Book 4: The Dissonance of The Earthling Saiyan

by Espeon804

Book 4. Humanity has proved itself a threat. Their ultimate creation backfires and becomes their worst enemy. A Bio-Android goes by the name of Cell - an insect like organism who absorbs anyone it can get to... but for what purpose? Saiyan, Human, Namekian, and Android are forced to join forces. This is indeed a dissonance. It seems that Goku is struggling with himself.

8. A struggle between two worlds

Chapter 8 Plot:

Chapter 8: "A struggle between two worlds" When the investigation of Cell turns into a full-fledged fight, it seems the creature realizes just how dangerous the fighters are. He makes plans to counter against it, or to turn the tables.

Kakarot and ChiChi are looking more into what they may be dealing with, but two different perspectives may just be a bigger problem. ChiChi sees that her husband will need more saving than what was previously thought needed. To stay alive, she has to try to look deeper into why the Saiyan does what he does.

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A/N: Espeon804 here with another great chapter!

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PUBLISHED ON: NOVEMBER 19TH, 2017! (FINALLY!)

WORDS: 15,330

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I am so, SO sorry for the long wait. See, I have a new job. I can easily write my other books since their words are around 10,000. This book… uh… IT'S KILLING ME! AAAAAH!

I AM SO SORRY!

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- Chapter 8: A struggle between two worlds -

The day is new. The morning is calm. Birds can be heard chirping from outside.

The crowd is large, standing around a big table with their heads lowered to look at the screen holding important information below. Vegeta's fingers cleverly do their work on the screen, tapping to open and close windows and to swipe across electronic papers.

A tail flicks steadily as the owner leans a little closer for a better look. A scowl is in his face as he studies what he sees a little closer to make sure what he is reading is accurate. The elder Saiyan prince had been quiet for some time, leaving everyone hanging in the silent air. The only sound that keeps the silence from being dead is the light humming of the lights at work, and the singing birds outside.

"Vegeta?" Tarble is starting to lose a little patience.

"Shut up." Vegeta rudely responds.

Kauli rubs the bottom of her right eye with a thumb, as if she is trying to get rid of the sleep in it. It's her distraction to keep herself from laughing.

Those two had been at it for some time now. It's still not something one can get used to.

The younger prince crosses his arms, growling at last. He clearly has enough of his brother's attitude towards him. "Go ahead and keep acting that way. Your ego is going to go right up your ass."

Someone coughs heavily from the crowd as Turles clears his throat while covering his mouth in a nearly failed attempt to keep his laughter from coming out. No one imagined Tarble would ever talk like that.

But, Vegeta had been pushing his buttons lately. This is understanding. If anything… everyone realizes one thing;

Tarble isn't the kind and forgiving Saiyan he once was. He actually became more harsh and cold due to the ways his brother treated him. Thankfully, that doesn't mean he became rude. He still has his manners.

He simply just learned how to mix that up to create some harsh sarcasm. It's pretty effective.

Vegeta seems to be aware of this change, because he stares at his brother with his usual scowl, but his tail doesn't hide what he is really feeling. It moves uneasy, not because he is nervous. His mind must be trying to figure out why his brother is suddenly so different somehow… like trying to puzzle it is aggravating him.

It is said is if you can't read a Saiyan's face, pay attention to their tail. It tells all you need to know.

"So, what's on your mind, Vegeta?" Nappa asks, to break the silence.

"Something's strange." Vegeta turns his attention back to the screen and narrows his eyes. "There is a strange energy… and it's Kakarot's… but he's here. Then it's mixed with others…"

"Kakarot?" Turles glances at the cell they have the Saiyan held in. "What about him?"

"It's nearby, but I can't pinpoint where." The older Prince frowns.

Tien crosses his arms. "Aren't you the one who knows this ship better than anyone else? You should be able to figure this out since you are such a "great prince" and all."

Teeth are bared as the older prince growls lowly. "You're begging for death, aren't you?"

"Nope. Just pointing something out."

"Get yourself straight, freak. You'll be seeing your own corpse."

"Goku can make a worse threat than that."

"That's it!" The prince spins around, creating a sphere of energy. He thrusts his hand forward, but a foot knocks his hand off course, sending the blast flying through the door and destroying a group of trees outside. He turns around, seeing his brother lowering his leg. "What's this?!"

Tarble frowns. "It's called an interference. I thought I made it clear that we are not killing anyone here. We made a truce, remember? Wait until this ridiculous fight against that overgrown roach is done."

"No one tells me what to do! Especially you! I am the older one! You listen to me!" Vegeta steps forward, now close to his brother's face. "You can't even fight for yourself! You got reckless and got yourself blind! What does that say about you?! A pathetic and sorry excuse for a prince! You shouldn't even be alive!"

"Oh! Spare me from your crying, Vegeta! You're acting like a child, ranting over anything that doesn't go their way! You have some talk for someone who whines so much! A spoiled brat!"

"You're a sniveling weakling! No matter what you do, you remain useless!"

This is happening again.

"Go ahead and keep talking. You'll surely regret saying that soon enough, Vegeta. Let me ask you. In that big head of yours, is there all brain or cobwebs?"

"Oh-ho-ho? You've been working on your insults, I see? Too bad. I can do much better. Someone ought to throw you in a box and send you floating down a river!"

"Sorry. I think you've been mistaken. It's you in that box, only it would be 6 feet under."

The tension continues to rise. The two royal brothers don't budge, staring right into each other. Then, the slightest movement. A tail twitch from Tarble is enough.

Nappa steps right between them. "Forgive me for interrupting but… can we return to the important subject? Vegeta, if you would please…"

Prince Vegeta crosses his arms. He huffs and returns to the control table to take a look. Prince Tarble, on the other hand, doesn't move at all. He turns away, looking at the windows.

"Nice call." Kauli mutters to the general. "If you didn't step in they might had kept going."

"They would had." Turles corrects her.

"Actually, they were about to fight."

"What?" They both look at him in question.

The nearby humans hear this. They look at the two mentioned princes who seem too focused on something else to notice that they have everyone's attention.

Nappa nods. "I detected it the instant they were quiet. You tend to learn from Vegeta if you are around him long enough. Tarble is not too different from him when he is ready to attack. If they lashed out, things would had went downhill. We can't afford to be fighting among ourselves right now."

"So, what? Go ahead. Let them fight."

All heads turn to Kakarot. The Saiyan sits with his legs crossed, looking at them with mischief seen on his face.

"Shut it, Kakarot. I'll muzzle you." Nappa warns him.

"I really don't care. Try it and you may lose a finger." Kakarot frowns. "If those two fight, then fine. Maybe one of them will kill the other and things will finally calm down. Honestly, if things got that bad then it wouldn't bother me. One less pain in the ass."

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Nappa nearly snaps at him.

"You should know by now." Kakarot grins this time. "I just want to have some fun. Being stuck here is boring."

Nervously, Oolong takes a bite of his apple as he steps back. Pair floats behind Yamcha who seems to be on guard in case something happens.

Kakarot is just that unpredictable.

Nappa is well aware of how Kakarot can be. Firmly, he responds. "Then don't expect to get out anytime soon. You're staying as long as that damn demon is inside you."

Kakarot simply laughs as he stands. He yanks the chains retraining his arms free with a pull of both arms. He tears off his ankle braces, and he kills the cell door open. The others stare at him in disbelief by how easily he broke free. "What? Did you honestly think I would stay there with weak chains like that? I am not an idiot. I only stayed because it bothered me at the moment, but it seems your material for more durable chains is limited."

"If you try anything funny-"

"There is not much to try." Kakarot shrugs. There really isn't. He could attack the earthlings, but he doesn't really want to for some odd reason. Could it he the presence of his mother?

Gine is studying him from the distance, waiting.

Kakarot doesn't seem to mind too much, though he is puzzled by how she keeps watching. It's like that she is waiting for him to do something. It could be anything. He can't figure it out.

For him to be around one of his parents… it's new. For some reason, her watching him makes him feel uncomfortable, though she isn't mad or anything.

The others are watching for other reasons, especially the earthlings. They seem uncomfortable in a way, especially Krillin. Kakarot can't help himself but to be amused by this.

He tilts his head to the side with a grin filled with sadism. "And so, the games begin…"

Yamcha steps back, and Tien prepares to defend himself. "H-hey! Didn't you hear the big guy?! No funny thoughts! You can't just kill us!"

"Working together with humans?" Perhaps he should rush at them, after all. Kakarot isn't likening the idea one bit. Unable to bear it any longer, he rushes for the Z-fighters to kill them. Krillin shouts in fear by how fast the Saiyan is running. Everyone takes notice.

Gine swiftly turns towards him, ready to move forward, but her daughter-in-law reacts faster.

"Goku, stop!" ChiChi shouts firmly. "Yī', èr, sān!"

