TITLE: Chapter Twelve - Change of Plans
AUTHOR: Rachel Wong
AUTHOR'S EMAIL: Hidden_Angel_83@hotmail.com
RATING: PG-13
PAIRINGS: None
WARNINGS: None
NOTE: This is set in an alternate universe. Please do not read it if you do not like A/U's. As I have mentioned, this is a story about B/V. There will be a bit on G/CC as well. If you don't like them, please don't read. And YES! Everyone is OOC (out of character) other than Vegeta. Like I said, this is an A/U. It is MY A/U. So if you don't like it, don't read it. If you have the time, please also read my partnered fic (partner is Kureeji) called Eyes in Dark Corners.
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 $$$. Seeing as how I am broke, sueing me would do you no good. =Þ
Last time on End of a Reign:
Chi Chi was quickly beside Kakkarot and Bardock as the Super Saiyan (level 2) tried to regain his composure. Kakkarot swore under his breath. That blast shouldn't have been able to make him flinch, yet here he was, completely knocked over. Now Frieza knew just how much damage King Cold had done to him. In his heart, he knew he had only one option left, and he was going to do it. It was the only way to save the Earth. It was the only way to save Chi Chi.
*****
Kakkarot pulled violently away from Chi Chi and his father. He was determined to beat Frieza, one way or another. He wouldn't let the little, white monster win. Who knew what he would do to the Earth if he won.
Bardock pulled Chi Chi back after Kakkarot had pulled away. He had seen the look of determination in his son's eye. He was unsure what his son was going to do. How could he even stand a chance against Frieza now that he was so seriously injured?
As Chi Chi was dragged away from Kakkarot, she felt an immense pain blanket her body. Where the pain came from, she had no idea. She fell to her hands and knees as she tried to control the pain growing throughout her body. She felt very scared, for herself, her friends and for Kakkarot. Kakkarot looked very beaten up, and he had a dangerous glint in his eyes. He couldn't possibly plan on fighting Frieza, he was just too weak right now. She prayed to Kami that he wasn't going to do something stupid. Her pain began to ebb as her worry for him increased.
Frieza glared at the young Saiyan. He was obviously the Saiyan who had killed his father since he possessed the highest power level. However, there was something different about this young Saiyan than all the other Saiyans he had met. This Saiyan had golden hair, spiky golden hair. It looked almost like a triangle and one little strand of hair fell over his face. Frieza laughed at the Saiyan as he pulled away from the people around him. "Fool! Do you think you can beat me in your condition. You are stupider than a monkey!"
A growl escaped from Kakkarot, a very deep, low, warning growl that came straight from his throat. He wasn't one to take easily to insults. Fueled by his anger, his ki slightly rose, but only slightly. He was too injuried to last much longer and he knew it.
Without another thought, before he could try and convince himself not to do it, Kakkarot flew at Frieza with all his speed. Frieza was completely surprised at the move and the speed that the young Saiyan came at him. He moved his hand to fire a blast before the Saiyan could reach him. Try as he might, he could not. Stunned, he looked down at his arms to find that they were pinned at his side.
Kakkarot had a tight hold on Frieza's arms and was crushing him in a harsh hug-like manner. He held on even more tightly as Frieza did everything he could to try to break free. "You baka! Let go of me and fight like a warrior!" Kakkarot only grunted in response. Than, he began to power up as much as he could.
The Earth warriors watched on in shock as Kakkarot held on for dear life. They could all sense his ki rising and wondered what he was planning on doing. They all winced as Frieza screamed profanities at the warrior who wasn't letting go.
A bright light engulfed the two figures and continued to grow. A few seconds later, all that could be heard throughout the planet was a loud BANG. Everyone tensed up. The smoke slowly cleared up. The remaining warriors all stared at the spot where the two struggling warriors had floated. Nothing remained but a few white chunks, obviously pieces of Frieza.
Bardock's heart quickened and his stomach flip flopped inside of him. Where was Kakkarot? What a baka! What would possess him to do such a thing? A few seconds later, Bardock spotted his son's body about a hundred meters away from where they all stood.
