This story takes place after the final saga in DBZ. All characters except for the Amazons belong to Funimation and Akira Toriyama. The Amazons belong to me.
Tests of Love
By Maria Cline
She hated being alone. Goten had just went off to college, Gohan was already on his own, and Goku was training Ubuu. She understood about Goten and Gohan, she wanted them to try to get lives of their own but Goku was different. He shouldn't have left her alone again. He should at least call once in a while. He was the most powerful man in the world and he could come to her in an instant if he wished to. But he didn't and it caused great pain in her fractured heart.
"You hated it. Don't you?" A voice whispered.
"What?" Chi Chi jumped and saw a woman with long black hair in a braid. She was aged but very physically fit. Her outfit was an armor type with long feathers and a loincloth. "Who are you?"
"Oh... you look so lovely despite the brutality that _man_ gave you. How can you let him take your life like this? Come with me."
With any other stranger, she would've chased him or her away with her mop but this woman was different. She was so familiar to her. A part of her couldn't help but feel like she could love her like a parent. "Who are you? And what do you mean by brutality?"
"He caged you in. Forget your warrior ways and made you into a housewife."
"That's my decision." Chi Chi insisted.
"You have so much potential and you did raise your children well. But, your husband left you again to fight. Men are like that but this one is worst."
"That's just the way Goku is." Chi Chi said, "He loves me."
"Then, why didn't he see you more often? Why does he chose fighting rather than you?"
Chi Chi stared out in silence, her words frozen on her lips. All her life, Goku had left her to train and get stronger or to battle some evil foe. Of course, she understood why he often do those things. He was the only man on Earth who could save the world.
"Come with me. See if he will follow." The woman said as she held out an outreached hand.
She never met the mysterious woman before yet she trusts her as much as her own father. If she accepted her hand, she will finally know if Goku loved her or his training more. It was something that she had to do. Her sons are old enough to take care of themselvse and there was nothing else holding her back. She accepted the hand firmly. "I... will."
"Good." The woman summoned up a staff and chanted, "Staff take us back to the Amazons, please." In a flash of light, the two vanished leaving behind a peice of paper.
*****
At the same time, across the seas, Goku and Ubuu were training together. Fists were flying as Goku were busy dodging and returning blows. Ubuu had been getting stronger and it was showing. Soon, he may be as strong as Goku if he allowed it.
Suddenly, a faint feeling crept in. Goku paused in his fight and stared up into the sky. Ubuu took advantaged of the distracted Goku and kicked Goku in the chest. Goku caught by surprise was flung to the ground.
"Master Goku!" Ubuu exclaimed as he landed next to his sensei. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Goku replied as he got up. "I got distracted."
"You were never distracted." Ubuu observed, "Is something wrong?"
"I don't know." Goku answered as he closed his eyes. "But, I have to check on something fast." His vast years of experience had expanded his mind and senses throughout the world. He can sense just about any person on Earth if he wishes to. Right now, he scanned out for one particular person. His eyes snapped open as he screamed, "NO! Chi Chi's gone!"
"What?"
"Ubuu, she's gone." Goku was frantic. He always knew where Chi Chi was and was never worried. But now, her power is gone to him. His heart pounded wildly as he thought of what evil foe could do this to his beloved wife. "I have to go! Ubuu, if I don't come back, go to Satan City and get Gohan. He'll be able to contact the others." Goku instructed as he handed Ubuu a peice of paper with Gohan's address on it.
"Yes, Master Goku." Ubuu bowed as Goku flew off.
In a mere minute later, Goku landed back at his old home. It was the same as it was when he first built it so many years ago. He cautiously opened the door and looked inside. "Chi Chi?" Goku asked as he looked around. The lights were on and there was a bowl with cookie mix inside. There were no signs of struggle throughout the entire area. There were no blood, no shattered items, not even a vase turned over. Whatever happened to her, it was fast. He looked down to the floor and saw a peice of paper. It was blue covered and its texture was unlike anything he had ever seen before. It read:
Dear Goku:
Your wife is with us. If you want any chance to get her back, you must follow these instructions. Don't tell anyone, not even Gohan and Goten and do it immediately.
Goku looked up from the letter and sighed. At once, he was relieved that Chi Chi was alive but he was still worried. That meant an evil foe could have her hostage and have her at his mercy. With a stilled breath, he read on.
*****
Goku was fast in doing the instructions. He quickly went outside and drew a circle in the dirt. He stood in the circle and took out the note. His finger lit up as he burned the note with his Ki. He closed his eyes and said, "Sacred circle take me to the Amazons... please."
The circle lit up like a raging sun. A pilar of light shot up and consumed Goku. Goku screamed in pain as he felt himself vanish.
All around him there was a golden light, if it weren't for the fact that he had been dead several times, he would've thought that he was dead. The light faded and a huge stone room stood in its place. It was like something out of a Indiana Jones movie.
