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.
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Chapter 38: The Earth's Spirit
"What's taking them so long?" Vegeta growled his senses locked onto good Buu's power weighing how long the being had before he would keel over and die. "DENDE! We haven't got all day!"
"We hear you, yah hot head!" Elder Kai shouted back. "What are you complaining about? Porunga's doing all the work."
Vegeta, about to say something back stopped at Rikku's gasp. "Vegeta! Your halo, it's gone!" That stopped him. He felt his heart beat hard against his chest and he looked down. All his wounds form his fight with Buu were gone. He could feel the warmth in his blood, and the roar of his heart. He looked to Rikku, her eyes were wide and teary, but her smile was bright and happy. "You lucky dog, you're alive!" She jumps into his arms shouting happily.
He held his mate to him, the relief swimming inside him. If he survived this, if his plan worked and Buu was destroyed, he could go home. He could go back to Earth, be with his sons, and his mate, and continue the life he had snatched away from him.
"You know what else?" Rikku pulled back smirking at him. "None of the evil guys were brought back to life. The verdict is in, you're a good guy."
The shock that registered on his face brought a giggling laughter to her lips. Rikku closed her eyes, feeling out the Earth. It brought on even more joy to feel the familiar signatures of her friends. "Everyone's back. Yamcha, Krillen, Bulma, Chichi, everyone!" Then, curiosity struck. "What's the plan Vegeta? I figured you wanted the boys here to fight or something. Why do you need to wish back Earth and its people now?"
"It's time Karat. Let's do it, the spirit bomb."
"That's your big idea? A spirit bomb," She exclaimed her eyes wide in disbelief. "That didn't work against Frieza, what makes you think it'll work with Buu?"
"It makes sense to me." Gohan suddenly piped up with his two cents. "Buu in this form is pure evil, not a scrap of goodness inside him. If I remember correctly the Spirit Bomb is supposed to be a ball of pure energy, and no negative force can withstand its power."
"I suppose that is true." Rikku looked over at Vegeta again. "So that's what you meant by having the world save itself. You want them to supply the energy."
Vegeta merely grunted in acknowledgement. "Let's do it now. It's time. You know what to do Karat."
"Yes, and I'm not doubting your plan Vegeta. I'm just hoping they have enough energy."
"Yes, it'll be enough." He smiled at her. "I've learned not to underestimate the power of the human Earthlings."
~On Namek~
Porunga grumbled asking about the third wish. Dende, not wanting to upset him racd back to his group and spoke clear and crystal to Vegeta. "Vegeta, Porunga wants to know about your third wish!"
"How about some new boots, size nine please." Vegeta's voice rang with a hint of amusement.
"New boots, is he serious?"
"Of course not, idiot. Is Kibito Shin there?"
"Yes, I'm here!" Kibito Kai spoke wondering what Vegeta could possibly ask of him.
"I have two requests. First I want you to take Piccolo and the boys down to Earth. Second I need to speak to the entire planet, all at once."
"Well the first is no problem, but the second I can't do. I don't have that ability."
"I DO!" A familiar voice suddenly broke the tense atmosphere.
Back on Kai Planet~
"Hey it's King Kai!" Rikku smiled listening to the familiar snort of her old master.
"Can you really do it?" Vegeta asked his body tense with anticipation. He heard Kibito Kai phase in, he took Gohan by the hand and phased back out in order to complete Vegeta's first request by sending the group to Earth.
"Of course, interplanetary communication is my specialty!" There was a momentary pause. "Okay Vegeta you have the floor. Whenever you're ready."
Yes, he thought and took a deep breath. He walked to the edge of the cliff feeling out the Planet Earth before speaking. "People of Earth, listen carefully." He spoke calm, his gruff voice holding authority. "As you know, your entire planet was destroyed at the hands of Majin Buu. Then suddenly it all comes back, you're alive and well. I can assure you none of these events are a dream."
~On Earth~
The restored Kami's lookout stood pristine and normal overlooking the restored Earth. Bulma listened and a smile crept up on her lips. "Is that… yes, it is! It's Vegeta!"
"Unfortunately you're all still in grave danger. Majin Buu is still alive. A small group of warriors are gathered on the distant planet taking up the fight on your behalf. However, the battle has been extremely difficult and we cannot do it alone."
"Oh Vegeta," Bulma got teary eyed. He wasn't just back to normal. He was back, and sweeter than ever. She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked back seeing Yamcha. "He's alright."
"You know Vegeta," Yamcha commented. "You can't keep a good Saiyan Prince down."
"That is why I'm asking for your help. If you could only sacrifice a small portion of your energy you will be helping us defeat the evil that is endangering our world we worked hard to build. No more being slaughtered like sacrificial lambs! Consider this your start at becoming a warrior race. Raise your hands up! Now!"
