The Last Two Acts
The curtains opened once more. This time the stage was dark... but one spotlight that was set on a lone figure in the middle. The figure, however, was behind a white sheet; only a shadow was noticed. Another bright spotlight was noticed on the side as a girl, dressed in old earth clothing smiled to the audience.
"Earth, a place of mystery. This planet is known for having life, for having strong warriors, and for being rich in natural resources. It is a planet that many aliens in the other galaxies envy because of its beauty."
The girl smiled, "And remember that young child Kakarot?"
The figure in the back of the curtain moved from standing straight to a crouch, and then began to perform various martial arts attacks 'slowly'.
"He's here on this planet, but before you get your nerves uptight this child lost all memory of what his mission was. He was to have purged it of all life... but the fateful day when he fell into a ravine changed life, as we know it. His adoptive grandfather, Gohan, was one of the greatest martial artists who watched the young boy grow... that is, until he died."
The girl paused as she began to walk across to the other side of the stage.
"Now, being alone in the woods, fate was soon kind to him by sending another person in his life."
"BULMA!" shouted the boy as he stood up behind stage and cupped his hands to call his friend. This was still all in shadows.
Another figure came to the screen in a jog to her friend.
The girl speaking stopped as she turned her head to look at the screen; it slowly came to view the people who were behind the stage.
"That's right," said the girl with excitement in her voice. "That was when Bulma Briefs came into the picture. She met this young boy when she was only sixteen; he was twelve."
The young kid looked up at Bulma with a wide grin while holding up an orange sphere, "Look! Bulma! I found the one-star dragonball!" he exclaimed excitedly.
The female, with blue air, looked down to the chibi and shrieked with glee as she grabbed the dragonball from the kid's hand. "It is! I'm so glad that we only need two more dragon balls; we've already collected four! Thankfully we were able to get the fifth!"
The roar of a dinosaur was sounded and both 'Bulma' and 'Goku' looked to their left. The blue locked female actress' face became paler and her eyes widened, but the saiyan...
"OH BOY!" shouted 'Goku' as he grinned widely and clapping his hands in delight, "DINNER!"
And with that stated, the young chibi dashed off stage. 'Bulma' however remained in her spot before her legs gave way, and she fell to the ground 'fainting.'
The girl, who was standing to the side of the stage turned to look at the blue haired actress as the spotlight shone on her brightly once more. She shook her head as she walked to center stage once more. The curtain closed once more.
"Well, I guess you can see what kind of a child Goku, or Kakarot, became. He and Bulma met many as the days passed. The first, Master Roshi, who was willing to teach and train Goku later in his life; this saiyan child also met Oolong (a shape shifting pig), Yamcha and Puar, Chichi (daughter of the Ox King), Krillin, Launch (a mysterious girl who had a split personality... LITERALLY!), and also Tien." A smile graced her lips; "He was very happy, cheerful, always wanted to keep the land peaceful. He even trained under many senseis. One being Master Roshi, and the other was kami himself. But while training to become stronger he faced enemies."
The girl paused for a moment as she moved the corner of the stage. "Remember a group called 'The Red Ribbon Army'? What about the demon, Piccolo?" She smirked, "He faced them all single handedly. He successfully defeated them all while gaining tremendous power."
She walked back a step or two back, "And it wasn't for a long time till Goku met up with his friends..."
That was when Goten dashed on stage and skidded to a halt before the girl, who just finished speaking her lines. Goten now looked exactly like his father. His hair was still in the same crazy spiked hair as when he played Bardock, but now the 'scar' was gone. His uniform was changed also to the orange gi.
She looked to him curiously. "Can I help you?" she asked.
Goten rubbed the back of his neck and nervously laughed. "Yeah... um, could you tell me where sign ups for the World Martial Arts Tournament is?"
The girl pointed to the other side of the stage. "Just take a right; you can't miss it."
Goten nodded with his happy-go-lucky smile and dashed off, but not before shouting, "THANK YOU!"
The girl shook her head. "The day of the Martial Arts Tournament after years of training with Kami was when a new chapter in his life was created." The girl walked to the steps of the stage that led to an exit. "This was the day Goku would battle against an old foe hired by the Red Ribbon Army, a well known assassin known in the time of his childhood, which he was able to defeat, and the essence (in a new body) of the demon, Piccolo. Not only that... but he was the first martial artist to gain the title of Champion and..." She began stopped at the edge of the stage and the stairs, "to be married that same day."
The spotlight dimmed and died when the girl began to walk down the stairs and down to the orchestra box.
