The Death of the Saiyan Prince

You know, I never thought I would go this way. In battle, from a disease, from torture, maybe even in an accident, but never this way. Saiyan were never meant to ive this long you know. By the time they were in their late 80's they would probably have slowed down a notch, and have got themselves killed, but no, not I.

I suppose I should be proud. Living to the age I have. The oldest Saiyan. No, come to think of it, Kakarot will probably steal that title. I've seen him here and there from time to time. He comes to check on the Earth during his breaks from the dragon's training. He's been gone for hundreds of years now, and I hate to admit it, but I actually miss the idiot. I wonder if I will see him in other world - presuming that's where I go that is.

He thinks I don't know, but he's in the room right now. Hiding in the shadows. Doesn't suit you Kakarot, you should come out.

I know he won't come out though. He no longer belongs to this family. All of the people that knew him are gone, now his name only reigns as a legend. There are no legends of me. Typical.

So here I am, the great prince of the Saiyans, awaiting death in some room at my house, surrounded by family that love me. Ha. Hahaha. That's one of the funniest things I've thought of all day so I chuckle lightly.

A few worried glances are passed my way. They thought I was asleep and now I can tell thy think I'm hallucinating. I never really laugh you see. People would have thought that I would have lightened up by now, but no, not I, for I am the great Prince of the Saiyans. Ha. There's another funny thing.

Oh God, I've lived too long, I wish I would hurry up and die. I wonder if Bulma will be in other world? I hope so … it's been so long since I last saw her. You see, once a Saiyan takes a mate, it's not just for life, it's for eternity. I haven't had sex in … I lost count, but it's been at least 250 years … probably a lot more.

I remember when I got my first grey hair. Those two brats, VJ and GJ never let it go. They would tease me for hours! I wish I could see those two again. It's been lonesome since they died. They were the last two super Saiyans to exist other than myself on this planet. I've even started to miss those idiot Z Warriors. God, I've gone soft.

I smile as I feel my heart slow a little more. It won't be long now. I do hope I go to other world, I would love to see all hose fools again. Don't tell them I said that though. I start to cough and my great great, great, great, great, great, great, … ahh whatever, there some sort of relative to me, but they come to my side and check on me.

I am the only being left that can claim that I am a true Saiyan, these people in front of me are pretty much all human. If only the other Saiyan's could see me now. The mighty Vegeta, surrounded by his human family on his death bed from old age. Ha. I'd never live it down.

I hear one of the younger ones stat to sob and this starts a chain reaction. I don't know how much more of this I can take. It's one thing, to be watched whist your dying, but to have people cry around you. No thanks. I think it's time that they left.

"Stop … crying" I whisper harshly

My voice left me a little over two hours ago, so al I can do is whisper … how pathetic.

They turn towards me and I open my eyes. They all seem shocked. I guess they thought I was unconscious.

"I think … it's time … that you left" I add "I want … to get … some rest … and your keeping … me … awake"

"W-we'll be quiet" One of the girl's says to me, but I don't care, I want a moment alone

"Leave … now"

They all know better than to disobey my wishes. Thy promised they would let me go how I wanted, so if I want to die alone, I get to die alone. They all gather thir things and leave without other word … all but one that is.

"I thought … I told you … to leave … clown"

He steps out of the shadows … I knew that would work. Ha looks down at me and I can see the pity in his eyes. I glare p in his direction and sit up in the bed. I HATE pity.

"Hey Vegeta" he whispered

"What are you doing back?"

I swear, I will not look weak in front of him. If that means struggling to breath just to maintain my regular voice, so be it … I'm gonna die soon anyway, what's the point of reserving energy?

"I didn't want to miss my chance to say goodbye"

"I guess I won't be seeing you in other world then"

"What?"

"Goodbye is forever kakarot"

"What should I say then?"

"Will you eventually die?"

"Yes"

"Then guess I'll see you later … pop down to the HFIL and visit once in a while"

The sarcasm is dripping from my voice and he smiles. Good, a frown doesn't look right on his face. I need to see his goofy smile so that I can get angry at him, but the frown's back in pace after a few seconds … damn.

"does it hurt?"

His voice is timid … why does he sound so afraid?

"Only my pride"

Another sad smile, damn … that's worse than the frown!

"I … um … I asked the dragon to end our training when you die"

"Why would you do something like that?"

"The dragon says that, if I would have stayed on Earth, I would have died naturally by now, and I kina miss my family…"

"So, why did you wait for me?"

"I … I didn't want you to go alone"

I can't help it, a smile slips, but I quickly change it to a smirk … crap, too late … he saw it!

"So, if you don't mind, I'd like to join you in that nice custom made bed that's the size of the whole room"

"Why?" I ask

"Well, as soon as you die, I'll drop dead too, and I want to send my last few moments alive comfortable"

"You've become cheeky Kakarot"

"When you live this long, you learn a lot of things"

"Tell me about it"

He slides into the bed with me and gets comfortable. The clown even has the cheek to cuddle up to me. He knows I don't have the strength to push him off, so I just settle for swearing at him until he back's off a little. I would never tell him, but his company is much appreciated.

I close my eyes and fall into a deep sleep. I don't know how long I'm out, but it must have been a long tie because when I come to Kakarot is looking at me stangely.

"What?" I rasp, my voice is fading faster now

"Your heart stopped for a good five minutes there Vegeta, and then just started again, I thought you were gone!"

The worry is apparent in his voice and for some reason I feel guilty. Damn I've become way too soft. Is voice takes me ut of my thoughts again as he continues to talk. He's just aimlessly chatting to fill the silence, but one sentence caches my attention.

"You're not going to Hell you know"

"What?" I whisper

My vision is clouding … it's almost time. I try to tell him, but he starts talking again.

"Bulma's waiting for you, they all are … even Fluffy!"

"Hmm?"

I'm tiring. I think this is it.

"They all got to keep their bodies. All of the old generation and the fighters, none of the recent ones though. Only our wives, kids and VJ and GJ"

"I wish Bulma was here" I whisper

"You'll see her soon enough"

Huh? Did I say that out loud? Damn.

"Kakarot?"

"Yeah?"

"I think this is it"

"I know … I can feel it"

"You ready?"

"For what?"

"You didn't think I was going to go like this did you?"

"What?"

"C'mon, take us to a deserted place so that we can leave one final mark on tis mud ball of a planet!"

My voice is stronger now, though my body is weaker. The thought of what's about t happen strengthens me. Kakarot complied with my wishes of course and son we are surrounded by nothing but desert.

I get to my feet shakily and Kakarot is surprised to see that I am in my Saiyan armour. I smirk at him and begin to power up. He looks at me strangely for a moment before smiling and joining me. We ascend further and further into the darkness. There's a light at the end, and we both now what that is. This gives a whole new meaning to going out with a bang.

Finally, I can be reunited with my family again. I can train and talk with the people that I know! I can't wait!

Everything goes quiet for a moment. Kakarot contacted me through a mind link and told me that we would go straight through the check in and onto other world with no delay. We would automatically be transported to where to Z warriors resided. I feel my body being restored to it's youthful appearance and smirk as everything comes to a stop.

I open my eyes and am greeted with….

TONGUE!

"Damn it Fluffy!" Vegeta yelled as he pulled the Raptor away from his face "Did you have to ruin the sentimental moment!"

Laughter can be heard and I recognise all the voices for once. Finally, I'm home again

I don't know what you guys thought of that. I thought I would try something different, I know it was REALLY sentimental and there wasn't much humour, but what do you think, should I leave it there of should I make it into a proper funny fic? I'll let you decide!