The crown glows bright, and Kakarot staggers and grunts before he is frozen in place. He is in mid-run, and being frozen in that pose looks very uncomfortable. It really is. His eyes shift to the woman. "ChiChi… no….!"

ChiChi crosses her arms with a huff. She shouts out; "Sì!"

The crown hums and glows brighter. Kakarot screams out as an unseen force shoves him to the ground. He had fallen in front of Oolong's feet, but his entire body is paralyzed by the crown's power. All he can do is glare at him.

Oolong snorts in laughter. "Hilarious! Goku's been pinned down by his wife! That is what I would dream of, but not like this! Hahaha!"

Gine rolls her eyes. "A perverted pig. Shame."

"Talk about it." Kauli agrees. "If he tries to grab my ass, I'll shove that damn apple right up his."

Hearing the threat, Oolong backs up quickly. Turles laughs at the priceless look the talking animal has.

Kakarot growls lowly. He speaks in a threatening tone towards the pig; "When I get up. I'll make you my dinner!"

Oolong jumps back. "These Saiyans are crazy! Why are they all over me all the sudden?!"

ChiChi sighs. "Goku…"

Kakarot's teeth grit in fear. He knows what is coming. "No, ChiChi! Don't do it, please!"

She ignores him. "Wǔ!"

The crowns hums slightly louder. Kakarot begins to scream out in pain as his head starts to feel like it is splitting and on fire. "Okay…! Okay! I'll be nice! I promise! Just…. stop!"

His wish is granted. The crown stops glowing.

He exhales heavily, and he slowly stands. He dusts himself off and rubs his head. "I really hate this thing… I hate it especially when she says four. I hate four. Four is mean… I don't want to eat anymore dirt… Stupid four… Stupid humans doing stupid things. Everything is stupid."

"Well, maybe if you behave yourself, you won't have to worry about the four coming out." ChiChi begins to walk away. "Learn to work together."

Kakarot crosses his arms together. "Work together. Yeah, right." He looks at Oolong, and he snatches the pig's apple and walks off with it.

"Hey! That's not yours to take!" Oolong shouts.

Yamcha sighs. "Just wait…"

ChiChi stops walking, and she places her hands on her hips. "... Yī', èr, sān…. Sì!"

THUD!

The apple rolls back to Oolong's feet. Not too far away, Kakarot's groan is muffled as his body is pressed against the ground. Seconds pass, and the Saiyan stands back up without a word. He glares at the animal before heading for the door. It opens and he walks out, sliding it shut.

"Uh… you just allowed him to walk out." Future Trunks points at the door, worried that Vegeta didn't notice.

"He's not going far. I'll just lock him up when he gets back." Vegeta turns away, heading for the information room. He probably doesn't care about happens. At least at the moment.

The purple-haired teen can only rub the back of his head in question and in stress. His head slightly tilts back as he breathes out heavily from his nose. His uncomfortable actions stop as he hears a sound. Future Trunks looks at the screens this time. A blinking sound is heard as he looks at everyone. "We got company."

"What?"

Outside, Kakarot continues forward. His plans are delayed as he senses something nearby.

Standing on top of the ship is Piccolo. His cape flows with the wind, and he turns to the right. He senses the same thing.

Kakarot jumps high. A blast slams on the spot he stood seconds ago. Drawing out his staff, it grows and stabs through the ground as he falls back down. He grabs hold of the top and spins around the staff before locking his legs around if and holding on to it with one hand. He is held 10 feet in the air with the help of his weapon. Looking down, he sees the creature that became infamous across the world.

Looks like he found them.

Cell walks from the thick vegetation, and into the field. He stops walking and looks up, seeing the Saiyan. "You're quick. It seems being limber is one of your strong points."

"You must be Cell. Nice to meet you. I was told about how you had a run with Tarble. Did we meet before?" Before Cell could answer, Kakarot waves it away. "Nevermind. Don't answer that. It doesn't matter. I already expected you to show up, which is why I came outside. Our radar picked up your movements. So, I'm gonna fight you now. You'll be dead before you could try anything."

Cell laughs as his tail curls around. "Really? I am more interested with you. You are the most feared besides me. You must he really sick."

"Sick isn't even the word." Piccolo prepares to step in, but he stops suddenly. He looks at another direction. "They better keep their distance if they know what's good for them."

"It doesn't matter." Kakarot responds to Cell as he jjumps off his weapon, spinning cleverly to allow his tail to swing. The tip catches the staff and grabs it, snatching it from the ground. Kakarot grabs his weapon with both hands, pulling it free from his tail's hold. He swings it, and it lands on the creature. Cell is sent crashing across the field. The Saiyan lands, standing the weapon up. It continues to glow slightly.

That's odd.

But, he ignores it. "Did you even try to dodge?"

Cell is on his knees, rubbing the bottom of his chin using the back of his hand. "He's fast… a little too fast. His strength is powerful… perhaps I am not yet ready to take him on."

Kakarot prepares to swing, but a yellow blast slams on the insect. The Saiyan looks behind him, seeing Nappa lowering his arm.

"What are you doing?! Don't play around! Just kill him!" Nappa scolds the Saiyan.

Kakarot doesn't seem too thrilled with it, but he can't argue against it. He slides his weapon back in place as he slips into a fighting stance. Just as Cell stands, he jumps to attack.

Cell shakes his head and turns to where Kakarot would be. His eyes widen as he sees the warrior descending from above towards him. A clenched fist threatens to strike him. He immediately rolls out the way, causing the punch to be sent to the ground instead.

Kakarot flips his hand so that his fingers are now pressed on the ground. Performing a single-hand handstand, he swings his body and low sweeps Cell, sending the creature falling headfirst.

Piccolo watches this carefully. "He's holding back a ton of his power… and Cell is struggling. Is he really a threat, or is this some kind of joke?"

Cell swats the Saiyan away using his tail, but the Saiyan grabs it and uses the opportunity to pull himself forward to attack. The creature rolls away, and a punch goes through the ground, a foot away from him. 'His attacks are wild… and he's too fast for me to try to fight back. It's too early to fight him. I am going to need power.' He looks towards the ship. He knows the Androids are nearby.

The general seems to know what is being planned. He stands in front of the door. "I don't think that is going to happen. How about you just make this easier and drop dead?"

"How about no?" Cell steps forward, but he stops as he notices Kakarot.

Kakarot grins as he stands tall. He stands in his way, looking amused in a way.

"Oh." Cell notices the look on Kakarot's face. "That's the look of a mass murderer wanting to kill. You are a freak among your kind, aren't you?"

Before the question could be answered, the door opens behind him. The other Saiyans, and the human fighters rush out, stopping at the sight of Cell. Silence takes over for a few seconds.

"That's what he looks like? Creepy…" Krillin shivers in disgust. He also doesn't appear very brave at the moment. Reluctantly, he prepares himself for a defensive tactic in case he becomes a target.

"Be careful." Tarble warns everyone. "His tail is dangerous. If it catches you, then you might as well say goodbye to your days."

Cell is surrounded. He looks at each person before growling. "What's the point of fighting with numbers like this?"

"There are no rules in battle " Turles says through a sneer. He begins to charge an attack on one hand. Those around him prepare their own attacks.

Cell doesn't appear intimidated, but he laughs at them all. "Well. I guess I got a little too careless. I came by to see what I will be dealing with… and it looks like a lot. But, very soon… you'll be the one doing the running. I just need two great power sources…"

Nappa sends a powerful blast, but it is avoided with a jump in the air. Seeing Cell fly towards the skies, he becomes angry, almost sending another attack recklessly. "Don't you even dare!"

Cell shoots away, and the others jump ground to fly after him. They don't give chance, unfortunately. They are all confused.

"His energy isn't individually his. I forgot that he has the feel of all of us." Tarble is disappointed. "We can't track him anymore. We'll just try to find him later. Right now… we need to prepare ourselves more."

"That's unfortunate." Kauli sighs. "I might as well get myself a giant Raid bottle at this rate."

The only ones who didn't leave the ground are the animals, Gine, and ChiChi. ChiChi never left the ship, most likely because she doesn't want to meet this Cell individual. As for Oolong and Puar, they already know they don't stand a chance.

Gine seems to be thinking about something, but she doesn't mention what it is. Instead, she makes a small note. "He relies on the Androids for his increase of power. If he does as much as get one…"

"Then we are in serious trouble." Future Trunks says as he gets closer to the ground. "That's why it's important that we kill him in the state he is now."

They all land, and they head back inside, all except Piccolo who remains on the roof.

Kakarot has other plans. He was thinking about giving chase, but what Tarble said is right. Cell has the feel of everyone's energy. It'll throw any pursuer off course.

