DragonBall Z: Kakumei (Chapter 4)

There was a blinding explosion of light. Frost and Kimchi cried out in shock as they leaped back and shielded their eyes. The sky above turned black as space itself and when the light finally dissipated, Frost and Kimchi glanced up into the sky to behold an enormous beast. Large, muscular, and green, the dragon had two massive arms, a long fin going down it’s back and horns coming out of its head and elbows. It’s face was like that of an alligator or snake and it’s pupil less eyes stared down at them with an odd interest, as if wondering WHAT Frost and Kimchi were.
“I AM PORUNGA, THE ETERNAL DRAGON. I SHALL GRANT THEE THREE WISHES. NOW SPEAK YOUR WISHES SO I MIGHT GRANT THEM.” The dragons voice was loud and booming. Arion turned to Frost and Kimchi and grinned.
“A bit intimidating, huh? I hope you guys have your wishes ready.” Frost nodded in response and stepped forward.
“Mighty Porunga, are you able to see the future?” Frost asked.
“THE FUTURE IS A REALM OF MIST. IT IS NOT SET IN STONE…BUT I DO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GLIMPS SHADOWS OF THINGS TO COME. WHY DO YOU ASK?”
“My first wish is a question. Will my brother, Frieza, find his way to Namek in the future, and if he does, what will he do?” Frost turned to Arion. “Make that our first wish.” Arion sighed and spoke up again. He spoke in an unknown Namekian language that Frost and Kimchi could not understand, but the dragon apparently could. There is a long pause as Kimchi, Arion, and Frost wait for the dragon’s answer.
“YES.” The dragon responded. “IF EVENTS REMAIN UNALTERED, THEN THE ONE CALLED FRIEZA WILL SURELY DISCOVER NAMEK, SEEKING MY POWER…AND WHEN HE DOES, HE SHALL DESTROY IT.”
“But wait, you said if events remain unaltered! Does that mean that we can prevent that future?”
“I COULD TELL YOU THAT, BUT IT WOULD BE ANOTHER WISH.” The dragon answered. Frost growled and shook his head.
“Damn it…we can’t waste another wish.” Frost growled.
“Then our only choice is to kill Frieza!” Kimchi snapped. “Ask the dragon if he can kill Frieza for us.”
“No! It’s forbidden to ask the dragon to kill!” Arion answered.
“You and you’re damn rules.” Kimchi muttered. “Then how about if we ask the dragon to make us as strong as Frieza?”
“That’s not a bad idea.” Frost said. “Do that. Wish for us to be equal to Frieza in power.” Arion turned to face Porunga. Once again he spoke in the strange language, but Porunga seemed to fully understand. Frost looked up at the dragon expectantly.
“I CANNOT GRANT THIS WISH.”
“What!?” Kimchi barked. “Why not?!”
“THE ONE CALLED FRIEZA IS FAR BEYOND THE POWER THAT I AM ABLE TO BESTOW.”
“You mean he’s so powerful that even Porunga isn’t equal to him!?” Arion gasped. Frost was glad to see that this information seemed to rattle Arion a little.
“Now do you understand our fear of Frieza?” Frost asked.
“Worthless overgrown reptile. This was a waste of time.” Kimchi muttered.
“AHEM.” The dragon coughed as if to get their attention. “YOU KNOW I CAN STILL HEAR YOU, RIGHT?
“Um…forgive us, mighty Porunga!” Frost shouted, shooting Kimchi an annoyed glance.
“I CANNOT GRANT THE WISH YOU REQUESTED…BUT I CAN DOUBLE YOUR CURRENT POWER. WOULD YOU PREFER THAT AS YOUR WISH?”
“Yes, we’ll happily accept that.” Frost shouted before Kimchi could mouth off again. Arion smiled and made the wish, speaking the request in Namekian. As he spoke it, Kimchi looked to Frost.
“Will it be enough?”
“I don’t know, but what choice do we even have on the matter?” Frost asked.
“YOUR WISH IS GRANTED.”
Suddenly Frost, Kimchi, and Arion felt an emense surge in power. They were filling up with energy…it was like barriers within them were being unlocked and the flood gates were letting out all kinds of latent energy! When the feelings finally vanished, Frost reattached his scouter to get a read on their new power levels. He first looked to Arion, who’s power level had been 10,000 in total.
“Arion, your power level has spiked to 24,000!” Frost cried.
“I’m going to assume that’s a good thing.” Arion shrugged.
“It’s over twice what it was before!” Frost then looked to Kimchi who had a power level earlier of 11,000. “Amazing! Kimchi your power level is now at 27,000!”
