The Saiyans and the Z fighters have progressed amazingly in the last few weeks. Even the twins have been training. The humans are already working in 150 gravities, while the Saiyans have reached and surpassed their goal of 300. The three have also mastered the new abilities that Master Roshi and the human fighters have taught them. All three Saiyans are now able to control their ki, raising and lowering their power levels at will, as well as sensing their opponents strengths even when concealed. The frigid forces Scouters have finally been discarded.
Bulma had eagerly taken them to disassemble so he could study the alien technology. She quickly grasped the principles and is now working on constructing a device designed to extend the Scouters range modulate it’s carrier wave so it can pierce through energy shield that protects Earth. Enabling her mate to contact his fleet and Nappa when they arrive.
One evening just before the males emerge from training, she finally succeeds.
“Hey! I got it!” Bulma shouts happily to her assistants. “I knew if I tinkered with this sucker long enough I could find a frequency that would pass through the defense shield!” She grins, “Of course no one else could have done it, it helps to be the shield’s designer.”
“That’s great boss, now our guys can contact Nappa and the ships when they get close enough!” crows Serera.
ChiChi nods, “I just hope they get here soon, that time limit is almost up, the Ginyus could be here tomorrow. And I’ve got a bad feeling something else is gonna happen, that attack fleet hasn‘t budged or done anything for far too long. It’s like they’re waiting up there like big spider.”
Bulma frowns, “I know and I think Vegeta’s worried too. He mumbles in his sleep sometimes.”
She glances at her watch and grins, “Shift change, the guys should be coming out of the chamber about now. I wonder what Launch and Chaotze fixed for dinner tonight. I’m almost as hungry as a Saiyan.”
She strokes the barely perceptible bulge that’s just starting to form in her midsection. “Pregnancy makes me wanna eat all the time!”
The other two giggle.
“You don’t have to preach to the choir about that one.” Says ChiChi patting her own still flat tummy.
“Yeah, I think it’s the babies causing it, they are half Saiyan after all.” Says Serera, “And as much as we’ve been eating lately we really haven’t gained that much weight yet.”
“You could be right, even if they only have half their fathers’ metabolism that would explain our constant hunger.” Says Bulma thoughtfully then she perks up. “Come on lets go, I want to see Vegeta and get something to eat!”
Trailing laughter, they head to the elevator.
Unnoticed, an unlabeled light on a dusty console in a far corner starts to flash, signaling the opening of a hidden bolt hole. It quickly goes dark once more, when the concealed entrance closes again. The retreat now holds one additional presence that lurks menacingly in hidden passages.
As they’re eating Bulma makes the announcement about adjusting the scouter. Piccolo who has been staying at the retreat along with the rest of the Z fighters, is seated at the table as well sipping spring water.
“You are trying to contact someone outside the defense shield?” Asks the Fist curiously.
“Yeah.” Says Kakarot, “Our Uncle Nappa, he’s headed here along with our four ships. But he doesn’t know we’re here. We want to make sure he doesn’t just turn around and go back looking for us once they come out of the slip stream drive.”
“So you’re not telepathically linked to him.” States Kami’s Fist.
“We are linked, but Nappa’s in deep space transit.” Says Raditz.
“So telepathy doesn’t work in deep space?”
“Well yeah it does but...” starts Kakarot but he pauses and suddenly looks thoughtful.
And so does the Phoenix, they exchange glances. “No one’s ever attempted it they just assumed that distance was a factor.” Says the Prince slowly, with sudden insight.
“It’s an awful long way,” says Kakarot cautiously. “But no one’s ever been able to sense any weakening in the signal.”
“And if we link up, combine our strength, we could boost it.” Says Vegeta.
“I could help by putting you into a deep trance but one of you would have to remain aware and in control.” Says the Namekian.
“That’d be ‘Geta, as the Vegetisia, his signal’s the strongest anyway.” Says Kakarot.
“When should we try it?” Asks Raditz.
“No time like the present.” Says the Prince. “Can it at least wait till after we finish eating.” Pleads Kakarot as he hold a forkful of food halfway between his plate and his mouth.
Everyone chuckles and even a smile flits across Piccolo lips.
Then Bulma suddenly frowns and says irately, “Does this mean I did all that work for nothing!?”
Vegeta smirks at his mate’s quick annoyance, recognizing it as a symptom of her condition.
He swiftly reassures her, “No, my Saiyanna, only Nappa will be able to hear us, and he’s only on one ship. Once they arrive in system we’ll need a way to contact to other three vessels directly to transmit orders anyway.”
His soothing words calms her temper, he knows that breeding females are ever restless emotionally. Females in such a state need constant reassurance and attention to feel fully secure. And doing such things is far from being onerous for a Saiyan male, in fact it is quite the opposite. The mental grooming of her jangled emotions as it were, helps reinforce his confidence even more knowing the results will be the birth of his own issue.
