Phobia
Chapter 18: Rest in pieces
The Prince of Sayian's heart skipped a beat as the door slid up and he entered the lab on the spaceship.
Cries flooded the unexpectedly icy air, tears welded up on his dark eyes as the pleas and sobs from his mate reached his ears.
Crimson caught his eyes and he picked up a tangy scent that was so familiar to him.
He rushed to Goku's side. His mate's hand gripped onto his own stomach, his heart wrenching whimpers sending shudders through the Prince's strong body. But he wasn't strong enough. Nothing could have prepared him for this.
Nothing . . .
Vegeta's eyes looked over the man he loved. Gohan, Tien, and Yamcha held his free limbs in place but they were still flailing. His back arched off the gurney as another pain filled howl was ripped from his throat.
"V-Ve . . . . Vegeeeettahhh!" He yelled as he tried to calm his body, but it didn't respond to his orders. Hot tears streaked down his temples and stung his skin.
Bulma's worried voice cut through the wintry air, "I don't know what's wrong with him- he may have contracted a disease. His immune system was very weak Vegeta, we need to remove the child before she gets injured!" She paused. "But there is nothing here to dull the pain, he'll die from the over whelming pain!"
Vegeta glanced down at his mate, who had latched his fingers onto Vegeta's shirt. Blood dribbled down from the side of his lips, "H-he . .. hel-pp Mehh . . . G-Getahh" His face contorted with pain as another wave of agony passed through his body; a scream of utter torture was released from his bloody lips. His arms tried to break free of the pain, to get some sort of release from it, but to no avail, he was held down firmly, his nails tore into the fabric of Vegeta's shirt.
Vegeta knew what he had to do. "Alright then, I will knock him unconscious."
"D-do you think that's the best idea? I mean-" Yamcha began but was cut off by Gohan.
"He won't feel the pain."
The others remained silent for a moment then answered in unison. "DO IT!!"
Goku's eyes met Vegeta's; he pleaded silently with his tears. Vegeta's hand rose and guilt bubbled in his chest. He shoved the thoughts behind himself and brought his palm across his mate's face. Silencing him, and sending black across his vision. Goku's body stilled, except for the rise and fall of his chest.
"Hurry, I don't know how long he'll be out." Vegeta wiped the blood from his hand on his pants. Bulma nodded and grabbed her supplies.
"I'm gonna need everyone's help." The others nodded.
~
The surgery went by swiftly and it ended with a beautiful baby girl. Vegeta held her in his arms, a smile upon his face as she reached forward and placed her hand on his face and giggled. She then leaned forward and rested against him, her eyes slowly shut. Tears crept down the Prince's face, tears of happiness and sadness.
Bulma finished stitching up Goku's stomach, but he was still bleeding heavily from the wound. She moved over to Vegeta. "Something is keeping his blood from clotting, it's not as bad as before but Vegeta, he will die. I've never seen this type of disease. I've seen one like it, but not like this. He's bleeding from places where there are no wounds. There isn't anything I can do for him . . . I'm so sorry Vegeta . . ."
Vegeta nodded. "Thank you Bulma." He spoke as Kura cooed softly in her sleep. More tears rolled down his face and onto Kura's damp hair.
"I'll leave you in here with Gohan, Trunks, and Goten. We'll be out in the hall if you need anything." Bulma turned away from Vegeta and the others followed her.
Ebony eyes painfully opened. "Ve-" he groaned as excruciating pain emerged with every subtle movement. Vegeta turned to face his mate on the gurney.
"K-Kura . . ." He breathed and slowly moved his arms towards her.
"No, I don't think you should hold her; you're too weak." He handed her to Gohan. He knelt down next to his dying mate. "I need to tell you something. You- you're not well . . . you're going to- to . . . to die . . ." His words cracked as he finished.
Goku's eyes closed for a moment and reopened, only to have crimson swirling and swimming in the white and black, a trail of scarlet was now on his temples and down the side of his face.
"Oh-Kami . . ." Vegeta whispered. ". . .Does it hurt?"
Goku nodded as the taste of copper filled his mouth again, he coughed weakly, and it was expelled from his open lips; then dripped down his chin and down the side of his jaw.
"I don't wanna die . . . again . . ." He sobbed softly.