"Greetings, Goku." A female voice said. Goku looked up to see a group of women standing there. They were wearing ancient looking armor and had long spears. Behind the women were a pair of thrones. In the right throne was a tall woman sitting there. She was armor but it had gold linings on it, with a feather headpeice. On her left was another woman dressed in the same armor but she was wearing a full silver mask that just showed her black hair. "I am Queen Mozerella and this is Princess China."
China nodded slightly.
"Hi." Goku bowed at the two and asked, "Where's my wife? Why did you kidnap her?"
"Who said I kidnapped her?" Queen Mozerella asked, "But, your wife is here." She took out a bundle and tossed it to Goku. "Here, smell."
Goku caught the bundle and unwrapped it. In his hands was Chi Chi's dress. He could smell Chi Chi's aroma and it was very fresh. "Chi Chi." Goku whispered. "Where's Chi Chi?!" He screamed as he went super saiyan. He stretched out his senses but couldn't feel anything definate.
"If you get the answer the manly way, you'll never see her." Queen Mozerella answered, "Get out of your form."
Goku looked around at the armed women. He was outnumbered one hundred to one but he could easilly defeat them. Unfortunately, he couldn't sense Chi Chi and they may kill her. He sighed deeply as he reverted back to normal. "What do you want?"
"Do you love her?" Mozerella asked as she leaned forward.
"Of course I do! And if you hurt her..." Goku growled as he rose his fist.
"Never harmed a hair on her." Mozerella said, "But, I don't really believe that you love her as you said you do. You spent a great deal of time away from your wife, defending the world from evil. I understand but then you left to train Ubuu several months ago. Never contacted her again."
Goku's jaw dropped as he stared at the woman. "How... how did you know?" It was no secret that he was strong but most of the world didn't know that Goku was a world saver. And only a few people know about him going off to train Ubuu.
"I have my ways. But, if you wish to prove to us that you love your wife then you can see her again. What do you say?"
"Of course, I'll prove it!" Goku vowed, "Just tell me what I have to do to prove myself!"
"Very eager but the tasks I have in mind will be difficult on the body and soul." Mozerella said, "In fact, it will be like nothing you had ever faced."
"I'm ready to take on any challenge." Goku said, "Just as long as Chi Chi isn't harmed."
"I can most assure you that Chi Chi won't be hurt."
"Then, I'm ready."
"Good." Queen Mozerella gazed at the other warriors and said, "Chedda, get the special silk."
A tall blond woman with a warhock hairdo and a long braid nodded sharply and bellowed, "Get the special silk!!!"
The other female warriors nodded and two ran off and returned with a box. Chedda took the box, opened it and got out a long white ribbon. "Good. Now wrap him up, China." Mozerella said as she grinned evilly.
China stood up and walked down the long stairs. Chedda knelt down and held out the ribbon. China accepted and went up to Goku. "Wait, wrap me up?" Goku repeated.
"Just stand still." Mozerella ordered, "China, dear, wrap him up good."
China nodded and held up the ribbon.
"Okay... anything to get Chi Chi back." Goku stood up straight and put his arms to the side. "Like this?"
"Perfect." Mozerella said.
China took the ribbon and ran around Goku at a speed that would rival a super saiyan's. Goku closed his eyes and felt his body being bounded hand and foot by the ribbon. The wrapping stopped and Goku opened his eyes again. He looked down to see that his body from the neck down was wrapped in a mysterious silk. "Whoa." He flexed his muscles outward and groaned. "This is strong."
"It's made out of a special silk that comes from a rare spider. It's super strong and has the ability to bind anyone. The stronger the person trapped in it, the stronger the silk." Mozerella explained, "It also hinders Ki auras so you can't fly or teleport."
Goku focused outward and jumped only to topple back. "Ah!" Goku screamed as China caught him and shoved him back into position. "*Whew* thanks, Princess China." Goku said as he hopped to turn around.
China simply nodded and brushed off Goku's shoulders. Despite the fact that China was friendly, she didn't speak one word to him. She also didn't remove her mask. Goku tilted his head and asked, "Princess China, are you okay? How come you didn't talk to me? And what's with the mask? Are you hiding something?"
China shook her head and looked at Chedda.
"As princess of the Amazons, Princess China is forbidden to speak to any man and let him see her face." Chedda boomed.
"Oh." Goku nodded at the princess and said, "Well... too bad. I just hope you don't hate me because I'm a guy."
China shook her head and touched his face. Goku blinked as he felt her hand against his face. Her hands were warm and so gentle. There was something familiar about the touch he couldn't quite place. "Uhhh... okay... I guess that means no." Goku bowed down at the queen and toppled down, landing on his face.
Mozerella and China sighed. "Goku, while you are in that, you don't have to bow so low." Mozerella said as China helped Goku up.
"Thanks." Goku hopped up and nodded at the queen. "Is this the first test?"
"No. You have to wear that during your tests." Mozerella said, "You have to remain in it all the time until I say so."
"Huh?" Goku sweatdropped and looked at China. "The entire time? But how will I eat? How will I sleep? How will I use the bathroom?"
"It will be taken care of." Mozerella waved off, "You can just quit and we can get you out in a second."
