"No!" Gohan shouted while gathering a small amount of energy in his hand, preparing to launch it at Ginyu's retreating form.

"Stop! He's gone..." Vegeta growled, glaring at the small Saiyan. "Save your energy... Concentrate on the four who are still here. If we can defeat them, we'll catch up to him later."

Gohan clenched his teeth, shaking with anger as he thought about what might happen to Luna and the dragonballs now that they were gone...

"You... Come over here." Vegeta said, glancing over his shoulder at Krillin.

The three of them stood together as Recoome crouched down next to Guldo, chuckling at the irritated look on the Saiyan's face. "I think they're making some kind of plan..." He laughed, watching as Guldo smirked confidently.

"It looks like you two will be fighting Guldo..." Vegeta stated, frowning at the green alien as he tried to give the two Earthlings a bit of helpful advice. "You'll have to use your heads... A direct assault won't work, do you understand?"

"Yeah." Krillin nodded, hoping his power up from Guru would be enough to help them.

"Didn't you say earlier that Kakarot was supposed to be coming here to save everybody?"

"Don't know about you, but he's comin' to save Gohan and me-"

"I'm not trying to win a popularity contest here!" Vegeta hissed, staring away from the bald man as he tried to regain his composure. "All I'm saying is that we could use his help right now..."

I can't let Piccolo down... Gohan thought to himself, wishing his father would get here soon. We've got to get the dragonballs back... Frieza can't be allowed to make his wish! He just can't! Hang in there Luna...

Everyone grew tense as Recoome and Guldo suddenly stepped forward, grinning evilly before the taller of the two spoke.

"Hey there, Guldo... Why don't you go ahead and take your turn first?" Recoome mumbled in his deep voice as the four eyed alien smirked.

"Yeah, now that you mention it, I suppose that is the best thing to do... After all, we gotta get the trash out of the way so we have plenty of room to crush Vegeta!"

The Saiyan growled, cursing under his breath before glancing at Krillin and Gohan quickly. "Alright... It's time to see what you're made of..."

Both of them stepped in front of Vegeta, eyeing up their opponent as the bald fighter tried his best to reassure his young friend.

"Gohan... Just remember the power you have within."

Guldo sighed in disappointment before grinning wickedly. "I was hoping they'd be begging for mercy..."

...

Back at Frieza's ship...

...

"And one more makes seven..." Ginyu finished, placing the last dragonball on the ground in front of Frieza. The purple man glanced at Luna who was still frozen to the spot where he had dropped her. "And as per your orders, I have brought back this little traitor as well."

"Once again, you have more than outdone yourself Captain Ginyu." Frieza rasped, glancing at the girl who was trembling before him. "When I am the ruler of the universe, your efforts will be repaid tenfold. I can already see it now... Thank you, my loyal subject, for a job well done..."

"It was my pleasure Frieza... You know how much I enjoy serving your lordship." Ginyu replied with a smirk before bowing respectfully.

"At last... I've searched so long... The dragon balls are finally mine!" Frieza said to himself, staring into the orange orbs maliciously. "It's time to make my wish..."

"Lord Frieza... Allow me to honor you by preforming the dance of joy!" Ginyu interrupted, beginning to dance happily as Frieza and Luna both watched him while wondering if this guy was for real.

"Uh... Ginyu... If you value your life, stop."

"Oh... Yes Lord..."

"Hahahaha... Awwww, did I hurt your feelings? So sorry..." Frieza said in mock concern before his tone changed completely. "Get over it! This is my moment of glory... Don't spoil it for me."

"You're right Lord Frieza! I don't know what came over me..." Ginyu apologized, "You have a wish to make, the dance of joy can wait."

Luna stared at the two men in front of her, wishing there was something she could do to stop them. No... This can't be happening! Frieza can't make his wish-

"Now, dragonballs..." Frieza said, holding his hands out over all seven magical orbs. "Grant my wish! I want eternal life so I can rule the universe!"

"No!" Luna shouted as Ginyu and Frieza stood there laughing, waiting for what was about happen next. And they waited. And waited...

Nothing.

"Uh... Am I immortal?" Frieza said, feeling confused.

"I don't know... Does it feel like you have eternal life?" Ginyu asked, staring at the tyrant while obviously puzzled as well.

"No! At least, I- I don't think so... Nothing changed... Why?!"

Ginyu stared at the dragonballs on the ground, frowning as he thought of what might be missing.

"Rrgh! There must be some secret to unlocking their power! A password, a code... Some sort of special ritual to release the dragon that only Nameks would know!" Frieza shouted in frustration.

"I COULD SCREAM! CURSES! I HAVE ALL SEVEN DRAGONBALLS AND THEY'RE WORTHLESS!"

Luna's eyes lit up, thoroughly enjoying watching the monster in front of her lose his shit. Hah, that's what you get you bastard... She thought, grinning to herself as she watched those two idiots trying to figure out how to use the dragonballs.

"Check the scouter Lord Frieza," Ginyu suggested, making Luna's heart sink. "There's bound to be one or two of them left..." Both Frieza and Ginyu activated their scouters before grinning.

"Perfect... There's still a small band of Nameks in quadrant three... You see? There's two of them due North and the third is approaching from the East... Some how they've managed to avoid detection until now..."

Oh no... He must be talking about Nail, Dende and Guru! Luna thought, panicking as tried to think of some way to stall them.

