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.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey guys! Bri-Chan here for a customary check on how things are with my readers. I hope this story is meeting expectations if not succeeding them. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests you wish to ask of me be sure to either leave them in your comments or send me an e mail.
I was hosting a fan art contest but I've yet to receive any entries so unfortunately I'll have to cancel it. The main idea behind it all was to show my involvement with my readers. You guys are my reason for writing, I live to please you all! Although I do have lots of fun coming up with fascinating plot lines ^_^
Last, but certainly not least, I hope you all will look forward to the third part of this trilogy "Why Can't we?" Which will be released immediately after the conclusion of "Why can't you?" This story will include the Saiyaman and Buu Saga, the tantalizing love triangle between Rikku/Vegeta/Bulma, as well as a surprise ending! Don't miss it!
Why Can't You?
Chapter 26: Five minutes, Rise Shenron!
Frieza became desperate in his attacks. As forty five minutes of painstaking failure of the monkey's defeat pressed on Frieza found himself talking, trying to bide his time before he could find a weak point in this transformation. He knew, had it been Vegeta who had transformed, that this new rise of power wouldn't be too much of a threat. With the right taunts and low down negotiations pressed he would make her crack.
However, Rikku was resilient and took no heed of his words no matter what case he made for himself. That was until he finally snapped the cork off the wine bottle.
"Humph, Super Saiyan, so out of all the monkeys in the universe one finally makes it. Vegeta was certain it was gonna be him." Frieza saw the change in her eyes and pressed further. "Poor sweet prince, for years her trained so hard to reach this pinnacle of monkey saiyan power, but alas he failed. He thought he was a jewel but he was nothing but piece dirt."
Rikku's fists clenched and she straightened her back her aura blooming high. "Shut up! Don't you dare talk bad about Vegeta! He's twice the warrior you'll ever be! I respected him; I respected his drive, his determination, and even his pride. He was a jewel… It's you who are the dirt clod!" She screamed and soared right at Frieza, for a few instances red drenched her vision and clouded her mind. Frieza took the hits but laughed.
"You are just like your father. Driven by emotion and thickheaded! You may be a Super Saiyan but you will never defeat me!"
"You're wrong." Rikku backed up letting herself calm down a bit. She kept an eye on her power level. She was still growing strong and she didn't feel too fatigued. She had plenty energy o spare. "This is the end for you. You're finished."
"What?" Frieza snarled. "Me? Finished! I am he lord of the Universe! I reign supreme against all kind! No one tells me I'm finished! Especially not a monkey girl like you!" Frieza clenched his fists. "I'd destroy us both before I let you beat me! Either was you're not making it out of here alive!"
Rikku smirked, her hands cupped in her trademark Kamehameha position. "We'll see about that."
Frieza too cupped his hands but his forward forming a triangle much like the tri beam cannon. A glowing ball of red and pink energy sparked between his fingers forming a ball and he raised it above his head. Rikku blinked and looked up at the ball her eyes widening. She got a bad vibe from that ball of energy.
"Hey guess what. I just realized how to beat you."
"How's that?" Rikku said turning her attention back to Frieza.
"Your power is incredible, but it's not just brute strength that wins. Sometimes it's the smartest who wins!" He laughed the ball growing and sparking with fierce energy. Rikku gasped and dropped her defenses.
"What is-?"
"Say goodbye to Namek!" Frieza launched it, the ball heading straight down to the planet.
"NO!" Eyes wide she watched helplessly. The ball was too fast and too sporadic to stop by hand. She could do nothing but watch the impact and the bright white glow that exploded on the surface.
~ Other world~
"AH! Oh No!" King Kai screamed hopping in place. "What have you done Frieza?"
"King Kai what's the matter?" Yamcha quickly asked suddenly concerned over Rikku's safety.
"It's Frieza! He just blew up Namek!"
"What! What about Rikku?"
"Yeah, and Gohan, Krillen and Piccolo!"
"And Bulma!"
"They're all gone! Gone! Frieza got desperate and decided to take out the whole planet!" King Kai wanted to sob and held his face whimpering. "Oh Rikku, You should have listened and stayed away from Frieza."
