Chapter 4: King Cold Arrives

Frieza walked slowly through the park in the center of town. The park was mostly grassy, except for a few paths that lead to a central lake. Frieza sat down on a bench and lost himself in thought. 'I know why I turned out this way…it was because of my father! He shaped me into what I was…no, what I am…I may have a different perspective now, but I'm still the same person…What's going on? Whenever I think of my father, something else comes to mind…Me…my father…my brother…nearby some planet…this planet…Earth…' Another memory flooded back. 'As you know, we have all been defeated at the hands of a Super Saiyan. These Super Saiyans all live on the planet Earth. My plan is we move into orbit and destroy the planet!' Frieza said as he clenched a fist.

Frieza suddenly perked up. 'I wanted to destroy this planet…but…why? Because of the Super Saiyans that defeated me…But…look at this place. It's home for millions of innocent people. The water here is so crisp and clean, the grass so pure in color…the sky so beautiful…I am not even worthy to be alive on this planet…WAIT!! If I didn't destroy this planet, then my family will be worried about what happened...that means they'll be coming here!!' Frieza concluded his thoughts as a loud crash sounded from about two miles behind him. 'It's too late! He's arrived!'

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Gohan and Goku shot through the air towards where they had seen the section of city erupt into flames. Gohan trailed a few feet behind Goku as they approached. They quickly landed and looked around the area. There were buildings on fire and rubble all around. Gohan eyed the surroundings until he saw a figure moving within the plumes of smoke.

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Frieza looked at the pillar of smoke that rose from the section of the city. He took a couple steps backwards. "This can't be! He's looking for me, I know it!" Frieza said as he took another step back.

'This planet is so peaceful…why has he come? To find me! So I can destroy it. That which has made me realize the true beauty of life…' Frieza looked down and saw a small bird, with an injured wing. Frieza got down on one knee and eyed it. The bird was blue in color and was still very young. Frieza slowly picked up the bird and set it down on the branch of a nearby tree. The branch was also occupied by two more birds…his parents. The birds all chirped with happiness as Frieza set the bird down.

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Gohan stepped backwards as the figure approached him. It was a tall monster that resembled Frieza's monstrous third form in every likeness. Gohan's eyes went wide as he recognized it as King Cold. Gohan took one more step back as Goku spoke.

"King Cold! Why have you come to earth!?" King Cold just laughed a bit.

"I've come to destroy this planet. You are the Saiyan that killed Frieza, am I right?" Goku didn't respond. "So…you've killed him again," King Cold grew angry.

"No. I have done nothing to hurt Frieza!" Goku said.

"Then you know where he is!" King Cold stepped forwards and grabbed Goku's gi by the neck (A/N: As close to the neck as you can get). King Cold became angrier.

"Maybe…maybe not!" Goku broke free from Cold's grip and got into a fighting stance. King Cold gritted his teeth.

"Tell me where he is now, or the consequences will be worse than death to you!" King Cold yelled.

"I'll never tell you! Bring on your consequences!" Goku yelled back. King Cold scowled for a moment, and then smiled.

"Very well!" He said as he put his hands forward and shot an energy ball at Goku. The blast hit Goku, and encased him in an energy bubble, similar to the one that Frieza had encased Goku in on Namek. Goku was surprised at this and tried to break free from it by the throwing punches and kicks into the walls. No avail. King Cold laughed and then shoved the orb into the side of a building. Goku glared out of the bubble at Cold.

"This is you're consequence!?" Goku laughed. King Cold then laughed hard.

"The only thing worse for you than death is…" Cold smiled evilly down at Gohan, who was stepping backwards slowly. "Death for your son!"

(A/N: Ooooh! Cliffhanger! Anyways, I've had very few ideas for the entire story up until now, so chapters 5 and on are going to be full of action, adventure, and Frieza--Defender of the Earth!?)