"Lord Frieza, just give me one hour and I'll find out everything you need to know about the dragonballs-"

"I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I'd prefer to handle this myself..." Frieza hissed, smirking evilly before jumping into his hovering chair. "You stay here Captain Ginyu... I'm counting on you to keep my dragon balls safe!"

"Right! You can count on me Lord! I'll guard them with my life!"

"As for this one..." Frieza commented, returning his attention to Luna. "I suppose I don't require your services any longer girl, now that I'm about to become immortal... Ginyu?"

"Yes, my lord?"

"Have some fun while I'm gone and make sure she gets to join the rest of her pathetic race in death..."

...

Back with Krillin, Gohan and Vegeta...

...

"Recooooooooooome! ERASER GUN!"

"No! Vegeta!" Gohan shouted, blasting forward and knocking the Saiyan out of the way of an incoming blast as Krillin snuck up on Recoome, kicking the man in the back of the head while he was distracted. Gohan and Vegeta both dodged the attack just in time as the beam of energy flew past them, completely obliterating an entire mountain range in the distance.

"What are you doing?!" Vegeta growled, pushing Gohan off him as he tried to stand up. "Could you be any more stupid?"

"Wh-what?"

"I've already got one foot in the grave..." Vegeta hissed, holding his injured arm as he glared at the small boy. "Instead of coming after me, you should have both used the opportunity to attack Recoome... Damn it! Do you really think he's going to let his guard down like that again?"

Gohan just blinked in surprise before looking over towards Krillin to make sure he was all right.

"That was too close..." The bald man sighed, staring at Recoome as he slowly got to his feet. He sure made a dent. Guess he wasn't kidding when he called it his 'Eraser Gun'... Krillin thought, noticing that almost everything where the beam hit was destroyed. He just wiped everything out...

"Heh, that was pretty crafty twerp..." Recoome mumbled, wiping his mouth before glancing over at his teammates.

"Hey, Jeiiiice... Burterrrr! How 'bout you guys let me kill this one too? Whaddaya say?"

"Well, guess you owe 'em one." Jeice admitted, folding his arms across his chest as the taller blue man agreed.

"Alright... You've got yourself a deal." Burter hissed, not entirely happy with the situation. "He's all yours... But as soon as we get back home, you're treating us to lunch for a week!"

"Yeah, yeah..." Recoome groaned, turning his attention back to Krillin. "You just cost me big... Now I'm pissed!" He finished with a growl, slowly walking towards the smaller man with a smirk on his face.

Krillin took a step back, attempting to hold his ground against the larger man as he knew he was more than outmatched. Before he had the chance to dodge, Recoome unleashed a massive kick that sent the bald fighter flying.

"Krillin!" Gohan shouted, flying to his side quickly. "Speak to me Krillin! Please..." He begged, watching as his friend's eyes struggled to stay open.

"I- I'm sorry Gohan... But I t-think I've broke every bone in my body..." He whispered, hoping Gohan would at least have a chance to escape. "I knew this is how it would end... They're j-just too strong... I- I never even had a c-chance... But at least I got in one g-good shot..."

"No! You've gotta hang on... You can't give up!" The dark haired boy pleaded, unable to do anything to help him. "J-just hang on Krillin!"

"It- It's alright... It- It's time to face the facts... The dr-dragonballs are g-gone... So please... Please save yourself w-while you can..."

Gohan looked up, noticing that Recoome was starting to walk towards them. "Rrgh! You... You stay away! I'm not gonna let your hurt my friend anymore!"

"Hmm hah huh huh... Is that so?" The large man laughed, apparently very amused by the boy's attempt at a threat. "Huhhuhuhuh heh, hear that everyone? Hahahah... That was funny..." Burter and Jeice laughed from the sidelines as Gohan stood up, walking towards Recoome as the two of them prepared to face off.

"Let me get this straight little man..." Recoome said, looking down at the kid who literally came up to his kneecaps. "You're gonna stop me?"

Gohan just stared at the enormous man, hoping he could at least keep him busy until his father arrived. Come on dad... We need you...

"You think you're tough, don't chu?" Recoome taunted, getting into a fighting stance as he chuckled. "Well come on then, let's see what you've got!"

...

Meanwhile, with Luna and Ginyu...

...

"Well, come on then!" Ginyu taunted, motioning with his hand for her to attack as she stared up at the man, unsure of what to do.

Damn it... I can't run... And there's no way I can beat him, he's just too strong! Luna thought, clenching her fists as she tried to think back on the short amount of training she had with Vegeta. Maybe... Maybe I can catch him off guard somehow... But still, what then? I can barely form an attack...

"I'm waiting..." Ginyu teased, laughing at her nervousness as he stepped closer. "If you don't attack, then I will!"

He rushed forward suddenly, landing a punch to her stomach that sent her flying as he raced after her, delivering another hit that nearly knocked her out.

"Ugh..." She hissed, jumping to the side as he swung his fist down again, narrowly missing her. 

I have to put all my energy into dodging... How am I supposed to counter?! She thought, ducking as his huge leg sailed over her head. She wasn't quick enough as his other foot spun around, knocking her legs out from under her as she fell on her back, feeling an intense weight pressing on her rib cage.

"I was hoping for more of a challenge out of you..." Ginyu said in an irritated tone, pressing down on her with his boot as he forced the air out of her lungs. "This was hardly any fun..."

No... It- It can't end like this... Luna thought, struggling to breathe as she grabbed his leg, trying with all her might to move him off her. H-He's too strong... She realized, panicking as her vision began to blur.

Mom... I- I'm sorry... She thought, a stray tear sliding down her face as everything faded to black.