My Inner Demons

Chapter 22

Buu was laughing hysterically, punching and kicking in the air, testing his new strength. Goku felt his heart shatter. No! He just got him back!!
"No!! You bastard! Give me back my son!!" Goku screamed, shocking the others. Goku never once cursed before. Shaking, Goku started powering up, though he knew he stood no chance against this new and improved Buu. His vision blurred by tears, he just lost his son again, after just getting him back. Goku was blinded by his rage as he charged at Buu.
"Kakarot, no!!" Vegeta yelled. That fool!! He wasn't thinking straight! Powering up quickly, Vegeta rushed in after Goku, wanting to at least help a little.

The two children stared at the fight as both their fathers fought bravely. Goten was scared. His brother was gone, for good and now there was no one who could truly protect him from Buu. The two turned to each other and nodded. They did their fusion dance, still not understanding what had happened before. Gotenks rushed in and fought alongside the two full blooded saiyans. Buu flew back to gain some distance between them, smirking.
"So, you're Gohan's father, right?" Buu asked, staring at Goku. Goku clenched his fists and teeth.
"That's right you are, aren't you. Well, Gohan doesn't seem to think of you as his father anymore," Buu said, smirking. He knew that his words would hurt Goku. Vegeta frowned, that can't be true, can it? Gohan used to look up to Kakarot. But, lately he was very angry with his father, so it might be true.
"Your little boy is hurting so much, Goku. You can't even begin to understand the pain and hatred he's feeling," Buu said. Goku had a shocked look on his face. Could it be true? It can't be!! It just can't! Goku raised his power once more before charging at Buu again, followed closely by Gotenks and Vegeta.

The fight didn't last long, when Buu caught them off guard and absorbed Gotenks. While Buu was transforming, Goku used his instant transmission to gain some distance between them and Buu. Goku decided that it was probably time to use the earrings the old Kai gave him. Throwing one to Vegeta, he quickly explained the necessities to the prince. Once they fused, they were a perfect match for Buu. They put up a great fight, purposely letting themselves be absorbed. Once inside Buu, the two separated when they let go of their energy shield. Vegeta crushed his earring, Goku doing the same afterward. They travelled through Buu's innards, facing strange things. First the green cell like things then the worms and much more. Once they reached Buu's brain, they went their separate ways. Goku came across Gohan, though it wasn't the boy, as this one instantly attacked Goku. Vegeta had to fight off Piccolo and Gotenks. Though it turns out they were only images in Buu's mind as they turned into different types of sweets.

Facing Buu in his own mind turned out to be a lot more difficult than the two full blooded saiyans thought. They had managed to free Piccolo and the boys, but had to fight Buu in his own mind. Once Vegeta released the old Buu, Buu began screaming, the images of himself in his mind melting away. The two saiyans each grabbed two pods and escaped from Buu. They had gone through one of the holes that formed in his head, letting out steam as he screamed in what sounded like pain. Goku and Vegeta stared, slightly mesmerised at what was happening. Was Buu getting stronger or weaker? It felt as though he was getting weaker, but the two knew better than to underestimate an opponent. Flying down and landing on the ground, the two full blooded saiyans placed the people pods on the ground.

They cut open the pods with a thin Ki beam. Kicking the pods away once they're friends and family were out, Dende immediately went and healed them. Piccolo was first to wake up followed closely by Trunks and Goten.
"What happened?" Trunks asked as he sat up, glancing around. Vegeta was staring at Buu, who was now nearly completely surrounded by smoke. He didn't like this feeling he was getting. Dende was struggling to heal Gohan, the demi saiyan still had his injuries from when Gotenks had attacked him.
"Is he going to be okay? Why isn't he waking up? Dende?!" Goku panicked, something he wasn't used to.
"He'll be alright, I don't know when he'll wake up, I'm sorry Goku," Dende answered, panting lightly from the amount of energy he had to use just now. Goku sighed in relief, cradling his eldest son to his chest. Gohan's face looked so peaceful, almost as if he were dead. Goku clenched his eyes shut at the thought, gently placing Gohan on the ground. He stood up, determination burning like flames in his eyes. Goku stood next to Goten who stood next to Trunks, Vegeta next to his son.

Piccolo watched Gohan, silently promising himself to save the boy, not only from Buu, but from Gohan himself. The boy was going down a dangerous road and needed to be led back the right way before it was to late. Piccolo turned and stood next to Goku, determined to help get rid of this evil. The smoke settled, revealing the new Buu. He looked a lot like he did in his second form, only now, he was mere child. Could this Buu really be so strong? The power coming off of this Buu, was overwhelming. How were they going to defeat this monstrosity? Piccolo clenched his teeth, slightly intimidated by this new power, however, his thoughts kept drifting to the unconscious boy behind him. Gohan. You saved me from that path of darkness. It's my turn to save you, my friend. I will try and defeat this monster, for you. You saved us from Cell, with the price being your love and will to live. I will defeat Buu, even if the price is my very own life. I will destroy him and I will help lead you back down the right path. Everything. I will give and sacrifice everything for you, Gohan. You deserve it.

Buu smirked, laughing loudly as he started punching his fists to his chest, making ape like noises.
"Is he just trying to play games with us?" Vegeta asked, frustration clear in his voice. Buu stopped abruptly, raising his hand in the air and creating a massive Ki ball on his finger.
"Ahh! That could destroy the entire planet!!" Piccolo yelled, eyes wide and teeth clenched. What are they going to do now. They tensed up when Buu threw it at them, readying themselves to block the blast and maybe send it right back at Buu.
"Masenko, HA!!!" The yellow blast hit Buu's pink purple like blast before it could hit the group. The two blasts were sent into the air, where it exploded. A massive shockwave caused dirt and rocks to go flying everywhere as a bright light briefly blinded everyone. Once everything settled again, Piccolo turned around, followed closely by the others. Gohan stood there, his hands flat, showing his palms, his left hand slightly crossed over the right. He was panting heavily, though still managed a bone chilling glare.
"I'm not done with you yet,"