A new spotlight came up on one of the guys in the class dressed in a saiyan uniform. "Goku's life was easy... but there were three others of his same race that had it tough." The male crossed his arms as he remained in the corner. "The only saiyans that remained of this strong and prideful race was Raditz, brother of Kakarot, or Goku... Nappa, the bodyguard of Prince Vegeta... and the prince of the saiyans, Vegeta."
The male walked to the edge of the stage after striding stiffly, "When Kakarot was able to live in a peaceful... and free world... these three suffered serving the evil tyrant, who killed the entire population of the saiyans, Frieza."
The curtain opened just a sliver and the boy backed up with out looking back to see where he was going. The teen just continued to look to the audience, "All they wanted was their freedom from this nightmare..."
The student backed up into the curtain as he lowered his head. The curtain closed shut once more.
Backstage...
Many students were quickly changing the scenes and changing their costumes. Trunks walked onto stage with Tekego and another student. Trunks had to quickly spray his hair to a jet-black color and he took off the goatee that rested on his chin. The hybrid saiyan still had the black contacts in. Needless to say, with his hair spiked up, he looked VERY much like his father. Tekego had on... a very long wig. It had to be taped to his original spiky locks of hair since it wouldn't cooperate. He was playing the part of Raditz. The last kid... it was easy for him. Although he wasn't saiyan, they needed to make sure he was the tallest student and that he was trained to be very muscular. The last touch, he needed to shave off his hair to be completely bald. He was, indeed, playing the part of Nappa. The students who were changing the stage scurried off to who knows where; Frieza, in his first form walked onto stage adjusting his arm guards.
"Well..." whispered Trunks softly as he took his place on stage with the other saiyans, "I guess this is the last act."
The kid playing Dodoria soon walked on along with Sakura, who just touched up the green makeup for her skin. Sakura took her place beside Frieza and groaned lightly. "I'm so out of breath..."
The ice-jin glanced to his favorite student. "Why is that?"
She lightly rubbed her tingling lips. "I just placed a low brass instrument."
The teacher raised an eyebrow, "Why's that?"
"One of the students ran to the bathroom sick." She stood in her place, "That person had a very important part too..."
The stage began to lighten up with the lights giving the actors and actress the cue of when they were to be acting. And as the curtains began to open, the 'saiyans' began to speak once more to their leader. Zarbon and Dodoria were to both sides of Frieza.
"Sir! Why must we be declined of any food from the mess hall? We've done nothing wrong!" exclaimed Raditz as he raised his arms in defense.
The look on Frieza's face stated 'So?' "Why would you three MONKEYS come to me with this issue of being a bit hungry? It was your fault that all your crew died on the last purging mission."
"But sire-" started Nappa. He was hastily cut off when Frieza stood up. "Nappa. Do you know what happens to warriors who aren't respectful to me?"
The 'saiyan' shut his gaping mouth and lowered his eyes. "Yes sire."
"Do you want that punishment, Nappa? Because if so, then I would gladly comply."
'Nappa's' face became pale. "N-no sire."
Frieza nodded. "Good."
Frieza turned back to his 'throne' and sat down. "By the way, I have some assignments for you to complete. I think you might actually enjoy these purging missions; I usually only give these to my best men... but I'm feeling gracious today."
Frieza turned to look at 'Zarbon', "I need you to find the hardest assignment right now. I think these monkeys are up to the challenge."
Sakura bowed before exiting the stage.
That was the cue for the lights to dim and the curtain to close.
Another student walked onto the stage. It was the same male from before and he sat on the edge of the stage this time, as he talked, "They didn't have any other choice than to accept these missions. It wasn't like they had a free will; they were still slaves to this tyrant. But, the assignment they received was indeed too hard for them to handle."
The teen placed an arm behind his back to support him as he sat. "In order for them to complete the task successfully, they needed help from a strong warrior... and that was when Raditz remembered about his brother, Kakarot." The kid raised his eyes with a frown plastered on his face, "Raditz was the first to arrive on earth in order to retrieve his brother who lost his memory all those years ago." And finally the teen stood from his place on the stage. "The encounter of brothers wasn't a peaceful reunion. Instead it was of lies, deception, and war."
"RADITZ!"
The voice came from the very far edge of the room. And in flew Goten as he charged at an invisible attacker. But as he tried to punch, what seemed to be air, Tekego (as Raditz) appeared in catching the very easy punch.
A smirk was plastered on the full-blooded saiyans face. "Is that the best you can do?" That was when Raditz grabbed his 'brother's' shoulders bringing his knee into the hybrid saiyans' gut.
