Why Can't The Gods…
Set in Dragon Ball Super
Summary: After being shown what his life would have been like as a woman, Goku was told that after Buu nothing in the universe changed, He would still have gone to space in kid form, and he would still have gone with Shenron after the attack of the Dark Shenrons. However Ruler of the 12 universes, the Almighty Zeno or Omni-King, appears before him. He grants Goku a second chance in life as a woman, and recreates the universe in a way that will change "Rikku's" life forever.
AN: I've seen both the movie and the show and decided to combine the two for this particular chapter. While the show was a little more thorough in detail I found the movie more humorous and decided to use bits and pieces from it to add humor.
Chapter 4: Uninvited Guest
Rikku felt the pulse of her own power run through her. Excitement had her smile splitting across her face in an almost cocky look. Her eyes flashed teal and her hair spiked out gold and flaming across her shoulders.
Beerus eyed the transformation with some interest. He'd seen the transformation via Whis' projection but to see it up close and personal was an interesting view. She attacked then, her body rushing forward and he let out a hmmm before easily dodging sideways making her zip past. He could see now why she had been able to defeat Frieza.
He bounced and shifted watching her carefully as she determinedly tried to land punches and kicks but always seemed to miss. He felt her power push up and his brow rose as her features shifted a bit. "Oh, you surpassed your previous power."
"Super Saiyan 2," She said on a grin and threw a punch which he easily caught and batted away. She nearly let out a growl in frustration as he blocked or moved to avoid the attacks, but didn't push any power out himself. She paused and stood at attention eyes narrowing.
"Something the matter, Saiyan?"
"Aren't you going to attack me too? I don't know how much power to use if I don't have a clear reading on it."
"Oh you're still holding back? Hmmm well then once you prove to me your worthy then I'll show you my power."
"What?" Her eyes narrowed. She didn't often have it but she had been with Vegeta long enough to know when her Pride and ego had been shaken. She clucked her tongue and curled up her arms. "Fine then… I'll show you what I'm made of."
"Oh no!" King Kai held his head, Gregory and Bubbles huddling behind with Bulla squealing and clapping with delight from the fight. "Here she goes. Brace yourself boys!"
"Haaaaaaa-AH!" Rikku let it all go, her eyes widening as the surge of primal instincts and power pulled from her belly and vibrated throughout her entire being. She felt the surge, felt the raging flames of it pulsed like a heartbeat in her gut. Her hair grew out some, the spiles taming and smoothing out to curls, her body strengthening, elongating to give her that amazonian strength and appearance.
Beerus gave a nod of approval, perhaps now he'd see the full extend of a saiyan's power. When she rushed forward this time he felt the quickening of his own pulse. He had a harder time brushing this one away, his hand actually stung some and it made his eyes glint. She had spunk, he mused. Such fight and ferocity. She was still no match for him in this stage but he could see now what had put that cocky grin on her face before.
He watched her carefully now, she punched and pushed and kicked, air spiraling in thick tornados that nearly rooted the tree, earth vibrating attacks that broke apart the land and collapsed King Kai's sturdily built home.
The fierce attacks of this form were ripping apart the land and mass and yet she didn't let up, her speed, her fire, it was so intense. She broke back cupping her hands and a blue orb pulsed there before she released it full force right in his face. Clouds of dust and smoke clouded the visions of those watching and even King Kai had to give RIkku props for going toe to toe with the god of destruction.
Still the cloud broke apart and Beerus was unharmed even by the full force of the Kamehameha. Rikku let out a breathless laugh. "Oh wow… you took it full force and remain unscathed… so impressive." She jumped her fist prepared to launch again, but something stopped her, a glint in his eyes, and a trickle of fear had her body instinctively backing away.
Beerus was immediately impressed.
"You really are something." He watched as her eyes met his again. "To be honest I was thinking of attacking just now. You can't sense my power but you instinctively felt my change of impression. Had you not moved you would have immediately lost, no doubt about that."
"Tch… would I have?"
"You can't sense the power of deities and yet you still dodged. You must be a fighting prodigy… or perhaps you're still holding back power… perhaps it's the power of a Super Saiyan god."
Her feathers ruffled Rikku dropped into fighting stance again.
"Stop making fun of me!" On a scream she launched again.
Gods aside, Beerus was sure as far as mortals were concerned, RIkku was top of her class. And that, he decided, was worth a bit of power. He flicked his finger across her nose making her gasp and yelp, the sudden strike making her skid back.
She glanced around the air saw he was gone… and then the pain… To those watching it appeared as if he'd only laid a hand on her shoulder but she felt such pain! It was as if he had attacked every nerve of her body making her shudder and losing all control of her body. She fell pummelling down into Kai's planet and landing in a large creator she created on impact. The golden aura faded and she was unconscious and barely breathing.
