No Pain, No Gain!
A/N: Guten tag! (German) So in this chapter Geo is sent out on her first solo mission after the Royal Ice-Jin's leave and now she has no body to support her, can she do it or will she fail? Read on to find out!
Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ.
Warnings: Frieza, blood and mental breakdowns to follow.
Chapter 9 – Geo's first solo mission.
I stood outside Cooler's room waiting for him and his father to exit when I heard Cooler begin to raise his voice "Why should I listen to him! He doesn't even pale to me father!" then I heard Cold respond "Because Frieza is currently in control Cooler…and if you can't follow your brother then I will abandon you, you show mercy to a little monkey and we all know your brother would have carried on until she passed out!" Cooler growled and said "I'm not a sadist father! I don't even know why I had to hurt her when she had done nothing wrong! And if this is what the Ice-Jin's represent then I would rather be abandoned then have this kind of stigma!" and with that the door crashed open and I stood to attention with Raditz on the other side and Cooler glanced at me before growling and walked away. I glanced at Raditz who nodded and I began to run after Cooler as he sped down the hallways. We reached the dining room in no time and Cooler still hadn't cooled off (Sorry I had to ) and I watched as both Zarbon and Dodoria moved from his path and I entered quietly and stood beside the door and glanced over at Vegeta as he stood on the opposite side of the table and he frowned at me but I shook my head and lowered my gaze.
"Ah, brother you seemed pissed? The little monkey not to your liking?" Cooler hissed and said "Shut your mouth Frieza before I fill it." I gulped and looked away in slight shock that Cooler would tell his brother this but Frieza just looked calmly at his brother and said "Don't tell me your pissed because you actually lost the throne brother?" I could see Cooler bear his teeth and I knew that a fight was ensured until King Cold walked in with Raditz behind him and he began "Both of you be quiet! I am sick of your petty arguments about who will lead. Cooler we have discussed the reasons why I find you unable to rule, you need an iron fist like your brother in order to rule and that is something you don't have…until that day comes Frieza will rule." I heard a chair scrape and I looked up just as Cooler passed me and I turned on my heel to follow and I wondered what was going through his mind at the moment. "Stop following me" I blinked and said "Lord Cooler if I may, to disobey an order from Lord Frieza would result in a punishment that I do not wish to incur so I am deeply sorry but I cannot." Cooler breathed out and said "You seem so innocent, it's a shame you ended up here." I creased my brow and muttered "Sir?"
He dragged me to the nearest training room and locked the door and gulped, waiting for some form of pain or punishment but I heard Cooler sigh and I turned and Cooler began "Your name is Geo right?" I nodded and he slid down the wall and said "I suppose you have heard the arguments this morning?" I nodded slowly and so placed his head in his hands and began "My father hates the fact that I don't revel in killing or torture, what happened last night wasn't of my doing…my father threatened my spouse and child's lives if I didn't so I'm sorry if you think I'm a monster." I shook my head and sat down crossed legged and he continued "I'm going to loose my empire to my little brother because I refuse to hurt someone that doesn't deserve it. Do you enjoy killing? From what Frieza told me you already killed." I gulped and lowered my gaze "While I've been told it's in my blood and nature to kill…I didn't enjoy it and wished I could somehow take it all back." Cooler watched me with an intense gaze and I then added "…your Lordship." He laughed and said "You really have been broken, Geo promise me one thing if nothing else…please promise me you will stay true to yourself." I lowered my gaze and whispered "If I was to stay true to myself then I would be killed your Lordship."
Cooler looked at me and sighed "What a universe huh? Let's get back before my brother comes snooping." I nodded and he smiled and said "We're not all monsters, I'm just sorry you have to be in the service of one." And with that he left but before he walked away he turned and smirked "Stay." I gulped and nodded slowly before the door slid shut and I gulped. I couldn't disobey him but I also couldn't disobey Frieza.
(Vegeta's POV)
I watched as Cooler entered alone and I scrunched up, where was she? "Where is the monkey brother?" I heard Cooler scoff and said "I let her take the day off, after all I don't force seven year olds into servitude…unlike some people." Frieza roared and said "She does not obey your orders! Raditz, get her arse in here now!" I closed my eyes and then Frieza began "You disgrace our race Cooler; you can't even hurt one little girl." I heard a small hiss and I frowned, was Cooler actually get defensive of Geo? Then Raditz entered with Geo in front of him and Frieza spat "And where were you?" I glanced at Geo and she bowed low and said "I was waiting in the training room just as Lord Cooler had ordered sir." I bit my tongue and Frieza rose and stalked over to her but Cooler stood in front of her and said "Frieza don't, she is so young." Frieza sneered and pushed past his brother and walked over to Geo and whispered "You will never disobey me again." And with that he threw here against the wall I was currently occupying and I flinched as I heard a crack and I glanced down to find her clutching her arm and I shook my head…stay strong. "Frieza stop!" I turned to Cooler and he looked pissed. "Me? She disobeyed my order and now she is being punished." And with that he walked over to me and said "Move aside." I bowed my head and moved and he grabbed Geo by the tail and dragged her around the table before dropping her tail and said "You deal the punishment Cooler…or I will kill her."
