Authors Note: Sorry it took so long to get this chapter out, but I've been busy. Thank you all for your reviews too! I hope you like this chapter anyway, its pretty gruesome at the end, so be warned. Enjoy : )!
Pain was the first thing Krillin felt, as he forced his eyes open. His vision was blurred, at first, but eventually, everything came into focus. He was on a bed, in a cheaply furnished room, next to a man with spiky black hair. "Where..... Am I", Krillin asked no one in particular, in a groggy voice. The man next to him was out cold, so Krillin did not get a reply. Krillin forced himself into sitting position, steadying himself with a hand, and observed the room, more thoroughly this time. There was a door left ajar to his left, which he could not see out, because his eyes were still a little fuzzy, and a closet to his right, which seemed to be locked, as a key still sat in its keyhole. He also noticed a clock up on the wall, which read 5:30am. With a groan, Krillin realised he had been out cold since the evening before. He remembered back to the night club, then Bulmas house, and then... Krillins thoughts trailed off, as he heard a muffled sound, which seemed to be coming from the closet. With all the strength he could muster, Krillin forced himself to his feet, and cautiously shuffled towards the closet. Pain ripped into his body, with each step he took, but he had to find out who.. Or what, was hiding in that closet. Once he reached the closet, he gripped the key in the keyhole and slowly turned it, his hands shaking. He knew that it was a stupid idea; he could barely walk, and whatever was in this closet could very well kill him; but his curiosity had got the better of him. A click sound told him that the closet was unlocked, and he slowly opened the door, peeking through the gap which was slowly forming. Krillin gasped when he looked inside the closet, stumbling backwards, and almost falling, because of his obvious surprise. There, tied up and gagged, were both Chi Chi and Bulma, who both looked very relieved at the sight of Krillin.
Chi Chi could have kissed Krillin, as he untied both herself and Bulma, who had been cramped in that damn closet all night. Radditz had tied them up at Vegetas command, and locked them up in the closet, while putting Krillin and Goku on the bed, to recover. It was beyond Chi Chi, as to why Radditz didn't just leave Krillin to die in a heap on the floor, but Radditz had actually gone as far as cleaning up Krillins injuries, and injecting him with some medicine, which would heal his wounds faster. Chi Chi didn't say a word though, nor did Bulma, as they knew that the Saiyans were still awake, and where still working on their scheme, whatever it may be. Chi Chi had been rather curious, as to what the Saiyans where planning; Vegeta had made it all sound so sinister. But, Vegetas first order, was to lock up 'those infernal women' and to put Krillin and Goku on the bed, to recover. Bulma and Chi Chi kept silent, but both wrapped their arms around Krillin, embracing him lovingly. Then, they hurriedly explained what was going on, making sure their voices where no louder then a whisper. Krillin had a shocked look on his face, as he nodded in understanding, as Bulma told him he had to be quiet. As much as Chi Chi hated to say it, they did not stand a chance against these Saiyans, even with Krillin on their side. Krillin, like Chi Chi, practiced martial arts, though, he was slightly stronger then Chi Chi, as he had trained with the great Master Roshi. She also hated to think that there was no way they could escape right now, not with Krillin in this weak condition. It seemed to them, that they where trapped, and that no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't escape; not with Krillin in his injured state. The look on Bulmas face also showed, that she too, doubted their chances of escaping. Chi Chi felt Krillins hand on her shoulder, and heard him whisper, "Don't give up hope Bulma, Chi Chi. It may look grim, but there is always hope, even in the worst of situations". With those words in her head, Chi Chi smiled. Krillin was right; even if things did seem bad, the cops where everywhere by now, trying to find herself and Bulma. She was even surprised that they hadn't been found already. Shouldn't it be obvious too check Motels in the area of the kidnapping?
