A/N: DB/Z is owned by Akira Toriyama only.

-I Pray-

The hall that he was dragged through seemed to be unending. The walls he noticed were full of portraits and hideous paintings of the General. He caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar person upon the wall, an old but wise looking man, probably the so called 'lord' the General was talking about.

A door was up ahead and roughly like an animal he was taken through it and pulled down some wooden steps that creaked and groaned with every step. Just where were they taking him?

The Cells were all opened and a large group of soldiers came rushing in, ordering the slaves to go out of the door and out onto some sort of platform. Chichi gasped as she was pushed outside, Bulma holding onto her arm, the others not far behind. They were forced to the side, still caged in but the fresh air was nice enough. Looking down Chichi could see some sort of arena, crowds of outside people all around. She looked to her right, through the metal bars and saw two large and empty golden chairs; two dressed up soldiers stood next to them on guard.

"Chichi what's happening?" Bulma asked afraid, "And where's Goku?"

"I don't know. But whatever it is I don't like the look of it" she whispered, probably unheard against the loud chatters of the village people and the yelling of commands from the soldiers.

Soon enough a loud and ear drum shattering horn was blown. The many people silenced, looking up at the Golden chairs. Chichi turned her head in wonder, only to see two men appear, both dressed in expensive clothing, most likely royalty. The one was pretty tall, old but sophisticated. His hair was short, she noted and his face unpleasant. The other was slightly taller with shoulder length brown hair and a large belly. He looked quite young but still as unpleasant as the first. 'Must be related' she thought as they both sat down. A short chubby man suddenly stood forth after talking to the older of the two and with authority he yelled.

"BRING OUT THE PRISONER!" Chichi and the others immediately glanced down at the arena as if expecting Goku to be there. What was going to happen?

Goku was let go but got pushed towards a large wooden door. He turned back in question but only got guns pressed into his side. His chains were for some reason removed around his ankles before he was pushed towards the door.

"Move it punk! Don't be scared now!" he said nastily. Goku growled but reluctantly turned back around, jumping slightly as the large wooden door opened before him.

The crowd outside were going wild. He squinted hard at the blinding light of the sun as he was pushed out into the arena for all to see.

Chichi gasped when she spotted him, Bulma and the others beginning to panic. What was going to happen?

"Do you think he'll be ok?" Bulma asked her boyfriend.

"I don't know Bulma. Something just doesn't feel right about this" Bulma bit her lip and looked back down at Goku.

"Oh Kami keep him safe" she prayed.

Goku was suddenly stopped by the soldier and before he knew it the soldier was running back towards the wooden door. Goku was confused, but he knew whatever it was that was about to happen, wasn't good.

"Here kid!" called a young soldier throwing out a sharp looking weapon. It landed by Goku's feet, a wooden spear it seemed. Goku glanced back at the soldier.

"Good luck" he said laughing and shutting the wooden door.

"Ass hole" Goku mumbled under his breath. Then suddenly a loud groaning noise came from his right. Another large wooden door was opening slowly. Goku's eyes were fixed on it, what the Hell was going on?

Everyone fell silent…the crowds were in a silent excitement, the slaves in worry. Chichi held her breath…like she was about to plunge into deep cold water…

The large wooden door opened fully and a few shouts from the crowd could be heard. Goku stood still, confusion yet curiosity raining on him. There was a sudden hiss, followed by a small yet powerful screeching growl. The arena shook at what sounded like footsteps, coming from the opening. Goku stood his ground, in the corner of his eye he could see the spear laying upon the ground. From the shadows and into the light came something Goku could have only seen in his nightmares.

It was huge, a lizard type creature with six long thin and dangerous looking legs. Its body was different shades of green and well formed; a pointed back end upon it. Its neck was tall; it's head quite small to the rest of it. Goku stood quite shocked and speechless as he stared across at the creature. Its eyes were what caught your attention, the bright orange piercing eyes that stared you out hungrily. It growled again, that high pitched screech coming from its mouth. Goku gulped when he saw its teeth. It was odd he thought, as its teeth were perfectly straight but rather sharp.

The men coaxing the monster out began to prod and poke it with sticks or spears, making it venture out further. One suddenly threw a carcass of some sort out into the open arena. The scent was smelt easily and quickly and in a blur the creature was out and attacking the meat.

"Oh my God" Chichi whispered as she stared down, her eyes wide and afraid.

It ripped the carcass apart with its teeth easily and with just a few gulps it was gone, bones and all.

Goku swallowed slightly, a little nervous. He knew what was going to happen, it was all too obvious now. He was going to have to fight this thing, with that puny little wooden spear with his hands bound behind his back. How the Hell was this going to work?

The General stood forward from his space next to his Lord. He smirked, his eyes enjoying the sight already. He couldn't wait for the show to begin…

The creature licked its lips and raised its head up to see Goku in the distance. It hissed and let out another high pitched howl and began to walk towards him.

All the time, Goku watched the creature with careful eyes as it approached him. He had to make a plan; he had to get himself out of the chains around his wrists. He let out a deep breath as the creature was only a few metres in front of him.

It was hunting him, like a hunter would hunt his prey. Its eyes were scanning over Goku's body hungrily, probably imagining how great it would taste. Goku frowned, the spear upon the ground still in the corner of his eye. The creature hissed and snorted and just as Goku predicted, it raised its front leg and struck down. Goku spun around and like magic the monster's sharp leg cut the chains that bound his hands. Goku mentally cheered and raced to grasp the spear and stood back up, holding it protectively.

