CMG: Welcome back. Read the disclaimer in the first chapter in case you're wondering if I'm doing this for a profit or not. Did the last chapter leave you hungry for more? Good. I expected for it to make you come back for answers. However, it won't come so easily. If any of you are annoyed that I won't give my answers away easily, you may leave and not return to this fic until it's completed. But for everyone else looking for a thriller, I once again welcome you back for another round of…

The Fear

Chapter 1

Halfway around the world, two figures moved like lightening as the once almost completely flawless landscape was scarred by the impacts and craters of two God-like fighters. Both of them were Saiya-jin that have come to Earth one way or another and both of them have grown used to human life on the planet in some way.

"Kakarot, are you taking this seriously?" Vegeta asked.

"Of course I am!" Goku innocently replied. "Why?"

"You seem troubled," Vegeta noted. "Up until five minutes ago, you were fighting with all you had, but now, you're just taking cheap shots at me."

"Well, I'm kind of concerned about Chi-chi and…" Goku started.

"Fine," Vegeta said; rolling his eyes. "Go check up on the harpy and see if she's alright. She's probably just asleep."

"Okay!" Goku exclaimed happily as he stretched his senses out towards Chi-chi's energy, but didn't feel it.

"Well? Are you going to leave?" Vegeta yelled at the younger warrior; nearly making him fall over.

"I'm trying, but…" Goku's eyes suddenly widen as his hand fell to his side. "She's gone."

"What?!" Vegeta said.

"I said she's…" Goku started.

"I heard what you said, but why?" Vegeta questioned.

Goku cringed as he felt pain in his heart as he started to fall out of the air. Vegeta managed to grab the younger Saiya-jin before he fell to the ground and noticed that the younger Saiya-jin was hardly conscious.

"What in nine hells is wrong with you, Kakarot?" Vegeta bitterly yelled at the Earth-raised Saiya-jin.

"She's… she's in trouble…" Goku gasped; trying not to lose control of himself nor pass out on the very spot. The latter sounding good to him, but not available due to the anger surging through his veins.

"Maybe she left you finally after all the years she had to wait for you and that's probably the reason why you can't sense her," Vegeta said sarcastically.

That did it. Whatever humanity Goku had for all of the years he lived on Earth were thrown out the window as he slammed his fist into Vegeta's face. The Saiya-jin Prince went flying into a tree as Goku lunged at him angrily and continued his assault on him as punches and kicks rained heavily on Vegeta's body. His defenses were completely down and he was unable to fight back as Goku sent Vegeta flying into a mountain. Embedded in it, Goku looked like he completely reverted back to the Saiya-jin he would have been; that is if he haven't of hit his head on the rock. Goku held an energy blast in his hands that was meant for the Saiya-jin Prince, but a part of the Earth-raised Saiya-jin was holding back for some strange reason. It was like he was fighting an internal battle within himself.

"Go ahead," Vegeta spat. "Do it. But it won't bring Chi-chi back."

Slowly, the words filtered into the younger Saiya-jin's mind as the blast in his hands faded away. Falling to his knees, Goku gasped as flaxen hair and teal eyes reverted back to the atramentous color that it was minutes ago. Sweat ran down his face as he breathed heavily and shuttered in disbelief of what just transpired.

"V-Vegeta… I…" Goku stuttered. What could he say? That he wanted Vegeta to die after claiming that Chi-chi didn't love him? He knew he was joking, but it struck his very core when he knew nothing about where Chi-chi was at and who took Bulma as well.

"Y-you're too sympathetic…" Vegeta muttered before he lost consciousness and fell out of the embedded crater and smacked heavily into the ground. The very sound made Goku look up in horror as he saw the various markings on the elder man's body.

"Hang on Vegeta!" Goku said determinedly and regretfully as he realized he went too far hurting his former nemesis. He grabbed the Saiya-jin Prince's body and teleported to Kami's Lookout. Not only to heal Vegeta, but to also get answers if there were any.

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Upon Kami's Lookout, Piccolo peered down on Earth and growled lowly. Formally, the Kami of Earth, his fist clenched as he seemed to know what was coming, yet wasn't sure if the warriors were ready to face the dangers ahead.

"It seems that our troubles are only beginning," Piccolo mused. Behind him, Goku materialized with Vegeta cradled in his arms.

"Dende!" Goku yelled. "I need your help!"

"What happened, Goku?" said Dende as he ran out of the temple.

"Heal Vegeta quick!" Goku cried as the Namekian knelt down to Vegeta's level and placed his jaded hands upon the Prince's chest. Bones knitted together as skin mended together; leaving no further scars as Vegeta slowly regained consciousness.

"Vegeta, are you…" Dende started before Vegeta pushed the young guardian away.

"Kakarot, look I'm…" Vegeta struggled to apologize, "what I mean is… I didn't mean to make fun of Chi-chi."

"Apology accepted," Goku said half-heartedly as he stared at the ground.

"Goku, we have a problem," Piccolo said.

"What kind of problem?" Goku said, his eyes remaining downcast.

"I know who kidnapped your wife," Piccolo grimly said. "It was Trepidation."

CMG: Whoa! In case you're wondering, I never intended Goku to severely beat Vegeta into a pulp. Who is Trepidation and why did he kidnap Goku's wife? Only time will tell what his plans are. Now onto reviews:

Psychomanaic: Seems you're getting restless, ne? Don't worry. The action's just around the corner.

Wala: Thanks.

Kinoha Chi: Really? You read it that many times? Wow. Chi-chi's fate will be revealed in the future.

Daughter of Ashes: I guess I cannot. Then again, that was just the prologue. As the story goes deeper, it'll get longer and longer.

ladyTyrana: I suppose everyone does. Don't worry though. You'll know soon enough.

Gokulover4ever: Hope this chapter was what you were hoping for. There will be more on the way soon.

Angel lost in Shadows: You'll find out more about Trepidation in the next chapter and what his plans are. For now, I like to add a little suspense to this story. (laughs evilly)

For those who are reading this for the first time, I welcome your responses and I encourage you to review if you have the time. Other than that, I hope you come back for another installment.