He looks at his clothes, and he frowns. "Might as well do this while I am still out." He begins to walk, leaving without much care of what the others may say. They take notice of his leave, but not one says a word about it. They do seem annoyed with it.

Vegeta growls. "Lock him up when he gets back. He can only stay calm for so long."

"Why be so harsh? Is that really necessary-" Tarble is cut off.

"What I said will go. How should had never broke those chains. Now I have to restrain him even more. He lashes out in his sleep, must I remind you?"

"Tch." The younger prince enters the control room.

ChiChi rushes in from the back of the ship. "What happened?! Did anyone get hurt?"

"No. But we ran into the common enemy." Nappa answers her question quickly. He must had expected the woman to ask it.

Tarble paces around the ship in heavy thought. "What was that all about? He just attacked us out of random and retreated not long after."

"Isn't it obvious? He's trying to get an understanding of our power." Vegeta frowns at him. "Kakarot was smart enough to hold back, but even doing that caused Cell to step down from fighting. It seems he is very frail in his current state."

"What that means is… he'll have to gain more power." Nappa adds his own notes. "He'll be after the Androids. As strong as those two are, imagine what happens if he gains their power?"

18 lets out a small chuckle feet away, gaining attention. She walks from outside, entering the ship. Her brother is at her side as usual.

16 is nowhere to be seen.

"Where have you been?" Tarble asks, curious about her and her brother's absences.

"Shopping." 18 responds. "Aside that, that giant freak won't make if far. He'll be squashed before he even tries to touch me. Anyone would be beaten before they try to touch me."

"Are you sure about that?" Turles challenges her. He earns a hardened glare, but he isn't fazed at all.

"At least Kakarot wasn't careless." Tarble seems relieved with that. "I had to rush out, thinking he was going to lose his mind and fight without any sanity."

"Even Cell recognizes how bad Kakarot's behavior became." Nappa points out.

"Is it really that bad?" 17 asks.

Meanwhile, Karot leans against the wall, watching everything. His expression only tells anyone that he is annoyed with it all. His tail twitches impatiently, like he wants it all to end. His body language isn't ignored very long. A few takes notice, mostly the earthling fighters. As the Saiyans have their discussion, the humans have their own.

"You know, I never really paid much attention before. That's Goku's kid, right?" Krillin scratches his head. "I mean… he looks so different compared to when we last seen him."

"No surprise there." Tien says. "He's been around these Saiyans long enough. He's probably starting to act like one… or maybe he already has for so long."

"I don't know." Krillin responds, unsure. "He's still young. I don't think it's too late to make sure he doesn't go down the wrong path of anything."

"Wrong path? What could that be for him?" Yamcha frowns. "He's only half human. He's torn between two worlds. When you actually think about it, that kid has it tough. Trying to please both sides?"

"Well… you do have a point." Tien agrees. "Still. He's better off being a human than one of them."

Karot's eyes shift over to them, staring right at them. It seems to pierce through them in a way that would strike a cold fear to those who wouldn't know him. He appears heartless at the moment.

Krillin actually steps back once. "You know, I honestly don't know what goes through his mind. I wouldn't want to find out. What if he's like his dad?"

"I don't know, but I have no plans on getting near him." Yamcha says with a bit of uneasiness. He recalls something from the past. "Back when he fought Chiaotzu… he nearly landed a killing blow. Fortunately, his lack of fighting experience threw off his focus. Still, that was 5 years ago. He definitely had some training since then. I don't even have a clue on how powerful he is."

Karot stands tall. "Talking about someone when they are around is very rude." He doesn't sound angry or annoyed. He only throws a note at them to be remembered. So, it eases the humans enough for them to be more comfortable with his presence.

"He's… he's right about that." Krillin says.

The Z-Fighters look at each other for a couple seconds before looking back at the child.

"You know, kid…" Tien begins carefully. "I have no idea what happened between you and these guys for the past 5 years… but I just want you to know… don't hurt yourself."

Confused, Karot looks at the three-eyed man with a slightly lost expression. He's trying to catch the meaning of what he said.

"I can't hate you just because you are Goku's kid. I mean… you can't forget that you are half-Human. You still have the chance to keep your heart and judgement on the better side. So… do yourself a favor. Don't get overwhelmed. You had been in conflict with yourself since you were 4 years old."

"Conflict?" Now that the man mentions it, Karot can only wonder… he's been struggling for so long, has he?

The path of good?

The path of evil?

The more Karot tries to think about it and process it… the more confused he becomes. It sinks on for a second.

What is right… and what is wrong? Humans have different views from the Saiyans about it. He honestly has no idea.

Stealing is bad.

Cheating is bad.

Studying is good.

Loyalty is good.

Killing is bad… or is it good when necessary..? But… taking lives of someone who may have a family is bad…

He suddenly draws out his sword, which makes the humans jump back. The Saiyans also are surprised by this action. ChiChi seems close to yelling at her son, but he only did just that. Nothing else. He holds his weapon in hand, showing no signs of attacking.

His mind is pondering.

Being half Saiyan…

Being half Human…

Never had Karot ever been so confused in his life. To be torn between two different worlds, no one knows his pain. Everyday he is questioning everything…. trying to determine if it is right or wrong. He can't understand most things. Most of what the Saiyans do that are good to them are what is bad to the Humans… and vise-versa. It is throwing him around.

He blames it on his father. Just thinking about him angers him.

He stares at his reflection from the sword. It reflects the light from the ceiling brilliantly. His tail moves only slightly as he tilts his head somewhat.

"What's right for a… half breed?"

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"I really am clueless, am I…?"

Kakarot frowns at his reflection from the steady stream. He watches a small fish fight its way through the narrow water.

He had been staring at himself for a while now. Thinking deeply about the events that recently took place, he isn't sure of what to make of it. For some strange reason, everyone seems to be against him now. It's not just the earthlings anymore. It's his own as well. The Saiyans. Why is everyone and everything trying to pull him down all the sudden? He was killing the Humans like he was assigned to do since he was a baby, and now it seems like a bad idea to his comrades.

It doesn't make sense to him.

"There is no reason to let that slow you down." The dark whispers from Youzi foods his head. A crawling sensation runs through his back with each word. "They just don't understand you…. and they never will."

Kakarot sighs as he takes a seat on the grass. He places his staff neatly on his lap. He doesn't care about what they think anymore. He ran away from his own, ignoring the two Saiyan princes and ignoring the pleads from his own wife. He ran away from all of them, ignoring all of them, disregarding their offers to "help" him.

Help.

Hah. What a joke.

He doesn't care about what anyone thinks anymore. He had stopped caring hours ago.

He stopped caring about nearly everything.

He continues to stare, only to see the purple foggy figure sitting on his shoulder. He can only see it when it is from a reflection, which explains why no one else can see it.

"You did the right thing, my lord." The shadow grins, revealing his fangs. The demon chuckles lightly. "All that there is left to do is wait. Perhaps maybe you can stomp them all flat… and take the throne from those unworthy princes."

"I already have my own throne. I don't need theirs." Kakarot says without much care. He picks up a pebble that sat near his left knee, and he tosses it in the water.

"Awww… but you've made it so far already. If you aren't going to take it, then at least defeat them both and make them grovel your feet. Perfect revenge from the way they treated you."

"Yeah, but…"

"Listen to me. The way Vegeta treated you... all these years. He tried to kill you and even your family, and you still want to listen to that fool? His brother is no better. He locked you away in a cage with a muzzle like you are a dog. He will do it again. He won't stop until you decide to be a good boy and wag your tail with their every command."

Kakarot's eyes seem to harden at the sound of that last sentence. "I'm no lapdog. I am not just some toy."

"Good. We're on the same page. I know what's best for you. See how much you've accomplished. The credit is all yours." The whispers pierce into the Saiyan's skull. "You came so far… and to go even further, you have to fully see that I am always willing to help you."

Kakarot frowns a little.

"You trust me, don't you?"

After several seconds of silence… Kakarot's fingers curl a little from the tense feeling he is getting, like something in him is against it. However, he relaxes a little, and he responds.

"... Yes."

"Are you only saying that so that I can leave you alone?"

"Yes." Kakarot responds.

"Well, you're so honest. That is what I like about you." Youzi chuckles. "We are going to work on the trust thing."

"No need. I don't trust anyone anymore. No one but you." The Saiyan slowly stands. "You're the only one who understands me."

He lied.

There is only one person he still trusts… despite how many times she had to use that crown on him…

Ring… ring…

"Someone's calling you."

Kakarot grumbles as the reaches in his scarf. He pulls out an ear piece and attaches it in his ear. "Hello?"

"Kakarot? I know I am bothering you, but do you mind telling us where you're going, or at least what you are doing before you leave next time?" The voice belongs to Tarble, who sounds somewhat annoyed.

Tarble. Kakarot nearly growls at the sound of his voice. He wants to hang up, but he fights the urge to do it. Hanging up will only cause mode lecture.