A pained sob broke the total silence of the night. Chi Chi rushed to Kakkarot's side, tears falling like rain during a storm. Everyone else remained frozen in place as Chi Chi collapsed beside Kakkarot's cut up body. "Kakkarot?" She pulled his body to her.
Kakkarot moaned in pain as the blood, his lifeforce, began to seep from his body with every passing second. With a lot of effort he managed to open his eyes. Chi Chi was staring down at him with a tear stained face. He tried to reach up to wipe the tears from her face but found his arms felt too heavy. Damn her! Even as he was dying she couldn't let him die in peace. No, she had to make him feel so damn confused.
"Why?" He concentrated very hard trying to hear her voice. "Why did you save me? Why would you do something as suicidal as this Kakkarot? You are such a baka!" Her voice shock between each sob.
Kakkarot was stunned. Tears? For him? What was going on? He had thought he heard her say that she loved him, but than again, she was marrying someone else. Kami, how come she possessed the ability to confuse the hell out of him? He tried to speak, but blood gushed out of his mouth. He felt her tiny fingers gently wiping the blood away. The world around him began to swirl and darken. He tried to focus, but the darkness was so inviting. He faught it, he had to tell her, had to let her know before he died.
"Chi Chi..." he felt weaker with every second. "I...I...love...you..." his voice was no more than a whisper. He felt the darkness grow stronger around him but this time, he didn't fight it. The only person other than his father that he had loved was going to marry another man, the Earth was safe, he had no more concerns, no more reasons to live. He slowly let the darkness surround and overtake him.
Chi Chi stared down at the limp form in her arms. Had she heard right? Did he just say he loved her? "NO! Kakkarot! I won't let you die!" She felt weak. A darkness closed in around her and she too passed out.
Bardock and Piccolo reacted quickly. Piccolo picked up Chi Chi while Bardock picked up Kakkarot and carried them straight to separate sections of the medical center, Kakkarot to the Intensive Care unit and Chi Chi to a nice, quiet room. Kakkarot's ki was almost non-existent, but Bardock would not give up hope.
Princess Bulma looked up, wondering what had just happened. Chi Chi had seemed fine until she had, for no reason at all, doubled over in pain. Kakkarot had destroyed Frieza while doing tremendous damage to himself. Chi Chi had held his body as he slowly slipped off in his battle against death. Than, without warning, Chi Chi had fainted. Bulma felt completely at a lost for words, but said nothing as she quickly ran to the medical center after Piccolo and Bardock.
*****
Kakkarot stared at the brilliant, golden light that was shining in the distance. He began walking towards it, leaving the darkness that shrouded him.
"No."
Kakkarot spun around immediately alert. "Who goes? What do you want?"
"I am Kami. You cannot pass that way yet. Your time has not come."
"Pass that way? What are you talking about?"
"You are not suppose to die Kakkarot. Therefore you cannot yet advance to heaven."
"Why can't I die yet?" Kakkarot was highly confused.
"You still have things to live for."
Kakkarot waited for the voice to continue. It didn't. "I have nothing left to live for Kami. The Earth is safe, my father is safe, what else is there to live for?"
"Look deep in your heart and listen to what it says. Take the path back towards the shrouded darkness. You must live..."
The voice began to fade. "Wait!" Kakkarot could sense that he was alone again. What the hell was that? He must live? Why? There was nothing to live for. The minute he thought it, he knew he was lying to himself. His heart was telling him so. He had to live for Chi Chi, even if it was just to see her, to make sure she was always safe. He sighed to himself and began to walk back in the direction he had just come from.
*****
Chi Chi's eyes fluttered open. Yamcha stared down at her face. "Hey Chi Chi. How are you feeling?"
Chi Chi smiled at her finacee. "I'm feeling much better. How's Kakkarot?"
Yamcha winced. "He's...they don't know." Chi Chi's faced went ghostly white. "But they think he will be okay." Some color returned to her cheeks. Yamcha took a deep breath. "I need to talk to you about something."
"Huh? Sure thing Yamcha. What do you want to talk to me about?"
Yamcha reached over and held her hand. "Chi Chi, I want to break our engagement."
Chi Chi's mouth dropped in horror. "You want to do what? Why Yamcha?! I know I'm not the prettiest girl or the best girl around but..."