Now... in order for Goten to make this seem as realistic as possible, he needed to lower his energy. He needed to make himself as vulnerable as a human for this to hurt. And to the effect of this, Goten coughed out blood.
Tekego gave a sick and twisted smile. "Now now, Kakarot. Do you seriously think you can get your son back this way? All I want you to do is join my two comrades and me in this mission. Your son will remain here on this planet; you might be reunited with him if you survive."
Goku gritted his teeth. "No! I will NEVER resort to useless killing!"
That was when a person attacked Tekego from behind. It wasn't exactly easy.
Being knocked down with the force of the attacks, Goten slowly picked himself up and looked to the newcomer. He smiled. "Piccolo."
It was the REAL Piccolo. Goten gave a small sigh. He had talked to the Namek a while back to see if he would help with this part. He just stated that he would have to 'think' about it. Usually it meant 'no' but Goten thought wrong.
They didn't have Piccolo's part in the script, so this was complete adlibbing.
"Piccolo! You made it!" Goten stood up but swayed for a moment as he tried to get his balance.
The Namek landed on the stage crossing his arms. "I'm not here to help you, Goku." Piccolo looked down to the full-blooded saiyan who was trying to get up. Both backed a ways away from him. "I'm only here to get my revenge. He deserves to die for insulting the Demon Piccolo!"
Raditz was up; a full out smirk was on his face. "I'm surprised that you were able to land that attack on me. I think you both have just signed for your death."
Goten looked up to the Namek. "What do you say? Should we put our differences to the side and help each other out?"
Piccolo smirked, "This is a one time deal. It's only to defeat this pest."
"Pest am I?" questioned Raditz as he created an energy ball in his hands. "We'll see about that."
"Ready?" questioned Goten as he also created an energy ball in his hands (along with Piccolo). The hybrid saiyan looked to the Namek. Piccolo smirked. "Of course."
The two warriors shot their energy at Tekego, and he shot his at the two. There was a loud, and I mean LOUD crash and explosion that took place before all lights went out on the stage.
Goten and Tekego grabbed Piccolo's arms and fazed him out to the back of the stage. Both saiyans looked to the Namek with a small smile on both of their lips. "I was very surprised when shot your sneak attack at me!" commented Tekego as he scratched his head. This wig was itchy!
Piccolo smirked in return, "That's how it was when I fought that battle against Raditz." The Namek noticed all the students stare at him in amazement. He just glared at them as he took a seat in the corner of the room where a couch was set.
A random guy walked up to the Namek eyeing him in fascination. Piccolo looked up to him, "What."
The kid poked Piccolo's arm. "Are you a REAL alien?"
The saiyan teens fell over anime style.
Piccolo just glared at the student. "You should feel very lucky that I don't kill humans for asking very stupid and idiotic questions."
The kid poked Piccolo again. Piccolo's glare deepened. "Don't poke me."
The kid paused as he continued to stare at the Namek. He couldn't resist any longer. The kid poked Piccolo for the third time.
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On stage
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This time, two students walked on stage, one in typical human clothing and the other in the saiyan uniform. It was different in style than the others that walked on stage before.
The girl in human clothing smiled as she walked on. She was dressed as Chichi. She looked almost exactly like Chichi too. The only thing that made her look like a 'nice' Chichi was the bright smile on her face. That would soon change...
"For those who don't recognize me, I am Chichi, the wife of Goku. I honestly don't know what had happened that fateful day... Krillin, one of Goku's good friends from childhood, came to tell me about what had happened to Goku and of my son. It turns out that my husband sacrificed himself... to keep everyone safe. Our son, Gohan, was taken by Piccolo..." The actress folded her hands together. Her eyes darkened and her voice began to become angrier. "It turned out that Gohan was taken out to the woods to train for this new 'treat' that emerged all because Goku's evil brother had a communication device. The monsters heard of the Dragonballs... which Piccolo and Goku's friends were planning to use to bring my husband back to life..."
She then began to 'cry'. "Why can my husband and my son not focus on fighting? We were such a happy family years before that! Why does it all have to change!"
The spotlight turned off of her and another one lit up on the guy in the saiyan uniform.
"The two saiyans, that worked along with Raditz, were able to receive his conversation with Piccolo about the Dragonballs before his death. It took one year for the saiyans to arrive... and the battle between them was tragic. Four Z-warriors were killed... And Nappa was shortly killed afterwards... by his comrade, Vegeta."
The 'saiyan' smirked as he strides to the front of the stage. "But... before the battle took place, Goku was brought back to life. He was trained... by a Kai while he was dead. He was able to match Vegeta in strength the time they met, and this action brought both warriors to their limits. Vegeta's result was retreat.