After they’ve finished eating the three Saiyans, and Piccolo adjourn to the conference area. Soon they are seated in the same arrangement they had been in that fateful day a little over a month earlier when Bulma had begun negotiations with them. But this time Piccolo is where Bulma had been seated.
*“Now clear your minds and focus on your telepathic connection with each other.”* sends Piccolo.
The three Saiyans do as the Namek instructs, *“We’re in sync.”* Sends the Prince.
*“Now I will put Raditz and Kakarot in a light trance, this will subsume their wills to yours.”*
The Namek looks at the other two Saiyans, *“Are you both ready?”*
*“Go for it.”* Says Kakarot.
*“I am ready.”* Adds Raditz.
Piccolo’s eyes begin to glow with a soft bluish light, Raditz and Kakarot stare into them and their normal warrior tensions slowly relax. Their eyes drift closed.
“This won’t harm them will it?” Asks ChiChi worriedly.
“No, it only lets them meld their telepathy together more easily.” Assures the Fist.
*“Vegeta you should be in complete control now, are you ready to try to contact your comrade?”* asks the Namek.
*“Yes.”* Responds the Saiyan Prince.
*“Then go ahead, extend your thoughts, search for Nappa’s. You know him, you can find him.”*
Vegeta closes his eyes and concentrates, tossing his mind touch outwards, seeking to contact Nappa’s familiar brain waves. *“Nappa, Nappa, can you hear me.”* He repeats the call over and over.
Several minutes pass and Vegeta is about to give up when the response comes, *“My Prince!?”* Nappa’s thoughts are filled with surprise and relief. *“I feared I had lost you, my Vegetisia!”* Worry for his nephews tinges his thoughts, *“Are either Kakarot or Raditz with you? They disappeared at the same time you did.”*
*“They are both here with me and we are safe.”* Vegeta’s voice takes on an odd tone almost smug sounding, *“As well as others!”*
*“Where are you my lord?”* Asks Nappa.
*“On Earth.”*
*Earth! How? Are you a prisoner?”*
*“No and yes,”* Vegeta opens his eyes to look at Bulma, and smiles, Nappa get the impression of a flash of blue, *“but not to worry, this imprisonment is entirely desired. How is a long story for later, we need you here, as soon as possible.”*
Vegeta senses Nappa’s assent. Then the old Saiyan’s thought pauses before sending, *“I have information, my Prince! Frieza has become aware that the inhabitants of Earth are highly compatible with our race, the genome is almost identical.”*
*“We have discovered that,”* is Vegeta’s amused reply, *“we have news as well.”* The Prince’s voice waxes triumphant, *“There is a new Saiyanna ... and she already breeds!”*
*“A Saiyanna!”* Nappa’s thoughts are awed and reverent.
*“Raditz and Kakarot have bonded as well, and their mates are breeding also.”*
Nappa’s thoughts are ecstatic. *“I understand, we will increase our speed immediately!”* Then he tells Vegeta. *“When I was informed of the genetic compatibility with our race I decided that Earth was of vital importance to us, I took it upon myself to order the rest of the fleet to follow us there. It is a week behind us, I will transmit orders to them to increase their speed as well!”*
*“Good man.”*
*“Are you or the Saiyanna in immediate peril?”*
*“Not as yet, and though her physical strength is almost nothing, she is still worthy of her rank, Nappa .”* Pride tinges Vegeta’s thoughts, *“My Truemate is the reason Frieza’s fleet has been kept at bay for so long. The planetary defense shield is of her construction.”*
*“That is as it should be. I rejoice in the knowledge of your bonding, my liege.”*
*“Thank you, we will be waiting for your arrival.”*
*“Lord,”* Nappa’s thoughts grow grave, *“one more thing, Frieza is headed for Earth too!”*
But Vegeta’s response is not what Nappa expected, *“Good,”* smirks the Prince’s thoughts, *“We will be able to finally end this.”*
*“My Prince?”* Puzzlement tinges Nappa's thoughts.
*“We are ready to face them.”* Says Vegeta confidently.
*“Then I will contact you when we arrive.”*
*“Agreed.”* Vegeta breaks contact.
Piccolo releases the other two Saiyans from their trance.
Vegeta rubs his temples to relieve the headache that he had developed. “It is a strain to send that far but now we know it can be done.”
“That’s because you were doing all the work.” Says Piccolo, “Your receptor didn’t know you were trying to contact him. Next time will be easier, you train your mind like you do your body.”
Raditz blinks coming out of the trance, then smiles at Serera.
“I’m fine Chi, didn’t feel a thing.” Says Kakarot reassuring his worried mate with a hug.
