Now the fic you've all been waiting for!
What to expect: The Continuing the story of Goku's life as a girl. Rikku (Goku) meets her brother Radditz, Nappa, and the intriguing Saiyan Prince Vegeta. In this installment you will get the story of Rikku's life between the Saiyan Saga and the Cell Saga.
A/N: IMPORTANT! Okay I've bene getting several complaints or concerns about the birth of Goten. I don't want to ruin it for you but I just want you to know that don't assume anything in this fic! I've got aces up my sleeve and I plan on using them. He, he… anyway in the meantime you'll just have to bear with me. Anywayz… On with the fic!
Why Can't You?
Chapter 14: Rikku's Clothes, Frieza's Reign
Rikku followed the doctor out cautiously, Her eyes wandering the halls that they walked down. The whole place was dull, all metal and shiny inside, but repetitive and with no decoration. She had been provided with a robe so she wasn't walking the halls naked but it was beginning to get cold and she wished she had an extra gi handy.
"Now," The doctor started turning back to look at her. "Before I show you where you'll be staying, I think some new clothes might be of use to you." The man was maybe 4'4" in height and had a healthy amount of muscle and fat on his body. His graying hair covered his whole head and bearded his chin from sideburns to chin point. He didn't look like a saiyan, he looked a little blue in the face, and his eyes were gold.
He ushered her into a dressing room and fitting her with some armor and spandex. The armor itself was a bit different then the armor Vegeta had worn. The model was a little older with no shoulder pads but the same coloring. The spandex was black and covered her from shoulder to ankle. "We weren't able to rejuvenate yours or Vegeta's tails unfortunately. However these will work just fine."
Rikku admired herself in the mirror giving herself an approving nod. "It looks kinda cool." I better wear something else when I go back to Earth, She added silently. She looked around again. "Where's Vegeta? I would think he'd be lurking around someplace."
"Prince Vegeta had to leave urgently. Lord Frieza has taken a trip to Planet Namek and Vegeta is following his lead."
"Lord Frieza? Planet Namek?"
"Yes, you probably don't know this so I guess I best tell you how thinks work around here. We all here follow a ruler known as Lord Frieza. His power is beyond comparison to any fighter I have seen in my time, and I haven't even the full extent of it. We all follow him most of us out of fear, and others out of respect."
"Wow sounds like this guy is really really strong? Is he even stronger than Vegeta?"
"Yes."
"Wow! Man I'm way behind! If only I had more time to train." She smacked her fists together digging the fist into her palm. "That gravity training I did with King Kai got my work up fast.. I wonder if there's a plane that has even more gravity than that."
"You're not seriously thinking of training and then fighting Lord Frieza are you?"
"Yeah why not! I love a challenge! I'm sure he wouldn't mind a friendly spar at least."
"You really are new. We'll find you some suitable training equipment later."
"So wait a minute," Rikku calmed herself down to take in the full extent of her situation. "Why did Vegeta bring me here in the first place if he was just gonna take off again?"
"I don't think he had planned on this trip so soon. Lord Frieza too was hasty on the matter."
"What's so special about Planet Namek?"
"Well," he paused making sure no one was listening in. "Between you and me I've heard rumors that there are seven balls on Namek that can grant you a wish."
"You mean Dragon balls!"
"What's a dragon ball?"
"Uh they're balls that we have on Earth that do the same thing. Only ours were made by this guy named Kami."
"Was he a Namek?"
"I'm not sure. What does a Namek look like?"
"Well I've only seen a few, but a Namek is green with little antenna stciking out of their foreheads and…"
"That's Kami and Piccolo alright! Sweet so there are more Dragon Balls! This means I can wish everyone back. Oh but I'm so far behind and if those guys are stronger than me it may be a problem. Hmm… think Rikku think…"
"Oh boy, I think I'll just leave you here with your thoughts. I'll go fetch you some supper."
On cue Rikku's stomach growled and she drooled appreciatively. "Thanks Mister!" When the doctor left Rikku stayed to pace and think. She hadn't expected these turns of events. She wondered if Bulma and the others had figured out there were more dragon balls. If so they were about to run into trouble with Vegeta and this Frieza guy already on the track.
"Rikku.. Rikku can you hear me? Testing one! Two!"
"Ah! King Kai is that you?"
"Hey I got through! Awesome! I've been trying to contact you for several days now. How are you feeling?"
"I'm just fine King Kai, but some wacky things are happening."
"You can explain in a minute. Right now I wanted to let you know that your friends have found a way to bring back the friends that were killed by the saiyans. Turns out Kami is a Namekien and they're heading to a planet called Namek to use their dragon balls."
"Oh no! No, no, no!"
"What? I thought you would be happy?"
"Well, I am, but they're heading for trouble King Kai! Vegeta and another guy named Frieza are already heading for Namek in search of the Dragon Balls!"
"Did you say Frieza!"
"Yeah you know him?"
"This isn't good! Frieza is a ruthless tyrant with immeasurable power!"
"So I hear. I have to get to Planet Namek and help!"
