Wise King Vegeta
Chapter 10
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Vegeta's ship had taken off just minutes after he heard the distressing news. Because the trip to Akron takes approximately two weeks, Vegeta doubted that it would still exist by the time he arrived. But he had to go. He had to retaliate for the simple fact that whoever invaded Akron could pose a threat to his own sovereignty, being that this particular power was even stronger and vicious than that of Frieza.
For the duration of the trip, Vegeta prepared for the worst possible outcome by training in the Gravity Room of his ship. Of course, Kakarrot accompanied him on this little flight. There's no way that this somebody could beat two super saiyans. Even so, if they could, he would not give up. He has a life to live, a kingdom to rule, and a woman who he hoped was awaiting his return. But then again, she was not aware of his plans for her. Would she wait just for him?
The two weeks went too slow for the king, mainly because he was so eager, but they were due to land in the next few minutes. There was no turning back now.
"I wonder why this person did not try to attack, before we landed." Vegeta thought, as he walked towards the exit with Kakarrot and other elite warriors behind him. It's like he or she actually anticipated his arrival. He would soon find out, though, because that power was right outside his door waiting along with his minions.
"I've been expecting you, young prince." Someone said as the ship doors opened. "Or is it King now?"
Vegeta tilted his head a bit to get a good look at this thing. This was definitely not Frieza, but his appearance was similar. "It's king to you, and just who are you anyway?" Vegeta interrogated, stepping off his ship while the squad of elite soldiers followed him close behind.
"It won't matter! You are going to die soon anyway!" The creature said. "But if you really want to know, I am Cooler, brother of Frieza!.." He said rising to attack "And vengeance is mine!"
Back on Vegetasei…
Bulma stood quietly on the Queens's balcony, and stared at the stars that lit the dark Vegetasei sky. She had been staying in the Queen's Chambers since her old room was marked with tape saying that it was a restricted area; at least that's what she thought the reason was. Also Lady Artacha told her that the king insisted she should stay in that particular room until his return. Why did he insist upon making her think she was even worthy to have such a privilege? She had to say he was the first to treat her this way in 10 years. Only her parents flaunted her as a princess.
She gazed the skies and looked in the direction that earth would be. "Hmm." She said to herself. "There are so many planets between here and where earth should be. I wonder if…may be mom…Nah." She hesitated, and then thought about what Kakarrot said to her once.
"It's a slim chance she could have survived; you shouldn't give up on finding her."
"Kakarrot is right! I should not give up so easily!" She shouted out loud.
"My son is seldom right about anything." Bardock said startling Bulma. He then walked out to the balcony to join her.
"If he's right about something, I would like to know." He then said.
"Oh, well, he said that I should not give up on finding my mother." She said turning to him. "There's a slim chance that she's still living, and I was thinking she may be on any of those planets." She finished, pointing into the sky.
"Well, I did give you time off." Bardock said. The encapsulation process was finished before she went to trial, and he was told by the king that she needed a little rest and relaxation for enduring that dreaded experience.
"Yeah, you did, but I can't go on a space exploration, and be back in one day." Bulma said, considering that he only gave her two weeks to get back focused on her many talents, and she only had a day left to her little vacation.
"You know you can visit one planet at a time. That should take but a month for each, but you can explore the rest on your next vacation, which I will give you every three months. You can have a month for the first planet. Does that sound good?"
"Yes, it does, but the king…" Bulma started, only to be cut off by Bardock.
"I'm sure he wouldn't mind." He said. He knew that the king was growing quite fond of her, and he was sure that any request Bulma would make to the king, he would be willing to grant it.
"My ship isn't finished, and…" She started, to be interrupted again.
"Don't worry about that. You can take one of the department shuttles. Just bring me some samples back, so no one can say you used it for personal reasons." Bardock said.
"Oh, thank you!" Bulma rejoiced. "I want to leave right away."
"Okay I'll call the dock and tell them to have the shuttle ready for your departure." Badock said, turning to leave her. She then went into her chambers to get her things ready.
This was going to be great. She was finally going to get off this planet, and look for her mother. It was strange though. She was supposed to feel happy about this, but for some reason or another, a part of her felt rather reluctant. It was him. He was on her mind. He had gone off to battle, and there is a chance that he will not return.
It was weird feeling this way. A feeling that it was her duty to be there whenever he returned. She had the chance to visit the palace gallery and other places, being asked by a number of guys to go out on a date. But she felt that she already had an obligation to the king for some reason. Therefore, she had rejected all the offers that she had received from the assortment of males. After being turned down, one of them actually had the audacity to say:
"Why? Are you saving yourself for the king or something? I thought you might have a thing for him. You know he has to have a queen chosen within the next few months, and it most certainly will not be you. As beautiful as you are, you are very much too weak. You might as well get on with your life and start seeing other guys, and I should be the first."
Even though she hated what that certain guy said, it still made her think.
"It's probably just infatuation or something. I should try to forget about him on this expedition and just concentrate on finding mom." She thought, packing the last of her things and then encapsulating them. She then took one last look at the room and left for the dock.
On Akron, a fierce battle was taking place. Cooler's minions were all defeated with ease by Vegeta's elite squad and mainly because they had Kakarrot's help. But the fight between Vegeta and Cooler was still going on at a steady pace. Neither of them was at full power and it looked as though they were evenly matched (in other words Vegeta did not turn super yet).
"You fool!" Cooler cried, after being punched in the face by Vegeta and flying backwards in a retreat motion. "Your monkey father might have defeated my brother, but I have achieved a goal that my brother never reached." He finished and then started to power up.
His power was intense. Vegeta never felt anything more wicked, but his only reaction was an evil smirk. Yes, he was correct about Frieza's transformations His father never went super saiyan to beat Frieza, but he was strong enough to take the lizard out. From what Vegeta knew, Frieza did have other transformations. He never got the chance to transform to his highest level because the Late King Vegeta finished him after his second form.
"Is that all the better you can do?" Vegeta chuckled. "If so, you're the fool, and you better start begging for you life right now!"
"What are you getting at?" Cooler laughed. "I'm at an invincible stage. You're the one who needs to beg for mercy. Like that's going to help you anyway."
"Well, you never tested that invincible stage against a super saiyan." Vegeta said. "And I'd say it's defective.
"You're bluffing! "That's just some myth you apes made up to scare my brother, but it's not going to work on me!" Cooler laughed nervously. "You're not a super saiyan!"
"Who's to say? Let's just find out, shall we." Vegeta said, powering to super saiyan.
Without thinking, Cooler charged for the super saiyan, only to receive a blow to the guts before he reached his destination. He then backed up clutching his stomach.
"Having second thoughts are we?" Vegeta laughed.
"No, no!" Cooler cried. "You will not defeat me! I've waited too long for the moment to crush you monkeys once and for all!" and with that he charged once more, only to receive another punch in the stomach. This time he was crippled automatically and fell to the ground.
"Say good night!" Vegeta yelled and then shot a ki blast, one that instantly disintegrated Cooler.
Sorry folks I have to cut the chapters in half. I've been kind of busy (sighs first part-time job). Thanks for understanding. I won't leave it unfinished though. Anyways, Yamcha makes an appearance in the next chapter. Who knows what his function will be?Thanks for reviewing.