Chapter 1: A New Journey Awaits!

The air seemed calm and serene, yet full of wonder and anticipation. Goku, the Earth-raised saiyan Warrior who had defeated the evil Majin Buu, had now begun his journey toward Papaya Island, The home of his new apprentice, and future companion Uub. Having promised the young boy the chance of becoming strong enough to protect his village, Goku hastily approached the island. Eager to test his new pupil's potential.

The two were soaring high above the Clouds upon the magical Nimbus Cloud, given to Goku in his youth as a testament to his strength of spirit and purity of Heart. Uub sat atop Goku's shoulders, seeing the Earth for the first time from above. To Uub, it looked more beautiful than it ever had before.

"We're almost there, Mister Goku! The Island's right there!" Uub spoke, still clinging onto Goku as he flew above the clouds. Goku swirled across a flock of birds as he started to descend.

"Alright! I never knew how close we were! Ok Uub, let's land over by those trees!" Goku chirped.

Upon reaching the ground, Goku hopped lightly from the Nimbus. If carrying Uub on his shoulders was in any way strenuous, he didn't show it.

"Ok, this should be close enough for us to walk; I'm wondering just what kind of reception we will receive when they get there? I was wondering if there are any more powerful fighters from your village." Goku was eager to arrive in the village, wondering just what kind of environment Uub had grown up in.

"There aren't really many strong fighters on Papaya Island, other than the fellow tribal warriors and myself, Mister Goku." Uub replied, as he jumped off of Goku's shoulders. The ground around them was dry soil, the very ground they stood on seemed to burn through the soles of Goku's shoes. After a brief moment of hopping from foot to foot accompanied by a few minor yelps of discomfort, Goku straightened up, having gotten over his surprise. Uub stood there looking a little puzzled, having gron up here and being used to the ground.

"Oh that's a shame; I'm surprised there aren't any more strong fighters like you. Well, no point crying over spilt milk, come on Uub! The way to your village is down this way, isn't it?" Goku turned to face down the very narrow sunny path.

"Yes, it's just down this hill, towards those tall rocks Mister Goku. If we start moving now, we can get there just before sunset." They began making haste, under the watchful eye of the setting sun.

"Excuse me Mister Goku, I wondered if I could ask you a question?" Uub turned to the taller adult. He found it hard to believe that an adult could act so cheerful. He reminded Uub of some of the children from his Village!

"Hey, enough with the mister already! My name is Goku, no need to be so formal Uub!" Goku turned and smiled at the young child, his face as serene as ever.

"O-oh yes Of course, sorry mist-I mean Goku." Uub face went bright red with embarrassment

"There's no need to be nervous. If you have a question, I'll be glad to answer it." Goku replied, that familiar, encouraging grin on his face once again.

"It's just…Why me? Out of all the fighters you could of chosen, why did you pick me to train? I mean I have no special powers; at least, not ones I'm aware of. I'm just a poor kid from a nowhere Village. I mean, I appreciate the thought that you might think I'm stronger, it's just I don't see it. So I was wondering-do you have maybe another reason for coming to my village, Goku? If so, I would like an answer please." Uub stopped walking in his tracks, his body full of anxiety, he awaited Goku's reply.

"I was thinking…Does your village have anything to eat? I'm starving!"

Uub sweat dropped, then fell face first on the ground. 'Was he being serious?' Uub slowly picked himself off the ground, still amazed by the childish exterior of the man. This was going to be a very strange walk down hill.

"Errrrrm… well, not really, but tonight is the big festival. So we'll be preparing whatever we've grown over the year for the big feast tonight."

"Alright! It's been so long since I had a big meal! This is going to be awesome! Well, no time to waste!" Goku went from walking to a medium Jog, causing Uub to speed up in turn.

They began their descent down the hill, the many canyons and crevices entwined into the sunlight. The gritty sand blew in the wind; gusts of hot air could be felt all around them. Their very footsteps created holes in the burning sand, creating deep scorching tracks in the golden dust.

"It will be getting dark soon; it shouldn't be that much further right?" Goku turned to the boy.