"Yes, but I think it's best that you say sayonara to those dragon balls Rikku. Frieza is far too powerful for you or any of your friends. We're talking a man with ten times the strength of Vegeta."
"I agree that I think I should avoid him in my current state of power. If only there was a way I could get stronger."
"I don't want you going anywhere near Frieza. However considering your friends are heading straight long into danger I guess I'll tell you. Dr. Briefs has prepared a spaceship on Earth with special modifications including a gravity altering machine. If you could find someway to get back to Earth he can provide you with a faster mode of transportation to Namek."
"Really! Awesome!" She bounced excited. "Thanks King Kai!"
"Remember Rikku, the moment you find your friends come straight back to Earth."
Rikku didn't bother with the warning. Like a shot she rushed out of the room and nearly stumbled head first into the blue face doctor. "Whoa! Sorry about that."
"What's the rush Karat?"
The smell of food rose to her nose and she looked down at the tray of food with great hunger. Namek would have to wait a few minutes while she ate. Grabbing the tray she sat right down in the hallway and chowed down. With wide eyes the doctor stood and watched her devour a three course meal in a few mere seconds. "Whoa that was good. Is there any more?"
"I can get you more but wouldn't you like to rest for a bit?"
"No, I have to hurry back to Earth so I can go to Namek!" RIkku hopped from one foot to the other in an anxious jog.
"Want to be by the Prince's side that badly do we?" He said with a humming voice.
"What?" She didn't know why she blushed. The image of Vegeta watching her in the tank with that soft expression on his face suddenly pierced her mind making the blush worsen.
"I see. Come with me. " He walked down the hall and Rikku followed him. The hallway gave way to a wide bright room filled with all sorts of ships and vehicles. The sight made her whistle low. "Nice stuff."
"Yes, now normally I would give you a space pod but seeing as Vegeta wants you to begin training I thought a special ship might be in order. We normally rent these out to special squadrons." He patted the side of a ship. The gleaming round orb was a white with pearly windows and Frieza's insignia on the door. "It's got a sleeping quarters, bathroom, kitchen, and of course equipment room for your armor and weapons maintenance or replacement. We've just added a special feature which can alter the gravity inside to accumulate for each different type of race."
"Gravity huh?" Rikku said with a grin. "How fast will it get me to Namek?"
"This unfortunately is a little slower model but it will get you there fast enough. About two weeks give or take."
"Wow that fast huh? Alright!" Rikku cracked her knuckles then paused and looked back. "I almost forgot… What's your name?"
"I'm Dr. Spargas, I used to work on Planet Vegeta as a medical attendant before it exploded."
"So…" It didn't hurt to ask. "Have you known Vegeta his whole life?"
"Yes, for the most part I have."
"Well," She played with her fingers. Why couldn't she get the saiyan prince out of her head? "I was wondering. Why is he like the way he is. I mean I know we're saiyans and we were born to fight but he seemed a bit more cruel and hardcore. Yet sometimes when I look in his eyes I don't see his cold heart."
Spargas was a bit befuddled by her question. He guessed he shouldn't be surprised what with the woman growing up on a planet that was consisted mostly of weaklings and peaceful people. "I can't say. It's just the way he was raised. In this business you can't afford to be weak and think with your emotions. Vegeta is just one of many of us who do as they're told and are expected to do nothing more or less."
Rikku's eyes saddened. Vegeta… little by little she was understanding him and the fall of the Saiyan race. From the information she got from King Kai, her brother, and Vegeta, the saiyans were once a proud race that fought for the sheer thrill. Now it became a chore, a way to make their living in the universe. "I see." Maybe that was why Vegeta wanted her to join him so badly. He wanted a taste of his old world. Maybe it was time she really got to know Vegeta and see what made that head of his tick. "Thanks for the information."
"No problem, as I said I'm just doing part of my duty."
"I thought you were a doctor."
"I am. However I was also put in your charge. I think this all covers it don't you? Now then let's get you to Namek."
Vegeta woke when his atmosphere approach warning went off. Planet Namek glowed like a bright green emerald. A gem ready to be plucked and drained of its riches. "I can feel you down there Frieza. Already hard at work collecting those dragon balls. Well I've got news for you. You won't get that wish you so covet." He clenched his fists. "I'll make certain of it."
Gohan, Krillen, and Bulma shudder in fear as they stare at the sky. There were several pods that had zipped through the sky but Krillen and Gohan both recognized the stench of the power that now approached Namek. It was Vegeta. "Just great! First these new guys and now Vegeta's joining the party!"
Bulma looked to their ruined spaceship. Their arrival hadn't gone unnoticed. Almost immediately after landing they were found by two scouts and their ship destroyed to prevent them from running away. Gohan and Krillen had dealt with the scouts easily enough but now they were trapped on an unfamiliar planet with no way off and with enemies lurking around every corner. "What else could go wrong?"
Ha yay another update! I'm on a roll! So even though Rikku was kidnapped it looks like she gets to tangle with everyone on Namek! Will she get there in time to help? To find out you'll just have to keep on reading! Next chapter… "Gravity simulation hazard and King Kai's guests."