Why Can't The Gods…
Set in Dragon Ball Super
Summary: After being shown what his life would have been like as a woman, Goku was told that after Buu nothing in the universe changed, He would still have gone to space in kid form, and he would still have gone with Shenron after the attack of the Dark Shenrons. However Ruler of the 12 universes, the Almighty Zeno or Omni-King, appears before him. He grants Goku a second chance in life as a woman, and recreates the universe in a way that will change "Rikku's" life forever.
AN: I've seen both the movie and the show and decided to combine the two for this particular chapter. While the show was a little more thorough in detail I found the movie more humorous and decided to use bits and pieces from it to add humor.
Chapter 9: A Saiyan's life for me
Rikku was at her limit. She'd been cooped up since she was put on the DL list after her fight with Beerus. Because of this, she'd damn near tried to rush off the first chance she got but Vegeta had caught her quickly enough.
"Come on, Vegeta. I'm fully healed. I'm so tired of seeing the same four walls. I need to get out, I need to train. I want to get as powerful as Beerus!" She looked up at her husband from bed as he brought in a tray of food.
"Shut up! You don't get to make any sort of irrational decisions for the next millennium as far as I'm concerned. You heard what King Kai said after the battles were all over. It was your presence on King Kai's planet that had piqued his interest, he might have left us alone if you hadn't been off training on some far away planet and had taken our daughter with you!"
It was scary to her that Vegeta could sound like Chichi when he lectured. She couldn't tell him that though, lord knew he was already angry with her.
"You and I both know that you're thinking it too. Beerus is the most powerful person in our universe, no one can rival him. He's at a level of power neither of us knew existed. If we keep getting stronger, keep training we can reach that level too."
"What do you propose to do about it!?" He accused. "It's not as if we know how the gods train. At the level we train at it could take our entire lives to reach that pique. The only reason you attained that level is because you borrowed it from others."
"Yes, but during my battle something happened, Vegeta. I had completely lost my god power, and yet I was still holding my own against Beerus. Then somehow… I regained it. I felt a fresh surge of strength that helped me to stop Beerus' blast… it lasted just long enough for me to stop it and then left me drained. However I can't ignore that I was able to reach that power on my own, even for a brief moment."
Vegeta listened intently. He had felt the wavering flicker of her power… felt it surge and fall along with the ache in his heart. He couldn't describe what it had done to him to simply watch from the sideline.
"What are you proposing?"
"I'm saying we train… together. We can reach it Vegeta, we can tap into that god power. It's there." She reached up placing a hand on his heart. "Hidden deep inside, deeper than either of us could have fathomed but it's there. I reached it, only for a moment… and I was equal to him, or close enough to rival him. I could see it in the way he looked at me when we fought. He was enjoying the challenge as much as I was."
Vegeta looked down at his mate's hand on his chest. He reached up covering hers with his own wide palm and clamped down on her still bandaged smiled at him, a trait she had passed on to all her children. He let his own slip out and he cupped her face kissing her full and sweet, fingers running through her hair that was flat and tousled from lying in bed.
"If there is such a way… we'll do it together."
"Mmmm Vegeta…" Her smile went sly and she tugged him to the bed. Maybe she wasn't quite tired of these four walls after all.
~At Capsule Corps~
Bulla smacked away the juice cup Yamcha had offered and he had to sigh in defeat when she started to cry.
"It's just no use. I'm better with boys I guess." His son Boxer let out a gurgle of agreement as he crawled on the carpet towards the crying baby. He sat up hesitantly his smile wide as he picked up his own juice cup and offered it to Bulla. The girl whimpered and looked at the boy with teary but calculating eyes.
Yamcha blinked watching the two stare at each other. His eyes widened a little as Bulla reached out and took the cup in her hands… then he gave a sigh when she dumped it over his head. While his son cried, Bulla laughed and clapped her hands.
"Neither of us are very good with girls, are we Boxer?" He picked up his dripping son and the giggling Bulla and took them towards the bathroom. "Where's Bulma when you need her? She's been sneaking off a lot ever since we got back from the cruise."
Doors crashed open and Trunks raced down the hall with Goten at his heels. The two of them laughed and skidded to a halt when they saw him.
"Hey Yamcha! Did you see the news? Mr. Satan nearly got beaten up by this alien cat race." Trunks snickered.
"Yeah, hehehe," Goten giggled an agreement, "We saw him run around the ring like a chicken. It was funny!"
Yamcha couldn't help but let out a little chuckle himself. He hadn't seen it, but he could visualize it very well.
"So what happened?"
"We don't know… the alien threw a punch but stopped just before he hit his face. He got all pale faced and scared then took off running and the other cat aliens ran off with him." Trunks rubbed the back of his head tapping a boot over the back of his heel.