Goku cringed as agonizing pain tore at his limbs, while he vainly tried to move. He could open his eyes now; as well as wriggle his fingers, but that was the limits of his movement. He wanted to gasp, but couldn't, as he saw that Chi Chi, Bulma and some bald guy where huddled together in the corner of the room, discarded rope lying on the floor near them. Their going to get away, thought Goku, wanting desperately to call out to his fellow gang members, to warn them. But, it was no use. He was to badly injured to even mumble, much less yell. As he watched, feeling started to come back into his hands and lower arms, and he felt as though he could make some use of his voice again. "Ve.....ge......ta", he muttered, between gritted teeth. These 3 syllables had caused him so much pain to mutter, and he groaned, as this pain cut at his insides. Gokus voice had not carried out of the room, and had only drawn the 3 hostages attention to himself. He saw the looks of alarm on their faces, and watched, as they crept over to him. He felt a hand clamp down on his mouth, and watched, as Chi Chi, who owned the hand, gave him a warning look. The look didn't just have warning in it though; it seemed to look disappointed as well. Dissapointed in me, Goku thought, anger swelling up inside him. He had liked Chi Chi when he met her in the club, and would have liked to leave a lasting impression on her. But, the only impression she had of him now was a bad one; she must hate me, he thought, trying to frown. Though, he couldn't frown, as he did not have the strength to move his face much, especially after his attempt to call Vegeta. He cursed himself in his mind, he shouldn't care what Chi Chi thought of him, he should be worried about the mission. But, he could not help thinking about her, as he felt her soft hand cupped over his mouth, and as he looked up, into her penetrating gaze. "One noise, and I'll kill you", Chi Chi whispered, her eyes flashing with a look of anger. Gokus eyes widened, and he stared at her intently. Though, her threat sounded very serious, he had caught a glimpse of sadness in her eyes. She wont kill me thought Goku, a slight trace of happiness in his thoughts. And he was right; Chi Chi, though she was angry, would dare not kill Goku.
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"No... STOP! He's only a child", came the screams of a mother, lying half dead, in a pool of her own blood, as she watched her child, cowering on the floor. A sinister laugh sounded, and a blast erupted, slaughtering the little boy instantly. The mother screamed, sobs wracking her body.
"Now, that will teach you. I'll be taking this", came a cold, evil voice, as it reached down, and pulled an orange orb from the dying mothers limp hand.
"No... NO", she screamed, the pool of blood spreading further. The horrid monster that had killed her child laughed evilly, and shook his head at her.
Yes.. YES! AT LAST", the evil voice echoed maniacally. The woman dragged her body along the floor, and dug her nails into the murderers leg. She then dragged her arm downward, blood trickling down the murderers leg.
"STOP", she yelled, choking up blood in the process. The murderer looked down at her in disgust, and stood on her neck, snapping it, and killing her instantly.
"Dirty little woman. That will teach you to touch ME", came the cold voice, anger and hatred in his every word. The murderer laughed evilly at the woman's broken body, before walking from the house, and blowing it up completely.
"Lord Freeza will be most pleased with me", came the cold voice, laughter sounding even louder, as flames licked the destroyed village around him. A whole village had been slaughtered, just for one little, orange orb. But, it wasn't just any little orb. It was the 5 star dragon ball. And Zarbon, the one who had found it, did not take mercy on any of the villagers. Not even the little boy. Because he was a member of the worlds most notorious gang. The Kold Lizard gang.
Pain was the first thing Krillin felt, as he forced his eyes open. His vision was blurred, at first, but eventually, everything came into focus. He was on a bed, in a cheaply furnished room, next to a man with spiky black hair. "Where..... Am I", Krillin asked no one in particular, in a groggy voice. The man next to him was out cold, so Krillin did not get a reply. Krillin forced himself into sitting position, steadying himself with a hand, and observed the room, more thoroughly this time. There was a door left ajar to his left, which he could not see out, because his eyes were still a little fuzzy, and a closet to his right, which seemed to be locked, as a key still sat in its keyhole. He also noticed a clock up on the wall, which read 5:30am. With a groan, Krillin realised he had been out cold since the evening before. He remembered back to the night club, then Bulmas house, and then... Krillins thoughts trailed off, as he heard a muffled sound, which seemed to be coming from the closet. With all the strength he could muster, Krillin forced himself to his feet, and cautiously shuffled towards the closet. Pain ripped into his body, with each step he took, but he had to find out who.. Or what, was hiding in that closet. Once he reached the closet, he gripped the key in the keyhole and slowly turned it, his hands shaking. He knew that it was a stupid idea; he could barely walk, and whatever was in this closet could very well kill him; but his curiosity had got the better of him. A click sound told him that the closet was unlocked, and he slowly opened the door, peeking through the gap which was slowly forming. Krillin gasped when he looked inside the closet, stumbling backwards, and almost falling, because of his obvious surprise. There, tied up and gagged, were both Chi Chi and Bulma, who both looked very relieved at the sight of Krillin.
