice had to admit his leader was a little freakish at points. He hadn't enjoyed changing… it was like putting on dry clothes when you hadn't dried after a shower or swim. The clothes clung worse than ever and were uncomfortable… not to mention hard to get on. However, he'd appreciate them during the heat of the day… as opposed to his black turtleneck and armor.
The one plus to standing around absently with his hands in his pocket while Ginyu rambled on and on was discovering 45 cents and a rockin' pair of shades. He'd taken down his hair and slipped them on his slick forehead, complimenting his rockin' bun. He grinning at the others, winking, "This day just keeps gettin' better, boys!" He turned directly into the angry face of Captain Ginyu and stopped smiling, shutting up instantly.
The moment of truth was upon them and they prepared to enter the temple. They stood behind Ginyu, baited breath, waiting for him to give the command and for the mission of their lives to commence.
Ginyu started to step forward, when suddenly, he stopped and announced unexpectedly, "That's it. I'm changing."
The Force groaned…
***
Thirty minutes later, Ginyu was wearing amazing desert gear. He looked like he'd just stepped out of the Outback, or from a Safari. Jeice had to admit the outfit rocked, especially the hat. Ginyu, vain as ever, finally gave the order and they started into the temple. The magic of the moment forever lost by Ginyu's fashion sense.
As they made their way down the long corridor Jeice found himself itching more than he ever had in his entire life. He absolutely had to scratch. He bit his tongue to resist the urge and then nearly growled as he watched Ginyu stop ahead and scratch the back of his neck as he pondered which way to proceed at the first fork.
Ginyu stood their for a moment longer, pretending to actually give the decision some thought, before picking left just because he tended to like it better - after all, he was left handed. As they started down the tunnel he realized this was one of those points he should insert some sort of leaderish advice, "Be on guard for traps, men. This place is a death trap."
Jeice heard Burter sigh and assumed the other had just rolled his eyes. He could relate completely. Their leader was so powerful, yet so clueless sometimes. It was sad and sort of pathetic they had to follow a fool into danger's jaws constantly because they were afraid of him. They had to risk life and limb constantly to avoid losing life and limb. Sometimes Jeice just wanted to burst, screaming how life really sucked and didn't make much sense. Now, THERE was an understatement.
As they went on and on through the pitch corridors, which were only lit by futuristic flashlights held by Ginyu at the front and Guldo at the rear, it crossed Jeice's mind they might never find their way back out again. Eventually, he asked his leader if they shouldn't split up, then perhaps having better luck. Even in the darkness Jeice could sense the lethal glare his lavender boss was giving him and shut up. Naturally, when Burter suggested the same thing half an hour or so later, Ginyu replied, "Nah… we're nearly there. Good idea though."
As they continued along they came to a giant room with what resembled a large carved map of a labyrinth. There was a red star at what appeared to be the entrance of the map-like layout.
Ginyu stopped before it, staring, for several moments as though he understood it and was making plans. However, his men could tell he had no clue. Burter took the risk, "Sir, do you…"
Ginyu interrupted. "Of course I know exactly what I'm doing, you fool. I'm the amazing Captain of the powerful, unstoppable Ginyu Force… I just…" he sighed and turned to his men, very annoyed. "And I suppose YOU know exactly what it is?"
"YOU ARE HERE." Jeice joked.
Ginyu prepared to slap him when he froze. "That IS what it is!" he realized, turning back to it. "We're standing at the entrance of a giant maze… and right there…" he pointed to a crystal in the middle of the diagram, "…is where we find our booty."
"Booty?" Jeice raised an eyebrow. "ARRRRR… Captain."
Ginyu actually did slap Jeice this time. Jeice in turn mumbled something about them being space pirates anyway, which Ginyu chose to ignore.
"Isn't it a wonderful stroke of luck you picked the right passage, Captain, sir?" Guldo was kissing up, as he often did. Nothing surprised Jeice anymore. All the little fellow had going for him was superior eyesight and TIME FREEZE, so hey, do what works, he had to admit.