Sadly enough, Yamcha thought with a sigh, he could see that too.
"If Mr. Satan is anything he's one lucky bastard. Anyway great timing you two. Mind washing up Bulla and Boxer for me while I go check on some stuff? Bulma's out on one of her mysterious errands again and I have work of my own to catch up on."
"Okay!" They both agreed and each took a kid heading to the bath.
"Youth…" Yamcha said with a smile putting his hands on his hips. "I envy it."
~Gohan and Videl~
Her belly starting to round Videl stroked a hand over it as Gohan read to them. It always made her feel warm and happy to hear his soft, protective voice and feel his hand over hers so they can feel the child's energy thriving inside.
Gohan wondered why he hadn't been able to feel it before… the news of her having a baby had caught him completely by surprise. When his mother had become pregnant with Goten Cell had been able to sense the change in her energy… and when she'd become pregnant with Bulla Vegeta had known before she did, as if he had been looking for it.
He had been so caught up in his studies, and preparation for his teaching career that he hadn't given Videl the time and attention she deserved. That would change. He would spend every chance he got with his family, and dote on his child. He and Videl would train the baby together… and raise it well.
He paused his reading when the phone rang. He gave his wife a smile and set the book in her hands.
"Keep reading, I'll get it." He stands up and walks to the kitchen phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Gohan!" Rikku smiled into the phone at hearing her eldest son's voice. "You busy?"
"Hey mom, I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I'm not particularly busy, i'm just reading to Videl and the baby."
"Ah! That's right! How is she?" She smiled into the receiver. "She's gotta be four months along by now, right? Is she showing?"
"A little, and the doctor says she and the baby are both doing great." He leaned on the kitchen counter. "This is a bit strange though. You never use a phone when you want to talk. Usually you just pop right in on us."
"Ah, yeah that was my plan but Chichi said I shouldn't just pop in uninvited. I'll come by later...um which is kinda why I wanted to call you. Vegeta is finally letting me do some training, but he's insisting on doing it with me. So we need someone to watch the kids for a little while. I asked Chichi to do it, but she shot me down. She said I should concentrate on being a good mama rather than a thug."
Gohan had to smile when he heard the frustration and reverence in his mom's voice.
"She just doesn't understand it does she mom?"
"Mmmmm no she doesn't. I love my children, you know that right, Gohan?" Rikku stared out the window staring at the bright blue skies surrounding her home. "You, Goten, Bulla… all of your are priceless to me." She clutched the phone. "It's just… I don't know if it's a saiyan thing or it's just who I am but… there's a need inside me Gohan. A need for strength, for challenge, for the thrill of the fight. It's been like that ever since I was a kid."
Gohan lowered his head staring down at the palm of his hand. He knew that need… while he imagined his wasn't as strong or intense as his mother's he knew exactly what feeling she was talking about.
"...but more." Rikku went on catching Gohan's attention. "There's a desperate need to protect what's mine. When I fought against Beerus, there was the familiar thrill of the challenge… but when I thought it was done, when I thought I had failed… there was this ache and shame that washed over me. I couldn't protect you, I couldn't protect my family, my friends, my home. I wasn't strong enough, I wasn't fast enough, I just wasn't enough."
"Mom…"
"...I don't ever want to feel that way again Gohan! I have to do everything I can protect you. I won't ever let you guys down again!"
"You have never let me down!" Gohan said so fiercely and loudly that Videl jolted up a little and looked his direction. "Mom you're the strongest person I know and no matter what happens you've always done your best, MORE than your best. You push your limits with every challenge. It's what I've always admired about you, what I've always wished I could have."
"Gohan…" Rikku smiled into the phone as tears stung her eyes. "That makes me happier than you know."
"Don't you worry about Bulla and Goten, Videl and I will be happy to look after them for you. You and Vegeta keep training, keep reaching for that goal. You'll always have family here no matter what!"
Rikku's eyes went bright and pride swam inside her. She grinned ear to ear.
"Thanks a bunch, Gohan. Vegeta's heading over to Bulma's right now to pick up Bulla and Goten. He and I will be over there in a little while and we'll talk more, okay?" She hung up and did a little dance of joy a she hurried off to pack the essentials.
Gohan hung up with a little smile of his own then looked to Videl.
"Sorry about that."
"Is everything alright?" She stood up and walked to him. He pulled her into his arm and just held her. Videl stroked his back wondering why she felt such tension and just a little sadness in him. "Gohan?"