"Yes, it should be straight through this next chasm. But Goku, we could have just carried on flying till we got there. Why not?"

"Well sure, we could've! But then we wouldn't have had much time to talk about your potential, would we?"

"S-so you did remember our earlier conversation! S-so do you think you can tell me what this all about?" Uub stood there in anticipation, what was he going to say? He prepared himself for the reply.

Goku's face tensed up for a split second. In a moment, he was there again.

That awful laugh. The terrifying madness to its aura. Those terrible, hollow, black eyes with those hellish, crimson irises. The Sacred World of the Kais trembled and split as the two warriors, Gods of their time, clashed again and again in a cacophony of Pink and Golden fury. The Supreme Kai himself, reduced to a mere bystander in the face of this clash of two forces nature.

Majin Buu, the inane laughing death scream of the Universe.

Son Goku, the Super Saiyan. Hero to Good, nightmare to Evil.

And in the end, it had taken the energy of the entire Earth to put the monster down for good. Goku recalled that final clash with both fondness and… trepidation.

"This is for you… Majin Buu! It's from the people of Earth! Spirit Bomb!"

The monster growled as the seemingly inexorable energy sphere hurtled toward him. He fired a hastily prepared Ki blast toward it, hoping to break it. Crush it. Make it go boom boom!

But the blast seemed to wash over the Spirit Bomb, like a wave breaking across a Cliff face. A giant, blue, moving Cliff Face.

The attack collided with Buu's outstretched palms. Buu was pushed back several metres, but seemed to hold his ground.

Goku felt the resistance immediately, and could not believe what he was sensing. "What? NO!"

Buu screamed in frustration and fury, trying desperately to resist the attack. Buu could feel it burning his palms.

"Oh, no way!" Goku said to himself in frustration, willing his attack forward with all he could muster.

"I know you're stronger than me Buu, but this is more than just my Power. It's everyones! So I cannot, and will not LOSE!"

The two pushed with equal force against the Genki Dama, but it still would not budge. The frustration was evident on both of their faces.

"Darn it, I'm all out of Power!" Goku declared, feeling all of the day's struggles hit his body at once.

From below, the Saiyan Prince looked up from Hercule's shoulder, and despaired.

"No, no no! Look, he's losing ground! He can't do it, we've overestimated his strength, he's totally drained!"

Buu felt the resitance lessen slightly, and pushed the attack forward. Slowly, step by step, Buu was beginning to push the attack right back at Goku. The Flame of Hope was beginning to flicker. All the while, Buu strained with a mixture of growling and chuckling.

Suddenly, a flash of realisation came upon Vegeta's face. Of course! There was one last hand to play!

"Wait a second!" Vegeta turned to the Sky. "We still have a wish left, don't we?"

The group who were observing the battle from Namek appeared confused, before Dende spoke up. "Yes of course! Porunga is still with us!"

The Eternal Dragon growled from above, his enormous jowls tightening in frustration.

"What is your wish? You have kept me waiting long enough!"

Mere seconds after Dende had asked Porunga to restore Goku's energy, the Warrior himself had seemingly given in. Buu had launched his own attack back at him, with perhaps the most enormous Kiai in recorded history.

As the Spirit Bomb made it's way toward the Hero of Earth, Goku heard a cheerful voice within his mind. It confirmed what he had begun to feel. His energy was restored.

After thanking whichever Gods were watching over him, Goku tensed up, and transformed into the iconic Super Saiyan. He renewed his efforts, and with a mighty yell, the Spirit Bomb was sent hurtling towards Buu yet again.

The Majin braced against this new storm of power, a new feeling making itself known- Terror. Buu knew that this attack could, and likely would kill him.

Across the Universe, old friends and enemies reacted appropriately. The North Kai nodded approvingly, saying that he had taught him that technique. The Z-Fighters assembled on the Lookout, feeling Goku's power from afar.

Back on the Sacred World of the Kais, Majin Buu struggled against the Genki Dama. But this time, he could not resist that attack.

"It looks like this is end of the road, Buu. It's a darn shame. When I first met you, I could sense that there was good in you. You were like a naughty little child that didn't know any better. Fighting was more of a game than anything else."

