TITLE: Chapter Eight - The Truth
AUTHOR: Rachel Wong
AUTHOR'S EMAIL: Hidden_Angel_83@hotmail.com
RATING: PG-13
PAIRINGS: B/V and G/CC
WARNINGS: Vegeta is OOC and there is kissing...
SUMMARY: B/V and G/CC moments. Goku finds out the truth about Han and the reason his parents died.
NOTE: This is set in an alternate universe. Please do not read it if you do not like A/U's. This is about B/V and G/CC. Please read and review. I'd like to know what you guys think. If you guys have ever heard of or watched the Chinese movie Storm Rider, this is a bit similar. By the way, Goku and Vegeta are not Saiyan. There are no Saiyans. This is set strictly on Earth and everyone is human.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Dragonball Z and am in no way connected to them. I only wish I was, than I'd have at least SOME $$$. I also do not own and am in no way related to the creators or producers or anything of Storm Rider. Seeing as how I am broke, sueing me would do you no good. =Þ





Last time on Confessions:


"Yes sensei." Krillen quickly left to complete his task. Afterall, finding Goku couldn't be that hard could it?

Alone in his room again, Han laughed. These people were so amusing, so easy to fool, so easy to use.



*****

Goku got up, feeling his head throb and his stomach growl. How long had it been since he had eaten? He wasn't sure. He closed his eyes, trying to remember where he was and why he was there. He remembered searching for Chi Chi and collapsing face first into the ground. Face first into the ground? So why was he sleeping on his back on a stack of hay?

He quickly got up and nearly knocked over the bowl of soup that had been lying beside him. Beside the bowl there were four words on a piece of paper: Don't follow me please. He closed his eyes again. "Why are you running from me Chi Chi? I just want to see you, want to explain everything to you."

His senses suddenly perked up and he could feel her ki nearby. Quickly, he got up and followed her ki, knocking over the bowl of soup in the process. He was not going to let her get away from him again. His heart quickened as he saw her figure running about two hundred meters away. She was trying to lose him through the trees but he wouldn't let her, not this time.

"Chi Chi wait!" She wouldn't slow down. He stopped running altogether and flew towards her, a much faster alternative. He didn't know why he hadn't thought of it earlier. He landed in front of her and put his arms out, blocking her path.

"Move Goku move!" Tears slid down her face as she pounded on his chest, willing him to move. Slowly, her pounding stopped and she almost collapsed. Sensing this, Goku drew her to his body, holding her tightly, giving her the support she needed. The tears still fell, but she tried to fight them back as she buried her face in his chest.

Goku slowly rubbed his hand against her back, trying to get her to calm down. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead as the sobs racked out of her body. After a few moments, her sobs subsided and Chi Chi looked up into Goku's concerned face. "Are you okay?" His voice was like music to her ears. She had missed him so much in the few days that she had avoided him.

She nodded a response, yes. He pulled her tighter again. "I love you Chi Chi." Goku held her a bit longer, afraid that if he let go, she would run off on him.

*****

Vegeta woke up as Bulma stirred in his arms. He looked outside and realized that it was late morning. He didn't care. He had nothing to do, nowhere to go. All he had to do was stay here with Bulma and love her for the rest of his life. That was all he wanted to do.

"Vegeta?" Her sleepy voice brought him back to reality.

"Hmm?"

"Did you mean what you said earlier? About loving me?" She turned her face to look into his eyes.

He smiled. "Yes. I love you with every breath I take and every beat of my heart." Their lips locked in another passionate kiss. Both of them wanted nothing more than for the moment to last forever. But, all good things must come to and end, so their kiss broke off.

"Vegeta?"

"Yeah."

"Can you promise me three things?"

He gazed at her, wondering what she could want. "Whatever you want, if it isn't out of my power, I will give it to you."

She smiled. "I only want three things from you. One, I ask you to love me forever."

He smirked at her. "You don't even have to ask for that. It's already done."

"Two, don't ever leave me."

"I could never leave you even if you wanted me to."

Bulma giggled at the thought of her ever wanting Vegeta to leave. "And three," she paused. What she was about to ask was asking for a lot. "Please don't hurt my father." Vegeta's muscles tensed and his eyes glazed over. "Please Vegeta?" He was about to deny her request when he looked into her eyes, her pleading, puppy-dog eyes.

He sighed. Yes, he really did love her with all his heart. "Fine. I won't hurt him if he won't hurt me." She smiled winningly at her. He sighed again, knowing that he would give her everything, even his life if she wanted it. His childhood dream had always been to gain revenge for his family, but he was willing to give even that up for her.

*****

Goku had just finished telling Chi Chi what had been going on at Han City. After he stopped, she looked up into his dark eyes searchingly. "How do you feel about it?"

He looked back at her, totally confused at what she meant. "What do you mean?"

