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Chapter 13: The Ginyu Force Strikes Back. Frieza's Plan In Action.
Jeice and Burter's tie had yet to be broken, the two beginning to wear out.
"Why don't we just call it a draw and take 'em on together?" Jeice asked.
"Alright." Burter replied. "But I want the bald one."
"Deal." Jeice said.
Recoome cracked his knuckles and approached the trio with a smile on his face. "Alright, now it's my turn." He said. "I don't mind if the little runts join in either. Come at me at once if you want, it won't make a difference."
"Take it easy on those two, Recoome." Jeice said. "We still get a turn, remember?"
"I remember." Recoome said. "Right. Now it's time to face Recoome!"
Gohan and Krillin watched as Vegeta let out a low yell and was surrounded by a blueish-white aura.
The Ginyu Force stood shocked as their scouters showed Vegeta's energy skyrocket. "Are you seein' this, Burter?" Jeice asked. "His power level's just gone up by 30,000. And it's still goin'."
Gohan and Krillin braced themselves as the area around Vegeta exploded, the rocks around him being whipped into the air.
The Prince dashed forward and dealt a blow to Recoome's jaw, sending him flying backwards. Vegeta flew ahead of the brute and hit the ground. He pushed off towards Recoome and brought his hands down into the brute's face. He turned in the air and slammed back down into Recoome's chest, knocking the wind out of him.
Vegeta grabbed Recoome by his ankle and began spinning him around. He threw the brute straight for Jeice and Burter, who sidestepped away from Recoome, allowing him to crash into the rocks behind them.
The Saiyan gathered all of his energy into his hands and placed the bases of his palms together. The four spectators all braced themselves as the ki blast shot past them, whipping up dirt and rocks and throwing them all around.
"I'm through playing games!" Vegeta yelled, pushing another wave of energy into the blast.
The sky filled with dirt and smoke as the blast hit its target, destroying the mound of rocks. Jeice and Burter tried to take shelter from the debris but were caught in the billowing dust cloud from the explosion.
Krillin got onto one knee and watched as the sky began to clear. "Wow." He said. "Vegeta's gotten a lot stronger since we fought back on Earth. He completely blew that guy away."
All three felt a familiar energy come from the smoke, taking Krillin aback. "No. It can't be." He said. "How could he have taken all that?"
Recoome laughed as the smoke cleared around him. Blood streamed down his face. His hair was standing out in all different directions, while his armor had been reduced to a tattered under armor.
"Alright." He laughed. "Great warmup, Vegeta. Now it's my turn."
Burter coughed as he blew away the dust with his hand.
"Ah great." Jeice said through a handkerchief. "There he goes trying to show off as usual. Meanwhile, I have dirt and rocks in places that aren't even reachable. Not to mention we're both caked in dust."
"I'm definitely making sure he gets put on laundry duty this week." Burter said. "Maybe even next week's too."
"You ready to get serious, Vegeta?" Recoome asked. He brought his hands above his head and stared straight into Vegeta. "Recoome... Kick!"
He darted forwards and planted his knee into Vegeta's chin, sending him flying.
"Vegeta!" Gohan yelled.
The Prince felt blood trickle down his chin as he flipped off of a rock and went straight for Recoome. The brute blocked his punch and retaliated with his own. The Saiyan began punching furiously at Recoome, who effortlessly blocked each attack.
"Not bad, Vegeta," Recoome said, "but let's see what you're really made of." He brought his elbow above his head in preparation for his attack. "Recoome... Elbow!"
He slammed down on the top of Vegeta's head, sending him plumeting into the dirt. The Prince dodged as Recoome went for another attack while Vegeta was down.
The two began a chase through the sky until Vegeta turned and fired at Recoome. The brute moved past the blast and flew behind Vegeta.
"You're too slow!" He said, slamming Vegeta down into the river.
The Prince zoomed through the water to get under Recoome and then shot straight upwards right into the brute's gut. Vegeta carried him along until Recoome regained himself and grabbed Vegeta by the waist.
"That was a nice try." Recoome said flying straight towards the ground. "But you lose, Vegeta!"
He slammed the Saiyan head first into the dirt, only Vegeta's legs sticking out from the ground.
Recoome chuckled as he grabbed Vegeta at the ankle and pulled from the ground. "Don't go kicking the bucket yet, Vegeta." He said, swinging the Saiyan over his shoulder and slamming him to the ground.
As Recoome peered over Vegeta to check if he was alive, the Saiyan popped open his eyes and shot Recoome point blank in the face.
Gohan and Krillin watched as Vegeta slowly got to his feet while Recoome didn't move at all.
"Is- Is it over?" Krillin asked.
Everyone watched in shock as Recoome flipped onto his feet with an "Upsy-Daisy." He was face was covered in even more blood, and his hair was almost completely blown away.