Goku frowned. He hated the concept of quiting and he can't stand the thought of never seeing Chi Chi again. "No thanks. I'll stay. Oh man, this will be tough. How many tests are there?"
"Good. I can't tell you how many tests there are. But, they will be hard." Mozerella stood up. "Why don't we start the first test?" She walked down the steps and the female warriors bowed. "This way."
Everyone followed the proud queen. Goku grunted as he hopped behind everyone else. "Hey, wait up." He said as he struggled to keep up. He was still getting used to just hopping to move around. Fortunately, he had great balance and was adjusting quickly.
After a long walk down the corridor, the group walked into a huge room with no ceiling. In the middle of the room was a tall tower that seemed to vanish at the top. "This is the first test. You have to climb this tower to the top and ring the bell." Mozerella said as she gestured to the tower.
"Okay." Goku nodded as he slowly went up to the tower's entrance. "Should be easy enough. Later." The warrior smiled at the women and hopped in. He looked up to see stairs lining the walls. "Great." He sighed as he jumped onto the first stair. If he could walk, he could've just ran up the stairs in a mere minute. But, he couldn't. He couldn't even fly up. He jumped up to the second stair. "Just... had to take it one step at a time."
*****
Hours passed as Goku slowly climbed the stairs. Goku breathed heavilly as he looked down the tower. He had only went up five floors. It wasn't like he didn't have much endurance but he wasn't used to moving without using his legs and arms. As he hopped up another step, he tilted backward and toppled down the stairs. "AAAAHHHH!!! OUCH! OH! OOHHH!" Goku moaned as he landed face up at the bottom of the fourth floor. "Aww man..." He muttered as he looked up. The warrior was sprawled across the steps in an awkward position. Fortunately, even bounded, Goku's Saiyan body had handled far worst than a simple flight of stairs. Goku grunted as he tried to pull himself up with no success. "This is tough." Goku looked around and pushed himself to a wall. Then, he pushed himself up the wall and finally on his feet.
The sounds of hands clapping echoed through the tower. Goku tried to look behind himself only to nearly fall down again. "Who's there?" Goku asked. A few silent seconds passed before Goku guessed, "Princess China?"
China came into his line of vision and nodded. Then with gentle hands, she carefully checked Goku's head and body.
"I'm okay. Don't worry about me." Goku insisted when China felt Goku's head. "I have one of the thickest skulls on Earth. Comes from being a Saiyan and all."
China put her hand to her mouth. She pointed up and drew a question mark.
"Of course, I'm going up there. I'm not a quitter. I'm not going to let the fact that I can't walk or move my arms get me down. Excuse me." Goku said as he looked up the stairs again.
China went up several stairs and sat down. Goku studied the stairs and grinned. "I got it! It's obvious!" He spun on his toes and faced the other direction. He let himself fall down on the stairs and landed firmly.
China tilted her head in a questioning manner.
"Oh, I'm getting myself in a better position to get up those stairs." Goku explained as he shoved himself up a few stairs. "Much faster and I don't have to worry about falling down so much."
China applauded, pointed to herself, and then up the stairs.
"Okay, see you at the top." Goku said as China ran up the stairs in a blur.
*****
Several more hours passed as Goku moved up the stairs. He could go several steps at a time instead of having to hop on each one. Finally, he looked up to see the top finally coming close. "All right. Just a little bit more." Goku quickened his pace. As he reached the top floor, he noticed Princess China sitting there on the floor. "Hey, Princess China." Goku greeted as he came up to her. "Whew, no more stairs. Say, what are you doing here?"
China took out a jug and held it up to him.
"You have some water for me?" Goku asked.
China shook her head, opened the jug, and held the opening to Goku's nose. Goku sniffed the top and licked his lips. "Soup. You brought soup."
China nodded and took out a smaller jug.
"And that's the water?"
China nodded again.
Goku grinned happilly. He haven't eaten all day and the long trek up the stairs made him hungry. Over the years, he learned to hide his hunger from others so he doesn't look so odd and show his enemies his weak point, his stomach. "Thanks. I was getting a little hungry."
His stomach growled loudly and China jumped back a little. Goku laughed as he looked down at his stomach. "Okay... I'm very hungry." China put her hand to her covered mouth and shook in laughter. "Can I have some of that soup, please?"
China nodded and put a straw in the soup jug. "Thanks." Goku said as he leaned forward and drank the soup. The soup was warm and delicious. It flowed through his system and he could feel it rushing through his body and into his stomach. "Mmmm... that was great. Who made it?"
China pointed to herself shyly.
"You did? That was some soup. And I even feel full again. How's that possible? I often need to eat way more than that jug." Goku asked eagerly, "Is it magic?"
China nodded and held up the water jug.
"Sure, I'd like some water."
China put another straw in the jug and Goku drank the water. It was cool against his throat and mixed with the soup still in his system. Goku leaned back against the wall and sighed in relief. "That was much better. Thank you."
China bowed slightly and then gestured to the bell.