The Prince smiles at Bulma. “The news is better than I expected, the whole fleet is on it’s way here. But Frieza has discovered the compatibility factor between our species. When Nappa was informed, he decided that Earth needed protecting for that very reason. He’d already ordered the rest of the fleet to come here too. So instead of just four vessels there will soon be twenty.”
Bulma grins and starts rubbing his shoulders to relieve the tension. “That’s fantastic!”
Piccolo get a far away look, “Kami’ says the Ginyu’s will be here tomorrow.”
Vegeta looks at the others, “No more training then tonight, we all rest. Tomorrow we fight!”
Soon they all retreat to their separate rooms.
Vegeta and Bulma are soon cuddled together in bed. He rests his hand on her stomach, using his new ability to sense the tiny ki developing within her womb. *“Our son is growing stronger.”*
*“you can already tell it’s a boy?”* She asks.
*“Yes a healthy man cub, he has a strong ki already.”* Smirks the Phoenix, *“He will make a fine warrior one day.”*
*“Perhaps, but I hope he doesn’t have to be one.”* She answers wistfully.
*“If..., no. When we defeat Frieza, we will have to free the rest of the universe from the other two tyrants. If only to assure our own safety.”* He tells her gently, *“That could take very little time or many years. But after it is done, the choice can be his. Until then, when he is ready, he will have to stand beside me in battle. And if his Saiyan blood burns hot within him, then he will remain a warrior afterwards, My Saiyanna.”*
A tear streaks her cheek, *“Oh Vegeta I hate fighting. All I want is peace, to be happy with you, to raise a family together. Why is the universe so cruel?”*
The Saiyan Prince looks grim, *“The universe is not cruel, it’s only that it’s people are forced to be.”*
*“You’re right,”* her thoughts turn determined, *“and it’s up to us to show them that there can be a different way.”*
Suddenly she sits bolt upright in bed, *“THAT’S IT!! It all fits, that’s what Baba meant!”* She turns to her truemate excitedly, *“I was given a prophecy too, ’Geta! Just before the war started. A great seer gave it to me but I thought it was only a personal one. I was told that I was the focus, the key, for new beginning. And then when you came, after we mated, I thought it only meant that I was to become the mother of your child. To help restore your race, but now I suddenly get all of it. Saiyans and humans were meant to free the universe by the blending the best of both our races. Our children will herald a new dawn for the universe, a change in the way things have been done. All humans want is peace not conquest, but we have always been willing to fight for freedom, and not just ours alone. Saiyans have the power and might to do just that to become the heroes needed for that task.”*
Bulma looks thoughtful, *“Just like the legendary Knights of the Roundtable changed things. Not by misusing or abusing their gift of strength. Not might makes right, but that might supports being’s rights!”*
He pulls her back down into his arms, *“You maybe correct my Saiyanna, there are few races in the universe that are willing to fight for more than just themselves. Altruism is a very rare trait indeed. The Frigid Tyrants have seen to that. Most races have but one agenda, us first and to hell with everyone else. You humans are unique in so many ways, you think beyond just your own needs, to the greater good, to things of more importance than to just yourselves and your own world. You proved that when you were willing to welcome us.”*
Bulma shakes her head, *“Oh we have our faults too, ’Geta. There are those of our world who would react in the same selfish way others do. But generally Earthlings have always cheered on the underdog, and we hate tyranny with a vengeance. That’s probably why it’s taken us so long to break free of Earth, we can’t stand to be ordered about by just one authority if it starts to get too oppressive.”*
*“Perhaps, but the fact that your ruler is willing to let my people settle here is proof of your planet’s generosity. No other race or world has offered us a place, even when they accepted our help. Oh they gave us aid, even presents in gratitude but only begrudgingly. No one ever offered us a place to settle or were willing to let us come or even live near them.”* He says sadly.
She strokes his cheek, *“But that’s over now, you have a new home, here with me, with us, my love.”* She grins mischievously at him,*“Heck even my dad likes you!”*
Vegeta chuckles in response, his first encounter with her father had been very tense. Professor Briefs doted on his daughter and he distrusted most of her so called suitors as fortune hunters. He had not been happy to learn that his baby girl had tied herself to someone he had never even met.
So shortly after moving to the refuge the newly bonded couple had gone to her parents in West City for a private dinner. Where the two men had bristled at each other from the start. Bulma’s father doubted if anyone was worthy of her not even a so called alien prince. But the older man had attempted to be hospitable offering Vegeta a shot of his finest whiskey.
That had made a difficult situation even worst by the fact that it had been the Saiyan Prince’s first taste of bourbon. Vegeta had reacted badly, when the fiery liquid had hit his palate. He had choked, spit it out, started shouting and almost attacked the older man. The Prince telepaths ruefully. *“I actually thought he was trying to poison me.”*
She giggles, *“And daddy almost didn’t forgive you for spitting out that hundred year old scotch! It was his best bottle. He had saved it especially for toasting my marriage.”*
Only Bulma and her mother’s timely arrival had stopped the explosion.
