Authors note: Sorry I've taken so long to get this chapter out. I'm just losing my inspiration for this story. But, I will finish it heh heh, I just hope it wont be a let down. I'm sorry about this chapter, there is just no real feeling in it, I hope its not a total waste. I'll try and get inspired again :(. Oh yeah, I'm changing the summary too, to make it sound more exciting. Try and Enjoy!
Krillin and Chi Chi both ran forward in an instant, to where Bulma and Vegeta lie; Krillin lifting Vegetas fallen form from Bulma, and Chi Chi grabbing Bulma, hugging her tightly. "Bulma! I'm so... sorry", Chi Chi said between her sobs, as she crushed Bulma even harder with hugs.
"Ve.. geta... how ..is he", Bulma spoke in a quiet, shaken voice. Bulma was very pale, very frightened from what had just happened, Chi Chi noticed; which was very understandable, so she decided it would be best that she didn't hear that Vegeta was on the brink of death; she might blame herself.
"Bulma, don't worry about him for now. This is the perfect time to escape", Chi Chi said in a whisper, as she looked around at the fallen bodies of all the Saiyan gang members. Chi Chi knew it would be heartless to leave the fallen warriors in their state; but they shouldn't have kidnapped herself, Bulma and Krillin in the first place. Besides, if they left the Saiyans here now, Chi Chi wouldn't have to manipulate Goku.
"Chi. You know we can't leave them; as much as we wan't to", Bulma said in a steadier voice, as she hugged her friend.
"They would leave us, had the situation been reversed. And they deserve whatever comes to them, after everyone they've hurt", Chi Chi snapped, letting go of Bulma, and standing.
"Yes, they have hurt many people. But Chi, we aren't like them. Thats exactly why we cant just leave them for dead; we have to at least drop them off at a hospital. Then we can go home", Bulma said, standing up, and putting a hand on her friends shoulder. Chi Chi stared at Bulma, her eyes starting to fill with tears again.
"Bulma, your right. I just didn't want to face a minute more of Go...", Chi Chi never finished the sentence, because she was interrupted by her friends finger being pressed to her lips.
"Shhh, its okay Chi. After we drop them off, we won't ever have to see them again. Unless, of course, we decide to visit them in prison", Bulma said, some of her usual spark back in her voice. Chi Chi smiled at her friend; Bulma was so strong; she was already starting to recover after the terrible ordeal, and she had enough will power not to run away and leave the Saiyans for dead. But Chi Chi; she just didn't know how she could bear another night spent with these horrible Saiyans.
"Hey, Chi Chi, Bulma. We better get Vegeta to a hospital now, hes pretty bad", came Krillins voice from behind Chi Chi and Bulma. Chi Chi frowned, as she watched Bulma pale; GREAT TIMING Krillin, she thought, as she took Bulmas hand and led her over to Krillin and Vegeta.
"We'll have to get them all into the car. But its going to be tough; these Saiyans aren't exactly feather light", Krillin said, a groan escaping his throat. Chi Chi and Bulma nodded, and where about to lift Goku, when a voice interrupted them.
"Need a hand", came a gruff, familiar voice. Chi Chi and her friends turned and saw, a rather worn out, beaten up, yet standing Radditz.
"If your offering", said Krillin, in a stern, yet somehow, at ease voice.
Bulma and Chi Chi decided to let Radditz carry Goku, as he was obviously a lot stronger, and could handle carrying the huge Goku with ease; while they took 18, who was a lot smaller. Krillin was then left to carry the arrogant Vegeta back to the car, who he placed in the backseat, next to Goku. Radditz had decided to sit in the backseat, with his girlfriend 18s limp body in his lap, while Krillin opted to drive, as Chi Chi and Bulma weren't at the time feeling up to it; though, Bulma would usually jump at the chance to drive such a nice car. Chi Chi and Bulma sat in the front seat, rather cramped, but non-the-less more comfortable then sitting near Vegeta or Goku. "Well, the West City Hospital is out of the question; its miles away. So, does anyone else have any suggestions, for where we should take this lot", said Krillin from the front seat, in a rather 'tough' (or so he thought) voice. He was rather enjoying the fact that he, Krillin, had a bunch of beaten Saiyans in the backseat, and that he was doing the ordering around. But, Radditz soon burst his little bubble.
"I don't know what the hell your thinking, baldy, but we aint going to no damn hospital", Radditz said, with scorn.
"Oh, so I suppose you want all your Saiyan buddies to die. And your girlfriend, too", said Bulma, sarcasm dripping from her every word.
"If that's what it takes to get this mission done.... Then so BE IT", Radditz spat out the words, scowling at Bulma. Bulma was rather taken aback; was kidnapping herself, Chi Chi and Krillin so important, that he'd let 3 of his friends die?
