CHAPTER 16 – Revenge is Sweet, To Pardon is Devine
Sensing those he sought were near, Vegeta powered down. He spotted a row of spiked like rocks jutting out of the ground in front of him. Several were marred by various impacts, probably from battle. One of them had the top shaved off providing an excellent observation platform. Flying low, the Prince reached the rock and floated quietly to the top. Cautiously, he pulled himself up. He wanted to remain unnoticed while he measured up his rivals. Crouching he spied Cell below who was looking directly at him.
Cell was standing in the middle of the sparsedesert valley, his arms crossed. A slight grin appeared on the android's face; he sensed Vegeta and acknowledged his presence. The Prince walked to the edge and sat down. With his legs crossed, he propped an elbow and rested his chin on his fist. Cell then returned his attention back to his attendant. The imp Babidee was pacing back and forth in front of him, rattling on and on; something about Majin Buu.
Further away, over to the right, Vegeta could see four warriors practicing. It was four4 of the Ginyu Force:. Jeice, Burter, Recoome and Guldo. They looked like they were working on another one of their ridiculous battle dances. With a smirk, Vegeta spoke under his breath, "circus freaks. What idiots."
Twenty metersMeters to the left of the Ginyu, he found King Cold. Compared even to Cell he was enormous.giant. The horned and tailed creature's purple physic swelled of muscle. Chunks of earth and rock were hoveringhovered around the monster. With a sweep of his hand, the debris went racing to its target. "Frieza." The Prince lifted his head and , snorted. "Frieza." and spat at the ground. The white and purple creature gracefully dodged the projectiles, laughing as he somersaulted through the air.
"Really, father, this is no challenge at all. Stop treating me like a juvenile."
"Quite the contrary, son, this isI am merely a warmwarming up." Cold aimed his finger at his son and began to shoot several rays causing Frieza to dance in mid air. Suddenly, Friezahe froze and blew out his ki creating a barrier which deterredprevented the last blasts from hitting him.
Lowering to the ground, Frieza grinned with his arms crossed. "Hahaha, I think I've won this round...Huhhuh?!" His father sent a huge ball of energy towards Frieza gouging the ground as it went. His eyes narrowed and just before the ball hit, Frieza whipped around and with his tail smacked the fiery orb sending it to the yellow clouds above. With the loud explosion, came a blast of wind which rippled through the puffy yellow mass. The Prince got up, stood, arms crossed his arms and bracedand braced himself. Waves of air turbulence thrashedhit below thrashing everything that was not secured.
As the air cleared, Vegeta could see King Cold walking towards his son, leisurely clapping his hands. "Bravo, son, bravo."
The Ginyu group, coughing and waving through the dust, shouted various praises over to their ruler.
Cell looked down and frowned at Babidee who huddled at his feet. He stepped over the shaking creature and headed for Frieza. He smirked and called to them, "Hey! I wouldn't draw attention to ourselves if I were you. One never knows who may be watching."
Both King Cold and Frieza frowned at looked over to Cell. Unexpectedly, there was a flash, and a huge sphere of energy came towards them. It raced down from behind Cell, traveling over him, just missing the android's head. The fireball cut right through the two ex-conquerorsrulers who only had just enough time to lean back to avoid getting hit. With wide eyes they followed the sphere and watched in shock as it hit a distant giant spikedspike boulder, turning it to rubble.
King Cold's and Frieza's eyes followed its gutter trail back to where they stood and then looked at each other with gaped mouths. A Then they heard a boisterous laugh was heard echoing throughand the valley. Now glaringex- rulers glared, the rulers and turned to see where itthe laughing was coming from. In the distance they saw someone standing atop a massive pillar like rock.They could tell it was coming closer but Cell was blocking their sight.
The Ginyu Force saw someone approaching and flew over to join their leaders. Jeice, the assumed leader of the four, landed next to Frieza's right. "Sire, shall we take care of this-ahh!" Before he could finish, Frieza with lightning speed, sent his own ball of ki to the assailant. The ball hit the top of the rock and the explosion caused the whole thing to crumble to the ground.