"Oh, that's right the bell." Goku hopped up to a group of ropes. He looked up to see a group of bells just over him. "Just pull the rope and that should do it." Goku muttered to himself. He looked over his shoulder and told China, "Better cover your ears." China turned around and put both fingers in her ears. Goku leaned over and bit the ropes with his teeth and yank down with all his saiyan might. The bells above him moved and rang through the air. The bells clinged and clanged so loud that the building shook. Goku wanted to scream as the bells' mighty song overwhelmed his sensitive ears. Finally, Goku let go of the rope and fell backward to the floor. The bells kept on ringing as Goku hunched over and tried to block out the sound. Finally, darkness surrounded him.
*****
"Goku?" A female voice whispered.
Goku opened his eyes and sat up. He was still in his bonds but he was also on a cot. "Where am I?" Goku groaned.
Chedda replied, "In your room."
"You passed the test." Mozerella replied, "How are your ears?"
"It hurts but it will heal." Goku said as he looked over at China. "How are you?" China simply did a thumbs up. "Good."
"The next test will be tomarrow." Mozerella said, "You better rest."
"Okay." Goku laid back on his back and asked, "How long will these tests take?"
"Until I say so."
Goku nearly groaned at the thought. He knew for certain that Chi Chi is okay but the thought of being trapped in a silk mummy wrap all the time for who knows how long is painful. Yet, he had to do it. He didn't want to lose his wife. "Thanks anyway." Mozerella turned away with Chedda following closely.
Goku looked up at China as she pulled the blanket over him and gently tucked him in. "Thank you, Princess China." Goku said as he smiled at her. "Can you do something for me?"
China tilted her head and nodded.
"I know that you are forbidden to speak to me since I'm a guy but can you tell Chi Chi that I love her and that I'll get her back home?"
China put her hand over her heart and Goku could almost see tears in her eyes. The princess finally nodded and ran out of the room.
Goku sighed as he looked up at the ceiling over him. He was tired but couldn't sleep. **I wonder how the others are doing? Oh man, they must be worried about me. Oh well, the Dragon Balls are still active and someone should know about these Amazons.** Finally, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
*****
It had been a busy day for Gohan. Gohan was correcting two essays at once with a pen in each hand. His super speed and ability to write with both hands made him able to grade at a super speed. He had to finish grading the essays by tomarrow so he could spend tomarrow with his parents. "Daddy?" Pan asked as she tugged at her father's pants. "Play with me?"
Gohan sighed as he looked down at his daughter. "Sure thing, sweetheart." Gohan said as he put his pens down and picked up Pan. He loved his daughter with all his heart. She was his world to him and if anything were to happen, he didn't know if he could handle it. Suddenly, the door became unhinged as someone started pounding hard on the door.
"Mr. Gohan! Are you in there, sir? This is Ubuu! Master Goku's student! Please open!!!" Ubuu yelled as he knocked frantically.
Gohan went to the door with daughter in arm. He knew that the young reincarnation of Majin Buu was with Goku but why isn't his father with the boy now? Gohan grew worried. Did another evil came and took his parents away? He thought that the world was safe forever since all those who were evil on Earth didn't come back when they used the Dragon Balls. That was one of the reasons he retired from fighting and became a scholar. He felt that he wasn't needed as a fighter in this peaceful world. He opened the door and saw the boy standing there huffing. "Master Goku is gone and so is Ms. Chi Chi!"
"What?" Gohan's jaw dropped as he held on to his daughter tighter. "What do you mean gone? What happened?" Gohan asked as he tried to process the information in his brain.
"I don't know. Master Goku was training me when he went off... he told me that he coudn't feel Ms. Chi Chi and so he left. He's been gone all day and I'm scared for him! He told me to get you if he didn't return."
"Hmmm..." Gohan closed his eyes and reach outward with his own senses. It had been a long time since he had to use Ki. He can still fly and even go super saiyan but he was not at his peak. "You're right. I can't feel him anywhere. Ubuu, can you wait here and take care of Pan for me? Videl's out on a meeting and I don't want Pan to be in trouble. I'm going to Mom's to see if there's anything there."
"Yes, Mr. Gohan." Ubuu replied as he accepted the girl, "Please be careful."
"I'll be fine. Just wait here. If I don't come back, go to the Capsule Corps and ask for Bulma. She'll know what to do." Gohan urged as he flew up and zoomed to his parents' house. It was only a few blocks away in the woods. Gohan still lived close to his parents until Goku left to train Ubuu. Gohan's heart pounded in his chest as he looked around the garden. The lights were still on in the darkness. Nothing seemed touched and there was an eeire silence in the air. There was an open door and fresh footprints. Gohan turned on a flashlight and looked around. The one thing he noticed was a black hole where the footprints ended. "He must've been vanished by that hole." Gohan figured as he stood at the hole. Gohan hovered an inch over the ground as he studied the footprints. The unique footwear of his father made the footprints. Gohan floated inside to see the unfinished batter and the on lights. It's very unlike Chi Chi to leave things undone, it was obvious that she and Goku was here.