"I don't want you to die, none of us do!" Vegeta raked his fingers through Goku's unruly hair that was soaked with perspiration.
Goku was silent for a moment. "Where's . . .Videl?" Pain flashed across his eyes and he bit into his bottom lip, drawing blood that never seemed to stop flowing.
Vegeta forced a smile. "She's gone. She'll never hurt you again."
Goku's breathing hitched, "what's wrong . . . with me?"
"You contracted a virus, I think it was from when we went to that planet and I asked you to marry me. Your immune system was so low; it couldn't fight back . . ."
"Is Kura going to be alright?" Goku's chest rose slower.
Vegeta nodded, "yes, she's fine; it's you that isn't doing too well. She's so strong already. Just like you."
A smile appeared on Goku's face, "y-yeah-" He grimaced. "Can- I want to talk- to the boys for a while . . . alone . . . oh-kay?"
Vegeta freed his hand from Goku's ebony silk and he exited the room. Leaving Gohan, Goten, and Trunks in the room.
~
There was silence in the hall until Hercule spoke. "Is-is he going to be alright?" Vegeta's tear filled eyes met blue eyes.
"He's dying."
Hercule frowned, "Is my daughter dead?"
"Yes, I killed her. We're finally rid of her." There was silence yet again.
The young Sayians walked out of the room, tears in their eyes. "He wants to talk to Bulma." The blue haired scientist nodded then went into the lab.
"What did he say?" Yamcha asked.
"What he said was only meant for us." Goten smiled. He wrapped his arms around Gohan then he did the same to his best friend.
Bulma soon exited the room, tears cascading down her face. "Tien, Yamcha, Chaoitzu, he want to speak with you three." Bulma moved next to Gohan and hugged him.
The three males disappeared into the room and exited minutes later, their eyes drenched with sadness.
"Hercule, Master Roshi, Piccolo, and Yajarobi . . . he wants to speak with you." The Namek had shown up in the crowd. They went into the room. But in 4 minutes, they reemerged, their lips drawn into a frown.
"Vegeta . . ." Piccolo said. "He wants to speak to you, I don't know how much longer he has . . ."
Vegeta swallowed the lump in his throat; held in his tears and went into the lab to see his fading mate.
"Kakkarot." He said lowly as he moved next to the Sayian he loved.
"Vegetahh" He drew out the last syllable. Vegeta knelt down next to him, his fingers intertwining with Goku's. They were so cold . . .
"I never thought this day would come again. I failed. I failed you. I couldn't save you."
Goku spoke softly, his voice wearing down with every word. "Vegeta, you did. You saved me . . . from everything. Thank you . . .thank you so m- much."
"I still think there was something else I could do . . ."
"-No there wasn't." There was a pause. "Vegeta. I won't come back."
"What!!!??" Vegeta's eyes grew large; fear flooded his eyes, as did salty tears.
"If I die . . . of natural causes I'll stay dead . . . . Vegeta" Goku's eyes met his. "You have to kill me."
"No- I- I can't!" Vegeta said in disbelief. He couldn't do it! He wouldn't!
"If you love me, you can." He smiled, his teeth now crimson. "Do you love me?"
"Yes, I love you with all my hear and soul!"
"And you trust me?"
"Yes."
"Then you can do this. I'd do it for you."
"No- I will not kill you!"
"You're not. You are easing my pain." Goku sobbed. "Please. Kill me." Vegeta shook his head in denial. It wasn't the answer there had to be another way. THERE HAD TO BE! But what if there wasn't he didn't want to be alone. He didn't want the boys to loose Goku again, and he didn't want Kura to grow up without his 'mother'. "I will come back if you kill me! I can't if-"
"Alright then. I will . . . but you had better! Come back!"
"I will. I love you; I'd never leave y-" He suddenly cried out and his hands tore away from his mate's as pain shot through his body. His short abrupt cry quickly changed to a scream of utter agony. Vegeta held him down by his scarred wrists.
"No- Kakkarot!"
"Geta I- lo-ove youuu"
"I love you too." Vegeta let the tears come as he put his hand to Goku's chest and let blue emerge from it. A gasp left the younger Sayian's throat and his body stilled and fell limply against the gurney, his eyes still staring up at Vegeta.
