Dragon Ball Z: The Shan Saga

From Beyond the Clouds

He felt the pain for so many years, gnawing at him, trying so desperately to destroy his body. But he had withstood it, he had never given up, and now he was so close to freedom. He could feel the barrier between the dimensions slowly being shattered, and he continued to push on. The energy which he acquired throughout his thousands of years made him stronger. It allowed him to escape, for he had dreamed of escaping ever since the first day he was trapped in here. Now he could feel it, yes, he was so close to escape. He screamed, but no one could hear him in space. The dimension barrier was now completely shattered, as he inched to the other dimension. And in a matter of seconds he was free. He had finally returned to his dimension, the world he was forced to leave so long ago. He could feel the power rush back into his veins, and he loved it. Now it was time for him to finish what he started thousands of years ago. His first act was to visit his dear old brother, the man responsible for trapping him in the other dimension. Now it was time for retribution, time for the awaking, time for him.

The Supreme Kai suddenly stood straight up. He was scared, sweat poured down his face, but nothing seemed out of place on the Kai planet. Kibito noticed The Supreme Kai's discomfort, and offered to help.

"My Lord is there anything troubling you," he inquired.

"Uhh, no, Kibito, just a bad dream, that's it," replied Supreme Kai putting on an uneasy smile.

"Are you sure?" Kibito inquired back

"C'mon boy, tell us what's really bothering you, it's not just a bad dream, maybe some kind of gas problem?" Elder Kai retorted. He had just awakened, and was eager to make sure his present was felt in the conversation.

"It's just that I feel something that I thought I would never feel again, it's him, I think he has escaped!" cried the Supreme Kai.

"Who, you mind filling me in? I was trapped in a sword for a couple of thousands of years!" shot back Elder Kai.

The Supreme Kai gave a deathly stare to Kibito and Elder Kai. He looked down and then brought his head up slowly. It was time to reveal his secret, the secret he kept to himself for thousands of years, "My brother".

All the terror and fear The Supreme Kai was feeling was nowhere to be found on Earth. The people were happy, and didn't have a care in the world. It had only been a year since the defeat of Majin Buu, but no one on Earth except a select few knew that. The regular citizens of Earth had their memories swiped by the dragon balls, and knew nothing of that terrible creature named Buu. But these were the times the Z Warriors cherished, spending times with their families, and not having to worry about any threats to the world. However, that was soon to change.

Ever since he was brought back to life, Goku had been spending all his time with his family. Trying to make up for the seven years that he was gone for. On this summer afternoon Chi-Chi was inside preparing lunch, while Goten, Gohan, and Goku all had a sparing session outside.

"Ahh, c'mon Daddy, try to punch me. I'm way too fast for you, "exclaimed Goten dodging Goku's left hand punch.

"Yea, Dad, I think all this time on Earth has made you soft," replied Gohan kicking Goku right into the ground.

"Yea, I guess so. How about we take a break, I'm starving," laughed Goku. Suddenly he began to hear a voice that sounded a lot like The Supreme Kai. The only thing was Goten and Gohan didn't seem to be able to hear it.

"Goku, it is I, The Supreme Kai. I am telepathically communicating with you. There seems to be a disturbance in the universe. I need you and Vegeta to come to Kai planet at once, this matter is very serious, the fate of the world is on the line," shouted The Supreme Kai telepathically.

"Hey, I got an idea. How about you guys go in and start eating, I have to talk to Vegeta about something," said Goku.

"Dad, you aren't hungry are you sure?" exclaimed Goten.

"Gosh, Dad, I didn't mean to kick you that hard," replied Gohan.

"It's nothing, I just forgot that I had to see Vegeta about something," said Goku, scratching his head, trying to get away with this blatant lie.

"Sure Dad, whatever," replied Gohan. He and Goten returned to the house, leaving Goku by himself. Goku placed two fingers on his forehead, and used his Instant Transmission to transport to Vegeta's house.

Vegeta had just finished taking a shower and was strolling down the Capsule Corp. hallways, with a pair of blue boxer shorts, and a towel around his neck. Suddenly, to Vegeta's surprise, Goku appeared right in front of him.

"Kakarrot, what do you think you are doing. Just because I said you were my friend, doesn't mean you can drop in anytime you feel free to. Can't a Saiyan take a shower and roam the hallways in peace," bellowed Vegeta.

"Calm down Vegeta. The Supreme Kai asked me to bring you to the Kai planet. Apparently there is something wrong, and he needs me and you to stop it again," finished Goku.

"I don't know Kakarrot; lately my son seems stronger than me. I can barely keep up with him in the Gravity Room. Are you sure we can stop this new threat?" asked a worried Vegeta.

"I'm sure we can, c'mon lets go, I'm missing lunch for this," said Goku, once again laughing. Vegeta grabbed Goku's left shoulder, as Goku put his two fingers to his head, and once again used his Instant Transmission to transport himself and Vegeta to the Kai planet.