Chi Chi could have kissed Krillin, as he untied both herself and Bulma, who had been cramped in that damn closet all night. Radditz had tied them up at Vegetas command, and locked them up in the closet, while putting Krillin and Goku on the bed, to recover. It was beyond Chi Chi, as to why Radditz didn't just leave Krillin to die in a heap on the floor, but Radditz had actually gone as far as cleaning up Krillins injuries, and injecting him with some medicine, which would heal his wounds faster. Chi Chi didn't say a word though, nor did Bulma, as they knew that the Saiyans were still awake, and where still working on their scheme, whatever it may be. Chi Chi had been rather curious, as to what the Saiyans where planning; Vegeta had made it all sound so sinister. But, Vegetas first order, was to lock up 'those infernal women' and to put Krillin and Goku on the bed, to recover. Bulma and Chi Chi kept silent, but both wrapped their arms around Krillin, embracing him lovingly. Then, they hurriedly explained what was going on, making sure their voices where no louder then a whisper. Krillin had a shocked look on his face, as he nodded in understanding, as Bulma told him he had to be quiet. As much as Chi Chi hated to say it, they did not stand a chance against these Saiyans, even with Krillin on their side. Krillin, like Chi Chi, practiced martial arts, though, he was slightly stronger then Chi Chi, as he had trained with the great Master Roshi. She also hated to think that there was no way they could escape right now, not with Krillin in this weak condition. It seemed to them, that they where trapped, and that no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't escape; not with Krillin in his injured state. The look on Bulmas face also showed, that she too, doubted their chances of escaping. Chi Chi felt Krillins hand on her shoulder, and heard him whisper, "Don't give up hope Bulma, Chi Chi. It may look grim, but there is always hope, even in the worst of situations". With those words in her head, Chi Chi smiled. Krillin was right; even if things did seem bad, the cops where everywhere by now, trying to find herself and Bulma. She was even surprised that they hadn't been found already. Shouldn't it be obvious too check Motels in the area of the kidnapping?
Goku cringed as agonizing pain tore at his limbs, while he vainly tried to move. He could open his eyes now; as well as wriggle his fingers, but that was the limits of his movement. He wanted to gasp, but couldn't, as he saw that Chi Chi, Bulma and some bald guy where huddled together in the corner of the room, discarded rope lying on the floor near them. Their going to get away, thought Goku, wanting desperately to call out to his fellow gang members, to warn them. But, it was no use. He was to badly injured to even mumble, much less yell. As he watched, feeling started to come back into his hands and lower arms, and he felt as though he could make some use of his voice again. "Ve.....ge......ta", he muttered, between gritted teeth. These 3 syllables had caused him so much pain to mutter, and he groaned, as this pain cut at his insides. Gokus voice had not carried out of the room, and had only drawn the 3 hostages attention to himself. He saw the looks of alarm on their faces, and watched, as they crept over to him. He felt a hand clamp down on his mouth, and watched, as Chi Chi, who owned the hand, gave him a warning look. The look didn't just have warning in it though; it seemed to look disappointed as well. Dissapointed in me, Goku thought, anger swelling up inside him. He had liked Chi Chi when he met her in the club, and would have liked to leave a lasting impression on her. But, the only impression she had of him now was a bad one; she must hate me, he thought, trying to frown. Though, he couldn't frown, as he did not have the strength to move his face much, especially after his attempt to call Vegeta. He cursed himself in his mind, he shouldn't care what Chi Chi thought of him, he should be worried about the mission. But, he could not help thinking about her, as he felt her soft hand cupped over his mouth, and as he looked up, into her penetrating gaze. "One noise, and I'll kill you", Chi Chi whispered, her eyes flashing with a look of anger. Gokus eyes widened, and he stared at her intently. Though, her threat sounded very serious, he had caught a glimpse of sadness in her eyes. She wont kill me thought Goku, a slight trace of happiness in his thoughts. And he was right; Chi Chi, though she was angry, would dare not kill Goku.
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"No... STOP! He's only a child", came the screams of a mother, lying half dead, in a pool of her own blood, as she watched her child, cowering on the floor. A sinister laugh sounded, and a blast erupted, slaughtering the little boy instantly. The mother screamed, sobs wracking her body.
"Now, that will teach you. I'll be taking this", came a cold, evil voice, as it reached down, and pulled an orange orb from the dying mothers limp hand.
"No... NO", she screamed, the pool of blood spreading further. The horrid monster that had killed her child laughed evilly, and shook his head at her.
Yes.. YES! AT LAST", the evil voice echoed maniacally. The woman dragged her body along the floor, and dug her nails into the murderers leg. She then dragged her arm downward, blood trickling down the murderers leg.
"STOP", she yelled, choking up blood in the process. The murderer looked down at her in disgust, and stood on her neck, snapping it, and killing her instantly.
"Dirty little woman. That will teach you to touch ME", came the cold voice, anger and hatred in his every word. The murderer laughed evilly at the woman's broken body, before walking from the house, and blowing it up completely.
"Lord Freeza will be most pleased with me", came the cold voice, laughter sounding even louder, as flames licked the destroyed village around him. A whole village had been slaughtered, just for one little, orange orb. But, it wasn't just any little orb. It was the 5 star dragon ball. And Zarbon, the one who had found it, did not take mercy on any of the villagers. Not even the little boy. Because he was a member of the worlds most notorious gang. The Kold Lizard gang.