"Getah . . . ." His soft voice was barely audible.
"Kakkarot."
"It doesn't h-hurt . . .. anymore . . ." His eyes were now half lidded.
"I know Kakkarot, I know." He leaned forward and pressed his lips onto Goku's. The taste of copper filled his senses, as did the weaker flavor of Goku. They faintly pressed back to his, trying to savor the sweetness.
"I'll see you soon, Kakkarot." His lips brushed against Goku's bloody lips as he spoke this.
"Goodbye . . . Veg-Vegeta-tah . . . . . . . . . " Hs words trailed off, until his eyes slowly closed. Vegeta held his mate close his own weeps wracking his body.
Then it hit him.
If Goku is dead . . . he will shortly follow.
He wasn't scared. Not anymore. After a few moments, nothing happened. He sat in silence, his tears still raining off his face as Goku's body completely cooled.
"Kakkarot . . . you didn't . . ."
But he did.
The pain, in his neck Goku had severed the connection, so that- so that Vegeta would live.
Vegeta smiled into Goku's tear soaked hair. "I love you . . ." He kissed the ebony silk and let his eyes drift shut as he dreamt of a place where Goku was still alive and they both lived happily ever after.
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To
Be
Continued . . .
Saliva- Rest in pieces
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
Cause this hurts deeper than I thought it did
It has not healed with time
It just shot down my spine _ You look so beautiful tonight
Reminds me how you laid us down
And gently smiled before you destroyed my life
Would you find it in your heart
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
You got much closer than I thought you did
I'm in your reach
You held me in your hands
But could you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
Agent 182: * sobs * NO! Now Goku is dead, and Vegeta and Kura live because he severed the connection, what a smart guy . . . * GASP * there should only be two left!! I'm kinda glad. Anyways the next chapter takes place about a year later. I hoped you enjoyed the chapter and as always, it would be nice if you reviewed!! ^_^ Thanks to the readers and the reviewers! The chapter seemed to have many of the characters having minor roles but the next chapter is basically going to be what happened over the past year and such. Oh and I did write a Halloween story. you can read it if you'd like! Until then, I hope you're doing well!! ^_~
Chapter 18: Rest in pieces
The Prince of Sayian's heart skipped a beat as the door slid up and he entered the lab on the spaceship.
Cries flooded the unexpectedly icy air, tears welded up on his dark eyes as the pleas and sobs from his mate reached his ears.
Crimson caught his eyes and he picked up a tangy scent that was so familiar to him.
He rushed to Goku's side. His mate's hand gripped onto his own stomach, his heart wrenching whimpers sending shudders through the Prince's strong body. But he wasn't strong enough. Nothing could have prepared him for this.
Nothing . . .
Vegeta's eyes looked over the man he loved. Gohan, Tien, and Yamcha held his free limbs in place but they were still flailing. His back arched off the gurney as another pain filled howl was ripped from his throat.
"V-Ve . . . . Vegeeeettahhh!" He yelled as he tried to calm his body, but it didn't respond to his orders. Hot tears streaked down his temples and stung his skin.
Bulma's worried voice cut through the wintry air, "I don't know what's wrong with him- he may have contracted a disease. His immune system was very weak Vegeta, we need to remove the child before she gets injured!" She paused. "But there is nothing here to dull the pain, he'll die from the over whelming pain!"
Vegeta glanced down at his mate, who had latched his fingers onto Vegeta's shirt. Blood dribbled down from the side of his lips, "H-he . .. hel-pp Mehh . . . G-Getahh" His face contorted with pain as another wave of agony passed through his body; a scream of utter torture was released from his bloody lips. His arms tried to break free of the pain, to get some sort of release from it, but to no avail, he was held down firmly, his nails tore into the fabric of Vegeta's shirt.
Vegeta knew what he had to do. "Alright then, I will knock him unconscious."
"D-do you think that's the best idea? I mean-" Yamcha began but was cut off by Gohan.
"He won't feel the pain."
The others remained silent for a moment then answered in unison. "DO IT!!"
Goku's eyes met Vegeta's; he pleaded silently with his tears. Vegeta's hand rose and guilt bubbled in his chest. He shoved the thoughts behind himself and brought his palm across his mate's face. Silencing him, and sending black across his vision. Goku's body stilled, except for the rise and fall of his chest.