Goku then recalled the moment that Buu had fought itself… and lost.

"But then, you separated. The Evil was expelled. The struggle on the inside was now on the outside for all to see. And the Darkness… overpowered the Light. After that you were different. You were ruthless. You became a living Nightmare, and you delighted in every moment of it! You didn't even show a shred of decency or mercy. And that's why it has to end like this. You have to learn the hard way! You have to learn what it feels like to have your life taken away against your will! It's wrong!"

Goku applied more force, and Buu was pushed into the Planet itself, sinking further with every passing second. It was then that Goku spoke the words, and made that unconscious wish. A moment to be remembered, in time.

"Maybe you'll come back some day as… as a better person I hope. I'd like that. Perhaps we'll have a little one on one."

Goku drew back a palm, preparing a Kiai.

"Adios. I'll be waiting… Majin Buu!"

As he spoke, the Spirit Bomb overcame Majin Buu. The Universe both saw and sensed this moment and cried out in one voice. "DO IT!"

Goku let out a cry of exertion, as the Spirit Bomb surged forward, engulfing the monster entirely. With a terrific explosion, Majin Buu ceased to be. The Universe, at last, could breathe a sigh of relief. The terror was past.

But unbeknownst to many, Buu lived on. In this Boy that now stood before Goku, old enemies now reunited as master and student. Goku considered telling Uub the true story, and decided against it.

"Not right now. He's not ready… he doesn't need to know."

Uub noticed something flash across Goku's features only briefly. It looked like… a memory?

"The truth is Uub…I don't really know myself! I sensed the fact that you were strong, and I was curious! I want to see how strong you really are! I really like fighting strong opponents, and you might be one of the best." Goku's reply was certainly a strange one. Sure, Goku was always interested in fighting strong opponents, but was there an ulterior motive to this explanation?

"Oh…Well thanks for saying that Goku, I…I really appreciate it." So it just that I'm strong? I can't be…I'm hardly a suitable fighter, is he really telling me the truth? Or is he hiding something from me? Thoughts whirled around Uub head in a constant flux of emotions.

"No problem! Hey I think we made it, I can see the entrance right now!" Goku hastily moved on, with Uub in pursuit.

"You're right! I can see the children playing by the north entrance! From here the match to the centre will be easy!" Uub chirped, as he and Goku moved on ahead.

The village was burned orange from the intense heat. Houses we're covered in a golden haze of never-ending sand. The many children that inhabited the village, we're scurrying in a frenzy formation. They ran past the moist soil, the same soil that kept the crops blooming. Different lush vegetables were growing in the thick dark soil. It was amazing that anything could possibly grow, in such an undesirable environment.

"So this is Papaya Village is it? Not bad, but it looks like its seen better days." Goku remarked.

"Indeed, I'm afraid the village has only got worse in my absence" Uub replied, a tone of lamentation to his voice.

Within in no time at all, both of them were surrounded by the various villagers. All ages of both size and gender marvelled at not just the return of Uub, but this new outsider that stood with them. Even the children, that have been showcasing their ignorant innocence, now stand in awe at the newly returned warriors.

"Everyone look! Big Brother Uub is back! Yay!" The children swarmed the two men.

A trio of small children surrounded them both. Each was barely up to Uub's waist, in height. Regardless, the force in which they hugged him nearly toppled onto the hard ground.

They all had roughly the same build and height, two boys and a girl. They all seemed to welcome the return of Uub, back into the village. There also was a vague, but strong resemblance to the boy.

"We all missed you Uub, the others said you would be gone for a long time. We're so happy you came back early." The girl of the group chirped, grabbing his waist in a hug.

"Hey Cal! It's been a long time, I hope you haven't been in too much trouble, since I left!" Uub, comforted the small girl holding him. The young girl even smaller than him, must have been his sister with her siblings, come to greet them. Uub noticed the confused look on Son Goku's face.

"Oh sorry mi-I mean Goku! Allow me to introduce you to my fellow siblings. My sister is the one called Cal, and my fellow younger brothers are, Cho and Ate. Soooooo…..Um yeah! Say hello to my new teacher kids! This is Mister Goku, I mean Goku!" Uub stuttered to himself.