“That’s amazing! I can’t think of any Saiyan who had a power level that high!” Kimchi laughed. “I really am amazing! Guess I deserved to be with the super elite after all!” Kimchi put her scouter on and checked Frosts. While Kimchi didn’t know Frost’s original power level…what she read caused her to nearly fall on her butt.
“No way! 70,000!?”
“Again…I guess that’s a good thing?” Arion asked.
“It’s better…and collectively we have a power level of 121,000….but that’s still not nearly enough to handle Frieza.”
“YOU STILL HAVE A THIRD WISH.” Porunga spoke up. Frost tapped his chin.
“Are you sure you can’t power us up any further?” Frost asked.
“I COULD INCREASE YOUR POWER FURTHER, BUT YOUR BODIES COULD NOT HANDLE THE SUDDEN INCREASE. THIS IS YOUR MAX POTENTIAL WITHOUT TRAINING. IF YOU WISH TO INCREASE YOUR POWER FURTHER, YOU MUST TRAIN YOUR BODIES TO BECOME STRONGER.”
“I prefer that actually.” Kimchi laughed. “Borrowing power is cowardly.” Frost crossed his arms.
“I guess there’s nothing else we can do now but train.” He groaned. “It’s a pain, but maybe if we push ourselves to our limits, we might be able to stand a chance.”
“Now that’s the spirit.” Arion laughed.
“I dunno.” Kimchi pointed out. “We’re stronger sure, but you said Frieza’s power level, in his weakest form was 530,000. We don’t even come close to that!”
“We need help then.” Arion said. “Maybe we can find another warrior of equal power to us. Maybe another one of your races?” Arion asked.
“Ha!” Kimchi laughed. “The Saiyans follow Frieza like ducklings following their mother. To ask them to betray Frieza would be ridiculous. They have no reason to betray Frieza.”
“And my people are few in number and have no grudge against Frieza. The only ones strong enough to stand against Frieza would be my father and my oldest brother, Cooler.” Frost replied.
“You have an OLDEST brother?!” Kimchi cried. “Damn, and I thought Frieza was enough of a problem.”
“EXCUSE ME,” The dragon called out, “NOT THAT I DON’T MIND BEING OUT HERE, BUT YOU STILL HAVE A THIRD WISH. WHAT WILL IT BE?”
“Sorry guys, but Porunga isn’t known for his patience.” Arion chuckled.
“Okay, agreed…we need help, but it can’t be a Saiyan or an Arcosian. Let’s see if the dragon knows anyone.” Kimchi said.
“Great Porunga, do you know any warriors who are close in power to we are right now who could help us?” Frost asked.
“YES. THERE IS A WARRIOR WITH A LEVEL OF POWER CLOSE TO YOURS ON A DISTANT PLANET FAR AWAY.” Porunga answered.
“Then can you bring this warrior here?” Kimchi asked.
“NO.” Porunga answered. “THE WARRIOR YOU SEEK IS IMPRISONED ON THAT PLANET AND WHILE MY EYES CAN SEE HER, SHE IS FAR BEYOND MY REACH TO BRING HER HERE. THE SHACKLES BY WHICH SHE IS TIED TO THAT PLANET GROW DEEPER THAN THE POWER I POSSESS TO FREE HER.”
“Damn it, you’re one worthless reptile, you know that?” Kimchi snapped.
“Kimchi, show some respect!” Frost snapped. “Forgive her, Great Porunga.”
“I’LL OVERLOOK IT THIS ONCE.” Porunga snarled. “WHILE I CANNOT BRING THE WARRIOR TO YOU, I CAN SHOW YOU WHERE SHE IS. WOULD THAT BE ACCEPTABLE?”
“Yes!” Arion said. “That is our wish!” Arion spoke the wish in Namekian and Porunga nodded.
“YOU WILL FIND THE WARRIOR YOU SEEK ON A PLANET KNOWN AS PLANET ENCANTOS. SEEK THE ONE CALLED ‘SALA.’” Porunga explained.
“Thank you great Porunga!” Frost exclaimed. “We shall do as you say! Thank you again!”
“YOU ARE WELCOME. FAREWELL!” Suddenly the dragon disappeared in a flash of light. The seven dragon balls glowed and flew into the air, blasting in all directions to different parts of the world.
“What just happened to the dragon balls?” Kimchi asked.
“When the wishes are granted, the dragon returns to his slumber and the dragon balls scatter to far corners of the planet, unable to be used again for one whole year.” Arion said. “I sure hope those wishes were worth it.”
“I think they were.” Frost said. “We should go tell your Elder about what happened and about what we’ve been told to do.”
“Sure. Follow me!”

Back at Guru’s hut, Arion explained the entire ordeal to Lord Guru. Guru listened silently as they spoke of the wishes they’d made. Guru then smiled and looked to Frost and Kimchi.
“So you still intend to defeat this Frieza?” He asked.
