Chapter 14: Help From Loved Ones

It was a bright and sunny day. Laughter could be heard in a lively city. Everyday people in the city were walking calmly on the streets going on with there daily activities, unaware of the danger that was about to occur...

A certain young saiyan was watching the inhabitants from atop of a building, a smile on his face. Extending his finger, the saiyan fired a energy wave to a tall sky scrapper cutting it in half and making it fall down on unsuspecting people.

Most couldn't make it out in time, but those who did started to run in a panic. The building that had collapsed had started a huge fire.

Seeing the earthlings running scared made Gohan laugh. Gathering more energy, the saiyan started to blast the buildings all around him. Destroying everything in sight. And every person he saw, be it old or young he killed them, even the children as well.

As he flew down into the city, there was no mercy in his eyes as the young boy continued on destroying everything, ignoring the cries for help and the begs from people who pleaded not to be killed. He just killed them without regard, sending energy blasts right through them.

When he flew off once again, the city was in shambles. Raging fires everywhere and dead bodies lay on the ground. He had left no survivors.

Meanwhile, a loud engine coming from a car could be heard getting closer and closer to a desert. Inside the car was a man who was friends with our heroes, Yajirobe.

Having arrived at the place where the unconscious warriors were at, Yajirobe got out a bag which held the senzu beans. Giving one to each fighter, they slowly got up.

"How did you know where to find us Yajirobe?" Asked Krillin. "Korin saw everything that happened and made me come here to help you guys out. Really, I'm getting tired of having to save you guys." Replied Yajirobe.

"What are we gonna do about Gohan you guys?" Asked Tien. "We can't stop him, he beat us all without breaking a sweat." "Yeah, and now we can't even render him unconscious. I don't think he'll let that happen. And he doesn't seem to be making any mistakes this time." Stated Yamcha.

Piccolo spoke, "I think I might have a way to get Gohan back." Everyone looked back to him in shock. "What did you have in mind Piccolo?" Asked Krillin. "If we try to reach out to Gohan, he might be able to regain control again, but it'll be dangerous of course. His saiyan side will do anything to make sure Gohan is out of the way for good."

"What do you mean reach out? Gohan already knows who we are, He does remember us, but he's still attacking us anyway." Said Yamcha. "That's because the kid's not in control. Gohan's saiyan side has always been with him, of course he knows who we are." Stated Piccolo. "His saiyan side doesn't care for us like the Gohan does."

Krillin spoke, "So what your saying is that we need to try to wake Gohan up from the coma he's in right?" "And by doing so he'll be able to fight off his other self." Said Tien.

"Well I for one would rather fight that brat until he loses consciousness." Said the prince Vegeta. All eyes were no on him. "We still haven't settled our battle." "Ugh Vegeta, I don't think fighting Gohan is going to help him." Said Krillin.

Vegeta would have responded, but everyone's attention was on the north area. They could feel it. Gohan was in a city and by the feels of it, he was killing all of the people.

"We have to go now, before he starts killing more innocent people." Said Piccolo. Everybody nodded. They just couldn't believe they were actually going to stop Gohan. The sweet innocent boy they all loved. Powering up, they each flew off to the direction where the half saiyan was at.

Yajirobe on the other hand, seemed rather annoyed as he watched the others fly away. "I come all this way to help them and that's the thanks I get, them flying off like that without giving me a single thank you."

As the others were flying towards the city all their thoughts were on Gohan. How could they not notice that his darker half was acting up again? And why would he be hiding things from them? It just didn't make sense.

As they continued flying, the others passed the first city that Gohan had destroyed. It literally broke their hearts that a child would be forced to do such a horrible thing. Not being able to control his own actions.

~ Gohan, I promise I'll do all that I can to save you. And whatever your going through, you'll see that you don't have to go through it alone. ~ Thought the namekian Piccolo.

In less than a minute the Z Fighters had made it to the destroyed city.