The kids stared at the man. He looked much older than they were, yet he carried around with him the air of a child. The spikey-haired man was wearing his outfit, which consisted of a blue Gi with a white sash, orange wristbands, teal pants, and black kung fu shoes with orange stockings. His demeanour was off-putting. So cheerful and full of wonder, yet not to the point of immaturity. Goku just smiled.

"Hello mister Goku…" The kids said in a rather formal manner.

"Hey there! Well this is a nice greeting! But I wish everyone would stop calling me mister Goku, just call me Goku!"

Uub looked embarrassed, but refrained from showing his embarrassment to his new teacher. Instead he then focused on all the individuals that began to surround them all.

All the different villagers circled the two men. Some we're happy and confused at the sudden return of Uub. Others however, wondered about this stranger that had arrived with him. The biggest of them, the roundest villager walked towards them, pushing past the other villagers. He carried with him the air of a prestigious gentleman, with the strength of power and respect. He was obviously in charge around these parts. He had long black hair, and was relatively chubby, but carried a serious look on his face.

"So you've finally returned to us Uub? And I see you've brought a friend with you. Truth be told, I'm a little surprised. To think you could have returned so quickly in such little time!"

"Yeah….It's been a while since I was last here, father…."

"Indeed it has! Welcome back my son! I knew that you would never fail us! I see you even brought new friends to share in your celebration! Oh, the feast we will have will be full of splendour, just like my pride for you!" It was amazing how the tone of this man switched perspectives. Was the previous demeanour just an illusion? It was hard to see such glee coming from this man. Goku reflected inwardly on the man's strange mannerisms. 'He sounds more like one of those actor guys from that thing Chi-Chi took me and Gohan to see once. What was it… Shaky Spear? Shake-a-Spear? Who knows…'

"Hold on just a minute husband. Aren't you forgetting something?" The voice came from behind the man. It was difficult to see behind the gigantic exterior of this man called Egduf. But there was no mistaking it; this was the voice of a woman.

Just like the man, her tone was completely reversible. She was relatively shorter than the huge man that stood behind her. She had long black-raven hair that flowed down her back like soft velvet. Her eyes were emerald portals, to land of eerier seriousness. This was made even more surprising, despite her young age, she commanded great respect and authority with her words. These same words reduced this Mammoth of a man, into a scared little Mouse.

"O-oh Lemarac! I d-didn't see you there my dear! I was j-just greeting our son! He's returned from the tournament victorious! I was just about to tell you, when I was caught up in the celebrations…."

Lemarac fixed Egduf with a look of stern condescension. Egduf immediately fixed his gaze to the floor, chastising himself.

"That will be quite enough Egduf. Seeing our son is quite the joy but I wouldn't get our hopes up if I were you. I don't see much evidence of a victory, just an outsider."

"O-oh well he's Uub new friend Mr…..?"

"Hi, my name's Goku, and I'm going to be staying here for a while! Hope you don't mind!"

Any other person would have been quickly escorted out of the village for such disrespectful attitude. The manner of speech was completely unfitting for a grown man, especially a visitor to behave. Whether it was his child-like naivety, or just curiosity, regardless the remark was brushed aside.

"You don't get to make a decision like that Sir. Now addressing my former question Uub, where is the prize money for the Village?" Lemarac asked quite sternly, hoping for a quick reply.

"Y-yes my son! Tell us about your victory. I bet you've just hidden the money somewhere close by for a surprise! You always were a joker! Ok Uub, now impress me!" Egduf, Uub's father shouted.

"Yeah big brother, tell us about the big city and how we'll get enough money to eat for a 100 years!" Uub's siblings chimed in. The other villagers began talking, eagerly anticipating the figure that Uub would present them.

"Well it's just that…What I sorta mean is….." Uub stuttered his words nervously.

The village fell silent. The sudden burst of joy turned to slience. That was he about to say? That he failed? Had he doomed the village to a slow, painful end? Or was he hiding something else? A much darker, ulterior motive? Whatever it was; it had the village on edge.

