Hello everyone… Just a quick note before we start a reviewer Mrcamtastic left me a very fair review and it made me think. He is right I have made a commitment to you the readers when I first published this story and I know how frustrating it is when reading a story you like and it stops and starts after a couple of months…. That is why I am now going to be posting monthly chapters to begin with and maybe bi-weekly if I get extra motivation. But what I think I really need to do is be writing 2 or 3 chapters ahead so then if I do get writers block I can always publish something. I am also looking for a proff reader that can help me with spelling and gramma errors so if your interested send me a private message. I am also not happy with myself I think the quality of my work has dipped the last couple of chapters and I am considering reviewing them again and rewriting them slightly to add things or correct spelling mistakes but I will post if I have made changes. Also on another not I am going to re-start writing on my other story Gohan field trip from hell But that might only be next month as I have to re-read it and re-write some of the chapters. Anyways my good friends lets begin…..
Chapter 37: Lord And Saviour
Earlier
A single tear drop trickle down the green cheek of Dende's cheek as he watched in horror as the red aura engulfed his friend Gohan. The young boy's screams pierced the Namekian's sensitive ears and shock his very soul.
Dende's knees buckled as he let his grief consume him slumping onto his hands and knees the green skinned boy allowed his tears to flow freely as his body shook uncontrollable. It was known throughout the universe that the Namekian race had keen senses , common knowledge that they had almost unmatched hearing, That their sight was so good that they could see a pin prick from miles away but what was less known a skill the universe itself had almost seen to have forgotten was their sense of empathy.
The Namek's so Intune with their own world can feel when a blade of grass is nearing the end of it's life. Know when a fruit tree is dying of dehydration or when one of the native animals is sick and need's attending. This ability is what made the Nameks so great at maintaining their tequila home as they nurtured the planet from a barren waste land to a grassy paradise.
But now all what the young Namek could sense was death the planet practically stunk of it from the tips of the grass to it's very core Dende could tell that his home the paradise that many generation of Nameks had built before his birth was dying slowly. The arrival of evil had tainted the very soil grasped in the boy's small green hands.
However this connection went beyond the reaches of the plant and it's native residence it also stretch to other beings close to any particular Namek's heart. Beings that they cared about or shared a common bond with a Namek almost subconsciously will know when they are angry over a small argument or angry with an intergalactic space tyrant for killing their friend. Know when they are being hurt in a simple fight or during a fight in a life or death situation. It is unexplainable almost a gut instinct but it's their. It is why Piccolo always seemed to appear before Gohan's life is taken away just at the last moment.
Dende however could do nothing he did not have the Namek from Earths great power at his disposal his vast fighting experience and wisdom. All Dende could do was heal injuries but that wouldn't help Gohans uncontrollable destructive power would not allow the small Namek to get close. The small child knew he would be vaporised if he dared attempted to get close and even though he longed to save his friend a small sensible part of him knew he was good to no one dead.
An old wrinkly large dark green hand gripped onto Dende's right shoulder turning his head around Dende's looked up into his elder's face.
Moori the new grand elder gave the boy a small weak smile.
"There is still away to save your friend Gohan's life" Moori said softly.
Quickly wiping away his tears Dende stood up a new look of determination on his face.
"How elder I would do anything?" Dende stammered his emotions still getting the better of him.
"Anything?" Moori replied before he sadly turned his face towards the still broken and bloody body of Vegeta "Even heal a monster that is as responsible for killing your fellow brother's and destroying the beauty of the planet as the tyrant Friezia is?"
Dende looked at Vegeta and subconsciously took a step backwards. Even In his unconscious and venerable state the King of Sayian's still gave off a presence of malice.
"C-can't y-you do it grand elder?" Dende stammered clearly fearful . "I-I mean your healing is a lot stonger than mine I was only recently gifted it b-by Gr-grand Elder G-guru"
Moori turned to face Dende a small trickle of tear's flowing down his old darken green skin but his face was full of rage and disgust.
"No Dende I can't" Moori said sternly his eyes moving away from the young boy's eyes to the sky a clear admission of guilt. "I can feel every single kill he made not only to our people… entire races have been slayed at his command mass genocide just for a gain in favour or political power.. the stench of blood oozes from his very soul… I can't help a monster like that… and if I am honest child there is a dark part of me that hope he suffers before he moves on"
Dende stubble back fresh tears making their way on his shocked face never before had he heard another Namek regardless of an elder speak of another being suffering even the warriors of their race would seek to kill a threat as quickly as possible as to ensure the least amount of pain or suffering as possible.