"Videl…" Gohan wasn't entirely sure what he wanted to say. The conversation with his mother brought up a bunch of feelings he had unknowingly buried in himself. He hadn't known until he'd spoken with her just how much he shared her feelings. The fight with Beerus had been something no one had been prepared for. They'd become too relaxed, to settled in their day to day lives. You could forget all too easy that there were stronger, more capable opponents just lingering around the corner. As Saiyans they were born with natural enemies, enemies that would come and seek to destroy what they loved, what they lived for. He'd once been a part of that battle, but he'd been next to useless and had relied on his mother who always rose to the challenge of the fight.
"What is it Gohan? What's the matter? Is your mother okay?"
"Hmmm? Oh… yeah." He pulled back. "She's fine. She wants us to watch Goten and Bulla for a time while she and Vegeta do some training. Are you okay with that?"
"Really? I'd love to watch Bulla! It would give me some much needed practice before our own child comes." Videl smiled and then slowly let it drop. "Are you gonna tell me what's wrong."
"I will… but I have to think about it some first. It kinda just hit me out of the blue… but when I'm ready to talk about it, will you hear me out?" Gohan looked her straight in the eyes and watched her smile bloom again.
"Always."
His Videl, his wife… his family… everything he cherished was right here in his hands… and he had to do everything he could to make sure they were happy and safe. He kissed her sweet and slow letting his hands cup her belly.
"Thanks. Come on, I'll order up some food. With my mother and the kids coming for dinner there's no way we'd have enough to feed them."
They laughed together and settled in the kitchen to prepare for their guests.
~Back at Capsule~
Vegeta landed on the lot of Capsule Corps. Before coming by this way he'd done some speed training which left him sweaty and filthy. He quickly guzzled down water and let it run over his head cool and relaxing. He pulled back shaking his hair free and glances up when he heard Bulma's exasperated sigh.
"You never change. Showing up to my house, smelly and filthy. Ever thought about washing up before coming over? You no longer live here, you should be more respectful to people you come visit!" Bulma stood with her hands on her hips her eyes narrowed.
"I came to pick up my children, nothing more or less." Vegeta grunted in response. "I shouldn't have to shower and change to do that."
"Rude as ever. I'm glad Rikku is the one that has to deal with your lousy attitude. If we'd stayed together you probably would have driven me up the wall by then. I certainly wouldn't put up with your crap."
God help him, he was glad he'd avoided that mess. Vegeta thought with another grunt. He turned to fully face her, and then caught sight of the figure standing behind her. His eyes popped open.
"WHIS!"
Beerus' companion from before stood with a calm and poised smile his staff in hand and the other behind his back.
"Hello, Vegeta."
"W-What are you doing here? Where's Beerus?" Vegeta looked around frantically expecting to see the cat like demon god.
"Lord Beerus has retired into slumber. It may be months or years before he awakes again. You can rest easy, young prince."
"Then… why are you-"
"Whis came to have lunch with me." Bulma said puffing her chest out arrogantly. "As it so happens we get along very well. I've been treating him to some of Earth's finest delicacies."
"Yes," Whis smiled. "Earth certainly is full of tasty treats. No matter how often I visit I never get tired of them." He pulled back a bit eying him up and down. "You've been training, haven't you Vegeta?"
"I can sense that your power has raised considerably. However… you're still no match for Beerus. At the rate you're going you won't ever match him… not until you learn how to control your ki."
"What was that… I'll show y-" he hesitated eying Whis the way he would an enemy. There was a strange overwhelming sensation vibrating from this man that had him taking a step back. "Whis… who are you? You're more than Beerus' servant aren't you?"
"Oh? Haven't I mentioned this before? I am Beerus' teacher."
"Teacher?!" He and Bulma shouted together in equal shock.
"Does that mean you're even stronger than Beerus?" Bulma wanted to know.
"Hmmm I wonder about that." Whis laughed and turned. "Come Bulma, I'm looking forward to this dessert you ordered for me…. As for you Vegeta, you take what I say into consideration. Train yourself properly, and you could easily best your wife."
"Karat!?" His eyes widened…. Questions raced through his mind and he quickly cut Whis and Bulma off as they started walking again. "Wait! Can you teach me how to control my ki like you said?"
"Yes, of course." Whis' confident and narrowed gaze stared into Vegeta's wide black orbs. The Saiyan Prince felt a surge of excitement and panic racing through him. Vegeta immediately took a knee swallowing all pride with this rush of urgency. For the first time in years he gave into his pride and need for power and bowed to the superior being in front of him.
"Please! I humbly ask you to train me!" In his mind he also begged for Karat to forgive him. This was too good an opportunity to pass up.
Miles away Rikku stepped outside breathed in the fresh air outside her house. With the sense of freedom egging her on she flew off to Gohan's house unaware of what her husband was planning.
"Beerus… just you wait." She clenched her fist and grinned. "Vegeta and I will grow stronger and match you!"
Sorry for the long delay in updates. I hope this chapter was worth the wait.
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