"Mom? Dad? Where are you?"
To Be Continued...
Tests of Love
By Maria Cline
She hated being alone. Goten had just went off to college, Gohan was already on his own, and Goku was training Ubuu. She understood about Goten and Gohan, she wanted them to try to get lives of their own but Goku was different. He shouldn't have left her alone again. He should at least call once in a while. He was the most powerful man in the world and he could come to her in an instant if he wished to. But he didn't and it caused great pain in her fractured heart.
"You hated it. Don't you?" A voice whispered.
"What?" Chi Chi jumped and saw a woman with long black hair in a braid. She was aged but very physically fit. Her outfit was an armor type with long feathers and a loincloth. "Who are you?"
"Oh... you look so lovely despite the brutality that _man_ gave you. How can you let him take your life like this? Come with me."
With any other stranger, she would've chased him or her away with her mop but this woman was different. She was so familiar to her. A part of her couldn't help but feel like she could love her like a parent. "Who are you? And what do you mean by brutality?"
"He caged you in. Forget your warrior ways and made you into a housewife."
"That's my decision." Chi Chi insisted.
"You have so much potential and you did raise your children well. But, your husband left you again to fight. Men are like that but this one is worst."
"That's just the way Goku is." Chi Chi said, "He loves me."
"Then, why didn't he see you more often? Why does he chose fighting rather than you?"
Chi Chi stared out in silence, her words frozen on her lips. All her life, Goku had left her to train and get stronger or to battle some evil foe. Of course, she understood why he often do those things. He was the only man on Earth who could save the world.
"Come with me. See if he will follow." The woman said as she held out an outreached hand.
She never met the mysterious woman before yet she trusts her as much as her own father. If she accepted her hand, she will finally know if Goku loved her or his training more. It was something that she had to do. Her sons are old enough to take care of themselvse and there was nothing else holding her back. She accepted the hand firmly. "I... will."
"Good." The woman summoned up a staff and chanted, "Staff take us back to the Amazons, please." In a flash of light, the two vanished leaving behind a peice of paper.
*****
At the same time, across the seas, Goku and Ubuu were training together. Fists were flying as Goku were busy dodging and returning blows. Ubuu had been getting stronger and it was showing. Soon, he may be as strong as Goku if he allowed it.
Suddenly, a faint feeling crept in. Goku paused in his fight and stared up into the sky. Ubuu took advantaged of the distracted Goku and kicked Goku in the chest. Goku caught by surprise was flung to the ground.
"Master Goku!" Ubuu exclaimed as he landed next to his sensei. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Goku replied as he got up. "I got distracted."
"You were never distracted." Ubuu observed, "Is something wrong?"
"I don't know." Goku answered as he closed his eyes. "But, I have to check on something fast." His vast years of experience had expanded his mind and senses throughout the world. He can sense just about any person on Earth if he wishes to. Right now, he scanned out for one particular person. His eyes snapped open as he screamed, "NO! Chi Chi's gone!"
"What?"
"Ubuu, she's gone." Goku was frantic. He always knew where Chi Chi was and was never worried. But now, her power is gone to him. His heart pounded wildly as he thought of what evil foe could do this to his beloved wife. "I have to go! Ubuu, if I don't come back, go to Satan City and get Gohan. He'll be able to contact the others." Goku instructed as he handed Ubuu a peice of paper with Gohan's address on it.
"Yes, Master Goku." Ubuu bowed as Goku flew off.
In a mere minute later, Goku landed back at his old home. It was the same as it was when he first built it so many years ago. He cautiously opened the door and looked inside. "Chi Chi?" Goku asked as he looked around. The lights were on and there was a bowl with cookie mix inside. There were no signs of struggle throughout the entire area. There were no blood, no shattered items, not even a vase turned over. Whatever happened to her, it was fast. He looked down to the floor and saw a peice of paper. It was blue covered and its texture was unlike anything he had ever seen before. It read:
Dear Goku:
Your wife is with us. If you want any chance to get her back, you must follow these instructions. Don't tell anyone, not even Gohan and Goten and do it immediately.
Goku looked up from the letter and sighed. At once, he was relieved that Chi Chi was alive but he was still worried. That meant an evil foe could have her hostage and have her at his mercy. With a stilled breath, he read on.
*****
Goku was fast in doing the instructions. He quickly went outside and drew a circle in the dirt. He stood in the circle and took out the note. His finger lit up as he burned the note with his Ki. He closed his eyes and said, "Sacred circle take me to the Amazons... please."
The circle lit up like a raging sun. A pilar of light shot up and consumed Goku. Goku screamed in pain as he felt himself vanish.
All around him there was a golden light, if it weren't for the fact that he had been dead several times, he would've thought that he was dead. The light faded and a huge stone room stood in its place. It was like something out of a Indiana Jones movie.
"Greetings, Goku." A female voice said. Goku looked up to see a group of women standing there. They were wearing ancient looking armor and had long spears. Behind the women were a pair of thrones. In the right throne was a tall woman sitting there. She was armor but it had gold linings on it, with a feather headpeice. On her left was another woman dressed in the same armor but she was wearing a full silver mask that just showed her black hair. "I am Queen Mozerella and this is Princess China."
