The Power of Mercy
Chapter 3
The first week passed without incident. Goku found the galley just fine, and fully stocked with food to his delight. He also found a training room where he could hone his newly-grown powers. It seemed a good deal of this ship was designed for comfort, leading Goku to believe that his enemy clearly spent a lot of time on this ship. The bedchambers was attached to what almost seemed like a parlor or living room. On a mantle were several pictures of a creature that bore a striking resemblance to the diminutive tyrant and what must have been a female of their species, no doubt Frieza's mother. There was also another like Frieza, only dominated by the color blue, whereas Frieza was a violet-hue. An older brother maybe? Clearly his family was very special to him, so why had he become so evil? There had to be a reason. No one just became do dark-hearted without a reason, even being spoiled doesn't make a person so evil.
Speaking of the Icejin, despite himself, Goku was growing worried. The reason the journey had so far been without incident was because the Icejin hadn't come to yet. He was still unconscious. And the violet shade of much of his body was fading. Goku knew he had no medical training, aside from making a few home remedies. And further scrutiny revealed that he was feverish. Something was clearly wrong and he had no idea what.
"King Kai," Goku ventured to call out through the connection of their minds. "I need your help."
King Kai's voice entered his mind, "What's wrong Goku?"
"Can you use your magic to look at Frieza for me, he's not getting any better. He hasn't woken up since we escaped from Namek." Goku asked, "He's got a high fever and he's paler than normal."
Kai on the his little planet, wriggled his antennae, allowing himself a better look at what Goku was seeing. He forced himself to forget that this was Frieza. He had to be objective. With another flick of his antennae he was able to get a really close look into Frieza's very body. "Okay, let's see what's going on here?" A very tense few minutes passed before Kai shouted in shock, "Goku, there are some very bad internal injuries, broken ribs that are cutting into his lungs, internal bleeding. Only his barely remaining strength has kept him alive this long."
Goku realized that this would take him off the hook. He had tried and it had not been enough. He could just let him die now and keep his honor. Then he remembered the pictures in the parlor. This man wasn't just his enemy, this man was someone's son and brother. "Can anything be done for him?" he had to make sure at the very least.
"The only hope he has is proper medical facilities. Don't use the regeneration tanks, they will only make matters worse, it seems his body is allergic to the fluid inside." Kai told him, "Let me see, the closest planet to your location is….Ahhh, it's his home planet. It'll have the proper medical facilities no doubt. But, Goku, that'll be very dangerous."
Goku sighed, "I have to try, King Kai. Dangerous or not," with a thought he transmitted the pictures that were engraved in his memory, "I have to." With that he went to the bridge to reset their destination, "Kai, do you know the coordinates?"
Kai sighed, "4F-19A-29"
"DESTINATION CHANGED! NEW DESTINATION, PLANET FRIEZA HOMEWORLD" the computerized voice confirmed, "ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL TWO HOURS"
AN: Again, sorry so short. I'm tired and have to do the dishes before I go to bed.