Jeice realized he was being a hypocrite though. He was constantly laying on the false compliments himself. In fact, he remembered just the other morning telling Ginyu, 'On a scale of 1 to 10, definitely an 11.' He almost laughed out loud at this thought, but stopped himself.
"LUCK!?" Ginyu nearly roared, striking Guldo. "How dare you imply I was guessing!"
Jeice suddenly noted that ALL the tunnels lead to the chamber they were standing in. Therefore, no matter which tunnel Ginyu had guessed he'd have ended up here just the same. However, he didn't risk saying so. Ginyu hit hard and never forgot a slight.
"The Captain's right… all the tunnels seem to lead to this room…" Racoome foolishly mentioned, scratching his skull.
"Oh, shut up, Racoome." Ginyu was growing tired. "And STOP that scratching before I belt you back outside." Naturally, he didn't hit Racoome… but he would have hit Jeice.
Ginyu next commanded his men to find the entrance to the labyrinth. After searching the chamber almost twenty minutes he starting to lose his temper yet again. He blasted the diagram and then an old statue before Burter and Racoome managed to stop him and get him under control.
"Brilliant!" Jeice actually snarled. "You killed the map!"
"That's not all I'll kill…" Ginyu snarled back.
Jeice recoiled, shutting up. Stupid, stupid move on his part.
Ginyu may have continued when thankfully Guldo interrupted, "Captain! The entrance to the…"
Ginyu was at his side in a flash. Sure enough, the entrance had been hidden under the giant statue. In all their search, it hadn't crossed any of their minds to move it.
"See, men! What appeared to be lashing out irrationally with violence was really a creative method of search…" Ginyu smiled. Then he turned to the 'eyes' of the team, "Excellent work, Guldo. I couldn't have done better mys…" the leader was suddenly distracted by the sound of scratching stone… then he turned to Jeice, "What are you…" he started to snap.
"Trying to put the map ba…"
Ginyu kicked Jeice hard, sending him flying through the maze entrance and down the treacherous steps. "Stop wasting time!" he shouted after him, then turned to the others. "Move! Move! Move!" They rushed down the steep stairs, as he followed casually, muttering, "…bunch 'a slackers…"
"…and THAT, my men, is why I'm pulling this team." Ginyu concluded after hours of pointless wandering.
"Captain…" Racoome started to whine. "We've been walking around down here in the dark for ages… why haven't we found the treasure yet?"
"Coz we don't have a map." Jeice grumbled.
"It wouldn't be this dark if someone had have thought to bring extra lights… these ones are almost done." Guldo mumbled from behind.
Burter added, "We've been down here all day. Sun set is less than an hour away and…"
"We have no idea how to get out of here." Jeice interrupted. "Even if we turn back now…"
"Don't interrupt!" Guldo interrupted.
"Crystals, my good man, not treasure." Ginyu corrected Racoome, ignoring all other comments - in fine spirits when it came to anyone but Jeice at the moment, their personalities just seemed to clash. "Any moment now… I'm sure of it… I can sense those beautiful…"
"That's what you said two hours ago…" Jeice muttered under his breath, even though Burter was the only one with the time.
"What was that?" Ginyu grunted, turning to him.
"He said time passes so slow, Captain." Burter lied quickly.
"Don't cover for him, Burter." Ginyu muttered. "And if you're going to lie to me - at least make sense."
"It rhymed…" Jeice prompted, hopeful, joking.
Ginyu, unsurprisingly, was not amused.
***
Between Jeice and Racoome the word "map" and "treasure" had been mentioned so many times in the last hour, Ginyu could barely contain himself. Finally, he thundered, "Stop treating this like a damn treasure hunt, you stupid sea dogs our so help me you'll all be walking the plank!!" He was sore and tired to, but would never admit it.
They walked on in silence before Burter took the risk, as always, "Excuse me, Sir… we've passed that mysterious glowing chamber three times now… are we not going to investigate?"