"Hello? Do you hear me?" Tarble's voice snaps the warrior from his thoughts.

Not wanting to argue, Kakarot shrugs. "I'm going to find some new clothes. Don't bother looking for me. You know that I have the device thing, fair? Maybe you will leave me alone." He takes off the ear piece. Now he can end the call.

Meanwhile, Tarble sighs as the warrior hangs up. He turns to the others. "At least he took that. We have some way of communicating with him. Still, I can't help but worry."

"He's going to actually get clothes. Knowing him, he's defiantly annoyed with the rags he has on." Raditz walks out from the back. He had gained consciousness some time ago, but he still appears worn out from the result of using so much power. "Hah. If he takes too long, then he better expect a call."

Turles looks at his brother funny, taking notice of how he is rubbing his throat. "What's with you?"

"That stupid doctor made me lose my shit. My energy is all over the place." Raditz grumbles. "I think manipulating it is out of the question right now."

Future Trunks seems a little worried. "Isn't that, you know… bad? What if we have to fight? You do realize this will affect your abilities in combat, right?"

"Don't worry so much. I'll be fine. Saiyans can recover quickly." Raditz relaxes his fingers. They build with static.

"Saiyan siblings can deal with this issue. You may have to call Kakarot here to assist you with this issue. He can manipulate his energy fairly well." Turles frowns. "However, your problem is none of my business. I don't feel like fixing it."

"I never said I need any assistance." Raditz frowns. "Kakarot is only going to be gone for as much as a few hours. It's not like I would need him right now. I'm fine, alright?"

"Those waves hit you pretty hard, and you used so much energy in your rampage." Turles reminds him.

"He has a point there, though I wasn't there to see it happen." The teen agrees.

"I said, I am fine! Enough with your concerns! It is unneeded!" He swings his arm in irritation, which unintentionally causes him to unleash an electrical blast that whizzes past Tarble's left side and destroys the wall that is at turn left side of the door. A new smoking hole exposes the ship to the woods.

Tarble turns towards them. He looks very angry.

"Yeah. I'm going to uh… babysit the baby…" Future Trunks steps away before sleepwalking to the back where his baby counterpart is.

"Aaaand, my day just got shittier." Raditz sighs.

"What the- why are you naked?!"

All heads turn towards Future Trunks who runs back into the control room, chasing a giggling butt-naked Baby Trunks. "Stop it! Come back! You're making me look bad!"

Gine can't help but smile. "Babies are such a handful. I can't see how humans nurture them all by hand."

"Wait… what?" Yamcha is surprised. "How do Saiyans raise their children?"

"We don't. They stay in their incubators until they are ready to be sent away or to train." Gine says. "That baby there would still be in one until his legs are study enough to hold his weight."

Tien seems lost for words by what he just heard. "Uh…"

"Saiyans have no parenting experience… okay…" Krillin tries to understand it. "So… when babies are born you just-"

"As soon as a female is detected pregnant, they remove the zygote from the body and place it in an incubator to develop there. Alright? We are raised in incubators. Not nurtured. Stop asking me questions." She sighs, becoming annoyed.

Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien just look at each other. They silently agree that Saiyans are more creepy than they already are.

"You should really call him. He's the only Saiyan who actually raised a child." Turles suggests to his confused brother.

Raditz taps his ear piece at last. "Now I definitely… fine. I'll call him back, damn it. Happy now?"

"He already reach the abandoned city. He must really be looking for something." Turles had his own on, but a light escapes from it and goes across his eye, solidifying into a screen. It looks like an updated scouter. A red dot blinks on the screen. "For the first time in a while, he's been honest about where he is going."

"Yeah, yeah. Now we have to call him back." Raditz sighs. "But only because this damn baby is being trouble for us."

"You mean you."

"Shut up."

For several minutes now, Kakarot had been wandering through the abandoned store after riding his Nimbus for a quick ride. He truly wishes for a change of clothes since his current one is dirty and has the potential to pass off as a rag. What is also bothering his staff.

It's been acting a little off. It glows so slightly, maybe because he hasn't touched it in a while, but his instincts say otherwise.

He has no time to wonder. He has a bigger problem in hand.

"This is a store, right?" Kakarot rubs his head, confused.

He stands in the middle of an aisle, which is lined up with canned food. It's something he actually isn't very fond of since he prefers fresh food picked from crops of hunted down.

The bright side? Canned goods last longer. They don't go bad until years later, in fact. How it works surprises him. He still doesn't understand how.

Beep-beep!

Beep-beep!

Thoughts are interrupted.

"Bummer. I took too long." Kakarot groans. He is in no mood to answer to anyone at the moment. He is frustrated enough that he can't find what he is looking for.

"Just answer the call and get it over with."

Hearing the voice, he sighs and presses the button. "I know, I know. Geez. What is it that you want?"

On the other line, Raditz is heard sighing. Meanwhile, he is in the ship, struggling with Baby Trunks who is crawling around the ship, still without a diaper. He holds a clean one and can't catch the baby. "I can't believe I am saying this, but hey, I need your help." It comes out bitterly. The idea of asking for help from Kakarot is painful.

This is surprising, but Kakarot can hear the giggles from the baby. He realizes Raditz still has little experience with children. If ChiChi is busy, then Raditz has no other person to turn too since no one else ever had a child.

Unfortunately, Kakarot still hasn't found what he is looking for. He kicks an empty can across the military store. "Well, uh… I can't. I'm buying clothes."

Buying? Well, he said that without thinking. He's simply trying to take some.

Raditz sighs. Baby Trunks is being chased by Oolong. "Hurry up and get over here."

Kakarot looks around. Realizing this would take a while, he goes straight to the point. "I can't find them."

Raditz sighs. "What do you mean you can't find them?"

"I can't find them." Kakarot repeats as he takes a can from a shelf. "There's only soup."

Confused and annoyed, Raditz has a hand in the air. "What do you mean "there's only soup"?"

"It means, there's only soup." Kakarot points out as he looks through the shelves.

Growling, Raditz shouts at the phone; "Then get out of the soup aisle!"

Kakarot winches as the voice pounds in his ears. With one eye closed where his ear hurts, he responds in a hasted tone. "Okay! You don't have to shout at me!"

Walking to aisle, he pauses, seeing another pair of shelves filled with a variety of soup. "There's more soup…" He says in slight confusion and a hint of frustration.

"What do you mean "there's more soup"?!" Raditz is angry now. He is starting to think his brother is pulling a prank on him.

"There's just more soup!" Kakarot tries to explain.

"Go into the next aisle!" Raditz suggests in a shout. He is aware that some stores tend to have 2 aisles of the same item. He knows Kakarot doesn't shop often, as explained by ChiChi... so maybe…

Kakarot walks into another aisle. He takes another can from a new shelf and frowns at what he sees. "There's still soup!"

Angry, Raditz decides to get to the bottom of the situation. "Where are you right now?!"

"I'm at Soup!" Kakarot answers.

Raditz growls. "What do you mean you're at soup?!"

"I mean I'm at Soup!" Kakarot repeats, saying each word with more energy.

About to snap the device in half, Raditz snarls. "What kind of store are you in?!"

"I'm at the soup store!'

"WHY ARE YOU BUYING CLOTHES AT THE SOUP STORE?!"

Everyone in the ship freezes, staring at Raditz who is now standing with his tail fur standing on end.

"Forget it!" Kakarot hangs up, growling and marching away. "I am not answering another call!"

Pause.

"Wait. Why am I at a soup store?"

He wonders about this for a while, and he sighs. Giving up on the search, he leaves the store and walks down the abandoned halls.

New clothes may have to wait. He has other things planned, anyway.

Looking ahead, he licks hips lips before they stretch to expose his teeth in a mischievous grin. "Haa… this brings back memories. I'm so bored. If only a group of people would be stupid enough to show up here… then I can have a little fun for at least 5 minutes."

He doesn't care.

He really doesn't.

He'll kill the remaining population and live in a world empty of humans.

Is there even a point of this anymore?

Pushing a door, he steps outside and walks on the gravel-covered ground. The sun brings just the right warmth to be comfortable in. A light breeze makes the weather perfect for a picnic. He could relax if he wanted to…

... but for a Saiyan to stay still is near impossible.

His blood rushes through him so wildly, staying still isn't easy. He has to get up and move. That is for all Saiyans. The others…. Raditz and even Gine for example… they are restless most of the time. If they stand in one place for too long, they'll begin to walk around the room.

Humans on the other hand are too relaxed. They can sit still for hours…

It's bizarre to him on how they do it.

Thinking about it… perhaps maybe it is why training him was a little off. Not that it was difficult, but the way Kakarot picked up on a Human's way of fighting… the elders who trained him had to find odd tactics.

