Chapter 30: Super Sayjin Four Training

My memories were back, and sharper than ever. But I didn't get cocky, and I kept up my meditation. And of course, I trained.

Vegeta and I fought everyday, boosting our power, speed, and endurance. But Vegeta seemed distracted. He didn't let his fighting suffer, but he didn't seem quite as focused as he normally should have been. Finally his attitude made his fighting suffer in a spar, and I beat him.

It didn't feel like a victory, though.

"Vegeta, what's up with you?" I asked as we rested after training for three hours straight.

"And what is that suppose to mean?" he replied.

"You don't seem focused on training. I beat you, but it didn't feel like I beat you."

"…Its Kakorot." he said after a moment of silence.

"Goku? What about him?"

"You wouldn't understand." Vegeta got up, and went to leave, but I jumped up and grabbed his arm.

"You don't think I can get it? I bet I know what it is."

"Then enlighten me." Vegeta, facing me with a scowl.

"Goku always beats you. He made a Super Sayjin four transformation without the ray gun Bulma created, and he can do it at will. You can't, and you know you should be able to be at least his equal."

"How do you know so much?" Vegeta asked, sighing. I was right.

"Because I go through it everyday. I always have. Even with the ultimate power I could be beaten. All my battles were barely won. Without you, and Goku… and Mirai, I'd be lost. And to make it worse, I'm the girl here, so I have to prove myself even more."

"I don't think you have to prove yourself." Vegeta said.

"And I don't think you have to prove yourself, but we do. I have to prove it to myself, as you do."

"Right, then lets shut up and train." Vegeta said, powering up to SSJ.

"Yeah!"

Later we went inside to eat, rest, and shower. Along the way we each got a soda, and stopped in to see Bulma.

"Oh great, I was about to call you two in here."

"Oh really?" Vegeta responded. I took a sip of my soda.

"Yeah, I got a great new invention. It's called the Bluntz Wave Inducer."

Well, you can imagine that Vegeta spit soda everywhere.

"What!" Vegeta cried.

"About time, what took you so long? I thought you already knew how to do this kinda thing."

"All my past research was lost when Goku and Bebi blew up the tower, so it took me this long to make a new one. And this time its reusable, unlike the last one I made for Katie's anniversary present."

"That seems like only yesterday." I said, remembering back. Cell was still my friend back then. Now there are two, and neither of them can be called a friend. A son maybe, but not a friend.

"Well anyway, I need to run some more tests, but I think I can make it work for both of you."

"Yes, then the Prince of Sayjins can show his worth." Vegeta said to himself.

"Well then, my Prince, shall your Princess get started?"

All seemed perfect. Vegeta and I would be able to finally reach SSJ4, and help Goku fight the Shadow Dragons. We could finally prove ourselves.

But as perfect is only a fantasy, my SG went off. It hurt, and I had to grab the console to keep my balance.

"My SG? But I thought-"

"What was it, Katrin?" Vegeta asked.

"Goku is fighting Ice Shenron right now. I have to go help him."

"But what about-" Bulma began.

"I guess I'll have to wait to prove myself later, right now Goku needs me. I'll scout ahead for you, Vegeta. Get there as soon as you can."

"Katrin-" I teleported before he could argue.

All I ever really wanted was trust. I had it, and then that yearning turned to a yearning for respect, for power. For years I was unmatchable, but that Council was the match behind the flame. I had to prove that I had what it takes. I needed my own match and flame. A girl can do anything a guy can do, except pee standing up, maybe.

For years Goku was earth's protector. Vegeta surpassed me, and so did Mirai. I was the last full-blooded Sayjin to reach SSJ, but the second to reach SSJ2 and SSJ3. Yet Goku and Vegeta were always a step ahead.

I didn't care that I wasn't the best, I just wanted to prove that I could be the best without help. But even if I became SSJ4, it would be because of Bulma's genius, not my will. Of course, the same goes for Vegeta. I guess my dream of creating my own match will remain only a dream.

Cell was gone because of me. Mirai, Kanji, and Andy died because I couldn't remember our enemy's Achilles' heel. Once Vegeta died because of my weakness.

Over the years I had grown stronger and wiser in battle and in mind. A few weeks ago I was tempted by the dark forces, and I beat it, even in a weaken state. My spirit still knew how strong I was.

I have faced evil and won many times. I have also lost many times. My life here was bittersweet for years, and it still is.

How many people can say they've saved the world? How many have met their heroes? I have, but the cost was my world. I destroyed the evil one who destroyed it, but that didn't change that fact that it was gone.

So before I go to fight Sin Shenron and face what I truly hope to be my last epic battle, I stop at the Lookout. There was an old, dusty plaque dedicated to my lost home and all the dimensions lost due to Roxx. Though he is long dead, his mark is still on this world as well.

Dedicated to all those hurt by Lord Roxx. All the dimensions he destroyed are now avenged, and the remaining protected, thanks to the Angel Sayjin, Katrin 'Katie' Briefs.