Chapter 11
Gohei slowly opened his eyes. His vision was foggy and he was barely able to see anything at all. He felt as if he were floating in something. He then noticed that he was surrounded by some kind of green liquid. His body had been put into some kind of device, with a mouth unit on his face. It seemed to be supplying him with fresh oxygen. He couldn't move at inch, as if something was holding all his limbs down. All he could do was gaze out of the open window-like structure in front of him. He could see a few figures walking around, but otherwise, his vision was still hazy. Suddenly, two figures walked up towards his device. It was the Namekian from before and a Meatian in a lab coat. Although Gohei couldn't talk himself, he could hear the two chatting amongst themselves clearly.
Gohei: *thinking* Urg…w-what's going on? I feel…so weak. I can't move. Urg…who are those creeps out there?
Namekian: How is he Doctor?
Meatian: Fine. All his vitals are stable now. His regenerative abilities are remarkable. Quite a specimen we have here. He really didn't need this healing pod.
Namekian: Good. I want him ready for interrogation in a few minutes.
Meatian: Of course, my lord. Ah! He's already conscious!
Namekian: Fine. Get him out of there soon then.
Meatian: Not a problem, my lord.
The two walked off and away from the device. Gohei wanted to break out, but still couldn't move a muscle. About five minutes later, a group of doctors came up to the device and seemed to disable it. The liquid inside drained and the hatch opened. They careful removed Gohei from it and dragged him off somewhere. He was in too much of a daze to tell what was going on. After a few moments, a bright light entered his eyes. He tried to lift his arms to shield them, but couldn't. This time though, it felt as if his arms were tied up. His vision finally came back and he looked around. He was in a room with a light shining from the top. He was also tied up to a chair by ropes. These weren't normal ropes, he figured, because he couldn't break them off with his strength alone. A figure suddenly came into the light. It was the Namekian. He glared angrily at Gohei, who returned his stare.
Namekian: Why does looking at your face piss me off so much?
Gohei: Probably 'cause you wished you looked a good as me.
Namekian: Funny. Listen here brat. I don't have time to argue with a kid. Especially a human one. Now, I need to know where your friends are.
Gohei: What friends? I don't have friends. I have associates.
Namekian: *irritated* Fine. Then where are you associates?
Gohei: I dunno. They're out associating I guess. That's why I call them associates.
Namekian: *growls in anger and slams fist on table*
Gohei: Don't you guys have cameras around this place? Jeez. You need a kid to help you out? How sad.
Namekian: *angrily* Okay you little brat! I have very…little…patience!
He suddenly grabbed Gohei by the shirt, lifting him and the chair into the air. He then brought the boy to his face with a very angry stare.
Namekian: Tell me where your friends are or I will kill you!
Gohei: *a bit nervous* H-Ha! Do your worst! I'm not afraid of you!
Namekian: Is that so? You're really an idiot aren't you?
The Namekian threw him back against the wall, breaking the chair. Gohei groaned on the ground in pain as the Namekian walked over towards him.
Namekian: Do you think this is a game?! Huh brat?!
Gohei: *coughing violently*
Namekian: Damn. No point in re-injuring you. Corpses don't give out info.
His scouter suddenly went off and he pushed the button. His eyes then widened.
Namekian: What the…that kid's power level is…
Gohei slowly stood and began trying to break the ropes off his body. A blue aura began to surround him as he did. The Namekian's scouter continued to go off time after time, as Gohei continued to struggle. Suddenly, through sheer will, the ropes snapped off his body. He glared angrily at the Namekian with a fiery, blue aura around him.
Gohei: Okay bub! I'm tired of being thrown around. I think it's your turn!
Gohei charged at him and began throwing punches and kicks in a blind fury. The Namekian began blocking every hit, but seemed to struggle as he did. The two suddenly went through a wall and into what appeared to be the medical room. The doctors quickly got out of the way as the two continued to fight. The Namekian quickly swatted Gohei back through the wall. Gohei slowly got up as his opponent came soaring through the hole. Gohei quickly dodged as the Namekian slammed his foot into the ground. The two quickly backed away from each other and caught their breaths.
Namekian: Damn brat! Stop wasting my time!
Gohei: Who the hell are you?! Why are you invading my planet?!
Namekian: Hmph. Even if I told you, it wouldn't matter.
Gohei: Oh yeah? Maybe I'll blast the info outta you!
Gohei fired a small blast from his hands that his opponent easily swatted away. It crashed into the wall, barely denting it.
Gohei: Oh…crap.
Namekian: Is that the best you can do?
Gohei: W-Why you…!
Gohei charged at him again, but was easily kicked into the wall. He slammed into it with the force of a bullet. He hacked up some blood as he slowly slammed into the ground. The Namekian walked over to him and picked him up by the back of his shirt. Gohei only groaned in pain.
Namekian: Tch. I didn't feel like re-injuring you. Oh well. What's done is done.
Gohei: *breathing heavily* Y-You think this is over?! I'll…
Namekian: Silence. You're much to weak to do anything.
???: Why don't you put him down. Unless you like to pick on weaklings, Stringel.
Stringel turned around to see Lilma standing a few feet from him. She snickered as she had her hands on her hips. An annoyed look came over Stringel's face.
