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The Sayjin Inside

Chapter 19: Goku's Return

A/N: Long overdue chapter but im sure you'll all love it. And thanks to Mirablick Russ and her hard work.

"Who-!" Kakarot began to speak but did not get past the first word. He was flung from where he stood and hit the ground.

"I won't let you hurt her anymore!" Goku screamed, taking his stance, and moving in front of Chi-Chi. The warrior's eyes burned with anger and fury, boring into Kakarot's own. His eyes were alive with power.

Kakarot smirked as he realized who it was. "Poor Goku… you think you can stop me? I'm the true source of your strength and just because you've gotten out doesn't mean that you can stop me. I mean, sure you have increased your power… but you still don't have a chance," he snickered as Goku balled his fists. The notion that he could lose his dear wife and thus cause her more pain pushed him deep within the wells of power.

"No! I swore I wouldn't let you harm her again and I promised her that I would be the one to finish you!" Another level broke as blue ki rippled around his body, the energy surging outwards. The spikes of his hair sharpened and grew.

His screams were deafening. He searched for more power… Body, I have one request. Give me every single ounce of hidden strength that remains within me. If I lose there will be no future for me, my wife, my friends… and every person will suffer if you don't let me have that power!

He snapped as he broke the third and final barrier holding him back. His roars thundered across the land, the shockwaves deafening. Trees were blown free from their roots, buildings were swaying and cracking, and people were knocked to the ground.

And in the center of it all was a man--his desire, his need, and his instinct to save and protect the things that meant most to him. Goku's power rippled around him. His hair cascaded like a waterfall of gold and blue ki. The power radiating from his body gave him every appearance of that of a god. His once dark eyes were now teal blue, staring at the gold ones across from him. "Strong enough for you know, or do I need to up it to another level, you monster?" Goku growled.

Kakarot cracked his neck looking at this new form. "You think that bothers me? You really think that your power is something now? So you're a blonde haired idiot! You still are forgetting… I am your power!" He spat, then sprung from the ground, and hit Goku, his fist firmly driving into the man's cheek.

Jaws dropped as Goku's head had simply tilted. Kakarot could see Goku looking at him as if he were a simply annoyance. "No. I am the real power!" Goku slammed his fist into Kakarot's gut an explosion of wind broke from his lungs. The pounding of bone against his organs bounced in both their heads as Goku opened his fist and poured out his ki. The beam shot far as Kakarot was sent spiraling into the ground, digging a deep depression into the earth.

His body slammed into a tree, halting him. Goku slowly began walking towards him, his power sparking as he advanced. Kakarot slowly gathered himself up, the vein on his forehead pulsing with anger. He was boiling over. He screamed in fury. Red lines burned in the white of his eyes, the golden hue becoming red as he nearly exploded.

Kakarot punched Goku in the gut, knocking him back; his foot swung upwards and hurled Goku. Phasing, he appeared above Goku and brought down both fists, sending him down to the ground. "Maybe you're strong. Maybe you think you have some power, but you're still nothing in comparison to me. I have power that you wouldn't believe."

"But I don't care!" said a voice behind him. As Kakarot moved to look, a fist nailed him in the nose, sending him flipping backwards. Goku's form slammed against Kakarot's who regained his control and battled.

Those on the ground could only watch in awe as the two super powers clashed. One aura a brilliant yellow like the sun the other a black and blood red. It was near impossible to follow as shockwaves left their trail, the two fighting fiercely shaking the ground even as they swung and missed.

Trees lost their bark from a stray punch, the ground exploded upwards as a kick swung and missed. It was as if the planet was ripping itself apart but two warriors were its true destruction.

"Admit it Goku! You just want to kill me because you want her all for yourself! Admit it!" he laughed as his fists slammed into Goku's abdomen.

Goku scowled, his blue eyes growing dark, his teeth shining in the light. "Never!" he screamed, dropping back and driving both his knee's up into Kakarot's chest. "I would never fight for that. I fight-!" He grabbed his arm and sent him flying down to the ground. "I fight for the people I care about." His hands snapped into the air and he scowled, his eyes closing as beams of ki erupted from his hands like plumes.

"Die!" he roared, aiming his hands down.

Everyone could only shield their eyes as a rain of ki cascaded. Blast after blast, surge of energy after surge of energy cannonaded the earth.

The crowd could only watch as the ki fell like rain. Goku's cried furiously as he unleashed his power.

"How-! How can they be fighting each other? They're the same person!" Yamcha yelled out as he held his hand above his eyes and protected them from the blinding light.

"They are both separate beings, the evil and light inside Goku are both real people; both are energy and flesh. It's a battle of wills being played out in front of our eyes instead of in his mind," Kami said cloaking his own eyes.

"Can Goku beat him?" Chi-Chi asked as she watched the battle.

"Let's hope so. If he can't I doubt we have a chance in hell!" Piccolo growled as he covered his own eyes.