Vegeta smiles, *“Your father is as remarkable as you are my Saiyanna.”*
Professor Briefs had gotten over it quickly when he realized that his new son-in law rarely imbued alcohol. He had been impressed by the way Vegeta had actually calmed down so quickly as he listened to Bulma. It was obvious then how much the Saiyan valued Bulma as herself as well as her thoughts.
Vegeta pulls her closer, his tail twining about them, *“Now hush and let me love you.”* He stops her thoughts with a kiss that takes her breath away......
The next morning is grim and tense. The way mornings before a battle have always been though the eons of time and space, no matter what place, what planet, or what beings were involved. Death’s dark cloak can almost be heard fluttering in the wind along with the whisper of the wings of his raven servants. Violence will be dealt today, some will never return and worry twists every loving heart.
The whole Z force is on edge waiting for the ax to fall. Prince Vegeta and the Saiyans know that the Ginyu’s won’t wait very long after arriving in system to attack, and it could come at any time.
No one is surprised when the message comes that the space fleet is finally bombarding the defense shield again. The news is almost greeted with relief, the waiting is over.
Soon the Z force departs, leaving the three women, along with Jimmy, Jenny, Launch, Puar and Chaotze alone in the refuge to await the outcome.
In the hidden recesses of the lab, a evil smile crosses pale lips. Blue eyes turn glacial, he had controlled his distaste for years, working his way through the Blue Ribbon Army to get close to THAT infernal woman. She’d even dared to pervert the name of their proud organization for her own use! Putting up with her had been nearly unbearable, he’d nearly retched every time he had to go near to her.
Females have always disgusted him, and this vile blue haired bitch was one of the worst in his opinion. She actually thought she was superior to most males and even considered herself the of equal the great Dr. Gero himself!
He’d only pretended loyalty to her organization, because of orders from the doctor.
And Blue had done quite well, insinuating himself deep into the command staff and earned a great deal of trust, but still hadn’t been privy to the greatest secrets. He’d been unable gain access to the power grid of the planetary shield or even discover Azure’s real name.
Then those three damned aliens turned up and he’d thought that he’d lost his chance. They had gotten so possessive and protective. Then the commander and her staff moved their center of operations to Dr. Gero’s old headquarters. But two days ago Gero managed to contact him on the old Red Ribbon Army secret communication frequency. When Blue told him of the dismal developments, Gero had chuckled with glee and revealed a secret entrance to the mountain lab. So now, Blue will finally get his revenge on those three despicable females who had gotten so full of themselves. Gero had also revealed to Blue where the remote for controlling the twins was hidden. The Doctor was quite eager to regain possession of his uncompleted experiments.
The traitorous aide had even managed to get his hands on an space worthy airship. Just in time too, because Colonel Mai was getting close to finding him out. But soon now he’ll capture Azure, along those other two women and the twins. Then he’ll take them all to Dr. Gero, who’s now in command of the alien fleet orbiting Earth.
Blue grins in anticipation as he slips on the gas mask as he prepares to flood the refuge with an undetectable sleeping gas! He might even take out a little of his frustrations on them before he hands them over to Gero. The doctor had only specified alive not uninjured.
Soon the Red Ribbon Army will rise again will rule the Earth as Lord Frieza's occupation force with Blue as it‘s commander!
The noncombatants bid their friends and loved ones goodbye. The Saiyans embrace their mates in farewell and touch the ki’s of their offspring.
Bulma smiles as Jenny impulsively at the last moment kisses Krillian and wishes him “Good Luck!” The little monk blushes.
Even Tien submits to a hug from Launch, coloring a little as the belligerent blonde tells him to kick some alien butt and that he’d better not get hurt doing it or she’ll kill him herself!
Puar rubs her cheek against Yamcha, tears glittering in her eyes.
Then they stand at the cavern entrance watching long after the contrails of the fighters finally disappeared. When they all reenter the complex, they lock themselves inside once more with misguided thoughts of safety.
Bulma and the others then gather in the kitchen area, sitting around the table in silence. As the three pregnant women began nibbling again worry is apparent on all their faces. The Saiyans had told them stories about the Ginyu’s deprecations.
Slowly a lassitude starts to grip them. Too late Bulma realizes something is terribly wrong as she and the others slump into unconsciousness but before she can succumb completely the Prince’s truemate’s eyes fall on Blue’s grinning face looming over her. “Well, now you uppity whore, you’ll learn your folly! No inferior female can ever be a match to a real man!”