"I am sorry" Moori said turning away turning away no longer able to look at Dende. "I guess I am not as pure as I would have liked to believe as wise as Guru was. "
"So you want me to heal him because you can't" Dende asked his voice a little shaky.
Moori turn around and this time a warm genuine smile was on his face as he looked Dende in his eyes.
"No Dende I would never ask anything of you that I would not do myself… I am merely giving you an option that you can choice to take if you hope to save your friend… Without Piccolo hear and Goku steal receiving treatment from his father. Vegeta is the only one capable of containing Gohan's power and defeating that monster Turles…. But I fear that even if we do heal him he may not help us… The choice my child is yours I am just telling you your options"
Dende looked at Vegeta then back to Moori before looking up at Gohan who's body was beginning to crack and seep with blood.
"I have made my choice" The small boy said before walking over towards Vegeta.
~DBZ~
Orange Star City was in ruins building derbies lay in the streets and what structures that were left standing were broken shells of their former self. The sky was dark even though it was still only early evening the sunlight blocked out by the amount of soot that had been sprouted due to the debris. Scorch marks still scared the city from Krillin's battle with Turnip which had happened several hours earlier.
The city appeared to the viewers watching at home on ZTV news channel to be out of a scene from a post apocalypse movie were aliens or in some cases weaponised Cyborg's had taken over the Earth and lay waste to human civilisation. A lone reporter stood in the middle of the derelict city his hand wrapped shaking as he held his microphone to his lip's as he addressed his viewing audience.
"It has been several hours since the aliens appeared in the city but only now have police given the all clear for ZTV to enter the city to show the destruction the invaders have caused(The Tv screens of almost all of Earths home switched to snap shots of destruction across the city some part being censored for the younger or more squeamish audience) as you can see the city is in ruins and the death toll is still sadly on the rise as more bodies are discovered as it stands the death toll stands at two hundred and fifty seven with only a quarter of the city being covered by the rescue team. This includes the twenty five officers that died trying to bide time for the public to escape. I would like to take a minute of silence with you the viewers at home to show our respect for the fallen. (As the minute of silence occurs images of the dead police officers appeared on the public TV displaying their name, role, years of service to the force and finally their age the youngest being eighteen. The image then tuned back to the lone reporter who raised his free hand to the sky in a fist) Too the fallen!... Though stories from eye witnesses vary there is one common factor that everyone agrees on is the fact that Earth's very own world martial art's champion Hercule Satan confronted the invaders and he is here with me now to do a live an exclusive interview"
Hercule Satan stepped into the sceen in full view of the Earths public his face was solemn and his eyes appeared wearily something the public were not used to seeing from their charismatic champion who was always full of laughter.
"Mr Satan I know this has been a long hard day for you what with the destruction of your home city but would you please tell us in your own words what happened today? … You can take your time"
With the microphone shoved next to his face the Martial Art's Champion of the world looked up at the cameraman and saw the red recording light which showed he was on live TV. There was a very clear choice in front of him. He could lie and say that he was the one that defeated the aliens paint himself to be the Earth's saviour a hero greater than all the legends of all and write himself in history as one of the world's greatest champion's. It would be easy the only opposition would be other people's stories and Hercule knew the public would believe him over anyone else plus any video evidence would have been destroyed or discovered by now.. No there was a very clear path to fame and fortune presented to him but then there was another way.
Coughing to clear his throat Hercule grabbed the microphone of the reporter and held it to his lips his choice already made up.
"I confronted the aliens after they killed the brave police officers that tried to confront them… I fought and battled the male alien with long hair and I… I lost…. He beat me and he would of killed my daughter had it not been for a truly great marital artist who saved the day. He was a small bald man who if I'm honest If I meet him at any other time I would have laughed at him and called him a shrimp…. But he saved me and my daughter's life. He did things that I can only describe as magic tricks… but they weren't they were real! (Tear's began to form in Mr Satan's eyes as he continued) This man saved my life, My daughter's life and I believe he has saved the entire planet! I didn't get his name but if he is watching I would just like to say… Thank you! From me and on behalf of the Earth. I would also like to add that next time the Earth is in danger I will be there to help… I am going to train to become stronger and I hope I become more powerful than you. And if that day ever comes I hope you would do me the honour of a spar"
Handing back the microphone Mr Satan began to walk off screen.
"Thank you for your time Mr Satan" The reporter said almost in shock.
The World Martial Arts champion turned around and looked the reporter right in his eyes.
