Krillin and Juuhachigou
Chapter seven
Disaster strikes twice
Krillin walked down the streets of Satan City whistling. The ceremony had been performed, and he was now a married man. The only thing was that Ju had gone back to her home to avoid arousing suspections. She and Krillin had made plans to meet at Gero's mansion that night. Krillin couldn't wait until he could see Ju again.
He turned the corner and almost immediately stopped whistling. There was Juunanagou and his android gang. And facing off with them were Yamcha, Tien, Piccolo, and Gohan. Normally, this situation would have made Krillin nervous, but not today, not after what had just taken place. Still smiling, Krillin went out to greet his new brother in law.
"Hey Gohan, Yamcha, Tien, Piccolo. What are you guys doing here?" Krillin asked. His friends stared at him, aghast. Juunanagou regarded him and laughed.
"Hey, I remember you. From last night. Did you think you had any right to be there and embarrass me in front of all those people?"
"Embarrass you? Why would I do that? I think you're a good person, deep down inside." Krillin said honestly. Juunanagou thought the human was mocking him. Ignoring the other Z fighters, the android turned his attention on Krillin.
"Do you think you're being funny? I think you're being pretty stupid. But I guess all humans are, aren't they?" Juunanagou stared Krillin right in the eyes. Krillin looked away.
"I don't think so. But I think me and my friends will be going now." He started to walk past Juunanagou but the angry android grabbed him by the back of his shirt and pulled him back.
"I don't think you'll be leaving yet." Juunanagou growled. The other androids laughed.
"Hey!" Yamcha yelled. "He said we're leaving! Now back off!!" Juunanagou let Krillin go. Krillin began to panic. He didn't want a fight to break out.
"Yamcha, cool it. Let's just go."
"Yeah run away you coward. Go run away to that blue haired wench of yours." Juunanagou had gone too far. It was unclear weather he was talking about Yamcha's once true love Bulma or the one who had broken Krillin's heart, Marron. Either way, that comment turned out to be the straw that broke them camel's back. Yamcha lunged at Juunanagou, and knocked him to the ground. The androids began to cheer for their leader, who threw Yamcha off of him and began to attack.
"Stop it!" Gohan cried. Tien and Piccolo just watched quietly, knowing they couldn't stop the fight now. Krillin however tried to move between the two fighters.
"Yamcha, Juunanagou, stop it!! This isn't nessesary!!" Juunanagou smacked him out of the way and continued his assult on Yamcha. Yamcha landed a good hit to the right side of Juunanagou's face. Juunanagou cried out in anger and grabbed Yamcha by the arm and flung him into the group of androids. Gohan started forward, but Piccolo put his hand firmly on the boy's shoulder and shook his head.
Krillin shoved his way past the androids. Yamcha had picked himself up and was throwing a flurry of punches at Juunanagou, who dodged them expertly. Krillin pushed his way between them and held his arms out from his side, stopping Yamcha's onslaught. Yamcha was blocked, and couldn't attack anymore. Juunanagou took this as an opportunity. Fast as lightning, the android swung under Krillin's right arm. Yamcha let out a stifled cry as Juunanagou's fist made contact.
Krillin gasped as he saw the android pull back his fist....and saw that the fist was covered in blood. Juunangou and the android ran off, leaving the Z warriors with their injured friend.
Krillin turned around. Yamcha was holding his stomach with both hands. A grimace of pain was etched on his face. A thin trail of blood spilled from his mouth. Choking, Yamcha released his hands on the wound a bit, and blood poured out over his hands and onto the ground. Gohan, Piccolo, and Tien rushed over just as Yamcha pitched forward. Krillin caught his friend and held him in his arms.
"Yamcha!"Krillin exclaimed, terrifyed. Gohan gasped and turned away. A crowd had begun to form. Yamcha coughed, but managed to laugh weakly.
"Don't...worry about me....I'm fine....But if you ask for me tomorrow....you'll find me a grave man......." Yamcha stammered and coughed again, this time spitting up blood.
"Yamcha, shut up. You'll waste your energy. Tien, go get a senzu!!" Krillin ordered. Tien nodded and took off, although he knew he wouldn't make it back in time. Krillin took Yamcha's hand in his.
"Why....did you....come between us....?..........I........was hurt........under.......your arm........Damn this fighting....its killed me.......again.....Damn all you fighters.......I can't...." He never finished his sentence. Yamcha squeezed Krillin's hand briefly before the life slipped from him. Krillin gently closed his eyes and laid him on the ground. Tears spilled out of his eyes as he looked up at Gohan and Piccolo.
"Juunanagou........." Krillin fumed as he stood up. " Killed Yamcha....and RAN!" His hands curled into fists. "One of my oldest friends....all because of a stupid war we didn't choose to fight?!!Damn them all!!!" Krillin took off running in the direction the android's had gone. Gohan and Piccolo ran after him.
Krillin turned the corner and looked down both ways of the new street. He saw the androids going down the left, towards Gero's mansion.
"JUUNANAGOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Krillin yelled as loudly as he could, all the anger pouring out from him. All the androids turned around. Piccolo and Gohan ran up behind Krillin. Juunanagou eyes them and smirked.
"Back for more?" He asked cooly.
"Aren't you sorry at all? One bit? This war needs to end. For Yamcha..and for all those others you've caused pain!!!!!!" Krillin flew at Juunanagou. Juunanagou jumped out of the way and hit Krillin in the back, knocking him down. Then he brought his foot down, trying to crush Krillin's rib cage. Krillin rolled out of the way and jumped up. He jumped at Juunanagou again, and this time the android grabbed Krillin's arm and threw him to the ground. Juunanagou brought his arm down, and instinctivly Krillin squeezed his eyes shut and fired. Juunanagou never hit him. There was a dull thud, and Krillin forced his eyes open. He cried out as he saw the still form of the android. Piccolo and Gohan, as well as the remaining androids, stared at the earthling.
Shocked, Krillin got to his feet. A bright red pool was sliding out from under Juunanagou's body. Krillin grabbed at his head.
"Oh.....Kame-sama....WHAT HAVE I DONE?"
Gohan broke out of his trance and rushed over to Krillin. He gave him a little shove.
"Go, before Vegeta gets here!! He probably felt Yamcha's energy disappear. Go, or he'll kill you!"
Tears brimming in his eyes again, Krillin nodded and ran down the alley
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