"It's just at the tournament. I had well…It's just the fact that I…What I mean is…."

"What he's trying to say is in fact, that when we fought. We forfeited together! So now I'm gonna live here for a while so that I can fight your son! That's the short version of it really. I hope you have a lot of food! I'm starving over here!" Goku blurred out, completely capturing Uub off guard.

The entire village fell silent. The looks of completely enraged villagers and anguish of children blended quite nicely into a combined sadness. The air turned sour from the revelation, the silence was unbearable. The slience was finally broken by Uub's father, Egduf, who had collapsed to the ground in disbelief, of his son's supposed failure. Egduf's wife however, Lemarac, was a gem of a different colour. Instead of sadness, or sorrow, she had chosen the fury of wrath.

"YOU DUMB SLOB! HAD YOU FORGOTTEN THE WHOLE POINT OF YOU GOING WAS?!" She roared as she punched Uub into the side of one of the hunts. Uub felt the Hut tumble down around him, much to the chagrin of one of the villages' inhabitants. He lay on ground dazed and shaking. Goku just stood and wondered how strong this woman was. Uub barely had time to recover before his mother was at him again.

"I…I can't believe my son has failed us…Oh the tragedy!" It was uncommon to see a big man like Egduf, reduced to sobbing. It was almost off-putting to see such childish tears on a grown man's face.

"Big Brother, is it true?! Are we going to starve to death?! Please say it's not true!"

"I can't believe the Chief's son could fail us. He was our last hope!"

"I guess that's it in then. Might as well start digging our graves….."

"Please don't say that! You're upsetting the children!"

The voices swirled around the village like a great wind. Every disheartened child, to the most enraged adult was heard. The bitter disappointment and reality began to set in. Had the Chief's own son, a boy gifted with amazing physical prowess fail? The beacon of hope had disappeared. Instead placed with the dread of starvation of dehydration. Was there any way for these people to recover? Perhaps some new hope to turn to? We can only hope. For uub's sake, as his Mother still snarled at him while his Father wept.

"You had the responsibility, of the ensuring of this village future! You're failure to do so, has cost us more than we can blame. I cannot blame you for your failure my son. But do not think you can return to us so happily. You stupid boy. You could have stayed in the city and led a good life. You didn't have to return to us, and join in our anguish. I appreciate the thought though Uub." Lemarac voice sunk with everyone word. Despite her fury, she couldn't blame her son for sending him on a fool's errand.

"Well at least you tried my son. We'll…Just have to cope without the money, somehow." Egduf finally spoke, fighting back the tears.

"We forgive you Big Brother Uub…" Uub's siblings spoke, hiding their sorrow.

"But Father! Mother! Brothers and Sisters! You don't have to drown in sorrow! If you would just let me explain the situation then I could tell you how we…"

"Not to be rude, but when are we going to get anything to eat around here?!" Goku interrupted the young boy.

"Please Mister Goku let me explain….."

"MISTER! What is this?! Who is this man? What game are you playing, Uub?!" Lemarac demanded her son answer all her questions immediately.

"Uub, I told you stop calling me mister already!"

"Please Mother, Father just allow me to explain to you about the money!"

Lemarac sent a glare Goku's way."Why does my son insist on calling you Mister? What exactly are you here for?!"

Goku seemed even a little shocked at the anger on Lemaracs face. 'She could even give Chi-Chi a run for her money!'

"I really don't know! But what I'm here for, I can answer! I'm going to Uub's teacher for now on!"

"Absolutely not! Not only are you a stranger, but we don't have the money to pay for food, never mind education!"

"Mother, please simmer down for a second! You're blood pressure will…."

"Money? I don't want money! And I don't want to teach math or anything! I'm going to be taking him under my wing for some martial arts training! Uub's raw potential is amazing; with help he can be the best!" Goku turned and smiled at his new student.

Lemarac was stunned for a brief second, before responding angrily.

"You can't just walk in when we're having a crisis, and just take my boy to fight with you, stranger!"

"I already told you, my name's Goku! And I'm not leaving unless you agree to let me train Uub!"

"Mother, just let me explain! You really don't need to worry about the money!" Uub finally got a word in finally.