King Kai rushed over his breath panting out as he looked over the damage Beerus had done. Him and Whis stood side by side now looking at the defeated Saiyan with pity and disappointment.
"Oh well, looks like it's off to Earth. Nice seeing you again North Kai, Until we meet again."
"Uh yes… have a safe trip." He called out and glanced back at Rikku who twitched with pain. He let out a heavy sigh. "You got your butt kicked dum-dum I'm surprised you're still alive."
Earth was in trouble, of that King Kai was sure. Lord Beerus rarely every visited a planet and didn't destroy it in some shape or form. Thinking quickly he walked off and tried to reach Vegeta again.
~Earth~
The elegant cruise yacht appropriately named Princess Bulma sailed over the ocean calm and steady through the tropic waters. Though the sun beat, the cool ocean breeze offered a peaceful and relaxing setting, with the rich smells of food mixing with the salt air.
Vegeta found it all distracting. He lounged in a chair tapping his fingers impatiently as he waited to hear back from the Kai. It had been nearly a half hour since they'd last spoken and he was getting beyond frustrated. When Karat returned he was demanding that she show him that Instant Transmission technique so he could use it to track her down whenever she pulled one of these infuriating disappearing acts.
Still the Kai's sudden cut off left him uneasy. There was a twisting in his gut that he recognized as worry and concern. He hated it. He worried for Karat, and their daughter. He wished the woman wasn't so impulsive and self reliant. They were married now for pity's sake, he even went under that foolish and stupid human ritual at her and Bulma's request because he thought it would make her realize his commitment to her.
Still the woman was trying to keep a certain distance, a certain cautiousness when he was around. Did his background really give her such unease? What more did he have to prove to her?!
"Vegeta!"
Vegeta nearly fell out of his seat as king kai's voice rang in his head.
"Blast it, Kai, what are you trying to do, give me a heart attack?"
"I don't have much time to explain Vegeta. You and the Earth are in danger." King Kai expressed gravely. "Calm yourself and listen to what I have to say." King Kai paused long enough to compose himself. "The god of destruction, Lord Beerus, is on his way to Earth as we speak."
"Lord Beerus? I think I heart that name before, a long time ago when I was just a boy."
"Listen, Vegeta, when Beerus arrives you must not do anything to upset him. You got that? Nothing and I do mean absolutely nothing must go on that would set him off or you and the rest of the Earth are as good as destroyed."
"He'd really blow up the Earth?" He questioned, half in disbelief that some random god would just suddenly decide to destroy Earth.
"Rikku fought him and is now lying in a crater."
"Wait, What?" Panic and sickness rolled in his stomach. "Karat is down?"
"She went Super Saiyan 3 and everything but she's barely breathing after beerus only landed two blows."
"You're serious?! Two blows… wait Bulla, what about Bulla?!"
"Relax, the baby is safe and Rikku will recover, thankfully. Your job is tomake sure that the two of them have a home to go back to."
Vegeta glanced around, he saw his wife's friends… his friends if he was being honest with himself. He saw his kids, Goten and Trunks along with little Rika leading another trio of kids towards a booth filled with food. His family… the earth which was now his home, more so than Planet Vegeta had ever been. He had to protect it, to protect them.
"King Kai… do me a favor and keep Karat and Bulla there with you as long as you can. In case something should go wrong I want your promise that you do your best to keep them out of harm's way."
"Well Rikku never likes to listen to me, but considering the circumstances I'll do my best. Be careful Vegeta, don't screw this up."
King Kai cut off the line as he heard Rikku stir again. Little Bulla wailed some as she reached out for her motehr but the woman couldn't even hold out her arms for the baby. "You're awake then?"
"I can't believe that there's someone that powerful in the universe." She hissed out a breath as pain rocked her body. "This isn't good… the only other way to get stronger would be to merge with Vegeta. Even then I still don't think I could beat him."
"You just got your butt kicked and yet you still are trying to find ways to defeat him? What part of God of Destruction do you not comprehend Rikku?"
"Super Saiyan God…" Ignoring his question she thought of what Beerus had asked of her. "I wonder if that's a level that can be completed through training… or maybe there's a saiyan out there named god."
"I was right the first time, you're a damn fool." He watched her gasp suddenly when realization hit her."
"The Earth is in danger…" She choked out breathlessly and managed to slowly sit up holding her body and looking at Bulla with a calming smile. "Vegeta, is in danger."