"I don't get these Saiyans", Bulma whispered to Chi Chi, who nodded in agreement. Shouldn't friends come before a stupid gang? Well, it obviously wasn't just a 'stupid gang' to Radditz; he really took it all very seriously.
"Hey man, I can't just hand us all over to you, if that's what your thinking. You're going to the hospital, and that's final", said Krillin, this time, serious.
"I don't want to have to kill you", Radditz said to Krillin, kicking the back of Krillins chair.
"Your too weak to hurt me", Krillin scoffed, turning around to show Radditz he wasn't scared.
"I'm 100 times stronger then you weakling, so you'll do as I tell you, and drive straight ahead", Radditz hissed, his power level slightly increasing. Krillin gulped, nodding at Radditz, and turned back to face the road, starting the car.
Both Chi Chi and Bulma had to close their eyes, as they drove through the now barren and destroyed village they had seen earlier. There was not a single survivor; and every single house in the little village had been burnt to the ground. Everyone in the car was silent, as they drove in the little village; it was now like a ghost town, and it made even Radditz slightly edgy. When they had finally driven some distance from the village, then and only then, would Chi Chi and Bulma open their eyes. "So horrible", Bulma muttered, as she gazed out the window next to her, a tear falling down her cheek. Why did those innocent people have to die? Was it because of her? That Zarbon man had said he was sent to kill her; so maybe he destroyed the village, because he thought they had her. And why does he want to kill me, anyway, Bulma thought, the question now coming back to haunt her. She had no idea why 2 gangs where after her. Was it because of her fathers technology? But, would'nt they have taken Dad instead, Bulma asked herself, so many thoughts filling her head. After the car had left the little village, there was nothing for miles, save trees and dirt, alongside the dusty road. Eventually, after a few hours travel, they reached a small motel on the side of the road. "It will have to do", said Radditz, as he stepped out of the car, 18 in his arms.
"Hey, Baldy. I'm going to book us a room, hold 18 for me. And you, with the dark hair. Your coming in with me, so there will be no attempts to escape", Radditz barked these orders out, and they where quickly complied with. Radditz grabbed Chi Chi by the upper arm, and led her into the motel, while Krillin held the wounded 18 in his arms.
"I'm suprised shes still alive; well, I'm suprised any of them are still alive, after that. And that long trip in the car. Stubborn bastard Radditz; we could all be home by now", Krillin mumbled, as he stared down at 18. Her hair was matted down on her face with blood, yet she looked very beautiful. Krillin found himself brushing her hair back from her forehead, blushing invoulatarily.
"What the heck are you doing, Krillin", asked Bulma, a puzzled expression on her face.
"I was just pushing her hair back", he mumbled, frowning at Bulma.
"Just remember; she half killed you", said Bulma, in a stern voice.
"Whaaaat! Bulma, what are you trying to imply! I don't even like her! And besides, I've got a loving girlfriend", Krillin stammered, blushing, as Bulma smirked at him.
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Zarbon walked into the Kold Lizard gang's headquarters, a sinister look on his face. He had succeeded in collecting 2 dragon balls; not to mention the other 3 dragon balls other Kold Lizards had retrieved. Zarbon walked down a corridor in the headquarters, and stopped in front of a door, where a pink, large creature was standing. "Dodoria, I request to see Lord Freeza immediately", Zarbon asked, in a smug voice.
"Why are you so cocky? Kill someone today", asked Dodoria, in a rude voice, with a scowl.
"Oh, several people, I assure you. But, that is not the reason I am asking from an audience with Lord Freeza. Its much better", said Zarbon, smirking at Dodoria, and showing him the 2 Dragon balls her had found. Dodoria stared at the Dragon balls for a moment, before glaring at Dodoria, and walking inside the room he was guarding. He returned, moments later, and grunted at Zarbon, which was his rather un couth way of saying Freeza was waiting. Zarbon walked into the extravagant room in which Freeza occupied most of the time, bowing down on a knee, and smiling. "Well, what is it Zarbon", asked Freeza, in a rather bored voice. Zarbon just smiled smugly, and showed Freeza the Dragon balls.
"Well, should I be impressed? That's still not all of them", Freeza said, taking a sip from a wine glass, which he always held.
"I apologize Lord Freeza. Those Saiyans have the last Dragon balls", said Zarbon, in a rather defeated tone.
"Well, go and get them", said Freeza, in annoyance. Zarbon nodded, excusing himself, and left the room.
"Ha ha ha, you don't look so cocky now", Dodoria said, chuckling at Zarbon.
"Oh, but on the contrary. Its time we invaded those Saiyans", said Zarbon, with a sinister grin.
"Oh, so the war has began", said Dodoria, a grin now gracing his spiky, pink face.
"So it has. Now, rally everyone", said Zarbon, with a horrible glint in his eyes.