"Please sir call me Mark"
The camera panned back to the main reporter as the man with the microphone spoke.
"It appears that the clean-up crew has finished it's work at… removing the aliens body for examination. We go to Dianna at the scene."
The Camera switch to young women standing behind a truck an old man with grey hair with a balding head was just closing the back of the truck.
"Thank you Gary… I was just speaking to Doctor… I'm sorry what was your name again sir."
The old man who was wearing a yellow shirt with brown trousers turned spun round revealing his old wrinkling grey face and busy white moustache his eyes were blood shot with dark black bags under them.
"The name is Gero now if you excuse me I have to examine the alien's body for scientific research!"
~DBAT~
The King of Sayian felt relief rush over him as his wounds seemed to magically disappear Slowly opening his eyes the King saw the small green Namekian child he had seen with Kakarot's son earlier looking down on him but what was even more disturbing was the fact the boy had his hands on him.
"Don't touch me runt" Vegeta roared backhanding the boy as he got back to his feet the King was meet with the sight of Gohan's red aura bursting around him and the sight of Turles. "W-what the hell! How long was I out for !"
"How dare you" Moori roared as he rushed over to Dende placing his hand on the childs broken skull and quickly fuelling his magical healing to heal the young child. "This boy saved your life.. healed you from the brink of death and this is how you repay him?"
The King of Sayian's glared at the old namek and raised his hands a small ball of energy glowing with power as his expression grew sterner.
"If I thought that I didn't need you for the Dragonball's I would kill you right now for your insubordinate back chat. I never asked the child to heal me and a king dose not allow a peasant from some backwater plant to touch him without proper punishment.. though if what you tell me is true and that boy really did heal me I think I will spare him his life this once on the condition that he uses his ability to help me and my army in the future" Vegeta sneered lowering his arm before folding his arms and looking up at Gohan watching as the boys power threatened to destroy himself.
"You're a monster" Moori cried open mouthed.
"Please don't try and flatter me" Vegeta retorted "How long has the brat been unable to control his power for?"
"Gohan!" Moori emphasized the name before continuing "Has been like that for a while now and the reason why Dende healed you was so you can help him"
The King of Sayian spat on the floor and tilted his head to glare at Moori as his topless body faced Gohan and the transformed Turles.
"What do I look like to you a baby sitter? I am the King of all Sayian's if the brat can't control his own power that his own problem his fate is no concern of mine. Turles on the other hand.." Vegeta said cooly as he floated into the air slowly. "…. His fate is sealed"
Flying forward charging a disk in his right hand Vegeta threw the disk towards Turles tail just as Gohan's power subsided and the small boy fell toward the ground.
~DBZ~
Present time.
As Piccolo's last words echoed around Gohan's head the young Demi-Sayian snapped out of his internal rage and with the evaporation of his rage followed the evaporation of the red destructive aura. With white pupil less eyes the young Demi-Sayian crashed down against the planet's surface. His body was broken and blood seeped through all the cracks that had been created in his skin. But Gohan was still breathing…
But for how long flouting in the air a wide smirk upon his face was Turles.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA" The Great ape cackled with glee. "Fool now you die!"
The Ozaru open his mouth charging up an energy cannon ready to deliver the final blow.
Swish!
"Huh!"Turles stammered as he felt a slight twinge in his tail.
Slowly the Sayian warrior began to lose his great well of power.
"What's happening!" He roared before he felt it the warm unmistakable heat of blood seeping down the back of his legs.
It was unmistakable his tail had been removed and it became even more obvious as his Ozaru transformation began to falter.
"Who who could have done this!" Turles growled thinking though all the possibilities. "It must have been that Namek I knew I should have kept a better eye on him!"
"Your wrong" A calm cocky voice said in front of the now de-transforming Sayian.
A look of absolute terrier clearly appeared across Turles face as he immediately recognised who the voice belong to.
"Impossible.. you were beaten! I defeated you! How .. how are you able to fly again!" Turles growled.
The King Of all Sayian's Vegeta smirked as he looked at Turles terrified face and uncrossed his arms and held them out wide to reveal his rejuvenated body.
"Did you really believe you! A third class runt who relies on nothing but a piece of fruit to gain his power could defeat me! A Sayian the highest of the elite with royal blood running though my veins!" Vegeta roared as a purple aura engulfed him and energy began to crackle around his fingertips. "I am Vegeta King Of All Sayian!"
With a roar Vegeta throw his hands forward and unleashed a powerful white wave of energy towards the still de-transforming Turles.