China nodded slightly.
"Hi." Goku bowed at the two and asked, "Where's my wife? Why did you kidnap her?"
"Who said I kidnapped her?" Queen Mozerella asked, "But, your wife is here." She took out a bundle and tossed it to Goku. "Here, smell."
Goku caught the bundle and unwrapped it. In his hands was Chi Chi's dress. He could smell Chi Chi's aroma and it was very fresh. "Chi Chi." Goku whispered. "Where's Chi Chi?!" He screamed as he went super saiyan. He stretched out his senses but couldn't feel anything definate.
"If you get the answer the manly way, you'll never see her." Queen Mozerella answered, "Get out of your form."
Goku looked around at the armed women. He was outnumbered one hundred to one but he could easilly defeat them. Unfortunately, he couldn't sense Chi Chi and they may kill her. He sighed deeply as he reverted back to normal. "What do you want?"
"Do you love her?" Mozerella asked as she leaned forward.
"Of course I do! And if you hurt her..." Goku growled as he rose his fist.
"Never harmed a hair on her." Mozerella said, "But, I don't really believe that you love her as you said you do. You spent a great deal of time away from your wife, defending the world from evil. I understand but then you left to train Ubuu several months ago. Never contacted her again."
Goku's jaw dropped as he stared at the woman. "How... how did you know?" It was no secret that he was strong but most of the world didn't know that Goku was a world saver. And only a few people know about him going off to train Ubuu.
"I have my ways. But, if you wish to prove to us that you love your wife then you can see her again. What do you say?"
"Of course, I'll prove it!" Goku vowed, "Just tell me what I have to do to prove myself!"
"Very eager but the tasks I have in mind will be difficult on the body and soul." Mozerella said, "In fact, it will be like nothing you had ever faced."
"I'm ready to take on any challenge." Goku said, "Just as long as Chi Chi isn't harmed."
"I can most assure you that Chi Chi won't be hurt."
"Then, I'm ready."
"Good." Queen Mozerella gazed at the other warriors and said, "Chedda, get the special silk."
A tall blond woman with a warhock hairdo and a long braid nodded sharply and bellowed, "Get the special silk!!!"
The other female warriors nodded and two ran off and returned with a box. Chedda took the box, opened it and got out a long white ribbon. "Good. Now wrap him up, China." Mozerella said as she grinned evilly.
China stood up and walked down the long stairs. Chedda knelt down and held out the ribbon. China accepted and went up to Goku. "Wait, wrap me up?" Goku repeated.
"Just stand still." Mozerella ordered, "China, dear, wrap him up good."
China nodded and held up the ribbon.
"Okay... anything to get Chi Chi back." Goku stood up straight and put his arms to the side. "Like this?"
"Perfect." Mozerella said.
China took the ribbon and ran around Goku at a speed that would rival a super saiyan's. Goku closed his eyes and felt his body being bounded hand and foot by the ribbon. The wrapping stopped and Goku opened his eyes again. He looked down to see that his body from the neck down was wrapped in a mysterious silk. "Whoa." He flexed his muscles outward and groaned. "This is strong."
"It's made out of a special silk that comes from a rare spider. It's super strong and has the ability to bind anyone. The stronger the person trapped in it, the stronger the silk." Mozerella explained, "It also hinders Ki auras so you can't fly or teleport."
Goku focused outward and jumped only to topple back. "Ah!" Goku screamed as China caught him and shoved him back into position. "*Whew* thanks, Princess China." Goku said as he hopped to turn around.
China simply nodded and brushed off Goku's shoulders. Despite the fact that China was friendly, she didn't speak one word to him. She also didn't remove her mask. Goku tilted his head and asked, "Princess China, are you okay? How come you didn't talk to me? And what's with the mask? Are you hiding something?"
China shook her head and looked at Chedda.
"As princess of the Amazons, Princess China is forbidden to speak to any man and let him see her face." Chedda boomed.
"Oh." Goku nodded at the princess and said, "Well... too bad. I just hope you don't hate me because I'm a guy."
China shook her head and touched his face. Goku blinked as he felt her hand against his face. Her hands were warm and so gentle. There was something familiar about the touch he couldn't quite place. "Uhhh... okay... I guess that means no." Goku bowed down at the queen and toppled down, landing on his face.
Mozerella and China sighed. "Goku, while you are in that, you don't have to bow so low." Mozerella said as China helped Goku up.
"Thanks." Goku hopped up and nodded at the queen. "Is this the first test?"
"No. You have to wear that during your tests." Mozerella said, "You have to remain in it all the time until I say so."
"Huh?" Goku sweatdropped and looked at China. "The entire time? But how will I eat? How will I sleep? How will I use the bathroom?"
"It will be taken care of." Mozerella waved off, "You can just quit and we can get you out in a second."