So soon, those Saiyans will be out of the picture for good. And we will have all the Dragon balls. And we will rule the UNIVERSE, thought Zarbon, letting out a sinister, cold laugh.
Krillin and Chi Chi both ran forward in an instant, to where Bulma and Vegeta lie; Krillin lifting Vegetas fallen form from Bulma, and Chi Chi grabbing Bulma, hugging her tightly. "Bulma! I'm so... sorry", Chi Chi said between her sobs, as she crushed Bulma even harder with hugs.
"Ve.. geta... how ..is he", Bulma spoke in a quiet, shaken voice. Bulma was very pale, very frightened from what had just happened, Chi Chi noticed; which was very understandable, so she decided it would be best that she didn't hear that Vegeta was on the brink of death; she might blame herself.
"Bulma, don't worry about him for now. This is the perfect time to escape", Chi Chi said in a whisper, as she looked around at the fallen bodies of all the Saiyan gang members. Chi Chi knew it would be heartless to leave the fallen warriors in their state; but they shouldn't have kidnapped herself, Bulma and Krillin in the first place. Besides, if they left the Saiyans here now, Chi Chi wouldn't have to manipulate Goku.
"Chi. You know we can't leave them; as much as we wan't to", Bulma said in a steadier voice, as she hugged her friend.
"They would leave us, had the situation been reversed. And they deserve whatever comes to them, after everyone they've hurt", Chi Chi snapped, letting go of Bulma, and standing.
"Yes, they have hurt many people. But Chi, we aren't like them. Thats exactly why we cant just leave them for dead; we have to at least drop them off at a hospital. Then we can go home", Bulma said, standing up, and putting a hand on her friends shoulder. Chi Chi stared at Bulma, her eyes starting to fill with tears again.
"Bulma, your right. I just didn't want to face a minute more of Go...", Chi Chi never finished the sentence, because she was interrupted by her friends finger being pressed to her lips.
"Shhh, its okay Chi. After we drop them off, we won't ever have to see them again. Unless, of course, we decide to visit them in prison", Bulma said, some of her usual spark back in her voice. Chi Chi smiled at her friend; Bulma was so strong; she was already starting to recover after the terrible ordeal, and she had enough will power not to run away and leave the Saiyans for dead. But Chi Chi; she just didn't know how she could bear another night spent with these horrible Saiyans.
"Hey, Chi Chi, Bulma. We better get Vegeta to a hospital now, hes pretty bad", came Krillins voice from behind Chi Chi and Bulma. Chi Chi frowned, as she watched Bulma pale; GREAT TIMING Krillin, she thought, as she took Bulmas hand and led her over to Krillin and Vegeta.
"We'll have to get them all into the car. But its going to be tough; these Saiyans aren't exactly feather light", Krillin said, a groan escaping his throat. Chi Chi and Bulma nodded, and where about to lift Goku, when a voice interrupted them.
"Need a hand", came a gruff, familiar voice. Chi Chi and her friends turned and saw, a rather worn out, beaten up, yet standing Radditz.
"If your offering", said Krillin, in a stern, yet somehow, at ease voice.
Bulma and Chi Chi decided to let Radditz carry Goku, as he was obviously a lot stronger, and could handle carrying the huge Goku with ease; while they took 18, who was a lot smaller. Krillin was then left to carry the arrogant Vegeta back to the car, who he placed in the backseat, next to Goku. Radditz had decided to sit in the backseat, with his girlfriend 18s limp body in his lap, while Krillin opted to drive, as Chi Chi and Bulma weren't at the time feeling up to it; though, Bulma would usually jump at the chance to drive such a nice car. Chi Chi and Bulma sat in the front seat, rather cramped, but non-the-less more comfortable then sitting near Vegeta or Goku. "Well, the West City Hospital is out of the question; its miles away. So, does anyone else have any suggestions, for where we should take this lot", said Krillin from the front seat, in a rather 'tough' (or so he thought) voice. He was rather enjoying the fact that he, Krillin, had a bunch of beaten Saiyans in the backseat, and that he was doing the ordering around. But, Radditz soon burst his little bubble.
"I don't know what the hell your thinking, baldy, but we aint going to no damn hospital", Radditz said, with scorn.
"Oh, so I suppose you want all your Saiyan buddies to die. And your girlfriend, too", said Bulma, sarcasm dripping from her every word.
"If that's what it takes to get this mission done.... Then so BE IT", Radditz spat out the words, scowling at Bulma. Bulma was rather taken aback; was kidnapping herself, Chi Chi and Krillin so important, that he'd let 3 of his friends die?
"I don't get these Saiyans", Bulma whispered to Chi Chi, who nodded in agreement. Shouldn't friends come before a stupid gang? Well, it obviously wasn't just a 'stupid gang' to Radditz; he really took it all very seriously.
