Goku X Vegeta Oneshots

The Dark of You

Songfic for Dark of You by Breaking Benjamin. This is my explanation of what may have been going through Vegeta's mind as he transformed into Majin Vegeta. Partially integrated lyrics.

It must have been inside my head...

I knew it would be painful, but this is beyond even what I imagined. I can feel his presence tearing through my soul. He's literally ripping me in two.

I've lost the hope that I had left...

This feeling... It's so beautiful. I'm awake. I can't even remember the last time I saw things this way.

And now, at last, it comes to pass...

He's calling me. But it's not Babidi. It's... Kakarrot? Somehow his voice cuts through this pain. He sounds so afraid. I am beginning to regret my decision to let this happen. Part of me feels sick but the other side-

We sleep, we dream, we have no less...

- is on fire. He should be afraid. And if he thinks he's scared now, he's really in for it. I can taste it in the air. Their fear.

Along the path, we've lost our way...

How on Earth could I have let this happen? What have I done? I could hurt him! I could never forgive myself if I did anything to him.

It's all a game that I must play...

I would never forgive myself if I didn't kill him! I hate him! Today is finally the day! Today I finally will see him dead at my feet!

And now the weak that fall...

No! I can't stop myself! It's too late! What have I done!? Kakarrot!

... return to ash, defeated after all.

It's time, Kakarrot. Come, and prepare yourself to meet your maker.

Fade away to the wicked world we left, and I become the dark of you.

Monster! You're a monster! Stay away from him, please! Don't hurt him! No! Stop it!

Say a prayer for the wounded heart within as I become the dark of you.

Yes. I am a monster. And I am you. You can't make me do anything. I will kill him slowly, make him cry, then let you go when it's too late to save him. Ooh, and look at that halo. He'd best watch himself, or he may wind up... non-existent.

We know this kind of life...

No! No! No, please! I'll do anything! Don't hurt him, please!

We live, we breathe, we die...

Beg all you want, you're just wasting energy. This is me. This is what I want. He needs to be groveling in the dirt, screaming. He has taken everything from me.

They call me to the light...

He loves me! He loves me, Kakarrot loves me!

Forever lost inside...

He's a bastard! He just uses me like Frieza did! That's all anyone would do for me! No one will truly love me, not even myself! I'm just his toy. We're his toy. I'm you; I know these things.

With every dream we find...

He'd never do that to me. He saved my life. Over and over again. I love him- Don't hurt him...

We feed, we burn, we lie...

This is what's best for me. If Kakarrot is out of the picture, then nothing can stop me. Nothing can stop me.

The fall of humankind...

From what!? He's not a threat! He's barely fighting back! Stop it! Just stop! Please! What do you want!?

The everlasting light.

If he's not here, I can finally protect myself. I... I can't be weaker than anyone else. I need to be stronger than anyone else so I can be safe...

Fade away to the wicked world we left, and I become the dark of you.

He can protect me! I don't need this anymore. He always has and he always will. I need to stop. Don't hurt him! Enough!

Say a prayer for the wounded heart within as I become the dark of you.

But... No! I need to do this!

Save this selfish world.

Let go. Let go. Don't feel this hate anymore.

Save this selfish world.

I can't do this on my own...

Save this selfish world.

It's ok. I don't have to. He's right in front of me...

Save this selfish world...

Normal POV

Goku glared angrily at his possessed mate. "Vegeta! Snap out of it!" His anger faded when he saw flickers of hesitation, conflict. "Vegeta... Vegeta, come back. This isn't you. I love you; I want to help you. I don't know what's going on in there, but I need you to come back to me."

There was now only fear and pain in Vegeta's teal eyes. Goku saw them begin to shine with unshed tears. He began to shake. Vegeta let out a whimper, and the ki rings binding Goku to the cliffside dissipated. Goku leapt forward, catching Vegeta as he crumpled to the ground. The elder Saiyan began to sob. He clung to Goku with all the strength he had. "I'm- so sorry! Kakarrot, I'm sorry-! I tried t- to stop but-! I- I- I'm sorry..."

"Shh, it's ok!" Goku found himself crying too, but more in relief. "It's ok, don't be sorry. It's been so hard for all of us. None of us have been through as much as you, Vegeta; we can't put any blame on you because you cracked under pressure." He kissed away Vegeta's tears, but more came. "It's ok. Please don't cry, Vegeta. I forgive you."

Vegeta curled tighter into Goku's arms, not feeling any better about himself. His guilt was so powerful that it was physically painful. "I hurt you... I hurt you, Kakarrot. I could have killed you, wiped you from existence."

"But you didn't," Goku whispered. He held Vegeta as tightly as he dared. "Oh, Vegeta. I love you. I love you so much. I was so scared. I thought I'd lost you."

"You alm- most did," Vegeta choked. "Kakarrot, I-"

"Don't." Goku pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead, still vaguely disgusted by the black mark printed there. "It's ok. We'll defeat Babidi and Buu and this will all be in the past. I'll find a way to come back home. I'll never leave you behind again."

Sad face. Poor Vegeta. Between me and Tiger, he's just been through the blender... Ugh, just wait until the next one! ❤B❤ out.