It started as a normal day. Chi- Chi was once again forcing Gohan to work on his studying and lecturing him about there being no danger so no need to do all that training to be a fighter. We also notice that Chi-Chi was around 5 months pregnant but that only made her meaner and as Gohan tried to protest, even though he was a bit older now, one scream of his name from his mother and he falls off the stool he was sitting on before grabbing his book and opening it .

Elsewhere in the home, Goku was asleep but seemed to be troubled or plagued by nightmares, he tossed and turned until finally rolling out of bed and hitting the floor with a thud. Goku sits up, breathing heavy and with sweat pouring from his head. He knew it was nightmare or did he. With speed matching that of Goku running for the kitchen to eat he was dressed but it wasn't food he was going to get . No there was a determination in his eyes as though there was a battle to be fought A fight someone like Goku couldn't miss.

Soon Goku found himself standing in the doorway, staring at Chi-Chi and Gohan. Gohan was the first that noticed the look in Goku's eyes and jumped to his feet. "What is it dad?" Gohan said which finally caused Chi- Chi to turn and look at Goku. Immediately an expression of anger formed on her face. She knew what the look in Goku's eyes meant and she wasn't about to have it.

"Absolute not. I forbid it" Chi-Chi says without even knowing what she was saying no to just yet.

"I have to go" Goku gave as a response causing Ch- Chi lip to quiver.

Without another word spoken, Chi-Chi burst into tears, yelling about how Goku couldn't leave her alone in her condition . Gohan on the other hand now seemed excited, He wanted away from the books and quickly walked over to his father eager for what ever battle was ahead

"Where is the attack coming from? I can't sense any power level" Gohan said as he balled his fist

"Planet Yardrat is under attack." Goku answered already anticipating Chi-Chi-s response

Sure enough Goku immediately begins dodging books and everything else Chi- Chi could get her hands on. She was forbidding him from leaving the planet and yelling at him about letting them fighting their own battles but soon stopped and sobbed as she knew Goku was going whether she wanted him to or not. Instead she now turned her back to Goku and began to pout.

"Fine. Go. Abandon your wife in this condition. See if I care" Chi Chi says with tears still in her eyes

"Thanks mom. So when do we leave dad" Gohan said knowing this was his time to escape his school work"

"WHAT! YOU REALLY GOINT TO LEAVE ME! Chi- Chi- now said as she spun round to face Goku

"I owe the people of Yardrat...and I am going alone." Goku responded with a seriousness in his voice

"But dad..." Gohan responded

"Gohan. Listen to me. I don't know what I will be up against. You must stay here and keep your mother safe. I will not put both of us in danger. Now do as I say. I'll be back as soon as I can" Goku answered before planning on doing instant transmission to take him right to planet Yardrat.

"I think Gohan can handle the truth now Goku" A voice spoke carried upon the wind.

Everyone looks up and we see none other than Piccolo floating above them. He obviously head every word Goku had been saying and also seemed to know exactly what awaited him. Slowly Piccolo descended to the ground and now stood besides Goku with his arms folded.

"Even from here, you and both know what we sense. Freiza and Cooler" Piccolo spoke causing a chill to go down both Chi-Chi- and Gohan's backs

"Fre-..iza...Cool...er" Gohan spoke as he stood now frozen in place"

"I don't know how they are back but even from here I can sense their energy. So listen up Gohan. I need you to do as I said and take care of your mother" Goku said as Chi- Chi sobbed

"But Dad I could help" Gohan answered but he is quickly cut off by Goku.

"Listen to me Gohan. YOU ARE STAYING AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOTHER!" Goku answered in response

In truth Goku knew even with his power, dealing with both Freiza and Cooler was a task, he may not return from. Piccolo knew that as well and placed his hand on Goku's had. Both of then rise into the air to talk away from Chi-Chi and Gohan. Showing just how serious this was

"It is them isn't it? You sensed their energy as well" Goku spoke as he looked up as if looking in space

"Yes it is them and you intended to go alone" Piccolo spoke with any change of emotion

Goku now lowered his head and looked at Piccolo. He knew Piccolo was itching to get another crack at Freiza with his new strength from training but Goku wasn't about to risk more lives. No he was going alone even though he knew he might not return. Still inside he was also eager for another round himself

"Listen Piccolo. Gohan..Chi Chi" Goku started to speak but was cut off by Piccolo.

"Say no more" Piccolo spoke as he looked down at Gohan

Goku places his finger on his forehead and in a flash he was gone. Piccolo slowly descends back to the ground and looks at Gohan who was tearing up. There was no emotion from Piccolo as they looked up at the sky Neither was saying anything but both where thinking the same thing.

"He isn't coming back is he?" Gohan said as he looked up at Piccolo

Of course your father is coming back right Piccolo? Goku is coming back isn't he? Isn't he Piccolo?" Chi-Chi said with nervousness in her voice

Piccolo stayed quiet for a moment as all three slowly rose their heads to look up into the sky. That was the question of the hour. Would Goku be returning. A smirk forms on Piccolo's face as he slowly lowered his head to look at Gohan. He knew Goku had a knack for beating the odds

"You know your father. He'll come home" Piccolo said causing Gohan to smile as he looks up at the sky, proud of his father.