Goku frowned. He hated the concept of quiting and he can't stand the thought of never seeing Chi Chi again. "No thanks. I'll stay. Oh man, this will be tough. How many tests are there?"
"Good. I can't tell you how many tests there are. But, they will be hard." Mozerella stood up. "Why don't we start the first test?" She walked down the steps and the female warriors bowed. "This way."
Everyone followed the proud queen. Goku grunted as he hopped behind everyone else. "Hey, wait up." He said as he struggled to keep up. He was still getting used to just hopping to move around. Fortunately, he had great balance and was adjusting quickly.
After a long walk down the corridor, the group walked into a huge room with no ceiling. In the middle of the room was a tall tower that seemed to vanish at the top. "This is the first test. You have to climb this tower to the top and ring the bell." Mozerella said as she gestured to the tower.
"Okay." Goku nodded as he slowly went up to the tower's entrance. "Should be easy enough. Later." The warrior smiled at the women and hopped in. He looked up to see stairs lining the walls. "Great." He sighed as he jumped onto the first stair. If he could walk, he could've just ran up the stairs in a mere minute. But, he couldn't. He couldn't even fly up. He jumped up to the second stair. "Just... had to take it one step at a time."
*****
Hours passed as Goku slowly climbed the stairs. Goku breathed heavilly as he looked down the tower. He had only went up five floors. It wasn't like he didn't have much endurance but he wasn't used to moving without using his legs and arms. As he hopped up another step, he tilted backward and toppled down the stairs. "AAAAHHHH!!! OUCH! OH! OOHHH!" Goku moaned as he landed face up at the bottom of the fourth floor. "Aww man..." He muttered as he looked up. The warrior was sprawled across the steps in an awkward position. Fortunately, even bounded, Goku's Saiyan body had handled far worst than a simple flight of stairs. Goku grunted as he tried to pull himself up with no success. "This is tough." Goku looked around and pushed himself to a wall. Then, he pushed himself up the wall and finally on his feet.
The sounds of hands clapping echoed through the tower. Goku tried to look behind himself only to nearly fall down again. "Who's there?" Goku asked. A few silent seconds passed before Goku guessed, "Princess China?"
China came into his line of vision and nodded. Then with gentle hands, she carefully checked Goku's head and body.
"I'm okay. Don't worry about me." Goku insisted when China felt Goku's head. "I have one of the thickest skulls on Earth. Comes from being a Saiyan and all."
China put her hand to her mouth. She pointed up and drew a question mark.
"Of course, I'm going up there. I'm not a quitter. I'm not going to let the fact that I can't walk or move my arms get me down. Excuse me." Goku said as he looked up the stairs again.
China went up several stairs and sat down. Goku studied the stairs and grinned. "I got it! It's obvious!" He spun on his toes and faced the other direction. He let himself fall down on the stairs and landed firmly.
China tilted her head in a questioning manner.
"Oh, I'm getting myself in a better position to get up those stairs." Goku explained as he shoved himself up a few stairs. "Much faster and I don't have to worry about falling down so much."
China applauded, pointed to herself, and then up the stairs.
"Okay, see you at the top." Goku said as China ran up the stairs in a blur.
*****
Several more hours passed as Goku moved up the stairs. He could go several steps at a time instead of having to hop on each one. Finally, he looked up to see the top finally coming close. "All right. Just a little bit more." Goku quickened his pace. As he reached the top floor, he noticed Princess China sitting there on the floor. "Hey, Princess China." Goku greeted as he came up to her. "Whew, no more stairs. Say, what are you doing here?"
China took out a jug and held it up to him.
"You have some water for me?" Goku asked.
China shook her head, opened the jug, and held the opening to Goku's nose. Goku sniffed the top and licked his lips. "Soup. You brought soup."
China nodded and took out a smaller jug.
"And that's the water?"
China nodded again.
Goku grinned happilly. He haven't eaten all day and the long trek up the stairs made him hungry. Over the years, he learned to hide his hunger from others so he doesn't look so odd and show his enemies his weak point, his stomach. "Thanks. I was getting a little hungry."
His stomach growled loudly and China jumped back a little. Goku laughed as he looked down at his stomach. "Okay... I'm very hungry." China put her hand to her covered mouth and shook in laughter. "Can I have some of that soup, please?"
China nodded and put a straw in the soup jug. "Thanks." Goku said as he leaned forward and drank the soup. The soup was warm and delicious. It flowed through his system and he could feel it rushing through his body and into his stomach. "Mmmm... that was great. Who made it?"
China pointed to herself shyly.
"You did? That was some soup. And I even feel full again. How's that possible? I often need to eat way more than that jug." Goku asked eagerly, "Is it magic?"
China nodded and held up the water jug.
"Sure, I'd like some water."
China put another straw in the jug and Goku drank the water. It was cool against his throat and mixed with the soup still in his system. Goku leaned back against the wall and sighed in relief. "That was much better. Thank you."
China bowed slightly and then gestured to the bell.