I went wide eyed, please just do it. I glanced at Cooler and with all my power I tried to will him to just punish her. He sighed and said "I'm sorry brother but you know I can't punish her…" I scrunched up and then Frieza began "Fine, sorry little monkey but my brother is resilient." And with that he summoned a Ki ball in his hands and I blurted "Please Lord Cooler, do it for her safety." Frieza cackled and said "And the monkey prince now begs, one last chance Cooler?" Cooler sighed and said "Why do you beg for me to punish her Vegeta?" I gulped and said "Because I don't want one of my own race killed, and I know she is strong enough to last a beating sir." I heard a hum and I turned and Frieza handed Cooler a whip and I scrunched my eyes up and whispered "Don't scream…please" I heard the lashes hit Geo and a few pained hisses could be heard but not once did she scream and I opened my eyes briefly to see Cooler turn away as he lashed her again and I knew he hated doing this. Normally nobody saw his soft side due to the fact he was always under so much pressure to be the cruel bastard his father wanted him to be but now he was showing his true colours and I think it annoyed the ruler more than anything else. Cooler finally stopped and I glanced at Geo who lay crumpled on the floor and I knew her life aboard this ship wasn't going to be easy.
*3 days later- docking bay – Geo's POV*
I stood next to my pod and I sighed, my first solo mission an I had no escape now. How could I do this? I didn't want to kill anyone…not without a cause. I glanced back at Vegeta who stood arms crossed and I sighed…if he could do it then so could I. I gulped, why was chosen?
*Flashback*
"Well little monkey, I have decided it's time for you to leave the safety of your division…I'm sending you on your own mission. It's a weak planet with power levels of about 1200, I will of course be releasing your band but it will be placed back on when you reach the docking bay." I nodded and continued to look down at the ground when he began "And if you fail to kill any of the natives then I will kill Raditz and then your planet." I gulped and said barely above a whisper "Yes…your Lordship." I glanced up just in time to see a sickening smirk done his face and I shuddered…he was planning something.
I stood up and bowed my head before leaving the room and walking towards the mess, a solo mission? Why would he allow me to do my own mission? Was it part of the punishment he promised after the King Cold and Cooler left? I shook my head and walked in and instantly found our table where Vegeta and Nappa were sat. I sat down and looked around but still couldn't find Raditz. Vegeta looked at me and spat "What did the lizard want?" I looked at him and said "He is sending me on a solo mission. Where's Raditz?" Nappa turned away and said "Dodoria came and dragged him away so we don't know." Then Vegeta began "What was the threat of you don't complete the mission?" I lowered my head and said "He would kill Raditz and my planet." Vegeta shook his head and said "You're going to have to forget your fear of killing kid, I cannot lose a division member and I'm sure you don't want to lose your family or planet?" I nodded and said "It's going to be hard but I can do it."
*End of flashback*
I glanced one last time at the leader of my division and nodded before entering the pod and closing the door. Then a voice from the control tower began "Planet name?" I glanced down at the paper and said "Yardrat, co-ordinates… 1127-467-1345-764." I heard a quick thankyou and then my pod lurched backwards and I closed my eyes and then the soft hum that told me the band was active stopped and I sighed as I slowly made my power creep up until I felt it natural and I smiled…it felt good for me to have my power back. Then Frieza's voice rung in my pod "Now little Geo, I want you to kill every living thing on the planet but the face of the planet is to stay intact. I gulped and said "Yes sir." He then snorted and said "Your band has been turned off now but, be warned it will be turned on as soon as I get to the docking bay my dear." I lowered my head and mumbled "Yes your Lordship."
Then everything went eerily quiet and I breathed out loudly and I knew this was going to be hard…I had never done this without my division. I swallowed a lump in my throat and bit my lip, this was my worst nightmare…I had to become a monster in order to complete this mission. But was I a monster? Could I finally change? Was it truly in my blood to kill? Too many questions but they all had the same answer…I had to. I saw several little planets fly past and I thought about the relief they must feel about me not landing on their planet. About just how happy they must be being free. It may have only been a couple of months but I could no longer feel as if freedom was a choice anymore. Can no one save me?
