Why Can't You (Book 2)

Guru's gift, Ginyu Force GO!

Krillen couldn't get the ugly taste out of his mouth watching the whole scenario below. Their body language was unreadable but for the closeness and speed of their movements. At one poin the felt them arguing a little but the words had been softly spoken making him unable to make out what they were saying. The few things he saw were the kiss, he had to look away to keep himself from gagging, and the handshake. Why didn't he feel good about this? He saw Rikku turns and look up and wave them down. Gohan was right behind him just as confused and still clenching the four star ball in his arms.

"So what's the deal?"

"I've agreed to help Vegeta in defeating Frieza."

"You've what!"

"Think about it carefully Krillen. Right now we're not Vegeta's enemy, Frieza is. In the end we're all fighting on the same side. So..." Rikku removed her other glove and tossed them to the ground rubbing her hands together. That felt better. "Until our goal is met we'll work together."

"Uh, I hate to be the bearer of bad news Rikku, but Frieza's power is fierce! I mean how are we going to stand up to something like that?"

"We outmatch Frieza four to one. Together anything's possible right?"

"Right, oh and that reminds me. I want to take Gohan to Guru."

"Me?" Gohan looked up confused. "Why me?"

"I'll explain later." Krillen didn't want to divulge in his secret. Knowing Vegeta he would try to force Guru to do the same for him.

"I don't see why not. From what I've read inside your mind this Guru guy seems like a nice enough fellow."

"So what's the over all plan?"

"My suggestion is this. You and Gohan go to Guru and do your business." Rikku takes the Dragon ball from Gohan admiring its large size. "In the meantime we'll find Bulma and look after all the dragon balls. When the time is right we'll make our wish, battle Frieza, and get off this dirt hole."

"Well, that works but," Krillen looks uneasy at Vegeta. "Why not just make the wish now?"

"I have the feeling that Frieza will notice the change and come barreling our way. I want to avoid that until we're all ready for him." She looks to Vegeta. "Agreed?"

He did nothing but grunt and turn his back. He too still felt a little unnerved by the alliance. However, much to his dismay, he had little choice. It was either align with them or face Frieza alone. His pride will hate him later for it.

"Alright then," Krillen floated to the air and motioned Gohan to follow. "Let's go kid." Gohan gave his mother an uneasy look. He gave her a quick hug before following Krillen and taking off after him.

Rikku sighed with a heavy heart and looked at Vegeta. "I know you're not a patient man Vegeta."

"Sod off Karat." He took to the air floating a few feet above her. "Come let's grab the other dragon ball and then I'll show you where I left the others."

She followed him. "I still can't believe you managed to sneak these things away from Frieza. You're a sneaky one."

"I just know my opponent really well is all." a surge of pride rose in his throat and he found himself smirking again. "Battle tactician is a role we saiyans have a natural knack for." Rikku sped up so she was side by side with him. Rikku pulled the dragon radar Gohan had given her with the ball and clicked it on. The single dragon ball was moving and they weren't too far away from it. "I've got her."

"What is that device you're holding?"

"It's a dragon radar. It helps us locate the dragon balls on Earth."