Stringel: What do you want Lilma?
Lilma: Oh…nothing much. I was just taking a stroll around the ship. *notices Gohei* So, I see you found the Saiyan kid.
Stringel: Saiyan? You're trying to tell me that this kid is a Saiyan?
Lilma: Yeah. And the guy that looked like him. So, are you going to kill him?
Stringel: I'll do as I please. Why don't you go back to your plants or something?
Lilma: Jeez. You're so mean. Especially when I could easily crush you.
Stringel: Is that a threat? No, it couldn't be. You can't back up those words.
The two stared each other down intently for a few moments. Suddenly, Stringel's scouter went off again. He pushed a button and turned to his left.
Stringel: *to Gohei* Well, perhaps you aren't as useless as I thought. It seems you're half decent as bait.
The wall on their left suddenly exploded and smoke filled the hallways. It slowly cleared, as Axel and Kain stepped through the newly formed hole. The siren in the ship suddenly began to flare. Axel noticed Stringel, then Gohei. Kain got on guard as he noticed Lilma.
Stringel: So, there you two are.
Axel: Gohei…*to Stringel* Put him down.
Stringel: Take him if you want. He's useless now.
Stringel tossed Gohei's limp body towards Axel and he quickly caught him. Axel growled in angrily, trying to contain his rage.
Stringel: Now then. To the matter at hand. *stands firm* You two are going to die right here.
Kain: Oh really? Who are you supposed to be?
Stringel: I am Stringel. One of the generals leading this invasion.
Lilma: And you know me. Didn't think we'd meet again so soon.
Axel: Same here. *to Stringel* I'll get straight to the point. I want you and your forces off this planet. Or else.
Stringel: Too bad I don't listen to weaklings. You have no say in this invasion. It is all the will of Lord Icer. Now, prepare to die.
Axel: So, we have no choice but to fight again. So be it.
Kain: *to Lilma* You fightin' again?
Lilma: *grinning* Well, I don't really care about this invasion anymore, but…I'd get bored rather fast just watching.
Kain: Fine. You're fighting me then. Axel, you take the green guy.
Axel: Okay. Not a problem.
Stringel: You two must be plain idiots. Not surprising from Earthlings, but still…*sigh* Oh well, I suppose I needed a little exercise.
Axel: I assure you, you'll get more than some exercise.
Lilma: Stop talking! Let's fight already!
She suddenly charged into Kain and the two went flying through a series of walls until they were no longer in sight. Axel placed Gohei on the ground and turned back to Stringel. The Namekian blasted a hole in the ceiling.
Stringel: It's too cramped in this ship. Why don't we take this outside?
Axel: Fine with me.
The two floated out of the hole and into the North City sky. It was turning night as the flew above the ground. Axel got into his stance as Stringel threw the scouter off his face.
Axel: You don't wish to see my power before we start?
Stringel: It doesn't matter. You'll be dead in a few moments.
Axel: A pity. You already underestimate me.
Axel was still a bit exhausted from his battle with, but the few hours of rest he'd gotten really seemed to help. His opponent stretched his limbs before putting a huge smirk on his face. Axel decided to act first and charged towards his foe. He threw a few kicks, which were easily dodged, before throwing a huge punch. Stringel blocked it and began applying pressure to Axel's hand. He cringed a bit before breaking free. He then fired a yellow blast towards the Namekian, who easily swatted it away. It crashed into the city with a yellow flash of light. Stringel shook his head, obviously not impressed by his opponent.
Stringel: Hmph. Is that the best you can do?
Axel: Not at all. I'm just getting warmed up!
Axel began firing a flurry of blasts from his hands. Stringel began deflecting them left and right into the city below. It looked more like a fireworks display than a battle. After a few moments, Axel stopped and charged for his opponent once more. This time, Stringel swatted him back with a forearm, sending him flying back. The Namek then flew after his opponent and grabbed both of his legs before slamming him into the ground with huge impact. He then held his hand out and began to charge a huge, orange blast. It erupted from his hand moments later, causing a huge explosion in the area.
Meanwhile, Kain was having his hands full with Lilma. He finally managed to throw her off of him before they went through something else. He looked around and realized they were outside. His back was killing him as he hunched over a bit. Lilma wiped herself off and snickered.
Kain: Ouch! Jeez! What's your problem lady?!
Lilma: Calm down there. I haven't even done much yet.
Kain: Argh! *rubs back* I'll need a chiropractor after this!
Lilma: So, are we gonna fight again or what?
Kain: *gets into a stance* Yeah, yeah. I'm not losing to ya this time!
Lilma: Oh really? *snickers* I have a hard time believing your words!
The two charged at each other and each threw a punch. Their fist connected with a spark of light. Lilma then kicked him back, but he responded by firing a yellow blast from his palms. She easily kicked it away and charged for him. He kicked her into the air and fired another blast. It seemed to crash into her, as there was a loud explosion. The smoke was suddenly blown away by a golden glow. Kain looked up and saw Lilma had transformed into a Super Saiyan.
Lilma: Okie-dokie! Guess I'll finish this up so I can fight that Saiyan guy before Stringel kills him!
Kain: Tch. You're going to have to get past me first!
END