"Hey man, I can't just hand us all over to you, if that's what your thinking. You're going to the hospital, and that's final", said Krillin, this time, serious.
"I don't want to have to kill you", Radditz said to Krillin, kicking the back of Krillins chair.
"Your too weak to hurt me", Krillin scoffed, turning around to show Radditz he wasn't scared.
"I'm 100 times stronger then you weakling, so you'll do as I tell you, and drive straight ahead", Radditz hissed, his power level slightly increasing. Krillin gulped, nodding at Radditz, and turned back to face the road, starting the car.
Both Chi Chi and Bulma had to close their eyes, as they drove through the now barren and destroyed village they had seen earlier. There was not a single survivor; and every single house in the little village had been burnt to the ground. Everyone in the car was silent, as they drove in the little village; it was now like a ghost town, and it made even Radditz slightly edgy. When they had finally driven some distance from the village, then and only then, would Chi Chi and Bulma open their eyes. "So horrible", Bulma muttered, as she gazed out the window next to her, a tear falling down her cheek. Why did those innocent people have to die? Was it because of her? That Zarbon man had said he was sent to kill her; so maybe he destroyed the village, because he thought they had her. And why does he want to kill me, anyway, Bulma thought, the question now coming back to haunt her. She had no idea why 2 gangs where after her. Was it because of her fathers technology? But, would'nt they have taken Dad instead, Bulma asked herself, so many thoughts filling her head. After the car had left the little village, there was nothing for miles, save trees and dirt, alongside the dusty road. Eventually, after a few hours travel, they reached a small motel on the side of the road. "It will have to do", said Radditz, as he stepped out of the car, 18 in his arms.
"Hey, Baldy. I'm going to book us a room, hold 18 for me. And you, with the dark hair. Your coming in with me, so there will be no attempts to escape", Radditz barked these orders out, and they where quickly complied with. Radditz grabbed Chi Chi by the upper arm, and led her into the motel, while Krillin held the wounded 18 in his arms.
"I'm suprised shes still alive; well, I'm suprised any of them are still alive, after that. And that long trip in the car. Stubborn bastard Radditz; we could all be home by now", Krillin mumbled, as he stared down at 18. Her hair was matted down on her face with blood, yet she looked very beautiful. Krillin found himself brushing her hair back from her forehead, blushing invoulatarily.
"What the heck are you doing, Krillin", asked Bulma, a puzzled expression on her face.
"I was just pushing her hair back", he mumbled, frowning at Bulma.
"Just remember; she half killed you", said Bulma, in a stern voice.
"Whaaaat! Bulma, what are you trying to imply! I don't even like her! And besides, I've got a loving girlfriend", Krillin stammered, blushing, as Bulma smirked at him.
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Zarbon walked into the Kold Lizard gang's headquarters, a sinister look on his face. He had succeeded in collecting 2 dragon balls; not to mention the other 3 dragon balls other Kold Lizards had retrieved. Zarbon walked down a corridor in the headquarters, and stopped in front of a door, where a pink, large creature was standing. "Dodoria, I request to see Lord Freeza immediately", Zarbon asked, in a smug voice.
"Why are you so cocky? Kill someone today", asked Dodoria, in a rude voice, with a scowl.
"Oh, several people, I assure you. But, that is not the reason I am asking from an audience with Lord Freeza. Its much better", said Zarbon, smirking at Dodoria, and showing him the 2 Dragon balls her had found. Dodoria stared at the Dragon balls for a moment, before glaring at Dodoria, and walking inside the room he was guarding. He returned, moments later, and grunted at Zarbon, which was his rather un couth way of saying Freeza was waiting. Zarbon walked into the extravagant room in which Freeza occupied most of the time, bowing down on a knee, and smiling. "Well, what is it Zarbon", asked Freeza, in a rather bored voice. Zarbon just smiled smugly, and showed Freeza the Dragon balls.
"Well, should I be impressed? That's still not all of them", Freeza said, taking a sip from a wine glass, which he always held.
"I apologize Lord Freeza. Those Saiyans have the last Dragon balls", said Zarbon, in a rather defeated tone.
"Well, go and get them", said Freeza, in annoyance. Zarbon nodded, excusing himself, and left the room.
"Ha ha ha, you don't look so cocky now", Dodoria said, chuckling at Zarbon.
"Oh, but on the contrary. Its time we invaded those Saiyans", said Zarbon, with a sinister grin.
"Oh, so the war has began", said Dodoria, a grin now gracing his spiky, pink face.
"So it has. Now, rally everyone", said Zarbon, with a horrible glint in his eyes.
So soon, those Saiyans will be out of the picture for good. And we will have all the Dragon balls. And we will rule the UNIVERSE, thought Zarbon, letting out a sinister, cold laugh.