Risk

Chapter 41

Hitting the ground on the other side of the portal, Goku had found himself on Morgorf as he sprang into action, blasting at the various demons that attempted to overthrow him. He never expected to arrive in such a place to find his wife; his mate who had been kidnapped by a monster. Was she still herself? Could he still save the one his heart yearned for?

"Who are you?" Goku asked, angry as hell at this monster that suddenly appeared in his way.

"My name is Lamoch, but why should I be courteous towards you when you will die soon enough? My question is why you here, Saiya-jin?" Lamoch spoke in such bitterness that it seemed like he was stabbed.

"Where's Chi-chi!" Goku yelled, his power increasing slightly. Ever since Kakarrot and the Earth-raised Saiya-jin had merged personalities, he felt his patience had grown relatively shorter than usual. He wanted to destroy the entire castle, rip down walls, shatter windows and break down doors until he found what his heart yearned for deeply.

"If you must ask, she's in the bath and no longer loves you," Lamoch spoke bitterly. The warrior inside screamed to tear his head off; however, if he had done so, who knew what the consequences would have been?

"Take me to her." The order was brief; so brief it was almost though he had demanded it with a dominating threat. "I want to hear it for myself."

"She says you are too imperfect. No one would want a monkey…" The words ended there and Goku's patience had literally snapped. He punched Lamoch in the face; causing the demon to fly backwards.

"I didn't ask for your opinion; now show me where my wife is you fucking bastard…" Goku didn't care about the language that spilled from his lips. He wanted Chi-chi now and there, if not, he was going to tear apart the very world to get to her.

"If you want her that bad, then I am afraid you will be denied. She is pregnant with my child…"

"C-child?" The blood inside became cold; so cold, one would think it was ice. A growl escaped the Saiya-jin's throat. Bad enough he kidnapped her, now she was pregnant with his child? This was the breaking point. If Kakarrot was still separated, he would have been spitting out more curse words, but now wasn't the time to do such. A roar escaped his throat and immediately, he skipped the second level of Super Saiya-jin and straight into the third.

If Lamoch was telling the truth, then there would be hell to pay.

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"Daddy!" Goten cried when his father had vanished through the portal. He had no time to laminate on his father's disappearance when the demons attacked. He had to carefully dodge and weave around various limbs to avoid being injured.

While everyone fought against Lamoch's soldiers, a lone demon hovered there; his eyes gazing upon Gohan himself. Both flew at each other and met straight in the middle; causing sparks to fly before flying backwards, attempting to outdo one another with yet another attack. The next one was a kick that struck the side of the demon's head by Gohan as the hybrid took the initiative and followed with a volley of blasts. Explosions filled the air from the physical contact; however, when the dust cleared, the demon had lunged back at Gohan and punched him in the gut, causing saliva to come out of his mouth with a grunt.

'Dad, are you saving mom? I hope you find her…' Gohan thought silently to himself while recovering fast enough to go towards the demon again.

The walls of the palace shook and dust fell into the bath that Chi-chi had been soaking in. The milky white suds hid most of her form in the water as she looked up at the sky light at the light orange colored vastness. A deep blue moon shone down upon her form; exposing her in its mesmerizing light.

'Why can't I fight it?' Chi-chi thought to herself while the servants took care of her needs. 'I want to break out, go to his side, but I can't… Goku, Kakarrot, if you're here… save me…'

Speaking of the Earth-raised Saiya-jin, he was thrown into a wall as Lamoch transformed into his demonic form. Dark, black horns lengthened from his head; curving and his form towering over the warrior by twice his height. He narrowly avoided the giant's fists as he drew his knees in; somersaulting in mid-air and flipping overhead where his back was off-guard. He broke out of it and aimed his right foot towards the back of his head. Before there was contact, the demon vanished; plowing his arm across Goku's chest and throwing him through a pillar that collapsed upon it, taking a portion of the ceiling down as well.

"You're wasting your time," Lamoch spoke in a much more menacing voice. "If you really wish you had her back, you would have done so before I took her…"

Those words caused the pile of rubble to move and Goku to bury his fist into his gut. Pure anger was in his eyes; eyes that held much pain, frustration and yes, even hurt. Lamoch saw this and backed up, blood drabbling from his chin from the internal damage he had sustained from that chi-hardened punch.

"Give her back," Goku growled. "She isn't yours…"

"You gave her up when you died… so you voided her heart of your marriage… your existence… your very being…" Lamoch was interrupted for the second time by a kick to the face that sent him cart wheeling into the floor.