"Oh, that's right the bell." Goku hopped up to a group of ropes. He looked up to see a group of bells just over him. "Just pull the rope and that should do it." Goku muttered to himself. He looked over his shoulder and told China, "Better cover your ears." China turned around and put both fingers in her ears. Goku leaned over and bit the ropes with his teeth and yank down with all his saiyan might. The bells above him moved and rang through the air. The bells clinged and clanged so loud that the building shook. Goku wanted to scream as the bells' mighty song overwhelmed his sensitive ears. Finally, Goku let go of the rope and fell backward to the floor. The bells kept on ringing as Goku hunched over and tried to block out the sound. Finally, darkness surrounded him.
*****
"Goku?" A female voice whispered.
Goku opened his eyes and sat up. He was still in his bonds but he was also on a cot. "Where am I?" Goku groaned.
Chedda replied, "In your room."
"You passed the test." Mozerella replied, "How are your ears?"
"It hurts but it will heal." Goku said as he looked over at China. "How are you?" China simply did a thumbs up. "Good."
"The next test will be tomarrow." Mozerella said, "You better rest."
"Okay." Goku laid back on his back and asked, "How long will these tests take?"
"Until I say so."
Goku nearly groaned at the thought. He knew for certain that Chi Chi is okay but the thought of being trapped in a silk mummy wrap all the time for who knows how long is painful. Yet, he had to do it. He didn't want to lose his wife. "Thanks anyway." Mozerella turned away with Chedda following closely.
Goku looked up at China as she pulled the blanket over him and gently tucked him in. "Thank you, Princess China." Goku said as he smiled at her. "Can you do something for me?"
China tilted her head and nodded.
"I know that you are forbidden to speak to me since I'm a guy but can you tell Chi Chi that I love her and that I'll get her back home?"
China put her hand over her heart and Goku could almost see tears in her eyes. The princess finally nodded and ran out of the room.
Goku sighed as he looked up at the ceiling over him. He was tired but couldn't sleep. **I wonder how the others are doing? Oh man, they must be worried about me. Oh well, the Dragon Balls are still active and someone should know about these Amazons.** Finally, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
*****
It had been a busy day for Gohan. Gohan was correcting two essays at once with a pen in each hand. His super speed and ability to write with both hands made him able to grade at a super speed. He had to finish grading the essays by tomarrow so he could spend tomarrow with his parents. "Daddy?" Pan asked as she tugged at her father's pants. "Play with me?"
Gohan sighed as he looked down at his daughter. "Sure thing, sweetheart." Gohan said as he put his pens down and picked up Pan. He loved his daughter with all his heart. She was his world to him and if anything were to happen, he didn't know if he could handle it. Suddenly, the door became unhinged as someone started pounding hard on the door.
"Mr. Gohan! Are you in there, sir? This is Ubuu! Master Goku's student! Please open!!!" Ubuu yelled as he knocked frantically.
Gohan went to the door with daughter in arm. He knew that the young reincarnation of Majin Buu was with Goku but why isn't his father with the boy now? Gohan grew worried. Did another evil came and took his parents away? He thought that the world was safe forever since all those who were evil on Earth didn't come back when they used the Dragon Balls. That was one of the reasons he retired from fighting and became a scholar. He felt that he wasn't needed as a fighter in this peaceful world. He opened the door and saw the boy standing there huffing. "Master Goku is gone and so is Ms. Chi Chi!"
"What?" Gohan's jaw dropped as he held on to his daughter tighter. "What do you mean gone? What happened?" Gohan asked as he tried to process the information in his brain.
"I don't know. Master Goku was training me when he went off... he told me that he coudn't feel Ms. Chi Chi and so he left. He's been gone all day and I'm scared for him! He told me to get you if he didn't return."
"Hmmm..." Gohan closed his eyes and reach outward with his own senses. It had been a long time since he had to use Ki. He can still fly and even go super saiyan but he was not at his peak. "You're right. I can't feel him anywhere. Ubuu, can you wait here and take care of Pan for me? Videl's out on a meeting and I don't want Pan to be in trouble. I'm going to Mom's to see if there's anything there."
"Yes, Mr. Gohan." Ubuu replied as he accepted the girl, "Please be careful."
"I'll be fine. Just wait here. If I don't come back, go to the Capsule Corps and ask for Bulma. She'll know what to do." Gohan urged as he flew up and zoomed to his parents' house. It was only a few blocks away in the woods. Gohan still lived close to his parents until Goku left to train Ubuu. Gohan's heart pounded in his chest as he looked around the garden. The lights were still on in the darkness. Nothing seemed touched and there was an eeire silence in the air. There was an open door and fresh footprints. Gohan turned on a flashlight and looked around. The one thing he noticed was a black hole where the footprints ended. "He must've been vanished by that hole." Gohan figured as he stood at the hole. Gohan hovered an inch over the ground as he studied the footprints. The unique footwear of his father made the footprints. Gohan floated inside to see the unfinished batter and the on lights. It's very unlike Chi Chi to leave things undone, it was obvious that she and Goku was here.
"Mom? Dad? Where are you?"
To Be Continued...