"Uub, what are you talking about? You told us you didn't get the money?" His mother turned her attention to him.

"I may not have won the tournament… but the money is still coming!"

"What are you saying Uub? You have another alternative?" Uub's father finally spoke up, a look of curiosity and hope in his eyes.

"Yes, what is this late notice Uub? I thought you said the prize money was lost to us?" Uub's mother added on.

"Wait, that's what this is about? Money for the Village? Well, why didn't you say so? We may have left the tournament empty handed, but that doesn't mean that the money is not coming! I'm an old friend of Mr Satan! He's already agreed to lend his aid to your people! The money should arrive in a matter of no time! So if that, issue has been settled, can I train Uub, and be allowed to eat please?" Goku's revelation shook the villagers to tears of joy, and shock.

The once dreadful sound of children crying had vanished. Instead, it was replaced by the joyful sound of laughter. Even the most hardened adults wept for joy as their prayers were answered, and the promise of salvation was at hand.

"See, I told you Brother Uub would not fail us, didn't I!"

"I knew my son wasn't a failure everyone, I just knew it! Shame on us for judging you so!" Egduf added heartily, his tears all but vanished.

Uub shared his new teacher's sigh of relief. Uub was also glad that his new teacher Goku, didn't have to trade blows with his mother, Lemarac. Lemarac didn't have the intimidating posture of the other warriors within the village. She didn't need those knuckle head's big muscles, and abs of steel. She had proven time, and time again, that she was the strongest amongst her people. It was rumoured she was able to defeat a dinosaur, single-handily, that had attacked her husband. While Uub's father may hold the position of chieftain, his bravery and strength was nothing compared to his Wife. Gender didn't matter at all in Papaya Village. All that mattered was strength and family. Something most outsiders wouldn't be able to understand within these times of peace. Lemarac was so strong, that it was universally acknowledged she would enter the tournament, not Uub. But perhaps fate, or misfortune had a funny way of revealing itself. She fell ill, with an unknown disease before she could leave, that crippled her stamina. Of course her husband, Egduf, wouldn't leave her side to enter the tournament himself. So the grand task was given to young Uub. Being the son of a chieftain, and the strength of his mother(not to mention his "secret" hidden powers) was the prime candidate for this goal. Now with the money in hand, Uub can relax more easily now.

"UUB!" His mother bellowed

"OH NO!" Uub flinched. He hid his head in between his small hands. Trying to cover himself from his mother's wrath. He recognised this tone, of voice from his mother, Lemarac. She was serious, and that could only mean one thing. She must be furious about something! But what? Uub wondered. I told her not to worry about the money! What did I do wrong now?! Uub braced himself, but nothing prepared him, for what happened next.

"I…I'm sorry, my dear Uub." Uub looked back up in utter shock. He didn't expect that of all things. Before he could give his response, she flung her arms around him, in a protective hug. Her arms were like a thick veil of velvet. Almost soft to the touch, yet warm and filled with compassion. Despite the warm of his mother's hug, he felt something wet on his shoulder. Water? He thought. He looked up to see, what he never thought he'd ever see. His own other Lemarac. The fiercest and strongest warrior, of the village of in Papaya Village shed tears of joy, and sorrow. Uub was left speechless by this sudden display of affection from his Mother.

"While I was ill, I couldn't help but think we had sent you on a fool's errand, in certain danger. My little boy was putting his life on the line, while I lay in bed being completely helpless. Not only that, but when you returned, I treated you like a small child. I was condescending and distrustful of your abilities as a warrior. I treated you like dirt, while you had to listen to me bite into you. And you, Mr Goku, I treated a friend of Mr Satan, the saviour of this world, like nothing as well. Please forgive my disrespect!" Lemarac fought back the tears, but it was no use. The whole village was in complete awe. This was the first time, anyone had seen her so upset. She never let anyone see her cry, not even Egduf, her own husband.

"Hey. There's no need for tears. I should've been the one to tell you about the whole money thing. But me and my big stomach got in the way of things. There's no need to apologize." Goku told the sobbing woman, in his usual earnest manner.