Goku was growing enraged by these words Lamoch had spoken. Yes, he died, yes he abandoned her and violated the laws of marriage, but he did return and tried to patch up the rocky marriage before she walked out one stormy night. In the here and now, he was trying his hardest, with all of his being and existence to ensure she did not do anything stupid like she did while Kirin had the opportunity to have done the same thing.

"Lamoch, why don't you shut the fuck up? I may have done all of those things, but I'm here to take her back, not to hear about how much you want to screw with her and have bastard children." Goku hissed in seething rage.

"So, even the greatest hero admits his faults…" Lamoch laughed before he was again slammed into a wall. Goku wasted no time forcing him deeper inside the wall; making an imprint of the demon's body.

"For the last time, take me to her or I'll rip your wings off." Goku hissed.

"You're joking…" Goku grasped one of the wings and followed through with his threat; the wing suddenly ripped from his back. A searing pain filled his upper back; feeling one limb torn from him so brutally. "I still won't do it!" Another wing was torn off before he was thrown to the floor. He looked at the warrior, covered in the demon's own blood as his cold gaze seemed to have made the room temperature go down twenty degrees.

"Then you are better off dead…" Goku blasted Lamoch as his body disintegrated. A scream was heard and the Earth-raised Saiya-jin realized who's it was. "Chi-chi!" He flew towards the source; his feet hitting the pavement as fast as he could run. Upon entering the room, he saw the female fallen to the ground, wearing the black gothic dress and her eyes empty. It was almost though she had died again.

And for the first time, it was his fault.

"NO!" Goku fell to his knees, grasping the female into his arms. "Chi-chi, Chi-chi… wake up… no… not again…"

It was then he suddenly found himself thrown to the floor; knocked out of Super Saiya-jin 3 as he saw the maddening look in Chi-chi's eyes. It was almost though she was possessed by Lamoch himself.

"You fool…" Lamoch's voice came from Chi-chi's mouth. "You think you'd kill me? The minute I made her surrender her body, she became my vessel… so there's no way you can kill me…"

"Chi-chi wouldn't ever give up… she's stronger than that!" Goku growled at Lamoch who possessed the woman's body and wouldn't give her back. It was like the demon tortured him to the point that he was denied his love and mate.

"Oh, she can hear you, but she can't talk… I will ensure she wishes me back… become a demon and sire my child…" Lamoch laughed at the warrior. "Until then, I can use your body as my substitute…"

Before the Lamoch-possessed Chi-chi could get closer, she was suddenly knocked off by a cloaked being and forced into the ground. Goku sat up just in time to see the figure force her mouth open and forcing her to swallow something. She gasped in pain before a black mist escaped her body. It was moments later that she passed out due to the strain, the figure rising from the side of Chi-chi's fallen body.

"It seems I made it just in the nick of time…" a familiar voice spoke.

"Shin? How? I mean what are you doing here?" Goku asked. He remembered that this deity had restored his and Kakarrot's life years ago.

"I have come to ensure you carry out your end of the bargain," Shin explained. "You must stop Majin Buu from being released."

"What about Chi-chi? Is she still alive?" Goku asked.

"She is fine, but her mental state is currently torn apart. Trust her in my care and I will ensure that she recovers…"

"If she doesn't…" Goku hissed before Shin held up a hand.

"Trust me. I honor your Saiya-jin ways and will ensure she returns to you safe and whole…" Shin spoke softly.

"Alright, but if she doesn't return, I will hunt you down…" Goku's voice held much promise to his threat. It probably didn't help matters that Kakarrot's attitude was a part of the warrior, but then again, it felt right at the same time. "How do I return though?"

"I can provide that…" Shin explained. Goku picked up Chi-chi's body before he touched the man's cloaked shoulder. Moments later, they vanished; leaving behind the world of Morgorf.

Babadi rubbed his sore neck. It had taken hours to get free from the ring of chi that Casmir had put him in and of course, who could blame a little wizard like himself trying not to hurt himself further from trying to break free? He had every right to ensure Majin Buu killed him first and foremost after vowing to destroy the planet. That was his job after all to continue the work that his father had started eons ago in order to get vengeance on the Kais.

Bibadi, his father, had been denied the role of Kaioshin due to his tainted heart and twisted beliefs. They even passed his own son up, considering Bibadi's own child would have followed in his own father's footsteps. So then, Bibadi decided if he could not be one of the most divine beings, then he would make a creature to ensure no one could. Of course, this wasn't met with severe criticism from the other Majin that had lived on the planet.