Floating above the city, everyone could see smoke coming from it. Everything was completely demolished. There was no energy signals meaning that all the people were dead. Our heroes were trying to sense where the young saiyan was, but they couldn't seem to feel his energy.

"Hahaha. So, what do you guys think of my work so far?" The voice had come from above, shocking the fighters. Looking up, they saw that it was Gohan. How had he done it so they couldn't sense his power level, even though he was so close?

Seeing as the others were unable to speak from utter shock made Gohan smirk. "What? Did I do something wrong?" He said in a kind of sarcastic sweet voice. Nobody said a word. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?"

"Gohan, please. You have to remember us. We're your friends." Said Yamcha breaking the silence. "Of course. How could I forget you guys. I grew up with all of you." Stated Gohan, still smiling.

At that exact moment, a noise could be heard from down below. Crawling out of the rubble was an old man who was badly injured. He had blood seeping out of him from many places. "Well, it looks like one pathetic human managed to survive, but not for long." "No! Gohan don't!" Screamed Krillin, but it was already to late. Gohan fired a energy wave killing the old man.

The others couldn't believe what just happened. Gohan had actually killed that poor man right in front of their eyes. It seemed as if even the young hero couldn't stop him, so what chance did they really have?

"Gohan you have to stop this! You have to keep fighting him! This isn't who you are kid!" Said Piccolo trying to get through the saiyan. Gohan's gaze hardened. "I've already told you. Your precious Gohan is gone. I'm the one who's in control now." "No, that's not true. I know your still in there somewhere."

Deep within the saiyan's consciousness something began to stir. ~ That voice. It sounds so familiar, but I just feel to weak to remember anything. ~ Thought the good Gohan before losing consciousness once again.

"I'm sorry to disappoint like I've done my whole life, but he's never coming back." Piccolo looked him straight in the eye. His eyes had that cold and evil look that all villains had and yet somewhere in there, there was still a trace of good, even if it was just barely there.

Piccolo spoke quietly to the others. "We have to keep trying to get through Gohan. It's the only way." "Are you sure? It just doesn't seem to be working." Said Tien. Krillin spoke, "No, he's right. We just can't give up. If it were us, Gohan would do all that he could to bring us back."

"Enough!" That sudden outburst startled the others a bit. They looked back at Gohan as he spoke once again. "I'm getting tired of watching you idiots talking. Who's going to be the first to fight me?"

"G-Gohan please. We don't want to fight you. We're your friends. Don't you remember all the great times we've had together?" Asked Krillin. "Like when I was over at your house celebrating your 11th birthday with you and your family."

Gohan's eyes widened in remembering. ~ I-I remember. Mom, grandpa, and father...We were all so happy back then, but I just can't find the strength to save them. ~

Gohan growled in annoyance and without any warning punched Krillin right in the stomach. Having been caught off guard, there was nothing he could do to defend himself. With a punch to the face, the warrior was sent to the ground hard. The saiyan turned to face the others. "Anyone else want to keep adding?" He yelled in complete anger.

"Piccolo, this plan doesn't seem to be working. Gohan just seems to be getting angrier." Said Tien. "Then it is working. Didn't you see that look on his face. Gohan's starting to wake up and his saiyan side isn't liking any of it. We have to keep trying."

"I have just had about enough of your insolence babbling! If none of you will fight me then you better prepare yourselfs right now!" Yelled Gohan. "If these cowards are too afraid too fight you, then I'll battle you myself." Said Vegeta. "I want to settle our battle here and now."

Gohan smiled. "If it isn't the mighty prince. Are you sure you want to fight me again? Well whatever. It'll be fun to pound you around."

Vegeta and Gohan charged each other. Vegeta threw a punch at Gohan, but ducking beneath he dodged it, he then kicked Vegeta in the stomach and punched him several times in the face. With a flip he send the prince flying. "Hahaha. I told him it was useless to try." He looked up at the others. "What's wrong? Why aren't you helping your friends?" Said the young saiyan smiling.