"Hello? King Kai can you hear me? This is Kami."
"Hello Kami."
"I have word on the dragon balls. Mr. Popo has just collected the last one and is on his way here with them."
"Oh, that's nice… Wait… Here? Kami do you mean to tell me you're still on Earth?"
"Well, Yes."
"That means that Piccolo is still alive. Hold the phone a second Kami." Breaking his telepathic connection with Kami King Kai made a quick search for Namek and found it to still be in one piece. Piccolo was well and alive. "Hey, yes I can sense him. What about the blast though? I thought the planet was doomed."
"So," Rikku said staring down at the gaping hole. "You couldn't go through with it after all. I'm not surprised." She looks back up. Frieza looked beyond annoyed and he muttered something about holding back too much power. "Killing us both with the planet is no way to win a battle. It's just another way of giving up."
"You're a fool." Frieza stated with a smirk. "The planet is still going to blow up it's just gonna take a bit longer. Besides I never planned on killing myself. I can breathe in outer space whereas you can't!" he laughed and held out five fingers. "Five minutes. That's all the time you have left before its Kaboom! No more Planet Namek."
"Five minutes is all I need to beat you and leave this planet with my friends Frieza!" She stretched her body out into her fighting stance.
"You have yet to see 100% of my power."
"Can your body handle the stress of that power? Personally, I don't think you can."
"We'll see about that!"
Piccolo's head shot up from the controls. After the rattle of the planet he had been making sure that all the right coordinates were set for the correct destination. "Now what?"
"What is it Piccolo?" Gohan asked seeing the startled expression on his face.
"It's Frieza. He just pushed his power to maximum."
"Is my mom okay?"
"From what I can sense she still has the advantage. However, it may take her longer to defeat than originally planned. We may have to leave without her."
"No! We can't do that!" Gohan's cry caught the attention of Krillen and Bulma who had been on the opposing side of the control panel.
"Calm down Gohan, I don't think it will come to that. I'm just saying there's a possibility."
"Well what about the dragon balls? King Kai says they were going to wish back all the Namekians!"
"I don't know Gohan," Piccolo spoke frankly and looked back to the control panel. "I jus don't know.
King Kai too was having the same doubts. Mr. Popo had finally arrived back with the dragon balls and things seemed to be looking up. However if the planet was still on the verge of exploding then their wish of bringing back the Nameks may prove false.
"What about the dragon on that planet King Kai?" Kami asked watching his own seven orbs glow brilliantly at his feet. "Were all the wishes there used up?"
"Actually, no. Guru passed on before the third wish could be made."
"Then perhaps it's possible, if Guru were to come back alive, we could use that wish to transport everyone but Frieza off the planet."
"It might just work. It's the only plan we have. Let's just hope I'm right and Guru is revived."
"Then let's get things started. Rise Shenron! Come Forth and Make our wish come true!"
The balls shined with a shimmering blast of gold that darkened the sky with clouds and lit it up with flashes of lightning and blasts of thunder. Shenron appeared before them as mighty and magnificent since his first release many years ago.
"You have awakened me from my slumber. Speak now and I shall grant you one wish within my power."
"Great Shenron! Please revive all those killed by Frieza and his men!" Kami pleaded with the mighty dragon. It was true that he was a creation of his magic and Popo's design. However, it didn't' stop his awe at the great power and majestic look that just seemed to vibrate from Shenron.
With a below Shenron's eyes glowed red. "It shall be done!"
~On Namek~
The lives of Nameks all over began to return. Many farmers and fighters looked to their brethren and rejoiced. However, with the first dramatic shake of their planet, their joy turned to fear. Had they been brought back to life just to die again?
Across the plane Guru laid still in his chair. He had died in the same place where he had resided for many a year. Thanks to Frieza's evil tainting his land his life had taken an even shorter turn. Because of that Guru's body glowed with life and awoke… with him the Namek dragon Porunga rose to life waiting for the third wish to be granted.
~Other World~
"It worked! Woo Hoo!" King Kai did a little dance. "Guru's alive and so is the chance of the Nameks!"