"Quiet, soldier…" Ginyu hissed. "I'm thinking." He was still pissed and not really listening.
Burter sighed as they stood in silence, watching Ginyu appear to concentrate deeply. He and Jeice exchanged glances and rolled their eyes. They were never going to get out at this rate.
"Is it just me…" Guldo started. "…or are the bugs even worse down here in this crypt than…"
"Speaking of bugs, didn't those specialists have freaky eyes?" Jeice couldn't resist adding. "Bug eyes!"
Ginyu lost his so called concentration and turned, seething at Jeice. "One… more… WORD… about bugs and I'll…" he trailed off and then suddenly started shuddering and scratching himself. "I'm SO glad I don't have hair."
They stood in silence for a few more moments, while Ginyu squinted in concentration… He failed to notice their last lamp starting to flicker a little…
"Sir, the last light is going to burn out any second now…" Racoome tried to inform their boss. "We'll be trapped down here and…"
"I said silence!" Ginyu boomed.
"I bet the bugs will swarm at is by the zillions under the protective blanket of darkness…" Guldo started to get poetic.
Ginyu shrieked and punched Guldo through the nearest wall. "SILENCE!"
Again, they stood in silence… and Jeice couldn't stand much more.
"Captain…" Racoome nervously watched the light flicker worse.
"Silence, damn you! The brilliant captain of the…"
That was as much as Jeice heard before he started to creep down one of the many small tunnels that lead to the glowing chamber. He figured if he found the crystals and turned them over to his leader, the guy would finally cut him some slack and maybe even respect him a little. Ya right. Burter watched him go, frowning, but sort of wanting to follow.
"That punk is going to end up dead very soon if he doesn't stop pissing off the Captain." Guldo whispered, reading the dark purple alien's mind. He said this almost as a warning.
Ginyu suddenly boomed triumphantly, "This way, my men!" He had finally made up his mind, apparently. He headed further into the darkness and Racoome nervously watched their last light.
Even the incompetent Racoome was predicting the worse. They'd traveled forward the last few times too. They were certainly going in a circle - around the center of the maze. In fact, he could see their footprints from the last few times. However, no one argued with Ginyu. He watched uneasily as the light flickered and flickered… dying…
Meanwhile, Jeice figured he had nothing to lose now. He was shielding his eyes from the blinding glow as he entered the icy cool chamber. Jeice's hair, still tied up in stylishly messy up-do, was now starting to freeze. It was a wonderfully refreshing sensation. He smiled and proceeded.
He gasped as his vision cleared and he saw hundreds of identical crystals in the walls - each panel possessed an ice-like crystal. Ginyu had been right… the myths were true and here was the proof. He was staring at the real deal Crystals of Prubaki Reveks!
He approached the closest wall, checking to be sure he wasn't going to trigger any dangerous traps… He stopped inches away from a freezing gem at eye level. His orange hand extended hesitantly and finally he touched the beautiful crystal. Even touching the jewel with the tips of his fingers felt wonderful. He ever so carefully pulled it from the wall and smiled. He slowly started to reach for another. Just as his finger tips grazed it's lovely surface…
"JEICE!?!"
Jeice jumped, startled, losing hold of the first gem. It fell to the ground and shockingly shattered into a trillion grain-like fragments. He stared at it in complete and total horror… knowing his life was over.
Ginyu appeared through the freezing mist. Their lamp had finally burned out and the only option had been to follow the only source of light to the glowing chamber like a moth to a light bulb. Ginyu had seen everything and was so enraged he was trembling, groaning and powering up to destroy him.
"YOU… YOU…" the Racoome was so shocked he couldn't continue. They all watched as the dust (all that remained of the powerful jewel) faded from existence.
Ginyu roared, unleashing the power they'd all been terrified of for so long…
Strike three. You're out.
The world lit up with power and then… all was dark…
***
Chapter Four: Ball Caps and the Locker Laugh