Shortly after Majin Buu's birth was the planet Majin erased out of existence, sparing only Bibadi and Babadi. The elder wizard had easily attracted the attention of the Kaioshin that protected the very fabrics of the universe. One by one, each of them fell and by a slighted miracle, one survived what was considered the worst cataclysm ever; however, it all came at a price.

Not only had planets been wiped out, but also, the protective veil that could have prevented the Cold Empire and Morgorf from attempting to grasp power. Though there were other threats, these two were the worst out of all of them and sad to say, were still active even without leaders like Frieza, King Cold, Dominion and Lamoch.

Now, the universe's third and most ancient threat was preparing to be unleashed again and not even they could stop the threat that is Majin Buu from being unleashed.

Two figures appeared in the heavens above the Labyrinth yet again. This was where this whole ordeal started and of course, this was where it was going to end. The other warriors were still busy trying to take out the demons from Morgorf as Goku looked at his beloved; almost though this would be the last time he would see her.

'Chi-chi, I owe you everything for what you went through. I couldn't even begin to imagine the pain, suffering, loss and anguish you have endured… right now though, please… share your strength with me…' Goku gently kissed his wife's lips; ensuring that he had one more chance to say goodbye if any of this were to fail. He caressed her cheek softly before handing her to Shin.

"Good luck Goku, I will make sure that you have a mate to come home to." Shin spoke in a serious tone before vanishing with the Earthen woman; leaving the warrior to himself. Moments after Shin left, the warrior descended towards the ship in order to stop Babadi. It was the only thing he could do now. If he failed, then everyone he loved and cared about would die to this creature.

"Oh, not again," Babadi moaned; thinking that Casmir was returning to finish the job while he looked in the crystal ball in pure worry. "If he thinks he's going to chain me up again, then he's mistaken. Parapara!"

However, he did not flinch, let alone stop his movement towards his location. He tried again and again, thinking it was just mere distance; however, the warrior did not falter in his footsteps towards the area.

"Ooo… what will it take to make this man fall?" Babadi yelled angrily at the crystal ball in total frustration.

"You should be more worried about your own downfall…" a deep booming voice came from behind Babadi as he turned and saw a man with an afro. "Because I, the great Mr. Satan will crush you!"

"Go away you annoying insect before I release my father's creation upon you," Babadi threatened.

"Ha! You're talking to the guy who beat Cell! There's no way you can scare me with your intimidating threats!" Mr. Satan demanded.

"What an annoying bastard you are…" Babadi growled as he noticed that Goku was nowhere to be seen. "Now look what your distraction's caused me! I lost track of the guy I was trying to enslave again!"

"Heh, it seems I have stopped your efforts, I will surely be credited for your defeat!" Mr. Satan boasted in joy. However, it was short-lived when Babadi decided instead of focusing his power upon the Earth-raised Saiya-jin to try for someone more gullible, and who else than a man who's greed made his heart darker?

"Mr. Satan was it? You are to stall the intruder while I awaken Majin Buu…" Babadi spoke in such a lulling voice that Mr. Satan began moving stiffly towards the door; the M blazing on his forehead. 'At least I found someone to keep him from interfering with Majin Buu's release…'

Right or left? Forward or back?

The thoughts plagued Goku's mind. He was never good at puzzles; let alone mazes that contemplated him to no end. Since the merger of personalities, he wasn't used to the idea of not having Kakarrot tell him how to navigate through a measly maze; let alone ending up hitting more dead ends than usual. Then again, if he had thought to leave a mark or blast the walls leading towards Majin Buu, his progress would be quicker; however, the latter of the options might accidentally release the creature again.

Reaching a spot where fallen walls were a sure sign he was getting closer, he suddenly stopped short seeing a man with an afro standing there. "Hey, what are you doing here? It's not safe here…"

"Of course it's not safe for I, Mr. Satan am here to stop you!" the possessed warrior spoke in such a demanding voice. Even with Babadi controlling him, he still seemed highly arrogant; almost on par with Vegeta of all people.

"I'm serious when I say it's not safe, you should…" Goku was suddenly on the defense when Mr. Satan began to attack him. He realized there was a marking on his forehead and his eyes narrowed. 'Isn't this the same mark I had on my forehead when Babadi possessed me and created Casmir? Oh man, this isn't good… I can't really go full strength on him…'

"Hold still and take it like a man!" Mr. Satan swung wide; leaving him open. Goku knew now would be a good time to knock him out and did so without putting much strength into it. The warrior fell to the ground, completely out cold. Goku straightened up and moved forward; forward towards Babadi.