Just thinking about them…

Why even bother?

Kakarot kicks a rock for no reason other than to watch it skid and bounce across the ground. He stops moving as he hears a strange sound that is also too familiar. He knows what it is.

He pulls out his staff, staring at it as it glows on its own.

This again.

Kakarot gasps. "Why is it glowing like this? I never saw it glow this bright before…"

His grandfather had always told him how the staff's abilities are as strong as the wielder. Perhaps since he is a Saiyan, he can unlock more power than he could if he were a Human instead.

He had been told to trust his instincts when his staff hums with power. Something would happen, since he had unlocked power before.

Looking towards the sky, he rises his staff above his head. Clouds begin to swirl, and a powerful gust blows to the ground and swirls, kicking dust in the spiral. It settles a bit, and the spiral widens. A light shines inside until it forms into the shape of a person.

"What the…?" The Saiyan tilts his head, completely confused. The light dims just enough for him to get a view of who this person is, though they are still glowing white.

"I had been waiting for the day you find a way to do this, my boy." That voice… that person!

His eyes widen. "M-Master Roshi?!"

-0000-

"Getting clothes at a damn soup store. How much more stupid could he possibly get?" Raditz covers his face as Future Trunks continues to chase his baby version. He shakes his head, looking more stressed by the second. "And my damn powers turned against me. I swear when I see that doctor again, I'll kill him!"

"A Saiyan's solution to everything; Destroy or Kill." Krillin sighs as he shakes his head. He immediately regrets saying those words as Raditz snaps at him with a snarl.

"How about I kill you, you bald midget!" Raditz threatens him through bared teeth. It seems to do enough since Krillin had turned into a white sketch due to the shock of the insult. Raditz turns away and takes a seat.

Yamcha pats Krillin on the shoulder. "It's alright. He's just angry at the moment. Well, he's always angry, anyway..."

Chiaotzu floats to Krillin's side. "Yeah. You shouldn't be shocked like this. I called you both of those things years ago."

"... Don't… remind me…" Krillin mumbles

-0000-

Kakarot just stares at the elder in disbelief. Isn't he dead?! He shouldn't even be able to speak to him unless he had a pass from otherworld to come to the living world! As much as he dreads the old man, he knows the elder knows much more than his grandfather since he was the one who trained him. "What… what is going on?! You know about this, don't you?"

"Hm… yes. Indeed." The elder nods. "Are you still holding hatred against me? Why even bother asking? You killed me with my own attack. How ironic."

The Saiyan is confused by his calm attitude. "You're not mad at me?"

"I was told I should be, but I never was. I knew deep down you never wanted to actually kill me. We old men know a lot." The elder explains. "But you did it to keep yourself and your son alive all while playing your part to your tribe."

Kakarot growls slightly. He frowns afterwards. "Maybe. But you seem to know what is going on. You never told me about what this staff is capable of."

"That too, is very true. I was waiting for the right time to tell you, but you tossed it aside after you settled down. I was thinking you had no purpose of using it anymore… but when you picked it up on your way to Namek, it responded to you in a much more powerful way. That staff sees you as it's true welder. No one but you can tap into its power."

He had been told this before, but he is still lost in what is going on. "How am I seeing you if you are dead?"

"That is a good question. Your grandfather wouldn't know much of the answer. I know it fully." He nods. "You were saddened by the fact that you can no longer speak to him. Due to such things, the staff responded and was able to unlock another ability. You can see and hear me, but no one else will. You can only speak with me as long as that thing is in your hand."

"You're… not explaining everything."

"I am getting there." Roshi says. "I was summoned here by your willpower. Though, I am still in otherworld, it appears I am here. You seem to now be able to speak to those who had passed around your time."

Kakarot blinks twice. "Wait… so you mean, I can talk to dead people?"

"Well, putting it that way sounds like something you would say. Yes. That's exactly it. However, don't try to do this so much. It will only work when you truly need them, not to just simply make small talk. Speaking of that… there must be a reason I was called here."

The Saiyan looks towards the ground. "Well… I don't really know. It's been troubling lately… and I don't even know what is going on anymore. Why am I even talking to you? You used me like everyone else."

Master Roshi strokes his beard. "Don't be so delusional, Goku. You must be troubled because you have no choice but to work with your enemies to defeat a bigger threat."

The Saiyan's eyes widen. "How did you-?"

"I had been keeping a close eye on you." The elder explains. "You had made poor choices lately… but that is something I can't control."

"Eh?"

"Besides. Your wife has been in a load of tight spots lately… adding that with the fact that she is carrying a child and-"

"Oh, no! I left ChiChi all alone in there!" Kakarot snatches his staff and runs off immediately.

The elder doesn't seem bothered by this rude action. "Well. At least some things never changed in him." He fades out from sight.

It doesn't take very long. He slaps away branches as he sees the ship closing in. He doesn't know he got so worried all the sudden. Perhaps something inside him screamed for him to rush back in. That is exactly what he does.

The first thing he sees is his naked nephew being held upside down by the tail. Holding him is an annoyed Vegeta. Raditz looks close to lashing at him, but he is doing a good job at restraining himself.

"Took you long enough." Vegeta holds the baby high, as if it is to threaten the warrior. "A second later, and I would had disposed of this brat. I thought I made it clear about you walking off without permission. On your knees."

Just before Kakarot could open his mouth, someone else does the talking instead. Marching forward is ChiChi, who has her finger raised. "That is not how you handle a baby! Put him down!"

The Saiyans and the Z-Fighters look at her like she is insane. Kakarot seems nervous not because of her anger. It's because of how Vegeta may respond.

The older prince is suddenly in front of her. He snatches her by the head and squeezes her head, glaring at the Saiyan who seems ready to attack. "You have a choice, and I'm sure you know what they are. I'll kill them both. You still have much to learn about obedience."

Kakarot can only stare. He doesn't budge, but he doesn't attack, either. "I'm not going back in there. But… if it makes you feel better… I won't leave the damn ship."

Vegeta seems to be think carefully, and he drops the baby carelessly. Luckily, Baby Trunks is snatched by a tail and is pulled to the owner, who is his father. "Tch."

Despite all that just happened, he isn't to his concerns. Kakarot looks to his wife. "Are you trying to get yourself killed?!" It is the first thing he asks her.

ChiChi looks like she is about to yell, but instead, she places a hand on her head like she has a headache. "I can't do this anymore. The way these children are being handled and raised… it's not right. They are supposed to be in education… not combat."

"I… I know that is how you feel, but they are also Saiyans. They need to learn how to…" His voice trails off, seeing the look on her face. He shakes his head. "We… we can't always be there with them, you know. What if… something happens? They wander off and they are in trouble. How will they defend themselves if they don't know how to fight? It's not like I am training them just for the hell of it."

The woman doesn't appear to know what to say against it. She looks towards the information room. "It's just… I don't want get hurt. I've seen you fight since we were kids… and you remember when you fought Piccolo…"

Hearing his name being mentioned, Piccolo huffs and closes his eyes.

"I don't want to see the children go through that..."

"Look… I know. But… the military, they will do anything to bring harm to us. It's why I have to have them know how to protect themselves. And, you… I will protect you. I always will protect you." He places a finger under her chin, looking at her softly. "If anyone dares to do as much as tease you… well, they will be wearing all red."

ChiChi steps away, moving her head off his finger. "That is not how we handle things. Stop saying this like it is okay. I… I don't like it."

"Mmm… you don't, huh?" He huffs through a small smile. "I never said you have to be involved. I just want to keep you safe, so that bastard Vegeta can try all he likes to kill you. He won't make it far."

That last sentence was said so darkly, it terrified her.

He won't hesitate to kill the prince.

Vegeta defiantly heard it. He doesn't say anything about it. He only chuckles as if he is saying; As if.

ChiChi holds her hands together. "I'm deeply worried about our son."

That sentence makes Kakarot pay close attention. "What is it?"

"He has not been himself lately… you… and you don't even remember what you did to him? That damn demon has made you do so many bad things. Gohan is afraid of what you are becoming. We all are."

"Not afraid." 17 corrects her. "I just find it annoying."

Kakarot shrugs. "Well… it's not like anything would change that. It's already pointless to try.'

"But, Goku! You-"

"Nothing will. I'm sorry."

ChiChi bites her lip, watching the warrior reluctantly turn around.

"I'll go see what's up. Alright?"

"I… I'm not sure if that would help but… then again, if it means being a better father…"

Kakarot begins to head for the control room, leaving her to watch him walk. Just as he turns a corner, he sees a figure jump down from sitting on a table. "People eat there, you know."

"Shut up."

He stops entirely, taken aback by the rude response from the moody child. ChiChi was right. He really hasn't been himself.

Karot is staring him down with a look that can summon pain at any second.