"But this wasn't the last time that Vegeta and the other Z warriors met. But this time... there were only two Z warriors that went to space to find the original Dragonballs." The teen backed up slightly as he crossed his arms. "Original Dragonballs? Yes, the one's on earth vanished because... Piccolo was one of the four Z warriors that were killed by the saiyans."
The girl that played Chichi shoved the 'saiyan' out of the spotlight. "They took my little boy with them! He shouldn't be out in space fighting monsters! He should be at home working on getting a good education! But as my son told me... he went out searching for the Dragonballs... and they found them all... but not with out the help of that damn saiyan, Vegeta. The prince only stuck with Krillin and my son because they were becoming desperate. Frieza was on his way to get them as the dragon was summoned."
The curtains slowly opened... but remained dark.
"But after the first battle... the saiyan prince was killed. That was the point in which my husband, Goku arrived to battle against these evil warriors..." added the girl playing Chichi. She looked down with a saddened expression. "All who lived on the planet had a chance to escape to safety... all but Goku and Frieza. Their last battle was on the planet."
No lights were needed for the next part as Goten transformed into Super Saiyan and Frieza's aurora appeared around. They then went into this 'battle'.
From behind stage, all the students were watching in amazement as their eyes picked up the colors and sparks from the auroras and energy. Many were very surprised to find how fast the two were moving!
Trunks crossed his arms as his eyes darted from place to place as he watched the battle. This was the first time that his friend and their teacher battled fully transformed. Trunks noticed that Frieza was in his last form. Frieza barely had enough time to transform into his last form too... If this were the full-length play then he would have had enough time to transform and take a moment to watch the play before he made his appearance.
The reason why they have so many speaking parts was to shorten this play to one-in-a-half hours. It was normally about four hours. That was with all the battle scenes.
Trunks smiled when Goten shot his energy at the ice-jin. That was when the body of Frieza was 'no more'. Kneeling down, Goten lowered his head while in super saiyan. "It's finished..." he stated as he tried to catch his breath. Goten was covered in cuts. This 'battle' was actually a mini sparing cession! They didn't have to let the students know that.
Goten stood up on his feet and the red lights to the stage came on full force. The sound of loud rumblings and of eruptions was noticed, and Goten looked around the stage. A snarl was noticed on his face and he gave a mighty cry as the white spotlights were turned on him and on the stage full force.
Goten powered up more. "I WILL NOT DIE LIKE THIS!"
He powered up once more and his energy alone was able to white out the whole stage. It gave time for the lights to be turned off. And when it was done, Goten immediately cut his power off and phased off the stage.
The curtains closed to signify the end of the play. But as the lights to the stage turned back to normal the curtains opened once more allowing all the students, from the least part to the greatest to step out. Clapping was heard. There was much clapping! All smiled as they bowed. Every student looked to the crowd. They didn't know they had a complete audience! They thought it would be just the judges!
Standing in the same area Trunks, Goten, Tekego, and Sakura (let's not forget the two brothers!) smiled when they noticed familiar faces on the front row. It was their parents! There were also some random saiyans and members of the Z-team clapping.
One of the students walked up and grabbed a microphone. "Thank you all for coming to watch this! Although this was a highly edited and short version of the original play, which should have taken about four hours, we want to thank two of our class members for creating the script!"
The girl turned to her left to look at the group of saiyans. "This play was written thanks to an award winning story that was submitted by no other than Trunks Briefs and Sakura Skusbi! Let's give them a hand!"
Goten and Tekego shoved them both up to the edge of the stage and both of their faces became bright red... Um... not for Sakura exactly... she was still in the green face make up.
Grabbing the microphone from the girl, Goten smiled brightly as he began to speak, "And this play wouldn't have been create, or have been inspired to have been written if it wasn't for some family members... and some friends."
Goten and Trunks noticed the worried looks on the saiyans' faces. Trunks smirked as he pulled the microphone from his friend's grip. "Come on dad, gramps, Raditz, Goku, and Nappa! Come up here and take a bow with us!"
Needless to say... this turn of events brought some embarrassed faces but also some smirks and wide grins.
"Meet the ones who were the master minds behind the play!" added Sakura with a wide smile.
Vegeta looked to his son, then to Goten, Tekego, and Sakura. "You three have just pulled yourself into some deep shit..."
Trunks gave a shrug as he laughed loudly.
Yep... things were going good.
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Only one more chapter! ;;! I have half of it done... so it might be out some time this week. This chapter was so hard to write! ! But I'm glad it was completed.
Please send a review! It would be greatly appreciated! And thanks for sticking with me thus far!
Takuma