"You'd better let him know what's going on King Kai. Someone must tell the dragon of Namek to transport everyone except for Frieza to the Planet Earth."
"Yes, will do Kami." King Kai agreed and immediately made contact with Guru. The Elder Namek was more than grateful for the King's help. "So you understand the wish Guru, Send everyon except for Frieza to Planet Earth."
"Yes King Kai, it will be done."
"NO! Don't do it!" Rikku's voice suddenly interrupts. King Kai jolted and turned his attenion.
"Rikku? How can you be listening to us and fighting at the same time?"
"Never mind that, but please make a change in your wish. Please send everyone but Frieza and myself."
"Rikku have you lost your marbles? You need to get out of there while you still can!"
"Trust me, even if I were to run now this battle would just follow me. I would just be putting my own planet in the same dangerous position."
"Rikku, I just don't want you to get hurt."
"Don't concentrate on what you want King Kai. This is bigger than that. You know this."
"Oh… very well Rikku. You're right."
"Thank you. Trust me, I'll finish off Frieza. You take care of the others."
With a heavy heart King Kai relayed the message to Guru. The plan was immediately put into action as Guru felt out for the Namek closest to the dragon. He sensed Dende's curious presence and spoke with him.
~meanwhile~
Nameks weren't the only ones reviving. Vegeta stirred from his spot on the ground and sat up groggy and in disbelief. "What the-" He looked at his surroundings and the state of things. He shot out his hand blasting a nearby hill away. With a smile he punched himself in the gut sending himself to his knees. He laughed. "Yes it's true! I really am alive!"
He stopped his laughter and looked around. "Wait if I'm alive… Karat… where are you?" His eyes shot out to where he saw a clash of sonic booms erupting all over. "There they are, gosh, look at them go. It's astounding." A smile crept up on his lips. "Fear not karat. Your Saiyan Prince is here o help you finish the job!" With a laugh he shot off in the direction of the fight.
On his flight he catches glimpse of a glowing form in the distance. "It's the dragon!"
Vegeta wasn't the only one who had realized it. Rikku had her hands full trying to Keep Frieza as far away from it as possible. At its base Dende had finally landed and was ready to make his own wish.
All around them the word seemed to crumble. The skies were red and black with clouds and lightning shot across the sky. Mountains crumbled and the waves became sporadic. Frieza, in his bulky ultimate form slipped from Rikku's clashing and approached the Dragon wishing for immortal life.
Dende however knew Frieza wouldn't get his wish. Speaking in Namekian he spoke loud and clear for everyone but Rikku and Frieza to be moved to Earth. Unhappy that his wish was stolen from him again Frieza let loose a beam to kill the runt, but it was too late. Dende disappeared.
Rikku gave a whoop and wiped her sweaty brow. The battle between her and Frieza had drawn on and had ripped at her armor. The scouter was long gone. Just as she was about to confront Frieza again she heard a voice that took her breath away.
"Frieza!" Vegeta screamed ready to blast all his newly replenished energy in the tyrant's face.
"Vegeta!" Rikku flew to him smiling and caught him in a hug catching him off guard.
"You're alive!" Tears dripped down her face ass he pulled away grinning. "The dragon brought you back too."
"That he did Karat…" He got a good look at her and laughed. "You minx, you did it. You're a Super Saiyan!" He gave a soft punch to her jaw. "Looks good on you." Rikku couldn't stop grinning. Her last loose end had been tied and now it was time to finish the project.
"How can this be?" Frieza demanded looking at the two lovebirds. "I killed you! You must be a ghost!"
"Can a ghost do this?" Vegeta turned ready to Blast Frieza's head off. Much to his dismay his body blinked away and was transported to Earth.
"Well now." Rikku said her heart relieved that everything was set in motion. Now all she had to do was beat Frieza, hitch a ride on a spaceship, and go home. "Let's finish this!"
Long chapter I know but once I started I couldn't stop. The next chapter will conclude the Frieza Saga and bring us into the next exciting storyline. Can you dig it? Next time… "Escape Planet Namek!"