"Whoa. Easy there. I never said anything harsh. Why are you acting like this? It's not like you to be rude at all."

Karot narrows his eyes. "Why are you singing nursery rhythms at 29 like you are mentally challenged, all while covering yourself with innocent blood?"

Oh.

Oh, that was unexpected.

Kakarot stares at his son for a moment. He points to his head. "Mentally challenged? You're calling me mentally challenged?"

"Do I have to say it in a more immature way? How about, "retarded"!"

"Geez, calm down. I don't need another Raditz. Why are you saying these things? You're not acting like the Gohan I know."

"And you're just an empty shell of the father I've once known."

Kakarot just looks at him. He looks behind him, seeing that he is being watched by his wife and both of his brothers. He actually prefers them not to. At least not right now.

He… he has to fix things. So, he closes the door.

He actually feels very bad about this. A painful feeling in his gut, something that hasn't been felt for so long… it is there. What exactly did he do? All he recall a are blurs and…

… did he attack his own kid?

Just as he thought of it being possible, a painful buzz goes through his head, like it is trying to interfere with the thought. He tries to shake it off, but it doesn't fade. Not until several seconds later. He sees his son watching him. "I know you are mad at me… but these things happen-"

"That's your excuse?! They "just happen"?!" Karot finds what his father said completely stupid.

"Things got really hard after I got out of that prison. You know that."

"That doesn't give you an excuse to go around killing like you have no sense! But what am I saying?! I don't even know what I should do! Everyone is confusing me! But if everyone… even the Saiyans see what you do is bad, then… you really are a bad person!"

"Whoa. Just calm down for a second! I can explain all of this-"

"Explain what, dad?! What could you possibly explain?! You're sick! You let this happen, and you don't even care!'

"Gohan, you know that is not true-"

"Shut up! Just leave me alone!" Karot fires a blast, and it slams on his father, sending him crashing against the wall. "Why do you have to he my dad?! You're a monster! I hate you! I WISH YOU WERE DEAD!"

"... dead…?" For the first time in years, Kakarot feels a terrible pain in his chest. For some reason, the words his son just said felt so very true, and it hurts. Karot meant everything he said.

It hurts him so much.

Karot storms away and marches into the information room. The door slams shut, nearly flying off the hendges. A second doesn't even pass, and ChiChi is racing to her husband.

"What happened?!" She stops, seeing her husband still sitting on the ground. Reaching him, she places her hands on his shoulders. "What happened?!"

Kakarot speaks lowly. "I… I don't know why… but I feel like big jerk. A jackass, really." He chuckles quietly.

"... Goku?"

Kakarot looks at the woman. "He called me a monster. He demanded for me to leave him alone. He attacked me."

ChiChi covers her mouth with a gasp.

The door of the information room falls to the ground.

Raditz crosses his arms. "What else?"

Kakarot glances at the room. He sees his son sitting on the desk with crossed arms and a puffed face. "He said… he hates me."

Gine is now with Kakarot. She rubs him on the head. "It's alright. This happens…"

"Oh no." Tarble sighs. "Among Humans, for someone to say that to a family member is heartbreaking."

Vegeta crosses his arms. "What's the deal? So what? Kakarot is stupid and that alone is the reason. His brat simply hates him because the kid can't handle what he witnessed-"

"He's just a boy!" ChiChi snaps.

"So what? He's also an annoying brat who is no use for us? He's better of dead. He shows too much mercy like his father did. He needs to be a warrior."

ChiChi clenches her fists. "He's not like you! He's still a Human, and he's a child! He can't endure what you all have when you were kids! It's too much for him! Why do you think he hates to fight?!"

"She has a point." Kauli supports her. "The kid is afraid of his father. Gohan wants to help him, but he's afraid that if he says the wrong thing, his father could hurt him or someone else he cares about."

"Besides." ChiChi mutters. Her body shakes. "Goku wouldn't had… been like this…! So what if you think he's stupid! He's the sweet kind of stupid." She almost sobs. "He's always been that way. It's just that when you push him, you see that violent and sadistic side they should had never existed!"

Vegeta takes a step back as the woman matches for him. Kakarot holds her back.

"This is all YOUR FAULT! ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS YOURSELF! NO ONE ELSE! What kind or prince are… what kind of… are… rrr..!" Tears stream from her eyes as her expression morphs from anger to sadness.

"Uh-oh." Kakarot seems nervous. He immediately crawls to her. "No! Nononononono! Don't cry! It's okay!"

The woman drops to her knees and sobs heavily. Her hands cover her face as tears fall on the ground.

Vegeta doesn't seem to care. "Tch. Humans are so emotional. I can care less about how you feel. It's nothing to me. Your son is just as useless as you are. If you want the brat with you so bad, take him. Keep your distance from Kakarot. He's already pitiful enough with you."

Kakarot just stares angrily at him. "You don't get it, do you?! When she cries she- Heeey! Calm down!" He looks at his sobbing wife. "Please calm down, ChiChi…"

Gine's eyes widen, like she recognizes what this is. "Her energy… is it me or…?"

Vegeta repeats what he said to ChiChi again. "Take him before I dispose of him for you."

ChiChi looks at him with tear filled eyes. "You… it's always YOU! You sent Raditz here to get Goku! You hurt Goku! You changed him! You made him into a monster by kicking him out…! You tried to kill them… my son and husband…! You just don't care! Damn you!" The woman stands and pulls herself free from Kakarot. With clenched teeth, she sprints towards Vegeta while drawing her swords.

"ChiChi! Don't do it! He'll kill you!" Kakarot warns her quickly. He tries to jump after her, but all he gets is a world of pain as a hand pulls his tail. He is pulled to the ground. "Don't!"

Nappa restrains the thrashing Saiyan. "If you attack him, it will be much worse. She's done! So stop trying to escape!'

"Let go of me, you old, bald bastard!" Kakarot snaps at him with a snarl.

Vegeta casually dodges a swing, and another. "I don't get Humans. They tend to attack when they are feeling emotional. That only makes it easier to kill them."

"NO!" Kakarot screams out.

Her swings become faster, and Vegeta is forced to dodge more. "Kakarot won't be able to save you this time. You remember the last time I was this close to you? I will make sure I kill you as soon as your down, unlike before." He kicks her chest, and she falls. However, she rolls and is back on her feet immediately. "Well. This is going to take longer than I thought. There is a flaw in your part. You're too slow."

Kakarot trashes harder. He can't let her die. She's right there!

Forget the consequences. He'll take it. He just doesn't want to see her die. Opening his mouth wide, he sinks his teeth into the general's arm, earning a scream.

The woman swings several more times. After a few seconds, she growls. "I'm tired… of the way you treat others! You're the true monster!" She slams the back of her sword against her chest. Her fighting gear falls right off, leaving her in just her glows, boots, shoulder guards, helmet, and bikini-like armor. She is wearing what she wore at 12, only it fits her adult size.

"What the?!" Vegeta didn't expect that.

She is suddenly a blur.

"WHAT?!" Vegeta grunts as he is kicked to the ground. Boots slam on his legs. A pair of swords stab through his arms, pinning him down. His teeth grit like sandpaper while the woman stands over him with her cape flowing. Her fingers are near the button of her helmet. 'She caught me off guard!'

More tears fall from her face. "How does it feel to be pinned down by someone younger and smaller than you, huh? It doesn't feel good, does it?"

"No! Don't do it!" Kakarot bites harder. "Dmmht!"

"Ouch! You son of a…!" Nappa grabs Kakarot by the head and slams him on the ground.

Vegeta's eyes widen. An image of himself as a child pinning kid Raditz to the ground crosses his mind. 'What's going on?! Why can't I move? Why can't I talk…?'

Kakarot continues to chomp on the arm. He ignores the bashing he receives.

ChiChi snivels a bit. "These swords… they were specially coated with an invisible and thin shell that cannot be destroyed. Anyone who is wounded by it is unable to move for only 2 minutes! That is all I need to deal with someone like you!"

Tarble gasps as the woman reaches for the button on her helmet. "That.. that can kill him! Wait! Reconsider! WAIT!"

Nappa seems close to letting the warrior go. His arm is bleeding pretty bad.

Tarble created a sphere of energy and the general does the same while forcing Kakarot down. "You're leaving me with no choice but to kill you if you kill him!"

Despite the arguments Tarble has with his brother, he still protects him.

ChiChi shuts her eyes. "I'm sorry…!"

A final chimp, Nappa is unable to take anyone. He throws the Saiyan off him.

"STOOOOOP!"

A blur of red appears in front of ChiChi for a split second and it forms into a solid figure of Kakarot. He snatches her wrists at the same time he arrived. "If you kill him… you will no longer be able to ride my old Nimbus. Your heart is clouded with so much anger and hate… don't do this."