"Enough!" thundered a voice, as an explosion of ki ripped up from the ground and surrounded Kakarot, and stopped Goku's assault cold. The red barrier separated them. Kakarot smirked, crossing his arms over his chest. Kakarot floated up into the air, then halted, and glared directly at Goku. The two squared off again. "I must admit you surprise me, you do have some power in that weak body of yours."

"It's more than enough to finish you off…" Goku growled as he pulled his hands back.

"Oh, enough with the theatrics, you fool! You can't beat me no matter what you try, I'm every bit as strong as you are," Kakarot snickered as he pulled his hands back as well.

"But that's where you're wrong. I fight for everyone I care about. I'm stronger because of that," Goku said narrowing his eyes, the waves of his ki beginning to shine around him. A small ball of energy began to form in his hands.

"You're missing one thing here. I am the true power inside of us both. You're just some mock impression of the true being inside you. I, on the other hand, am the real deal!" he snorted as he too began to concentrate his attack. The two powers slowly raised their strengths until they were equal and formed their attacks.

"What's going on now? I can feel their powers growing. Just what are they planning on doing?" Krillin exclaimed, looking on as their auras flashed.

"It's about to end this fight. The stage is set for the winner. And it's about time. I've gotten tired of watching the fight," Piccolo growled as he moved off to the side. "You all had better duck if you want to live another day." He moved into a small crevice as the others followed suit. The two powers came to their peaks.

"I hope you're ready to live inside my head again you fool, for after all this she's mine!" Kakarot laughed as he threw his hands forward, unleashing a massive blast, spiraling outwards like a rocket, churning the ground up in huge chunks, streaking towards Goku.

"That's never going to happen! I will be the one to have her back!" Goku threw his own hands forward, returning the blast.

The planet shook violently. The shockwave rippled outwards, knocking all to the ground. Trees were stripped bare, houses were blown to the winds, and the clouds sifted away as the blast grew.

Both sides grew in strength as each side expended more and more energy. "Ha, you fool. You've burned up too much power; you can't stop me!" Kakarot laughed triumphantly as he surged forth with more power, the tide slowly pushing back against Goku. Goku's hands were shaking. He could tell that Kakarot was exceeding his power.

"Not yet! I'm… not… done… yet!" Goku bellowed, flaring his ki, the long golden locks spraying back sharply. His eyes widened as he exploded with energy. The tide was pushed back to Kakarot, making him grit his teeth. He felt the pressure coming back at him, but he only smirked.

"Maybe you have some but not enough!" Another spiral of energy emerged from Kakarot's hands and shifted Goku backwards. The ground pulsed and broke apart. Goku's legs were so badly he found it difficult to hold up.

"Sorry, I like your evil attitude but this world will be mine… it certainly won't be ruled by you! Special Beam-Cannon!" Piccolo leapt up, his fingers aimed at Kakarot's back, and shot his spiraling attack straight into him. The blast hit but Kakarot was unfazed.

"Fool you aren't even worth-!" Kakarot felt two more blasts in his face and he saw Tien and Yamcha. Each hit him from one side.

"Hei-yah!" cried two more voices as Kakarot felt himself being pelted by blasts on every side.

"Little fools, you're all dead! Doppelganger!" He yelled with a smirk as his shadow rose from the ground: a pure black version of himself was now erect and standing behind his original form.

Before anyone had even released a breath they saw the shadow strike. Piccolo was the first to be knocked to the ground. His skull cracked, as he was knocked unconscious. Kami and Krillin were sent skywards. Tien and Yamcha, the final two, moved to defend themselves but were helpless as the doppelganger kicked them far to the side. The shadow proceeded to return to its master. "Feh… can't even handle that?" He laughed as he turned his attention to Goku who had fallen to a knee. His hands slowly drifted apart as his eyes felt heavy his strain of energy now finally taking what was remaining of his strength.

"I'm so sorry Chi-Chi… I failed you…" Goku uttered as his eye closed, one hazy blue eye looking out as he felt his ki being overtaken.

"Yes you're finished! She'll be all mine… no one can-…what are you doing slave? Get away from him!" Kakarot snarled as Goku felt two hands slide over his own, holding his attack together.

"Don't give up Goku! I can't stand the thought of loosing you again to that monster." He heard her words in his ear. The feel of her body against his side made his closed eye re open to see her face against his own. "I'm going to die with you no matter what Goku, I refuse to let a monster control me." Chi-chi bit her lip as she clasped Goku's hand.

"Foolish bitch! I will just gather the dragon balls and make you my eternal slave! You won't have the peace of death while you're mine and only mine!" Kakarot snarled as he threw what remained of his energy into his attack.

Goku watched, as his ki was just about to break. "I'm sorry I let you down…"

Chi-Chi only gripped his hands. "You didn't let me down, you're willing to give it all for me and our baby…" She spoke softly and closed her eyes ready to embrace the end with her love…

R&R MajinBroli Gotta love the cliffhangers?