"Hurry, I don't know how long he'll be out." Vegeta wiped the blood from his hand on his pants. Bulma nodded and grabbed her supplies.
"I'm gonna need everyone's help." The others nodded.
~
The surgery went by swiftly and it ended with a beautiful baby girl. Vegeta held her in his arms, a smile upon his face as she reached forward and placed her hand on his face and giggled. She then leaned forward and rested against him, her eyes slowly shut. Tears crept down the Prince's face, tears of happiness and sadness.
Bulma finished stitching up Goku's stomach, but he was still bleeding heavily from the wound. She moved over to Vegeta. "Something is keeping his blood from clotting, it's not as bad as before but Vegeta, he will die. I've never seen this type of disease. I've seen one like it, but not like this. He's bleeding from places where there are no wounds. There isn't anything I can do for him . . . I'm so sorry Vegeta . . ."
Vegeta nodded. "Thank you Bulma." He spoke as Kura cooed softly in her sleep. More tears rolled down his face and onto Kura's damp hair.
"I'll leave you in here with Gohan, Trunks, and Goten. We'll be out in the hall if you need anything." Bulma turned away from Vegeta and the others followed her.
Ebony eyes painfully opened. "Ve-" he groaned as excruciating pain emerged with every subtle movement. Vegeta turned to face his mate on the gurney.
"K-Kura . . ." He breathed and slowly moved his arms towards her.
"No, I don't think you should hold her; you're too weak." He handed her to Gohan. He knelt down next to his dying mate. "I need to tell you something. You- you're not well . . . you're going to- to . . . to die . . ." His words cracked as he finished.
Goku's eyes closed for a moment and reopened, only to have crimson swirling and swimming in the white and black, a trail of scarlet was now on his temples and down the side of his face.
"Oh-Kami . . ." Vegeta whispered. ". . .Does it hurt?"
Goku nodded as the taste of copper filled his mouth again, he coughed weakly, and it was expelled from his open lips; then dripped down his chin and down the side of his jaw.
"I don't wanna die . . . again . . ." He sobbed softly.
"I don't want you to die, none of us do!" Vegeta raked his fingers through Goku's unruly hair that was soaked with perspiration.
Goku was silent for a moment. "Where's . . .Videl?" Pain flashed across his eyes and he bit into his bottom lip, drawing blood that never seemed to stop flowing.
Vegeta forced a smile. "She's gone. She'll never hurt you again."
Goku's breathing hitched, "what's wrong . . . with me?"
"You contracted a virus, I think it was from when we went to that planet and I asked you to marry me. Your immune system was so low; it couldn't fight back . . ."
"Is Kura going to be alright?" Goku's chest rose slower.
Vegeta nodded, "yes, she's fine; it's you that isn't doing too well. She's so strong already. Just like you."
A smile appeared on Goku's face, "y-yeah-" He grimaced. "Can- I want to talk- to the boys for a while . . . alone . . . oh-kay?"
Vegeta freed his hand from Goku's ebony silk and he exited the room. Leaving Gohan, Goten, and Trunks in the room.
~
There was silence in the hall until Hercule spoke. "Is-is he going to be alright?" Vegeta's tear filled eyes met blue eyes.
"He's dying."
Hercule frowned, "Is my daughter dead?"
"Yes, I killed her. We're finally rid of her." There was silence yet again.
The young Sayians walked out of the room, tears in their eyes. "He wants to talk to Bulma." The blue haired scientist nodded then went into the lab.
"What did he say?" Yamcha asked.
"What he said was only meant for us." Goten smiled. He wrapped his arms around Gohan then he did the same to his best friend.
Bulma soon exited the room, tears cascading down her face. "Tien, Yamcha, Chaoitzu, he want to speak with you three." Bulma moved next to Gohan and hugged him.
The three males disappeared into the room and exited minutes later, their eyes drenched with sadness.
"Hercule, Master Roshi, Piccolo, and Yajarobi . . . he wants to speak with you." The Namek had shown up in the crowd. They went into the room. But in 4 minutes, they reemerged, their lips drawn into a frown.
"Vegeta . . ." Piccolo said. "He wants to speak to you, I don't know how much longer he has . . ."