ChiChi shakes her head. "I don't care! He changed you, and he needs to be punished!" She tries to pull free, but the Saiyan has such a strong grip. "Let go of me!"

"I won't." Kakarot says. "This is not you, ChiChi. This is nothing like you. The ChiChi I know wouldn't even consider taking a life. She hates it, even if she was protecting herself. The ChiChi I know is a mother of a son and one baby on the way. Please. Don't do this. Don't give in to this. Not like I did. I don't want to suffer like I did. Listen…" He grabs her hands and holds them. "I promise that I won't let anything else bad happen… but if it does, I will stop it. Don't you lose your faith. Okay?"

ChiChi can only stare. "But…"

"Bùyào shīqù xìnxīn." Kakarot says carefully. He seems serious, but he spoke in a comforting way. The look in his eyes, he seems so worried… maybe even afraid.

ChiChi nods slowly. The Saiyan steps back and begins to walk away.

"You idiot…" Youzi's angry voice growls in his head. "You should had let her kill him. Don't expect any mercy tonight. I warned you about this, didn't I?"

Kakarot ignores the voice this time. He simply keeps walking. He stops near Vegeta. "I told you that she's not so weak." He speaks angrily before leaving the prince to suffer in his temporary paralysis.

The Human female can only watch as her husband enters the backroom. What he said to her… he said it like it meant so much.

The look in his eyes, he wasn't only concerned about her.

He was silently asking for… no, he was pleading for her help.

It all comes together. Kakarot was afraid of her losing her sanity as the others are. Since he already lost his, he doesn't want her to suffer the same way.

He is horrified by what he had became.

That demon is taking over him more everyday, and he is so desperate for it to stop that he is giving up and asking for help… but…

No one is listening. Because of that…

… he had lost faith, and is accepting the demon's ways.

"Goku… I'm… I'm so sorry…"

Silence fills the air. Within hours after the event, everyone is too tired to do much of anything and decided to head for bed. It seems to energy in the atmosphere had been sucked dry.

No one is even on guard tonight. Anyone could walk in and kill them if they wanted.

Kakarot is in the back room where the resting places are. He sleeps alone once again, as he did when he was locked away while being held prisoner. He is already asleep. But within his mind, it is happening again.

That horrible, horrible place.

He's at his breaking point.

In his dreams… no, whatever this is, he is so drained. So weak. He can't defend himself even if he tried.

Has fear ever felt like this?

"Please… I don't want to do this anymore… just let me go…"

Purple fog surrounds everything. There is just a void. Nothing else exists here. This place had been visited more than enough times for a particular someone.

"For you to interfere with your wife's rage was stupid. She could had been like you. That would make things soo much easier."

Chains rattle, and Kakarot sits on what could be a ground with shackles on his wrists and ankles. His head hangs low with his hands covering his face. He groans, like he is just done with everything in the world.

An sigh comes from the air.

"Are you really that weak right now? Wow. That took quicker than I thought. But, it's annoying me. Shut up." Youzi's voice hangs all around. It is impossible to tell where it is coming from.

It doesn't matter, anyway. There is nothing he can do. Nothing but sit around and hope that something, someone would make this all end.

"I just wanted to… make that army pay. That was… all I wanted… not this… not…"

Finding words is near impossible.

The fog thickens, making him have the horrid feeling of being trapped. Only when he sleeps, he is "awake" he is aware of what he had done. Sleep allows his brain to soak in what happened. Once he realized what he did, he grows more and more afraid of himself.

"We are almost there. You're starting to really disappoint me. You only have one thing left to do."

"Please, no… anything but that…!" Kakarot's voice cracks. He falls on his knees and cries on the ground. He can't take it anymore. "Leave me alone! You're making me hurt… everyone…! You made me nearly kill my own son… and he hates me for it…. you damn…"

"We both know there is only one way out of this. We also know that the longer you refuse to do it, the worst it will get. Next time, you might kill your wife… because you still have what I want."

"You… you can't have it." Kakarot breathes out. "I said no… so quit asking."

"Hnn… interesting. Goku, I think there is a misunderstanding."

Kakarot lifts his head, revealing his fallen tears and glossed eyes. He looks up, clueless on where the voice may be. "What…?"

Pressure is in the air. Enough to send chills.

Youzi speaks in an angry tone. "Since when YOU in control of things here?! I never said you were, idiot! I run things here. As long as you keep what is mine, I will make you do unthinkable things until you are a lifeless puppet!"

Kakarot covers his ears and he shakes in fear. Youzi gets more and more impatient and angry every night. It gets so bad… the Saiyan had lost all confidence and it shaken by everything about the demon.

He is helpless.

"I will free you from my bind as soon as you give me your soul. You can have the life you want back. How does that sound?"

Kakarot clenches his teeth. "Grandpa told me to never form a contract with one of you. I failed to do that… so there is… no way in hell I will ever-!" His words are interrupted as the chains turn into spikes that penetrate through his arms and legs. He screams out in agony.

"You really are an idiot. How do they even bother with you? Don't worry. It won't be long until you have fun slaughtering your family. We'll see how the deal goes from there."

Kakarot gasps as images of his endured torture as prisoner flashes through his head. He can see Chille, he remembers that cage. The whippings… everything.

He had never been so afraid in his life.

"No! Stop it! I said stop! Just let me be! Leave me alone! Please!"

But, it's pointless. The images get worse, and the bad memories are fresh again, like they just happened. The Saiyan trembles as he feels the painful stings of the whipping he endured for hours.

They feel so real. The demon is making it happen again. He is punishing him for trying to keep his wife sane. His screams of pain is mixed with his fear, and he slowly falls apart mentally as he begins to cry.

The demon had already broken him. He turned him into a weak and sniveling coward that would do anything to keep his family alive.

All except selling his soul.

What's the point of torturing him now?

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TFS Shorts: (How long has it been?)

"Why did I even bother with this idiot?"

(Birds are chirping peacefully. Cliche sunrise song plays.)

(Distant explosion.)

Kakarot: (grins) Awesome! I think I can manage all of this on my own! Say! Let's have a snack! Apple tree, apple tree~! Will your apples fall on me~?

A voice: Oh. God. Please. No.

Kakarot: (Singing) I won't cry, and I won't shout, if your apples knock me out~!

A voice: I swear I will make you choke on a whole one if you don't shut up!

Kakarot: I just want an apple-

A voice: Then go get it and stop singing! What are you?! 5?!

Kakarot: Times 10.

A voice: That's 50, you idiot! Can you be stupid somewhere else?!

Kakarot: Not until 4pm.

A voice: … kill me now.

Kakarot: Aw, now suicide is not the way to go! Let's just eat and meet up with our angry best buddy and big bro and hope that they aren't so huffy and puffy anymore!

(Up ahead, A child with mother is picking apples from trees.)

Child: Mommy! I got a big one!

Mother: That's nice, but we have to hurry. This place is dangerous! Why did you even wander here?

Child: For the plot. For me to be here is needed to place a heartbreaking scene of a child being killed in front of their mother.

Mother: What…?

Child: It's a cliche scenario for a random plot to build tension.

(Kakarot hums a song as he walks to tree. He sees the two humans. He freezes.)

(Cue glass shatter sound effect.)

A voice: Oh, look. They have your apples.

Kakarot: I can see that.

A voice: And you're just going to stand there?

Kakarot: I'm not killing a kid.

A voice: But he stole your food

Kakarot: I already told you that I am not going to kill a kid, okay?! It is not very nice!

A voice: Says the guy who slaughtered an entire military organisation-

Kakarot: THEY KEPT MOCKING ME, OKAY?! AND THEY KEPT FEEDING ME GRAPES! I. HATE. GRAPES!

A voice: Shh. Your screaming is going to make your prey run away. Go ahead and let the kid go.

Kakarot: SHUT THE HELL UP, YOUZI! I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT! (glares at pair) You there! Let that tree alone!

Child: Mommy! I'm scared!

Mother: Stay away from us!

Kakarot: (thinking) Hm… should I? Maybe killing an innocent mother and child is too much for even someone like me… but… uh…

(Cue cliche suspense violin music used in scary movie scenes.)

Kakarot: Human, do you know the rule of this forest?

Child: … what?

Kakarot: Do you know what happens when you come to my forest and eat my food? Huh?

Child: Um… I get a spanking…?

Kakarot: (chuckles) No, worst. First, I'm gonna get you. (Walks forward. Grabs kid and pushes away mother.) Then… (draws out knife) I'm gonna cut you.

Child: You want to… eat me?

Kakarot: (Surprised) What?! No! No! I would never do that… unless I am a giant monkey. Besides, it's not cannibalism since we both aren't the same species. And human meat does taste really good.

Youzi: Wow, dude. Your mind is f*cked.

Kakarot: Ew! I wasn't being serious! I'm trying to scare the kid!