Snickering, Frieza, answered. "No, that won't be necessary." Cell could sense Vegeta again, and looked for him behind Frieza. "That incessant noise had to go. I just could not stomach another second of..." Someone was chuckling behind and Frieza swung around to see who it was. Enjoying the immediate attention, Vegeta closed his eyes and quietly smirked while crossing his arms.
"Prince Vegeta?!" Recoome breathed with wonder.
Frieza heard the subordinate and responded in a matter-of-fact tone. "There's no need to address him as such. Isn't that right, Vegeta? After all, you have no empire."
King Cold sucked in his breath and then smiled to his son. "What a delightful surprise. Your pet had found his way home. How touching." He moved to stand next to his son, laying one of his massive hands on his son's petite shoulder. "Now you'll have something to play with." He took another look at Vegeta, who was no longer smiling and watching the two carefully. "My, I do say, he has grown a bit. Certainly, someone has been feeding him well."
Readying for a violent confrontation, Cell took several steps away. This was getting ugly...faster then he expected.
"How good of you to come, Vegeta. I had expected you to return sooner of course. I was very disappointed when you didn't greet father and I at HFIL's gate."
The Prince made no reply but dropped his arms and taking a step closer, was immediately surrounded by the Ginyu Force. "Fools! Do you seriously think your goons will make a difference?"
"Hey! Who you callin..." Recoome was interrupted.
"Boys, boys! Let's give these two some room, so that they may get reacquainted."
Frieza looked up at his father and smiled. "Excellent idea, father." Then he watched Vegeta for a reaction. "Much has happened since I killed you. I don't suppose you are still gnawing on that ludicrous Super Saiyan legend?"
The Prince lowered his chin and glared at Frieza through furrowed eyes. "Hardly." His ki flared out; his hair and eyes changing color instantly. With another burst of energy, Vegeta knocked all of the Ginyu to the ground. Babidee, who was near Cell, squealed and then scurried to hide behind the android. The Super Saiyan smirked, "One doesn't ponder reality."
King Cold looked on in amazement but Frieza was shaking with anger. "Grrrrrr...What's with you monkeys! You're a verminous infestation. I should have exterminated you and your kind from the Universe the very moment I laid eyes on you..." His father tried to calm him down by patting on his shoulder but Frieza jerked away and continued. "So who's conquering the Universe now?! Not you, obviously. And it couldn't possibly be that gullible, simpleton, Earthling-wanna-be. So who does that leave? Don't tell me it's that cocky purple haired brat with the sword..."
Vegeta interjected with pride, "My son... your executioner."
"What! That's impossible. How..." The monster had his assassin etched in his memory to forever haunt him. He stopped to study Vegeta's face and immediately recognized the resemblance. Frieza eyes bulged and his fists began to shake. He threw his head back and let out a blood curling scream.
Ki waves burst outward from Frieza's body; enough to drive King Cold stumbling backwards. Cell had leaned forward and put up his arm to protect his eyes from flying debris. The little wizard clung to the android's legs to keep from getting blown away. Jeice and Guldo were tossed several meters away while the larger members of the Ginyu Force (Burter and Racoome) struggled to keep their footing. Soon they too lost their balance and tumbled backwards.
Seemingly unaffected by Frieza, Vegeta unceremoniously walked up and backhanded the screaming monster, ending the monster's ki tantrum. "And to think, you were the most powerful being in the Universe. How does it feel to be surpassed by not one but five Saiyans?" He raised his fist to Frieza "That's right, Frieza! There are now five Super Saiyans and our race will continue to flourish, growing, getting stronger, and defeating every foe that dare challenge us." Raising his chin to look down and flexing his muscles, Vegeta's aura exploded with strands of electricity crackling around him. "I am the Prince of all Saiyans! I and my kind are the strongest in the Universe!"
Hearing Babidee clearing his throat, he looked over to see the wizard looking around Cell's legs. The imp was holding his hand up as if wanting to say something. Vegeta didn't give him a chance. The Ascended Saiyan pointed a finger and shot a ray of energy at the imp. Surprised, Cell acted quickly, and jumped into the air to avoid being hit. The shot left a charred circle a meter wide on the ground. Babidee was found dangling from the android's ankle, whimpering softly over how close he was to being wiped out of existence. Annoyed, Cell kicked him off, sending the wizard flying. After some distance, Babidee was able to stop in the air and float to the ground. But instead of coming back, he walked off, cursing under his breath.