Yamcha cut her off. "No Chi Chi. It's nothing like that. You are a very pretty girl and you're a great person. It's just, I'm not good enough for you." Chi Chi stared, obviously confused. Yamcha continued. "I...I wasn't willing to give up my life to save you when Frieza almost killed you. I'm not worthy of your love." Another pause. "Besides, I can't marry you knowing that your heart belongs to someone else."
Chi Chi looked at him, tears now falling freely down her face. "Yamcha I...I don't know what to say."
"Say you agree with me. Say you understand. Say we can still be friends after this." He smiled hopefully at her.
She smiled back, "Of course we can." She leaned over and hugged him, thanking him for giving her another shot at the life she had always wanted. A few moments later, the events of the past day rushed to Chi Chi's mind, sorrow and concern wrapping itself around her. Unsure of what she was doing, Chi Chi quickly tried to get out of bed. Yamcha steadied Chi Chi as she nearly fell. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong with me but I have to go see Kakkarot." Chi Chi faught the pain as it continued to build inside her. She didn't know where it was coming from, but to be frank, she didn't care. All she knew was that Kakkarot's life may be in danger, and here she was, lying in bed with just a bit of pain.
Yamcha sighed and gently helped her to the Intensive Care unit. He had sensed that Chi Chi had feelings for Kakkarot, the kind of feelings that she could never share with him. That combined with the fact that he cared for her only as a sister had prompted him to break the engagement. He only hoped that Kakkarot felt the same way about Chi Chi as she felt about him. He didn't want Kakkarot to hurt her in any way.
SPECIAL NOTE: Okie! Some things to clear up. In the last chapter, Kakkarot did go SSJ2 (when he was trying to go to sleep but was too frustrated to) and King Cold did get killed from Kakkarot's blast. "King Cold threw his pathetic attempt at a ki ball in retaliation." King Kold TRIED to retaliate, but it wasn't powerful enough of a ball to stop Kakkarot's, so he died. Okie? Is everything cleared up now? I hope so! This chapter doesn't have as bad a cliffhanger as some of the other chapters. Hope you guys still keep reading and reviewing.
AUTHOR: Rachel Wong
AUTHOR'S EMAIL: Hidden_Angel_83@hotmail.com
RATING: PG-13
PAIRINGS: None
WARNINGS: None
NOTE: This is set in an alternate universe. Please do not read it if you do not like A/U's. As I have mentioned, this is a story about B/V. There will be a bit on G/CC as well. If you don't like them, please don't read. And YES! Everyone is OOC (out of character) other than Vegeta. Like I said, this is an A/U. It is MY A/U. So if you don't like it, don't read it. If you have the time, please also read my partnered fic (partner is Kureeji) called Eyes in Dark Corners.
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 $$$. Seeing as how I am broke, sueing me would do you no good. =Þ
Last time on End of a Reign:
Chi Chi was quickly beside Kakkarot and Bardock as the Super Saiyan (level 2) tried to regain his composure. Kakkarot swore under his breath. That blast shouldn't have been able to make him flinch, yet here he was, completely knocked over. Now Frieza knew just how much damage King Cold had done to him. In his heart, he knew he had only one option left, and he was going to do it. It was the only way to save the Earth. It was the only way to save Chi Chi.
*****
Kakkarot pulled violently away from Chi Chi and his father. He was determined to beat Frieza, one way or another. He wouldn't let the little, white monster win. Who knew what he would do to the Earth if he won.
Bardock pulled Chi Chi back after Kakkarot had pulled away. He had seen the look of determination in his son's eye. He was unsure what his son was going to do. How could he even stand a chance against Frieza now that he was so seriously injured?
As Chi Chi was dragged away from Kakkarot, she felt an immense pain blanket her body. Where the pain came from, she had no idea. She fell to her hands and knees as she tried to control the pain growing throughout her body. She felt very scared, for herself, her friends and for Kakkarot. Kakkarot looked very beaten up, and he had a dangerous glint in his eyes. He couldn't possibly plan on fighting Frieza, he was just too weak right now. She prayed to Kami that he wasn't going to do something stupid. Her pain began to ebb as her worry for him increased.