The Z Force heads for the main point of bombardment, for some reason the fleet has changed tactics. They have concentrated all their fire on one point, Vegeta not knowing who’s in command assumes the Ginyu ordered it. So the Prince suspects that the first ships to enter the breach will be carrying the Ginyu Force.
As they speed to the attack point Vegeta reminds them all what he has told them of their opponents and does a final review of their planned tactics.
“White’s attack fighters will engage the lesser troop vessels. While we’ll handle the Ginyu Force, don’t let their numbers fool you, even though there’s only five of them, they've earned their place as Frieza's elite force.”
Remember, Ginyu, Reacoome, Jeice, Burta and Guldo are all very competent fighters.” Th Prince says, “Since Ginyu’s the strongest one, leave him to me. Raditz and Kakarot will take out Reacoome and Burta. And even though, Guldo may seem a lot weaker than the others, his weapon is psychic based not ki. So he’s almost as dangerous as Ginyu because he can totally immobilize anyone. As long as you can keep him distracted, keep his attention split in different directions, he shouldn’t be able to bring his focus in on just one of you. It’s also been rumored that he can freeze time so watch out for that. Although it may seem like Jeice is a lazy good for nothing fop, especially since he tends to let the others do most of the fighting, don’t forget he’s dangerous too. Otherwise he wouldn’t be a member of Ginyu’s team.”
“Gotcha, Vegeta.” Grins Krillian, “We’ll be careful.”
They arrive at the spot where the raving energy from the space fleet’s concentrated weapons fire is blasting against the defense shield. Vegeta soars over to the command jet and confers with General White, then returns to rejoin the Z Force.
“They estimate the shield will fail within five minutes. Are you all ready?” He looks around and is greeted by nods from the humans.
*“Ready!”* Says Kakarot with his irrepressible grin.
*“At your command, sire.”* Sends Raditz.
*“So am I.”* Adds the Fist.
As predicted, the field failed and the waiting ships started pouring through the gap, and just as the Phoenix had said, the first five ships through has the Ginyu force insignia marked on them.
They flashed to the ground and cratered down. The Z fighters following closely after and gather to confront the occupants as the doors opened.
The first to step out was the purple horned, Captain Ginyu, quickly followed by the emergence of the rest of his squad. The ebullient leader of Frieza's elite force, grinned sinisterly when he saw their reception committee. Especially after he scanned their low battle strengths, “Looks like we got us some wise guys here, boys. Maybe we should let them know who they’re up against.”
Then to the utter amazement of the Z fighters, the five lined up one on front of the other, according to size and begin a ridiculous looking choreographed routine, with each of them shouting their names and then ending up in the silliest looking pose, finishing with a chorused shout that they were the Ginyu Force!
They held the pose for several moments, as if expecting a reaction but only get blank stares.
“Philistines!” Sneers Guldo.
“What do you expect from a back water mudball like this.” States Jeice offhandedly as he straightens up, patting his hair back in place.
The second largest one grins, and it’s almost as goofy looking as one of Kakarot’s, “Cap’n, I haven’t had too much exercise lately. Let me take care of all of ‘em.”
The tallest a blue behemoth, said, “Even that won’t be much Reacoome, their power readings barely break 5000. Even Guldo could handle them, without breaking a sweat.”
“Well it’s better than nothin’ Burta.” Responds the redhaired giant genially. “Besides I’m already bored. Moppin’ up this place is gonna be a cakewalk.”
“Yeah, I don’t even see why Frieza sent us out here, there’s hardly any competition at all.” Said the crimson hued humanoid with the white mane.
“We got sent here, cause that idiot Qui got himself in a mess and then got killed by one these insignificant insects.” Says the smallest member of the group disdainfully.
“Odd comment from a frog.” Vegeta smirks as he descends, “I’m that ...insect you’re talking about. Maybe one of you would care to find out just how insignificant I really am?”
Kakarot and Raditz exchange glances as they spread out to flank their Prince. The other Z fighters circle around until the Ginyu Force is surrounded.
Ginyu crosses his arms and gives a nod to Reacoome. The big warrior cracks his knuckles, “So who want ta go first?”
Kakarot moves forward, with a grin, “I believe that would be me!”
Burta and Jeice face off side by side against Raditz and Piccolo.
Krillian, Tien and Yamcha move to surround Guldo warily, spaced far enough apart to make sure it’s difficult for the little psychic to focus in just one direction. While Vegeta confronts Ginyu.
The first encounter begins as Reacoome charges Kakarot and the muscular Saiyan works him like a bull fighter, dodging aside and landing a heavy elbow on the back of Reacoome head. The behemoth is driven face down into the ground by the blow from the youngest Saiyan.
The results raise Ginyu force eyebrows.
“Monkey musta got a lucky punch in.” Comments Burta.
Jeice shrugs, “You know Reacoome always grandstanding You know he always forgets to raise his defenses when he's showing off."