Vegeta lowered his hand and stood tall, glaring down his nose at the still defiant Frieza. "Now Frieza, you will bow down to me and beg for my forgiveness. Beg as if your very existence depending on it, for it does. Come, asking for mercy should be easy for you by now."
Frieza smirked, crossed his arms and looked away. "Humph, whatever Goku told you it's a lie, I've never begged for anything."
"Hah! I presumed as much. I know you too well-" Holding his finger up, Frieza attempted to create an energy ball but was squelched by Vegeta. Holding onto the monster's hand, the Ascended Saiyan began to crush it, bringing Frieza to his knees. "That is more like it."
Frieza spoke through clenched teeth, "Why...you lousy...grrruhhh"
King Cold was back at his son's side, "I say, is all this necessary? After all...aghhh" He went to pull on Vegeta's hand but the Prince side kicked him in the stomach. The monster bent over, coughing up fluid. The Ginyu Force had re-grouped and hovered overhead.
Cell cautiously floated over to stand behind Vegeta. Frieza pleaded to Cell. "Stop him."
The Prince glanced over his shoulder and growled, "Back off Cell!"
"Ha ha, as you wish Vegeta. Who am I to interfere? I merely wish to preserve our mutual endeavor."
"I need no protection."
"Yes, But it looks like the others might. I should hope you are only interested in restitution?"
"Feh. You question my intentions?" Vegeta turned his attention back to his captive.
Frieza helplessly clawed at the Saiyan's excruciating grip. The monster was in tears and hissed, "Please let go...aghhh...mercy."
"I suppose I could extend the same courtesy as you have to me." Vegeta let go of Frieza and powered down to normal. Frieza sat on his knees coveting his injured limb. The Prince stared at the pathetic creature then squatted down and with his gloved finger, raised Frieza's chin so that he could see his sniveling face. "And since you are already dead...you shall work for me now."
Sensing those he sought were near, Vegeta powered down. He spotted a row of spiked like rocks jutting out of the ground in front of him. Several were marred by various impacts, probably from battle. One of them had the top shaved off providing an excellent observation platform. Flying low, the Prince reached the rock and floated quietly to the top. Cautiously, he pulled himself up. He wanted to remain unnoticed while he measured up his rivals. Crouching he spied Cell below who was looking directly at him.
Cell was standing in the middle of the sparsedesert valley, his arms crossed. A slight grin appeared on the android's face; he sensed Vegeta and acknowledged his presence. The Prince walked to the edge and sat down. With his legs crossed, he propped an elbow and rested his chin on his fist. Cell then returned his attention back to his attendant. The imp Babidee was pacing back and forth in front of him, rattling on and on; something about Majin Buu.
Further away, over to the right, Vegeta could see four warriors practicing. It was four4 of the Ginyu Force:. Jeice, Burter, Recoome and Guldo. They looked like they were working on another one of their ridiculous battle dances. With a smirk, Vegeta spoke under his breath, "circus freaks. What idiots."
Twenty metersMeters to the left of the Ginyu, he found King Cold. Compared even to Cell he was enormous.giant. The horned and tailed creature's purple physic swelled of muscle. Chunks of earth and rock were hoveringhovered around the monster. With a sweep of his hand, the debris went racing to its target. "Frieza." The Prince lifted his head and , snorted. "Frieza." and spat at the ground. The white and purple creature gracefully dodged the projectiles, laughing as he somersaulted through the air.
"Really, father, this is no challenge at all. Stop treating me like a juvenile."
"Quite the contrary, son, this isI am merely a warmwarming up." Cold aimed his finger at his son and began to shoot several rays causing Frieza to dance in mid air. Suddenly, Friezahe froze and blew out his ki creating a barrier which deterredprevented the last blasts from hitting him.