Pink smoke vented from the cocoon that Majin Buu was bound inside of. It had taken a bit of time, but now, the creature was on the verge of being freed once more to carry out what he had started earlier. It was then Goku arrived, too little, too late. The wizard laughed at his ignorance, knowing full well that his timing had doomed the very planet.

"You're too late… Majin Buu is about to be released again and all of your efforts to stop me have been in vain. Prepare yourself for your utmost demise…" Babadi cackled wildly and before he knew it, he was grabbed by the neck by the Earth-raised Saiya-jin; however, something had changed in his eyes.

"If I'm to die, then so be it…" Goku growled lowly at the impish wizard. He was the one partially responsible for this and he had to get his vengeance. His grip tightened around the wizard's neck. "Stop the revival this instant."

"It's too late… nothing can stop him… even if you do kill me… even threaten me with death… I refuse to seal him away again!" Babadi gasped with a shortness of breath due to his throat being constricted.

"Then I hope you burn in hell," Goku growled before incinerating the wizard's body with an energy blast. His dying screams filled the air before leaving the Saiya-jin to clean up his mess: to destroy Majin Buu. Wasting no time, he powered up to his max; feeling it faltering due to the amount of energy he had spent earlier fighting Lamoch. He knew he had barely enough strength to take him down.

'I pray this works…' Goku closed his eyes; gathering all the energy he had left into a blast. The golden aura dulled while the energy gathered in his hands; spinning into his trademark attack.

Outside of the Labyrinth, the other warriors were heading there upon defeating the last of Lamoch's troops when they felt Goku's power wash from the building. Whatever it was, it was climbing at an alarming rate and focused on one target where another, darker chi stood poised.

"That must be Majin Buu!" Tien confirmed.

"We need to get in there and assist Goku!" Krillin yelled and rushed in. The others followed, wanting to support the warrior.

"Ka… me…" The attack began to intensify in Goku's hands. The Super Saiya-jin aura faded entirely as his hair shortened and was losing color fast. "…ha… me…" By now, his hair was back to hair color he was born with; his eyes no longer teal, rather black as coal. It was when everyone reached the room that he released his attack; aiming it directly at the shell that held the monster. "HA!"

The attack hit dead on; however, the strength behind it was weakened and almost instantly, Goku fell to his knees as he saw it crumble within the blast. He was breathing hard, tears and sweat dripping from his face. Did he do it? Did he defeat Majin Buu and eliminate the threat Earth faced?

"Daddy!" Goten ran towards his father; however, before the boy could reach him, he suddenly was pierced in the chest by a blast. He fell to the ground, lifeless as the Earth-raised Saiya-jin noticed his youngest son losing color in his cheeks.

"Thank you for destroying the weaker part of me, it makes it easier to destroy all of you," a dark voice spoke. As the smoke cleared, instead of the fat version of the childish creature, a taller and leaner version stood there.

"No… Goten…" Goku gritted his teeth. He picked up the boy with what strength he had left in his body, he prayed that his son wasn't dead, that he still had a pulse. However, he felt none and felt he had failed.

"Who will be the first to volunteer to fight me?" Buu proclaimed. Gohan, angered by his younger brother's death, stepped forward.

"Dad, get Goten out of here, I will try and stall him," Gohan spoke seriously at his father.

"Gohan, he's too strong, he'll just kill you too!" Goku exclaimed. He hated the idea that he was helpless right this second; even more so after Chi-chi had gotten involved in all of this chaos.

"Yeah, I know, but you already died twice… it wouldn't be fair if you died a third time you know? Mom would probably be depressed if she knew that…"

"Gohan…" Goku managed to get to his feet weakly; almost falling before being caught by Tien. "Thanks."

"Trunks, go with them." Vegeta commanded. "You must ensure they make it there safely."

"But dad, Goten's my best friend!" Trunks yelled at him

"Just do as I say boy or you'll die too!" Vegeta snapped; not wanting the boy to disobey.

"Well, give him hell then!" Trunks moved closer to the others adults.

"Gohan, I'll take Goku out of here," Tien called from behind the three remaining warriors. "Krillin, carry Goten's body."

"Right..." The ex-monk took the boy's corpse from Goku's arms before the four of them left. Piccolo and Vegeta did not move nor said a word as the eldest son of the Earth-raised Saiya-jin stepped forward.

"I take it you are eager to die…" Buu cracked his knuckles. "Once I dispose of you three, I will kill the rest of them…"

"I won't allow you to kill anyone else," Gohan spoke before his power climbed. He instantly reached Super Saiya-jin 2 before lunging at the demon; facing what his father had failed to finish off earlier. "I will stop you for my brother, for my mom and for my dad."

To Be Continued…