"Gohan c'mon! You can still fight him. You have the power to stop him!" Said Tien. "Please, don't make me laugh. Where do you think all his powers come from? He gets it all from me. Without me he's a weakling with the same power level as a one of these worthless humans."

Deep within his mind a voice could be heard. "Gohan. Wake up. You can't give up. Your friends lives hangs in the balance. It's your duty to protect the Earth." "That voice...It can't be..."

On the outside, the saiyan seemed to flinch. The Z Warriors noticed this. They all looked at each other. What could that have been about?

Krillin, who had gotten back up spoke, "Gohan, you don't have to keep fighting us. We're your friends. We don't want to fight you. We know that you've been through a lot, but we all got through it together."

"That's right. We all fought together no matter the odds. And my friends never abandoned me, not once."

"We all know how hard you had it. Fighting battles with evil tyrants from across time and space, being near death, losing someone you love, but that only brought all of us closer. You have to know that. All of us here care about you. Isn't that right?" Said Krillin looking at the others. They all nodded their heads.

Gohan clenched his fists. He could feel it, his power beginning to rise, but it wasn't strong enough to be a threat. Either way he had to dispose of the others before his other human half completely woke up.

Gohan smiled. "Well, wasn't that a touching speech. Too bad it didn't work. No matter what you say, nothing will bring Gohan back." In a flash he vanished and with a punch sent Krillin to the ground. Before the fighters could register what happened Gohan vanished again and targeted every single one of them. He easily sent them to the dirt.

"It looks like these weaklings can't keep up with my speed." Said the saiyan hybrid with a smirk.

Inside his head the real Gohan was still having trouble finding the strength to wake up from his coma. Deep within the blackness a voice yelled out. "C'mon Gohan! Don't give up on me! You have to get up!"

Gohan's eyes opened slightly. "I feel to weak. I just can't find the strength to move." Said the young boy, having a hard time keeping his eyes open. "No, you can Gohan! I'll lend you my strength. You'll see, together we can beat him."

At that instant a bright yellow aura started to surround him. He could feel the power of the one who had helped him running through him. He was slowly getting his strength back.

On the outside every one of the Z Fighters got up again. All of them stood on the ground facing each other. Yamcha spoke, "Gohan. Were not giving up until we've got the real you back. Just remember, you've saved us all before." "And we've saved you before as well." Added Tien. Krillin spoke, "Even Vegeta cares about you. He just doesn't like showing it." The prince grunted in response, but it was true. Deep down he did care about the kid.

Piccolo spoke, "If you think we're disappointed in you, Gohan. Then think again. You've never let us down. We don't think that your some scared whiny little kid. That's why I gave my life to save yours."

The saiyan's eyes widened. He remembered. It was the fight with Vegeta and Nappa. He would have been a goner if Piccolo hadn't thrown himself in front of Nappa's furious attack. The words that Piccolo had said would always stay with him. 'Your like the son I never had.'

The evil that had been in Gohan's eyes was slowly fading. "Piccolo...I...I." At that moment Gohan fell down on his knees clutching his head. "I can't let him hurt my friends!" Yelled the innocent boy.

Everyone ran to him. "That's it Gohan! Don't let him win!" Yelled Krillin.

The saiyan continued to scream as he tried to get back in control of his own body. The energy that he had been given really helped, but the man who helped him, he wasn't sure who he was. He had kept drifting in and out of consciousness to be exactly sure who it could have been.

There was a bright flash of light as everything went silent. Looking at Gohan, the others saw that he was no longer in ssj2 form. His hair had turned from yellow to black, his eyes green to black. And looking in them, they no longer held hatred and evil, rather the purity that Goku and Gohan had always had.

The last words he spoke was, "I'm sorry you guys", before falling to the ground unconscious.

A/N: Hope you liked this chapter! Can any of you guess who was the mysterious person that helped Gohan out?

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