Lowering to the ground, Frieza grinned with his arms crossed. "Hahaha, I think I've won this round...Huhhuh?!" His father sent a huge ball of energy towards Frieza gouging the ground as it went. His eyes narrowed and just before the ball hit, Frieza whipped around and with his tail smacked the fiery orb sending it to the yellow clouds above. With the loud explosion, came a blast of wind which rippled through the puffy yellow mass. The Prince got up, stood, arms crossed his arms and bracedand braced himself. Waves of air turbulence thrashedhit below thrashing everything that was not secured.
As the air cleared, Vegeta could see King Cold walking towards his son, leisurely clapping his hands. "Bravo, son, bravo."
The Ginyu group, coughing and waving through the dust, shouted various praises over to their ruler.
Cell looked down and frowned at Babidee who huddled at his feet. He stepped over the shaking creature and headed for Frieza. He smirked and called to them, "Hey! I wouldn't draw attention to ourselves if I were you. One never knows who may be watching."
Both King Cold and Frieza frowned at looked over to Cell. Unexpectedly, there was a flash, and a huge sphere of energy came towards them. It raced down from behind Cell, traveling over him, just missing the android's head. The fireball cut right through the two ex-conquerorsrulers who only had just enough time to lean back to avoid getting hit. With wide eyes they followed the sphere and watched in shock as it hit a distant giant spikedspike boulder, turning it to rubble.
King Cold's and Frieza's eyes followed its gutter trail back to where they stood and then looked at each other with gaped mouths. A Then they heard a boisterous laugh was heard echoing throughand the valley. Now glaringex- rulers glared, the rulers and turned to see where itthe laughing was coming from. In the distance they saw someone standing atop a massive pillar like rock.They could tell it was coming closer but Cell was blocking their sight.
The Ginyu Force saw someone approaching and flew over to join their leaders. Jeice, the assumed leader of the four, landed next to Frieza's right. "Sire, shall we take care of this-ahh!" Before he could finish, Frieza with lightning speed, sent his own ball of ki to the assailant. The ball hit the top of the rock and the explosion caused the whole thing to crumble to the ground.
Snickering, Frieza, answered. "No, that won't be necessary." Cell could sense Vegeta again, and looked for him behind Frieza. "That incessant noise had to go. I just could not stomach another second of..." Someone was chuckling behind and Frieza swung around to see who it was. Enjoying the immediate attention, Vegeta closed his eyes and quietly smirked while crossing his arms.
"Prince Vegeta?!" Recoome breathed with wonder.
Frieza heard the subordinate and responded in a matter-of-fact tone. "There's no need to address him as such. Isn't that right, Vegeta? After all, you have no empire."
King Cold sucked in his breath and then smiled to his son. "What a delightful surprise. Your pet had found his way home. How touching." He moved to stand next to his son, laying one of his massive hands on his son's petite shoulder. "Now you'll have something to play with." He took another look at Vegeta, who was no longer smiling and watching the two carefully. "My, I do say, he has grown a bit. Certainly, someone has been feeding him well."
Readying for a violent confrontation, Cell took several steps away. This was getting ugly...faster then he expected.
"How good of you to come, Vegeta. I had expected you to return sooner of course. I was very disappointed when you didn't greet father and I at HFIL's gate."
The Prince made no reply but dropped his arms and taking a step closer, was immediately surrounded by the Ginyu Force. "Fools! Do you seriously think your goons will make a difference?"
"Hey! Who you callin..." Recoome was interrupted.
"Boys, boys! Let's give these two some room, so that they may get reacquainted."
Frieza looked up at his father and smiled. "Excellent idea, father." Then he watched Vegeta for a reaction. "Much has happened since I killed you. I don't suppose you are still gnawing on that ludicrous Super Saiyan legend?"
The Prince lowered his chin and glared at Frieza through furrowed eyes. "Hardly." His ki flared out; his hair and eyes changing color instantly. With another burst of energy, Vegeta knocked all of the Ginyu to the ground. Babidee, who was near Cell, squealed and then scurried to hide behind the android. The Super Saiyan smirked, "One doesn't ponder reality."