(Vegeta's POV)
I fiddled with the necklace which my mother gave me before she died and I sighed, please Father Brolly keep her safe and allow her to do what is required. I sighed and closed my eyes and that's when Nappa walked in and said "You care for her don't you?" I opened my eyes and glanced up at him and said "Don't be absurd, I care for her as a member of the division just as I do with you and Raditz." Nappa shook his head and giggled a little saying "Oh come on, you have a deeper level of caring for her and even Frieza can see it. So there no point in denying it." I shook my head and looked back at the floor before mumbling "So what if I care for her? Am I no longer allowed?" Nappa snickered "No of course not, it's just weird seeing you caring for someone on a deeper level. Have you gone paternal?" I chuckled and said "I think I have, have I gone mad? I can't have weakness." Nappa walked over to my bunk and said "Oh shut up, she needs a father figure and I have already done my time and Raditz wouldn't even know where to start…leaves just you." I lowered my head and sighed again "But can I actually do it? What if I fail her?" Nappa clapped my back and said "I know you won't fail, your pride stops that from happening."
I chuckled and said "Was that a dig?" Nappa smiled and said "No, just a point made…much like anything else." Then he rose from the bed and said "You coming to train? You have to get stronger to protect her." I rose to my feet and smiled slightly…he always Knew how to make me motivated and I knew he did it because getting at my pride always made me want to prove the person wrong. Just be strong Geo, I know you can do it.
(Geo's POV)
I heard a loud beeping and I rubbed my eyes as I slowly awoke and I then began feeling around until I hit a button and the beeping stopped, I groaned and pushed up from the lay down position and glanced as my pod had indeed landed on Yardrat, I sighed and pushed the biggest button in the pod to release the door and I huffed, well no going back now. I jumped out of the pod and landed nimbly on the ground and then my scouter beeped and I looked up to find several of the natives glancing at me and I gulped…Kami please forgive me. "Welcome soldier, what does that Tyrant Frieza want?" I gulped and began "The planet will be claimed and taken into the Intergalactic planet trading…so my mission is to kill you all." I heard the one stood in front laugh and he began "We thought so, but you're so young…I feel deeply sorry for you my girl…however we will not stand back and allow you to kill us!" and with that several flew towards me and I managed to dodge a few punches but they just seemed to be appearing and disappearing all at the same time and I knew I couldn't keep up with them. I backed away until I was at the edge of my pod and I frowned at their punches were now hitting and I began to wonder if I was going to win this fight. I closed my eyes and shut off all feeling…I couldn't allow my own feelings into this game or I would most defiantly loose. I re-opened my eyes and punched the first one in front of me straight through the heart and killed him instantly.
I felt a smirk creep its way onto my face and I felt sickened but I couldn't stop. I summoned the Ki into my hands and began blasting wherever I felt the aliens appear and I knew I was killing them because I could feel my power grow and overtake theirs as I couldn't care…I was finally winning. I smiled and began to blast more but then I glanced around and there was nobody left alive. I blinked and began my decent into the air where I began searching for other life forms and I knew there had to be more…the population was only a mere 20,000 but it was still enough that I hadn't killed them all yet. I pushed the button on my scouter and I gasped, a huge power was surging towards me and it defiantly didn't belong to this race. I went to turn when the power appeared in front of me and I gasped…dad? "Geo? What are you doing killing innocent aliens?" I backed away slightly, he had grown in so much power. "Dad? What are you doing here!" he growled and said "I came to learn, so if that scum ever came back I would be ready!" I growled "Raditz isn't scum, he was following orders!" My father then lunged and punched me square in the nose and I growled and faltered in the air. I looked up with blood pouring from my nose and I said "It's not his fault you were weak! Maybe if you had learnt to protect your children I wouldn't be here!"
My father growled "What have they done to you!" I turned away and said "The only reason I am here is because you failed…I have incurred torture and pain unimaginable and its all your fault!" My father faltered and he looked hurt "Your blaming me? If I could have protected, you then I would have…however I have been improving and if I have to beat you then I will." I gulped and readied myself for a fight and I knew I was in trouble…his power was huge even in a base level and I knew I probably would regret fighting him. He began throwing punches and I dodged most of them but a few fund their mark and I was impressed…he had actually grown stronger. I glanced sideways because my pod beeped but the distraction allowed him to punch me straight into a nearby mountain where he continued to punch and kick me. I coughed up blood and I could feel the pain wreck my body.
I tried to push off the crater I currently made however, as soon as I pushed up he slammed me back into it and I cried out. I was going to die and I wouldn't be able to save my father or planet. Then something deep in my heart snapped and all I saw was red. I began to blind shoot and soon I heard a sickening, dying scream and I blinked…what had I done? I looked around but my father wasn't to be seen then I glanced at my hands and saw hot sticky blood…who had I killed? Then I looked down to find my father, motionless with a huge hole in his chest…much like the first alien I had killed. I dropped to my knees "Father? Please wake up…"
A/N: and I'm leaving it on a cliff hanger! I'm so mean I'm sorry. I have recently discovered that I use sighed a lot which by now must be annoying to anyone reading and I'm so sorry. I will try and find different words for sighed but for now I will see all of you in the next authors note. Next chapter: The Super Saiyan Finally Awakens! Please don't forget to review just so I know how I'm doing or even to say hi…I don't bite all the time you know .