"Now you're fighting dirty. Just the way I like it." Recoome laughed.
Damn it. Vegeta thought to himself. He's just been shrugging off all of my attacks like they were nothing. If I don't think of something soon, I'm dead.
"This is it, Vegeta." Recoome said. "Now's your chance to use any more tricks you're hiding. After that, I'm gonna hafta get rid of you."
"Gohan," Krillin said, "if Vegeta goes down here, then we're next on the chopping block. They're coming straight for us when he goes down, and we both know we don't stand a chance. So right now, I need you to trust me and not hold back, understand?"
"Got it." Gohan said.
"Time's up, Vegeta. Now I guess I hafta kill you." Recoome said. "It was a pleasure knowing ya, Vegeta."
"Gohan, Vegeta won't be able to withstand another one of that guy's attacks." Krillin said. "We have to get him out of there."
"Right." Gohan said.
Recoome placed his hands above his head and gathered his energy. "Recoome... Eraser Gun!" He yelled. A pink beam shot from his straight towards Vegeta.
"Now!" Krillin yelled. Both of the fighters flew straight for Recoome and Vegeta, their auras flaring.
Krillin delivered a kick to back of Recoome's head, causing the beam to go off course. Gohan grabbed Vegeta and threw them both sideways, narrowly dodging the blast.
The blast hit a nearby island, obliterating into and sending pieces flying in all directions. Gohan landed on top of Vegeta as rocks flew past them.
When the winds settled, Vegeta threw Gohan off of him and got onto his elbow. "You brat!" He yelled. "Do you honestly think I needed your help? What good did saving me accomplish? You could have used that chance to deal with Recoome. Failures. Your lack of tactic makes me want to throw up."
Krillin stared where an island had once been, the area nothing but a crater now. "Crazy." He said. "If one of us had taken that blast head on, well, I don't want to think about."
Recoome grunted as he got to his feet and turned to Krillin. "Smart idea." He said. "You really got me with that sneak attack of yours." He looked over to the other two Ginyu Force members and called out. "Hey Jeice, Burter! Do you mind if I take the runts, too? I'll owe ya one!"
"Fine!" Jeice called back. "Take 'em all!"
"But you're picking up the tab for dinner on the way home!" Burter called out.
"It's a deal!" Recoome said. "Well you heard them, maggot. You're all mine now."
Gohan and Vegeta watched as Recoome went up to Krillin, who backed away in terror.
"Recoome..." The brute started, "Kick!" He brought his foot up to Krillin's chest and sent him flipping backwards. His body dragged along the ground before eventually coming to a stop with a thud.
"Krillin!" Gohan yelled, flying over to the downed fighter.
"I'm good, Gohan." Krillin groaned. "It's just a flesh wound." He coughed up a little bit of blood and rested his head on the ground. "Even after that powerup from the Grand Elder, I'm still completely worthless, aren't I?"
"Don't say that, Krillin!" Gohan said. "Just hold on."
"No, Gohan." Krillin groaned. "It's over. They're too strong, too fast. And they've got all seven Dragon Balls. It's hopeless.
"Awww." Recoome said. "Did I hit him too hard? I wanted to play with him some more."
"You big bully!" Gohan yelled. "This isn't over! I haven't given up!"
"Don't worry." Recoome laughed. "You will eventually."
Gohan's hands began to glow with energy as he shot at Recoome, who simply blew the beam back. Gohan dodged as the beam hit the ground but was caught by Recoome, who slammed his hand into Gohan's side, sending his body dragging through the dirt.
Recoome chuckled as Gohan slowly got to his feet, ready to fight. "I told you I'm not giving up!" The half-Saiyan yelled.
"Good work, Ginyu." Frieza said as the Captain placed the Dragon Balls in front of him. "As per the norm, you have exceeded my expectations. Not only have you brought me all seven Dragon Balls, but you did it with such ease that I'm upset with myself for not calling you and your men sooner."
"Praise from you is a high honor indeed, my Lord." Ginyu said. "Nothing else can bring a greater pride."
Frieza stared at his reflection within the Dragon Balls as he admired them. "Finally, after such long waiting, I will finally obtain immortality."
"This calls for a celebration." Ginyu said. "To commemorate the occasion, I will perform the 'Dance of Joy' in your honour, my Lord."
Ginyu began to perform as he twisted and twirled before Frieza, who watched in astonishment. "You know, Ginyu," He said, "Perhaps this can wait until later."
"Of course, Lord Frieza." Ginyu said.
"Although I don't mind admitting," Frieza said, "I am overwhelmingly excited."
"And rightfully so, my Lord." Ginyu said. "In mere seconds, you will claim your place as ruler of the universe forever."
"Dragon Balls," Frieza said, "I, Lord Frieza, command you to grant my wish for immortality, so that I may rule forever!"