King Cold looked on in amazement but Frieza was shaking with anger. "Grrrrrr...What's with you monkeys! You're a verminous infestation. I should have exterminated you and your kind from the Universe the very moment I laid eyes on you..." His father tried to calm him down by patting on his shoulder but Frieza jerked away and continued. "So who's conquering the Universe now?! Not you, obviously. And it couldn't possibly be that gullible, simpleton, Earthling-wanna-be. So who does that leave? Don't tell me it's that cocky purple haired brat with the sword..."
Vegeta interjected with pride, "My son... your executioner."
"What! That's impossible. How..." The monster had his assassin etched in his memory to forever haunt him. He stopped to study Vegeta's face and immediately recognized the resemblance. Frieza eyes bulged and his fists began to shake. He threw his head back and let out a blood curling scream.
Ki waves burst outward from Frieza's body; enough to drive King Cold stumbling backwards. Cell had leaned forward and put up his arm to protect his eyes from flying debris. The little wizard clung to the android's legs to keep from getting blown away. Jeice and Guldo were tossed several meters away while the larger members of the Ginyu Force (Burter and Racoome) struggled to keep their footing. Soon they too lost their balance and tumbled backwards.
Seemingly unaffected by Frieza, Vegeta unceremoniously walked up and backhanded the screaming monster, ending the monster's ki tantrum. "And to think, you were the most powerful being in the Universe. How does it feel to be surpassed by not one but five Saiyans?" He raised his fist to Frieza "That's right, Frieza! There are now five Super Saiyans and our race will continue to flourish, growing, getting stronger, and defeating every foe that dare challenge us." Raising his chin to look down and flexing his muscles, Vegeta's aura exploded with strands of electricity crackling around him. "I am the Prince of all Saiyans! I and my kind are the strongest in the Universe!"
Hearing Babidee clearing his throat, he looked over to see the wizard looking around Cell's legs. The imp was holding his hand up as if wanting to say something. Vegeta didn't give him a chance. The Ascended Saiyan pointed a finger and shot a ray of energy at the imp. Surprised, Cell acted quickly, and jumped into the air to avoid being hit. The shot left a charred circle a meter wide on the ground. Babidee was found dangling from the android's ankle, whimpering softly over how close he was to being wiped out of existence. Annoyed, Cell kicked him off, sending the wizard flying. After some distance, Babidee was able to stop in the air and float to the ground. But instead of coming back, he walked off, cursing under his breath.
Vegeta lowered his hand and stood tall, glaring down his nose at the still defiant Frieza. "Now Frieza, you will bow down to me and beg for my forgiveness. Beg as if your very existence depending on it, for it does. Come, asking for mercy should be easy for you by now."
Frieza smirked, crossed his arms and looked away. "Humph, whatever Goku told you it's a lie, I've never begged for anything."
"Hah! I presumed as much. I know you too well-" Holding his finger up, Frieza attempted to create an energy ball but was squelched by Vegeta. Holding onto the monster's hand, the Ascended Saiyan began to crush it, bringing Frieza to his knees. "That is more like it."
Frieza spoke through clenched teeth, "Why...you lousy...grrruhhh"
King Cold was back at his son's side, "I say, is all this necessary? After all...aghhh" He went to pull on Vegeta's hand but the Prince side kicked him in the stomach. The monster bent over, coughing up fluid. The Ginyu Force had re-grouped and hovered overhead.
Cell cautiously floated over to stand behind Vegeta. Frieza pleaded to Cell. "Stop him."
The Prince glanced over his shoulder and growled, "Back off Cell!"
"Ha ha, as you wish Vegeta. Who am I to interfere? I merely wish to preserve our mutual endeavor."
"I need no protection."
"Yes, But it looks like the others might. I should hope you are only interested in restitution?"
"Feh. You question my intentions?" Vegeta turned his attention back to his captive.
Frieza helplessly clawed at the Saiyan's excruciating grip. The monster was in tears and hissed, "Please let go...aghhh...mercy."
"I suppose I could extend the same courtesy as you have to me." Vegeta let go of Frieza and powered down to normal. Frieza sat on his knees coveting his injured limb. The Prince stared at the pathetic creature then squatted down and with his gloved finger, raised Frieza's chin so that he could see his sniveling face. "And since you are already dead...you shall work for me now."