Chichi's heart skip a few dozen beats it seemed as she watched the scene below her. Yamcha and a few others were cheering Goku on, but she was too afraid right now. Too afraid that if she got her hopes up, they would come crashing back down…

Goku backed off a little, the two of them circling each other at the same time. It was if they were both planning their attacks. Naturally, they were. Goku scanned his eyes over the creature's body. It was pretty well formed and protected he noted, with what looked like hard bone covering most of it. There had to be a part of the creature where it was weak, and that, would be where his victory would be claimed.

After a few more hisses the large beast struck Goku again; kicking out its large gangly legs. Goku dodged them, rolling over and escaping as the beast screamed and howled angrily. It attacked Goku again quite rapidly; it's long and sharp legs colliding with the side of the spear. Goku grit his teeth trying to overpower the creature and push it back. He succeeded and pushed it back and with one swift movement forced the spear into its side. It penetrated its hard skin slightly, the creature whining loudly before hissing and whacking the spear out of its side and out of Goku's grasp. Goku gulped as he saw the spear fly over towards the wooden door. Before he could run over the lizard swung out its hidden tail and slashed Goku across his side, sending him crashing to the desert floor, and skidding a few metres away.

"GOKU!" Chichi screamed his name, her eyes watering up dramatically. Bulma could only hug and comfort her.

Goku winced, pushing himself us from the sandy ground to his knees. His side was pumping out blood from the large gash and it hurt immensely, but right now, there were more important things to worry about. He could see the spear in sight, just a few seconds away. He could hear the monster approaching and feel the vibrations through the ground as it walked ever closer. Goku sprung up and made a dive for the spear.

The Lizard picked up speed and galloped over to its prey. Goku, in surprise, fell onto his back. The Lizard was hovering above him, arching its back to stand upon its back legs, its front ones waving about wildly. Now was Goku's chance as he saw beneath the monster, a part of its body where the flesh wasn't protected. He growled, took the spear and rammed it deep within the flesh. The animal howled and screeched in pain, its legs collapsing and failing to work from the excruciating wound.

Goku pulled himself up quickly, preparing to fight back some more. But it was all over as the beast lay dead, and defeated. Goku panted heavily, his one eye closing as he winced from the pain in his side. He wasn't one hundred percent sure, but it felt like his ribs were broken. He let out some deep breaths, pretty relieved that ordeal was over. He stood up straight and dropped his weapon to the ground and stared up to see the General staring back at him.

Both men smirked. The General was quite impressed by the boy and pretty surprised. But he wasn't smirking because he didn't want the boy to get the better of him; he was smirking because of what was to come next. Goku felt good now he had his own back. He smiled to himself about to walk back towards the wooden door when another one began to open…

He stopped his walking and turned back around, his eyes wide and curious. He heard that familiar hiss and screech and he heard the footsteps. He swallowed, knowing it was another one, but his breath was caught in his throat when he saw…there were two…

"No…NO! This can't be happening!" Chichi cried banging on the bars in front of her as she looked down at Goku.

"He can't take them both, he's exhausted" Yamcha said in a panicked voice.

"Don't say that Yamcha" Bulma begged with watery eyes, "Please don't say that" she whispered.

The two identical monsters slowly but surely approached their prey. They hissed and snarled, their tails swishing around madly. Goku looked down at the ground to where his spear lay. He only had one option, and that was to fight them. He laughed to himself lightly. He knew he couldn't win against them, he knew they'd kill him, but he couldn't give up without a fight. But he was tire and his side hurt so much, making it almost unbearable to move. But he had to try; he had to try for Chichi's sake at least.

He looked up at the crowd of slaves above, and he could see her slotted in at the end, her eyes focused on him and him only. He knew she was afraid and he knew she would be upset…but there wasn't anything anyone could do now, not even him.

Tears ran down her face like a waterfall. Her eyes were wide, her lips quivering. Her hands were grasping hold of the bars, her body shaking with fear. She kept begging Kami with every muscle she had in her brain, she just kept praying for Goku's safety. She couldn't loose Goku…she just couldn't loose him.

Goku picked up the spear slowly and began to walk forward. The General laughed to himself. The boy was crazy but the General wasn't going to complain. The boy was going to die after all.

Goku kept on walking, his body getting ever closer to its death and defeat. But he wasn't afraid and he wasn't so ashamed about it. He never really wanted to die, but he knew that to die trying was an honour. Even though he was going to fail, and he was going to perish. He didn't give up and he didn't give in. Besides…Mankind's greatest glory wasn't in never falling…it was in rising every timeMankind fell…

The creatures were waiting now, just waiting for their feed. They were hungry and ready for Goku and soon they would feast off his flesh. He stopped a few metres in front of their tall gangly forms. He stood straight and ready, his spear in his dirty and bloody hand. They began to approach him, their fangs visible as they snarled, their eyes piercing deeply into his. Goku took the spear in his both hands and grasped it hard.

It was time.

OMG I TOOK SO LONG! Apologies all around! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me. Well this took me bloody ages! It was real hard to write to. I hope it didn't suck, I didn't think this chapter sucked too much anyway. MWAHAHA a bit of a cliffy there though heehee I love cliffys! Lol ah well, please review and tell me your thoughts. Thanks for the reviews to! Love you guys! Ja ne!

Kami bless!

Gosha