Knowing he had nothing to lose Turles quickly gathered the last of his energy and fired a mouth beam into the uncoming blast.
The beams connected against each other and for one moment for one glories second the beams were equal in mass, power and intensity but once that second past Turles beam was over come and the full force of Vegeta's wrath and power smashed against the now de-transformed body. The Sayian screamed out in pain as his body felt like his very skin was being ripped from his body his flesh being sheered.
Crack! Turles body smashed against the ground blood pouring from his now missing right arm and left leg his grey skin was now crimson with the amount of blood that was now pouring over the Sayian. The blind crippled Sayian lay on the ground screaming in absolute pain and agony at the top of his lungs. Every ounce of his body cried out for the end to come for the Sayian to just let death take him.
But no Turles the great commander of the Crusher Corps would not give in His Sayian pride would not allow it he would hold on to the world with all his might he would not die like a coward wishing death on himself. No he would embrace the pain and agony for with each pulsation was the reminder that he was still alive.
Vegeta flouted down his arms folded over his bare chest a smirk upon his face as he stared as he watched as Turles burnt and mutilated body withered on the ground his ears picking up the sweet sweet sound of the Sayian's screams.
"Pathetic" Vegeta muttered as he landed on the ground. "And to think you actually thought I was beaten… Fool! If it hadn't been for that imbecilely Kakarot I would have finished you a lot sooner"
The King Of Sayian spat on the prone body of Turles a true Sayian statement of utter disrespect and disgust. Before he raised his right hand away from his chest his palm facing the heavily injured body as a small ball of pure white energy began to form.
"If it wasn't for the fact that I have been waiting year's to end your miserable existence I would just let you bleed out right now. However vaporising your body out of existence is a lot more satisfying" Vegeta cackled his fingers pulsating with pure white energy.
Zip!
A small purple beam of energy shot past Vegeta's neck within an inch of touching his skin before it shot though Turles piercing the Sayian right through the heart killing him instantly.
Vegeta lowered his arm relinquishing his energy as his mouth hung open In shock the King of Sayian looked up to the sky and spotted Frieza but in a form that he had never take before but the King knew it was the tyrant by the delight twinkling in the Frost Demon's eyes of securing a kill.
Lowering his extended metallic right hand to his side while extending all his fingers to join his index that fired the beam that took Turles life the Frost demon began to laugh.
The laugh was monstrous and husky due to the tyrants voice box being mutated when he transformed into his suppressed state before his true form or what he personally liked to call his monster form. The form that he used to give the little children across the universe nightmares about the Frost Demon under their bed… The tyrant began to speak in his husky voice addressing Vegeta directly with a bright dangerous smile.
"You amuse me Vegeta… Oh King of the monkeys! Did you really believe that I would allow you the pleasure of killing one of my high ranking officers?.. That right is reserved solely for me your lord and SAVIOUR!"
So guys what did you think about this chapter then ? I personally feel that I did a better job of it than the last couple of chapters Not a lot of action I know but I didn't want to drag out the Turles fight any longer than it already had been. What I would like to know is do you want me to back track next chapter to write how Frieza found Vegeta and the others and how come he arrived on the battle scene? Or would you like me to sum it up in a paragraph at the top of the page? I personally don't think it's that important and rather boring but it's up to you guys =).
We also got a chance to see what happened back on Earth (I didn't forget about it I swear!) And you might have notice unlike cannon were Mr Satan took credit for defeating Cell. Mark as he is now known in this story did not take credit for defeating Turnip from Krillin now before anyone says this is out of character I would first like to point out that he is a lot younger than his other counter part at this point in time and only recently became champion so fame and fortune has not really corrupted his honour as much as it had when he was introduce into cannon. Also and I think this is the most important factor Krillin saved the one thing more important to Mr Satan than fame and fortune. His daughter Videl and he did this directly not indirectly like Gohan did. So Mark owes his daughter's life to Krillin and for that he is truly thankful and this was his way of showing it.
Please feel free to ask any question in your reviews and I will answer them if I get back into writing this properly and regularly again I will start doing a Q and A and possibly do power level for the past couple of chapter that I have missed but I need you guys to motivate me. I am a very busy person in real life but if I know that people want this stuff and are enjoying it it will give me the extra drive and motivation to not only provided it but to make it the best story you ever read.
And trust me if you think so far this story is completely different from cannon you have no idea what I have in store for the android saga. I will say this though with how much that's going on their is an opportunity for someone to write a side story attached to this one with how much new content I'm planning to add.
Yours Truly
DragonballAT