Madness

Chapter Eleven

"He's killing them all," Goku gasped, tugging on his hair as he tried to calm himself. "I... There was a town, he ripped them all to shreds. I don't understand what he's doing."

Dende hugged Goku comfortingly. "It's ok. Calm down. Whatever he's doing, I'm sure he has a purpose. If he really did contact you, then he has a plan."

Goku shivered. He returned Dende's embrace, desperately missing Vegeta in his arms. "I'm so scared. What if he gets hurt? Or it gets worse and he never comes back?"

"We have to hope, pray even. He's survived this long; I don't think he'll give in when he's this close to achieving whatever he's doing. I believe in him, and you should too."

~Timeskip brought to you by Tiger who is finishing this chapter~

Vegeta's POV

There's so much blood... It's beautiful. I... No, I can't get distracted. This is more than me and my desires. I need to find HIM, face to face. That's the only way I can fix this.

No... No... What am I doing? I can't hurt the others! Why am I doing this? HE needs them. Despite their... lack of understanding, they're useful to HIM. So why can't I stop?

Normal POV

Goku didn't stop looking. He would go everywhere, searching intently for his mate, but to no avail. His heart pounded with a strange terror. It told him that whatever Vegeta had in mind, it wasn't going to end well, even though it was the only option they had. He just wished that he knew. Or even knew where he was. He pined for his Prince.

More death. More carnage. More gushing blood and messy scraps. Adults and children alike were slaughtered, but Goku could not figure out why. Certainly they were doomed anyway, but what was Vegeta trying to accomplish? It was infuriating and depressing. Goku sat on a rooftop, looking out over the silence.

Then he heard a sound behind him and turned swiftly, on guard. Goku choked on a gasp. "Vegeta!" He stumbled to his feet, facing his mate.

Vegeta, bloody, wet, and dead-looking, managed a greeting smile. He slowly loped closer to Goku. His whole body was horribly disfigured by now, and Goku was sickened by the sight. "Oh, Vegeta. Ohhh, Vegeta; come here." Goku knelt and gathered the other Saiyan in his arms. Ignoring blood and dirt and God only knew what else, he kissed Vegeta's cheek gently. "I missed you so much, baby. I've been looking for you for so long. What are you doing? If you can hear me, please... Just talk to me."

There was no reply, but Vegeta remained tamely in his embrace. In fact, he even pushed closer. Goku took one of the smaller Saiyan's hands and observed it with anxious disgust. "Ohhh..."

The wounds had soured horribly, to the point of rot. There were also deep gashes on his face, and two on his stomach. They just weren't healing.

"Oh Begeta, you really are a zombie," Goku groaned, trying to keep his lunch. The smell of decay didn't help in the least.

Kakarrot?

"I'm here!" Goku gasped.

I thought I heard your voice... Have I finished? Did I find HIM? Where is HE?

"Who? I don't know what you're talking about." Goku was confused.

Vegeta shook himself impatiently. Forgive me; of course you don't know what I mean. That must mean that I'm not finished yet...

"With what?" Goku touched his shoulder. "Maybe I can help."

I don't think you'd want to. Vegeta's voice was wry. I'm killing the infected, Kakarrot. All of them. If I do that, HE won't have a choice but to come to me. And then I can end this.

"Who is this he you keep talking about? Is it the voice that kept scaring you?"

Yes. I have to find him and end this. I'm exhausted. I can't do this much longer. Vegeta pressed his cheek against Goku's. I'm sorry, but I need to go. I need to make him come to me. There's no other way to fix this. I want you to stop following me. Keep everyone on the Lookout.

"But- Vegeta-"

Go. Now. And don't come back. In fact, get off the planet. Vegeta turned away coldly, looking halfway over his shoulder at a shocked and hurt Goku. I have to do this alone. HE's coming for me, and I need HIM to find me. Which means you have to go. I'm sorry. He moved forward and jumped off the edge of the building. He used his talons to slow his descent, then hit the ground and raced away.

Goku watched after him, tears burning in his eyes. "Vegeta... I'm not leaving. I can't leave you here... alone. No." He shivered. "I won't leave."

Dedication man... Poor Goku and Vegeta; Princey Boi is doing the stereotypical "gotta do this on my own" and Goku's doing the also stereotypical "no". Honestly though, who wouldn't stay for Vegeta???