That should about do it, Vegeta thought looking to his mate. "They're ready Karat."
"Alright." Rikku smiled holding onto the ripped part of her gi. "You really thought this through. I'm impressed." She ripped it off leaving her in her torn pants and ratty black t shirt. She soared up into the sky and lifted her arms up. She called upon the Earth, feeling out the available energy given out.
~on Earth~
Gohan looked out at the green field and beyond it at the bustling city. "I don't understand, why did Vegeta want us to come here?"
"I know," Piccolo said raising his hand. "We may only be a handful of people Gohan, but we're added energy to the cause.
"Oh I get it." Goten said raising his hands and laughing. "Here Mom, Dad, Take it!" Trunks got the clue and stuck his hands out, and Gohan soon followed.
On Kami's lookout the hands were already being raised smiles all around as they felt their bodies tingling as their energy was sacrificed.
Rikku trembled with joy as she felt the first wave of power slid above her fingertips. The orb was already bigger than her head, and this was just from Gohan's group. At this rate the ball would be enormous. Another burst fled in and she let out a cheerful shout. Bulma and Krillen's group had taken the hint and delivered. "This is awesome! Vegeta keep it coming! It's working!"
"Don't stop now, it's working!" Vegeta cried to the Earth his face lit with hope. It really was working. At the rate the ball was growing they should have enough power within just a few minutes. Fat Buu continued to pursue his evil counterpart giving them the distraction needed. Lucky for them that Fat Buu was just as regenerative and creative as his evil side and lasted much longer than he or Gohan could have.
Vegeta must have gotten distracted by the battle, for a few minutes passed, and the ball still hadn't grown. He hadn't been paying attention, something wasn't right. He could see the doubt on Rikku's face and the panic behind those eyes. "Vegeta what's going on?"
"I don't know!" He murmured it and froze when voices rang in his ears.
"Are you going to raise your hands?"
"Nah, you raise em, I don't believe in that mumbo jumbo."
"Who the heck was that?"
"I don't know, but he sounded nuts."
Why, he thought to himself anger boiling in him. Why was it that every single time he tries to do a good deed something like this ALWAYS happens. "I don't believe this! Darn them!"
Rikku was panicking, her eyes were forced to stare out in the distance and see their ally losing his strength. He could hear the voices, and sense their doubt and dismay. No one but their family and friends would give up their energy. "Vegeta, try again! They're not listening!"
"What's wrong with these imbeciles! Don't they care about their own world?" Vegeta shouted to the sky. "People of the Earth, please you have to listen to me! We're running out of time." His voice came out gentle shocking not only Rikku, but Dende and the Kais as well. Not once had Vegeta ever so graciously pleaded to someone other than Rikku. He had hidden his softness, and gentile behavior for it was his nature and his upbringing, Now he let it fill him up her voice nearly trembling. He had never felt so stupid, and yet so… humble.
Rikku let out a strangled gasp when only a few inches were gained on the ball. "That's it?" No, how could people on Earth be so cold to such a warm plea? Why? Why weren't people listening?
"I know what you are, you're a demon!"
"Don't put your hands up! They're trying to steal your soul!"
"Idiots, they all deserve to die." Vegeta grumbled his head clenched between his hands as frustration rose.
"Oh no! Buu!" Mr. Satan shouted catching his attention. Fat Buu was finished, his energy depleted and he was using up precious life energy just being a punching bag for Kid Buu. He watched helplessly as Fat Buu was dropped into a crater, and Kid Buu raised his hand to blast away what was left.
"It's his finishing move!"
"No, not while the champ is still alive!" Hercule ran up tossing a rock at Kid Buu. The pint sized punk turned theball of power diminishing to glance back at the champ. Hercule scattered back netx to Vegeta, unaware that he had just made a huge mistake.
Rikku saw the recollection in Buu's eyes when they cast away from Hercule, and up to her. "Uh-oh."
No, Vegeta thought, not my mate! "I'll buy you some time, Karat, but you're going to have to talk to those idiot Earthlings!" Vegeta fazed appearing in front Of Buu before he could reach Rikku.
"Vegeta!" She screamed.
Vegeta took the first two fists to the gut. He glanced back hissing though bloody teeth. "What are you waiting for, Karat?" He screamed in pain as his hair was grabbed and Buu's fist lodged into his stomach, chest, and face.
Rikku, sickened by the sight shook her head. "Don't kill him! No!" Pain and panic ran cold in her blood and she cried out. "People of the Earth please listen! You have to help! We can't do this on our own! We need your help! Please I'm begging you!"
Don't let Vegeta die! Not again! I won't be separated from him again! "DON'T LET BUU WIN!"
It's been awhile yes? The climax is rising, the mood is set and I've got a whole weekend to do some writing! Stay tuned for more chapters soon!
Next chapter: United we stand!