Vegeta swallowed the lump in his throat; held in his tears and went into the lab to see his fading mate.
"Kakkarot." He said lowly as he moved next to the Sayian he loved.
"Vegetahh" He drew out the last syllable. Vegeta knelt down next to him, his fingers intertwining with Goku's. They were so cold . . .
"I never thought this day would come again. I failed. I failed you. I couldn't save you."
Goku spoke softly, his voice wearing down with every word. "Vegeta, you did. You saved me . . . from everything. Thank you . . .thank you so m- much."
"I still think there was something else I could do . . ."
"-No there wasn't." There was a pause. "Vegeta. I won't come back."
"What!!!??" Vegeta's eyes grew large; fear flooded his eyes, as did salty tears.
"If I die . . . of natural causes I'll stay dead . . . . Vegeta" Goku's eyes met his. "You have to kill me."
"No- I- I can't!" Vegeta said in disbelief. He couldn't do it! He wouldn't!
"If you love me, you can." He smiled, his teeth now crimson. "Do you love me?"
"Yes, I love you with all my hear and soul!"
"And you trust me?"
"Yes."
"Then you can do this. I'd do it for you."
"No- I will not kill you!"
"You're not. You are easing my pain." Goku sobbed. "Please. Kill me." Vegeta shook his head in denial. It wasn't the answer there had to be another way. THERE HAD TO BE! But what if there wasn't he didn't want to be alone. He didn't want the boys to loose Goku again, and he didn't want Kura to grow up without his 'mother'. "I will come back if you kill me! I can't if-"
"Alright then. I will . . . but you had better! Come back!"
"I will. I love you; I'd never leave y-" He suddenly cried out and his hands tore away from his mate's as pain shot through his body. His short abrupt cry quickly changed to a scream of utter agony. Vegeta held him down by his scarred wrists.
"No- Kakkarot!"
"Geta I- lo-ove youuu"
"I love you too." Vegeta let the tears come as he put his hand to Goku's chest and let blue emerge from it. A gasp left the younger Sayian's throat and his body stilled and fell limply against the gurney, his eyes still staring up at Vegeta.
"Getah . . . ." His soft voice was barely audible.
"Kakkarot."
"It doesn't h-hurt . . .. anymore . . ." His eyes were now half lidded.
"I know Kakkarot, I know." He leaned forward and pressed his lips onto Goku's. The taste of copper filled his senses, as did the weaker flavor of Goku. They faintly pressed back to his, trying to savor the sweetness.
"I'll see you soon, Kakkarot." His lips brushed against Goku's bloody lips as he spoke this.
"Goodbye . . . Veg-Vegeta-tah . . . . . . . . . " Hs words trailed off, until his eyes slowly closed. Vegeta held his mate close his own weeps wracking his body.
Then it hit him.
If Goku is dead . . . he will shortly follow.
He wasn't scared. Not anymore. After a few moments, nothing happened. He sat in silence, his tears still raining off his face as Goku's body completely cooled.
"Kakkarot . . . you didn't . . ."
But he did.
The pain, in his neck Goku had severed the connection, so that- so that Vegeta would live.
Vegeta smiled into Goku's tear soaked hair. "I love you . . ." He kissed the ebony silk and let his eyes drift shut as he dreamt of a place where Goku was still alive and they both lived happily ever after.
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To
Be
Continued . . .
Saliva- Rest in pieces
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
Cause this hurts deeper than I thought it did
It has not healed with time
It just shot down my spine _ You look so beautiful tonight
Reminds me how you laid us down
And gently smiled before you destroyed my life
Would you find it in your heart
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
You got much closer than I thought you did
I'm in your reach
You held me in your hands
But could you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
Agent 182: * sobs * NO! Now Goku is dead, and Vegeta and Kura live because he severed the connection, what a smart guy . . . * GASP * there should only be two left!! I'm kinda glad. Anyways the next chapter takes place about a year later. I hoped you enjoyed the chapter and as always, it would be nice if you reviewed!! ^_^ Thanks to the readers and the reviewers! The chapter seemed to have many of the characters having minor roles but the next chapter is basically going to be what happened over the past year and such. Oh and I did write a Halloween story. you can read it if you'd like! Until then, I hope you're doing well!! ^_~