"Please don't cry mommy! We don't think you're a meanie!" Uub's siblings tried to sooth her pain.

"Yeah, Listen to them Mother. You're not in the wrong at all. It's only to be expected. I'm hardly special, and probably would have lost anyway without Goku's help. So please, don't be so hard on yourself." Uub tried to cheer his mother up.

"You should listen to them dear. Our son is a strong champion, despite if he may not believe it. You've been ill and frustrated, it's only natural you were not willing to believe." Even Egduf, despite being about as subtle as a fire-work, tried his best to cheer up his wife, his pillar of strength.

"Thank you all. But really, I should be the one apologising to you, my Son. You've accomplished so much, yet I treat you like a toddler. You inspired hope, while I frequently berated you, for my own mistakes, time and time again. After becoming so strong, and even becoming a student under one of Mr Satan's friends, I have caused you nothing but grief. I wouldn't be surprised if you called me a bad Mother…"

"DON'T SAY THAT!" Uub interrupted his Mother. The whole Village, including Lemarac and Egduf was shocked by this unusual outburst, the face of the seemingly polite young boy now contorted with emotion.

"Ever since I was little, you and Dad always protected me. When I was born, I was weak and frail, the elders said I wouldn't make it pass the week. Dad was utterly devastated, he nearly fell into depression. But you saved him, and me with your strength. You never gave up on me, no matter what they told you. You helped me grow, to become strong, and smart, just like you. You would always read me stories about the good old days, and always tuck me in at night. You never allowed any harm to fall on this family. Even when disease, and illness came crawling, you bravely fought to protect me from the outside world, even at the cost of your own health. Don't you get it? I couldn't ask for a better Mother!" Uub spoke from his heart. His compassion and gentle nature had moved the entire village. Grown men, including his father, were in tears once again over such an incredible outburst of emotion. This display of nobility and compassion made Goku even more excited to help this boy harness his true power. 'He'll make a fine guardian of this world, he might even surpass me!' Goku chuckled to himself in thought.

"Oh son, you sure know how to make this old face, melt with sorrow! You're courage and loyalty is beyond this universe! I'm practically oozing with affection! My son, you're the saviour this Vllage deserves, and the one it needs!" Egduf spoke with fire in his voice, and water from his eyes. Even if he was over doing it slightly.

"You're so awesome Brother!" Uub's siblings agreed in awe at the sheer wonder that was Uub.

"It would seem that my little angel has become the man that will protect this Village. You honour me with your words my son, and your sincerity is wasted on me. But thank you, for still showing love to this old bag of bones. Sweet-heart." His mother said, wiping away her tears.

"Your welcome, Mom." Uub smiled, but he's speech was cut off by a giant roar. Was this a beast, or a Monster? Who dared stand in the way of family love?

"Heh…Sorry, I know this is really important, but do you seriously have anything to eat. I've been starving for hours now! My stomach is practically going on a rampage!" Goku chipped in.

"Oh of course, Sir Goku, please follow me and my wife, we will be happy to show you the dining area! I think you'll be most pleased by the result." Egduf said to the drooling man, leading him toward and inside the main quarters of the largest building in the Village.

"Wow….This place is huge! It's like a palace! I bet you get a lot of food and fighters to come around here, huh?" Goku remarked, strolling past the ancestral paintings of Laid-lowed warriors of old.

"But of course, my friend, only the best for our guests, and ourselves. Now if you'll excuse me, myself and my wife will go inform the servants about your arrival, please wait just a few moments." Egduf and his wife disappeared from sight. Uub finally took the chance to speak with his new teacher.

"So Mister Goku, or should I call you Sensei-Goku from now on? It doesn't matter right now, but I'd like to ask you a questi…"

"I wanted to congratulate you, by the way Uub!"

"WHA?...What do you mean sensei? I haven't even done anything yet!"

"Of course you did silly. I watched you as you spoke to your mother. You were really compassionate back there, a true example to all marital artists. I must admit, before I met you, I was bit nervous of what I might have found. But you've convinced me of your integrity Uub. Both in strength, and in nobility. I'm relieved to tell the truth! I definitely prefer you this way, over the last time I fought you back in Other-world…." Just realising what he just said, Goku immediately silenced himself.