Raditz and Burta are eyeing one and other. the two are virtually the same size. Each awaiting the other’s first move.
Piccolo glares Jeice, who returns it with distaste. “I have to fight this slug!?”
Ginyu and Vegeta cautiously size each other up and begin to spar verbally. The Captain sneers, “Damn you're ugly buggers.”
“Speak for yourself.” Sneers the Black Phoenix. “I was thinking the same about you.”
The purple alien frowns then glances around at the planet’s defenders. “Funny seeing a Namek here though!? I thought they were all extinct.”
“We’re not.” Retorts the Fist.
“He not the only surprise.” States Vegeta. “We have a couple more in store for you. Tell me, do you know when Frieza’s arriving?”
“Naw the mast...” Starts Ginyu then he realized who was asking, “Hey how’d you know that?!”
His eyes narrow suspiciously, “You seem to know an awful lot about what’s going on out in the galaxy for a planet crawling primitive!”
“Maybe I’m not quite what I seem, you think?” Taunts the Phoenix.
“If I didn’t know better I’d think you were one of those rotten Saiyan Monkeys, you got the attitude for it.” Ginyu shrugs, “They were a persistent bunch pests. But then they got a little too uppity and Master Frieza finally rid the universe of them.”
“Are you so sure of that?” Purrs the Saiyan Prince ominously. Ginyu gives his opponent a closer look. “Hey, you do kinda resemble that last King of theirs.”
Vegeta straightens, and suddenly unwinds his tail. “That might be because he was my father!”
“PRINCE VEGETA!!!” Ginyu's eyes pop, as he shouts to his comrades, “Shit watch yourselves, these guys ain’t humans, they’re Saiyans!”
Raditz and Kakarot suddenly unfurl their tails as well.
“I’ve got just one more surprise for you Ginyu.” States Vegeta with soft menace. “Who’s this remind you of?”
When ‘Geta materializes his ki sword, Captain Ginyu’s eyes widen further, “Yo-you’re the Black Phoenix too!”
The Phoenix grins predatorily, “Yes and I’m here to settle finally the score, Ginyu. I know full well who commanded the assassination squads, CAPTAIN!”
Vegeta’s eyes narrowed, “You’re nothing but a bunch of back stabbing betrayers! You turned on your own allies, and slaughtering battle comrades. My people..., honorable warriors that had fought beside you. Troops that had been deceived into serving Frieza! Only to be callously murdered on his orders when their usefulness ended, after they discovered the truth, and were repelled by his lack of honor.
The Saiyan Prince advances on Ginyu, “The time has now come for you to pay the price for your treachery!”
With that Vegeta charges and the battles began in earnest.
Ginyu fires a ki blast and dodges aside at the same moment.
But the Black Phoenix deflects it with his sword. Raising his other hand Vegeta returns fire. Then dodges another blast from Ginyu.
They circle each other firing and dodging as they streak around, moving so fast that to normal human vision they’ve turned virtually invisible.
Reacoome had rushed at Kakarot with his fists clasped above his head to ready to smash them down on the Saiyan. Grinning Kakarot evades him yet again, then brings down his elbow on the back of the redhaired behemoth’s head. Reacoome hits the ground heavily, then climbs back to his feet shaking his head groggily.
At the same time Krillian, Yamcha and Tien began to orbit Guldo. Spaced just far enough apart to make it impossible for the little psychic to get all three of them in his sights at once and making him dizzy to boot as he tries to keep track of them.
The Prince and Ginyu continue exchanging blows and blasts, each seeking an opening.
Jeice eyed the Namek distastefully.
“Speak for yourself.” Replies Kami’s fist. “You’re going to be slime soon enough.” Piccolo’s eyes begin to glow with golden fire.
The white maned warrior shoots a glance at his partner, “Are you just gonna let this thing talk to me that way?” He complains petulantly.
As Burta dodges a roundhouse from Raditz he replies, “Geez Jeice, but I’m a little busy right now.”
Jeice pouts back, “Well don’t expect me to kiss your booboos all better tonight then!” He charges Piccolo.
“Little chance of that happening anywhere but the next dimension.” States Piccolo as his eye beams shoot towards the red-hued warrior.
Reacoome was struggling, he had yet to land a single blow on Kakarot. It was maddening. The grinning Saiyan was just too fast for him to even touch. Taunting the giant with each dodge by waiting till the last possible nanosecond to avoid the blows.
Finally, Kakarot stops, “Gee this is no fun, okay here, one shot.” He remains motionless and points at his chin. “Show me what you’ve got!”
Burta and Raditz, who are virtually a match in size, are standing toe to toe exchanging body blows. Their battering fists sound like multiple thunderclaps.
The air began to thrum with suppressed energy.
