DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, or Dragon Ball GT. This is a fan fiction, based off the show, but twisted to fit the plot of my own evil genius. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *cough*
Why Can't We? The conclusion of the Rikku/Goku Universe. It's been 7 years since Gohan and Vegeta defeated Cell, and 7 years since Rikku's demise had been finalized. She's lived in other world with King Kai, training and making new friends. However, the comforts of death couldn't take away the homesickness and she gets a longing to see her home once again. Meanwhile on Earth things have progressed and the Z fighters prepare themselves for the upcoming Tournament not expecting that their 7 years of peace is about to uprooted.
Author's Note: My two newest fics are drawing to a close and I have a few other stories that haven't reached their ending yet that I started before because of the lack of enthusiasm on the readers. So I need opinions!
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Chapter 37: The Ultimate Power of the Universe!
Rikku had forgotten just how much power Gohan had gained from his training with the Elder Kai. At this point Vegeta just seemed to be a hindrance to him. Buu found Vegeta to be his personal punching bag, and Gohan was an interrupting nuisance. Vegeta skidded under a pile of rubble choking on dust and dirt. He struggled to his feet and looked on with blurred eyes at Gohan who held his own against Buu.
Unlike his mother Gohan lacked the right training to look for unexpected movements in his opponent. An opponent like Cell wouldn't have been a problem, but Buu was different. Buu was a monster who didn't think, he simply did, and Gohan was at a disadvantage.
"Karat." Vegeta choked out looking up at his mate who watched like a doe in headlights. "Karat how's that power coming?"
"I… I don't know what's wrong." Rikku looked to her hands wondering why she had only gotten a fraction of the power she had hoped for, was it the injuries she had sustained? Her body was somewhat numb in places so she couldn't tell. She was sure she had at least one broken rib, and a few broken fingers, but the rest were all bruises and scrapes.
At Rikku's dazed expression Vegeta called out to Gohan. "Hey kid, your mother needs more time! We need to keep it up!" Vegeta scrambled to his feet stumbling a little from the blood running down his head. It was getting hard to think with the incessant pounding in his head.
Gohan gripped Buu by the head whipping him around and into the nearest tall structure which was a hill across the field. "Got it!" Gohan wiped his lips wincing from his strained shoulder and bruised ribs. He had taken punch after punch to the gut, and had blocked Vegeta from a good score of blasts. "Stay where you are, I can handle him alone. Keep mom protected in case anything gets by me!"
Without much complaint Vegeta agreed and floated up to his mate. "Karat, Karat snap out of it."
"Something's wrong Vegeta, I can't seem to be able to gather the energy."
"This is the first time you've gone Super Saiyan three for this amount of time. It must be putting a strain on your body."
"You're right, but I can't power down again, or I won't be able to get it back up when I need to. We need a new plan!"
He hated to say it, but she was right. Gohan could only last against Buu for so long. Eventually his strength would run out too, and then it would be all over. They had to come up with something, and fast.
At a sudden pain filled scream both of their heads turned to the battle at hand. Rikku let out a wail of horror seeing Gohan being blasted and then his neck being grabbed onto by one of Buu's elastic arms. The monster squeezed and squeezed not letting Gohan Breathe. "Vegeta we gotta help him!"
Vegeta flew fast towards Gohan. Just as he reached for Gohan Buu's other arm wrapped about Vegeta crushing around his ribcage. The twin screams made Rikku try harder to push her power up, but she had plateaued. Whether it was the transformation, or her fatigue, she was left helpless to listen to her son and mate. "NO!"
"Hey Buu!" Rikku and Buu's heads turn at the sound of Hercule's voice. Rikku's eyes twitched when Mr. Satan himself stood atop the rock like some sort of self-proclaimed god. With great style and finesse Hercule talked his way into Buu's attention. Gohan and Vegeta were dropped to lick their wounds, and Buu and Hercule met toe to toe.
Hercule bat his eyelashes and then made faces taunting the monster to kiss his ass, or kick it whichever he preferred. Angered and thoroughly annoyed that his fun was interrupted Buu propelled forward ready to strike. Hercule gasped and bowed just as something clicked in Buu's mind causing him to slow his punch down to just barely miss the champ. Annoyed all over again Buu stomped his foot down but missed again when Hercule raised his head to plea for his life.
It should have been funny, and laughter tickled the corners of her mouth in proof of it, but the situation was serious. Hercule was going to get himself killed. Surprising them all Kid Buu began to whine loud I protest. He held his head as if something inside him was hurting him.
"Karat!" Vegeta said grunting in pain. "What's going on?" He lifted himself off the ground and crawled to Gohan who was picking himself up.
The whine stopped and Kid Buu spat a blue blob from his mouth. Poofing from the blob was the original Fat Majin Buu. Hercule gasped. "B-B-Buu? Is that you?"
The three Saiyans weren't sure exactly what was going on, but they did know now was the time to simmer. With Hercule and the revived Buu keeping Kid Buu occupied and Rikku unable to hold her Super Saiyan 3 form they needed a plan.
"What are we gonna do?" Gohan asked his mother as she floated down to help.
"I'm not sure, but I can't engage Buu again the way I am. We need a new plan."
"How exactly do we beat an opponent like this?"
"If we can't overpower him, then we'll just have to outsmart him!"
"How?" Rikku inquired. She looked close, Vegeta's eyes distant and in thought. Like a light going off Vegeta's head snapped up and called out to the heavens.