She looked down again. "I mean, you were so close to being married. Are you upset that it didn't happen?"

Goku shook his head in disbelief. He lifted her chin so that she was forced to look at him. "I am not upset about it. I didn't really want to marry Bulma. The only person I have ever wanted to marry is you. Chi Chi, I've told you a few times before and I'll tell you again. You are the only girl for me. You were the only girl for me in the past, you are the only girl for me now and you will be the only girl for me in the future."

Chi Chi flushed at his remark. Did he really love her? Looking into his eyes as he said it, she knew he meant it. "Goku!" Tears began to stream down her face again. "I love you too." They kissed, each believing that life could get no better than this.

*****

Goku smiled at Chi Chi. A month of happiness had gone by. They hadn't had to worry about anything, no fighting, no killing, no dying...no worries. They knew Han didn't have time to search for them, he was too busy fighting off the rebellion that had now grown at the knowledge that Goku and Vegeta had left his side. He was also busy preparing for the much talked about battle against Sword Saint. It was to be the battle of the century.

Goku wanted to return, even if it was just to say thank you to Han, but Chi Chi would have none of it. She liked the simple life they shared. Besides, she knew that if he went back, she wouldn't see him for a long time. Han would want to keep him forever for his own purposes and Chi Chi knew she couldn't live without him. She pleaded with him constantly not to go back, and so far, he had complied.

*****

Goku waited to be sure that Chi Chi was asleep. He had to go and thank Han dispite what Chi Chi said. He felt bad leaving without saying thank you or good bye to the man who had raised him. Making sure she was asleep, he brushed a soft kiss over her cheeks before tip toeing out of the little hut that was now their home.

Once outside, Goku blasted off towards Han City, his speech all planned out.

He landed just as quickly and quietly as the sun began to show itself at the tip of the horizon. He was about to head to Han's room when he felt a strange tug at his soul. For some reason, he was drawn towards the prison. He followed his senses, reasoning that he could talk to Han afterwards.

He walked along the path of the prison, cells on each side. Still, the tugging continued. He walked further. He was near the end of the prison now and was ready to turn back when a raspy voice called out his name. "Goku." He stopped and than began to run towards the speaker. It had sounded too much like Buddopa. He couldn't believe it. What was Buddopa doing here?

Goku had often wondered what had happened to Buddopa after he had been kidnapped from them. His heart leapt to his throat as he saw a man that sort of resembled Buddopa but had a lot of red dots and scratch marks all over his body. "You came as I knew you would."

"Buddopa?"

"Yes Goku. It is I."

"What are you doing here? What happened to you?"

"I am here because your sensei kidnapped me from you and brought me here. As to what happened to my body," he smirked, "it is going through a punishment from heaven. I was punished because I told of something that wasn't suppose to be told."

"Why would sensei kidnap you from us? We already had you!" Goku wasn't understanding this. Why would Han do such a stupid thing.

Buddopa laughed a few short laughs. "He was afraid I would reveal the truth to you and Krillen."

Goku froze. "The truth? What do you mean? What is Han hiding from us?"

"He is hiding a lot my young, innocent friend. Listen carefully. I have much to tell you and very little time. You must join up with Vegeta today to gain revenge for your families." Goku nodded, not understanding much. "Ten years ago, your mother left your father for a warrior, who the warrior was, your father would not know until later. He was than challenged to a duel by Han." Goku nodded his head. Han had told him that much. "Your father and Han faught an equal battle. Sensing that the fight was taking much longer than anticipated, Han used a dirty trick. You see, your mother had left your father for Han. Playing on your father's emotions, Han threw her over the side of Fire Mountain. He loved her with all his heart and jumped after her. They were both killed by the Beast of Fire. He than used you to make his dream of becomming the ultimate ruler a success."

Goku sat down, trying to understand everything that Buddopa was saying. Buddopa had no reason to lie to him. Everything made sense. That could be the only reason Han had kidnapped Buddopa from them. Mind working on pure emotions, he stood up resolutely. He would kill Han.

"Goku! Stop." Goku turned around and glared at Buddopa. "You must wait for Vegeta. Without him, you cannot beat Han. Do you understand?"

Goku nodded. He understood. "Thank you." Without a backwards glance, he was out of there, waiting for Vegeta to arrive as he sensed he would.

Buddopa closed his eyes again, knowing that the wheel of fate was now moving in full force. "Yes Goku. You and Vegeta must destroy the evil that has now corrupted this land. Only than can your son and Vegeta's son grow up in a world of peace."



NEXT TIME ON STORM RIDERS: Goku confronts Vegeta. Han fights Sword Saint. Krillen realizes what kind of a man Han is.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thanx to DrAgOn_ArGeNt for pointing out my mistake. I had to change it (can't stand mistakes like the one I made). So yeah, I have not added a new chapter, just merely reuploaded. ^_^