Overhead the breach in the planetary shield had finally been resealed and now the invading vessels and Earth’s aerial defenders, lead by General White were engaged in a running dogfight across the skies.
On the ground the battle between the Ginyus and the Z forces continued.
Vegeta was watching Ginyu warily, he’d heard rumors of a special ability that the other warrior had for exchanging bodies. But not exactly how it worked. The Phoenix wasn’t going to be caught by that if he could help it. Ginyu was just plain ugly!
But unbeknownst to any of the defenders, a smaller breach was being opened just above the mountain refuge, for the waiting ship that carried the traitorous Blue and his very precious captive cargo. Bulma, ChiChi, Serera and the twins.
Blue is in the pilot seat gloating as Bulma begins to regain consciousness. “So Azure, soon now you will meet your new master.” He glances at the twins and smirks, “Dr. Gero will be glad to see you two too. He wasn’t ‘finished’ with you yet.”
“How could you betray us?” growls Serera.
“Betray? I didn’t betray anyone.” Says Blue, “I’ve always been loyal, .. to Dr. Gero and the Red Ribbon Army!”
“Traitor!” spits ChiChi.
“Me a traitor?” He smirks, “Then what are you three? Filthy whores that have mated with aliens. That are even now carrying their spawn. If the world knew that, what would it think of it’s precious Commander Azure and her staff?”
The twins start to struggle trying to break their bonds, “Stop that it’s useless, brats. Gero well knows your strength and he told me where to find the ‘special’ bonds to restrain you, they’re unbreakable.”
Bulma sits silently, thinking ‘So Blue knows we’re pregnant, but at least he doesn’t know exactly who our mates are yet, or what they can really do.’
‘And where is he taking us?’ She can feel that the craft is only hovering, but can’t see anything outside, ‘Why are we just waiting? And why hasn’t ‘Geta realized we’re not in the refuge anymore?’
Suddenly Vegeta can sense a difference, there’s something going on with his mate! He focuses in on her and his heir’s ki's and realizes she’s at a much higher elevation than she should be. She’s outside the cavern and so are some of the others! What’s happening?
The Black Phoenix glares at Ginyu, “Play time is over, Ginyu. I have more important matters to attend to.”
The Prince sends,*“Kakarot, Raditz our mates are in danger finish this!”* As he lunges at Ginyu with his ki sword, skewering the repulsive monster.
But Ginyu just grins, “Thanks!” Then falls to the ground.
Vegeta shakes his head and mutters “Baka!” Then he turns his attention to Guldo and slashes the little toad’s head from his body. “Two down three to go!”
Just as Piccolo disintegrates Jeice. “Wrong only two.”
Burta stares in shock at the spot his mate had been, missing Raditz’s final energy burst and he too is annihilated.
Vegeta glances at Kakarot, *“Stop playing around with that fool.”*
The grin on the youngest Saiyan has vanished, he too sensed his mate is not where she should be. With a final blast he finishes Reacoome and lands near Vegeta, next to a small pond.
The Prince turns to check his dying opponent one last time, he can sense that Ginyu’s still alive but not for much longer, his ki is growing weaker by the moment.
But this is what Ginyu had been waiting for, his exchange power only works when he is face to face with his victim, “EXCHANGE NOW!”
A white almost blinding light emerges from his mouth and heads straight for the Phoenix’s face. Vegeta is stunned by the sudden flash of light.
Kakarot warned by Vegeta’s knowledge, shouts “NO!” Then spots out of the corner of his eye, a toad crouching in the rushes trying to hide, grabs it and flings it between his Prince and Ginyu.
Ginyu sees it and screams, “NOO-RIIBBBBITTTT!”
The toad lays stunned on the ground, Ginyu’s dying body flips over and leaps for the pond in terror!
Piccolo looks at the three Saiyans, “Go..., I’ll explain to the others!”
Vegeta nods then he, Raditz and Kakarot speed off as fast as they can towards their mates’ signatures.
High overhead a large saucer like ship arrives and floats beside the command destroyer. Three figures emerge and drift across the intervening space to enter the other vessel.
Frieza smirks as the destroyer’s crew fall on their faces before him. Zarbon is on his right ,while Dodoria is on his a left. He leisurely floats through the ship till he reaches the bridge, where he finds Dr. Gero sitting in the captain’s chair.
“Well monkey, you’ve done rather well for yourself. I think I’ll keep you around after all.” The tyrant glances at Dodoria. “Sent him to Myuu. I think once he’s been converted to a machine mutant they’ll work very well together!”
Dodoria grins and grabs the horrified Gero tossing him over his shoulder and strides towards the destroyer’s pod hanger.
“Now let’s just take a look at these pesky monkeys that have been resisting me for so long.” says the Frigid Tyrant.