Frieza glared at the young Saiyan. He was obviously the Saiyan who had killed his father since he possessed the highest power level. However, there was something different about this young Saiyan than all the other Saiyans he had met. This Saiyan had golden hair, spiky golden hair. It looked almost like a triangle and one little strand of hair fell over his face. Frieza laughed at the Saiyan as he pulled away from the people around him. "Fool! Do you think you can beat me in your condition. You are stupider than a monkey!"
A growl escaped from Kakkarot, a very deep, low, warning growl that came straight from his throat. He wasn't one to take easily to insults. Fueled by his anger, his ki slightly rose, but only slightly. He was too injuried to last much longer and he knew it.
Without another thought, before he could try and convince himself not to do it, Kakkarot flew at Frieza with all his speed. Frieza was completely surprised at the move and the speed that the young Saiyan came at him. He moved his hand to fire a blast before the Saiyan could reach him. Try as he might, he could not. Stunned, he looked down at his arms to find that they were pinned at his side.
Kakkarot had a tight hold on Frieza's arms and was crushing him in a harsh hug-like manner. He held on even more tightly as Frieza did everything he could to try to break free. "You baka! Let go of me and fight like a warrior!" Kakkarot only grunted in response. Than, he began to power up as much as he could.
The Earth warriors watched on in shock as Kakkarot held on for dear life. They could all sense his ki rising and wondered what he was planning on doing. They all winced as Frieza screamed profanities at the warrior who wasn't letting go.
A bright light engulfed the two figures and continued to grow. A few seconds later, all that could be heard throughout the planet was a loud BANG. Everyone tensed up. The smoke slowly cleared up. The remaining warriors all stared at the spot where the two struggling warriors had floated. Nothing remained but a few white chunks, obviously pieces of Frieza.
Bardock's heart quickened and his stomach flip flopped inside of him. Where was Kakkarot? What a baka! What would possess him to do such a thing? A few seconds later, Bardock spotted his son's body about a hundred meters away from where they all stood.
A pained sob broke the total silence of the night. Chi Chi rushed to Kakkarot's side, tears falling like rain during a storm. Everyone else remained frozen in place as Chi Chi collapsed beside Kakkarot's cut up body. "Kakkarot?" She pulled his body to her.
Kakkarot moaned in pain as the blood, his lifeforce, began to seep from his body with every passing second. With a lot of effort he managed to open his eyes. Chi Chi was staring down at him with a tear stained face. He tried to reach up to wipe the tears from her face but found his arms felt too heavy. Damn her! Even as he was dying she couldn't let him die in peace. No, she had to make him feel so damn confused.
"Why?" He concentrated very hard trying to hear her voice. "Why did you save me? Why would you do something as suicidal as this Kakkarot? You are such a baka!" Her voice shock between each sob.
Kakkarot was stunned. Tears? For him? What was going on? He had thought he heard her say that she loved him, but than again, she was marrying someone else. Kami, how come she possessed the ability to confuse the hell out of him? He tried to speak, but blood gushed out of his mouth. He felt her tiny fingers gently wiping the blood away. The world around him began to swirl and darken. He tried to focus, but the darkness was so inviting. He faught it, he had to tell her, had to let her know before he died.
"Chi Chi..." he felt weaker with every second. "I...I...love...you..." his voice was no more than a whisper. He felt the darkness grow stronger around him but this time, he didn't fight it. The only person other than his father that he had loved was going to marry another man, the Earth was safe, he had no more concerns, no more reasons to live. He slowly let the darkness surround and overtake him.
Chi Chi stared down at the limp form in her arms. Had she heard right? Did he just say he loved her? "NO! Kakkarot! I won't let you die!" She felt weak. A darkness closed in around her and she too passed out.
Bardock and Piccolo reacted quickly. Piccolo picked up Chi Chi while Bardock picked up Kakkarot and carried them straight to separate sections of the medical center, Kakkarot to the Intensive Care unit and Chi Chi to a nice, quiet room. Kakkarot's ki was almost non-existent, but Bardock would not give up hope.