"Supreme Kai, Dende! If you can hear me answer! I require your assistance!"
"That's new," Rikku said blinking and walked closer to Vegeta. "You have a plan?"
"Yes, but it's a long shot. COME ON ANSWER ME!"
"We can hear you Vegeta!"
"Good, now listen up! I need you to go to the planet Namek and get the dragon balls! We need wishes right away!"
"I have to tell them what for."
"TO SAVE OUR HIDES OF COURSE!"
When he received nothing but silence Vegeta assumed they had gone to do the task at hand. Rikku slid a hand over Vegeta's shoulder. "Hate to pry, but what's the plan?" Vegeta spared her a glance before taking that hand and examining her fingers.
"Karat, how many times have you saved the Earth?"
"Huh? Me? Well, half a dozen at least." She blushed when Vegeta's lips tenderly kissed her fingertips.
"I think it's about time the Earth fended for itself."
~on New Namek~
Goten and Trunks looked around the green leafy planet. It had been a wild ride going from Earth, to Kai's world, and planet to planet. Trunks, for certain, wasn't sure he'd ever get used to flying instant class. "Where are we now?" Goten asked.
"We're on Planet Namek. It is the home of us Namekiens." Piccolo answered smiling as Dende looked around teary eyed and hopeful. "This is where the dragon balls were first made."
"Wowie! You mean we finally get to see the dragon?" Goten jumped up and down. "This is great!"
"Yes, this is much better, nice short grass." Kai said smoothing his foot along the grass with a smile.
"Oh it even smells the same!" Dende exclaimed. "My beautiful home!"
"Well it's good to see you haven't forgotten about us Dende." The Elder Namek, Mori, walked out from the small village home and was followed by the rest all grinning and smiling at the welcoming of the young Dende.
After much explanation Mori and the others produced the dragon balls. They had sensed the disturbance and immediately gathered them, knowing full well that their old friends would come to ask of the favor.
"Vegeta," Dende called back to the planet. "We have all the dragon balls. I need to know what your wishes are."
"Excellent!" Vegeta exclaimed and he looked back to the battle of the fat Buu and Kid Buu. Unfortunately for them the good Buu that was on their side was losing, and his energy was faltering. "Alright Dende, I have two wishes I want granted. The first is to have the Planet Earth restored back to its original state, and the second I want all the good people who have died since the morning of the World Martial Arts Tournament to be revived!"
Rikku looked at Vegeta with wide and curious eyes. She half expected Vegeta to wish for himself back to life and immortality, then again, he had changed for the better, and thinking that just sold him short.
"Dende I'm putting my faith in Vegeta's plan. I would like you to do the same." She told Dende and slid a trusting hand into Vegeta's. She felt him grip it tightly.
"Just out of curiosity, why didn't you just wish all those who were killed by Buu back to life?"
"No, that would mean Babbidi would be revived, and I never want to see that imp in this world again!" Then his eyes went somber. "Also that wouldn't include all he lives I destroyed at the stadium."
Rikku's lips curved. Vegeta hadn't been aware that Bulma had already wished those people back. Not wanting to spoil the kind thought she kissed his cheek. "I'm impressed. You really thought this through."
Silence dragged over the planet, and Rikku knew they were in the process of arising Porunga. Thankfully Mori had adjusted the dragon's power so that he could wish multiple people back to life. Hopefully everything would go according to plan, whatever it was.
~New Namek~
"Arise, Porunga!" Mori shouted to the balls. Their glow struck out to the sky like lightning. The bright green sky darkened and Porunga rose forth. Down below the group of people stared in awe of the mighty dragon. Even the Supreme Kais couldn't help but marvel the magnificent creature.
Goten and Trunks smiled big, but nervously. Having never seen a dragon before the sight brought both excitement, and a tingle of fear. "Wow, that's uh, some pretty big dragon there, huh Goten?"
"Y-Yeah, wow, I hope he won't want to eat us."
"Why have you awakened me?" Porunga said, his voice grumbling making the air around them vibrate. "Name your first wish and I shall grant it."
Dende, making a self-proclaimed vow to the Earth, spoke in Namekien. "Porunga, Please restore the Planet Earth to its original place!"
"That is not an easy wish!" Porunga grumbled causing some nervousness in the crowd. After a brief pause he OKed the wish and rose further into the sky. His eyes glowed red as the wish power inside him bubbled and went to work restoring Earth.
Elder Kai looked into his globe, and with great satisfaction he saw the Earth pull itself back piece by piece until it glowed like a bright blue sapphire in space.
The second wish was harder to translate, and after much mad lib Porunga finally understood and roared. "Do you realize what you're asking of me?"
"Yes, I do!" Dende said with full confidence. Every life, the entire population of Earth would have to be restored. The most evil of beings would not be brought back, which would mean Babbidi wouldn't be brought back, nor would Dabura, and any humans who had a true dark heart would be left in other world.
Porunga floated up his eyes to the sky. "What you ask will take some time, but it shall be done."
"Thank you!" Dende smiled and touched his heart. When he was much younger he knew of the power Porunga obtained, but never had he been so grateful for it than when his powers were used for such a good a purpose like this. The dragon's power, to Dende's mind, really was indeed the greatest in the universe.
Two wishes in the hole and a third to go. What will be the outcome of this battle, and the battle for the Universe? Find out…
Next Chapter: The Earth's Spirit