"Triple Threat"
Chapter 19: "Final Battle"
The first thing Gohan had noticed about the building he had entered was his surroundings. Unlike the exterior of the building, it was filled with the latest technology. It reminded Gohan of Bulma's lab.
"Someone must use this place as a research center." Gohan said to himself. "But enough sightseeing. I have to save Videl!"
-Frieza-
"Who's that" Frieza suddenly asked, confusing Videl, since she couldn't sense energy levels. He turned to Videl. "You stay here. I'll be back in 20 minutes to see you suffer." He left to go greet his visitor.
Videl watched him leave. "Like I could escape... Besides, who would come here?" She knew nobody could hear her. Are they here rescue me? It couldn't be Gohan. Why would he want to save me? Maybe it's Yamcha. I just hope whoever it is doesn't get hurt too bad against Frieza.
-Gohan-
"Well, well. Look who decided to crash the party." Frieza said to Gohan as he landed behind him.
"What? Frieza!" Gohan swung a balled fist at the enemy. "Tell me where Videl is!"
"You mean the girl who thinks you don't care about her?"
"What did you say?" Gohan shot an energy blast at Frieza. He knew exactly what Frieza said. He just didn't want to believe it.
Frieza dogded Gohan's blast and smiled. "You heard me."
Gohan got even angrier. "Tell me where she is now! Ka... Me... Ha... Me... Ha!"
Frieza dogded the energy wave and blasted Gohan from the right side into the wall. Gohan felt his back break through it and hit another wall. He was in the same room as Videl.
Videl looked at the pile of rubble Frieza just shot through the wall with hopeful wishing. Who's under there? More importantly, are they alright?
"Are you al-" She stopped short with she saw the person move. She was even more surprised when he stood up.
Gohan.
Gohan came? He came... to rescue me?
"Videl!" She heard Gohan yell her name through the cage.
"Get a good look at the girl. She dies in 15 minutes." Frieza said.
"What?"
"He's right, Gohan. In 15 minutees, these electric bars will close in and slowly kill me."
"No, they won't. Don't worry, Videl. You'll stay alive as long as I'm here to protect you." He transformed into a Super Saiyan and rushed toward Frieza. Frieza spiraled toward the corner.
"Ka... Me... Ha... Me... Ha!"
Frieza jumped, evading Gohan's attack. He appeared behind the Saiyan and attempted to knee him in the back, but Gohan spun around and held Frieza's leg. Frieza was thrown through the wall.
"Hang on, Videl. I'll be back." Gohan said before he blasted off to Frieza.
Videl smiled warmly. "Gohan... Do you really feel the same way I do? But... why didn't you come earlier?" She shook her head. "No matter what happens, Gohan, I will always love you."
Five minutes had passed.
-Capsule Corp-
"When I think about it, I feel guilty." Yamcha confessed.
"Think about what?" Puar asked.
"Even when I asked her out, she was probably in love with Gohan. I feel guilty that I go between them even though I didn't intend to."
"It's OK, Yamcha." Bulma spoke up. "We all know you're sorry. But I don't know about Chichi..."
-Gohan-
Gohan shot another Kamehemeha wave at Frieza. The evil tyrant was thrown aside like a ragdoll. Gohan threw him up and shot several energy blasts in the air. They all hit their target.
Frieza fell to the floor. "How did you get so powerful?" He growled.
"Taking someone's girlfriend while they're having an important conversation will do the trick. Say goodbye, Frieza."
Frieza screamed one last time as Gohan blasted him with a finishing move. Frieza had finally been defeated.
"Gohan!" Videl suddenly yelled.
Gohan jerked his head and immediately started to fly to her.
The electric bars were enclosing in on her.
One more chapter to go! Get ready for it, guys!