The tech at the long range scanner trembles, “But Master Frieza, w- we haven’t been able to scan through the shield.”
“Idiot!” Frieza waves his hand and blasts the hapless tech. “Zarbon, piggy back the signal onto the comm wave that Gero used to contact his plant!”
Zarbon begins his assigned task.
Blue watches the glowing spot where the destroyer’s energy beams are attacking the shield, he has his vessel standing off to one side so when it breaks through he’ll be out of the line of fire.
“Why are you doing this!” asks Bulma finally.
“Why? Because you’re a stupid disgusting female who had the audacity to think you’re as good as any man.” Growls Blue, “As if! And by handing you over to Dr. Gero I will be rewarded with control of this planet, after Frieza conquers it.”
He grins, “Gero wants a piece of you first, and then Frieza does too! You’re going to have a very interesting future, if you survive it that is.”
“Why did you bring the others then?” Asks the blue haired woman.
“When I told Gero about your conditions he was VERY interested.” Blue glances back at his captives. “He said it was much easier to manipulate the genes of fetuses. So he told me to bring all three of you. Frieza may get you but he won’t get your whelp. Dr. Gero will have three new specimens to work with very shortly.” He laughs harshly.
Bulma curled up, in horror defensively. Just the thought of Gero with his hands on her baby froze her soul. Her mind virtually screamed for her mate, *“VEEEGGGGEEETTTAAAA!!!”*
The Prince in flight nearly stopped in shock, Bulma’s thought scream had reached him!!! He accelerated and nearly left the other two behind.
*“Bulma! My Saiyanna!! What’s wrong!?”*
And Bulma heard him. *“Vegeta! How?”*
*“I don’t know maybe it because of our son! Tell me! What’s happening?”* Demands the Phoenix.
*“It’s Blue he’s the traitor! He’s been working for Dr. Gero all along, there must be a secret entrance to the refuge he got in and gassed us. We’re in a space craft and he’s waiting for something. He says he’s taking us to Gero and then Frieza!! Hurry!!”*
He can feel the dark tendrils of her horror, *“Gero, he- he wants to take our children and use them a-as specimens for his filthy experiments!!!”* Her mind sobs.
*“We’re coming!!!”*
Vegeta had been relaying her thoughts to the other two. Kakarot and Raditz, sped up an matched their Prince’s speed and after they heard the news, they accelerated even more. Without realizing it they all began to flicker yellow around the edges, green glints of fury flashed in three sets of dark Saiyan eyes.
On the destroyer's bridge, Dodoria has returned after dispatching Dr. Gero in the transport pod. He stands silently beside his fiendish master. Zarbon continues to fine tune the tandemed carrier wave and slowly a wavering image begins to form on the viewing screen. It’s Blue’s ship and there are three figures closing on it rapidly.
Frieza's eyes narrow. The scouter he’s wearing is ticking ominously.
“Focus on those three!” The Frigid Tyrant frowns, “I thought these monkeys were supposed to be powerless?! Those three could rival you and Dodoria both!”
But Zarbon has already recognized the figures, ‘THE VEGETISIA IS HERE!?’ Desperately he fiddles with the imager, trying to subtly distort it picture for long as possible, even as he focuses in on the three. Vainly trying to buy more time for his true liege lord.
Suddenly Frieza reacts, “PRINCE VEGETA!”
Then he begins to cackle manically. “I knew it! So this is where he’s been hiding all along!”
The Tyrant grins evilly, “We have him now!” He glances around. “Zarbon! Stay here and take command of the fleet. Dodoria and I will handle these vermin.”
Frieza’s hover chair rises, then he and Dodoria return to his ship.
Blue watched gleefully as the spot in the planetary shield started to waver and flicker.
He glanced back at his prisoners, “Get ready bitches.”
Vegeta, Kakarot and Raditz were finally in sight of the refuge, the shield over it was beginning to fail! They could see the ship waiting beside the spot. Vegeta put on an incredible burst of speed and was suddenly beside the ship, with a single blast he blew it wide open. Then Kakarot and Raditz were beside him and the three Saiyans began to literally tear the ship apart.
Blue barely had time to turn and look before he was rendered into nothing but atoms by the furious the Black Phoenix.
As the ship plummeted to the ground Vegeta snatched his Saiyanna up into his arms. Raditz had Serera and Kakarot held ChiChi. The Prince blasted apart the twins bonds and they too took flight. Everyone tore through what was left of the craft’s roof to float free just before it hit the ground and exploded, as the Saiyans raised their ki shields to protect their mates.
Reaction finally set in and Bulma sobbed in relief on her Prince’s shoulder. Slowly they descended to the entrance to the refuge.
Suddenly overhead a shadow looms. A great white saucer slowly descends through the hole in the shield..... Frieza has arrived on Earth!!!!
To be continued...