Nail could sense the Earthling's power level begin to fade, followed by a high spike of energy. He picked up the pace as he realized what was happening.
Before he had even made it halfway, a sense of foreboding overcame him. A sinister energy seemed to come from the Grand Elder's home, causing him to worry.
"Father." Nail said, stopping in place. "He's in danger. The evil ones will be after him." He turned back to the Earthlings as more fighting picked up. "Forgive me. I have a greater duty." He turned midair and flew back to the Elder's as fast as he could.
Ginyu and Frieza stared on as the Dragon Balls gave no reaction to Frieza's command.
"That's odd." Ginyu said. "Maybe it already happened? Do you feel immortal, my Lord?"
"No." Frieza said. "No, I don't feel a difference."
What's wrong with these damn things? Frieza thought to himself.
A sudden realization came to him, and he began to fill with anger. "The Namekian." Frieza sneered. "Of course."
"What is it, Lord Frieza?" Ginyu asked.
"At the time I thought he was just being sore, but I understand now." Frieza said.
"What?" Ginyu asked.
"When I acquired the second Dragon Ball, the village elder said that an otherworlder wouldn't be able to use the Dragon Balls, even if they got all seven." Frieza explained. "An otherworlder. The Namekians must have some secret way of activating the Dragon Balls. So what is it? A ritual? A password? A certain organization of the balls? I need a Namekian."
"Pardon me, Lord Frieza," Ginyu said, "but I don't think there are any Namekians left. I think you might have offed them all."
Frieza pressed a button on his scouter and began sweeping the area. "Well, I found Vegeta and the others." He said, the scouter locking on. "I don't suppose either he or one of his little friends might know where I could find a Namekian."
"In that case, I'll call off my men and order them to bring Vegeta and his friends for questioning." Ginyu panicked.
Frieza's scouter switched targets, displaying three other power levels off on the planet. "No need." He said. "I'm picking up two Namekians and a third one heading right for them. We've never searched that area before, so it seems that those three we're able to escape our grasp."
"Just leave it to me, Lord Frieza." Ginyu said. "I'll get them to tell us how to work the Dragon Balls."
"No need. I think it's best if I go have a word with them." Frieza said, climbing up to his chair. "Besides, it's been far too long since I've had a chance to enjoy myself. I trust you to guard the Dragon Balls with your life."
"You can count on me, Lord Frieza." Ginyu said as Frieza took off. "Good luck."
"Alright." Recoome said, leaping into the air. "Recoome... Bomber!"
The brute fired off a furious valley of ki blasts aimed at Gohan, who dodged past the attacks. He couldn't keep it up for long, as he was caught off guard by one of the blasts, sending him flying.
Recoome appeared beside him and slammed down on his back. He brought his knee to the half-Saiyan's gut then slammed him downwards once again, the boy hitting the ground with a crash.
Gohan's entire body ached. From head to toe, his body tingled and burned. I can still go. He thought to himself.
He slowly got to his feet and began to stumble forward. He grabbed at his side and took a few more steps before collapsing again.
"Please, Gohan." Krillin said, watching the child's attempts to get back to his feet. "Just stay down."
Gohan got back to his feet as Recoome landed in front of him.
"I have..." Gohan said. "I have to keep... fighting." As he stumbled for Recoome, a clear aura enveloped him, his hair whipping to the sides of his head. Krillin and Vegeta felt his energy rise, as did the Ginyus scouters pick it up.
"You guys are really stubborn, aren't you?" Recoome laughed. "I should know. I'm stubborn too."
Gohan clenched his fist and look up at Recoome. "I won't go down so easily." He said. "I won't let you win!"
He charged at the brute, who leaped into the air and connected his foot to the boy's neck, snapping it. Vegeta and Krillin watched in horror as the child's unmoving body hit the ground, his energy dropping to nothing.
"Gohan!" Krillin yelled.
"Jeez." Burter said. "That was a bit much, don't you think? I could hear the poor kid's neck snap from here."
"We have orders." Jeice said, a hint of sadness coming through on otherwise blank statement.
"Pathetic runt." Vegeta said, collapsing to one knee. "And here I thought he'd gained some strength."
"What a joke." Recoome said. "You're all a bunch a pushovers. I didn't even break a sweat. I don't understand why Lord Frieza would hafta call us to deal with you losers." He approached Gohan's body, which gave slight spasms as blood trickled from his mouth. "I guess I'll have to deal with you guys and finish the job."
Before he could make a move, a loud roar filled the sky. Everyone turned to watch as a ship moved through the horizon, descending down onto the planet.
"Seems we have another visitor." Jeice said.
Krillin watched as the ship came down with a loud crash, it's landing site erupting with dirt and dust. "Goku..." He said.