Youzi: You do realize that you are basically talking to yourself in their eyes? They can't see or hear me.

Kakarot: (frowns) Give me a minute.

Child: (shouts as he is pushes to the ground)

Kakarot: I'm going to start, and your mommy is going to watch the whole thing. She can't do anything.

Child: Mommy!

Mother: Don't worry, sweetie! Mommy will save you!

Kakarot: Don't make promises you can't keep. It will make you look bad. See, I have a son, and I never make promises with him. Sure, he may be grumpy about me… but I'm sure he would understand that this here is for our own good. Now… what did we learn?

Child: (Whimpers)

Kakarot: (Stabs knife near kid) WHAT DID WE LEARN?!

Child: No stealing!

Kakarot: Good! So, are we ever going to steal from The Monkey King ever again?"

Child: No, sir!

Kakarot: I am so glad you know, because guess what?

Child: You'll let me go?

Kakarot: Nope! I'm gonna play doctor with you! Let's start from the head, okay?

Child: Please…

Kakarot: Huh. You know, I don't feel so bad about this anymore. Well, let's begin!

(Knife stab. Kid screams)

Kakarot: Geez. If you don't be quiet, I will have to cut out your talking cords.

Youzi: They are called VOCAL cords you…

Kakarot: Quiet. I'm concentrating!

Mother: Stop doing this! Who do you think you are… some sort of demon?!

Kakarot: (shrugs) I dunno. You tell me.

(Kakarot's body gets engulfed in purple fog as his eyes glow red.)

Kakarot: (with Youzi's voice merged) Who do you think you are? You should had thought about abortion if you didn't want this suffering.

Youzi: Wait. You know what that word is?

Kakarot: Quiet. I'm trying to finish my operation. I think he's broken because he stole knowing the rules. I have to fix him.

Youzi: Wow. How bad did they break you?

Kakarot: I don't know, but I sure did paint the building red.

Youzi: Hah. I like you.

Kakarot: (looks at the kid) Say night-night to mommy.

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Strength chart. Strongest to Weakest.

(Power Levels are BS, by the way.)

This chart focuses on the main people.

Note: Chart will be updated each chapter. I can't do power scaling since I clearly can't understand it like an idiot. This is simply rankings.

Android 16

Androids 17 & 18

Prince Vegeta

Raditz

Kakarot (Son Goku)

Seleriak (Future Trunks)

Piccolo

Nappa

Turles

Imperfect Cell

Karot (Son Gohan)

Kauli (Ice Phlounder)

Gine

Prince Tarble

Tien Shinhan

ChiChi

Krillin

Yamcha

Chiaotzu

Oolong

Puar

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A/N: Finally finished!

Haha. The small phone call between Kakarot and Raditz was actually from a video I saw. It makes me laugh every time.

It is from an abridged Code Geass by the way.

Take a look at it yourself. (Add to YouTube URL) /watch?v=fNcYtcVn-8k

Also, forgive me for this sloppy chapter. I tried to fix it but it feels rushed in a way. I just hope you enjoyed it.

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Possible Questions:

PQ1: What the hell took you so long?!

A: It's called adulthood, and it sucks.

PQ2: Will you update a chapter on your birthday like you did last year?

A: I will try.

PQ3: AOSJDOSBDISKSOSNWOS! KILL THAT DEMON! REEEEEEE!

A: I dunno about that.

PQ4: When is the fighting really going to start?

A: Next chapter or so. I have to look and remember. Also, in the middle of it all, I will give ya a nice treat. It will be so stupid… but so cool… but so dumb!

PQ5: Are you going to quit-

A: NO!

PQ5: What made you update?

A: A recent review I got made me push myself to at least write this. "Do at least 10,000 words, me." So, I did over 13,000. I guess that's good.

PQ6: Is everything alright?

A: Yeah. I just don't wanna work on Black Friday. Help.

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Question Time:

Q: YASSSSS UPDATE!

LET MY INNER FAN GIRL UNLEASH!

A: I believe when you got the notification that I updated, you choked on something. If you did… sorry.

Q: nice chapter and all...but TurlesKarot? thats dbs tier powerscaling.(unless its everyone in base in which case haveaguwan) On another note, it seems Espeon's done one too many battles without healing and prolly got poisoned somewhere along the line... Can tfs shorts make a return pretty pepperoni pleeeaaase?
(I find it hard not to imagine nappa's dialogue in his abriged voice. he is hilarious and I will quote everything he says) In my opinion chille was such a good antagonist you could have stretched him out longer, have him narrowly escape everytime? Bring him back with dragon balls? (I THINK I JUST DID SOMETHING, RESSURECTION "C", GOLDEN CHILLE! ssg might be a bummer though, ssj4? also is turles jealous of tarble for making kauli laugh? Turles x Kauli? I do not tink zat would work. Also, someone needs to tell chi-chi to Be humbol, Sit down. why not let (As)paragus arrive and begin the brolypocalypse if you're stuck I mean come on, a KAKAROOOOOT! a day keeps survivors away. Oh look, I've got a max revive in me bag! I would give it to an Espeon for 804 pokeballs,but I'd also trade it in for, i dont know...A RETURN OF TFS SHORTS IF YOU CAN! "Oh look Vegeta! Its a Chiaotzu! Im gonna catch it"~Nappa

A: Okay. I brought back the TFS Shorts for ya, but I won't do it every chapter. Okay? Also… your predictions are interesting.

Q: Good work is all i have to say, your a really great author. But is writing these type of stories hard and if so, why?

A: Thank you very much. Writing is difficult when I have limited time or when I am fresh out of ideas. It is why I ask for ideas at times. I also have days I just don't feel like writing. The days I do want to, I have no time to. It sucks, man. I feel like this chapter is one of the ones that don't have my best effort. I'm so tired...

Q: Are u quitting on the Dragon ball series

A: NOOOOOOOOOO!

Q: kaioken is red,
youzi's a loon,
THE DISSONANCE OF THE EARTHLING SAIYAN NEEDS TO UPDATE SOON

A: Nice poem.

Also, I HAD to update once I saw this review. I had y'all suffering long enough…

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Next Time:

Kakarot: (Cheerful) Hey! It's me! Kakarot!

Kakarot: It seems like the fight is really about to start! What's shocking is… even some humans want to fight too!

Raditz: (frowns at T.V) Who is this stupid fool? Worlds Martial Arts Champion? Is this some kind of joke? I can sneeze at him and he'll be dead.

Gine: Now, Raditz. That wasn't very nice.

Turles: Looks like we are going to be running into more humans… only they don't want to fight us this time.

Kakarot: They will die regardless.

ChiChi: Not on my watch!

Kakarot: Next time on, "The Dissonance of The Earthling Saiyan!" Chapter 9! "Standby for battle! An alliance in hot water?"

ChiChi: This day is going to be long. I already know. Whoever this champion is looks weaker than even me...

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Upcoming Chapters: (Read at your OWN risk!)

Chapter 9: "Standby for battle! An alliance in hot water?" Everyone is prepared to fight Cell… who is a true threat like no other! But… the truce that was formed is shaken with Kakarot being the main issue! His strong hatred towards the Human race may just shatter what has been built up! How much longer can he truly stay in one place? Cooperation is one thing. Tolerance is another. It seems the Saiyan will have to work on both!

Chapter 10: "Operation: Extermination! Watch out, 18!" With Cell now in everyone's sights, one mission is clear: "Kill him!". With the combined forces, it should be enough to take down this walking humanoid insect, right? Not when his eyes are set on 18! Everyone is on guard to actually keep her and her twin brother from the monster's reach! How long can it actually last?!

Chapter 11: "Step forward for the chances, "Goku-wannabe"!" With Kakarot impossible to control, the unlikely team has no other choice but to take their plans to another path! A sadistic Saiyan who refuses to obey anyone and would rather kill his own temporary companions is far too dangerous to even be around! Turles is left with an unexpected role he never saw coming. The question is; will he comply, or will his own "selfish sin" get in his way?

Then again, not only is he in a situation that leaves him questioning his power. When reality strikes just what he is really feeling just as his brother's suspected, it brings another issue that may have him distracted more than prepared!

Chapter 12: "Crossing paths again" If things can't get any worse… it just did! Questions are asked left and right about what is really going on! Everyone seems to have a dislike towards the same person for many reasons! A nightmare for one returns, and heartbreak for another! What is really going on?! Raditz may just be falling for the same tricks again!

Chapter 13: "Keep yourselves in check! Realize your mindset!" Something isn't right. It's like poison, spreading quickly through anyone exposed to it. As the days drag out, the actions of Kakarot grow worse. The warrior is having a battle with himself, and for the first time in years, his eyes open to see just how much things have changed within not just himself, but those close by.

One can only stay sane for so long. Slowly… they are slipping… He is not the only one who had gone insane.