“I am not sure we can, Lord Guru.” Frost admitted. “He’s my older brother and I know him well…he’s a monster if ever there was one. But I’m also tired of letting him do as he pleases at the cost of other lives. I don’t care if I die…I will not lie to myself anymore.”
“I feel the same.” Kimchi growled. “I’m not too fond of dying…but I’d rather die a free and proud Saiyan warrior than a defeated and broken disgrace. We Saiyans deserve to live how we please and live free…not as playthings to that tyrant. Besides, my honor as a Saiyan warrior is all but gone now. This way, I can keep my pride.”
“I see. Then I shall trust this task to you. Succeed or fail, I am proud to know that you will fight this threat.” Guru said warmly. Frost bowed before Guru and Kimchi followed suit.
“We’ll leave at once, sir.” Frost assured him.
“Wait…” Guru said. Frost stopped and turned to face him.
“I wish for you to take Arion with you.”
“Lord Guru!” Arion cried. “Are you certain!?”
“I know that you wish to go with them, my son.” Guru chuckled. “I sense it within your heart. You desire to help these warriors fight so you can protect Namek.”
“Well…yes, you are correct, Lord Guru. But I could not leave my home. As much as I would like to I cannot go wi-”
“My son.” Guru spoke up, interrupting Arion. “You are one of the strongest sons of Namek. I can sense the awesome power of Namek’s people flowing through your veins. Now take this power as your own…and bring it to bare against our enemies. These two need your help Arion…as does the future of Namek.” Arion stared up at Guru as clear tears built up in his eyes.
“Thank you…father…My Lord Guru. I shall do as you command!” Arion said through his tears. Frost smiled as Arion bowed before Lord Guru and then looked to Kimchi who was smiling too.
“Hey Kimchi, is it just me, or are you happy he’s coming along with us?” Frost asked. Kimchi shook her head and turned away.
“Well, he’s not a bad warrior I suppose. If he wants to tag along, so be it.” Kimchi barked.
“Best watch yourself, Saiyan…you might just be developing some sentimentality.” Frost laughed.
“Why don’t you stay more focused on finding our way to this planet Encanto and spend less time making stupid jokes.” Kimchi snapped.

After Arion had said his goodbyes and packed his things, he followed Frost and Kimchi to Frosts ship, which was waiting for them with the doors open.
“So we’re headed to Planet Encanto to find this Sala person?” Arion asked. “I’ve never been away from Namek before…what’s space like?” He asked.
“Dark, cold, and very boring.” Kimchi grumbled.
“I hate to say it, but she’s mostly right. Don’t worry, there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the ship.” Frost chuckled. As they made their way up to the ship, Frost and Kimchi stopped. A few of the soldiers were blocking their way onboard.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Frost demanded. “Why are you standing around? Get the ship ready for take off.”
“We think not, Lord Frost.” The soldier snapped. “We heard everything.” Frost felt himself go pale.
“You what!?”
“Your scouter was on the whole time. The ship picked up the conversation you had with that old Namekian. We know about your desire to betray Lord Frieza…and we know now about the treasures of this planet.”
“You rotten little bastards.” Frost snarled.
“You’re no longer our master! Once we transmit the recordings to Lord Frieza, we’ll receive splendid promotions and higher rank…and I’m sure you’ll be dealt with most severly. MEN, SIEZE LORD FROST AND HIS ACCOMPLICES!”
“I guess betrayal goes both ways.” Arion noticed.
“Forgive me…I’d forgotten that my scouter could record and transmit audio.” Frost sighed.

“Enough with you damn apologies.” Kimichi growled. “Just stand back and let a Saiyan deal with this. With this, I officially turn against the Frieza Empire!” As the soldiers drew near, Kimchi launched her attack. With blinding fury and accuracy, she cut down every soldier who made it close. One poor fool made the mistake of trying to tackle her. She grabbed his head and twisted it with such force, his face was looking in the opposite direction. Kimchi went through this whole skirmish with a malicious grin on her face…and Frost was reminded about the battle ferocity of the Saiyan race.
“Wow…glad she’s with us.” Arion grimaced. “Hard to believe I actually beat her before.”
“I can’t tell if I’m impressed or appalled.” Frost moaned. “But regardless, she got the job done.” As he said the words, Kimchi walked off of the ship, carrying the dead body of another henchman. She tossed him carelessly to the side and then turned to the ship.
“Your ship had a vermin problem…I cleared it out.” Kimchi sneered.
“I appreciate it.” Frost sighed. “Let’s go you two. I can fly this ship without a crew. Our destination is Planet Encanto.”
“I get the feeling some interesting adventures are in store.” Arion whispered, as he boarded the strange ship and silently said goodbye to his planet…possibly for the first and last time.