"You just relax, Rikku. I've already had a talk with Vegeta to give him a heads up. I warned him not to pick a fight and to keep beerus calm. Hopefully Beerus will get what information he needs and leave the Earth alone."
"I have to go to him."
"No, you'll just make things worse. I have strict orders from Vegeta to keep you here to heal and wait this out." He motioned for Bubbles to find his first aid kid. "Let's get you cleaned up and on the mend."
"King Kai…" She touched his hand her eyes serious and a bit sad. "You can't keep me here."
"I know it… but I'll try my hardest to hold you still for as long as I can. You might be stronger than him, RIkku but your husband is one scary fellow and I don't want to get on his bad side."
That made her laugh and wince a little. "You're right about that."
Vegeta paced in front of the pool, sweat trickled from his temple as he tried to think of where he'd heard the name Beerus before. He couldn't get a clear picture of the face in his head, it was all jumbled with the ones of his distorted dark past.
It was then he felt the cold sweat across his back, the shudder of cold rippled through him and he could hear his own voice catch as he whirled around staring at the two figures that appeared behind him.
His senses immediately went on alert. He was a saiyan, and had an automatic sense of danger whenever it lingered nearby. He'd felt that way around Frieza, around Cell, and all the other foes he'd gone up against that had threatened his world. None of them came close to the bone chilling sensation he was experiencing now staring at the cat like devil god.
"Lord Beerus…"
Beerus stared at Vegeta… though his memory was a bit vague in some areas he remembered the cool Saiyan Prince from the past. He was but a child then, arrogant and snarling like a rabid dog. He'd had the pleasure of watching that dog bare its fangs when he'd all but made King Vegeta kiss the tips of his feet.
Saiyans, such an arrogant and pathetic race. Little better than animals. All they did was fight, destroy, eat and have sex. There was little culture or class even amongst the royals in his opinion, but the female he'd met had surprised him with an unexpected sweet nature and eagerness. He wondered how that had affected the growth of the young Saiyan Prince.
"Prince Vegeta, it's been a long time. I hear many congratulations are in order. Not only have you found yourself a wife, but have spawned a daughter."
"Ah, yes, I have. My wife, you've met her I've heard."
"Yes, and your adorable little girl as well. She's quite a likeness to her mother." Polite and content to simmer in the nervous air Vegeta was projecting Beerus stepped forward and gathered around. "What I'm curious about is why she was training with King Kai, rather than joining you here where there seems to be some sort of celebration."
"Oh, right, the party… it's celebrating the birthday of a family friend. My wife was to join us later once she'd had some time to stretch her legs a bit. She trained under King Kai many years ago, and after being cooped up after the birth and all she wanted to stretch her legs, so to speak…" Damn it he was rambling. Vegeta snarled mentally at himself. He sounded so weak and foolish. He'll never live it down.
"A party…" Beerus said a bit eager to check out the action but Whis tapped his staff against his shoulder gently reminding him why he was there. "Oh, right, business first then." Beerus narrowed his eyes on Vegeta and stepped forward. "In all your years of travelling have you ever encountered a Super Saiyan God?"
"Wait a Super Saiyan God?!" Confused and intrigued Vegeta stared at Beerus wondering what this was all about.
"I'll take that as a no…" Beerus grimaced and ran a stray paw over his ear irritatedly. Vegeta watched as he and Whis bickered a moment, and he debated on the quickest way to get him to leave with Earth still in tact. Just as he was about to offer a suggestion Bulma poked her head around the corner.
"Well there you are… you're missing all the fun you wall flower… oh, and who's this?" Bulma glanced up at Beerus and Whis. Vegeta cast his eyes to the heavens wondering why all the gods seemed to be punishing him.
"Oh, Bulma this is Lord Beerus and uh…"
"Please, call me Whis." the gentleman bowed his head in greeting with Beerus following suit. "We are friends of Vegeta and his wife and have come to say hello."
"Well it's a pleasure to meet both of you. I'm Bulma." She extended her hand and was greeted with a bow instead.
"A pleasure to meet you." the two said in tandem giving Bulma the giggle.
"What nice manners you have. Hard to believe you're friends of Vegeta's." She narrowed her eyes at the Saiyan Prince. "Mmm well I'm having a party for my birthday and I say any friends of Vegeta and Rikku are friends of mine. Please, come enjoy yourselves."
Vegeta opened his mouth to retort but Beerus was already happily agreeing. Vegeta visibly paled and watched them wlak off and be introduced to the group.
"This is not good!"
I hate the fact it's taking me so long to get these updates going. Work has been interferring with creative flow and it's irritating beyond words. Hopefully you all enjoyed this chapter despite the long wait.
Next Chapter: Distraction and destruction.