Princess Bulma looked up, wondering what had just happened. Chi Chi had seemed fine until she had, for no reason at all, doubled over in pain. Kakkarot had destroyed Frieza while doing tremendous damage to himself. Chi Chi had held his body as he slowly slipped off in his battle against death. Than, without warning, Chi Chi had fainted. Bulma felt completely at a lost for words, but said nothing as she quickly ran to the medical center after Piccolo and Bardock.
*****
Kakkarot stared at the brilliant, golden light that was shining in the distance. He began walking towards it, leaving the darkness that shrouded him.
"No."
Kakkarot spun around immediately alert. "Who goes? What do you want?"
"I am Kami. You cannot pass that way yet. Your time has not come."
"Pass that way? What are you talking about?"
"You are not suppose to die Kakkarot. Therefore you cannot yet advance to heaven."
"Why can't I die yet?" Kakkarot was highly confused.
"You still have things to live for."
Kakkarot waited for the voice to continue. It didn't. "I have nothing left to live for Kami. The Earth is safe, my father is safe, what else is there to live for?"
"Look deep in your heart and listen to what it says. Take the path back towards the shrouded darkness. You must live..."
The voice began to fade. "Wait!" Kakkarot could sense that he was alone again. What the hell was that? He must live? Why? There was nothing to live for. The minute he thought it, he knew he was lying to himself. His heart was telling him so. He had to live for Chi Chi, even if it was just to see her, to make sure she was always safe. He sighed to himself and began to walk back in the direction he had just come from.
*****
Chi Chi's eyes fluttered open. Yamcha stared down at her face. "Hey Chi Chi. How are you feeling?"
Chi Chi smiled at her finacee. "I'm feeling much better. How's Kakkarot?"
Yamcha winced. "He's...they don't know." Chi Chi's faced went ghostly white. "But they think he will be okay." Some color returned to her cheeks. Yamcha took a deep breath. "I need to talk to you about something."
"Huh? Sure thing Yamcha. What do you want to talk to me about?"
Yamcha reached over and held her hand. "Chi Chi, I want to break our engagement."
Chi Chi's mouth dropped in horror. "You want to do what? Why Yamcha?! I know I'm not the prettiest girl or the best girl around but..."
Yamcha cut her off. "No Chi Chi. It's nothing like that. You are a very pretty girl and you're a great person. It's just, I'm not good enough for you." Chi Chi stared, obviously confused. Yamcha continued. "I...I wasn't willing to give up my life to save you when Frieza almost killed you. I'm not worthy of your love." Another pause. "Besides, I can't marry you knowing that your heart belongs to someone else."
Chi Chi looked at him, tears now falling freely down her face. "Yamcha I...I don't know what to say."
"Say you agree with me. Say you understand. Say we can still be friends after this." He smiled hopefully at her.
She smiled back, "Of course we can." She leaned over and hugged him, thanking him for giving her another shot at the life she had always wanted. A few moments later, the events of the past day rushed to Chi Chi's mind, sorrow and concern wrapping itself around her. Unsure of what she was doing, Chi Chi quickly tried to get out of bed. Yamcha steadied Chi Chi as she nearly fell. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong with me but I have to go see Kakkarot." Chi Chi faught the pain as it continued to build inside her. She didn't know where it was coming from, but to be frank, she didn't care. All she knew was that Kakkarot's life may be in danger, and here she was, lying in bed with just a bit of pain.
Yamcha sighed and gently helped her to the Intensive Care unit. He had sensed that Chi Chi had feelings for Kakkarot, the kind of feelings that she could never share with him. That combined with the fact that he cared for her only as a sister had prompted him to break the engagement. He only hoped that Kakkarot felt the same way about Chi Chi as she felt about him. He didn't want Kakkarot to hurt her in any way.
SPECIAL NOTE: Okie! Some things to clear up. In the last chapter, Kakkarot did go SSJ2 (when he was trying to go to sleep but was too frustrated to) and King Cold did get killed from Kakkarot's blast. "King Cold threw his pathetic attempt at a ki ball in retaliation." King Kold TRIED to retaliate, but it wasn't powerful enough of a ball to stop Kakkarot's, so he died. Okie? Is everything cleared up now? I hope so! This chapter doesn't have as bad a cliffhanger as some of the other chapters. Hope you guys still keep reading and reviewing.