"Fought me? In…Other…World? What does that mean….Other world? I've never met you before a few hours ago. I know we haven't fought outside the tournament, and I don't remember any 'Other world'."

Goku mentally cursed himself, before replying"OH! Don't mind me! I was just thinking of something else! I accidently called the tournament by some weird name, didn't I! Won't happen again. Besides, we all know, there can't possibility be another realm of existence beyond our own, right?!" Goku tried his best to cover his tracks.

"Realms of existence? I guess not…But what does that have to do with the tournament?" Just then, they were interrupted by the doors flying open. Piles, and piles of servants ran in with dishes, and mountains of different food. If this was a dream, Goku didn't want anyone to pinch him. This was a banquet of the gods, and Goku wanted nothing more than to devour everything in sight.

This was way more than Uub had expected. Had the supplies Goku had promised arrived already?

"Go on my friends! Dig in, you must be starved!" Egduf cheerfully shouted.

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO TELL ME TWICE!" And just like that Goku was away. In mere seconds, giant juicy beef and chicken were reduced to bones. Entire sections of fish, pasta, dumplings, and entire mix-bags we're ravished to the full extent. Not even Egduf, who was twice the size of Goku, in both height and weight, could keep up. His own wife, of was almost triple the man he was, couldn't even register what was happening."

"When you said you were hungry, you weren't kidding were you?" Lemarac enquired, still disturbed from the sheer gluttony before her. She'd seen Dinosaurs eat before, but this…

"Mergh…you bret! Dris foold twastes gweat! I can barely crontaine bryself! AH! More please, thank you!" Goku wolfed down everything. Not even a scrap could escape the Saiyan's hunger. And it was far from over! The potatoes, vegetables, meats, pastry, and deserts were vanishing, plate by plate. Loud belching, thundered across the table like a sonic boom. I guess you could say that Goku wasn't hesitating at all, to go fast with his food, it was devoured in seconds.

Uub, who had hardly ate a thing, probably from the sight of his teacher, and the words he had spoken earlier plagued him. Seeing how everyone was talking how they could afford such grand foods and drinks, Uub figured he could pray more information out his Sensei.

"Sooooo…Sensei, can I ask you something? If you don't mind?"

"Oh, Ruub! Yew grotta twey der prork! It twastes dewesous! AH! But anyway….What is it Uub?

"I was wondering…About what you said earlier. About realms of existence, and other world. What exactly did you mean?"

"Hey, I said don't worry about it. It was a simple mistake, won't happen again!"

"Will at least tell me why, it is you want to train me? I don't have any special powers or features. I just… don't see why you chose me from all the other fighters!"

"What do you mean? Those other fighters didn't compare to you! You managed to get past my defence and land some serious blows. No other fighter there could of done that!"

"Then what's so special about me? Where does my power come into the equation?"

"Oh the dumplings here! They're absolutely fantastic!"

"PLEASE Sensei!...I don't mean disrespect, I just want a straight answer please…"

Goku tensed once again, thinking how best to put this. "Maybe not tell him the whole story, but…"

"Uub…You have been gifted with incredible powers, far beyond any Earthling ever. It was all thanks to my selfish request for battle that cursed you with it. I don't intend to just use you as a hobby, or a distraction. I want to help you become the best you can be, and then maybe you can even replace me, and become even greater than even the strongest Gods can offer."

"Gods? Replace you? Please, I want to know more Sir!"

"I've said too much. If I talk about it all night, we wouldn't get a wink of sleep, and your training wouldn't be off to a good start, would it? I tell you everything tomorrow, ok?"

"Do you promise Sensei?"

"Of course I do! I wouldn't be a very good teacher if I didn't care for my students! Now then, dig in! Unless you want me to have your half, Uub!" The Earth-raised Saiyan gave a mischievous grin, causing Uub to look a little shocked for a second, before replying with a grin of his own.

"Not a chance, Sensei! I'll eat you under the table!"

"YOU'RE ON!"

And so it was on.

And that concludes the first chapter, of the beginning of the final journey of Son Goku!